baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2548949-A (GB)
Title: Navigation application programming interface
Inventor: BENJAMIN GREENWOOD
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: A navigation application programming interface (API) 130 to embed navigation or map services in software applications includes: first navigator instructions 350 specifying parameters to control the implementation of a navigation service by the software application and comprising configurable event listener interfaces 520; second navigator service instructions 370 specifying parameters to control interaction with a navigation engine by a navigation data provider via the API. Event listeners 520 obtain data of navigation events and update navigation information provided by the navigation service. The comprise: location, arrival, route change, remaining time, remaining distance listeners. The navigation service provides navigation information to users of the applications e.g. from remote providers. Navigator instructions 350 can be implemented as singleton in an Android RTM operating platform further providing audio guidance. Visual output of navigation is displayed via fragment instructions 320 placed in an activity also implemented as a view. Waypoint interface 510 is also provided.
Patent GB-2547104-A (GB)
Title: Inspection assembly
Inventor: JONATHAN THURSBY
IPC: G02B23/24
Filed: 2015-12-15
Abstract: An inspection assembly and a method of illuminating an inspection area suitable for use in internal spaces such as pipelines. The inspection assembly comprises a main body (Fig.1, 12) having a longitudinal axis and a distal end (Fig.1, 14), an ultra-wide angle lens 42 at the distal end having an angle of view greater than 180 degrees, a light source 58 positioned rearward of the lens, and a metal collar 66 including a reflection surface (Fig.7, 82) located along the longitudinal axis between the light source and lens. The reflection surface, which may be annular and unpolished, is at an angle between 10 and 70 degrees from the longitudinal axis of the body and positioned such that a fraction of the light emitted by the light source is reflected to illuminate a periphery of the lens field of view and a fraction illuminates the field of view beyond the distal end without reflection. The lens, which may be covered by an optically transparent cap 44, may be a fish-eye lens, and an image sensor may capture an image through it. The light source may include a plurality of sources located radially outward of the lens.
Patent GB-2560317-A (GB)
Title: Bed materials for fluidised bed reaction methods and fluidised bed reaction methods
Inventor: Bartlomiej Prusisz
IPC: F27B15/00
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: A particle for a fluidised bed reaction method, comprising a bed material, preferably chamotte, and a catalyst, preferably a mixture of nickel, chromium with/without zinc oxide. The bed material and the catalyst preferably makes up 100 wt% of the particle or 98% with the remainder being unavoidable impurities. The particle, which may be refractory, stable up to at least 1100°C and with a Mohs hardness of at least 6, may have a particle size of 100 microns to 2 mm. The catalyst within the particle can be 250 microns or lower, measured using a MalvernTM Mastersizer 3000. The particle can comprise 1-50 wt% of catalyst. Also described is a method of forming the particle, comprising mixing the bed material and a catalyst and then calcining the mixture. The calcination temperature may be 1200-1675°C and can occur from 4-6 hours or as flash calcination from 5 seconds to 10 minutes. The product, which can be a plurality of particles, can be ground and/or sieved. A method of oxidising fuel, by either combustion or gasification, in a fluidised bed comprising the particles is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2561395-A (GB)
Title: Colour conversion
Inventor: STEPHEN MARK KEATING
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2017-04-13
Abstract: Image colour conversion between two different colour spaces is performed, with at least a subset of colours representable in one colour space not being representable in the other. Pixels are first converted from one colour space to an intermediate colour space (e.g. IPT colour space) in which a colour space representation of hue approximates to a consistent perceived hue independent of brightness and/or saturation. At least some pixels in the intermediate colour space are then converted to the other colour space by varying the brightness and/or saturation of those pixels but leaving their hue substantially unchanged. Pixels in the intermediate colour space which lie outside a region of the intermediate colour space corresponding to representable colours in the output colour space are mapped to generate mapped pixels so that the mapped pixels lie within that region. Alternatively, pixels in the intermediate colour space are mapped to mapped pixels which lie outside a first region of the intermediate colour space corresponding to representable colours in the input colour space but which are within a second region of the intermediate colour space corresponding to representable colours in the output colour space.
Patent GB-2562784-A (GB)
Title: A sump, a vehicle comprising a sump, and a method of manufacturing a sump
Inventor: ALEXANDER JOHN DESMOND
IPC: F01M11/00
Filed: 2017-05-26
Abstract: An oil pan or sump 100 for a vehicle comprises a structural frame 102 and a liner 120 configured to retain, in use, lubricant. The liner is at least partly disposed within, and may be supported by, the frame. The frame has a first mount 104 for mounting a drive unit which may be a front drive unit or FDU, a front wheel drive unit, an electric machine, a kinetic energy recovery system or KERS, a clutch, or a drive disconnection unit. The sump may feature a recess, aperture 108, or duct 122 for allowing a transfer shaft to cross the sump. The liner may be overmoulded to the structural frame or the liner and structural frame may be separate components. The sump may feature attachment points 124 for attaching the sump to an engine. The oil pan may have a second mount 112 for mounting a bearing on the opposite side of the sump to the first mount.
Patent GB-2551058-A (GB)
Title: Downlight
Inventor: ANDREW KILBORN
IPC: F21V17/00
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A downlight comprises a heatsink 1, a light engine 2 and a baffle 3. The light engine 2 comprises a body 4, an LED light source 5, a reflector 6, and a glass 7. The baffle 3 is substantially tubular, threadably engages with the body 4 of the light engine 2 and comprises first and second ledges 8, 9 projecting radially inwardly with respect to an inner circumferential face of the baffle 3. The glass 7 is sandwiched between the first ledge 8 and the reflector 6. The second ledge 9, which is spaced from the first ledge 8 along an axis of the baffle 3, is provided on the other side of the glass 7 to the reflector 6, and projects radially inwardly by a greater distance than the first ledge 8.
Patent GB-2564912-A (GB)
Title: Transducer driver circuitry
Inventor: JOHN PAUL LESSO
IPC: H03K7/08
Filed: 2017-08-07
Abstract: A transducer driver circuit 200 suitable for driving transducers, (e.g acoustic speaker or haptic transducer) comprising a hysteretic comparator 201 (e.g Schmitt trigger) to compare an input signal SIN at first comparator input to a feedback signal SFB received at second comparator input and based on hysteretic comparison, generate a pulse-width modulation (PWM) signal SPwM at its output Sout 206. An inductor 203 is coupled between the comparator output and an output node 204 which is further coupled to transducer 208; a feedback path extends between the output node (204) and the second comparator input to provide feedback signal SFB. Alternatively, the feedback signals may be sourced downstream of the inductor and may be tapped from one point of a signal path. Driver may include a hysteresis controller to digitally control the comparator hysteresis based on PWM duty cycle, time period or on time using a time-to-digital converter using a clock and counter. Alternatively, hysteretic control may be based on the input signal whereby a module uses a look ahead signal and provides a delayed transducer driver signal. The inductor and resistive or reactive component of the transducer may act as a PWM filter. The transducer may equate to resistive and/or capacitive load (or both). The transducer driver may be partially or wholly integrated including the inductor, which may also be external. A switch to selectively supply an analogue output signal or a second signal path (806 fig 8) may be included. An electronic device such as a battery operated portable device, mobile telephone, personal media player, may include the transducer driver circuit.
Patent GB-2550760-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal reactive film manufacturing method and reaction apparatus
Inventor: RENTANG ZHAO
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2015-02-12
Abstract: A liquid crystal reactive film manufacturing method and reaction apparatus, the method comprising: placing a liquid crystal container into a first reaction apparatus and applying a temperature, a voltage, and an ultraviolet (UV) radiation thereto so as to enable a liquid crystal reactive monomer (RM) in the liquid crystal container to undergo a polymerization reaction (S201); transferring the liquid crystal container to a second reaction apparatus if a time threshold for transfer has been reached (S203); determining whether the liquid crystal container has been successfully transferred (S204); if not, performing an alert (S205); if a danger time threshold has been reached, using an ejector configured with the first reaction apparatus to push up the liquid crystal container so as to enable the liquid crystal container to move away from a platform surface (S207).
Patent GB-2567799-A (GB)
Title: Transition plate
Inventor: MARK VINCENT
IPC: B22D11/059
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: An annular transition plate 42 for use in a direct chill (DC) casting system comprising a lower part 60 of the body adjacent a lower face 52 comprises or is made of a gas permeable e.g. porous refractory material, e.g. a ceramic e.g. silica based, to allow gas to pass through to form a gas layer between the liquid metal and the lower face. The gas may be fed, e.g. at 0.2-1 bar at 10-20 litres per minute, from a supply (74, figure 5) through connection 76 into a chamber closer to the lower face than the upper face and extend around the annular body. The transition plate may be attached to a thimble (40, fig 5) attached to a distribution device (8, figure 5) in the DC casting system. The gas permeable layer is designed to allow the layer of gas to protect the transition plate from thermal cycling, metal erosion, and vapours, negating the need to apply and reapply protective coating.
Patent GB-2559041-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to goods storage trailers
Inventor: WILLIAM MARK ADAMS
IPC: B62D33/04
Filed: 2017-12-05
Abstract: A trailer used to transport goods comprising a first floor 26, a roof 8, a second floor 28 located intermediate the roof and the first floor, opposing end walls and opposing side walls, the trailer having an interior with a first cavity 32 defined by end walls 6, 16, side walls 10, the roof and the second floor, and a second cavity 34 defined by end walls, side walls, the second floor and the first floor, and wherein a series of passages 54 are provided at spaced intervals along at least part of the length of the trailer interior to allow the flow of air 48 between the cavities 32, 34.The passages may be formed between the bottom face of the first cavity and the top face of the second cavity. They may also be formed in the second floor and /or supports which are attached to the side walls (54, fig 3a) of the trailer. The trailer may comprise a temperature control apparatus 4 that introduces cooling/heated air into the front end of the trailer interior. The passages 54 may also be selectively opened or closed to allow the creation of independently controlled cavities.
Patent GB-2570655-A (GB)
Title: Managing privilege delegation on a server device
Inventor: JOHN GOODRIDGE
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2018-01-31
Abstract: This application is for a way of managing privilege delegation to control the execution of commands on a server. It uses a remote management server 250 that has a command execution plug-in 220 in co-operation with an operating system 202. There is also an agent 700 that has a plug-in 720 and service 702 that co-operates with the operating system. The agent plug-in intercepts requests S401 from a first user account 210 to execute a command in a second user account. It then forwards the information S403 to the agent service, which determines S404 whether to execute the command and delegate the privileges S405 to the command. The agent service will then cause the command to be executed S406 according to the second privileges, and relays the command S407 to the RM server, which then executes the command S409 on the user’s account 210.
Patent GB-2558801-A (GB)
Title: A multi-channel optical coherence tomography probe for use in a medical procedure
Inventor: FANGXIN LI
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A multi-channel optical coherence tomography probe for use in a medical procedure is provided. The probe comprises: a plurality of first optical fibers optically connectable to an OCT light source; a plurality of second optical fibers different from the plurality of first optical fibers; a scanning device comprising: an actuator configured to rotationally move the plurality of second optical fibers between a first position and a second position, relative to the plurality of first optical fibers; and, a mirror configured to, as the plurality of second optical fibers is moving rotationally, convey light from exit faces of the plurality of first optical fibers to entrance faces of the plurality of second optical fibers; and, a housing containing the plurality of second optical fibers.
Patent GB-2571973-A (GB)
Title: Power supply module
Inventor: Jon Thore Myklatun
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2018-03-15
Abstract: A subsea power supply module comprises at least one capacitor positioned within a pressure-resistant housing 2, which is in turn located within an outer container 1. The outer container may be filled with a fluid such as an oil and is exposed to the surrounding or ambient pressure at subsea level. The circuitry associated with the capacitor is external to the pressure-resistant housing, but within the outer container. The capacitors are isolated from the surrounding ambient pressures, even during subsea operations. This arrangement allows the use of standard surface-level capacitors in high-pressure environments, without the need for large pressure-resistant housings.
Patent GB-2564189-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension
Inventor: ALAN BRYN BIRD
IPC: B60G21/055
Filed: 2018-04-03
Abstract: A vehicle suspension for supporting the body or chassis of a vehicle, the suspension comprising two leading (5, 6) and two trailing (7, 8) suspension arms, each arm mounted for pivotal movement about a respective hinge axis (9-12), the suspension further comprising a balancing hub (13) for attachment to the vehicle body or chassis in a configuration in which at least one part of the hub is free to rotate relative to the vehicle body or chassis about at least one pivotal position, and each suspension arm being connected to the balancing hub at a position of the suspension arm spaced from a respective hinge axis whereby pivotal movement of the suspension arm applies a force to the balancing hub. The balancing hub may comprise a plurality of flexible members, at least one of which may be a metallic spring or an elastomeric spring, or the balancing hub may be a solid body of rigid material.
Patent GB-2572459-A (GB)
Title: Production and application of linerless labels
Inventor: BRUCE MICHAEL DREW
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2018-06-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing linerless self-adhesive label material in a continuous process in which the adhesive surface is protected by a water-soluble protective coating, the water-soluble coating is at least partially removed by exposure to water and the adhesive surface at least partially dried prior to waste being removed and the individual webs of joined labels wound into reels. In addition to protecting the adhesive, the water-soluble coating provides a cushion between an anvil and die cutting means during die cutting of the web into individual webs of joined labels. The web of linerless joined labels is weakened during die-cutting before the at least partial removal of the water-soluble protective coating such that the cohesion established by the adhesive between an at least partially applied label and an article to be labelled is sufficient to break a weakened boundary between the label and a following label when the article is moved with respect to the label web. The linerless label may contain anti-counterfeit means that may be subsequently identified overtly and/or covertly
Patent GB-2566153-A (GB)
Title: Component for a motor vehicle, and method for producing a coated component from a magnesium material
Inventor: Silke Golob
IPC: B05D3/12
Filed: 2018-08-03
Abstract: The visible surface 14 of a main body 12 of magnesium (Mg) material has an arithmetic mean roughness (Ra) = 1-40µm. This is lacquered with a clear coating 40 that is ≤ 60 (5-40) µm thick. The main body 12 under the lacquer 40 is distinguishable in a visual and haptic manner. The surface is roughened by machining using a blasting method. Preferably the lacquer surface 42 has Ra ≥ 0.5µm. Preferably, the main body 12 is a magnesium casting. Preferably, the blasting uses 0.6-1mm diameter aluminium pellets (26, 27, figure 2). The preferred clear lacquer 34, 40 includes matting and/or tinging agents. The clear coated Mg is used in a visible motor vehicle interior component.
Patent GB-2576754-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle active surface actuation apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS DOWDEN
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2018-08-31
Abstract: A vehicle active surface actuation system 100 has a first drive mechanism 110 forming a first load path between an active surface 18, typically a spoiler or wing, and a vehicle, which moves between first and second conditions in which active surface 18 is respectively in first and second positions relative to the vehicle. A drive system 106, for example a motor 102 and cable drive, is engaged with and delivers mechanical power to first mechanism 100 to drive it between the first condition and the second condition. Drive system 106 is independent of the first load path in at least one condition of first mechanism 100, so that drive system 106 can be disengaged from first mechanism 100 without interrupting the first load path. Also disclosed is a system where mechanism 100 has a mechanical linkage which moves over-centre to lock the linkage in the second condition, and a system where mechanism 100 has an intermediate stop to lock the mechanism between the first and second conditions.
Patent GB-2577099-A (GB)
Title: Integrally formed paper straw with pointed head
Inventor: CHIEN-MING HUANG
IPC: A47G21/18
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A pointed paper straw comprises a paper straw which is integrally formed with a pointed head. The paper straw is formed from a paper mold sheet 220, such as that used to make paper cups, which is formed from a paper material. The end of the paper material has a left side and a right side that are cut symmetrically, such that two triangular pieces 221 are removed. This forms a pointed end 2201 in the paper material. A left side and a right side of the paper mold sheet are curled inward and are overlapped and connected to form an overlapping portion. The overlapping portion is stuck to form the paper straw. The overlapping portion may be stuck by a high frequency and the paper material may be made of coated paper. The paper mold sheet may be formed by a residual edge 22 of the paper material.
Patent GB-2579769-A (GB)
Title: Cladding panel
Inventor: HARVEY RICHARD THORP
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 2018-10-25
Abstract: The cladding panel 10 comprises a plurality of facing building members (e.g. brick slips) 14,16 mounted on a backing of settable material 26 in rows 12, usually aligned horizontally. Settable material is located in joints 28,30 between adjacent members. Joints between members in a row are offset so they do not align with those in neighbouring rows. At least some members comprise recesses 20 in the rear side, extending part way into the facing building member and receiving settable material. Recesses in neighbouring rows align to form columns of settable material perpendicular to the rows. Recesses 24 may comprise smaller recesses 22 in ends of adjacent members. Recesses may be keyed, e.g. with a rounded dovetail profile, and may be cut by water jet. The settable material may be cementitious, e.g. ultra high performance concrete and may have reinforcing fibres longer than the joint thickness. Additional settable material may be provided on the rear of the panel as a continuous layer and/or support areas (e.g. beams). Also claimed is a method of forming a cladding panel.
Patent GB-2564625-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for causing oscillating motion of a saw blade, a saw blade and a method of attaching a saw blade
Inventor: TEKLEMICHAEL SEBHATU
IPC: B27B19/00
Filed: 2017-11-01
Abstract: Apparatus comprising: a rotatable drive shaft (12); one or more members (16a-d) mounted for oscillatory, pivoting motion; motion conversion means (17, 28a-d, 16a-d) for converting rotational motion of the drive shaft to the oscillatory, pivoting motion of the one or more members; means coupling the or each member and one or more saw blades (14a-f) so that the oscillatory motion of the one or more member causes oscillatory cutting action of the or each blade. There is also provided a saw blade, and a method of attaching a saw blade.
Patent GB-2570210-A (GB)
Title: Cam follower roller device, notably for a fuel injection pump
Inventor: CHARLES CHAMBONNEAU
IPC: F16H55/06
Filed: 2018-11-28
Abstract: A cam follower roller 1 device comprising a tappet body 2 extending along a longitudinal axis X2 and defining a tappet bore 5. A bearing assembly is mounted in the tappet bore and comprises a pin 3 centered on a pin transverse axis X3 being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X2. A roller 4 is rotatably mounted on the pin. The tappet body is made by a metal injection molding process including the successive steps of mixing a metal powder with a thermoplastic binder, forming a part by injection of the mixed powder in a closed die, debinding such a formed part in a furnace, sintering to densify the part, and quenching to set a tappet body hardness, to improve wear resistance and fatigue life. The cam follower roller may be used in a fuel injection pump or for controlling valves in a motor vehicles internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2567766-A (GB)
Title: Mass storage devices packages and software-defined arrays of such packages
Inventor: NIKOLA KNEZEVIC
IPC: G11C11/4091
Filed: 2017-08-04
Abstract: A mass storage devices package (10) includes a structure comprising a stack of two or more mass storage devices (14) of same dimensions, each having a form factor having two opposite main surfaces. The mass storage devices (14) are superimposed in a stacking direction perpendicular to their main surfaces. The mass storage devices package (10) further includes a controller board (12) mounted on top of the stack, aligned therewith, the controller board (12) including connectors (125) connecting to the mass storage devices (14) of the stack so as to control the mass storage devices (14). The controller board (12) has a form factor having two opposite main surfaces, the latter opposite main surfaces of the more mass storage devices (14) of the stack, wherein a maximal dimension of any of the main surfaces of the controller board (12) is less than or equal to a maximal dimension of the structure, in any direction perpendicular to the stacking direction.