baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2477680-A (GB)
Title: Detecting concealed threats
Inventor: HONG BAOMING
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: Potential threat items may be concealed inside objects, such as portable electronic devices, that are subject to imaging, for example, at a security checkpoint. Data from an imaged object can be compared to pre-determined object data to determine a class for the imaged object. Further, an object can be identified inside a container (e.g., a laptop inside luggage). One-dimensional Eigen projections can be used to partition the imaged object into partitions, and feature vectors from the partitions and the object image data can be used to generate layout feature vectors. One or more layout feature vectors can be compared to training data for threat versus non-threat-containing items from the imaged object's class to determine if the imaged object contains a potential threat item.
Patent GB-2496915-A (GB)
Title: Card slot seal for pre-payment gas meters
Inventor: GUTHRIE KEIRON
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2011-11-26
Abstract: A card slot seal is provided to cover the card slot of a prepayment gas meter when the card slot is not in use. The seal is made of a durable material such as rubber which allows repeated removal and replacement and provides a good seal around the card slot. The card slot seal prevents water and other liquids from entering the card slot when it is not in use, ensuring that the card reader of the meter can operate reliably. An attachment point allows the seal to be attached to the meter through tying material such as string. The card slot seal may have instructions on it to remind users to keep the card slot seal in position to block and protect the card slot and card reader from damage.
Patent GB-2497575-A (GB)
Title: Cell lysis in a flowing liquid using a lytic agent
Inventor: GODDARD PAUL
IPC: C12M1/33
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: A method for processing cellular material comprising contacting the cellular material with a lytic agent in a liquid flow is claimed. The lytic agent may be a detergent, small molecule, macromolecule, glass bead or macromolecule immobilised on a bead. The detergent may be a zwitterionic or non ionic detergent, rhamnolipids biosurfactant, prodigiosin, decapeptide, apoptotic or Holin protein. The cellular material may be bacterial or algal and a desired component may be selectively removed from the liquid, said component being selected from drugs, nucleotides, fatty acids, cell signalling compounds, antibodies, surfactants, enzyme substrates and inhibitors, herbicides, pesticides or biofuels or fertilizers.
Patent GB-2497763-A (GB)
Title: Air injection system for reducing hydrodynamic loads on water turbine blades
Inventor: MACKIE GRAEME
IPC: F03B3/12
Filed: 2011-12-20
Abstract: A water turbine blade 1 has at least one orifice 2 on the suction face of the blade 1 and a fluid passageway 4 in communication with the at least one orifice 2. A fluid such as air is provided to the orifice(s) 2 to reduce hydrodynamic loads on the blade e.g. to reduce over speed. The orifice(s) 2 may be located towards the tip of the blade, and a barrier 3 may be provided on the blade to prevent bubbles migrating to the radially inner region of the blade. The fluid may be compressed air, and may be provided via a passage 12 in the turbine shaft 11. Orifices 2 may be provided on both the suction and pressure faces of the blade, and may be located towards the leading edge of the blade.
Patent GB-2497936-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a video projector in a video projection system comprising multiple video projectors
Inventor: TANNHAUSER FALK
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to the control of at least one video projector apparatus of a video projection system comprising multiple video projectors having a modifiable focal length and being adapted to project sub-images. After having determined a first calibration parameter associated with a first predetermined focal length of the video projectors, a second calibration parameter corresponding to a second predetermined focal length of the video projectors is computed, the second calibration parameter being computed as a function of the first calibration parameter and the second predetermined focal length being different from the first one. Next, a display parameter is computed for a video projector, the display parameter being computed as a function of second calibration parameter, and a sub-image to be projected by the video projector is calculated according to the computed display parameter. Necessary display parameters are determined during an initial calibration step and can be used during a projection session whenever the user issues an "optical zoom" command, without the need for repeating the calibration. Computation of the display parameter may included keystone distortion correction, computation of partitioning and re-scaling parameters and determination of at least one blending area so that luminance of pixels projected in an area shared by multiple projectors is constant
Patent GB-2487634-A (GB)
Title: Closure device for door or tailgate
Inventor: RASEL WOLFGANG
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2012-01-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a closure device 2 for opening and/or re-closing a wall element 4 such as door or tailgate of a motor vehicle. The closure device has an unlocking and/or locking device 6 for opening and re-closing the wall element 4 with a holding device 8, by means of which the wall element 4 can be arranged in a first function position 12 from which it is, particularly automatically returned, re-closed again or by means of which the wall element 4 can be arranged in a second function position 16, from which the wall element 4 is openably held and with a control device 18 releases a tensioning means 20 of the unlocking and/or locking device 6, for a defined first release period (fig 3, 303) with which the wall element 4 can be loaded with a force in the direction of the second function position 16, when the wall element 4 on actuation of an actuating means 22 is closed or arranged in the first function position and which at least locks the tensioning means 20 after a defined second release period (fig 4, 401) when the wall element 4 on actuating the actuating means 22 is opened. The arrangement reduces the danger of unintentional re-closing and/or opening of the wall element. A control device and method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2499376-A (GB)
Title: Pressure testing a joint with a heat exchanger tube
Inventor: BURNS MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: F22B27/06
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: The fixing of a heat exchanger tube 93 to a fixing (e.g. an end coupling 103) is tested by fitting a test tool 151 to the fixing to form a fluid connection for and applying a test pressure to determine acceptability of the fixing. The end couplings 103 each include a clamping feature (129a,b, fig 9b) and first & second bores (119,121, fig 9d); and an enclosure part (107, fig 9a) which is fixed by welding to the remainder of the coupling after testing provides a closed fluid connection between bores. The tool seals around a bore of the coupling, and is clamped by arms 165a,b engaging the clamping feature 129a,b and biased by a threaded mechanism 167.
Patent GB-2484447-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle safety apparatus
Inventor: O'FLYNN JOHN
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2010-07-29
Abstract: A vehicle safety apparatus (1, 2) comprises an electronic sign (11), a registration plate support (21) covering the sign (11), a controller (2), and a mechanism (30) to, in response to an event, move the registration plate support (21) in a direction away from the sign (11) and up or down to expose the sign (11) and leave a registration plate (P) on the registration plate support (21) visible. The mechanism (30) has a rotating link (17, 18) at each lateral end of the registration plate support (21). The sign (11) is adapted to display any of a number of options and the controller (2) provides a default option. An in-car controller (2) comprises a radiation receiver and is adapted to respond to a remotely-transmitted signal to activate the warning sign. Also, the in-car controller (2) regularly polls the sign (11) and in absence of a response it generates a tampering output alarm.
Patent GB-2490006-A (GB)
Title: Vulnerability testing
Inventor: JACKSON TIMOTHY E
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: and receive messages 102, 105, 103, 107 via a network 120 using an asynchronous computer communication protocol. The system may include two or more buffers, such as an ingress buffer (347, Figure 3) and an egress buffer (349, Figure 3) and include a memory accessible to the processor. The memory may include first node instructions 170 that are executable by the processor to implement one or more functions of a first node. The memory may also include one or more script callbacks. The script callbacks may be executable by the processor to at least one of provide: the first content to a test script to be modified before the first content is provided to the first node instructions from the ingress buffer, e.g. input script callback 133, and provide the second content to the test script to be modified before the outgoing message is provided to the egress buffer, e.g. output script callback 137. The arrangement may be employed in a system designed to analyse a device under test 110 for vulnerabilities from its responses to messages 101 which have had their content modified and/or which have been intentionally delayed such as for protocol abuse type testing or responses to messages of unexpected content/format or timing. The modifications may comprise modification of session state or session options. The system may be employed in a Trivial File Transfer Protocol based network and be used to test an on-board vehicle network.
Patent GB-2500702-A (GB)
Title: An infusion device with integral lid and a side arm that is releasably engagable to the handle of a beverage pot
Inventor: WOOLLEY OSCAR
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A beverage pot infusion device is comprised of a basket 21 and side arm 23; arm 23 may be integrally formed into the infusion device. A pot handle engaging member on the arm allows for engagement with the handle 3 of a beverage pot (Fig.1,1). The engaging member may be adapted to provide for location fit, tight fit or push fit engagement with the handle 3. In use the handle engaging member may comprise two side wings which abut their respective sides of the handle 3 and securely engage arm 23 and handle 3. The pot handle engagement member may be pivotally connected a lid 30 (Fig.1,1). For ease of cleaning, in use the infuser and its integral lid 30 which form a lid for the pot is removable by disengaging the arm 23 from the handle 3. The lid may have a lever to open and/or close the lid and the ability to stack pots may be achieved through the profile of the bottom and the top of the pot (Fig.1,1).
Patent GB-2499056-A (GB)
Title: A personal mobile cooling device
Inventor: GRACE BRENDAN
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A personal mobile cooling device, especially for cooling hands and fingers to reduce moisture on the skin surface. The unit includes a housing 6, a radial or axial fan 3, an air inlet 10 at the bottom of the housing and an air outlet 11 at the side of the housing. The fan is powered by a battery 5 or a solar cell and activated by a proximity sensor 7. Grids cover the inlet and outlet for safety purposes and a belt clip 4 can attach the unit to a users    waist. There is also a storage compartment located in the housing especially for storing sporting accessories.
Patent GB-2501699-A (GB)
Title: Refining electric thermostat duty cycle by estimating engine inlet temperature
Inventor: BORGIA LUCA
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: A coolant inlet temperature T2 of an automotive internal combustion engine (fig 4) (with a water pump or a switchable water pump 710, a radiator 720 and an electric thermostat 730) is estimated by:   ¢ reading 20 a coolant outlet temperature T1 of the engine,     determining 21 if the coolant outlet temperature T1 is higher than a threshold TH1 and if yes,     acquiring 22 a third temperature T3 at the radiator outlet, reading 23 the electric thermostat stroke h1 as function of the coolant outlet or inlet temperatures T1/T2 and then reading 24 a flow rate through the radiator and the electric thermostat as function of its stroke and the engine speed,     calculating 25 the coolant inlet temperature T2 and then calculating 26 a difference T1-T2 between the coolant outlet and inlet temperatures,     assessing 27 the difference against a target value from a map using engine load and speed,     refining 28 the duty cycle on the electric thermostat by adjusting the supply voltage and then going back to the first step.
Patent GB-2501710-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas recirculation valve with fluid deflector
Inventor: WILKINSON PAUL
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2012-05-01
Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve 23 comprising a valve housing 31 defining an interior space, a valve stem 32 and at least one valve head member 35, 36 mounted on said valve stem 32. The at least one valve member 35, 36 is arranged to move between open and closed positions. The valve 23 further comprises a mounting member such as a bushing 37 located in the interior space, with said valve stem 32 supported within the mounting member 37. The at least one valve head member 35, 36 comprises a deflector 45 to direct fluid away from the mounting member 37 when the valve head member 35, 36 is in an open position. An exhaust gas recirculation system having such a valve and an engine having an EGR system with such a valve are also disclosed. The deflector arrangement prevents particulate matter lodging between the mounting member 37 and the stem 32 which would cause jamming of the valve.
Patent GB-2502258-A (GB)
Title: Determining a bias voltage for an optical modulator
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G02F1/01
Filed: 2012-05-02
Abstract: Determining a bias voltage to be supplied to an optical modulator, the modulator comprising a biasable component, the biasable component being configurable to be biased by application of the bias voltage such that the modulator operates at quadrature, the method comprising: providing a target for the output power of the modulator, the target for the output power of the modulator being an output power corresponding to the modulator operating at quadrature; applying, to the biasable component, a bias voltage having an initial value of 0V; and, thereafter, varying the bias voltage until the value of the bias voltage is the value that is closest to the initial value and that biases the biasable component so that the output power of the modulator is within a pre-defined range of the target output power.
Patent GB-2504321-A (GB)
Title: Annular compression seal element
Inventor: ATKINS NICHOLAS
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A sealing element 10 for use in establishing a seal in an annulus between a mandrel and a bore wall comprises an annular body 12 which defines a through bore 14 to permit mounting on a mandrel, and further defines an inner surface 16, an outer surface 18 and opposing axial ends 20, 22. A pair of inner circumferential grooves 24, 26, formed in the inner surface 16 of the annular body 12. Each groove 24, 26 is defined by first and second opposing ramp surfaces 24a, 24b, 26a, 26b, wherein the first ramp surface 24a, 26a defines a shallower ramp angle than the second ramp surface 24b, 26b. The ends 20, 22 of the body 12 are configured to receive an axial setting force to axially compress the annular body 12 and cause radial expansion thereof to establish the annular seal.
Patent GB-2494288-A (GB)
Title: Plasma treatment in fabricating directional drilling assemblies
Inventor: RAMIER JULIEN
IPC: C09J5/02
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A method of adhering to a first component 101 (a resilient layer-lined cartridge) of a directional drilling assembly, such as a stator, to a second component 102 (polymer composite) comprises plasma treating a surface of the first component 101 and of adhering the plasma-treated surface to the second component 102. The plasma treatment comprises cleaning, etching and activating the surface of a component, wherein the plasma intensities can be different for each stage of treatment or the intensities can be the same. The plasma can be atmospheric or vacuum plasma. The plasma-treated components can be used in forming components of directional drilling assemblies, such as rotors and stators. The use of plasma treatment may enhance the adhesion between the surfaces and/or materials to be bonded, thereby reducing the degradation or mechanical failure of these materials in oilfield applications.
Patent GB-2495204-A (GB)
Title: Saw assembly with floating bearing for worm drive and motor shaft
Inventor: MORENO JAIME
IPC: B23D47/12
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A saw assembly includes a housing, a motor, a worm gear 140, and a drive member 144. The housing defines an interior space. The motor is positioned in the housing and has a motor shaft 172, the motor being configured to rotate the motor shaft about a first axis. The worm gear is positioned in the housing and has a worm gear shaft 208. Rotation of the motor shaft causes rotation of the worm gear shaft. The drive member is operatively coupled to the worm gear. Rotation of the worm gear shaft causes movement of the drive member in a repeating pattern. The worm gear shaft includes a bore structure 204 defining a blind bore 212 and an opening leading to the blind bore. The bore structure defines a set of internal threads 220 that are spaced apart from the opening. The motor shaft includes a set of external threads 180. The set of external threads are located within the blind bore and meshingly engaged with the set of internal threads so as to couple the worm gear shaft to the motor shaft. In an alternate embodiment, the blind bore may be provided in either one of the worm gear shaft or the motor shaft.
Patent GB-2497430-A (GB)
Title: Correcting the non-linear response of a loudspeaker by adjusting magnitude and phase values
Inventor: VERNON CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: H04R3/04
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: An audio signal is processed to correct the nonÂ­linear frequency response of a loudspeaker. An input audio stream 1801 is received, from which an input frame 1802 is generated. In one aspect the input frame is subjected to a Fourier transform thereby creating a frequency spectrum defining magnitude and phase values for a plurality of frequency bands. The frequency spectrum is adjusted by scaling the magnitude and phase values of each of the plurality of frequency bands by a magnitude and phase correction coefficient. The magnitude and phase correction coefficient for each frequency band may be selected from a look-up table and may correspond to a selected volume level. Dither may be added and a windowing function may be applied to the input frame before performing the Fourier transform. An output frame 1806 is then created by performing an inverse Fourier transform on the frequency spectrum, so as to create a portion of an output audio stream 1809. The method may be used in audio systems that comprise a signal processing capability, such as TV systems or stereo systems which include a docking station for an MP3 player.
Patent GB-2501162-A (GB)
Title: Stationary orthogonal sources for marine electromagnetic surveying
Inventor: SKOGMAN CARL JOEL GUSTAV
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: An apparatus for marine electromagnetic surveying comprises a vessel 6 (e.g. floating container, ship); a first electromagnetic source 24a coupled to the vessel and configured to have a dipole moment oriented in a first direction 11; and a second electromagnetic source 24b coupled to the vessel and configured to have a dipole moment oriented in a second direction 13, wherein the second direction is generally orthogonal to the first direction. The vessel may be held substantially stationary, e.g. by anchor 18. There may be third electromagnetic source (24c, Fig. 2) which is orthogonal to the first and second sources. Also disclosed is a system comprising a sensor streamer 14 configured for towing in a body of water, wherein the sensor streamer comprises a plurality of electromagnetic sensors 30 disposed at spaced apart positions; and an electromagnetic source assembly 4 configured for deployment at a substantially stationary position in the body of water. There may be only one electromagnetic source in the system.
Patent GB-2514758-A (GB)
Title: A Pressurised Refill Canister with an Outlet Valve
Inventor: HEARN ALEX
IPC: A24F42/20
Filed: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A pressurised refill canister (5, fig. 1) contains a reservoir of composition including a propellant, and a non-metered refill outlet valve 20 comprising a stem 6 displaceable from a first position to a dispensing position against the action of a resilient member. The stem comprises a blind bore open at an outlet end and closed at the opposite end and a lateral bore 27 in the side wall of the stem leading to the blind bore. The refill outlet valve has an annular seal 22 which surrounds the stem 6 whereby, in the first position, the lateral bore is not in communication with the inside of the canister, and in the dispensing position, the lateral bore moves inside the canister to open a flow path from the inside of the canister via the lateral bore and along the blind bore to the outlet end. The refill canister is particularly suited for refilling a simulated cigarette.
Patent GB-2514566-A (GB)
Title: Laminated eco fender - designed and manufactured using recycled tyres
Inventor: FORGAN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A fender, for protecting a vessel or quay structure, has a main rubber unit 1, formed from compressing together a lamination of resilient material, which may be rubber strips (2, Fig 1) that have been cut and shaped from spent motor vehicle tyres. The fender further comprises a retaining bar 3, on which the strips are mounted, and two end plates 4 which may be fixed by bolts 5 onto the retaining bar so as to hold the strips in compression. Additional retaining bars may be implemented as the rubber strips increase in size and the end plates are adapted accordingly to accommodate for this. The fender may then be attached to the vessel or quay structure by either welding or bolting of the end plates. Additional mounting plates (6, Fig 3) may be inserted between the strips of rubber on the retaining bar if required.
Patent GB-2506245-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt buckle mounted belt tensioner removable for maintenance
Inventor: RUTHINOWSKI RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: A seat belt buckle mounted belt tensioner, for example a pre-tensioner, includes a bracket 32 fixable to a seat frame and a tensioning assembly releasably attachable to bracket 32. The tensioning assembly includes a housing 30, a buckle 20, a cylindrical container and a cable 36 passing through housing 30 and connecting buckle 20 and cylindrical container 28. Bracket 32 and housing 30 comprise outwardly extending releasably mateable portions 40, 44, and preferably include attachment interfaces, for example T-shaped connector 38, slot 42, a pin (64, Figure 5) or a tab (148, Figure 8) receivable in a notch (154, Figure 8). A fastener, for example a screw 46 or a clip may be provided to prevent movement of the housing relative to the bracket. The arrangement allows the tensioner to be easily removed from bracket 32 for maintenance. Bracket 32 may attach to other structural members of a seat such as a seat track.