baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2489278-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling graphics processor tasks in parallel with corresponding cache coherency operations based on data dependencies
Inventor: ELLIOTT ROBERT
IPC: G06F12/0815
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: A data processing system has several processors of different types, such as a central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit (GPU). Each processor has a cache for data from the main memory. Cache consistency operations are used to ensure that data in the cache of one processor can be correctly accessed by other processors. Tasks T1â  T7, without data dependencies, are scheduled for one of the processors. All the consistency operations C1â  C7 for a task are executed before a task starts. The consistency operations for one task are performed while another task is being executed. The data dependencies of the tasks may be re-evaluated after the execution of a task. The tasks may be split into sub-tasks without data dependencies. The first task may be selected to minimise the initial latency due to its consistency operations.
Patent GB-2475826-A (GB)
Title: Ion trap for cooling ions
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER ALEKSEEVICH
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: A method of changing the kinetic energy of ions is provided, comprising: trapping ions in a trapping region of an ion trap; and directing a beam of gas through the trapping region, so as to change the kinetic energy of the trapped ions thereby. Also provided is a method of separating ions, the method comprising: causing ions to enter a trapping region of an ion trap along a first axis of the trapping region; directing a beam of gas along the first axis and applying an electric potential in the direction of the first axis so as to cause separation of the ions based on their ion mobility. An ion trap and a mass spectrometer for performing the methods are also provided.
Patent GB-2493487-A (GB)
Title: Lifting Machine
Inventor: BOWDEN ROGER
IPC: B66F7/02
Filed: 2011-05-12
Abstract: A lifting machine, for example an elevating work platform, comprises a base (4), an operator platform (6) and a lift mechanism (8) for adjusting the height of the operator platform relative to the base. The lift mechanism (8) includes a motor (26) and a screw element that is arranged to be driven by the motor (26). Rotation of the screw element adjusts the height of the operator platform (6) relative to the base (4). The lift mechanism (8) preferably also includes telescoping tower sections and flexible elongate drive elements for transferring drive to the operator platform (6).
Patent GB-2477069-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustment apparatus
Inventor: LEE KI-BEOM
IPC: D06F81/04
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a height adjustment apparatus, and more particularly, to a height adjustment apparatus capable of adjusting the height of the upper plate through a simple elevating operation. To accomplish the object of the present invention, the height adjustment apparatus comprises an actuating unit for controlling the height and a frame unit mounted on the actuating unit such that the height thereof can be controlled by an elevating operation.
Patent GB-2494371-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with an opposed piston configuration
Inventor: BUCKSEY CHRISTIAN
IPC: F01B9/02
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprising at least one cylinder 12 and a crankshaft 14 disposed at one end of the cylinder. Within each cylinder there is a pair of opposed, reciprocating pistons 16,18 that form a combustion chamber 28 therebetween, including an outer piston 18 being the piston furthest from the crankshaft and an inner piston 16. The pistons drive the crankshaft 14 via respective drive linkages. The drive linkage 60, 68, 70 for the outer piston is external to the cylinder. Preferably the drive linkages comprise scotch yoke mechanisms 50, 52, 54, 56. Specifically, a scotch yoke through which the inner piston drives the crankshaft and a pair of scotch yokes connected to the outer piston by connection elements on opposite sides of the cylinder through which the outer piston drives the crankshaft, where the connection elements are external to the cylinder.
Patent GB-2491618-A (GB)
Title: Masking tape with line of weakness
Inventor: LEWIS JOHN
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: A masking tape 14 having an adhesive side 31 and a non-adhesive side comprises a line a weakness 20 along its length, wherein the line of weakness is breakable to allow, in use, a portion of the tape to be removed. Preferably, the line of weakness separates an adhesive portion 32 and a non-adhesive portion 34. The line of weakness may be a series of cuts (25, Fig. 4) or perforations (27, Fig. 5). The non-adhesive portion is typically wider than the adhesive portion. A guide line (42, Fig. 4) may be provided adjacent the line of weakness on the non-adhesive portion. A method of painting using the masking tape is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2482792-A (GB)
Title: Body part temperature regulating apparatus
Inventor: PAXMAN GLENN
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for regulating the temperature of a body part has a body contacting part 210 as part of a cooling circuit having a first temperature senor 160 on the outflow limb located before the body part and a second temperature sensor 140 on the inflow limb located after the body part. A third sensor 150 measures the flow rate of the coolant 190. The heat transfer from the body part to the coolant is calculated by a controller 130 based on data from the sensors and is used to determine the temperature of the body part and so to inform feedback to the pump 120 and/or heat exchanger 110. Preferably, the circuit may comprise a portable unit 100 and an attachment 200 which may be a cap with flexible and expandable tubing, used to cool the scalp during chemotherapy. The amount and time of cooling may be programmed according to the specific drug(s) being administered.
Patent GB-2483564-A (GB)
Title: Resilient pad for footwear
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: A resilient pad 10, suitable for an article of footwear, comprises a plurality of pocketed springs 12, each of which is located in a discrete pocket formed between two layers 14a, 14b of material. The two layers 14a, 14b are preferably bonded together at least at locations between the springs 12. The springs 12 are coil springs of stainless steel or titanium wire, and are wider than they are tall.
Patent GB-2494683-A (GB)
Title: A piston seal for a syringe or syringe pump
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY
IPC: A61M5/315
Filed: 2011-09-15
Abstract: A piston head 21 for a syringe pump comprises a barrier portion 11 for driving fluid through a syringe pump barrel 30. A peripheral section 13 of the barrier portion 11 is shaped to seal against the syringe pump barrel 30 and a resilient member 14 is arranged to resist deformation of the shaped peripheral section 13 of the barrier portion 11.
Patent GB-2495101-A (GB)
Title: A method for production of diapers from continuous web material
Inventor: SCHMITZ CHRISTOPH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2011-09-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of articles to be worn on the lower torso of a wearer, such as disposable absorbent article like diapers, training pants, adult incontinence articles, feminine care articles and the like. A first continuous web 5510 is used to form the central piece, a second web 5410 for the side panels and a third web 5310 for the leg hoops. The second and third webs are attached to each other on a first turret 5100. The first web is provided on a second turret 5200 which comprises at least two and preferably four web handling means 5222, 5228, 5232, 5328. By varying the speed and/or direction of rotation of the web handling means the length of the central piece may be altered. The rotation and speed are altered by a control unit 5800.
Patent GB-2489544-A (GB)
Title: A desiccator for use in heated pipelines
Inventor: VILLATTE LUDOVIC
IPC: F16L53/38
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: A desiccator la for at least one electrical connection 18, comprising a sealed chamber 2,3,4 able to be pressurized to reduced pressure with respect to the atmospheric pressure, in which said electrical connection 18 is arranged with at least one block 9 of open-pored porous material. Also disclosed is a process for forming the above desiccators 1a. The desiccators may be used in a subsea pipeline for the transport of hydrocarbons, heated by electrical wires (see figures 4 & 5). The open-pored porous material 9 may be a pyrogenated silica or an aerogel. Preferably the open-pored porous material 9 occupies at least 50% of the volume of the chamber 2,3,4. The desiccator 1a may also be provided with a suction port 12 opening into the chamber 2,3,4 and communicating temporarily or permanently with a suction pipe (14 see fig. 2) linked to a suction pump 15.
Patent GB-2497307-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle floor mat fixing device
Inventor: STEYN RICHARD
IPC: B60N3/04
Filed: 2011-12-06
Abstract: Fixing device 12 comprises a U-shaped body 14 having upper and lower jaws 18, 20 connected at their rear by flexible hinge 22. A resilient metal clip 16 may be slid onto the rear of body 14 to close jaws 18, 20 around the rear edge of a floor mat (24, Fig. 2). Lower jaw 20 has an aperture 26 for receipt of a mat fixing lug (28, Fig. 2) on a vehicle carpet. Device 12 may be formed as a single integral component having its jaws pivotally connected to each other. The jaws may be connected by an over-centre hinge or by a locking detent, to hold the upper jaw closed. Device 12 may be made of plastic, and may be extruded. Teeth 32 may grip the mat, and discourage it from sliding forward.
Patent GB-2486337-A (GB)
Title: Generation, recognition and extraction of movement styles
Inventor: LEE CHAO-HUA
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2011-12-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for automatically extracting personal styles from captured motion data to generate stylized movement. The method employs wavelet analysis to extract the captured motion vector of different actors into wavelet coefficients, and thus forms a feature vector by optimization selection, which is used later for identification purposes. When the inventive method is applied to process animation frames, the performance can be evaluated by grouping and classification matrix without any correlation with the type of the motion. Also, even if the type of the motion is not stored in the database in advance, the motions of the actor can still be recognized by a learning module regardless of the type of the motions.
Patent GB-2499181-A (GB)
Title: A sensor having an RFID circuit for measuring a parameter
Inventor: INGRAM JONATHAN FRANCIS GORDON
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A measurement sensor comprises a radio frequency identification circuit for measuring a parameter. The circuit comprises at least one component in which a characteristic of that component can change to reflect a change in a measured parameter, such that the frequency of the sensor varies according to changes in the measured parameter. The invention extends to a system for measuring a variable parameter that incorporates such a sensor. The variable component of the circuit could be a coil (inductance) or capacitor, and changes in these elements could change the resonant frequency of the circuit. The parameter sensed could be temperature or pressure, for example in a tyre.
Patent GB-2489784-A (GB)
Title: Portable computer having multiple embedded audio controllers
Inventor: GOUGH DAVID
IPC: G06F3/16
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide two audio controllers embedded in a portable computer. According to one embodiment, a first audio controller 220 and a second audio controller 225 are coupled to a processor 230 and embedded in a portable computer 200. The first audio controller and second audio controller are configured to be used simultaneously such that a user is capable of previewing a first audio stream output from either the first audio controller or second controller while a second audio stream is being output externally from the either the first audio controller or the second audio controller.
Patent GB-2500063-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle footwear sole
Inventor: MCINULTY JASON
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: A motorcycle riding footwear sole 12 comprising a projection 18 suitable for engaging the underside of a motorcycle foot peg so as to prevent vertical movement of the sole relative to the foot peg. The sole may comprise a first surface suitable for engaging an upper side of the foot peg, and a second surface opposing the first surface and suitable for engaging the underside of the motorcycle foot peg. Preferably the projection defines a void in the sole between the first and second surfaces. The sole may further comprise a recess 26 for receiving a brake or gear lever of a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2494055-A (GB)
Title: A micro-display device with selectively activatable backlight regions
Inventor: SIMMONDS MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: A micro-display device 10 suitable for use in a HUD or HMD comprises a source of illumination 20 including an array of illuminating portions 22; a LCoS image generator 12 includes an array of image forming portions or pixels 16 and receives a signal 13 comprising image data 14, portions 16 are selectively activated to project image-bearing light 18 corresponding with the image data when illuminated by light 24 from the source of illumination 20. A controller 28 receives the image data 14 and selectively activates illuminating portions 22 according to the image data and according to predetermined criteria relating to heat generation or power consumption by the micro-display device.
Patent GB-2495592-A (GB)
Title: Optical IQ modulator
Inventor: HEATON JOHN
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: An optical IQ modulator comprises a modulator input port 11;a modulator output port 12; a plurality of optical branches13 connected in parallel therebetween each comprising an optical interferometer 1having an optical splitter and an optical combiner a plurality of optical paths and at least one electrode 7 arranged in close proximity to an optical path for altering the phase of an optical signal passing along the path; the optical combiner having an optical output port 5 in optical communication with the modulator output port 12; at least one optical interferometer comprises an optical tap 8 adapted to receive and combine the optical signals from the plurality of optical paths in a different phase relation to the combination at the output port 5 of the interferometer combiner. This arrangement allows the interferometers to be tuned before use, the voltage difference between the electrodes is increased until the output signal at the optical tap 8 is a minimum as measured at measurement means 14, and hence the output signal at the combiner output port is a maximum.
Patent GB-2498085-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus for detecting a patch image comprising regions of different density
Inventor: SUZUKI SHINYA
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: An image forming apparatus (1, fig 1) comprises a plurality of photosensitive members (3); each photosensitive member (3) associated with a corresponding exposure means (5) and developing means (4); an image carrier (12) on which the developed images formed on the plurality of photosensitive members (3) are transferred and a sensor (21) for detecting an amount of light reflected from a patch image 57 wherein the patch image has a first region 571, 573 and a second region 577, 578 adjacent the first region 571, 573, formed on the same photosensitive member (3) and a density of the second region 577, 578 is lower than that of the first region 571, 573. The patch image 57 preferable includes a third region 572 comprising a reference ink colour and includes first 571, 573 and second regions 577, 578 at the leading and trailing edges of the patch 57 in an image carrier (3) movement direction.
Patent GB-2514760-A (GB)
Title: A Radiator
Inventor: WADSWORTH MARTIN
IPC: F24D19/04
Filed: 2013-04-08
Abstract: The radiator 1 is particularly suitable as a base-board radiator and comprises a panel 2. The panel has a longitudinal axis 3, preferably horizontal, and a lateral axis 4, preferably vertical. In use, a first surface 7 of the panel faces a wall and at least one longitudinally extending conduit 9 carrying a heating fluid such as hot water is adjacent to the first surface and ideally has an oval bore 10. The radiator further comprises first 12 and second 13 longitudinally extending and laterally spaced rails for attachment to the wall. During installation, the panel is inserted in between the first and second rails, the panel forming a snap-fit engagement with each of the rails. The first rail is preferably generally C-shaped and the second rail generally L-shaped. The rails ideally comprise a web (23,30, figures 4-5) having bores 26,29 to receive screws to fix the rails to the wall. A first cover member (40, figure 4) and second cover member (112, figure 5) may be provided, the first and second cover members engaging with the first and second rails, respectively, in a snap-fit engagement. A radiator having an elongate rail, panel and cover member is also claimed.
Patent GB-2519740-A (GB)
Title: A seed drying and storing device
Inventor: COLFER AARON
IPC: F26B19/00
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A seed drying and storing device 10 comprises a housing part 20, a lid part (40, fig.2), a receptacle 23 for seeds 24 and a receptacle 26 for a desiccant 27, such as silica gel. The lid comprises a thread (42) for cooperating with corresponding formations 30 on the housing. The formations form a seal between the lid and housing thereby sealing the inside of the device from the surrounding atmosphere. The device comprises a humidity regulating part 60, movable from a first configuration in which air can flow from the seeds to the desiccant, transferring moisture to the desiccant and into a second configuration in which air cannot flow from the seeds to the desiccant. The humidity regulating part is movable by rotation through 180 degrees. A humidity desiccant indicator 90 is incorporated wherein when the humidity regulating part is in a first configuration, the indicator is in communication with the seeds, and when in the second position the indicator is not in communication with the seeds.
Patent GB-2519091-A (GB)
Title: Outdoor teaching resource
Inventor: KNIGHT ROGER MALCOLM
IPC: B43L1/04
Filed: 2013-10-08
Abstract: An outdoor teaching resource comprises a free-standing whiteboard 2 having a water-resistant frame 4a, 6a, 8, 10, legs 4b, 6b, supporting feet 14, 16 and a magnetic board 15 held by the frame. A set of magnetic teaching materials (32a-d, figure 3) comprises indicia formed on a magnetic substrate and are provided for placement on the magnetic board. The frame, legs and feet are preferably formed from treated softwood, but may also be formed from a polymeric material or plastic. To ensure further water resistance, the magnetic board may be held within the frame by a sealing element. A method of manufacture and teaching method using the apparatus are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2519544-A (GB)
Title: Exercise Machine
Inventor: GUTHRIE RICHARD
IPC: A63B69/06
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: An apparatus configured to modify a rowing machine to provide a paddle boarding simulating apparatus. The rowing machine is of the conventional type with a resistance device at one end. The apparatus for modifying the rowing machine comprises a mounting element 34 including attachment means 26 configured for repeated attachment and detachment of the mounting element by a user to the end furthest from the resistance means of the rowing machine and without modification of the rowing machine; a paddle simulator 46; an extension line 24 attachable at a first part to the resistance line of the rowing machine and at a second part to the paddle simulator; and a line guide 38 arranged on the mounting element and configured to guide the extension line and the resistance line 18 to extend from the resistance element 14, on rearward movement by the user of the paddle simulator, in substantially the same nominally horizontal plane as that in which the resistance line would extend from the resistance device in conventional use of the rowing machine
Patent GB-2523796-A (GB)
Title: X-ray generator
Inventor: TRAVISH GIL
IPC: H01J35/14
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: An x-ray generator for use in an x-ray imaging apparatus, said generator comprising: a plurality of electron field emitters 10; target material 20 arranged to emit x-ray photons when electrons are incident upon it; a plurality of energisable solenoid coils 40; and an electronic power and timing circuit 60 configured to selectively provide electrical current to each individual solenoid coil; whereby, each individual solenoid coil is configured such that when energised, a magnetic field is created causing the path of electrons emitted from the emitter closest to the individual energised solenoid coil to be defocused and/or deflected before the electrons reach the target material.
Patent GB-2508763-A (GB)
Title: Securing structure of sound output mechanism and sound processing means of mobile device capable of outputting visual and sound signals
Inventor: KANG YOON KYU
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2012-06-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound output mechanism of a mobile device capable of outputting visual and sound signals, and more specifically, to a mobile device (particularly, a smart phone for ensuring personal privacy and performing 1:1 communication) having an image output means and a sound processing means such as a smart phoneãtablet PCãMP4(including MP3), and a securing structure of a sound output mechanism and a sound processing means of a mobile device capable of outputting visual and sound signals, wherein the image output means of the mobile device is arranged on the entire surface of a main body and the sound processing means for outputting vibration power and sound is firmly secured at the inside thereof without increasing the volume or the area thereof.
Patent GB-2517239-A (GB)
Title: Millimetre wave three dimensional holographic scan imaging apparatus and method for inspecting a human body or an article
Inventor: WU WANLONG
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A millimetre wave three dimensional holographic scan imaging apparatus (100 fig 1) and a method for inspecting a human body or an article comprises a first millimetre wave transceiver module 101, a second millimetre wave transceiver module 102, a first guide rail device 103 to which the first millimetre wave transceiver module 101 is connected in slidable form, a second guide rail device 104 to which the second millimetre wave transceiver module 102 is connected in slidable form, a driver (105a-105d fig 1) configured to drive the first/second millimetre wave transceiver modules 101 & 102 to move along the first/second guide rail device 103 & 104 , and a constrainer 106 configured to constrain kinematic relation between the first and the second millimetre wave transceiver modules 101 & 102 such that they only move in directions opposite to each other. They may increase scan speeds, improve scan stability, reduce scan operations and enhance the reliability of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2526085-A (GB)
Title: An alloy
Inventor: MURCOTT WAYNE
IPC: C22C21/02
Filed: 2014-05-12
Abstract: An aluminium-silicon-manganese-iron alloy which comprises (by weight): 8-12 % silicon, up to around 0.30 % iron, manganese in an amount that is greater than the amount of iron present, less than 0.1 % magnesium and the balance being aluminium. The iron : manganese ratio preferably lies in the range 0.2-0.8. The alloy can be used to make die casting products for automotive and aerospace applications, with the products being heat treated at a temperature in the range 350-390 0C.