baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2494990-A (GB)
Title: Slide fastener including locking pin
Inventor: THOMAS STEVEN
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: A slide fastener 100 comprises a pair of first and second stringers 101, 102 each including a tape 103, 104 and a row of coupling elements 105 mounted onto a respective longitudinal edge. A locking pin 10 is inserted into one end of a channel formed by the interdigitation of the coupling elements 105 to prevent decoupling of the coupling elements 105. The locking pin 10 may consist a number of frusto-conical segments 20.
Patent GB-2506615-A (GB)
Title: Combination toilet seat holder, backrest, wipe dispenser and air freshener dispenser for children
Inventor: ATHERTON STEPHEN
IPC: A47K13/24
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: A combination toilet accessory container and toilet seat/lid holder is disclosed comprising a means for holding a toilet seat in an upright position, and a means 100, 110 for storing at least one toilet accessory. Preferably the toilet accessory is adapted to store moist wipes 106 and store and spray air freshener in compartment 110. Preferably the toilet seat/lid holder arm 114 is pivotable 116 to allow the seat/lid to be secured and released. Front piece 112 may be manufactured from high density foam and act as a backrest. Preferably, the combination container and holder is coloured and/or shaped to appeal to children.
Patent GB-2508380-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of electrical appliances
Inventor: DEADMAN MATTHEW
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A system 200 for remote control of electrical appliances includes a socket 201 for attachment to a mains power supply and for receiving a plug 211 for attachment to an appliance. Either the socket 201 or the plug 211 includes a transceiver 202 powered by the mains supply. The other of the plug 211 or the socket 201 includes a tag 212 stimulated by the transceiver 202 when in close proximity to the transceiver 202. When stimulated the 212 tag allows current to flow to the appliance by inducing a current in a coil 213 to close a relay switch 214. The tag 212 has a unique identifier which is interrogated by the transceiver 202. The system 200 also includes a control 240 system for receiving a unique identifier of the tag 212 and for controlling the power to the transceiver 202 via switch 204 in order to control the activation or deactivation of the plug 211 at the socket 201.
Patent GB-2509330-A (GB)
Title: A transparent heel for a shoe with 3D decorations within
Inventor: ALI SALAM MOHAMMED
IPC: A43B1/00
Filed: 2012-12-29
Abstract: A transparent, pointed heel 1 for a shoe is filled with a clear synthetic material (for example a synthetic resin) to produce an upper heel body. A 3D ornament 4 (e.g. a flower, a carved or moulded item, gemstones) is displayed within the body and is held in place by a stand 3 fixed within a lower sole of the shoe 2. Alternatively, the heel may comprise a one-piece body made of any number of clear materials with the clarity of glass and through which the ornament may be viewed from any angle. The ornaments may be glued to the stand which itself may be held in a securely fixed vertical position by the sole of the shoe, providing an axis for the ornaments.
Patent GB-2511508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for protecting a parked vehicle
Inventor: ROSE NEAL MAURICE
IPC: B60R25/30
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus for protecting an unattended parked vehicle 10 from collisions comprises a plurality of distance sensors 12, 14 mounted to the front and/or rear of the vehicle, and an external alarm 16 which is triggered if another vehicle approaches to within a predetermined distance of the parked vehicle. A camera may also be triggered and a series of images stored and later retrieved, or they may be transmitted to the mobile phone of the vehicles owner. The camera may also be triggered by pressure on retractable projections which extend outwardly from the bodywork when the vehicle ignition is off. If the unattended vehicle is accidentally damaged, a keypad or sound recording device can be used by the driver of the offending vehicle to leave contact details.
Patent GB-2511555-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to multi-leaf collimators
Inventor: PERKINS CLIFFORD WILLIAM
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: The leaves of a multileaf collimator (MLC) can be driven more easily and hence more quickly if they are supported on a ball-race bearing 202 instead of in a sliding groove. A recirculating path is preferred, in which the rolling elements 202 of the ball-race set support the leaf 200 over part of their path 210, and return to a start of the path via a return channel 212. In addition, the rolling elements 202 could be driven by a drive screw 206 in order to drive the leaf 200 through engagement with projections or teeth 204 on its edge. The rolling elements can be spherical or cylindrical in shape and may be separated low-friction spacers (304, Fig 5) so as to reduce frictional losses.
Patent GB-2512107-A (GB)
Title: Light transmitting arrangement
Inventor: NICHOLAS SCOTT EDWARD
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2013-03-21
Abstract: The light transmitting arrangement, such as a skylight (10, Figure la) or rooflight (12, Figure lb), for a roof of a building comprising a number of non-parallel plane glazing panels 14 through which daylight is transmitted into the building. A glazing joint 18 is defined between the edges of adjacent panels and a plurality of plastics support blocks 20 are located at spaced positions along the glazing joint to support the adjacent glazing panels 14 during assembly of the light transmitting arrangement. An elongate aluminium capping 32 extends along the glazing joint 18 and covers the spaced support blocks. Structural adhesive 19 is applied along the glazing joint 18 to bond together the adjacent glazing panels 14. Also claimed is a method of constructing the light transmitting arrangement. The adhesive may be a silicone sealant.
Patent GB-2497889-A (GB)
Title: Accurately accounting for sizing uncertainty in inspection
Inventor: HUYSE LUC
IPC: G01M3/00
Filed: 2011-06-29
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method implemented by a processor that receives plural sets of values corresponding to plural matched pairs of anomalies from a first inspection and second inspection following the first inspection, a first portion of each pair corresponding to the first inspection and a second portion of each pair corresponding to the second inspection, the plural sets of values corresponding to wall loss information for plural locations of a fluid carrying vessel; computes first and second statistical descriptions of a respective accuracy of the first and second inspections; and computes a revised estimate of the plural sets of values based on the first and second statistical descriptions.
Patent GB-2497485-A (GB)
Title: Method of improving mechanical properties of semiconductor interconnects with nanoparticles
Inventor: BAO JUNJING
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2011-08-10
Abstract: In a BEOL process, UV radiation is used in a curing process of ultra low-k (ULK) dielectrics 100. This radiation penetrates through the ULK material and reaches the cap film underneath it. The interaction between the UV light and the film leads to a change the properties of the cap film. Of particular concern is the change in the stress state of the cap from compressive to tensile stress. This leads to a weaker dielectric-cap interface and mechanical failure of the ULK film. A layer of nanoparticles 120 is inserted between the cap 130 and the ULK film. The nanoparticles absorb the UV light before it can damage the cap film, thus maintaining the mechanical integrity of the ULK dielectric.
Patent GB-2516852-A (GB)
Title: Consuming ordered streams of messages in a message oriented middleware
Inventor: BROADHURST PETER ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: A method and system are provided for consuming ordered streams of messages from message producers (201, 202) in message oriented middleware having a single queue (210). In operation, a first consuming application thread process (231) locks a message (211) on the queue and then locks all subsequent messages (212, 213) on the queue with a same stream identifier. The method then identifies messages with a different identifier (221) and makes these available to other consumer threads (232). The method may further provide for a second consuming application thread (232) to process a second message with a different stream identifier by locking the message and any subsequent messages with the same identifier. The locking arrangements allows for parallel processing of messages in a queue. The method checks for the next message on the queue for a message with the same stream identifier and if present delivers the message to the process holding the lock on the identifier or will timeout and provide messages with a different identifier to the processing thread.
Patent GB-2516853-A (GB)
Title: A shelf power distribution apparatus
Inventor: CLARK-WARD GARY
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: A shelf power distribution apparatus comprises a track element 2 having at least one electrical conductor 4 and a magnet 6. The magnet facilitates the attachment of the track element to a shelf. Cover elements 7 may have a recess 13 for the track and magnetic strips 9 to attach them to the shelf, plus further conductors (20, Fig 3) to electrically connect the conductors of two abutting track elements. A pickup 10 likewise has a recess 14, magnetic strips 12, a contact (40, Fig 5) sprung by a deformable pad (51, Fig 5), and a lead 15 to a device such as an LED or a shelf marking device. The track and devices can easily be attached to, or removed from, a shelf without requiring permanent fitting. The track is more robust, and less prone to snagging, than a wire, and may be cut to length with scissors.
Patent GB-2519381-A (GB)
Title: Food warmer
Inventor: LISCOMBE KHAN ST GEORGE
IPC: B60N3/16
Filed: 2013-10-21
Abstract: A food warmer is installed in a vehicle and is connected to the vehicles heating system. The food warmer includes an enclosure where food is placed for warming. Heated fluid is circulated around a metal tube 14 that wraps around the enclosure, which is insulated 15 to prevent heat loss and is covered by an outer case 16. The food warmer is fitted with a door 11 preventing heat from escaping, an insulated handle 10, and a dial or knob (1, fig 1) to turn the warmer on and off and to choose temperature levels via a thermostat. The warmer may be connected to the fluid via fluid connectors (08, 09, fig 1).
Patent GB-2521122-A (GB)
Title: Interactive gaming system & method
Inventor: LAWRENCE MICHAEL
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: An interactive gaming system configured to enable a plurality of users to engage in a scheduled game conducted simultaneously across a plurality of venues. The system comprises a cloud-based remote computing resource, e.g. a plurality of servers 2a-c, arranged to control the game and ensure that the game is synchronized across all venues. At least one local computing resource 3 is provided at each venue being configured to receive game-related content from the remote computing resource in advance of the game and present it to a user during the game via a presentation device such as a screen 5. The local resource receives an input from each of a plurality of controllers 8 during the game. Each controller is a separate device from the presentation device, and is configured to receive the input from a user in response to the presented game-related content and transmit the input to the local computing resource. A system of delivering promotional content to at least a portion of users is also described, as is a system to allow a user to alter the way his score is calculated.
Patent GB-2522249-A (GB)
Title: Active pointing device detection
Inventor: OAKLEY ANDREW
IPC: G06F13/12
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of and system for detecting a pointing device on an interactive surface. The method starts by receiving data representing a contact point, determining if a wireless signal is received and if a signal is received identifying the data as the touch of a pen otherwise identifying the touch as finger or stylus touch. The pen may transmit a wireless signal when it is located within a set distance of the interactive surface. The interactive surface may transmit an intra-red illumination field in addition to the intra-red signal associated with detection of a contact point for enabling detection of the contact point. Also disclosed is a method for a device for an interactive surface, the device receiving a wireless signal and transmitting a wireless response to receipt of the signal.
Patent GB-2522252-A (GB)
Title: Tunable SOI laser
Inventor: RICKMAN ANDREW
IPC: H01S5/14
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: A wavelength tunable silicon-on-insulator (SOI) laser comprising: a laser cavity including: a semiconductor gain medium 2 having a front end and a back end, wherein a mirror 10 of the laser cavity is located at the back end of the semiconductor gain medium 2; and a phase-tunable waveguide platform 3 coupled to the front end of the semiconductor gain medium 2, the phase-tunable waveguide platform 3 comprising: a first resonator device 51 and a second resonator device 52; wherein at least one resonator is a wavelength tunable device. In a first embodiment the first and second resonators are multi-mode interference (MMI) devices, each including a pair of reflective surfaces defining a resonator cavity therebetween such that the devices act as Fabry-Perot filters. In a second embodiment, the first and second resonators are ring resonators. In a third embodiment, the first and second resonators are Fabry-Perot filters. In a final embodiment, each of the first and second resonator may be one of an MMI device, a ring resonator and a Fabry-Perot filter, as discussed above.
Patent GB-2522919-A (GB)
Title: Attachable knife sharpener
Inventor: WU SHIH-PIAO
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: An attachable knife sharpener comprises a base 10, a fixing member 30, and two knife sharpening pieces 40. The base 10 also includes a sucking device 20 disposed on a first end thereof, a through orifice 11 at a second end thereof and an accommodating chamber 12 having a threaded hole 131. The fixing member 30 is in connection with the base 10 by screwing a screwing bolt 32 into the threaded hole 131 of the base 10 via a locking opening 31 in the fixing member 30. The fixing member 30 also includes a limiting portion 34 in which the two knife sharpening pieces 40 are fixed such that two tip ends of the knife sharpening pieces 40 extend out of the through orifice 11 of the base 10. The sucking device 20 may be actuated by a driving member or lever 22 connected to the sucking device 20 by a column 211. The base 10 may include shielding portions 17 contacting the tip ends of the knife sharpening pieces 40.
Patent GB-2524317-A (GB)
Title: Earth anchor
Inventor: SIMPSON JAMES
IPC: E02F9/08
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: A pure earth anchor blade is fitted with one or more facing plates. The facing plate may be removable or sacrificial and may be provided on front and/or upper faces of the blade. The plate may be screwed onto the blade using fixings. The blade may be formed from steel and the facing plate may be form from plastic such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The blade may include a replaceable cutting edge which may include a plurality of teeth. The earth anchor may be used solely for holding a vehicle static for winching operations and not for obstacle clearance or dozing operations.
Patent GB-2520164-A (GB)
Title: Carrying device for at least one compressed gas bottle
Inventor: BUSCH ALEXANDER
IPC: B63C11/22
Filed: 2014-09-24
Abstract: A carrying device 10 for at least one compressed-gas bottle 20 of a respiratory apparatus is disclosed, in which the or each compressed-gas bottle can be fixed on the carrying device by means of a securing device 18, 22 engaging with a first and a second holding point 14, 16. The carrying device is distinguished by the fact that the position of at least one holding point can be changed. In one embodiment the securing device comprises a clasp body 22 and a strap 18.
Patent GB-2521749-A (GB)
Title: Real-time adaptive decision system and method using predictive modeling
Inventor: RANGARAJAN SRIRAM
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for automatically evaluating a transaction request are provided. An adaptive modeling platform builds models and deploys them in a very systematic manner, without requiring much or any human intervention. This system ensures an end to end data management; encompassing variable generation, model building and evaluation of the built models, decision logic and strategy design. It guarantees deployment of these predictive models in real time, monitors performance of the portfolio and generates reports & alerts for the same. The system periodically examines the models in production and rebuilds them when their performance falls below a predefined threshold. When the human discretion so permits, the system can be interrupted at any point in time and changes can be made wherever desired in the process.From a business point of view, AMP will significantly reduce the resources and time required for the entire process, starting from raw data to building models and decision logic, to monitoring performance and reconstruction, to deployment of the final strategies.
Patent GB-2520185-A (GB)
Title: Multi-barrier seal system
Inventor: HOANG LOC GIA
IPC: E21B33/068
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: A multi-barrier seal system, including, a first seal assembly configured to provide a first sealing barrier between an auxiliary line and a mineral extraction system, and a second seal assembly configured to provide a second sealing barrier between the auxiliary line and the mineral extraction system, wherein the second seal assembly is configured to shear through the auxiliary line.
Patent GB-2532812-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling engagements for electric vehicles
Inventor: CLIVE GRAHAM WHEELER
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2015-04-29
Abstract: A provisional route is calculated for each vehicle 401 and routes are identified for which the respective vehicle will have insufficient range. An identified route is selected for which the highest number of engagements would be missed. A recharging operation is then scheduled at an engagement for the selected route.
Patent GB-2538703-A (GB)
Title: Confectionary deposition apparatus
Inventor: BEN FOSKETT
IPC: B05C5/02
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: A nozzle suitable for the deposition of an aerated confectionary substance, e.g. chocolate, having a first end provided with an outlet 12 for ejecting confectionary substance from the nozzle, a second end provided with an inlet 14 though which confectionary substance is injected into the nozzle, the apparatus having a closure mechanism operable to selectively open or close the outlet. The inlet and outlet are axial positioned at opposed ends of the nozzle so that multiple nozzles can be arranged in an array. There may be a first part 16 having a conical valve seat (22, Fig 3), a second part having conical valve part 20 and o-ring seal 30. Fluid may flow down channel 26, into passage (B, Fig. 3) via side ports 28 and exit via outlet 12. The first and second parts may be secured via a screw thread 36b such that rotation of the second part relative to the first causes relative axial movement of the parts to open or close the nozzle. The first part may comprise a pinion gear 40 which may be driven by a rack.
Patent GB-2538524-A (GB)
Title: Power cable arrangement
Inventor: MAURICE CLARKE
IPC: H01B13/22
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: The power cable comprises a connector for connection to an electricity supply and an elongate cable arrangement extending from the connector to a distal end for connection to a powered device. The elongate cable has an inner sheath 18 for housing conductors 10, 11, 12 and an outer sheath 20 transversely spaced from and not secured to the inner sheath. This arrangement is stated to improve safety in as much as the outer sheath can forestall damage, e.g. by cutting, to the inner sheath and the conductors therein.
Patent GB-2538718-A (GB)
Title: A Device for preventing the ingress of liquid
Inventor: MARKAR VARTANIAN
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: A device 1 for preventing the ingress of liquid, for example in an air brick or air vent, for use in flood protection, comprising a body 2 having an outer side 3 and an inner side 4 having at least one opening 5 forming at least one channel through the body, a valve 6 in the form of a pivotally mounted flap 7 with a buoyancy structure in the form of an air chamber with its lowermost side open located such that that it will move the flap to a closed position when the liquid (water) level rises to the horizontal centre line of the flap, at this point air contained within the air chamber is compressed thereby providing a positive pressure on the valve 6 to keep the valve closed. Also claimed is a device similar to the above wherein the lowermost part of the at least one opening in the inner side is at a height greater than the minimum liquid level required to move the flap to the closed position. The air chamber may be cuboid or triangular in shape.
Patent GB-2532822-A (GB)
Title: Techniques for providing a user interface incorporating sign language
Inventor: SONAL DAWAR
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A method is disclosed for providing a user interface of an application that is presented using sign language in an animation within the user interface. In one implementation, a computer initiates execution of an application that is configured to provide a user interface (UI) (165, figure 1) in at least one available language that includes a sign language. Input 211 is received from a user navigating to an interface element or menu 213 of the UI. The interface element presents one or more actions of the application that are available for selection. In response to the user navigating to the interface element of the UI, an animation 203 is displayed in the UI using the sign language that corresponds to the one or more actions that are available for selection. Additional embodiments for building and providing a user interface of an application are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2541869-A (GB)
Title: Packaging tray
Inventor: STIG-ERIK ANDERSSON
IPC: B65D5/56
Filed: 2015-08-24
Abstract: A packaging tray 1 including a paperboard layer and a plastic layer. The tray has a bottom wall 3, side wall 5 surrounding the bottom wall and a rim flange 7. The side wall has at least one curved portion 13, 15. The flange extends around an upper access opening. A central portion of the bottom wall has a first thickness (t1, fig 2), and the flange has a second thickness (t2), the second thickness being less than the first thickness. The curved portion may have several scores (103, 105, fig 4) transverse to the curved portion. The interspace between scores may form an angle (o) in the range of 1.5 to 3 degrees. The second thickness is formed by applying pressure to the tray. The tray is manufactured with use of a press tool (201, fig 5a). The overall manufacturing apparatus (400, fig 7) includes a cutting unit (420), a scoring unit (430) and a forming unit (440).
Patent GB-2542183-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated glass panel including a receptacle for stowing a motor vehicle antenna connector, methods and vehicle
Inventor: Rob Wright
IPC: H05B3/84
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: An encapsulated glass panel for a vehicle comprises a glass panel 24 encapsulated in encapsulation material 5. A device such as an antenna 26 or a heater is mounted on the encapsulated glass panel and has a connector 4. A receptacle 2 for stowing the connector is arranged in the encapsulation material, to prevent movement of the connector. The receptacle may comprise a housing 6 with channels 18a, b, c to hold the connectors cable 20 in a U-shaped arrangement. The glass panel can be used in a range of vehicles and so reduces the number of different parts to be manufactured.