baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2490252-A (GB)
Title: A waterborne vessel with a carriage assembly for docking
Inventor: DUDSON EDWARD ROBERTSON PETER
IPC: B63B27/14
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: A waterborne vessel 1 is provided with a carriage assembly at an end portion of the vessel. The carriage assembly is arranged to bear against an external structure (50, Fig 6), while a carriage 2 of the carriage assembly is mounted for movement relative to the vessel. The carriage assembly further comprises a resilient buffer 15 to counter movement of the carriage towards an opposite end of the vessel and the carriage is mounted such that it is capable of rotational movement relative to the vessel. The carriage assembly is arranged to allow access between the vessel and an external structure.
Patent GB-2495179-A (GB)
Title: Motion estimation using weighted candidate vectors from an external source
Inventor: FISHWICK STEVEN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for motion estimation in a video image sequence, each field or frame of video images is sub-divided into blocks, each having assigned to it a set of candidate motion vectors. The vector which produces a best match (lowest error, e.g. by using sum of absolute differences (SAD) or mean of squared differences (MSD) methods) to a block in a previous field or frame, from the candidate motion vector set, is assigned to that block, forming the motion vector field for the current video field or frame using the selected vector. Candidate motion vectors assigned to a block include one or more candidate vectors derived from an external source 1000, 1005 (e.g. computer-generated, an opaque overlay, or from movement sensors such as accelerometers or gyroscopes, etc) vector field; each such vector is assigned a weighting 1030, 1035 that biases towards or away from the selection of that vector. The weighting may bias selection of all external vectors; weight values may be externally provided, based on similarity (e.g. entropic values), or on the number of current block pixels co-located with pixels used to generate the motion vector candidate provided by the external source.
Patent GB-2507076-A (GB)
Title: Frame for trading desk with support beam mounted low down and computer support trolley
Inventor: SYMONDS STEVEN GLEN
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2012-10-17
Abstract: Frame for trading desk with support beam mounted low down and computer support trolleyA frame for a trading desk comprises two end frames 3, 4 arranged to extend vertically in use; between those end frames there is a main support beam structure 21, 22 which extends from a lower part of the end frames 3, 4;the upper surface of the main support beam 21, 22 is preferably less than 120mm above the base of the desk. A computer trolley 10 is also provided which supports computers above the main support beam 21, 22 and has a channel arranged to receive the main support beam; the channel is preferably formed by U or H shaped supports (12, 13 fig 6).
Patent GB-2510328-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in evaluation of conditional statements with plurality of conditions
Inventor: SOMERFIELD RICHARD JAMES
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: Conditional statements 200 with a plurality of conditions 211, 213, 215, 219 are evaluated by representing the statement in Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) and using a Short Circuit Evaluation (SCE) to disregard unnecessary conditions 219. This improves programs dealing with setting computer policies or configuring user environment, for example at log in. Processors 221, 223, 225, 229 are adapted to evaluate the conditions. States for the evaluation comprise True, False, and Pending. Evaluation is suspended if an overall outcome of the conditional statement is in the Pending state and resumed when an outcome of a necessary condition is evaluated to be True or False. Flags are set for necessary conditions. Evaluation triggers inform of an outcome of a condition. Outcomes can be stored as a result board in a cache, which stores flags as well. Also disclosed is a conditional statement divider to divide RPN statements in sub-RPN statements and distributing evaluation workload across a number of processors.
Patent GB-2510182-A (GB)
Title: A rotatable pressure casting machine suitable for ceramics
Inventor: MOORE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B28B1/02
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A pressure casting machine 2 having a support 4 and a casting cell 6, wherein the casting cell is attached to the support in such a way 8 that the casting cell can be rotated during use, while at least a portion of the support remains stationary. The machine further has a releasable retainer to retain the casting cell at a user-desired rotated position. The machine may also have an overhead beam 10 and a C-shaped frame 40, which may contain a plurality of mould elements movable separately to the others via movement of the C-shaped frame. The rotation may be automated by way of a servo motor, processor and user interface, allowing fine adjustments of the machine. The machine is suitable for use with ceramics such as toilet bowls. A method of pressure casting is also provided comprising the steps of: filling a mould with slip for the purpose of producing a casting when the mould is orientated at a first angle; rotating the mould so that it is orientated at a second angle, and; draining the mould.
Patent GB-2512577-A (GB)
Title: A sensor for an alarm system
Inventor: SIMS NICHOLAS MARK
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: A shock sensor 10 for an intruder alarm system comprises a micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) accelerometer 11 which detects acceleration forces applied to the sensor 10 to trigger an alarm condition when a pre-determined output from the accelerometer 11 is detected. The accelerometer 11 enables the sensor 10 to detect shock (as in existing shock sensors), or motion, or both motion and shock, thus the sensor is able to detect the movement of a door or window being opened, even if there is no shock associated therewith. The shock sensor 10 may be connected to an alarm panel 14 which may activate a warning device 16 when an alarm condition is detected. The sensor 10 may be programmable by an external device.
Patent GB-2512901-A (GB)
Title: Method for releasing overlaps
Inventor: CLIFTON RAYMOND
IPC: B61L21/06
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A method for releasing an overlap in a railway signalling system, the system comprising a signalling interlocking, trackside processing equipment and at least one signal, the overlap being a section of railway located past the signal in the direction of train movement, the method comprising: configuring both the interlocking and the trackside processing equipment to treat the overlap as an individual overlap route, such that a train would require a movement authority to be granted to proceed into that route.
Patent GB-2512924-A (GB)
Title: Model building block
Inventor: WINSON RICHARD
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2013-04-12
Abstract: A model building block 1 comprises a plurality of protrusions 2 configured such that when a plurality of said building blocks are arranged together in a wall configuration, a gap is provided between each of the building blocks. The gap between each building block is a scale representation of the mortar joint between full size building blocks. A base for use with the block and a kit comprising a plurality of the blocks and one or more bases may be provided.
Patent GB-2513203-A (GB)
Title: Foldable leg rest
Inventor: Yin qing-kun
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A foldable leg rest comprising a seat 10, a folding frame 20 pivotally connected to the front end of the seat 10 and a drive mechanism mounted between the folding frame and seat which has two linked actuator elements 30 and 40 and wherein the folding frame 20 can be pivoted to be in a horizontal plane in which the seat 10 lies and wherein the actuator elements 30 and 40 are pivotally connected to the seat and folding frame. The first actuator may 40 be a threaded rod with a cooperating hole whose movement is driven by a motor and the second 30 a motorized fader with a telescopic rod. A spring 60 may be provided which extends between the seat 20 and a joint 50 connecting the two actuators. The leg rest may be used as a vehicle chair or as part of a massage chair and may be mounted on a sliding base.
Patent GB-2502714-A (GB)
Title: Method of making annealed door skins and composite door assemblies, and related articles
Inventor: PFAU JAMES
IPC: B29C71/02
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: A method is provided for making an annealed door skin or composite door assembly. At least the door skin is formed of a composition comprising a thermoset binder and fiberglass. The door skin, alone or in combination with other parts of a door assembly, is subjected to annealing to make the annealed door skin. The process of annealing comprises the step of heating the door skin, alone or in combination with other parts of the door assembly, above the glass transition temperature yet below the thermal degradation temperature of the thermoset binder for a sufficient amount of time to cause release internal stresses in the door skin, then the step of cooling the door skin.
Patent GB-2521591-A (GB)
Title: Print head
Inventor: ZAHN MICHAEL
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2013-10-27
Abstract: A print head for use with a printing screen in printing patterns of deposits on work pieces W, the print head comprising an attachment member 3 by which the print head is mounted to a screen printing machine, and a support member 5 which is pivotably coupled to the attachment member 3 and is configured to support at least one blade 7a, 7b. The print head is displaceable over a printing screen PS in first and second opposite directions D1, (D2, Fig.5) and the support member 5 is pivotably coupled to the attachment member 3 between a first position when the print head is displaced in the first direction D1 and a second position when the print head is displaced in the second direction (D2, Fig.5). The attachment member 3 may include a coupling part (19, Fig.1) having a bore (21, Fig.1) which receives a rod (23, Fig.1) to which the support member 5 is attached so as to pivot about a first axis X relative to the attachment member 3.
Patent GB-2522478-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly for a track roller frame
Inventor: PIZON ALAIN
IPC: B62D55/084
Filed: 2014-01-28
Abstract: A lock 40 for coupling a track roller frame (18, Figure 1) to a main frame (12, Figure 1) of a tracked vehicle (10, Figure 1) comprises a lock chamber 42 in the track roller frame, suitably within a pivot support 32, for inserting a pivot shaft 37 having an indentation 45, suitably an annular groove, spaced from a free end 31 and locatable in lock chamber 42. A wedge 52, suitably in a split ring having a plurality of arcuate wedges 52 distributed about pivot shaft 30, is insertable into indentation 45 and abuts a shoulder 46 in chamber 42 to couple pivot shaft 37 to the track roller frame. A holding member 60 bears against wedge 52 and a wall 44 of chamber 42, and is held by an end cap 72 mounted to the track roller frame. Pivot shaft 32 may have a fixed end 33 attachable to the main frame. Lock 40 may provide rapid assembly and disassembly.
Patent GB-2518472-A (GB)
Title: Metal-theft detection device
Inventor: HAWES ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A metal theft detection device is disclosed. The device comprises a first sensing terminal 10-1configured to be electrically coupled with an earth wire 21 of a mains electricity circuit 2; a second sensing terminal 10-2 configured to be electrically coupled with a neutral wire 22 of the mains electricity circuit 2; a wireless communications module 111; and circuitry 14 configured to measure a resistance of a conductive path connected between the first and second sensing terminals, and to cause the wireless communications module to transmit a wireless message based on the measured resistance. The device may further include a third sensing terminal 10-3 configured to be electrically coupled with a live wire 23 of the mains electricity circuit 2 whereby a voltage between the second and third sensing terminals is measured, and the wireless communication module transmits a wireless message based on the measured voltage. The device is particularly suited for detecting the theft of a conductive material such as an electrical cable, water pipe or gas pipe.
Patent GB-2509455-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser with capacitive-based proximity sensor
Inventor: HLUSHCHENKO KOSTYANTYN
IPC: A47K10/26
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: A dispenser assembly for web materials includes an enclosure that is configured to support a roll of material and a feed mechanism configured to dispense the material from the assembly. A capacitive sensor is connected to the feed mechanism and configured to allow touch-less operation of the dispenser. Operation of the sensor is adjustable so that the assembly can achieve a desired operation in environments having different capacitive backgrounds.
Patent GB-2509676-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic group purchases using barcodes
Inventor: BOUDVILLE WESLEY
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: A movie theatre shows a barcode on an electronic screen separate from the projection screen, on a side wall of the movie room. The barcode lets a patron buy tickets to movies shown in trailers on the projection screen. The patron uses a mobile device, like a cellphone, to image the barcode and decode an URL to a web page. The electronic screen also shows a table of ticket purchases, with thresholds allowing for discounted prices. The purchases are mostly from patrons in the theatre, but could also include from patrons at other theatres seeing the same trailers. This allows dynamic group purchasing of tickets in an interactive feedback loop.
Patent GB-2519187-A (GB)
Title: Suspended illuminated display
Inventor: SCHOTTLANDER MARK
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: An illuminated display for displaying an image carried by a substrate 26 made of flexible sheet material comprises an open frame formed of members 20 that are jointed to one another at corners of the frame and formations, e.g. grooves, provided on the members for gripping edge regions of the substrate. The display is double sided and substrate sheets are secured to both the front and rear faces of the frame. A lighting system is housed in the space bounded by the frame members and the two substrate sheets to enable the substrate sheets to be backlit. The lighting system is formed by an array of LEDs distributed over the interior space of the frame, either in the form of a chain of LEDs supported on a net or by a plurality of double sided LEDs boards. The frame members are preferably formed as aluminium extrusions. The frame may be suspended by suspension cables 12 which may be wound directly onto a winch or which may be attached to a bar 14 that is suspended by further cables 16 from a remotely controlled hoist 18.
Patent GB-2532971-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder head gasket
Inventor: DOMENICO MACCARRONE
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: A cylinder head gasket 160 (210, fig.2) comprising multiple layers including a first layer 170 having a first sealing full bead 175 and a first stopper 190, a second layer 180 having a second sealing full bead 185, and a carrier layer 200 having a carrier layer full bead 205. Wherein the first bead 175 and the second bead 185 are mutually superimposed, and the carrier layer full bead 205 and the stopper 190 are also superimposed. The carrier layer bead 205 when compressed has a maximum line load range between 75 and 125 N/mm and assumes a flat configuration. The invention minimises gasses leaking from the combustion chamber, especially during peak cylinder pressure. The carrier layer bead 205 provides a spring force, even when no load on the stopper is applied. This seals the gap between the cylinder head and the cylinder block immediately after its formation in the combustion chamber perimeter.
Patent GB-2523630-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for measuring instrument
Inventor: BECKETT OLIVER JOHN
IPC: G01N23/18
Filed: 2014-12-18
Abstract: An adapter apparatus comprising a generally cylindrical adapter body 14 including a channel 16 extending axially therethrough, said adapter body having an interior surface, bounding said channel, and an exterior surface 18, a generally circular external cross section and an interior cross section which is adapted to engage at least one object10, the external surface being formed from a material which is capable of supporting a scanning or testing apparatus at a constant distance from the origin of the circle forming the external cross section.
Patent GB-2526176-A (GB)
Title: Diamond grains, tools comprising same and methods of using same
Inventor: NZAMA MHLONISHWA CYPRIAN
IPC: C30B29/04
Filed: 2015-03-11
Abstract: A synthetic diamond grains have a mean size of 5-100 microns. The diamond grains are somewhat cubo-octahedral but with some closer to cubes and others closer to octahedrons. At least 50% are substantially cuboctahedrons corresponding to a morphology index of 3-6. At least 5% are substantially truncated cubes corresponding to a morphology index of 2-4. At least 20% are substantially truncated octahedrons corresponding to a morphology index of 5-7. The mean aspect ratio can be 0.7-0.8. Pairs of grains may be sintered together. Half the grains can be grown from seed grains. Half the grains could be free from cleavage and crushing. Their friability index may be 50-70%. There could be 1g of grains. The grains could be electroplated onto the blade or cutting wire of a silicon or sapphire cutter.
Patent GB-2526422-A (GB)
Title: Varistor
Inventor: ROBERTSON JEFF
IPC: H01C7/12
Filed: 2015-03-30
Abstract: A unit 8 comprising from 1 to 32 square or rectangular shaped varistors 2. There may be between 20 and 25 varistors. The varistors may comprise zinc oxide (ZnO) or silicon carbide (SiC). The varistor may be rectangular in shape having dimensions of 75 to 250 mm on the longer side and 50 to 225 mm on the shorter side or square in shape with sides 75 to 250 mm. The varistors may be electrically arranged in parallel. The varistors may be formed by pressing the raw materials into shaped plate; firing the plate; spraying the plate with conductive metal. The unit is arranged for overvoltage protection in synchronous generator exciter discharge systems. Compared with existing varistor units, the unit of the invention is able to be transported more efficiently, is more compact, and requires fewer individual varistor units to be placed in a synchronous generator exciter discharge system while still achieving the required thermal and electrical ratings to perform to the desired requirements.
Patent GB-2537349-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for applying adhesive to a wrapper for a smoking article
Inventor: GARY FALLON
IPC: A24C5/56
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: An apparatus for applying adhesive to a continuous flat web of wrapper material 27 in the manufacture of smoking articles or components for smoking articles. The apparatus comprises a supply of adhesive 12, an adhesive applicator 13 to receive adhesive from the adhesive supply, and a support member 20. The apparatus is configured to apply adhesive from the adhesive applicator onto a continuous flat web of wrapper material as it is conveyed over the support member with the continuous flat web of wrapper material oriented in a vertical plane. Alternatively the adhesive could be placed by spraying it on to the applicator from nozzles (44, Fig. 4); or by having an adhesive roller (63, Fig. 6) partially immersed in adhesive container 61 (Fig. 6).
Patent GB-2527642-A (GB)
Title: Cadence analysis for a video signal having an interlaced format
Inventor: BRASNETT PAUL
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 2015-04-22
Abstract: An interlaced video signal can include both interlaced content and progressive content. The progressive content may have different cadences according to the ratio between the frame rate of the progressive content and the field rate of the interlaced video signal. Cadence analysis is performed to identify the cadence of the video signal and/or to determine field pairings when progressive content is included. The invention relates to using motion indicators (such as motion vectors) for blocks of fields of a video signal to perform such cadence analysis. The motion indicators are used to determine cadence signatures for blocks of a field which are then used to create a histogram. The positions of peaks in the histogram are then used to determine one or more significant cadence signatures in the field. The significant cadence signatures can then be used to determine the cadence of the video signal and indentify progressive and/or interlaced content within the video signal. In another embodiment the cadence signatures are used to determine cadences of the video signal by identifying prevalent cadence signatures and mapping them to a known cadence from a set of known cadences.
Patent GB-2523971-A (GB)
Title: Device for measuring the internal profile of a hollow shaft
Inventor: PAILLARSE BERNARD PHILIPPE JACQUES
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2014-01-16
Abstract: The sensor (23) is placed on a plate (22) lowered into the hollow of the shaft (5) and guided by wires (11) held taut between a lower attachment device and a motorized winder (12, 18) at the top. The deformations, responsible for measurement errors and caused either by static deformations produced by the weight or poor construction of the apparatus, or by vibrations, are, to a large extent, eliminated.
Patent GB-2527239-A (GB)
Title: Sensors for passive electroseismic and seismoelectric surveying
Inventor: ENGLAND ROBERT
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus includes a conductive plate operable to generate a reference signal and a shield configured to surround at least a portion of the conductive plate and to attenuate at least a portion of a horizontal electromagnetic signal. The apparatus also includes an electrode configured to be electrically coupled to the shield and to a ground, where the electrode is responsive to a vertical electromagnetic signal, and the vertical electromagnetic signal generated by a subsurface earth formation in response to an electroseismic or seismoeleetric conversion of a passive electromagnetic source signal, The apparatus also includes an amplifier comprising a first input and a second, input, where the first input is configured to electrically couple to the conductive plate and the second input is configured to electrically couple to the electrode.
Patent GB-2543104-A (GB)
Title: Wireless Communication
Inventor: TIMOTHY PETER MARTIN
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2015-10-10
Abstract: A wireless communication procedure is shown, in which a mobile device transmits and receives data. The device has a first communication channel (302), a second radio communication channel (303), and a third radio communication channel (304). A first attempt to communicate is madevia the first radio communication channel. If this fails, a second attempt to communicate is made via the second communication channel that incurs an undesirable transmission cost. If this fails, a third attempt to communicate is made via the third communication channel that will always operate in a region of interest but with a substantially lower data rate compared to the first radio communication channel and the second radio communication channel. The procedure may be used for communicating with apparatus for recharging electric vehicles.