baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2498716-A (GB)
Title: A Control Panel for an Electronic Display
Inventor: MILES ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: G05G1/02
Filed: 2012-01-22
Abstract: A control panel comprises a plate 2 to be positioned over the electronic LCD display (5 fig.2) such that at least a proportion of the electronic display is visible though the plate, a control knob 1 mounted to the plate; a light emitter 3 positioned to project light towards the control knob; a light detector 4 positioned to detect the light exiting the control knob, in which the control knob has a valve means so that the amount of the light that reaches the light detector changes when the control knob is moved. Preferably, as shown in figure 5 the valve means includes transparent 8 and non-transparent 9 members or have reflective and non-reflective members. The knob is rotatable and push operated. There may be more than one knob and a plurality of emitters and detectors as shown in fig.10. Preferably the knob can be controlled automatically via computer software and the knob is capable of displaying in formation projected onto its surface (21, fig.11)
Patent GB-2485299-A (GB)
Title: A plurality of interface files usable for access to bios
Inventor: MULCAHY LUKE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: A system may comprise a processor (12) and first storage device (18) coupled to the processor. The first storage device contains a basic input/output system (BIOS) (24) executable by the processor. The system may also comprise a second storage device (18) coupled to the processor. The second storage device may contain a management interface (32) usable by an operating system to access the BIOS. A plurality of interface files (28) may also be provided, each interface file being usable by the management interface to access the BIOS and each interface file defining one or methods for use by the interface or BIOS. While executing the BIOS, the processor determines a configuration of the system and, based on the determined configuration, selects a particular interface file for use during run-time.
Patent GB-2491987-A (GB)
Title: Object viewing and searching having a user-input to select an object
Inventor: SAPTHARISHI MASESH
IPC: G06V20/52
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A camera system (100) comprises an image capturing device (102), and a match classifier (218). A first object is detected in a first group of the images. The first object is displayed to a user 104, and user-input 1502 is received to indicate selection of the first object. The first object has a first signature representing its features. The match classifier (218) matches object instances by analyzing data derived from the first signature of the first object and a second signature of a second object detected in a second image. A successful match is notified 1514. The system may also include an object detection module (204) which receives image data and detects objects appearing in one or more of the images. The object tracking module (206) temporally associates instances of a first object detected in a first group of the images.
Patent GB-2492665-A (GB)
Title: Displaying current trend or future position of air traffic
Inventor: SHAFAAT SYED TAHIR
IPC: G01C23/00
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: Data received from a vehicle (e.g. aircraft 2, 6, 10, 14, 18) indicates (or can be used to derive) a current position, heading and trend (i.e. turning or going straight) of the vehicle. An icon is displayed that indicates either the current position, heading and trend (4, 8, 12, 16, 20) or a future position (46, 50, 54, Fig.4) and heading of the vehicle. In the former case, the symbol placement and orientation indicate the current position and heading; whilst a line extending from it indicates the current vehicle trend (e.g. it may have a radius that indicates a vehicle turn radius). The data may be obtained via ADS-B technology and may be displayed in a cockpit navigation display (relating to the ownship or other aircraft) or an air traffic control (ATC) station.
Patent GB-2504670-A (GB)
Title: Niobium alloy superconductor manufacture using a single crystal precursor material
Inventor: GORE RUSSELL PETER
IPC: B21C1/00
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: A method for the fabrication of filaments of niobium titanium (NbTi) or niobium tin (Nb3Sn), comprises the use of a single crystal precursor material. The crystallographic orientation of the precursor material may be optimised such that in subsequent wire manufacturing processes the distribution and orientation of dislocations is optimised, and subsequent precipitation of Î±-Ti occurs in the most beneficial way for flux pinning. The use of the single crystal precursor material may precede the extrusion of a NbTi or Nb3Sn rod prior to encapsulation within a copper tube or growing the rod. Encapsulation may be followed by a drawing step. The Nb3Sn may be grown by solid state diffusion in situ. A crystal orientation of the grown intermetallic compound may be determined by the crystal orientation of the initial constituent materials. The filaments may be used in wire forming a superconductor typically used in MRI magnets. The figure shows the temperature stability of Î±-Ti precipitates.
Patent GB-2493848-A (GB)
Title: Fill limiter mounting arrangement for fuel tanks
Inventor: THIRLAWAY GEORGE
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 2012-08-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a support arm assembly 39 for mounting in a fuel tank 1. The support arm assembly 39 comprises an arm 43 having a connector 51 for mounting the support arm assembly 39. A fuel fill limiter is mounted on the arm 43 and may comprise a vent valve 27 or a hollow member (111 see fig 7A). The present invention also relates to a fuel tank 1 in combination with the support arm assembly 43, which may be spring biased against a roof of the tank 1. The invention provides a support arm assembly 43 which can be installed in a fuel tank 1 by insertion through a single access aperture A and by deployment and mounting within the fuel tank 1.
Patent GB-2497661-A (GB)
Title: Large area optical quality synthetic polycrystalline diamond window
Inventor: INGLIS PAUL NICOLAS
IPC: C01B31/06
Filed: 2012-12-12
Abstract: A polycrystalline chemical vapour deposited (CVD) diamond wafer comprising: a largest linear dimension equal to or greater than 125 mm; a thickness equal to or greater than 125 Âµm; and one or both of the following characteristics measured. at room temperature (nominally 298 K) over at least a central area of the polycrystalline CVD diamond wafer, said central area being circular, centred on a central point of the polycrystalline CVD diamond wafer, and. having a diameter of at least 70% of the largest linear dimension of the polycrystalline CVD diamond wafer: an absorption coefficient   ¤0.2cm-1 at 10.6 Âµm; and. a dielectric loss coefficient at 145 GHz, or tan Î´  ¤2 x 10-4. A microwave reactor and process for synthesising the CVD diamond wafer are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2494347-A (GB)
Title: Method for treating and sealing piezoelectric tuning forks
Inventor: DIFOGGIO ROCCO
IPC: G01N29/02
Filed: 2011-06-08
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid. The apparatus includes: a piezoelectric resonator configured to be disposed in the fluid; an electrode embedded in the piezoelectric resonator and included in a resonator circuit configured to output an electrical signal related to the property; a discontinuity defined by a surface of the piezoelectric resonator, the discontinuity altering an impedance of the resonator circuit if a high-dielectric fluid or a conductive fluid is disposed in the discontinuity; and an insulating material disposed in the discontinuity.
Patent GB-2498636-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting display device and driving method thereof
Inventor: JEONG UI-TAEK
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting display device capable of minimizing deviation of current driving capability between driving switching devices of respective pixels, thereby achieving enhanced screen quality. A method of driving the light emitting display (LED) device includes sensing the threshold voltage and mobility of driving Thin Film Transistor (TFT) of each Pixel P through each data line (DL) using a first sensing voltage; correcting an error of the mobility between the driving TFTs by again sensing the mobility of the driving TFT of each pixel P through each data line (DL) using a second voltage, and compensating for video data to be displayed on a display panel 2 using the threshold voltage and the corrected mobility.
Patent GB-2502691-A (GB)
Title: Access walkway with non-slip flooring
Inventor: OWEN GEORGE
IPC: E04G27/00
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: An access assembly 10 suitable for pedestrian use comprises two spaced apart stringers 14 for supporting a floor formed of panel sections extending between said stringers. The part of each panel section on which the pedestrians using access assembly walk is formed of a paving material having inherently non-slip surface characteristics. Each panel section may comprise a metal frame forming part of a mould in which the paving panel is formed. The paving material may be concrete and the walkaway may be supported by pivotal, adjustable legs 50.
Patent GB-2508712-A (GB)
Title: Toaster with transparent removable baffles
Inventor: CHEN ZHENWEI
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2013-10-10
Abstract: A toaster comprises a housing 100, a heating cavity 110, an operation cavity which is connected to the heating cavity, a transparent movable baffle 130 and a positioning mechanism 150. One side of the housing 100 is disposed with a first opening 120 and at least one second opening may be disposed at the bottom of the housing. A longitudinal groove is disposed inside the housing, extended upwards from the second opening. The transparent movable baffle 130 is sliding and connected to the longitudinal groove from the bottom of the housing and positioned by the positioning mechanism 150, making it able to be drawn out of the bottom of the housing to clean. The heating status of the toast may be observed through the first opening and the transparent movable baffle. The number of second openings may be two, the opening being separately disposed in the bottom surface or in the left and right hand side surfaces of the housing, the number of movable baffles being two.
Patent GB-2519343-A (GB)
Title: A transformable bicycle wheel lock with multifunction capability
Inventor: CROOK GEORGE
IPC: E05B71/00
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: A bicycle lock comprises a casing (A), a horizontal pin (L) and a locking pin (P). The casing has means for attachment of the casing to a bicycle frame adjacent to a wheel of the bicycle, and has an aperture (B) through which the horizontal pin can be inserted. The horizontal pin is capable of being inserted through the aperture in the casing so that it is located between wheel spokes to prevent wheel rotation. The horizontal pin is removable from the aperture when the lock is not locked. The horizontal pin has a profiled portion (R) capable of engaging with a pin perpendicular to the horizontal pin. The locking pin is secured or capable of being secured within the casing in a position substantially perpendicular to the horizontal pin whereby it engages the profiled portion to prevent removal of the horizontal pin.
Patent GB-2520074-A (GB)
Title: Infant Sleeping Apparatus
Inventor: SMITH SUSAN
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: An apparatus to hold babies in a preferred sleeping position is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mattress pad 10 and a sleeping pouch 12 attached to the mattress pad. The mattress pad comprises an arrangement of straps 16, 20, 24 for secure and easy fitting to the mattress, including side straps 16, 20 and at least one top or end strap 24. The straps wrap around the mattress and securing means 40, 46, 52, 58 are secured together on the underside. The pouch comprises base and upper layers which are fastened together. In some embodiments the pouch is attached to the mattress pad by means of one or more zip fasteners 28a, 28b, 28c arranged linearly along the pouch from top to bottom enabling a child within the pouch to roll from side to side without being able to roll onto its front. A means to raise one end of the mattress from a horizontal position and a method of supporting a baby in an inclined position using the disclosed apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2525606-A (GB)
Title: Joint and modular protection system
Inventor: BRADLEY SIMON
IPC: F41H5/24
Filed: 2014-04-28
Abstract: A joint 10 for connecting together two or more armoured panels of a modular protection structure comprises an elongate body 12, a first channel 14 extending along and within the elongate body 12, for receiving an edge of one of the armoured panels, and a second channel 16 extending along and within the elongate body 12, for receiving an edge of another of the armoured panels. One or more armoured strike plates 18 are provided which substantially cover an area between the edge of the armoured panel which is received within the first channel 14 and the edge of the armoured panel which is received within the second channel 16.
Patent GB-2513025-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for comparing a first vector of data elements and a second vector of data elements in order to detect potential memory hazards
Inventor: REID ALASTAIR DAVID
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: A data processing apparatus is provided comprising a comparison unit configured to perform an element comparison process between a first vector of data elements and a second vector of data elements. The element comparison process comprises performing a comparison of a first data element at a first index in the first vector with a second data element at a second index in the second vector. A hazard vector generation unit is configured, if the comparison unit determines a match condition between the first data element and the second data element to be true, to populate a hazard vector at an index determined by the first index with a value determined by the second index. The comparison unit is configured to perform the element comparison process by iteratively performing the comparison for data elements of the first vector with each element of a subset of the second vector, and to determine the subset of the second vector as those data elements at indices in the second vector which are less than a current index of the first vector for which the comparison is to be performed and which are greater than any previously determined value of the second index for which the match condition was true. Hence where matches are found, these enable the number of comparisons later in the comparison process to be reduced.
Patent GB-2513512-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop accounts payable network system and method
Inventor: CAGE ALLEN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A system and method operable to provide a closed loop accounts payable network with end-user rate-adjustment options. The system and method for a closed loop accounts payable network for commercial card payments allows for setting one or more payment terms using the system.
Patent GB-2521713-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with articulated arm
Inventor: BLANCHARD TIMOTHY ALEXANDER
IPC: B66F9/065
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: A self-propelled flat-bed trolley 300, comprising motorised locomotion means 304, a load bearing platform 301, an articulated crane 303 having a telescopic arm 307, 308 adapted to load and unload articles 302 to and from the platform 301. Where the crane 303 is preferably manoeuvrable to locate the centre-of-mass of the articles 302 within the base of support for the trolley 300, and a control means for the motorised locomotion means 304 and articulated crane 303. Optionally there is provided at least one further arm (404, Figure 2), (801, Figure 6) attached to the trolley 300 which may be curved and can act in a first position as a stabilising outrigger for the trolley 300. The at least one further arm (801) may function as a load restraint when the trolley 300 is loaded and in motion (Figure 8). A head stock (1301, Figure 11) may be provided which functions to secure the load 302 at a mast 306 end.
Patent GB-2514970-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced storage of metadata utilizing improved error detection and correction in computer memory
Inventor: DAS DEBALEENA
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A novel ECC scheme is disclosed that offers an error protection level that is at least the same as (if not better than) that of the conventional ECC scheme without negatively impacting latency and design complexity. Embodiments of the present disclosure utilize an ECC scheme which leaves up to extra 2B for metadata storage by changing the error detection and correction process flow. The scheme adopts an early error detection mechanism, and tailors the need for subsequent error correction based on the results of the early detection.
Patent GB-2530782-A (GB)
Title: Voltage droop reduction in a processor
Inventor: WEBEL TOBIAS
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a processor with a common supply rail, and some processor cores that share the common supply rail. Each of the cores output a core dIPC value and receives as an input a core throttling signal. The processor has a chip power management logic 301 which has inputs 302 - 309 for the dIPC values, a threshold register 334 for a dIPC threshold value, chip dIPC register 319 to hold a current global dIPC value based on the average of the core values, and dIPC history registers 320 - 327 holding historic global values with an average historic global value stored in a register 331. There is a subtraction unit 332 to provide an absolute difference of an average historic global dIPC value based on the historic global dIPC value and the current dIPC values. A magnitude comparator 333 provides a throttling signal when the absolute difference is above the dIPC threshold value, which is output 310 - 317 to the processor cores.
Patent GB-2532294-A (GB)
Title: Frequency-converted Fiber-MOPA
Inventor: FEI HE
IPC: H01S3/23
Filed: 2015-01-06
Abstract: Fundamental-wavelength radiation from a fiber MOPA 12 amplified in an active optical fiber 14. The active fiber 14 is terminated at a distal end 14D by an endcap 16 having an exit-face 18 from which fundamental radiation is delivered. The endcap 16 is hermetically sealed to a wall of an enclosure 30 housing frequency conversion elements. Pump-radiation for the active fiber 14 is fiber coupled into the active fiber 14 at a proximal end thereof.
Patent GB-2522142-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanner with dynamical adjustment of angular scan velocity
Inventor: STEFFEY KENNETH
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A method of dynamically adjusting an angular speed of a light beam emitted by a scanner in measuring three-dimensional (3D) coordinates of a surface or of dynamically adjusting an acquisition rate of 3D coordinates of a surface.
Patent GB-2524188-A (GB)
Title: Oil thinning compositions and retrieval methods
Inventor: CHESKY SHELDON R
IPC: C09K8/60
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: A formulation comprises one or more terpenoids, soy methyl esters and glycol ether esters. The terpenoid may be D-limonene. These compositions of plant oil-based biodegradable crude oil thinning fluids have a performance especially suitable to reducing crude oil viscosity in extraction and retrieval operations. Also shown is a method to recover oil from an oil well comprising (a) providing the above formulation; (b) introducing a first portion of the formulation into the oil well; (c) recovering a mixture from the oil well comprising at least a portion of the formulation and oil from the oil well. The method for producing the formulation is also shown using a stainless steel reactor and one or more terpenoids, soy methyl esters, glycol ether esters, a first inorganic catalyst and a second inorganic catalyst.
Patent GB-2526010-A (GB)
Title: A method of pressure testing a plugged well
Inventor: KJORHOLT HALVOR
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A method of plugging a well extending into a hydrocarbon bearing formation to facilitate temporary or permanent abandonment of the well. The method comprises forming two or more plugs (2, 3) within the well, the plugs being formed at longitudinally spaced apart locations whilst providing a fluid communication path (11) from a region above the topmost plug to the or each space between adjacent plugs. This configuration facilitates pressure testing of one or more of the plugs by conducting fluid through said path.
Patent GB-2542367-A (GB)
Title: Thread dispenser
Inventor: ANDREW FORRESTER
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2015-09-16
Abstract: A dispenser for thread, such as dental floss 11, comprising a container having an exterior dispensing surface 10 with an aperture through which the thread can emerge from the container, and a cap, which can move over the dispensing surface, such as by sliding via sliding connectors, between a closed and open position. The cap is connected to the container and has a blade 27 on its edge or underside. The thread is cut as the cap is closed. The dispensing surface may comprise a recess extending from the aperture. There may be a guiding element, for the thread, which may be tubular, pivotably attached to the container, and rotates as the cap moves from a closed to open position. There may be a spool 19 within the container. There may be a removable key-chain 9 attached to the container.
Patent GB-2543049-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
Inventor: EDWARD HAIGH
IPC: F02M26/74
Filed: 2015-10-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a valve arrangement for use in an exhaust gas recirculation system in an internal combustion engine arrangement. The valve arrangement 10 includes a housing 30 having a passage 104 for exhaust gas, part of which defines an opening 36 for the valve member 20. The valve arrangement further includes a valve shaft 24 received in the valve opening, the valve shaft being driven by an actuator 50 to move the valve and hence open and close the valve. A pressure chamber 80 is provided in fluid communication with the passage via the valve opening. The pressure in the pressure chamber is adjustable to a pressure equal to or greater than a pressure in the passage. Pressurised air from the pressure chamber is used to blow any exhaust gas/soot particles away from the valve shaft, thereby preventing clogging of the passage and jamming of the EGR valve.
Patent GB-2543749-A (GB)
Title: 3D scene rendering
Inventor: POURIA BABAHAJIANI
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2015-10-21
Abstract: A plurality of three-dimensional (3D) point clouds describing objects of interest, e.g. in a street view, is obtained, each cloud being labelled to a category of objects of interest (200). Facades for the objects of interests categorized as buildings are rendered using an ambient occlusion method (202). Shapes of the objects of interest categorized as non-buildings are rendered by fitting templates of street view objects to these point clouds (204). The ambient occlusion method of rendering includes calculating illumination of the point cloud based on light coming from a theoretical hemisphere or sphere around the object of interest. Such a two-stage approach in which dominant buildings (and ground) are removed from the point cloud data, then the remaining data is classified to identify local features, provides a good trade off between efficiency and accuracy. Street view objects may be divided into two subsets, i.e. orientation-relevant or orientation-irrelevant, each subset adopting different template fitting approaches.