baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2479180-A (GB)
Title: Switching between user devices during a VoIP call
Inventor: DINKA DAVID
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2010-03-31
Abstract: The invention allows a user to switch between devices during a call whilst maintaining a consistent user identity, but without having to log-out or re-dial. The system comprises a first user device and at least a second user device for the same user, at least one of the devices being a household media appliance, e.g. television or set-top box (STB), and each being installed with a respective instance of a communication client application, e.g. VoIP client, for conducting voice or video calls over a packet-based network. Each instance is associated with the same user identifier, with the first of the instances being associated with a first sub-identifier and a second of the instances being associated with a second sub-identifier. The instances are configured so as, during an ongoing call between the first user device and a remote user device conducted over a first network connection established using the user identifier and the first sub-identifier, after the call has been answered, to establish a second network connection using the user identifier and the second sub-identifier and to switch the call to the second network connection.
Patent GB-2481226-A (GB)
Title: Stator for a progressive cavity (PC) pump or motor
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH
IPC: F04C2/107
Filed: 2010-06-16
Abstract: A stator 100 for a progressive cavity (PC) pump or motor comprises a stator housing and a stator thread made of a material moulded within the housing. The stator housing comprises an outer tube 120 and an inner anchor element 110 having radial apertures 130. The anchor element 110 and the outer tube 120 are spaced apart so that the material of the thread can be moulded through the apertures 130 to mechanically locate the thread in the housing. An end cap 140 is fixed, eg by welding, to each end face of the outer tube 120 to mechanically fix the anchor element axially and radially in the outer tube 120. The respective end faces of the anchor element 110 and of each end cap 140 have interlocking indentations and protrusions 148, 118, 149, 119 eg of castellated or sawtooth form. Each end cap 140 may have a dovetail groove 160 to retain stator thread material.
Patent GB-2482353-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic tack and tool
Inventor: MITCHELL MICHAEL
IPC: B25C11/00
Filed: 2010-08-10
Abstract: A magnetic tack includes a head and a pointed shaft. The head comprises a flat plate and having a projection. The head may additionally comprise a hook. A tool adapted for the installation and removal of the tack includes a magnet adapted to engage the tack to aid installation of the tack, and a claw having a rebate adapted to engage the projection of the head of the tack to aid removal of the tack.
Patent GB-2480889-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable undergarment
Inventor: GREASLEY LAURA JOANNE
IPC: A41D1/21
Filed: 2010-08-25
Abstract: An adjustable undergarment incorporates detachable side panels which enable an individual to manually increase or decrease the girth of the undergarment. Fasteners are attached to the front and rear of the garment and the side panels to adjust accordingly. In particular the garment is suitable for women throughout pregnancy.
Patent GB-2474583-A (GB)
Title: Edge illuminated graphical visual effects, in particular for toys, packaging, greetings cards or books.
Inventor: KAY ROBERT
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2010-10-18
Abstract: Apparatus is provided comprising a display portion formed of at least one layer of sheet material 32, 34, 36 and a light source 38, 40, 42 located at an edge of the layer of sheet material to provide edge illumination of a graphical feature 44, 46 formed, e.g. by etching or engraving, in the surface of the sheet material. Visual effects are thereby created such as barely visible graphics becoming visible by virtue of illumination or animations may be formed by successive sequential illumination of layers, e.g. by electronic control of a number of LEDs, by movement of a single LED (Fig 18) or movement of a mask (Fig 17). Audio means can also be provided to be operated in conjunction with the light sources. The apparatus may form part of a toy, packaging, a greetings card or a page of a book.
Patent GB-2484706-A (GB)
Title: Gate assembly
Inventor: CRICK GRAHAM
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2010-10-21
Abstract: A gate assembly 101 suitable for providing access to a ladder from scaffolding, wherein the assembly comprises a post 102 to which a pair of clamps 105, 106 are attached, each clamp configured to attach to a pole. The assembly includes a gate 103 comprising a frame 201. The gate 103 is attached to the post 102 by a hinge mechanism 104 wherein the gate 103 is moveable between open and closed configurations. A spring mechanism 110, 111 urges the gate 103 into the closed configuration. First and second panels (206, 207 Fig 12) extend across the frame 201. Due to the presence of two panels (serving as toe boards) the invention can be used in either a normal or inverted configuration as required. A further invention relates to a gate assembly characterised by the minimum height of the gate and the way in which the gate extends above the uppermost clamp and below the bottommost clamp by a minimum value.
Patent GB-2485353-A (GB)
Title: Channel and fixing
Inventor: FREEMAN MATTHEW
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2010-11-09
Abstract: A channel 6 adapted to be attached to a building structure comprises a pair of lips 2 defining a slot therebetween and a back portion having a rounded cross-sectional profile. Preferably, the back portion has an half-elliptical profile. This channel 6 is adapted to form a channel assembly with a fixing 27 co-operable therewith. In one embodiment the fixing 27 comprises a dome-shaped head 28 constructed from a circular profile with flats 29 on opposite sides thereof. Preferably, the dome-shaped head 28 is made up of a series of radii that define part of an ellipse. Preferably also or in a another embodiment, the fixing 27 comprises profiles that are stepped inwardly of opposite edges of the head 28 between the flats 29. These profiles locate and bear against opposite edges of the lips 2 when the head is rotated within the channel.
Patent GB-2485244-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic display crosstalk calculation based on measured luminance
Inventor: LIM KYONG HO
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: An optical measuring apparatus, and associated method, for a stereoscopic display device facilitates image crosstalk (or ghosting) assessment. The apparatus comprises: a test image supplier 100 generating a 3D test signal; a three dimensional (3D) display 200 displaying left-eye image and/or right-eye image based on the 3D test signal; an image selection member, such as glasses 300, for selectively transmitting the left-eye image and right-eye image to be displayed on the 3D display; and a light measuring device 400 which measures luminance of the image transmitted via the image selection member. 3D image crosstalk of the left eye image and the right eye image is calculated based on the measured luminance. Interocular crosstalk â   e.g. for different viewing angles - or grey-to-grey (GTG) crosstalk may be determined. Left- and right-eye selection may be by left/right lenses. Luminance may be measured for a display screen centre point. Black and white image display can be used. Cross talk can be calculated for different horizontal or vertical angles (Figures 13 and 14).
Patent GB-2479035-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic composition comprising honey or royal jelly and a peptide
Inventor: CAUCHARD JEAN-HUBERT
IPC: A61K8/64
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: The composition comprises the combination of honey or royal jelly, and a peptide, comprising at least the amino acid sequence Gly-X1-X2-Pro-Gly. The exemplified peptide is derived from hydrolysis of elastin, and comprises the sequence VGVAPG. Preferably the composition comprises palmitoyl-VGVAPG. The composition is used to delay the appearance of the signs of skin ageing or to slow down the effects thereof.
Patent GB-2488784-A (GB)
Title: A method for user interaction of the device in which a template is generated from an object
Inventor: KAY ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2011-03-07
Abstract: A device (e.g. TV set top box etc) user interface includes an image acquisition device (stereo cameras 8) for acquiring a sequence of images of a user of the device, a tracking system capable of tracking a predetermined part of a user (e.g. their face or eyes 2) in space from the images. An object (e.g. a finger 3 or hand) tracking unit determines the presence in space of an object 3 in a start region, the start region being determined relative to a located predetermined part of a user. A template generator generates a template from an object determined as present in the start region and a tracking unit for locating the template in a following image of the sequence of images; and a cursor generation unit adapted to use the template location and the location of the predetermined part of a user to determine a cursor position in the plane of the display. Face recognition may also be used to identify a particular user.
Patent GB-2479449-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric material
Inventor: HIGHGATE DONALD JAMES
IPC: A61L27/26
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: A material comprises an electronically conducting polymer (ECP) and an ionically conducting polymer (ICP) which are interlinked. Preferably the ionically conducting polymer (ICP) is hydrophilic and the electronically conducting polymer is polyacetylene, PEDOTTSS or polyaniline. Advantageously the material may be used as a membrane electrode assembly where the ionically conducting material is a membrane suitable for use in electrochemical cells including electrolysers and fuel cells and junctions between biological systems and electronic devices such as a nerve-contacting prosthesis.
Patent GB-2479080-A (GB)
Title: Sequencing methods and compositions for prenatal diagnoses
Inventor: RAVA RICHARD P
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2010-12-01
Abstract: The invention provides methods for determining aneuploidy and/or fetal fraction in maternal samples comprising fetal and maternal cfDNA by massively parallel sequencing. The method comprises a novel protocol for preparing sequencing libraries that unexpectedly improves the quality of library DNA while expediting the process of analysis of samples for prenatal diagnoses.
Patent GB-2480190-A (GB)
Title: Body adhering absorbent article
Inventor: LOYD ADRIENNE RAE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: In a body adhering absorbent article, an absorbent structure is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body- facing surface thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. A placement aid is disposed on at least one of the absorbent stricture and the shell to facilitate placement on the wearer. Securement components may be provided for securing the article in a folded configuration during wear and/or to the wearer's midergannent. Detachment components may also be provided to facilitate detachment of the article from the wearer.
Patent GB-2494872-A (GB)
Title: Soft Toys with Decorative or Personalised Features
Inventor: GREEN BEVERLEY
IPC: A63H3/02
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A method of forming a soft toy (10, Fig. 1) comprises the formation of a bag-like structure (11/12, Fig. 1) with an opening at one part of an edge; inserting a filling material into the bag through the opening; closing the opening; and applying decorative or personalised features 13 to the structure of the bag. The edges of the bag may be secured by any suitable means, such as temporary or permanent fixing, and may comprise glue, stitching or fasteners which pass through the bag material to close off the opening. The fasteners may be removable. The toy may comprise an inner filling material with at least part of the edges being secured together. The decorative features may be permanent or temporary, and may comprise coloured badges, patches, flashing lights, applied lettering or images.
Patent GB-2485884-A (GB)
Title: Device for social networking
Inventor: MARSDEN DAVID VICTOR
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: The device 100 has a display 102 and a content management system 104. The device is used for showing local social networking information contained in the content management system. The social networking information is concerned with other users with similar interests, information about the locality (art gallery or museum etc) or about other device users in the same physical location. A user interacts with the device through an interface connected to the content management system. Information can be added to the device via an input 108.
Patent GB-2497549-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for use in passive q-switching
Inventor: LEE STEPHEN
IPC: H01S3/00
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: A method for use in controlling a passively Q-switched laser apparatus 120 comprising: triggering pumping of a passively Q-switched laser apparatus 120 at a pump trigger time, measuring an emission delay between the pump trigger time and a time of emission of a Q-switched optical pulse from the laser apparatus 120; using the measured emission delay and a target time for the emission of a further Q-switched optical pulse from the laser apparatus to determine a further pump trigger time. The method may be used for improving the timing of emission of Q   switched optical pulses and may, in particular, serve to suppress pulse-to-pulse timing jitter in particular, though not exclusively, for laser target designation. Also disclosed are a controller 140 and a programmable controller 140, in communication with an optical detector 144 and the pump 130 (via pump driver 132) for performing the above method. Further disclosed is a passively Q-switched laser apparatus comprising: a pump 130 for pumping a passively Q-switched laser apparatus 120; an optical detector 144 and a controller 140, where the controller performs the above method.
Patent GB-2486982-A (GB)
Title: Audio message prioritisation by sender and attribute
Inventor: YOAKUM JOHN H
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: Prioritization of audio messages destined for a recipient received from senders. Each of voice messages includes a corresponding sender designated priority. Member configuration data that identifies a first recipient prioritization attribute is accessed. A prioritised list of the plurality of audio messages is generated based on both the corresponding first sender designated priority and the first recipient prioritization attribute associated with the each of the plurality of audio messages. A subset of the plurality of audio messages is provided to a client device associated with the recipient based on the importance list. This allows busy individuals to manage incoming voice messages, for example for doctors receiving messages from different weighted groups â   patients, nurses, office staff.
Patent GB-2488626-A (GB)
Title: 3D lenticular autostereoscopic printed media advertising device
Inventor: CHOI HAE-YONG
IPC: G02B30/27
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: A three-dimensional image display apparatus comprising first 3 and second casing parts 2 to receive 3D image 5, wherein the image is removable and replaceable and aligned with a lenticular plate 4. The 3D image comprises a left and right eye images fine-divided into a two pictures and arranged vertically in strips wherein the image interval of the strips corresponds to the lens pitch of the lenticular plate. Front case 3 and main body case 2 form a frame with waterproofing ring and resilient plate 7, comprising an elastic material such as sponge or urethane sheet, provided inside the front case. The 3D image is printed on separate paper and fixed to the rear of the lenticular plate, which may be curved and integral to the case that hinges 11 open and close. The image may be aligned using alignment pins 9a, grooves and/or plates. A 3D display may be disposed in a viewing window in the image and lenticular plate. The autostereoscopic image advertising device may use mass-produced 3D posters, such as movie adverts, that are exchanged simply and frequently. The device may be cylindrical and installed on a car, bus or road.
Patent GB-2499193-A (GB)
Title: Public private key usage in a Database System for Secure Storage and Communication of Information
Inventor: SALLIS DAVID
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: A secure communications system for the secure storage and communication of authenticated user identity and personal information. The system includes a database of anonymised, individually encrypted user records. Access to the records is only permissible using a user key which is stored in a user keychain on a client device. The keychain itself is password protected and cryptographically tied to the client device. A first user may generate an open request having a public key, and use a private key to access a second users response. Notification messages may besend by encrypting user address information passing that to a notification server and decrypting the address to send a message to the user. A signed object may be sent where a first user makes a public key available and a hash of the data object and a private key produced, the object and encrypted hash are sent to a second user who can then decrypt the hash and generate a hash of the received object to compare the generated hash and the decrypted hash.
Patent GB-2502785-A (GB)
Title: Arm muscle sensor switch
Inventor: MAHI KULDEEP
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2012-06-06
Abstract: An arm muscle sensor switch takes the form of a band 2 that can be wrapped around the widest part of the forearm and is triggered in response to expanding the fore-arm or brachioradialis muscle, by squeezing the hand or bending the arm. The sensor switch comprises an expandable inner band 3, the movement of which triggers switch 1. Inner band 3 can be sheet plastic or a leather strap and have elasticised portions 4a, 4b to allow it to expand with expansion of the muscle. Outer band 2 can also be sheet plastic or leather and have an overlapping hook and loop fastener 7 to allow adjustment of the fit. The switch can have a cable 5 or a wireless transmitter for connection to a mobile device such as a PDA pocket computer.
Patent GB-2489168-A (GB)
Title: High pressure seal adapter for splitter conductor housing to wellhead connection
Inventor: ONG WEE MING
IPC: E21B33/047
Filed: 2010-01-12
Abstract: A high pressure seal adapter for a conductor housing of a wellhead, the high pressure seal adapter having a unitary body comprising: a first circular bore extending through said unitary body; and a second circular bore adjacent said first circular bore and extending through said unitary body; wherein said seal adapter is capable of being installed in said conductor housing. The high pressure seal adapter may further include at least one seal extending around a perimeter of said unitary body, said at least one seal contacting said conductor housing. The adapter may receive a high pressure riser in said first circular bore when said seal adapter is installed in said conductor housing, said high pressure riser having a lower surface that contacts said flange and at least one seal extending around an outside perimeter of said riser.
Patent GB-2494502-A (GB)
Title: A transfer line connecting a gas chromatograph to a mass spectrometer
Inventor: STEINER URS
IPC: G01N30/72
Filed: 2012-07-11
Abstract: A transfer line for conveying the column effluent from a gas chromatograph to the ion source 12 of a mass spectrometer has a transfer line body and a mechanism for moving the transfer line body either towards or away from the mass spectrometer. A gas seal between the housing 10 of the mass spectrometer and the transfer line body prevents vacuum leak when the transfer line body is moved, the gas seal being in the form of an o-ring or, more preferably, a bellows 9. In one embodiment (see Figure 3), the transfer line body outer periphery 5b has a thread (5c), and a hand wheel (16) engages the transfer line body threads (5c) via complementary threads in order to move the body. When the transfer line is moved towards the mass spectrometer, the body presses an ion source 12, which is not rigidly fixed to the housing 10 of the mass spectrometer, into a recess seat 13 of the housing 10, and aligns the ion source 12 in an operating position.
Patent GB-2505679-A (GB)
Title: A control system for a vehicle controlling vehicle subsystems in response to terrain conditions having manual and automatic modes
Inventor: FAIRGRIEVE ANDREW
IPC: B60W10/00
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: A motor vehicle control system for selecting a driving surface and for controlling a plurality of vehicle subsystems to operate in a plurality of subsystem configuration modes in dependence on the selected driving surface. The system being operable in a manual operating mode in which a user is able to select said driving surface and an automatic operating mode in which the system is operable to select said driving surface automatically. The system is able to be switched between said manual and automatic operating modes by means of a user-operable input device. When operating in the automatic operating mode and a change from the automatic operating mode to the manual operating mode is made via the user-operable input device175, the system is configured to select a default subsystem configuration mode. Also the user operated input device 175 can be manipulated by the user in the manual mode but not during the automatic mode. Further the user operated input device 175 can be rotated by the user in the manual operating mode and displaced axially by the user to switch between the manual mode and the automatic mode.
Patent GB-2508665-A (GB)
Title: Control of hybrid vehicle with second motor boost
Inventor: BUREAU BAPTISTE
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2012-12-10
Abstract: A control system is provided for a hybrid vehicle such as a plug in hybrid 100 having an engine 121 and two electric machines 123C,123B operable as propulsion motors. The second electric machine 123B is drivably coupled to the engine 121 and is typically a motor generator connected to the engine 121 via a belt 123BB. The engine 121 is coupled to a driveline 130 by a clutch 122. The system comprises a vehicle controller 140 which provides a mode selected from three vehicle operation modes. In an engine-driven mode the clutch 122 is closed and the engine 121 applies torque to the driveline 130. In an electric vehicle mode, the clutch 233 is open and the first electric machine 123C, which may be a motor generator integrated with the transmission 124 or a wheel hub motor, applies torque to the driveline 130. In an electric boost mode, the clutch 122 is closed and both electric machines 123C,123B apply torque to the driveline 130, the engine 121 being motored by the second electric machine 123B. Mode selection depends on vehicle parameters and may advantageously include prediction of driver torque demand via accelerator pedal 171 operation.