baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2491689-A (GB)
Title: Encoding texture data using base-n integer representations
Inventor: NYSTAD JA RN
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: When encoding a texture map 1 for use in graphics processing, the texture map is divided into a plurality of equal-sized blocks 2 of texture data elements. Each block 2 of texture data elements is then encoded as a block of texture data 5 that includes a set of integer values to be used to generate a set of base data values for the block, and a set of index values indicating how to use the base data and values to generate data values for the texture data elements that the block represents. The integer values and the index values are both encoded in an encoded texture data block using a combination of base-n values, where n is greater than two, and base-2 values. Predefined bit representations are used to represent plural base-n values (n>2) collectively, and the bits of the bit representations representing the base-n values (n>2) are interleaved with bits representing the base-2 values in the encoded texture data block.
Patent GB-2488934-A (GB)
Title: Diamond body and a method for its manufacture
Inventor: VORONIN GEORGIY
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2011-04-01
Abstract: A diamond body 46 which comprises a matrix of self-bonded diamond grains formed using a catalyst. A first region 48 of the body 46 extends from a surface 49 thereof, is substantially free of the catalyst and least some of the pores between diamond grains comprise an inert metal and a metal carbide formed by reaction between the diamond and a second metal. A second region 50 of the body 46 which is adjacent the first 48 comprises a Group VIII metal in pores between diamond grains. Preferably pores in the first region 48 adjacent said surface 49 comprise a relatively greater amount of carbide and a lower amount of inert metal than the pores adjacent the second region 50. The carbide forming metal can be Ti, Zr, Nb, Mo, W, Ta, V, Cr, Hf, Si or B, the inert metal can be Cu, Ag, Au, Pt or Pd and the alloy of these metal melts at a lower temperature than the Group VIII metal, which can be the catalyst or be added after removing the catalyst.
Patent GB-2503514-A (GB)
Title: Device for assisting in the riding of horses
Inventor: MARSDEN REBECCA
IPC: B68B1/00
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A device 1 to assist a horse rider to obtain balanced rein control and aid turning thereby leading to a more obedient horse. The device comprises a central portion 2 of adjustable length. The central portion has a transversely extending handle portion 4,5 at each end. The central portion may be provided with visual markers 14, 15, 16 to aid positioning. In use the rider holds the handle portions whilst simultaneously holding the rein.
Patent GB-2493280-A (GB)
Title: Detecting insulation deterioration or ground faults in the winding of a synchronous machine
Inventor: BANERJEE ARIJIT
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: A method for monitoring a synchronous machine 110 includes injecting a narrowband sinusoidal signal at a first end 116A of a field winding 114 of the synchronous machine and monitoring a voltage at a second end 116B of the field winding with respect to ground. The method then identifies a resonant frequency from the monitored voltage, and generates a winding health indicator from the identified resonant frequency and an expected resonant frequency for a known good machine. The resonant frequency will change if the insulation is degraded. The frequency at which the phase difference between the monitored voltage and its corresponding current can also be measured and compared to the resonant frequency: they should be the same for a healthy winding. A ground fault, represented by equivalent circuit 130, can be located by applying the narrowband signal alternately at both terminals 116A, 116B and measuring at the opposite terminal.
Patent GB-2505489-A (GB)
Title: A mobile communications device for use in a virtual narrowband carrier within a wideband carrier of a mobile communications system
Inventor: MORIOKA YUICHI
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: The invention provides a communications device for use in a mobile communications system which provides a wideband downlink first carrier, the first carrier providing resource elements across a first frequency range for communicating data. A plurality of resource elements are provided within a second narrowband frequency range 501 which is within the first frequency range. Each sub-frame includes a first wideband control channel 300 in a part of each sub-frame having a bandwidth corresponding substantially to the first frequency range, and a second narrow band control channel 502 in a second part of each sub-frame and having a bandwidth which is less than the first wideband control channel and a duration of the second narrow band control channel within the sub-frame is greater than a duration of the first wideband control channel within the sub-frame. The second narrow band control channel is configured for communicating control information to both wideband mobile communications devices and narrowband mobile communications devices and forms part of the plurality of the communications resource elements of the second frequency range of the second carrier. By arranging for the narrow band control channel to be within the virtual carrier and to communicate control information to both first full capability communications devices and second reduced capability communications devices, the second reduced capability devices can access the narrow band control channel which is shared with the first full-capability mobile devices. This arrangement makes more use of the communications resources available to the communications system.
Patent GB-2507995-A (GB)
Title: Hand sanitizer with a remoter reservoir for use on a horizontal surface
Inventor: KHAN MURTAZA
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a table mountable hand sanitizing apparatus comprising a table-surface mounted nozzle mechanism 1, connected to a remote reservoir 2 for housing liquid hand wash by means of a conduit 3. The release means may be manual i.e. a button or electronic such as a sensor. The reservoir may be adapted for connection beneath a surface, i.e. a table. The nozzle mechanism may be fixed to the table by a clamp means 7.
Patent GB-2511101-A (GB)
Title: Torque Measurement Flexplates
Inventor: STOPPS ALEXANDER THOMAS JAMES
IPC: G01L3/14
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A torque measurement flexplate 20 includes a substantially planar body 54 which defines a plurality of circumferentially distributed axial through apertures 22 and a radial web or arm 24 extending between each pair of adjacent axial apertures 22. The flexplate 20 further defines a plurality of circumferentially distributed axial outer fastening holes 26 for attachment to an output member. The flexplate 20 includes a SAW surface acoustic wave strain sensor (28, fig. 2) for measuring the shear strain field on the flexplate 20. The flexplate 20 defines a recess 30 in which the strain sensor is located, the recess 30 being defined in an axial surface 32 of one of the radial webs 24. The sensor is positioned at a depth within the recess such that, in use, the sensor lies proximate to the median thickness of the flexplate in order to compensate for twisting forces. Radial slots 40 are provided to further isolate the sensors from twisting forces. Longitudinal bending forces are cancelled by arranging the strain sensors at 90 degrees in a bridge arrangement along the radial web as shown in figure 3.
Patent GB-2517670-A (GB)
Title: Ion modification
Inventor: SHARP DAVID
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A method of ion mobility spectrometry is disclosed comprising determining whether a sample comprises ions having a first characteristic, and in the event that it is determined that the sample comprises ions having the first characteristic, applying thermal energy together with a radio frequency, RF, electric field to parent ions so as to modify them, e.g. through fragmentation, and obtain daughter ions having a second characteristic. The identity of the parent ions may then be inferred based on the first and second characteristics. The RF field may be generated by applying a suitable voltage to a RF grid electrode 126 within the drift chamber 104 of the spectrometer 100. Thermal energy can be provided using a heater 127 in the form of a resistive electrical conductor which may form part of the RF electrode 126.
Patent GB-2519739-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to baby teething rings and soothers
Inventor: MEADOWS JENNA
IPC: A61J17/02
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A teething device comprising of a body 1 that is in the shape of a ring which forms the body of an animal or character. The device may also include a vibration method 4 which is a retracting vibration method. The vibrating method may be a band that is connected to or is housed inside the head. The head 2 may be interchangeable with other themed head and may be knitted. The device may also include music and LED. The device may include a comforter 9 (figure 3) that maybe attached to the head, neck, or body of the character. The device may be formed from a single rubber moulded piece.
Patent GB-2521108-A (GB)
Title: Ergonomic Seating Machine
Inventor: RAYMOND CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09B23/00
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A machine 1 for measuring ergonomic parameters for manufacturing customised seating comprises a fixed structure 3, a moveable seating element 5, and one or more adjustable ancillary elements 7, 9, 11. The moveable seating element translates and rotates relative to the fixed structure. The adjustable ancillary elements, which will preferably simulate a backrest, a headrest and/or one or more armrests, are adjusted relative to the moveable seating element. When an optimal seating configuration which ergonomically fits a user is determined, measurements of the corresponding ergonomic parameters are taken for producing a customised, ergonomic seating such as an armchair.
Patent GB-2519344-A (GB)
Title: Compounds
Inventor: BINGHAM MATILDA
IPC: C07D417/14
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein A is a 5-membered heterocyclic moiety, wherein the 5-membered heterocyclic moiety is either: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â substituted by a 6-membered moiety or a 6-membered heteroaryl moiety, the 6-membered aryl moiety or the 6-membered heteroaryl moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by from one to four independently seleted R5 groups; or Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â fused to a 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl moiety to form a 9-membered fused bicyclic ring system, the 6-membered aryl moiety or 6-membered heteroaryl moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by from one to four independently selected R5 groups; Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  and wherein the 5-membered heterocyclic moiety is unsubstituted or substituted; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen and a substituent; R4 is a substituent where n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. These compounds are hedgehog pathway agonists. Specifically, the compounds of the invention are useful as Smoothened (SMO) agonists. The compounds are useful for treating conditions treatable by the inhibition of the Hedgehog pathway and SMO, for example cancer. Other pharmaceutical uses include the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and psoriasis.
Patent GB-2526284-A (GB)
Title: Handover signalling
Inventor: BANKS ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: Control of handover (or cell reselection) of a User Equipment (UE) between a first base station, BS, of a first type and a BS of a second, different type in a cellular network. At least one handover parameter is configured at one or more of: the UE; the first BS; and the second BS, on the basis of the first type and the second type. First and second types are typically technology types and may include Radio Access Technology, intended coverage area (e.g. macro, micro, nano, pico, femto) or a capability of the BS to operate when mobile, e.g. a mobile Femtocell (mFC). Configuring handover parameters is further based on a contextual parameter such as a mobility parameter including velocity, acceleration or location. Handover parameter comprises: an offset parameter; a hysteresis parameter; and a threshold parameter. An update of handover parameters comprises initiating a neighbour relations update. Embodiments disclose user equipment 3 within a moving vehicle such as a train carriage 5 in communication with mFC 2. When the vehicle 5 is moving, 120, the mFC 2 may prevent handover of any UE away from mFC 2 to macro cell 8 (shown by disabled link 9).
Patent GB-2520784-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for facilitating access to utility services for buildings
Inventor: LIDDLE HUGH
IPC: H02G9/10
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating access to utility services for buildings comprises a casing 10 with an open upper portion 12a. The open upper portion is configured to provide access to the inside of the casing. There is at least one pair of apertures 14, and these are configured to allow a utility service member to pass through the casing. There is at least one access aperture 16, which is configured to allow a utility service member to pass through. The casing may be cube shaped and may have side walls which slope inwards, while the apparatus may include a lid 12i and a flange 12g. A first utility service member, such as water, electricity, or telecoms service member, may pass through the pair of apertures, and another service member may pass through the access aperture and connect to the first service member.
Patent GB-2527810-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle diagnostic system and method
Inventor: BELSOEUR STEPHANE
IPC: G07C5/12
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle diagnostic system (101) and method for diagnosing a vehicle. The vehicle diagnostic system (101) is configured to receive a first signal (S1) acquired by a first data acquisition device (103) and a second signal (S2) acquired by a second data acquisition device (105). The vehicle diagnostic system (101) comprises a component (123) for identifying a first time (T1) at which a reference event occurs in the first signal; a component (125) for identifying a second time (T2) at which said reference event occurs in the second signal; and a component (127) for determining a temporal offset (Î”T) between said first and second times. The temporal or time offset (Î”T) can be used to align the data signals so that the data signals can be displayed to a technician in such a manner that the signals are synchronised. The one of the signals can be acquired from a sensor (107) and the other of the signals can be acquired from a vehicle ECU (113) using a diagnostic tool (105). The reference event can be identified in the signals using known patterns. The reference event can be the cranking of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2534932-A (GB)
Title: Removing meat from a shell
Inventor: PATRICK THOMAS
IPC: A22C29/02
Filed: 2015-02-06
Abstract: A shell meat removal apparatus including a first rotatable removal member and a second member 120 which together form a nip (126, figure 10), the apparatus including a supply direction 122 in which a shellfish is fed to the nip, the rotatable removal member including a guide surface extending away from the nip to at least one side of the nip in a direction perpendicular to the supply direction and towards a rotational axis of the removal member. The meat 42 is removed from the shell 40 by passing the shellfish in a direction towards a nip defined between a first removal member and a second member 120 and causing the removal member to rotate to take the shell through the nip and the meat to be fed away to at least one side of the nip in a direction perpendicular to the supply direction towards the rotational axis with the meat being attached to a guide surface that extends downstream and outwardly from the nip.
Patent GB-2525488-A (GB)
Title: Life jacket attachment
Inventor: WELLS DUNCAN
IPC: B63C9/26
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a life jacket 10. The life jacket comprises a floatable rope 18 and securing means 17 attached to the life jacket. The floatable rope extends from the securing means and is arranged such that it is suitable for attachment to lifting means. The floatable rope may be made from polyethylene, may have reflective elements 20 and may have first and second ends spliced together to form a continuous loop. The securing means may be a lifting strop. The securing means and the floatable rope may be contained within a closable compartment (22, Fig 2) and, in use, may be deployed so as to extend from said compartment.
Patent GB-2536642-A (GB)
Title: Epilatory compositions
Inventor: ALICE POPE
IPC: A61Q9/04
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: An epilatory composition comprising an admixture of a hydrocarbon resin material and a mineral oil in weight ratio of 1.3:1 to 2.8:1, a particulate silica, and a polyethylene in the form of a homopolymer. The hydrocsrbon resin is preferably selected from poly(methylsytrene-co-indene), hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene resin, C5 C9 partially or fully hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer. The hydrocarbon is preferably hydrogenated styrene/methylstyrene/indene copolymer. The epilatory composition preferably comprises 55-70% wt/wt hydrocarbon resin. The polyethylene preferably has a molecular weight from 100 to 1000 mass units, and is preferably present in 0.1-5% wt/wt of the composition. The silica and the polyethylene are preferably present in a ratio between 16:1 and 2:3. The particulate silica is preferably present in 2% by weight of the composition. A preferred composition comprises 60-68.5 wt% of a hydrocarbon resin; 30-38.5 wt% of a mineral oil; 1-2 wt% of particulate silica; and 0.5-1 wt% of a polyethylene linear homopolymer. The composition has improved grip of a users hair, thereby leading to more efficient hair removal and increased ease of use.
Patent GB-2536918-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for printing a security card
Inventor: CHRISTIAN TAMBLYN
IPC: B42D25/23
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a security card 10 comprises: printing of a security image by transferring overcoat material from an overcoat panel of a dye carrying film 16 or ribbon onto a receiving layer of a dye receptive reverse transfer film 14 in a pattern, which forms the visual security image and transferring the image from the reverse transfer film 14 to the card 10. The printer preferably includes a print head 12 that applies heat and pressure to the dye carrying film 16. The process may include printing of a primary image by printing Yellow, Magenta, Cyan dyes and Black resin (YMCK) to the reverse transfer film 14 in a reverse transfer printing method to provide a security card 10 having a primary image and printing a security image with from a UV resin panel on the dye carrying film.
Patent GB-2537850-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar DC power transmission scheme
Inventor: ROBIN GUPTA
IPC: H02J3/36
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A bipolar DC power transmission system 30 comprises first and second DC poles, each DC pole including a respective DC power transmission medium 40,42 extending between two ends; a plurality of first converters 32 and a plurality of second converters 34, a controller 36 programmed to block one or more of the plurality of first and second converters 32,34 in response to a fault 64 (such as a ground fault) occurring on either of the first and second DC poles; and a monitoring device 38 configured to identify the DC pole on which the fault 64 has occurred, wherein the controller 36 is further programmed to deblock or reconnect the or each blocked converter 32,34 connected to the pole which has not had the fault. The fault may be identified by monitoring the direction of current in a current return path, the voltage profile of one of the converters, or the magnitude or rate of rise of converter current.
Patent GB-2526942-A (GB)
Title: High-pressure cleaning instrument and cleaning method
Inventor: FRANZ MARCUS
IPC: B05B15/68
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: A high-pressure cleaning instrument comprises a liquid passage 3 which opens outwards at an instrument tip 4 via a nozzle 5, characterized in that a portion 7 of the liquid passage 3 is formed in a first link 8 and in a second link 9, which links are connected in an articulated manner to each other via at least one joint 11, in that the at least one joint 11 has a joint socket (16, fig 2) and a joint head (15, fig 2) which is mounted in the socket (16, fig 2), in that a pressure-application surface (14, fig 3) to which an internal pressure in the liquid passage 3 can be applied or is applied is formed on the joint head (15, fig 2), and in that the joint head (15, fig 2) acts upon the joint socket (16, fig 2) in a pressure-dependent manner. The joint 11 may be a ball and socket joint and the instrument may include an electrical connection means (32, fig 4), an optical waveguide and/or an endoscopic instrument.
Patent GB-2530631-A (GB)
Title: Composite conductive material body, electricity storage device, electrically conductive dispersion liquid, electrically conductive device, electrically conduc
Inventor: HASEGAWA SHOJI
IPC: H01M4/583
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: Provided is a composite conductive material having superior conductivity. The composite conductive material is characterized by having a rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and a hexagonal graphite layer (2H), the fraction that is Rate (3R) defined by formula 1 according to an X-ray diffraction method of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R) and hexagonal graphite layer (2H) being at least 31%: Rate (3R) = P3/(P3+P4)Ã—100 (formula 1). Here, P3 is the peak strength in the (101) plane according to an X-ray diffraction method of the rhombohedral graphite layer (3R), and P4 is the peak strength in the (101) plane according to an X-ray diffraction method of the hexagonal graphite layer (2H).
Patent GB-2530185-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic element for memory and logic
Inventor: NIKONOV DMITRI E
IPC: H01L43/12
Filed: 2013-06-29
Abstract: An embodiment includes a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) having a non-elliptical free layer with rounded corners. For example, an embodiment includes a MTJ including a free magnetic layer, a fixed magnetic layer, and a tunnel barrier between the free and fixed layers; wherein the free magnetic layer includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a sidewall circumnavigating the free magnetic layer and coupling the bottom surface to the top surface; wherein the top surface is rectangular with a plurality of rounded corners. In an embodiment, the aspect ratio of the top surface is between 4:1 and 8:1 (length to width). Such an embodiment provides ease of manufacture along with accept critical switching current (to reverse polarity of the free layer) and stability. Other embodiments are described herein.
Patent GB-2545266-A (GB)
Title: Autoinjector with retracting needle
Inventor: MATTHEW YOUNG
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: An autoinjector comprises a skin sensor 15 movably coupled to the autoinjectors housing 24; the skin sensor 15 being biased into a front position relative to the housing 24 and wherein it is further movable to a rear position relative to the housing 24 when the skin sensor element 15 is pressed against an injection site. A needle assembly comprising a needle 11 extending outside of the housing 24 when the device is in a needle insertion configuration - i.e. upon pressing the autoinjector against the skin of the injection site is also taught. A needle retraction mechanism coupled to the skin sensor 15 element is also provided. The retraction mechanism being provided to withdraw the needle 11 into the housing 24 when the sensor element 15 is moved from the rear position towards the front position i.e. upon moving the autoinjector away from the skin of the injection site - is also provided.