baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2546199-A (GB)
Title: Blowout rate correction methods and systems
Inventor: Arash Haghshenas
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A blowout rate correction system comprises a sensor and a processor in communication with the sensor. The sensor is to measure sound characteristics associated with an exit point of a borehole. The processor is to determine a blowout rate of hydrocarbons exiting the borehole based on the sound characteristics. In some embodiments, the processor activates a device when the blowout rate exceeds a selected threshold. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed.
Patent GB-2564156-A (GB)
Title: A Display system
Inventor: JOHN FOLEY
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A display 124 of light emitting elements (LEEs) 126 with a driver unit to convey information to a user and a mount 122 to position the display away from the normal direction of gaze of the user. The placement of the display may be above, below or beside the normal gaze of a user. The display may comprise two pluralities of LEEs, one for each eye and including an intraocular gap, where each set of elements are visible to one eye only. The driver unit may disable illumination of those elements that are visible to both eyes. The mount may have an attachment for headwear, eyewear, face-covering equipment or a users head. The intensity and colour of the LEEs may be selectively driven and the intensity based on an ambient light level from a sensor 128. The user may adjust the brightness of the LEEs and the display may indicate whether the driver unit is in an on or off mode. The display may have a bearing sensor such as a digital magnetic compass and the LEEs be driven according to a bearing and receive target information to indicate a relative distance.
Patent GB-2565115-A (GB)
Title: A method of printing digital images
Inventor: MARTIN PHILIP GOUCH
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2017-08-02
Abstract: A print head 20 comprising first and second print arrays 16, 18, wherein the first and second print arrays each comprise a plurality of nozzles 17, 19. Each of the nozzles of the first print array is configured to emit a droplet of a first volume and each of the nozzles of the second print array is configured to emit a droplet of a second volume, wherein the first volume is less than the second volume. The nozzles of the first and second print arrays are arranged along first and second parallel lines. The nozzles of the first print array are positioned in an alternating manner with respect to the nozzles of the second print array. Also disclosed is a printing method (101-105 figure 9) for use with the print head, the printing method implementing a screening process.
Patent GB-2556428-A (GB)
Title: Log splitter with two-handed activation and release mechanism
Inventor: STEPHEN MORRIS
IPC: B27L7/06
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: A log splitter 10 with a flywheel 26 connected to a pinion 58 engagable with a rack 60 via a linkage 76 having two spaced apart handles 72, 74. The handles 72 can be on levers over 30cm apart so that each needs to be moved by a different hand. Ideally the handles are the same shape and size and each pivot at least 25° towards the other, limited by slots in a housing 42 or threadably adjustable end stops 108. The handles can urging a roller 78 within a housing 42 against its upper surface of the rack to press it down against the pinion. The action of the pinion on the rack can use the angular momentum of the flywheel to move a ram 12 along an elongate chassis 16 towards a knife 14 to split a log. A tension spring 88 under the chassis can retract the rack but a biased ratchet 80 selectively engaging the racks teeth controlled by one of the handles can prevent retraction. A wear pad 102 can lie between the ram and the chassis.
Patent GB-2567686-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: STEFAN KNOX
IPC: A23G9/28
Filed: 2017-10-20
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus 100 comprises: an actuating arrangement 120 for applying a force to the food product in the container 500 to cause the food product to be extruded out from the container 500 and from the apparatus 100; and a controller 200 for receiving information regarding the food product and setting one or more operation conditions of the actuating arrangement 120 based on the received information. The operating conditions may comprise at least one of: the operating force of the actuating arrangement 120; the time over which the actuating arrangement 120 acts; and the total distance over which the arrangement 120 acts.
Patent GB-2569317-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible storage apparatus for a vehicle load space
Inventor: Matthew James Furlong
IPC: B60R11/06
Filed: 2017-12-13
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a storage apparatus (figure 2, 1) for a vehicle load space (Figure 1, 101), the storage apparatus comprising a storage module 30 configured to be received in the vehicle load space. The storage module is arranged to readily collapse in a first direction (Figure 7, arrows) when a force exerted on the storage apparatus in the first direction is greater than or equal to a threshold force. It should resist collapse in a second direction when a force equal to said threshold force is exerted on the storage apparatus in the second direction. The storage module may be configured to be received in the vehicle load space such that the first direction is substantially aligned with an X/front-to-back axis of the vehicle. This may be accomplished by using at least structural component formed of a weaker material or lower structural strength. The storage apparatus may be mounted to the vehicle and contain multiple separate storage sections.
Patent GB-2572357-A (GB)
Title: Congestion response for timely media delivery
Inventor: MICHAEL NILSSON
IPC: H04L47/27
Filed: 2018-03-27
Abstract: A method and a server apparatus to deliver segments of media content within a specific time interval for each segment. An initial congestion window is calculated, 404, that gives a sending rate which will ensure timely delivery of a segment. However, under high levels of packet loss this delivery rate may not be sufficient. Hence, at any stage during delivery of a segment, the actual delivery rate is measured 410, and used, together with the previous congestion window size, the amount of media content segment data still to be delivered, and the time left for delivery, to calculate an updated congestion window 412. The remaining portion of the segment is then delivered, 414, using this revised congestion window to achieve the deadline for delivery of the whole media segment. The delivery rate may be a weighted average biased towards more recently delivered packets. The invention may be applied to adaptive bitrate streaming when using a HTTP adaptive streaming protocol such as MPEG-DASH etc.
Patent GB-2557829-A (GB)
Title: Multi-microphone porting and venting structure for a communication device
Inventor: Andrew P Miehl
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2016-10-18
Abstract: A microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is formed of a remote support substrate (118) providing a (130) acoustically resistive element with dedicated venting cavities (132) along with an external baffle (220) providing acoustic channels (212, 214, 216) which further provide water drainage and external sound sampling points ( 222, 224, 226). The microphone porting and venting assembly (100) is well suited waterproof, noise cancelling microphone systems.
Patent GB-2574577-A (GB)
Title: Optical element for distributing light
Inventor: RAYMOND KEANE
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2018-04-27
Abstract: Transparent optical element 10 is for distributing the light emitted by a longitudinal light source 120 and extends along a longitudinal axis I. The optical element has a light insert portion 15 adapted to receive light emitted by the light source and at least two transport limbs 25 connected to the light insert portion and guiding light received from the light insert portion 15 by total internal reflection to a respective end portion 30 for emitting the light. The light insert portion is connected to the at least two transport limbs 25 via a single light guiding portion 20 allowing for mixing the light before entering the transport limbs 25. The optical element may be used in a luminaire (100, figure 2) and may have a light emission element (105, figure 2) with a light influencing structure (108, figure 2) with a micro lens or micro prism structure.
Patent GB-2575261-A (GB)
Title: Intermediates in the synthesis of C3-substituted cephalosporins
Inventor: KAROLINA MADELA
IPC: C07D501/08
Filed: 2018-07-02
Abstract: Method of synthesising a C3-substituted cephalosporin involving use of alpha-haloketones derived from halogenated 1,3-dicarbonyl systems Disclosed is a method of synthesising a C3-substituted cephalosporin (e.g. Cefovecin, Convenia (RTM)) comprising the steps of (i) generating a compound of formula (II) from a compound of formula (I) (halogenated 1,3-dicarbonyl) (ii) reacting the compound of formula (II) with a thiol of the formula (III-1) or (III-2) to yield a compound of formula (IV), and (iii) further processing the compound of formula (IV-1) or (IV-2) to yield a C3-substituted cephalosporin; wherein X is chlorine, bromine or iodine and Z, R11, R12 and R13 are as defined in lcaim 1. Most preferably, Z is 2-tetrahydrofuranyl. Most preferably, R11 is tertiary-butyl. Most preferably R12 is para-nitrobenzene. Most preferaby, R13 is benzyl. Also disclosed is the use of a compound of formula (I) in the synthesis of a C3-substituted cephalosporin. Further claimed is a compound of formula (I) wherein Z is 2-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2-tetrahydrothiophenyl or 2-tetrahydropyrrolyl.
Patent GB-2563156-A (GB)
Title: Grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads
Inventor: ANTHONY D SERRANO
IPC: A63B60/00
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: A golf club head comprising a club face defined by toe and heel ends, a top rail and a sole. A plurality of grooves, each extending between the toe and heel ends, are provided on the club face between the top rail and sole. Each channel has a width 594, 595, defined between a pair of walls of the recess, which varies in a direction extending between the heel and toe ends. Depths of the plurality of slits may vary in directions extending between the heel and toe or between the top rail and sole. Lengths 590 of different grooves may also vary from one another, such as by increasing from the top rail to a centre of the ball striking face and decreasing form this centre to the sole, or by decreasing from the toil rail to the sole. A method of manufacturing the club head is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2571384-A (GB)
Title: Haptic button with SMA
Inventor: Stephen matthew bunting
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2018-08-09
Abstract: A low profile haptic button assembly 100 for providing tactile sensation, consisting: a housing 104 comprising a cavity 112; a button 102 provided within the cavity and moveable along a first axis 116 within the cavity; at least one intermediate moveable element 110 provided within the cavity in contact with the button and moveable in a plane defined by the first axis and a second axis 118, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis, and arranged to drive movement of the button along the first axis; and at least one shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator wire 120 coupled to the intermediate moveable element and arranged to, on contraction, move the intermediate moveable element in the plane. Also, a haptic button assembly where the at least one intermediate moveable element is rotatable about a second axis that is parallel to the first axis, and arranged to drive movement of the button along the first axis; and the at least one SMA actuator wire is arranged to rotate the intermediate moveable element about the second axis.
Patent GB-2576216-A (GB)
Title: Recycling of resilient units
Inventor: SIMON PAUL SPINKS
IPC: A47C27/06
Filed: 2018-08-10
Abstract: A resilient unit comprises pockets P housing resilient elements S. One pocket P has a line of weakness LW so that a tearing force rips the pocket P at a predetermined location. This may allow the unit, e.g. a mattress, to be readily disassembled with the springs removable for recycling. The line of weakness LW may be located towards an axial end region, end face or cylindrical face of the pocket P and may be an intermittent or unbroken line of perforations or welds. The unit may include strings of pocketed resilient members 120, where a string may have a common cover sheet 130 of pocketing material. The line of weakness LW may extend along a string or throughout the sheet 130. Pockets P may be joined to the sheet 130 by welds or adhesive. Also disclosed are methods of producing the resilient unit and of releasing the resilient elements S from the pockets P.
Patent GB-2573349-A (GB)
Title: A device
Inventor: CLIFF MALCOLM SHORT
IPC: G08G1/005
Filed: 2018-08-29
Abstract: A pedestrian crossing arrangement 100 comprises a pedestrian sensor and one or more traffic warning lights 1, such as LEDs, activated by the presence of a pedestrian being detected. The lights may be yellow when not activated, and change colour to flashing red when activated by an infrared sensor. The lights can be programed to flash at a desired frequency, delay and time. The lights may be Belisha beacons mounted to separate posts 4 on either side of the crossing 2, and infrared transmitters may also be mounted to the post. An infrared receiver may be embedded into the pavement 1001 on an opposite side of the crossing to each transmitter. The sensors may instead comprise pressure sensors. The lights may be embedded into the pedestrian crossing. The lights and sensors may be connected using wires or wireless technology, such as Bluetooth (RTM).
Patent GB-2569676-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relation to security printing
Inventor: DIETER GHUL
IPC: C09K11/71
Filed: 2018-09-21
Abstract: An article comprises substrate carrying a material of formula (I): M1aM2bWcOd(P(O)nRm)e (I) wherein each of M1 and M2 is independently ammonium or a metal cation e.g. ceasium, alkali metals; a is 0.01 to 0.5; b is 0 to 0.5; c is 1; d is 2.5 to 3; e is 0.01 to 0.75; n is 1, 2 or 3; m is 1, 2 or 3; and R is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group. Also shown is an ink composition comprising a material of formula (I) and its use in a security image in a banknote.
Patent GB-2577499-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical hand
Inventor: EDWARD WILLIAM VARLEY
IPC: B25J15/00
Filed: 2018-09-25
Abstract: A prosthetic or robot part 500 comprising at least one phalange member 532 pivotally coupled to a base 509, and a drive assembly to pivot the phalange between open and closed positions along a flexion/extension plane, the drive assembly comprising a drive element 512 coupled to an actuator 506 and a driven element 514 coupled to the phalange, wherein either: if an external force causes the phalange to rotate in a first direction about the pivot axis, the driven element is decoupled from the drive element; or: the actuator, drive element and driven element are coaxially arranged to share a common central axis. The part may comprise both options. The actuator may be a leadscrew 508 on which the drive element is mounted. The driven element may be urged against the drive element by a resilient member such as a spring. A mechanical hand comprising such a part.
Patent GB-2579339-A (GB)
Title: A hook for a tufting machine
Inventor: FRANK SHANLEY
IPC: D05C15/24
Filed: 2018-10-04
Abstract: Hook 5 for a tufting machine providing enhanced J-cut effect with shank portion 12 via which the hook is connected to the tufting machine 13, wherein a working portion 4 extending from the shank portion comprises a cutting edge 6 on one side of a lower face of the working portion, a J-cut forming portion is formed at the working portion with the working portion in the region above the cutting having a greater thickness than the thickness of the shank portion. The thickness of the working portion in the region above the cutting edge may be at least 1.2, 1.5, 2 or 4 times greater than the thickness of the shank portion. In a cross-section in a plane perpendicular to and passing through the cutting edge, the ratio of the maximum width of the hook to the maximum height may be at least 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 or 0.6. The hook may be formed from a single piece of material. Also claimed is a hook with an insert extending from a main body, movable to vary the size of a j-cut forming portion.
Patent GB-2564353-A (GB)
Title: Using borated galactomannan to enhance swelling of superabsorbents for fracturing applications
Inventor: ALYSSA MICHELLE VOLK
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2017-03-13
Abstract: A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well comprises: combining an aqueous carrier with a superabsorbent polymer and a borated galactomannan to form a hydraulic fracturing composition; and pumping the hydraulic fracturing composition into the well.
Patent GB-2583954-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier assembly and method of amplification particularly for portable device
Inventor: ERIC JOHNSON
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2019-05-15
Abstract: A signal amplifier apparatus includes a fixed gain amplifier module 62 coupled between an analogue signal input 12 and an analogue signal output 18. The amplifier apparatus may be incorporated into an audio cable which has a first connector for coupling to a sound source, e.g. a mobile phone, and a second connector for coupling to headphones or earphones (Fig.1). The amplifier module may also provide a fixed gain bass boost 64 and the amplifier gain and/or bass boost may be configurable to be either on or off but otherwise not adjustable. The amplifier apparatus may include a battery 66 and optionally an USB-C charging port (Fig.1, 40). Additionally, a sound system is provided. The sound system includes a sound source having a volume control and an analogue audio signal output coupled to the amplifier apparatus; control of the audio signal is effected solely by the volume control. A method of amplifying a sound signal using a fixed gain amplifier module is also provided. The signal amplifier apparatus may be used to connect an audio output of an electronic device to headphones, reducing the reliance on the amplifier within the electronic device which may be of a lower quality.
Patent GB-2584330-A (GB)
Title: Processes for applying transfer material to a substrate surface
Inventor: GAVIN WARD
IPC: B41M7/00
Filed: 2019-05-31
Abstract: A process is described comprising the steps of applying a pattern of toner 30a, 30b to the surface of a substrate 32, and adhering a layer of substantially transparent transfer material 20 to the toner to define a matching pattern of transfer material. A visual image (10 figure 6) comprising a second layer of toner may be applied to the upper surface of the transfer material. Also disclosed is a substantially transparent transfer material that is adhered to toner applied to the surface of a substrate. The process can be used to create raised or textured effects over a colour image.
Patent GB-2576090-A (GB)
Title: System and method of acoustically controlling equalizer in natural language and computer readable storage medium
Inventor: Yick Hong Lam
IPC: G10L15/22
Filed: 2019-06-14
Abstract: An equaliser is controlled using natural language. Speech input is received (U) and a corresponding text message is output (20) after performing speech recognition (30). A digital signal processing parameter (42) is obtained from a database (40) according to the text message, and used to adjust the equaliser (50). The adjustment may relate to changing a volume or gain of a frequency band, or may relate to settings for a digital signal processing filter. The speech input may be received through a wireless device such as a mobile phone. The database of signal processing parameters may be accessed through a network using an application (Fig 4). This method enables users to adjust equaliser settings using natural language queries such as “make the sound warmer”, which simplifies the process of manually adjusting equaliser parameters, which can otherwise be difficult for consumers to understand.
Patent GB-2589053-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fitments
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HALLAM
IPC: B65D85/30
Filed: 2019-07-24
Abstract: A fitment comprising a first layer 100 and second layer (200 fig. 3B) secured to each other via a mechanical engagement feature that aligns the first layer and second layer. The fitment is folded such that the layers are in contact and at least one layer partially encloses the other layer. The first layer may comprise a tab 106 and the second layer may have an opening (206 fig. 3B), where the tab is larger than the opening. There may be at least two engagement features, positioned symmetrically on opposite sides of the fitment. The first and second layers may be different thicknesses. A carton in combination with the fitment is disclosed. Also disclosed is a fitment with first and second layers each comprising a window, where the window of the second layer provides a supporting force to the window of the first layer. A method manufacturing the fitment is disclosed.
Patent GB-2586240-A (GB)
Title: Screen apparatus and method
Inventor: Eilidh Jean Mckay
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2019-08-12
Abstract: A downhole expandable apparatus for restricting ingress of solids in a wellbore comprises a base pipe 26, a fluid permeable expandable foam material 28 mounted on the base pipe configurable between a non-expanded and an expanded configuration, and a retractable sleeve 14. The retractable sleeve is moveable between a first configuration in which the retractable sleeve retains the expandable foam material in the non-expanded configuration, and a second configuration in which the retractable sleeve is retracted to provide a free portion of the expandable foam material. The expandable foam material is permitted to radially expand towards the expanded configuration and into engagement with a surface in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2586624-A (GB)
Title: A pointe shoe
Inventor: RALPH WHITE
IPC: A43C11/14
Filed: 2019-08-29
Abstract: A pointe shoe 100 comprising an insole 130, the insole having an upper surface with a first component of a two-part fastener 110 positioned on the surface; the fastener being positioned at a heel region of the insole such that it is adjacent to the heel of a wearer in use; the second component of the fastener being attached to the wearer’s foot 300 and being releaseably attachable to the first component so as to releasably adhere the insole of the shoe to the wearer’s heel. The fastener is preferably a hook and loop fastener, with the first portion being the hook portion. The fastener may have a fastening area of at least 1500mm2 . Also claimed is a foot patch 200 for use with such a pointe shoe, the patch comprising foot attachment means and the second part of the fastener 210. The patch may comprise a web such as hypoallergenic tape, and may be in the form of two opposed wings 250 which extend up each side of the wearer’s foot. Also claimed is a method of preventing a wearer’s foot from slipping in a pointe shoe.
Patent GB-2577646-A (GB)
Title: Extensible architecture for surveillance and targeting imaging systems and methods
Inventor: BRUCE POIRIER
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2018-06-02
Abstract: Extensible architecture systems and methods are provided. An imaging system includes a front end (FE) and back end (BE) module. The FE module includes a thermal imager to capture video data representing thermal images of a scene, logic device to process the video data, sensor interface circuit to transmit the video data to the logic device, and FE interface circuit to transmit FE output video data generated based on the processed video data. The BE module includes a BE interface circuit to receive the FE output video data via the FE interface circuit. The BE module further includes a processor to generate a video output based on the FE output video data, and an input/output circuit(s) to interface with an input/output component(s) of the imaging system. The BE interface circuit, processor, and input/output circuits are provided as a system-on-module.