baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2497395-A (GB)
Title: Windshield support member
Inventor: WOLFF STEFAN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: A motor vehicle body encompasses a plate-like, three-dimensionally shaped cross member 4, of which a first flange 6 supports a front, lower edge region of a windshield or windscreen 8, and a second flange 5 is supported against a structural element 9 of the body. The cross member further encompasses a spacer 15, 16 that joins the two flanges and is elongated in the transverse direction of the vehicle, which exhibits a sectional profile that extends horizontally along a straight line over the entire length of the cross member. The spacer may be curved and without cutouts within a defined zone 15.
Patent GB-2507990-A (GB)
Title: Soap with hand grip contours
Inventor: FRADGLEY PAUL
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: A soap bar comprises hand grip contours A, B, C, D, E, which may be internal (fig. 2), and may allow left handed and right handed use. The contours may be positioned to allow four fingers and a thumb of the user to sit in the contours.
Patent GB-2500084-A (GB)
Title: Metallised multi-layer film
Inventor: SKINNER ANDREW MARK
IPC: B05D3/14
Filed: 2010-10-29
Abstract: The film comprises a substrate 1, a barrier layer 2 and a metal layer 3. The barrier layer prevents migration of components which hinder adhesion. Both sides of this multi-layer film may be further coated 4, 5 with a material similar to the barrier layer. Preferably the substrate 1 is a cellulose diacetate (derivative). The barrier 2 and similar layers 4, 5 are preferably an addition polymer, or silicon, halogen or organo-metallic based material, especially an acrylate ester, in particular electron flux (plasma) cured tripropylene glycol diacrylate or isobornyl acrylate. The metal layer 3 is preferably thermally evaporated aluminium. The film may be used as a packaging carton.
Patent GB-2494840-A (GB)
Title: Removable cover panel for display housing
Inventor: WU ARTHUR
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a removable cover panel for a display housing. According to one embodiment, the display housing includes an electronic display device for displaying images on a front side opposite a back side and a removable cover panel that substantially spans a surface area of the back side of the display device. In addition, a flexible ring is formed around the periphery of the display device while also being configured to hold the cover panel in a fixed position on the back side of said display device.
Patent GB-2495251-A (GB)
Title: Smart seals and other elastomer systems for health and pressure monitoring
Inventor: KUMAR SUNIL
IPC: G01M3/40
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for monitoring a material configured to perform one or more functions or for actuating the material. One or more electrodes are coupled to the material. An electronic device is coupled to the one or more electrodes and is configured to detect an electrical characteristic of the material to monitor the material or to apply an electrical stimulus to actuate the material.
Patent GB-2511552-A (GB)
Title: A heated window
Inventor: FAWCETT NIGEL PHILIP HAROLD
IPC: H05B3/04
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A laminated windshield is disclosed having a heater unit in which heating wires 113, 213 are connected to an external source of electrical power by means of electrically conductive ribbons 120, 220. Each of the ribbons 120, 220 has first and second portions 122, 222; 123, 223 joined together by a third portion 124, 224. The third portion 124, 224 of each electrically conductive ribbon 120, 220 extends through a respective slit formed in a plastic laminating interlayer 117, 217 interposed between and bonded together with two panes of glass 115, 116; 215, 216. The third portion 124, 224 of each electrically conductive ribbon 120, 220 is sealed to the plastic laminating interlayer 117, 217 during manufacture of the laminated windshield so that no leak path is present between an outer periphery of the laminated windscreen and the heating wires 113, 213. A polymer insulation may be applied to the ribbon in the region 123,223. The interlayer may be polyvinyl butyral (PVB). Alternative materials disclosed are Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) or thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU).
Patent GB-2507369-A (GB)
Title: Upper sealing device for tubular material package
Inventor: CAO WEILONG
IPC: B65B7/14
Filed: 2012-03-03
Abstract: An upper sealing device for a tubular material package is a packaging device for a pillow-type package, comprising a feeder (10), a discharger (11), open end fixing means (20), a rectractable part (22), open end sealing means (30), holding means (40), sensors (51) for a carrying plate (42), a controller (50), a package (60) and an object to be packaged (62). The open end sealing means (30) are provided on both sides of the open end fixing means (20), and the holding means (40) is provided below the open end sealing means (30). Discharging outlets (12) are arranged in a row on the discharger (11). Several open end fixing parts (21) are provided on the open end fixing means (20). Several holding parts (41) are provided on the holding means (40). Each discharging outlet (12) opens downwards, and each open end fixing part is provided correspondingly below each discharging outlet. The open end fixing means (20) moves up and down. Each holding part (41) is provided correspondingly below each open end fixing part (21). The open end sealing means (30) is opened or closed in the horizontal direction, and the holding parts (41) are also opened or closed in the horizontal direction. After the object to be packaged enters the package from the top to the bottom, the holding means clamps the package, so that not only the open end can be separated from the open end fixing means for sealing, but also the air in the package can be pressed out.
Patent GB-2503110-A (GB)
Title: Doubly Compatible Lossless Audio Bandwidth Extension
Inventor: STUART JOHN ROBERT
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2013-06-12
Abstract: Pulse Code Modulated (PCM) digital audio streams are coded so as to allow standard PCM players to output lossy, uncompressed signals having a sample rate of 44.1 kHz according to the most significant 16 bits of the samples, while high resolution PCM players can also recover lossless 24 bit, 96 kHz audiophile output by decoding the least significant 8 bits of the samples in addition. A bandsplitter (3) compresses high (28) and low (15) frequencies separately, and a bandjoiner (10) then decompresses and reconstructs the samples in either the noise-shaped truncated format or the recovered lossless format 11.
Patent GB-2518231-A (GB)
Title: A blank for forming a carton
Inventor: ROBERTSON PAUL
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2013-09-16
Abstract: A blank 10 for forming a carton for triangular cut sandwiches, the blank comprising first and second substantially rectangular end walls 16, 18 hingedly connected together; first and second triangular side walls 26, 28 hingedly connected to opposing edges 30, 32 of the first end wall; the first of said side walls being subdivided into two triangular side wall panels 26a, 26b with a hinged connection therebetween, the hinged connection extending from the hinged connection between the end walls; the second of said side walls being formed from a single panel; a hinge panel arrangement 36 provided between the second end wall and the second side wall, the hinge panel arrangement comprising first and second panels 36a, 36b, the first hinge panel being hingedly connected to the second end wall, the second hinge panel being hingedly connected to the first hinge panel, and being securable in a face-contacting relationship to the second side wall to facilitate the erection of a carton from the blank; and a securing tab 48 hingedly connected to a free edge of the first side wall for securement in a face-contacting relationship to the second end wall. A lid 56 may be provided with a window 60 and the blank may be formed from paperboard having a layer of plastics film laminated to act as an impermeable barrier.
Patent GB-2508506-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic adapter
Inventor: MUDD RONALD L
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: A fiber optic adapter is formed from a mounting block (30, fig 3) having first and second openings 42, 46, 64, 72 connected by through holes 48, 68, optionally formed in a cap 32 and retainer 34, a seat 50 for receiving a body portion of a fiber optic connector (38, fig 5) and at least one flexible projection 76 with first ends 78 defining an aperture 84 that is smaller than the first openings 64,72. The flexible projections 76 flex away from a rest position and away from a longitudinal axis 68 of the through opening to allow the body portion of the connector (38, fig 5) to reach the seat 50 and returns toward the rest position when the connector (38, fig 5) reaches the seat 50 and prevents removal of the connector (38, fig 5) in a direction opposite its insertion direction.
Patent GB-2510219-A (GB)
Title: Depth Estimation using inverse focus statistics
Inventor: TZUR MEIR
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to performing depth estimation within a digital camera system based on interpolation of inverse focus statistics. After an image is captured, various statistics or focus measure may be calculated using, for example, a high pass filter. Depth is estimated by interpolating the inverse of the statistics for three positions of focus for the image. The inverse of the statistics, St(n), may be 1/St(n), or 1/St2(n), or even 1/StZ(n), where Z â¥ 1. Several approaches to interpolating the inverse values of the statistics to obtain a depth estimate are disclosed, including a general parabolic minimum approach, using a parabolic minimum within a progressive scheme, or within a continuous AF scheme. The depth estimate may then be used for a variety of applications, including automatic focusing, as well as two dimensional to three dimensional image conversion.
Patent GB-2515366-A (GB)
Title: Production of butanol
Inventor: JENKINSON ELIZABETH
IPC: C12P7/52
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: Methods of making solvents, such as butanol, acetone or ethanol comprising the step of culturing a solventogenic Clostridium sp. in a culture medium in a culture vessel in the presence of a polysaccharide (such as starch), wherein the Clostridium sp. is one which is capable of producing a glucanotransferase (CGTase), and wherein the polysaccharide is one which is a substrate for the CGTase, and harvesting solvent from the culture medium. Preferably, the Clostridium sp. is Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4(HMT) or N1-504. The invention also relates to butanol, acetone and ethanol made by such a process.
Patent GB-2523122-A (GB)
Title: Inductive pickup arrangement mountable to and movable relative to an electric vehicle
Inventor: VANHESSCHE JACQUES
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: An inductive receiver arrangement 1 to be mounted on an electric vehicle comprises a pickup portion 2 with an inductance for receiving a magnetic field, a mounting portion 3 attachable to a vehicle, and an actuator 4 to cause motion of the pickup portion 2 relative to the mounting portion 3 and vehicle. The mounting portion 3 and the inductive receiver 2 are moveably connected to each other via a connecting portion 5. The connecting portion 5 comprises three parts: a first region 105 of a lever 5a, which extends from the actuator 4 to a first joint 6 which connects it to the mounting portion 3; a second region 106 of the lever 5a which extends from the first joint 6 (in a different direction to the first region 105) to the second joint 9; and a connecting element 5b which extends from the second joint 9 to the pickup portion 2. The first and second hinges 6, 9 have parallel axes of rotation, allowing the inductive receiver 2 to move towards and away from the mounting portion and vehicle. The connecting portion 5 is arranged next to a side margin of the receiver unit 2, so that the axes of rotation of hinges 6 and 9 form an orthogonal set with the side margin and the direction of motion of the pickup unit 2.
Patent GB-2513000-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for seamless state transfer between user interface devices in a mobile control room
Inventor: NIXON MARK
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A first user device 803A generates a display of process data 1010A. A second user device 803B receives data about the state of the first user interface device. The second device updates its state based on the data. The data may be dynamic content for an HTML page. The second device may display an identical user interface to the first device. The data may be transferred wirelessly and may use a near field communication (NFC) interface. The devices may be a stationary workstation and a tablet.
Patent GB-2523835-A (GB)
Title: Transportation and installation of elongate subsea elements
Inventor: TINOCO FRANCISCO JAVIER
IPC: F16L1/235
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A method of handling a discrete elongate subsea element of determinate length, such as a spool of rigid pipe. The method comprises shortening a tensile chord system acting on longitudinally-spaced locations on the element to apply longitudinally compressive forces to the element. The compressive forces bend the element along its length against elastic recovery force to shorten the span of the element. One end of the element is anchored at a first anchorage before or after the element is bent. The other end of the element is anchored at a second anchorage, after the element is bent and while the element remains bent. The method is apt to be used during installation of the element, where the anchorages are both underwater, and during transportation of the element, where the anchorages are hang-off platforms of a surface vessel.
Patent GB-2528120-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of processing a transaction for a group
Inventor: LYNCH RICHARD
IPC: G06Q20/22
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: A method for processing a transaction for a group of individuals comprises operating a processor to provide an electronic point of sale (EPOS) group payment node having a plurality of virtual payment instruments associated thereto. A value is assigned to each of the virtual payment instruments and a destination account is associated with the EPOS group payment node. Individuals are associated with the respective virtual payment instruments by linking source accounts of the individuals to the virtual payment instruments and the transaction is complete when the destination account receives a value based on the respective values assigned to the virtual payment instruments. Virtual payment instruments are independently configurable and each may be given a different value. The EPOS group payment node enters a locked mode after a defined time period which limits user accessibility and respective virtual payment instruments may be concealed from the others and one instrument may be the master. Invitations to join the virtual payment group may be made via a social network.
Patent GB-2517841-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement structure of safety helmet and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: HO CHANG-HSIEN
IPC: A42C2/00
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A manufacturing method for forming a helmet reinforcement structure comprises (i) placing a helmet body 10 formed of a cushion foam material and a structure body 20 into a cavity 43 of a molding module 40, the molding module including a female mold 41 and a male mold 42 with the cavity being defined between the two molds, the structure body having a first section 20A and a second section 20B and the helmet body having a top section 11 and a peripheral section 12 corresponding with the first and second sections of the structure body, and (ii) thermally pressing the helmet body to integrate the helmet and structure bodies into an integrated complex reinforcement structure. A plastic shell 30 may be provided which encloses and assembles with the reinforcement structure to form a helmet assembly. The first and second sections of the structure body may have multiple walls (21, 22, Fig 3) which are connected with each other to define an array of multiple solid cells (23, Fig 3) forming a collapsible structure.
Patent GB-2519234-A (GB)
Title: Greeting card
Inventor: SHLONSKY LYNNE
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2014-10-10
Abstract: A card with a concealment member 26 hiding a moveable object 12 attached to a motor module 14, the concealment member 26 and motor 14 activated by a switch 34. The concealment member moves between a first position where it at least partially covers the mobile object and a second position where it reveals the mobile object. The concealment member 26 may be a curtains and the switch may be a pull mechanism such as a cord or string. The cord may be attached to a lever 37 connected to a switch 36. Sound or audio 22 may play when the switch is activated. The motor 14 may be concealed inside the card frame or between multiple panels. The curtains may be on a motorised geared mechanism 32 which may be activated by the pull string 34. Closing the card may close the curtains into their first position and end all music and motion.
Patent GB-2533781-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling an application
Inventor: KORAY OZCAN
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: Capturing an acoustic signal by a microphone of an apparatus such as a mobile phone or tablet to generate an electrical output signal. The acoustic signal is rendered in response to a source audio signal by a speaker through at least one speaker interface element of the apparatus 502. The electrical output signal is compared to the source audio signal in order to determine whether the electrical output signal is being affected by mechanical vibrations caused at least partially by the speaker interface element being at least partially interfered by a user such as the users finger pressed against the speaker 504. A predetermined action, which may be muting a call, pausing music or switching off an alarm, is performed in the apparatus whenever it is determined that the electrical output signal is affected by the mechanical vibrations caused at least partially by the speaker interface element being at least partially interfered by the user 506 which may be determined by a difference signal being greater than a threshold.
Patent GB-2525958-A (GB)
Title: Bearing grease
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD
IPC: F16C19/00
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: A method for flushing grease from a main bearing and main bearing housing of a wind turbine, comprising the steps of; installing a flushing means on the housing, the flushing means having a plurality of sealable holes allowing access to the bearing, spraying cleaning fluid via one of the holes onto the bearing and sealing the remaining holes, pumping cleaning fluid and removed grease out of the housing, and repeating the spraying and pumping steps as required for one or more of the remaining holes. Also claimed is an apparatus for carrying out the method comprising; a flushing cover having a plurality of apertures and an exit port, a plurality of plugs for sealing the apertures, a first pumping means for pumping cleaning fluid from a reservoir to a spraying means via a supply hose and a second pumping means for pumping cleaning fluid from the exit port to the reservoir via a return hose.
Patent GB-2519268-A (GB)
Title: Finding oil viscosity and surface tension by means of dielectric spectroscopy
Inventor: DOROVSKY VITALY NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: ï»¿The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for evaluating an earth formation using complex dielectric permittivity. The method may include estimating at least one property of the earth formation using a real part and an imaginary part of complex permittivity at a plurality of frequencies. The at least one property may include one or more of: oil viscosity and surface tension of a water-oil system. The method may include performing dielectric permittivity estimates using an electromagnetic tool in a borehole. The apparatus may include the electromagnetic tool and at least one processor configured to store information obtained by the electromagnetic tool in a memory. The at least one processor may also be configured to estimate at least one property of the earth formation.
Patent GB-2525297-A (GB)
Title: Support systems for mechanical seals
Inventor: BOOTH CHRISTOPHER GLYNN
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2015-03-02
Abstract: A seal support system for a mechanical seal is provided. The seal support system includes a system vessel 6 for containing barrier fluid. Closed loop pipe work (4,5) connects the vessel to a mechanical seal 1. An inlet pipe 9,and a filler port 10 are provided for feeding barrier fluid to the system vessel 6 and a further vessel 11 is fluid connectable to the system vessel 6. The further vessel 11 may be provided with an elastomeric membrane 18 which may be filled with gas under pressure to an extent required to allow for the effect of the highest anticipated temperature which might occur in a particular application, and to retain the fluid pressure necessary to maintain the seal. A method for stabilising gas pressure within the system vessel 6 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2521546-A (GB)
Title: Battery control and protective element validation method
Inventor: GHODE ANIL P
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: A method, system and device for discharging power or validating protective elements of a power source to ensure proper functioning of a tool at various temperatures. The power source communicates with a switch using handshake signals to establish a scheme for power distribution depending on the temperature of the power source. The power source can discharge power at a normal start-up rate or a slower start-up rate depending on the temperature of the power source. Handshake signals can also be used to validate protective elements, where the protective elements respond to wake-up signals with respective handshake signals indicating that the protective elements are functioning properly.
Patent GB-2522147-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher
Inventor: KIM DAEGYU
IPC: A47L15/42
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A dishwasher comprises a tub (11, fig 2) configured to provide a washing space, an upper rack (191, fig 2) and a lower rack (193, fig 2) arranged in the tub (11, fig 2) to place washing objects thereon and a lower arm (6, fig 2) comprising a lower arm chamber 69 configured to receive washing water therein, a coupling pipe chamber 67 configured to communicate with the lower arm chamber 69 via a chamber communication hole 655, and an arm channel 61 configured to inject the washing water to the lower rack (193, fig 2), in communication with the lower arm chamber 69 via at least one arm channel communication hole 657. A water supply pump (18, fig 2) is configured to supply the washing water to the lower arm chamber 69. A tower nozzle (3, fig 2) is provided to inject the washing water to the upper rack (191, fig 2) with the tower nozzle (3, fig 2) including a tower connection part (5, fig 2) being detachable from the coupling pipe chamber 67 and arranged to supply the washing water to the tower nozzle (3, fig 2). A channel change unit 9 is provided in the lower arm chamber 69 to alternately open the chamber communication hole 655 and the arm channel communication hole 657 based on a water pressure inside the lower arm chamber 69. The channel change unit 9 includes a channel change unit body (91, fig 7), an arm channel opening hole (95, fig 7), a flange (92, fig 7) and a plurality of projections (921, fig 7) provided on the flange (92, fig 7).