baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2517562-A (GB)
Title: Facial image quality assessment
Inventor: NECHYBA MICHAEL C
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: An example method includes capturing, by a camera of a mobile computing device, an image, determining whether the image includes a representation of at least a portion of a face, and, when the image includes the representation of at least the portion of the face, analyzing characteristics of the image. The characteristics include at least one of a tonal distribution of the image that is associated with a darkness-based mapping of a plurality of pixels of the image, and a plurality of spatial frequencies of the image that are associated with a visual transition between adjacent pixels of the image. The method further includes classifying, by the mobile computing device, a quality of the image based at least in part on the analyzed characteristics of the image.
Patent GB-2513761-A (GB)
Title: Compressive (PFET) and tensile (NFET) channel strain in nanowire FETS fabricated with a replacement gate process
Inventor: COHEN GUY
IPC: H01L29/775
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: A method of fabricating a FET device is provided which includes the following steps. Nanowires/pads are formed in a SOI layer over a BOX layer, wherein the nanowires are suspended over the BOX. A HSQ layer is deposited that surrounds the nanowires. A portion(s) of the HSQ layer that surround the nanowires are cross-linked, wherein the cross-linking causes the portion(s) of the HSQ layer to shrink thereby inducing strain in the nanowires. One or more gates are formed that retain the strain induced in the nanowires. A FET device is also provided wherein each of the nanowires has a first region(s) that is deformed such that a lattice constant in the first region(s) is less than a relaxed lattice constant of the nanowires and a second region(s) that is deformed such that a lattice constant in the second region(s) is greater than the relaxed lattice constant of the nanowires.
Patent GB-2513811-A (GB)
Title: Pest And Pathogen Control
Inventor: DYSON PAUL
IPC: A01N63/60
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a genetically transformed or transfected bacterial cell wherein said bacteria is a gut symbiont of an insect vector or insect pest; characterised in that said bacterial cell is transformed to express dsRNA against at least one selected target gene of the insect vector, whereby the effect or viability of said insect is deleteriously compromised; also an insect including said bacterial cell and a method of modulating a target insect gene using said bacterial cell.
Patent GB-2523215-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for starting an engine
Inventor: KEES DONATUS ANDREAS JOSEPHINE
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2014-10-10
Abstract: An apparatus for starting an engine 11 of a mild hybrid vehicle 5 is disclosed having low and high voltage starting devices 13 and 14 controlled by an electronic controller 10. The high voltage starting device 14 is a belt integrated motor generator usable as a starter to crank the engine whenever possible so as to partially discharge a high voltage battery 18. The high voltage starting device 14 may be used as a generator after starting the engine 11 if the exhaust gas temperature needs to be increased to assist with timely light-off of one or more exhaust gas after-treatment devices 6. The low voltage starter motor 13 is used for starting the engine 11 at low temperatures.
Patent GB-2535779-A (GB)
Title: Generator assembly and bearing equipped with the same
Inventor: NICOLAAS SIMON WILLEM DEN HAAK
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A generator assembly and a bearing equipped with the same are provided. The generator assembly is for the harvesting of energy in a bearing arrangement having a first component 10 and a second component 12. The first component 10 is configured to rotate relative to the second component 12. The generator assembly includes a plurality of coils 14 attached to the first component 10. The coils 14 are configured to interact with a magnet ring 16 with alternating magnetization directions attached to the second component 12. In order to achieve an adaptable and flexible design, the coils 14 are placed and oriented such that a winding axis of the coils 14 is oriented in an essentially circumferential direction in relation to an axis of rotation of the bearing arrangement.
Patent GB-2540927-A (GB)
Title: Folding ramp
Inventor: ERVIN SIMON
IPC: B60P3/06
Filed: 2015-06-01
Abstract: A folding ramp comprises a first 10 and a second 20 section, the first being pivotally mounted relative to a vehicle or trailer when in use and the second being pivotally mounted relative the opposing end of the first section. A control mechanism to control the movement of the ramp comprises three arms. The first 51 and second 52 arm each have one end pivotally attached to the first and second ramp sections respectively and the third arm 53 is pivotally connected to a mounting bracket 55. The free ends of the three arms are pivotally connected together. The reaction of the third arm against the mounting bracket as the first ramp section is lowered exerts a force on the second arm which rotates the second ramp section about the first ramp section and deploys the second ramp section outwardly from the first ramp section. The lowering mechanism is a double acting hydraulic ram. The connection between the free ends of the three arms may be a clevis joint. Preferably the third arm has a screw threaded adjustment means to change the length of the third arm.
Patent GB-2539935-A (GB)
Title: Device for propagating microtissues
Inventor: JAN LICHTENBERG
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: A device for propagating at least one microtissue, methods for manufacturing such devices, and the use us such devices, said device comprising at least one well, wherein said at least one well comprises an open upper section comprising an open upper end and an open lower end, and a lower section comprising an open upper end and a bottom end; wherein the upper section and the lower section are in fluid communication, and wherein the bottom end of the lower section of at least one well of said plurality of wells is provided with a well bottom, said lower section of said at least one well has a smaller cross-sectional area than the open upper section of the same well. The lower section may be eccentrically arranged with respect to the longitudinal axis of the open upper section.
Patent GB-2542111-A (GB)
Title: Label assembly
Inventor: PETER COCKERELL
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2015-07-24
Abstract: A multi-layer label 200 comprises a base layer 205, one or more informational layers 201-204 stacked on the base layer and at least one RFID device associated with the base layer and/or the informational layer(s). The base layer and informational layers are permanently bound by an adhesive along one edge 230 but otherwise configured to allow repeated peeling apart and resealing. The label may be multilingual with different informational layers printed in different languages. The corners of the label may be formed with an increasing radius to enable the different layers to be identified and peeled apart. The RFID device may comprise a far-field RFID associated with the base layer and near-field RFIDs, which couple with the far field RFID tag, associated with the informational layers. A method for producing the label includes the steps of testing and encoding the RFID devices
Patent GB-2530409-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems that determine a velocity wavefield from a measured pressure wavefield
Inventor: ORJI OKWUDILI CHUKS
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: Methods and systems that compute an approximate velocity wavefield based on a measured 2201 pressure wavefield and knowledge of the free-surface shape when the pressure wavefield was measured are described. The measured pressure wavefield is used to compute 2202 an approximate frozen free-surface profile of the free surface. The reflectivity and normal derivative of the reflectivity are computed 2203. A normal derivative of the pressure wavefield is computed 2204 based on the reflectivity and the normal derivative of the reflectivity. The approximate frozen free-surface profile and the measured pressure wavefield are then used to compute 2205 an approximate vertical-velocity wavefield that does not include low-frequency streamer vibrational noise. The approximate vertical-velocity wavefield and measured pressure wavefield may be used to separate the pressure wavefield into up-going and down-going pressure wavefields.
Patent GB-2525808-A (GB)
Title: Components of drilling assemblies, drilling assemblies, and methods of stabilizing drilling assemblies in wellbores in subterranean formations
Inventor: RADFORD STEVEN R
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A component of a drilling assembly comprises at least one blade having a gauge region comprising a bearing face for engaging a sidewall of a wellbore in a subterranean formation during rotation of the drilling assembly, and a rotationally leading edge rotationally preceding the bearing face and comprising an engagement profile comprising at least one of at least one chamfered surface and at least one radiused surface, the engagement profile different than another engagement profile of another rotationally leading edge of another region of the at least one blade. A drilling assembly, and a method for stabilizing a drilling assembly in a wellbore in a subterranean formation are also provided.
Patent GB-2532119-A (GB)
Title: Cooperating linkable, deformable chopsticks
Inventor: KEITH M PECORARO
IPC: A47G21/10
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A pair of chopsticks that may be reversibly attached in a cooperating manner for providing a forceps- or tweezers-like spring action for grasping objects, such as food, or for being used in the conventional manner for using chopsticks, is described. Identical angled channels located in the vicinity of the non-grasping end of each chopstick and having a depth of about one-half the width of the chopstick, permit the opposing channels to be fitted together to join the chopsticks. A retaining member may be wrapped around the channel joint to stabilize the joint and hold the chopsticks together.
Patent GB-2534452-A (GB)
Title: Mass flow measurement apparatus and method
Inventor: ANTHONY PAUL SKELDING
IPC: G01F1/86
Filed: 2015-11-09
Abstract: Apparatus for providing a mass flow measurement in respect of a fluid flowing in a conduit (Fig 2, 11, 30), the apparatus comprising at least one non-intrusive device configured to obtain, in use, data representative of the total volumetric flow of said flowing fluid (Fig 2, 32a,b, 20a,b), at least one device (Fig 2, 16, 42) configured to obtain, in use, data representative of density of said flowing fluid, at least one device (Fig 2, 38, 42, 44, 46, 43) configured to obtain, in use, data representative of the level of said fluid in said conduit, and a device (Fig 2, 22, 40) configured to calculate, in use, a corrected mass flow of said flowing fluid using said total volumetric flow, corrected using said fluid level data, and said density data. The apparatus may additionally include a device (Fig 2, 14) configured to obtain data representative of temperature of said flowing fluid; and a device configured to obtain or calculate a viscosity of said flowing fluid, wherein said mass flow measurement is corrected using said temperature and/or viscosity data.
Patent GB-2544517-A (GB)
Title: Audio pedal box for supporting audio pedals
Inventor: STEPHANE BLANCHAR
IPC: G10H1/32
Filed: 2015-11-19
Abstract: An audio pedal box, for supporting audio pedals such as guitar effects pedals, comprises a pedal plate 100 and a base 10 supporting the pedal plate. The pedal plate and base together may form a wedge shape and define a cavity inside of the audio pedal box for storing a power supply. The audio pedal plate comprises at least one connector block, comprising plug sockets located inside and outside the cavity, for passing signals from inside to outside of the audio pedal box. An optional array of holes 110 in the pedal plate are able to receive pedal straps to retain audio pedals to the pedal plate with the aid of split pin anchors. Preferably a plurality of spaced lamps 28 are mounted to an outside of the audio pedal box for indicating a current audio mode based on a received MIDI signal.
Patent GB-2533696-A (GB)
Title: A dual-mode cane, a kit for converting a white cane to a dua-mode cane, and a method for converting a white cane to a dual-mode cane
Inventor: MARTIN SEYMOUR OSMAN
IPC: A61H3/06
Filed: 2015-11-27
Abstract: A dual mode cane or stick 105 for blind or visually impaired includes a tip 101. The tip 101 includes a low-friction surface 102 that contacts a walking surface when the tip 101 rests on the walking surface at an angle less than or equal to a transition angle. The tip 101 includes a high friction surface 104 that contacts the walking surface when the tip rests on the walking surface at an angle greater than or equal to the transition angle to the low friction tip. This enables the cane 105 to be used as a searching cane at an angle below the transitional angle and as non slip support when the angle is above the transitional angle.
Patent GB-2536100-A (GB)
Title: Control button retention mechanism
Inventor: RICHARD D BOTHMANN
IPC: H01H13/705
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: A device such as a power tool comprises a housing 105 having a passage defined therein and a first button 110 disposed outside the housing having a first button body, a first button arm extending through the passage into the body, and a first retention member 125 coupled to the first button arm. A body 120 disposed within the housing has a first opening 140 defined therein having a maximum width smaller than the maximum width of the first retention member so that the first retention member flexes inwardly when inserted into the opening and outwards after passing through. The first retention member may be a closed shape. A second button 115 may be provided having a second retention member 130 and the body may have a second opening 140. An agitator 160 may be coupled to the body and adapted to activate a control operation upon movement of the body. The first and second retention members may be separated by a divider 145 within the body. The first button may comprise a groove (415, Figure 4) disposed along the first button arm such that it is disposed inside the housing when the first button body is flush with an external wall thereof.
Patent GB-2530692-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell system and method of operating said fuel cell
Inventor: AKHTAR NAVEED
IPC: H01M8/2455
Filed: 2014-07-07
Abstract: A fuel cell system (300) comprises multiple fuel cells (25) forming a fuel cell stack (200) with output terminals (302) to provide electric power to a load (305) in a load circuit. The fuel cells (25) at each end of the stack (200) are electrically connected to an end-cell circuit (312), whereas the remaining fuel cells of the stack are electrically connected to the output terminals (302). The end-cell circuit (312) may be arranged so that the current density is no more than 0.2 times the current density in the remaining fuel cells. This has been found to suppress deterioration of the fuel cells (25).
Patent GB-2530961-A (GB)
Title: System and method for electret surface potential restoration by a directional pulsating electric field
Inventor: CHEUNG WILLIAM S
IPC: H03K3/01
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: A system is disclosed for restoring a surface field potential of an electret material. An oscillator generates an oscillating output, and a power amplifier amplifies the oscillating output. A step-up transformer generates a high voltage alternating current output from the amplified oscillating output, and a polarity controller generates one of a positive pulsating output and a negative pulsating output from the high voltage alternating current output.
Patent GB-2535873-A (GB)
Title: Single-piece metal housing with integral antennas
Inventor: JOSEPH L ALLORE
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A portable electronic device housing consisting of a single piece conductor (one-piece metal back plate) 201 with a periphery and one or more antenna arms (211, 213) formed in the periphery. The single-piece conductor can also be a metallic back plate. The antenna arms are integral parts of the periphery of the housing. The periphery is having at least a gap between the antenna arms with spacer 301 bridging the gap. The gap can also be filled with non-conductive (i.e. dielectric) material. The dielectric material in the gap can also serve the purpose of surrounding an I/O port. Where four such arms are included, the housing may be configured with two arms at one end of the housing and two arms at the opposite end of the housing. Reinforcement or stiffening ribs 703, 701 may be formed in the housing.
Patent GB-2548839-A (GB)
Title: New uses and methods
Inventor: Pavel Pavlov
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2016-03-29
Abstract: Pyrimido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders A compound of formula (I) or a tautomer and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment or prevention of a neurodegenerative disorder wherein either X represents NR3
Patent GB-2553743-A (GB)
Title: Address sharing
Inventor: ANDREW MUNRO CALDWELL
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2016-04-21
Abstract: A plurality of network nodes 105 are configured to form a virtual logical network over a plurality of broadcast domains 102, 104. Configuring the virtual logical network includes configuring at least one of the nodes in the plurality of nodes to broadcast routes to IP addresses hosted on nodes in the plurality of network nodes between nodes in the plurality of broadcast domains. A primary workload 107 hosted on a first node in the plurality of nodes is configured to share ownership of an IP address with a secondary workload 107 hosted on a second node in the plurality of nodes. In response to detecting a failure indication associated with the primary workload, an IP address failover procedure for the shared IP address is performed between the primary workload and the secondary workload. The virtual logical network is a virtual layer 3 subnet. At least one of the nodes in the plurality of nodes to broadcast routes to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses hosted on nodes in the plurality of network nodes between nodes in the plurality of broadcast domains. The workloads may comprise one or more of: virtual machines, bare metal servers, container, and service endpoints.
Patent GB-2546356-A (GB)
Title: Solid products and their use
Inventor: INSA FLECHSLER
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2016-09-28
Abstract: Claimed is a solid product for oral administration comprising a photosensitising agent and a multimatrix structure. Such a product may be used for photodynamic treatment (PDT) and photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Preferably, the matrix consists of lipophilic compounds with a melting point below 90 °C, in which the photosensitizing agent is at least partially incorporated, and an outer hydrophobic matrix in which the lipophilic matrix is dispersed. Most preferably, the photosensitising agent is at least partly incorporated in an inner matrix consisting of lipophilic compounds and amphiphilic compounds. In this preferred embodiment the outer matrix consists of hydrophilic compounds and amphiphilic compounds along with, optionally, other physiologically acceptable excipients and, optionally, a gastro-resistant coating. In worked embodiments the multi-matrix system is commercially available MMX (RTM). Most preferably, the photosensitiser is a derivative of 5-ALA (5-aminolevulinic acid).
Patent GB-2557227-A (GB)
Title: Multi-depth display apparatus
Inventor: Valerian Meijering
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: An imaging system for generating multi-depth virtual images on a head-up display, the imaging system comprising: an image realisation device 14 for realising a first image. projection optics 18 for rendering a second image on the head-up display, wherein the second image is a virtual image corresponding to the first image, and wherein the image realisation device comprises: a spatial light modulation (SLM) device 16 having a surface, wherein the spatial light modulation device is configured to simulate a lens having a first focal length on the surface, wherein the surfaces and image realisation surface are arranged such that a first image realised on one region of the image realisation surface and projected through the projection optics will render the second image on the head-up display 22 at a first apparent depth. The SLM may also project the second image to a second apparent depth and the image realisation device may comprise multiple diffusive surfaces to realise images.
Patent GB-2553386-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical device
Inventor: MARNO NAGTEGAAL
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2017-01-09
Abstract: The surgical instrument has an end effector controlled by a handle that is moveable relative to the instrument so as to move the end effector between two conditions. A latching mechanism is formed of a single integrally formed component arranged to engage with the handle to allow the end effector to be retained in one condition, thus leaving the users hand free to perform other functions of the instrument. The latching mechanism comprises a protrusion 1120 extending from a moveable handle or trigger into a second handle which has a slideable receiving portion comprising a pair of cam surfaces 1112, 1116 and a notch 1114. To lock the handle, the protrusion interacts with the first cam surface 1112 to push the receiving portion against the bias of a spring element 1104 until the protrusion can be held in the notch 1114. A lock out bar (4602, Figure 46) allows the latching moulding 326 to be moved manually in the handle, such that the protrusion only interacts with the second cam surface 1116 and does not lock into the notch.
Patent GB-2559555-A (GB)
Title: Downhole operations
Inventor: CARSTEN BUSK
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2017-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus for hydraulic fracturing a well comprising a bore liner for lining a section of a well bore extending through a formation and a bottom hole assembly. The liner features at least one valved port 174 through which fracturing fluid may be introduced to the formation. The valve is operable by translating the BHA within the liner, and may be moved between an open position, a closed position and a third position where a filter 104 is located across the port. The port and/or the filter may feature beveled edges 106 to encourage the formation of a proppant arc 108 across the port and/or filter. The proppant arc may reduce the restriction to flow caused by the proppants at the port and/or filter.
Patent GB-2549585-A (GB)
Title: Animal foodstuff and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: RYAN LEE MILLAR
IPC: A61K36/67
Filed: 2017-02-28
Abstract: A foodstuff or supplement for an animal comprises one or more of glucosamine hydrochloride (GH), N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NADH), methylsulphonylmethane (MSM), chondroitin sulphate (CS) and hyaluronic acid (HA), as well as piperine or an isomer thereof. The isomer of piperine may include chavicine. The foodstuff may be for uptake by equine or canine animals, and may be provided as a powder soluble in aqueous solution, tablet form, or capsule form. The foodstuff may include flavourings. The foodstuff may be intended for aiding/improving joints and/or preventing, reducing or delaying joint or muscle pain symptoms. The ratio of glucosamine to MSM to chondroitin may be 10:10:4. The ratio of GH to NADH may be 11:1. The foodstuff may additionally include one or more of Vitamin C, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate monohydrate, copper bisglycinate and copper chelate. A method of manufacturing such a foodstuff by combining at least one of GH, NADH, MSM, CS and HA with piperine or an isomer thereof is also claimed. Piperine is included in the foodstuff or composition to enhance the bioavailability of the other active substances.