baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2507915-A (GB)
Title: Internal thread micrometer
Inventor: SUN SHENGQIANG
IPC: G01B3/18
Filed: 2012-08-09
Abstract: An internal thread micrometer, comprising: replaceable measuring heads (13 and 14), bent measuring rods (12 and 15), a drive shaft (28), a supporting sleeve cylinder (2), a differential cylinder (4), an adjustment knob (7), a ruler (9), and a digital display device (56) dedicated for digitally displaying the internal thread micrometer. The two replaceable measuring heads (13 and 14) are arranged respectively on the fixed bent measuring rod (12) and on the mobile bent measuring rod (15). The fixed bent measuring rod (12) and the ruler (9) are connected. The mobile bent measuring rod (15), the supporting sleeve cylinder (2), and the drive shaft (28) are connected. The drive shaft (28), the differential cylinder (4), and the adjustment knob (7) are connected. The supporting sleeve cylinder (2), the ruler (9), and the differential cylinder (4) are connected. The digital display device (56) is arranged on the ruler (9) dedicated for digitally displaying the internal thread micrometer.
Patent GB-2513710-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle remote function system and method for effectuating vehicle operations based on vehicle FOB movement
Inventor: BAUMAN JASON G
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: A vehicle remote function system is provided for use in effectuating vehicle operations based on movement of a fob relative to a vehicle. The system includes a controller for determining locations of the fob within zones proximate the vehicle based on ultra-wide band (UWB) wireless signals transmitted between the antennas and the fob. The zones include a primary zone 18 and secondary zones A-I, each secondary zone at least partially within the primary zone. The controller is configured to detect a movement of the fob between secondary zones and generate a control signal for use in effectuating a vehicle operation based on the movement detected. A method is also provided which may include transmitting UWB wireless signals between the fob and the antennas, detecting a movement of the fob between secondary zones, and generating a control signal for use in effectuating a vehicle operation based on the movement detected. The secondary zones may overlap. There may be a time period which must be exceeded before the fob is considered to be within a secondary zone.
Patent GB-2523760-A (GB)
Title: Lice rejecting scrunchie
Inventor: TAL TOVA
IPC: A45D8/34
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: Lice rejecting hair accessory impregnated with rosemary oilA lice rejecting hair accessory is impregnated with rosemary oil. The accessory is preferably a scrunchie 10 which comprises an inner core 16 and an outer layer 14. An intermittent layer 18 of impervious material may also be provided between the inner core 16 and the outer layer 14. Holes may be provided in the intermittent layer 18 to control the escape of odour from the impregnated core 16. The inner core 16 may comprise sponge or some other porous material. A method of producing a hair accessory by impregnating it with oil is also disclosed. The hair accessory may alternatively be a hair band, net, cap, clip or pin.
Patent GB-2508782-A (GB)
Title: Facile laboratory method for localising biomolecules to the surface of cells and viruses
Inventor: BOVIN NIKOLAI VLADIMIROVICH
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: A facile method of localising sulfhydryl (-SH) group containing biomolecules, in particular peptides, to the membranes of living cells and enveloped viruses and a kit for use in a biological laboratory in accordance with the method.
Patent GB-2524798-A (GB)
Title: Method and test environment for automatic testing a software product comprising a plurality of software packages
Inventor: PETRAKI EIRINI
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: A method for testing a software product (10) comprising a plurality of software packages (P1, ..., P(Z)), which are to be installed or de-installed in defined order, comprises the steps: providing software package dependency and prerequiÂ­site information (142) for the software product (10); analyzing the software package dependency and prerequisite information for each software package and creating a dependency matrix (112) for said software packages with each row representing one dependency levÂ­el; assigning each software package to at least one level based on its dependencies to other softÂ­ware packages; wherein in the dependency matrix (112) each level contains software packages, which have no dependencies amongst themselves and deÂ­pend on at least one other software package assigned to a previÂ­ous level; and a lowest level contains software packages without any dependencies; reducing the dependÂ­ency matrix (112) by searching for software packages assigned to more than one level, determinÂ­ing the highest level the software package is asÂ­signed to, and deleting the software package from lower levels it is assigned to; determining possible software package test combinations of the software product based on the reduced dependency matrix (112); and performÂ­ing installation or de-installation procedure of software packÂ­ages of the software product (10) based on the software package test combinations to test installation or deinstallation order of the software packages of the software product (10).
Patent GB-2513730-A (GB)
Title: A closure for a container
Inventor: FRASER ANTHONY HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: A closure 70 for releasably securing to a container 30 adapted for storing foodstuff or a beverage, the closure comprising means for closing a mouth 31 of the container and means for securing it in a closed position. The closing means and the securing means 72 being formed of a plastics material comprising polyoxymethylene that provides a substantial gas barrier to the passage of oxygen and/or carbon dioxide therethrough. The closure may have a sealing member (78 fig. 7) formed of resilient material for providing a seal between the closure and the container. The sealing member may be provided on a bore component 77 which projects into the container so that it seals against an internal surface of the container. The sealing member may be an o-ring formed of an elastomer, e.g. nitrite butadiene rubber. The container, e.g. in the shape of a wine glass or the shape of a beer glass, having such a closure is also described. The use of a plastics material comprising polyoxymethylene for closing a container provides a barrier to the ingress of oxygen and/or to the egress of carbon dioxide to improve the shelf life of the product is also described.
Patent GB-2527081-A (GB)
Title: Asynchronous resource usage collection and control of fenced user code
Inventor: FINNIE JAMES LIAM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: A method for managing resource consumption in a computing system where the resources are consumed by a plurality of user-defined functions (UDF) performing tasks for a database management system, wherein the UDFs are executed by a plurality of processes external to the database management system. The method comprises providing a resource policy by defining a plurality of threshold values relating to the resource consumption and performing an action e.g. queuing, rejection, suspension, as defined by the policy, on at least one of the UDF. The UDF may run fenced, meaning that they are not executed within the same process as the main database engine but rather by a separate external process i.e. its resource consumption is not controlled by the database management system. The resource policy may denote a rule or set of rules relating to one or more resources of a computing system together with a threshold value for the related resource and an action to invoke if threshold is exceeded.
Patent GB-2513509-A (GB)
Title: Processor performance improvement for instruction sequences that include barrier instructions
Inventor: WILLIAMS DEREK EDWARD
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A technique for processing an instruction sequence that includes a barrier instruction, a load instruction preceding the barrier instruction, and a subsequent memory access instruction following the barrier instruction includes determining, by a processor core, that the load instruction is resolved based upon receipt by the processor core of an earliest of a good combined response for a read operation corresponding to the load instruction and data for the load instruction. The technique also includes if execution of the subsequent memory access instruction is not initiated prior to completion of the barrier instruction, initiating by the processor core, in response to determining the barrier instruction completed, execution of the subsequent memory access instruction. The technique further includes if execution of the subsequent memory access instruction is initiated prior to completion of the barrier instruction, discontinuing by the processor core, in response to determining the barrier instruction completed, tracking of the subsequent memory access instruction with respect to invalidation.
Patent GB-2520806-A (GB)
Title: Means for improving equestrian rider safety and effectiveness
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GERARD
IPC: A63K3/00
Filed: 2014-09-25
Abstract: Means for improving equestrian rider safety and effectiveness comprises at least one monitoring device 5-14 mounted on the body of the rider or on the body of the horse; the monitoring device 5-14 transmits data concerning movement of the part of the body on which it is mounted; means are also provided for receiving the transmitted data; comparing it with stored data and a communicating the result of the comparison to the rider and/or other persons. The monitoring device 5-14 may include sensors to detect accelerations or velocities and preferably monitors the posture of the rider and or horse; measuring postural angles such as the angle of the head, body or limbs of the rider or horse. The monitoring device 5-14 may include straps to secure the device to the rider or horse and may issue an alert if the posture of the rider deteriorates by more than a threshold amount.
Patent GB-2531036-A (GB)
Title: Electric drive and charger system for a grid enabled vehicle
Inventor: IAIN URQUHART
IPC: H02K1/16
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: A system 20 for a grid-enabled vehicle that integrates vehicle traction and charging includes bidirectional DC power source 22, first bidirectional converter 24, second bidirectional converter 26, electric machine 28 including first stator field winding 36 and second stator field winding 38, and electric grid input port 30. The system can run in two modes. In drive mode the first bidirectional converter energises the first field winding to supply power from the DC source to the first field winding, and the second bidirectional converter energises the second field winding in synchrony with the first field winding to supply power from the DC source to the second field winding. In charging mode the first bidirectional converter energises the first field winding to supply power from the grid to the first field winding, and the second field winding is energised by the first field winding to supply energy from the grid to the DC source. The stator includes a plurality of slots spaced circumferentially around its inner surface, each slot including a first winding portion associated with the first field winding and a second winding portion associated with the second field winding.
Patent GB-2531736-A (GB)
Title: A davit
Inventor: PETER ITALIANO
IPC: B66C23/70
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: A davit 100 comprises a column 102 mounted for rotation about an upright axis and a telescopic jib 106 attached to the column 102, the jib 106 being formed from inner 110 and outer 108 sections, the inner section 110 having an outer profile with first and second substantially parallel sidewalls (300 fig. 3). The first and second parallel sidewalls (300 fig. 3) may be connected by an arc (302 fig. 3) that corresponds in shape to a portion of the inner profile of the outer section 108, which profile may be circular (fig. 2). The jib 106 may include a lifting head 112 formed from first and second plates (700, 706 fig 7) attached to the first and second sidewalls (300 fig. 3), the head 112 comprising tools such as sheaves (710, 712 fig. 7) and shackles (714, 720 fig. 7) for attaching a load. The jib 106 may be attached pivotally to the column 102 and a folding backstay 114 may be coupled between the jib 106 and the column 102 above the point at which the jib 106 is connected to the column 102. The jib 106 may include an overload indicator in the form of inner and outer jib sections 110, 108 that deform differently when overloaded such that connection apertures (400, 404, 406, 408 fig. 6) in the inner and outer jib sections 110, 108 for a connection pin (403 fig. 4) no longer align. The walls of the outer jib 108 section may be thinner than the walls of the inner jib section 110. Also disclosed is a bearing 1000 for the column 102 of a davit 100, the bearing having a body 1002 shaped externally corresponding to an internal profile of the column 102, the body 1002 having a first bore 1004 for a component such as a king post 104 on which the bearing 1000 bears and a pair of spaced parallel bores 1006A, 1006B, narrower than the first bore 1004 and extending across the first bore 1004 perpendicular to the first bore 1004, the pair of bores 1006A, 1006B receiving retaining pins which engage with a groove in the component received in the first bore.
Patent GB-2527381-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for classifying particulate material
Inventor: CONVERY ANTHONY
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: An apparatus for classifying particulate material comprises at least one tank 2 for receiving a feed slurry and means 10 for introducing water into a lower region of the at least one tank. In use water is caused to flow upwardly and through the feed slurry contained therein. Hydraulic separation takes place within the at least one tank with particles of lower settling velocity progressing upwardly and into means for effecting discharge of an overflow fraction from the at least one tank, and particles of greater settling velocity progressing downwardly to a lower region of at least one tank. The feed slurry is introduced into the at least one tank in an upwards direction. The apparatus is useful for reducing the effect of turbulence and increases the efficiency of the separation process when classifying particulate material such as sand.
Patent GB-2534886-A (GB)
Title: Control system
Inventor: GEORGIOS TSAMPARDOUKAS
IPC: B60W40/068
Filed: 2015-02-03
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a control system for controlling a dynamic system of a vehicle (10 fig. 1). The control system comprises; an input 28 for receiving measured vehicle parameters in real time during a wheel slip event. The control system also comprises a controller 26 including an algorithm arranged to calculate a maximum tire-road adhesion coefficient, kmax, in real time based on the measured vehicle parameters. The controller 26 is arranged to generate a command signal arranged to configure a dynamic system of the vehicle for operation based on the adhesion coefficient, kmax. The control system also comprises an output 30 for outputting the command signal to the dynamic system of a vehicle. kmax is calculable during two or more vehicle modes, said vehicle modes including a stationary mode, a traction mode, and a braking mode.
Patent GB-2535453-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and computer program for encapsulating hevc layered media data
Inventor: FRANCK DENOUAL
IPC: H04N21/854
Filed: 2015-02-10
Abstract: A method for providing a multi-layer timed media data bit-stream from multi-layer partitioned timed media data incorporated in at least one media segment file, in a server, the multi-layer partitioned timed media data comprising timed samples, each timed sample being encoded into a first layer and at least one second layer. The at least one media segment file comprises at least one data container (e.g. MPEG2-TS PID; track in ISOBMFF), each data-container comprising at least one sample encoded into one layer, the media segment file being associated with a descriptive metadata associated with the at least one data-container. The method comprises signalling with a parameter (e.g. a flag) associated with a data-container from the descriptive metadata that a data-container is listed as being not playable (unplayable) by a user; an associated receiving method includes checking 403 a parameter associated with a data-container from the descriptor metadata, signalling the data container is non playable by a user device. Descriptive information about the organisation of layers in descriptive metadata may be inserted in an Operation Point Descriptor.
Patent GB-2535709-A (GB)
Title: Pipe, apparatus and method
Inventor: DANIEL CLARK
IPC: C04B35/645
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: A pipe 1 for transferring powder material from a reservoir 2 to a container 3, e.g. prior to hot isostatic pressing, has a wider outlet 8 than the inlet 7. Concentric inner wall 5 and outer wall 4 of the pipe create an annular powder flow channel 6, and maybe truncated concentric conical walls with a circular cross-section. Smooth, rolled deflections 9, 9 in the inner wall 5 and outer wall 4 can smooth the flow of powder material and minimise splatter during welding of the pipe 1. The outer wall 4 may have convolutions 10 to help control the collapse (e.g. in a concertina motion) of the outer wall 4. The inner 5 and outer 4 walls may be truncated pyramids with a quadrilateral radial cross section, or mandorla (almond -shaped). A vacuum pump may evacuate gas from the canister 3 prior to, or after, powder material has flowed from the hopper 2 to the outlet 8. Increasing the radial cross section of the flow channel 6 from the inlet 7 to the outlet 8 can allow free flow of the powder with minimal clogging, bridging or rat-holing.
Patent GB-2526400-A (GB)
Title: Induction heating cooker
Inventor: TAKANO KOSHIRO
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: In this induction heating cooker, a current change quantity of an input current or a coil current in a set period is detected at the time when an inverter circuit is driven at a predetermined drive frequency, and high-frequency power to be supplied from the inverter circuit to a heating coil is adjusted corresponding to the current change quantity.
Patent GB-2536619-A (GB)
Title: Prepaid currency card vending machine
Inventor: ROBERT WARD
IPC: G07F17/42
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A prepaid currency card (PPCC) 120 vending machine 100 comprises card storage 110; an electronic point-of-sale terminal (POS) 130 configured to take payment from a user and initiate transmission of a payment received message, said message comprising a payment identification code (PIC); a controller 140 configured to receive said payment received message; a card identifier 150 configured to read an identification code (ID) of a card held in a position in storage which is next to be dispensed from; a dispenser 160 configured to dispense a card from storage in response to receipt of the dispense command from the controller; and a transmitter 170 which is configured to transmit the PIC together with the card ID to a card issuer server. The card identifier may comprise a barcode, quick response (QR) code, RIFD, or NFC scanner, which may be a camera, configured to scan or read, a code or tag on/in the card or packaging of the card. The vending machine may comprise a user interface configured to provide a user with currency exchange and/or commission rates and a camera or scanner configured to capture images for Know Your Customer checks.
Patent GB-2521973-A (GB)
Title: Joint solidification tool
Inventor: BOWLEY RYAN THOMAS
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system (50) having a clamping (70, 114) mechanism configured to apply a force on a first tool joint (106) and a second tool joint (108), wherein the clamping mechanism is configured to transfer a torque from the first tool joint (106) to the second tool joint (108), and the clamping mechanism (114) is configured to rotate about an axis (72) of the first and second tool joints.
Patent GB-2526040-A (GB)
Title: Instruction for performing a pseudorandom number generate operation
Inventor: GREINER DAN
IPC: G06F7/58
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A machine instruction is provided that includes an opcode field to provide an opcode, the opcode to identify a perform pseudorandom number operation, and a register field to be used to identify a register, the register to specify a location in memory of a first operand to be used. The machine instruction is executed, and execution includes for each block of memory of one or more blocks of memory of the first operand, generating a hash value using a 512 bit secure hash technique and at least one seed value of a parameter block of the machine instruction; and storing at least a portion of the generated hash value in a corresponding block of memory of the first operand, the generated hash value being at least a portion of a pseudorandom number.
Patent GB-2539289-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable Fan Assembly and Associated Systems
Inventor: Carlos Paul Gonzalez Inda
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A pivotable fan assembly includes a mounting frame, a panel, and a bracket. The panel can be coupled to the mounting frame at a first edge. The panel can pivot about the mounting frame between a first position and an angularly displaced second position. At least one fan assembly can be coupled to the bracket, which extends distally from the panel with a first pair of adjacent sides of the fan assembly bounded by the panel and the bracket and a second pair of adjacent sides of the fan assembly unbounded and exposed. When attached to a chassis cover, the panel can pivot to expose the fan assembly for tool-less replacement.
Patent GB-2529970-A (GB)
Title: Shower
Inventor: WISHART BRUCE WILLIAM
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2014-05-14
Abstract: A shower enclosure (10) comprising a tank (11, 12, 13) for holding a flushing fluid and an accessible space for drench-washing of personnel with the flushing fluid, wherein the enclosure is defined at least in part by at least one side wall of the tank (11, 12, 13).
Patent GB-2546778-A (GB)
Title: Housing
Inventor: PAUL MANNING
IPC: F16L59/16
Filed: 2016-01-28
Abstract: A system comprising a protective housing 1, a water pump 11 mounted within the housing and one or more electric heating elements 22 for heating at least one component within the housing. The heating elements may be trace heating elements, such as a wire or cable, attached to the pipe 21. The pump may be mounted on a removable panel 7. The system may comprise a water meter 14 and/or a stopcock valve 17 mounted upstream of the pump and/or an isolating electrical switch 23. The cabinet may be double skinned and/or comprise an access door with thermal insulation material mounted on the inside. The access door may also be provided with a secure locking mechanism. Two methods for installing the system in a property are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2546825-A (GB)
Title: Utensil and method
Inventor: RICHARD RONALD WOLFENDEN
IPC: B67B3/22
Filed: 2016-02-24
Abstract: A utensil (300, fig. 5) for attaching a lid 200 to a container 100, comprising a gripping portion 320 and a base portion 310, the base portion comprising a lid retainer (350, fig. 10) and a pressing portion 316. The lid retainer attaches to the lid and the pressing portion pushes against the lid. The gripping portion is used to urge the pressing portion against the lid to secure it to the container. The retainer may be integrally or detachably secured at one end of the utensil and may face, press against and retain the lid. The retention may be overcome by the weight of the container when partially filled. A lip 314 may form the pressing portion, which may be planar and may extend along an arc. The base and the gripping portion of the utensil may be formed integrally. The utensil may also remove the lid with an engaging portion (340, fig. 3) which may be formed by the base and may exert a torque on the lid. The utensil may be conical or frustro-conical and the retainer may be silicone.