baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2515161-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the fuel efficiency of road vehicles
Inventor: BACON ANDY
IPC: B62D35/02
Filed: 2014-04-07
Abstract: A road haulage trailer 28 has tail deflectors 38 directing air flow behind trailer 28 during forward movement. Tail deflectors 38 protrude from sides 22 of trailer 28 and extend beyond trailer rear end 42. Each deflector 38 defines a guide surface angled or curved towards a region behind rear end 42 and is preferably a continuation of sides 22. Each deflector may protrude laterally outwardly from a side 22 by at least 50 mm, and each may have a surface comprising a convex curve with radius decreasing from the front to the rear. In an embodiment, a plurality of vortex generators (8150, Figure 16) are provided on each tail deflector (8104, Figure 16). Also disclosed are side fairings (8116, Figure 16) on a tractor unit, an underfloor air deflector on a trailer chassis (464, Figure 6) and a curved air guide 30 on the roof at the front of trailer 28.
Patent GB-2509037-A (GB)
Title: Multi-addressable register files and format conversions associated therewith
Inventor: GSCHWIND MICHAEL KARL
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: A multi-addressable register file is addressed by a plurality of types of instructions, including scalar, vector and vector-scalar extension instructions. It may be determined that data is to be translated from one format to another format. If so determined, a convert machine instruction is executed that obtains a single precision datum in a first representation in a first format from a first register; converts the single precision datum of the first representation in the first format to a converted single precision datum of a second representation in a second format; and places the converted single precision datum in a second register.
Patent GB-2515879-A (GB)
Title: PWB cooling system with heat dissipation through posts
Inventor: FARNER RACHEL
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A printed circuit board PCB/PWB 60 has one of more posts 62a-f for supporting thePCB on another element. One or more heat-pipes 80a-b on the PCB surface, preferably on the opposite side to components 70a-d, are arranged with a first end 82 of the pipe near components 70 and a second end near one of the posts 62. There may be metallic, preferably copper, traces 72,74 between the components and the location of the pipes. The heat-pipes have a phase-change material
Patent GB-2533542-A (GB)
Title: Pet door control system
Inventor: JEREMY OATES
IPC: G01V8/12
Filed: 2014-05-27
Abstract: A detection system for a pet flap comprises a processor, a light generator, and a light detector arranged so that interposing of an animal body interrupts a path between the light generator and light detector changing the output of the light generator, the light detector including a processor. The system may use infra-red LEDs and detectors. A first light detector value 40 is taken is when the light generator is inactive, then a second light detector value 41 is taken when the light generator is active. These values are used to calculate a compensated value Vcomp 42 which accounts for ambient light falling on the detector, and this compensated value is compared with threshold values in order to determine whether a pet is present in the pet flap.
Patent GB-2530045-A (GB)
Title: Actuating element driver circuit with trim control
Inventor: BROCKLIN ANDREW L VAN
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: A driver circuit 100 for driving actuating elements for printing comprises: a switch 32 for coupling a common drive signal to actuating element according; a timing control circuit 10 controls the switch 32 during sloped transitions of the common drive signal; a common timing offset 60 is applied to trim the amplitude of the drive signal for at least two actuating elements and an element specific timing offset 70 is applied to trim the amplitude of the drive signal for specific actuating elements; the timing offsets are applied to the drive signal relative to a timing reference . The offsets can be dynamic or static, and some parts of the timing may be implemented in analog form and/or using a digital counter. The switch 32 is preferably a transistor and may be in an open drain configuration.
Patent GB-2514513-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a polymer article and resulting article
Inventor: CHIENG DIING YAW
IPC: C09D119/02
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: A method of making a polymer article comprises the steps of making a polymer solution by mixing a first compound containing carbodiimide groups with a second compound containing carboxylated groups, applying the polymer solution to a former, wherein the step of applying occurs within 2 hours of the making of the polymer solution, and curing the polymer solution. The polymer solution can have a pH adjuster consisting of ammonium hydroxide.
Patent GB-2540112-A (GB)
Title: Liquid filter - reservoir
Inventor: JERZY MARCIN ZABA
IPC: B41J2/185
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: A combined unitary filter cartridge and liquid chamber is used for filtering and storing of liquid respectively, see Figure 4. The system is composed of the filter-ink reservoir 6 which is in liquid communication with the main integrated ink system sub-assembly 15 via four liquid or ink ports, see figure 5 main supply pump ink outlet suction port 16, ink recirculation inlet port 11, ink and air gutter return port 14 and air vent 17. The filter-ink reservoir is connected to the ink system subassembly via these four ports which may be provided with valved Quick-Connect and Disconnects (QCD's). A cartridge type element is located within the housing, see figure 6 item 7. The housing may be made from stainless steel or polypropylene plastic. The housing is made from a plurality of sub sections. The ink outlet port is located at the bottom of the tank and the inlets are located at the top of the vessel.
Patent GB-2534393-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus for distributing agricultural product
Inventor: PAUL MCAVOY
IPC: A01C15/00
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: Boom 3 adapted to be carried by a vehicle 1 for distributing an agricultural product over arable land, the boom 3 comprising or carrying a hopper 9 and adapted to be rotatable relative to the vehicle 1 from an operating orientation to a stowed position. The boom 3 can be formed from inner 3A and outer 3B sections that are connected together and able to fold towards and away from one another. The hopper 9 may form an integral part of the boom 3 and provide a mounting point 9A about which the boom 3 is carried by a tractor 1. A metering system 12 may be mounted underneath the hopper 9 and arranged to receive agricultural powder, granules or pellets and transfer said product to ducts 7A, which carry the product to distribution points spaced along the boom 3. A boom structure 2 can include two booms 3 mounted to either side of a tractor.
Patent GB-2535542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: PAUL ALEXANDER COOK
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: The speed of rotation of a stairlift carriage 12 is monitored whilst traversing vertical bends A, C and/or horizontal bends (E, F fig 3) in the rail 11 and the speed of the carriage drive motor 13 is then controlled in reaction to the speed of rotation. A 3-axis gyroscope 31 is preferably used to monitor the speeds of rotation of the carriage 12 and the outputs from this gyroscope 31 may be processed by ECU 30 to provide different degrees of carriage motor 13 speed control. The speed of carriage 12 may be controlled pre-emptively with regard to the position of the carriage 12 on the rail 11. The stairlift may include a levelling motor 21 to maintain chair 16 horizontal as the carriage moves through bends. The system may maintain the speed of reference point 35 on seat 25 below 0.15m/s in any direction.
Patent GB-2525975-A (GB)
Title: Safety rail arrangement
Inventor: HOLMES DAVID
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety rail arrangement 30. The safety rail arrangement 30 comprises a ground support arrangement 34 which defines a ground engaging surface (44, Fig 4). The safety rail arrangement further comprises an elongate support member 32 attached to the ground support arrangement 34. The elongate support member 32 comprises first 38 and second 42 sections. The first section 32 extends away from the ground and the second section 42 extends along the ground when the elongate support member 32 is attached to the ground support arrangement 34 and when the safety rail arrangement 30 is in situ. The elongate support member 32 is integrally formed.
Patent GB-2526933-A (GB)
Title: Plug insert for a power plug
Inventor: WAIBLE THOMAS
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2015-04-28
Abstract: A plug has crimp sleeves 2 and an insertion aid 5 to guide a wire into the sleeve. The insertion aid has a conical channel 6 and a shielding section 7 which covers the end of the sleeve to catch any loose strands of wire. The sleeves may be separated by cross-pieces 18 having a slight rhomboid shape. Channel 6 may be comprised of channels 6a and 6b (Fig 5) open on alternate sides for ease in moulding.
Patent GB-2528581-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to recovery of hydrocarbons
Inventor: LUKAS ANDY
IPC: E21B43/25
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: Method for the surface production of gas from a hydrocarbon resource including multiple vertically separated seams, including at least the steps of forming a first well bore 10, extending from the surface 15 to, or below, the level of the lowest targeted seam 32, forming a production bore 21 upwards through the lowest seam and to a seam above the lowest seam 31/30, conducting gas and optionally water through said production well bore and said first well bore to the surface. Multiple production bores may be used and these productions bores may be vertical or slanted. A single pump may be used to remove water from multiple production bores.
Patent GB-2542834-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing a printed product
Inventor: JOHN GODFREY
IPC: B42D25/40
Filed: 2015-10-01
Abstract: A method of producing a printed product comprises: providing a transfer member formed of material that is transparent to curing radiation and having opposed first 2 and second 3 surfaces and a plurality of recesses 4 in the first surface 2; providing a first curable material 13 in said recesses 4 and curing the first curable material 13; applying a pattern support layer of a second curable material 32 on to the first surface 2 of the transfer member and exposing the second surface 3 of the transfer member to curing radiation 42; wherein the cured first material 13 in the recesses 4 prevents curing of the second material 32 overlying the recesses 4 and the second material 32 offset from the recesses 4 is cured; bringing the transfer member into contact with a first substrate 51; curing uncured parts of the pattern support layer while it contacts the first substrate 51; and separating the first substrate from the transfer member whereby the cured first curable material 13 and the associated, cured pattern support layer transfers onto the substrate 51. The recesses preferably define an array of images or image portions and the transfer member is preferably a cylinder. An apparatus for producing a printed product is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2526750-A (GB)
Title: Modular wall system for vertical gardens
Inventor: BAKER CHARL
IPC: A01G27/04
Filed: 2014-03-12
Abstract: The invention provides a modular wall system [10] which is adapted for supporting a vertical garden. The modular wall system [10] comprises a supporting wall [12] comprising first liquid guiding means [16] for guiding water, liquid nutrient feedstock and the like in the wall [12], and first engaging means [18] for engaging a plant container [14] in various different positions on the supporting wall [12]. The modular wall system [10] also comprises at least one plant container [14] for housing plant material, wherein the plant container [14] comprises second engaging means [32] for releasably engaging the supporting wall [12], and second liquid guiding means [34, 36] extending from the plant container [14] into the first liquid guiding means [16] and dimensioned for guiding liquid from the first liquid guiding means [16] in the supporting wall [12] into the plant container [14].
Patent GB-2538119-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for efficient graphics processing in virtual execution environment
Inventor: LI YIN
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for improving the efficiency of graphics operations in a virtual execution environment. For example, one embodiment of a system comprises: a classification module to detect graphics application programming interface (API) calls in a guest execution environment and responsively classify the graphics API calls as originating from an application or a system component; the classification module to associate information with each of the graphics API calls to indicate whether each of the graphics API calls originated from the application or from the system component; and an enhanced graphics API translator (EGAT) to translate the graphics API calls to a format executable in a host execution environment, the EGAT to identify each of the API calls as originating from the application or the system component using the information associated with the graphics API calls by the classification module, the EGAT comprising: a first translation sequence to translate the graphics API calls to a first set of translated graphics API calls if the graphics API calls originated from the application; and a second translation sequence to translate the graphics API calls to a second set of translated graphics API calls if the graphics API calls originated from the system component, the first set of translated graphics API calls being different from the second set of translated graphics API calls.
Patent GB-2544111-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: SIVA VAKEESAR
IPC: H04W92/02
Filed: 2015-11-06
Abstract: A communication apparatus comprises a controller and a transceiver. The controller is operable to control the transceiver to communicate with communication apparatus of a wireless local area network (WLAN) in pursuance of an interface setup procedure to setup an interface between the communication apparatus for the cellular communication system and the communication apparatus of the WLAN. As part of the interface setup procedure, the controller controls the transceiver to transmit an interface setup request message to the communication apparatus of the WLAN and receive, responsive to the interface setup request message, an interface setup response message including information identifying an access mode of at least one access point (AP) of the WLAN. The controller sets up the interface at the communication apparatus for the cellular communication system based on the interface setup procedure. By identifying APs which may belong to a closed group (CSG) or otherwise of limited access in the initial setup, this prevents the connection being rejected at a later stage and hence reduces signalling.
Patent GB-2547406-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods of using of biomarkers for predicting TNF-inhibitor response
Inventor: LASSE FOLKERSEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for using biomarkers for predicting one or more TNF-inhibitor responses in patients includes a measuring arrangement (such as a sequencer) (30) for processing one or more biological samples (20) to generate corresponding measurement data (40), a data processing arrangement (50) operable to obtain biological data derived from a plurality of samples from one or more databases (60), wherein the data processing arrangement (50) applies a leave out-one validation algorithm to the data from the plurality of samples to obtain probability indications for each sample related to response to the one or more biomarkers, wherein the data processing arrangement (50) is arranged to identify a subset of samples comprising biomarkers corresponding to a pre-determined regression threshold criterion (P) to obtain a preferred set of biomarkers, and wherein the data processing arrangement (50) is arranged to restrict the search space to known TNF-inhibitor predictors. The patients may be suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, systemic lupus erythematosus or psoriasis, and the preferred set of biomarkers may comprise the protein ratio of sICAM1/CXCL13, the genotypes at loci rs12570744, rs2814707 and rs3849942 and the expression levels of CX3CR1 and CYP4F12.
Patent GB-2539061-A (GB)
Title: Comb
Inventor: HAILI SUN
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 2016-01-07
Abstract: A hair combing device comprising an outer shell 1 on top of which is fixed sleeved a fixing sheath 3. A comb plate 4 with a wavy section is sleeved on the top of the fixing sheath 3. A plurality of wavy through holes (7, fig. 3) are formed in the comb plate 4. A plurality of comb needles 5 are installed on the plate surface of the comb plate 4 with a wavy section, and are arranged in a wavy shape. In use, when hair is combed, the device moves more smoothly through the hair ensuring that knotting is kept to a minimum. In use, the comb may also have a massage effect on the scalp.
Patent GB-2530461-A (GB)
Title: Chair for movie watching and motion control method thereof and theater management apparatus using that and method thereof
Inventor: LIM JAE WON
IPC: A47C7/72
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: Provided are a chair for movie watching capable of controlling a motion according to whether a user is seated and weight of a seated user, and a motion control method thereof. A chair for movie watching according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a chair main body; a motion generation unit configured to generate a motion to the chair main body according to contents of a currently shown movie; a pressure sensor unit configured to detect a pressure applied to the chair main body, and measure weight of a seated user; and a controller configured to control an operation of the motion generation unit according to a result of the detection by the pressure sensor unit and a result of the measurement of the weight by the pressure sensor unit.
Patent GB-2546489-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: AVRAHAM TORDJMAN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-01-19
Abstract: A lighting apparatus 100 comprises a lamp 102 for illuminating an exterior location; means 104 for determining an ambient light level; a passive infrared, PIR, sensor 106 for detecting the presence of a body emitting infrared; and bypass means 112 for bypassing the PIR sensor, wherein the apparatus is configured to operate: in a first configuration whereby the lamp is illuminated when the ambient light level is below a predetermined threshold level and the PIR sensor detects the presence of a body emitting infrared, and in a second configuration whereby the lamp is illuminated when the ambient light level is below a predetermined threshold level and when the bypass means is operative to bypass the PIR sensor.
Patent GB-2547454-A (GB)
Title: Burner
Inventor: MICHAEL HARRIS
IPC: F23G7/00
Filed: 2016-02-18
Abstract: A combustion apparatus comprises a combustion chamber (1) having a cylindrical wall extending between first and second end walls (2, 3). A feed inlet (4) for combustible material extends through the first end wall (2) or through thecylindrical wall adjacent to the first end wall, and a combustion gas outlet (9) passes through the centre of the second wall (3). An air inlet (12) is connected to a blower (11), the air inlet extending through the cylindrical wall to direct a flow of air, in use, offset from the central longitudinal axis of the chamber whereby to cause a flow circulation around the cylindrical wall within the chamber. A tube (15) extends axially along the chamber and through the centre of the combustion gas outlet (9), the tube (15) containing an auger (16) to convey particulate material from a feed (18) outside the chamber, through the first end wall (2) to discharge outside the chamber. The apparatus may be used for drying material or for combusting additional material.
Patent GB-2537028-A (GB)
Title: Wheel rim-mounted regeneration coil-magnet system
Inventor: JAMEL SEAGRAVES
IPC: B62J6/16
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a charging circuit carried by the frame and configured to capture energy associated with movement of the bicycle, a power module carried by the frame, and a switch disposed electrically between the charging circuit and power module. The power module, in response to an indication that the bicycle is being braked or travelling downhill, closes the switch to enable energy transfer between the charging circuit and power module. The charging circuit may also be connected to the power module if it is detected that power is demanded, or if the rate of pedalling falls below a threshold value. In an embodiment, the charging circuit employs rim-mounted magnets (195, figure 2) and frame mounted coils (185, figure 2) to generate current.
Patent GB-2537030-A (GB)
Title: Analyzer for behavioral analysis and parameterization of neural stimulation
Inventor: JAMES ROBERT KOZLOSKI
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A computer implemented neural stimulation system 400, particularly for treating movement disorders, has: a first module 408 to derive neural data from measurements of movements, muscle contractions or speech; a second module 406,412 to derive a neural state assessment of a patient from the neural data, e.g. to predict onset of an episode of tremors or OCD; a third module 414 for deriving at least one neural stimulation parameter based on the neural state assessment; and a fourth module 416 for delivering a therapy such as deep brain stimulation. Preferably detected speech is converted to text and analysed using a graphical text analyser (702, figure 7) to provide word graphs (712) which are input to a learning engine (714) and a predictive engine (716) which uses Markovian modelling to derive the neural state assessment. Preferably the first module also uses other inputs 410 such as EEG measurements, heart rate variability and real world behaviours which may be derived from a cloud computing environment 50.
Patent GB-2547715-A (GB)
Title: A bit device
Inventor: JOHN STUART GLYN WILLIAMS
IPC: B23B51/10
Filed: 2016-02-29
Abstract: A bit device comprises a connection end 10, a shaft 3, and a head 3 end. The head end comprises a borer 12 and a drill 11, which may project a triangle beyond the borer, and be coaxially arranged with the shaft. The head may be substantially planar with two opposing parallel faces and the borer may comprise shoulders 5 which extend outwardly and incline away from the drill at a 45° angle to the axes defined by the shaft. The inclined angle allows a countersunk hole to be drilled in a material. At least one shoulder comprises a blade to at least one face.
Patent GB-2548824-A (GB)
Title: Messaging method
Inventor: STANLEY HO
IPC: H04W4/14
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A method of transmitting a textual message comprises, at a mobile transmitting device, receiving a first selection of a colour from a keyboard of the mobile transmitting device, receiving at least one first character from the keyboard, generating a textual message comprising a portion encoded to indicate that the at least one first character (letter or font) is to be displayed in the first colour and transmitting the textual message. The method further discloses displaying a colour selection panel associated with the keyboard wherein the colour selection panel is displayed in place of a character selection panel associated with the keyboard. The textual message may be a Short Messaging Service, SMS, message, a Multimedia Messaging Service, MMS, message or an instant message. A receiving mobile device displays characters, letters, fonts of the received text message based upon the encoded colors.