baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2498794-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle brake system having a friction braking system and a regenerative braking system and control means for corrosion removal from the friction brake
Inventor: REYNOLDS TIMOTHY
IPC: B60T7/12
Filed: 2012-01-30
Abstract: Motor vehicle brake control means operable to control a braking system of the vehicle to apply a brake torque to one or more wheels by a friction braking system and a regenerative braking system. The control means is further operable to determine an amount of corrosion product present on one or more brake surfaces of a friction braking system. The control means is operable to control the braking system to deploy a friction braking system to provide brake torque responsive to an amount of corrosion product thereby to reduce an amount of corrosion product on one or more brake surfaces. When corrosion is detected the friction means may be used instead of the regeneration means, and this may be specific to a certain set of wheels.
Patent GB-2488421-A (GB)
Title: Grid-line-free contact for a photovoltaic cell
Inventor: MOUMEN NAIM
IPC: H01L31/0224
Filed: 2010-10-26
Abstract: Electrical contact to the front side of a photovoltaic cell is provided by an array of conductive through-substrate vias, and optionally, an array of conductive blocks located on the front side of the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric liner provides electrical isolation of each conductive through-substrate via from the semiconductor material of the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric layer on the backside of the photovoltaic cell is patterned to cover a contiguous region including all of the conductive through-substrate vias, while exposing a portion of the backside of the photovoltaic cell. A conductive material layer is deposited on the back surface of the photovoltaic cell, and is patterned to form a first conductive wiring structure that electrically connects the conductive through-substrate vias and a second conductive wiring structure that provides electrical connection to the backside of the photovoltaic cell.
Patent GB-2488675-A (GB)
Title: Selective leaching of cutters
Inventor: BELNAP DANIEL J
IPC: C04B41/53
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: A thermally stable cutter 221 is produced by placing a polycrystalline diamond diamond body 221a attached to a carbide substrate 221b into a leaching agent within a pressure vessel 200 and subjecting it to an elevated temperature and pressure to remove catalyzing material from interstitial spaces interposed between diamond particles, although a portion of the carbide substrate attached to the PCD body is deposited into a receiving mechanism 219 having a retention mechanism 223 which prevents leaching agent from contacting at least a portion of the carbide substrate. Retention mechanisms 223 may include O-rings, a pressure flange 223, a ceramic ring 223 and/or press-fitting and additionally vacuum sealing 225 cutting elements 221 into receiving cups 219 in the vessel liner 217. Additional mechanical devices may be used such as retention/positioning pins 227 and the receiving mechanisms may further comprise elastomer pressure plates 231, threaded pressure nuts 233 and/or pressure sleeves 235.
Patent GB-2502101-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution link box containing an interrupter
Inventor: MCKEAN BRIAN ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: H01R31/08
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A power distribution link box (1, figure 1), typically installed below ground, in a low voltage electricity supply network contains a link connector comprising a first connector stalk electrically connected to an input conductor and a second connector stalk electrically connected to an output conductor. A remotely-operable switch 5 is received on the stalks and comÂ­prises first and second terminals (15, figure 4) and clamping means (16, 17, 18, figure 4) for clamping each terminal (15) and its respective stalk together, an interrupter 8 mounted between the first and second terminals, an actuator (9, figure 3) for the interÂ­rupter 8, and control circuitry for controlling operation of the actuator (9) in response to receipt of an external signal.
Patent GB-2490065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to holography
Inventor: COWLING JOSHUA JAMES
IPC: G03H1/08
Filed: 2011-03-15
Abstract: An iterative algorithm for hologram design with multiple output image planes arranged in close proximity to create continuous patterns within an imaging volume is disclosed. These may then be used for photolithography on 3D surfaces, or for generation of holograms for use in consumer devices.
Patent GB-2496257-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connection for offshore wind turbine
Inventor: WYATT ROBERT BARRY
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: An offshore wind turbine 11 is electrically connected to a second electrical plant 12 via two cables 19, 14. A transition cable 19 terminates with a first connector part 21 at one end and is connected at the other end to the offshore electrical plant 18 above the water surface. A second cable 14 terminates with a second connector part 15 at one end and is connected at the other end to the second electrical plant 12. The first and second connector parts 21, 15 mate to form a connection 25. In a separate embodiment, an underwater connector 25 for connecting an underwater cable 19 to an offshore electrical plant (e.g. wind turbine 11) comprises first and second connector parts 21, 15, each having: a housing whose front portion can engage the other connector part housing; at least one electrical contact; and an armour termination member 35, 34 located longitudinally rearwardly of the front portion of the respective connector part 21, 15. When the connector parts 21, 15 are mated, the housings come into contact to provide a watertight seal 36 around the electrical connection and a longitudinally extending member (e.g. tie-bar 37) extends between the armour termination members 35, 34 of the two connector parts 21, 15.
Patent GB-2508801-A (GB)
Title: Tube interlock
Inventor: TEDESCO DOMENIC
IPC: E04B1/18
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: A tube interlock 1 comprises a locking component 2 attached to a body 8. The locking component extends into the tube and is locked to an internal surface of the tube. A second locking component 4 coupled to the first via the body may extend into a second tube. The locking components may comprise locating and self-centring portions. The locking components may provide a friction fit with the internal surface of the tube via a cap. The interlock may also be fixed to the internal surface of the tube by a matrix such as concrete set inside the tubes. Also claimed are a method of assembling a modular building structure using an interlock and a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2496510-A (GB)
Title: Precision adjusting device for a rotary boring tool
Inventor: JOHNE FRANK
IPC: B23B29/034
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: An adjusting device for a rotary tool for machining bores has a holder 5 configured as a flexible spring and radially finely adjustable cutting plates 3. Cutting plate 3 can be radially deflected elastically relative to a support using a setscrew 8 having a pressure zone 18 on a conical threadless part 15. Pressure zone 18 forms a wedge pair with holder 5. Screw 8 is connected to a body 12 using a threaded pin 14 and has an annular or plate-like scale (21, Figure 1) with 25 to 60 graduation marks. A conical section (23, Figure 4a) of part 15 has a wedge angle of 4.5 to 24 degrees, preferably 5.17 degrees. The pitch of the threaded pin of the setscrew 8 is 0.1 mm to 0.3 mm, preferably 0.25 mm; and the radial adjustment range is 0.1 mm to 5 mm, preferably 0.25 mm. The device is purely mechanical, suitable for small bore hole diameters and improves readability, reliability and accuracy; sub-micron precision is possible.
Patent GB-2508227-A (GB)
Title: Two field of view imaging system
Inventor: CAPPEL-PORTER MATTHEW DONALD
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: An imaging system 10 for imaging a scene with a target image comprises a wide field of view (WFOV) imaging device 11 for imaging the scene and a controller for storing data representative of a location of the least target image within the scene. A narrow field of view (NFOV) imaging device 15 images the target. A steering arrangement selectively steers the imaging axis of the NFOV imaging device across at least a portion of the scene. The system may be used with CCTV and surveillance cameras.
Patent GB-2508242-A (GB)
Title: Instructions to modify video for the inclusion of product placement objects
Inventor: FAUQUEUR JULIEN
IPC: H04H20/10
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: A system and method for incorporating additional video objects into input video data. The method includes steps of retrieving the input video data A-E, analysing the input video data and creating instructions for generating additional video data comprising the one or more additional video objects having desired visual attributes identified by the video analysis. The instructions are transmitted to a first remote system that has already received part of the input video data. The algorithm or instructions are used to generate S604 the additional video data B, at the remote system, which may be incorporated into the input video data to produce an output video S606. The instructions allow a remote hub to generate the additional video content locally rendering object artwork to suit the source video. The video objects may be representations of products which are inserted into the video to create product placement advertising.
Patent GB-2508643-A (GB)
Title: Method for Performing a Regression Test after Modifying Source Code File
Inventor: SCHAUFLER RALF
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: A method for performing a regression test comprises: the creation of a map of at least one source file to a test case by storing a relationship between the files which was used to verify the source file in the past; assembling exactly the test cases mapped with the modified source file into a test case scenario; and regression testing based in the scenario. Preferably, mappings may provide an unambiguous correlation between the test case and source file, where all test cases may have been previously used for testing the source file. The mapping may be updated (such as deletion of defunct relationships) before initiating the test. The maps may be stored in a database, and provided to a source control management system and regression test entity. The test case scenario assembly may require a valid problem number. Also included is a claim to a system for performing the method.
Patent GB-2511305-A (GB)
Title: A smoking device and a component for a smoking device
Inventor: SUTTON JOSEPH
IPC: A24D3/18
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A cigar/cigarette holder 10 comprising a first end for connecting a cigar/cigarette 13 and a second end connected to a mouthpiece 12, a passage extends through the cigar/cigarette holder 10, wherein the first end includes a blind cavity; separate to the passage and containing an organoleptic material 41. The cigar/cigarette holder 10 comprises a smoke modifying means comprising a control member having a plurality of apertures at least one aperture loaded with an organoleptic material 41, and a blocking element, wherein the control member is moveable between a first ON position in which gas is permitted to flow through the at least one loaded aperture, and a second OFF position in which the loaded aperture is closed by the blocking element. Also disclosed is a cigar/cigarette holder 10 having a conduit extending therethrough and a blind cavity in a first end of the holder, separate to the passage, a body having a first end for rotatably connection to the holder 10, and the blind cavity sealed close by the sealing face of the body.
Patent GB-2497898-A (GB)
Title: Viewing device comprising an image combiner
Inventor: SIMMONDS MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: An image combiner for a viewing device, such as a night vision device, is disclosed. The combiner is arranged to combining a first image, such as generated symbology, with a second image, such as a view of an outside scene in reduced lighting conditions. The image combiner comprises a waveguide comprising means for capturing the first image from a first viewing direction and means for directing the first image in a second viewing direction, the second viewing direction being substantially coincident with a viewing direction of the second image, such that the first image can combine with the second image. At least a portion of the waveguide is arranged to substantially transmit the second image, such that the second image can pass substantially through the waveguide.
Patent GB-2517120-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic shower head
Inventor: MARTINET MATHIAS
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A shower head which is made from magnetic material and which can be attached to the wall in the shower cubicle to plates made from magnetically attractive material i.e. steel, without the need for hooks or vertical columns in the wall. The shower head can either be made from magnetic material or incorporates magnetic material in the shower head or on the surface of the shower head.
Patent GB-2498504-A (GB)
Title: Handle for luggage
Inventor: SENER JAMES T
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: An ergonomic handle for luggage is provided. In one aspect, the handle comprises at least one palm grip. The handle is attached to a compartment with wheels. The palm grip can be used to push the luggage as the wheels roll over a rolling surface.
Patent GB-2504590-A (GB)
Title: Spool valve and seal
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E III
IPC: F16K11/07
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: Upper and lower seal plates 230, 240 of a sub plate mounted, pilot actuated spool valve 200 are reinforced with a steel disk. Portions of the seal plates may comprise an engineering thermoplastic such as polyoxymethylene (POM). The plastic material may be moulded to the disk or they may be mechanically connected together. The thermoplastic material may envelop the metal disk or vice-versa.
Patent GB-2506715-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing device and screen printing method
Inventor: TOMOMATSU MICHINORI
IPC: B41F15/26
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: A pair of clamp members (9a) to hold and clamp a substrate (10) therebetween in the Y direction is provided with mask support members (9b) forming a rectangular frame and arranged on opposite ends of the clamp members (9a). While the substrate (10) abuts the lower surface of a screen mask (12), the screen mask (12) is supported from the lower surface side by the mask support members (9b). The screen mask (12) can be prevented from sagging downward, and accumulation of paste on the screen mask (12) caused by sagging can be prevented. Thereby, time and effort for maintenance can be reduced.
Patent GB-2506238-A (GB)
Title: Walking frame skid foot
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
IPC: A45B9/04
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A skid foot 200 for attachment to a leg of a trolley frame walker designed to assist a user of reduced mobility move about a floor has a first state in which the foot presents a cup 220 contact surface 224 having a frictional resistance that facilitates slidable gliding contact between the foot 200 and the floor and a second state in which the foot 200 presents an enhanced contact surface 252 having an increased frictional resistance, such as a higher coefficient of friction material, or having surface structures such as corrugated, dimpled or a roughened surface or by creating an increase in surface contact area between the foot 200 and the floor to resist the slidable contact. The foot 200 is deformable at flexible hinge points 260 to facilitate transfer between the first and the second states in dependence on a downwardly directed force being exerted by the user on the foot through the leg of the trolley frame. The foot may also be used on furniture, such as chairs. Also disclosed is a trolley with a plurality of user interchangeable feet.
Patent GB-2519079-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for wireless power transfer
Inventor: MUURINEN JARI JUHANI
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: A wireless power receiver 3330 receives a wireless power signal 350 and transmits one or more change requests associated with a quantity of the wireless power signal over communication circuitry configured 332. A control circuit 321 measures a plurality of reception levels associated with the quantity of the wireless power signal and determines whether the plurality of reception levels corresponds to the change requests. A wireless power transmitter transmits a wireless power signal 350 and a control circuit 301 changes the quantity of power transmitted over plural transmission levels and determines whether a measured received level of power, transmitted over communication circuitry 312, corresponds to the plural transmission levels. The control circuitry can cause a further change in the power transmitted if the levels do not correspond and can use linear regression over plural levels (fig 2b) to determine if the levels correspond. If the difference between transmitted and received power is greater than an error threshold it can be determined that a shield (fig 2a, 203) is in saturation, and transmitted power can be reduced.
Patent GB-2519777-A (GB)
Title: Display systems and methods
Inventor: REEVES WILLIAM
IPC: G02F1/1677
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: A method of displaying colour data on an electronic paper display such as an electrophoretic or electrowetting display comprising: an electronic paper display having a plurality of display pixels at a display pixel pitch; a colour filter comprising groups of coloured filter elements, each group of coloured filter elements defines a pattern of RGBW coloured filter elements, and each coloured filter element overlies an integral number, n, of said display pixels, where n is two or more; providing colour image data defining a plurality of colour image planes, one for each of said different colours, wherein data in a said colour image plane comprises image pixel data defining values for image pixels corresponding to said display pixels; selecting, from said data in each said colour image plane, data for image pixels corresponding to display pixels over which the filter elements of the respective colour for the colour plane lie; and using said selected data to drive said electronic paper display; wherein on said display a rate of spatial variation of said selected data for said image pixels is less than said display pixel pitch.
Patent GB-2523739-A (GB)
Title: Beverage powder
Inventor: SULEMANJI NAWAZ
IPC: A23G1/56
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: A method for preparing a foaming beverage powder comprises heating a porous beverage powder to a temperature below its glass transition temperature (Tg) in a gas-containing atmosphere; increasing the pressure of the gas-containing atmosphere to thereby raise the temperature of the porous beverage powder to a temperature above its glass transition temperature; and then decreasing the pressure of the gas-containing atmosphere to thereby lower the temperature of the porous beverage powder to a temperature below its glass transition temperature. The foaming beverage powder may be instant coffee powder, hot chocolate, creamer or milk powder. Conventional methods of preparing foaming beverage powders heat the powder in a pressurised container to trap gas within pores in the powder. This heating causes the particles of powder to agglomerate and can also degrade flavours. The method of the invention more tightly controls the heating process and period of time above Tg.
Patent GB-2510723-A (GB)
Title: Stream application performance monitoring metrics
Inventor: CRADICK RYAN KIRK
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2012-07-03
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for calculating performance metrics associated with a data stream. A processing element configured to process data tuples flowing through a stream-based computing system receives data tuples via the data stream. Each of the one or more tuples is processed at the processing element, and each of the one or more tuples are associated with metadata that includes information related to the processing of the tuple by the processing element. Performance metrics are then calculated for the data stream based on the metadata associated with the one or more tuples.
Patent GB-2514259-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer devices
Inventor: GNES ROLF BLOMV
IPC: A61M5/34
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A fluid transfer device such as a syringe 2 comprises a fluid chamber 4 in communication with a male connector tip 6, which is tapered to form a friction fit when inserted in a corresponding female hub 10. A disconnecting member in the form of at least one lever member 14 has a front surface 18 moveable along the male connector tip 6 between a first position proximal to the fluid chamber 4 and a second position spaced from the first position towards a distal end of the male connector tip 6 so as to release the friction fit. The lever 14 may be resiliently biased into the first position, or locked into the second position by locking means. The tip 6 may be broken by the lever 14 moving to the second position.
Patent GB-2526326-A (GB)
Title: Cableless mobile energy source
Inventor: GOH CAROL SU LIN
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2014-05-21
Abstract: A mobile energy source 2, which is wireless and portable to be transported around, with the ability to store energy to wirelessly charge mobile communication devices such as mobile smart-phones, mobile electronic tablet computers, mobile games consoles and similar devices, includes an energy storage means capable of being charged wirelessly by a transmitter module 1. Once charged, the mobile energy source may be placed in contact with a mobile communication device 5 to be charged and may wirelessly transfer energy thereto.
Patent GB-2517604-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing homopolymer K90 aqueous solution of N-vinyl butyrolactam with low residual monomer
Inventor: WANG YU
IPC: C08F126/10
Filed: 2012-07-23
Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a method for preparing a homopolymer K90 aqueous solution of N-vinyl butyrolactam with low residual monomer, comprising: using 10-35% weight of an aqueous solution of N-vinyl butyrolactam monomer as a raw material in the presence of an inert gas, at a polymerization temperature of 55Â°Câ€”90Â°C, carrying out a reaction under stirring for 2.5-4.5 h and during the reaction adding an initiator in batches, the initiator being a mixture of azodiisobutyronitrile and azobisisoheptonitrile and having a total amount of 0.01%-3% of the mass of N-vinyl butyrolactam monomer; after the K value of this system reaches 90-102, maintaining the temperature overnight at 95Â°C, adding a mixed acid in batches to adjust the pH to be at 2.0-7.0; during the removal of the residual monomer, the mixed acid being formed by mixing two acids selected from propane diacid, sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid, so as to obtain 10-35% by weight of a colourless and transparent product residual monomer below 10 ppm and a stable K value of 90-102. The present invention is ingenious in design and simple in preparation. The prepared homopolymer K90 aqueous solution of N-vinyl butyrolactam has low residual monomer below 10 ppm, is colourless and stable in K value, and suitable for a large scale of popularization and application.