baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2559966-A (GB)
Title: Modular system for constructing buildings
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM BELL
IPC: E04H1/00
Filed: 2017-02-21
Abstract: The system 200 has multiple pre-formed elements, preferably casts concrete, including a floor slab and a plurality of wall panels, the slab having the form of a half or third of a hexagon, the wall panels having side regions which are vertical in use, and top and foot regions which are horizontal in use, each foot region having a bottom profile which matches a side edge region of the floor slab. The system may also comprise roof slabs matching the floor slabs. The slabs may be various shapes formed from sections of a hexagon. The wall panels have a central region which may include openings for windows, French doors etc. or may be filled in, and have bevelled side edges. There may be relatively short parapet panels 190 for location of an upper roof. Elements may include a passage communicating between element edges and recessed inserts for receiving threaded rods to fasten together adjacent building elements. Also claimed is a method of constructing the building.
Patent GB-2562108-A (GB)
Title: Walling system
Inventor: SCOTT RAWLINSON
IPC: E04C1/40
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: The system 200 comprises blocks of aggregate bound by a binder, where first and second blocks 201 each comprise a central portion with first 211, 213 and second 212, 214 engagement projections extending from an edge, and a third block 202 comprises an engagement recess 220 for accommodating an engagement portion from the first and second blocks concurrently. The first engagement projections of the first and second blocks may have a length which is different to the second engagement projections. The first and second blocks may have mirror symmetry along their longitudinal axes. The engagement recess of the third block may lie between first and second engagement recesses on the edge of the third block. The engagement projections may be tabs. The aggregate may be flint, and may protrude through a single surface of each block to provide a textured surface. The system may comprise a rectangular block with the same length as the engagement recess. The binder may be cement. Also claimed is a wall formed using the system, where the blocks are joined by a binder.
Patent GB-2550732-A (GB)
Title: A system, content editing server, audio recording slave device and content editing interface for distributed live performance scheduled audio recording, cloud
Inventor: Simon Tait
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: There is provided system for distributed live performance scheduled audio recording, cloud-based audio content editing and online content distribution of audio track and associated metadata. The system comprise a content editing server and a plurality of audio recording slave devices and at least one artist client computing device configure to display a content editing interface in communication with the content editing server via the Internet. In use the content editing interface is configurable to receive a live performance schedule such that the server is configured to configure an audio recording slave device with the live performance schedule such that the audio recording slave device records audio data of a live performance and uploads the data to the server. The content editing interface is then configured to display a track editing interface comprising at least one-time series waveform representation of the audio data stored by the server in the audio database, the time series waveform representation comprising track demarcation controls configured for controlling track time demarcations to demarcate a plurality of audio tracks and a metadata editing interface configured for editing metadata associated with each of the audio tracks. As such, the server is configured to distribute the plurality of audio tracks and associated metadata
Patent GB-2565318-A (GB)
Title: Toothed V-belt CVT
Inventor: MANOUSOS PATTAKOS
IPC: F16H9/24
Filed: 2017-08-10
Abstract: A CVT system has first and second V pulleys 2, 4 that engage with a V belt 5. One half of each pulley slides axially along its supporting shaft 1, 3 and is spring biased, Fig 11. An idle or idler pulley or sprocket 6 revolves about a centre 7 and has a series of teeth that engage with notches 5T on the cogged belt. The idler pulley may be moved with respect to the fixed centres of the V pulleys, Figs 8,9,12,13. As the intermediate pulley approaches one of the other pulleys it forces the opposing faces of the belt apart. The belt slides upwards along the sides of the V allowing the opposing sides of the pulley to close together, due to the bias of the spring acting on the half of the sliding pulley, thereby increasing the effective diameter. As the belt is a fixed length the belt moves down the V toward the axis and the halves of the opposite pulley are pushed apart reducing the effective diameter of the pulley. Changing the effective diameter of each pulley with respect to its counterpart alters the ratio of the transmission. The system may be fitted to a bicycle.
Patent GB-2562810-A (GB)
Title: Play moldable soap composition
Inventor: ABRAHAM E SAFDIEH
IPC: C11D13/14
Filed: 2017-08-16
Abstract: A starch-based moldable play soap, comprising: corn starch; mineral oil; propylene glycol; glyceryl stearate; sodium laureth sulfate; sodium chloride; potassium sorbate; phenoxyethanol; water; fragrance; and pigment dye, the dye being selected from the group consisting of yellow 3, yellow 4, red 14, red 17, blue 1, blue 2, and titanium dioxide. The composition remains moist, soft and moldable and yet retains its structural form even when wet.
Patent GB-2556192-A (GB)
Title: Providing prompt in an automated dialog session based on selected content of prior automated dialog session
Inventor: VIKRAM AGGARWAL
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: This relates to soliciting feedback from a user regarding one or more content parameters of a suggestion or other content provided by an automated assistant (also known as personal assistant modules, mobile assistants, or chat bots). The user's feedback may be used to influence future suggestions and/or other content subsequently provided, by the automated assistant in future dialog sessions, to the user and/or to other users. In some implementations, content is provided to a user by an automated assistant in a dialog session between the user and the automated assistant — and the automated assistant provides a prompt that solicits user feedback related to the provided content in a future dialog session between the user and the automated assistant. In some of those implementations, the prompt is provided following input from the user and/or output from the automated assistant, in the future dialog session, that is unrelated to the content provided in the previous dialog session.
Patent GB-2566758-A (GB)
Title: Motion signal generation
Inventor: ANDREW WILLIAM WALKER
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2017-10-12
Abstract: Motion signal generation apparatus (1800) includes a detector to detect one or more image features of images generated by a data processing apparatus; and a generator, responsive to an image location of the one or more detected image features and to a current simulated orientation of a head mountable display (HMD), to generate a motion signal to simulate head motion by a wearer of the HMD. Cumulative and peak displacement of head motion may be indicated for game play. Simulated HMD transition speed may be dependent on the detected image feature (e.g. menu bar, enemy avatar) and may be consistent with realistic physical movement of a user’s head. The detector may also be configured to detect one or more audio features of an audio signal when generating the motion signal.
Patent GB-2564936-A (GB)
Title: A fiber texture for fabricating an aeroengine casing
Inventor: Jeremy Hellot
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: A fiber texture 100 presents the shape of a strip extending in a longitudinal direction (X) between a proximal portion (110, fig 4) and a distal portion (120, fig 4), the fiber texture is formed by three-dimensional or multilayer weaving. The proximal portion (110) includes a protruding end portion 111 that is less than the width of the strip and projects in the longitudinal direction from at least one longitudinal edge (113, fig 4) of the fiber texture. The end portion may formed by cut out area. Preferably, a two dimensional fabric layer (314, fig 7) may extend over the cut out section(s); the two dimensional fabric layer having a thickness less than the fiber texture. The end portions of the texture are preferably bevelled. A gas turbine casing made comprising a plurality of superposed layers of fibre texture densified by a matrix is further disclosed; Preferably, the fibre texture may be wound round a mandrel 51 with the thinner lateral edges forming flange sections (62, fig 14) wherein the protruding end portion may be formed such that an overlap (fig 15) is formed with the distal portion to present extra thickness in a central portion (61, fig 14).
Patent GB-2575981-A (GB)
Title: A battery
Inventor: HING PO TSANG
IPC: H01M10/30
Filed: 2018-07-30
Abstract: A battery 230 comprises electrode assemblies 210 arranged substantially in parallel with each other. A current collector plate 220 is arranged to be directly electrically in contact with first ends of the plurality of electrode assemblies. The electrical contact may be achieved by means of laser welding, for example. A further battery comprises at least one “jelly-roll” electrode assembly having a first end formed such that edge portions of one of a number of separated electrode layers are overlapped to form a layered electrode structure (18, Figure 2) wherein a current collector plate is in direct electrical contact with a first end of the jelly-roll by laser welding onto the layered electrode structure. A further battery comprises an electrode assembly positioned in a housing by means of an electrode assembly holder 240 having a peripheral wall conforming to an inside surface of the housing wherein an upper peripheral wall section of the holder 240U is adapted to engage a battery terminal, for example by means of screw-threading. A nickel based battery comprises a plurality of electrode assemblies arranged within a housing and a current collector plate electrically connected to the plurality of electrode assemblies.
Patent GB-2564047-A (GB)
Title: Complex emulsifier compositions and methods of use
Inventor: YIYAN CHEN
IPC: C09K8/502
Filed: 2017-03-01
Abstract: Wellbore fluid compositions herein may include an oleaginous base fluid having an aqueous internal phase forming a micelle, a solid phase material, a hydrophobic surface modifier that interacts with the solid phase material, and a bifunctional surface modifier with a first functional group capable of interacting with the solid phase material, and a second functional group of the bifunctional surface modifier that interacts with the micelle. Methods herein may include emplacing a wellbore fluid into a wellbore, the wellbore fluid containing an oleaginous base fluid, a solid phase material, and a hydrophobic surface modifier that interacts with the solid phase material. The fluid may further include a bifunctional surface modifier with a first functional group capable of interacting with the solid phase material, and a second functional group capable of interacting with a micelle of the aqueous fluid.
Patent GB-2570783-A (GB)
Title: Determining the thickness of hair on the head in a damage-free way
Inventor: GEORG KNUEBEL
IPC: G06T7/62
Filed: 2018-12-13
Abstract: A device 10 for determining the thickness of hair. The device comprises a computing unit 100, a user interface 107 connected to a user surface 110 for interaction with a user, and an image data input interface 106. The computing unit is designed to process the image data of the hair ensemble and in so doing to create a bar chart regarding the hair thickness values occurring in the hair ensemble and to output the bar chart to the user interface. The bar chart may then be used to determine a treatment agent/use instructions on the basis of the hair thickness and outputting the treatment agent/instructions.
Patent GB-2580707-A (GB)
Title: Video signal receiving apparatus, transmitting apparatus and methods
Inventor: NIGEL STUART MOORE
IPC: H04N21/84
Filed: 2019-01-28
Abstract: A video signal receiving apparatus comprising processor, input and output circuitry, the processor circuitry: controlling input circuitry to receive a first video signal; and identifying, in the first video signal, a second video signal retrieval indicator variably positioned relative to positions of one or more dummy second video signal retrieval indicators in the first video signal using a characteristic of the second video signal retrieval indicator which distinguishes it from the one or more dummy second video signal retrieval indicators, the characteristic being known to an intended receiver of the second video signal retrieval indicator; retrieving a second video signal in response to the identifying; identifying, in the first video signal, a second video signal initiation indicator variably positioned relative to the positions of one or more dummy second video signal initiation indicators using a characteristic of the initiation indicator which distinguishes it from the one or more dummy second video signal initiation indicators, the characteristic being known to an intended receiver of the second video signal initiation indicator; and controlling output circuitry to output the second video signal in response to identifying the second video signal initiation indicator.
Patent GB-2566892-A (GB)
Title: Surface equalization apparatus
Inventor: DANIEL JOSHUA HUTCHINSON
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A surface equalization apparatus designed to be compatible with a wide variety of part technologies, composite materials and part geometries. The apparatus works with software, chemistry, abrasives and media and includes an oblong, elongated input tank for holding media and a part. The input tank is connected to a motor mount, which is connected to an eccentric motor. When the motor is activated, the input tank begins to move in a vibrational, sinusoidal manner. The motion of the tank on attached springs generates a rotational flow of media in the tank. This creates a low amplitude/high frequency movement of the part through the tank. Surface structures divert media to prevent the part from contacting the side of the tank. Spray nozzles are positioned above the input tank. Acoustic damping foam is positioned around the central components. A cooling fan allows airflow through the apparatus.
Patent GB-2566900-A (GB)
Title: Casing exit joint with guiding profiles and methods for use
Inventor: Steffen Van Der Veen
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: A casing exit joint with guiding profiles and methods for use are provided. In one embodiment, a casing exit joint comprises: a substantially tubular casing joint comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein at least a circumferential portion of the inner surface comprises a plurality of axial inner grooves. In certain embodiments, at least a circumferential portion of the outer surface may comprise a plurality of axial outer grooves. The casing exit joint may be disposed in a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation, and a cutting tool may cut a window through at least a portion of the casing exit joint. In certain embodiments, the axial inner grooves and/or outer grooves may reduce the amount of milling debris, prevent lateral displacement of the cutting tool, and/or eliminate the need to pre-orient the casing exit joint to achieve the desired exit window.
Patent GB-2581853-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding and decoding a video bitstream for merging regions of interest
Inventor: ERIC NASSOR
IPC: H04N19/88
Filed: 2019-03-12
Abstract: Encoding video data comprising frames into a bitstream of logical units, where the frames are spatially divided into frame portions, and the frame portions are grouped. The quantisation parameter (QP) information associated with a group of frame portions is determined. The group of frame portions is encoded into a first logical unit and the association between an index of the group and corresponding QP information is encoded into a second logical unit. The grouping of frame portions may be based on regions of interest, and the grouping may include merging tile groups from different bitstreams. A merged bitstream 602 may include a Picture Parameter Set (PPS) 620 which may include a default initial QP value (init_qu_minus26) and an association table comprising QP offset values (tile_group_qp_offset). In an embodiment, instead of the offset, the initial QP value may have a different default initial QP value associated to each tile group. In another embodiment, the tile_group_qp_offset parameter is only set for a subset of tile groups. The present invention solves the quantisation parameter delta problem when merging tile groups from different bitstreams without amending the tile group NAL unit by introducing QP information associated with each tile group in a parameter set.
Patent GB-2582371-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the sealing of pipe liners
Inventor: DAVID JOHN BLADES
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2019-03-22
Abstract: Method of forming pipe liner 100 comprising fabric sleeve 1 with barrier coated inner surface 120 and longitudinal seam 106 includes providing sheet of fabric with barrier coating, bringing opposing edges 103, 104 together to form sleeve with barrier coating on inner side, providing strip of carrier material 130 comprising a liquid sealant on one surface inside the sleeve and on the opposing edges of fabric joining together the opposing edges with the carrier strip. The sealant may be a molten polymer. The carrier, barrier material and molten polymer may comprise the same polymeric material. Pressure may be applied to the carrier strip, liquid sealant and opposing edges. A coolant liquid may be applied to the liquid sealant on the inner surface of the sleeve. The coolant liquid may comprise a dye. The method may include flattening the pipe liner for storage or transportation. The method may include passing the liner through a quenching station with entry, low and exit points, where the coolant fills a section of the liner passing through the low point. Also claimed are a method of testing a longitudinal seam of a pipe liner during manufacture and apparatus for forming pipe liners.
Patent GB-2583363-A (GB)
Title: Data anonymization
Inventor: WILLIAM BASIL HARROLD
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2019-04-25
Abstract: A method for achieving a desired level of anonymity of data, wherein a plurality of data items are obtained, each data item comprising values for a plurality of parameters, at least one of which is recorded at a respective time of occurrence. The plurality of data items are anonymized to form an anonymized dataset, by defining bins having respective ranges for a plurality of said parameters, and specifically by defining bins having variable sized ranges for at least one of the parameters, wherein the sizes of said bins are based on a rate at which data items are recorded at the respective times of occurrence. Also disclosed is a method wherein it is determined whether the data will be visible to a user only in a secure environment intended to prevent the processing of said data with other data, or whether the data will be made available to the user without such limitation and applying a first or second level of anonymisation based on such wherein the second level of anonymisation provides a higher level of anonymisation. The plurality of data items may relate to vehicular or pedestrian traffic movements and may be origin-destination pairs.
Patent GB-2585011-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous ink compositions
Inventor: JOSEPHINE HARRIES
IPC: C09D11/30
Filed: 2019-06-24
Abstract: An aqueous ink comprises a block copolymer having a hydrophobic block and a hydrophilic block which has triggerable crosslinking groups. The hydrophilic block may comprise a copolymer of formula A1n1-co-A2n2, wherein A1 and A2 are monomeric units and n1 and n2 are 1-200. The hydrophilic block preferably has <20 mol% triggerable crosslinking groups, such as alkenyl, alkynyl, (meth)acrylate, maleate, fumarate, acrylamide, or hydroxylalkylamide. A1 may be 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate and A2 may be hydroxymethyl acrylamide. The hydrophobic block may be a homopolymer of an alkene, alkyne, (meth)acrylate maleate, fumarate, or acrylamide, e.g. propyl methacrylate. The hydrophilic and hydrophobic blocks may have molecular weights of 8000-40000. The block copolymer may be poly[(2-hydroxyethyl acrylate-co-N-hydroxymethyl acrylamide)-b-propyl methacrylate], e.g. P[(HEA36-co-HMAA4)-b-PMA5]; P[(HEA36-co-HMAA4)-b-PMA10], P[(HEA72-co-HMAA8)-b-PMA5], P[(HEA72-co-HMAA8)-b-PMA10], P[(HEA72-co-HMAA8)-b-PMA20], P[(HEA72-co-HMAA8)-b-PMA40], P[(HEA108-co-HMAA12)-b-PMA5], P[(HEA108-co-HMAA12)-b-PMA10], P[(HEA108-co-HMAA12)-b-PMA20], P[(HEA108-co-HMAA12)-b-PMA40, P[(HEA76-co-HMAA4)-b-PMA20], P[(HEA68-co-HMAA12)-b-PMA20], P[(HEA62-co-HMAA18)-b-PMA20], P[(HEA76-co-HMAA4)-b-PMA5], P[(HEA76-co-HMAA4)-b-PMA10], or P[(HEA36-co-HMAA4)-b-PMA10]. A printing method comprises directing droplets of the ink onto a substrate and curing the printed ink.
Patent GB-2575188-A (GB)
Title: Image pickup device and imaging apparatus
Inventor: NORIO NEGISHI
IPC: H04N5/783
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: An image sensor has an imaging portion that photoelectrically converts incident light. Analog to digital converters (ADCs) (111, figure 1) convert analog image signals output from the imaging portion to digital image data. A memory stores digital image data of at least one frame converted by the ADCs. Second digital image data corresponding to second moving images is stored in the memory. First digital image data corresponding to first moving images is possible to be output from the image sensor before the second digital image data in a case where the first moving images and the second moving images are shot by the imaging portion, a frame rate of the second moving images is higher than that of the first moving images, and the first digital image data and the second digital image data are output from the image sensor.
Patent GB-2576432-A (GB)
Title: Personal weighing system
Inventor: CEZAR EDUARD LESANU
IPC: G01G19/44
Filed: 2019-09-14
Abstract: A personal weighing system comprises separate, physically independent, and independently powered weighing units 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d. Each of weighing units includes a sensor that measures a load value and a wireless transmission unit that transmits that load value. The system may also include a separate display unit 2 that wirelessly receives the load values from the weighing units and displays the total value. Preferably there are two or four weighing units. When four units are used a person places each of their heels and balls of their feet on a separate unit so that are completely mounted upon the four weighing units. Adapters may be provided for facilitating standing upon the weighing units in high-heeled shoes. The display unit may be a smartphone. The weighing units may clip together and upon being clipped together may automatically deactivate the power supply to the clipped together units. Upon unclipping, the power supply to the unit may be restored. When clipped together, the weighing units can comprise means for transferring charging power to another weighing unit.