Abrégé

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of artificial intelligence, and provides a head size measurement method and a 3D head grid generation method. According to the method, a face local area is determined by means of face feature points, a circular reference object is extracted from the face local area, and a head size of a target object is determined on the basis of the size of the circular reference object, thereby generating a 3D head grid. The accuracy is high.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 17/00 - Modélisation tridimensionnelle [3D] pour infographie

Abrégé

A filtration apparatus (100) is provided. The filtration apparatus comprises a chamber (102) and one or more inlets configured to enable movement of air into the chamber. The filtration apparatus further comprises a speaker and a filter (108). The speaker is configured to generate acoustic waves to increase agglomeration of the air within the chamber. A method for promoting agglomeration within a volume of air, and a method of filtration, are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
• B01D 46/10 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des plaques, des feuilles ou des tampons filtrants à surface plane, p. ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
• B01D 49/00 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans l'air, des gaz ou des vapeurs par d'autres méthodes
• B01D 50/60 - Combinaisons de dispositifs couverts par les groupes et

Abrégé

The present disclosure belongs to the technical fields of computers and defect detection. Provided are a defect detection method and a related device. The method comprises: obtaining an image to be processed; processing said image by means of a feature extraction module in a deep-learning defect detection model, wherein the feature extraction module comprises an intermediate feature layer, the intermediate feature layer comprises a dropout layer, and the dropout layer is configured to randomly drop features which are extracted by means of the intermediate feature layer processing said image, such that a plurality of features subjected to random dropout are obtained after said image is processed by means of the feature extraction module; by means of a detection head in the deep-learning defect detection model, processing the plurality of features subjected to random dropout, so as to obtain a plurality of category prediction results and a plurality of position prediction results of defects in said image; and obtaining category detection results, position detection results, category uncertainties and position uncertainties of the defects in said image according to the plurality of category prediction results and the plurality of position prediction results of the defects. (FIG. 1)

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image

Abrégé

The present disclosure provides a font generation model training method and a related device. The method comprises: obtaining a sample text image of a reference font, description information of a target font and a target text image of the target font, wherein the sample text image and the target text image comprise the same text; inputting the sample text image of the reference font and the description information of the target font into a font generation model to be trained, so as to obtain a predicted text image of the target font; and according to the predicted text image of the target font and the target text image of the target font, training a generative adversarial network comprising the font generation model and a discrimination network, so as to obtain a trained font generation model.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06V 30/19 - Reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques

Abrégé

Provided are a printing defect detection method and apparatus, and a device and a storage medium, which relate to the technical field of computers. The method comprises: acquiring an initial target image of a printed product to be subjected to detection; acquiring a reference image corresponding to said printed product; aligning the initial target image with the reference image in a plurality of modes, so as to respectively obtain a plurality of candidate transformed target images; determining a transformed target image on the basis of the degree of similarity between each of the plurality of candidate transformed target images and the reference image; performing color distribution feature standardization processing on the transformed target image on the basis of the reference image, so as to obtain a standardized transformed target image; and obtaining a final difference result on the basis of the standardized transformed target image and the reference image, so as to detect a printing defect of said printed product according to the final difference result.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Analyse d'image

Abrégé

An apparatus and method for removing pollutants from a liquid. The apparatus (100) comprises a flow regulator (200) and a treatment unit (300) configured to remove pollutants from the liquid. The flow regulator (200) is configured to regulate the flow of liquid into the treatment unit (300).

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 1/38 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par séparation centrifuge
• B04C 3/00 - Appareils dans lesquels la direction axiale du tourbillon ne change pas
• C02F 103/00 - Nature de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux ou boues d'égout à traiter
• E03F 5/14 - Dispositifs pour séparer les matières liquides ou solides des eaux, p. ex. paniers, râteaux ou grilles à sable ou à résidus
• E03F 5/20 - Siphons ou siphons inversés

Abrégé

An intelligent cloth inspection detection system and method, and a readable medium and a product. A cloud server end (11) is connected to a plurality of cloth inspection machine clients (12), and receives a plurality of pieces of detection result information, which are sent by the plurality of cloth inspection machine clients (12), so as to obtain defect information of cloth corresponding to each cloth inspection machine client (12), such that a workplace of a cloth inspection worker can be changed from a cloth inspection workshop to a remote office, and the parallel management of a plurality of cloth inspection machines by fewer workers is realized; thus, the cloth detection efficiency is greatly improved.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/898 - Irrégularités des surfaces texturées ou structurées, p. ex. des textiles, du bois
• G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique

Abrégé

An integrated robotic repair system for repairing a surface is described. The said system comprising: a base translation system (110), said system comprising a multistage platform; a repair module (150), said module coupled to the translation system (110) to move the module (150) relative to the base translation system (110); an end effector selector system coupled to the repair module, said selector system comprising end effector repair tools (360, 362, 366), each tool (360, 362, 366) configured to undertake a repair task on the surface; and deployable legs (120), said legs (120) coupled to the base translation system (110) and configured to engage and disengage from the surface to allow the system to walk along surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• F03D 80/50 - Entretien ou réparation
• B62D 57/032 - Véhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p. ex. par jambes mécaniques avec une base de support et des jambes soulevées alternativement ou dans un ordre déterminéVéhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p. ex. par jambes mécaniques avec des pieds ou des patins soulevés alternativement ou dans un ordre déterminé
• B62D 57/024 - Véhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p. ex. par jambes mécaniques spécialement adaptés pour se déplacer sur des surfaces inclinées ou verticales
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulateurs non prévus ailleurs
• B25J 15/00 - Têtes de préhension

Abrégé

A structure (1050, 1060) for reducing drag force exerted on a ship. The structure comprises a support structure (1050-2), (1060-2) and a surface cover (1010-3). The support structure is attachable to the ship and is connected to the surface cover to provide and maintain a structure shape, which is configured to reduce drag forces exerted on the ship. The support structure is adjustable.

Classes IPC  ?

• B63B 1/32 - Autres moyens pour faire varier les caractéristiques hydrodynamiques inhérentes aux coques
• B63B 17/00 - Éléments, détails ou accessoires de navires, non prévus ailleurs
• B63B 71/10 - Conception des naviresPrévision de leurs performances par simulation par ordinateur, p. ex. par la méthode des éléments finis [MEF] ou la dynamique des fluides numérique [DFN]
• G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu

Abrégé

Provided are a jacquard knitted fabric allowing for multiple surface pattern designs, and a weaving method. The jacquard knitted fabric is formed by circularly weaving a plurality of knit units. Each knit unit has a front side (68) and a back side (69), and comprises a plurality of weft yarns, wherein each weft yarn is alternately woven in the front side (68) and the back side (69); each weaving line of the back side (69) comprises a plurality of loops/tucks and floating threads; loops and/or tuck columns and floating thread columns are alternately arranged in multiple weaving columns of the back side (69); and the loops located in the same weaving column of the back side (69) are reversely interlaced together.

Classes IPC  ?

• D04B 1/10 - Tricots ou articles à dessins
• D04B 1/00 - Procédés de tricotage trame pour la production de tricots ou d'articles ne dépendant pas de l'emploi de machines spécialesTricots ou articles définis par de tels procédés
• D04B 9/00 - Métiers circulaires pour le tricotage de trame avec des aiguilles mobiles indépendantes

Abrégé

A system for human-computer interaction and a textile for human-computer interaction. The system comprises: an image collection device, a micro-single-board computer, a light-source device and a textile, wherein the image collection device is used for collecting a biological-feature image; the micro-single-board computer is used for controlling, according to a recognition result of the biological-feature image, the light-source device to emit visible light of a target color; and the textile comprises light-emitting tissue, wherein the visible light of the target color, which is emitted by the light-source device, is transmitted by means of the light-emitting tissue, such that the textile presents the target color.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
• G06N 3/04 - Architecture, p. ex. topologie d'interconnexion

Abrégé

A textile defect detection system, comprising: a transmission assembly (10), which is suitable for textile conveyance and comprises a first transmission section (102) and a second transmission section (104); an image acquisition assembly (20), which comprises a first frame (202) and a camera array (204), the camera array (204) acquiring an image of a textile passing through the first transmission section (102); an inspection assembly (30) opposite to the second transmission section (104); a control apparatus (40), which is electrically connected to the camera array (204) and suitable for receiving the image of the textile acquired by the camera array (204), and generates a marking instruction when detecting that there is a defect on the image of the textile; and a marking apparatus (50), which is provided at an output end of the transmission assembly (10), electrically connected to the control apparatus (40), and suitable for marking a textile defect on the basis of the marking instruction output by the control apparatus (40). A detection approach for textile defects in which machine inspection and manual detection are both taken into consideration is achieved, thereby facilitating the improvement of the accuracy of detecting the textile defects.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/898 - Irrégularités des surfaces texturées ou structurées, p. ex. des textiles, du bois

Abrégé

Provided in the present application are a method and apparatus for intelligent clothing matching, and an electronic device and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a first clothing image and a second clothing image; performing feature extraction on the first clothing image and the second clothing image, so as to obtain a feature value of a first clothing element of the first clothing image, a feature value of a second clothing element of the first clothing image, a feature value of a first clothing element of the second clothing image and a feature value of a second clothing element of the second clothing image; determining a first matching compatibility and a second matching compatibility between the first clothing image and the second clothing image; generating a clothing matching compatibility and a matching level between the first clothing image and the second clothing image according to the first matching compatibility and the second matching compatibility; and generating a clothing matching combination. By means of the method, a clothing matching combination having a better matching effect can be automatically generated according to a clothing matching compatibility and a matching level of clothing images, thereby improving the efficiency of generating the clothing matching combination, and improving the user experience.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 16/535 - Filtrage basé sur des données supplémentaires, p. ex. sur des profils d'utilisateurs ou de groupes

Abrégé

A color unit determination method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a color value range of a plurality of initial color units and colors comprised in the initial color units (S202); determining, according to a color value of each color comprised in each initial color unit, a maximum color difference value between the initial color units (S204); if the maximum color difference value between the initial color units does not satisfy a preset condition, adjusting the color value range of the initial color units and the colors comprised in the initial color units (S206); and if the maximum color difference value between the initial color units satisfies the preset condition, determining the initial color units as target color units (S208). According to the method, more accurate target color units can be obtained, so that the accuracy of color matching according to the target color units is improved, and a matching effect of color related tasks is improved.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06T 7/90 - Détermination de caractéristiques de couleur

Abrégé

A composite material (100) for resisting a cutting tool comprises a hollow casing (102). The composite material further comprises a mixture (104) disposed within the casing. The mixture comprises an intumescent material (104a). The composite material further comprises a ductile material (104b). In response to heat generated during cutting, the intumescent material is configured to expand to urge the ductile material against the cutting tool. A chain link (300) comprising the composite material is also provided. A security device (600) comprising the composite material or the chain link is further provided. A method of manufacturing a composite material for resisting a cutting tool is provided. The method comprises disposing a mixture of an intumescent material and a ductile material in a hollow casing.

Classes IPC  ?

• E05B 15/16 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour éléments de serrures
• E05B 67/00 - CadenasLeurs détails constitutifs
• F16G 13/12 - Chaînes de traction ou de hissage

Abrégé

An integrated robotic repair system for repairing a surface is described. The said system comprising: a base translation system (110), said system comprising a multistage platform; a repair module (150), said module coupled to the translation system (110) to move the module (150) relative to the base translation system (110); an end effector selector system coupled to the repair module, said selector system comprising end effector repair tools (360, 362, 366), each tool (360, 362, 366) configured to undertake a repair task on the surface; and deployable legs (120), said legs (120) coupled to the base translation system (110) and configured to engage and disengage from the surface to allow the system to walk along surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 57/024 - Véhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p. ex. par jambes mécaniques spécialement adaptés pour se déplacer sur des surfaces inclinées ou verticales
• B62D 57/032 - Véhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p. ex. par jambes mécaniques avec une base de support et des jambes soulevées alternativement ou dans un ordre déterminéVéhicules caractérisés par des moyens de propulsion ou de prise avec le sol autres que les roues ou les chenilles, seuls ou en complément aux roues ou aux chenilles avec moyens de propulsion en prise avec le sol, p. ex. par jambes mécaniques avec des pieds ou des patins soulevés alternativement ou dans un ordre déterminé
• F03D 80/50 - Entretien ou réparation

Abrégé

A three-dimensional image formation system (1000, 1500) comprises a display (1080, 1580) configured to provide or display an image, and a scattering medium producing device (1085), (585) configured to produce a light scattering medium. The display is configured to be viewed through a said scattering medium to create a three-dimensional image. The system is configured such that a thickness of the scattering medium through which the display is viewable is variable with respect to a viewing angle.

Classes IPC  ?

• G02B 27/22 - Autres systèmes optiques; Autres appareils optiques pour produire des effets stéréoscopiques ou autres effets de relief
• H04N 13/00 - Systèmes vidéo stéréoscopiquesSystèmes vidéo multi-vuesLeurs détails
• H04N 13/302 - Reproducteurs d’images pour visionnement sans avoir recours à des lunettes spéciales, c.-à-d. utilisant des affichages autostéréoscopiques
• H04N 13/388 - Affichages volumétriques, c.-à-d. systèmes où l’image est réalisée à partir d’éléments répartis dans un volume
• G03B 21/608 - Écrans fluides
• A47L 9/18 - Filtres à liquides
• B01D 47/06 - Nettoyage par pulvérisation

Abrégé

A temporary cover (10) for covering an opening in a building comprises two or more sheets of material (12a, 12b, 12c). The cover comprises a plurality of supports (14) fixed between at least two of the sheets of material. A fastener (28) is provided for releasably securing the sheets relative to each other in a second position. The supports are moveable between a first position in which the supports are substantially parallel to the sheets and a second position in which the supports are at an angle to the sheets. Methods of forming and using the cover are provided. A repair kit for repairing an opening in a building and a method of repairing an opening in a building using the repair kit are also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• E06B 9/262 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à bandes horizontales ou verticales reliées entre elles de façon soupleStores en accordéon
• E06B 9/34 - Stores à lamelles ou similaires, p. ex. stores vénitiens à lamelles horizontales, p. ex. non levables du type à rouleau
• E06B 9/386 - Détails des lamelles

Abrégé

A fabric (10) comprises a flexible base layer (20) and a body layer (30). The body layer has first and second surfaces defining a depth of body layer material between them. The body layer is affixed to the base layer at its second surface. The body layer comprises one or more cuts extending partially or completely through its depth from its first surface towards its second surface and the base layer. A method of manufacturing the fabric is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
• A41D 13/00 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs
• B32B 5/14 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par une couche différant en certains endroits du fait de sa constitution ou de sa structure physique, p. ex. plus dense superficiellement
• B32B 5/18 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par le fait qu'une des couches contient un matériau sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreux
• B32B 5/24 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par la présence de plusieurs couches qui comportent des fibres, filaments, grains ou poudre, ou qui sont sous forme de mousse ou essentiellement poreuses une des couches étant fibreuse ou filamenteuse
• B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
• B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
• A41D 27/28 - Dispositifs d'aération
• A41D 31/00 - Matériaux spécialement adaptés aux vêtements de dessus
• A41D 31/02 - Matériaux stratifiés
• A41D 13/015 - Vêtements protecteurs de travail ou de sport, p. ex. blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements protégeant des coups ou des chocs avec des moyens absorbeurs de chocs
• B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures

Abrégé

Apparatus, method and computer program for use in generating a three dimensional image. A three dimensional image volume comprising a three dimensional image is displayed using a visualization device in a way that the position and orientation of an input surface is visible within the three dimensional image volume. User input indicative of a two dimensional image provided in the plane of the input surface is received via the input surface. First positional data indicative of a relative position and orientation of the input surface in relation to the three dimensional image volume is then determined. Subsequently, the three dimensional image is modified to include a three dimensional representation of the two dimensional image, the three dimensional representation having a position and orientation within the three dimensional image volume determined from the first positional data.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] utilisant des caractéristiques spécifiques fournies par le périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des fonctions commandées par la rotation d’une souris à deux capteurs, ou par la nature du périphérique d’entrée, p. ex. des gestes en fonction de la pression exercée enregistrée par une tablette numérique utilisant un écran tactile ou une tablette numérique, p. ex. entrée de commandes par des tracés gestuels
• G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
• G06F 3/0481 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect
• G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
• G06T 19/20 - Édition d'images tridimensionnelles [3D], p. ex. modification de formes ou de couleurs, alignement d'objets ou positionnements de parties

Abrégé

The present invention provides a computer-controlled multi-axis device for moving a tool 12 over a workpiece in accordance with a design held in a computer control 20. The device includes a first track 16 that lies on an X-axis and a first carriage 18 which is drivable along the track 16 in the direction shown by arrows X-X. A beam 24 is supported on the first carriage 18 at its proximal end 26. Its distal end 28 is supported on a slave wheel assembly 38. Track 16 is the only track extending in the X-direction since the slave wheel assembly 38 is moved over a supporting surface, e.g. of a table or of the of the workpiece. A second carriage 28 can be driven along the beam 24 in the direction of the Y-axis under the control of computer 20. The second carriage 28 supports a further beam 30 that carries a third carriage 32 on which the tool 12 is supported. The third carriage 32 can be driven along the beam 30 in the direction of the Z-axis under the control of computer 20 which also controls the operation of the tool 12.

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 1/44 - Supports mobiles ou réglables d'outils ou de pièces utilisant des mécanismes particuliers
• B23Q 1/62 - Supports mobiles ou réglables d'outils ou de pièces utilisant des mécanismes particuliers avec des guidages en translation uniquement avec deux guidages en translation uniquement à axes perpendiculaires, p. ex. chariots à mouvements transversaux

Abrégé

The present invention provides a fastener for securing an element of a first cross-section (e.g. square) in a cylindrical hole of a second, different cross-section, e.g. circular. The fastener has at least two separable parts (12,14) that each defines part of the opening an opening (16) of the shape of the element so that it can accommodate the element. The fastener has an outside perimeter of the shape of the second cross-section and that is able to fit into the hole. The fastener can be used to fix square legs to support an item of furniture in which a circular hole has been drilled.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47B 57/26 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de régler les rayons ou les cloisons comprenant des moyens pour régler la hauteur des rayons consistant en moyens de blocage, p. ex. à verrous ou cales coulissants
• F16B 12/42 - Joints pour tubulures de meubles assemblant les parties tubulaires aux parties non tubulaires
• F16B 17/00 - Moyens d'assemblage sans filetage d'éléments structuraux ou parties de machines par pénétration d'une partie d'un élément ou d'une pièce portée par un élément, dans un trou pratiqué dans un autre élément
• A47B 57/54 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de régler les rayons ou les cloisons comprenant des moyens pour régler la hauteur des supports de rayons amovibles consistant en moyens de blocage, p. ex. à verrous ou cales coulissants

Abrégé

There is provided a hat for wearing on a user's head or other article, e.g. a lampshade bag or container, that is reversibly translatable from an in use 3- dimensional configuration (as shown) to a flat, compact storage configuration. The article comprises a semi-rigid sheet defining a periphery having a radial cut (230) extending from a point on said periphery towards a focal point on the semi-rigid sheet and a series of continuous or broken curving cuts (220) arranged in concentric fashion about said focal point; and securing means (240,250) for securing the sheet in the three-dimensional form in the in use configuration. In the storage configuration the semi-rigid sheet adopts a planar form and in the use configuration the semi-rigid sheet adopts a three-dimensional form with said radial and curving cuts opening out, thereby defining a cavity, which in the case of a hat is for receipt of the user's head or, in the case of a lampshade, is for partly or fully accommodating a lamp.

Classes IPC  ?

• A42B 1/20 - Chapeaux pliants; Chapeaux faits de plusieurs pièces séparables

Abrégé

A system is provided for raising and lowering a person in either a raising mode or a lowering mode of operation. The system comprises: a seat (10); a footplate (12); a linkage supporting the seat and capable of moving the seat between an upper position and a lower position; and at least one energy store coupled to the seat-supporting linkage. The seat-supporting linkage, in the lowering mode of operation, moves the seat and a person sitting on it from an upper position (Fig l(f)) to a lower position (Fig l(h)) under gravitational forces and the energy store is coupled to the seat- supporting linkage in such a way that it stores the energy so released. The footplate (12) can be lowered by the user transferring part of his weight to the footplate (12), which causes further energy to be stored. These steps can be repeated. In the raising mode of operation of the system, the footplate is raised (Fig l(b) and (c)) using the energy stored. The seat-supporting linkage moves the seat and a person sitting on it from the lower position to the upper position (Fig l(d) and (e)); the energy store applies an upward force to the seat to assist this upward movement but a supplementary force is also provided by the user pressing down on the footplate.

Classes IPC  ?

• A63J 5/12 - Appareils pour élever ou abaisser des personnes

Abrégé

The present invention provides a seat that can be moved between an upright storage configuration and a deployed configuration in which it can support a person sitting on it. The seat comprises a seat member (2) providing a surface on which a person can sit. The rear of the seat member (2) is pivoted to an anchor point (e.g. a wall (4)) via a hinge (3), while the front of the seat member (2) is pivoted via a hinge (1) to a support member having a flexible section (6) that flexes when the seat member (2) is deployed; the flexible member (6) supports the front of the seat member (2) and a person sitting on it.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47C 9/06 - Tabourets muraux
• A47C 1/121 - Fauteuils de théâtre, de salle de concerts ou similaires à sièges rabattables

Abrégé

The present invention provides a lighting apparatus having a directable beam and comprising: a lamp (10) for forming a beam (11,24) of visible light; a steering mechanism, e.g. mirror (12) for directing the beam in a desired direction; a light and movement sensor, e.g. a video camera (26) configured to detect movement in an image formed from radiation reflected from the beam; the sensor detects movement of the whole of an object within the beam or, if only part of the object is in the beam, the whole of the part within the beam; and a processor (28) configured to control the steering mechanism to direct the beam in accordance with movement detected in the image of the beam, e.g. movement of an object or shadow within the beam.

Classes IPC  ?

• F21S 8/00 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes
• F21V 14/04 - Commande de la distribution de la lumière émise par réglage d’éléments constitutifs par un mouvement de réflecteurs
• F21V 14/02 - Commande de la distribution de la lumière émise par réglage d’éléments constitutifs par un mouvement de sources lumineuses
• F21W 131/406 - Éclairage pour un usage industriel, commercial, récréatif ou militaire pour les théâtres, les scènes ou les studios cinématographiques

Abrégé

The present invention provides a spoked wheel comprising: a rim comprising a continuous series of circumferential sections (12) each of which has opposed ends and is connected at each of its ends to an adjacent section by means of a hinge (18) that allows the two adjacent sections to pivot with respect to each other substantially in the plane of the wheel; a hub (10) that rotates with the rim; and a plurality of spokes (14,16) extending between the hub and the rim and supporting the rim on the hub, each spoke having an end that is pivotally attached to the rim via a pivot (26) At least one of the spokes is movable with respect to the hub in the plane of the wheel to change the angular spacing between adjacent spokes and alter the shape of the rim between a circular shape (Figure 4) and a non-circular shape, preferably a flattened shape (Figure 14). The wheel may also include a tubular tyre held on the rim and is primarily intended for use in connection with bicycles and wheelchars.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60B 25/02 - Jantes segmentées, p. ex. avec segments disposés en sectionsDispositifs d'assemblage, p. ex. charnièresAnneaux de rive insérables à cet effet
• B60B 19/04 - Roues non prévues ailleurs ou ayant des caractéristiques précisées dans l'un des sous-groupes du présent groupe expansibles

Abrégé

A method and apparatus is described for pulping/liquidising the edible flesh within a fruit (1), especially a citrus fruit. The apparatus includes a blade (18) that is attached at its middle to a shaft (12) that is rotatable about a longitudinal axis. The blade (18) is pivotable to the shaft and is inserted tip first into the fruit while it lies parallel to the shaft so that the size of the opening into the fruit can be minimised. The shaft is rotated about its longitudinal axis and, while the shaft is rotating, the blade is pivoted outwardly from the shaft. The rotary movement of the shaft and the pivoting of the blade means that the blade traces a three dimensional shape within the fruit and thereby pulps it.

Classes IPC  ?

• A47J 19/02 - Presse-citronsDispositifs pour extraire le jus d'autres fruits

Abrégé

A holder is described that is suitable for holding sheets of paper or other articles comprising: a first jaw (112) and a second jaw (110) connected together by a hinge having a rod (140) that is rotatable in a passageway (124), wherein the jaws are pivotable with respect to each other about the axis of the hinge to open and close the jaws, and wherein the first jaw is movable with respect to the other jaw in the direction of the hinge axis; a cam surface (134) integral with the second jaw; and a resilient element (114) arranged to urge the first jaw in an axial direction against the cam surface (134), said cam surface being configured to urge the said first jaw to pivot about the hinge towards the second jaw under the influence of the resilient element, whereby the jaws are urged together to clamp material between them. The holder clamps the jaws together as a result of the resilient element (114) urging the rod (140) axially along the passageway (124) against the cam surface (134). The holder can be opened by squeezing the two ends together against the action of the resilient element.

Classes IPC  ?

• B42F 1/00 - Feuilles assemblées temporairement, sans perforationMoyens pour les assembler
• B42F 11/00 - Classeurs comportant des moyens d'attache intermédiaire indépendants

Abrégé

The present invention provides a device for holding a tongue to hold a person's airway open, for example when a person is unconscious. The device comprises a chamber (4) configured to snugly accommodate a tongue, and a resilient hollow bulb (1) that is in fluid communication with the chamber. The chamber has an open end (5) through which a person's tongue can project. The device is configured such that the deforming and releasing of the bulb creates a reduced pressure in the chamber, thereby retaining the tongue within the chamber. The device prevents the tongue from blocking the airway.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61F 5/56 - Dispositifs pour prévenir le ronflement
• A61B 13/00 - Instruments pour abaisser la langue

Abrégé

The present invention provides a device for lowering a weight from a structure, the device comprising: a first elongate element (10) that is secured via a fixing (16) to a stable structure, for example the structure from which a weight is to be lowered; a second elongate member (12) that extends parallel to the first member (10) and is joined thereto by a series of equally-spaced links or links (14), thereby giving the appearance of a ladder. A weight to be lowered is secured to the top of the second member (12) by a connection, which could be a clamp onto which a harness is secured; alternatively, the harness could be made integral with the second elongate member (12). The links (14) are made of a ductile polymer material and the links successively stretch and fail, thereby lowering the weight controllably. The invention also finds application as an energy absorbing element, which uses the same method to safely control and cease a motion, such as a person's fall.

Classes IPC  ?

• A62B 35/04 - Ceintures ou harnais de sécuritéÉquipements similaires pour limiter le déplacement du corps humain, notamment en cas de changement brusque de mouvement comportant des dispositifs amortisseurs

Abrégé

The present invention provides a recirculating shower system comprising a shower head (22), a circuit configured to recirculate at least part of the used water to the shower head, a heater (18) included in the circuit for heating the recycled water to a temperature at which micro organisms in the water are killed and a heat exchanger (16 ) arranged to exchange heat between the water flowing towards and away from the heater. The system provides an efficient use of water and energy and also allows a high flow rate of water at a relatively low use of energy and water.

Classes IPC  ?

• E03C 1/00 - Installations de plomberie domestique pour l'alimentation en eau ou l'évacuation des eaux uséesÉviers