baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2546420-A (GB)
Title: Thermal lining system for vehicle interior
Inventor: RUPERT GATTY
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 2017-01-11
Abstract: A thermal lining panel 40 comprises a planar substrate material 50 adhered to a layer of thermally insulating material. A surface of the insulating material comprises one or more channels 42A, 44A, 46A of a depth less than the thickness of the panel. The panel is provided with one or more apertures 54, 56 though the planar substrate that open into the channel(s) and provide a means through which air flowing within the channel can escape. The panel can be used for lining a cargo carrying cavity (3, fig 1) of a vehicle and comprises a floor (10), sidewalls (6, 8), end or bulkhead and roof (4) panel. The channels may be connected to an air conditioning unit of the vehicle and channels of adjacent panels may be in fluid communication (fig 6). The channels may covered with a cover (70, fig 4A) and a fan and / or suction device (68, fig 5) in the roof panel may create a pressure drop thereby causing air recirculation with the cavity. The apertures may comprise louvres. The thermal lining provides improvements in air distribution and temperature control.
Patent GB-2561336-A (GB)
Title: A high temperature fuel cell system and a sealing apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN HUFTON
IPC: H01M8/2485
Filed: 2017-03-02
Abstract: A high temperature fuel cell comprises a pressure vessel with outer supply and exhaust pipes 26, 28 which houses a containment vessel 10 with inner supply and exhaust pipes 16, 18. A sealing apparatus comprises a sealing plate 30 with a first face 32, an opposing second face 34, and an inner rim 36, wherein the inner rim is provided with a first sealing member 38 and a second sealing member 39. The first sealing member may be a high-temperature o-ring and the second sealing member may be a carbon or graphite o-ring. The sealing plate may also have a protruding foot portion 31. The sealing plate 30 is configured to surround the outer supply pipe 26 and/or the outer exhaust pipe 28 and is secured between an external flange 22, 24 of the outer supply pipe 26 and/or the outer exhaust pipe 28 and an external flange 41, 43 of a connecting pipe 40, 42. The sealing apparatus may further comprise a hole for receiving a connecting member so that it may be located and fixed between a pressure vessel port and a cooperating outer flange of a multi walled pipe.
Patent GB-2560708-A (GB)
Title: Bore sensor insert
Inventor: MATHEW WILLIAM DAVIS
IPC: G01V3/26
Filed: 2017-03-14
Abstract: A sensor insert 1 for a bore 2 comprises a tubular wall 10 of non-conductive material for lining the bore 2 and a plurality of sensing coils 11 arranged behind the inner surface of the tubular wall 10 that faces the bore 2, at different angular positions around the bore 2 to generate an electromagnetic field extending therethrough. A tubular shield 12 of conductive material is arranged outside the coils 11 providing a reference plane for the sensing coils 11. An annular cavity 14 is disposed between the tubular wall 10 and the tubular shield 12 and contains a liquid. The sensor insert 1 further comprises a pressure balancing unit 20, which may include a deformable container such as a bellows (23, fig 4) or bladder (31, fig 5), in fluid communication with the annular cavity 14 and the bore 2 to balance their pressures, thereby preventing distortion of the tubular wall 10 and tubular shield 12. The annular cavity 14 is preferably thicker than the tubular shield 12 and wall 10. An electrical circuit (40, fig 6) may be connected to the coils 11, generating oscillating EM fields in the bore 2.
Patent GB-2561870-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining colour transforms using localised illuminant spectra
Inventor: PETRI NENONEN
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2017-04-26
Abstract: Picture data from e.g. a multi-view 360 degree camera 303 is obtained, along with illumination spectra data I(λ) at 301, from at least two localised directions, which is used with viewing direction input 333 to determine an optimal color transform 335. The sources may be for example sunlight (CIE standard illuminant D) and a strip light (illuminant F). The transform coefficients may be calculated, or selected from pre-calculated results, and may be based on illuminant spectra closest to the viewing direction or within the detected field of view. The illumination spectrum data may be retrieved from a separate data streams to the image, or embedded within the picture data. A chromatic adaptation transform (507, figure 5) may also be applied to account for eye response. The method may be used in e.g. a virtual or augmented reality device and allows correct rendering in standard RGB colour space.
Patent GB-2547851-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate and liquid crystal display panel, and drive method thereof
Inventor: XIAOHUI YAO
IPC: H04N13/04
Filed: 2015-01-20
Abstract: Provided are an array substrate and liquid crystal display panel, and a drive method thereof. A plurality of pixel cells is comprised on the array substrate, each pixel cell comprising a primary region electrode and a secondary region electrode, and a shared capacitor (Cshare). The control terminal of a sharing control switch (TFT_C) is connected to the shared capacitor (Cshare) and the secondary region electrode, and by means of a control switch (TFT_1), is connected to a scan line (Gate_N) corresponding to the Nth of the pixel cells arranged in the direction of scanning from the present pixel cell. The control switch (TFT_1) is configured to, when in two-dimensional scan mode, conduct electricity at least if a scan signal is present on the scan line (Gate_N) to which the control switch is connected, and when in three-dimensional mode, to terminate at least if a scan signal is present on the scan line (Gate_N) to which the control switch is connected.
Patent GB-2553407-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus and display control method for displaying images
Inventor: SOSUKE KAGAYA
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2017-06-15
Abstract: A display control unit 12 performs predetermined image processing 122 on at least one image data item among a plurality of pictures, and does not execute the pre-set image processing on at least another one image among the set of video items. A display unit 13 shows a number of image data items, if (A) it is determined, on the basis of metadata 125 associated with the image set, that the related images derive from the same apparatus, or if (B) that a presentation mode is set in which a number of images are to be depicted simultaneously, including a first image and a second picture which is a copy of the first one. The metadata may include information on the camera which has acquired the pictures (Fig, 7a). The image processing may comprise adding different colours according to the picture brightness level.
Patent GB-2563942-A (GB)
Title: Triboelectric charge harvesting device
Inventor: STEPHEN DAVID VOLLER
IPC: H02N1/04
Filed: 2017-06-30
Abstract: A device for harvesting and storing triboelectric charge generated on an exterior surface of a moving vehicle, such as an aircraft wing 1, comprising a supercapacitor cell comprised of nano-carbon containing electrodes, an ionic liquid electrolyte and at least one ion-permeable membrane, and at least one first element 2 connected to one of the electrodes, the first element being exposed to aerodynamically-induced frictional forces which causes it to build up charge. At least one second element 2 having a lower electrostatic potential than the first element is connected to the other electrode, and a voltage modification device is arranged between the first and second elements and the supercapacitor. The device further comprises a means to connect it to a component requiring electrical power and a controller for managing the performance of the device and for switching between energy conversion and utilisation modes. The voltage modification device may be a DC-DC converter. The vehicle may be an aircraft and the first and second elements may be different surface areas of its wing(s) having different aerodynamic roughness. The first elements may be connected to static dissipation pins on the wing. A heater may maintain the supercapacitor within an optimum operating temperature envelope.
Patent GB-2566251-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent Material
Inventor: PAUL FREDERICK JAUNCEY
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 2017-07-03
Abstract: An absorbent material especially for use in the recovery of spilled oil is disclosed, comprising a polymeric carbohydrate substrate e.g. cellulose, paper having at least one fatty acid, at least one water soluble ion to form an ammonium ion complex and an ammonium ion donor, the absorbent material further comprising a non-toxic mineral e.g. gypsum dispersed within the substrate. A process for manufacturing such a material is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2564493-A (GB)
Title: Back-lit photobox
Inventor: RICHARD DAVID HINTON
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2017-07-14
Abstract: A photobox 100 comprises a light box 10 having a substantially forward-facing front face 20, at least a portion of the front face 20 being transparent or translucent. A frame 30 for framing and retaining a sheet of paper is provided on the front face 20 in front of the transparent or translucent portion. A light source is provided within the light box 10 for illuminating a sheet of paper framed by the frame 30 from behind the transparent or translucent portion of the front face 20. The light source may be mains powered or powered by batteries within the light box 10.
Patent GB-2568323-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for detecting improper implementation of presentation of content items by applications executing on client devices
Inventor: Priyanshu Jain
IPC: G06F16/00
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting improper presentation of content items by applications executing on client devices. A method can include receiving a content package including a first content item, a second content item and an interaction confirmation script, the interaction confirmation script configured to execute within an application and cause the application to detect, responsive to the first content item presented, a first interaction event with the first content item; present, upon detecting the first interaction event on the first content item, the second content item; detect a second interaction event with the second content item; transmit, upon detecting the second interaction event, a confirmation of the first interaction event; and transmit a request to access an information resource linked to the second content item. The method can further include presenting the information resource responsive to the second interaction event on the second content item.
Patent GB-2558470-A (GB)
Title: Pedicle screw with raised root
Inventor: LAWRENCE WILLIAMS
IPC: A61B17/88
Filed: 2016-10-19
Abstract: A self-locking screw with a raised root is provided. The self-locking screw has a head, a distal end, and a shaft extending between the head and the distal end. The shaft includes a thread with a plurality of turns so as to define a root, the raised root extending over the root for at least a subset of the plurality of turns proximal to the head. The raised root is removably attached to the root and detaches from the root when the self-locking screw is screwed into a substrate such that the detached raised root binds between the self-locking screw and the substrate and/or becomes embedded within the substrate.
Patent GB-2564006-A (GB)
Title: Removable anti-wear part for blade root
Inventor: VIJEAY PATEL
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2018-05-24
Abstract: A movable blade for a turbomachine, eg a low-pressure turbine, comprises a tip shroud 130 and a removable part 300, comprising an anti-wear material, attached removably to one or both edges 210, 220 of the shroud platform 200 to limit wear of the shroud 130. The removable part 300 may have a central portion (330, fig.4) extending between folded hooked ends (310), 320 which are deformed elastically or plastically around the respective edges 210, 220 of the platform 200. The central portion (330) may extend between knife edges 230, 235 of the platform 200. The removable part may thus cover a portion of the shroud like a cover plate or cowling. The removable part 300 may made of anti-wear material, eg an alloy of cobalt, chromium, tungsten and carbon (eg Stellite (RTM)), or may have anti-wear material deposited on it.
Patent GB-2572024-A (GB)
Title: Charge initiator
Inventor: RICHARD LINDSAY UNDERWOOD
IPC: H01M8/18
Filed: 2018-07-19
Abstract: A circuit for initiating charging of a redox flow battery with an under-voltage lockout battery charger, the initiator circuit comprising: a conductive path via which charge can be passed from the charger to the battery; a controllable series-pass element in the conductive path; a source of voltage; a undirectional element connected between the source of voltage and the conductive path on a charger side of the series-pass element for applying voltage above an under- voltage lockout threshold from the source to the charger,and; means for detecting fall in current in the undirectional element and/or change in voltage across it, on change of state of the charger from the under-voltage lockout state to charging state, and for controlling the series-pass element from an initial OFF state for application of the voltage to the charger to an ON state for application of charge to the battery.
Patent GB-2575125-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: STEFAN DZISIEWSKI-SMITH
IPC: H01R12/79
Filed: 2018-07-25
Abstract: An electrical connector system for providing an electrical connection between a first electrode and a second electrode printed onto a substrate 300, such as a flexible printed circuit, comprises a male connector 200 comprising the first electrode located proximal to a first end of the male connector and a female connector 100 comprising a coupling portion forming a cavity with an opening into which the first end of the male connector may be received. The coupling portion has one or more biasing surfaces, such as a resilient jaw, that each oppose a base of the female connector. The electrical connector system is configured such that when the male connector is urged into the coupling portion, the first electrode is urged towards the base of the female connector by the one or more biasing surfaces to form an electrical connection between the first electrode and the second electrode positioned between the base and the first end of the male connector.
Patent GB-2577911-A (GB)
Title: Maser Environmental-Analysis System
Inventor: ROBERT GABRIELCZYK
IPC: G01D3/08
Filed: 2018-10-10
Abstract: A maser environmental analysis system 10 comprises: a plurality of environmental data inputs indicative of environmental characteristics in which a maser 12 is to be used; a plurality of reference environment data sets 22, comprising data indicative of operational characteristics of the maser; a plurality of environmental modifier data sets 24, indicative of a change to operational characteristics of different masers in response to changes in the environmental characteristics; a maser suitability determinator 16 for determining the suitability of the maser for use in the environment 14 based on one of the reference data sets, environmental modifier data sets and environmental data inputs; and an output circuit 26 for providing data indicating the suitability of the maser. A method of improving environmental analysis for determination of a suitability of a maser comprises: providing a maser environmental analysis system having a plurality of different operational modes; selecting one of the different operational modes, each mode producing a different data output indicative of the suitability of the maser for use in the environment; and determining a suitability of the maser for use in the environment based on the data output from the selected operational mode.
Patent GB-2565453-A (GB)
Title: Flexible printed board
Inventor: Takumi Nagamine
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2017-05-29
Abstract: According to the present invention, a base film (1) has a main surface (1a) and a back surface (1b), which are on opposite sides of each other, and is formed from an insulating material. A plurality of first conductors (2, 4, 6, 8) are formed on the main surface (1a) of the base film (1). A plurality of second conductors (3, 7, 9) are formed on the back surface (1b) of the base film (1). A plurality of connection conductors (5) penetrate through the base film (1) and electrically connect some of the first conductors (2, 4, 6, 8) and some of the second conductors (3, 7, 9) with each other. The film thicknesses of the plurality of second conductors (3, 7, 9) are thicker than the film thicknesses of the plurality of first conductors (2, 4, 6, 8).
Patent GB-2565967-A (GB)
Title: Platform for offer determination and presentation via internet of things
Inventor: NANCY KIM
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: Techniques described herein include a platform and process enabling an electronic appliance to locally store payment credentials, loyalty point information, receive price comparison information for an item, redeem rewards or loyalty points to determine a best offer for the item, and enable delivery of said item to a user with minimal user interaction. In some embodiments, an electronic appliance can receive a query for offers for an item, receive order information from a plurality of merchants about the item, and apply loyalty points to determine an offer for the item. Upon receiving confirmation the electronic appliance may transmit access credentials for ordering the item for delivery and updating the loyalty point information for the account utilized to purchase the item from the determined offer.
Patent GB-2583505-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional carrier puck
Inventor: JOHN LUNN
IPC: B67C3/24
Filed: 2019-04-30
Abstract: A carrier puck comprises a body 1 having an interior chamber 15 into which a receptacle to be held by the carrier puck can be inserted, the carrier puck comprises a deformable element 2 disposed at least in part within the interior chamber and a pressurising mechanism (5, fig 2) configured and arranged to facilitate fluid-filling and/or pressurization of a region within the interior chamber and in dependence upon said pressurization, the deformable element is forced to move inwardly of the interior chamber and into contact with a receptacle for securing the receptacle within the interior chamber of the carrier puck. In this way the available space within the interior chamber for accommodating a receptacle can be reduced about the receptacle, thus securing the receptacle, accurately and quickly in its location within the carrier puck. The carrier puck may be formed out of an elastomer such as rubber or polyurethane and the pressuring mechanism preferably includes a valve which allows air-flow into and out of the carrier puck to inflate and deflate the deformable element.
Patent GB-2575902-A (GB)
Title: Ball throwing device
Inventor: PHILIP VINCENT CARTLEDGE
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2019-05-13
Abstract: A ball throwing device, e.g. for dog owners, comprises an elongate shaft 11 connecting a tubular handle 10 to an open head 12 receiving a ball 13. The handle comprises a body portion 30 and a detachable end portion adapted to receive a roll of pet waste bags and having a sidewall aperture 15 for dispensing the bags 16. Preferably, the end portion is tubular with an open distal end for bag roll insertion, the distal end being adapted to engage with the handle body via screw thread, twist lock, or snap fit. The bag dispensing aperture may face perpendicularly to the head opening, the bag roll axis may extend axially of the handle, and the head may comprise a socket resiliently engaging a ball.
Patent GB-2572507-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: MATTHEW JAMES WARD
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a housing 16 supporting a suction source including a motor with an axle which rotates a fan and a dirt collection container 18, and the housing providing a handle for holding the apparatus. The handle includes first and second user-graspable portions 20, 21, wherein a first end of the first user-graspable portion is connected to the housing and extends generally rearwardly away therefrom, wherein a first end of the second user graspable portion is connected to the housing and extends generally upwardly therefrom, and wherein respective second ends of the first and second user-graspable portions are connected to each other, such that the first and second user-graspable portions form a handle which is L-shaped. A device or switch 22 for turning the apparatus “on” is positioned at the connection of the second ends of the first and second user-graspable portions to each other, said device being positioned on an upwardly facing surface of the first user-graspable portion.
Patent GB-2584496-A (GB)
Title: Methods, apparatus and systems for biometric processes
Inventor: THOMAS IVAN HARVEY
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2019-06-19
Abstract: A method 400 for use in a biometric process comprises first and second functions during which an acoustic stimulus is applied to a user's ear 402. For the second function, a response signal of a user's ear with respect to the acoustic stimulus is received 404 and one or more features for use in a biometric process extracted from said response signal 406. The first function is a function other than to induce the response signal for use in the biometric process, and may include confirming insertion of a device to a user’s ear, providing speech to a virtual assistant, notifying a user of biometric authentication or enrolment, calibration of active noise cancellation (ANC), playing media content to a user, or sidetone injection, among others. The acoustic stimulus may be applied using the transducer of a personal audio device, and the response detected by the microphone of said device. Apparatus and a computer program for carrying out the preceding method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2584910-A (GB)
Title: Assessing likelihood of re-identification
Inventor: Luc Rocher
IPC: G16H10/60
Filed: 2019-06-21
Abstract: Receiving a statistical generative and multivariate model of a distribution of a population of entities having a set of attributes, receiving a record of an entity x having a given set of attributes, receiving the population size n, determining a probability p(x,n) for the given entity and population size and using this probability to determine a first probability that the given entity is unique to the population and/or a second probability that the given entity is identifiable, and outputting the first and/or second probability. Also disclosed is a similar method but instead using a first probability that the given entity is unique to the population and/or a second probability that the given entity is identifiable, and determining a value for population size n. There is also a disclosed receiving a set of marginal distributions, receiving a matrix of mutual information scores between pairs of attributes for a dataset, forming a statistical generative and multivariate model using the set of marginal distributions and the mutual information scores, and storing said model. The model used may be a Gaussian copula model. This invention aims to calculate the risk of individuals being re-identified an anonymised set of personal medical records.