baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2501924-A (GB)
Title: Book leaf tracking in augmented reality
Inventor: LUCAS-WOODLEY THOMAS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: A method of book leaf tracking is described comprising: receiving a video image of a book, estimating the current position and orientation of the book within the video image in response to a fiduciary marker 1011 of the book visible in the image, estimating the visibility of one or more predetermined features 1041, 1042 of the book, calculating a range of leaf turning angles that is consistent with the detected visibility of the or each predetermined feature of the book for the estimated visibility that is consistent with the current position and orientation of the book, and estimating the angle of a turning leaf of the book responsive to the calculated range.
Patent GB-2502130-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pipe welding
Inventor: ATIN CESAR
IPC: B23K37/00
Filed: 2012-05-17
Abstract: A method of dissipating heat from a circumferential girth weld when fabricating a pipeline for subsea laying comprises placing an annular or part-annular heat sink in thermal contact with an inner or outer surface of a pipe. The heat sink comprises an annular or part-annular wall and fins 44 for dissipating heat received from the pipe through the wall. The heat sink may be integrated with a line-up clamp or with a cooling module that also comprises a blower for forcing cooling gas flow across the heat sink. Another approach is to encircle the pipe with a blower and to force cooling gas from the blower inwardly against an outer surface of the pipe.
Patent GB-2504146-A (GB)
Title: Convertible bench and picnic table
Inventor: AIKEN JASON NEIL
IPC: A47B85/04
Filed: 2012-07-21
Abstract: A convertible bench (figure 1) comprises a seat portion and a backrest which converts into a two-seater picnic table. The bench includes a mechanism for dividing the seat portion into two smaller elongate seats (figure 2) and a rotating mechanism for rotating the backrest to form a horizontal tabletop. The smaller seat portions are connected using extendable arms (figure 3). The tabletop is held in its horizontal position by means of a locking member that is fixed to each of the two smaller seats forming a triangular frame (figure 4).
Patent GB-2504722-A (GB)
Title: Lifting aid in the form of a grip for use on bar-bells or other bars
Inventor: KESSIE KOBBIE
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2012-08-07
Abstract: A grip for attachment to a bar, wherein the grip comprises a visco-elastic foam layer (1). The foam layer may surround a harder density inner foam layer (3). There may be magnets (2) embedded in the sleeve to provide means of securing the grip around a bar. The grip may be constructed in a split-line or C-Shaped configuration (4). The foam may be memory foam.
Patent GB-2505443-A (GB)
Title: Identifying prominent nodes in a complex network
Inventor: ROBERTSON IAN
IPC: G06F17/10
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A method for identifying a prominent vertex within a network of vertices, comprising the steps of: identifying, preferably on a computer processor, each biconnected component of the network, and articulation points (i.e. cut vertices) connecting the biconnected components; for each biconnected component: determining, preferably on a computer processor, one or more numbers of reachable vertices positioned on an opposite side of each articulation point on that biconnected component to the biconnected component to provide one or more beyond-counts for that articulation point; calculating, preferably on a computer processor, a centrality measure, e.g. betweenness centrality or other shortest path centrality, for each vertex in the biconnected component based only on the vertices within the biconnected component and the beyond-counts associated with the articulation points on the first biconnected component; and determining, preferably on a computer processor, a most prominent vertex or vertices based on the centrality measures centrality measures.
Patent GB-2495625-A (GB)
Title: Fluid trap and method of separating fluids
Inventor: CASSIDY DAVID ELLSWORTH
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2012-10-10
Abstract: A fluid trap apparatus 106 includes an inlet 20 configured to receive a flow of composite fluid 38 into the apparatus. The composite fluid contains at least a first fluid and a second fluid. An outer wall 28 defines an interior chamber 24. A flow diffuser 22 is interposed within the interior chamber 24. The flow diffuser 22 directs the flow of the composite fluid to circulate through the interior chamber 24. The first fluid 30 and the second fluid 32 separate as the composite fluid circulates through the interior chamber. The diffuser 22 may be in the form of a fan and a float seal 108 may open and close the outlet 34. One of the fluids may be air.
Patent GB-2509489-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and computer program for managing payment in a data processing
Inventor: BERTA JANOS
IPC: G06Q20/14
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: Disclosed is method for payment per time period for data content in a communication or distribution system. A first user and a second user agree a charge per time period for data content. A computing device 202 associated with a second user begins transmission of said data content. A processing service 206 checks whether said first user has sufficient credit in an account associated with said first user for a next time period. Responsive to said first user having insufficient credit for a next time period, receipt by said first user of said data content is terminated. Responsive to said first user having sufficient credit for a next time period; said second user's computing device transmits said data content to one or more peer computing devices 302, which retransmit said data content to other peer computing devices 302, until said data content is transmitted to said first user's computing device 204; said peer computing devices signal reception of said data content to said processing service; said processing service receives said reception signals from at least some of said peer computing devices; said processing service validates said received reception signals; and said processing service updating accounts associated with said first user and said second user.
Patent GB-2509125-A (GB)
Title: LED lamp
Inventor: ZANDI MICHAEL
IPC: F21V23/00
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A lamp comprises a module fitted in a housing 11 of the lamp and adapted to control at least one light-emitting diode of the lamp, a first heat sink 1 for dissipating heat generated by the module when the lamp is in operation, and a second heat sink 3 for dissipating heat generated by the LED when the lamp is in operation. The second heat sink is different from the first heat sink. A remote controller is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2509986-A (GB)
Title: Filter unit for filtering washout liquid from a plate processor system
Inventor: DANON RICHARD
IPC: G03F7/30
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter unit for filtering waste washout liquid (e.g. containing photopolymer debris) from a plate processor system (e.g. used for photopolymer printing plate manufacture). The unit comprises a filtration chamber 2 for receiving waste washout liquid, and a perforated conveyor 3 for supporting a filter material at the base of the filtration chamber and for conveying filter material to and away from the base of the filtration chamber. The filter material may form a portion of a roll 4, which is supported by a material holder having two upstanding arms 11 and a rod spindle 12. The filter unit further comprises an activation unit for activating the conveyor when waste washout liquid reaches a predetermined height within the filtration chamber. A storage tank for storing filtered washout liquid after it has passed through the filter material and perforated base is also provided. Methods of using the filter unit are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2505537-A (GB)
Title: A pin and slot attachment means for a high chair and frame
Inventor: Hu jun-jie
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2013-02-18
Abstract: A dismountable seat comprising a seat body with a pin 31 and a seat frame with a connecting component 32 which can slide on it wherein the connecting component 32 has an engaging portion and a release portion which are in communication with each other and the pin 31 is able to pass through the release portion to move into the engagement portion to secure the seat body to the frame. The engaging portion and release portion may be holes with different diameters wherein the pin 31 can pass through the release portion but has an element with a larger diameter which prevents it leaving the engaging portion when aligned with it. The sliding mechanism may comprise a block mounted on a track and the connecting component may be resiliently biased. The device may be an infant highchair.
Patent GB-2510898-A (GB)
Title: Wheel guard for a vehicle
Inventor: KREMHELLER ANDREAS
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A wheel guard 10 is provided for a wheel of a vehicle, the wheel guard 10 defining a cavity for receiving a wheel and comprising a front end with at least one aperture 18,19 to permit airflow through the wheel guard 10 between an engine compartment 23 of the vehicle and the wheel cavity. A protrusion may also be provided at the guard front end to reduce vorticity and pressure oscillations. Apertures may be incorporated in a stepped ladder formation to reduce noise and mud and water ingress. A deflector (14 see fig 8) may be provided to direct outer air away from the cavity. The invention is aimed at reducing shape related resistive forces and increasing fuel efficiency.
Patent GB-2514398-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft data retrieval
Inventor: PESCOD CHRISTOPHER RALPH
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: An aircraft-side military aircraft data retrieval system and method, comprising: a data storage device (14) located in a first location, for example a bay (8), in a military aircraft (2) adapted to, during a flight, store data acquired during the flight; and wireless apparatus (18) comprising an antenna (28), at least the antenna (28) being located in a second location,for example an undercarriage bay, in the aircraft (2) that is different to the first location, the wireless apparatus (18) adapted to ^wirelessly transmit, after landing, the stored data to a ground-side data retrieval system (6); the second location (10) being a location that can have a closed or open configuration and which will be in the closed configuration for at least amajority of the flight and in the open configuration, for a purpose other than retrieving the stored data, after the aircraft (2) has landed.
Patent GB-2516104-A (GB)
Title: Material for inclusion in a smoking article
Inventor: BENNING JOCELYN
IPC: A24D1/00
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A smokeable material for inclusion in a smoking article, comprises particles or fragments comprising chalk. Preferably, the particles or fragments are between 0.07m and 2000m in size, and the smokeable material further comprises tobacco. The chalk may be pure calcium carbonate, and may be essentially calcite, or a combination of calcium carbonate polymorphs including aragonite.
Patent GB-2502211-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for generating indices to quantify operating transition performance of a continuous process
Inventor: MURPHY TIMOTHY
IPC: D21G9/00
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: A system and method for generating indices to quantify operating transition performance of a continuous process, such as a sheet forming process, includes a computer system that is configured to generate a normalized overall transition performance index. The overall transition performance index is formed from a plurality of individual parameter indices associated with specific production components or portions of the process line. As such, the individual parameter indices allow a user of the system to readily identify the particular portion of the continuous process line that is performing below desired levels. In addition, because the overall transition performance index is normalized, it enables comparison of the operating transition performance of multiple process lines.
Patent GB-2518687-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing hydrogen
Inventor: JONES MARTIN OWEN
IPC: C01B3/04
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: A method of producing hydrogen from ammonia is disclosed which comprises: (i) providing ammonia as a fuel source; (ii) introducing ammonia into a reactor; (iii) contacting at least some of the ammonia in the reactor with a metal-containing-compound 260 to form hydrogen; (iv) removing at least some of the hydrogen formed in step (iii); and (v) contacting the metal-containing-compound with further ammonia; wherein the metal-containing-compound comprises one or more of Li, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba or alloys or mixtures of two or more thereof; and wherein the metal-containing-compound is selected from a metal amide, such as lithium amide, metal imide, metal nitride or combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2519289-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for displacement vector component transformation in video coding and decoding
Inventor: GISQUET CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04N19/90
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: Encoding components of a displacement vector 3.5 representing the position of a predictor block 3.2 in an image. A range of allowed values for the second vector component are determined as a function of the value of the first component, the second component value is transformed in accordance with the range of allowed values and the values of the first component and the transformed second component are encoded. This reduces the magnitude of the second component and improves coding efficiency. The method is particularly applicable to intra block copy mode prediction in which displacement vectors must point to blocks in a causal area 3.3, i.e. those before the current block 3.1 in the decoding order. Preferably the first vector component is the vertical component and the second is horizontal. Preferably the transform comprises adding an offset to the second vector component, wherein the offset may be at least the block size or preferably twice the block size.
Patent GB-2506549-A (GB)
Title: Silhouette (TM) face-lift sutures with reinforcing threads
Inventor: ALI FALAH HASAN
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2013-12-26
Abstract: Silhouette (TM) face-lift sutures are reinforced using one or more small pieces of absorbable surgical thread 1 which each contain an upper hole 2 and a lower hole 3. Each thread is threaded onto the suture, located between two cones of the suture and its lower end is fixed to a knot of the suture whilst the upper end remains free to slide so that when the suture is pulled a cone pushes down the movable end to form a knot which grasps the tissue. The thread may be a pear-shaped piece of tape (figure 4). Multiple threads may be applied to a single suture (figures 8, 9, 12 & 14). Also disclosed are various needles for inserting the sutures (figures 10, 11 and 13).
Patent GB-2517540-A (GB)
Title: Database controller, method, and program for managing a distributed data store
Inventor: CARVALHO NUNO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: A database controller 10 for a database of information encoded as a set of data items, the database controller comprises: a segment control module configured to divide the set of data items into a series of segments, each segment comprising each of the data items falling within defined lower limit and upper limit values of an ordering metric used to place the data items in order; and an adaptive segment locator module configured to manage the distribution of the series of segments among a plurality of storage units 30, including selecting which segments from among the series of segments to co-locate on the same storage unit based on historical data representing read operations performed on the database. Embodiments of the invention combine an ordered key-value store (the segments are logically ordered) with a flexibility in data locations. The invention may be applicable to graph databases such as knowledge-based applications, transactional data applications.
Patent GB-2514686-A (GB)
Title: Two stage quick-release structure for foldable bicycle
Inventor: YU YU-CHI
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A two stage quick-release structure includes a first tubing member 11, a second tubing member 12, a first pivoting portion 13, a first buckling portion 14, an elastic hook 15 and a safety fastener 16, When the user assembles the foldable bicycle for bicycling, the first tubing member 11 is rotated to connect with the second tubing member 12 via the first pivoting portion 13, so that the elastic hook 15 correspondingly buckles with the first buckling portion 14 to form a first stage buckle; then, the safety fastener 16 is rotated to correspondingly buckle with the elastic hook 15 by means of a second stage buckle 162. The first buckling portion 14 may be integrally formed with the first tubing member (figure 4) or may be slideably mounted thereon.
Patent GB-2514945-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst blends
Inventor: FEDEYKO JOSEPH MICHAEL
IPC: B01J29/85
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: Provided is a catalyst for selective catalytic reduction of NOx in a lean-burn exhaust gas comprising a 0.8 : 1.0 to 1.2 : 1.0 blend of a metal promoted aluminosilicate having a CHA structure and a metal promoted silicoaluminophosphate having a CHA structure, respectively, wherein the silicoaluminophosphate is characterized by a higher promotion metal loading compared to the aluminosilicate.
Patent GB-2518971-A (GB)
Title: Lock arrangement
Inventor: KYLLONEN VELI-PEKKA
IPC: E05B67/06
Filed: 2014-08-28
Abstract: A padlock comprises two body portions 1, 3 which both have two holes 47; and two rod-like shackles, i.e. shackle pins 2A, 2B, each having a locking groove in both ends. The two shackle pins are arranged to be locked with one of their ends 21A, 21B into one body portion 1; and with the other of their ends 22A, 22B into the other body portion 3. Both body portions 1, 3 may comprise a lock cylinder 10, 11 used with a key 12, 13 for locking and releasing the pins 2A, 2B. One of these lock cylinders 11 may comprise an electronic locking arrangement 14. The two lock cylinders 10, 11 may be of a different type, and they may also have a different locking code e.g. they may be unlocked using different and unique keys 12, 13. The shackle pins 2A, 2B are removable and thus can be replaced.
Patent GB-2533903-A (GB)
Title: Development of the application of a multi-parameter embedment transducer
Inventor: ROGER WEST
IPC: G01M17/10
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A transducer may be located in a rail (Figure 3) or in a railway vehicle. The transducer may monitor weight, stress, temperature, vibration and acceleration in three axes. The device may be located on a journal box a on a side frame b. The transducer may have pair of strain gauges mounted in a barrel. The gauges may be located on the neutral axis of the device that is being measured to reduce influence of corrupting influences, such as torsion and bending. The output signals may be amplified, digitised and analysed. Signals may be transmitted via a telemetry system and the device may carry a dry cell power source. The device is intended to give an indication of vibration and temperature associated with wheel, rail, bearing or suspension components which may provide early warning of likely failure.
Patent GB-2522333-A (GB)
Title: Rotable and pivotable medical instrument
Inventor: FRINGS HERMANN-JOSEF
IPC: A61B17/29
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: Medical forceps 10 comprise a shaft 12 and a jaw head 18 pivotable out from the longitudinal axis 44 of the shaft. The jaw head has two parts 22, 24, of which at least one is pivotable. A first actuation element 56 for pivots the jaw head and at least one second actuation element 38 for pivots the at least one pivotable jaw part, wherein the actuation elements are within the shaft and are controlled by control elements. The actuation elements are arranged extending coaxially with respect to each other, and are both rotatable jointly about the shaft axis and relative to the shaft. The actuation elements may be movable relative to each other along the shaft axis and may be connected such that the rotation of one element causes rotation of the other. A further control element may be used to rotate the actuation elements along the shaft axis.
Patent GB-2523625-A (GB)
Title: Power conversion device and railway vehicle equipped with the same
Inventor: FUNAKOSHI SUNAO
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2014-12-08
Abstract: A power conversion device for a railway vehicle has a heat receiving member 5, power semiconductor elements 70-73, 80-83 and 90-93 emitting different amounts of heat, heat pipes 1-4, and fins 6 attached to the heat pipes. The power semiconductor elements are disposed on one surface of the heat receiving member, whilst the heat pipes are disposed on the other surface. The heat pipes have heat radiation portions and heat receiving portions. There are two kinds of heat pipes having different lengths of heat receiving portions, the heat receiving portions being arranged so that their longitudinal direction is substantially perpendicular to a flow direction of a cooling air flowing in the heat radiation members. The heat pipes having shorter heat receiving portions are located inside of a projection region of the power semiconductor elements emitting more heat, and the heat pipes having longer heat receiving portions are arranged across the inside and the outside of a projection region of the power semiconductor elements emitting less heat. This provides more efficient cooling.
Patent GB-2536450-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable furniture leg
Inventor: ROBIN ADRIAN SIRS
IPC: A47B97/00
Filed: 2015-03-17
Abstract: An item of furniture 3 is provided for recharging personal or portable electronic devices such as laptops or mobile phones. The furniture leg 1 comprises a rechargeable power source (6, figure 4) and at least one power outlet 5 for providing power from the rechargeable power source to the electronic device. A variety of power outlets may be used, including USB or mains power sockets, or a wireless charging mat. A power inlet socket 8 may provide power to the rechargeable power source, alternatively, power may be supplied to the rechargeable power source via a solar panel. The furniture leg may comprise a base 4, an outer housing 21 and an internal scaffolding fixed to the base that comprises a plurality of vertical rods 16 and horizontal plates 17 to support the internal components of the recharging device. The housing is in slidable engagement with the scaffolding and may include vertical channels for receiving the vertical rods of the scaffolding.
Patent GB-2524666-A (GB)
Title: Display board assembly
Inventor: KANG SEESONG
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A display board assembly includes a display board having a planar surface 64, an edge 68, a mounting member 28 and a display board accessory. The edge extending along at least a portion of the planar surface and comprising a series of discrete slots formed along said edge. The mounting member is received in one of the discrete slots formed along the edge. The display board accessory is coupled to the mounting member so that the display board accessory may be mounted on the display board. The mounting member may be U-shaped and removably coupled to the display board accessory. The display board accessory may include one of a storage bin, a marker caddy or an easel arm.