baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2525476-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for monitoring at least one interior of a building, and assistance system for at least one interior of a building
Inventor: GRANER KATHRIN
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: A means 200 for monitoring the interior of a building 250 by comparing recorded image data from the interior with reference data to generate, depending on the result, monitoring information relevant to a situation in the interior. If a relevant situation or event occurs i.e. a threshold is exceeded then a warning may be transmitted via base station 230 to remote server 240. Image and reference data may be generated by an infrared camera 210 with a time delay between images whilst image processing is performed by device 220. Pattern recognition may be used to discriminate between people, animals and/or an item and to determine movement, speed or behaviour. The threshold may be determined by comparing the difference, between images, of the maximum or minimum value of a pixel or the mean value of several pixels. The arrangement is particularly suited for use as an elderly person assistance system.
Patent GB-2528152-A (GB)
Title: Ion entry/exit device
Inventor: GILES KEVIN
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: A method of introducing and ejecting ions from an ion entry/exit device 4 is disclosed. The ion entry/exit device 4 has at least two arrays of electrodes 20,22. The device is operated in a first mode wherein DC potentials are successively applied to successive electrodes of at least one of the electrode arrays 20,22 in a first direction such that a potential barrier moves along the at least one array in the first direction and drives ions into and/or out of the device in the first direction. The device is also operated in a second mode, wherein DC potentials are successively applied to successive electrodes of at least one of the electrode arrays 20,22 in a second, different direction such that a potential barrier moves along the array in the second direction and drives ions into and/or out of the device in the second direction. The device provides a single, relatively simple device for manipulating ions in multiple directions. For example, the device may be used to load ions into or eject ions from an ion mobility separator in a first direction, and may then be used to cause ions to move through the ion mobility separator in the second direction so as to cause the ions to separate.
Patent GB-2539381-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method
Inventor: NEIL WILLIAM BURNSIDE
IPC: B26F1/38
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: Method of manufacturing a plurality of items, such as key rings, from sheet material comprising forming a first partial cut 22 on one side of the sheet, forming a second partial 24 cut on a second side, and a third cut 34 extending wholly through the sheet. Preferably first and second cuts extend 40% or 20-30% through the sheet. Preferably, designs and guide markings are printed using a high resolution printer on either side of the sheet to be cut out. Preferably, a transparent, settable coating 32, 36 is applied to the items after the second cut. Preferably, a removable laminate 30 supports the items after the third cut. Preferably, guide holes are cut into the sheet. Preferably, the sheet is metallic or plastic, such as aluminium or acrylic, and is less than 25mm, 1-6mm or 2-5mm thick. The invention aims to increase smoothness cut edge.
Patent GB-2531863-A (GB)
Title: Security device and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: BRIAN WILLIAM HOLMES
IPC: B42D25/351
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A security device 10 comprises: a transparent substrate 11 having opposing first 11a and second 11b surfaces; a first focusing element array 13 disposed on the first surface 11a; a second focusing element array 15 disposed on the second surface 11b; a first image array 16 disposed on or in the transparent substrate 11 in a first image array plane 17 and configured to co-operate with the first focusing element array 13 to exhibit an optically variable effect when viewed from a first side of the security device 10; and a second image array 18 disposed on or in the transparent substrate 11 in a second image array plane 19, different from the first image array plane 17, the second image array 18 being configured to co-operate with the second focusing element array 15 to exhibit an optically variable effect when viewed from a second side of the security device 10. At least the first image array 16 is further configured to exhibit a first static macroimage when viewed from the second side of the device 10. The focusing elements arrays 13, 15 are preferably arrays of cylindrical or spherical lenses.
Patent GB-2530652-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for generating airport surface map graphics in aircraft cockpit displays
Inventor: DEJONGE MICHAEL KENT
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2015-08-19
Abstract: The size of data representing an image in a graphical display is reduced. The data comprises triangle strings representing polygons that form the image. A size of a pixel (214) in the image is determined and compared to a narrowest dimension of a polygon (210) that encompasses the pixel to determine a number of triangles in a triangle string that represents the polygon. If the narrowest dimension of the polygon is smaller than the size of a pixel in the image, the number of triangles in the triangle string is reduced using triangle decimation, while if the polygon is larger than the size of a pixel in the image, the number of triangles in the triangle string remains unchanged. The size of the pixel may be weighted by a sensitivity factor before the comparison, e.g. which may be in the range of 1-10, preferably 2.1. The triangle decimation may comprise generating a first decimated triangle string with four vertices which are selected to be the vertices of the polygon with minimum and maximum coordinate values in the image. The data may comply with ARINC characteristic 816.
Patent GB-2542193-A (GB)
Title: Alarm to indicate overloading for industrial racking/shelving
Inventor: SIMON WAIM
IPC: G01L13/02
Filed: 2015-09-13
Abstract: An automated electrical system made up of a load measuring component and an alarm/monitoring unit which can be used by operators as part of a safe system of work for storage/racking systems. The monitoring unit is located underneath the footprint of each of the legs of a storage/racking system and is capable of switching at a pre-determined load value. The monitoring unit is a cell made up of an array of compression springs 2 and a switch 1 that is calibrated to operate at a particular loading. The switch has a plunger 5, operated by a lever 6. A set screw (4, fig 3) can be set to operate the internal switch at a selected load point. When this point is reached an alarm is sounded.
Patent GB-2529321-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for lifting and/or moving operations of drilling equipment
Inventor: MYKLEBUST ERIK
IPC: E21B19/20
Filed: 2014-04-09
Abstract: An apparatus for lifting and/or moving operations of drilling equipment on a deck, comprising a suspension device (6) with at least one lifting arm (1), where the at least one lifting arm (1), the at least one lifting arm (1) comprising at least a pair of torque arms comprising at least a first torque arm (2) and a second torque arm (3), where a first end of the first torque arm (2) is connected to the suspension device (6) and a second end of the first torque arm (2) is connected to a synchronizing linkage (9). Furthermore, a first end of the second torque arm (3) is connected to the synchronizing linkage (9) and a second end of the second torque arm (3) is connected to a load-bearing device (7), wherein the first and second torque arms (2, 3), through their respective synchronizing link (10, 11), are further connected to at least one common synchronizing device (12).
Patent GB-2543276-A (GB)
Title: Distributed audio capture and mixing
Inventor: ANTTI JOHANNES ERONEN
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2015-10-12
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a processor configured to: receive a spatial audio signal associated with a microphone array 113 configured to provide spatial audio capture and at least one additional audio signal associated with an additional microphone 111 such as a Lavalier microphone. The at least one additional microphone signal is delayed by a variable delay determined such that common components of the audio signals are time aligned. The apparatus receives a relative position between a first position associated with the microphone array and a second position associated with the additional microphone. At least two output audio channel signals are generated by processing and mixing the spatial audio signal and the at least one additional audio signal based on the relative position between the first position and the second position, such that the at least two output audio channel signals present an augmented audio scene. The apparatus may be used for spatial reproduction of audio signals in a theatre or lecture hall.
Patent GB-2546996-A (GB)
Title: Swivel joint
Inventor: MORTEN EIDEM
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A method and assembly for completing a well 11. The method of completing a well which has a longitudinal axis along a direction with a horizontal component, comprising rotating a first string 12 and moving the first string into the well along the longitudinal axis of the well, providing a swivel joint 14 rotatably connecting the first string to a second string 13, moving the second string along the longitudinal axis of the well into the well, wherein the second string comprises completion equipment, moving the completion equipment into the well along the longitudinal axis of the well. The assembly comprises first rotatable string to progress through the well and second string comprising completion equipment joined to the first string by the swivel joint. The second string may be rotationally at rest while moving. Fluid circulation may be controlled by a ball operated sleeve at the swivel, which may also have a locking means. The swivel may further comprise a ball bearing or a thrust washer 23 (Fig.2a).
Patent GB-2532898-A (GB)
Title: Powered Tree construction
Inventor: CHI YIN ALAN LEUNG
IPC: H01R24/38
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree comprises a plurality of tree trunk sections a male end of a first truck section having electrically conductive central and channel prongs and a female end of a second trunk section having electrically conductive central and channel voids, the central void having a spring-biased electrical contact element 805..
Patent GB-2538371-A (GB)
Title: Well testing and monitoring
Inventor: YVES-MARIE CLET ROBERT SUBERVIE
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: A technique facilitates testing and monitoring of a well. An artificial lift system is operated to produce a well fluid, and data is collected as the artificial lift system is operated at different flow rates. The data collected at the different, e.g. varying, flow rates is used in estimating flow performance and to enable continued monitoring of the well. In some applications, the data may be obtained by utilizing a virtual flow metering technique.
Patent GB-2541766-A (GB)
Title: Storage systems and methods
Inventor: LARS SVERKER TURE LINDBO
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: A storage system is described where goods are stored in containers 10 and the containers are stored in stacks 12. Above the stacks runs a grid network of tracks on which load handling devices 30 run. The load handling devices take containers from the stacks and deposit them at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit them at stations where goods may be picked out. The containers are provided with one or more of the following services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensing means, and data logging means. The provision of these services within individual containers rather than across the system as a whole, allows for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency. The containers may further comprise communication means to enable peer to peer communication between containers.
Patent GB-2540866-A (GB)
Title: Customer movement monitoring system and method
Inventor: Donald High
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: A system and method for monitoring movement of a customer 14 in a retail environment comprises; a location determiner capable of detecting the entrance of a customer device 400 into the retail environment; and a controller which transmits a customer arrival notification to a member of staff 13 operating an in-store device 300A. The customer arrival notification may include order pick-up (or collection) information from the customer device, and the location of the customer device may be displayed on a map of the retail environment on the in-store device. The customer device may receive and display an entry confirmation notification, which may show a meeting point location or the location of the in-store device on a map of the retail environment. The detection of the customers entry into the retail environment may be facilitated by a plurality of emitters emitting modulated light and a receiver located on the customer device.
Patent GB-2540045-A (GB)
Title: Improved methods and systems for tensioner connection
Inventor: NEIL PRASAD
IPC: E21B19/09
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: Coupling a riser tensioner cylinder 202 to a riser 206 includes two pin connections 212 and 214 either end of cylinder 202. Pin 212 is rotatably coupled to a platform 208 and pin 214 is on an extension rod 203 and coupled to a tension ring 204, via an adjustable linkage system, that is attached to riser 206. The adjustable linkage system has an attachment mechanism that attaches cylinder 202 to ring 204, preferably via a retention device 216 that may be selectively activated and deactivated, and a positioning mechanism that rotates cylinder 202 about pin connection 212. The positioning device may have a flexible member 220 coupled at one end to a mounting point 222 on cylinder 202 and at the other end to a rotation device 224 coupled to platform 208. The positioning mechanism may alternatively have a double acting rotation mechanism (318, Fig 3A) having a double acting rotation cylinder (302, Fig 3A) coupled to cylinder 202 via a solid link (304, Fig 3A). The positioning device may otherwise have a mechanical link (402, Fig 4A) coupled at one end to cylinder 202 and at the other end to a cylinder (406, Fig 4A) on platform 208.
Patent GB-2556022-A (GB)
Title: Electrical socket box
Inventor: STEVE NOVES
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2016-08-09
Abstract: An electrical socket box comprising: sidewalls 12 extending upwardly from a base (10, figure 2) towards an open face 14 thereof. The socket box includes one or more adjustable clamping means (40, figure 4) for locating the socket box within an opening formed in a cavity wall. The clamping means comprise a locating member 44 positioned alongside the outer face of a side wall of the socket box and connected through a bridging member 30 to a flexible strap member 42 positioned alongside the inner face of said side wall. The bridging member passes through a slot 20 which is formed in said side wall and which extends between the base and the open face of the socket box. A second embodiment details how trap member moves the clamping means to engage with the internal border of a cavity wall to locate the back-box in the cavity wall. A third embodiment defines a lip 16 to engage the border of a cavity wall with the clamping means. Preferably the strap may include ridges 50 to retain the strap in place within the pattress box.
Patent GB-2542508-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric materials
Inventor: RICHARD LUKE AINSWORTH
IPC: C08L71/00
Filed: 2016-09-16
Abstract: A composite material comprising: i) one or more polymeric material having a repeat unit of formula -O-Ph-O-Ph-CO-Ph wherein Ph represents a phenylene moiety (PEEK); and ii) one or more glass fibre; wherein said one or more polymeric material has a melt viscosity (NW) of more than 0.15 kNsm-2, but less than 0.65 kNsm-2, measured according to Example 1; wherein said one or more polymeric material has a Melt Flow Index (MFI) that falls within the range 51% to 51% of the MFI calculated using the equation: log10(MFI) = 1.929 — 2.408(MV) wherein MV is the melt viscosity of said one or more polymeric material measured in kNsm-2 and according to Example 1, and wherein MFI is measured in g/10mins according to Example 2. Also claimed is the same material, limited by use as a tube, back-up ring, seal, bushing or washer instead of by the MFI. And an additional claim is to the material defined by forming a component having (in use) a flow restricting section instead of the MFI limitation. The components made from the materials may be suitable for use in the oil and gas industry.
Patent GB-2557912-A (GB)
Title: A system for providing a virtual reality experience
Inventor: SIMON REVELEY
IPC: A63G31/00
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: A system for providing a virtual reality experience includes a vehicle controlled to follow a pre-determined path, such as on a roller coaster; a virtual reality (VR) controller 2; one or more head mounted displays (HMD) 1 each including an orientation sensor 8 and at least one screen 7 to deliver VR content relating to the position of the vehicle during the ride. A position sensor 5 is connected to the controller 6 and includes at least one accelerometer/gyroscope adapted to sense movement/position of the vehicle. The controller 6 includes a processor adapted to compare data from the position sensor 5 to data stored in the memory of the controller to calculate the location of the vehicle on the path, and the controller is adapted to synchronise the generated virtual reality images with the location of the vehicle on the path. The position sensor 5 is mounted in the vehicle and includes at least one accelerometer and/or gyroscope adapted to sense the movement and/or orientation of the vehicle. A method of implementing the virtual reality system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2560592-A (GB)
Title: Heater-Cooler System
Inventor: STEPHEN TURNER
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2017-07-19
Abstract: A heater-cooler apparatus of an extracorporeal perfusion system comprising at least one fluid circuit 102, 104 providing a supply of a heat transfer fluid to the perfusion system, a cold storage unit, and a refrigeration unit for charging the cold storage unit. Wherein the cold storage unit comprises a chamber containing a liquid that freezes at a temperature above that to which the heat transfer fluid is cooled by the refrigeration unit, and an array of tubes through which the heat transfer fluid is conveyed. The array of tubes extending through the chamber. The apparatus may comprise one or more heaters. The heat transfer fluid may be a biocidal fluid such as glucose. The cold storage unit may comprise a non-water-based phase change material. A method for the heater-cooler apparatus is also provided. A heater cooler apparatus comprising a first and second device requiring temperature control, a thermal generator unit, hot and cold fluid circuits, first and second off-takes and first and second intermediate heat exchangers is also provided along with a corresponding method.
Patent GB-2565312-A (GB)
Title: Tray erector
Inventor: ANTONY LOVEDALE
IPC: B31B50/44
Filed: 2017-08-09
Abstract: Tray erecting apparatus with movable inner forming tool 95 which is movable and maneuvers a flat, unfolded tray 10 over a fixed outer forming tool 40, where the inner forming tool can be plunged into the outer forming tool to erect the tray. The inner tool may be mounted to a robot arm manipulator and may include forming surfaces or guides contoured to fold flaps of a tray when the inner tool plunges. The tools may include actuators for folding and locking tabs. The actuators may be replaceable and be moved between the inner and outer tool. The apparatus may include a table which may comprise a jig and an infeed hopper for receiving flat trays. The apparatus may include an outfeed conveyor. A collaborative robot may be used to allow uncaged operation. Also claimed is a method for erecting a tray.
Patent GB-2553924-A (GB)
Title: Blast repairable plough
Inventor: PETER COUCHMAN
IPC: F41H11/24
Filed: 2017-09-12
Abstract: A repairable plough 100 for mine and area clearance a main support frame and a blade. The blade is formed from a plurality of modular blade sections 130 that are detachably connected to the main support frame. There may also be one or more tines detachably connected to the blade sections. Each tine may have a replaceable tip.
Patent GB-2567501-A (GB)
Title: Beta-glucan compositions
Inventor: MERVYN LOUIS DE SOUZA
IPC: C12P19/14
Filed: 2017-10-19
Abstract: A composition comprises beta-glucans and ≤200ppm of antigens to the R5 monoclonal antibody. Preferably, antigens to the R5 monoclonal antibody include gluten, gliadin, secalin, or hordein. The composition may comprise ≥10 wt.% beta-glucan on a dry weight basis, <10 wt.% lipids, and <10 wt.% protein. A process for producing the composition comprises milling oat grains to produce a milled fraction comprising bran and ≥10% grain endosperm, mixing the milled fraction with water to form a slurry, adding alpha-amylase to the slurry, passing the slurry through wet mills, separating insoluble fibre in the slurry to produce a liquid fraction, separating proteins from the liquid fraction to produce a light fraction, adding a protease to the light fraction, and separating a beta-glucan from the light fraction. The protease may be a papain, a cysteine protease, or may comprise an endopeptidase with an exopeptidase. Typically, the process does not use an alcohol solvent.
Patent GB-2558782-A (GB)
Title: Modular medical guide wire assembly
Inventor: PALLE HANSEN
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 2017-12-07
Abstract: A guide wire assembly for medical use includes at least a portion 90 which is formed of a plurality of inter-cooperating elements 100 in series which may slide relative to one another to allow the guide to be bendable in at least one dimension, the elements having a tapering internal lumens for accommodating a control device, which may be a wire. The control device may operate to make the guide more or less flexible, or stiff but increasing or decreasing the frictional forces between the elements. The elements may have a curved first end 102 and second end 104. The second end of one element may envelop the first end of a subsequent element. The first end may be compressible, and comprise a slot to allow radial compression. The taper may be uniform or non-uniform, and the taper allows for a narrower lumen whilst maintaining flexibility of the guide.
Patent GB-2569811-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER PAUL HANCOCK
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2017-12-27
Abstract: An amplifier line-up for an electrosurgical generator, the amplifier line-up comprising: a microwave signal generator for generating microwave radiation; a modulator to pulse the microwave radiation; and an amplifier module 200 connected to the modulator to increase the power of microwave pulses received from the modulator. Amplifier module 200 includes: an array of amplifiers 208A-208n connected in parallel, whose output signals are combined to produce an output microwave signal; and a feed structure for conveying the output microwave signal to a probe. Amplifier module 200 may comprise: a power divider unit 202,204,206 to receive the pulses of microwave radiation from the modulator, which it splits into input signals for the array of amplifiers 208A-208n; and a power combiner 210,212,214 to combine the output signals from the array of amplifiers 208A-208n. The output signal may comprise a series of microwave pulses, each having a power equal, or greater than 400W, or 2KW. The output signal may comprise a series of microwave pulses, each having a duration equal, or less than 0.1s, or 1ms. Feed structure may comprise a coaxial cable of diameter equal, or less than 3 mm. Array of amplifiers 208A-208n may comprise gallium nitride high electron mobility transistors (HEMT).