baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2503654-A (GB)
Title: Methods of outputting a manipulation of a graphic upon a boundary condition being met
Inventor: HAN KAPSU
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2012-06-27
Abstract: In a first method an image data set including one or more image objects to be displayed is retrieved. A first graphics corresponding to at least a portion of the retrieved image data set is displayed. A user input relating to a manipulation (e.g. scroll, zoom or pan) is detected, and at least part of the image data set is manipulated. If a boundary condition relating to a limit of the retrieved data set beyond which there is no further data is determined a different manipulation process (e.g. stretch or warp) is applied to at least part of the image data set. In a second method a spatially non-uniform geometric transformation (shrink and stretch) is conducted on at least a portion of an image data set upon detecting a user input requesting a image transformations that goes beyond a limit of the retrieved image set corresponding to a limit of the display.
Patent GB-2492883-A (GB)
Title: Electrical heating system for a section of fluid transport pipe, section and pipe equipped with such an electrical heating system
Inventor: GEERTSEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: F16L53/34
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical heating system for at least one section (1) of a fluid transport pipe (2), the pipe comprising a casing (3) in which the fluid to be transported flows, the heating system comprising electric wires (4) arranged around the casing (3) and intended to be powered, via connection elements (21, 22), by an electrical power supply comprising several phases, system in which the electric wires (4) are arranged in at least one set (9) of several groups (10a, 10b, 10c) each comprising several electric wires (4), each of the groups in said set being intended to be supplied by a distinct phase, the electrical heating system comprising connecting units (7) to perform an electrical connection and linking together the electric wires (4) of each of said groups.
Patent GB-2496497-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline diamond constructions
Inventor: CAN NEDRET
IPC: C04B35/52
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: Polycrystalline diamond constructions 10 are disclosed which comprise diamond grains exhibiting inter-granular bonding and defining a plurality of interstitial regions, and a non-diamond phase at least partially filling a plurality of the interstitial regions to form non-diamond pools. The percentage of non-diamond phase in the total area of a cross-section of the body of polycrystalline diamond material is between 0 to 5 %, and the average non-diamond phase Euler number is less than 4000 as determined from an analysed image of a cross-section through the body of polycrystalline material when analysed using an image analysis technique, or is between 5 to 10 %, and the average non-diamond phase Euler number is greater than 1600 or less than 1200, or is between 10 to 15 %, and the average non-diamond phase Euler number is less than 2000, or is between 15 to 30%, and the average non-diamond phase Euler number is less than 2000.
Patent GB-2508810-A (GB)
Title: Board assembly with intermediate connector between panels.
Inventor: YARDE BARRY PERCIVAL
IPC: E04C2/40
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: The assembly 2 comprises first 6 and second 10 boards with first and second edges respectively and a connector 14 connecting the boards together such that the first and second edges face each other. The first and second edges each have a groove 16, 18 for receiving an respective arms 22, 24 extending from the connector. The connector also includes a contact formation 26 which in use engages a surface 70 the assembly is mounted on. The boards each have a face 28 that also engages the surface. The connector is fixed to the surface via a fixing device 30, for example a pin or screw, that passes through the connector, possibly through an aperture 68. The connector may have a T shape or have two legs 40 to form a double T shape. The edges of the panels may be such that the edge portion above the groove 36, 32 is longer than the edge portion 38, 34 below the groove. There may be a gap between the boards which either leaves the fixing visible or obscured by the boards or the boards may abut such that there is no gap between them.
Patent GB-2509188-A (GB)
Title: Digital PLL in which the oscillator may be free-running and located outside the loop
Inventor: MCLEOD DUNCAN ANGUS
IPC: H03L7/181
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: A method of tuning the frequency of a generated signal Sgen to form an output signal Sout is disclosed. The method comprises: forming the generated signal at a signal generator 201 which may be a free-running generator; comparing a feedback signal with a reference signal e.g. in a comparator 204, and generating a control signal Ep in dependence on that comparison, wherein the feedback signal is generated using the output signal; and generating the output signal by performing a frequency-dividing operation, e.g. in divider unit 202, in dependence on the generated signal Sgen and on a dividing factor; wherein the dividing factor is determined in dependence on the control signal Ep. The invention thus provides a digital phase locked loop (DPLL) in which the oscillator may be free-running and located outside the loop. The loop acts to lock the divided oscillator signal, not the oscillator itself. The invention avoids the problem of noise introduced on a control line of an oscillator being amplified by the gain factor of the oscillator in a conventional loop (fig.1).
Patent GB-2499722-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant light fitting
Inventor: HISCOKE DANIEL
IPC: F21S8/02
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A fire resistant light fitting 10 for mounting in an aperture in a fire resistant panel comprises a fire resistant body 11, a support frame 17 secured to the body and having secured thereto a heat sink 21, and a LED array 22 secured to the heat sink in thermal contact therewith. The fire resistant body 11 has apertures 23 aligned with the LEDs to allow light to travel outwards. The fire resistant body 11 provides support for a layer of intumescent material 25 which is positioned between the fire resistant body 11 and lighting element 22.
Patent GB-2502406-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying an update to a communication protocol.
Inventor: MALEPORT JOEL JOHN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of applying an update to a communication protocol in a software application that is executed by a computing device. The computing device receives a protocol definition corresponding to a communication protocol, indicating positions of data elements within data objects corresponding to the communication protocol. The computing device determines that the received protocol definition differs from a previous protocol definition corresponding to the communication protocol. The device then creates a machine-executable object parser based on the received protocol definition. The machine-executable object parser is accessible to a software application executed by the computing device. The software application receives a data object corresponding to the communication protocol, and the computing device executes the machine-executable object parser to parse at least a portion of the data elements in the data object received by the software application.
Patent GB-2521992-A (GB)
Title: Foamed material
Inventor: REID MICHAEL
IPC: F16L59/14
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: Use of a foamed geopolymer as a fire-resistant sealant material; a method of sealing an aperture or cavity for housing services in a building comprising (i) applying a curable foamed geopolymer composition to the aperture or cavity; and (ii) curing the foamed geopolymer composition, thereby creating a seal in the aperture or cavity and wherein the cured foamed geopolymer has fire-resistant properties; a kit of parts for preparing a foamed geopolymer for use as a fire-resistant sealant material, comprising (i) a container holding a dry mixture of components suitable for preparing a foamed geopolymer including a blowing agent and (ii) a container holding an aqueous alkaline liquid mixture of components suitable for preparing a geopolymer. In a preferred embodiment , the foamed geopolymer is prepared from: (i) 20-30 % by weight of metakaolin, (ii) 20-30 % by weight of muscovite mica, (iii) 35-50 % by weight of aqueous alkali metal silicate solution, (iv) 1-10 % by weight alkali metal hydroxide, and (v) 0.1-5 % by weight of blowing agent.
Patent GB-2513356-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine mitigation in radar systems
Inventor: FINCH DEREK GEOFFREY
IPC: G01S13/91
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A method of operating air traffic control (ATC) is disclosed wherein the method comprises the steps of: receiving In-phase (I) and Quadrature (Q) signals; creating first and second complex clutter maps using the I and Q signals; wherein the first map comprises data which is dynamically updated on a per-scan basis and the second map comprises data indicative of a static environment with no targets; subtracting data from the second map from the received I and Q signals to mitigate the effects of static objects in the environment, to yield compensated I and Q data; using the compensated I and Q data for target detection and/or tracking.
Patent GB-2514332-A (GB)
Title: Tailgate handle
Inventor: MURRAY ANDY JOHN
IPC: E05B85/10
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A handle assembly 4 for a vehicle door 2, such as a tailgate, boot or trunk, comprising a recess 6 in an exterior surface of the vehicle door enclosed by a cover or flap 8, which may be in the form of a registration or licence plate, pivotably or slidably coupled to the vehicle door and movable between an open position and a closed position, which may be actuated by a remotely controlled motor or biasing mechanism. The cover may be coupled to the exterior surface of the door. There may be a seal between the cover and the door. A handle 10, which may comprise a rotatable sleeve and may be configured to de-latch the door, is coupled to the cover and retained in the recess when the cover is in the closed position. There is also a method or procedure of opening and closing a vehicle door.
Patent GB-2518130-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-wound structure with reinforcement ribs
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANTHONY CAREY
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A method of forming an external rib 3 on a helically wound article 1 includes the steps of forming bunched strands 8 or tows of continuous fibre, each bunch being held taught in-line with the major axis of the intended rib and successively winding each bunch or tow between successive sequentially helically wound fibres 7 around an article former whereby the bunched strands or tows are each separated by helically wound strands of fibre, to thereby form on completion a wound article having integrally formed external support ribs of generally pyramidal section. The bunched strands are formed sequentially above each other and are each interleaved with continuous helical windings of strands 7. A method of forming an internal rib includes the step of providing a generally inverted pyramidal-shaped elongate rib formed for receiving, in use, the bunched strands which effectively force the helically wound fibres into the rib-shaped section of the mould.
Patent GB-2518807-A (GB)
Title: Computer controlled system for 3D printing of building materials
Inventor: LIPINSKI TOMASZ B
IPC: E04B1/16
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: The method comprises: 1) application of an expanding main additive medium; 2) subtractive refinement of the medium; and 3) final additive finish or cleaning. The application may include spraying or extruding a two part expanding foam through a nozzle onto a three dimensional (3d) surface. The foam expands rapidly when mixed and binds with the surface onto which it is prayed, to facilitated 3d printing onto walls, floors or roofs. The foam may be open cell thermally insulating material with a binder for adhesion. Also claimed is a system for applying building materials including a platform that facilitates access to different parts of a building and one or more heads which facilitate different operations. The platform may be a crane, a scissor lift which can be wheeled or tracked or a suspended platform.
Patent GB-2514628-A (GB)
Title: Composite door and method of manufacture
Inventor: COWLEY JOHN
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2013-07-09
Abstract: A composite door includes a solid core 10 formed from a wood-based material 11. A first recess 20 is formed in a first side 12 of the solid core, and a skin (116, Fig 2A) is formed over the first side of the solid core and the first recess. An insulating material, such as polyurethane foam 130, is provided in a cavity defined by the solid core and the first skin. A second recess 24 may be formed in a second side 14 of the door with optional apertures 21 allowing passage of insulating material between the two sides of the core. An associated method comprises machining the first recess in a first side of the solid core; providing a skin over the first side of the solid core and the first recess to create the cavity; and injecting or flowing an insulating material into the cavity.
Patent GB-2516696-A (GB)
Title: Low Noise and Continuous Emission LED Power Supply Circuit
Inventor: TRUNDLE ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A linear power supply circuit 100, operable to receive a rectified AC voltage supply having an instantaneous voltage which varies as a function of time, comprises an LED arrangement 106 having a minimum drive voltage above which current is operable to flow through said LED arrangement, a drive circuit 108 operable to control the current through the LED arrangement, a load ballast circuit 110 arranged in parallel with said LED arrangement and operable to enable current to flow therethrough bypassing the LED arrangement when the instantaneous voltage across the LED arrangement is less than the minimum drive voltage such that the circuit is operable to provide current control across the whole voltage range of the AC voltage supply, and an energy storage circuit 112 including a capacitor C2 arranged in parallel with the LED arrangement and operable to store energy when the instantaneous voltage across the LED arrangement is greater than or equal to the minimum drive voltage and to power the LED arrangement when the instantaneous voltage is less than the minimum drive voltage.
Patent GB-2508071-A (GB)
Title: Measuring rod of epicycloidal section
Inventor: GIORDAN J R MY
IPC: F01D17/02
Filed: 2013-09-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring rod 10 capable of receiving a plurality of instrumentation cables transmitting data to a data processing device, said measuring rod being characterised in that it comprises a section of epicycloidal shape. An outer epicycloidal profile 11 of the shape may be constructed from three isometric arcs A1, A2 and A3 constructed from circles of the same radius. An inner epicycloidal profile 13 of the shape, that delimits an inner space 12 of the measuring rod, may be constructed from three isometric arcs A1, A2 and A3 constructed from circles of the same radius. An instrumentation system for characterising a turbomachine that incorporates the measuring rod is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2518204-A (GB)
Title: Antenna System
Inventor: ZIMMERMANN LARS
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: An adapter (11) comprises a single adapter output (45) connectable to at least one antenna line device (100a-c), at least two base station inputs (30a-c), the at least two base station inputs (30a-c) being individually connectable to a base station (110a-c) or a primary control device (460c) and at least one microcontroller (40a-c), the microcontroller (40a-c) being connected between one of the base station inputs (30a-c) and the single adapter output (45). An antenna system (5) comprising such an adapter (10) and a plurality of antenna line devices (100a-c) connected to the single adapter output (45) of the adapter is also disclosed. A method for operating the radio antenna (10) having a plurality of antenna line devices (110a-c) from at least two base stations (110a-c) is disclosed in which ALD control signals are converted then passed to the single output to be sent to one or more addressed Antenna Line Device.
Patent GB-2519166-A (GB)
Title: A method for tracking hand washing
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2013-10-14
Abstract: A method for tracking hand washing comprising a system assembled and integrated into a hygiene critical environment 100, such as a hospital, kitchen or toilet. The system comprising RFID readers 102, integrated into non-contact combination hand wash and dry systems 104, which are linked to electronic tags 103, worn by individuals, such as on a name badge. There may also be RFID readers attached to walls and ceilings to track individuals movements through a hygiene critical environment. There may also be further RFID readers affixed adjacent to entries and exits. The RFID readers and tags ensure compliance with strict hygiene sequence rules, whereupon should said hygiene sequence not be adhered to, individuals' exit from a hygiene critical environment may be barred by electronic means until there is compliance. Non-compliance with hygiene sequence may be reported by electronic means to a monitoring station which can be situated anywhere in the world.
Patent GB-2520837-A (GB)
Title: Offshore foundation, method and apparatus for mounting protective member thereon
Inventor: HINSBERGH GREGORY VAN
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 2014-11-14
Abstract: Mounting apparatus 400 configured to mount a longitudinally extensive protection apparatus 60 for protecting a longitudinally extensive service member to an attachment element of an offshore foundation , the mounting apparatus comprising first 402, second 404 and third 406 separable and conjoinable sections, wherein the first section comprises a body portion 430, an attachment element receiving portion and a service member receiving portion 432, the first and second sections are conjoinable for attachment of the mounting apparatus to said attachment element of the offshore foundation 104, the service member receiving portion of the first section and third section are conjoinable for attachment of said longitudinally extensive protection apparatus to the mounting apparatus, and wherein the first section further comprises a selectable number of spacer elements disposed between the body portion and the service member receiving portion and the service member receiving portion whereby a spacing between the body portion and the service member receiving portion is determinable by selection of said number of spacer elements 434. The apparatus may have one formation configured to cooperate with a complementary formation of a remotely operable submersible vehicle (ROV). The apparatus may include flexible pipe or tubing.
Patent GB-2534902-A (GB)
Title: Marking device
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PATRICK JOYNER
IPC: B43L13/02
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: A marking device 10 for receiving a scribing implement P, enabling a user to accurately draw a straight line relative to an adjacent surface. The device comprises an inner portion 11a having a passage 15a for receiving a scribing implement and a plurality of external faces extending axially of the passage and parallel thereto, the passage being positioned at different radial distances from each face, and a first outer portion 11b comprising a tubular sleeve for fitting around the inner portion to increase the radial extent of the device to its external faces. There may be a plurality of further outer sections 11c to further increase the radial extent of the device, the first outer portion may comprise a stop section to prevent the inner portion from passing directly through it, and at least the inner portion and first outer portion may be cuboid to provide a flat surface for engagement with the adjacent surface. Also disclosed is an apparatus which comprises said device and a container for containing the device.
Patent GB-2535196-A (GB)
Title: System and method for lining pipes
Inventor: PHILIP JOHN DE ROSA
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 2015-02-12
Abstract: A system and method for lining a host pipe 1 with a liner pipe 10 is provided, in which access to the host pipe 1 is only achieved from a proximal end. The system comprises a flexible liner pipe 10 with an outside diameter less than the inside diameter of the host pipe 1, and a sealing apparatus which seals between the liner pipe and the host pipe. The sealing apparatus comprises a flexible sleeve 14 attached on the outer distal end of the liner pipe 10 to form a pressure-tight seal, which receives a filler material which causes the sleeve 14 to expand towards the inner surface of the host pipe 1. The seal also comprises a packer 17 inserted into the liner pipe which maintains the liner pipes cross-sectional shape against forces experienced during insertion of the liner pipe 10 into the host pipe 1 and during expansion of the sleeve 14 with filler material. The system further comprises a fitting 16 which provides a pressure-tight seal between the liner pipe 1 and the flexible sleeve 14, the fitting 16 including an axially-extending port through which the filler material can be introduced into the sleeve 14.
Patent GB-2535711-A (GB)
Title: Subsea light emission
Inventor: DAN WATSON
IPC: A01K75/02
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: An apparatus 300 for attachment to a fishing device, in particular a trawl net or the like, and for emitting light in a subsea environment. The apparatus comprises one or more light sources (LEDs) 308 configured to emit light at one or more wavelengths and a light source controller 312 configured to control the emission of light from the one or more light sources. A memory 314 is configured to store instructions for controlling the emission of light from the one or more light sources and the light source controller is configured to control the emission of light from the one or more light sources based on the stored instructions. Preferably the apparatus is programmable. The apparatus may be provided with a power source 336, 338 and wired or wireless communication means 316, 318. The apparatus may be in the form of a ring with an aperture 334 through which juvenile fish can swim. A system comprising a plurality of lighting apparatus is also provided for.
Patent GB-2522805-A (GB)
Title: Power adaptor with retractable prongs
Inventor: ROY MATTHIEU P
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 2015-05-05
Abstract: An electrical power adapter has first (405, Fig 5) and second 415 prongs that rotate between a deployed position in which the adapter may be mated with a receptacle and a retracted position in which the adapter has a reduced physical size. A linkage 425 couples the first prong to the second prongs such that the first and second prongs retract and deploy simultaneously. The linkage may be a planar quadrilateral configuration with a clevis, a pin and slot mechanism (925, Fig 9), or a flexible belt (1125, Fig 11). An optional actuation mechanism 440 causes the prongs to have a first detent in the deployed position and a second detent in the retracted position, providing an over-centre mechanism to move the prongs to these positions. The actuation mechanism may be a tension spring 445, a cantilever spring (1540, Fig 15) or a magnet (1745, 1746, Fig 17).