baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2465949-A (GB)
Title: Furniture element with a rotatable panel
Inventor: FUJS SLAVKO
IPC: A47B31/02
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A furniture element (1) e.g. a table, especially a table with an embedded elevating element (2) e.g. a refrigerator with food and drinks is conceived in a way that the element (2) comprises a tabletop, preferably a rotatable panel (5) fitting in the mode when the elevating element (2) is retracted to the opening (4) in the upper panel (3) of the element (1). The characterising feature of the invention is in that the panel (5) projects into the area of the edge (6) of the opening (4) there is a flat rotatable ring (7) extending to the external edge of the panel (5) and is elevated above the table top (8) of the panel (3), whereas underneath in the panel (3) there is a ring (9) protruding from the top (8) of the panel (3).
Patent GB-2481979-A (GB)
Title: Sintered PTFE sheathed wire prepared in a low-oxygen atmosphere
Inventor: PEREZ SOPHIE
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 2010-07-12
Abstract: An electric wire 2 comprises a non-oxidized conductor 21 of copper alloy having no outer coating and in direct contact with a PTFE-based sheath 23. It is fabricated as follows: Â· providing a copper alloy conductor without an outer coating; Â· forming a sheath of a PTFE-based material around the conductor; and Â· heating the wire in order to evaporate the lubricant and sinter the sheath. In order to avoid oxidizing the copper during the heating step, the wire is heated mainly in an atmosphere having a low oxygen content. The lubricant evaporation and/or sintering line for stabilizing the sheath of the electric wire comprises one or more ovens (fig 3), each having an enclosure in which an atmosphere having a low oxygen content (>5%) is maintained.
Patent GB-2482286-A (GB)
Title: Oil spill remediation method
Inventor: GERTLER CHRISTOPH
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2010-07-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of oil spill remediation comprising a first step of a, providing a containment boom which contains oil sorbents, slow release fertilisers, oxygen releasing compounds and optionally laboratory produced bacterial biomass. A second step comprises aerial spraying of nutrients to activate microbial biodegradation. A third step comprises providing oxygen releasing fertilisers to beached oil. The steps may be implemented alone or in combination with either or both of the other steps. The oil sorbent may be polypropylene fibres, the slow release fertilisers may comprise a biodegradable coating of wax esters or long chain fatty acids and a core of water soluble nitrogen and phosphorus salts. The laboratory produced biomass may be Alcanivorax borkumensis. The oxygen releasing compounds may be peroxide salts, preferably calcium or potassium peroxide.
Patent GB-2473959-A (GB)
Title: Histology tissue embedding apparatus with adjustable trigger
Inventor: GOERNER PETER
IPC: G01N1/36
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A histology tissue embedding apparatus comprises a reservoir for an embedding medium and an outlet valve connected to the reservoir through which the embedding medium is dispensable. Trigger means (such as lever 8) are provided, which control the operation of the outlet valve, the trigger means having a rest position in which the outlet valve is closed, where the rest position of the trigger means is adjustable in relation to the outlet valve. One or more LED lights 40, 41 may be provided to illuminate both a working area and a cold area. Trimming means may be provided, which includes a trimming surface having a plurality of corrugations. A removable embedding medium waste receptacle (50, fig 10) may be provided, into which embedding medium may be directed by drainage means.
Patent GB-2476387-A (GB)
Title: Subsea control jumper
Inventor: WILLIAMS ALFRED MOORE
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: Subsea jumper comprising; an upstream connector 12 configured to communicate with an umbilical 14, a conduit 20 attached the upstream connector at one end 22 and attached to a downstream connector 16 at a second end 24, a plurality of valve (26, fig 2), a programmable processor (28, fig 2). The downstream connector is configured to communicate with an end device 18. The programmable processor can communicate with a remote device, be programmed to operate hydraulic functions or monitor signals from remote sensors. The conduit 20 may comprise a hydraulic and electrical bundle, fibre optic wiring or a collection smaller conduits and cables. The connector s may contain/comprise electric power supply, modem, hydraulic filter.
Patent GB-2479266-A (GB)
Title: Community rewards
Inventor: JOA DAVID
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a methods apparatuses, and computer program products for providing community rewards. A reward is provided based on received transaction data made between a plurality of different consumers at a pre-defined merchant(s) within a predefined time period, the plurality of different consumers being part of a predefined community or a particular financial institution. The provision of the reward is based upon the size of the transactions and/or a threshold. In particular, computer implemented methods are provided for accessing transaction data associated with a particular financial institution 352, determining a threshold, identifying from the transaction data a group of transactions associated with a predefined community 366 and time period, aggregating a particular aspect of the group of transactions associated with the predefined conununity 366 to determine a community total, and determining that a reward should be provided to the community, e.g. charity 372, based on a comparison of the community total and the threshold. In some embodiments, the predefined community is defined at least in part by a particular one or more merchants 374,376,368,367.
Patent GB-2478473-A (GB)
Title: Well equipment for heated fluid recovery
Inventor: SCHULTZ ROGER L
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A device 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 has a first elongate tubular body 204, 304, 404, 504, 604 and a second elongate tubular body 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 coupled to the first tubular body, both adapted to reside in the wellbore 112, 114, 116. The device is changeable between the first tubular body axially fixed against movement in a first direction relative to the second tubular body and axially moveable in the first direction relative to the second elongate tubular body in response to temperature.
Patent GB-2492385-A (GB)
Title: Plastic pvc strip that is used to prevent individuals holding onto outside of tram doors
Inventor: PLUCK DAVID
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: The prevention of individuals holding onto the outside of a tram door. In particular a strip is fitted to the door edge to fill an existing gap when the door closes and this prevents people holding onto the door edge as the tram moves. The strip is made from UV resistant, fire retardant plastic and is of varying length, 40mm wide having a curved surface and a return ribbed leg 3 to 12mm and may have holes in the ribbed return leg to accelerate the curing process when the strip is adhered to a tram door.
Patent GB-2483973-A (GB)
Title: A facial make-up application machine
Inventor: WONG CHARLENE HSUEH-LING
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: A facial make-up application machine comprises a base 1, a robot 2, a cosmetics provider 3, and a control device 4. The control device 4 can control the robot 2 to move the cosmetics provider 3 to a make-up application position in order to spray or apply cosmetic materials to a contour corresponding to a human face. Thus, the invention can provide an automatic make-up application on faces selected or emulated by one or more users The make-up can optionally be applied to mask, e.g. for theatrical productions. An image capturing module (7, fig. 11) may be used to provide a specific facial image for input to the control device 4 via input interface (41, fig.2). The storage device (44, fig.2) can pre-store a plurality of makeup-application profiles as an option. A facial make-up application method using the same is also provided.
Patent GB-2496436-A (GB)
Title: Inductively transferring energy to an electric vehicle
Inventor: WORONOWICZ KONRAD
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: A system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle 81, in particular to a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle or to a road automobile, comprises an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle. The conductor arrangement comprises a plurality of consecutive segments T1, T2, T3 extending along the path of travel of the vehicle, each segment comprising at least one alternating current line. For a sequence of consecutive segments, a converter K is assigned and connected to each segment to convert a current carried by the current supply to an alternating current carried by the alternating current line of the segment, so that there is a sequence of assigned converters for the corresponding sequence of consecutive segments. Each of the converters of the sequence of assigned converters is connected to a synchronization link SL for synchronizing operation of the sequence of assigned converters. The system is adapted to synchronize the sequence of assigned converters in a manner so that the electromagnetic field produced by the sequence of consecutive segments is continuous at the interface or interfaces between the consecutive segments.
Patent GB-2487305-A (GB)
Title: Joist reinforcement plate
Inventor: MCANDREW SCOTT
IPC: E04C3/12
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A reinforcement plate for attachment to an I-joist weakened by the removal of a portion of its web volume comprises at least one sheet-like portion for placement against a generally planar surface of an I-joist wherein an edge of the at least one sheet-like portion is configured to define at least part of opening in the reinforcement plate, said opening configured to be aligned with the weakened portion of the I-joist, wherein the edge of the at least one sheet portion comprises a continuous flange depending therefrom and upstanding from the plane of the at least one sheet-like portion. The joist plate may be provided as a pair of sheet portions, each having an aperture edge portion which together define the opening in the reinforcement plate. The invention further relates to an I-joist assembly comprising an I-joist weakened by removal of a portion of its web and a reinforcement plate attached thereto. The reinforcement plate may also have peripheral edge flanges which may project in the opposite direction from the aperture edge flange.
Patent GB-2504647-A (GB)
Title: Removably Retaining a Filter on a Moulding Former or Insert
Inventor: BULLOCK PETER FRANCIS
IPC: B28B7/36
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A system adapted to removably retain a flexible filter over a least part of a surface of a moulding former or inset includes a moulding former 200 or insert having at least one surface including at least one retaining formation 202 for retaining part of a flexible filter 300. It further includes a removable member (401, figure 4a) for removably retaining the flexible filter in the retaining formation. The retaining formation may comprise a channel, groove or shaped slot along part of surfaces or side edges of the former or insert. The retaining formation may be formed on a surface which includes a texture or pattern. The removable member may be flexible or deformable and may comprise an O-ring or piece of rubber material. The filter may be paper or woven or knitted fabric. The system may be used when forming concrete moulded products such as paving slabs or kerb stones using a hydraulic press.
Patent GB-2485933-A (GB)
Title: Printable Coating
Inventor: SERVANTE ALISTAIR HUGH
IPC: B41M5/52
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock, comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and which forms part of and/or is pendant from the backbone of said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker. The crosslinker is used to bind functional groups on the film surface with functional groups of the coating composition and is suitable for binding and effectively adhering the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.
Patent GB-2494230-A (GB)
Title: Musical effect controller with a position sensor comprising a tuned resonant circuit
Inventor: CLARK JAMES HASTINGS
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2012-05-10
Abstract: A musical effect device receives an input signal from an electronic musical instrument or microphone. An effect control circuit coupled between the input and output applies a variable controllable effect to modify the input signal. The musical effect device further comprises a position sensor which senses a position of a moveable mechanical control and uses the result to determine the amount of controllable effect to apply to the input signal. The position sensor comprises: a first active tuned resonant LC circuit (29) such as a spiral coil track on a PCB; drive electronics to drive the circuit at a resonant frequency; and a second passive tuned resonant LC circuit (8, 9) associated with the moveable mechanical control. The resonant frequencies of the two LC circuits are matched; preferably the capacitance of at least one of the circuits is chosen so that their de-tuned resonant frequencies also match. The musical effect device may take the form of: an expression foot pedal (fig 5), a slider knob (fig 6), a rotary knob, or a wearable item (fig 7) such as jewellery or clothing. A position sensor, comprising one active resonant circuit and an electrically reactive element, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2502778-A (GB)
Title: Moveable footwear sole
Inventor: JANDU JEEVAN SINGH
IPC: A43B5/00
Filed: 2012-06-05
Abstract: A moveable footwear sole comprises an upper layer 1 and a lower layer 5 which are able to move independently of each other. Adjacent parts 2, 4 are positioned between the upper 1 and lower 5 parts of the sole, and interact to allow oscillatory sliding action of the sole parts 1, 5. Excessive movement is prevented by a damper system 3. In use, the chances of excessive pronation and supination within the subtalar joints of the foot is prevented through the use of the damper system 3 that controls the oscillatory sliding motion between adjacent parts 2 and 4 when specific forces are applied to the sole.
Patent GB-2490833-A (GB)
Title: Distributed packet-based timestamp engine
Inventor: JOERGENSEN THOMAS KIRKEGAARD
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2011-03-02
Abstract: A system handles timing information within a packet-switched network. The system classifies packets for processing depending on the packet type. After classification, a new timestamp value may be produced depending on the packet classification. The new timestamp value may use a timestamp value from the received packet, a value from a local clock, and an offset value. The timestamp value may be written into the packet, depending on the packet classification, and checksum-type fields may additionally be updated in the packet. In some embodiments, multiple physical layer circuits are integrated with a local clock circuit.
Patent GB-2497010-A (GB)
Title: Power rail regulator system
Inventor: HUMPHREY DANIEL
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2010-09-13
Abstract: A power regulators system and method is disclosed. In one embodiment, a power regulator system (10) is provided and includes at least one power supply (16) each configured to convert a DC rail voltage to a DC load voltage. The DC load voltage can be less than the DC rail voltage and can be provided to power at least one electronic component. The system (10) also includes a power rail regulator (12) configured to generate the DC rail voltage based on an input voltage and to regulate a magnitude of the DC rail voltage to vary between a minimum voltage magnitude and a maximum voltage magnitude and to regulate a variable magnitude of an output current. The DC rail voltage and the output current can be regulated based on load requirements associated with the at least one electronic component (18).
Patent GB-2502671-A (GB)
Title: Virtual knobs on a touchscreen
Inventor: ZENG PENG
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A touchscreen 100 displays one or more virtual knobs 106A, 106B on an interface. Interaction or touching by a user of the virtual dials 106A, 106B results in an annular input icon 114 being displayed around the virtual knob 106A, 106B. The annular input icon 114 may guide an adjustment of the virtual knob 106A, 106B. In response to contact, a state change associated with the virtual knob 106A, 106B may be made.
Patent GB-2505268-A (GB)
Title: Establishing a remote control desktop sharing session through a server using token credentials from third party server
Inventor: MORLEY JASON BARRIE
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: Two users (target 15 and initiating 14) may be in contact via a third party server (e.g. social network platform 16). They may decide to establish a desktop sharing session (e.g. using Virtual Network Computing (VNC)) such one device can remote control the other (e.g. for technical support/help). The initiator requests the session via the third party, which forwards the request to admin service 18. The admin service obtains target/initiator credentials and forwards to the target/initiator, it may also transmit necessary applications (e.g. VNC viewer/server). The target/initiator run sharing applications and request a session via core service 20. If the credentials are authenticated then a session is established.
Patent GB-2505755-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle seat belt with an impact absorbing material attached
Inventor: FLEMMING PAUL
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: A belt for restraining a person seated within a vehicle during use comprises a webbing material, such as nylon or polyester webbing, and an impact absorption material attached thereto. The impact absorption material may be flexible, and may have a physical state that hardens on impact to absorb and disperse the force of the impact before returning to a flexible state after impact. The impact absorbing material may be an impact gel or a D30 (RTM) material. The impact absorbing material may be attached along the entire length of the webbing material, or may be provided as discrete pad like elements. The impact absorbing material may be attached by means of stitching, hook and loop fasteners or adhesive. Other uses of the belt are also discussed, such as safety harnesses for sports and work activities.
Patent GB-2505075-A (GB)
Title: A culture medium made from wood fibre chemically bonded to carbon black
Inventor: LAVERY ROBERT
IPC: A01G9/10
Filed: 2013-07-08
Abstract: A homogeneous culture medium for plants comprising microporous wood fibre particles chemically bonded to carbon black particles having a particle size >10Âµm, obtained by grinding and binding the particles together under pressure at elevated temperature in the presence of steam. The elevated temperature may be above 100ÂºC. The wood fibres may be at least partially rolled up on themselves. The carbon black particles are chemically bonded to the wood fibre particles, and will not separate through normal handling. That is, the colouring effect of the carbon black particles is 'permanent'.
Patent GB-2510930-A (GB)
Title: Free flowing stannous chloride in thermoplastic carrier
Inventor: CROSSLEY DAVID CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C08K3/00
Filed: 2013-07-15
Abstract: Stannous chloride particles are entrained in a thermoplastic polymer wherein the stannous chloride particles are a stannous chloride particle core coated with a layer of stannous oxide. The composition is readily prepared with high levels of stannous chloride in the composition, thought to be due to improved wetting of the particle by the polymer. The composition provides low acidity in contact with water and more even distribution of the stannous chloride in the polymer. The composition may be useful in the preparation of natural and synthetic rubbers, particularly when used in a coextrusion process.
Patent GB-2505769-A (GB)
Title: Countermeasure cartridge
Inventor: MARKS JOHN WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: F42B5/15
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A Countermeasure cartridge 1 comprises a payload incorporating a plurality of filament bundles and a sabot member. The sabot member is adapted to retain the plurality of filament bundles. In use, the payload is dispensed from the cartridge 1 and the sabot releases the filament bundles into the atmosphere to facilitate the forming of a chaff cloud.
Patent GB-2504005-A (GB)
Title: Heat treating localised areas of shaped aluminium sheet in the T4 temper
Inventor: KULKARNI VYANKATESH
IPC: C22F1/05
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A method forming an article from aluminium alloy sheet of the 2xxx or the 6xxx series which is in a T4 or T4P temper by shaping the sheet and then heat treating localised areas of the shaped sheet to temper these areas. Shaping can be by cutting, bending, deep drawing and/or stamping. Heating can be by using contact heaters, infrared radiators or eddy currents and heats the localised areas to a temperature in the range of 150-300 0C. The article can be cleaned after its localised heat treatment. The article could be a vehicle grab handle bracket.
Patent GB-2523345-A (GB)
Title: Detecting user viewing difficulty from facial parameters
Inventor: CHO YOUNG EUN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-02-20
Abstract: Apparatus and method of obtaining an image of a user viewing content on a display, using the image to determine one or more facial parameters related to the users visual acuity, and determining whether the user is experiencing difficulty visually resolving the displayed content based on the facial parameters. A visual acuity score based on facial parameters may be compared to a threshold or historical data to determine viewer difficulty. Acceleration data from an accelerometer, orientation data from a gyroscope, and/or heart rate sensor data may be combined to determine visual acuity score. Facial parameters may include information about the visible area of the eyes, extent to which user has their eyes open, squinting or closed, whether the user is wearing glasses, and distance between user and screen, obtained based on apparent size of users face in the image. An eye scroll pattern may detected by eye-tracking video images and compared to expected pattern for displayed text. Text size and display brightness or contrast may be automatically controlled based on viewer difficulty. Data may be transmitted to a server, which may be accessible by a doctor. The method may be implemented in a smartphone, tablet, computer or television.
Patent GB-2522284-A (GB)
Title: A modular wall assembly and method for constructing a modular wall
Inventor: AIRD ANDREW
IPC: E04B2/86
Filed: 2014-05-02
Abstract: A modular wall assembly is disclosed for an eco-building, comprising at least a first panel having a first bracket extending from a surface thereof and at least a second panel having a second bracket extending from a. surface thereof. The at least first and second panel are spaced apart and arranged face to face. A connector clip is connectable to the first and second bracket so as to maintain a predetermined distance between the at least first and second panel, for receiving settable concrete when in use. One of the panels may have a formed, textured outer surface which may resemble building elements such as bricks or stone. The wall assembly may comprise a plurality of panels in each skin, connected at their edges. Two wall assemblies may be arranged so as to define a cavity therebetween, with additional clips used to hold and space the assemblies.