baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2498105-A (GB)
Title: System and method for estimating useful life of a downhole tool
Inventor: BAUMANN JOERG O
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2011-07-14
Abstract: A system for determining the amount of life consumed for a tool includes at least one sensor associated with the tool for generating observation data, a memory in operable communication with the at least one sensor, the memory including a database for storing the observation data generated by the sensor, and a processor in operable communication with the memory. The processor includes a model generator that generates a current model for a current run of the tool. The current model includes parameters of a functional approximation of the observation data. The processor also includes a classifier that classifies the current model and a current run estimator that determine the amount of life consumed based on the classification of the current model and a time of use associated with the current run.
Patent GB-2510181-A (GB)
Title: Liquid filling controller
Inventor: GODDARD LUKE
IPC: B67C3/28
Filed: 2013-01-26
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a liquid filling controller comprising at least two sensors / conductors arranged to extend from a housing and conduct electrical current generated in an electrical source within said housing, said housing further comprising a device arranged for cooperation with a water outlet; wherein said device is controlled by current through the sensors. The apparatus may comprise a housing 10, water inlet 24, water outlet 26, at least one sensor rod 14, 16, extending from the housing by a length that may be adjusted in use and having one or more conductive pathways therethrough. The extensible sensor rod may be a telescopic conductor / sensor rod. A method for controlling filling comprises mounting the controller above a vessel, extending the length of one or more sensor rods from the housing to a desired fill level within the vessel. The controller stops the flow when the liquid level reaches a conductive region of the sensor rod. The sensor may bee an AC sensor adapted to sense conductivity or capacitance at one or more frequencies.
Patent GB-2512948-A (GB)
Title: A carrier
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2013-04-13
Abstract: A carrier comprises a manual carriage means arranged with plural containers; wherein at least a first and second container are self-contained. The first container 9 is accessible from a superior surface of the carrier through an access mechanism 7. The second container 1 is situated in a subordinate surface and arranged with thermal insulation. The second container 9 may be formed from a plurality of drawers 3. The carrier may be an exercise or sports bag wherein food or drinks may be kept cool in insulated drawers 3.
Patent GB-2508050-A (GB)
Title: A tiling device for laying tiles on a surface
Inventor: DORT PATRICK VAN
IPC: E01C19/52
Filed: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A tiling device for laying tiles on a surface comprises a base 100 to receive at least one tile and a shim 160 incorporating a detent, and adapted to hold and release the at least one tile upon application of an ejection force. A locating device positions the tile with respect to a reference edge. The locating device may be a spline 163 fixed to the base or a laser line generator. The shims and/or the locating device may be detached from and reconnected to the base. The ejection force may be applied to the tile by a piston driven by a lever with a fulcrum attached to the base. The base may be transparent or translucent. Also claimed is a tiling device comprising arms slidably retained in recesses arranged radially about a central axis. The arms are resiliently biased toward the central axis to hold at least one tile.
Patent GB-2515344-A (GB)
Title: An audio network, a method of audio route control in an audio network and a method of controlling access to an audio source in an audio network
Inventor: LYNCH PHILIP KARL
IPC: H04R3/12
Filed: 2013-06-21
Abstract: An audio network (1) (such as may handle large numbers of audio inputs and outputs, e.g. in a broadcast studio) comprises: audio inputs (2) and audio outputs (3); a controller (7) adapted to create audio routes (6), each comprising an audio input (2), an audio output (3) and an electrical connection (5) therebetween; and a plurality of network clients (8), each adapted to send a creation signal to the controller (7) to create a new audio route (6). The controller being further adapted to determine, on receipt of a creation signal from a network client (8), whether the new audio route (6) would involve an audio input (2) or audio output (3) already employed in an audio route (6) created by another network client (8), and if so, to send an alert to a network client (8), and to create the new audio route (6) on receipt of an override signal from the network client (8). In another embodiment the network clients (8) may each be adapted to control an audio source (4) (e.g. a microphone) connected to an audio input (2), and to send a control signal to the controller (7) to request control of an audio source (4). The controller (7) may then be adapted to determine, on receipt of a control signal, whether a requested audio source (4) is already controlled by another network client (8), and if so, to send an alert to one or both network clients (8) (which may prevent either network client (8) from controlling the audio source (4)), and to transfer control of the audio source (4) to either network client (8) on receipt of an override signal from that network client (8).
Patent GB-2500360-A (GB)
Title: Nanopore-based single DNA molecule characterization, identification and isolation using speed bumps
Inventor: DAVIS RANDY
IPC: B82Y10/00
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using nanopores to obtain sequence information of sample DNAs in ss test DNAs. The method comprises using speed bumps to stall the ss test DNAs in the nanopores at random positions of the ss test DNAs to obtain sequence information of each and every nucleotides of the sample DNAs, and to construct the whole sequences of the sample DNAs. The present invention also relates to identification and/or isolation of test DNAs having desired sequence(s) using nanopore detectors facilitated by speed bump.
Patent GB-2510002-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating a user using a pair of user devices by transferring a token between them.
Inventor: LEA ED
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of authenticating a user. The method starts by a second user device 102 requesting authentication from a third party server 121. The third party server requesting an authentication token from a gateway server 117, the gateway server generating a transaction ID and transmitting the transaction ID as an authentication token to the second user device. The second user device outputting the authentication token so that a first user device 101 can receive the authentication token. The first user device then transmitting an authentication request to an application server 113, the request including the transaction ID extracted from the authentication token and a user identifier. The application server verifying the authentication request and authenticating the user. The authentication request may be signed by the first device. The token may be displayed 110 by the second device and the first device may receive the token via a visual input device such as a camera 107 or scanner.
Patent GB-2517430-A (GB)
Title: Selection of launch ratio in a multi-speed automatic transmission
Inventor: SAHLBERG EMIL
IPC: B60W40/02
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying a shift map of an automatic transmission in a vehicle having a gasoline or diesel engine. A calibrator uses the shift map to determine launch ratio from a plurality of speed ratios and is responsive to ambient pressure and/or ambient temperature. The calibrator may be further responsive to engine speed, engine temperature, transmission temperature, gradient and direction of gradient. The method includes determining a first numerical factor in the range 50-100 relating ambient pressure and ambient temperature, the first factor having the lowest numerical value for high temperature and low pressure, and highest numerical value for low temperature and high pressure, determining a second numerical factor relating the first factor and gradient in a range -30% to +20%, the second factor being indicative of a minimum vehicle engine speed at which a lower launch ratio is permitted, and commanding launch in the lower launch ratio should engine speed be less than the numerical value of the second factor.
Patent GB-2510670-A (GB)
Title: Methods of and apparatus for using textures in graphics processing systems
Inventor: NYSTAD JORN
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: A graphics virtual texturing system in which textures stored in a storage medium of a host system are divided into respective pages that are then loaded into a local memory of a graphics processing system for use. If the texture portion that is required for performing a texturing operation at an originally desired level of detail 52 is not present 53 in the local memory of the graphics processing system, the virtual texture lookup process loops back to try to sample the texture at an increased level of detail 55, and so on, until texture data that can be used is found 53 in the local memory of the graphics processing system. This allows the texturing operation to proceed using texture data for the texel positions in question from a higher level (less detailed) mipmap in place of the originally desired texture data. Indicators corresponding to missing texture tiles may be stored in a list to trigger the loading of these textures from the external memory.
Patent GB-2515361-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for device to device communications
Inventor: YOUNG PHILIP ALAN
IPC: H04W88/04
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A terminal device 404 for communicating in a cellular system is described. The terminal device comprises a transceiver arranged to communicate with a plurality of communication units 412, 414. This communication may be via a base station in a cellular communications network or over a link directly with another terminal device. A signal processor coupled to the transceiver is arranged to communicate with a first communication unit in the cellular system in a first mode of operation when the terminal device is located within a coverage range 401 of a base station 410 and facilitate in a second mode of operation direct communications between at least one other terminal device 412, 414 and the first communication unit when the at least one other terminal device is located outside of the coverage range 402 of the base station 410. A translation module 408 may manage radio resources and schedule transmissions between itself and other devices when in the second mode of operation.
Patent GB-2514670-A (GB)
Title: Traffic cone dispensing and retrieving apparatus
Inventor: BETSON SIMON
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a cone transfer device 1 for transferring cones 3 between a vehicle and a surface, such as a road. The device also includes a tower 11 having a platform movable to and from a lower transfer position for dispensing cones onto a road and for retrieving cones from the road. Also claimed is an apparatus for dispensing cones and a cone washing device for washing a cone. Also claimed is an apparatus for dispensing cones and a lamp transfer device for attaching a lamp unit to a cone. Also claimed is a cone having a base and body where the base is such that when cones are stacked access is provided between the bases of two cones. Also claimed is a cone with a light unit. Also claimed is a cone having a base and a body upstanding from the base wherein the base is configured to be offset relative to the body.
Patent GB-2510308-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for selective space reclamation of data storage memory employing heat and relocation metrics
Inventor: GUPTA LOKESH
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: A method and computer program product for reclaiming space of a data storage memory of a data storage memory system, and a computer-implemented data storage memory system are provided. The method includes: determining heat metrics of data stored in the data storage memory; determining relocation metrics related to relocation of the data within the data storage memory; determining utility metrics of the data relating the heat metrics to the relocation metrics for the data; and making the data whose utility metric fails a utility metric threshold, available for space reclamation. Thus, data that otherwise may be evicted or demoted, but that meets or exceeds the utility metric threshold, is exempted from space reclamation and is instead maintained in the data storage memory.
Patent GB-2526797-A (GB)
Title: Additional assistance lights
Inventor: BOULLERY DIDIER
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: A system for providing additional assistance lights to a driver (figure 1, 14) comprises a camera (figure 2, 24) arranged to detect the position of the drivers eyes, a sensor (figure 2, 26) arranged to sense an external vehicle 12, a display (figure 2, 28) arranged to display additional assistance lights , and a processor (figure 2, 30) connected to the camera, sensor and display and arranged to control the display to display additional assistance lights in a position that appears to the driver to be superimposed on the external vehicle. Preferably, the processor is further arranged to determine that the external vehicle is missing one or more lights and controls the display to display the determined missing lights in a position that appears to the driver to be superimposed on the external vehicle. The display may project light onto a windscreen and/or a mirror of the drivers vehicle.
Patent GB-2529857-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for battery charge monitoring
Inventor: CARDOZO NIGEL WILLIAM
IPC: H04M1/73
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: The remaining level of battery charge in a wireless communication unit, such as a mobile telephone or a wireless peripheral, is determined and an indication is provided as to whether the remaining charge will be sufficient to perform a future application scheduled for the unit. For example, a scheduled call may be expected and the remaining time on the battery may be insufficient to last; this may be displayed to the user. Alternatively, recommendations may be made to e.g. charge the battery or stop using some current functions. The expected power profile of future applications may be used to predict if the remaining battery charge is sufficient or if recharging is needed. Also disclosed is a method of wirelessly requesting battery charge information from e.g. a peripheral that may not have a battery level display and transmitting the remaining battery capacity back to e.g. a mobile device. Third parties may also request battery charge level information in another aspect.
Patent GB-2533904-A (GB)
Title: Authenticated tracking method and apparatus
Inventor: OWEN MORRIS
IPC: G06Q40/08
Filed: 2014-10-03
Abstract: A method of enabling a mobile device in a communication network to act as an authenticated tracking device for a server is provided. A method, performed at the mobile device,comprises receiving driver identity information and vehicle identity information 202 and transmitting the information to a server for verification 204. Mobile device identity information associated with the mobile device, such as a phone number, is also received and transmitted to the server for authentication. Upon verification and authentication, activation data from the server is received to enable the mobile device to activate an insurance policy 206 computed at the server based on the driver identity information and the vehicle identity information. An indication as to when a journey has started can be received 208, and location data of the mobile device during the journey is recorded 210. An indication of an end of the journey can be received 212, and location data is transmitted to the server for determination of a distance travelled 214. Summary data is received from the server 216, said summary data indicating an insurance premium for the journey based on the insurance policy and the distance travelled. Authentication of the mobile device may comprise two-channel authentication.
Patent GB-2523873-A (GB)
Title: Systems, devices and methods for connecting a chromatography system to a mass spectrometer
Inventor: GERHARDT GEOFF
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: Interfaces suitable for connecting chromatography systems and mass spectrometers comprising, an ion source 112 including a first conduit 114 suitable for receiving eluent from a chromatography device, a heater 116 suitable for heating at least a portion of said first conduit, a second conduit 118 in fluid communication with the first conduit, an inlet 120 suitable for receiving eluent from said second conduit and introducing the eluent into an ion source region to form a plume of gas and/or liquid in the ion source region, and an ionization promoting inlet 124 suitable for injecting an ionization promoting fluid into the ion source region to interact with the plume to promote ionization of at least some of the plume. The ion source may be an electrospray ion source, an impactor spray ion source or an APCI ion source. The ion source may comprise a temperature or pressure sensor and feedback loop system for maintaining the temperature or pressure of the eluent.
Patent GB-2533947-A (GB)
Title: Indoor heated chair tent
Inventor: PETER DENNESS
IPC: E04H15/12
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: A tent for use inside a building has a heating means. The heating means may include a controllable electrical heater or mats (not shown) or comprises a heated floor 3. The tent may be fitted with one or more transparent windows 2 to let in daylight and may be provided with a roll down cover 4. The tent may comprise an inflatable frame 1 and may have a cover 5 made from a breathable membrane and having the ability to retain heat. The tents may vary in size to suit different items of furniture, such as a chair or bed. The device aims to target the provision of heat to where it is needed most which may reduce fuel / energy costs.
Patent GB-2525705-A (GB)
Title: Activator composition and method for making concrete
Inventor: BALL DAVID MARTIN JAMES
IPC: C04B28/28
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: An activator composition for a non-OPC hydraulically-active material comprises CaO or lime and a polycarboxylate-ether-based (PCE) superplasticiser, and is mixable with a hydraulically active material comprising ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and/or pulverised fuel ash (PFA) to form a cementitious binder. The cementitious binder does not comprise any Portland cement and is,therefore, more environmentally friendly.
Patent GB-2523912-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle
Inventor: JOHNSON MARK
IPC: A61G9/00
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A receptacle 1 for receiving and disposing of a liquid having an internal surface and agranular super absorbent material 3 bound to the internal surface by the use of a liquid. The receptacle 1 may be a bedpan, urine bottle or commode liner. The receptacle may moulded from recycled pulp. The super absorbent material 3 may be a superabsorbent polymer and may be a polyacrylate or a polyacrylamide. The bonding liquid may be water or a water soluble adhesive and may be polyvinyl acetate or PVA. A method for forming a receptacle 1 by coating a liquid onto a surface and applying a superabsorbent material 3 to the coated surface so that the material 3 becomes bound to the internal surface. The liquid may be water or an adhesive PVA which may dissolve in water.
Patent GB-2538293-A (GB)
Title: An energy and water saving washing machine
Inventor: JAMES BALOGUN
IPC: D06F39/10
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A washing machine for use in areas where mains electricity is not always available and where water can be in very short supply. The washing machine is electric motor driven and operates without an external electricity supply and without an external water supply. It includes an electric motor (19, fig 4), a battery 5, solar power source (not shown), a removable waste water container 7 including a suitable filter arrangement (13, fig 3), a removable filtered water container 8 and a static tub 10 within which a spin tub 3 can be rotated by the electric motor. The spin tub may be octagonal in shape. The spin tub may include inner curved protrusions (22, fig 5). The removable waste water container may include a layered filter arrangement and a particulate filter arrangement having a membrane system (16, fig3). The membrane system may have a carbon filter system and a series of ultra-filtration membranes.
Patent GB-2526740-A (GB)
Title: Web-Based publishing of enterprise !nformation
Inventor: BUTLER STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2014-02-21
Abstract: A system and method is described for providing enterprise information to a mobile communications device. The system receives enterprise information from server based application software products at a publisher, and determines particular enterprise data from the enterprise information and integrates the particular enterprise data into a normalised data structure. The normalised data structure is stored on a local server in a Sync database and synchronised to a cloud-based storage platform, wherein at least part of the normalised data structure may be accessed through an application user interface on mobile or web based communication devices.
Patent GB-2526504-A (GB)
Title: A coving mitre
Inventor: MARTIN LOUIE CHRISTOPHER YANTON MORGAN
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: There is provided a coving mitre comprising: a plate (1) arranged with two bodies (2, 14, 16) upstanding from and extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of the plate. The bodies are arranged to extend along intersecting axes on the plate. The bodies are arranged to provide at least one through passage lacuna (3).
Patent GB-2543292-A (GB)
Title: Tidal clock
Inventor: ROB LEIGH-BRAMWELL
IPC: G04B19/26
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: A tidal clock 1 comprises a clock face , a clock mechanism with a spindle located in the face and driven by the mechanism and rotatable hands mounted on the spindle to provide a time display. The tidal display mechanism comprises a background 7 and a plurality of laminar members 14,17,18 overlying the background. Each member includes a display representing sea and having an upper edge configured to represent a sea level. Each display member is rotatable between a respective visible location wherein the display member may be observed through an aperture in the clock face and a respective hidden location wherein the display member is concealed by the clock face. The gear mechanisms are adapted to successively move the display members between hidden and visible locations as the drive shaft rotates to provide a display characteristic of tidal conditions associated with the associated tidal state.
Patent GB-2536528-A (GB)
Title: A sack trolley
Inventor: STEPHEN PICKERING
IPC: B62B1/24
Filed: 2015-12-09
Abstract: A sack trolley 100, adapted to carry differently dimensioned loads comprising a rigid upright frame 120, a base 140, connected to the frame 120 is a basket 160 mounted on the frame, wherein the basket has an opening and is adapted to pivot on a pivot (130, Fig 11). A locking means (180, fig13) may be adapted to lock the orientation of the basket, with respect to the frame. Other optional features of this invention are, at least one opening door attached to the frame to form a lid for the basket, and a removable rounded protrusion with a retaining lip. A second invention relates to at least one door provided on the frame, the door in the open position defines a side wall to stop articles falling off, and when closed defines a flat back to carry wide loads. A third invention relates to a removable support configured to support an item with a recess or hollow.