baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2496042-A (GB)
Title: Spacecraft attitude and position determination system
Inventor: LIU JOHN Y
IPC: G01C21/24
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: The system includes a star sensor (or sun sensor) which is used to determine the attitude of the spacecraft. The system also includes an earth sensor which locates the edge of the earth and calculates the angle subtended by a radius of the earth. These are used to calculate a position error, an orientation error and an error in the angle between the star and the centre of the earth subtended at the spacecraft. This allows the spaceship position and orientation to be determined iteratively and tracked over time. A gyroscope may provide additional attitude measurements and an accelerometer may measure external forces on the spacecraft; gyroscope biases may be determined and compensated. The system may use a moon, asteroid, other spacecraft or satellite, or a space station in place of the earth.
Patent GB-2496826-A (GB)
Title: Traffic management
Inventor: WOODWARD PAUL THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2011-09-20
Abstract: A method of managing data traffic carried over a broadband communications network by receiving a stream of data packets originating from a source address associated with a communications device, associating the communications-enabled device with a predetermined service identifier; and, controlling the transmission of said data packets over said broadband communications network in accordance with a traffic profile associated with said service identifier for a type of content of the data packets. In this way, voice traffic originating from a cellular communications device which has wireless broadband communications capabilities can be assigned a traffic profile which deters use of a wireless local area network (WLAN) for certain types of traffic, for example, real-time streamed traffic such as live or voice traffic. This traffic profile is imposed in one embodiment by increasing the variability of the delay experienced by such a data packet stream selectively over the variability of delay experienced by other types of data traffic generated by said device. As such data traffic is often bandwidth intensive, by deterring use of the local area network for such types of data traffic, more bandwidth is made available for other types of traffic. This is particularly useful where the wireless LAN access network is provided by a residential access point which offers roaming or guest access with limited bandwidth.
Patent GB-2515540-A (GB)
Title: Coupling
Inventor: TRAN SCOTT
IPC: F16H57/04
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A geared coupling, for a wind turbine, comprises two geared hubs 12 having teeth 16 meshing with teeth 15 of a sleeve 15. A lubrication system intermittently lubricates an interface 22 between the teeth 16, 15 and comprises two oil supplies mounted on opposing sides of the coupling and axially spaced from the geared hubs 12. A pump supplies oil to chambers 40 which in turn provides oil to jets 30 in annular manifolds 32. The jets 30 direct oil to interface 22 on and axial outside of the geared hubs 12 and deliver the oil to through holes 28 which permits oil to be directed, via a weir 42, to interface 22 on an inner axial side of the geared hubs 12. A flow controller meters in dependence on level of torque transmission, oil flow by altering flow rate from the pump to the two oil supplies. An overflow channel 48 is coupled to an overflow chamber 50 which is drained by a drain.
Patent GB-2517404-A (GB)
Title: Pressure resistant strands
Inventor: WALTON JOHN M
IPC: D07B5/10
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A spiral strand (1), used in quai-static structural applications such as mast stays, bridge cables and offshore mooring lines formed of a plurality of layers such as (25, 26, 27). Each layer being formed of a plurality of individual wires (2). At least one inner layer (25) is shaped to provide a comparatively greater surface area contacting an adjacent layer than if the wires were of a circular cross section. The strand comprises at least seven layers provided radially outwardly of at least one inner layer. The inner layer being adapted to include non circular shaped wires such as (34) capable of withstanding higher tensile loads with a relatively low impact on weight, cost and complexity. The shaped wires can be of the full lock, half lock and z shape or trapezoidal cross sections. The strand may further comprise a compacted equal lay core of at least 49 wires covered by a first layer of shaped wires. A third layer may also be covered by the shaped wires and the outer surface of the strand covered with a plastic sheathing and the voids in the strand substantially filled with an incompressible medium.
Patent GB-2502916-A (GB)
Title: Weighing handle for luggage and luggage item with integrated weighing handle
Inventor: BHOGAL RAVI
IPC: G01G19/58
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: Handle assembly 100 for luggage comprising a base for fixing to luggage, a weighing handle 120 and a carrying handle. A load cell and a display 126 are mounted in the weighing handle. Elongated flexible element 160 attaches at one of its ends to the load cell whilst the second end passes through an opening in the base for attachment to an anchor point relative to the base. In operation when the weighing handle moves from a position adjacent the base to a position spaced from the base, the flexible-element 160 is tensioned and the load cell provides an output to the display corresponding to the tension. The anchor point may be a spool, which may be base mounted. The flexible-element, which may be a strap or cord, may be routed through the base interior over a series of fixed points, which may be rollers or pins; a coiled spring may be used to restore the flexible-element to a coiled state. Also disclosed is a base mounted carrying handle for fixing to luggage, where a display mounted in a sloping surface of the base displays weight in response to an output from a load cell mounted in the carrying handle.
Patent GB-2513934-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool system
Inventor: MAXTED IAIN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: Configuring a downhole tool string where a control signal leaves only the first of the tools 100 in communication with a control unit 12involves the control unit 12 sending an identification query to the first tool 100; where the first tool 100 responds to the query and the control unit 12 associates the signal with a first address which is then transmitted to the first too1 100; the control unit 12 then sends a close signal to the first tool 100 and repeats said step with each of the tools 200, 300.
Patent GB-2519135-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing and packaging foodstuffs
Inventor: PEEL DAVID
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A method of preparing foodstuffs in containers comprises purging substantially all oxygen from the interior of the container by introducing a gas or mixture of gases. A foodstuff is introduced into the container before sealing the container. The foodstuff is processed and sterilised, wherein in said processing step the foodstuff is fully hydrated/elongated prior to sterilisation by applying a stepped temperature profile/gradient at pressure while under rotation. The foodstuff may be rice, pasta or noodles. Preferably the container is a plastics pouch. The processing conditions ensure that the packaged foodstuff does not agglomerate.
Patent GB-2519805-A (GB)
Title: Food-processing tools and food-processing appliances incorporating same
Inventor: SHANMUGAM SIVAPRAKASH
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A tool 16 for a food processor, particularly for wet grinding, has a first member driven I 6a in rotation and a second stationary member 16b. The first and second members have complementary working surfaces for rolling engagement formed of a stone-like material for working ingredients into a thin paste-like form. The surfaces may be conical or cylindrical in form. The first food processing member may comprise a plurality of cylindrical members supported to depend from a yoke member 26 driven in rotation by means of the rotary drive means of the food processor
Patent GB-2506780-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism for front opening lid
Inventor: CRULL JEFFREY L
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2012-06-06
Abstract: A latch with a handle that is elastically biased in the closed position. The latch is attached to the lid via a handle, and when the handle is disengaged from the lid, the latch can be rotated away from the lid. Upon rotating the latch away from the lid, hooks on the latch will disengage with a receiving portion of a case, thereby allowing the lid to be removed from the case.
Patent GB-2522048-A (GB)
Title: Photo ball display unit
Inventor: BAXTER BRIAN CLIVE
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2014-01-12
Abstract: A spherical photograph display unit comprises a plurality of frames that clip together to make a spherical whole. Preferably, the photograph display unit comprises 20 hexagonal and 12 pentagonal frames. Each frame may be provided with a plastic window to retain a photograph. Alternatively, items to be displayed may be attached directly to the frames. The photograph display unit may be provided pre-assembled or the user may assemble it prior to use.
Patent GB-2513722-A (GB)
Title: Improved telecommunications apparatus
Inventor: MOONEY DARREN J
IPC: H04B1/03
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A shroud 12 for covering telecommunications equipment 22 on a mast 14 is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration where it covers the equipment. The first configuration may be when the shroud is collapsed. A setting mechanism is used to set the shroud in the second configuration. The setting mechanism may operate prior to installation on the mast, or as it is connected. The body of the shroud may be formed from a flexible material such as fabric and may be waterproof and wind resistant. The body of the shroud may comprise an antenna. The shroud may be provided with illumination and may carry advertising. The setting mechanism may be in the form of inflation of the shroud, or by the application of a setting force. The shroud may extend axially along the mast when moving from the first to the second configurations.
Patent GB-2511217-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe riser
Inventor: CRITSINELIS ANTONIO C F
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a process and system for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe used in a riser in an offshore hydrocarbon production facility. Fluid, such as corrosion inhibitors, can be circulated in a closed loop which includes the annulus of the riser terminating at a platform or floating vessel, a fluid storage tank located on the platform or vessel and an umbilical tube terminating at the platform or vessel and at a subsea location. Use of the system to flow the fluid through the annulus can prevent or reduce corrosion of the steel members within the annulus and increase the fatigue life of the riser.
Patent GB-2524750-A (GB)
Title: Spanning tree protocol
Inventor: ELDER ALAN
IPC: H04L45/60
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: The invention proposes a network bridge equipped with a master processor running a protocol manager and one or more port processors running neighbour managers (See Fig. 2). The invention intends to allocate the state machines of the spanning tree protocol to either the master or port processors such that the master processor does no work in network steady state conditions. Most state machines are wholly allocated to either the central or per port processors. The claims relate to the Port Information State Machine (PIM) which is divided such that the UPDATE state is owned/run by the central protocol manager and the remaining states are owned/run by the per port neighbour managers.
Patent GB-2514674-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a mobile device
Inventor: JOHNS RICHARD
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: This application relates to a holder for a mobile device such as a mobile phone. The holder is attached to a users limb by means of two adjustable straps 130. The holder includes a frame 120 arranged to hold the device. The frame may be attached to a base 110 by means of a hinge (150B, Fig 20), enabling the device to be tilted about an axis parallel to the users arm, to allow photographs to be taken. Rotational joint 150 allows the frame to additional rotate about an axis which is perpendicular to the users arm. In one embodiment (e.g. Fig. 9) each strap takes the form of a rigid cuff which is pivotally connected 140 to the frame to enable the device to be worn either with its face or its base next to the users arm. In this case each cuff may be adjusted using a ratchet mechanism. In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 12) straps 17 are tightened using a lacing dial.
Patent GB-2527601-A (GB)
Title: Managing a multipath transmission control protocol connection
Inventor: HADEF MAHMOUD
IPC: H04L47/267
Filed: 2014-06-27
Abstract: In a Multipath Transmission Control Protocol (MPTCP) connection comprising subflows (eg. WiFi and 3GPP/LTE subflows to a smartphone) between a client device and a server, client preferences (eg. WiFi preferred) stored at the client device are used to modify transmission of TCP acknowledgement packets over a subflow, causing a congestion control module at the server to allocate data packets between the subflows according to the client preferences. A dummy acknowledgement eg. ACKWiFi may cause the congestion control module to increase the size of an associated congestion buffer window (WWiFi), while withholding a real acknowledgement eg. ACK3G may cause a decrease in window size. A library of modified TCP packets allows the server to determine that the client is seeking to align packet provision with its preferences.
Patent GB-2529825-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle front end assembly
Inventor: MCLUNDIE WILLIAM MURRAY
IPC: B60R21/0136
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: A front end assembly for a vehicle, the front end assembly 10 comprising a sensing system comprising a sensing element 36 extending laterally across the vehicle front end and compressible against a reaction surface in the event of collision of the vehicle with an impacting object, such as a pedestrian, the sensing element configured to generate an output signal representative of an impact to the vehicle front end; a bumper assembly comprising a bumper beam 26 extending laterally across the vehicle front end. A further component (32 figure 2), such as a pedestrian impact rail, is located vertically above the bumper beam relative to a vehicle floor; wherein the reaction surface for the sensing element is defined, at least in part, by a surface of the further component. The sensing element may also be partially in front of the bumper beam, and have further raised portions (36b figure 5) which cooperate with a reaction surface of a headlamp body (40 figure 9) during an impact. The sensing system may be used to trigger a cushioning device or a movable bonnet element.
Patent GB-2521897-A (GB)
Title: Sampling Assembly for a well
Inventor: GORDON ALEXANDRE
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A sampling assembly for taking single or multiphase production fluid samples from a subsea well. The sampling assembly includes a receiving structure that houses a saver sub and a retrievable skid. The sampling assembly allows for repeated retrieval of collected samples and replenishment of empty sample chambers using the retrievable skid. A releasable connection interface between the retrievable skid and the saver sub allows an ROV to connect the retrievable skid to the saver sub and provide electrical and hydraulic power to the sampling assembly for taking samples.
Patent GB-2532983-A (GB)
Title: Needle assemblies
Inventor: JACK CALVERT
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2014-12-04
Abstract: A needle assembly 1 comprises a needle 90 which is secured in a main body 10 configured to be removably attached to an injection device in use, and has a forward portion which projects forwardly from the main body. A shield 50 is slidably mounted within the main body 10 and an actuator portion 70 extends outside the main body and is configured for pushing the shield 50 forward manually in use. The shield 50 is slideably moveable between a first position in which the forward portion of the needle 90 projects forwardly of a shield cavity 64, and a second position in which said forward portion of the needle is located within the shield cavity 64. The shield 50 and main body 10 are provided with cooperating features comprising at least one latching element 66 such as resilient legs provided on one of the shield 50 or the main body 10 and at least one corresponding engagement feature 44 such as protrusions provided on the other of the shield 50 and the main body to lock the shield in its shielding position.
Patent GB-2516605-A (GB)
Title: Cotton Dispenser
Inventor: WEBB TRECIA ANN
IPC: B26D5/20
Filed: 2012-06-11
Abstract: A cotton dispenser (10) includes a spool (40) configured to receive a cotton strand thereabout and that rotates when the cotton strand is unwound therefrom. The dispenser (10) includes a feed assembly (50) downstream from the spool (40) configured to receive an end of the cotton strand and unwind it from the spool (40) when actuated. A cutting assembly (70) is downstream from the feed assembly (50) and configured to receive the cotton strand from the feed assembly (50). The cutting assembly (70) includes a blade (72) movable from a retracted configuration not in contact with the cotton strand and an activated configuration that severs the received cotton strand. The cotton dispenser (10) includes a discharge chute (30) in operative communication with the cutting assembly (70) for guiding severed cotton portions to an outlet opening (34).
Patent GB-2533355-A (GB)
Title: Golf training Device
Inventor: ALAN FRANK WEBSTER
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: A golf training device 10 comprising an upright support 16 to which a head 20 is adjustably attached, which may be adjustable in height. A ball 27 is supported by a support member extending between the ball and the head, the ball support means being rotatably mounted to the head to allow rotation about a substantially horizontal axis when hit by the user. The ball may be tethered to the support means. The head may be detachable from the support to allow the device to be collapsed. The device may be mounted on a plate 13, the upright support being attached via screws. The device may further comprise a transversely extending mat (11 fig. 2) comprising means to engage with the plate.
Patent GB-2538502-A (GB)
Title: Detection and documentation of tailgating and speeding violations
Inventor: YANIV ALON
IPC: G08G1/04
Filed: 2015-05-18
Abstract: A camera 4 captures a timed sequence of image frames at known capture times of a lead vehicle 18 and a trailing vehicle 16 travelling on a lane of a road. Images of the vehicles are selected from the captured image frames to provide respective image coordinates of the trailing vehicle and the lead vehicle. Multiple world space inter-vehicle distances D are computed from the image coordinates. A tailgating metric is determined from the known capture times of the selected image frames and the computed world space vehicle separation distances. The system may comprise multiple synchronised cameras mounted on a police vehicle moving alongside, ahead of or behind the vehicles and the tailgating metric may additionally depend on the relative speeds of the vehicles.
Patent GB-2541661-A (GB)
Title: Data communications
Inventor: COLIN TREGENZA DANCER
IPC: H04L47/2416
Filed: 2015-08-24
Abstract: An audio call communication session is conducted between a subscriber device (102) and an audio call client (114) of a remote user device (106). The audio call session includes the transfer of audio data between the subscriber and remote devices. During the audio call, information associated with switching communication from the audio call client of the remote user device to a web browser client (116) is transmitted to a user interface associated with a user of the remote user device. A real-time media data communication session is established between the subscriber device and the web browser client. Real-time media data is transferred instead of audio data between the subscriber device and the remote user device.
Patent GB-2532836-A (GB)
Title: Address-dependent key generation with substitution-permutation network
Inventor: LASZIO HARS
IPC: H04L9/16
Filed: 2015-08-24
Abstract: A method of providing security in a computer system includes producing 702 an initial block of data from a respective address of a memory location. An updated block of data is calculated for each round of a plurality of rounds in a substitution permutation network including mixing 706 an input block through a substitution layer including a plurality of substitution boxes, and a linear transformation layer including a permutation, to produce an updated block, before or after which respectively the input block or updated block may be mixed with a round key 704, 708. The input block may be the initial block for the first round, and the updated block for an immediately preceding round for each round thereafter. A block of ciphertext may be produced 710 with a key composed of the updated block for the last of the plurality of rounds, and the block of ciphertext may be written 712 at the memory location having the respective address. A unique encryption may therefore be used for each memory location/address to hinder tampering or copying and paste operations between memory locations. The key may also change for each write operation using a data version value. A different subset of bits of a memory address block may respectively be mixed with each round key.
Patent GB-2544340-A (GB)
Title: Composite fertiliser systems
Inventor: Robert John Meakin
IPC: C05G1/00
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: A fertiliser pellet comprising: a first region of a nitrogen-providing fertiliser composition; and a second region adhered to the exterior of the first region, the second region comprising a fertiliser composition capable of providing (a) two or more alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal nutrients and (b) sulphur. Preferably the nitrogen-providing composition is urea and the alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal nutrients are selected from the group comprising potassium, calcium and magnesium. In some embodiments the second region comprises a powder of an evaporite material such as polyhalite. Also claimed is a fertiliser product comprising a plurality of the pellets of the present invention and a pelletised fertiliser product wherein at least 50% of the pellets are the pellets of the present invention.
Patent GB-2545892-A (GB)
Title: Improved spectacles
Inventor: KAREN SMITH
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: Spectacles, 1, including a mounting portion, 3, with side portions, 3a, 3b, for wrapping around the head of the user to mount and retain the eyeglasses thereto. Lenses, 5, 7, are mounted to the mounting portion such that, when the glasses are being worn, a line of vision of the user passes through said at least one lens. The mounting portion is made from fabric / cloth / textiles. The fabric may be Ariaprene (RTM). The temple areas of the mounting portion may be stiffened. The nose area, 15, of the spectacles may also be reinforced. The stiffening insert material, 13a, 13b, 17, may be a plastics material capable of flexing whilst returning to its original shape. The glasses may have two single lenses and the lenses may be mounted in the frame by being retained in individual pockets, 9a, 9b. The spectacles may be sunglasses whereby the lenses are adapted to filter ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. The glasses may be corrective glasses with lenses for improving the vision of the user. The lenses may be made of polycarbonate.