baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2495130-A (GB)
Title: Microphone array with beamforming means and echo-cancelling means
Inventor: AHGREN PER
IPC: G10K11/34
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: Audio signals are received at an array of microphones 302. A characteristic of at least one of the audio signals received by the plurality of microphones is measured 508. A beamformer 504 applies beamformer coefficients to the received audio signals, thereby generating a beamformer output. Echo cancelling means 506 are applied to the beamformer output thereby suppressing, from the beamformer output, an echo resulting from audio signals output from the audio output means 210. An operating parameter of the echo cancelling means 506 is controlled based on the measured characteristic of the at least one of the audio signals received by the plurality of microphones.
Patent GB-2481342-A (GB)
Title: Cuvette
Inventor: HAVARD TREVOR
IPC: B01L3/14
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: A cuvette is shaped cylindrically at one end in order to be placed in a standard microfuge & is designed to specifically remove unwanted contaminates by centrifugation. The lower part of the cuvette is shaped substantially smaller to collect liquids for direct analysis & has a shape that will conform to a variety of spectrophotometers for the measurement of the absorption of irradiation & at times the subsequent scattering of light from the liquid samples which at least in the regions of the windows or desired shape is of a transparent plastic or glass with an inner space. The upper opening of the cuvette is for filling & removing sample fluid & sample preparation in a centrifuge & the lower part projects downwards towards the floor of the measuring chamber & which comprises a smaller cross section than the upper part.
Patent GB-2488265-A (GB)
Title: Substrate for integrated circuit devices including multi-layer glass core and methods of making the same
Inventor: MA QING
IPC: H01L23/485
Filed: 2010-11-01
Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a substrate for an integrated circuit (IC) device. The substrate includes a core comprised of two or more discrete glass layers that have been bonded together. A separate bonding layer may be disposed between adjacent glass layers to couple these layers together. The substrate may also include build-up structures on opposing sides of the multi-layer glass core, or perhaps on one side of the core. Electrically conductive terminals may be formed on both sides of the substrate, and an IC die may be coupled with the terminals on one side of the substrate. The terminals on the opposing side may be coupled with a next-level component, such as a circuit board. One or more conductors extend through the multi-layer glass core, and one or more of the conductors may be electrically coupled with the build-up structures disposed over the core. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2503023-A (GB)
Title: Compressor with separator
Inventor: ALFORD ADRIAN GRAHAM
IPC: F04D29/22
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus for handling fluid and separating a component from the fluid and expelling that component. The apparatus may include an impeller 100 and a separating part 120 relative to which the impeller rotates. When the flow passes the exterior of the impeller a portion of the flow enters the feed conduit 108 downstream of the impeller blades before entering a separation cavity 110 where cyclonic motion splits denser matter such as particles or liquid is ejected by an expulsion conduit 114 whilst clean and dry gas passes down the hollow impeller shaft for use in gas bearings or for cooling.
Patent GB-2493084-A (GB)
Title: Device for securing a wheel nut on a wheel hub of a motor vehicle
Inventor: BECKER DIETMAR
IPC: B60B3/14
Filed: 2012-07-17
Abstract: A device (1) for securing a wheel nut (2) on a wheel hub (3) of a motor vehicle, in particular a wheel nut (2) of a centre lock on a motor vehicle wheel, wherein the device (1) is designed in the manner of a securing cover (9), and wherein the securing cover (9) has a cylindrical flange region (7), which rests at least over a certain area on the end (5) of the hollow axle stub (6) , and a cylindrical extension (10) , which extends from the flange region (7) in the direction of the axle stub (6), is provided with an external thread (8) and interacts with an internal thread (9) arranged in the hollow axle stub (6) of the wheel hub (3).
Patent GB-2505462-A (GB)
Title: Compression tool with limiter means
Inventor: CORCORAN MIKE
IPC: A01K91/04
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: The tool 100, which may be hand-operated, is adapted to compress the wall of a compressible connector. The tool includes an upper jaw portion 106 and a lower jaw portion 108 mutually opposing the upper jaw portion; the upper and/or lower jaw portions being moveable with respect to one another between an open and a closed position. A limiter means 400 is positioned and adapted to delimit the extent of closure between the upper and lower jaw portions and thereby to provide a gap of predetermined distance between the jaw portions when in the closed position. The limiter means may include at least two interchangeable spacer members 400 of various thicknesses to provide different predetermined gaps between the jaws. The tool may be used for connecting an item of fishing tackle to a fishing line, which may be monofilament, braid or wire. An alternative compression tool includes opposing upper and lower jaw portions and a ratchet mechanism to move the jaw portions from an open position to a closed position upon manual actuation of a handle.
Patent GB-2505505-A (GB)
Title: Ground source energy system for an outdoor traffic-bearing surface
Inventor: HOWLEY IAIN JAMES
IPC: E01C11/26
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: A method for providing a ground source energy system for reducing the build-up of ice on an outdoor traffic-bearing surface 100, such as an airport stand, involves forming at least one borehole adjacent the traffic-bearing surface, installing flow and return ground piping 106 into the borehole(s), and filling the ground piping with a first heat transfer fluid. The method further comprises forming at least one slot in the outdoor traffic-bearing surface, installing flow and return surface piping (110, fig.1) in the slot(s) with the surface piping embedded in the traffic-bearing surface, sealing the surface piping in place, and filling the surface piping with a second heat transfer fluid. An interchange, such as a manifold, is provided between the first and second heat transfer fluids, and a pumping mechanism is included to circulate the heat transfer fluids in the piping. The method is designed to enable quick and efficient installation of heating elements in the traffic-bearing surface, thus minimising the time that the surface is out of service. The system may be used in other areas of an airport such as service roads, taxi-ways and runways and may be used with other outdoor traffic-bearing surfaces such as car-parks and plazas.
Patent GB-2506169-A (GB)
Title: Limiting task context restore if a flag indicates task processing is disabled
Inventor: ISHERWOOD ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: A processor includes a flag in a hardware register. Setting the flag enables interrupt processing but disables task processing. Clearing the flag enables both interrupt and normal task processing. The value of the flag is stored as part of a task context. When an interrupt occurs, the context associated with a task is restored, including the flag. If the flag is set, then the whole context is not restored. If the flag is not set, the processor may save the current context when an interrupt occurs. The processor may be a multi-threaded processor. In this case, there may be a flag for each thread.
Patent GB-2494556-A (GB)
Title: Method and systems for subsea electric piezopumps
Inventor: COONROD DONALD S
IPC: E21B33/06
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: In at least some embodiments, an apparatus includes a hydraulic directional control manifold and a plurality of electric piezopumps. The apparatus also includes an electric piezopump controller that operates the plurality of electric piezopumps in varying combinations to provide generation and directional control of hydraulic power to linear hydraulic actuators using localized closed-loop hydraulic fluid.
Patent GB-2493318-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical bending weak link
Inventor: JENKINS PETER
IPC: E21B17/06
Filed: 2011-05-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a safety device for protection of well barrier(s) (5) against excessive bending moments from a riser (2). The safety device according to the present invention is arranged to detect critical bending loads in or in between the well barrier(s) (5) and/or riser (2), and may comprise: means for detecting changes in a curvature between a load carrying riser pipe (2) and an unloaded stiff body (18) attached to or in the vicinity of the riser pipe (2), said means for detecting changes in the curvature being arranged to measure a relative distance (d) between the load carrying riser pipe (2) and the unloaded stiff body (18), and means for triggering disconnection of a releasable riser connector (6) when the distance (d) between the load carrying riser pipe (2) and the unloaded stiff body (18) reaches a predefined critical distance (dc).
Patent GB-2498851-A (GB)
Title: Two-mode checkout station
Inventor: SKILES CHRIS
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A checkout station includes a turntable 52 that is rotatable between first and second positions and a barcode scanner 58 that is attached to the turntable and is directed in a first direction in the first position and in a second direction in the second position. The turntable may have a display screen 56, possibly a touch screen, and a payment card reader and a handheld scanner attached to the display. The range of turntable rotation may be about 180 degrees and the first and second positions can be 180 degrees apart. In the first position the checkout may be configured for cashier assisted operation and in the second position the checkout can be configured for self-service operation. A switch can be provided to change the checkout mode depending on the position of the turntable. The checkout can execute a software application in different mode depending on the turntable position. A second invention relates to a checkout with a turntable and a processor operable to execute a point-of-sale (POS) application in a cashier mode if the turntable is in a first position and to execute the POS application in a self-service mode when the turntable is in a second position.
Patent GB-2514620-A (GB)
Title: Radiator clothes rail
Inventor: UNDERWOOD RUSSELL THOMAS
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: A clothes rail to be mounted on a radiator; said clothes rail comprising; two legs 1, two pivots 2 and a rail 3, which in use, can be hung over a household radiator to dry clothes or hang towels. Pivots 2 allow the rail 3 to rotate and overhang the side of a radiator. Each pivot contains a mechanical stop to limit the degree of rotation so that the rail 3 can support clothes or towels. When not in use the rail 3 can be rotated upwards and then lowered down inside the radiator to sit on top of the radiator convector fins, such that the clothes rail may be stored out of normal line of sight.
Patent GB-2504821-A (GB)
Title: A hybrid electric vehicle control system and corresponding method
Inventor: RANSON MARTIN
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2013-06-07
Abstract: A control system and corresponding method are provided for a hybrid electric vehicle 100 having a powertrain comprising at least an electric generator means 123 and a driveline 130. The control system is operable to: monitor a value of a generator operating parameter, a driveline speed parameter, and a driveline ratio parameter; and control at least one of the values of generator operating parameter, driveline speed parameter and driveline ratio parameter thereby to substantially prevent operation of the vehicle at one or more predetermined combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2517780-A (GB)
Title: Improved checkpoint and restart
Inventor: LOMBARD CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2013-09-02
Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for performing a checkpoint on a set of connected processors and memories comprises; creating at least one statefile for a processor; determining available processing or memory resources; allocating data from each statefile to available resources; compressing and storing the data. This process is repeated until all the statefiles are compressed and stored. The method might be implemented in high performance computer (HPC) or massively parallel computing, to create an image from which the system can be restarted. The statefiles must be decompressed before restoring or recovering the system. The method might further comprise setting a compression ratio according to the ascertained available processing resources, and setting a buffer length according to the ascertained available memory resources.
Patent GB-2513933-A (GB)
Title: Wireless computer peripheral attachment device
Inventor: SCHWEITER JOHN
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: A wireless computer peripheral attachment device 10 includes a lap-sized portable board 12, a keyboard area for use of a keyboard (13), at least one of: a mouse pad 16, a surface for use of a mouse; and an omni-directionally restrictive pocket 17 for holding a wireless mouse 22 (e.g. a pocket or pouch or net for securing any wireless mouse 22 to the board 12). In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an integrated mouse and mouse pad securing solution 18, there being provided a mouse pad 16 partially or wholly detachable from the board 12 so that the mouse 22 can be securely held underneath the mouse pad. A further net may be added to store e.g. a remote control. A wireless keyboard securing solution 14 (e.g. Velcro (RTM)) for securing any wireless keyboard 20 to the board 12 may also be present.
Patent GB-2503396-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of subclinical Cushing's syndrome and/or incidentaloma
Inventor: PRICE JOHN NEWELL
IPC: A61K31/444
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: We disclose an agent that inhibits adrenal steroidogenesis for use in the treatment or prevention of subclinical Cushings syndrome [SCS] and/or incidentaloma. Further, we also disclose a composition comprising an agent that inhibits adrenal steroidogenesis in combination with a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.
Patent GB-2504888-A (GB)
Title: Anti-Nerve growth factor antibodies and methods of preparing and using the same
Inventor: GEARING DAVID
IPC: C07K16/22
Filed: 2012-05-08
Abstract: A method of preparing an antibody suitable for use in an equine is provided. Also provided are equinised antibodies which specifically bind to equine neuronal growth factor (NGF) and neutralise the ability of equine NGF to bind to the p75 or TrkA equine NGF receptor. The invention extends to nucleic acids encoding same and to methods of treating pain and arthritis in an equine using said antibodies and/or nucleic acids.
Patent GB-2527027-A (GB)
Title: Soundstage
Inventor: MCDONALD CALLUM J
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A percussion instrument comprising a hollow wooden box with at least two resonant chambers. The instrument is played by striking the upper surface with the feet from a sitting of standing position. One of the chambers has a sound dampening material covering its upper surface, which allows for different tones to be produced, usually one by each foot. Each chamber has a hole in one wall capable of receiving a microphone that transmits the sound signal to an amplification or recording system from where the sound can be manipulated.
Patent GB-2512509-A (GB)
Title: Riser recoil damping
Inventor: REINAS LORENTS
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: An apparatus for use with a subsea well and comprising an upper riser part, a lower riser part, and a weak link coupling the upper and lower riser parts together; and a mechanism coupled between the upper and lower riser parts for damping recoil of the upper riser part following a breaking of the weak link, damping resulting from a plastic deformation of a component or components of the mechanism occurring as the upper and lower riser parts separate.
Patent GB-2531771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to lotion dispensers
Inventor: KELLI ASPLAND
IPC: B65D47/42
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A skin lotion dispenser (1, Fig 1) comprises a refillable lotion housing 2 which includes an openable collar 3 at one end, wherein the collar incorporates a dispensing valve 8 through which lotion may be dispensed. Further, the collar includes a removable sponge 9 which surrounds the valve 8, the removable sponge adapted to spread dispensed lotion over an area of skin. Preferably, the sponge 9 may be annular and surrounds the valve. The valve may comprise a roller ball 8, whereby the roller ball is adapted to rotate within a part-spherical roller ball capture seat (7, Fig 2) as the roller ball is rolled over an area of skin.
Patent GB-2527620-A (GB)
Title: Secondary stage fluid separation device connectable with primary stage fluid separation device
Inventor: BUCKENMAIER STEPHEN
IPC: G01N30/46
Filed: 2014-12-01
Abstract: A secondary stage sample separation device (90) such as a chromatographic column for separating at least a portion of a fluidic sample, wherein the secondary stage sample separation device (90) comprises a fluidic interface (89) configured for forming a fluidic coupling between a primary stage sample separation device (10) and the secondary separation device so that the fluidic sample separated by the primary stage sample separation device (10) is supplied to the secondary stage sample separation device (90) via the fluidic interface (89) for further separation, and a pressure reduction mechanism (44) for reducing pressure at the fluidic interface (89) at least in the event of an excessive pressure increase.
Patent GB-2517622-A (GB)
Title: A method for manufacturing a metal sheet with a ZnAl coating and with optimised drying, corresponding metal sheet, part and vehicle
Inventor: MATAIGNE JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: C23C2/26
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: In the present method, at least one of the equations (A, B) is fulfilled, where: Z is the distance between the metal sheet (1) and the nozzle (17) in the main discharge direction (E), Z being expressed in mm, d is the mean height of the outlet (25) of the nozzle (17) in the direction (S) of travel of the metal sheet (1) in front of the nozzle (17), d being expressed in mm, V is the speed of travel of the metal sheet (1) in front of the nozzle (17), V being expressed in m.s-1, P is the pressure of the drying gas in the nozzle (17), P being expressed in N.m-2 , and fO2 is the volume fraction of oxygen in the drying gas.
Patent GB-2535156-A (GB)
Title: High efficiency illumination utilising multiple light sources combined with on axis and off axis lenses
Inventor: JOHN HYDE
IPC: F21V5/08
Filed: 2015-02-09
Abstract: An illumination system comprises a plurality of LEDs 100-105 arranged on a flat plane having an axis 106 perpendicular to the plane. A plurality of lenses 107 (or a single cylindrical lens) associated with the LEDs is mounted above the plane to direct light emitted by the LEDs towards a target area. Some of the lenses are configured as off-axis lenses to direct light from their associated LEDs in a direction that is angled relative to the perpendicular axis. This provides generally even illumination of the target area.
Patent GB-2533655-A (GB)
Title: Package
Inventor: MARK SHAW
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2015-03-05
Abstract: A package comprises a container 30 and a wrapper 20 of flexible multi-layer laminate sheet material surrounding the container. The wrapper comprises a first layer and a second layer outside the first layer. A first cut line in the first layer defines a first region of the first layer which overlies a lid 12 of the container 10. A second cut line in the second layer is offset from the first cut line. The second cut line defines a second region of the second layer. The second region overlies the lid and includes a peripheral portion 21 where the second layer extends beyond the lid 12. The peripheral portion 21 of the second layer is separable from the first layer and can be used to lift the lid 12 into the open position. The peripheral portion can be resealed against the first layer. The first and second cut lines may be lines of weakness.
Patent GB-2538536-A (GB)
Title: Articulated chassis
Inventor: JANNA FREDERICK DEEBLE
IPC: B62D21/11
Filed: 2015-05-20
Abstract: The chassis 2 comprises first and second chassis members 4, 6 with two spaced apart wheels 10 mounted on each, and a mechanical linkage 8 connecting the chassis members which holds them in parallel planes and enables them to pivot within the planes relative to each other. The linkage may be attached to the chassis at two spaced locations on each chassis member, and have an first operational configuration and a second storage configuration in which the lateral spacing between chassis members is reduced. The linkage may have two cross-members 20 extending laterally from the first to the second chassis member, each end of the cross-members being rotarily coupled to the chassis members. Each chassis member may have a vertical post 14 to which the linkage is coupled by a vertically extending linear sliding bearing 22. Also claimed is a vehicle comprising the chassis and a carriage. The vehicle may be a wheelchair.
Patent GB-2539658-A (GB)
Title: A heated ventilation assembly
Inventor: RICHARD JENKINS
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2015-06-22
Abstract: A heated ventilation apparatus comprises a fan (fig. 2; 22) includes at least one air supply vent with an outlet aperture 48 for supplying air to the habitable space of a building. A conduit (fig. 1; 14) connects the air vents to the fan and an airflow pathway is defined by the conduit between the vents and the fan, which is located at one end of the airflow pathway and is arranged to supply air along the airflow pathway to the vents located at a second end of the airflow pathway, heating elements 52 are located at the second end of the airflow pathway at the outlet apertures of the air supply vents. The radiator may be located in the airflow path, mounted to the vent and have a controller. The air duct may be formed of two separable halves. A system for the above is also disclosed. Also claimed is a supply vent for a heated ventilation system
Patent GB-2525345-A (GB)
Title: A method of plugging a well
Inventor: KJORHOLT HALVOR
IPC: E21B33/134
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A method of plugging a well (2) extending into a hydrocarbon bearing formation to facilitate temporary or permanent abandonment of the well. The method comprises detonating one or more explosive charges (6) within a tubular or tubulars (3, 4) extending through the well in order to remove, fragment and or cut one or more sections of the tubulars around the entire circumference of the well to expose the surrounding formation or cement. The well is then filled in the region of the exposed surrounding formation or cement with a sealing material so as to form one or more plugs within the well to seal the well.
Patent GB-2530673-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling an alternating current machine
Inventor: WU LONG
IPC: H02P27/08
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: In one example embodiment, a device for controlling an alternating current (AC) machine is disclosed. The device includes a processor configured to determine a plurality of instantaneous voltages (S550) corresponding to a plurality of phase voltages of an inverter for driving the AC machine. The processor is further configured to determine an actual line-to-line voltage of the inverter (S554) based on the plurality of instantaneous voltages. The processor is further configured to determine a terminal voltage feedback or current for controlling the AC machine (e.g., S558 or, S559 and S560), based on the determined actual line-to-line voltage and a terminal voltage threshold.