baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2552159-A (GB)
Title: The quick strip dosing pump
Inventor: TERENCE KEITH DEANS
IPC: G01F11/20
Filed: 2016-07-10
Abstract: A quick strip dosing pump that can be stripped down for cleaning without any special tools or the need for clean in place (CIP) or stream in place (SIP) systems. The pump, e.g. a depositor such as those used in the food industry, has a modular design allowing the construction of single and multi-head machines. The use of an Inlet Valve Arrangement (IVA), also known as a rotary valve, vertical rotary valve, valve inner, control vale or three way valve allows for the modular construction of the pump. The stripping of the pump comprises removing the outlet 4, followed by removing the conical hopper 1, pushing back the tie bars 11, removing the valve housing 3, moving the valve (12, fig 6) forwards (fig 6), removing the valve (12, fig 7), removing the product cylinder 2 and finally removing the piston (fig 9).
Patent GB-2552554-A (GB)
Title: Resource arrangement
Inventor: HIMKE VANDERVELDE
IPC: H04W72/12
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: A method of sensing and switching resource pools. A device is arranged to transmit according to a first resource pool (RP1). A second resource pool (RP2) is sensed by the device and the device switches from the first resource pool to the second resource pool based on the result of sensing the second resource pool. The sensing may be according to receiving information related to the second resource pool which may include scheduling assignment (SA) decoding, or energy measurement. The device is arranged to transmit according the second resource pool. The switching may involve determining if the second resource pool has been sensed long enough to apply sensing based resource selection. The method may include using random resource selection or sensing based resource selection based on the determination. The sensing of the second resource pool may be pre-sensed in response to an expected zone or cell change.
Patent GB-2540488-A (GB)
Title: Killswitch
Inventor: JONATHAN BOYS
IPC: G01S15/04
Filed: 2009-06-25
Abstract: An ultrasonic killswitch system for an operator-controlled powered apparatus such as a boat includes ultrasonic sensor units for scanning a search area to detect the presence or absence of objects, including the operator (driver, pilot), in the search area. A controller is programmed to generate a killswitch signal in response to a reading or signal from the sensor units indicative of the absence of the operator within the search area which automatically cuts the power to the apparatus. A calibration mode uses multiple scanning operations to identify permanent and non-permanent objects within the search area, by creating a virtual map of reflective responses to ultrasonic pulses from the sensor units; subsequent returns are compared with this. Each sensor unit has a piezoelectric transmitter and a piezoelectric receiver and a single input/output cable for communication with the controller.
Patent GB-2557614-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device, electronic component and method
Inventor: MARTIN KOTZBAUER
IPC: H01L23/485
Filed: 2016-12-12
Abstract: A contact pad 22 is disclosed which may be part of a semiconductor device 20 comprising a galvanically isolated signal transfer coupler 21. The contact pad may include a metallic base layer 25 having a metallic diffusion barrier layer 26 and metallic wire bondable layer 27 arranged on top. The diffusion barrier layer has a mushroom or pinhead shape, and includes a first portion 28 which is wider than a second portion 33. A surface 29 of the first portion may be curved at the periphery to prevent faults due to voltage spikes. The diffusion barrier layer and wire bondable layer may be replaced by a metallic anchoring layer (140, Fig 6a) not having a barrier function. The contact pad may be formed by depositing the diffusion barrier layer onto a surface of the base layer exposed in an opening of an isolation layer (50, Fig 2), annealing the diffusion barrier layer, and depositing the wire bondable layer on top. The galvanically isolated signal transfer coupler 21 may comprise an inductive or capacitive coupler.
Patent GB-2554478-A (GB)
Title: A brake system controller, a brake system, a vehicle, a method, and a computer readable medium
Inventor: PUNEET MATHUR
IPC: B60W10/192
Filed: 2017-02-21
Abstract: A brake system controller for a ground vehicle has a braking map based upon brake input position (e.g. pedal position) and rolling resistance coefficient (fr) where braking force = mass*g*fr*Cosθ. A required brake torque module outputs a required braking torque based upon this map. A first brake torque control module receives a signal representing at least part of the required braking torque and outputs a first brake output signal. The controller may include a second torque control module, and the first and second modules may correspond to friction braking and regenerative braking respectively. Said friction braking control module may receive a signal for actual regenerative braking torque and base the first brake output signal at least in part on the actual regenerative braking torque. The required braking torque may be further based on a dynamic rolling radius of a wheel and/or gross vehicle weight. Also disclosed is a brake system utilizing the abovementioned controller, a vehicle utilizing said controller, a method of generating a brake output signal for a braking system, computer readable medium which stores the abovementioned braking map, and a method of generating a rolling resistance map by performing one or more coast down tests.
Patent GB-2563071-A (GB)
Title: Direct tissue analysis
Inventor: Philippa J Hart
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2017-06-02
Abstract: A method of analysing peptides or proteins directly from a surface of a tissue sample 20 comprises directing a spray of solvent droplets 13 from a sprayer device 10 onto a surface of the tissue sample. The solvent droplets generate peptide or protein ions from the surface of the tissue sample by a process of desorption. The generated ions is collected using a sampling orifice 30 and analysed by an ion analyser. The operating condition of the sprayer may be selected so to promote ionisation by desorption over ionisation via charge transfer. The sprayer may be a DESI sprayer for desorption electrospray ionisation. The solvent may comprise an organic solvent and an additive for enhancing the generation of multiply charged species. The tissue sample may be washed. An enzyme such as protease may be applied to the surface of the tissue sample to generate peptides by tryptic digestion. The sampling orifice may be heated.
Patent GB-2563411-A (GB)
Title: Processing display data
Inventor: PATRICK DAVID COOPER
IPC: H04N19/63
Filed: 2017-06-14
Abstract: A display system for displaying display data includes a host device 11, which generates at least a portion of a frame of display data to be displayed on a remote display. The host device compresses the display data by determining a scaling factor, determining a number of encoding passes being less than a predetermined number of decoding passes by a number x based on the scaling factor, and performing the number of encoding passes using a transform, each encoding pass producing a set of display coefficients, which are then quantised and rounded to produce encoded display data. A display control device 12 decodes the encoded display data using a hardware decoder by performing the predetermined number of decoding passes of an inverse transform, the predetermined number of decoding passes being at least two, such that the predetermined number of decoding passes is the number of encoding passes plus the number x additional decoding passes, and wherein the decoding uses display coefficients having a zero value for each additional decoding pass.
Patent GB-2565045-A (GB)
Title: Biomarker
Inventor: SUSAN ADELE GREENFIELD
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A method for predicting the rate at which a subject will suffer from cognitive decline, comprising analysing the concentration of the T14 peptide (AEFHRWSSYMVHWK, SEQ ID NO, 3) or an aggregate thereof and comparing this with a reference value from a control, wherein a lower concentration of the peptide and/or a higher concentration of aggregated peptide, relative to the reference value, suggests that the subject will suffer from a higher rate of cognitive decline, or has a pre-disposition thereto. Also claimed is a kit comprising means to determine the concentration of the T14 peptide or an aggregate thereof.
Patent GB-2553685-A (GB)
Title: Novel éthynylxanthines, their preparation and use as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases and angiogenesis
Inventor: PAVELS ARSENJANS
IPC: C07D487/04
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ethynylxanthine derivatives of formula (I) which exhibit ability selectively suppress matrix metalloproteinases and therefore may act as inhibitors of angiogenesis, methods for their synthesis and use for the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases and disorders caused by overexpression of matrix metalloproteinases by administration of such substances.
Patent GB-2566469-A (GB)
Title: Cache line statuses
Inventor: Antonio García Guirado
IPC: G06F12/128
Filed: 2017-09-13
Abstract: A method 200 of controlling cache storage (130 fig 1) comprising cache lines (140, 150) which store data (145,155) retrievable when a storage access instruction contains a storage identifier (e.g address) which matches a tag associated with a cache line (140,150). A tag associated with a cache line comprises an individual tag portion (i-tag 160,165) associated with the single cache line, and a shareable tag portion which may be associated with a plurality of cache lines, individual tag portion (i-tag) comprising a pointer to a shareable tag storage location (170 s-tag) comprising the shareable tag portion. The method comprises: allowing re-use of a selected shareable tag storage location, thus updating a first shareable tag portion comprised therein to a second shareable tag portion 210; identifying one or more cache lines associated with individual tag portions comprising a pointer to the selected shareable tag storage location 220; and setting a given cache line status for each of the identified cache lines, wherein the given cache line status: a) allows a cache line to continue to be used in relation to a storage access instruction received before the cache line status was set; and b) inhibits the cache line from being used in relation to a storage access instruction received after the cache line status is set 230. A data processing system comprising a processor configured to output storage access instruction and cache store comprising cache control circuitry and to perform the method is also described.
Patent GB-2567154-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for assisting in the maintenance of a vehicle speed within a speed range, and a vehicle comprising such an apparatus
Inventor: ALEX PLIANOS
IPC: B60W40/105
Filed: 2017-10-02
Abstract: Method and apparatus for maintaining a speed of a vehicle 100 within a target speed range. A plurality of coasting profiles (126, 128, 130) are generated 112 for the vehicle, each having an initial speed and a starting point (132, 134, 136) on a predicted vehicle path 124. Each coasting profile represents a predicted vehicle speed over a time and/or distance from the starting point and is generated based on a geometry of at least a portion of the predicted vehicle path. At least one of the coasting profiles that maintains the speed of the vehicle within the target speed range is identified 114. A prime mover of the vehicle is controlled to place the vehicle into a coasting mode in accordance with the at least one identified coasting profile 116. Alternatively, feedback is provided to a user to place the vehicle into a coasting mode, such that the vehicle will coast in accordance with the at least one identified coasting profile.
Patent GB-2555959-A (GB)
Title: Modular downhole debris separating assemblies
Inventor: CHRIS J MERICAS
IPC: E21B43/02
Filed: 2015-07-06
Abstract: A downhole system can include multiple sub-components of a downhole debris separator assembly that is modular. The system can also include multiple couplers arranged on or among the sub-components of the multiple sub-components. Each of the couplers can connect with others of the couplers in different combinations to form respectively different configurations of the downhole debris separator assembly.
Patent GB-2571917-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communications networks
Inventor: RAY MCCONNELL
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2018-02-25
Abstract: A method of mitigating start-of-packet interference in a millimetre waveband wireless mesh network which comprises a plurality of nodes each having a transceiver including a beamforming antenna, and a plurality of wireless communications links interconnecting pairs of transceivers of the nodes. The method comprises: allocating respective baseband centre frequencies to pairs of transceivers for use with respective links, each allocated baseband centre frequency being offset from other allocated frequencies by a predetermined offset amount. A transceiver of a pair encodes a data packet using an encoding signal having the allocated baseband frequency. The transceiver may modulate the encoded signal with a radio frequency carrier to generate a transmission signal. The other transceiver of the pair may demodulate a received signal at the carrier frequency and decode at the allocated baseband centre frequency to recover the data packet. As different wireless links use different baseband frequencies, the nodes will not decode packets from incorrect links, avoiding start-of-packet interference caused by attempting to process a spurious packet.
Patent GB-2574571-A (GB)
Title: Alignment system for an infra-red sensor
Inventor: SUSAN FIONA TURNER
IPC: G01J5/04
Filed: 2018-03-09
Abstract: Infra-red (IR) sensor 2 is associated with a scanner (16, fig. 1), which moves the IR sensor so that its axis is pointed in a plurality of directions over extruded bodies 28, 30, or it is translated to point in laterally-displaced parallel directions. Broad peaks in the infra-red profile may be identified as extruded bodies and distinguished from narrow peaks of noise and used to position the infra-red sensor to a first position for measuring the temperature of the extruded body. This may be the region with the highest product of maximum temperature and full width at half maximum, which may align the sensor with the hottest extrusion offering the widest sensor view. Scanning may operate when e.g. an extrusion die is changed, or the infra-red radiation received changes by a certain amount. This may prevent misalignment with the extruded body due to lateral wander.
Patent GB-2565222-A (GB)
Title: Surgical assembly, system and electrode assembly
Inventor: JASON BREWER
IPC: B03C3/68
Filed: 2018-06-20
Abstract: A surgical assembly, system and electrode for removing particulates located and released at the site of a surgical procedure, comprising a tool 110 that receives a first signal for cutting or cauterizing tissue with an electrode 120 disposed thereupon. An electrical generator 130 is coupled to the electrode producing a second signal that generates an electrical field from the electrode to remove particles suspended at the site. A controller 140 controlling the generator applies the second signal upon a sensing arrangement sensing activation of the first signal. An electrode assembly for the removal of particles comprising multiple electrodes that are selectively activated based on proximity to patient tissue. The controller may deactivate the second signal in response to deactivation of the first signal, after a predetermined time or according to a timing sequence. The electrode may be disposed on a carrier and collar that may have windows exposing the electrode.
Patent GB-2580866-A (GB)
Title: System and method to modelling and managing enterprise architecture utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning
Inventor: HEATH JOSEPH GASCOIGNE
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2018-10-24
Abstract: Artificial intelligence and machine learning are used to model and manage an organisation’s enterprise architecture, such as business and technology strategy planning during a business transformation programme. A business motivation model provides a desired outcome for the organisation. A governance model provides a governance structure and processes to manage transformation programme decisions. Software modules also provide the organisation’s current and target operating models, and identify and prioritise business benefits. A road map model provides activities to implement the target operating model. A design module provides process steps to address management concerns. A blueprint module provides blueprints to implement the enterprise architecture. A complementary framework further provides: a design process for modelling and managing the target operating model; perspectives to address concerns related to the enterprise architecture; a context framework to address organisational and business requirements; and a content framework including models and blueprints necessary to capture required organisational information. The whole design process is automatically updated if any one element is changed. The system may ensure the enterprise architecture aligns with the business’ strategy, achieves the business’ vision and realises planned business benefits, and may provide transparency and manage stakeholders’ expectations regarding the transformation programme.
Patent GB-2572066-A (GB)
Title: Shine conditioners
Inventor: THOMAS SCHROEDER
IPC: A61K8/42
Filed: 2019-02-20
Abstract: A hair treatment agent comprises, in a cosmetic carrier, glycine betaine, an amidoamine of formula (I) and a polyquat of formula (II) wherein formulae (I) and (II) are as defined herein. Most preferably, 2-trimethylammonioacetate (glycine betaine) is present in 0.05 to 10.00 wt.%. Most preferably, the amidoamine of formula (I) is brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine. Most preferably, the esterquat has the INCI name bis(isostearoyl/oleoyl isopropyl) dimonium methosulfate. Preferably, the hair treatment agent further comprises a C10-C24 fatty alcohol (e.g. cetearyl alcohol), a polyol (preferably, glycerol) and a hydroxycarboxylic acid. The hydroxycarboxylic acid may be one, or more, of lactic acid, citric acid, glutamic acid, and succinic acid. Preferably, the composition is substantially free of silicones and/or mineral oils. Preferably, the agent is substantially free from polymeric thickeners of synthetic and/or natural origin. Also claimed is the cosmetic use of a hair treatment agent as disclosed herein to improve the nourishment properties of hair, e.g. combability, ease of detangling.
Patent GB-2583893-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric films
Inventor: IAIN POWNER
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2019-03-29
Abstract: The high water contact angle films comprise a polymer film which has been at least partially coated with hydrophobic particles. The particles are formed from a metal oxide core which is modified with a 2-40 carbon atom hydrocarbon chain chemically bound to the core. The particle size is less than 200nm and preferably between 8 and 20 nm. The core is selected from aluminum oxide, iron oxide, zinc oxide and silicon oxide. The hydrocarbon chain is preferably aliphatic in nature and may be straight or branched. The bonding of core and chain is a covalent bond through a functional group selected from hydroxide, carboxylate, phosphonate, phosphinate or thiocarboxy. Preferably the polymer film is a co-extruded thermoplastic. The particles may be deposited on the film by evaporation of a volatile carrier or embedded in the film by softening the film and then depositing the particles. An adhesive, such as an epoxy resin, may also be used to bind the particles to the film. The film smay be employed in food packaging or items of clothing. In a preferred embodiment isostearic acid is bound to Aluminium oxide and dispersed in epoxy resin and deposited on a five-layer co-extrusion film.
Patent GB-2582919-A (GB)
Title: Anaerobically curable compositions
Inventor: GREG CLARKE
IPC: C09J175/04
Filed: 2019-04-05
Abstract: An anaerobically curable composition in dry-to-touch form is prepared from (a) a liquid anaerobically curable component, (b) 10-35 wt.% thermoplastic polyurethane, and (c) a curative for curing the anaerobically curable component. The polyurethane may comprise (meth)acrylate end groups and polyester segments based on diols or dicarboxylic acids with >10 carbon atoms, such as a polyester of dodecanedioic acid and 1,6-hexanediol. The polyurethane may have a molecular weight of 50,000-100,000 with glass transition temperatures of -60-0°C and melting points of 30-100°C. The composition preferably comprises 60-85 wt.% anaerobically curable component, which may comprise (meth)acrylate group(s). Typically, the composition includes 0.1-10 wt.% curative (e.g. a peroxide) and <1 wt.% solvent. A method of threadlocking two threaded articles, such as nuts and bolts, comprises applying the composition to threads of at least one article and threading together the two articles, thereby initiating anaerobic cure of the composition to chemically bond the articles together.
Patent GB-2576593-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for automatically extracting image features of electrical imaging well logging
Inventor: ZHOU FENG
IPC: G01V3/18
Filed: 2019-05-09
Abstract: Automatically extracting image features of electrical imaging well logging comprising acquiring (step 101) historical data of electrical imaging well logging. The data is pre-processed (step 102) to generate an electrical imaging well logging image covering a full hole. A typical geological feature is recognised and marked (step 103) in the image covering a full hole and that image is determined as a training sample in accordance with a category of the imaging well logging facies. A deep learning model such as an artificial neural network is constructed (step 104) which includes an input layer, a plurality of hidden layers and an output layer. The model is trained (step 105) using the training sample to obtain a trained deep learning model. The type of geological feature of an electrical imaging well logging image of a well section to be recognised is recognised (step 106) using the trained deep learning model. A recognition result is thus obtained. Morphological optimisation processing is performed on said result to obtain a feature optimisation recognition result. The deep-learning model may include a 12 layer structure wherein the 2nd to 11th layers are the hidden layers.
Patent GB-2577465-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced visual dialog system for intelligent tutors
Inventor: PATRICK WATSON
IPC: G06F40/40
Filed: 2018-06-06
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products to perform an operation comprising receiving text input via a chat interface of a tutor application, identifying, by at least one classifier applied to the text input, a concept in the text input, mapping the concept in the text input to at least one of a visual action and a first visual object, generating, based on a first machine learning (ML) model, a first program code statement corresponding to the at least one of the visual action and the first visual object, and executing the first program code statement to modify a visualization interface of the tutor application based on the text input received via the chat interface.