baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2506454-A (GB)
Title: Axle drive pinion with a flange having an interference fit with a fitting part
Inventor: VIJAYSWAMY RANJEET
IPC: F16D1/033
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: An axle drive pinion (1, fig 1) has a pinion 2 with splines which engage with a companion flange 4 fitted on the pinion 2. A pinion nut 8 fastens the flange 4 to the pinion 2 and a fitting part 11 is positioned between an inner diameter 9 of the flange 4 and an outer diameter 10 of the nut 8, with an interference fit between the part 11 and the inner diameter 9 of the flange 4. The part 11 may fit into at least a part of the nut 8 with a transitional fit or the part 11 and nut 8 may be made of one piece. In another embodiment an inner contour of the part 11 corresponds to an outer contour of at least one part of the nut 8. The interference fit may have a fit of H7-h6 and have an axial length of between 2mm to 8mm.
Patent GB-2502660-A (GB)
Title: Detecting malicious computer code in an executing program
Inventor: KAUFMAN PHILIP DAVID
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: A method for determining if a computer program in a memory of a computer is malicious, the computer program including one or more computer program instructions, each computer program instruction being of one or more instruction types. The method comprises the computer determining, prior to execution of the computer program instructions and at a time during execution of the computer program instructions, respective counts for the instruction type(s) of the computer program instructions. The computer, in response to determining that the count for one of the instruction types determined prior to execution differs a predetermined amount from the count for the same instruction type determined during execution, makes a record that the computer program has an indicia of maliciousness. In response to determining that the count for one of the instruction types prior to execution differs from the count during execution, the computer may terminate or suspend execution of the program. The method may be particularly useful for detecting obfuscated malware.
Patent GB-2514113-A (GB)
Title: Electronic Marker Locator Systems and Methods
Inventor: PEARSON RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: A locator 100 for determining the depth of a buried electromagnetic marker 20 comprises a transmission antenna 110 and two reception antennas 12,130. The locator has a major axis 160 substantially perpendicular to a ground surface 10. The transmission antenna generates an oscillatory magnetic field parallel to the major axis. The first and second reception antennae couple with an oscillatory magnetic field parallel to the major axis emitted by the electromagnetic marker, generating first and second detected signals. Analogue to digital converters digitise the first and second detected signals and a processor 140 calculates the depth of the electromagnetic marker, e.g. based on the ratio of the magnitudes of the detected signals. The antennae comprise windings around an axis which is parallel, within 5 degrees, to the major axis. The transmission antenna transmits at a target frequency in accordance with the type of marker, e.g. in the range 20kHz to 200kHz. A third reception antenna may be provided so that the locator can also detect buried current carrying conductors.
Patent GB-2500335-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for filling food pouches
Inventor: HRADISKY JOHN L
IPC: B65B3/12
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: A stand of a system for filling food pouches includes a first side support structure that includes a Sower end portion and an upper end portion. The stand also includes a second side support structure that includes a lower end portion and an upper end portion. The stand further includes an upper support structure which extends between the upper end portion of the first side support structure and the upper end portion of the second side support structure. The upper support structure includes at least one mount receptacle that defines an aperture configured to receive a spout of a food pouch, to facilitate suspending a food pouch from the upper support structure. Systems and methods for filling food pouches are also described herein.
Patent GB-2517507-A (GB)
Title: Shopping Trolley
Inventor: ROBINSON ADAM MICHAEL
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A shopping trolley comprises a frame 1 having a plurality of wheels, a handle 5 and one or more baskets 7 mounted on the frame; wherein the frame includes a tray (9, figure 1) having an upwardly extending retainer 8 at a forward location thereof which forms a socket configured to receive and engage one or more rear wheels 11 of a pushchair 10 at a first location on the wheels circumference (figure 10); a clamp (12) moveable between a lower position (figure 6) and an upper position (figure 7); wherein in the lower position the clamp is located to engage the circumference of a wheel in use at a second location adjacent a position diametrically opposite to the first location to apply a movement resisting force sufficient to secure the wheel in the socket so that the pushchair is engaged to the trolley in use. The clamp may be guided in its vertical movement by means of tracks in the trolley frame. A spring biased foot pedal 17 may be used to raise the clamp to its upper position. The invention provides a trolley which may be pushed along in combination with a pushchair, stroller, buggy or the like.
Patent GB-2506756-A (GB)
Title: Saving middleware messages to disk by dividing into common and non-common data
Inventor: ROSS MARTIN ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2013-09-10
Abstract: A method for controlling the persistent storage of message data associated with a message oriented middleware system comprises determining 315, via a comparator, whether the message contains common data, and, if so, extracting the common and non-common data 320 for a persistor. The persistor then determines 330 whether the common data has already been saved. If so, then only the non-common data is saved 340; otherwise both common and non-common data are saved 335 separately. The common data may comprise the structure of the message, and may be assigned a unique reference. This allows for reduced data storage and overhead, whilst preserving essential data for reconstruction in the event of a system error.
Patent GB-2518437-A (GB)
Title: Support Apparatus for an Exercise Device
Inventor: CHILDS MARTIN
IPC: E04G7/00
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A support apparatus for removably connecting fitness equipment to a modular exercise frame that comprising first and second rack sections 10,12 configured to be fixed in a spaced arrangement to a frame member. Each rack section includes a plurality of channels having an opening at one end, and a bracket 14 is provided for supporting the fitness equipment. The bracket includes two locating members (fig.6, 60) corresponding to the first and second rack sections, each configured to be received within a corresponding receiving channel of the corresponding rack section to hold and retain the locating members to support the bracket on the racks. The locating member associated with the first rack section includes a lateral engagement element to prevent lateral movement of the bracket when the locating member is received in the corresponding slot of the first rack section to laterally locate and restrain the bracket. The projection associated with the second rack section is laterally unrestrained within the corresponding slot of the corresponding rack. Optionally the bracket can be used to attach a dip bar 19 or horizontal support bar 16.
Patent GB-2509217-A (GB)
Title: Cup holder for a motor vehicle
Inventor: SCHREIBER MICHAEL
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2013-10-18
Abstract: A motor vehicle with a cup holder 2 incorporated into a center console, the cup holder 2 comprising a front wall 5, a back wall 6, two side walls 7 and a base wall 8, which delimit a receiving space (9) for at least one object, a dividing element 10, able to be fastened at the upper end region of the receiving space (9) in a dividing position, for dividing the receiving space (9) into a first receiving compartment 11 for a first object and into a second receiving compartment 12 for a second object, wherein the dividing element 10 is constructed from a first part dividing element 13 and a second part dividing element 14 and the first and second part dividing elements 13, 14 are connected pivotably with one another by at least one intermediate joint 23. First and second part dividing elements may be formed by transverse and longitudinal webs 20, 21 and cup holder 2 may include roller shutter 29.
Patent GB-2504235-A (GB)
Title: Visual obstruction removal with image capture
Inventor: MILLER HEATHER C
IPC: H04N13/239
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: An object located within an image foreground relative to image content within a field of view of at least one camera lens is identified, using image processing module, as an image obstruction. Responsive to identifying the image obstruction, points of view of at least one camera lens are determined that provide image content portions of the image content that, in combination, yield a complete image of the image content without the image obstruction located within the image foreground. The image content portions are combined to yield the complete image of the image content without the image obstruction located within the foreground. The combined complete image is stored to a memory.
Patent GB-2505127-A (GB)
Title: An autonomous mobile robot for cleaning with a front roller in a first horizontal plane positioned above a second horizontal plane of a rear roller
Inventor: GILBERT DUANE LEIGH JR
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot comprise: a chassis having a drive system mounted therein in communication with a control system; a cleaning head assembly having a lower cage and mounted to the chassis; a debris collection bin mounted to the chassis; a vacuum airway having a vacuum inlet and an airway outlet positioned adjacent the debris collection bin, and configured to deliver debris from the cleaning head assembly to a debris collection bin, the vacuum airway extending between the cleaning assembly and debris collection bin and being in fluid communication with an impeller disposed within the debris collection bin; and a cleaning head module connected to the chassis and having a front roller including a front shape-changing resilient tube and an adjacent rear roller including a rear shape-changing resilient tube rotatably opposing therewith beneath the vacuum inlet. The surface of the front shape-changing tube and the surface rear shape-changing tube are separated by a narrowest air gap of less than 1 cm, such that the vacuum draw directed from the vacuum airway is concentrated within the narrowest air gap.
Patent GB-2505372-A (GB)
Title: Menstrual cycle monitor
Inventor: SANCHEZ ALISON ELIZABETH
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: The monitor comprises beads threaded onto a loop of elastic cord. The cord is formed into a loop by tying the two ends of a length of cord in a reef-knot. The daily progress of the menstrual cycle is marked by pulling the knot through holes in the beads. The beads are coloured to indicate the sectors of the cycle - red for menstruation, pink for fertility, black for PMS. The knot is matched to the elastic cord and to the hole in the bead so that the knot is tight in the hole, but the pull-through force is smaller than the elastic limit of the cord.
Patent GB-2505824-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles with improved absorption properties
Inventor: EHRNSPERGER BRUNO
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: An absorbent article such as disposable diaper, training pant, and adult incontinence undergarment comprising superabsorbent polymer particles able to absorb and contain body exudates having improved absorption properties and therefore reduce leakage, especially at the first gush, i.e. when the article starts to be wetted.
Patent GB-2518022-A (GB)
Title: Stack saved variable value prediction
Inventor: JACKSON HUGH
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: Methods of predicting values of variables stored in a stack are described which are applicable when storing variables used by a program in a stack in memory, e.g. when there are insufficient architectural registers (register spill). When an instruction is seen which stores a variable in the stack in a position offset from the stack pointer, an entry is added to a data structure which identifies the physical register which currently stores the stack pointer, the physical register which stores the value of the variable and the offset value. Subsequently when an instruction to load a variable from the stack from a position which is identified by reference to the stack pointer is seen, the data structure is searched for a corresponding entry which includes the same offset and the same physical register storing the stack pointer as the load instruction. If a corresponding entry is found the architectural register in the load instruction is mapped to the physical register storing the value of the variable from the entry, e.g. by updating a register renaming map (in out-of-order processors). Predicting the value, rather than reading it from memory, eliminates the latency associated with reading the value from the stack.
Patent GB-2508110-A (GB)
Title: Artificial reef
Inventor: BOTTEGAL TROY JOHN
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: An artificial reef (1) has an underwater sail (3) with tie down points (10) connected to one or more anchor points (7) via one or more respective tie down links (11) to anchor the sail within a body of water (2). Material or gas of lower density than the water is introduced under the underwater sail to provide an upwards lift force to expand or inflate the sail in an upwards direction and form the reef.
Patent GB-2527567-A (GB)
Title: Optimising software code
Inventor: ROSS MARTIN ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2014-06-26
Abstract: Optimising software source code 21, where the source code is for execution as compiled bytecode using a just-in-time compiler. The source code is compiled to generate corresponding compiled bytecode 22. The bytecode is then executed using a just-in-time compiler 23. Run-time optimisation actions performed by the just-in-time compiler during execution of the bytecode are determined 24, and analysed to determine corresponding optimisation data for the source code 25. The just-in-time compiler may be a Java bytecode compiler. The run-time optimisation actions can comprise run-time optimisations made to the bytecode. Corresponding optimisation data for a run-time optimisation action comprises a modification to the executable code of the source code. A further step comprises modifying the source code using the corresponding optimisation data. The steps of the method can be iterated following modification of the source code. The source code can be developed in a development environment, and the analysis of the run-time optimisation actions performed by the just-in-time compiler performed by the development environment.
Patent GB-2512777-A (GB)
Title: Fatty acid ester compositions for use as emollients
Inventor: PEEVERS REBECCA LOUISE
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2012-11-26
Abstract: A novel fatty acid ester having the general formula R1-COOR2 wherein R1 and R2 are hydrocarbon groups derived from a branched fatty acid and an alcohol, respectively. R1 is derived from a branched fatty acid which has been refined from a commercially available acid to give a product with a high concentration of monobranched fatty acids and a low concentration of polybranched fatty acids. The use of the ester derived from the refined fatty acid is found to be particularly useful in personal care compositions, for example as an emollient.
Patent GB-2528471-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for secure payment
Inventor: SALLIS DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: A first user 112A sends a balance object including their account balance to an issuer 103 e.g. a bank with a balance adjustment request or to an operator 102 with a voucher request via public network 109 e.g. the internet. Where a balance adjustment request is sent the message may include e.g. card or account details to allow funds to be transferred into or from the users account. The issuer updates the balance object with the new account balance and returns it to the user. Where a payment is to be made to a second user 112B the operator 102 updates the balance object according to the voucher value and generates a new voucher for return, with the updated balance object to the first user, who provides the voucher to the second user. The second user sends the voucher and a balance object including the second users account balance to the operator for suitable account balance adjustment. The balance object and vouchers may be hashed to avoid fraud or double patenting and may include signatures. Communications are encrypted using public/private key pairs. Thus payments may be made anonymously, the first and second users not needing to share personal information.
Patent GB-2514701-A (GB)
Title: Incremental preparation of videos for delivery
Inventor: KOKKU RAVINDRANATH
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: Methods and arrangements for video delivery preparation. A video is displayed at an interface in response to a user request, the video being accessible online. A relative probability of video access by the user with respect to at least two other videos, that are accessible online, is qualitatively determined. An ordered prediction set is created with respect to the at least two other videos. The at least two other videos are prepared incrementally based on the prediction set, so that the user is able to access and view the at least two videos. The preparing includes preparing a first one of the at least two other videos over a first time period and a second one of the at least two other videos over a second time period, wherein at least a portion of the first time period is coincident with at least a portion of the second time period. An element is displayed at the interface which provides a connection to at least one of the at least two other videos.
Patent GB-2531824-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for converting digital signals
Inventor: DAVID CHAPPAZ
IPC: H03K11/00
Filed: 2015-02-12
Abstract: A signal converter 100 comprises an input 102 receiving a pulse-density modulated (PDM) signal, an output outputting a pulse-width modulated (PWM) signal, a noise-shaping loop architecture 112 coupled between the input and output and a modulator 110 for generating the PWM signal based on a filtered signal and a carrier signal. The noise-shaping loop may apply signal-transfer and noise-transfer functions having respective low-pass and high-pass filter effects. The loop 112 may comprise a decimation filter 114 for receiving the PWM signal and outputting a decimated signal having a first sampling frequency. An interpolation filter 108 may receive a filtered signal, generate an interpolated signal, and be coupled between the input 102 and the modulator 110, which modulates the interpolated signal with the carrier signal. The PWM signal may have a second sampling frequency that is greater than the first sampling frequency. The interpolator 108 may be a sample-and-hold device and may be clocked at the first sampling frequency. Logic circuitry 116 may determine whether the interpolated signal and the carrier signal will intersect in a next clock period of the sample-and-hold device and control the decimator to output a value in response.
Patent GB-2527630-A (GB)
Title: Ranging method, ranging device, location device and location method
Inventor: MASTIO DANIEL
IPC: G01S11/08
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A ranging method (FIG. 7A), executed in a ranging device (FIG. 4), comprises steps of: obtaining a one-way or round trip time of a received wireless signal (FIG. 7A, S701) (e.g. a radar signal or mobile telephony signal) from an object; calculating a statistical value (e.g. standard deviation (SD) based on power spectral density of noise, bandwidth of an IF amplifier, and signal duration) of a rising time of the received wireless signal (FIG. 7A, S702); correcting the trip time according to the statistical value of the rising time (FIG. 7A, S703); and estimating a distance between the object and the ranging device according to the corrected trip time (FIG. 7A, S704). This overcomes inaccuracies arising from noise which may be regarded as white Gaussian noise.
Patent GB-2538513-A (GB)
Title: Wireless network
Inventor: PETER MOSS
IPC: H04L5/22
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A method of broadcasting on a single frequency network (SFN) across a geographical area involves dividing the network into a repeating pattern of regions (figure 4) and arranging that the transmission of signals in subsets of adjacent regions (e.g. subsets of three regions) on the same frequency is such that a receiver does not receive signals from more regions than can be separated using demapping techniques. The transmission method uses a pattern of time slots such that the number of adjacent regions of a subset of regions transmitting simultaneously on a single frequency is less than the number of signals that each receiver is capable of de-mapping. For example, in a first time slot simultaneously transmitting regions are shaded as shown in figure 5a (white regions indicate no transmission). Second and third time slot transmission are shown in 5b,5c respectively. The de-mapping arrangements may include MIMO techniques, constellation schemes, QAM. By controlling transmission in this manner, a more efficient use of the available broadcast spectrum results. A wireless network and receiver are also claimed.
Patent GB-2539716-A (GB)
Title: A disc brake
Inventor: PAUL ROBERTS
IPC: F16D55/48
Filed: 2015-06-26
Abstract: A brake having a rotor 250, a main friction element 254 for applying a braking force to the rotor, the main friction element being mounted on a backplate 278, and an actuator 274 for actuating movement of the main friction element towards the rotor. An further arrangement is also utilized for applying an increasing braking force, independently of the actuator, to the rotor in response to an initial contact between the main friction element and the rotor during braking. The arrangement moves the backplate laterally relatively to or rotates the backplate towards the rotor such that the main friction element is moved further towards the rotor independently of the actuator, to apply an increasing braking force to the rotor. This additional braking force can be used to decrease the size of the brake components, such as the actuator, or lessen the force required to be transmitted by the brake.
Patent GB-2540126-A (GB)
Title: Casting method and apparatus
Inventor: DOMENICO CECINI
IPC: E04G11/02
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: A method of casting a concrete material, the material also including metal fibres. A mould volume 12 has an open section 14 and a closed section 16. The closed section has a horizontal top shutter portion 18 defining an upper extent of the closed volume, and the open section has an opening 20. The concrete material is introduced into the mould volume such that the material is displaced vertically within the open section and laterally within the closed section to define an upper surface against the top shutter. The fibres may be mutually aligned by the lateral displacement of the concrete material within the closed section. The concrete may be self-compacting. The horizontal top shutter portion may be ventilated through a permeable lining or removable plug, and the inside surface of the shutter may have a coating to reduce surface tension. The concrete material may be introduced in a single casting operation.