baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2483020-A (GB)
Title: A package blank and a package
Inventor: CHERRIE JAMES RAE
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A blank 1 for assembly into a retail ready package 2 with a base 5, a top 7 and four side faces comprises four panels separated by fold lines. Two panels have a side portion for forming a display face 4. The blank comprises a removable section 13 defined by a line of weakness 50, and the removable section extends from the upper region to the bottom such that, when the package is assembled, a part of the display face that extends from the top to the bottom of the display face is removable. Preferably at least one panel that comprises a side portion for forming a display face includes a base portion (11, 21, 31, 41, Fig. 1) for forming at least a part of the base of the package when assembled, wherein either the removable section extends into the base portion of said at least one panel or part of the base portion that is adjacent to the removable part of the side portion is cut away such that, when assembled, a part of the base that is adjacent to the removable part of the display face is also removable or is cut away.
Patent GB-2484229-A (GB)
Title: Control method and apparatus for a dual-channel weighted LPOS combining scheme
Inventor: JELITTO JENS
IPC: G11B5/29
Filed: 2010-06-02
Abstract: A method for monitoring a plurality of servo channels, providing a finite state machine ("FSM") comprising a single servo channel mode and a combined servo channel mode, and moving a sequential information storage medium comprising a plurality of servo bands across a read/write head comprising a corresponding plurality of servo sensors. The method further asserts an acquisition flag by a servo channel if that servo channel is tracking a servo pattern, and asserts a bit flag by a servo channel if a new LPOS bit is decoded. If at least one acquisition flag is asserted, the method determines if a bit flag is asserted by a servo channel associated with said asserted acquisition flag, and if an acquisition flag and a bit flag are asserted by a servo channel, the method determines a relative positioning of each servo sensor with respect to an associated servo pattern.
Patent GB-2486093-A (GB)
Title: Flood defence barrier system
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROGER
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: A flood defence barrier system kit-of-parts comprising: (a) a plurality of flood defence panels, (b) a plurality of supporting posts adapted at least partly to receive and support at least one flood defence panel, (c) ground-anchorable flood defence panel-receiving means, capable of at least partly receiving and supporting said flood defence panels, (d) ground-anchorable supporting post-receiving means, capable of at least partly receiving and supporting said supporting posts, and (e) flood defence panel-connecting means adapted to engage and connect together two or more said flood defence panels and optionally (f) a plurality of reinforcing supports adapted to engage a support post, or a flood defence panel, or said flood defence panel connecting means and adapted to be at least partially ground-seated.
Patent GB-2500224-A (GB)
Title: Digital camera with automatic remote backup storage
Inventor: WYATT CLAYTON
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: A digital camera 10 with wireless transmission means 13 for automatically transmitting photographs 20 to a pre-programmed remote storage location 30 upon generation of the image file and security means to prevent unauthorised alteration of the remote location address, which may be an internet protocol (IP) address of a website. Data input, such as a security password or PIN number, may be via the camera itself or a computer or other electronic device. A real-time clock may time and date stamp the images during capture and a global positioning system (GPS) may geo-tag the images with location information before transmission. Wireless transmission may comprise Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and data may be transmitted based on a user-initiated signal 114. Secondary security means at the remote location may prevent unauthorised access to the stored data. The camera may comprise integrated photo editing software. Backup cloud storage is useful if the memory card becomes corrupt or if the camera is lost and could be used to trace a thief and identify the location of a stolen camera.
Patent GB-2486125-A (GB)
Title: Hardware for parallel command list generation
Inventor: DULUK JEROME F JR
IPC: G06F15/17
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: A method for providing state inheritance across command lists in a multi-threaded processing environment. The method includes receiving an application program that includes a plurality of parallel threads; generating a command list for each thread of the plurality of parallel threads; causing a first command list associated with a first thread of the plurality of parallel threads to be executed by a processing unit; and causing a second command list associated with a second thread of the plurality of parallel threads to be executed by the processing unit, where the second command list inherits from the first command list state associated with the processing unit.
Patent GB-2500398-A (GB)
Title: Reconfiguring the radio bearer ciphering error detection and configuration mode used by a UE through a predetermined parameter in a RRC message.
Inventor: KUBOTA KEIICHI
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2012-03-18
Abstract: A radio resource control RRC message is received at a user equipment UE. In response to determining that the received radio resource control message comprises a first predetermined radio bearer ciphering error detection and recovery configuration parameter, the user equipment is configured into a first ciphering error detection and recovery mode. At least one radio link control service data unit is received at the user equipment and the at least one radio link control service data unit is processed according to the configured first ciphering error detection and recovery mode. If the RRC message does not contain the first predetermined radio bearer ciphering error detection and recovery parameter then the data is processed according to a different ciphering error detection and recovery mode. The first predetermined radio bearer ciphering error detection and recovery configuration parameter may have a first or a second predetermined value.
Patent GB-2489789-A (GB)
Title: Location transmitter contained in a moulded housing for attachment to a heavy duty container, such as a skip.
Inventor: BRYAN JAMES LINCOLN
IPC: B65D90/48
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: A product 1 for affixing to a heavy-duty container, such as a refuse skip (3), contains a radio transmitter (figure 3) and other electronics for security monitoring of the container / skip (3), including tracking means that is able to determine the location of the product. It comprises a housing 10 for protecting the electronic circuitry, including the radio frequency transmitter in a moulded shell of fibre-based, radio-frequency transparent material forming a cavity 101. The housing also has at least one metallic fixing member 20 extending out from the moulded shell for fixing to the heavy-duty container. Preferably two fixing portions extend from the shell, with the middle (202) encased within the moulding adn material may pass though portions (203) of the fixing member during moulding as figure 1d shows. The fixing portions may form tabs 2 that fit into slots (201) in the side wall of the container / skip 3 as figures 2a-2c show. Additionally, a fill-level sensor 7 may be included in the housing and may monitor the fill lever of the container / skip via a hole (33) in the side wall as figure 4 shows. The metal fixing member may be welded to the skip (fig 2c).
Patent GB-2488059-A (GB)
Title: Electronic payment method of presentation to an automated clearing house (ACH)
Inventor: QUEK SENG HENG
IPC: G06Q20/02
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: An electronic payment method implemented as an application gateway between a bank and an automated clearing house (ACH) which facilitates presentation of complete payment particulars to said ACH of a request for payment from a payor to a payee, wherein such method requires each of payor and payee to separately input their respective particulars to complete said payment particulars for presentation to the ACH, and wherein each of said payor and payee are only allowed selective access to particulars sufficient to identify the transaction. A payor initiates payment request via his bank's electronic banking channel having access to said application gateway. Partial payment particulars are provided which includes a payee identifier. The payee receives a unique code enabling him to access the application gateway via his bank's channel and complete his part of the payment particulars. The complete particulars are presented to the ACH for clearance.
Patent GB-2491324-A (GB)
Title: Digital media voice tags in social networks
Inventor: BAILEY MARK
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2011-02-03
Abstract: A voice tagging system includes a client computing device that includes a media object capture device and a voice capture device and runs a client application that associates media objects to voice samples. The system also includes a communications network coupled to the client computing device, a voice tagging system coupled to the communications network and receiving at least one association between a first media object and a first voice sample, and a database coupled to the voice tagging system, the database including one or more voice tags, each voice tag being coupled to one or more voice samples.
Patent GB-2507759-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical cache with a first level data cache which can access a second level instruction cache or a third level unified cache
Inventor: TAST HANS-WERNER
IPC: G06F12/0897
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: A hierarchical cache 1 for a data processing system comprises a third level L3 cache 300, a second level L2 cache 200 and a first level L1 cache100. The first level cache is divided into a level one instruction L1i cache 10 and a level one data L1d cache 20. Similarly, the second level cache is divided into a level two instruction (L2i) cache 30 and a level two data (L2d) cache 40. The level three cache is a unified cache. The L1i cache can request data from the L2i cache, which can request data from the L3 cache. The L1d cache can request data from the L2i cache and the L3 cache. The L1 caches are indexed with virtual addresses, whereas the L2 and L3 caches are indexed with physical addresses. The L2 caches translate real addresses to virtual addresses.
Patent GB-2509728-A (GB)
Title: A device for aiding the stacking of acoustic drums
Inventor: ROBINSON STEVEN COLIN
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2013-01-10
Abstract: A device 300 for aiding the stacking of drums has a substantially rigid body with first and second opposing surfaces 310, 320. Each of the surfaces is provided with a means for engaging one or more drums so that the device may be placed in between two stacked drums and act to distribute the weight of the upper drum evenly over an upper surface of the lower drum. The upper surface of the lower drum may be the hoop of the drum. The device may cover substantially the entire head of the upper drum to form a barrier. The engaging means preferably comprises one or more formations 310a, 320a, such as protrusions and/or recesses which may be in the form of a plurality of concentric annular grooves 310b, 320b. The inner dimensions of the annual grooves may substantially match the hoop or rim of a drum which engages with the formation. The body may be a disk made of plastic and may be provided with a plurality of radial notches, for engaging with lugs of drums, evenly distributed about the circumference of the device. Suitable manufacturing methods include extrusion moulding, injection moulding, thermoset plastic moulding and rotational moulding.
Patent GB-2517119-A (GB)
Title: Explosive composition for use in telescopically expanding non-lethal training ammunition
Inventor: SKEATS MARTIN
IPC: C06B43/00
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: An explosive composition for use in telescopically expanding non-lethal training ammunition comprises tetrazene and paraffin wax. The explosive composition can be used as a primer and/or as a source of energetic material in a telescopically expanding non-lethal training cartridge; it can be used to propel a projectile from a telescopically expanding non-lethal training cartridge; and/or it can be used to expand telescopically a non-lethal training cartridge within a host gun. Also claimed is a cartridge wherein said explosive composition is included as a primer and/or source of energetic material.
Patent GB-2511119-A (GB)
Title: Luggage with a Structure to accommodate a Computer
Inventor: LAI WEI-HUNG
IPC: A45C5/06
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: An item of luggage comprises a luggage body 10 with a luggage cover 12 which are releasably joined by a first zipper 11. The luggage cover includes a secondary cover 13 with a second zipper 14 to releasably close/open the secondary cover and luggage cover, and an inner bag 20 with a bag bottom which is not connected with the bottom of the luggage, the inner bag being composed of a limit wall 21 and a bag plate 22 made of a soft foam and disposed between the luggage cover and the secondary cover. The inner bag may be used for storing a laptop computer. Two further spaces for storing articles are therefore formed between the inner bag, the secondary cover and the luggage cover. A third zipper 23 is provided to open/close the inner bag and the luggage cover and a fourth zipper 31 is provided on the inner bag. Articles between the inner bag and the luggage cover can be accessed by unzipping either the third or fourth zipper.
Patent GB-2511780-A (GB)
Title: Gaming table
Inventor: JACKSON HARLEY DAVID
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: A casino table 1 comprises a table surface and means to display images visible through the table surface. The table surface may comprise a cloth surface 9 marked with betting areas 10, with a display panel 6 mounted beneath the cloth and a diffuser screen 8 formed of synthetic foam mounted between the display panel and the cloth. The display panel may be an LED display panel, with a cover sheet (16, fig. 2a) mounted between the LED display panel and the diffuser screen to provide a smooth surface underlying the diffuser. Alternatively, the cloth 9 may be supported by a transparent or translucent screen, with a projector arranged to project an image from below the table surface so as to be visible from above the table surface through the cloth (see fig. 5). The table may be part of a system having means for inputting game events and controlling display of the images in response to the inputs (see fig. 3). The control means may accept inputs from remote devices (not shown) such as dice shakers, roulette wheels or card shoes. The system may include image capture means for providing video images for the display (see fig. 4).
Patent GB-2520522-A (GB)
Title: An anti-theft device
Inventor: WIDDOWS DONNA
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: An anti-theft device, e.g. an elongate bicycle lock, comprising a body 20 with a female part 40 and a male part 30 arranged to couple together to lock the device about an item and a reservoir arranged for holding deterrent fluid, e.g. a brightly coloured ink or dye or a foul smelling liquid (e.g. rotten eggs), wherein the pressure of the fluid within the reservoir is increased when the parts are coupled. Preferably the male part presses on a T shaped plunger 90 in the female part to compress the liquid. The body may comprise a flexible wire core 120 in the centre with a flexible outer member forming the reservoir. The outer surface of the reservoir/body may be a flexible durable waterproof material. When compressed the fluid reservoir may become more rigid, when not compressed the body is flaccid and easier to transport. A combination lock may be used. The plunger may also be activated manually and not as a direct result of the coupling of the male and female parts.
Patent GB-2510669-A (GB)
Title: Flexible pipe and coupling
Inventor: JASPAERT BRUNO
IPC: F16L53/30
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: The invention relates to the construction of a sealed connection between an elastomeric or synthetic polymer flexible pipe or hose and a metallic coupling member 13. The coupling member surrounds an armour layer 9 at a free end of the flexible pipe or hose. A sealing area 3 is defined by a recessed portion of the pipe coupling 13 into which a sealing material 15, 23 is introduced. An inner liner layer 1 of the flexible pipe or hose may extend into the sealing area 3 where it is bonded to the sealing material. The sealing material 15 and the inner liner layer 1 may each be comprised of a non-elastomeric semi-crystalline thermoplastic or thermoset material. Furthermore, a reinforcement material 2 may be provided in the inner liner layer 1. In one embodiment (Figs. 1 to 5) the sealing material 15 is injected into the sealing area 3. In an alternative embodiment (Figs. 6 to 12b) the sealing material 23 is provided in the form of meltable ring which fits into the sealing area 3 prior to the fitting of the coupling member 13', and is then activated by an induction heater to effect the sealed connection.
Patent GB-2512966-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding and decoding
Inventor: BERRY DAVID
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2013-11-25
Abstract: A method for encoding a data value array comprises: generating, from input data values, respective complementary most-significant and least-significant data portions, the most-significant data portion representing plural most significant bits (MSBs) of that value, and the least-significant data portion dependent upon the remaining least significant bits (LSBs); generating one or more data sets (e.g. a significance map) indicating positions of the most-significant data portions of predetermined magnitude ranges; binary encoding the data sets; and including data defining least-significant portions in the output data stream. Also claimed is a similar method for encoding a data array as data sets and escape codes comprising unary and non-unary coded portions - for values not included in the data sets; a coding parameter between 0 and an upper limit is set for the non-unary coded portion and an offset is added to define minimum least significant data portion size. Also disclosed is an image data encoding method comprising frequency-transforming input data, generating a frequency-transformed coefficient array by matrix multiplication, according to a maximum dynamic range and using transform matrices having a data precision; dynamic range and data precision are selected according to image data bit depth.
Patent GB-2508546-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems and apparatus for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe riser
Inventor: CRITSINELIS ANTONIO C F
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and apparatus for circulating fluid within the annulus of a flexible pipe used in a riser in an offshore hydrocarbon production facility. Fluid, such corrosion inhibitors, can be introduced into the annulus by pumping fluid from a storage tank located on a platform or vessel into tubes within the annulus. 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-2524800-A (GB)
Title: Volume sensing accumulator
Inventor: DAVEY PETER JOHN
IPC: F15B1/24
Filed: 2014-04-03
Abstract: A hydraulic accumulator assembly 1 in which a hydraulic accumulator 2 is associated with at least one sensing device 4 configured to provide an indication of the displacement of an internal divider 3 within the accumulator to provide an indication of the volume of gas within the hydraulic accumulator. The sensor can be mounted either perpendicularly or parallel to the direction of displacement of the divider and the internal divider can comprise an ultrasound or electromagnetic radiation reflection sensor. The accumulator can also comprise a pressure and temperature sensor (9 fig. 4) that can be used to calculate the quantity of energy stored in the accumulator. The internal divider can be a piston 3, a bladder (10 fig. 5) or a diaphragm and the accumulator can be used in an underwater extraction well facility. Also claimed is a method for providing an indication of the volume of gas within a hydraulic accumulator by sensing the displacement of an internal divider.
Patent GB-2525908-A (GB)
Title: Process for making malleable metal products and items produced by that process
Inventor: PEARSON RUPERT GEORGE
IPC: B21D35/00
Filed: 2014-05-08
Abstract: A process for forming malleable metal products, such as V-shaped mild steel support brackets for bath tubs, comprises feeding a length of material from a stock roll into a work station in which the final product is formed by several simultaneous operations including separating the final product from the roll. The final product is separated from the roll by punching off and is dropped onto a transfer belt for removal from the workstation. The operations may include bending and punching from malleable metal wherein the stock is provided on rolls of blank metal and wherein the blanks are presented for working with their smaller primary dimension across the direction of travel during preparation of the final product. Te ratio of the length of the product to its width may be greater than 2:1 and is preferably 10:1, such as a width of 19mm and a length of 190mm.
Patent GB-2528063-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle body with structural component
Inventor: MILDNER UDO
IPC: B62D27/02
Filed: 2014-07-07
Abstract: A front 1 of a vehicle body has a wheel installation strut 3a, 3b and a side member 2a, 2b flanking an interior (I, Figure 1) defined by front 1. Side member 2a, 2b is fastened to an end of wheel installation strut 3a, 3b at multiple points (P0, P1, P2, Figure 3), typically on a flange (12, Figure 3) of a one-piece deep-drawn structural component 10, where surface normals (n0, n1, n2, Figure 3) at the points deviate from one other. Suitably, side member 2a, 2b has a convex surface, and at least one of the points is offset relative to another one towards the interior. Side member 2a, 2b may be hydroformed. The connection may absorb tensile and shearing forces and evenly distribute load over a large area during an accident.
Patent GB-2528844-A (GB)
Title: An indicator system for cycles
Inventor: WHALEY GARY
IPC: B62J29/00
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: An indicating light system for a cycle which includes front left and right turn indicators 10, 12, each comprising mounting means at least partially located in a tubular handlebar, a light housing, a light source, a control switch to control the light switch, a battery pack 24 mounted on the cycle frame and connection cables to connect the battery to the indicating lights. The system may further comprise rear left and right turn indicators 40. Each of the front indicators might comprise a rear view mirror mounted on a stalk or stem. The control switch might be a push button, and timer might be used to allow the light source to remain flashing for a set period of time. An accelerometer might sense acceleration or deceleration of the cycle, and this can be used to control the brightness of a rear light source. The battery pack might comprise a solar panel. The cycle might be a push bicycle.