baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2482932-A (GB)
Title: Accessory unit with pivotally connected magnetic assembly
Inventor: LAUDER ANDREW
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: Accessory unit 2200 (for example a cover for smart phones) comprises a body and a magnetic assembly pivotally connected to the body and arranged to attach the accessory to a first part of a host unit with a peak magnetic force, the assembly comprises: a first and a second plurality of adjacent magnetic elements (2228 Fig. 28D) arranged in a first and second relative size order along a first line and according to a first and second polarity pattern, respectively. First and second orders and patterns can be complementary. The first and second pluralities of magnetic elements have a magnetic shunt. The assembly comprises end lungs 2206 and 2208 and a rigid rod 2212 that pivot about a first 2216 and second 2218 line. The accessory comprises a segmented flap 2202, made of formed leather or polyurethane, wherein an outermost portion includes a magnetic element to attach the portion to a second part of the host unit, such as a display device. A sensor detects when the segmented flap portion is on top of the second part causing an alteration of the operating state of the host unit. The magnetic assembly releasably attaches two objects without fasteners and external intervention.
Patent GB-2487617-A (GB)
Title: Multiple antenna system for wireless communication
Inventor: POURSEYED BEHROUZ
IPC: H01Q3/24
Filed: 2010-03-04
Abstract: The invention provides an antenna system for wireless communications and in particular to a multiple antenna system for operation in conjunction with a radio frequency (RF) front end for wireless communication. The antenna system comprises one or more antennas configurable for transmission and reception in a first set of configurations and configured for transmission in a second set of configurations. The antenna system further comprises two or more antennas configurable for MIMO-diversity reception for the second set of configurations. The antennas that are configured for MIMO-diversity reception may be tuneable, and may have similar characteristics to enhance MIMO reception. Mobile communications terminals utilizing the antenna system, and radio- frequency (RF) front ends for operation in conjunction with the antenna system are also provided. The antenna system may support communications in multiple frequency bands and/or multiple communication standards of operation.
Patent GB-2497129-A (GB)
Title: Camera flash gun diffuser
Inventor: CHAU TONY TING MO
IPC: G03B15/05
Filed: 2011-12-02
Abstract: A camera flash gun diffuser fits over a camera flash gun. A light input opening 46 over the camera flash gun is angled with respect to a light output window of the diffuser 44. The inner surface of the casing is reflective so that light is redirected from the flash gun output to the output window. A wall of the casing opposite the flash gun output face comprises an adjustment window that can be opened and closed.
Patent GB-2497137-A (GB)
Title: Oscillator with highly linear gain constant Kv
Inventor: ANDRABI SHUJA HUSSAIN
IPC: H03B5/12
Filed: 2011-12-02
Abstract: A variable frequency oscillator, such as a VCO or DCO, comprises an inductor Lt and a first variable capacitor Ct coupled across the inductor Lt. The capacitance Ct and inductance Lt may be used to set the centre frequency of the oscillator. A second variable capacitor C is coupled across a part L of the inductor, the inductance of the part L being a proportion of the first inductance Lt. The second capacitor C may be smaller than Ct and may be used for fine tuning. It is shown that, in a conventional oscillator (fig.2), the gain Kv, i.e. frequency step size with respect to frequency (d  o/dC), is dependent on the cube of the frequency (  o3). According to the invention, the relationship between the inductances Lt and L is chosen to reduce this non-linearity and substantially to minimise the variation of gain Kv over an operating frequency range, i.e. to provide an almost constant d  o/dC. The oscillator may find application in systems that use PLLs for the direct modulation of a transmit signal, e.g. in FM or polar modulation.
Patent GB-2498516-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling apparatus comprising a curved cooling section
Inventor: WEATHERLY ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: A hair styling apparatus comprises a first and a second arm moveable between a closed position and an open position. A heating zone 16 is provided on at least one of the contacting surfaces for heating the section of hair between the contacting surfaces and a cooling zone 14 is provided on at least one of the contacting surfaces for cooling the section of hair after the section of hair has been heated. The cooling zone 14 is curved so that as the hair styling apparatus is moved along the section of hair in a generally linear fashion, the section of hair is curled. Both of the contacting surfaces may have a heating and cooling zone 16, 14 thereon. The cooling zone may be provided by a fluid cooling system such as air. A cooling zone 14 may be positioned on either side of the heating zone 16 so that a curl is provided in the hair no matter what direction the device is moved.
Patent GB-2500362-A (GB)
Title: Device and method of conveying emotion in a messaging application
Inventor: GRIFFIN JASON TYLER
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2011-02-03
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method to convey emotions in a messaging application of a mobile electronic device. An emotional context of text entered into the messaging application is determined and an implied emotional text is presented for at least a portion of the entered text in accordance with the determined emotional context. The emotional context may be determined from captured sensor data captured by one or more sensors.
Patent GB-2505413-A (GB)
Title: An input device with a touch screen, track ball and palm rest
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN ALUN
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2012-08-28
Abstract: An input device (30) for a computer-based system, as found e.g. on an aircraft, includes a touch screen (32) having a dynamic input portion (50) on which context-sensitive user inputs may be displayed, a cursor control (34) comprising a palm rest (36) and a track ball (38). The palm rest (36) is located relative to the track ball (38) and the dynamic input portion (50) of the touch screen (32) so that a users wrist may rest on the palm rest while the fingers of the resting hand reach the dynamic input portion, or the users palm may rest on the palm rest while fingers of the resting hand reach the track ball and the dynamic input portion. The input device may have fixed input portions (64) located between the dynamic input portion and the track ball. A selector wheel (80) and or key (82) may also be included. An axis of the palm rest and the touch screen may be at an angle to each other
Patent GB-2505676-A (GB)
Title: Expandable building assembly comprising rotating roof portion
Inventor: MARTYN DAVID
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: The assembly 2 has a retracted condition in which the roof 20 has a first area and an expanded, extended condition in which the roof has a second larger area. The assembly comprises a roof portion which is rotated between the conditions and that in retracted condition the orientation of the roof portion is rotated turned relative to the first orientation. Preferably the roof portion is initially vertical and forms a wall of the assembly in the retracted condition and is horizontal in the extended condition. The assembly may comprise a floor portion 46 which is extended from a retracted condition as a result of the roof portion being extended. The roof portion may move between conditions by having a distal portion which initially moves linearly and then is rotated. The components of the assembly may be expanded and retracted by using interconnected arms or levers. The floor assembly may be unfolded or folded. In the initial condition the roof may lie within the footprint of the assembly but in the extended condition the roof may be partially or wholly outside of the footprint of the assembly.
Patent GB-2492689-A (GB)
Title: Security camera tracking and monitoring system and method using thermal image coordinates
Inventor: KIM SU UN
IPC: G06V10/143
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a security camera tracking and monitoring system and method using a thermal image coordinates, and the purpose of the invention is to provide a security camera tracking and monitoring system and method capable of obtaining a high-resolution image for confirming an identity of a person, wherein a person can be accurately identified within a monitored region by using a simple algorithm and the identity of the person is confirmed with accuracy. To accomplish said purpose, the present invention is configured to obtain a high-resolution image for confirming the identity by: identifying a person within a monitored region from a thermal image taken by a thermal image camera, and extracting positional coordinates of the person; and allowing a tracking and monitoring camera to track and extensively photograph the person on the basis of the extracted positional coordinates.
Patent GB-2511276-A (GB)
Title: A device for providing an indication of a time of a day
Inventor: ELLABY EDWARD
IPC: G04G9/00
Filed: 2012-10-11
Abstract: A device and method for providing an indication of a time of a day is disclosed. The device 10 comprises a housing 11 having display 13 for displaying an image representative of the time of a day, a memory 14 for storing a plurality of images (figure 2) and a processor 15 for coordinating the display of a particular image representative of a particular time of a day. Images may be transferred to the device via wireless means or via an external port 16. The device may be programmable to display preferred images at a particular time of the day. At the pre-selected time, the device may also be arranged to activate an audible alarm or cause the device to vibrate. The device may comprise a removable fascia 20 and strap 12 enabling the device to be worn around a persons wrist. A device for storing emergency contact details is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2492024-A (GB)
Title: System with zero power standby mode for controlling electric apparatus
Inventor: SIWAMOGSATHAM SIWARUK
IPC: H02J9/00
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A zero power standby system for controlling electric appliances is able to wait for switch on instructions without any power consumption. This is done by a remote controller (1) transmitting power in form of either electromagnetic field, light, or audio signal to a power receiving section (2) of a control signal receiving device (13). The power receiving section will then use the received power to force a multi-switch section (7) to connect between a power supply and a control signal receiving section (9) and a control signal processing section (3) and put the appliance into its usual running mode. When a user desires to turn off the electric appliance, the system stop supplying power to the control signal receiving section (9) and the control signal processing section (3) by turning off multi-switch section (7) and put the electric appliance back to its zero power standby mode (i.e. consuming no power). Therefore, wasting of electrical energy in standby mode is thus reduced to zero.
Patent GB-2506942-A (GB)
Title: A baby carrier adjustable in three dimensions
Inventor: AWUNOR ONUORA AZUBUIKEOGWU
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: A hands free baby carrier comprising a pod whose length, width and depth can be adjusted, a detachable perforated screen 7 and adjustable ergonomic straps 9 attached to the pod. The pod shell may have a number of flanges 14 which are mounted on runners 15 and have finger grips 16 which can be moved to change the dimensions of the carrier. The device may have three or more fixation points 11 to which the straps 9 can be attached. The screen 7 may fold and be used to enable discrete breastfeeding. The straps 9 may have rotating joints to allow support on either of a users shoulders. The pod may be made of a rigid mould cast material with a padded breathable lining.
Patent GB-2507982-A (GB)
Title: Converter module and method for dimming at least one LED
Inventor: JERMYN PHILLIP
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2012-11-15
Abstract: A converter module for dimming of at least one LED, comprises a switching converter supplying power to the at least one LED, the converter being operated in a borderline mode, the converter having connected on its input side a passive bleed circuit R10, C10 to generate a holding current for a dimmer, and wherein the converter module is configured to be controlled by a phase controlled/triac dimmer. An arrangement is also claimed in which a detection means is provided for detecting a current/voltage input to the converter and a control unit is provided, the control unit being adapted to modify a switch-off threshold of the converter switch depending on the current/voltage detected at the detection means.
Patent GB-2512379-A (GB)
Title: Photonic and/or optoelectronic packaging assembly
Inventor: OFFREIN BERT JAN
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A photonic and/or optoelectronic packaging assembly P has a photonic and/or optoelectronic device C, such as a photonic and/or optoelectronic chip, an optical interposer OI coupled to the device C on a first side and an optical transmission element L, such as a lens or microlens, on a second side. A deflector M, such as a mirror, and a waveguide W are positioned on the first side, with the waveguide W coupled at one end to the photonic and/or optoelectronic device C and at another end to the deflector M. The deflector M enables optical transmission between the waveguide W and the optical transmission element L through the optical interposer OI. The optical interposer OI is formed from a material allowing optical transmission.
Patent GB-2497893-A (GB)
Title: Subsea pig handler
Inventor: WARD JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: E21B23/08
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: A pig launching system comprising a pipe loop comprising a first end and a second end; a pig shuttle connected to the first end and the second end; a first opening in the pig shuttle aligned with the first end of the pipe loop; a second opening in the pig shuttle aligned with the second end of the pipe loop; and a slot within the pig shuttle movable between the first opening and the second opening.
Patent GB-2497706-A (GB)
Title: Operation organization assistance system
Inventor: SAKIKAWA SHUICHIRO
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: An operation organization task for recovering an operation plan when a train operation is disrupted due to bad weather, a car trouble, or the like is a very complicated planning task which requires multipurpose, big-picture determinations. To reduce a burden on a person who gives a command and manages the task and assist an upgrade of a technique, on the basis of a train operation track record obtained, a train operation for several hours in the future is simulated. In an operation organization assistance system which has a schedule data table which stores an operation plan, a data update unit which updates the operation plan, a track record schedule update unit which updates track record time with respect to the operation plan, a prediction calculation unit which performs a train operation simulation on the basis of the operation plan and the track record time, and a station device which obtains a traveling track record of a train, a correction data generation unit which generates correlation data between different line section entering time and exiting time of a train which extends over line sections at a line section boundary station, a prediction time correction unit which corrects a prediction calculation result of the line section boundary station, and a correction data table which stores data generated by the correction data generation unit are provided.
Patent GB-2501988-A (GB)
Title: A method of joining first and second tubular members
Inventor: STEWART KEVIN
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a joint between tubulars such as tubing, pipes, casing and liner for location in a well bore. A connector in the form of a sleeve is located over the ends of each tubular and the ends of the tubulars are morphed onto the sleeve to provide a metal to metal seal. In an embodiment the sleeve is morphed onto the ends of the tubulars. The connector may also have a profiled inner surface with circumferential grooves and a locating groove to provide axial load bearing capacity.
Patent GB-2500329-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable casualty bag
Inventor: OEI SU KAI
IPC: A61G17/06
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an inflatable casualty/cadaver/body bag. In a preferred embodiment, the inflatable casualty bag comprises a flexible hull, and a closure 32 connected to the hull. The hull has an outer surface 26, an inner surface 28 and peripheral side edges. The hull comprises an elongated inflatable central base member 34 and a pair of foldable wing members 36. The elongated central member has two lengths and two widths, with a wing cover member 36 connected to each length of the central member 34. The hull is symmetrical in shape about an imaginary longitudinal midline axis, with a left half and a right half. The closure 32, preferably in the form of a zipper or hook-and-loop fastener, is connected to the peripheral side edges of the hull, and is operable to connect the peripheral edges of the two halves of the hull together to form the casualty bag enclosure. The central member 34 may comprise an inflatable bladder (70, figure 1) connected to a valve and inflation tube.
Patent GB-2515555-A (GB)
Title: Clip gun-magazine
Inventor: HOWE ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: B25C5/16
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a cable clip gun 1 for securing clips 10 with a pin 11 into a surfacecomprising a gun body 2, at least one magazine 4 to store a plurality of clips each with a pinand the or each magazine is adapted to ^releasably engage with the gun body, a driver station 5 to deliver a clip into a ^workpiece, and delivery means 4 to deliver a clip from the magazine to the driver station.
Patent GB-2516451-A (GB)
Title: Digital circuits
Inventor: ARNE WANVIK VEN S
IPC: H03K19/0175
Filed: 2013-07-22
Abstract: A clock signal ck is supplied to the clock input 22 of a flip-flop 20 only when the data input to the flip-flop is not the same as the data bit already stored in, and output from, the flip-flop. The flip-flop is therefore only clocked when it is necessary to respond to a data input change. Clock-gating techniques may be used to reduce the power consumption of flip-flop circuits for synchronizing asynchronous reset or data signals (figures 4 and 5).
Patent GB-2509347-A (GB)
Title: Anti-vandal system for machine cab
Inventor: MARTIN CLINT
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 2011-10-24
Abstract: An anti-vandal system (10, Figure 5) for protecting the glazing panels (14, 38, Figure 1) of plant or other machinery comprising a roller shutter 16 associated with each glazing panel (14, 38). The roller shutters 64 are preferably adapted to cover, and extend beyond, a periphery of its associated glazing panel (Figure 3) and optionally to cover an entire side of the cab. The system (10) is further provided with operating means for remote operation. The operating means may be one or more of a motor, a motor and a remote which may be fixed, portable, wired or wireless. Alternatively the remote operating means may be an eyelet 88 or a pull cord 86. Any one or more of the roller shutters 64 may comprises an articulable sheet (24, Figure 3) that is moveable between a stowed position in which it is rolled around a spindle 60 and a deployed position in which a portion of the articulable sheet (24) is unrolled from the spindle 60 to cover the glazing panel (14, 38).
Patent GB-2503152-A (GB)
Title: Steam reforming
Inventor: FARNELL PETER WILLIAM
IPC: C01B3/40
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: A process for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons in an autothermal or secondary reformer is described comprising (i) non-catalytically partially combusting a feedgas comprising a hydrocarbon with an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of steam to form a partially oxidised hydrocarbon gas mixture at a temperature   ¥1200oC and (ii) passing the partially oxidised hydrocarbon gas mixture through a first particulate layer of steam reforming catalyst, a second particulate layer of steam reforming catalyst and a third particulate layer of steam reforming catalyst, wherein the first layer comprises a catalytically active metal selected from platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium or rhodium supported on a zirconia, and the second and third layers comprise nickel on a refractory support selected from alumina, calcium aluminate, magnesium aluminate, titania, zirconia, magnesia or mixtures thereof, wherein the second layer has a voidage   ¥0.5 and a higher equivalent passage diameter than the third layer.
Patent GB-2510037-A (GB)
Title: Method of authenticating and/or tamper-detecting using a nucleic acid tag
Inventor: SWARTZ MARY F
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-11-19
Abstract: A method for authentication of, or detecting tampering with, an item of interest using a nucleic acid is disclosed. The method of tamper-detecting comprises: sealing within an item of interest a nucleic acid tag (340) comprised of a nucleotide support platform (320) attached to a nucleic acid molecule; and examining 240 an exterior surface of the item of interest for the presence of the nucleic acid tag, wherein the presence of the tag on the exterior surface indicates tampering. The method of authenticating an item of interest comprises: adding to the item of interest a nucleic acid tag as recited above, wherein information about the item of interest is contained within the nucleic acid molecule; sampling a portion of an item for the presence of the nucleic acid tag, detecting the presence of the nucleic acid tag in the sample, wherein the presence of the nucleic acid tag authenticates the item. The nucleic acid molecule could be composed of nucleotides such as ribonucleotides, deoxyribonucleotides, and nucleotide analogues. The nucleic acid molecule could be an oligonucleotide. The tamper-detecting method could also involve coding information about the item of interest within the nucleic acid molecule. The nucleotide support could be a nanoparticle or other solid support.
Patent GB-2511941-A (GB)
Title: Compound for use in protecting skin
Inventor: CLARKE KIERAN
IPC: A61K8/365
Filed: 2013-09-16
Abstract: A method of protecting animal tissue particularly skin, from damage caused by radiation exposure, by contacting the tissue with a ketone ester, a method of protecting skin, reducing the deterioration of skin or maintaining, a method of achieving an anti-ageing effect or improving the properties of skin by applying topically to the skin a ketone body comprising (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate moieties is disclosed. A ketone body comprising (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate moieties, especially enantiomerically enriched R-1,3-hydroxybutyl-(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, for such uses is also provided. The preferred (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate moieties are D-Î²-hydroxybutyrate butanediol monoester and R-3-hydroxybutyl-(R)-hydroxybutyrate. Preferred ketone bodies include oligomers of hydroxybutyrate, triolide, acetoacetate and esters thereof and acetoacetyl oligomers. The composition preferably also comprises an excipient such as a carrier for topical application, more preferably polyethylene glycol.