baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2546075-A (GB)
Title: A camera mount
Inventor: FIRAS KITTANEH
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2016-01-05
Abstract: A camera mount 20 for supporting a camera unit 50, the camera mount comprising: a base portion 22 having a first surface 24, which includes an elongate concave surface (26, fig.3) feature extending across at least part of the first surface and defining a first axis A; engagement means including a first plurality of protrusions 30 which extend from, and are spaced apart across part of, the first surface, each of the protrusions extending substantially perpendicularly to the axis, and substantially parallel to at least one other of the protrusions, wherein each of the protrusions defines an aperture therethrough, the apertures being substantially aligned along a second axis B, the second axis being substantially parallel to the first axis. Concave recessed surface feature aids to reduce the overall height of the camera mount by improving access for threaded locking pin 80 to align with axis B. Also claimed is a camera assembly comprising the camera mount, and a camera unit comprising a base portion having a base surface, and engagement means including a second plurality of spaced apart protrusions which extend away from the base surface, each of the protrusions defining an aperture therethrough, the apertures being substantially aligned along a third axis C; and a fastening pin, wherein, the first and second plurality of protrusions are inter engagable with one another to bring the respective apertures into alignment along a common axis and wherein the fastening pin is receivable through at least two of the aligned apertures.
Patent GB-2532634-A (GB)
Title: X-ray detection apparatus
Inventor: GARY GIBSON
IPC: G01T1/36
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: An x-ray detector comprises a scintillator, position for material under test, x-ray source and structure configured to perturb the X-ray energy spectrum, each lying on a common axis. The structure has at least three adjacent regions, each region different to immediately adjacent regions and configured to perturb the x-ray energy spectrum differently using different thicknesses or materials. The structure is the scintillator or a backing layer of the scintillator.
Patent GB-2541293-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling group affiliation
Inventor: MADHUSUDAN K PAI
IPC: H04W72/00
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A communication system is provided for controlling group affiliation in a wireless communication system, wherein a group management server determines, or modifies, a set of one or more group affiliation parameters and group de-affiliation parameters associated with a mobile device based on capabilities of another mobile device and/or a set of one or more group affiliation parameters and group de-affiliation parameters associated with the another mobile device. The mobile devices may be mobile devices of a same user or may be mobile devices of different users. In other embodiments of the present invention, in response to receiving a request to initiate a group call involving a group that includes multiple mobile devices of a same user, the group management server may select only one of the multiple mobile devices to participate in the group call and arrange for only the selected mobile device to participate in the group call.
Patent GB-2537309-A (GB)
Title: Antenna device
Inventor: NORIYOSHI NAKADA
IPC: H01Q1/42
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: [Problem] To provide an antenna device that, even with a stand-type double case structure, can prevent deterioration of the antenna performance and simplify such structure. [Solution] Provided is an antenna device (1) that has a double case structure in which an inner case (13) is covered by an outer case (15), the inner case having an accommodation space formed therein for accommodating a coil element (12) or the like. An antenna element (14) is interposed between the outer surface of the inner case (13) and the inner surface of the outer case (15), and the antenna element (14) is electrically connected to the coil element (12) which is inside the accommodation space, while the water-tightness of the accommodation space is maintained.
Patent GB-2545776-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating the battery life of battery-powered audio systems by means of an amplitude modulated broadband audio signal
Inventor: DIMITRIS GRIMANIS
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: A test signal generator 400 and computer program for generating a test signal 4091 simulating the effects of music, and a method for estimating the battery life of an battery-powered audio product using the test signal. The method including generating, by a test signal generation controller 410, one or more general characteristics of music; transmitting 4011, by the controller, the characteristics to a graphical user interface 401 of the test signal generator; processing, by one or more music characteristics simulators 405, 407, a white noise signal generated by a white noise generator 403 of the generator according to the characteristics to generate the test signal; providing the formed test signal through a test signal output device 409 of the generator; reproducing the test signal by the audio product, until the battery is fully discharged; and recording the playtime of the product.
Patent GB-2554753-A (GB)
Title: An item of headwear for cooling the head
Inventor: HOWAT JONATHAN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: Headwear 1 for cooling a wearer's head comprises a cooling structure carrying a cooling agent and extending, in use, rearwardly past the wearer's internal occipital protuberance and comprising both a first cooling portion 6, sized and positioned to overlie the superior sagittal sinus in use, and a plurality of secondary cooling portions (7) that extend from the first cooling portion (6), and that are sized and positioned to overlie the transverse sinuses. The first 6 and second 7 cooling portions are further preferably arranged to cover only the area of the head corresponding to the superior sagittal sinus and the transverse sinuses respectively. The secondary cooling portions 7 preferably extend from the first cooling portion 6 at a location that corresponds, when the item of headwear is worn on the head, to the point at which the superior sagittal sinus meets the transverse sinuses. A plurality of tertiary cooling portions 8 sized and positioned so as to overlie the sigmoid sinuses may also be provided. Two such tertiary cooling portions 8 are preferably provided and extend from the either side of the first cooling portion 6 to the secondary cooling portions 7.
Patent GB-2558253-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing electron deficient olefins
Inventor: CORMAC DUFFY
IPC: C07C255/23
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A process for the preparation of an electron deficient olefin, the process comprising transesterifying a 2-electron withdrawing group-substituted methylene compound of Formula (I) with an alcohol to produce an electron deficient olefin precursor of Formula (I); wherein EWG represents an electron withdrawing group; and R is defined here within wherein the R is of the product is different to that of the starting compound; reacting the electron deficient olefin precursor and a source of aldehyde to produce an electron deficient olefin, wherein both reactions are conducted in the presence of a catalyst comprising a lanthanide or transition metal element; and optionally separating from the mixture the electron deficient olefin substantially free from starting materials, catalysts or by-products. The electron deficient olefin precursor and electron deficient olefin are preferably a cyanoacrylate and a cyanoacetate respectively. The lanthanide element is preferably selected from niobium or ytterbium. The transition metal or lanthanide preferably has one or more ligands selected from halogens, triflates, mesylates, nitrates or tosylates. The electron withdrawing group is preferably selected from cyano, nitrile, alkoxy, aryloxy, carboxyl, sulphonic acids, carbonyls, halogens, nitro, isocyanate, sulfoxide and phosphine oxide.
Patent GB-2559817-A (GB)
Title: Subassembly for a bottom hole assembly of a drill string with communications link
Inventor: ANDREW BRIDGES
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: A subassembly 100 for a drill string bottom hole assembly comprises a tubular portion e.g. collar 110 or a collar lining sleeve (610, Fig. 6) having a wall for supporting sensors 150 and an inner surface defining a longitudinal bore 115. An, e.g. measurement while drilling, probe assembly 120 is removably located in the bore and positioned e.g. by bow spring centralisers 130 or rubber stand-offs to define a drilling fluid flow channel 140 between the tubular portion and the probe. A data transfer communications link between the probe and a tubular portion supported sensor is provided by induction coils 112, 122 on the probe and tubular portion. The coils may be recessed and covered for protection. The probe and sleeve may have a slot and key rotational locating arrangement. Data may be transferred based on comparison between a pulsed amplified filtered signal and a voltage signal proportional to recent, e.g. 6/7 cycles or 7/8ms, signal amplitudes and a missing pulse detector. Allows removal of the probe independently of the string and removes disadvantages of a contact based transfer.
Patent GB-2548278-A (GB)
Title: Dry powder blending
Inventor: DANNY KEITH MINTS
IPC: B01F27/906
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: A system can include a dry powder mixing tank, a first powder input, a second powder input, a powder output, and a detection device. The first powder input and the second powder input can introduce powders containing different substances that become mixed in the dry powder mixing tank. The detection device can detect information about amounts of different substances in a blend of powder moved out of the tank by the powder output. In some aspects, portions of the blend that do not satisfy parameters for the blend can be diverted from a receptacle for the blend based on the detected information.
Patent GB-2557390-A (GB)
Title: A hearse
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN BRIGGS
IPC: B62D31/00
Filed: 2017-08-29
Abstract: A vehicle, particularly a hearse, is provided with a load support deck 40, typically for carrying a coffin, and a longitudinal partition barrier 70, typically comprising an upstanding fence on an edge, located between the deck and a driver. The deck has predefined features 44, for example a pattern or a bevelled edge in a rear portion, so as to collapse when resisted by the barrier. The vehicle also has side impact protection in the form of a longitudinal beam 43 attached to the vehicle structure at three points, for example to a base of a B-pillar.
Patent GB-2551678-A (GB)
Title: Profiles
Inventor: MICHAEL CASTELLUCCI
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: A pair of rolls 180b, 190b for forming a pattern on sheet material, comprises first forming portion 192b comprising a first array of projections 196b and a second forming portion 191b comprising a second array of projections 194b on the first roll. The second roll 180b comprises a third forming portion 182b and a fourth forming portion 181b. The third forming portion 182b comprises a third array of projections 186b and the fourth forming portion 181b comprisingan array of rebates 184b. The second and fourth forming portions 191b 181b co-operate to emboss a pattern corresponding to the respective array of projections 194b and rebates 184b on the sheet material. The first 192b and third forming portions 182b cooperate to cold work-harden the sheet material to form an array of projections and depressions with each projection on one side of the sheet material corresponding to a depression on the other side of the sheet material. The sheet material may be simultaneously embossed and work-hardened. The rolls may be used for forming profiles for framework for tiled ceilings and plasterboard walls.
Patent GB-2556459-A (GB)
Title: Neural networks for speaker verification
Inventor: GEORG HEIGOLD
IPC: G10L17/18
Filed: 2016-07-27
Abstract: This document generally describes systems, methods, devices, and other techniques related to speaker verification, including (i) training a neural network for a speaker verification model, (ii) enrolling users at a client device, and (iii) verifying identities of users based on characteristics of the users' voices. Some implementations include a computer-implemented method. The method can include receiving, at a computing device, data that characterizes an utterance of a user of the computing device. A speaker representation can be generated, at the computing device, for the utterance using a neural network on the computing device. The neural network can be trained based on a plurality of training samples that each: (i) include data that characterizes a first utterance and data that characterizes one or more second utterances, and (ii) are labeled as a matching speakers sample or a non-matching speakers sample.
Patent GB-2562553-A (GB)
Title: Alternating current (AC) load identification technique using a search algorithm
Inventor: SHATAM AGARWAL
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: An electronic device may be configured to identify a load coupled to the device. The device may measure direct current (DC) and/or alternating current (AC) characteristics of the load to identify the load. The device may then take action based on the identification of the load. For example, a specific transducer may be identified as coupled to the electronic device and an appropriate equalization curve applied to an audio output of the device. The measurement of characteristics of the load may include controlling a reference generator according to a search algorithm, such as a step ramp or binary search, to identify the load. An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) may operate through the search algorithm to provide feedback to digital circuitry regarding how to proceed through the search algorithm to identify the load.
Patent GB-2569974-A (GB)
Title: Controller and method
Inventor: DAVID ARMSTRONG
IPC: B60W10/22
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: A vehicle controller 10 configured to control a stiffness of a suspension system of a vehicle 100 is provided. The controller 10 is configured to control the stiffness in dependence at least in part on the topology of terrain the vehicle is negotiating, the controller 10 being configured to increase the stiffness of a portion of a suspension associated with a front wheel 111, 112 of the vehicle 100 when it is determined that the following stiffness conditions are met: the vehicle 10 is ascending a gradient in terrain; the controller 10 determines that at least one off-road travel condition is met; and the controller 10 determines that the vehicle 100 has reached a crest in the terrain. The controller 10 is configured to determine that the vehicle 100 has reached a crest in the terrain when one or more crest conditions are met. The crest conditions include the condition that a portion of the suspension system associated with a front wheel 111, 112 of the vehicle 100 has an extension of at least a predetermined amount of extension from the vehicle 100. A corresponding method of controlling a suspension, a vehicle including such a controller and various computer-related components for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2570508-A (GB)
Title: Preparation for treatment of wounds
Inventor: Humaid Saeed Mohammad Sultan Alaryani
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2018-01-30
Abstract: A composition comprising a mixture of Allium sativum, Ferula assa-foetida, Curcuma longa, Acacia nilotica, Calligonum comosum, Phoenix dactylifera with sodium chloride is provided. The composition may further comprise honey. The mixture of said composition may be burnt. The composition may be mixed with at least one of water, honey, cream, oil or a gel. A method for the preparation of a composition comprising mixing Allium sativum (garlic), Ferula assa-foetida (Asafoetida, dried latex of Ferula species), Curcuma longa (turmeric), Acacia nilotica (gum Arabic tree), Calligonum comosum, Phoenix dactylifera (dates) with sodium chloride and burning the mixture to produce a powdery composition is provided. The method may further comprise mixing the powdery composition with honey. The method may further comprise mixing the powdery composition in at least one of water, honey, cream, oil or a gel. The use of said composition for the treatment of gangrene, skin ulcers or eczema is provided.
Patent GB-2571285-A (GB)
Title: Fluid sensor
Inventor: LIYUN LAO
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2018-02-22
Abstract: A fluid sensor comprises an enclosure 36 that defines a microwave resonant cavity and an electrode 50 located within the cavity, which is configured to generate a varying electromagnetic field within the cavity. The resonant cavity has a sensing end comprising end wall 42 with an aperture or window 44 through which a fringing electromagnetic field 58a can extend from the cavity into a fluid 56 located adjacent the cavity sensing end. The cavity has a cross-sectional area A at the sensing end and the window has an area Aw that is less than the cross-sectional area A. The fluid sensor may sense the water content of a multiphase fluid located adjacent the sensing end, perhaps in a pipeline. A dielectric window material may cover the aperture 44. Fluid level, film thickness, moisture in a gas, and fluid presence may also be sensed.
Patent GB-2571545-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling reproduction of an item
Inventor: BARRETT VELDSMAN
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2018-02-28
Abstract: This application is for a method to control the reproduction of an item that is represented by a digital asset using a reproduction device, such as a 3D printer in particular. It works by first selecting a segment of data from the digital asset 28, then extracts the segment from the digital asset 30. It then generates a unique encryption key and encrypts the segment of data 31, and transmits it from a trusted computing environment 32. It then recovers instructions for controlling the reproduction device to reproduce a portion of the item in an untrusted environment by decrypting the data 33. It then controls the reproduction device in accordance with the instructions 34, selects a new segment of data 40 and iterates the process until the digital asset has been processed. The instructions may be stored in protected memory in the untrusted environment, and the instructions may be deleted after they have been processed.
Patent GB-2572182-A (GB)
Title: Emotion signals to train AI
Inventor: ROSS EDWARD FRANCIS HARPER
IPC: G06N3/08
Filed: 2018-03-21
Abstract: A computer implemented method for training an artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning or a learnt models. Parameters the model are trained based on emotion signals by optimisation of an objective function based on one or more emotional signals and training data. The emotional signal data may be physiological biometric data, e.g. skin conductance or temperature, body posture, EEG, or heartbeat. The data may be from wearable sensors, audio sensors or image sensors. Machine learning models may comprise regression, classification, regularisation, deep learning or instance-based models. The method aims to fulfil a need for trained models and training data which are readily available for developers on all platforms, thus enabling inclusion of emotional consideration in communications between humans and technology such as social robots, autonomous cars, etc.
Patent GB-2573281-A (GB)
Title: An aircraft wing and wing tip device
Inventor: BENJAMIN COMMIS
IPC: B64C3/14
Filed: 2018-04-25
Abstract: An aircraft wing 2 comprises a main wing and a wing tip device at the tip of the main wing. The wing tip device has a variation of leading edge droop (Dr or Y5) with respect to an unrolled span-wise position on the wing tip device such that flow separation on the wing tip device first occurs in an outboard region (C) of the wing tip device. The leading edge droop of the wing tip device may be a maximum in an outboard region (C) of the wing tip device.
Patent GB-2574027-A (GB)
Title: Hand held appliance
Inventor: Nathan Haruna Waters Imhasly
IPC: A45D2/36
Filed: 2018-05-23
Abstract: A hand held appliance comprising an elongate body at least partially defined by a housing 220 which extends along a longitudinal axis (X-X), a motor 10 housed within the housing having a rotational axis (F-F) which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing and a heater 80 housed within the housing which extends along a longitudinal axis (H-H) within the elongate body wherein the longitudinal axis of the heater is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing. The motor may be offset from the housing axis to make room for an ioniser 40 or user interface components 30. The heater may comprise an outlet assembly including an exit collar 82. The device is preferably a hair care appliance, especially a hot styling appliance. An appliance with cylindrical housing, motor and heater is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2564255-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: BARRIE WEATHERALL
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2018-05-31
Abstract: A ladder stabiliser is provided for use with a ladder comprising two stiles positioned against a wall. The ladder stabiliser has a longitudinal body 10 and two feet 26, 28. It optionally has two brackets 12 that are rotatably mountable on the longitudinal body and are each adapted for engagement with a ladder stile. The stabilizer is arranged such that, in use, the feet 26, 28 are located at points outboard of the ladder stiles and the ladder stiles are not in contact with the ground. The feet may be triangular or square, and may be rotatable. The longitudinal member may be dimensioned to slidably fit through a hollow rung in a ladder. Also provided are a kit of parts and a method.
Patent GB-2577134-A (GB)
Title: Control and navigation systems
Inventor: Konstantinos Karachalios
IPC: G05D1/12
Filed: 2018-09-28
Abstract: A navigation method for an autonomous vehicle, the method including receiving an initial model of an object, possibly a component of a wind-turbine, to be inspected. An inspection target associated with the initial model is identified and a location for the vehicle, from which target can be inspected, is determined. The initial model includes one or more shapes representing the object which allow a projection, possibly using ray tracing, from the inspection location to the inspection target to be determined. An inspection plan may be derived to inspect many objects from many locations and an in-flight model of the object may be generated, using sensor data, to generate the lowest cost inspection plan. The in-flight model may be derived from combinations of models determined from different sensors and mapping and location data may be used to update the initial model used on subsequent flights.
Patent GB-2577895-A (GB)
Title: User interface for operation of a liquid heating apparatus
Inventor: PAUL MANDER
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2018-10-09
Abstract: A domestic liquid heating apparatus 2, such as a kettle, comprises a liquid heating chamber 8 and an electrical heating arrangement that heats a liquid contained in the chamber. The apparatus further comprises a handle 14 and a user interface 20. The user interface is arranged on the handle and comprises a rotatable dial 22 for selecting at least one operational parameter of the apparatus and a display 26 that displays the at least one operational parameter selected by the dial. The user interface may further comprise an input means 24, such as a push button, that implements the operational parameter selected by the dial. The input means may select or control at least one further operational parameter, such as a pre-set mode of operation. The dial may surround and rotate independently around the input means. Also disclosed is a domestic liquid heating apparatus wherein the rotatable dial is instead arranged on the body of the apparatus, whilst the display remains on the handle of the apparatus, and a domestic liquid heating apparatus wherein the user interface is instead located on the body apparatus with the rotatable dial co-located next to the display.