baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2533810-A (GB)
Title: Multi purpose bag which converts to a nursing cover, apron, blanket cover, play mat and ceremonial shawl
Inventor: VICTORIA K ALEXANDER
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A convertible article may be converted from a bag (figure 3) into a nursing cover that resembles a top for a woman, an apron (figure 8), a play mat (figure 4), a blanket (figure 5) and shawl (figure 6) such as a christening shawl. Fastenings X1, X2, Y1, Y2 are provided that, when fastened, convert the article into a bag. An arm and neck piece A is attached when the article is being used as a bag or nursing cover. A pattern B allows a user to breastfeed with discretion. An outer cover is placed upwards when the article is being used as a blanket and downwards when it is being used as a play mat.
Patent GB-2534142-A (GB)
Title: A toilet using positive air pressure for flushing
Inventor: SEAMUS WALSH
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2015-01-13
Abstract: A toilet comprises a compressed air tank (44, Fig. 2); an air compressor (46, Fig. 2), with air inlet 48, e.g. connected to the interior of the toilet bowl, and a compressor outlet (50, Fig. 2) connected to the air tank (44, Fig. 2); and a valved air outlet 52 connecting the air tank (44, Fig. 2) to the sewer-side of water trap 22. Injecting air through 52 creates a drag in the water trap 22 causing a pressure drop (Venturi effect) aiding flushing. Control means may control the compressor and valves. At the position where the air outlet 52 connects to the water trap 22, the angle 66 that the water trap makes with the horizontal may be between 1560 degrees, e.g. 2045 degrees. The toilet may have sensors (74, Fig. 1), 75 connected to the control means. Also claimed is a method corresponding to the above-described apparatus.
Patent GB-2518801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, caskets or coffins
Inventor: MITCHELL ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A61G17/013
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: A coffin or container that can be erected or assembled from a substantially knock down or flat state, which includes:- - a primary tension panel; - a pair of side panels; and - a pair of end panels; wherein, in an assembled form, an end of each said side panel is releasably attached to each end panel via complementary engaging features on each side panel to define a substantially quadrilateral wall, such that said primary tension panel, when located substantially within said wall, places at least said side panels in tension to thereby retain said primary tension panel within said wall and define, at least in part, a cavity.
Patent GB-2530369-A (GB)
Title: Self-calibration of spectra using differences in molecular weight from know charge states
Inventor: BROWN JEFFERY MARK
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: A method of calibrating a mass spectrometer comprising mass analysing first ions derived from an analyte molecule, wherein the first ions have a first charge state; determining a first mass or mass to charge ratio of the first ions; mass analysing second ions derived from the analyte molecule, wherein the second ions have a second different charge state and wherein the second ions comprise protonated or adduct variants of the first ions; determining a second mass or mass to charge ratio of the second ions; a determining a calibration correction based upon the first mass or mass to charge ratio and the second mass or mass to charge ratio. The calibration correction relates to the calibration of mass, or mass to charge ratio or time of flight scale. The accuracy of the calibration correction is preferably determined and preferably improved increasing the charge difference between first and second charge states. The calibration correction may comprise determining a linear drift Î± of a mass, mass to charge ratio or time of flight scale of the mass spectrometer. The method may further comprise determining an uncertainty value and a standard deviation for the calibration correction. The mass spectrometer comprises a Time of Flight mass spectrometer. Also included is disclosure of an alternative method whereby the first ions are also derived from an analyte and first adduct ions, which differ from those of the second adduct ions. A further alternative includes mass analysing a third ions derived from an analyte molecule. A reference is also made to apparatus including a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2524449-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring temperature of glass melting furnace
Inventor: KIM DEUK MAN
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 2013-05-16
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for measuring the temperature of a glass melting furnace. The apparatus includes: a generally barrel-shaped glass window part arranged in a temperature measurement hole of the glass melting furnace so as to communicate therewith and to form a see-through hole extending to the outside of the glass melting furnace, the see-through hole being provided with a transparent glass window; and a camera part containing a thermal image camera arranged so as to photograph the inside of the glass melting furnace through the glass window part, wherein the glass window is positioned at the side of the see-through hole opposite to the glass melting furnace. This apparatus enables the see-through hole to be supplied with a cooling gas in the upper and the lower direction so as to prevent the surface of the glass window from being covered with fumes and to confine heated gases and fumes to the glass melting furnace.
Patent GB-2545492-A (GB)
Title: Capturing an image
Inventor: CRESCENZO D'ALESSANDRO
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: An imaging device comprising: an image sensor; an optical arrangement that focuses light from a portion of a scene on to the image sensor while preventing light from other sections of the scene from passing; a controller that causes the optical arrangement to focus light from a sequence of portions of the scene on to the sensor; a processor that constructs an image of the scene from the captured portions. The optical arrangement may comprise lenses or prisms and a mask unit that blocks light from areas of the scene. The masking unit may be a liquid crystal array (LCA), such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) or liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), providing windows through which light may transmit. The image sensor (eg. CMOS, CCD) may comprise pixels and each pixel may have a micro lens and colour filter. The window gaps may be arranged in rows or columns. Captured parts of the scene may be combined or stitched together (eg. using a registration algorithm, patch-based translational alignment, or correlation, sequential, Fourier or elastic model techniques). Lenses may be bi-convex, planar convex, bi-concave, planar concave or comprise an actuatable piezoelectric film. Incident light may be polarised using a filter. The imaging device may be a camera that allows higher resolution images to be acquired without the need to increase the size of the sensor.
Patent GB-2548149-A (GB)
Title: Model generation for dental simulation
Inventor: Niels Van den Braber
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: Method of generating a 3D model for dental simulation, comprising: reading a file describing a three dimensional objects surface; generating a voxel grid encompassing the 3D object; identifying a subset of voxels located within the volume of the 3D object that define the solid volume of the 3D model; generating a triangulated surface that surrounds the subset of voxels so defining the outer surface of the 3D model; assigning a density value to each voxel in the subset. Also disclosed is a method of creating a 3D model for dentistry training, comprising: optically scanning teeth in a patients mouth; generating and processing a 3D surface image of the teeth to create a 3D solid tooth model and displaying this on a dental simulation machine. The surface geometry file may be in STL format. Different voxels in the subset may have different densities (eg. representing enamel or dentine) that provide different levels of resistance in haptic feedback. An axis-aligned minimum bounding box may be used to enclose the surface geometry. Intersection points of voxel cubes with surface geometry may be used to identify internal voxels and to triangulate the surface. The model may be modified during simulation (eg. to simulate removing material by drilling).
Patent GB-2550548-A (GB)
Title: A sampling apparatus
Inventor: MARTYN RHYS COLE
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2016-05-09
Abstract: A sorptive sampling apparatus comprising a sample vessel 2 for containing a liquid to be sampled, a sorbent sample probe 10 configured to be inserted into the sample vessel and including a sorbent material arranged to acquire analytes from the sample vessel and an actuator such as a three-axis robotic arm 6. The actuator is configured to connect to and manipulate both the sample vessel and the sample probe independently. The sample probe is detachably connectable to the actuator such that the actuator is able to connect to and detach from the sample probe in use. The apparatus may include an adaptor 18 with a first connector for releasable connection to the actuator and a second connector for releasable connection to the sample vessel enabling the actuator to connect to and manipulate both the sample probe and the sample vessel. The sample vessel may include a metallic element in the cap which can secure to a magnet in the adaptor. The actuator may comprise first and second vertical actuators which connect to the first and second connectors of the adaptor. Also described is a cleaning device for use in an automated sampling system comprising a chamber to receive part of an elongate sorbent sample probe and at least one liquid and one air inlet.
Patent GB-2542926-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vaporiser system
Inventor: IAN MURISON
IPC: A24F40/95
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaporiser includes a heating element 35 for heating an e-liquid and a microcontroller; the microcontroller determines the type and/or characteristics of the e-liquid being used and uses that as an input to automatically control the power delivered to the heating element to heat the e-liquid in a manner suitable for that specific type of e-liquid. In one or more embodiments, the e-liquid is from a cartridge and that cartridge includes a record of the type of e-liquid stored in the cartridge and/or its characteristics and the microcontroller reads that record or is provided data from that record. The record may comprise a chip or memory. Water content may be used as a variable for the type of e-liquid. The vaporiser may also contain or co-operate with an electronics module that monitors the resistance of the heating element and used an inference of temperature derived from said resistance as a control input. The module may infer the temperature from resistance using data that has been empirically obtained for the specific design of heating element. The module may also apply multiple techniques to ensure the heating element is at its optimal temperature and may weigh the signals from each technique.
Patent GB-2542949-A (GB)
Title: Parking obstruction locator and height estimator
Inventor: VENKATAPATHI RAJU NALLAPA
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: A system, method 700 and apparatus are disclosed for assessing whether a vehicle will make contact with an obstacle. The system, method, and apparatus includes an obstacle sensing component configured to determine a location and a dimension of an obstacle 704, a vehicle sensing component configured to determine a height of a point of the vehicle relative to the ground 706, and a notification component configured to provide an indication of a presence of the obstacle to assist a human driver or an automated driving system in parking the vehicle without making contact with the obstacle 708, 710. Should it be determined that a collision is likely, an active suspension component may assist the driver, possibly by adjusting the vehicle height. A data storage device may be utilised to record vehicle location history, identifying possible locations of previously encountered obstacles. The driver notification could be a multi-axis obstacle location output.
Patent GB-2545082-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for correction of geographic inconsistency in item properties
Inventor: SEAN PAUL REAL
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2016-11-04
Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a shop associate the ability to compare properties of items at competitors shops and then to automatically update the item property i.e. price, within a secure item database of their items. Item-description information is acquired using a mobile device, for instance by scanning an items barcode. Item-property data is then entered at the mobile device, this property data for instance being a price of the item but can also be properties such as the stock quantity or location of the item. GPS (RTM) is used by the mobile device In order to determine a location of an item (for instance a competitors shop) at which this item property can be obtained. The mobile device then sends this item-description data, via a secure network which requires user identification, to a secure item database server. This DB server then returns an ID of a corresponding item located at a different location and the property data for this corresponding item, for instance its price. The mobile device then determines a difference between the two items property data for instance a difference in price and then changes the corresponding item-property data at the secure item DB server.
Patent GB-2546385-A (GB)
Title: Remote diagnosis system and method for operating the same
Inventor: CHI-LIN KANG
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: A remote diagnosis system 100 comprises a spa bathing system 1000 and a remote operating platform 4000. The bathing system 1000 comprises a plurality of devices 3100 for actuating relatively to the spa bathing equipment, and a spa bathing control unit 2000 having a control unit 2100 for controlling actuations of the devices, used to generate at least one partial-region information according to at least one partial-region status generated by the bathing system, and to actively or passively transmit the partial-region information. The remote operating platform is connected to the bathing control unit to receive the partial-region information via a network unit 3000, and comprises a user operation interface 4040 to generate at least one diagnosis control that makes the control unit perform at least one automatic detection process on a single and/or multiple devices based on the selected diagnosis control. Also claimed is a method of operating a remote diagnosis system including verifying an identification code of a spa bathing equipment and establishing a networking connection between the platform and the bathing system corresponding to the verified equipment.
Patent GB-2544659-A (GB)
Title: Riser isolation tool for deepwater wells
Inventor: JOE E HESS
IPC: E21B33/064
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: In a subsea drilling operation, a riser isolation tool may be installed inside a marine riser between the subsea wellhead and the rig floor to provide a conduit having a higher pressure rating than the original riser itself. In some embodiments, the riser isolation tool includes a tubular body and, extending therefrom, a seal stinger sized to be slidably received in a receptacle seated in the wellhead. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
Patent GB-2558940-A (GB)
Title: Combined catalytic converter and heating element
Inventor: JULIAN FRANCIS HAMMOND
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 2017-01-23
Abstract: A combined catalytic converter and heating element 1 comprising an air-permeable laminate formed of alternate layers of heating element 10 and air-permeable catalytic converters 20, wherein the heating elements heat the catalytic converters and air is circulated through the converters. The heating elements may be mounted on a substrate 12, which may be formed of mica. The heating elements may be flat sheathed tubular heating elements 11. The catalytic converters may be formed of alternate layers of corrugated 21 and planar 22 material, which may be formed from a foil. The combined catalytic converter and heating element may be incorporated into a ventless oven (fig.3, 30), such as a microwave oven. The oven may have a cleaning cycle wherein the catalytic converters are heated to a high temperature to remove grease and cooking debris by pyrolysis or oxidation.
Patent GB-2561349-A (GB)
Title: Plumbing drainage fitting
Inventor: JAMES EDWARD MCALPINE
IPC: E03C1/298
Filed: 2017-04-10
Abstract: A plumbing drainage fitting 10 configured to be installed to an outlet of a sanitary ware product such as a wash basin, a sink, a shower or a bath. The plumbing drainage fitting comprises a hollow elongate body 12 comprising a first open end 14, a second open end and an inlet port 18. The inlet port is proximate the first open end. A removable one-way valve (22, figure 1) is insertable and removable via the first open end such that the first open end provides a cleaning access. A second open end 16 provides an outlet port, which is connectable to a downstream waste system. The inlet port is provided through the hollow elongate body and opens into an upstream end of the one-way valve such that a substantially L-shaped flow path is defined from the inlet port to the outlet port.
Patent GB-2555005-A (GB)
Title: Cement slurry compositions, methods of making, and methods of use
Inventor: SCOTT GREGORY NELSON
IPC: C09K8/467
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: A cement slurry for use in a wellbore during wellbore cementing includes an aqueous cement slurry and a preformed synthetic polymer swellable in the aqueous cement slurry. And a method of plug cementing a wellbore includes injecting into the wellbore a combination comprising the preformed synthetic polymer and the cement slurry, and setting the cement.
Patent GB-2556998-A (GB)
Title: Proactive virtual assistant
Inventor: Deniz Binay
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: The application concerns selecting a modality for a virtual computational assistant or intelligent personal assistant 122A, 122B to interact with a user. The assistant determines content for a conversation 114 with the user. Based on this content, and on information associated with the user 124A, 124B, the assistant selects a modality to signal initiating the conversation with the user. The user information may be used to determine a ranking for the content, with the modality selected based on the ranking. The content ranking may be further based on public information. The assistant may select an appropriate computing device 110A, 110B to signal the conversation to the user based on determining that the computing device is able to signal in the selected modality. The modality may be audible, tactile, a text notification, triggering a light, highlighting content or a machine generated voice notification. The conversation may be a subsequent conversation following an inquiry from the user and a reactive response. This method may enable a virtual assistant to notify a user of information that may be of interest without user prompting.
Patent GB-2569200-A (GB)
Title: Pressure gradient pump
Inventor: Marcus Hans Robert Thierley
IPC: H01J41/12
Filed: 2018-01-29
Abstract: An apparatus 1300 includes a first pump module (1306, Fig. 15), a second pump module (1309, Fig 15) and a sealing disc 1310; the first pump module includes a first flange 1324 having a first opening 1600, a second flange 1322 having a second opening 1618 and at least one first pumping unit; the second pump module includes a third flange 1320 having a third opening 1616, a fourth flange 1326 having a fourth opening 1608, and at least one second pump; A sealing disc 1310 is positioned between and in sealing contact with the second flange 1322 and the third flange 1320 and has a disc opening 1624 with a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the second opening 1618 in the second flange 1322 and that is less than a cross-sectional area of the third opening 1616 in the third flange 1320, where the disc opening 1624 is aligned with the first, second, third and fourth openings.
Patent GB-2560437-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation unit, system and method
Inventor: Agnes Czako
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2018-02-05
Abstract: A vent unit 30 is provided for controlling air flow into or out of a building, comprising one or more apertures 35 through which air can enter or leave the vent unit, and a vent 28 which moves between a first position 28a that prevents air flowing through the apertures into or out of the vent unit and a second position 28c that permits air flow therethrough. The vent is configured to move away from the first position dependent on the value of an environmental parameter inside the building, such as temperature, air pressure, air quality or humidity, being compared with a predefined or measured value of the same parameter. For example, it may be compared to the value outside the building. A method may include measuring at least one parameter inside and outside the building, and moving the vent between the first and second position based on the parameter measured inside the building being compared to a predefined/measured value. In a further embodiment, the vent is formed of a deformable material such as a shape memory material, which changes geometry in response to changes in an environmental parameter.
Patent GB-2573732-A (GB)
Title: Press system for disposable tableware
Inventor: PAUL DOMINIC JOHNSON
IPC: B26D1/56
Filed: 2018-02-19
Abstract: An apparatus for producing discrete profiled articles of disposable tableware, such as paper plates, from sheet material. The apparatus comprises a plurality of closable press modules (12; Fig 2), each press module comprising a pair of opposing press members 14, 16 each having a profiled press surface (18, 20; Fig 2) arranged to close in order to form a profiled article 34 from sheet material trapped there-between. The apparatus further comprises a guide 36, 38 for guiding motion of the press modules and a drive 42, wherein the drive causes the opposing press members of one or more of the press modules to move in unison relative to the guide whilst in the closed condition. The apparatus may comprise a conveyor system having a plurality of rotors 44, 48 and a track 46 for translating a plurality of press modules along the guide whilst in the closed condition. The guide may be elongate in form and comprise a plurality of opposing guide members. The guide may have first 36 and second 38 guide members for actuating a moveable component of the press members, the moveable component being a wall or cutter (24; Fig 2).
Patent GB-2575672-A (GB)
Title: Motion estimation in video
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES KNEE
IPC: H04N19/139
Filed: 2018-07-19
Abstract: Estimating motion vector associated with image that is part of series of images (i.e. video sequence), comprising: processing 104 (original or ‘fine’) image 102 to form coarse image 106, and fine image 102, (and optionally one or more intermediate image, where each step is performed between coarse and intermediate, and then intermediate and fine, images, respectively); dividing fine image 102 into two or more tiles including first tile, and second tile (Fig. 7), which cover substantially the whole area of fine image 102; estimating 120 coarse motion vector associated with coarse image 106 or sub-region thereof; estimating 162 first fine motion vector associated with first tile or sub-region thereof, (and estimating second fine motion vector associated with second tile or sub-region thereof, in parallel with one another); determining whether magnitude of estimated coarse motion vector is greater than magnitude of maximum motion vector that can be detected by estimating first fine motion vector within spatial constraints of first tile, and discarding first fine motion vector if the magnitude of estimated coarse motion vector is greater than magnitude of maximum motion vector of first tile. The invention appears to relate to video coding.