baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2529833-A (GB)
Title: Bazometer
Inventor: GORMAN PAUL
IPC: G01C9/12
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A device suitable for measuring the height of building from a specified distance comprises a back plate 3 with an eye tube 1, a degree scale 5, and a weighted pointer 2 that swings about a pivot 4. In use, the top of a building is located though the eye tube, and the weighted pointer will point to a value based on the angle at which the device is being held. The reading will enable the height of the building to be determined using trigonometry. Tables enabling the calculation of the height may be printed on one side of the device. The device might also be used to determine cable tension or the depth of a hole. Alternatively it can be used as a vertical/horizontal level, an inclinometer, or a device to mark out particular angles.
Patent GB-2530316-A (GB)
Title: Power overload protection using hiccup mode
Inventor: WARNES FRANK
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2014-09-19
Abstract: A DC-to-DC converter includes a transformer TX1 having a primary coil P1 connected to an input terminal and a secondary coil S1 connected to an output terminal; a switching circuit having a switch TR1 and a switch controller U1 for controlling the duty cycle of the switch; the switching circuit having a first sense circuit for receiving a first signal fed back from an auxiliary winding P2 of the transformer and used to regulate the duty cycle of the switch and to initiate a hiccup mode when the first signal indicates an overload of the transformer; and a second sense circuit for detecting an over-current condition at the switch and/or primary winding; a further feedback path being provided between the second sense circuit and the first sense circuit for providing a second signal to the first sense circuit to boost the first signal when an overload is detected, and to initiate the hiccup mode.
Patent GB-2538698-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for assessing cognitive function
Inventor: ANDREW BLACKWELL
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: The invention provides a system for monitoring an individual, the system including: a wearable sensor 2 for measuring at least one physical parameter associated with the individual; a processor that compares the parameters measured by the sensor 3 to a stored baseline, and if either the measured parameter either deviates from a particular baseline or matches a particular baseline, triggers at least one cognitive test for the individual to perform and compares the results of said cognitive test to a further predetermined baseline. The system also provides a user interface for presenting cognitive tests to the individual and recording the individual's responses. The invention also provides a system for monitoring the cognitive function of an individual undergoing medical treatment, the system comprising a processor and a user interface, wherein the processor periodically initiates a cognitive test on the user interface to be performed by the individual, compares the results of the test against a stored predetermined baseline in order to assess the individual's cognitive function. In embodiments the physical parameter may be heart rate, skin conductance, GPS location, physical activity or blood pressure.
Patent GB-2536958-A (GB)
Title: Trailer jack
Inventor: JONATHAN M HARRISON
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: A trailer jack 10 having two configurations for raising either a single axle trailer or a multi (dual) axle trailer (or other vehicle) comprising: axle engagement means 22; wheel transit surface 18; and peripheral ground engaging surface 20. Jack 10 is configurable between a first and second configuration. In the first (figure.5), the jack 10 is arranged to engage with the sole axle 62 of a single axle trailer. The jack 10 raises the axle 62 directly such that a wheel 60,61 can be removed and replaced. The elevating of the trailer jack 10 to the raised position is achieved through the movement of the trailer. In the second configuration (figure.3), the jack 10 is arranged to directly raise and support a wheel 60 mounted on one axle of a multi-axle trailer. The jack 10 effectively provides a small ramp 18 up which a wheel of the trailer can be moved / driven. There may be a stabilising means, which may be detachable 30 or articulated (130, fig.7) from the main body of the jack.
Patent GB-2525985-A (GB)
Title: Fibre Pre-form Manufacturing Method
Inventor: TURTON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: A method of forming a composite preform on a winding head 12 comprising a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending alternating first 18 and second 20 fingers, by winding a metal coated ceramic fibre 26 around the winding head 12 while abutting surfaces of the first fingers 18 which face in a first axial direction of the winding head and abutting surfaces of the second fingers 20 which face in the opposite direction. The surfaces of the first fingers 18 against which the fibre 26 abuts are spaced by less than a fibre diameter in said axial direction from the surfaces of the second fingers 20 against which the fibre 26 abuts. A plurality of fibres can be simultaneously wound onto the fingers 18 & 20, with each being anchored to a respective finger. The preform can be processed into a composite body by binding the fibres with polymethyl methacrylate, removing the bound fibres from the winding head 12, removing the binder and then hot isostatic pressing. The method can be used to make turbine bladed rings with silicon carbide, alumina or sapphire fibres in an aluminium, titanium or magnesium matrix.
Patent GB-2538991-A (GB)
Title: Water management in an air-breathing fuel cell
Inventor: MARK ANDREW SKERRITT
IPC: H01M8/04291
Filed: 2015-06-02
Abstract: A fuel cell apparatus comprises a membrane-electrode assembly 10-12, a gas diffusion layer 13, 14 disposed over the membrane-electrode assembly and a perforated ventilation plate 4. A textile layer 3 is positioned adjacent to the perforated ventilation plate 4 and is configured to allow passage of air through the textile layer and to allow wicking of water within the layer. The textile layer 3 may be formed from fibres which are woven or otherwise overlaid relative to one another in a manner which leaves open spaces for air transport through the layer, but with each fibre being formed of strands of material that wick water through the material, both transverse to the plane of the layer and along the plane of the layer. The perforated ventilation plate 4 may form the cathode current collector, and an end plate 2, which is also preferably perforated to allow ingress of air, may also be provided. An anode current collector plate 6 and anode end plate 7 may also be provided. The textile layer 3 may be a woven or knitted fabric, and may be a linen. The textile layer 3 may be formed using electrically conductive threads or yarn, so that this layer can be used as the current collector layer.
Patent GB-2539678-A (GB)
Title: Attachment Device
Inventor: PHILLIP DAVIES
IPC: F16B2/08
Filed: 2015-06-23
Abstract: An attachment device for attaching accessories to a support comprising a connector 14 and a strap 11 wherein the strap 11 has a support region 12 mounting the connector 14 and first and second flexible engagement portions wherein the first engagement portion 16 has a plurality of projections 20 extending from one side and a plurality of apertures spaced along it and the second engagement portion 18 has a plurality of projections 22 on one side and a protrusion 26 extending from the other adapted to engage with the through apertures of the first engagement means 16. The device may use fins 20 of varying length and have projections 26 of varying heights with lips 26a such that the first engagement portion 16 can engage a projection before looping back and engaging it again at a more raised lip. The connector 14 may use a bayonet and be used for supporting dentistry accessories such as mirrors, tissue boxes or clamps with a ratchet.
Patent GB-2530908-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge casing
Inventor: BAXTER JAMES EDWARD
IPC: F42B5/26
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: A cartridge casing comprises a casing tube 32 having a first end and a head cap 36. The casing tube 32 bounds at least part of the head cap 36 entered into its first end. The head cap 36 is fixed relative to the casing tube 32 by a laser welding process around an internal circumference of the casing tube 32 at an interface between the casing tube 32 and head cap 36.
Patent GB-2543088-A (GB)
Title: Inhibition of sensor biofouling
Inventor: NATHAN LAWRENCE
IPC: C02F1/467
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: A method for preventing or limiting biofouling of a water sensing apparatus comprises the generation of peroxide in the vicinity of a sensor 1 of the water sensing apparatus. Preferably, the sensor is submerged in water. The peroxide may be generated from an aqueous solution having oxygen dissolved within. An electrochemical method may be utilised to generate the peroxide, wherein the peroxide can be generated at the cathode 2 of an electrochemical cell. A catalyst, such as a quinone, may be immobilised on the cathode. The cathode can comprise indium tin oxide (ITO) and may be transparent to visible light. Alternatively, the cathode can comprise carbon and/or glassy carbon. Suitably, the sensor is an electrochemical sensor and the peroxide is generated electrochemically at the cathode of the electrochemical sensor. A water sensing apparatus comprising a sensor and a peroxide generator is also claimed. The sensor can be an optical sensor (11, Fig. 1B).
Patent GB-2545226-A (GB)
Title: Determining lighting in a 3D virtual scene
Inventor: DAVID BERNARDINO MARTINS SENA
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: Determining cumulative lighting contributions in a virtual scene, comprising: discretising or voxelising or sub-dividing the scene; determining first locations at which first rays from light sources intersect surfaces in the scene; determining which sub-divisions contain the first positions; evaluating the lighting contribution made by the first light beams at the first locations; for each sub-division, storing the total of all the lighting contributions from all the first rays that intersect the surfaces within that sub-division in association with that sub-division; repeating steps b) - e) for subsequent light rays that originate from the first locations (eg. due to reflection, refraction, transmission, scattering, bouncing, fluorescing, photoluminescing). The voxel grid may be regular or sparse. Rasterisation may be used. The 3D scene may be rendered to produce an image. The saved accumulated illumination data may represent direct or indirect lighting. Ray tracing may be used. The scene may be divided spatially or temporally and may incorporate time-dependent motion of viewpoints or elements in the scene.
Patent GB-2549085-A (GB)
Title: Blockchain state reliability determination
Inventor: JOSHUA DANIEL
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: Receiving code distributed by a base station at a target device via a network, via one or more distribution servers arranged between the base station and one or more devices on the network. The base station maintains a first blockchain having a state determined by a most recently committed block in the first blockchain. The target device receives the code, a defined list of devices connected to the network, and the hash value for the code and the defined list of devices via the one or more distribution servers. It also receives a broadcast communication including a current state of the first blockchain for receipt by target device, the validity of the hash value evaluated for the preceding state of the first blockchain is based on access to a second blockchain. The second blockchain is validated by blockchain miners at the destination devices so as to confirm the validity of blocks in the second blockchain and in response to the verification that the target device is included in the list of network connected devices, executing the code at the target device.
Patent GB-2549326-A (GB)
Title: Multi - terrain slider
Inventor: DEAN MORTIMER
IPC: B62B19/02
Filed: 2016-04-15
Abstract: A multi terrain wheel ski for pram or similar that engages with the rear wheels and allows the pram to navigate soft or uneven terrain safely comprising of slider plate, a hook and a webbing strap. The plate will preferably comprise of plastic or similar and have a textured surface and a smooth surface. The textured surface will preferably grip the wheel to create a curve. The webbing will preferably comprise 22mm webbing and will attach the plate to the hook. The hook will preferably engage with the handle bar of the pram, pushchair, or similar and in combination with the slider plate will create a friction lock.
Patent GB-2549771-A (GB)
Title: Multi-tap winding design for embedded transformer
Inventor: QUINN ROBERT KNELLER
IPC: H01F27/30
Filed: 2016-04-28
Abstract: An embedded transformer device has an insulating substrate 200 with a cavity 202 and a magnetic core 204 housed in the cavity. The insulating substrate can be formed of resin material and one or more channels 203 can be formed in the substrate. The transformer also has first and second electrical windings 111 and 121 wound around the core wherein each of the windings consist of conductive connectors or vias passing through the substrate and upper (111a-111d and 121a-112e) and lower (not visible) conductive traces disposed on adjacent sides of the substrate. Trace or turn 111a is connected to first end terminal 112 and last turn 111d is connected to last end terminal 113. Intermediate turns 111b and 111c are respectively connected to tap terminals 115 and 114. Device circuitry (not shown) has output terminals 131-3 that can be connected (e.g. via zero-Ohm link 134) to respective end terminals 113-115. A further four possible connections can be arranged on the side of the second electrical winding 121, overall resulting in twelve possible turn ratio configurations.
Patent GB-2540032-A (GB)
Title: Data browse apparatus, data browse method, program, and storage medium
Inventor: Kunihiko Miyoshi
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2016-05-26
Abstract: A data browse apparatus acquires a direction indicated by data 1311, 1312 expressing a path of a target. It then acquires an instruction direction 1320 which may be the direction of movement of a camera or a direction indicated by a users interaction with a touch screen display. A relationship is then determined between the data direction and the instruction direction by, for example, calculating the inner product of the two vectors. A display control means then highlights the data direction from among a plurality of data trajectories based on the determined relationship. For example, data directions which are similar to the instruction direction may be highlighted by changing their style or colour. This allows easier following or tracking of specific targets among a plurality of targets. The data direction may be distinguished based on whether the correlation between the data and the instruction direction is above a threshold value.
Patent GB-2551551-A (GB)
Title: Gas Turbine engine
Inventor: GILES HARVEY
IPC: F02K3/068
Filed: 2016-06-22
Abstract: Gas turbine engine 10 (e.g. reverse flow architecture turbofan) comprises axially spaced low and high pressure core modules 60, 62, wherein low and high pressure spools 54, 52 do not overlap in axial direction. The low pressure module 60 comprises low pressure compressor 18 having a centrifugal compressor stage 24 and a low pressure turbine 44 driving a load (electrical generator 264, (figure 4) or fan 12). The high pressure module 62 comprises high pressure turbine 42, combustor 40 and a high pressure compressor 32. An intercooler heat exchanger 28 transfers heat between core airflow B exiting low pressure compressor and ambient airflow A (e.g. bypass fan airflow). The high pressure compressor may transfer flow in a forward direction and the low pressure turbine may return the flow in a rearward direction. The intercooler may comprise an interstage duct 28 between low and high pressure compressors. Plurality of core exhaust ducts 46 may be circumferentially spaced around the engine and alternate with parallel interstage ducts 28 (figure 2). Interstage duct intermediate potion 34 may comprise fins, turbulators and flow control devices to facilitate heat exchange. High pressure compressor may be comprise one or both of axial and radial compressor stages.
Patent GB-2542501-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vaporiser system
Inventor: DMITRY GORILOVSKY
IPC: A24F40/95
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An electronic cigarette vaporiser that includes a heating element (43) and includes or co-operates with an electronics module (38) that (i) detects characteristics of the delivery of power, current or voltage to the heating element and (ii) determines if those characteristics are associated with degradation of the heating element. For example, the module may detect an increase or other change in heating element resistance by passing a test current through the heating element. A very large resistance of the heating element may be considered to be indicative of a defective heating element. The module may store a record of the measured characteristics and determine if those stored records indicate fluctuations indicative of degradation of the heating element. The module may cause a visual indication to be displayed on the vaporiser and/or a connected device, such as a case (100, figure 3). The module may be included in the vaporiser or in the case, which may be a refilling and recharging case.
Patent GB-2554691-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mixing apparatus
Inventor: Kamil Prepira
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2016-10-04
Abstract: A mixing apparatus 1 for mixing protein into a diluent fluid comprising means for releasably securing 9a, 9b a receptacle into which protein and diluent fluid may be placed, means for rotating 5 the receptacle and means for controlling the rotation 4 of the receptacle wherein the rotating is arranged to provide a toing and froing or oscillating action. Preferably the means for receiving the receptacle comprises one or more fins for contacting and gripping the receptacle, the fin(s) may be resilient and at least part of the fin(s) may comprise an anti-slip layer, preferably a layer of silicone. Ideally the fin(s) are sinuous and comprise an arcuate surface for gripping the receptacle. A receptacle for mixing protein into a diluent fluid comprising means for receiving said protein and diluent fluid and containing it within the receptacle wherein one or more external surfaces of the receptacle comprise means by which the receptacle can be releasably secured into a mixing apparatus is also claimed. Further claimed is a method for mixing protein into a diluent fluid.
Patent GB-2545568-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle antenna assembly with cooling
Inventor: OLIVER LEI
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: An antenna assembly 104 comprising a Peltier cooler 110 and a Seebeck generator, mounted to a roof of a vehicle. The thermoelectric generator supplies current to a battery 102 in response to a temperature difference between two conductive plates which sandwich a semiconductor. The generator is not an essential feature of other embodiments which require the Peltier cooler 110 to induce a temperature difference between conductive plates 114, 116 which sandwich a semiconductor 112. The semiconductor 112 of the Peltier cooler 110 may induce the temperature difference. A photovoltaic generator is essential to another embodiment. The battery 102 may be isolated from the vehicle battery. The antenna assembly may have a shark fin form. The exterior of the assembly may comprise a solar panel 130 with a photovoltaic cell connected to the battery.
Patent GB-2559342-A (GB)
Title: Method for achieving final air gap and parallelism of a fuel injector control valve
Inventor: Simon Backhouse
IPC: F02M61/16
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: A control valve of a fuel injector wherein the top face 30 of the magnetic armature spool 16 is aligned with the top face 18 of the valve body via ablation. The final air gap and parallelism (parallel alignment) of the armature are achieved by measuring the actual position of the two top surfaces to determine the alignment error and ablating the armature. The tilt axis Y and the line of greatest slope L of the armature are determined as well as the tilt height between the ends of the line of greatest slope. The armature is divided into bands B parallel to the tilt axis from which material is removed via a number successive passes of individual depth, the number of passes equal to the tilt height divided by the individual depth. A picosecond or femtosecond pulsed laser may be used. The method of production and a fuel injector comprising said control valve are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2560188-A (GB)
Title: User identification and address verification systems and methods
Inventor: RYAN JOHN BARLOW
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2017-03-03
Abstract: A data aggregation system collects address data from one or more credible external data sources. A user provides address data, which is compared with the address data from the credible sources to verify the user supplied data. The address data may be supplied as a proof of address document. An image of the document may be captured and optical character recognition used to extract the address data. Also, a data aggregation system obtains identification information about a user, including an image of the user. The user supplies an image of an identification document, which is compared with the data from the credible source to verify the users identity. Images of the user on the identity document, from the credible source and captured images may be compared to check the users identity. The data is supplied by the user in relation to a live session with an agent, such as a video call, a telephone call, instant messaging or live chat.
Patent GB-2549191-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for automatically cleaning a lavatory floor
Inventor: CHARLES C JENSEN
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2017-03-09
Abstract: A self-cleaning floor assembly for an enclosed space, includes a moveable floor 202 with a moveable floor panel 208, an actuation system 204 coupled to the floor panel configured to move at least a portion of the floor panel into and through a cleaning system 206 during a cleaning cycle. Preferably the enclosed space is a toilet on an airplane, and the floor panel is a conveyor, such as a continuous belt, and the actuator is a roller 218a 218b. The cleaning system may include a vacuum 222 for removing debris, a cleaner 224 including a nozzle 232 for dispensing cleaning fluid, a dryer 226 for drying the floor panel and/or a ultraviolet (UV) light 236 for irradiating the floor panel. There may also be a control system 240 for ensuring the enclosed space is not occupied by a user and deactivating the actuation system if a person is present. A method of cleaning a floor and an aircraft comprising the floor assembly in a lavatory is also claimed.
Patent GB-2551242-A (GB)
Title: Authentication
Inventor: GEORGE WILLIAM ERHART
IPC: G06F21/74
Filed: 2017-03-30
Abstract: A robot that consists of a communication interface where a microprocessor performs an authentication of the robot at a service location. If authentication is successful the robot is operated in an authenticated mode and if it is not authenticated the robot is operated in a non-authenticated mode which may result in one or more tasks or features being disabled. A sever may be requested to perform the authentication where the robot requires authentication from the server to perform a customer service task, the server providing indicia of the authentication to the robot. Additionally, authentication may be temporary (e.g., time restricted) or event restricted (e.g. as long as a result stays within a given range, the robot is being observed, etc.). The robot may authenticate a user by presenting a challenge to a user and receiving an observed response which may be a username, passwords, pass-gestures such as certain movement or biometric information.