baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523224-A (GB)
Title: Surgical arm
Inventor: HARES LUKE DAVID RONALD
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A surgical robot comprises an articulated arm 10 having a terminal/wrist portion comprising: (i) a distal segment 21 having an attachment 13 for a surgical instrument 11; (ii) an intermediate segment 20, (iii) a basal segment 19, (iv) a first articulation 18 between the distal segment and the intermediate segment, permitting relative rotation of the distal segment and the intermediate segment about a first axis 25 (v) a second articulation 15 between the intermediate segment and the basal segment, permitting relative rotation of the intermediate segment and the basal segment about a second axis 22 and (vii) a third articulation 16/17 forming part of the intermediate segment and permitting relative rotation of the distal segment and the basal segment about third 23 and fourth 24 axes, wherein the first, second and third articulations are arranged such that in at least one configuration of the third articulation the first and second axes are parallel and the third and fourth axes are transverse to the first axis.
Patent GB-2521276-A (GB)
Title: A polycrystalline super hard construction and a method of making same
Inventor: FEEHILY MICHAEL
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: A polycrystalline superhard construction10 comprises a body of polycrystalline diamond material, a working surface 34, a first region substantially free of a solvent/catalysing material, the first region extending a depth from the working surface into the body along a plane substantially perpendicular to the plane along which the working surface extends, and a second region remote from the working surface that includes solvent/catalysing material in a plurality of interstitial regions. A substrate 30 is attached to the body along an interface 24 with the second region. A chamfer 44 extends between the working surface 34 and a peripheral side surface of the body and defines a cutting edge at the intersection of the chamfer 44 and the peripheral side surface. The depth Y of the first region tapers towards the working surface 34 at the intersection of the first region with the peripheral side surface such that the depth of the first region at the peripheral side surface is less than the depth of the majority of the first region.
Patent GB-2521956-A (GB)
Title: Subterranean well tools with directionally controlling flow layer
Inventor: HOLDERMAN LUKE WILLIAM
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flow direction controlling layer for use in controlling the flow of fluids in subterranean well tools. The control layer comprises micro check valve arrays formed in the tool.
Patent GB-2529749-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the structural health of columns
Inventor: WILLIAMS CRAIG THOMAS
IPC: G01M5/00
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the structural health of a number columns such as lighting columns, each of which can receive power form an external source or otherwise. The apparatus is located on an upper surface of the columns and features a micro controller with electronic chip or board, including in circuit, an accelerometer, wireless transmitter which can optionally use Wi-Fi/RF or 3G/4G signals, global positioning component which is optionally a global positioning system (GPS) and/or realtime clock component. The micro controller is powered by the columns power source or otherwise, monitors the magnitude and direction of forces imposed on the column and transmits the received data to a remote server for analysis. Optionally, the apparatus can feature an anemometer or gyroscope and a power surge protector included in circuit for the microcontroller. The lighting column could also be a street light or lamp post.
Patent GB-2539691-A (GB)
Title: Launching devices from a submerged launch platform
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM SMOKER
IPC: F41F3/07
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: A launch canister apparatus 100 is configured for ejection from a submerged launch platform. The launch canister apparatus is configured for carrying a plurality of aerial devices 102 from the submerged launch platform to surface. A floating and stabilized launch platform is provided by the canister apparatus 100 for the plurality of aerial devices 102 subsequent to surfacing of the launch canister apparatus 100.
Patent GB-2541410-A (GB)
Title: Voltage source converter and control thereof
Inventor: ROBERT WHITEHOUSE
IPC: H02M7/797
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A voltage source converter (VSC) 200, especially for use in High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) power distribution/transmission, has at least one phase limb having a high-side DC terminal DC+, a low-side DC terminal DC- and an AC terminal 202. A voltage wave-shaper 204 provides a selectively variable voltage level Vws. Each phase limb also has a switch arrangement SU1, SU2, SL1, SL2 operable to provide at least first and second switch states. In the first switch state the low-side DC terminal is electrically connected to the AC terminal via a first path that includes the voltage wave-shaper. In the second switch state the high-side DC terminal is electrically connected to the AC terminal via a second path that includes the voltage wave-shaper. The voltage wave-shaper may comprise a chain-link circuit including a series of cells 104b, each having an energy storage element, such as a capacitor, 107 and a cell switch arrangement 105 operable to selectively connect the energy storage element between terminals of the cell or connect the terminals of the cell so as to bypass the energy storage element.
Patent GB-2541663-A (GB)
Title: Improvements related to innerspring assemblies
Inventor: IAN JAMES WHITWORTH
IPC: B68G9/00
Filed: 2015-08-24
Abstract: Apparatus for manufacturing pocketed coil springs having a retention mechanism for retaining first and second plies of material 25 and providing relative movement between the plies of material and an insertion mechanism 1a,1b between each actuation of the insertion mechanism. The insertion mechanism has at least a first insertion member 15a and a second insertion member 15b. Upon each actuation of the insertion mechanism, the first insertion member inserts a first coil spring 20a between the plies of material to a first location on a first side of an operative axis of the apparatus, and the second insertion member inserts a second coil (20b figure 5) spring between the plies of material to a second location on a second, opposite side of the operative axis of the apparatus. The first and second coil springs inserted by the first and second insertion members are arranged diagonally between the plies of material relative to the operative axis of the apparatus. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing pocketed coil springs.
Patent GB-2543489-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus comprising battery cells and a method of assembling
Inventor: STEPHEN NICHOLLS
IPC: H01M50/249
Filed: 2015-10-14
Abstract: An apparatus 101, a vehicle 1001 and an electrical system 1006 comprising an apparatus 101 and a method of assembly are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a plurality of sets 102A, 102B of battery cells 102, and each battery cell comprises a first electrode 103, a second electrode 104 and an electrolyte 105. The apparatus also includes a plurality of bodies 106, where each body 106 contains a respective one of the sets 102A, 102B of battery cells 102 and the battery cells 102 have first electrodes 103 electrically connected to the respective body 106. A plurality of connector plates 107 are each connected to the second electrodes 104 of the battery cells 102 in a respective one of the bodies 106, and each of the connector plates 107 is insulated from the respective body 106. A first one of the connector plates 107A is connected to the second electrodes 104 of a first one of the sets 102A of battery cells 102 located in a first one of the bodies 106A, and the first connector plate 107A is directly attached to a second body 106B containing a second one of the sets 102B of battery cells 102.
Patent GB-2528413-A (GB)
Title: Inhibition of production of IL-2
Inventor: NAKAJIMA TOSHIHIRO
IPC: C07D277/66
Filed: 2014-03-19
Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to find a substance capable of inhibiting the production of IL-2. The production of IL-2 can be inhibited with a compound represented by general formula (I) (wherein R1 to R4 and A are as defined in the description) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent GB-2533217-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable furniture
Inventor: DALE ROBERTSON
IPC: A47C20/08
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: An article of adjustable furniture which comprises comprising a backrest and an adjustable headrest 130 pivotally mounted with respect to the backrest 60, actuator means for moving the headrest between raised and lowered positions, and guide means 138 and 140 arranged between the headrest and the backrest for rotating the headrest with respect to the backrest as it moves between said raised and lowered positions. The guide means may include first and second guide slots, each having at least one follower 142 and 144, the guides may be inclined with respect to each other such that a turning moment is generated on the headrest when the headrest is raised or lowered. The guide means may include a third guide 150 between the followers of the first and second guides. The actuator may have a first range of movement for moving the headrest with respect to the backrest and a second range of movement to recline the backrest with respect to a seat section 12.
Patent GB-2531179-A (GB)
Title: Rotational wellbore ranging
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER A GOLLA
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: In one example of rotational ranging in a wellbore in which a wellbore component having an axis of rotation is disposed, a wellbore ranging sensor is disposed on a circumferential area surrounding the axis of rotation. The sensor is moved on the circumferential area to multiple distinct sensing positions. At each sensing position, a magnetic field from another wellbore that is apart from the wellbore is measured resulting in multiple magnetic field measurements at the multiple distinct sensing positions. The multiple magnetic field measurements are provided to determine a position of the wellbore relative to the other wellbore using at least a subset of the multiple magnetic field measurements.
Patent GB-2538140-A (GB)
Title: Suction nozzle for floor vacuum cleaners
Inventor: MARTIN ZYDEK
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: A suction nozzle for floor vacuum cleaners comprises a housing 1, a sliding base plate 2 and a sealing carrier 4, which is arranged above the sliding base plate 2 in the interior of the housing 1, wherein at least one sealing element 7 is arranged on the sealing carrier 4 and in a functional position for cleaning hard floor surfaces, the sealing carrier 4 is lowered so that the sealing element 7 protrudes beyond the sliding base plate 2. The sealing carrier 4, has a support structure of a hard component 8 and at least one soft component 9, which is connected to the hard component 8 in a materially connected and/or positively connected manner. The soft component 9 rests against the sliding base plate 2 and/or against a surface (12, fig 2a) of the housing 1 with a sealing function, when the sealing carrier 4 is lowered into the functional position for cleaning hard floor surfaces. Alternatively the soft component 9 can be positioned on the housing 1 and/or sliding base plate 2. A method for producing the nozzle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2549722-A (GB)
Title: Circuit architecture
Inventor: Bert Hindle
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2016-04-25
Abstract: A System-on-Chip (SoC) uses a state machine as a lightweight controller in an always on power domain (AON) for dealing with incoming tasks. A communications interface between a host system and the state machine comprises an event slot 22 addressed as a single address location by the host system. The host system writes 44 and/or reads 46 data to/from write and/or read register 36, 38. The write and read registers are individually addressable by the state machine. A reference register 40 comprises fields for: event activation, function pointer indexes, interrupts. Event activation fields indicate that a write, read, interrupt function index should be passed to an event queue for communicating between the event slot and state machine. A mask register 42 is used for setting interrupts. The interface is between an operating system (OS) and power domains with no visibility of all the registers on the OS side, simplifying OS software.
Patent GB-2542884-A (GB)
Title: Computer vision process
Inventor: VLADISLAV TEREKHOV
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2016-07-14
Abstract: The field of the invention relates to a computer vision process in which video and image analysis is used to detect and track objects, and to generate events that are associated with changes in the objects, such as changes in the objects presence, trajectory or pose. The invention could find application in: home automation (e.g. controlling lighting), surveillance, security (e.g. determining whether a person has left baggage unattended), and marketing or commercial environments (e.g. monitoring people entering and leaving a shop). In the claimed process a track record (or trajectory) for one or more detected objects is created, the track record defining metadata or parameters for that detected object; and that track record is then linked to one or more higher-level track records for one or more higher-level objects. For example, tracks for hands 1008 or faces 1005 could be linked to a higher-level track 1011 for a person 1007. Decisions about whether to link a hand to a person are influenced by, for example, the distance between the hand and the person (see Fig. 12).
Patent GB-2555080-A (GB)
Title: WATTS - The big idea
Inventor: PETER YOUNG
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2016-08-08
Abstract: A buoyant floating structure 1, 2, 3 sited on the sea off the coast comprises a floating platform 2, 3 with buoyancy chambers 1 constrained within a set of columns 6 which are secured to the sea bed. The platform 2, 3 rises and falls with the tide. The linear motion is converted by the pillars 6 and the platform 2, 3 to rotary motion to drive generators 7 within the structure. The platform may also comprise other forms of renewable energy generation: wind power 14, harvesting wave power 10, 11, 12 and photovoltaic or solar power 13. A stabilizing weight 4, 5 may be provided. The facility may also provide accommodation for staff or residents, maintenance and workshop facilities and docking facilities for boats, submarines and helicopters. Fish farming may be provided.
Patent GB-2539821-A (GB)
Title: Nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary batteries, and secondary battery provided with same
Inventor: TOSHITAKA SACHAGUCHI
IPC: H01M10/0567
Filed: 2015-02-16
Abstract: [Problem] To provide: a nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary batteries, which has excellent storage characteristics in a temperature load environment and is suppressed in deterioration of the charge/discharge characteristics and increase of the internal resistance after storage; and a secondary battery which is provide with this nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary batteries. [Solution] A nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary batteries according to the present invention is a nonaqueous electrolyte solution used in a secondary battery, and is characterized by addition of a phosphate diester salt thereinto. A secondary battery according to the present invention is characterized by being provided at least with: the above-described nonaqueous electrolyte solution for secondary batteries, a positive electrode (1) and a negative electrode (2).
Patent GB-2556882-A (GB)
Title: Upholstery
Inventor: JOSHUA LILES
IPC: B44C1/18
Filed: 2016-11-23
Abstract: A decorated upholstery comprises an upholstered item and a cover on the item with an aperture 11. A retainer 1, which is received in the aperture 11, has with a forwards extension 2 and a flange 3. A bore 4 extends through the retainer 1. A stud 5 includes a peg 6 received in the bore 4, and may be of precious metal or set with a precious or semi-precious gemstone 8. The cover may be leather or include a recess 14 at its inside 15 to receive the flange 3. The pin 6 may be threaded, allowing it to fit within a complementary thread in the bore 4 of the retainer 1. The protrusion 5 and its holding means 1 may be provided in areas of the upholstery which are locally raised, for example by embroidery or buttoning.
Patent GB-2541837-A (GB)
Title: Method for enhancing WRGB color saturation
Inventor: YONG FAN
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: A method for enhancing WRGB color saturation comprises the following steps: step 1. inputting original RGB signals; step 2. converting the original RGB signals into an HSV color space; step 3. transforming S and V to obtain a new HS'V' color space to enhance the color saturation; step 4. converting the HS'V' obtained in step 3 to obtain R'G'B' signals; step 5. converting the R'G'B' signals obtained in step 4 to obtain W"R"G"B" signals; and step 6. outputting the W"R"G"B" signals. The method can enhance the color saturation of a liquid crystal display panel, achieve brighter display effects and higher picture quality, and solve the problems of gray scale transition unsmoothness, watermarks in certain gray scales and the like in the existing WRGB technologies.
Patent GB-2542078-A (GB)
Title: System for, and method of detecting the presence of a mobile communication device in proximity to a image reader and for automatically configuring the reader
Inventor: Joseph S Slowik
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2015-06-17
Abstract: Various methods and systems for securing communications with enhanced media platforms, are provided. In particular, an enhanced media platform is authenticated using a trusted location. The authenticated enhanced media platform establishes a bidirectional trust with an enhanced remote location, the enhanced media platform being stored in the enhanced remote location. Upon authentication and establishing the bidirectional trust, the enhanced media platform may securely communicate media content in a media content distribution service infrastructure while supporting custom functionality. The method for securing communications with enhanced media platforms includes communicating authentication credentials to an internal security component at the trusted location. The method further includes receiving validation credentials from the internal security component. The method also includes authenticating the enhanced remote location based on at least a portion of the validation credentials received. The method further includes establishing the bidirectional trust relationship with the enhanced remote location using the validation credentials.
Patent GB-2559397-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: SIVA VAKEESAR
IPC: H04W68/02
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: Several aspects of RAN paging updates are outlined between a communication device (for instance UE) and a base station (for instance eNB, gNB). In one aspect a based station messages a communication device to indicate that a paging area for the communication device is to be updated. The base station then broadcasts system information comprising information identifying a change to the paging area to the communication device. The base station may act as an anchor base station and the anchor base station may send a message comprising information indicating a change to the paging area to another base station. The base station may operate a cell of the paging area. The change to the paging area may comprise removal of at least one base station (and/or cell) from the paging area. Another aspect outlines a communication device messaging a base station to request update of a routing area (e.g. notification/paging area). The base station then sends a response to the communication device comprising information identifying a change to the routing area. Further aspects outline the movement of a communication device to an inactive or Light-Connected (LC) state. RAN based paging may take place in a 5G/New Radio (NR) communications network.
Patent GB-2560724-A (GB)
Title: Organic photodetector
Inventor: GIANLUCA BOVO
IPC: H01L51/44
Filed: 2017-03-21
Abstract: An organic photodetector comprising an anode (107), a cathode (103) and a photoactive bulk heterojunction layer (105) comprising an organic electron donor and an organic electron acceptor between the anode and the cathode. The anode (107) comprises a material having a work function of at least 5.0 eV from vacuum level. The work function may be at least 5.3 eV from the Vacuum, as this may reduce the dark current. The anode may comprise of a conductive polymer, such as poly(ethylenedioxythiophene) PEDOT with a charge-balancing polyanion. The electron acceptor may be fullerene derivate, and the donor may be a conjugated polymer, which may have a benzothiadiazole repeating unit. Also provided is an organic photdetector comprising an anode, a cathode and a photoactive layer wherein the LUMO of the electron acceptor is at least 1.2 eV closer to the vacuum than the work function of the anode.
Patent GB-2548992-A (GB)
Title: Security system for a retail environment
Inventor: ANTHONY RICHARD HARDIE-BICK
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2017-03-22
Abstract: A security system within a retail environment comprises a plurality of first tags 108-112 (i.e. RFID tags) concealed within an item 101-105 to be sold, a plurality of second tags 114-117 (i.e. Bluetooth (RTM) enabled for providing product information) which communicate with a customers mobile device 118-119 to facilitate purchase of the item 101-105, and a data communication apparatus which controls exit gate 120-121 to raise an alarm upon detecting a first tag 108-112 on an item 101-105, wherein the items second tag 114-117 has not completed a sale, or to raise no alarm upon detecting a first tag 108-112 on a purchased item 101-105. Also provided is a security system which further dynamically displays each selected item 101-105 on the mobile device 119 using positional data of the item and the mobile device. The selection of the users preferred item may be made by a physical interaction with a second tag 114-117, i.e. an impact between the tag and the mobile device 119, and the second tag 114-117 may include an indicator to invite the user to remove the second tag, as well as a removal detection device.
Patent GB-2546447-A (GB)
Title: Fragment containment assembly and method for adding a fragment containment assembly to a turbine
Inventor: KENDALL ROGER SWENSON
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 2011-05-26
Abstract: A fragment containment assembly 902 for a turbine 900, and a method for adding the assembly to a turbine, where the assembly comprising a containment ring 912 configured to be inserted into a shroud 910 of the turbine, between an interior surface 922 of the shroud and the blades 908 of the turbine in the radial direction. An angular armor body 914 is shaped to be disposed within the shroud between the turbine blades and the containment ring in the radial direction. The angular armor body is positioned within the shroud so that it is spaced apart from the interior surface of the shroud and so it absorbs angular momentum of debris of the turbine by rotating relative to at least one of the shroud or the containment ring when stricken by debris. Preferably, a cylindrical shroud insert 904 is configured to be inserted into the shroud between the containment ring and the shrouds interior surface, so that two of the containment ring, the angular armor body and the shroud insert rotate relative to one another during failure of the turbine to absorb the angular momentum of the debris.