baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522555-A (GB)
Title: Diesel oxidation catalyst and exhaust system
Inventor: CHIFFEY ANDREW FRANCIS
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: An oxidation catalyst for treating an exhaust gas from a diesel engine comprising: a first washcoat region comprising a first platinum group metal, a first support material and a NOx storage component; a second washcoat region comprising platinum, manganese and a second support material; and a substrate having an inlet end and an outlet end. The second washcoat region may have a ratio by total weight of manganese to platinum of 5:1-0.2:1, and may also include palladium, with a ratio of platinum to palladium by total weight of 1:0-2:1. The first and second support materials may comprise a refractory metal oxide selected from the group consisting of alumina, silica, titania, zirconia, ceria and a mixed or composite oxide thereof optionally with a dopant. The NOx storage component may comprise an alkaline earth metal selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and a combination of two or more thereof. An exhaust system, vehicle or apparatus, and method of use comprising the catalyst are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2520207-A (GB)
Title: Authentication method and system
Inventor: PIKE JUSTIN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: A computer-implemented verification method comprises enabling a user to input an identifier (PIN) into an electronic device having a screen and a keypad operable within a keypad zone of the screen by operating at least one key 4 of the keypad via an image of at least part of a scrambled keypad 3 which is displayed within the keypad zone. The user's operation of the keypad key via the image generates an encoded version of the user's intended input. In one sense the invention can be perceived as superimposing a non-functional image of a scrambled keyboard over an underlying, functional keypad 2. This underlying keypad has a conventional key layout. The image may be any type of electronic image and may include a video image. The invention is particularly suited for use with, but not limited to, mobile phones, tablet computer, PCs etc. It can be implemented in any system wherein a user's identity must be verified before access is granted to a controlled resource. A second computer-implemented verification method comprises generating a number of scrambled keypad images and filtering or screening those images that have keys in their conventional positions.
Patent GB-2535512-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: ANDREW SHARRATT
IPC: C07C21/22
Filed: 2015-02-19
Abstract: A process for producing trifluoromethyl acetylene (TFMA), the process comprising converting trans-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (Z-1233zd) to TFMA in the presence of at least one base, wherein the process is conducted in the presence of water. Preferred bases include alkali metal and alkaline earth metal bases. More preferably, the base is selected from lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide and most preferably, potassium hydroxide. Preferably, the process is conducted in the absence of methanol and/or a phase transfer catalyst. The Z-1233zd may be prepared by hydrofluorinating 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane or 1,1,3,3-tetrachloropropene in the presence or absence of a hydrofluorination catalyst, such as Lewis acid metal halides. Alternatively, a process for preparing a tetrafluoropropene, the process comprising contacting the TFMA with hydrogen fluoride (HF) in the presence of a fluorination catalyst to produce a tetrafluoropropene is described. Preferred tetrafluoropropenes include 1234yf and 1234ze. Preferred fluorination catalysts include Lewis acid metal halides such as Sb(V) halides, preferably SbF5.
Patent GB-2542106-A (GB)
Title: Novel treatment of STIs
Inventor: VSEVOLOD IVANOVICH KISELEV
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2015-04-01
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition(s) comprising 3,3-diindolylmethane (DIM), or a DIM-related indole, alone or in combination with epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and optionally one or more antimicrobial agents, for use in treating or preventing a urogenital infection caused by one or more microbes. Preferably the DIM or DIM-related indole and/or EGCG are formulated as a suppository, an aqueous rinse, a cream or gel, wherein the DIM, or DIM-related indole and EGCG may be present in the same formulation. The antimicrobial agent(s) may be present in the same or different pharmaceutical compositions as the DIM, or DIM-related indole and/or EGCG. The infection may be caused by bacterial infections such as Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma spp. such as M. hominis, N. gonorrhoea, T. pallidum, Gardnerella spp., and Chlamydia spp., such as Chlamydia trachomatis; viral infections caused by for example Herpes simplex, Papilloma virus, Cytomegalovirus, HIV, Hepatitis, such as Hepatitis B; and/or fungal infections caused by for example, Candida albicans.
Patent GB-2538549-A (GB)
Title: Joining lined pipe sections
Inventor: STEPHEN BARNES
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 2015-05-21
Abstract: In order to reduce or remove the potential risk of heat damage in the absence of cooling jackets when joining lined pipe sections, each lined pipe section 3, 5 is provided with an insulatory sleeve 23, 25 which is disposed between the host pipe 7, 9 and the respective liner 11, 13. The sleeves 23, 25 do not extend the full length of the lined pipe sections, but are located in an end of the host pipes 7, 9. The pipes are welded together at their ends. The insulator sleeves 23, 25 can be first located in the ends of the host pipes 7, 9 then the carbon steel pipes lined by drawing the liners 11, 13 through via a reduction die to reduce their external diameter. When pulling tension on the liners 11, 13 is removed, the liners 11, 13 revert towards their original dimensions resulting in a tight fitting against the internal surface of the host pipes 7, 9, and a tight fit against the internal surface of the insulatory sleeves 23, 25 near the ends of the host pipes which holds them in place and, optionally, compresses the insulation material.
Patent GB-2523716-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device for disabled person
Inventor: SAAYMAN JACOBUS HENDRIK
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: The invention provides a lifting device (1) for transfer of a paraplegic between seated positions. A post (3) extends from a wheeled base (2) and movably supports a head (5) for upwards and downwards movement. A lifting arm arrangement (7) is pivotably secured to the head (5). The head (5) is also rotatable about the post (3) and the base (2) movable between an expanded stabilizing condition and a retracted condition. The latter condition allows the lifting device (1) to fit through a standard width doorway. Movement of the base (2) between these conditions is effected by pivoting of the lifting arm arrangement (7) into and out of a lateral supporting position. The base (2) preferably includes five legs (4) extending substantially radially from the post (3) with two of the legs (4) foldable towards adjacent legs (4). The head (5) includes an actuator in the form of a rotatable handle (6a) provided for movement relative to the post (3). The handle (6a) is fitted to either of two protrusions for rotation of the head (5) or for raising and lowering the head (5) on the post (3). The handle (6a) is accessible to a person supported by the lifting arm (7.1) so that the lifting device (1) can be used without any assistance.
Patent GB-2546486-A (GB)
Title: Building-specific anomalous event detection and alerting system
Inventor: WILL BROCKLEBANK
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2016-01-18
Abstract: A system 12 comprises a plurality of building status sensors 14 (e.g. motion, fire/smoke, flow sensors, cameras) arranged at a specific building 10 to monitor at least one building status characteristic (such as an intruder, fire, or a leak), and a controller 18 arranged to receive an output signal from each of the plurality of sensors 14. The controller 18 has a processor capable of calculating a building context model from at least one unperturbed building status characteristic, from which can be determined an anomalous alteration of each of the monitored building status characteristics. An alert output means 20 for alerting a user to a said anomalous alteration of each monitored building status characteristic which is indicative of an anomalous event at the building 10 is also provided, and said alert is selectively activated based upon a building occupancy status determined by a circuit associated with the processor. The context model may be based upon historical characteristics retrieved from sensors 14, and a timer may also be used in communication with the controller 18 permitting time-dependent status characteristics to be monitored. In another embodiment, an alarm is provided based on a plurality of anomalous events detected sequentially.
Patent GB-2531472-A (GB)
Title: Ball assembly and a method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: TOYE EDWARD
IPC: B65G39/02
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A conveyor ball assembly has a plastic drainage element 124. A gap or relief exists from a top surface of a support cup 112 so that there is no load bearing contact from a main ball 114, or bearings 116 on the drainage element 124. This means that the drainage element 124 can be made from plastic, which may improve the lifespan of the drainage element 124.
Patent GB-2533070-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft galley unit
Inventor: Kenji Nojiri
IPC: B64D11/04
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: An aircraft galley unit provided with a casing forming an outer shell, and a rack area and double deck area provided in the casing, wherein the double deck area has a lift passage formed inside the casing, a lift mechanism that moves up and down within the region of the lift passage, and a drive source for moving the lift mechanism up and down, the drive source being provided in a ceiling section of the casing.
Patent GB-2548557-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressing
Inventor: THOMAS WANTOCK
IPC: H05H1/32
Filed: 2016-03-16
Abstract: A kit of parts is provided, which includes a plasma generating device 20 and a membrane dressing 30. The plasma generating device comprises a first cavity 29 with an opening at one end formed between a cathode 23 and a grounded electrode 24 such that, in use, an arc discharge ionizes a feed gas to produce a thermal plasma; and a second cavity 35 with an opening at one end formed between a grounded electrode 24 and a high voltage electrode 25 such that, in use, a dielectric barrier discharge between ionizes a feed gas to produce a non-thermal plasma. The membrane dressing 30 is a sheet of impermeable material having one or more input connectors 31, and functions to contain the plasma adjacent to the tissue. The membrane dressing is at least partially transparent, and forms a peripheral seal 32 with tissue around the damage site. The plasma generating device may have a concentric arrangement, with the cathode 23 as a central rod, the grounding electrode 24 as a tube around the rod, and the high-voltage electrode 25 around the tube, such that the second cavity 35 is coaxial with the first cavity 29, see figure 2B.
Patent GB-2538177-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for MEMS transducers
Inventor: TSJERK HANS HOEKSTRA
IPC: H04R19/00
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A MEMS die incorporating a microphone sensor and integrated drive electronics comprises bump bonds formed at one end of the die. The bump bonding arrangement does not constrain the die during expansion or contraction of the die.
Patent GB-2552316-A (GB)
Title: Information processing apparatus, method and computer program product
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN WILLIAMS
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2016-07-15
Abstract: A computer program product, apparatus and method that receives a video data stream (704, Fig 7) and an object tracking (positional) data stream (706, Fig 7). Pattern matching is performed between the objects positions in the video stream and their positions in the object tracking data stream. When there is a closest match between the two positions the timing information of the data streams is synchronised. Frames for pattern matching and objects in the frame, may be selected by certain characteristics such as colour. Patterns may be matched by linking the objects in the tracking data stream to the nearest corresponding object in the video data stream 2120, 2125, 2130. The difference in position of the objects between the two data streams may be determined to form an offset value for the objects 2135. The closest match position between the data streams may be determined by comparison of a value with a threshold value or when the difference between the objects being matched is a minimum 2140. After synchronisation timing information of the data streams can may be compared at multiple points to determine differences in sampling rates. Synchronisation of the data streams may be verified by checking the offset of the objects in a number of frames.
Patent GB-2544854-A (GB)
Title: A particulate material transfer assembly
Inventor: GEORGE WILLIAM SNAPE
IPC: B65G53/54
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A flexible coupling for a particulate material transfer assembly, the flexible coupling having an upper end part 52; a lower end part 54; a central part extending between the upper and lower end parts; reinforced rings located at distal ends of the upper 56 and lower 60 end parts; and a flexible skirt 62 extending from the central part to below the lowermost extent of the lower end part and configured, in use, to fold over and into an inlet. Preferably, the skirt extend from a tapered band 64 in the central part. Preferably, the skirt is formed integrally or formed separately and attached via adhesive or heat sealing. Preferably, the coupling is tapered towards a lower end part.
Patent GB-2552566-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods
Inventor: PETER CLARK
IPC: C11D1/28
Filed: 2017-04-07
Abstract: A hair treating composition comprising (a) an acyl isethionate surfactant, such as sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate or sodium oleoyl methyl isethionate; (b) a cationic polymer, such as cationic (or catonised) derivatives of guar gum or cellulose; and (c) a water insoluble benefit agent, such as dimethicone, dimethiconol or divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer, wherein the composition comprises less than 3 wt% amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants. Also disclosed is a method of treating hair using the composition.
Patent GB-2546947-A (GB)
Title: Method,apparatus, and computer program product to ascertain supply and demand analytics and outputting events based on real-time data for proximity
Inventor: MICHAEL FEIN
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided herein for ascertaining supply and demand analytics and outputting event. An example method comprises receiving blink data comprising at least a tag unique identifier from a tag, calculating, using a processor, tag location data, wherein the tag location data is based on the blink data, and correlating the tag location data to provider location data.
Patent GB-2566319-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to additional data for demodulation reference signal and efficient signalling for data multiplexing in the control region
Inventor: UMER SALIM
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2017-09-11
Abstract: In a cellular communications network, resource sets are configured for a user equipment (UE). A subsequent indication is transmitted to the UE indicating which configured resource sets can be utilised for data transmission to the UE. The indication is transmitted as a bitmap such that each bit corresponds to at least one resource set, the bitmap being transmitted via layer 1 signalling. The resource set configured for the UE may be a control resource set containing the PDCCH. The data may be carried on a PDSCH. Also disclosed is transmitting an additional data demodulation reference signal (DMRS) and data within the control region of an OFDM slot and transmitting at least one further DMRS and further data in the data region of the slot.
Patent GB-2567883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to animal drying and radiant energy therapy apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: PAULA AKSHAIR
IPC: A45D20/00
Filed: 2017-10-30
Abstract: An animal worming and drying apparatus comprising: a hollow body portion 1 having an airflow passage 17 therein, and to which there is attached at least one diffuser element 4,5; the body portion 1 including an air inlet port 3 in fluid connection with the or each diffuser element 4,5; and means 11 adapted to convey air through the inlet port 3 to be expelled through the at least one diffuser element 4,5. There may be a pair of diffuser elements 4,5 each independently pivotally moveable between deployed in-use position (figure 1a) and a folded storage position (figure 1b), wherein when in the deployed position the diffuser elements 4,5 are spaced from one another and direct airflow into the space between the two diffuser elements 4,5. The diffuser elements 4,5 may be connected to the main body 1 by a telescopically extendable arm. There may be a radiant energy therapy means incorporated into one or both of the diffuser elements 4,5.
Patent GB-2568061-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for delivering a composition for a vascular embolisation
Inventor: Marcus Caine
IPC: A61M5/48
Filed: 2017-11-02
Abstract: Apparatus for delivering a composition for vascular embolisation comprising a syringe 1, the syringe comprising a piston 2 and a barrel 5 having an outlet 6, wherein the apparatus further comprises a pressure transducer 7 arranged to measure force applied to the piston and means 11b for operatively coupling the pressure transducer to a device 12 for displaying data. The pressure transducer 7 may be releasably mounted to a thumb engaging portion of the piston 2 via a mount. There may be a spacer between the piston and transducer to ensure force is uniformly transferred. The system may also include a device to display the force applied to the piston as a function of time in real time, there may be a catheter in fluid communication with the outlet, a camera to display contents of the catheter, and means for measuring fluid pressure or flow rates in the system.
Patent GB-2569979-A (GB)
Title: Image generating device and method of generating an image
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES BIGOS
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2018-01-05
Abstract: Generating image (for user at viewing position 30), comprising: rendering test images from plurality of candidate reference viewing points (RVPs) 28a-e, each test image representing an image of a space including an object 24 to be displayed; evaluating importance value (Fig. 8A) for the candidate RVPs as function of their comparative coverage of points; changing position of candidate RVPs that have low importance value, then re-evaluating where candidate RVPs do not revert to replaced RVPs if comparative coverage of points has increased. RVPs may be generated on two parallel planes (Fig. 7, 20a, b) depending on whether user is sitting or standing. RVPs 28a-e all have a view of position 26 on object 24, some viewing points may be screened out if polygons IDs do not match (e.g. r! = u is screened out, but u = u is accepted) – to prevent voxels being rendered where they show a side of the object which is actually obscured, because of problems with determining depth, especially for thin surfaces or sharp edges or vertices. The invention relates to rendering a better Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual reality (VR) / Mixed Reality (MR) image to the user of an immersive display (Fig. 1).
Patent GB-2570724-A (GB)
Title: Subsea pig launchers
Inventor: TORSTEIN MELING
IPC: F16L55/46
Filed: 2018-02-06
Abstract: A multiple pig launcher 10 comprises a tubular structure 12 along which a series of pipeline pigs 18 are advanced in stepwise fashion to be launched into a pipeline in succession. A launching station 14 holds a first pig at a downstream end of the series in readiness for launch. A pig stopper mechanism 42, 44 is operable selectively to hold a second pig at a holding station 11 upstream of the launching station when launching the first pig and to release the second pig from the holding station to be advanced into the launching station after the first pig has been launched. The pig stopper mechanism comprises at least one radially‑movable gripper element that can apply radially-inward gripping force to a pig held at theholding station. The pig stopper mechanism can reduce the internal diameter of the tubular structure at the holding station, and can comprise an angularly spaced array of gripper elements that surround the holding station. The gripper elements can be moved radially inwardly via a camming action applied to it by a cam formation. It then can moved back radially outwardly due to its resilience upon being released by the cam formation.
Patent GB-2556279-A (GB)
Title: Determining a unique identifier for an optically read security element
Inventor: BENJAMIN ROBINSON
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2018-02-07
Abstract: A method of determining a unique identifier for a security element 102 comprising one or more optically readable structures in or on a body. The optically readable structures have an intrinsic band structure prior to application of a strain, which changes due to the applied strain (200, 202). The method comprises: optically reading the security element to determine data indicative of its optical property when a strain is applied to the body via an external force. The unique identifier could be determined from a map 114 of the determined data with respect to the strain. The reading could be undertaken for multiple locations (e.g. grid 174) across the security element when the strain is applied. The map is a map of the determined data across the security element with respect to the strain. The reading for multiple locations across the security element could be undertaken in a single step, using a reader (e.g. mobile phone, 12) with a two-dimensional sensor. In an alternative embodiment a change in the band structure is used to infer the presence of the optically readable structures.
Patent GB-2558493-A (GB)
Title: Pipe condition detection device, pipe condition detection method, computer-readable recording medium, and pipe condition detection system
Inventor: MASATAKE TAKAHASHI
IPC: G01N29/07
Filed: 2016-11-01
Abstract: There are circumstances in which estimation of a pipe condition is desired as a necessity for water utility companies. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a technique by which a deteriorated or defective condition on the inside and outside of a pipe can be estimated. In order to solve the aforementioned problem, a pipe condition detection system according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a sensor unit that detects vibration data and pressure data from a pipe or a fluid in the pipe; and a determination unit that determines the condition of the inside and the outside of the pipe on the basis of the vibration data and the pressure data obtained by the sensor unit.
Patent GB-2574212-A (GB)
Title: Air brake and air line safety, replacement break connector
Inventor: PAUL MARC JOHN SIMS
IPC: B60T17/04
Filed: 2018-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle air brake has an air-line safety replacement break connector 9C with end push fittings 3B & 14C allowing for connections to be made to UK, European and USA air-line types. When installed between an air-line 8C and an air supply outlet point 1C, in the event of a trauma to the vehicle or in the case of a heavy goods vehicle jack-knife, the connector breaks before damage occurs to the air-line coil 8C. The connector 9 may then be replaced as oppose to having to replace the whole air-line coil. The break connector 9C is made from brass and has a cylindrical cross-section.