baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2531878-A (GB)
Title: Use of active noise system
Inventor: Dean Petley
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: An active noise system, a controller 523 for an active noise system, a method and a hybrid electric vehicle 100; wherein the controller is arranged to control the active noise system to generate noise when the internal combustion engine 200 is not active whilst the vehicle is in motion or at a standstill. The active noise system may be configured to detect noise generated by the ICE using a microphone 525 and modify the exhaust noise, either by cancelling or enhancing the sound, based on ICE operating conditions such as engine speed or torque using a loudspeaker 524. The active noise system may generate noise when the ICE is inactive depending on vehicle operating parameters such as vehicle speed or accelerator pedal position. Artificial noise may be generated when the vehicle is stationary or in motion under electric power. Standstill may refer to an eco-stop vehicle mode or an electrically driven, intent to move mode. The generated noise may be similar to that of the vehicle ICE or ICE exhaust system 511.
Patent GB-2541735-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating a touch-sensitive input device
Inventor: KATE JESSIE STONE
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A method of fabricating a touch-sensitive input device comprises forming a first set of electrodes by printing conductive ink on a first face of a first substrate and allowing or causing the conductive ink to dry or to be cured. A laminate is then formed by overlaying a second substrate onto the first face of the first substrate. The second substrate has a first face and a second, opposite face which faces the first substrate. After forming the laminate, a second set of electrodes is formed by printing further conductive ink on the first face of the second substrate in register with the first set of electrodes and allowing or causing the further conductive ink to dry or to be cured. The conductive ink may be printed using a flexographic printing process or a gravure printing process. The first and second substrates may comprise a plastic material, or a cellulose fibre-based material such as paper or card.
Patent GB-2528595-A (GB)
Title: Method for user categorization in social media, computer program, and computer
Inventor: NISHIYAMA RISA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: In order to enable categorization on the basis of content similarity, without acquiring content for all users, a method for clustering a plurality of users of social media in which a text profile and text content is associated with each user includes: a step in which a content characteristic vector is generated for each user in a portion of all the users, on the basis of associated content; a step in which a plurality of clusters and the portion of users are mapped on the basis of the content characteristic vector; a step in which a profile characteristic vector for each cluster is generated on the basis of profiles associated with the portion of users mapped to each cluster; and a step in which users other than the portion of users are categorized into the plurality of clusters on the basis of profiles associated with said other users and the profile characteristic vector.
Patent GB-2543298-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical compressor utilizing an electrolysis
Inventor: BAMDAD BAHAR
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2015-10-14
Abstract: An electrochemical compressor system 12 comprises an electrolyzer 16 powered by an electrical power supply 60 to electrolyze a electrochemical active working fluid (water) at a first pressure into first decomposition product (hydrogen 86, fig 3) and a second decomposition product (oxygen 87). One or more electrochemical cells 14 (fuel cell) is connected to the electrolyzer and comprises an anode side (45, fig 2) having an anode (46) receiving the first decomposition product from the electrolyzer, a cathode side (47) having a cathode (48) receiving the second decomposition product from the electrolyzer. An ion exchange membrane 49 is disposed between the anode and cathode whereby the first decomposition product is passed from the anode to the cathode such that the electrochemical active working fluid is reformed on the cathode side at second pressure higher than the first pressure. The electrochemical cell(s) may power the electrolyzer and electrical energy may be stored from the cell(s). A first 76 and second 78 reservoir may store the first and second decomposition products. Also claimed is an electrochemical heat transfer system 10 defining a closed loop through which the working fluid circulates to a condenser 22 via an expansion valve to an evaporator 26.
Patent GB-2533198-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric paddleball toy with play direction switching slot
Inventor: RENE ISIDOR KUENG
IPC: A63B67/22
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: A paddleball toy comprises: a paddle 115 with an impact surface on both a front and rear side of the paddle, and an elongate handle 118. The handle connects to the impact surface at lower end, and the impact surface has a slot 119 extending from an exterior edge at the top end of the impact surface to a point coaxial with the handle. The paddle has a ball 140b attached to it via an elastic tethering means 130, the elastic tethering means 130 being tethered to a point on the impact surface adjacent to the bottom end of the slot 119. The tethering means 130 is tethered to the paddle via a through hole 120 and a second ball 140a which is too large to pass through the through hole 120. The arrangement of the slot may divide the paddle and impact surface into two asymmetric lobes 116, 117.
Patent GB-2536790-A (GB)
Title: A mixed reality system and method for displaying data therein
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES WHITEFORD
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2016-02-16
Abstract: A mixed or augmented reality (AR) system with a head mounted display (HMD) 100 and a processor and image capture means (e.g. camera or sensor) to create a mixed reality environment for display. The environment includes at least two virtual, interactive data layers 300, 302, where data 304 from one or more sources can be selectively displayed and data can be manipulated by a user. Each layer 300, 302 is also associated with a permission characteristic (or privacy setting) defining the visibility to another user within the AR environment. Also claimed is a method where a plurality of users are further allowed to manipulate data layers 300, 302 by changing their relative location within the virtual environment or move data 304 from the first to second layer. The system may comprise a security module for applying security attributes to data items 304 and a user identification module to enable access to security restricted layers.
Patent GB-2548858-A (GB)
Title: A popcorn storage unit
Inventor: JAMES HINCHLIFFE
IPC: A47J41/02
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: A popcorn storage unit 1 comprises a window (5, figure 1) for allowing customers to see into the storage unit 1, a first compartment 4 for storing popcorn, and a second compartment 8 positioned between the first compartment 4 and the window (5, figure 1). The second compartment 8 may be removable from the first compartment 4. There may be a fan that blows air upwards through the second compartment 8. There is optionally also a heater 23, which may be located adjacent the fan 22. Also disclosed is a compartment for a popcorn storage unit 1 arranged to store and display non-purchasable popcorn and configured to be removable from the popcorn storage unit 1. The advantage is an aesthetically pleasing appearance, regardless of the amount of purchasable popcorn.
Patent GB-2548885-A (GB)
Title: Collision detection
Inventor: PAVEL DVORAK
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A pair of smart glasses 2 is disclosed comprising an accelerometer 6 and a processor 10. The processor is configured to process signals from the accelerometer to detect a collision involving the wearer of the smart glasses, and to initiate a communication upon detection of a collision. The communication may be by a mobile telephone (70, figure 2) or similar notification apparatus (40, figure 2) and may communicate to the emergency services that a head collision has occurred. Gyroscope 8, humidity sensor 16 and temperature sensor 14 may also be included to provide further information about the collision and camera 20 may send relevant image data. Position determining unit 18 may provide GPS data to help locate the user.
Patent GB-2534765-A (GB)
Title: Headgear
Inventor: KYLE GREGORY BROWN
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: Headgear for a respiratory interface comprising multiple separate sections of material joined to form the headgear and different levels of resilient extensibility or stretchability in at least four different parts or straps of the headgear.
Patent GB-2540845-A (GB)
Title: Device for capping a barrel
Inventor: MARK JOSEPH MCKALE
IPC: B65D47/12
Filed: 2016-05-05
Abstract: A cap for a wooden barrel for aging liquids comprising: a lid 104 spanning across head of barrel 102 and beyond chime; a flange 112 engaging an external side of the barrel, an opening aligned with bung hole of barrel; and a closure 122 to seal the opening. Preferably, the flange attaches to an underside a of head hoop using a plurality of tabs. Preferably, barrel head and lid are disk-shaped. Preferably, opening comprises a downward spout sized to receive filling or draining stem. Preferably, the lid and chime are sealed using a spacer or adhesive. Preferably, closure is removable or frangible. Preferably, cap is a flexible and resilient plastic, provides a support surface for pallet stacked above and can be snap fit over head of barrel. Preferably, cap or extended tab provide identification information. Barrel comprises wooden staves, bung hole, plurality of hoops and chime formed on raised ends.
Patent GB-2551747-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic data capture
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN WILLIAMS
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2016-06-29
Abstract: Apparatus for processing data 2 comprises diagnostic data capture circuitry which controls storing sampled diagnostic data characterising a processing operation within a stream of processing operations, e.g. program instructions, to a diagnostic data buffer 12. A processing operation has its diagnostic data stored when a sample interval criteria is met and the operation has an associated memory address matching a predetermined address characteristic. The associated memory address may match the address characteristic when it matches a user-programmable predetermined address or range of addresses, or when bits within the associated memory address specified by a mask match corresponding bits within a predetermined address. The interval criteria may correspond to a predetermined number of processing operations or a predetermined time interval, e.g. a multiple of a base sampling period, between sampled diagnostic data. Interval selection circuitry 14 or address filtering circuitry 30 may be used to store candidate processing operations. Diagnostic data is captured without disturbing the normal operation of the data processing system in order that errors in the hardware and software can be identified and solved.
Patent GB-2541985-A (GB)
Title: Drive arrangements for robot arms
Inventor: KEITH MARSHALL
IPC: B25J17/00
Filed: 2016-07-22
Abstract: A robot arm 1 comprises a plurality of limbs 3 articulated relative to each other, the arm 1 extending from a base 2 to a distal limb 3c, 403 carrying a tool 9 or an attachment point 8 for a tool 9, the distal limb 3c, 403 being attached by a revolute joint to a second limb 3b, 440 and the arm 1 comprising a motor 406 having a body and a drive shaft 414 arranged for driving rotation of the distal limb 3c, 403 relative to the second limb 3b, 440 about the revolute joint, the body of the motor 406 being fast with the distal limb 3c, 403. The motor 406 may drive a pinion gear 415 engaged with an internally toothed gear 420 for driving rotation of the distal limb 3c, 403 relative to the second limb 3b, 440. A tool motor 407 may drive a driveshaft 440 for a tool or instrument.
Patent GB-2554861-A (GB)
Title: Sensor
Inventor: ABUSALEH JABIR
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: A sensor has an array of memristive sensor elements 30a, whose electrical resistance is changed by the current flowing through the device. Multiple sensors arranged in parallel with each other are used over a single sensor to increase reliability of measurements. The array may be formed of multiple conductive wires 40, in rows and columns in the case of a two dimensional array, with a sensor element 30 at each intersection point of the wires. The resistance characteristic of the memristors 30 is measured and is indicative of exposure to a species to be sensed, for example a gas. The top surface (22, fig 1) of each memory-resistor (14, fig 1) may be exposed rather than covered by a wire (10, fig 1), allowing interaction with a species. The sensor may be a gas sensor formed of multiple one-dimensional arrays, each sensitive to a different species. The measured resistance may indicate a specific concentration of a gas.
Patent GB-2544872-A (GB)
Title: Debris tolerant flexible element valve
Inventor: Malcolm Philip Atkinson
IPC: F16K7/04
Filed: 2016-10-12
Abstract: A landing string suitable for landing in a blowout preventer stack of a subsea wellhead including a pinch valve. The pinch valve comprises a flexible element 46 which is selectively expandable to close off an internal flow passage of the landing string. The flexible may be selectively flexed by sliding gates 52, by a slidable ring (78, figure 7), or may be inflated by a fluid. Cutting blades 58 may be used to cut coiled tubing or wireline cable. Compensating bladders 64 may be used either side of the gate to compensate for pressure differentials either side of the valve. The flexible element may be less susceptible to damage or jamming from debris than other valves.
Patent GB-2555134-A (GB)
Title: Retractable cover
Inventor: WILLEM JAN VAN HEIJST
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2016-10-20
Abstract: A retractable, self-supporting cover assembly is provided for use in motor vehicles to cover a luggage compartment in an extended configuration and, when retracted, to provide ready access to the luggage compartment. The retractable cover assembly has a retractable cover 1, a retractable supporting body 2, 2, motive means (8, figure 2), such as a motor powered by the vehicle battery, to move the retractable supporting body and/or cover between an extended position and a retracted position and a housing 3 adapted to receive and store the retractable cover and the retractable supporting body. The cover is supported by the retractable supporting body so that it is self-supporting without any need for support rails or engagement lugs. The retractable cover may be remotely controlled, in which remote activation may be as a result of the opening/closing of a luggage door, a control member located on a key or key fob, or by means of an app on a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2541574-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling an atomic emission spectrometer
Inventor: Romain Farkas
IPC: G01N21/67
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A controller 316 and method for establishing safe operation of an atomic emission spectrometer AES (spark, optical emission spectrometer). At least one test parameter is measured, indicative of the arrangement of a sample on a holder 102, selected from a gas pressure in a chamber 110 housing an electrode 112, and a displacement of part of the sample holder 102. Each test parameter is compared to target values, and the electrode 112 is disabled if parameters are not within a target range, and therefore the sample not correctly arranged or secure. The electrode 112 may be disabled by a switch 322 which regulates a high-voltage current. A lamp may provide a visual indicator when the electrode is energised. The displacement may be an angular displacement of a clamping element 106, which secures the sample to a receiver 104 of holder 102. The method may be repeated at time intervals.
Patent GB-2562020-A (GB)
Title: Commissioning of one or more installed lighting devices
Inventor: GIULIO BORSOI
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-12-21
Abstract: A communication module 112 to support commissioning of one or more installed devices 13 in a lighting system, comprising a first communication interface configured to receive, according to near field communication (NFC) standard or universal serial bus (USB), communication standard, data on one or more commissioning commands; and a second communication interface configured to transmit, according to Thread network protocol, the one or more commissioning commands to the one or more installed devices, wherein each one of said one or more commissioning commands is arranged to initiate an execution of a respective activity (which may be dimming of the light, changing the colour or temperature of the light or blinking of the light) by the one or more installed devices. The communication module may be arranged for inserting into a commissioning device 11.
Patent GB-2551237-A (GB)
Title: Bakery food product
Inventor: ROBERT WALES
IPC: A23L33/21
Filed: 2017-02-06
Abstract: Low fat food compositions for human consumption comprise a mucilaginous hydrocolloid, a mannan-based hydrocolloid, egg protein, and insoluble fibre, the composition comprising less than 3% by weight of fat. The composition may include water, and may comprise a food product such as a pizza base, wrap, cake, biscuit or bread product. The product may be a dehydrated food product, and may be rehydrated prior to consumption. The dehydrated food product may be a cracker, crisps, noodles, or dried pasta, cereal, porridge or muesli. The composition may include a texture enhancer, preferably HPMC. The mucilaginous hydrocolloid is preferably psyllium, the mannan-based hydrocolloid is preferably konjac, and the insoluble fibre is preferably wheat fibre. The food product may be packaged and sterilised, and may be a long shelf life food product.
Patent GB-2562039-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable mattress and systems
Inventor: IDEN SHAMS
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2017-04-25
Abstract: Disclosed is an inflatable mattress 1 comprising an inflatable perimeter portion 3-6, and an inflatable inner portion, each portion having one or more inflatable chambers. The perimeter portion is separated from the inner portion by one or more boundary walls. The perimeter portion has a greater height than the inner portion, and the height of the perimeter portion itself is greater than its lateral dimension. A second aspect of the invention further comprises a plurality of perforations, disposed on an underside of the mattress to provide a gaseous cushion underneath the mattress. The perimeter and inner portions of the mattress may each comprise an inflation port to allow separate inflation of each portion. The one or more boundary walls may comprise at least one one-way valve. The inner portion may comprise a pair of longitudinal chambers 10,11 extending from a head end of the mattress to a foot end, and plurality of lateral tubular chambers 12-16.
Patent GB-2562755-A (GB)
Title: A sling with improved comfort
Inventor: RICHARD HANDLEY
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2017-05-24
Abstract: The sling 10 has one or more panels 14 for supporting a person 12 and is for lifting the person 12, e.g. to move an elderly or infirm person between bath, bed and/or wheelchair. The panel(s) 14 define an outline 16 of a back supporting portion 18 and two leg supporting portions 20, each leg portion 20 connected to the back portion 18, and one or more fasteners 22 connected to the panel(s) 14. The outline 16 has two convex/curved parts 16a bulging outwards at a part of the back portion 18 between the leg portions 20. The curved parts 16a reduce the pressure gradient when lifting the person 12, allowing for more comfort and reducing the risk of skin abrasions. The curved parts 16a may meet at a point 24, potentially forming an acute angle. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the sling 10.
Patent GB-2552087-A (GB)
Title: Wiring in a head-mountable device
Inventor: Peter Cazalet
IPC: G02C5/02
Filed: 2017-06-19
Abstract: A head mountable apparatus, which may be embodied as eyewear, particularly glasses or a HMD, has two rims (208, 210, figure 2A), the inner top portion of each rim comprising a rim cavity 300 having a first section 302 and a second section 304, where a depth of the first section extends from an edge of the respective rim cavity to a first depth, and a depth of the second section extends from the first depth to a bottom of the respective rim cavity, where the first section is operable to secure a lens, and where the second section is part of a wire channel that is operable to secure one or more wires. In another aspect the apparatus also includes a nose bridge connecting the two rims with a cavity (220) in the reverse. A method of manufacturing the apparatus using injection moulding is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2564154-A (GB)
Title: Self shimming hinge
Inventor: JAMES DONOVAN RULE
IPC: E05D7/06
Filed: 2017-07-05
Abstract: An adjustable hinge comprising: a hinge pin B; a hinge plate leaf A, coupled to the hinge pin, having at least one bore hole for receiving fasteners; wherein the hinge plate define at least one face other than that of a traditional flat design (a non-planar surface). The non-flat surface allows for the pin position to be rotated relatively rotated when the fasteners are rotated to alter a gap between a door and a frame. The type of hinge may be a butt hinge. Instead of the leaf being connected to the pin it can be connected using a bearing or washer system. There are numerous shaped disclosed in the figures from curved (for example see figure 9) to angular (for example figure 17).
Patent GB-2569616-A (GB)
Title: Sustained release oral pharmaceutical compositions of dicycloverine
Inventor: KAMLESH PATEL
IPC: A61P1/06
Filed: 2017-12-21
Abstract: Disclosed are sustained release oral pharmaceutical compositions which comprise dicycloverine hydrochloride (dicyclomine, [bicyclohexyl]-1-carboxylic acid 2-(diethylamine)ethyl ester), an anti-spasmodic, in both a core and a film coating of the composition. The core further comprises; one or more binders (e.g. celluloses, starches), one polymer present intragranular, one polymer present extragranular and one of more inactive excipients. The film coating comprises: dicycloverine or a salt thereof, a water soluble film forming polymer and one or more inactive excipients (e.g. plasticiser, opacifier, colouring agent). Both the intragranular polymer and the extragranular polymer may be either hydrophobic or hydrophilic. Preferably, the composition is in the form of a tablet. Also claimed is a method for preparing a sustained release oral pharmaceutical composition.
Patent GB-2561067-A (GB)
Title: An eyebrow shaping device
Inventor: EMMA BEVAN
IPC: A45D44/00
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: A guide device for shaping and maintenance of facial hair such as eyebrows. The eyebrow shaping device comprises a handle 2 and a head 3. The handle 2 is elongate and includes a comb 1 for combing the eyebrow, and the head includes a threaded portion 4 that extends between two points on the head such that the thread is substantially orthogonal the handle. The head is preferably D shaped, and the handle may extend from one of the points at which the thread is arranged (as shown in figure 3a-c) or from the centre of the head (as shown in figures 4a-d). Straight lines on the device may be used to shape the eyebrows. The thread can be used to identify hairs which require plucking. Measurements or guide markings may be made on the device. A tab (16, fig. 5) may be provided to make the handle easier to hold against the face.