baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2468567-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat
Inventor: VOLZ REIMER
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2010-02-23
Abstract: A vehicle seat 1, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a seat surface 2, a backrest 3, at least one space in the area of the lateral supports of the seat surface 2 and/or the backrest 3 for the formation of at least one lateral seat support cushion 5, wherein the space is sealed fluid-tight and is variable in volume, and has at least one closing unit 9, e.g., a valve 10, for the controlled introduction and release of air into and from the space so as to vary the volume of the space. Also claimed is a motor vehicle having at least one vehicle seat as described, at least one sensor for acquiring the level of required lateral support for a passenger and an evaluator unit for evaluating the data.
Patent GB-2470120-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic catch device
Inventor: GREEN ALAN
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 2010-05-05
Abstract: A magnetic catch device for opening or maintaining closed a door of a cabinet 4 comprising a door movably connected to a frame member is disclosed. The catch device comprises at least two magnetic pole members, at least one of which is switchable between a first state of attraction and a second state of repulsion between the magnetic pole members. One of the magnetic pole members is locatable at the door and the other of the magnetic pole members 2 is locatable at the frame member 5. Actuating means 6 are provided including an operating member adapted to selectively switch the at least one magnetic pole member between the first and second states, wherein the operating member is locatable at an exterior portion of the frame member. The arrangement may include shock absorbing means to limit the impact of the door on the frame on closing.
Patent GB-2467871-A (GB)
Title: Lining support for underground mining and tunneling
Inventor: KOPPERS MANFRED
IPC: E21D15/44
Filed: 2010-05-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic lining support (1) of the open system for tunneling and mining, comprising an outer pipe (1b) forming the upper prop (1a) and an inner pipe (6a) forming the lower prop (6), said inner pipe being introduced in the outer pipe and at the upper end (14) thereof being provided with a plunger (4). By supplying pressurized fluid, the plunger is displaced in the upper prop in a sealing manner, wherein a valve block (8) is provided on the inside of the lower prop (6) beneath the plunger (4) in order to fill the pressure chamber (13), said valve block being connected firmly to the plunger (4) by way of a pressure pipe (7) and thereby having a constant height (H) to the base plate (12) of the lining support (1).
Patent GB-2469228-A (GB)
Title: Hopped ultrawideband wireless
Inventor: LEEPER DAVID
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: In some embodiments a transceiver includes a quadrature phase-shift keying modulator and/or demodulator transmit and/or receive a frequency-hopping ultrawideband radio signal. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2482546-A (GB)
Title: End user configurable user interface for device test system with user interface elements appropriate for the device under test
Inventor: BROCKBANK IAN BOWMAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2010-08-06
Abstract: An evaluation system monitors and controls a device under test. The user interface of the system displays controls for the device, which are appropriate for the device under test. These controls may include sliders to set numeric values or toggle buttons to set single bit values. The user interface is constructed from pre-configured user interface elements. The user interface may display a number of different controls, which are mapped to different registers in the device under test. The mapping and the layout of the controls may be defined using a configuration file written by a test engineer. The device under test may be an audio filter or an audio codec.
Patent GB-2470328-A (GB)
Title: Novel antigen binding dimer complexes, methods of making and uses thereof
Inventor: CASTEELS PETER
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: In a broad aspect the present invention generally relates to novel dimer-complexes (herein called "non-fused-dimers" or NFDs) comprising single variable domains, methods of making these complexes and uses thereof. These non-covalently bound dimer-complexes consist of two identical monomers that each comprises of one or more single variable domains (hornodimers) or of two different monomers that each comprises on or more single variable domains (heterodimers). The subject NFDs have typically altered e.g. improved binding characteristics over their monomeric counterpart. The NFDs of the invention may further be engineered through linkage by a flexible peptide or cysteines in order to improve the stability. This invention also describes conditions under which such NFDs are formed and conditions under which the formation of such dimers can be avoided.
Patent GB-2484069-A (GB)
Title: Resilient headband includes releasable means to secure earphones
Inventor: WINTERFLOOD JEREMY CHARLES
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: A support frame or headband 1 for earphones A,B comprises a resilient band 22 having first and second opposing ends 23A,23B spaced apart by a distance less than the distance between ears of a person, and releasable means 24A,24B at each of the first and second ends to support an earphone. The releasable means each comprise a slotted sleeve 24A, 25A, 24B, 25B. A guide 22D for the electrical lead C is formed at the centre of the headband. In this embodiment the resilient band is worn under the users    chin, but other embodiments (figs 1 & 2) show the band word over- or behind-the-head.
Patent GB-2484947-A (GB)
Title: Lamp shade reflector
Inventor: CHAO WEN-HSIN
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2010-10-26
Abstract: A lamp shade 1 forms a reflector, e.g. for a bulb, having a plurality of parallel sections 11 on an inner surface, an open bottom and a top including a plurality of recesses or bumps 12. A reflective substance 13 e.g. a resin, is coated on the sections 11 to render the inner surface uneven, and the reflective substance is further coated on the recesses 12.
Patent GB-2471630-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing secure access to system memory
Inventor: FRY WALTER G
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: There is provided a method of providing secure access to data stored in a system memory of a computer system, the computer system comprising a memory controller for writing data to and reading data from the system memory. The method comprises generating a random encryption key each time the computer system is booted and storing the random encryption key in a volatile memory region of the memory controller. The method additionally comprises encrypting data using the random encryption key to create encrypted data, and storing the encrypted data in the system memory. Also provided are a memory subsystem and a computer system for performing the method.
Patent GB-2485584-A (GB)
Title: Separating floor
Inventor: CULLEN DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2010-11-20
Abstract: A separating floor comprises a plurality of first and second timber joists 16, 18. Each of the first joists 16 has a portion of one end removed to provide a first elongate section 20 at an upper edge for locating in a masonry wall 12. Each of the second joists 18 has a portion of one end removed to provide a first elongate section 32 at a lower edge for locating in the masonry wall. A ceiling 25 is located across the lower and shorter edges 26 of the first joists, and a floor 38 is located across the upper and shorter edges 36 of the second joists. Preferably elongate sections are provided at each end of each joist for locating in spaced walls 12, 14. Preferably the elongate sections of each joist lie on a single level of the walls. The elongate sections may all be the same size, and may be the height of a standard brick or block.
Patent GB-2488510-A (GB)
Title: Up converter for telecommunications receiver
Inventor: DEENEY MICHAEL
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 2010-12-31
Abstract: A up-converter system is provided for generating a low-IF output from a zero-IF input in a digital TV radio tuner. In an embodiment, the up-converter includes a passive current mode 3-phase double quadrature mixer 34 driven by 3-phase quadrature local oscillator inputs, a polyphase filter 36 to reject 7th order harmonics, and a polyphase filter 38 to reject residual adjacent (e.g. N-1, N-2) channels. The double quadrature mixer 34 receives a zero-IF signal having a wanted channel and unwanted adjacent channels. The mixer 34 up-converts the zero-IF signal and selectively attenuates negative third and negative seventh order harmonic components of the upconverted signal. It also selectively attenuates negative third and positive fifth order harmonic components. The polyphase filter 38 attenuates adjacent channels occupying the negative frequency range corresponding to the positive frequency range of the wanted channel in the upconverted signal. An anti-alias filter 40 rejects higher order harmonics generated in the mixing process. The method provides the desirable properties of a zero-IF tuner, in particular relaxed image rejection requirement, in a tuner that provides the low-IF output required by digital TV baseband circuits.
Patent GB-2492369-A (GB)
Title: Analysing mobile telephone handover data to detect traffic jams and then obtaining floating vehicle data to determine a more accurate congestion location
Inventor: PETRIE ALEX
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2011-06-29
Abstract: Identifying congestion comprises monitoring traffic conditions using off call tracking data for mobile communication devices carried in vehicles along an off call path and determining when a crossing time of the call path exceeds a threshold. When the threshold is exceeded, traffic data is obtained from probe vehicles on roads corresponding to the off call path and analysed to determine the location of the congestion along the off call path. The threshold may be derived from previous crossing times. The probe vehicles may rely on GPS. The traffic data may be analysed to determine the severity (e.g. time delay or physical extent) of the congestion; thereafter the determined severity may be altered in dependence on monitored changes in the off-call path crossing time. Congestion information may be sent to a traffic monitoring system.
Patent GB-2493009-A (GB)
Title: Seal integrity detector for sealed packages
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 2011-07-21
Abstract: The apparatus is provided for detecting leaks in sealed packages 1which contains a detectable signature gas (such as helium or neon or a mixture). The apparatus comprises a package contact surface 3, an arrangement (a ram) 2 for subjecting sealed packages on a production line sequentially to compression between the contact surface 3 and the ram 2 to promote signature gas leakage, and a gas detector comprising circuitry coupled to electrodes 4 located about expected leakage points of a sealed package. The circuitry applies a voltage across the electrodes to detect a change in electrical characteristics indicative of signature gas leakage from the sealed package. The defective package can be segregated mechanically from the production process for further work/processing. Alternatively, or additionally, the apparatus comprises a gas detector 5 (figure 12) comprising multiple probes arranged in communication with respective ducts to detect a change in local gas characteristics indicative of signature gas leakage from the sealed package. A further invention aspect relates a sealed package containing a perishable product and a signature gas with an electrical breakdown voltage lower than atmospheric air.
Patent GB-2480172-A (GB)
Title: Interactive animation of a user controlled object with a non-user controlled object
Inventor: BRIDGER NICHOLAS
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A user controlled character or object of a video game and an active element such as a computer controlled character are animated to give interaction between the user controlled object and the active element in an interactive animation environment. A set of predetermined animations of the user-controlled object are stored and a position of the user-controlled object is determined 170 using a controller about which are defined a plurality of regions 172. A user input to move the position of the user-controlled object is determined 174 and associated with a region in the direction of movement 176, 178. A subset of the stored animations for the user-controlled object is selected based on the region and animation of the user-controlled object associated with the region using the selected subset is provided. The position of the active element is adjusted 184 prior to rendering of the animation to ensure that the position of the user-controlled character and active element is matched up in readiness for the step of providing the animation. The interaction may be animation of combat such as a sword fight and the position adjustment may turn the characters so they are facing each other.
Patent GB-2485017-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system / cooling method for cooling an electronic device housed in a rack in a room
Inventor: NAGAMATSU IKURO
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2011-08-19
Abstract: A cooling system / cooling method 100 for cooling an electronic device housed in a rack 6 in a room 1. The cooling system includes an air conditioner 3 having an inlet (81, fig 2) and an outlet (82) and being configured to suck air through the inlet, cool the sucked air, and discharge the cooled air through the outlet. A control unit 15 acquires a temperature at an intake port (83) and an exhaust port (84) of the rack and the inlet and the outlet of the air conditioner from a temperature measuring instrument 2, 18. An index is calculated concerning airflow rate of each of the ejected air and the cooled air and to perform control on an airflow rate of the cooled air being discharged from the air conditioner on the basis of the calculated result. The air conditioner includes a motor and its speed controlled by controlling motor frequency of an inverter 14a connected to the motor. The temperature measurement may be undertaken using an infrared camera 2 or temperature sensors 18. The cooling system may be used for cooling other heating elements, e.g. electronic device in a room.
Patent GB-2484395-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold safety rail system
Inventor: BOWMAN MARK EDWARD
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: Scaffold safety rail system comprises at least one safety panel (24, Fig 3) and at least two mounting members 12 for mounting the panel on a scaffold. Each mounting member comprises a body portion 14 and spaced apart upper and lower panel brackets 20, 22 for engaging respective upper and lower regions of the panel. The mounting member also includes spaced apart upper and lower scaffold tube brackets 16a, 16b for releasable attachment to a scaffolding tube 10. The lower panel bracket has a second peg portion in the form of a moveable latch portion 22b for retaining a lower part of the panel. The panel (24, Fig 3) may comprise a frame portion (26, Fig 3) and a mesh portion (28, Fig 3).
Patent GB-2485687-A (GB)
Title: Game execution environments
Inventor: GAULT ANDREW BUCHANAN
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2010-06-01
Abstract: Systems and methods for executing multiple video games, or other sources of video, include a game execution environment in which each game application is executed on the same operating system but within a virtual I/O shell. The virtual I/O shell includes virtual video, audio and input channels that allow each game application to operate as if it had dedicated drivers. In some embodiments, the systems and methods of the invention are used to provide video streams to a plurality of clients over the internet.
Patent GB-2498217-A (GB)
Title: Spacers and cover for a vehicle
Inventor: PARRY HOWARD
IPC: B60J11/04
Filed: 2012-01-06
Abstract: A cover device which may be used with caravans, caravanettes, mobile homes or camper vans. The cover device has a plurality of spacers 1 having semi-spherical outer faces, the spacers support a fabric cover. Preferably the spacers 1 are provided on a strip 4 and may be in a linear organisation. The spacers 1 may be attachable independently to the vehicle and may include a rail or attachment bar (2, Figure 1). Optionally the spacer may be attached to the vehicle using a suction cup. The spacers provide for a ventilation space between the vehicle and a cover. The spacers may be attached to the vehicle and subsequently the cover would be applied. Optionally the spacers may be spherical and may have means such as clips to attach to specific parts of the vehicle or other structure such as an awning rail. The spacers 1 may be incorporated into a net which would be thrown over the vehicle or structure to be protected.
Patent GB-2499234-A (GB)
Title: Interactive printed article with touch sensitive switches and wireless interface.
Inventor: STONE KATE JESSIE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: A printed article 2, such as a poster or point-of-sale display, comprises a substrate 21, a touch- or proximity-sensitive switch 25 supported on the substrate, a processor 26 configured to generate a message and a wireless interface 26, 28 configured to transmit the message wirelessly. In particular, the wireless interface is designed to communicate with a mobile phone 3 using Bluetooth or Wifi. The printed article may also be provided with mobile telecommunications connectivity such as GSM or 3G. The message may cause the mobile phone to download an app 14 and/or other content 15 from servers 16, 17 located either on a LAN or WAN. The touch sensitive or proximity sensitive switches are preferably printed on the substrate in conductive ink, or may be formed from foil.
Patent GB-2488638-A (GB)
Title: Controlling force developed by a paravane system
Inventor: STOKKELAND JAN ERIK
IPC: A01K73/04
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: A paravane system 112 is disclosed comprising a float 200 to provide a buoyant force to the paravane, a first frame 208 having a first movable tow point 226 at one end and a second movable tow point 230 at the other end, the two tow points being connected by means of first (322, Fig 3) and second (324, Fig 3) links, a second frame 212 having a third tow point 242 and a fourth tow point 246 and a plurality of diverter plates 214, 216 coupled between the first and second frames. A linear actuator (312, Fig 3) enables movement of the first tow point and the second tow point relative to the first frame as the paravane system moves through the water. Lateral force supplied by the paravane is changed by moving the first and second tow points while maintaining the distance between the two tow points. Vertical force supplied by the paravane is altered by changing the distance between the first and second tow points. The paravane system forms part of a marine survey system 100 and is towed by means of a bridle assembly 220.
Patent GB-2487855-A (GB)
Title: System and method for using an optical isolator in laser testing
Inventor: BATES KENN S
IPC: G01S17/14
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first optical signal at a pulse detector. An electronic pulse of the first optical signal is received at an optical module. A second optical signal is generated at the optical module based on the electronic pulse. At least a portion of the first optical signal is received in a reverse direction at an optical isolator and the second optical signal is received in a forward direction at the optical isolator. The optical isolator substantially transmits the second optical signal to a target in the forward direction. The optical isolator substantially attenuates at least a portion of the first optical signal in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-2490763-A (GB)
Title: A system for handling slides having a linear transport mechanism
Inventor: NEEF BERNHARD
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A system for handling slides, comprises an input compartment for inputting racks 16 and slides held therein, and a coverslipper module 30, 32 for coverslipping slides. The system further includes an output compartment 22 for outputting racks, a transport unit 20 for transporting the racks, and a control unit 52 for controlling the transport unit. The transport unit is capable of transporting the racks between the input compartment, the coverslipper module and the output compartment. Preferably, the transport unit comprises first, second, and third linear, orthogonal guides (60, 62, 64 fig 3), comprising guide rails (68, 74, 80, fig 3) and corresponding carriages (70, 76, 82, figure 3). A drying unit may be provided for removing moisture from coverslipped slides, the transport unit being operable to transfer racks to and/or remove racks from the drying unit.
Patent GB-2490438-A (GB)
Title: Detection of contaminants on a fluid sensor
Inventor: DONG CHENGLI
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: A method to detect a coating on a window of a fluid analyzer, comprising: measuring an optical density parameter of a fluid sample; measuring a color absorption parameter of the fluid sample for each of a plurality of color channels; determining a gas/oil ratio (GOR) of the fluid sample; and determining that there is a coating on the window of the fluid analyzer based on two or more of the optical density parameter, the color absorption parameters, and the gas/oil ratio of the fluid sample. Additional measurements such as determining a water fraction of the sample, determining a reflection/fluorescence parameter associated with the sample, or determining a response of measurement parameters to pumping of the fluid may also be used in the determination of the presence of a coating. The determined parameters may be compared to predetermined or threshold values.
Patent GB-2507555-A (GB)
Title: Valve controller in combination with an energy harvester
Inventor: KNIE INGMAR
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: A valve controller 1 controls a flow of fluid through a valve and an energy harvester 3 harvests energy from the fluid. The valve controller includes an energy store that receives the harvested energy. When the amount of energy stored by the energy store falls below a predetermined level, the valve controller opens the valve to enable fluid flow. Preferably, the valve controller is an electronic thermostatic radiator valve (eTRV) and the energy store is a capacitor. The eTRV can be used in a building heating system whereby thermal energy of hot water passing through a pipe feeding the eTRV is used to generate electricity using the Seebeck effect to be stored in the capacitor. The eTRV may be operated in a fully operational, partial power-down or powered-down configuration. The eTRV may be wirelessly linked with a central control unit 17 so that the eTRV can communicate its configuration to the unit. Ensuring that the valve is opened when the amount of energy stored falls below a predetermined level ensures that the eTRV can be recharged in the event of total power loss by harvesting energy from hot water passing through the valve.
Patent GB-2511531-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: BISSET JAMES
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: A valve assembly 10 for use controlling flow of fluid into a drill pipe 42 has a valve body 12, a valve member 20 and a valve seat 14 which is a separate part from the valve body 12. The valve body 12 has a main passage and the valve member 20 is movable between a closed position in which the valve member 20 engages with a seat face 16 of the valve seat 14 to substantially prevent flow of fluid along the main passage, and an open 10 position in which the valve member 20 is spaced from the seat face 16. The valve assembly may be a poppet valve.