baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2481464-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for real time widget interactions
Inventor: SHEN YUAN-CHUNG
IPC: H04M1/72454
Filed: 2010-09-16
Abstract: Electronic interaction apparatus and method copmprising a touch-screen (16) and a processing unit (13). The unit executes first (231) and second (232) widgets. The first widget generates an animation and modifies the animation in response to operating status change of the second widget, S640. A control engine module (220) can be used by the first widget when requesting information on the status of the second widget, or the second widget informs the first widget about the change. The operating status can be obtained by invoking a function or retrieving a property of the second widget. The first widget can further modify the animation after a touch event and can be executed when a corresponding icon is dragged and dropped between areas of the touch-screen. The second widget can be created and initiated by the first widget. The first widget can modify a head of a first animated animal to look toward a position of a second animated animal generated by the second widget. The method comprises modification of the color or facial expression of an animation, or showing a standing, rambling or eating animal. Also claimed is an apparatus wherein the widget modifies an animation after a touch event.
Patent GB-2476147-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone
Inventor: BANDODKAR HEMANT RATANAKAR
IPC: C07C315/06
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: A method for the preparation of polymer grade 4,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone (DCDPS) which is substantially free of 2,4' and 3,4'-isomers of dichlorodiphenyl sulfone with yield of over 90%, with substantially reduced reaction times without the use of impregnated catalysts. Furthermore, the reactants and byproducts are substantially recycled. The process involves reacting dimethyl sulfate with sulfur trioxide, reacting the formed dimethyl pyrosulfate with unreacted sulfur trioxide, reacting the mixture with monochlorobenzene, isolating the crude DCDPS using solvent extraction, recovering the solvent from the mother liquor and crystallizing the pure DCDPS. In another aspect, a process in which isomeric mixture of 4,4'-, and 2,4'-dichlorodiphenyl sulfone produced during the preparation of DCDPS is converted to value added products such as diphenyl sulfone, 2,4'- dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone, 4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone and 2-aminodiphenyl sulfone.
Patent GB-2489907-A (GB)
Title: Wind powered outdoor clothes drying device
Inventor: HEARNE CHRIS
IPC: D06F57/02
Filed: 2010-12-20
Abstract: An outdoor drying device comprises an outer skin (1, figure 1) made of a waterproofed, cotton twill and contains an aluminium lining to prevent heat loss. The chamber is heated by a low watt resistance heater, which radiates heat via an aluminium shroud (2) located in the centre of the base (3), this is powered by an internal battery which is also situated in the base. The power source is provided by a wind turbine that feeds energy into the internal battery. The framework is constructed using different shape and sized aluminium poles (4), these join together using push fit joints (5). The outer skin secures over the construction via twelve stainless steel press studs (6). Four height adjustable free spinning clothes racks supported on a central aluminium pole hold the clothes.
Patent GB-2489741-A (GB)
Title: Periscope with display port for an electronic display
Inventor: OWEN GARY
IPC: G02B23/08
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: A periscope comprises an object window 4, a first reflector 5, a second reflector 6, a viewing window 7 and a display port for an electronic display 8. The first reflector 5 is arranged to reflect light from the object window 4 towards the second reflector 6. The second reflector 6 is selectively movable between a first position of use in which the second reflector 6 reflects light from the first reflector 5 towards the viewing window 7 and a second position of use in which the second reflector 6 reflects light from the display port towards the viewing window 7. The periscope allows the user   s view to be switched between an electronically generated image, such as night vision, and a purely optical image. The second reflector may be biased by a spring mechanism. The electronic display may be a VGA display in a cassette module removably mounted to the lower section 2 of the periscope for easy replacement in the event of a malfunction.
Patent GB-2490704-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger having two chambers in thermal communication through an array of heat pipes
Inventor: FETCU DUMITRU
IPC: F22B1/16
Filed: 2011-05-11
Abstract: The heat exchanger comprises a first chamber having a respective inlet 106 and outlet 107; a second chamber having a respective inlet 108 and outlet 109; and an array of heat pipes 105 extending from within the first chamber to within the second chamber. A first 112 and second 113 partition separate the first and second chamber and may define a third chamber 115 in which apparatus can be located to detect leakage of fluid from the first or second chamber. The heat pipes extend through the first and second partitions and transfer heat energy there between. The heat pipes are coupled with each partition, preferably via a sealing assembly (114, figure 7). A perforated plate 120 may be disposed near the inlet of the first chamber to reduce a flow rate of fluid passing through the first chamber, thereby improving heat transfer between fluid and the heat pipes. The second chamber may comprise two separate compartments (103a and 103b, figure 3) fluidly communicated by conduits.
Patent GB-2490711-A (GB)
Title: Wheel-supporting arrangement
Inventor: IRFAN MOHAMMED
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2011-05-11
Abstract: An arrangement for supporting a wheel for rotation about an axis comprises a wheel carrier part 13 having an at least partially annular carrier formation 16 extending therefrom generally in the direction of the axis, a wheel 18 encircling at least part of the carrier formation 16 and a retaining member (20, fig 1) releasably engaging the carrier part 13 and affording a bearing surface with which a complementary bearing surface of the wheel 18 co-operates to support the wheel 18 for said rotation. The carrier formation 16 and the wheel 18 preferably snap fit with one another and the retaining member (20, fig 1) includes a bayonet type arrangement for fitting with the carrier part 13. The wheel-supporting arrangement is preferably for a domestic appliance such as a vacuum cleaner and a filter (22, fig 1) may be housed in the wheel 18.
Patent GB-2492061-A (GB)
Title: Rotor casing tip treatment bar comprising layered composite material
Inventor: RAVEY ERIC PIERRE
IPC: F01D11/08
Filed: 2011-06-15
Abstract: A tip treatment bar 16 for a rotor casing, wherein the bar comprises a composite structure having a plurality of layers 26, 27, 28, 30, 32 arranged therein to provide the bar with a directional stiffness characteristic. The layers may be internal or external layers. A coating may be provided on an external surface of the bar. The layers may comprise fibres and a matrix. Fibres of different layers may have different orientations. The bar may comprise an inner body with at least one internal layer, and preferably a plurality of concentric layers, arranged circumferentially there around. The bar may be supported in a rotor casing of a gas turbine engine by end supports 18a, 18b. The supports may comprise a composite material. The bar may be spaced from each support by a damping member. The damping member may comprise a composite material with anisotropic stiffness characteristics.
Patent GB-2480167-A (GB)
Title: A cellular communications antenna mast system
Inventor: KOLOKOTRONIS DIMITRIS
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2010-07-05
Abstract: A cellular communications antenna mast system 600 comprises first and second antenna mounting structures, each with a respective antenna receiving formation. The first and second antenna mounting structures are arranged to be vertically spaced, in use. The antenna mounting structures are independently adjustable to change the position of the respective antenna receiving formations. The first antenna 612 may be of a different type, size and/or have a different electrical characteristic from that of the second antenna 614. Also disclosed is an antenna mast system comprising a base, a plurality of selectively securable modular mast bodies and an antenna mount. The base is aligned to a datum and each part of the system is aligned to the base to provide an accurate and repeatable antenna positioning system. The antenna mounting apparatus comprises an antenna mount, an intermediate member pivotally attached to the antenna mount to pivot about a first axis, an antenna bracket pivotally attached to the intermediate member to pivot about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis. A control system is used to control the actuation of the system.
Patent GB-2482264-A (GB)
Title: Combining reduced bit depth image data streams into a single, merged stream
Inventor: JACOB STEPHANE JEAN LOUIS
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A method for processing image data representing pixels in frames comprises: processing two or more image data streams to reduce the bit depth (colour depth), producing reduced bit (color) depth streams 30-32; combined (multiplexing) the reduced bit depth streams into a single stream having a bit depth at least equal to the sum of the bit depths of the reduced streams; delivering the single stream in a known format (e.g. high definition, HD, XHD); and converting the single stream back into two or more image data streams. Stream merging may use bit concatenation 33, and based on instructions regarding bit position in the single stream; stream combining may also be controlled by a palette combination map, encryption key, a look up table (LUT), or information on the number of frames to be processed, number of streams to combine and image pixel positions. The sum of bit depths may be a standard bit depth, e.g. 24 or 32 bits. Corresponding image frames, captured at the same time or with a known time difference, may be combined. Padding bits may be used. The single stream can have a format equal to the largest format of the input stream.
Patent GB-2496111-A (GB)
Title: Tracing the real-world storage location of critical data items to form part of physical network map
Inventor: OGILVIE RUPERT LAWRENCE GRANTHAM
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: Mapping the physical location of data items critical to the operation of an organization comprises: communicating with a document management system (DMS) to tag the critical data items, identify their locations in one or more file servers of the DMS, and retrieve corresponding identifiers; communicating with at least one virtual environment management system, using the identifiers to determine one or more logical unit identifiers (LUNs) which identify the physical hard disks that are used by the file servers; communicating with a data centre management system to retrieve physical location data for hard disks storing the items; and mapping the location data onto a physical map of the network to provide a visual display of the location of critical data and related factors, such as identifying users accessing the data. This display may provide a tree structure illustrating each location, physical and virtual, where the critical data may be found. The map may be used to enact restrictions on where physically the data can be stored, accounting for local data retention laws, for example.
Patent GB-2496448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to mobile pipe welding devices
Inventor: PENNY MICHAEL BERKLEY
IPC: B23K37/02
Filed: 2011-11-12
Abstract: 5 A mobile welding device includes travel motor 1 which features a combined motor and gear box assembly extending to a combined drive and idle wheel 17, the position of which is controlled by a safety locking lever 18. The same safety locking lever can move the combined drive and idle wheel 17 into three positions; idle, clamp and drive. Pushing the top flange down of the aforementioned travel motor engages the motor and gear 10 box to the said single drive wheel, the grooves of which engage on the rear perimeter edges of a circumferential metal guide band for operation of the aforesaid mobile welding device. Lifting the said flange up disengages the said drive wheel to idle. A toggle switch 3 may be fitted to an electronic control box 4 programmed with software to enable reversing of the travel motor 1 to allow butt welding to be undertaken on both sides of a typical pipe without 15 disturbing any original set up. Location plates 9 and 10 are preferably attached to main body 22, using alignment plate 28, and feature radiused slots for attachment means to arms 11 and 12, the idle wheels of which engage with the front perimeter edges of the aforementioned circumferential metal guide band.
Patent GB-2499044-A (GB)
Title: Bladeless fan including an electrostatic precipitator
Inventor: NOCK IAN ROBERT
IPC: B03C3/014
Filed: 2012-02-06
Abstract: A fan includes a base 12 and a nozzle 14 mounted on the base; the base includes a motor driven impeller to generate an air flow; the nozzle includes an air inlet, an air outlet and an annular casing which defines a bore 20 through which air from outside the fan is drawn by air emitted from the air outlet. An electrostatic precipitator 22 is arranged to treat the air drawn through the bore and is preferably housed in a cartridge 24 which is fitted within the bore of the nozzle. Preferably the precipitator is formed of parallel plates located downstream of an ionizer. The air inlet section may be located between an inner wall and an outer wall of the annular casing and the outlets may be formed in by tubular walls 94 extending across the bore. Preferably the bore is separated into two equal sections by a dividing wall 102, each section including an outlet located midway between the dividing wall and the inner wall of the annular casing.
Patent GB-2486991-A (GB)
Title: Modulation of light by a radio signal, transmission along an optic fibre cable to a high altitude platform
Inventor: DAVIDSON PETER
IPC: B64B1/50
Filed: 2012-02-07
Abstract: A high altitude platform (4, fig 1) is tethered (2, fig 1) to a ground level location, preferably a ship (1, fig 1), the tether comprising an optic fibre cable 86 connecting information services 76 apparatus to a base station. The base station comprises a means for modulating light by a radio signal, the information services apparatus 76 comprising an optical-to-electrical conversion means and at least one antenna 77, the arrangement being operable to transmit the modulated light along the optic fibre cable 86 to the information services apparatus where the signal is converted to electronic form and transmitted by the antenna 77. The tether may be coated in a hydrophobic material. The platform (4, fig 1) may be supported by a balloon (3, fig 1). The tether may include a conduit 6 for transferring a fluid fuel to a generating unit. The tether may include at least two electrical power cables to transport power to the platform.
Patent GB-2491433-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid outboard propulsion unit for boat
Inventor: KIRKHAM ALAN
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2012-04-03
Abstract: An outboard propulsion unit 2 is provided which comprises a chassis suitable for being attached to the stern of a kayak. The unit comprises a four stroke fuel consuming engine 12, a generator 14 and at least one electrical cell 16. The engine 12 drives the generator 14, which is electrically connected to the electrical cell 16. A sensor 22 is provided for detecting when the level of energy in the electrical cell 16 drops below a given threshold. A starter 18 is provided in communication with the sensor 22 for starting the engine 12 when the drop in energy levels is detected, for the generator 14 to boost the energy levels of the cell 16. The unit also comprises a propeller assembly (28 see fig 2) mounted via a telescopic shaft (40 see fig 2) and including a propeller (26 see fig 2) and a brushless electric motor (30 see fig 2) powered by the electric cell 16 for driving the propeller (26). The invention also comprises a kayak, comprising the outboard propulsion unit 2. The unit 2 functions as a series hybrid and enables power to last for longer than an outboard motor which is simply battery powered.
Patent GB-2501751-A (GB)
Title: Control for charging and discharging hybrid batteries
Inventor: BISHOP PETER WILLIAM DALE
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2012-05-03
Abstract: A hybrid battery controller (300) controls charging of at least two types of rechargeable cell (350, 360), the controller determines a charging profile for each battery and charges appropriately, charging may be simultaneous. The charging profile may depend on battery lifespan or battery discharge time. The controller may also determine a charging profile for each battery and implement charging accordingly. The two battery chemistries may be lithium ion and lead acid. A computer program may be used to control the controller.
Patent GB-2502530-A (GB)
Title: Foam spray head assembly
Inventor: WANG YA-TSAN
IPC: B05B7/00
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A foam spray head assembly 100 includes a push head 1, a mounting member 2, a netted member 3, an air valve 4, a main plunger 5, a piston unit 6, a rod unit 7, a resilient member 8, a cylinder unit 9 and a valve 10. The netted member has a first net 32 and a second net 33. The air valve has a first groove 41 and a second groove 42. The main plunger has a first plunger 51 and a second plunger 52. The first plunger is located in the second groove and defines a first chamber 40. The piston unit has a first piston 61 and a second piston 62. The rod unit extends through the main plunger. The resilient member is mounted to the second plunger. The cylinder unit has a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The first piston is movable in the first cylinder and forms an enclosed second chamber (80 figure 3). The second piston is movable in the second cylinder and forms an enclosed third chamber (90 figure 3).
Patent GB-2502544-A (GB)
Title: Securing a cable to ducting cable ring or module
Inventor: YOUNG STUART GORDON
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A ducting chamber ring 200 or module 10 for making the same, the ring 200 or module 10 defining a first region 60 and a second region 70, the first region 60 carrying a cable clamp 65 detachably attached thereto which can be detached from the first region 60 and attached to the second region 70 and clamped on to a cable 300 to hold the cable 300 at the second region 70.
Patent GB-2508621-A (GB)
Title: Mobile payment method
Inventor: GOLDSTONE JEREMY
IPC: G06Q20/12
Filed: 2012-12-05
Abstract: A method of authorising a transaction comprises: i. initiating a transaction between the mobile communication device 1 and the merchant server 8; ii. providing, from the merchant server to a payment server 4, a request token and transaction data relating to the transaction; iii. Detecting availability of a payment application on the mobile communication device; iv. providing the request token from the merchant server to the mobile communication device, such that the request token is passed to the payment application; v. obtaining the transaction data at the payment application from the payment server using the request token; vi. obtaining user authorisation of the transaction at the payment application, including communicating at least some of the transaction data to the user, and vii. informing the merchant server of the user authorisation. Transaction details can be passed securely to the payment application and tampering with the payment amount and transaction details, for example via Man in the Middle or malicious users, can thereby be avoided. An outcome token may be used to indicate the outcome of the authorisation request to the payment server and a recovery procedure may be used to reinstate and checkout purchasing session.
Patent GB-2508674-A (GB)
Title: Modular building system with adjustable connector
Inventor: GOSS MARTIN
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: The modular building system comprises a number of rectangular cuboid building modules wherein adjacent modules are provided with at least one adjustable connector to compensate for variation in the actual dimensions of the modules compared to their nominal dimensions. The adjacent modules may be connected side to side, i.e. on the same storey or one on top of the other, i.e. stacked to create a multi storey construction. Also claimed is an adjustable connector for connecting adjacent modules to compensate for the variation in gap between modules connected by the connector. The connector has a spacer element which may include a stud 43 having a thread portion that engages a mating portion of one module for adjusting the position of the stud relative to the other module so that the stud seats against the other module. The modules may comprise a number of vertical posts or pillars with pairs connected by horizontal beams.
Patent GB-2496533-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident enclosure for the storage and transport of documents
Inventor: JOHNSON DUNCAN
IPC: E05G1/14
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: Apparatus for storage and transport of documents comprising a frame spanned by flexible material and a cover plate slideable therealong to close the frame, the cover plate has a leading edge which comprises a first member shaped to form an irreversible lock with a correspondingly shaped second member on the frame, wherein the cover plate comprises a plurality of holes, the holes being formed to allow some or all of the contents to be marked in the event of tampering and prevent withdrawal of the contents therethrough, wherein the frame comprises channels for slidably receiving the cover plate and the second member comprises covering tabs for covering some or all of the openings to the channels. Preferably the first or second member comprises a female portion and the second or first member comprises a male member. Preferably the female portion is formed at least in part from a transparent material and the male member is brightly coloured.
Patent GB-2510408-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable safety gauntlet device
Inventor: BROOKES STEVEN
IPC: A62B33/00
Filed: 2013-02-02
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an avalanche safety device comprising a gauntlet and a wrist support. The gauntlet provides an expandable bag arranged in use to receive compressed gas. The wrist support 2 supports a container 11 arranged in use to dispense compressed gas. The wrist support may be a cuff which extends along the wrist and forearm, which is secured by straps 7. In use, the inflated bag aids the user staying near the surface in the event of an avalanche, mudslide or flood, and may also provide a source of air. Inflation of the device may be triggered by pulling a tab attached to a pin via a cord, the trigger may have a cover 8 to prevent unintended use. The bag is preferably located on the back of the hand part 3 of the gauntlet, in a pocket 1, and may have a release valve.
Patent GB-2516044-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: WILDER BARRY
IPC: F16K47/08
Filed: 2013-07-09
Abstract: A high energy flow control device comprises a valve 10 and a stack of plates. The plates define a series of fluid paths between an inner and outer circumference of the plates. The plates are provided as pairs comprising a first and a second plate. Each of the first and second plates of a pair comprises one or more linear arrays of circumferentially spaced apart apertures, which apertures define sections of a fluid path leading through the first and second plates of the pair. The sections are radially spaced apart by flat portions. Within a stack, the pairs are radially offset such that the sections of the first pair are covered by the flats of the second pair and vice versa. The flats keep the fluid path of the first pair separate from the fluid path of the second pair.