baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511312-A (GB)
Title: Sensor apparatus and turbocharger
Inventor: COX CALVIN HOWARD
IPC: G01F1/704
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A sensor apparatus for measuring the mass flow rate of a fluid, the sensor apparatus comprising an ion cloud generator configured to generate a cloud of ions in the fluid, an electrode located at least partially downstream from the ion cloud generator such that during flow of the fluid the ion cloud extends from the ion cloud generator to the electrode, and an output connected to the electrode, which provides an output signal indicative of overlap between the ion cloud and the electrode. The sensor apparatus may comprise a second electrode separated from the first electrode in a direction transverse to a direction of flow of the fluid and a detection circuit configured to obtain differential measurement using output from the electrode and the second electrode. The mass flow rate sensor may be used in a turbocharger compressor inlet.
Patent GB-2513377-A (GB)
Title: Controlling data storage in an array of storage devices
Inventor: HUTCHISON GORDON DOUGLAS
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: When a disc fails in a redundant array of independent discs (RAID), the storage controller allocates a virtual storage area, on which to reconstruct the data from the failed disc. The storage area is selected such that its write performance is similar to the read performance of the array. When the data has been rebuilt it is migrated back to the array. The read performance may include the read speed or the amount of data read in each operation. The write performance may be the total size of the data to be recovered or the speed of writing. The virtual storage area may be constructed from spare space in the array. The array may have high performance and low performance tiers of devices. In this case, the virtual storage area might be allocated from a high performance tier. This may include a solid state device (SSD).
Patent GB-2516004-A (GB)
Title: Database registration
Inventor: SHEEDY PAUL DANIEL
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2013-05-20
Abstract: A user card 10 carrying an identification 14 and a matrix barcode or two dimensional barcode 12, wherein the matrix barcode stores the identification and a link to an online registration page of a database associated with an issuer of the card. Preferably the matrix barcode is a QR code 12 and is carried on an adhesive label applied to the card. The card may also have a magnetic strip 18 or a linear barcode 14 carrying the identification number and the card may have RFID capability. In the embodiment, the card is a loyalty or store card and the QR code can be scanned by the mobile device of a new cardholder to take them to a new card registration page in which the registration form is prepopulated with the card identification number 14. This allows quick and easy card registration with fewer mistakes.
Patent GB-2507421-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle simulator station which can slide forwards on a desk
Inventor: EVERETT MARK LEE
IPC: A47B21/03
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A vehicle simulator station for resting upon a desktop 10 comprising a central portion 20 for sliding towards an edge of the desktop and a side portion 40 configured to transition from a stowed position adjacent the central portion 20 to a deployed position extending beyond the central portion 20 in the direction of the sliding of the central portion towards the edge 12 of the desktop. A base portion 30 with rails 32 and 34 may be used to attach the simulator to the desk 10 and the sliding may be arranged so that the simulator will pass over a keyboard 70 sat on the desk 10. The side portion 40 may move from an upright position before extending forward and may be a control interface and with a throttle or stick control. There may be a further side control 45 and a central control portion. The device may be disassembled for transport in a box.
Patent GB-2512983-A (GB)
Title: Cemented carbide material and method of making same
Inventor: KONYASHIN IGOR YURIEVICH
IPC: C01B32/949
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: A cemented carbide material comprises tungsten carbide (WC), between 3 -10 wt% cobalt (Co) and between 0.5-8 wt% rhenium (Re). The equivalent total carbon (ETC) content of the cemented carbide material with respect to WC is between 6.3-6.9 wt% and the cemented carbide material is substantially free of eta-phase and free carbon. The binder phase may have one or more of titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), zirconium (Zr), niobium (Nb), molybdenum (Mo), hafnium (Hf) and/or tantalum (Ta) carbide(s) dissolved in or in the cemented carbide as a second phase. There is also disclosed a method of producing such a material and use of such a material. Such cemented carbide materials can be use in high pressure high temperature (HPHT) components. A method of recycling the cemented carbide materials is also described.
Patent GB-2513982-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method to protect digital content
Inventor: MANGALAMPALLI JAYANT
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: Digital content, perhaps having been decrypted 402, is parsed 404 into portions each of which is stored 406 in a corresponding memory page. A write instruction is received 410 having a destination address in the memory. If the destination address is associated with a memory storage location that stores some of the digital content typically the destination address is compared to a last written address or address offset 408 of each of the pages then the page associated with the location is erased 416. If the destination address is associated with another memory storage location that does not store any of the digital content then execution of the write instruction is permitted 414. Preferably the memory pages are the same size. Preferably the last written address of a page is updated following a write and reset following erasure of the page.
Patent GB-2514246-A (GB)
Title: Set of headphones and headphone cable
Inventor: VENABLES CARL
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: The set of headphones has a jack plug 12 and at least one earpiece 14. The jack plug 12 is connected to the earpiece by a flexible cable 20. The set of headphones having a receiver 52, 54 spaced away from the jack-plug end of the cable and adapted to temporarily secure the jack plug 12. In an alternative embodiment the jack plug may be secured in place by corresponding formations on each one of the earphones (figs 7 & 8). A fastener 34 may connect the two earphone wires 22a, 22b together in the manner of a zip fastener or similar (figs 4 & 5) A cable having a receiver for the jack plug is also claimed. The set of headphones, particularly as a set of in-ear headphones, may be used with a personal media device.
Patent GB-2525432-A (GB)
Title: Modification of extracorporeal photopheresis technology with porphyrin precursors
Inventor: PENG QIAN
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A photoactivatable porphyrin-derivative for use in an extracorporeal photopheresis treatment by exposing a patients blood or part of it containing the photoactivatable prophyrin-derivative to light of a wavelength which activates the photoactivatable porphyrin-derivative is outlined. Preferably the porphyrin-derivative is derived from an ALA(5-aminolevulinic acid)-compound, in particular protoporphyrin IX, ALA-induced protoporphyrin IX, or hexaminolevulinate-induced protoporphyrin IX. Preferably the extracorporeal photophoresis treatment is for the treatment of cancer, lymphocyte-mediated malignant and non-malignant disorders, T-cell-mediated diseases, autoimmune diseases and/or infections or for modulating an immunological response against malignancies and immunological diseases. An ALA-compound being a 5-aminolevulinic acid or an ester or salt thereof for use in an extracorporeal photophoresis treatment by exposing the patients blood or part of it having been brought in contact with the 5-aminolevulinic acid, or ester or salt, to light of a wavelength of between and including 100nm to 1000nm is also provided. Preferably the porphyrin-derivative or the ALA-compound is used in combination with a psoralen, in particular, 8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP).
Patent GB-2513734-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for facing products
Inventor: DAW CONWAY
IPC: A47F7/28
Filed: 2010-12-29
Abstract: A facing arrangement which enables objects such as stock in a supermarket to be displayed effectively and using a kit for aligning and drawing one or more objects across a support surface. The container for rumbling the product may have a variable width, where the end wall portion is moveable relative to a retaining element. The container defines a zone for aligning objects, the zone defined between an opposing pair of side walls and an opposing pair of end walls. There is also an end clement arranged to be secured adjacent an edge of the support surface and a spacer element configured to maintain a product spaced apart from the end element, the spacer element configured to provide a zone to accommodate an end wall of the container.
Patent GB-2526294-A (GB)
Title: Selective separation process
Inventor: LIPP JONATHAN
IPC: C02F1/44
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: A method of selectively separating ions, includes: (a) providing a reverse osmosis (RO) separation arrangement having an RO membrane; (b) introducing a feed brine to the RO membrane, and (c) applying a sub-osmotic pressure to the feed brine, to drive a first portion of the brine through the RO membrane to produce a permeate solution and a remainder of the feed brine being rejected by the RO membrane and being discharged as a reject solution. The brine contains multivalent cations, alkali cations and halide anions and a total concentration of the alkali cations and halide anions being at least 4%, by weight of the feed brine. The sub-osmotic pressure being applied so as to preferentially distribute the multivalent cations to the reject solution, with respect to the permeate solution and the sub-osmotic pressure being less than 0.9 times a measured or theoretical osmotic pressure of the feed brine. Advantageously the method provides preferentially influencing solute constituents which are separated into a permeate solution by using a reverse osmosis membrane operating at a sub-osmotic pressure.
Patent GB-2526784-A (GB)
Title: Micro electro optical mechanical system
Inventor: TATAR FLORIN
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2014-05-26
Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of water in oil is provided. The system comprises: a detection head comprising a gap in which oil to be monitored may be received; at least a first optical fibre having a first end, optically coupled to transmit light across the gap ; a micro electro-opto-mechanical (MEOM) device 26, the MEOM device comprising a photo-emitter 12 and a photo-detector 22 integrated onto a silicon based substrate 30, the photo-emitter 12 being optically coupled to transmit light into a second end 14b of the first optical fibre and the photo-detector 22 being arranged to receive transmitted light that has been transmitted across the gap; and an electronic interface 24 to the MEOM device 26 for communicating therewith. A processor 42 may be provided to analyse and compare the respective light signals to determine an amount of water present in the oil. By observing variations in absorption, the presence of water can be identified.
Patent GB-2518956-A (GB)
Title: Cycling shoe
Inventor: BIRD CARL DARIUS
IPC: A43B13/12
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A clipless cycling shoe has an upper (24, figure 1) and a base plate 30. The base plate 30 is divided lengthways between a phalanges section and a metatarsal section, and widthways between a medial portion 38 and a lateral portion 40. The medial portion 38 has a rigid support structure formed of top (52, figure 6) and bottom (54, figure 6) portions with a cavity (57, figure 6) of polyurethane foam. The lateral portion 40 has a lateral plate. A medial sidewall wrap (36, figure 8) is adjacent the medial portion 38 and extends outward and upward relative to the base plate 30 along a portion of the length of the base plate 30. The medial portion 38 may be thicker than the lateral portion 40. The base plate 30, may be formed of carbon fibre, and may comprise a medial sidewall adjacent to and extending upward from the medial portion 38.
Patent GB-2521758-A (GB)
Title: Herb chopper
Inventor: WILSON TRACIE L C
IPC: B02C7/04
Filed: 2014-11-24
Abstract: A herb chopper includes a bottle 104, an upper chopper 102, a lower chopper 103, and an agitator 101. The agitator comprises a wheel with a plurality of spokes, and a fin 113 extending into the bottle. The bottle can hold herbs to be ground. The upper chopper is positioned inside of and opposite to the lower chopper and can rotate with respect to the lower chopper. Both choppers comprise a plurality of intermeshing teeth 121, 131, and a plurality of holes through which material can pass. The bottle is positioned on the upper chopper, partially inside of the lower chopper. The bottle is rotated relative to the lower chopper causing the herb leaves to be chopped by the upper and lower choppers and dispensed out of the device through dispensing holes formed in the lower chopper.
Patent GB-2532513-A (GB)
Title: Modification to rising flood protection barrier GB2479125
Inventor: CHARLES STUART BRINDLEY
IPC: E02B7/44
Filed: 2014-11-22
Abstract: A balance mechanism of a hinged barrier submerged in water comprises moving the centre of mass or gravity of the barrier arm relative to its centre of buoyancy or volume such that the barrier rises or sinks in the water. This mechanism may be used a flood protection barrier, and can be useful when the barrier is less or more dense than the water in which it is immersed.
Patent GB-2534909-A (GB)
Title: A cool pack arrangement
Inventor: PHILIP KNIGHT
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2015-02-05
Abstract: The invention provides a cool pack arrangement comprising a base cool pack 30 having a plurality of edges 36; and a plurality of side wall cool packs 32 to 35 each arranged to be located on or against a respective edge of the base cool pack 30, wherein the base cool pack 30 has a fill point 37 protruding from one edge and at least one blanking protrusions 38 protruding from at least one other edge in a position along that edge corresponding to the position at which the fill point protrudes from its edge, wherein each side wall cool pack 32 to 35 has a recess 46 in a first edge which, when the side wall cool pack 32 to 35 is located on or against the base cool pack 30 accommodates either the fill point 37 of the base cool pack or a blanking protrusion 38, depending upon which edge of the base cool pack the side wall cool pack 32 to 35 is located on or against. The invention permits two types of cool pack to be assembled into a complete cube (or similar) cool pack layer, which cool packs are located closely together in a manner that the layer of cool packs can act as an efficient barrier to thermal convection currents. The invention may have particular application to passive insulated shipping containers.
Patent GB-2519906-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for detecting biological components
Inventor: ABATE ADAM R
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-08-12
Abstract: Methods for the detection of components from biological samples are provided. In certain aspects, the methods may be used to detect and/or quantify specific components in a biological sample, such as tumor cells (e.g., circulating tumor cells). Systems and devices for practicing the subject methods are also provided.
Patent GB-2527917-A (GB)
Title: Guiding device and method for applying a headlamp adaptor to a headlamp
Inventor: HARPER PAUL IVOR
IPC: F21V14/00
Filed: 2015-05-08
Abstract: A guiding device for the correct positioning of a vehicle headlamp converter, said device comprising a sheet including a region coated with at least one thermochromic material. The guiding device, may comprise a further region suitable for displaying data, which may be on the opposite side of the to the thermochromic material. There may be a single thermochromic material, with a single characteristic activation temperature. There may be multiple thermochromic materials, each with a different characteristic activation temperature, which may be arranged in stripes placed adjacently or patterned, for example in squares, dots, crosses, or swirls. There is also included a method of use and a kit for positioning a headlight converter, allowing a headlamp designed for use on one side of the road, to be used on the opposite side. There is also a disclosure of photochromic material.
Patent GB-2529031-A (GB)
Title: Gear pump driven gear pressure loaded bearing
Inventor: KOVACH BRANDON T
IPC: F16C32/06
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: A pressure loaded journal bearing 36 of a gear pump (10, Fig. 1) comprises a fluid film 52 between the bearing surface and a surface of a driven gear shaft 32. A hybrid pad 50 is a location on an internal surface of the bearing 36 where high pressure fluid 11h is injected into fluid film 52. The hybrid pad 50 has a leading edge at a minimum angular location of 41.5 degrees and a trailing edge at a maximum angular location of 54.5 degrees, the angles measured from the bearing flat (56, Fig. 4B) in the direction of rotation and from a line intersecting the axes of the drive gear (18, Fig 1) and driven gear (20, Fig.1). A porting path (40, Fig. 3A) supplies high pressure fluid from a discharge (16, Fig. 1) of the gear pump (10, Fig 1) to the fluid film 52 at the hybrid pad 50. The porting path (40, Fig. 3A) may comprise a discharge face cut (42, Fig 3A), radial spool cut 46, axial hole (44, Fig. 3A) and capillary port 48.
Patent GB-2539205-A (GB)
Title: Waste collection unit
Inventor: VIRGINIA SUMMERFIELD GARDINER
IPC: A47K11/02
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: A waste collection unit 1 comprises an opening 2 for receiving waste and a sealing mechanism 5 positioned, in use, below the opening. The sealing mechanism comprises a first sealing portion 7 which includes first and second sealing members 8a, 8b, and a second sealing portion which includes third and fourth sealing members 10a, 10b. The second sealing portion is positioned, in use, below the first sealing portion. The first and second sealing portions are configured to be moveable between a closed position, a waste receiving position and a waste collection bag replacing position. In the closed position the first and second sealing members abut and the third and fourth sealing members are spaced apart (Fig 2), in the waste receiving position the first and second sealing members are spaced apart and the third and fourth sealing members abut (Fig 3), and in the waste collection bag replacing position the first and second sealing members are spaced apart and the third and fourth sealing members are spaced apart (Fig 4). A toilet including the waste collection unit is also defined.
Patent GB-2539516-A (GB)
Title: Dimple key 'blade pick'
Inventor: SIMON WAKEFIELD
IPC: E05B19/20
Filed: 2015-06-20
Abstract: A means to pick a dimple lock comprises a key blade 3 located within a holder 4 via an elongate bar 5. In use the blade may be selected from a series of blades (Fig 3), located in the holder 4, tightened via the bar 5 and inserted into a dimple lock. Tension may be applied to the blade by rotating the handle 5. A series of tools including a triangular or bevelled rake pick (Fig 4, 6), a hook pick 1 and dead man bar 2 may be inserted through a channel or slot in the holder and blade (Fig 3, 8) to engage with and manipulate the lock pins (not shown). Magnets (Fig 3, 7) may be placed in different locations on the various blades. Each of the blades is shaped to the locks lowest pin depth.
Patent GB-2540358-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive beaconing for vehicular networks
Inventor: ILARIA THIBAULT
IPC: H04W4/04
Filed: 2015-07-13
Abstract: A means for controlling the periodic transmission of beacon messages from a vehicular network station at a vehicle. At least one parameter is determined pertaining to the vehicle 10 and/or another vehicle 20 having an associated vehicular network station. The transmission periodicity of the beacon messages is updated in accordance with one or more of: a reaction distance; a slowing distance that identifies a distance determined for the vehicle 10 to decelerate from a current velocity to a velocity of the other vehicle 20; a positioning error; a latency for communications; whether a determined distance between the vehicle 10 and the other vehicle 20 is less than a minimum distance; and increasing the periodicity of the periodic transmission in response to a reduction in a determined distance between the vehicle 10 and the other vehicle 20. The invention seeks to set transmission periodicity at an appropriate value to maintain or improve safety whilst mitigating unnecessary resource utilisation.
Patent GB-2543026-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to polymer lined pipes
Inventor: JITENDER KUMAR RAI
IPC: F16L58/18
Filed: 2015-09-04
Abstract: A polymer lined pipe (PLP) assembly comprises two PLP sections, each having an outer metal pipe 20 and a fitted inner polymer liner 22. Each liner 22 terminates before the ends of the outer metal pipes 20, with the final portion of each liner 22 having a smooth female inner bore 28 with an original internal diameter D2. A connector 10 has a cylindrical central section between opposing cylindrical ends, and a smooth male outer shaft 14 with an original external diameter of D1, where D1 > D2. The outer male shaft 14 mates by interference fit with the female inner bores 28 to form a continuation of the liner 22 along the PLP assembly.  The smooth mating of the female inner bores 28 and the male outer shafts 14 can be carried out without inducing any stress concentrations or weak points. Adhesive can be used between the male shaft 28 and female bore 14. It is preferred that (D1-D2)/2 is in the range 0.2-1mm, but can be between 0.3-0.7mm or 0.45-0.55mm. The length L of the interference fit can be greater than 50mm, and is preferred to be in the range 70-200mm, or 100-150mm.
Patent GB-2527978-A (GB)
Title: A cold water supply device
Inventor: KOTVAL PHILIP JAMES
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: A cold water supply device (1 figure 1) comprises a mains water connector 2 having a body with an inlet adapted to fluidly connect to a mains water supply to receive and relay a supply of water at mains pressure for local use. The device further comprises a pressure reducing valve 6 configured to fluidly connect to the mains water connector 2 to receive and relay the water supply at a reduced and substantially constant pressure. The device further comprises a cold water outlet connector 10 having a body with an outlet configured for fluid connection to a local water supply network and an inlet configured to receive the relayed water from the pressure reducing valve 6 and relay it to the outlet. The device may comprise an expansion tank 9 with the components housed in a split casing (14 figure 3), 14a & (14b figure 3).
Patent GB-2543781-A (GB)
Title: Access control device
Inventor: AARON HALLETT
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2015-10-27
Abstract: An access control device 12 comprising a locking mechanism 21 for a moveable barrier 11 and having a first and second locking and/or user interface component 21 16 for positioning on either side of the moveable barrier and a fixing member 14 54 extending through the barrier and securing the first and second components to the barrier member, wherein the fixing member is operable to transmit data signals between the components. The fixing member may be an electrically conductive member such as a screw, bolt, nail, pin or conductive glue. A compression spring 29 may be used to bias the components into engagement. Also mentioned is the use of an optical fibre or multi-core cable. The lock may require a magnetic card, fob reader, biometric or a keypad. Also claimed is a control device wherein the data signal transmitter is a rigid non-fixing member.