baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510211-A (GB)
Title: Composition containing oxide nanoparticles
Inventor: WAKEFIELD GARETH
IPC: B05D1/00
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A composition comprises oxide nanoparticles and a binder, which when formed as a coating, has a pencil hardness of at least 4H according to ASTM D3363 - 05(2001)e2. Preferably, the nanoparticles comprise tin-doped indium oxide, aluminium-doped zinc oxide, fluorine-doped zinc oxide, antimony-doped tine oxide, or silica. The binder may be (i) a thermally-curable binder, such as tetraethylorthosilicate, methyltrimethoxysilane, or a polyurethane or (ii) a UV-curable binder, such as pentaerythritol triacrylate, 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate, or trimethylolpropane triacrylate. The nanoparticles may be porous or non-porous and may have a random close-packed structure. Coatings, optical elements, ophthalmic elements, solar cells, windows, glass panels, low-K dielectrics, and battery electrodes comprising the composition are also disclosed. A method of preparing a coating is also claimed, which comprises (a) applying a dispersion or solution of oxide nanoparticles in one or more solvents to a substrate to form a layer, (b) applying a binder solution to the layer, and (c) curing the binder.
Patent GB-2515130-A (GB)
Title: Head-mountable apparatus and systems
Inventor: BICKERSTAFF IAN HENRY
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2013-08-21
Abstract: A head mountable display or HMD (10, fig ) has a head orientation or tracking detector to detect a current orientation of the HMD in use. The HMD displays video material from a virtual viewpoint dependent upon the detected orientation which is varied in dependence upon head orientation detection. This variation in viewpoint can be selectively enabled or disabled, for example when a user is lying down or within a predetermined range of orientations. The head tracking detector may be selectively enabled or disabled.
Patent GB-2520282-A (GB)
Title: Methods and devices for mitigating interference with FHSS signals
Inventor: CHOW HUNG PONG
IPC: H04B1/715
Filed: 2013-11-13
Abstract: This application is concerned with coexistence interference mitigation between a frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) signal and another signal such as a direct sequence spread spectrum signal (DSSS). An apparatus provided with FHSS communication means provides a scanning operation to detect a property of the other signal, such as its frequency. The apparatus then determines which of the FHSS hopping frequencies, or channels, could potentially interfere with the other signal. In conventional FHSS interference mitigation systems those FHSS channels which are determined to potentially interfere are removed from the hopping sequence. However, in the present application the FHSS channels which are determined to interfere are used, but in a modified way when compared to the other channels. In a preferred embodiment the determined channels are assigned reduced bandwidth data, compared to the other channels, e.g. audio data instead of image data. The invention finds particular application in image capturing apparatus with dual communication modes, e.g. in a video camera equipped baby monitor or security system.
Patent GB-2512965-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding and decoding
Inventor: SHARMAN KARL JAMES
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A method for encoding a data value array comprises: generating respective complementary most-significant and least-significant data portions, the most-significant data portion representing plural most significant bits (MSBs) of a value, and the least-significant data portion being dependent upon the remaining least significant bits (LSBs) of that value; generating one or more data sets (e.g. a significance map) indicating positions, relative to the values array, of most-significant data portions of predetermined magnitude ranges; encoding the data sets to an output data stream using binary encoding; and including data defining the least-significant portions in the output data stream. The encoding step further comprises: selecting one of plural complementary sub-ranges of a code value set, defined by a range variable, according to a current input data value; assigning the input data to a code value within the selected sub-range; modifying the code value set depending on assigned code value and selected sub-range size; successively increasing the range variable if detected as less than a predetermined minimum size, outputting an encoded data bit for each size-increasing operation; and rule-based processing to determine whether to set the range variable to that from a subset (each having a LSB equalling zero), and indicating accordingly.
Patent GB-2521433-A (GB)
Title: Predicting an interface control action of a user with an in-vehicle user interface
Inventor: KREIS MARIUS
IPC: G06N99/00
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A method and user interface for predicting an interface control action of a user of an in-vehicle user interface, comprising the steps of collecting and storing data about the vehicle and its environment from sensor(s) of the vehicle and user data about user interactions with the user interface and/or different applications inside the vehicle, assigning likelihoods to possible interface control actions by the user based on the data, determining at least one most likely interface control action from the likelihoods and making it/them available to the user so that it is selectable and performable with one single user interaction with the user interface. Larger likelihoods may be assigned to more frequent and/or recent actions, they may be calculated with a ensemble classifier using date weighted data chunks. Only younger data may be used in assigning likelihoods, user data may be collected and stored via the internet.
Patent GB-2509400-A (GB)
Title: Rigid-stem lead-in for marine geophysical surveying
Inventor: VOLDSBEKK RUNE SINDRE
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A method of towing a survey device 45 e.g. sensor streamer, from a survey vessel 10 through a body of water 15 comprises coupling the survey device to the survey vessel with a lead-in comprising a rigid-stem lead-in assembly 60. The rigid-stem lead-in assembly comprises a plurality of rigid stems 65 that are interconnected and each comprises a stem body defining one or more interior chambers. There can be coupling stem joints 70 between the plurality of rigid stems to form a rigid connection between adjacent stem joints, where flexible cables extend between the stems. The rigid-stem assembly may have one or more attachments to adjust positioning such as vertically extending or horizontal wings or the stem bodies may have a ballast tank.
Patent GB-2522264-A (GB)
Title: Sliding Sleeve Tool
Inventor: HARPER DUNCAN
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A sliding sleeve tool 20 comprises a tubular housing 23 having one or more flow ports 21. A first sleeve22 is slidably connected with the first sleeve a tubular housing, wherein the first sleeve may be moved from a first run in position covering the one or more flow ports to a second position to uncover the one or more flow ports. The tool further comprises a second sleeve 27 slidably connected with the tubular housing, the second sleeve being movable from a first position wherein the sleeve doses not interfere with the operations of the first sleeve to a second position that covers the one or more ports of the outer tubular to prevent fluid flow. The first sleeve may be retained in its first position by a shear pin or push back pin or the like and shifter by means of a drop ball mechanism.
Patent GB-2524332-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella dispenser
Inventor: MASKILL LEE
IPC: G07F17/00
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus for receiving and dispensing umbrellas comprises a storage system 40 for storing umbrellas, the storage system enclosed within a housing 10 having a first port 20 and a second port 30, the first and second ports being in communication with the storage system. The first port is adapted to receive an umbrella and deliver it to the storage system. The second port is adapted to receive an umbrella from the storage system and make it available from the exterior of the housing. The apparatus further comprises a controller to control the receiving of an umbrella and the dispensing of an umbrella from the storage means through the respective ports. The first port can receive an umbrella through a first opening which may be adapted to receive only one type of umbrella. The umbrella may have an RFID chip or the like for tracking purposes, with the apparatus having an RFID chip reader. The apparatus may also have a user interface including a display 60 and a payment input mechanism 50. The apparatus may be used for the rental of umbrellas, with a number of apparatuses at a number of locations for the hire and return of the umbrellas at different locations.
Patent GB-2514894-A (GB)
Title: Superhard constructions & methods of making same
Inventor: KANYANTA VALENTINE
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A superhard polycrystalline construction includes a body of polycrystalline superhard material comprising a first superhard phase 100 having a first average grain size; and a second superhard phase 120 having a second average grain size. The second superhard phase 120 is located in one or more channels or apertures in the first superhard phase 100, the first superhard phase 100 forms a skeleton in the body of superhard material (fig 3). The second superhard phase 120 is bonded to the first superhard phase 100 by a non-superhard phase and the first superhard phase 100 differs from the second superhard phase 120 in average grain size and/or composition. There is also disclosed a method of making such a superhard polycrystalline construction involving sintering at ultra high pressure. A portion of the body may be free of catalyst material and form a thermally stable region.
Patent GB-2516745-A (GB)
Title: Placing unobtrusive overlays in video content
Inventor: BANICA DAN
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: Video content 404 and an indication of an image overlay, such as an advertisement (ad, 506), to be placed (inserted) in the video are received, the overlay being one or more of text, image or multimedia content. Based at least in part on overlay and video properties, an optimal location (position) is determined from plural locations where the overlay can be placed. The method may present, in a user interface (GUI), suggested locations for the overlay and receive a selection of a suggested location, also performing overlay transformations; these may comprise spatial (resizing), colour or translucency transforms. Three dimensional (3D) video content may be processed, overlaying using (pixel) depth dimension properties. Overlay properties may include size; colour palette or scheme; or duration. Attention modeling, comprising generation of saliency maps, can be used to identify video zones likely to be of interest to a viewer, allowing overlay image insertion without overlaps (occlusions).
Patent GB-2528898-A (GB)
Title: Man overboard recovery system
Inventor: BIRKIN JEFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: B63C9/26
Filed: 2014-08-03
Abstract: A man overboard recovery system may be located within a compartment of or adjacent to a lifejacket g or the like. The system may comprise a gas pressurised canister a length of line, cord or tether f affixed to the compartment at one end and may be affixed to a visual or radar detectable locating device c at the far end. In the event of a man overboard sea water automatically triggers a gas cartridge deploying the line and the locating device which is deployed downwind of the man overboard. One or more lifting rings e may be provided to lift the wearer using a boat hook or gaff. The line may have shock absorbing properties.
Patent GB-2529707-A (GB)
Title: A headgear device
Inventor: ROTHWELL ANDREW
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: A headgear device for aiding a child riding on an adults shoulders comprising; a body configured to secure the device on a user's head; and a handle 100 which is secured to the body, and extends above the body in use. A child can hold on to the handle for support. The handle can be formed from two side members 13 joined by a bar 1 and can be displaceable in relation to the body via hinges. The handle may be detached for transport or storage. The hat or helmet type body can be in the form of a skeleton or shell and include removable padding. The device may include flexible strapping that can be adjusted to different lengths. A chin strap 8 can help ensure the headgear is secure on a users head. A replaceable outer cover 2 can be fastened over the helmet body.
Patent GB-2513813-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing Subroutine Calls Based On Architecture Level Of Called Subroutine
Inventor: GSCHWIND MICHAEL KARL
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A technique is provided for generating stubs. A processing circuit receives a call to a called function. The processing circuit retrieves a called function property of the called function. The processing circuit generates a stub for the called function based on the called function property.
Patent GB-2518079-A (GB)
Title: Bad block management mechanism
Inventor: RAMANUJAN RAJ K
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: A system includes a non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) device and controller logic that detects a bad block within the device, retires the bad block and replaces the bad block with a replacement block by assigning the address of the bad block to the replacement block.
Patent GB-2519682-A (GB)
Title: Granulation system
Inventor: NISHIMURA RYOUMA
IPC: B30B15/30
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: Provided is a granulation system which comprises: a raw material supply apparatus configured to have a normal supply mode and a large-amount supply mode and supply a raw material in either one of the normal and large-amount supply modes; a granulating apparatus equipped with a raw material receiving unit and configured to compact a received raw material to form a briquette; a first level sensor installed in the raw material receiving unit of the granulating apparatus at a first position of an upper portion of the raw material receiving unit, and adapted to detect whether or not the raw material supplied into the raw material receiving unit reaches the first position; a second level sensor installed in the raw material receiving unit of the granulating apparatus at a second position below the first position, and adapted to detect whether or not the raw material supplied into the raw material receiving unit reaches the second position; and an operation controller configured, when the first level sensor detects that the raw material does not reach the first position, and the second level sensor detects that the raw material reaches the second position, to perform a control operation of causing the raw material supply apparatus to operate in the normal supply mode and a control operation of causing the granulating apparatus to operate, and, when the second level sensor detects that the raw material does not reach the second position, to perform at least one of a control operation of causing the raw material supply apparatus to operate in the large-amount supply mode and a control operation of causing the granulating apparatus to stop operating.
Patent GB-2526895-A (GB)
Title: Storage ring for fast processes
Inventor: WILDGOOSE JASON LEE
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: A travelling wave ion guide 2 is provided which is arranged to: receive first ions which have been temporally separated according to a first physicochemical property, such as ion mobility, during a first cycle of operation of a separation device 1; and store said ions so that ions having different first physico-chemical properties are stored in different sections of the ion storage ring 2. These fractionated ions are translated around the length of the storage ring by the travelling DC wave applied thereto in a manner that is synchronised with the operational cycle time of the separation device 1. As a result, further ions separated according to the same first physico-chemical property during subsequent cycles of operation of said separation device 1 may be stored simultaneously within the storage ring 2, at least some of said first and further ions having the same first physico-chemical property being stored in the same section of the ion storage ring.
Patent GB-2519261-A (GB)
Title: Headgear for patient interface
Inventor: MCLAREN MARK ARVIND
IPC: A62B9/04
Filed: 2013-08-08
Abstract: An interface includes a mask. The mask includes a frame and a seal supported by the frame. Headgear is connected to the mask. The interface includes at least one of (i) an adjustment mechanism that can be set to a use length for a loop defined by the mask and the headgear; and (2) a break-fit assembly that can selectively lengthen the loop defined by the mask and the headgear and return to the use length.
Patent GB-2538940-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of butadiene
Inventor: CLIVE ALEXANDER HAMILTON
IPC: C07C1/24
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: There is provided a method for producing butadiene comprising: (a) contacting a mixture of butanediol and an inert gas with a zirconia catalyst in a reactor at a temperature of at least about 350°C for from about 0.2 seconds to about 10.0 seconds; and (c) obtaining a reaction product comprising butadiene. The zirconia catalyst may further comprise one or more transition metals such as cobalt or nickel, more preferably in the form of cobalt oxide and/or nickel oxide.
Patent GB-2527900-A (GB)
Title: Infant sleep bag and set of sleeves
Inventor: MERCY DEBBIE
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: An infant sleep bag, comprises a main body to receive the torso and legs of an infant and sleeves107 to receive the arms of the infant, wherein the bag includes an opening or ventilation portion 109 at the intersection between at least one of the sleeves and the main body so as to allow warm air or heat to escape from the inside of the bag in use. The opening or ventilation portion may be provided at the armpit of the sleeping bag and may be covered by an air-permeable mesh material. Also disclosed is a pair of removable sleeves for such an infant sleeping bag.
Patent GB-2539259-A (GB)
Title: Improved sealing apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLAS ATKINS
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: A pressure controlling device 10 for mounting on a mandrel 14, the device comprising a flexible sealing element 22, a first support member 30 and a second support member 32 comprising a composite. The pressure controlling device may be a packer or cup. The pressure control device is adapted to move from a run in position to an expanded position when exposed to a source of pressure. The first and second support members when in an expanded position resist extrusion of the flexible sealing element, in use, along a bore wall 16. A portion of the sealing element, the first and second support members may be arranged concentrically. The first support member may comprise of a circumferential spring 32. The first support member may be urged outwardly against the bore wall to create a seal. The spring may be a helical garter spring. The first support member may be located so as to abut the second support member. The device may comprise a cammed surface to be engaged by the first support member. The cammed surface may be arranged to direct the first support member radially outward when the device is under pressure.
Patent GB-2539423-A (GB)
Title: A fluid transfer utensil and method for guiding fluid into a medical sample tube
Inventor: STEVEN SWAN
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A fluid transfer utensil, which has a concave bowl 10 integrated with a combined spout and handle 30. The cup 10 is for receiving fluid by being partially submerged in liquid. When tilted, liquid flows out of the bowl 10 along the channel in the handle 30, and into a test tube. Optionally the spoon includes absorbent material 60, a textured region 50 and a clip 70 for connection to the test tube, and a circular tongue 40 projecting from the spout. The bowl 10 of the funnel may include volume indicators 20 and a chemical test material 80. There is also a method for attaching the spout 30 to the test tube, submerging the vessel 10 in urine, and pouring the liquid through the spout 30 into the sample container.
Patent GB-2532577-A (GB)
Title: Front part of a motor vehicle and stiffening thereto
Inventor: MARCO NICKEL
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: A plate-shaped bumper stiffening 10 comprises at least one rib 17 projecting from a first main surface of the plate 16 and extending in the longitudinal direction of an impact to be absorbed by the shock absorber stiffening 10wherein the compressive strength in longitudinal direction of the rib 17 at its ends is higher than in its middle. The width, wall thickness and wall height of the rib 17 may be smaller in the middle than at its ends. A second main surface may have channels 18 or grooves which engage in the ribs 17. The plate may further comprise an outer flange 15 which is fastened to the bottom of the load bearing body structure.
Patent GB-2546328-A (GB)
Title: Door frame assembly
Inventor: ANDREW NICHOLAS WARREN
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2016-01-18
Abstract: A door frame assembly includes a frame member 10 with a closing face 12 which when a door is closed is located facing and spaced a short distance from the edge of a door. A groove 14 is provided in the closing face, in which is located an intumescent seal 16. A coating material 22 is provided over the closing face 12 including over the intumescent seal. The coating material 22 is of a type which will break or burn off if the intumescent seal 16 expands in the event of a fire. The coating material may be a veneer, paper, PVC, foil or laminate.
Patent GB-2536767-A (GB)
Title: A fan assembly nozzle with control port
Inventor: JOSEPH ERIC HODGETTS
IPC: F24F13/26
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A nozzle 16 for a fan assembly 10 includes an air inlet 14, an air outlet 18, an interior passage for conveying air from the air inlet to the air outlet, an annular inner wall and an outer wall extending about the inner wall. The interior passage 94 is located between the inner wall and the outer wall. The inner wall defines a bore through which air from outside the nozzle is drawn by air emitted from the air outlet. There is a first guide surface 92 downstream of the air outlet, a flow control port 226 located downstream of the first surface and a second guide surface 228 downstream of the port, where the second guide surface is angled relative to the first. A flow control chamber 220 is provided for conveying air to the flow control port. A control mechanism selectively inhibits a flow of air through the flow control port. A fan assembly is also claimed.
Patent GB-2535075-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning composition having improved vertical cling
Inventor: ASHOT K SEROBIAN
IPC: C11D3/33
Filed: 2015-06-03
Abstract: This disclosure provides cleaning compositions having improved vertical cling. In particular, this disclosure relates to sprayable cleaning compositions containing at least one polysaccharide that are useful for cleaning vertical or inclined surfaces. This disclosure provides cleaning compositions that contain a rheology modifier in an amount of about 0.1 weight percent to about 1 weight percent (i.e., a polysaccharide), an alkalinity source (e.g., chelating agent) in an amount of about 1 weight percent to about 8 weight percent, a surfactant in an amount of about 0.3 weight percent to about 5 weight percent, and water in an amount of about 80 weight percent to about 98 weight percent. The cleaning compositions have a viscosity from about 200 cps to about 1000 cps and exhibit a Vertical Cling time of greater than about 5 minutes. The cleaning compositions effectively remove organic and inorganic soils from wheel, tire and automotive surfaces.