baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2495697-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles with sensor to detect when the spectacles are being worn
Inventor: CONSTANTINESCU-GOTTLOB IRENE VERONIKA
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2011-10-03
Abstract: There is a need to provide devices and methods which can be used for determining whether or not a subject (and especially a child) under treatment is actually wearing their spectacles. Determining the level of a subjects€™  compliance to wearing their spectacles over a period of time would assist in the treatment of a wide range of ocular diseases and visual defects, such as amblyopia, myopia and hyperopia. Spectacles 4 have a sensor or monitor 10 such as temperature sensing means or contact sensing means, e.g. a switch which is arranged, in use, to detect when the spectacles are being worn by a subject such as a child 2. The sensor may have processing means arranged to receive first and/or second signal respectively indicating â€˜wearingâ€™ â€˜not wearingâ€™, and thereby determine when the spectacles are being worn.
Patent GB-2485264-A (GB)
Title: A sliding wing moving into a second parallel plane prior to opening
Inventor: BOND ADRIAN
IPC: E05D15/10
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A sliding closure system comprising a wing 10, such as a window or door, slidably supported on a fixed guide 18 for movement between open and closed positions involving a first direction and a second transverse direction. The wing has at least one projection such as a protruding pin 13a slidingly engaged in guide 18. A guide block 17 slides along fixed guide 18 in a single direction and engages with a projection 13 of the wing to drive the wing. Preferably in one arrangement the slide block 17 has pair of diagonal slots 19a which translates motion of the sliding block in a first direction into motion of the window in a second transverse direction during final closing. In a further arrangement the fixed guide has a first guide slot (57, fig.6a) for the guide pin of the window connected to the sliding block (59) with pivotal link rods (55), a handle may be mounted on a sliding bracket connected to the sliding block via pins guided in second guide slot (57).
Patent GB-2503709-A (GB)
Title: Reacher
Inventor: JAMES GAVIN
IPC: B25J1/04
Filed: 2012-07-05
Abstract: Hand-held reacher 10 for gripping an object comprises a handle portion 12, a jaw portion 14 and a shaft 16 extending between the two. The handle portion 12 has a manually-operable trigger 26 for moving the jaws 62 between the open and closed position, a locking member for releasably locking the jaws in a closed or partially closed position and may be provided with a grip with gel portion 22, 24. The trigger 26 may be pivoted to the handle portion 12 and connected to the jaw portion 14 by a push rod or cable 30 which may be provided with a crimped or enlarged end for inserting into a conveniently shaped cable guide 32 which is preferably curved. The jaw portion 14 may be adjustably attached to the shaft and be rotatable about the shaft and provided with a spring 58 to return the jaws to an open position. The reacher may also comprise a locking pawl (46, figure 4), locking actuator (38) that provides a ratchet locking system that allows for various operations and locking positions of the jaws 62 by squeezing the trigger 26 and locking actuator (38).
Patent GB-2504964-A (GB)
Title: Hand mounted percussive sound making device
Inventor: Stanley Kim
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 2012-08-15
Abstract: A hand mounted percussive sound making device, for enhancing traditional clapping or applause activities, comprises: a base connectable or connected to an upper formed in a resiliently deformable material, to form a single unit. The upper is made from a resiliently deformable material such as silicone, rubber or elastomer, while the base may be formed of rigid ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). The connection is made about a flexible strap which may be elasticated and may comprise a hook and loop fastener. The base and upper sections may each include two through lacunae (apertures) to enhance the quality of sound produced. The base may include a screw thread and may be detachable from the upper section to enable the upper section to be inter-changed. The strap may include a logo, image or text and may also be replaceable.
Patent GB-2494511-A (GB)
Title: Digital sound identification
Inventor: MITCHELL CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G10L17/26
Filed: 2008-12-15
Abstract: A digital sound identification system is disclosed, comprising: non-volatile memory for storing a Markov model; stored program memory storing processor control code; a sound data input; a processor coupled to said sound data input, to said working memory, and to said stored program memory for executing the processor control code, and wherein the processor control code comprises code to: input, from said sound data input, first sample sound data for a first sound to be identified, said first sample sound data defining first sample frequency domain data, said first sample frequency domain data defining an energy of said first sample in a plurality of frequency ranges; generate a first set of mean and variance values for at least a first Markov model of said first sample sound from said first sample frequency domain data; store said first Markov mode in said non-volatile memory; input interference sound data defining interference frequency domain data; adjust said mean and variance values of said first Markov model using said interference frequency domain data; input third sound data defining third sound frequency domain data; determine a probability of said third sound frequency domain data fitting at least said first Markov model; and output sound identification data dependent on said probability.
Patent GB-2495814-A (GB)
Title: Transitioning between circuit switched calls and video calls
Inventor: SANTAMARIA JUSTIN
IPC: H04L45/741
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: Transitioning between an audio only circuit switched call and a video call. A client device, which is currently connected to one or more other client devices through an established audio only circuit switched call, receives input from a user to transition from the audio only circuit switched call to the video call. A video call invitation message is transmitted to the other client devices. The client device receives a video call accept message from the other client devices and begins transmitting video captured by its front facing camera to the other client devices. Responsive to receiving at least a video frame from each of the one or more other client devices, the client device transitions from the audio only circuit switched call to the video call. After transitioning to the video call, the circuit switched call is dropped.
Patent GB-2506918-A (GB)
Title: Injector device
Inventor: PERKINS GEORGE MCGEE
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2012-10-12
Abstract: An auto-injector device 200 comprising a housing for receiving a syringe 150, internal heating means 221 for heating the contents of the syringe 150 prior to injection, and operating means for expelling the contents of the syringe 150. The syringe 150 may have a needle. There may be needle shielding means 201. The heating means 221 may be a resistive or dielectric heater, and may surround the whole syringe barrel. There may be a docking means to provide power to the heating means, either by means of wires or inductively.
Patent GB-2519730-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cigarette apparatus
Inventor: LIU QIUMING
IPC: A24F40/90
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: An electronic cigarette apparatus comprises an electronic cigarette and an electronic cigarette charger (100) charging the electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette charger (100) is provided with a first magnetic attachment portion at a position abutting with the electronic cigarette, and correspondingly, the electronic cigarette is provided with a second magnetic attachment portion magnetically attracted each other to the first magnetic attraction portion, so as to make the electronic cigarette stably abutting with the electronic cigarette charger (100). The electronic cigarette charger (100) is provided with a first connector (3) at a position abutting with the electronic cigarette. The first connector (3) comprises a first seat body (31), a first pole (32) disposed in a middle portion of the first seat boy, and a first insulative sleeve (33) disposed between the first seat body (31) and the first pole (32) to isolate the first seat body (31) from the first pole (32). The electronic cigarette is provided with an electronic cigarette battery (28) inside, and one side of the electronic cigarette is provided with a second connector (27) connecting the electronic cigarette battery (28) and abutting with the first connector (3) on the electronic cigarette charger (100). The electronic cigarette apparatus enables the electronic cigarette to be inserted into the electronic cigarette charger (100) and taken out of the electronic cigarette charger (100) conveniently.
Patent GB-2508817-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell System
Inventor: THOMAS MARTIN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: 5 A fuel cell system (100) comprises at least one fuel cell, each fuel cell comprising an electrolyte, and comprising two electrodes, one on either side of the electrolyte, one an anode and the other a cathode. The anode is next to a fuel gas chamber and the cathode is next to an oxidant gas chamber. The system (100) includes means (42) to supply a fuel gas, and means (50) to supply an oxidant gas such as air to the fuel 10 cell. A recirculation means (59, 72) recirculates an exhaust gas which has passed through the oxidant gas chamber back to the oxidant gas chamber. The recirculation assists in ensuring that the oxidant gas supplied to the fuel cell is humid. The electrolyte may be a liquid electrolyte, for example aqueous potassium hydroxide solution, and the system (100) may also provide means (62, 64) to supply a liquid 15 electrolyte to the fuel cell.
Patent GB-2509333-A (GB)
Title: A printing system for evaluating first and second printing conditions and selecting the most appropriate for a print job
Inventor: HUSTER KARSTEN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2012-12-31
Abstract: A method and system are provided for processing a printing document containing a predefined order of document pages with at least one predefined print mode. The method comprises evaluating first printing conditions for printing a print job comprising printing pages with at least one print mode, generating a print job containing the printing pages and evaluating at least second printing conditions for printing the print job comprising printing pages in at least one alternative print mode. The method further comprises determining whether the printing of the print job according to the first or at least second printing conditions fulfils a predefined parameter, and routing the print job to a printer for printing the print job with the appropriate print mode based on the appropriate printing conditions which fulfil the predefined parameter. The printing conditions may be compared regarding print times (i.e. printing speed) and/or energy consumption and/or consumables of the printing device.
Patent GB-2494599-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading of precious metals concentrates and residues
Inventor: ROY ALAIN
IPC: C22B1/00
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A process for upgrading a precious metals-containing concentrate or residue results in near-quantitave removal of base metals and several impurity elements at elevated temperatures. The precious metals- containing concentrate or residue is exposed to oxygen or an oxygen- containing evironment in an oxidative pre-treatment step followed by treatment with a hydrochlorinating agent in a hydrochlorination step to form an upgraded concentrate or residue.
Patent GB-2500975-A (GB)
Title: Electrically insulating valve
Inventor: STREET ALAN
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: An electrically insulating valve includes a body 22 housing a valve mechanism 32. The body has first and second openings in communication with the valve mechanism. The body is attached to a first pipe 54 so that the first opening is in communication with the first pipe 54. An electrically insulating insert 48 having a through passage 50 is connected to the body 22 so that the passage 50 is in communication with the second opening. The electrically insulating insert 48 is also attached to a second pipe 56.
Patent GB-2497447-A (GB)
Title: Subterranean cutting tool structure tailored to intended use
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD D
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A mill cutting structure is differently configured in three zones. Those zones are the center, the outer edge and in between. At the center has highly wear resistant material that has good temperature bond strength and high impact resistance. The outer periphery can have a material that is highly resistant to wear and impact. In between can be inserts such as used in the Metal MuncherÂ® mills using sintered carbide shapes that resist tracking and create a chipping rather than a grinding action. The shapes should have high edge retention capability and shapes such as a double sided pyramid can be used. The wear patterns of prior designs are addressed to allow longer and faster milling of the fish.
Patent GB-2511135-A (GB)
Title: A camouflage retaining and dispensing pouch
Inventor: NICHOLL JAMES
IPC: F41H3/02
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: A camouflage retaining and dispensing pouch (20, 30) comprises attachment means for attaching the pouch to another article. The pouch further comprises camouflage material (40) releasably retained substantially inside the pouch and temporarily dispensed therefrom. The camouflage material (40) is attached to the pouch (20, 30) or attachment means.
Patent GB-2513294-A (GB)
Title: Boats
Inventor: WHITE ANDREW FRANCIS
IPC: B63B39/00
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A boat comprises a hull 2, a relatively moveable and demountable passenger carrying carousel 5 and a damping mechanism 7 by which the carousel is mounted for relative movement in the hull. The damping may be adjustable and may be only for vertical movement with the damping mechanism below the carousel. The carousel may be armoured and may be readily demountable from the hull. The boat may be single or multi-hulled and one or more independent carousel may be provided.
Patent GB-2498667-A (GB)
Title: Construction of a pumping system and uses thereof
Inventor: HOLMEFJORD EINAR
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: There is described a construction for a pumping system, wherein an end of a hose is directed downwardly to a bottom region for pumping up therefrom solid particles in a mixture of water with help of a pumping arrangement. The construction is distinguished in that the hose comprises at least a combination of a pipe section (42) with an integral float (40, 44) which are adapted to maintain the hose (20) substantially in an upright orientation in an ocean environment, wherein the float (40) is implemented in a ring-form manner around the pipe section (42), and comprises one or more gas/air- filled chambers (43) or a float element whose density is less than that of water, wherein the pipe section (42) is coupled/joined onto the hose (20) at a suitable height over the bottom region. According to the present invention, the construction can be used in connection with an aquaculture cage in an ocean environment for pumping up sinking food waste, faeces and dead marine organisms, especially fish or, in a general pumping apparatus and system for pumping up waste such as slime and similar from a seabed (dredging).
Patent GB-2513927-A (GB)
Title: Optical element arrangement with an optical element split into optical sub-elements
Inventor: KWAN YIM-BUN-PATRICK
IPC: G03F7/207
Filed: 2013-05-10
Abstract: An optical element arrangement and method of use for a microlithography exposure apparatus (figure 1). The optical element unit (106.6 figures 1,2) is split into a plurality of optical sub-elements (111.1 figure 2, 3) having an optical surface section 106.7 and an outer circumferential section 106.8 defining a circumferential plane (x,y). At least one actively supported optical sub-element under the control of a control device connected to a metrology arrangement (110.3, 110.4, 110.5 figure 3) is actively supported by a support structure 108.6. A metrology device is adapted to capture a position and/or an orientation of the actively supported optical sub-element in up to six degrees of freedom (DOF) using a first, second and third metrology units (110.3-5 figure 3), all associated to an actively supported optical sub-element and all connected to the optical sub-element in the area of the circumferential section S1-S5. The circumferential section of the actively supported optical sub-element, the first 110.3 and second 110.4 metrology units in a first direction parallel to the circumferential plane, define a maximum technically feasible first distance D1 between a first and second metrology component (D1 figure 3). Also, the circumferential section of the actively supported optical sub-element and the metrology units, in a second direction perpendicular to the circumferential plane, define a maximum technically feasible second distance between the metrology components D2.
Patent GB-2515796-A (GB)
Title: A Method, Apparatus and System for Image Processing
Inventor: DAVID MORGAN WILLIAM AMOS
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A first image is converted to a second image, the second image being a smaller sized (e.g. lower resolution) representation of the first image. An imaging effect (e.g. a shift correction effect), being defined by an imaging effect parameter (e.g. shift correction parameter such as a rotation angle), is performed on the second image to form a third image. The third image is output for display via a first output while the first image and the imaging effect parameter are output via a second output. The first output may provide a user with a representation of the effect obtainable on the first image using less processing. The second output may be sent to a memory or may be used to process the first image using the imaging effect parameter at a remote device to produce a final image. Performing an effect on a received image according to a received parameter to produce a final image is also claimed.
Patent GB-2519973-A (GB)
Title: Medicament delivery device sub-assembly
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY ALASTAIR MCKEAN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A sub-assembly (12, Fig 1) of a medicament delivery device (10, Fig 1), wherein the sub-assembly comprises a propellant source 26 which includes a reservoir housing 44 to define a reservoir 46 and a stem 48 with a bore 50 therethrough. The stem has least one inlet 52 in fluid communication with the bore, and an open outlet end 54 in fluid communication with the bore. The stem is moveable relative to the reservoir housing between a first position (Fig 4) in which the at least one inlet is not in fluid communication with the reservoir and a second position (Fig 5) in which the at least one inlet is in fluid communication with the bore. The propellant source further comprises a biasing member 56 for biasing the stem towards the first position. The sub-assembly also includes a collet member 20 with two sets of radially flexible fingers 62, 64. The fingers 62, 63 are arranged to inhibit the stem in different positions.
Patent GB-2520090-A (GB)
Title: Multi level converter control
Inventor: HART SIMON DAVID
IPC: H02P27/14
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: A multi-level converter 4 comprises a DC input Vdc and an output 11. First and second transistors S1, S2 are p[provided in series between the DC input and the output pin. Third and fourth transistors S3, S4 are provided between the output pin and a 0V pin 10. Diodes D1, D1 are provided across the second and third transistors, with a ground connection provided between the diodes. Smoothing capacitors C1 and C2 each have one terminal connected to a respective terminal of the DC source and another terminal connected to ground. An AC output is provided at the output of the converter by controlled switching of the transistors. A method of controlling the four switches of the converter comprises receiving first and second control signals for controlling a dual level inverter having two switching components, where the first and second control signals are processed to produce four switching signals.
Patent GB-2522887-A (GB)
Title: Shuttering system
Inventor: KISS PAUL
IPC: E04G17/14
Filed: 2014-02-07
Abstract: A shuttering member for supporting concrete or other settable material, and method of forming a structure, such as a raft, wherein the system has a first wall 3 with a first side 3a for retaining the material, and a second side 3b for retaining material in a cavity 7 formed by the second side, a second wall 6 and a base 5. There is at least one tie or bracing member passing through apertures (14, fig 2) in the first wall embedded in the material. The tie has first and second engagement means, the first may be protrusions 9 to engage the first wall, and the second may be protrusions 10 to engage a notch 13 in the base or second wall. The walls may have n-shaped edges 22 extending downwards to be embedded in the concrete. Openings 18 may allow concrete to pass through the first wall.
Patent GB-2523838-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical linkage and trigger assembly for a coupling member for a detachable tow ball
Inventor: EDWARDS JONATHAN
IPC: B60D1/52
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A trigger assembly for a coupling member comprises a shuttle 8 receivable within a housing 2 and movable between a first position and a second position relative to the housing. One or more coupling elements 18 are movable from a stowed position to a deployed position under action of the shuttle moving to the second position, and a first latch member 20. The first latch member is movable from an engaged configuration, in which it retains the shuttle in the first position, to a released configuration, in which it permits movement of the shuttle. The shuttle comprises a deployment member 44 configured to move the coupling elements to the deployed position as the shuttle moves to the second position, and a latch-operation member 42 movable relative to the deployment member between an active position and a passive position. A retaining assembly is arranged to retain the coupling element and/or a latch release member 22 at least partially within the respective first or second bore by preventing it from passing completely through the mouth of the respective bore, wherein the retaining assembly is releasably attachable to the housing.
Patent GB-2524481-A (GB)
Title: Intracorporeal illumination device
Inventor: RUSSELL NEIL KENNETH IAIN
IPC: F21K2/06
Filed: 2014-03-23
Abstract: An intracorporeal illumination device for illuminating the interior of the body of a surgical patient. The device comprises a spherical container having container defining walls, the walls being light transmitting. The device is sized for insertion into an operating site and positioning against an interior surface inside the body. A first chamber and a second chamber are within the spherical container. The chambers are connected to each other by a frangible wall. Each of the chambers contain a chemical composition that when mixed together create a chemiluminescent reaction that produces light. When the frangible wall is fractured by flexing or shaking the container, it permits the compositions to mix within the container to create a chemiluminescent reaction that emits light through the container walls to illuminate the surgical site, permitting surgical procedures to be performed with greater visibility. An additional length of suture material is attached to a portion of the sphere's walls for securing the device to the interior surface of the operating area or just outside the operating area. This would allow the device to be easily retrievable.