baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2529644-A (GB)
Title: Efficient interpolation
Inventor: FENNEY SIMON
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: At each of a set of interpolation positions within an array (e.g. n-dimensional) of data (e.g. graphical or texture) points, a set of predetermined weights represent a not linear, e.g. cubic (e.g. Catmull-Rom spline), bicubic, interpolation which can be applied to the points. For a plurality of interpolation positions which surround the sampling position, the corresponding sets of weights and the data points are used (e.g. by performing weighted sums) to determine a plurality of surrounding interpolated values which represent results of performing the not linear interpolation at the surrounding predetermined interpolation positions (504). A linear (e.g. bilinear) interpolation is then performed (506) on the surrounding interpolated values to determine an interpolated value at the sampling position. A good approximation is provided to a not linear interpolation, which is generally smoother than a linear interpolation, without performing all the calculations normally needed. This allows an estimate of smooth interpolation to be performed on devices (e.g. mobile) of limited resources.
Patent GB-2520626-A (GB)
Title: Grille for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle, as well as a vehicle
Inventor: GEARY RYAN
IPC: B60K11/08
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a grille 12 for a vehicle, in particular a truck, the grille 12 being configured to be arranged in front of at least one heat exchanger of the vehicle and comprising a plurality of grille bars 16 movable between a closed position in which at least a portion 20 of an air passage aperture 14 is covered by the grille bars 16, and at least one open position in which the portion 20 of the air passage aperture 14 is uncovered, wherein at least a portion of the respective grille bar 16 is airfoil-shaped. The grille bars 16 are connected to a shared actuator (28, figure 6) configured to move the grille bars 16 between the closed position and the open position. In the closed position, the grill bars can closely match a shape of an engine hood 10 adjacent to the grille to maximize aerodynamic benefit. The actuator (28) is arranged adjacent to the grille bars 16 in a receptacle (46) covered by at least one cover element, the cover element 24 sitting flush with the grille bars 16 in the closed position of the grille bars.
Patent GB-2533164-A (GB)
Title: Animal shelter
Inventor: ADRIAN LAWSON
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A shelter structure 1 or farrowing ark for a pig. The shelter comprises a main body 2, preferably of plastics material, defining an interior space. The main body has a substantially circular footprint when placed on the ground, and includes a side wall portion 4, a roof portion 6 and a first opening 10 providing access to the interior space. The external surface of the shelter is substantially hemispherical. The main body is constructed from an internal wall and an external wall, provided with an insulating material therebetween. A door 14 and a second opening36 may be provided. An external curved fender 50 may be provided hinged to the main body. The fender may include a creep feeder and water tank.
Patent GB-2543472-A (GB)
Title: Anode rod tracking system for electrolysis plants
Inventor: MARIAM MUSALLAM AL-MARZOOQI
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A method for operating an electrolysis plant is described where said plant has an anode assembling station 20 ( with a rod mark reading station with means for reading the machine readable rod mark and an anode mark reading station with means for reading the machine-readable anode mark). A potroom 30 and a butt return station 40 (comprising a rod mark reading station with an anode rod divert section 50 into which rods can be diverted if the machine-readable rod mark cannot be read). A butt treatment station in which said anode assembly is separated into the anode rod and the used anode butt. A production management system, an anode marking station (with means for marking the anode with a machine-readable, individual anode mark) is used. A rod marking station 70 (with means for marking the anode rod with a machine-readable, individual rod mark and an alphanumeric individual rod mark), and at least one handheld rod mark reading station is also present. The method of use of these stations is also further defined in the application. In the case that said machine-readable rod mark (Rn) can be read by said rod mark reading station, then this reading is entered in said production management system and the rod is transported to said anode assembly station for further use. If not then it may be manually entered into the system.
Patent GB-2519481-A (GB)
Title: Stay for locking a door, window or flap in a partly open position
Inventor: BAIROS ANTHONY
IPC: E05C17/50
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A stay is provided which comprises a first part (12) including a base (16) for attachment to a wing or to the frame surrounding the wing and an elongate internally threaded tube (24) which is attached to the base (16) in such manner as to be free to pivot with respect to the base. The stay further comprises a second part (14) including a rod (58) with threading compatible with that of the tube (24). A locking element (50) with a circumferential groove is attached to and protrudes transversely from the rod (58) and there is a cylindrical element (40) forming part of a base (34) for attachment to the wing or frame. There is first bore in the element (40) for receiving the element (50) and a threaded second bore intersecting the first bore for receiving a cap screw which enters the groove to prevent withdrawal of the element (50) from the first bore. The second bore is closed by a disc (62) with an Allen key hole opening (64) in it through which the capscrew can be turned.
Patent GB-2538808-A (GB)
Title: Mercury-free gas-discharge lamp
Inventor: CHRISTOPH KAISER
IPC: H01J61/22
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A radiation source for a gas-discharge lamp 10, the radiation source comprising: a metal halide, comprising a metal and a halogen; and an additional source of the metal; wherein the metal halide dissociates, in use, whereby in gaseous form the ratio of metal to halogen exceeds the stoichiometric ratio of the metal halide. The metal may be zinc, Zn, magnesium, Mg, tin, Sn, or antimony, Sb. The halogen may be iodine, I or bromine, Br. A further additive, which may be a metal or a halide, may be included which radiates in the same spectral range as the metal. The radiation source may be adapted to emit in the UV spectrum which may be germicidal. The aim of the application is to provide a gas discharge lamp without mercury. When the metal halide disassociates the metal emits in the desired spectrum but the halide does not, a further source of metal is used to remove the unwanted halide by binding with it.
Patent GB-2546465-A (GB)
Title: Modal processing of program instructions
Inventor: SIMON JOHN CRASKE
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2015-06-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing apparatus 2 that has a first set of processing circuitry 8, 12, 18, 20, 22 that processes operations in a first mode of operation and a second set of processing circuitry 8, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24 that processes operations in a second mode of operation. There are within the supported instruction set, a first proper subset of program instructions are processed by the processor selectively using the first mode or the second mode, and a second proper subset of program instructions which are required to be processed by the processor operating in the second mode. The two sets of processing circuitry may have different energy consumption and processing speeds. The second program instruction set may be larger than the first instruction set and the instructions in the second set are longer then in the first set. The second instruction set may include floating point instructions. Processing circuitry which is inactive in a mode of operation may be placed into a low power state.
Patent GB-2541459-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for monitoring pregnancy toxaemia
Inventor: BERNARD CARTON
IPC: G01N37/00
Filed: 2015-08-21
Abstract: A system for automatically determining pregnancy toxaemia in at least one animal 10 in agroup of animals comprises a sensor 50 for obtaining at least one value representative of a liquid or water uptake of the at least one animal, said sensor being adapted to bepositioned in the vicinity of a liquid or water supply station 20 or on the at least one animal. A processing unit 70 is provided, which is configured for comparing the obtained at least one value representative of a liquid or water uptake of the at least one identified animal to a threshold value, the threshold value being representative of an average of the at least one value for the group of animals; and for generating a signal and/or alert when the obtained atleast one value exceeds the threshold value. A water supply station 20, and a water dispenser (300, fig 3) are also claimed. The animal may be a pregnant sheep or doe.
Patent GB-2529086-A (GB)
Title: Integrated system for production design assistance
Inventor: HOUETO FABIEN
IPC: F17D3/01
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: A method can include rendering terrain and equipment locations to a display; assigning one or more domain constraints; analyzing an objective function associated with the terrain and the equipment locations subject to at least one of the one or more domain constraints; and rendering information to the display based at least in part on the analyzing. Various other technologies, techniques, etc., are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2543331-A (GB)
Title: Quick hitch
Inventor: STEPHEN WILFRED ACKERMANN
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2015-10-15
Abstract: A quick hitch coupler 2 for mounting an implement on a machine. The quick hitch has at least one mounting means 6 for connection to a machine and a securing means 8 for securing the quick hitch to an implement. The quick hitch also has at least one removable wear plate 26 for engagement with a surface of an implement. Preferably the plate is mounted on the upper surface of the quick hitch and is fastened by means of a bolt 27 and configured to fit under the lip of an implement with at least one surface being sloped. Preferably an enclosure 8 surrounds the securing means.
Patent GB-2533461-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to paint brushes
Inventor: STUART HOBBS
IPC: A46D9/02
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: A paint brush is provided and comprises a handle (15, figure 1), a ferrule 120 and a bristle stack 130. The bristle stack 130 comprises a plurality of synthetic, virgin bristle filaments secured at one end in the ferrule 120. At the end of the bristle stack 130 opposite the fixed end, the ends of the filaments 150 collectively define a first notional plane X - X which is generally curved, and a second notional plane Y - Y which is generally orthogonal to the first notional plane X - X and is also generally curved, to give a "double dome" terminus.
Patent GB-2543502-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle
Inventor: KEITH WRIGHT
IPC: F02M61/18
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: A nozzle body for a fuel injector, the body comprising a nozzle tip 102, which comprises a wall 104, a sac 114 for containing fuel, and at least one spray hole 106 defined by a through bore (112, see fig 3) which extends through the wall to communicate the nozzle sac with a region outside of the nozzle tip. Each spray hole comprises an entry (108) at a junction of the sac and an exit (110) remote from the sac. The through bore of each spray hole comprises a stepped surface. Preferably each bore comprises two or more sections, with a shoulder provided at the junctions between the sections. The through bore may comprise three sections, where a first (120) adjacent the sac has the smallest cross section, a third (124) remote from the sac has the largest cross section, and a second is located between the first and third. The through bore may instead comprise a first section of constant cross section (212, see fig 6,7) and a second of conical form (260, see fig 6, 7).
Patent GB-2530430-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display and optical compensation method therefor
Inventor: KANG CHIH-TSUNG
IPC: G02F1/13363
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A liquid crystal display and an optical compensation method therefor can effectively weaken the dark state light leakage phenomenon of a large visual angle, and increase contrast and clarity of the large visual angle, which is specifically: changing compensation values of a positive birefringence homotaxial A-compensation film (36) and a negative bi-zigzag homotaxial C-compensation film (37), especially controlling the value range of a compensation value Rth of the negative bi-zigzag homotaxial C-compensation film (37), and weakening the dark state light leakage phenomenon by adjusting compensation values of two compensation films.
Patent GB-2532879-A (GB)
Title: Optimized rotation of a drill string during a sliding mode of directional drilling
Inventor: JASON D DYKSTRA
IPC: E21B7/10
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: An example method for optimized rotation of a drill string coupled to a drill bit and disposed within a borehole may comprise determining an angular velocity of at least part of the drill string. An angular velocity threshold to avoid static friction may also be determined. Additionally, a minimum input torque to apply to the drill string to maintain the angular velocity at or above the angular velocity threshold may be determined. The method may further include generating a control signal to a top drive motor based, at least in part, on the minimum input torque.
Patent GB-2545412-A (GB)
Title: A hair care appliance comprising a motor
Inventor: DAVID WARNE
IPC: H02K7/14
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: A hair care appliance such as a hairdryer (1, fig.1) comprises a motor (5, fig.2) for generating an airflow through the appliance. The motor comprises a frame (10, fig.5) for supporting a rotor assembly. The frame has an outer wall 12 and the rotor assembly comprises a shaft (21, fig.5) and an impeller 24. An impeller housing portion of the outer wall (B, fig.4) surrounds the impeller. An inner surface of the impeller housing portion comprises at least one groove 14 extending in an axial direction and positioned so that it extends along at least the axial extent of the blades of the impeller. The groove 14 provides a channel through which foreign objects such as strands of hair and debris can travel past the impeller without getting caught in the blades or around the shaft, and impeding the operation of the motor. Strands of hair which enter the groove 14 may be chopped up by the passing impeller blades.
Patent GB-2530457-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate and liquid crystal display panel
Inventor: YAO XIAOHUI
IPC: G02F1/1368
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: An array substrate (701). In the array substrate (701), each pixel unit (13) comprises at least two pixel electrodes (Ml, M2) and at least two switch circuits (Tl, T2), wherein the first pixel electrode (M1) is connected to a scanning line (11) and a data line (12) corresponding to this pixel unit (13) through the first switch circuit (T1), and the second pixel electrode (M2) is connected to the scanning line (11) and the data line (12) corresponding to this pixel unit (13) through the second switch circuit (T2) and is connected to the first switch circuit (T1) at least through the second switch circuit (T2), so as to connect the second pixel electrode (M2) with the data line (12) corresponding to this pixel unit (13) finally. In this manner, the colour distortion in a large viewing angle can be reduced, thereby improving the display quality. Also provided is a liquid crystal display panel.
Patent GB-2546102-A (GB)
Title: Door latch installation jig
Inventor: Tim Stem
IPC: E05B17/06
Filed: 2016-01-08
Abstract: A jig 120 for cutting holes in the edge and side face of a door panel comprises an edge guide boring hole 126 between first and second clamping jaws. A cross drilling guide body 156 is rotatably mounted to the first jaw and adjusted between first and second positions providing two different backset distances. The guide body 156 has a guide hole 162 offset from the rotational axis of the guide body providing eccentric movement of the guide hole 162. A latch 160 or detents may retain the guide body in one of two positions. In a preferred arrangement radial protrusions (146C, fig.8A) in the first jaw or guide body are retained in circular groove (193, fig.8) in the other of the first jaw and guide body, a wall of the channel having a notch allowing axial insertion of the guide body to the first jaw; subsequent mounting of a thumb-grip on the guide body may prevent disassembly. In an alternative arrangement guide body 156 is rotational sandwiched between two circular ring elements 152, 154 of the jaw.
Patent GB-2546773-A (GB)
Title: Cancer
Inventor: SUSAN ADELE GREENFIELD
IPC: C12N9/18
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: An inhibitor of the synthesis and/or activity of the T14 peptide (SEQ ID NO: 3, AEFHRWSSYMVHWK) derived from the C-terminus of tailed acetylcholinesterase (T-AchE) is disclosed for use in treating, ameliorating or preventing cancer or metastatic disease. Methods of screening a candidate agent to test whether or not the compound has efficacy for treating, preventing or ameliorating cancer or metastatic disease are also disclosed as are methods of screening a compound to test whether or not the compound causes cancer. SEQ ID NO: 3 is disclosed in diagnostic methods as a biomarker or prognostic indicator for cancer or metastatic disease. Preferably, the inhibitor inhibits the interaction or translocation of the T14 peptide with/to an allosteric site on alpha-7 nicotinic receptors (cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha 7, NACHRA7, CHRNA7-2). Preferably, the cancer is leukaemia, lymphocytic leukaemia, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), myeloid leukaemia, acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), multiple myeloma, breast cancer or plasmacytoma.
Patent GB-2549102-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline integrated manifold
Inventor: OLIVIER RAGEOT
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 2016-04-04
Abstract: A subsea manifold 150 is integrated into a pipeline 22 so as to be deployable to the seabed together with the pipeline, from a pipe-laying vessel. The subsea manifold comprises a hub 106a, 106b for receiving production fluid from at least one subsea christmas tree 54a, 54b, and further comprises a connection 112 for at least one service line 116 connected to a surface supply or control or monitoring facility. The pipeline integrated manifold (PLIM) may; be attached via welding or flanged connection, have flow control or isolation valves 104, the service lines maybe electrical, optical or hydraulic, carry a portion of the mechanical load of the pipeline. A method for installing a subsea manifold is also claimed where the pipeline end manifold (PLEM) or PLIM is integrated to the pipeline aboard the pipe laying vessel is also claimed.
Patent GB-2545942-A (GB)
Title: Double channel power turbine system and control method thereof
Inventor: LIU ZHENGBAI
IPC: F02B41/10
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A double channel power turbine system and a control method thereof. A turbocharged IC engine arrangement and control method therefor. The arrangement comprises an IC engine 1 having an air intake manifold 11, a combustion gas exhaust manifold 12 and a mechanical output. A turbocharger comprising a turbine 32 drives a compressor 31 to supply air via an optional intercooler 9 to the intake manifold and the turbine is fluidly connected receive and, in use, be driven by engine exhaust gas. First 71 and second 72 power turbines are mechanically coupled to each other and to the engine mechanical output wherein the first power turbine receives gas from the exhaust manifold via an optional butterfly valve 5 and the second power turbine receives gas that has passed through the turbocharger; both power turbines discharge to a common exhaust aftertreatment system 8. The turbocharger and pair of power turbines are of similar size. At low speed and load the butterfly valve is closed and all exhaust gas passes the turbocharger and the second power turbine to improve low speed performance; at high load and speed both power turbines receive gas to maximise gas energy recovery.
Patent GB-2551835-A (GB)
Title: Excavator quick hitch with multiple mounting position arrangements
Inventor: KEN DOYLE
IPC: E02F3/96
Filed: 2016-07-01
Abstract: An excavator quick hitch 10 comprises a quick hitch body 12 having a first mounting position arrangement 14 for attaching an excavator attachment 18 in a first position, and a second mounting position arrangement 16 for attaching the, or an alternate, excavator attachment in a second position. A three attachment point mounting system (501, 502, 503, fig 1) may provide the first and second mounting positions, where the centre point (502) is used as part of each mounting position. A four attachment point mounting system 601, 602, 603, 604 may provide a third mounting position arrangement. The first and second mounting positions can hold different excavator attachments (e.g. bucket 20 and rock breaker 22) simultaneously. The second mounting position may be an upright bucket carrying position and may be at 90 degrees from the first mounting position arrangement. An excavator comprises a vehicle body, an arm and the quick hitch.
Patent GB-2552547-A (GB)
Title: A helmet
Inventor: IOAN SMALLWOOD
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A helmet comprises a rigid shell 1a dimensioned to receive the head of a wearer and a visor 2 attached to the shell and moveable between a first position in which the visor extends from a forward region of the shell (fig. 6b) and a second position in which the visor is substantially retracted with respect to the forward region of the shell. In use actuation of the movement of the visor between the first position and the second position is automated on removal of the helmet from the head of a user. The movement may also be automated when the helmet is placed on the head of a user. An actuator 18 may be located internally of the shell to contact the head of the wearer. Also disclosed is a visor having a lockable hinge mechanism 6 and a method of making a helmet comprising arranging a visor between an external surface of the shell and a shielding portion, and attaching a lockable hinge system.
Patent GB-2552705-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications network
Inventor: Zaid Al-Daher
IPC: H04W36/02
Filed: 2016-08-04
Abstract: A mobile terminal communicates with a serving base station over multicast receives a first multicast signal from the serving base station and a second signal from a second base station. The mobile terminal determines an indication of the length of a first cyclic prefix of the first multicast signal and an indication of the length of a second cyclic prefix of the second signal and where the mobile terminal determines that the lengths of the first and second cyclic prefixes are different, initiates a switch in communication between the mobile terminal and the serving base station to unicast. This reduces the delay when a mobile terminal currently receiving a multicast signal enters a cell area which does not support multicast transmission. By switching to unicast before leaving the serving cell a seamless handover is performed. An embodiment describes use within a Multicast-Broadcast Single Frequency Network (MBSFN).