baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2502997-A (GB)
Title: Suppression of reverberation and/or clutter in ultrasonic imaging
Inventor: ZWIRN GIL
IPC: A61B8/00
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: A method for suppressing reverberation and/or clutter in ultrasonic imaging of a target includes the acquisition of a sequence (cine-loop) of ultrasound images, the images being constructed from pixels/voxels. The spatial and/or temporal self-similarity between selected voxels is measured 110 during a portion of the sequence. Reverberation and/or clutter suppression parameters are computed 120 for the selected voxels during the portion of the sequence, wherein at least one of the parameters depends upon the measured self-similarity. The measured parameters are used to apply 130 reverberation and/or clutter suppression to the selected voxels, e.g. by application of one or more suppression operators to each voxel, during the portion of the sequence. The method may employ pattern tracking between consecutive frames using spatial registration. A clearer ultrasound sequence (cineloop) results enabling more accurate interpretation thereof.
Patent GB-2496709-A (GB)
Title: Food Steamer with detachable water tank
Inventor: CHEUNG SHU SANG
IPC: A47J27/04
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: A food steamer includes a base unit 1, a steam basket 3 supported on the base unit, a heating device configured in the base unit for converting water into steam, a water tank configured for supplying water for the heating device, a drip tray 2 configured for collecting water drops from the steam basket, and an electronic controller configured for control the heating device. The heating device includes at least a steam outlet for jetting steam to the steaming basket. The water tank 4 is detachably sited on the base unit and beside the steam basket. A pump may be mounted in the base connected between an outlet of the water tank and an inlet of the heating device. The water tank may be set with a check valve and comprise a lid 43 and a handle 44.
Patent GB-2506444-A (GB)
Title: Toy propulsion apparatus
Inventor: FRAWLEY SEAN MICHAEL
IPC: A63H17/36
Filed: 2012-10-01
Abstract: A propulsion apparatus comprises a rotating drive member 212 having an axis of rotation, and a reversible motor 214 coupled to the rotating drive member to rotate the drive member in first and second directions. A mounting arrangement is configured to pivotally mount the rotating drive member onto a toy about a mount axis 220, and at least one pivot stop mechanism 234 is provided. Operation of the reversible motor 214 rotates the drive member 212 in the first direction causing the drive member to pivot about the mount axis 220 to a first position defined by a pivot stop mechanism 234 and provide a propulsion force in a first propulsion direction. Operation of the reversible motor to rotate the drive member in the second direction causes the drive member to pivot about the mount axis to a second position defined by a pivot stop mechanism and provide a propulsion force in a second propulsion direction. The first and second propulsion directions are within 90 degrees of one another.
Patent GB-2499705-A (GB)
Title: Mooring system for floating tidal turbines
Inventor: ELPHINSTONE GARETH
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A tidal energy capture system has an off-shore docking component 103 with multiple docking stations 107, and is anchored or otherwise fixed not to drift with the tide. Buoyant tidal turbines 109 are moored to the docking stations 107. The Tidal turbines are mounted on supports with two hulls which are able to drift to align with the tide. A turbine such as a vertical axis rotor is located between the hulls. The hulls may be profiled to provide optimum flow to the rotor and there may be a base between the two hulls to provide a closed channel. There may be buoyancy components at the bases of the hulls, and the supporting structure may be of small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH) design. The turbines may be designed to look like boats to minimise visual intrusion.
Patent GB-2510574-A (GB)
Title: A drive unit for trailers
Inventor: NICKSON PETER
IPC: B60S9/205
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a drive apparatus for a trailer with at least one wheel having an accessible axle wheel hub. The apparatus comprises a driver arranged in use to be mounted on said wheel hub, in which said driver comprises a portion dimensioned to be secured to the wheel hub. The apparatus further comprises a circumferential ring gear provided on a first end of the portion of the driver and a base at a second end of the portion of the driver, the base comprising a means to secure to the wheel hub. The apparatus further comprises a drive unit arranged in use to be mounted on the trailer comprising an electric motor and shaft driven by the motor having a drive gear at an end of the shaft. The drive gear is moveable relative to the trailer in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the wheel hub in order to engage with the ring gear to transmit force from the drive unit to the hub drive.
Patent GB-2510649-A (GB)
Title: Portable audio processing apparatus
Inventor: COCKSEDGE PAUL MATHEW
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A portable audio processing apparatus (10) has a housing (12) comprising: at least one input for receiving an audio signal from an audio source; at least one output for outputting a received audio signal; and ideally an on-board amplifier with on-board power source for amplifying the received audio signal. The output(s) is adapted to allow direct connection of the apparatus to at least an existing standalone speaker. The input(s) may include a wireless receiver. An input socket, such as a micro-USB socket (20), may be provided to allow connection of the audio source by way of an input cable (26). The output preferably comprises a cable with speaker wire terminals at one end and a 3.5mm jack (22) at the opposing end, allowing the apparatus to connect directly to the existing speaker(s). The apparatus may include attachment means, comprising a metallic disc (48) adhesively attached to a speaker and a corresponding internal magnet installed within the apparatus housing. Claims to a kit of parts and a method are also disclosed. The apparatus may provide connection between audio storage devices, such as smartphones or MP3 players, to existing speakers.
Patent GB-2503801-A (GB)
Title: Power grid visualisation based on a three dimensional geographic information system (GIS)
Inventor: SHI XIANG
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: A scene that a user wants to generate a power grid visualisation for is converted to a scene loading instruction at a client device and this instruction is sent to a server, at the server the scene loading instruction is decomposed into component object types and a three dimensional (3D) model file for each object type is retrieved from storage, at the server component objects of the same type use the same 3D model file and these files are extracted for each object and combined to make a 3D geographic information system model which is then output as a 3D scene diagram to the client device. The previous scene information requests and predicted future requests may be used at the server to inform the preloading of modelled scenes at the client device. Ratios of objects in the scene requested may be used to determine the granularity of the model files used by the server to render three dimensional power grid visualisations.
Patent GB-2516297-A (GB)
Title: Measuring parameters of a cut gemstone
Inventor: DAVIES NICHOLAS MATTHEW
IPC: G01N21/87
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: Measuring multiple parameters of a cut gemstone or diamond placed at a single measurement location by illuminating it with a plurality of light sources each emitting a different one of a plurality of wavelengths or ranges of wavelengths and receiving the sensed light at a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly may comprise a plurality of sensors such as spectrometers or image capturing devices, each configured to sense light at a different wavelength or range of wavelengths. The parameters measured may include light absorption, Raman emission, photoluminescence, fluorescence or phosphorescence spectra; as well as colour, clarity, size and cut of the gemstone. The light sources may be a broadband source or a laser and the light emitted may range from near-IR, visible through to UV and may be directed to the measurement location and sensor assembly by optical fibres. The measurement of multiple parameters may be done simultaneously with individual fibres, sequentially using a single bifurcated fibre and an optical multiplexer or simultaneously using different wavelength ranges for each measurement. The apparatus may be configured to sort the cut gemstones depending on the parameters measured.
Patent GB-2524225-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle
Inventor: CULLOTY DENIS JOSEPH
IPC: F01N13/08
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A vertically extending exhaust pipe 2 of a vehicle is fitted at an upper outlet section with an exhaust gas outlet arrangement 1 which inhibits passage of water into the exhaust pipe, whilst allowing discharge of exhaust gas. The outlet arrangement includes a water trap unit 3 comprised of a vertically extending first (outlet) tubular member 6 axially off-set from the upper section of the exhaust pipe, the first tubular member having an aperture in the wall thereof above the lower end of the first tubular member. A second (bridging) tubular member 7 extends transversely to said first tubular member from said aperture thereof to provide communication between the first tubular member and the upper section of the exhaust pipe. Within the first tubular member, the aperture is shielded by a ledge (12, figure 2) to inhibit passage of water into the second tubular member. The first tubular member has a water outlet (11, figure 2) below the level of the ledge.
Patent GB-2512189-A (GB)
Title: Transport device for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle
Inventor: RAJAKUTTY MAHAGANESH
IPC: B60J9/04
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A transport container 20 for carrying cargo and goods 48 has a device for generating an air curtain 38 over the open cargo door of the container 20 where the air curtain device 38 is movably mounted on the container 20. The location of the air curtain device 38 can be moved longitudinally down the container so that as goods 48 are unloaded the air curtain can be kept close to the remaining cargo (A, B, C, D) to reduce energy consumption. The cargo door may be a sliding door and the air curtain generating device may be located in the vicinity of the container roof so that the curtain extends from the roof to the floor. The air curtain device 38 blows a curtain of air to separate the cargo load area 50 from the empty load area 52. A cooling unit 40 cools the load area which may be on a commercial vehicle such as a lorry.
Patent GB-2510714-A (GB)
Title: Active waveshaper for deep penetrating oil-field charges
Inventor: BETANCOURT DAVID
IPC: E21B43/117
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A shaped charge having a liner, a shaped charge case, high explosive between the ilner and the case, and an active wave shaping element that is made of an energetic material that reacts at a rate different from the high explosive. The wave shaping element is disposed in the high explosive between an apex of the liner and base of the shaped charge case. Example materials of the wave shaping element include HMX, RDX, PBX types, PETN, HNS, TATB, and combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2534330-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft and fixing sleeve
Inventor: GUANGYAO CHEN
IPC: B64C27/08
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: An aircraft (100) and a fixing sleeve (24). The aircraft (100) comprises a circuit board (10) and at least one power component (20, 20') mounted on the circuit board (10). Each power component (20, 20') comprises a rotary wing (21), a driving apparatus (23), and a fixing sleeve (24). The driving apparatus (23) is electrically connected to the circuit board (10) and drives the rotary wing (21) to rotate. The fixing sleeve (24) is opened with a receiving space (3) having an opening on the top. The fixing sleeve (24) comprises at least one first stop portion (5) and at least one second stop portion (6) convex from an outer surface of the fixing sleeve (24). The driving apparatus (23) is received inside the receiving space (3) and is positioned at the fixing sleeve (24). The circuit board (10) comprises at least one positioning hole (121) corresponding to the power component (20, 20'). The fixing sleeve (24) passes through the positioning hole (121) to make the circuit board (10) stop between the first stop portion (5) and the second stop portion (6). For the aircraft (100) and the fixing sleeve (24), when the aircraft (100) falls off or collides with other objects, the fixing sleeve (24) can ensure that the driving apparatus (23) and the circuit board (10) are not separated, thereby improving performance stability of the aircraft (100).
Patent GB-2514676-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for baggage labeling
Inventor: MAHROUGUI NOURA
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A label for baggage, e.g. as applied to baggage during airline check-in procedures comprises, an identification sign which is distinct from any other identification sign which has already been allocated to another baggage item registered for a journey. In particular, the identification sign comprises a serial number starting from 1 which is incremented during the check-in process for the journey as each bag is checked in. The use of a simpler unique ID of this form allows bags to be more readily identified and allows bags to be more easily removed from the hold if necessary.
Patent GB-2527520-A (GB)
Title: Wheel apparatus
Inventor: HENDERSON IAN
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: A wheel apparatus 10 comprising a spherical wheel 12, wherein the spherical wheel is rotatably supported by a support member 14, and wherein the support member includes at least one spherical wheel contact member 16, the at least one spherical wheel contact member being moveable between a first position in which the at least one spherical wheel contact member is in contact with the spherical wheel, and a second position in which the at least one spherical wheel contact member is out of contact with the spherical wheel. There also may be a first and second bearing assembly 18a/b. The spherical wheel contact member may be a roller (figure 3 16a) and may be able to pivot. There may be a brake pad (figure 4 24) is arranged either side of the roller and preferably the roller may contact the spherical wheel before the brake pad as the roller is moved towards the first position. The outer surface (figure 3 12b) of the wheel may be resilient and may also have a tread pattern.
Patent GB-2530767-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector nozzle
Inventor: MA ANTONIO YING WAI
IPC: F02M61/18
Filed: 2014-10-01
Abstract: A fuel injector nozzle 102 comprises a needle 106 having an extension 116 in a reduced cross-section part 120 of the nozzle body 104. When the needle 106 is in a closed position, fig.4, an edge seal 140 prevents fuel from flowing into a sac 130, and a secondary seal 142 formed between a needle extension 116 and a nozzle bore 124 prevents fuel from being ejected from the sac 130. The nozzle may have two sets of spray holes 132, 134 such that when the needle 106 is in a partially open position (fig.5), the secondary seal 142 is partially open allowing fuel to flow into the sac 130 via a needle bore 128 and vents 126 and into only the first row of spray holes 132, the second set of spray holes 132 being obstructed by the needle extension 116. When the needle is fully open (fig.6), neither set of spray holes 132, 134 are obstructed and fuel is ejected from both sets of spray holes.
Patent GB-2522317-A (GB)
Title: Security Label
Inventor: NEWMAN RICHARD
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2014-11-20
Abstract: A security price label is provided for the purpose of printing the price of an item on the label at the point at which the item price is calculated electronically, e.g. by weighing. The price label comprises a sticker having one face carrying an adhesive and an opposing face comprising a printable surface. The printable surface has a designated section 18 within which a price for an item, once calculated, can be printed at the point of delivery of the item to a consumer. The adhesive surface has a security element 20, e.g. RFID, attached thereto. The label may further be provided with an unprinted section 16 in which a barcode may be printed.
Patent GB-2521269-A (GB)
Title: Method for simulating the thermal mechanical stress on exhaust system of a motor vehicle
Inventor: BENDER ROBERT
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2014-11-20
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a simulation arrangement (1) for simulating the thermal and mechanical stress on the FlexPipe (5) (or another component) of an exhaust system (4) of a motor vehicle (2), comprising: means for heating air (eg a hot gas burner 14) and feeding the heated air through the FlexPipe (5) to simulate the thermal stress on the FlexPipe. Provided also are means for moving the FlexPipe (5), such as an upstream end portion of the FlexPipe (5), by means of a mechanical simulation device (15) in various degrees of freedom, such as in a z-translational direction (37), an x-translational direction (38) and in a rotational direction (40). A rear or downstream end of the FlexPipe (5) may be moved or adjusted by means of an additional simulation device (18) in a z-translational direction (37). The hot gas burner (14) may feed hot gas through the FlexPipe (5) alternately in a high-temperature cycle and a low-temperature cycle. The arrangement may comprise alternative control means or methods such as using the inlet temperature and the outlet temperature of the air/gas through the exhaust system (4).
Patent GB-2534598-A (GB)
Title: Laser
Inventor: ALAN COX
IPC: H01S3/131
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: A laser comprises an optical cavity, a first gain medium 3a and a second gain medium 3b positioned in the optical cavity, at least one radiation source configured to provide pump radiation to the first and second gain media, wherein the pump radiation comprises a first pump beam 7a directed on to the first gain medium and a second pump 7b beam directed on to the second gain medium and a control apparatus operable to adjust a property of at least one of the first and second pump beams and thereby control a thermal lens of at least one of the first and second gain media. The control apparatus may control the power or transmitted polarisation of the pump beams. The effect of this control of thermal lensing is that the output power of the laser beam can be varied over an increased range of powers. The control apparatus may be used so that the thermal lensing properties of the first gain medium are different to that of the second gain medium.
Patent GB-2535717-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline method and apparatus
Inventor: GEIR ENDAL
IPC: F16L1/24
Filed: 2015-02-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for laying pipelines is presented. The apparatus comprises a tensioning member 2, which is attached to the pipeline 1 at at least two places, which can be where the pipeline spans a depression. The attachment can be made using clamps during the pipe laying on the lay vessel. The apparatus further comprises a buoyancy element 3 attached to the tensioning member 2. This can be attached on the lay vessel, during preparation for tow out, or underwater, and can be made via a connecting member. When submerged, the pipeline 1 is deflected as a result of a buoyancy force tensioning the tensioning member 2 causing the pipeline 1 to take the intended deflected shape to follow seabed depressions. To restrict the amount of deflection, a displacement control member 5b can be used. The buoyancy element 3 can be located on the sea bed prior to attaching to the tensioning member 2, it being anchored by a weight, such as a clump weight. A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can be used to make the attachment between the buoyancy element 3 and the tensioning member 2 when underwater.
Patent GB-2537371-A (GB)
Title: Modulo calculation using polynomials
Inventor: SIMON FENNEY
IPC: G06F7/72
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: Hardware logic arranged to perform modulo calculation with respect to a constant value b is described. The modulo calculation is based on a finite polynomial ring with polynomial coefficients in GF(2). This ring is generated using a generator polynomial which has a repeat period (or cycle length) which is a multiple of b. The hardware logic comprises an encoding block which maps 204 an input number 202 into a plurality of encoded values 206 within the ring and a decoding block which maps 216 an output number 214 back from the ring into binary. A multiplication block which comprises a tree of multipliers (e.g. a binary tree) takes the encoded values and multiplies 208 groups (e.g. pairs) of them together within the ring to generate intermediate values 210. Groups (e.g. pairs) of these intermediate values are then iteratively multiplied together within the ring until there is only one intermediate value generated which is the output number.
Patent GB-2529507-A (GB)
Title: Safety syringe
Inventor: HOLLAND DAMIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A safety syringe 100 comprising: a barrel 104 having an opening and a needle 102 at an end thereof; a syringe plunger 108 configured to move within the barrel 104 such that an inward stroke of the syringe plunger 108 causes a substance within the barrel 104 to be expelled from the opening; a safety plunger 114, and a sheath 112 configured to cover at least partially the opening in the barrel 104 after use of the syringe. The safety plunger 114 is coupled to the syringe plunger 108 and is configured to decouple from the syringe plunger 108 at a point on the inward stroke, and to couple to the sheath 112, such that the sheath 112 and safety plunger 114 are moveable independently of the syringe plunger 108. Further movement of the safety plunger 114 and sheath 112 after decoupling at least partially covers the opening in the barrel 104.
Patent GB-2541186-A (GB)
Title: Breastfeeding armchair
Inventor: BERTA PAPP
IPC: A47C7/50
Filed: 2015-08-09
Abstract: An armchair with a backrest (a) for neck and spine support, two armrests (b), a cushioned seat (c), and two scroll out foot rests (e and f) at different heights. The chair is in a pod type shell (p) with a hinged door or cover (g) which can be closed to allow the user privacy. The chair has a rocking function (h). The chair is intended for use when breastfeeding in a public place where privacy may be required.
Patent GB-2542382-A (GB)
Title: Low-profile loudspeaker
Inventor: GEORGE PERKINS
IPC: H04R9/06
Filed: 2015-09-17
Abstract: The loudspeaker 10 comprises a magnet structure 8, 9, 11, 12, and a voice coil 13 lying within a magnetic field established by the magnet structure and responsive to electrical signals to undergo excursions from a rest position along an axis of motion. The driven body, comprising a diaphragm 24 and a support structure 26 extending rearwardly from a connection point 28 with the voice coil to a connection point 20 with the suspension or spider 18 located rearward of the frontal part of the magnet structure, is connected to the voice coil and moveable to project acoustic waves from a front of the loudspeaker. The support structure may include apertures and/or undulations.