baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2571165-A (GB)
Title: Smart guide to capture digital images that align with a target image model
Inventor: ALANNAH OLESON
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2018-10-16
Abstract: A method for guiding a user to capture a digital image that matches a target (template) image comprises: capturing a live camera feed; determining an image attribute of the camera feed; comparing the image attribute of the camera feed with a target image attribute (e.g. target head position, light source location or target camera position) of a target image model; and based on the comparison, providing, by way of a user interface, a guide with interactive, real-time instructions on how to align the image attribute of the camera feed with the target image model attribute. Also disclosed is a computer-implemented method for guiding a user to capture a digital image that matches a target image, comprising: analyzing a selection of a target image model to identify a target image attribute; analyzing a live camera feed to identify an image attribute; and performing a step for providing a guide on how to align the image attribute of the camera feed with the target image attribute of the target image model. Based on the camera feed, a three-dimensional (3D) mesh of a face in the camera feed may be generated, comprising a face mapping.
Patent GB-2573048-A (GB)
Title: Security device, method of making a security device and method of authenticating a product
Inventor: Damian James Gardiner
IPC: B42D25/364
Filed: 2019-03-13
Abstract: A method of producing a security device comprising ink jet printing a liquid crystal material onto a first region of a substrate in a first printing direction, and inkjet printing the same liquid crystal material onto at least one further region of the substrate in at least one further printing direction at an angle to the first printing direction. Preferably, the difference in hue and brightness of reflected light observed at a different viewing angle differs between the plurality of regions of the printed security device. The regions may be discrete or overlapping. Each region may be printed in a single pass or multiple passes. Preferably, chiral nematic liquid crystals are used. Security devices and authentication methods using such security devices are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570254-A (GB)
Title: Needle-nose pliers
Inventor: KOHEI HIRONO
IPC: B25B7/00
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: A pinching portion (15) of the needle-nose pliers is provided with pinching portion lateral width usage scale marks (Mp (Mp1, Mp2, Mp3)), the width of which is a first integral multiple (1, 2, 3 (except for 0)) of a pitch (p1) on a universal board (100), and pinching portion vertical length usage scale marks (Mq (Mq4, Mq5, Mq6)), the length of which is a second integral multiple (4, 5, 6) equal to or greater than the first integral multiple ( 1, 2, 3 (except for 0)), so that a jumper wire (116) having a required length is acquired.
Patent GB-2588669-A (GB)
Title: All seasons plant tray
Inventor: ELLEN DANIELS
IPC: A01G9/04
Filed: 2019-11-01
Abstract: A tray suitable for a plant pot comprises two opposing surfaces 1, 2, wherein one surface 2 has drainage holes 3, the other surface 1 does not. When the surface 1 without the drainage holes is uppermost, water is retained within surface 1. If the tray is upturned such that the surface 2 with the drainage holes 3 is uppermost, water is allowed to drain away. This allows a user to choose whether to retain excess water around the root of a plant or not, depending on external conditions.
Patent GB-2590913-A (GB)
Title: Spatial audio parameter encoding and associated decoding
Inventor: TAPANI JOHANNES PIHLAJAKUJA
IPC: G10L19/008
Filed: 2019-12-31
Abstract: A spatial audio encoding system obtains a parameter value 301 (eg. directional metadata or energy) associated with time-frequency parts of an audio signal and a similarity value (303, via eg. a similarity matrix) based on the parameter value, and then generates a group parameter 315 for a group of similar parts, yielding reduced metadata. Signalling bits may be used to group data into frequency bands.
Patent GB-2585745-A (GB)
Title: Shelving system and commercial vehicle with a shelving system
Inventor: JÜRGEN DAHNER
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 2020-04-23
Abstract: A rack system, suitable for installation into a utility vehicle, with a multiplicity of system components 8 which have a front side 8a provided for the operation of the components 8. The system also has at least one rack outer wall 100 having a load-bearing structure composed of a front rack post 5 and a rear rack post 6. At least two system components 8 are fixable to the posts 5,6 in a vertically offset manner with respect to one another. Also disclosed is at least one second rack side wall 1 to which the components 8 are additionally fixable. The posts 5,6 of the wall 100 form in each case one first vertically running fastening surface (101, Figure 3) in order to fix the components 8 in a first orientation such that the front sides 8a are oriented substantially parallel to a front side of the system. Further, the posts 5,6 form one second fastening surface (102, Figure 3) running in an inclined manner to the first surface (101, Figure 1), in order to fix the components 8 in a second orientation such that the front sides 8a are oriented substantially parallel to the outer wall 100.
Patent GB-2589666-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for tackle training
Inventor: JAMES JEFFREY HERBST
IPC: A63B69/34
Filed: 2020-07-03
Abstract: An apparatus for tackle training, comprises a foam body 1 that includes a cut-out region (14, fig 1) that provides an opening for receiving a contact training product; the apparatus is adapted to be towed so as to move while being used for tackle training. The contact training product is preferably a tackle bag 200 and the apparatus may be towed by a lead 210A. The apparatus may include two leads and use guides attached to the ground to control movement. Also disclosed is a sled apparatus 1 configured to retain a tackle bag 200 in a substantially upright orientation, such that when the sled apparatus 1 is moved over a ground surface during tackle training the tackle bag 200 is moved therewith, so that the moving tackle bag 200 can be tackled during tackle training for rugby or American football.
Patent GB-2584035-A (GB)
Title: Using existing servers in a wellbore environment as data sources for streaming servers
Inventor: DONALD CHINWE ASONYE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2018-03-08
Abstract: A streaming server can receive a request from a client device to access data about a wellbore environment in a database server. The database server can be communicatively coupled to a server, which can be communicatively coupled to the streaming server. The streaming server can communicate data in a standardized format with the server using a request and response protocol. The streaming server can communicate the wellbore environment data from the database server in a streaming format with the client device.
Patent GB-2585520-A (GB)
Title: Method for managing language speaking lesson on network and management server used therefor
Inventor: MIN CHUL KIM
IPC: G09B19/06
Filed: 2018-11-21
Abstract: Disclosed are a method for managing a language speaking lesson on a network and a management server used therefor. The present invention is implemented through a process performed by a management server, the process comprising: receiving, from an instructor terminal, a request for registration of a learner's voice recording mission; receiving voice recording data from a terminal of the learner who has identified the voice recording mission; and receiving, from the instructor terminal, recording data for giving correction on pronunciation relating to the voice recording data. According to the present invention, a learner is provided with sufficient opportunities to practice foreign language speaking skills in the process of performing a voice recording mission. In addition, according to the present invention, in relation to a learner's pronunciation of a foreign language, the learner can repeatedly listen to recording data for pronunciation correction, recorded by an instructor himself/herself.
Patent GB-2598389-A (GB)
Title: An animal restraining harness with a mechanism to increase control over the animal
Inventor: EAMONN DEMPSEY
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2020-09-01
Abstract: A harness for an animal such as a dog comprising a front leash, or lead connection ring 10 located near the animal’s chest, attached to the centre of a strap 8 that subsequently passes through a central connecting ring 9 of smaller diameter than the lead connection ring. The ends of the strap 8 each pass through a further connecting ring 7a and 7b located near the animal’s shoulders and attach to the central connecting ring. A fabric part 2 located on the animal’s back has a further lead connecting part 1 and provides anchor points for shoulder straps 6a and 6b that also attach to connecting rings 7a and 7b, and lower straps that pass under the animal’s torso and attach to a further strap 11, which is connected to central connecting ring 9.
Patent GB-2598602-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement and switching device with contactless current measuring capability
Inventor: ADAM GABRIEL
IPC: G01R15/20
Filed: 2020-09-03
Abstract: An arrangement 1a for measuring total current IT in a conductor 3 which comprises a first electrical conductor 4 having a first resistance R1 and a second electrical conductor 5 connected in parallel and having a second, higher resistance R2. Both the first resistance R1 and the second resistance R2 are below 0.1 ohms. A Hall sensor 8 measures a current I2 through the second electrical conductor 5, and a calculation unit 9, connected to the hall sensor, calculates the total current IT through the first and second conductors. The measuring arrangement may be used in a switching device such as a circuit breaker (figure 8). The Hall sensor may be in an air gap of an annular magnetic core and the second conductor may be wound around this core. The quotient or ratio between the second and first resistances may be greater than 2, meaning I2 is small enough to measure with the Hall sensor.
Patent GB-2602956-A (GB)
Title: Disconnector device with flexible conductor arrangement
Inventor: ROGER BURKETT
IPC: H01H39/00
Filed: 2020-09-23
Abstract: An electrical switching device 100 comprises a flexible conductor 102c arranged between first and second stationary conductors 102a,b, and a piston movable in a first direction 112 in response to actuation by a pyrotechnic charge. The flexible conductor is coupled to the stationary conductors with one or more temporary joins 104. When actuated, the piston moves the flexible conductor from a closed position to an open position by bending the flexible conductor to break the temporary joins. The temporary joins may comprise biasing coupling members, such as leaf springs or spring clips. The device may comprise a housing 110 having a protrusion 114a extending in a direction opposite to the first direction; the flexible conductor may be positioned between the protrusion and the piston and may be partially supported by the protrusion. The piston may comprise a contact surface 106a having a recess 116 configured to receive the protrusion. During opening, the flexible conductor is bent over the protrusion by the piston (see figure 5A). Alternatively, the piston may comprise a protrusion and the housing may comprise a recess for receiving the piston. The flexible conductor may comprise a layered or braided structure of multiple flexible conductors.
Patent GB-2601564-A (GB)
Title: Lean burn combustor
Inventor: LUCA TENTORIO
IPC: F23R3/34
Filed: 2020-12-07
Abstract: A lean burn combustor 16 has a plurality of lean burn fuel injectors 50 that each has a fuel feed arm 52 and a lean burn fuel injector head 54 with a lean burn fuel injector head tip 72 of diameter ‘d’. The lean burn fuel injector head has a pilot fuel injector and a main fuel injector arranged coaxially and radially outwards of the pilot fuel injector. The combustor includes a combustor chamber 60 that extends along an axial direction 62 and the chamber has a radially inner annular wall 64, a radially outer annular wall 66 and a meter panel 68, that together define the size and shape of the combustor chamber. The combustor chamber has both a primary 80 and secondary 82 combustion zones, and an upstream pre-diffuser 90 for providing the lean burn fuel injector head 54 with compressed air. An axial distance between the pre-diffuser outlet 98 and the meter panel mid-point 69 is defined as the ‘damp gap’ ‘g’, such that the ratio of g/d is less than 1.3.
Patent GB-2605743-A (GB)
Title: Floor treatment machine
Inventor: Matthew Fooks
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2020-12-18
Abstract: Floor treatment machine, e.g. walk behind scrubbers, polishers and sweepers, comprises a base portion 12 provided with one or more rotatably driven floor-engaging workheads 17 and primary wheel means 18 for supporting at least part of the weight of the machine during travel over a floor surface, the machine having a working configuration in which the weight of the machine is shared between the wheel means and the workheads, and wherein a retractable support 21 is capable of extending downwards with respect to the workheads from a retracted position in which the support is vertically spaced apart from the floor to a deployed position in which the support acts on the floor so that weight previously taken by the workheads is relieved by the support. The support may comprise a wheel, roller, skid or knob. An upright handle portion 11 may have an upper housing 13 which includes a clean water reservoir and a dirty water collection tank. A squeegee suction collector assembly 19 may be attached to the rear end region of the base portion. The support wheel may have an actuation mechanism (fig 4), including a crank arm (31) with a pivot (32) and a foot pedal (33).
Patent GB-2606983-A (GB)
Title: Method of roasting coffee beans
Inventor: THOMAS IMISON
IPC: A23F5/04
Filed: 2020-12-31
Abstract: A whole coffee bean roasting process comprises roasting stage 16 starting at a bean temperature of around 200°C which includes heating the coffee beans such that the bean temperature rises from around 200°C to around 230°C at a rate of at least around 25 °C/minute, preferably around 33 to 45 °C/minute. The heating step may comprise heating the coffee beans to at least around 250°C at a rate of at least around 25 °C/minute. The process is preferably carried out at atmospheric pressure. The process may comprise lowering the moisture content of the coffee beans to around 1 to 2 %wt. The process may include step 12 raising the bean temperature from around 80°C to 170°C at between 5 and 18 °C/minute, and may include step 14 raising the bean temperature from around 170°C to 200°C at between 5 and 15 °C/minute. The process may include an incubating step (not shown) lowering the final roasted bean temperature to between -10°C and 40°C, preferably between -10°C and 8°C, and preferably for between 30 and 200 minutes. The incubating step may comprise contacting the roasted beans with a cooling agent. The process may include packaging the roasted beans (not shown).
Patent GB-2588743-A (GB)
Title: Installation of subsea risers
Inventor: NELSON BITTAR ROMEU
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A hogbend support 52 for a subsea riser 10 has at least two support elements 32 coupled to allow pivotal movement. Each support element has a riser support 36 in the form of an open-ended gap or trough between buoyancy volumes 36, and coupling formations 40 to allow the pivotable coupling between support elements. The buoyancy volumes may be substantially symmetrical, and may be separate or in fluid communication with each other. The open-ended gap or trough may be formed between downwardly-depending walls, these walls having an angle of between 50 to 80 degrees to the horizontal.
Patent GB-2594625-A (GB)
Title: Vision testing apparatus
Inventor: BENJAMIN ARMITAGE
IPC: A61B3/032
Filed: 2019-12-16
Abstract: A portable vision testing apparatus for testing the visual acuity of a subject comprising: an elongate body defining an enclosed space having an eyepiece located at a proximal end and terminating at a distal end; an illumination element mounted within the body adjacent the eyepiece to illuminate the enclosed space of the elongate body; a testing element configured to be located adjacent a distal end of the body for presenting one or more images to be viewed by the subject to determine the subject's visual acuity; and an adjuster unit mounted within the body so as to be in the subject's line of sight when using the apparatus, the adjuster unit being configured to adjust the one or more images provided on the testing element such that the images are perceived by the subject to be at a predetermined distance from the subject to facilitate the test.
Patent GB-2608188-A (GB)
Title: Implementing functions in hardware
Inventor: ROSTAM KING
IPC: G06F30/32
Filed: 2021-06-25
Abstract: A method of implementing or synthesising a function in fixed-function hardware is described. The method comprises generating a look-up table, LUT, representing the function and then applying a transform to the LUT to transform the LUT into a plurality of derived LUTs. The transform may be applied recursively. A hardware design implementing each of the derived LUTs in fixed-function hardware logic, along with a logic unit that performs the inverse transform, is then created.
Patent GB-2608450-A (GB)
Title: Passenger cubicle assembly
Inventor: DANIEL PARISH
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 2021-07-02
Abstract: A passenger cubical assembly 100, suitable for an aircraft (fig.1,10), includes a door 120; a door support assembly 130 with a sliding mechanism allowing the door to translate along a first axis. A wall 110 contains the support assembly, having an opening allowing translation of the door through it, and an access port adjacent the support assembly. The support assembly is moveable into the opening (fig.3f), and, when in the opening, can be rotated about an axis which is perpendicular to the first axis, so it can be removed via the access port (fig.4d). The sliding mechanism may include a rail 134a,b fixed to the door support and a carriage 136a,b coupled to the door via a number of pins 138a,b so it can be removed by translation parallel to the rotation axis. A cap 116 may prevent removal of the door from the carriage but can be rotated (to position shown in fig.3c) to allow decoupling and prevent movement of the carriage along the rail.
Patent GB-2609634-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: Asela Bandara Dharmadasa
IPC: F16K31/56
Filed: 2021-08-10
Abstract: Bistable valve for use with breathing assistance apparatus or ventilator and comprising a valve body 125 defining first 121, second 122 and third 123 ports, a valve core 127 defining a ported chamber 140 rotatable about a valve axis between a first stable configuration allowing fluid communication between the first and second ports and isolates the third port, and a second stable configuration in which the ported chamber provides fluid communication between the first and third ports and isolates the second port, wherein an outer surface of the core engages with an inner surface of the body to define a detent for resisting rotation of the core, and an actuator for overcoming the detent. A biasing element may urge together the outer surface of the core and inner surface of the body. The core may comprise a tapered portion defining the ported chamber, and the valve body a tapered portion for receiving that of the core. The core may comprise sealing portions on an outer surface to provide a seal between the core and the ports. The outer surface of the core and inner surface of the body may each comprise undulating surfaces which engage to define the detent.
Patent GB-2599003-A (GB)
Title: Modular platform system components and tools
Inventor: GURDIP SINGH BAINS
IPC: E04G7/34
Filed: 2021-08-16
Abstract: A bracket 2 for a modular decking system including one or more hooks 21 configured to be received by one or more hook apertures (122, fig 7) of a securing location of a support member; and a pair of side walls and a further wall defining a tapering slot (116, fig 5) of a decking member or beam. Further disclosed is a support member and bracket combination, a cross-brace member, and a platform system. Additionally disclosed is a decking member (11, fig 5) for the system including at least two frame members and an end plate and fin secured to the frame members, and separately a decking member (11, fig 1) including a frame member having a lip and a beam with a hook portion. Further disclosed is a tool (4, fig 27) configured to apply a clamping force to the bracket.
Patent GB-2596238-A (GB)
Title: Nutrient compositions for cultivating sphagnum
Inventor: NEAL WRIGHT
IPC: A01G22/30
Filed: 2020-05-22
Abstract: The invention provides a method for cultivating Sphagnum. The method comprises supplying the Sphagnum with a nutrient composition. The nutrient composition comprises nitrogen, phosphorus, and/or potassium.
Patent GB-2596470-A (GB)
Title: Methodologies to rapidly cure and coat parts produced by additive manufacturing
Inventor: DAVID ALAN WALKER
IPC: B29C71/02
Filed: 2020-04-09
Abstract: A process to cure and/or modify the surface of a three dimensional (3D) printed part comprising the steps of immersing a three dimensional (3D) printed part, containing reactive moieties, into a liquid bath at an elevated temperature to effect polymerization of the reactive moieties of the 3D printed part to provide a cured 3D printed part is described. The liquid bath can further contain reactive molecules that can react with the surface of the 3D printed part to provide a coating which alters the surface characteristics of the 3D printed part.
Patent GB-2600575-A (GB)
Title: Infant highchair
Inventor: JONATHAN K MOUNTZ
IPC: A47D11/02
Filed: 2019-07-05
Abstract: An infant highchair 100A includes a standing frame 102 with a calf support 126, a seat 104 and a locking mechanism (130, figure 2). The seat 104 is pivoted to the frame 102 and has a seating surface 118. The seat 104 is rotatable between first and second positions, and the locking mechanism 130 being operable to lock the seat 104 in each position. The first position (figure 1) allows a child to sit in contact with the seating surface 118, and in the second position (figure 3), a removable child seat (200, figure 4) can be received over the seat 104 while disabling seating of a child on the surface 118. The locking mechanism 130 includes a latch (132, figure 2) which is engageable with the frame 102 to lock the seat 104 in either position and can be disengaged to allow rotation of the seat 104 between the positions.
Patent GB-2611140-A (GB)
Title: Backlight module and display device
Inventor: ZHENYUAN ZHAO
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2022-04-12
Abstract: A backlight module 1 includes backplane 11, backlight light source 12, first light conversion layer 13, and first light leveling layer 14. The backplane includes a receiving space 111, and the light source is on a first inner surface 1111 of the receiving space. First light conversion layer 13 is on the light emitting side of the light source, and there is a distance between the first light conversion layer and a second inner surface 1112 of the receiving space. The first and second inner surfaces form a right angle. The light leveling layer 14 is on the side of the light conversion 13 layer away from an outer surface of the light source. A second light conversion layer 15 is on a first target area of the first light leveling layer, and a projection area of the second light conversion layer covers a projection area of a first area 131 of the first light conversion layer. A light conversion function of a second area 132 of the first light conversion layer is stronger than that of the first area, and the second area includes an area of the first light conversion layer that is different from the first area.