baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2480638-A (GB)
Title: Assembly of a valve operating system incorporating a cam summation mechanism
Inventor: METHLEY IAN
IPC: F01L1/18
Filed: 2010-05-26
Abstract: A method is disclosed for assembling a valve operating system for opening and closing a poppet valve mounted on an engine cylinder head. The valve operating system comprises a camshaft 18 having two coaxial cains 14 and 16 for operating the valve 12, a summation lever 20 coupled to followers 24,v26 of the two cams 14 and 16, a control spring 40 acting on the summation lever 20 to urge one of the cam followers 26 into contact with the associated cam 16, and a valve actuating rocker 30 pivotably connected to the summation lever 20 and acting on the valve 12 to open and close the valve in dependence upon the sure of the instantaneous lifts of the two cams 14 and 16. The method comprises the steps of journaling the camshaft 18 in a carrier 50, securing the cam summation lever 20 to the carrier 50 by means of the control spring 40, and securing the carrier 50 to the engine cylinder head. The control spring 40 and the carrier 50 serve to maintain the position of the cam summation lever 30 during assembly such that the valve actuating rocker 30 is aligned correctly to engage with the valve 12.
Patent GB-2480833-A (GB)
Title: A stringed musical instrument comprising a number of body parts and a neck
Inventor: PORTER JAMES PHILIP
IPC: G10D1/08
Filed: 2010-06-02
Abstract: A stringed musical instrument is formed by at least two interconnected body parts, and a neck, where part of the neck extends between the body parts. The body parts and neck are linked together via attachment means provided by the neck. The neck may comprise two sections, and may extend along the whole length of the body. The parts of the instrument may be secured together by use of a suitable adhesive. Each section of the body may have shaped hollow interiors that are connected to each other via holes in the neck section.
Patent GB-2471179-A (GB)
Title: Context-based limitation of mobile device operation
Inventor: FERREN BRAN
IPC: H04M1/72463
Filed: 2010-06-10
Abstract: Upon receiving a request for a function of a mobile device such as a mobile phone, data is obtained such that the current context of the device may be determined. Once the context has been determined, a further determination is made as to whether the function of the mobile device should be limited, at least in part based upon the current context of the mobile device. The function request is then responded to accordingly. The context may relate to physical location (which may be determined using GPS or detection of a beacon signal), velocity, time of day, circumstances of operation or class of operation (eg business or personal use); whilst the functions may relate to the camera, speaker (eg ringer), display etc. The method may be used to disable, allow or restrict functionality (eg allow the camera but disable the flash in museums) and may store data regarding functional restrictions in a table.
Patent GB-2483062-A (GB)
Title: Paper cushioning structure
Inventor: KUO SHENG-HSI
IPC: B31D5/00
Filed: 2010-08-24
Abstract: A paper cushioning structure 1 includes an elongated, hollow support member 1    of U cross-section having two open ends, and an elongated brace member 2 of inverted U cross-section. Brace member 2 is securely disposed in the support member and comprises a packing space (V1, Fig 2) defined by a first slope 221 at one end, two sides 226, 226    extending from both ends of the first slope 221 respectively. Two first wing slopes 223, 223    each extend transversely from an end of the side 226, 226â   distal the first slope 221. A second slope 221â   is positioned at the other end, with two sides 227, 227    extending from there from respectively, and two second wing slopes 224, 224    each extending transversely from an end of the side 227, 227    distal the second slope. Spaced flat first and second bottoms 222, 222    and two sides 225, 225    also included. The brace member is securely disposed in the support member. Two rectangular and hollow side walls 11, each with a flat top 11    and a U-shaped groove (13   ) shaped there between are also noted. A paper cushioning structure characterised by the inclusion of two brace members, one possibly U-shaped and one rectangular ,and anchored to respective half portions of the support member, is also disclosed (see Figs 13, 21 and 29 for example).
Patent GB-2484150-A (GB)
Title: Planting arrangement having means for water transference
Inventor: SCARBOROUGH ROBERT JAMES
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2010-11-01
Abstract: A planting arrangement comprises a hollow conical capillary wick element 5 and first 1 and second 7 supporting bodies. The wick element is inverted so that the widest part is uppermost and the lowermost part is inserted through and supported by an opening in the first supporting body, the wick element being filled with material suitable for capillary transport. The first supporting body is in turn supported by the second supporting body which may be filled with water. The wick element is in contact with the water to provide water transference. The wick element may be made from a foldable blank. The foldable blank can also folded so as to form a planting container, plant housing means or cloche type means 4.
Patent GB-2485846-A (GB)
Title: A tactile-membrane switch for a radio-frequency identification tag (RFID)
Inventor: HAYES-HOLGATE EDWARD JOHN
IPC: G06K19/073
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing security for passive RFID tags, includes a tactile-membrane switch 101 coupled to the RFID's electrical circuitry. The switch allows the user to enable or switch-on the device only when required. The switch provides feedback that the enablement operation has been completed. The feedback may include an audible sound. The switch may be embossed to aid location. The switch could also have a raised profile or be recessed into an enclosing body.
Patent GB-2486190-A (GB)
Title: Concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles
Inventor: VEGA FERNANDO DE LA
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2010-12-06
Abstract: A concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles, including: (a) a first solvent, which includes an alcohol, such as ethanol, isopropanol, benzyl alcohol or terpineol, or water, and the concentration of water can be up to less than 2%; (b) a plurality of nanometric silver particles, in which a majority of the particles are single-crystal silver particles, the plurality of nanometric silver particles having an average secondary particle size (d50) below 1000 nanometres; and (c) at least one dispersant. The dispersant can be selected from a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), gum Arabic, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyacrylic acid (PAA), polyallylamine (PAAm), polysodium styrene sulfonate (PSS), 3-(aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane (APS), a fatty acid, lauryl amine, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), and tetraoctylammonium bromide (TOAB). The concentrated dispersion has a concentration of at least 15%, by weight, of the nanometric silver particles, wherein a concentration of the dispersant may be within a range of 0.2% to 30% of the concentration of the nanometric silver particles, by weight. Also disclosed is a process for producing the concentrated dispersion of nanometric silver particles comprising reacting at least a soluble silver compound, such as silver nitrate, with an alkali silver hydroxide in an aqueous medium in the presence of a first dispersant, such as PVP, to produce silver oxide solids, and reacting the silver oxide solids with at least a reducing agent, such as hydrogen peroxide, in an aqueous medium, in the presence of a second dispersant, such as PVP, to produce silver particles in a concentrated dispersion.
Patent GB-2473384-A (GB)
Title: Double gate and tri-gate transistor formed on a bulk substrate and method for forming the transistor
Inventor: WEI ANDY
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: Three-dimensional transistor structures such as FinFETS and tri-gate transistors may be formed on the basis of an enhanced masking regime, thereby enabling the formation of drain and source areas (211D, 211S), the fins (210) and isolation strictures (208A) in a self- aligned manner within a bulk semiconductor material. After defining the basic fin structures (210), highly efficient manufacturing techniques of planar transistor configurations may be used, thereby even further enhancing overall performance of the three-dimensional transistor configurations.
Patent GB-2482746-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for processing road data
Inventor: SOCHA LUKASZ
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 2010-08-13
Abstract: The inventive concept relates to methods for attributing road data such as a posted speed limit, road number or toll classification from one area of a digital map to another with respect to a processing area.Â  A digital map has at least one road 14 corresponding to a road in reality.Â  A portion of the map is designated as a processing area 18 having a boundary defined by a perimeter 20.Â  The road is composed of many segments, some segments comprise outer segments situated outside the processing area and some segments comprise incoming segments located within the processing area.Â  At least one of the outer road segments has a known value for a particular attribute of the road.Â  The known value of the attribute that is associated with the one outer segment is populated to the incoming road segment so as to update the attribute value of the road segments that lie within the processing area.
Patent GB-2473585-A (GB)
Title: User defined names for displaying monitored location
Inventor: PEREIRA MINDY
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2009-05-28
Abstract: A user's location may be tracked by tracking a device associated with the user. The user's location may be published (e.g. on a web-site) using a user defined name or some other name that is not related to the coordinates of the location based on the tracked location of the device. If published to a website, the name may be uploaded to the website in a user-editable area of the website, which area may or may not be directed to tracking the location of the user. The device may also be configured to trigger reminders based on whether the device is leaving an area and/or based on whether the device is approaching a location based on the location's membership in a class of locations (e.g. approaching a grocery store).
Patent GB-2489257-A (GB)
Title: Seal with ribbed fins to seal a heating element of a liquid heating vessel
Inventor: WRIGHT PETER HALLAM
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2011-03-22
Abstract: A seal 8 to seal the periphery of a heating element plate 3 in a liquid heating vessel 1 which has at least one radially extending circumferential fin 11 with a sealing surface which carries least one circumferential rib 12. The rib may improve sealing against imperfect or uneven surfaces. The heating element plate may include a radially outwardly projecting lip into which a groove of the seal fits. The seal may include a radially inwardly extending portion which fits around a flange of the heating element plate.
Patent GB-2492397-A (GB)
Title: Encoding and decoding residual image data using probabilistic models
Inventor: LEANNEC FABRICE LE
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: A method of encoding video data comprises encoding video data having a first resolution in conformity with HEVC 13 to obtain video data of a base layer 14 and decoding the base-layer video data in conformity with HEVC 15. The decoded base-layer video data is up sampled 16 to generate decoded video data having a second resolution higher than the first resolution. A difference is formed 17 between the generated decoded video data having the second resolution and the original video data to generate data of a residual image. The residual-image data is compressed 18, 19 to generate video data of an enhancement layer 20. The compression of the residual data does not involve temporal or spatial prediction but is carried out by the application of a discrete cosine transform to the data and the employment of a parametric probabilistic model of the discrete cosine transform coefficients. This parametric model is then used to choose quantisers from a pool of available quantisers for quantizing the residual data. The method can be used to provide a Ultra high definition (UHD) codec with low complexity based on scalable encoding.
Patent GB-2493158-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting expansion of a frozen pipe and alerting a user to the detected expansion
Inventor: TOPPING DANIEL
IPC: E03B7/10
Filed: 2011-07-23
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for warning a user of a risk of a frozen pipe, the apparatus 10 comprising detection means 22, preferably an electrically conductive wire wrapped around the pipe, for detecting expansion of a section of pipe and alert means 36, 38 connected to the detection means 22 for alerting the user to the detected expansion of the pipe. The pipe may have zones of weakness, either internal (fig 2) or external grooves/ribs, such that the pipe component expands more readily than the pipework in which it is installed. The pipe may also have isolating valves 20 at either end so that it can be isolated from the section of pipework in which it is installed. The alert means may comprise a telephone dialler. A plurality of detection means may be used with a single alert means.
Patent GB-2495701-A (GB)
Title: Treating liquid with adsorbent
Inventor: BROWN NIGEL WILLIS
IPC: B01D15/00
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: Apparatus and method for the treatment of a contaminated liquid to remove contaminants from said liquid. The apparatus comprises a bed 2 of a carbon based adsorbent material capable of electrochemical regeneration, at least one pair of electrodes (10, Fig 2) operable to pass an electric current through said bed to regenerate the adsorbent material, and means to admit contaminated liquid into said bed to contact said adsorbent material at a flow rate which is sufficiently high to pass the liquid through the bed but below the flow rate required to fluidise the bed of adsorbent material. Advantageously the apparatus is used to remove organic pollutants and particle-particle abrasion of the adsorbent is minimised.
Patent GB-2483209-A (GB)
Title: Portable bedside urinal with flexible hose and height adjustable funnel support
Inventor: BROWN HENRY
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2011-12-30
Abstract: A portable urinal appliance comprises a funnel 7 for receiving urine; a flexible hose 8 connected to the funnel; a container 6 connected to the flexible hose for receiving and storing urine input at the funnel; wherein the appliance further includes a funnel support 10, located with respect to the container so that when the appliance is not in use the funnel is held upright and higher than the level of urine in the container. Preferably the funnel support is height adjustable with respect to the urine container and has a smooth surface for guiding the hose and contacting the funnel. The hose has a length of 200cm or less.
Patent GB-2500418-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the collection of rainwater from a downpipe
Inventor: BLAIR CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for collecting rainwater and comprises a substantially watertight pipe 1 substantially sealed at its lower end to form a chamber which is connected to a collection tank 5 via a pipe 4. The pipe may be sealed by means of a deformable bung 11 or inflatable collar inserted into the lower end of the pipe. A non return valve (10 figure 3) may be fitted to the pipe 4 which feeds the collection tank. The pipe 4 may be connected to a collection pipe 24 which projects upwards in the pipe 1 above the level of the collection tank full level. The wall collection pipe 24 may be perforated to allow water to enter. Inside the collector pipe 24 a float 21 may be connected to a rod 20 which is in turn connected to a valve 16 located at the bottom of the pipe 1. As the water level increases in the collection pipe 24 to a predetermined level, the float will rise and open the valve 16 to allow excess water to drain away.
Patent GB-2487335-A (GB)
Title: A network entity, a wireless communication unit and a method for accessing a remote private ip network
Inventor: ZISIMOPOULOS HARIS
IPC: H04W8/12
Filed: 2009-08-21
Abstract: A method for accessing a remote private Internet protocol (IP) network is described. The method comprises, at a wireless communication unit: generating a request for remotely accessing the remote private IP network wherein the request comprises an identifier indicative of a remote access request; receiving an access acceptance message from the network entity that comprises an IP address of the remote private IP network of the wireless communication unit; and communicating with the remote private IP network of the wireless communication unit using the IP address provided based on the identifier.
Patent GB-2497609-A (GB)
Title: A radiation thermometer with sighting means for identifying the radiation target area
Inventor: WILLMOTT JONATHAN RAFFE
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 2012-05-17
Abstract: A radiation thermometer comprises a thermal radiation detector assembly 15 having an operative surface area responsive to thermal radiation; a focussing optics assembly 18 adapted to focus both thermal radiation and visible light and form a focussed image of the operative surface area on a focal plane defining a target region TR from which thermal radiation is detected; a visible light source assembly 20 comprising at least one visible light source 21 and a mask 22 adapted to exhibit an illuminated pattern of visible light; and a radiation splitter 30 to transmit/ deflect the thermal radiation and visible light differently, so as to pass them along two equal-length paths such that the focussing optics forms an image of the illuminated pattern on the focal plane to mark the location of the target region. The illuminated pattern includes a primary illumination region having the same lateral extent as the operative surface area of the thermal radiation detector assembly and positioned such that its image is co-incident with the target region; and at least one secondary illumination region being configured such that its image is located outside the target region.
Patent GB-2502319-A (GB)
Title: Filling vias during TSV fabrication
Inventor: GU JIEBIN
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: An apparatus and method for filling a via hole in a substrate is disclosed. A filling hole 202 in a filling component 200 is aligned with the via hole 102 in the substrate 100, and a surface of a pool of liquid 300 is in contact with a second face of the filling component. A pressure condition of PI > P2 and P1 > P3 is achieved such that liquid is drawn through the filling hole and into the via hole, wherein P1 is a pressure at the second face of the filling component, P2 is a pressure between a first face of the filling component and a second face of the substrate, and P3 is a pressure at a first face of the substrate. The pressure variance or gradient across the apparatus draws or sucks the liquid metal or liquid solder up through the filling hole. In some embodiments the filling hole is narrower than the via hole. When the pressure between the filling hole and substrate is dropped a break in the liquid filling is achieved.
Patent GB-2505705-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for combining signals comprising a plurality of edge detectors
Inventor: DUTTON NEALE
IPC: G01S7/4913
Filed: 2012-09-10
Abstract: Signals generated by an array of photodiodes 502 are applied to the inputs of corresponding edge detection circuits 506. Each edge detection circuit 506 generates an output that changes state in response to a detected edge of the photodiode-generated signal. The edge detection circuits 506 may be formed by toggle flip-flop circuits. The outputs of the edge detection circuits are logically combined using exclusive OR logic 508 to generate an output 510. The exclusive OR logic 508 may be formed by a cascaded tree of exclusive OR circuits. The photodiodes may be single photon avalanche detectors forming a SPAD array. The arrangement may form part of equipment for measuring distance comprising a proximity sensor.
Patent GB-2497403-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with adapter for sliding and pivoting motion
Inventor: HOEFGEN-ALLMANN MICHAEL
IPC: B60N2/07
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A vehicle seat 10 for a vehicle that comprises a seat structure 11 and at least one seat rail arrangement 14. At least one adapter device 1 is provided between the seat structure 11 and the at least one seat rail arrangement 14 in order to ensure a sliding motion and/or pivoting motion of the vehicle seat 20. The adapter may include a rail unit 2 on the side of the seat rails to ensure a sliding motion of the seat structure relative to at least one seat rail arrangement. The adapter device may include a lever unit 3 on the side of the seat structure and the rail unit and the lever unit may be at least partially integrated. Alternatively they may be realized separately of each other. The adapter device may also feature a bearing unit 4 to ensure a pivoting motion of the vehicle seat, which may be blocked by a locking unit 5. Also claimed is a vehicle, as well as a method for manufacturing a vehicle seat 10 in which the seats differ with respect to their function.
Patent GB-2496063-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and mitigating borehole diameter enlargement
Inventor: COLLARES ANDRE
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2011-06-11
Abstract: Borehole diameter enlargement occurs while drilling, circulating, reaming, and/or cleaning the borehole, and such borehole diameter enlargements can be detrimental to proper tripping of a drillstring or running of a casing string. Methods and systems are disclosed for detecting or measuring borehole diameter enlargement, diagnosing the cause of the borehole diameter enlargement, and potentially mitigating the borehole diameter enlargement based on the diagnosed and identified causes.
Patent GB-2501412-A (GB)
Title: A sharps retraction device
Inventor: BROWN PHILIP ARNOLD
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2011-12-06
Abstract: The device comprises a hollow housing with proximal and distal ends, a connector 16 in the distal end of the housing for receiving a medical sharp such as a needle 18, and a retraction mechanism. The retraction mechanism is movable between a first position in which the sharp 18 protrudes from the distal end of the housing and is available for use and a second position in which the connector 16 and any sharp 18 received therein are completely retracted into the housing. The device further comprises an actuator to operate the retraction mechanism. An internal wall of the hollow housing defines a helical path 36 and the retraction mechanism engages with the helical path, and is movable along it. A torsion spring stores energy to move the retraction mechanism. The helical path may have a variable pitch.
Patent GB-2506255-A (GB)
Title: Backdrop with dynamic display region
Inventor: LEVINSOHN STEVEN MARK
IPC: G09F9/302
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a backdrop apparatus 300 for use during recording or filming of an interview by way of an image capturing arrangement, the backdrop apparatus comprising an at least partly planar surface onto which is disposed an predetermined arrangement of communication zones 301-310 which display communication data such as advertising or sponsor logos, wherein the arrangement of communication zones comprises at least one dynamic communication zone 201including an electronic display device being operable to display a variable communication, and at least one static communication zone 309 displaying a static communication. The invention further relates to a method of recording or filming an interview with the backdrop apparatus disposed behind the interviewer 102 and/or interviewee 103.