baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2533801-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for tomosynthesis projection images enhancement
Inventor: SYLVAIN BERNARD
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A method and system for obtaining images of an object of interest using a system comprising an x-ray source facing a detector comprises acquiring a plurality of 2D projection images of the object of interest in a plurality of orientations.. A selected 2D projection image such as the zero projection of the plurality of projections can then be enhanced by using at least a subset of the plurality of tomosynthesis projection images with the obtained enhanced 2D projection image being displayed for review. The enhancing step may include, for each pixel of the selected projection image and for a given height, accumulating the values of the corresponding pixel position in at least one other tomosynthesis projection then ranking the accumulated values for each pixel over all possible heights. The most likely height for each pixel may then be determined by selecting the maximum accumulated height value and this is then combined with the determined maximum values for each pixel and/or a height map my be produced from the most likely values. The most likely height value may also be obtained by combining the maximum accumulated value with 3D marks provided by a CAD system or as indicated through a 3D review system. The accumulation step may also be carried out for different frequency bands obtained by filtering the projection images.
Patent GB-2519271-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically suspended and plane-drove vibration isolator
Inventor: CUI JUNNING
IPC: F16F15/03
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: A magnetically suspended and plane-drove vibration isolator with zero stiffness comprises an upper mounting plate, a lower mounting plate and a main body. A sleeve of the main body is lubricated and supported against the lower mounting plate by a magnetically suspended planar motor. A piston cylinder fitted in the sleeve is lubricated against the sleeve by a cylindrical air bearing surface. The angle degree of freedom between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate is decoupled by a spherical air bearing. A position close-loop control system is formed to precisely control the relative position between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate.
Patent GB-2531092-A (GB)
Title: Production of airframe components
Inventor: STEVEN NEIL SANDERSON
IPC: B64F5/00
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: A method of producing an airframe component 8, 10, 12 is provided. The method comprises: providing an initial component having a first surface; providing an over press tool 96 having a second surface complementary to the first surface; applying, to the first surface, an adhesive 94, one or more layers of a material 90; positioning the over press tool 96 such that the second surface is in contact with an outer surface of the material 90, at least for some time during curing of the adhesive 94, and the material 90 is between the first and second surfaces, and forcing the over press tool 96 against the first surface such a normal force is exerted on the first surface; and, thereafter removing the over press tool 96. Preferably, the second surface may be a deformable surface 100. One or more clamps 104 or an actuation device may be used for the step of forcing over the press toll 96. The one or more layers of material 90 may be coupled to the over press tool 96, preferably by means of vacuum, and moved with the over press tool 96. The layers of material 90 may be a composite material. An apparatus for producing an airframe component 8, 10, 12 comprising an initial airframe component, an over press tool 96 and means for forcing the over press tool 96 against the first surface is also provided.
Patent GB-2522570-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic transmission antenna reconfiguration in wireless networks
Inventor: SVEDMAN PATRICK
IPC: H04W48/12
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: A wireless communication technique includes configuring a first antenna group to transmit common system information, a common reference signal, and data according to a first format and a second format to wireless devices in a cell, configuring a second antenna group to transmit data according to the second format, but no common system information or common reference signals, to wireless devices in the cell and dynamically assigning, based on a network operational status, antennas from a plurality of antennas to either the first antenna group or the second antenna group.
Patent GB-2543800-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for scheduling transmit time slots for network-connected measurement units
Inventor: YAIR POLEG
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: A method and communication device (100, figure 1) is provided for receiving measured data 310 from a sensor (10, figure 1) deployed in a wireless network, for which time-varying characteristics are obtained 330, such as received signal strength indicator (RSSI), bit error rate (BER), total power consumption or attenuation in dB among others. Based upon these characteristics, e.g. by using them to construct a cost value (in power terms) for each transmission time slot, a series of time slots for transmitting the measured sensor data is determined 340, in order to reduce overall power consumption of the transmission and the device, which may be battery powered. In embodiments, this may be done based upon finding a shortest path over a graph whose nodes and edges denote valid slots and power consumption costs respectively (figure 5). The series determined may be analysed in a central location 110.
Patent GB-2562017-A (GB)
Title: Folding door or window assembly
Inventor: MARK WEIHE
IPC: E05D15/26
Filed: 2015-11-05
Abstract: A folding, e.g. bi-fold, door or window assembly comprises at least first and second door panels 8, 9 hinged (11, 12) together at adjacent edges; upper and lower guide element 16 (18) mounted to the first panel for sliding within upper and lower guide tracks 19 (20). The guide tracks are mounted inline coplanar with the door panels when in the closed position such that the door panels cover the tracks; the guide element 16 (18) provide a sliding pivot axis of the first door and is offset from the door panel in a widthwise direction and spaced a distance from the edge of the door panel allowing pivoting away from any door jamb or overhang in the frame. Guide elements 16 (18) may be perpendicular pins 16 on a bracket 14 adjustably secured within channel 13 for altering the amount of offset of the guide pin from the door. The upper door frame may include an overhang with a resilient seal abutting the door when closed; similarly the door may also include a vertical lip and resilient seal abutting the frame when closed (fig.5)
Patent GB-2549498-A (GB)
Title: The equilateral triangle kappa 3D TV
Inventor: CARLOS AFONSO LAY
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2016-04-19
Abstract: A three dimensional television system comprises a plurality of cameras 1 6 inclusive arranged, in pairs, towards each of the corners of an equilateral triangle. The object to be shot or recorded is located at the centre of the triangle. The display device comprises a plurality of television screens oriented in a manner that replicates the camera positions (1 -6 Figure 1).
Patent GB-2540036-A (GB)
Title: A de-oiler and a method of using the same
Inventor: JOHN BELFIELD
IPC: F01M11/08
Filed: 2016-06-01
Abstract: A de-oiler 100 for separating oil from an air/oil mixture comprises a housing 110, and a rotating filter 130. The housing has a first axial face 112 and a second, opposite, axial face 114, the first axial face being separated from the second axial face by an axial length 116. The housing has an inlet 120 positioned on the first axial face, a first outlet 122, containing a first stator vane array 150, positioned on the second axial face, and a second outlet 124 positioned on a radially outwardly facing surface 118. An air/oil mixture 140 enters the inlet and rotation of the porous element separates the oil from the air/oil mixture, with the first outlet exhausting a second flow 142 of de-oiled air, and the second outlet exhausting a third flow 144 of separated oil. The porous element may have an axial length in the range of (0.5 and 1.0) times its diameter and a porosity of 30% to 70% or 40% to 60%. A second stator vane may be positioned in the inlet. A method for separating oil using the de-oiler is also described.
Patent GB-2552828-A (GB)
Title: A compact broadband circularly polarized crossed dipole antenna for GNSS applications
Inventor: YI HUANG
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 2016-08-12
Abstract: A compact broadband circularly polarised crossed dipole antenna arrangement 100, 101, for GNSS and GPS systems, comprising a pair of cross-dipoles 200 & 201, 202 & 203, on each side of a dielectric substrate layer, a vacant-quarter printed ring 400, 401, (VQPR) feeding structure on each side of the substrate layer, and near-field coupled parasitic (NFCP) elements 300, 301, 302, 303, on each side of the substrate layer. The antenna feed structure generates circularly polarized radiation at the desired frequency bands. The arms of the crossed-dipole are an elliptical loop shape. The use of an elliptical loop as a radiator reduces the dimensions of the antenna as a whole, and allows a broad CP and impedance bandwidth. The parasitic elements are preferably arc shaped, and are sited in the corners of the substrate. The NFCP parasitic elements are not electrically connected to the antenna, but are printed on both sides of the substrate and coupled to the antenna radiators.
Patent GB-2554110-A (GB)
Title: Camera module for a vehicle
Inventor: HANS-GEORG DROTLEFF
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2017-05-18
Abstract: A camera module, in particular for a vehicle, comprising a lens holder (101) and a sensor support/substrate (103) on which a support element (102) is mounted. The lens holder (101) is fixed to the support element (102) by means of a glue/adhesive (104). The use of adhesive avoids the need for mechanical fixings/screws etc and facilitates miniaturisation of the module whilst providing a robust connection.
Patent GB-2563426-A (GB)
Title: Cryostat precooler interface
Inventor: PHILIP ALAN CHARLES WALTON
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: An interface comprising an assembly flange (115) provided with a vacuum insulated housing (116), for mounting to a turret (19) of a cryogen vessel in place of a turret cover (20), comprising a vacuum-insulated inlet pipe (110) and a vacuum insulated return pipe (112), said vacuum-insulated inlet pipe (110) and said vacuum insulated return pipe (112) protruding into the cryogen vessel when the assembly flange is mounted onto the turret, the interface further comprising a cryogen supply path (107) joined to the supply pipe (110) and a cryogen return path (108) joined to the return pipe (112).
Patent GB-2556425-A (GB)
Title: Cavity pump
Inventor: PETER MCGARIAN
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: An eccentric screw pump comprising at least a stator 1, a rotor 2, a drive 3, a suction housing 4 attached to the stator, a connecting shaft 9 attached to the drive. The connecting shaft is sealed by means of a shaft seal 13, a connection housing (lantern) 14 is arranged between the suction housing and the drive, to which the shaft seal is attached. The connection housing is closed and liquid-tight. A barrier pressure device may be attached to the shaft seal. Preferably a pressure monitoring device 20 is arranged in or on the connection housing. The connection housing may be provided with a detachable maintenance cover 21 and /or be box or cuboid shaped and / or filled with freshwater or freshwater-glycerol mixture. The pump, may be submersible. A controller may be included and / or equipped with an automatic shut-off device connected to the monitoring device.
Patent GB-2568712-A (GB)
Title: Sealing apparatus
Inventor: Jeffrey Kill
IPC: F16L55/17
Filed: 2017-11-24
Abstract: A sealing apparatus for plugging an opening in a pipeline comprises an outer shaft 12 received within and extending through the opening in the pipeline. The outer shaft comprises a first open end 14 located adjacent an outer surface of the pipeline. A second opposed open end (16, fig. 3) of the outer shaft is located adjacent an inner surface of the pipeline. An internal cavity extends between the first and second open ends. The apparatus further comprises an outer seal (20, fig. 3) located adjacent the outer shaft to sealingly engage at least a portion of the opening and an adjacent outer surface of the pipeline. The apparatus further comprises an inner seal 30 moveable between a first retracted position in which it is received within and is moveable through the internal cavity of the outer shaft, and a second expanded position in which it sealingly engages at least a portion of the opening and an adjacent inner surface of the pipeline. The inner seal can be an umbrella seal which can comprise arms movable between the first and second positions, from being substantially aligned with each other to substantially radially extending respectively.
Patent GB-2556482-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge, process cartridge and electrophotographic image forming apparatus
Inventor: TETSUSHI UNEME
IPC: G03G21/18
Filed: 2016-06-03
Abstract: A process cartridge (P) detachably mountable to an electrophotographic image forming apparatus including a main assembly side drive transmission member (62) and a main assembly side urging member (80), the cartridge including a rotatable photosensitive drum (4); a rotatable developing roller (6) for developing a latent image formed on the drum, the developing roller contactable to and spaceable from the drum; an urging force receiving portion (45a) for receiving an urging force from the urging member to space the roller from the drum; a cartridge side drive transmission portion (74) capable of coupling with the main assembly side drive transmission member to receive a rotational force for rotating the roller; a releasing member (72) capable of urging the main assembly side drive transmission member to decouple the cartridge side drive transmission member from the main assembly side drive transmission member by the urging force receiving portion receiving the urging force from the main assembly side urging member.
Patent GB-2571906-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer Safety Blanket And System
Inventor: MICHAEL SHIGRIN SOKOL
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2018-01-03
Abstract: A blanket system 10 for covering a user, comprising: a base for the user to be positioned thereon; at least one mounting element, disposed about the base; a blanket, including: a first layer 12 formed of fabric having a first length L1 and first width W1; a second layer 14 formed of fabric having a second length L2 and second width W2, where the second length is greater than the first length and the second width is greater than the first width; and an attachment mechanism 20 adapted to attach the blanket to the mounting element, said system adapted to have an operative hanging mode where the blanket is attached to at least one mounting element and hangs over the base; wherein first and second layers are attached to one another so as to be juxtaposed around a perimeter of the blanket, and along at least one internal stretch of the blanket to define at least two pockets 30a formed between the first and second layers, wherein in said operative hanging mode, at least one air gap 32 is formed between the two pockets. The layers may comprise of flame retardant, insulating and/or hypoallergenic materials, and the system may be used on a bed, crib, children’s stroller or with animals/pets.
Patent GB-2571533-A (GB)
Title: A coolant system
Inventor: PAUL DAVID FLOWER
IPC: H02K9/26
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: A coolant system of a generator 208 driven by an aircraft engine comprises a pump 206 to provide a flow of cooling fluid around a fluid circuit 202 via a cooler 210 between the pump and a cooled component. A fluid control device 212 is located between the pump and the cooler in the fluid circuit, and selectively directs the fluid provided by the pump away from the cooler in dependence on a pressure measured at a point in the fluid circuit that is remote from the fluid control device. The pressure detection point may be between the cooler and the cooled component which may by a stator and/or a rotor. The fluid controller may have an inlet port and two outlet ports, one port directing flow to the cooler and the other port away from the cooler, the proportion of flow being directed between the outlet ports selectively in dependence on the pressure at a metering port. The fluid controller may have a spool (fig 3, 212a) movable within a cavity and a biasing means against which pressure is sensed to bias the spool towards a position in which fluid is directed to a reservoir 204. The system may also comprise a filter 216 and a pressure relief valve 218.
Patent GB-2557145-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for moving network equipment within a communication system
Inventor: GABI OFIR
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2016-09-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for moving network equipment is provided herein. During operation, an optimal base station configuration will be determined. Currently-employed network equipment will be moved based on a determination if adequate coverage will be provided to users of the system.
Patent GB-2577049-A (GB)
Title: Cutting apparatus
Inventor: GAVIN WARD
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2018-09-11
Abstract: A cutting apparatus with a plurality of slitter heads 12a-12d for cutting a workpiece in a transferring direction, the heads 12a-12d being mounted on a guide rod 2 and being manually adjustable along the guide rod in a lateral direction Y that is perpendicular to the transferring direction X, the guide rod 2 including a first plurality of markers 4a-4d each having a first visual characteristic for positioning the slitter heads 12a-12d. Markers 4a-4c may be lines that have the same colour. A second plurality of markers 6a-d may be included which may be of a second colour. The slitter heads may have retaining means for retaining position of the slitter heads on the guide bar, said retaining means may comprise detent (14, Fig 2) engageable with indentations (8a, Fig 2) in the guide bar, or a locking screw, or similar.
Patent GB-2564058-A (GB)
Title: Small profile pressure and temperature gauges
Inventor: DOMINO TAVERNER
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2015-07-07
Abstract: An optical sensing assembly comprises an inner housing 804 disposed within an outer housing 802. A port 806 allows fluid communication between the outside of the outer housing 802, and the inside of the inner housing 804. A large diameter optical waveguide 818 comprises first 810 and second 814 portions comprising a first 812 and second 816 grating respectively. The waveguide comprises a third portion having a greater diameter than the second portion 814. The inner housing comprises seats 824 for mating with the first and third portions of the optical waveguide. The outer diameter of the large diameter optical waveguide is at least 300 µm (300 microns, 0.3 mm). The optical waveguide may be dog-bone shaped. The first or third portion of the waveguide may be frustoconical in shape. In a further aspect of the disclosure an optical sensing assembly comprises a flexible frame assembly disposed within a housing. In a yet further aspect of the disclosure, an optical sensing assembly comprises an expandable tube and a port for fluid communication to an internal volume of the compressible tube. The assemblies may be for the sensing of pressure and temperature in a wellbore.
Patent GB-2580864-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to generate hydrogen from water splitting
Inventor: MILOUD OUADI
IPC: C01B3/10
Filed: 2018-10-22
Abstract: An apparatus for the production of hydrogen via water splitting or dissociation by the reaction between water 22 and an alkali metal 11 and/or alkali metal alloy such as lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium or francium, mixed with a base catalyst at a temperature up to 1000 °C to produce hydrogen gas 23 and other by-products which may be used to generate electricity via a fuel cell, gas engine 25 or a sterling engine, may be drained and pumped away via a pump 49, or collected. The apparatus may comprise metal alkali identification equipment or detector 13, which rejects non-alaki materials and carries it out of the box 15 and may comprise an integrated metal shredder 17 or other milling mechanism to pre-treat the metal, an air lock 18 to isolate the main reaction chamber from the outside environment, and may comprise mechanical agitation.
Patent GB-2565687-A (GB)
Title: Portable golf mat
Inventor: DONALD OSWALD BROSSEAU JR
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2017-04-18
Abstract: A mat for practicing golf shots, including an upper mat and a lower mat. The lower mat is larger than the upper mat. The upper mat is secured on top of the lower mat such that the additional area of the lower mat extends in the direction of the anticipated trajectory of a golf club head. A golf ball is placed on the edge of the upper mat such that the club head will travel through the empty space above the lower mat and in front of the lower mat. As a result, the golfer experiences less force due to the club head striking the mat.
Patent GB-2570576-A (GB)
Title: Anhydrous, antiperspirant composition having improved stability
Inventor: THOMAS DOERING
IPC: A61Q15/00
Filed: 2018-12-18
Abstract: An antiperspirant composition for personal body care having improved stability of the suspension contained, contains a mixture of at least one oil in an amount of 20-94.8 wt%, rice starch in an amount of 0.1-10 wt %, at least one hydrophobically modified clay mineral in an amount of 0.1-10 wt%, and an antiperspirant active substance selected from aluminium salts (e.g. aluminium chlorohydrate) in the form of spherical particles, in an amount of 5-40 wt%.
Patent GB-2568404-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration air conditioning system
Inventor: MASAHIKO NAKAGAWA
IPC: F25B47/02
Filed: 2016-09-02
Abstract: This refrigeration air conditioning system comprises a plurality of independent refrigeration air conditioners G1 - G4 that have a refrigerant circuit and a defrosting means, and a system controller 100 that performs integrated management of these. A defrost operation controlling means for the system controller 100 transmits a defrost start command signal to the defrosting means of a certain refrigeration air conditioner when the time interval between a calculated scheduled defrosting start time for the certain refrigeration air conditioner and the most recent scheduled defrosting start time, after calculations for another refrigeration air conditioner, is a preset target start time interval or shorter.
Patent GB-2584310-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft landing gear drive system
Inventor: ANTONIO COLOSIMO
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2019-05-30
Abstract: An aircraft landing gear drive system 1000 comprises a pinion gear 1202, a hydraulic actuator 1210 for moving the pinion gear between engaged and disengaged positions with respect to a driven gear of the landing gear 1201 and a controller 1400 for controlling the hydraulic actuator. The controller comprises a hydraulic fluid input line 1501, at least one hydraulic fluid return line 1602 for returning hydraulic fluid, and an engagement command line 1503 for providing a hydraulic engagement command to the hydraulic actuator. In addition, a shut-off valve 1420 has a first state 1421 where the engagement command line is connected to a hydraulic fluid return line 1602 via a shut-off valve return line 1505, and a second state 1422 where it is not. The controller comprises a relief valve 1430 in the shut-off valve return line such that the hydraulic pressure in the engagement command line is less than the pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic fluid input line.