baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2535302-A (GB)
Title: Methods for generating a 3D virtual body model of a person combined with a 3D garment image, and related devices, systems and computer program products
Inventor: YU CHEN
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2015-12-16
Abstract: Superimposing a 3D garment image on a 3D virtual body model to be displayed on a screen of a device. Also disclosed is displaying a plurality of 3D garment images overlaid onto a plurality of 3D virtual body models. Also disclosed is the dynamic modification of this superimposition based on sensor-detected position changes of the device by detecting a position change using sensors and modifying clothing superimposition in response to position change. Also disclosed is generating and displaying 3D garment image comprising approximating 3D geometry model of 2D torso-based garment model by closely following geometry of underlying body shape around upper body, and approximating to elliptic cylinder with varying axis lengths centred at origin of body around lower body. The position sensor may be an accelerometer, gyroscope or magnetometer that may rotate composite rendered images by tilting the screen of camera enabled smartphone or tablet. 3D stereoscopic cameras and a head tracker may be used with parallax views. Social media integration may allow users to share, like and follow others using finger-swiping of a mobile devices touchscreen. Customisation may allow user profile editing of their virtual avatars height, weight, waist and hip sizing or skin tone.
Patent GB-2539093-A (GB)
Title: Containment casing
Inventor: JAMES FINLAYSON
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2016-05-12
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 comprising a tubular containment casing surrounding a rotary fan blade assembly 20, where the radially outer perimeter of the radial cross-sectional profile of the containment casing is non-circular. Such a tubular casing may be made by forming an annular containment casing and deforming the outer surface so that it is non-circular. Preferably the radially inner perimeter of the containment casing is also non-circular. Both the inner and outer perimeters may be polygonal, with the containment casing comprising a series of axially-extending wall portions 1 each having a respective radially outer surface and a respective radially inner surface. Preferably the number of fan blades is not divisible by the number of wall portions. The outer and inner perimeters of the containment casing may be corrugated, fluted or wavy (24, see fig 4). Preferably, the number of fan blades in the fan blade assembly may not be divisible by the number of peaks or troughs in the surfaces.
Patent GB-2551162-A (GB)
Title: Detachable rib and stir tool for a mixing bowl
Inventor: DAVID WILLIAMS
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2016-06-08
Abstract: A detachable rib 100 for a mixing bowl 128 comprises an elongate body portion and attachment formation 108. The elongate body portion comprises a blade 102 that extends into the mixing bowl along an inner surface thereof. The attachment formation engages with a corresponding formation of the mixing bowl and secures the rib against movement in a rotational direction 134. In use, the blade interrupts the path of food being driven around the mixing bowl in the rotational direction. In another aspect, a food mixing chamber may comprise two or more ribs. The blade of each rib may further comprise a first elongate edge comprising a thick edge so as to present a bluff face 112 and a second elongate edge comprising a thin edge 118. A streamlined face 116 extends between the elongate edges. The bluff faces of at least two ribs face in opposing directions. In a further aspect, a stir tool for a food processor comprises an elongate body having a scraping foot at a distal end, a connector at a proximal end and an adjustment mechanism that varies a distance between the connector and the scraping foot.
Patent GB-2552521-A (GB)
Title: Secure and remote dynamic requirements matching
Inventor: DOMINIC JOSEPH STROWBRIDGE
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2016-07-27
Abstract: A computer implemented method of dynamically generating requirements matches for a user at a data matching platform 110 that is remote and independent from one or more sources of requirements matches 130 comprises receiving a user requirements match request message S4 comprising a user identifier; in response transmitting a profile request message S6 including the user ID to a secure profile server 140 and receiving S7, at a secure computing environment of the data matching platform, profile data linked to the user identifier from the secure profile server; receiving S2 matching rules from each of the one or more sources of requirements matches; and generating requirements matches for the user within the secure computing environment in dependence on at least one of the matching rules and the profile data. User profile data is therefore shielded from sources of requirements matches. The data matching platform may filter the matching rules in dependence on predetermined anti-gaming and/or anti-discrimination criteria.
Patent GB-2555774-A (GB)
Title: A method, device, system and network for routing communications
Inventor: HAFEEZ BANA
IPC: H04W40/00
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: Routing communications in a telecommunications network comprising a first telephony user device and a server system. The method includes at the first telephony user device: receiving instructions to initiate communications with a contact associated with an address (e.g. international or out-of-network telephone number); initiating communications via a channel within the telecommunications network to a local address (e.g. telephone number) for the server system; and transmitting information associated with the contact address to the server system via the telecommunications network. A communications action is performed in relation to the contact at the server system (e.g. routing communications from the first telephony user device to a second telephony user device associated with the contact)                                                             Thus, communications to be transmitted to addresses, such as calls to telephone numbers, may be automatically and algorithmically redirected at the telephone user device to a server system which can then route the communications to their end-point. This may provide the ability to re-route communications via alternative channels and/or route communications to end-points whose telephone numbers are unknown to the telephony user device.
Patent GB-2543147-A (GB)
Title: Modularizable register
Inventor: JOSH DAVID OSMON
IPC: G07G1/12
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: Point-of-sale (POS) assembly comprises POS controller (425, fig. 4), one or more peripheral electronic components 106, 110, 120, 130, a plurality of non-electronic components 102, 104, 112, 114, and electrical conduit 126. The non-electronic components include cashbox 114 secured to a store sales floor 518, the cashbox comprising opposing side walls, back wall and top wall defining an interior cavity accessible via an open front face. The electrical conduit extends from the floor or ceiling, providing electricity and data connections to the POS controller and peripheral electronics via the cashbox. The assembly can be assembled into a checkout area, or disassembled such that all non-electronic components are removed from the sales floor except for the cashbox. In the disassembled state the POS controller and electronic components are stored inside the cashbox, covered by a shroud (600, fig. 6) secured to the cashbox, yet maintain their electrical and network connections via the electrical conduit. The shroud prevents removal of the POS controller and electronic components, while the electrical and network connections facilitate software updates. Also claimed are a method and system for storing electronic POS components using a components of the POS assembly.
Patent GB-2555482-A (GB)
Title: Colling ducts for disc brake caliper and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: ANDREW CHARLES SMITH
IPC: F16D65/84
Filed: 2016-10-27
Abstract: A disc brake caliper body 1 comprising a mounting side bracket 2 and a non-mounting side bracket 4 extending along a circumferential direction of the body with each bracket being configured to hold at least one brake pad. The caliper body further comprises a cooling duct 50 formed by additive manufacturing. The cooling duct may be an integral part of the caliper body and the manufacturing process may be powder-bed fusion. One or more bridging members 11, 13 may connect the mounting and non-mounting side brackets and the cooling passage may extend along one or both of the bridging members in order to improve the cooling efficiency of the caliper whilst maintaining the required stability.
Patent GB-2540917-A (GB)
Title: Solid acid scale inhibitors
Inventor: AARON MICHAEL BEUTERBAUGH
IPC: C09K8/72
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: Methods for inhibiting scale formation in subterranean formations using solid acids are described. The methods include providing a treatment fluid containing a solid acid scale inhibitor and introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation. The solid acid scale inhibitor includes at least one aminopolycarboxylic acid functional group and at least one phosphonic acid functional group. The treatment fluid is substantially free of an additional acid or acid-generating compound.
Patent GB-2553383-A (GB)
Title: Configurable workstation
Inventor: ANTONIUS ADRIAN VANDER PARK
IPC: A47B21/04
Filed: 2016-12-13
Abstract: A configurable workstation comprising a base 12, a primary support assembly 14 with a pair of vertically adjustable legs 16 and a support component 18 extending between them and two secondary support assemblies 24 arranged in sequence behind the primary support each with two vertically adjustable legs 26, a rack 28 extending between the legs, two support posts 38 extending from the rack and an equipment rail 40 extending between the support posts wherein a motor drive system is arranged to independently adjust the support component 18 and secondary racks 24. Also disclosed is a conference table with a single secondary support. The racks may be arranged to support display screens using brackets 42 and include cable trays and flexible conduits for power or data cables. The secondary racks 28 may be spaced to assist with heat dissipation.
Patent GB-2543986-A (GB)
Title: Symmetric switching electrode method and related system
Inventor: JEAN WOLOSZKO
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: An electrosurgical wand having first and second electrodes 202, 204 extending either side of a plane P bisecting the elongate shaft, a first fluid conduit providing discharge apertures 206 located between the first and second electrodes 202, 204, and a second fluid conduit providing aspiration apertures 200, 222, 224 located proximally of the electrodes 202, 204. The electrodes 202, 204 are symmetrical loops. The fluid discharge may provide fluid for creating plasma. Also disclosed is a method for generating plasma alternately at each electrode 202, 204.
Patent GB-2549575-A (GB)
Title: Dehydrator door opening device
Inventor: VICTOR AKINBOBOLA
IPC: F26B25/12
Filed: 2017-02-17
Abstract: A dehydrator 300 comprises a cavity 302 defined by multiple walls and has an open front 370 that a door 310 covers. A positioning mechanism is used to move the door between a closed and fully open position, and the positioning mechanism can stop and maintain the door at any partially open position in between. The positioning mechanism can be part of a door handle 312 that can be used to move the door with one hand. The positioning mechanism can use magnets 354, 364 and along with magnetic door tracks 352, 362 to hold the door at any desired position. The positioning mechanism can be movable between an engaged position where the magnets are connected to the door tracks, and a disengaged position where they are not connected. The dehydrator handle can include a hinge (602, fig 6) that moves the positioning mechanism between the engaged and disengaged positions. The door may be raised or lowered between the open and closed positions. A dehydrator door and a dehydrator door handle are also claimed.
Patent GB-2552061-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonically welded mat unit and system thereof
Inventor: DAVID M NEILL
IPC: E04F19/10
Filed: 2017-05-12
Abstract: The mat comprises quadrants defined by imaginary transverse and longitudinal midlines, upper and lower surfaces spanning the four quadrants, with a transversely extending rib in each of the first and third quadrants, and a longitudinally extending rib in each of the second and fourth quadrants. Each quadrant may have a plurality of respective transverse and longitudinal ribs integrally formed in a first layer defining the upper surface, the ribs defining gaps to permit debris removed from a shoe to fall through. Also claimed is a mat comprising quadrants and a first layer ultrasonically joined to a second layer at a weld point, the first layer having longitudinal ribs in the first and third quadrants and transverse ribs in the second and fourth quadrants, the second layer having transverse ribs in the first and third quadrants and longitudinal ribs in the second and fourth quadrants. Also claimed is a method comprising forming first and second layers of a mat, partially curing the layers, and welding the layers together at a plurality of points with no additional material bonding the layers. The mat may be non-vinyl thermoplastic elastomer (TPE).
Patent GB-2566294-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing equipment
Inventor: Eoin Scanlan
IPC: C08J7/12
Filed: 2017-09-07
Abstract: An article for use in a beverage dispensing equipment with improved biofouling resistance comprising a polyamide surface with a sugar functionality, wherein the sugar is selected from glucose, galactose, mannose, rhamnose, glucosamine, fructose, ribose, cellobiose, lactose, maltose or xylose. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the article comprising activating the polyamide surface by treating with a basic solution comprising an oxidising agent, such as sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, and treating the activated polyamide surface with a solution comprising a reducing sugar, such as glucose, galactose, mannose, rhamnose, glucosamine, fructose, ribose, cellobiose, lactose, maltose or xylose. The article may be tubing or pipework through which beverages may be conveyed in beverage dispensing equipment.
Patent GB-2555301-A (GB)
Title: Swellable glass particles for reducing fluid flow in subterranean formations
Inventor: JITEN CHATTERJI
IPC: C09K8/487
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems that use swellable glass particles to reduce fluid flow in subterranean formations are included. An example method may comprise introducing swellable glass particles into a zone of a subterranean formation; contacting the swellable glass particles with a resin composition in the zone; and allowing the resin composition to harden in the zone whereby flow through the zone is reduced.
Patent GB-2554833-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing meal plans
Inventor: BRUCE WALTER WILKINSON
IPC: G16H20/60
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: A system ingests the purchases of a user at various retail outlets and are analyzed to characterize a user's taste profile as well as the complexity and effort of meals prepared by the user. A meal plan including the preparation of recipes corresponding to the user's taste, complexity, and effort profiles. Meal plan media including instructions for preparing the meals of the meal plan are provided. Interactions or lack thereof and the date of interactions are monitored and analyzed to determine whether a meal was executed and the date of execution. A weekly schedule profile of the user is developed based on the complexity and effort scores of meals and the determination of whether the meals are or are not executed. Subsequent meal plans are generated based on the schedule profile and the taste profile updated per determinations of which meals are executed.
Patent GB-2555997-A (GB)
Title: Downhole acoustic source localization
Inventor: YINGHUI LU
IPC: G01N29/34
Filed: 2016-09-07
Abstract: A method for operation of an acoustic tool, having a plurality of acoustic sensors, may include receiving acoustic waves from an acoustic source located at a depth in a borehole. A selected location (e.g., central location) of the acoustic sensor array may be positioned substantially at the depth of the acoustic source based on a symmetricity of an upper and lower section of a frequency-wavenumber (f-k) transform pattern with respect to a selected wavenumber. A radial distance from the acoustic source to the acoustic tool may be determined based on a theoretical f-k transform pattern used as a mask to filter measured data in the f-k domain.
Patent GB-2557082-A (GB)
Title: Method of elevating a section of a derrick, related lowering, and apparatus
Inventor: MONS HORVE
IPC: E21B15/00
Filed: 2016-07-07
Abstract: There is described a method of elevating at least one section of a derrick and a related method of lowering the section, a method of installing a rig or a derrick and a related method of disassembly, and related apparatus. In various embodiments, a carrier comprising lifting devices in the form of hydraulic actuators may be provided and then positioned in a substructure below a drilling deck with sections of the derrick placed upon the carrier. The sections of the derrick may then be moved upward using the hydraulic actuators on paths adapted to limit lateral movement of the sections, whilst locking devices on the drilling deck may be applied so as to allow the sections of the derrick to be locked relative to the substructure against downward movement.
Patent GB-2571530-A (GB)
Title: An image processing method and an image processing system
Inventor: FRÉDÉRIC COLLET
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: An image processing method S200 for recognising characters in an image comprises performing recognition of a first group of characters of a first region of the image S210, and calculating a confidence measure S220 of the first group of characters to determine if further recognition is to be performed S230. If it is determined that further recognition is to be performed, a second region of the image that includes the first region is selected S240, and further recognition of a second group of characters corresponding to the second region is performed S250. The further recognition of the second group of characters may use a pre-trained neural network. An image processing system configured to perform the method S200 includes a first character recognition unit (Fig.1, 121), a measuring unit (Fig.1, 131), a determination unit (Fig.1, 132), a selection unit (Fig.1, 133) and a second character recognition unit (Fig.1, 122). Recognition of the first group of characters may comprise matrix matching or feature extraction using glyphs, and the confidence measure may be based on an average and/or maximum weight for all the characters of the first group. The second region of the image may comprise words that are associated by location or context to the first region.
Patent GB-2572379-A (GB)
Title: A monitoring and protection device
Inventor: EDMAND AIJUKA
IPC: G01R22/06
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: A monitoring device for detecting attempted theft of electricity, e.g. by bypassing an electricity meter, comprises a housing having input connection points 31(a) and output connection points 31(d), a relay switch 33, current sensing devices 37(a) to 37(d), a voltage sensing device 63 between the relay switch 33 and the output connection points 31(d), and a communication module 57 for communications with a remote control unit. The device further comprises a central processing unit in communication with the relay switch, the current sensing device, the voltage sensing device and the communication module. In use, the CPU activates the relay switch in response to a control instruction received from the remote control unit or upon detection of an anomalous electricity line condition. A tamper switch 35 may be provided to detect unauthorized opening of the housing. A power meter interface 55 may be used to compare the reading from the meter with the computed value from the current sensors 37.
Patent GB-2573122-A (GB)
Title: A binder assembly
Inventor: PETER PHILLIPS
IPC: B42F9/00
Filed: 2018-04-24
Abstract: A binder assembly 1 for storing loose leaf paper or other materials includes a cover member 2, in which at least one separable segment is present. Fastening members, such as rivets 20, are used to attach a binding mechanism 10, such as a ring fitting, to the at least one removable portion of the cover. This allows the binding mechanism 10 to be detached from the cover 2 by applying a pulling force. The separable segments of the cover 2 may be defined within weakened boundaries, created for example by perforating the material of the cover member 2. A plurality of detachable regions may be provided in the cover 2, in order to allow the fastening of one of several different types or sizes of filing mechanisms thereto. A method a manufacturing a binder assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2567547-A (GB)
Title: Superhard cutter having shielded substrate
Inventor: FEDERICO BELLIN
IPC: E21B10/573
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: A polycrystalline diamond cutter 16 for mounting in a pocket of a drill bit including a substrate 1 made from a cermet material, a cutting table 14 made from a polycrystalline superhard material and mounted to the substrate, and a shield 15 disposed in an outer recess of the substrate adjacent to the cutting table, and made from a composite material comprising polycrystalline superhard material and a ceramic. Several different shapes for the shield are disclosed, including asymmetric arrangements. The shield may interface with the substrate at an angle 19 conforming to the back rake angle of the cutter when mounted on the bit. The substrate is pre-formed and then pressed under HTHP with the materials to form the shield and cutting table. The shield may prevent undercutting of the cutting table to thereby extend the life of the PCD.
Patent GB-2563369-A (GB)
Title: Radar device
Inventor: FUYUKI FUKUSHIMA
IPC: G01S13/28
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: Radio waves including mutually uncorrelated bands are transmitted from transmission antennas (2-#1 through 2-#M) simultaneously. Receivers (5-#1 through 5-#L) receive radio waves reflected to a target as target reflected waves. Pulse compression units (7-#1 through 7-#L) and transmission DBF units (8-#1 through 8-#L) suppress unwanted peaks generated by the Doppler effect and synthesize the target reflected waves. A reception DBF unit (9) and a target detection unit (10) detect a target using a synthesis result.
Patent GB-2579815-A (GB)
Title: Continuous track drive for vehicles
Inventor: TIM DOCKERTY
IPC: B62D55/084
Filed: 2018-12-14
Abstract: A track drive cassette for a vehicle is provided, which is preferably removable and which has a drive motor powering a drive sprocket 12, a continuous track 14 with a portion engaging with drive sprocket 12, running wheels 16, and a return arrangement, typically a return wheel 18 which may be substantially identical to drive sprocket 12. Typically each running wheel 16 has an individual, independent suspension, for example an air bag, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder or electric actuator. Track 14 may comprise a track linked by pins with O-ring bearings. The connection of the cassette to a vehicle may comprise one or two support arms permanently fixed to the vehicle and releasably attachable to the cassette, and one or both arms may be attached to a hydraulic ram.