baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2494434-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of Graphics for Multi-View 3D Displays
Inventor: JONES GRAHAM ROGER
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: A software module, running on the operating system of a device, receives a request to display an image, generates requests for two or more views of the image, corresponding to different virtual camera positions, and sends the requests to a graphics API. The graphics API may then arrange for the requested views to be displayed on the display device eg via a suitable display driver. The invention thus makes possible a device which can automatically produce multi-view stereoscopic 3D images even if the original software application does not support the generation of multiple views, without needing to modify the original software application or the graphics driver(s) of the device. Since the software is built into the device operating system, the application is permanently loaded. The software may comprise a first and a second library, the first having substantially the same API as the graphics API, the first library receiving the request to display the image and the second sending the requests for the two or more views to the graphics API (fig. 3).
Patent GB-2499975-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer unit and a heat exchanger
Inventor: FETCU DUMITRU
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 2012-01-12
Abstract: A heat transfer unit for transferring heat between a first medium (exhaust gas) and a second medium (oil). The unit comprises a heat transfer fluid (water) 104 disposed within a reservoir 101 arranged to exchange heat with the first medium. The unit comprises a chamber 103 and a plurality of fluid transfer ducts 102 extending between the reservoir and the chamber. The unit comprises a flow duct 105 through which the second medium passes, with a portion arranged in thermal communication with an interior of the chamber to exchange heat with the heat transfer fluid. The flow duct has an inlet 108 and outlet 109, and extends along a longitudinal axis of the chamber with an annular space 107 between the chamber and flow duct. A plurality of turbulence promoters 111 may be disposed between the inlet and outlet of the flow duct. The flow duct may comprise an expansion sleeve 110 permitting the duct to expand and contract. The heat transfer ducts function as a heat pipe whereby the heat transfer fluid evaporates and condenses. A plurality of heat transfer units may be arranged in a heat exchanger (fig 5).
Patent GB-2499574-A (GB)
Title: Fins of a heat exchanger spaced and located on tubes by coupling elements
Inventor: BURNS MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: F22B27/06
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A heat exchanger assembly has a plurality of elongate tube elements 93 which extend in spaced relation; and a plurality of fins 87 which extend in spaced relation and substantially orthogonally to the tube elements 93, wherein the fins 87 each comprise a sheet element 171 (preferably a single continuous sheet element, fig 11) which includes a plurality of apertures (173, fig 11) through which extend respective ones of the tube elements 93, and a plurality of fin coupling elements 175 which are located within respective ones of the fin apertures to interface the tube elements to the sheet elements.
Patent GB-2485515-A (GB)
Title: Techniques to negotiate capabilities between networked devices
Inventor: AHMADI SASSAN
IPC: H04W8/22
Filed: 2010-08-23
Abstract: Techniques for signaling capabilities of a mobile station using a capabilities index as well as a fall back mechanism in case of system failure. The capabilities index can represent multiple capabilities of the mobile station. A mobile station can signal to the base station the mobile station's capabilities using a capability index. A base station can interpret the capability index from the mobile station to learn the capabilities of the mobile station. The base station can signal to the mobile station the base station's supported capabilities using a capabilities index. The capabilities utilized between the base station and mobile station are set according to the base station's signaled capabilities.
Patent GB-2488256-A (GB)
Title: Subsea control system with interchangeable mandrel
Inventor: SCRANTON JOSEPH D
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2010-09-30
Abstract: A technique enables protection of subsea wells. The technique employs a subsea test tree designed to ensure control over the well in a variety of situations. The subsea test tree is formed with at least one shut-off valve to protect against unwanted release of fluids from the subsea test tree. The subsea test tree also is coupled with and controlled by a control system having a subsea control module mounted to an interior mandrel.
Patent GB-2501108-A (GB)
Title: DC-DC converter having shutdown device
Inventor: MYHRE ERIK
IPC: H02M1/32
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: A DC-DC converter device 1 comprises a resonant circuit, a synchronous rectifier 3 and a digital signal processor DSP. The DSP includes rectifier switch gate control terminals GCsrl, GCsr2 for controlling the first and second rectifier switches Sr1, Sr2, and resonant circuit switch gate control terminals GCsdcl, GCsdc2 for controlling the first and second resonant circuit switches Sdc1, Sdc2. A gate driver GD is connected between each rectifier switch gate control terminal and the respective gate Gsrl, Gsr2 of the first and second rectifier switches. A shutdown device SD is connected between each rectifier switch gate control terminal and either an enable terminal of the corresponding gate driver or the gate of the corresponding rectifier switch. The shutdown device is configured to control the gates of the first and second rectifier switches to stay low if the corresponding rectifier switch gate control terminal was turned low when receiving the shutdown signal, and to stay high if the corresponding rectifier switch gate control terminal was turned high when receiving the shutdown signal, and, when the first and/or second rectifier switch gate control terminal is turned low by the digital signal processor, control the gate of the corresponding rectifier switch to stay low.
Patent GB-2501694-A (GB)
Title: A gateway location register (GLR) employed to assess the scale of inbound roaming usage and detect trends
Inventor: SUTHERNS TIMOTHY
IPC: H04W8/12
Filed: 2012-05-01
Abstract: A Gateway Location Register (GLR) for a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) stores information relating to each Mobile Subscriber (MS) roaming in the PLMN. The GLR (80, fig 1) may receive a request from an associated visitor registration entity of the PLMN relating to one MS and, in response, perform an action based on the stored information relating to a plurality of MS. Additionally or alternatively, the GLR selects at least one MS currently roaming in the PLMN and performs an action for at least one selected MS. The action may comprise sending a message to a visitor registration entity of the PLMN associated with each selected MS or be performed in response to a request received from an associated visitor registration entity of the PLMN in respect of a selected MS. The GLR can be used to: assess the scale of inbound roaming usage and detect trends; generate reports based on the duration of visits, looking for persistent / permanent roaming; and cost-referenced reports with those from billing on the revenue generated inbound roamer, looking for excessive numbers of low revenue devices consuming VPLMN resources. A trigger event occurs in step 400 which may be a message from a VLR (34, fig 1), such as an UpdateLocation message (301, fig 2) or the trigger event may come from the network operator. The GLR performs a condition test 410. If the condition test is passed, path 412 is taken and a response action 420 is performed, which may be the generation of a report, or alternatively comprise an update of its database in respect of one or more IMSI entries, transmission of a message to a VLR 34 or SGSN 35 or both.
Patent GB-2502771-A (GB)
Title: Functionally graded swellable packers
Inventor: VAIDYA NITIN Y
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2010-11-16
Abstract: A swellable packer including a tubular member and a swellable element. The tubular member is disposable on a mandrel configured to be deployed into a wellbore. The swellable element is disposed around the tubular member, and has segments of different cross link densities, with the segments configured to provide a varying cross link density in the swelleable element along a thickness of the swellable element, an azimuth of the swellable element, or both.
Patent GB-2504090-A (GB)
Title: A device for generating hydrogen from water using centrifugal electron exchange
Inventor: SMITH DONALD JOHN
IPC: B01D59/20
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: This device is based on a rotating drum (1). The drum (1) rotates about a hollow shaft (2) through top and bottom bearings (3,4). The shaft (2) has a number of radially arranged holes at the base (5) to allow the passage of water and electrolyte into the drum (1) via the entrance chamber (8) and two sets of radially arranged holes at the top (6,7) to allow the exit of used water and electrolyte via an exit chamber (11) and the production gases. The shaft becomes the cathode (2) in operation and the internal electrode becomes the anode (14). On both the shaft (2) and the anode (14) there may be protruberances (19) which promote microscopic turbulence near the surfaces to lift bubbles. The device separates water into its constituent ions and then passes electrons from the negatively charged oxygen ions to the positively charged hydrogen ions, through an external connection, to generate hydrogen and oxygen gas. It may be used in internal combustion engines as, and in renewable energy systems to provide a storage medium.
Patent GB-2493638-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric actuator for downhole applications
Inventor: VETTER THOMAS
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: A transducer for use with a downhole tool, where the transducer includes concentric piezoelectric elements coupled with a member that extends from the top surface of one element to the bottom surface of another element. The elements expand and contract to vibrate by applying electrical potential to the elements. The element having the member on its bottom surface expands and contracts with applied electrical potential and also is urged upward, by the coupling member, an amount equal to the vertical displacement of the element having the member on its top surface. Thus the element having the member on its bottom surface is vertically displaced by an amount substantially equal to the expansion of the elements.
Patent GB-2496036-A (GB)
Title: Installation of ships propeller shaft or other elongate member
Inventor: BAIN FRASER ANGUS
IPC: B63B9/00
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A method of moving an elongate member 12 such as a propeller shaft along a predetermined axis A-A for the introduction or withdrawal thereof to or from a free body 11 such as a ship. The method includes providing an elongate guide surface 18 extending parallel to the predetermined axis, and also providing a plurality of support elements (26, figure 3a) which are slidable on the support surface in a direction parallel to the predetermined axis. The elongate member is supported on the support elements so that at least a major portion of the mass is supported. The elongate member and the support elements are moved along the predetermined axis. Apparatus for moving an elongate member in this manner is also provided.
Patent GB-2508359-A (GB)
Title: Upright horse riding exercise machine with bouncing or spring-like foot pedals
Inventor: YANG CHUNG-CHIN
IPC: A63B22/00
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: An exercise machine comprises a base 1 and two pedals 2 coupled onto respective elastic units 3. Each elastic unit 3 is pivotally coupled to a connection board 14 via axles 32. Each elastic unit 3 has an engaging board 34 connected to an arc board 35 with a pulley or wheel 36 provided at the end. The pulley 36 may be located on a slide board 12 so that it can slide outwards when the pedal 2 is pressed by the users weight. The exercise machine may comprise a rod 4 with a handle 45 on the top for the user to hold onto, and a spring 44 on the lower end. When the user stands on the pedals 2 and jumps, the elastic units 3 may provide elasticity via the deformation of the arc board 35 to assist the user in imitating a horse riding movement for dance or exercise.
Patent GB-2499302-A (GB)
Title: Laser oscillator and laser processing apparatus
Inventor: NAGANO TUYOSHI
IPC: H01S3/042
Filed: 2013-01-02
Abstract: A plurality of condensers 51-1 to 51-3 are arranged in a multistage manner to include a plurality of laser diodes 55-1 to 55-28 which generate excitation light and laser mediums56-1 to 56-3 which absorb the excitation light generated by the laser diodes to thereby emit laser beams. Cooling water that is cooled to a predetermined temperature by a cooler is circulated throughout the condensers through pipes. Valves 72-1 to 72-4 control the amount of cooling water supplied to each of the condensers based on the temperature of each of the condensers, the temperature being measured by an inlet temperature measuring unit 73 and outlet temperature measuring unit 74-1 to 74-3. The present invention can be applied to a laser processing apparatus.
Patent GB-2510429-A (GB)
Title: Assessing response routes in a network
Inventor: BERMAN THOMAS JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: Method and system are provided for assessing response routes in a network of connected nodes wherein a querying node propagates a query through multiple routes of intermediate nodes to a data source node and the data source node returns data to the querying node. The method at a data source node includes: receiving a query instance including metadata with route information of the route of intermediate nodes in the network that the query instance has travelled through from a querying node to the data source node; comparing the route information to a route policy, e.g. whether the intermediate nodes are trusted; and responding to a query instance which meets the route policy by returning the query response via the route of intermediate nodes of the query instance.
Patent GB-2512065-A (GB)
Title: Ground reinforcement bracket
Inventor: STRATFORD TIMOTHY
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A bracket for receiving a corner protection comprising a substantially flat elongate plate 14, a pair of tubes 16 connected to the plate 14 and accessible through holes 18 in the plate 14 and a bolt hole 20 in the plate 14 located between the tubes 16. The bracket may be L shaped and the tubes 16 may be at opposite ends of the plate 14 with the bolt hole 20 in a central location. The tubes 16 may be closed at a far end and may extend away from the plate 14 in a perpendicular direction. The plate 14 may also be symmetrical about a line passing through the bolt hole 20. Also disclosed is combination of the bracket with a corner protector which may be used to protect a refrigerated cabinet in a supermarket. The bracket may have a smaller footprint than the corner protector.
Patent GB-2512296-A (GB)
Title: Tennis stroke directive
Inventor: BUNTIC KRESIMIR
IPC: A63B47/00
Filed: 2013-03-23
Abstract: The tennis stroke practice equipment includes a tennis ball holder (2) which is attached to a stick (3) with a handle (4). The handle may be held or fit into a base. Preferably the holder, stick and handle are made from flexible vibration absorbing material.
Patent GB-2514549-A (GB)
Title: A biomarker of breast cancer
Inventor: WATERS PEADAR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-05-27
Abstract: The invention provides methods of and diagnostic kits for the detection of breast cancer or to assist in assessing the prognosis, cancer comprising an oligonucleotide probe capable of binding to at least a portion of a circulating miRNA, the miRNA being the miR-138 biomarkers. The invention also provides methods of identifying a therapeutic agent capable of preventing or treating cancers, including breast cancer, comprising testing the ability of the potential therapeutic agent to reduce the expression of miR-138.
Patent GB-2515025-A (GB)
Title: Spar
Inventor: FLEMING ANGUS
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: A method is described for manufacturing a single piece spar 10 comprising an internal cavity and a buoyancy mechanism located within said cavity. The method comprises inserting at least one buoyancy member 16 into the internal cavity of the spar 10, in which the at least one buoyancy member 16 is shaped and dimensioned so as to provide a close fit with the adjacent walls of the cavity, and in which gaps 18, 20 are provided between the at least one buoyancy member 16 and the walls of the cavity and/or between adjacent buoyancy members 16, evacuating the air from the internal cavity, introducing resin into the gaps 18, 20 within the cavity, and curing the resin. The buoyancy mechanism may also comprise pre-formed ribs 14. The bouyancy members 16 may be formed from a material which is degradeable under water pressure, such as polystyrene foam. The spar may be used in the construction of a tidal turbine blade.
Patent GB-2516813-A (GB)
Title: Working platform locating apparatus
Inventor: PHILLIPS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E04G3/32
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: A method of erecting a working platform 18 in a service shaft 11 of a building 10, where in a doorway 19 provides access to the service shaft 11, and the working platform 18 includes a standing surface 21. The method includes the provision of locating apparatus 22 for connection to the working platform 18 and connecting the locating apparatus 22 to the working platform 18. The working platform 18 is positioned adjacent the doorway 19 in alignment with the doorway 19 and is moved through the doorway 19. The working platform 18 is rotated to orientate the standing surface 21 horizontally, and it is then connected in this orientation to the building 10. Also defined is a working platform locating apparatus 22 which comprises a mobile base 23, and engaging member 41, a vertical lift 29 and rotation means 47 as shown in Figs 3 and 5.
Patent GB-2500358-A (GB)
Title: High fire-point esters as electrical insulating oils
Inventor: SCHEXNAYDRE RYAN J
IPC: C07C69/28
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: Provided is an electrical insulating oil formulation comprising at least one diester or triester species having ester links on adjacent carbons, and an anti-oxidant additive. The formulation exhibits an excellent balance of the pour point, viscosity and fire point properties, and is imminently suitable for use as a transformer oil.
Patent GB-2508487-A (GB)
Title: Portable device for transporting at least one histological sample
Inventor: ECKERT RALF
IPC: B01L7/00
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: A portable device 3 for transporting at least one histological sample or at least one cassette 31 containing a histological sample, is attachable to a processing station 1, 2 for processing histological samples. In the attached state, energy for cooling the histological sample is transferred from the processing station to the device, or vice versa. Such a station can be constructed for releasable attachment of the portable device and to transfer energy for cooling to, or receive it from, the attached device. The device may include at least one coupling element, which in the attached state is coupled to a counter-coupling element 11, 21 of the processing station. Preferably, the device includes an active cooling device, such as a Peltier element. A passive cooling device, such as a cold accumulator, may also be included.
Patent GB-2518888-A (GB)
Title: Validating Operation of an Electronic Marker Locator
Inventor: LONGLEY TIMOTHY
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2013-10-04
Abstract: A locator, 800, for locating a buried electromagnetic marker, comprises a transmission antenna, 110, for generating an oscillatory magnetic field to couple with the electromagnetic marker and a test magnetic field to perform a validation test on the locator to check that the transmission of the antenna is operating within calibrated limits, a reception antenna, 120, to receive the oscillatory magnetic field emitted by the electromagnetic marker and the test field, and an analogue to digital converter, 144, for generating a digitised test signal from the detected test signal. The locator may have a memory to store calibration data and a processor, 150, to calculate a validation value from the test signal. The oscillatory magnetic field may comprise a plurality of pulses. A certificate may be generated if the validation value is within predetermined limits. A computer readable medium that carries instructions may be present to cause the processor to carry out the method for calculating the validation value.
Patent GB-2510231-A (GB)
Title: Electrode arrangement in an integrated touch sensor screen
Inventor: HAN MANHYEOP
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2013-11-21
Abstract: A touch sensor integrated type display device includes a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines which are formed to cross over each other; a plurality of pixel electrodes respectively formed in areas defined by crossings of the plurality of gate lines and the plurality of data lines; a plurality of first electrodes, each of which is formed between the pixel electrodes and in parallel with the gate line, the pixel electrodes being adjacent to each other with the gate line interposed therebetween; a plurality of second electrodes formed in parallel with the data lines, at least a portion of each of the plurality of second electrodes overlapping the pixel electrode. Routing wires are used to connect a first and second group of electrodes, where the groups are alternately disposed in a ratio m:1. The second routing wires are connected to ground. The arrangement may reduce mutual capacitance to improve touch panel sensitivity.
Patent GB-2513684-A (GB)
Title: Mobile arm support
Inventor: GOSTLING JENNIFER KATE
IPC: A45D29/22
Filed: 2013-11-26
Abstract: An arm support 4 includes a base unit 9, with two attached hinged folding support panels 5, 6 that can be secured together to create a raised support for an arm during a manicure. Panel 6 preferably rests on stopper 7 arranged on the underside of panel 5. It supports a clients arms and hands at a level that allows for a comfortable working position for the nail technician, and thus reduces the likelihood of back and neck injury. The two panels 5, 6 may be folded flat on top of each other and the base 9 which enables the support to be collapsed into a contained mobile unit that can be carried with the attached handle (11, fig.6). A drawer (14, fig.3) may be provided for storing tools. The panels 5, 6 are preferably padded for comfort.
Patent GB-2526057-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing a health service review
Inventor: WALJI ALY
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2014-04-07
Abstract: The system provides electronic communication between an adviser and a patient through the internet and allows a submission in relation the review to be electronically signed by the patient. The system thereby removes the burden of organising and attending face to face MUR meetings and submitting physical MUR forms. The system includes advisor and patient devices which are preferably network connected computers, tablets or smartphones. The advisor device 12 is capable of communicating with the patient device 14 across the network 16 to conduct a pre-defined health care review for the patient. Each device allows the participants to communicate regarding the review and upon completion of the review. The communication may be interactive and provided by a text-based chat facility, voice call or video call functions. The system preferably includes an application 20 which is present on both the advisor device and the patient device.