baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510289-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive transform method on in-screen prediction and apparatus using the method
Inventor: LEE BAE KEUN
IPC: H04N19/11
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: Disclosed is an adaptive transform method based on an in-screen prediction, and an apparatus using the method. A method for encoding an image can comprise a step of determining in-screen prediction mode groups, and a step of transforming by using a different transform method according to the in-screen prediction mode group. As a result, transforming can be performed by applying the different transform method according to the in-screen prediction mode group.
Patent GB-2512216-A (GB)
Title: Connector locking device
Inventor: FOUNG PAUL
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2010-12-10
Abstract: A self-releasing locking device 400 for locking a connector (e.g. an RJ-type or LC connector) comprises: a locking tongue support 402 to support a locking tongue 106 of the connector; a first retaining mechanism 406 to engage a portion 312 of a terminal housing of the connector; and a first release arm 408 to release the retaining mechanism 406 from the terminal housing. The device may further comprise a second retaining mechanism 406 for engaging a second portion 312 of the terminal housing, wherein a second release arm 408 releases the second retaining mechanism 406 and wherein the first and second retaining mechanisms 406 are positioned in opposing directions and the first and second release arms 408 release their respective retaining mechanisms 406 by pivoting towards one another. In a separate embodiment a key-release connector locking device comprises a key-accessible release arm to release the retaining mechanism from the terminal housing. The key may have: a first release prong for engaging the key-accessible release arm; and a support means for engaging an installation and removal protrusion extending from a top surface of the locking device, and for facilitating installation/removal of the locking device.
Patent GB-2512768-A (GB)
Title: Seismic monitoring
Inventor: LUMENS PAUL GERARD EDMOND
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: The application describes methods and apparatus for seismic monitoring using fibre optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS). The method involves interrogating a first optical fibre (102) deployed in an area of interest to provide a distributed acoustic sensor comprising a plurality of longitudinal sensing portions of fibre and also monitoring at least one geophone (107) deployed in the area of interest. The signal from the at least one geophone is analysed to detect an event of interest (105). If an event of interest is detected the data from the distributed acoustic sensor acquired during said event of interest is recorded. Th geophone may be co-located with part of the sensing fibre and in some embodiments may be integrated (307) with the sensing fibre.
Patent GB-2534406-A (GB)
Title: Fault detection and diagnosis
Inventor: Subash C Athikessavan
IPC: G01R31/34
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: A method of detecting a stator fault in a multi-phase current induction machine comprises the steps of measuring current values for each phase of the poly-phase machine S202, obtaining a respective frequency spectrum for each of the current phases S203, deriving from each frequency spectrum a value for the ITHD (Inverse current Total Harmonic Distortion) for each current phase S204, calculating a single ITHD deviation value corresponding to the difference between the maximum and minimum derived ITHD values S205, judging whether the calculated ITHD deviation value differs from a reference deviation value, possibly by an amount greater than a threshold amount, and determining, in response to a positive judgement, that there is a stator fault S206. The method may further determine whether the stator fault is a voltage unbalance or a stator winding fault, depending on whether the ITHD deviation value is higher or lower than the reference value.
Patent GB-2535472-A (GB)
Title: A sensor interface for interfacing with a sensor
Inventor: STEPHEN CHARLES SIMS
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2015-02-16
Abstract: A sensor interface 10 for interfacing with a sensor such as an electrochemical sensor 12 and temperature sensor 14, comprises a memory configured to store sensor data received at the interface. The interface is configured to assess the difference between data values in the memory, and to transmit advertising packets to a remote computer at a rate dependent on the difference between the values. This saves power used by the sensor and interface. The interface comprises a volatile memory 100 configured to store data received at the interface from the sensors, and a non-volatile memory 104 configured to store data stored in the volatile memory 100. The interface 10 is configured such that data received at the interface is stored in the volatile memory 100 forming stored data until the volatile memory is substantially full and then at least some of the stored data is transferred to the non-volatile memory 104.
Patent GB-2530829-A (GB)
Title: Mutated genes for the catalytic protein of oplophorus luciferase and the use thereof
Inventor: INOUYE SATOSHI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: A mutated luciferase derived from the 19kd catalytic subunit of the Oplophorus gracilirostris luciferase comprises an amino acid sequence in which glutamic acid at position 4, arginine at position 11, leucine at position 18 and valine at position 27 are substituted with other amino acids, compared with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, which is itself a mutated Oplophorus gracilirostris luciferase with substitutions at positions 4, 11, 18, 27, 33, 43, 44, 54, 68, 72, 75, 90, 115, 124, 138 and 166 compared to the wild-type. Preferably the residues at positions 4, 11, 18 and 27 correspond to the wild-type sequence i.e. alanine, glutamine, glutamine and valine respectively. Additional residues may also be mutated, with the proviso that these do not include mutations at residues 33, 43, 44, 54, 68, 72, 75, 90, 115, 124, 138 or 166. The mutated Oplophorus luciferase may use coelenterazine analogues (including coelenterazine or h-coelenterazine), as substrates. Polynucleotides encoding the mutated Oplophorus luciferase may be used as reporter genes for assaying promoter activity.
Patent GB-2530414-A (GB)
Title: Welding rails
Inventor: HEMPSHALL JOHN
IPC: B23K13/01
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: Apparatus for welding railway rails comprising a first clamping mechanism 9 for gripping a first rail 1; second clamping mechanism 9 for gripping a second rail 1; a mechanism for applying force to move the first and second clamping mechanisms both towards and away from each other and an induction heating means 5 including at least one induction heating coil placeable around rails gripping by the clamping mechanisms 9 at a position between the first and second clamping mechanisms 9. The heating coil may be moveable between a closed state in which it can heat the rail and an open state where it can be withdrawn from the rail. There may further be a second heating coil and the two heating coils may be moveable relative to one another in parallel to the direction of movement between the clamping mechanisms. The apparatus may comprise a power supply and a control mechanism. Also included is a claim for a vehicle mounting the welding apparatus as disclosed.
Patent GB-2527455-A (GB)
Title: Providing alerts based on unstructured information methods and apparatus
Inventor: ZAHRAN JACK I
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for providing alerts based on unstructured information are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a data item from a remotely located information source, the data item including unstructured information. The method also includes determining a threat score for the data item by matching information associated with the data item to pre-identified information associated with a numerical value. The method further includes responsive to the threat score exceeding a predetermined threshold, creating a Common Alerting Protocol data structure that includes at least a portion of the information associated with the data item and transmitting the Common Alerting Protocol data structure.
Patent GB-2532857-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dynamic bearing groove configuration
Inventor: CHIAOPING KU
IPC: G11B19/20
Filed: 2015-10-06
Abstract: A fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) (fig.2, 200) includes a sleeve (fig.2, 204), a shaft (fig.2, 206) and a groove configuration that includes a pressure-generating groove 403a-1, a circumferential groove 403a-2 adjacent to the pressure-generating groove and a pumping groove 403a-3 next to the circumferential groove. The bearing may be a journal type and the pressure groove pattern may be a herringbone shaped groove. The groove patterns may be formed on either the sleeve or shaft and the sleeve and shaft may be either rotors or stators. The circumferential groove may be deeper than the pumping and pressure-generating grooves and may extend for 360 degrees. The pumping groove may be positioned at or near the entry to the journal area to help maintain fluid flow direction and minimum pressure. Such an FDB groove configuration is likely to provide improved damping characteristics while maintaining relative stiffness for use in hard disk drives (HDD).
Patent GB-2534002-A (GB)
Title: A frame
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER MURPHY
IPC: E06B3/968
Filed: 2015-10-23
Abstract: A frame 1 comprises an upright elongate frame profile 3 and an elongate crossbar frame profile 5. An interconnector 7 is provided intermediate the upright frame profile and the crossbar frame profile and is configured to maintain the profiles in a fixed perpendicular relationship. The interconnector comprises a first plug 11 for insertion into a complementary socket on the frame profile 3 and a second plug 15 for insertion into a complementary socket on the frame profile 5. A releasable fixing means secures the interconnector to the frame profile 3, the releasable fixing means comprising an aperture 19 in the upright frame profile 3 and a resiliently deformable leg 21 on the interconnector 7. The resiliently deformable leg 21 has a foot 23 biased towards location in the aperture when the first plug has been fully inserted into the complementary socket. The frame can be used to make a shower door or enclosure.
Patent GB-2539732-A (GB)
Title: A configurable antenna and method of operating such a configurable antenna
Inventor: MARTIN LYSEJKO
IPC: H01Q3/40
Filed: 2015-10-30
Abstract: An antenna apparatus 50 comprising a directional antenna with a plurality of antenna array elements 55-57 connected to a transceiver with circuitry 64 which alters the beam pattern, where the circuitry 64 is shared between at least two array components. The radio frequency circuitry 64 sequentially connects array components, alters phase or gain and combines the outputs of these operations. The gain altering circuitry may provide fixed or variable gain and further summation circuitry may be provided between the switching and phase shift stages. The phase shifting circuitry may comprise a plurality of fixed length phase paths. The antenna apparatus may comprise a directional uniform linear antenna which is rotationally positioned about a mount 62 and an omni-directional uniform circular antenna array 59-61 with time multiplexing to control operation of both antennas. A set of beam patterns provide a range of directionality and interference nulling options. The aerials may provide point to point or point to multi-point operation in a wireless network.
Patent GB-2534642-A (GB)
Title: Fuel burning stove
Inventor: JOHN STANILAND BURGIS
IPC: F24B1/193
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel burning stove comprises a grate for supporting fuel to be burned, the grate comprising a set of separate grate bars 5 extending approximately parallel to one another from a first side of the grate to a second side with spaces between adjacent bars. The grate bars have top faces provided with recesses 12, 13, 14 for retaining pockets of ash when, in use, fuel is burnt on the stove. A riddling mechanism may be provided and the recesses in the bars may be formed by grooves, the grooves may be formed by rows of dimples.
Patent GB-2544280-A (GB)
Title: Advanced data validation system (ADVS)
Inventor: ISSAM MOHD WADI
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2015-11-10
Abstract: A validation system using statistical techniques, supported by a rule based engine, to validate any number and types of data from any source. It may also use calibration and maintenance history in the validation process. The system may use SQC and SPC techniques and may store date within databases.
Patent GB-2546734-A (GB)
Title: Temperature regulating, quick wash, quick dry horse saddle pad using spacer fabric
Inventor: LOUISE BUTCHER
IPC: B68C1/12
Filed: 2016-01-23
Abstract: A saddle pad/saddle cloth/numnah 1 comprises two layers of spacer fabric. The bottom layer 2, which in use is in contact with the horses back, is 2mm thick and has exterior surfaces 5, 6 with a plurality of small holes. The upper layer 3, which in use is in contact with the saddle, is 6mm thick and has rougher exterior surfaces 7, 8 with a plurality of larger holes. Monofilament yarns 4 are located inside each layer. The holes may form a honeycomb texture to the exterior surfaces. The two fabric layers can be bound by cotton or soft plastic trim 10, and they may be stitched together with a ribbed effect [fig. 3, fig. 4]. A cotton of soft plastic spine 9 might also be used to bind the layers together. The saddle pad aids in the dissipation of heat and evaporation of the horses sweat, and helps prevent overheating and the accumulation of sweat, proteins and bacteria on the saddle and the hairs of the horse.
Patent GB-2536554-A (GB)
Title: Safety anchor
Inventor: JAMES GOODER
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2016-01-29
Abstract: A safety anchor comprises a base 1 fixable to a roof structure, an absorber 2 attached to the base 1 and a housing 3 for housing the absorber 2. In a first embodiment and a clamping member 4 provided within the housing 3 for clamping the housing to the base 1; the clamping member 4 preferably acting on a locking ring 6 attached to the casing 5 of the housing 3 to clamp it to the base 1. The clamping member 4 deforming/fracturing upon the application of force above a threshold corresponding to the force of a user falling off a roof to release the housing 3 therefrom such that the external forces are transferred to the absorber 2. The fracturing/deformation of the clamping member 4 preferably being aided by the provision of reduced strength portions (8, Fig 3).In a second embodiment the absorber 2 comprise a helical central portion having an axis B that lies at an oblique angle to the primary axis A of the anchor. The central portion leaning in the activation direction - i.e. towards the edge of a roof when the anchor is part of a fall arrest system - such that the anchor may activate more quickly/efficiently.
Patent GB-2547941-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical instrument
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument having an elongate probe comprising: a radio-frequency (RF) and/or microwave electromagnetic (EM) radiation conveying coaxial transmission line 2, with a probe tip 4 at its distal end; and liquid and gas channels 14 & 28 for respectively conveying liquid/gas to the probe tip 4. Probe tip 4 comprises a channel 18 terminating in an aperture 20, thats in fluid communication with liquid channel 14; and first and second electrodes respectively connected to inner and outer conductors 8&6 of the coaxial transmission line 2. First and second electrodes 8&6 are selectively operable in: a plasma generating mode where first and second electrodes 8&6 are arranged around a flow path G of gas from the gas channel; and a non-ionising radiation mode, where the RF and/or microwave energy is deliverable to strike and sustain a thermal or non-thermal plasma in gas delivered along the flow path G and where at least one of the electrodes 8&6 is configured as a radiating antenna emitting a microwave EM field from the probe tip 4. First and second electrodes 8&6 may comprise helical structure. Probe tip channel 18 may contain a retractable hollow needle 24 for dispensing liquid to a target area.
Patent GB-2548892-A (GB)
Title: An ostomy attachment for use in reducing the incidence of chemical dermatitis
Inventor: KEVIN KELLEHER
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: An ostomy attachment 1, ostomy bag kit and method of attaching an ostomy bag to a patient, comprises the provision of an annular seal 4 configured to embrace a stoma and a non-absorbent spout 2 that in use is disposed beneath the stoma and configured to direct ostomy output away from the patient and annular seal and into an ostomy bag (15, Fig 6). A modular two part fixing plate for an ostomy bag, ostomy bag kit and method of using a modular two-part plate for an ostomy bag is further provided and comprises the provision of a fixing plate having (i) a reusable outer ring (21, Fig 7) with a hypoallergenic skin safe adhesive skin abutting side (23, Fig 7) and an outer side with a protective layer (24, Fig7), (ii) a non-reusable inner ring (22, Fig 9) comprising a mouldable annulus (30, Fig 9) with a central aperture (31, Fig 9) which is removably engaged with the outer ring and (iii) an annular housing (32, Fig 9) which supports the annulus and provides the landing site for an ostomy bag.
Patent GB-2534740-A (GB)
Title: Tree-free fiber compositions and uses in containerboard packaging
Inventor: BO SHI
IPC: B65D65/40
Filed: 2014-09-11
Abstract: A containerboard packaging material includes at least one linerboard layer including tree-based pulp material and at least one fluted medium layer including tree-free pulp material, wherein the tree-free pulp material is present in the medium layer in an amount of from about 5% to about 100%. The medium layer pulp material can be tree-free pulp material. The tree-free pulp material can be wheat straw pulp and red algae pulp.
Patent GB-2547491-A (GB)
Title: Fiber-reinforced tools for downhole use
Inventor: GRANT O COOK III
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2014-12-11
Abstract: A wellbore tool may be formed, at least in part, by a fiber- reinforced hard composite portion that comprises reinforcing particles and reinforcing fibers dispersed in a binder, wherein the reinforcing fibers have an aspect ratio ranging from 1 to 15 times a critical aspect ratio (Ac), wherein Ac = of / (2TC), of is an ultimate tensile strength of the reinforcing fibers, and Tc is an interfacial shear bond strength between the reinforcing fiber and the binder or a yield stress of the binder, whichever is lower.
Patent GB-2551850-A (GB)
Title: Scented electronic candle device
Inventor: XIAOFENG LI
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-08-03
Abstract: Scented electronic candle devices aid operation and usage of a variety of features such as light or scent or movement of the flame. The scent feature can be activated or deactivated by switches (307, Fig. 3B), remote devices, sensors, timers, or similar devices. The intensity of the scent features can be increased or decreased by use of a heating element (102, Fig. 1) or motorized fan 207. The light feature can be activated, deactivated, or set on a timer. The scented electronic candle devices can be equipped with rechargeable batteries that can be charged using a wireless charging station or by connecting the scented electronic candle device to an electrical wall outlet by a plug (301, Fig. 3C).
Patent GB-2552980-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning device
Inventor: William Newing
IPC: F16G11/12
Filed: 2016-08-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a tensioning device 10 installable in a temporary horizontal lifeline system for the tensioning thereof. The tensioning device 10 comprises a pulley comprising a pulley wheel 14 connected to a drive spindle 28, said lifeline passing, in use, around said pulley wheel 14. An integral handle assembly 18 is further connected to the drive spindle 28; the handle assembly 18 being moveable between a first, disengaged position (Fig 5-6) in which rotation of the handle 18 assembly does not cause rotation of the drive spindle 28 and a second, engaged position (Fig 7-8) in which rotation of the handle 18 assembly rotates the drive spindle 28. Rotation of the drive spindle 28 serving, in use, to rotate the pulley 14 to move the lifeline in a second direction relative to a braking member 16 which is configured to engage, in use, with a part of a lifeline - thereby tensioning the lifeline. The provision of an integral handle 18 being such that no additional tools is required for tensioning operation.
Patent GB-2544613-A (GB)
Title: Darkroom type security inspection apparatus and method
Inventor: QINGJUN ZHANG
IPC: G01N27/622
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: A darkroom type security inspection apparatus comprises a housing constituting a closed darkroom, and assemblies disposed inside the housing. The assemblies comprise: a sample collecting unit 110, e.g. having a tornado type gas flow, for collecting a sample from an object 108 to be inspected; a conveyer unit 103 configured to convey the object 108 into the sample collecting unit; a sample processing assembly 130,132 configured to concentrate the sample via desorption; and an ion mobility spectrometer 138. The invention is targeted to luggage 108 inspection in e.g. airport customs where baggage is inspected without destroying or unpacking it. A seal may be formed between the belt 103 and a brace 104. A semi-permeable membrane may be used to filter the sample. The processing assembly 130,132 may comprise sieve drum 130 and thermal desorption chamber 132.
Patent GB-2554717-A (GB)
Title: Providing a specific output in response to a specific input
Inventor: Phillip Speed
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2016-10-06
Abstract: A device provides a specific output 40 in response to a specific input, the device comprising a physical unclonable function (PUF) arranged to be challenged with the specific input and to provide a unique output in response, and the device being arranged to facilitate the detection of the unique output by a detection arrangement. The device further comprises an offset arrangement, configured to receive the unique output 44 and apply a specific offset 46 to it, in order to provide the specific output 40. The offset is fixed and so the specific output is only achieved when the unique output is detected. The offset arrangement is programmed in advance with reference to the specific output. The detection arrangement may be part of the device or external. The PFU may comprise a structure that exhibits quantum mechanical confinement and provides a unique output response linked to the atomic makeup of the structure. The detection may involve an electrical measurement of an output of the structure, the electrical output involving tunnelling. An electrical circuit may be enabled or disabled depending on whether the device output is the specific output.