baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2494007-A (GB)
Title: Cognitive wireless communication system
Inventor: DELAHAYE PHILIPPE
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2012-03-07
Abstract: A cognitive radio system comprising a master node and a plurality of mobile terminals operable to communicate with each other within a licensed operating band of a primary user device. The master node receiving from at least one of the mobile nodes (5) primary user transmission information indicative of a signal strength of a primary user transmission received at the at least one mobile node (5); obtaining position information for each of the at least one mobile node (5); estimating an area (17) of possible transmission overlap between the master node (3) and the primary user (4) using the received primary user transmission information and the obtained position information; comparing the location of each mobile node (5) with the estimated area (17) of possible transmission overlap; and controlling the operation of the mobile nodes (5) in dependence upon a result of the comparison in order to avoid interference to the primary user (4) by the master node (3) and the mobile nodes (5). Some or all of the mobile terminals (5) act as sensor nodes to sense and measure the signal strength of primary user (4) transmissions. The determined signal strength may be reported within a Medium Access Control (MAC) layer frame or as part of a Random Access Procedure.
Patent GB-2500692-A (GB)
Title: Remote control of vehicle systems allowed from detected remote control device locations inside the vehicle
Inventor: DALE MARTIN
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an on-board control system for systems within a vehicle, i.e. sat. nav. or audio-visual information systems. A central control unit is provided for controlling the operation of several vehicle systems in response to a control signal transmitted wirelessly by a remote control. An interior of the vehicle is divided into a plurality of operating zones and a tracking system tracks the remote control to determine which one of said operating zones the remote control is located within. The vehicle systems are each associated with at least one of said operating zones. The remote control is configured selectively to control each vehicle system associated with the operating zone in which the remote control is located. The invention also relates to a method of operating a vehicle control system. The tracking system may include a tracking signal receiver on the remote control device and a plurality of tracking signal transmitters based around the vehicle or may include a tracking signal transmitter on the remote control device and a plurality of tracking signal receivers based around the vehicle.
Patent GB-2500917-A (GB)
Title: Detergent dispensing cartridge
Inventor: BOLTON PHILIP
IPC: C11D3/04
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A detergent dispensing cartridge for use with a washing machine where the washing machine is for cleaning a soiled substrate comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, where the cartridge holds a cleaning formulation comprising: 15-35 wt% anionic surfactant; 5-25 wt% non-ionic surfactant; 0.1-10 wt% pH modifier; 0.1-10 wt% builder; 0.1-10 wt% solvent; 0.1-10 wt% enzyme. Also claimed is a detergent dispensing cartridge comprising multiple compartments and where a first compartment holds an enzymatic cleaning formulation comprising: 15-35 wt% anionic surfactant; 5-25 wt% non-ionic surfactant; 0.1-10 wt% pH modifier; 0.1-10 wt% builder; 0.1-10 wt% solvent; 0.1-10 wt% enzyme; and a second compartment holds an oxidising cleaning formulation comprising: 5-25 wt% anionic surfactant; 1-30 wt% non-ionic surfactant; 0.1-10 wt% pH modifier; 0.1-40 wt% oxidising agent/bleach, where a portion of the contents of the first compartment are released before a portion of the contents of the second compartment. Each formulation may optionally comprise other detergent auxiliary components.
Patent GB-2503653-A (GB)
Title: Redox Battery use for polyoxometallate
Inventor: CREETH ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: H01M8/18
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a redox battery comprising a polyoxometallate as at least one redox couple. Preferably, the redox battery comprises two electrodes separated by an ion exchange membrane or other separator; means for supplying a first redox couple to the first electrode region of the cell; means for supplying a second redox couple to the second electrode region of the cell, the potential of the first redox couple being higher than that of the second redox couple, and at least the higher potential redox couple comprising polyoxometallate.
Patent GB-2504771-A (GB)
Title: Gamma-ray spectrometer stabilization
Inventor: MANSLOW JOHN
IPC: G01T1/203
Filed: 2012-08-10
Abstract: A gamma-ray spectrometer receives gamma-rays from a calibration source in a scintillator material optically coupled to two or more photomultipliers. A switch selects gated calibration signals from the one of the photomultipliers. A stabilization circuit is coupled to the switch and stabilizes the gain of the photomultiplier that outputs the selected detection signal based on the gated detection signals. The spectrum is compared with a reference energy spectrum of the source, and adjustment is based on for example the median channel, Compton edges or count rate of the reference, with a check for spectrum shape.
Patent GB-2491770-A (GB)
Title: Melted-core retention structure
Inventor: AOKI KAZUYOSHI
IPC: G21C5/10
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: The disclosed melted-core retention structure comprises the following inside a reactor vessel (1) that contains a reactor core: a bottom support plate (6), in which vertically-penetrating channel holes are formed, that is provided beneath the core and supports the core; a bottom support plate support (7) that is affixed to the reactor vessel (1) and supports the bottom support plate (6); a thermally-insulating spacer (10); a reticulated heat path (9) that is affixed to the bottom support plate support (7) with the thermally-insulating spacer (10) interposed therebetween and contacts the bottom support plate (6); and a vertical heat path (8) that extends downwards from the reticulated heat path (9). The reticulated heat path (9) and the vertical heat path (8) have higher coefficients of thermal conductivity than the thermally-insulating spacer (10).
Patent GB-2513093-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical ventilation and heat recovery unit and system
Inventor: REANEY MATTHEW JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: F24F13/20
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery unit 1, comprising a housing 10 a plurality of inlets 12, 14, 32, 34 into the housing and outlets 22, 24 out of the housing. A plurality of fluid passages 42, 44 is formed in the housing 10, the housing 10 comprising a volume 50 for receiving a heat exchanger 55, wherein a first fluid passage 42 extends through the heat exchanger volume 50 from a first inlet 12 to a first outlet 22, and a second fluid passage 44 extends through the heat exchanger volume 50 from a second inlet 14 to a second outlet 24. The invention further comprises a third inlet 32 in the first fluid passage 42, on the first outlet 22 side of the heat exchanger volume 50 in the fluid path, and a fourth inlet 34 in the second fluid passage 44 on the second outlet 24 side of the heat exchanger volume in the fluid path, the third and fourth inlets 32, 34 being selectively closable and individually openable.
Patent GB-2510858-A (GB)
Title: A table or chair levelling device
Inventor: SWAIN STEVE
IPC: A47B91/02
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A table or chair levelling device 10 comprises a first part 12, a second part 14, and a third part 16. Each of the first part 12, second part 14, and third part 16 comprises a floor engaging surface 12a, 14a, 16a and a table or chair leg bearing surface 12b, 14b, 16b. The floor engaging surface 12a, 14a, 16a of each part 12, 14, 16 is parallel to the table or chair leg bearing surface 12b, 14b, 16b. The floor engaging surface 12a and table or chair leg bearing surface 12b of the first part 12 are spaced by a first distance dl. The floor engaging surface 14a and table or chair leg bearing surface 14b of the second part 14 are spaced by a second distance d2. The floor engaging surface 16a and table or chair leg bearing surface 16b of the third part 16 are spaced by a third distance d3. The first distance dl is greater than the second distance d2, which in turn is greater than the third distance d3.Also, the first part 12, second part 14, and third part 16 of the table or chair levelling device 10 are oriented in mutually perpendicular planes.
Patent GB-2501609-A (GB)
Title: A non-contact energy transmitter periodically increases Q factor in order to detect foreign objects
Inventor: MACK JUERGEN
IPC: H02J5/00
Filed: 2013-03-02
Abstract: A wireless energy transmitter 100 comprises a resonance transformer 105 with transmitting coil 120, a controller 165 which changes the quality (Q) factor of the transformer 105 between a lower value for energy transmission and a higher value for foreign object detection. A determiner 185 detects a foreign object dependent on an electrical parameter (e.g. current, voltage, resonant frequency or Q factor) of the transformer 105. A second transmitting coil 135 may be provided, connected either in series or in parallel with the first coil 125 for low or high Q factor transmission respectively. The coils 125, 135 may transmit at low power with high Q factor, or high power with low Q factor. The coils 125, 135 may transmit at high frequency with high Q factor, or low frequency with low Q factor. The high Q factor mode may be enabled periodically, for a period much shorter than that of the low Q factor mode. The transmitter 100 may transmit power by magnetic induction.
Patent GB-2506260-A (GB)
Title: Engine Arrangement with a Boost Control Unit
Inventor: PAWAR SUJAY RAMACHANDRA
IPC: F02B37/18
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: An engine arrangement with a boost control unit for controlling a turbocharger. Boost control valves 28 can be hindered in engine arrangements having contaminated or excessively warm intake air. The engine arrangement comprises a turbocharger controlled by a boost limiting valve, such as a wastegate, and an air intake conduit to direct intake gases to the engine. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) inlet 20 supplies exhaust gases to the air intake conduit 15, and a feed line 36 is provided in fluid communication with the intake gases upstream of the EGR inlet 20. A cavity 37 is connected to the feed line 36 and is also in fluid communication with the boost limiting valve, a boost control valve 28 is provided for controlling the pressure in the cavity to control the boost limiting valve. Since the boost control valve 28 is only in contact with the intake gases in the cavity any contact between the boost control valve 28 and the exhaust gases is reduced.
Patent GB-2520294-A (GB)
Title: Pull start engine starter assistance device
Inventor: MULLIGAN GORDAN
IPC: F02N3/04
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: A device for adapting a pull cord starter to a kick starter comprises a fixed arm 18 and a movable arm 20 connected at pivot point 22. The fixed arm has a starter handle rest 14 at the opposite end to the pivot point and the movable arm has a stirrup 12 connected at the end opposite to the pivot point. The pull cord (not shown) is woven through pulleys 16a and 16b and is rests in the starter handle rest 14. In use placing a foot in the stirrup and pressing down tensions the cord and pulls on the starter. The engine may also be started by pulling the pull cord, which can be reached without bending.
Patent GB-2521223-A (GB)
Title: A petrol pump display and network of petrol pump displays
Inventor: MIDDLETON AUSTEN
IPC: B67D7/04
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A petrol pump comprises a pump body 2 and a number of pump hoses 3. The pump incorporates at least one electrically powered screen 5 for displaying one or more images to a user. The screen is encased in a fireproof membrane and therefore is intrinsically safe. A presence sensor 11 may be provided to determine the presence of a user. The sensor may also be a height sensor used to position the height of the display to that of the users eye level.
Patent GB-2523563-A (GB)
Title: A mast and system
Inventor: HUMPHREYS GORDON
IPC: F21V21/36
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A folding lighting mast comprises a base 2, a pivotable mast member 3 and a locking element. A driving mechanism moves the locking element between locked and unlocked conditions, thus securing or releasing the mast to pivot. The pivot axis of the mast may be offset from the locking element. The locking element may comprise one or more pins 51 that co-operate with one or more apertures. The driving mechanism may be pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical or electromagnetic. An actuator 7 may be used to drive the rotation of the mast. A sensor system may be used to detect whether the locking element is in the locked or unlocked condition, and whether the mast is raised or lowered. The locking element may include a cover to restrict access.
Patent GB-2524248-A (GB)
Title: Portable apparatus and docking station
Inventor: HUMPHRIES STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: Portable device comprising a heat generating electronic device such as a processor and a heat dissipation arrangement movable between a first, non-deployed configuration and a second, deployed, configuration so as to provide enhanced dissipation of heat generated by the device. A movable heat sink structure can be provided behind a cover within the apparatus and may deploy so it protrudes from the apparatus, an actuator such as a bimetallic strip maybe provided to deploy the heat dissipation arrangement in response to the temperature of the device. The cover may provide access to the heat generating element to allow contact between the element and an external heat sink such as a peltier element or fan for forced air cooling which may be provided in a docking station which activates the cover. The device may also comprise of a detector configured to cause the device to operate in a higher power mode in response to the heat dissipation arrangement being deployed.
Patent GB-2525658-A (GB)
Title: Improved wound dressing
Inventor: TIMOTHY JAKE
IPC: A61F13/12
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A wound dressing 10 comprising a sealed enclosure 12 having at least one compartment 14; a plurality of spaced apart pillar-like structures 16 positioned within the at least one compartment 14; at least one connecting member connecting one of said pillar-like structures to a neighbouring pillar-like structure; a pressure applicator 17 positioned within the compartment 14; a vacuum indicator 32; and means 15 for evacuating air from the compartment 14, wherein the evacuation of air from the compartment causes a reduction in the distance between at least two of the pillar-like structures 16 and causes the pressure applicator 17 to apply a pressure force to an object in contact with the wound dressing 10. The dressing 10 may be releasably connectable to a band by means of flaps 36.
Patent GB-2527497-A (GB)
Title: Epilatory device
Inventor: ADAMS THOMAS DAVID
IPC: A45D26/00
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: An epilatory device comprises a flat elongate body having an adhesive paste medium applied to a first side of the body, wherein the ratio of the length of the flat elongate body to the length of the adhesive paste is from 1.251 to 1.151. The adhesive paste medium may be a wax. The ratio of the area of the flat elongate body to the area of the paste is preferably 1.87:1 to 1.65:1. The advantages of the invention include that it provides efficacious hair removal without leaving significant wax residue on a user's skin.
Patent GB-2511453-A (GB)
Title: User-centric platform for dynamic mixed-initiative interaction through cooperative multi-agent community
Inventor: BASIR OTMAN A
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: A user-centric vehicle platform may include an in-vehicle device. A user portal remote from the in-vehicle device provides a plurality of user agents communicating with the in-vehicle device.
Patent GB-2518276-A (GB)
Title: High torque rotary motor
Inventor: LANDRUM MICHAEL T
IPC: F04C2/356
Filed: 2014-07-10
Abstract: A rotary motor power motor 100 is provided. The rotary motor 100 comprises; a plurality of vanes 40; an inner rotary member 50 housing the plurality of vanes 40 projecting from a central rotation axis ao of the inner rotor 50; a multi lobe motor ring member 30 encompassing the inner rotary member 50 and the plurality of vanes 40. The multi lobe motor ring member 30 comprises at least two lobes 36 wherein each of the lobes 36 comprises an inlet 34 and an outlet 35 for a working medium, and a plurality of chambers 38 wherein each of the chambers is encompassed by an inner surface of the multi lobe motor ring member 30 and an outer surface of the inner rotary member 50. Such devices provide that a plurality of inlets and outlets 34, 35 amplify the output torque of the motor 100, that any side load is absent or minimized, and that a faster and stronger rotational force is achieved compared to a conventional hydraulic motor having a single pair of inlet and outlet.
Patent GB-2513277-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable tool support clamp
Inventor: WOLLERT GARY S
IPC: B25H5/00
Filed: 2013-01-15
Abstract: A clamp structure that provides versatility and structural adaptability to different clamping surfaces. A tension member can be coupled to the inside of a tubular body at one end and to a rod at the other end. Removable grips can be coupled to the ends of the body, but are not directly coupled to the tension member so that changing the grips can be done without removing the tension member from its anchored position. The grips can, in some embodiments, be pivotable so as to accommodate a variety of different gripping surfaces. Various holding members such as a tool holder, a utility hook and/or a claw grip can be movably provided on the body and can hold tools or light fixtures in a variety of configurations.
Patent GB-2529261-A (GB)
Title: Closures
Inventor: BROWN MARTEN TEASDALE
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A closure (100) for a wipe container comprising a main body portion (102) affixable, in use,Â to a wipe dispenser, the main body portion (102) comprising: a recess (124) with a depression (126) in it; a dispensing aperture (106) extending through a wall of the recess (124) through which aperture, in use, a wipe (108) can extend with its free end (109) accommodated within the recess (124); and a lid (120). The lid (120) is arranged to slide relative to the main body portion (102) and seals shut the recess (124) when in a closed position. The lid (120) has an aperture (180) in it that provides leading and trailing edges (182, 184) that catch and lift the free end (109) of the wipe (108) out of the recess (124) during opening of the lid (120), and which guide and furl the free end (109) of the wipe (108) into the recess (124) upon closing of the lid (120).
Patent GB-2530106-A (GB)
Title: Vital Pad +
Inventor: BUCKLAND TRACY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2014-09-22
Abstract: A health and location monitoring device comprises a first part worn by the user. The first part being in contact with the skin of the wearer and monitors numerous physiological parameters . The first part comprises a resilient band, a power source, a screen wherein data can be inputted and read and means to monitor the vital signs of a wearer. The device may have a fingerprint access. The fist part is in wireless connection with a remote second part and data may be sent and received between the first and second part. The second part, which may be tablet sized; comprises a screen for accessing and inputting data, a power source, data ports, wifi means. When not being used by a health or care worker the second part may be clipped to a bed and sends or receives data to/from the first part of the device
Patent GB-2530769-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring display unit compliance
Inventor: STOUT PHILIP ALEXANDER
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2014-10-01
Abstract: A system which monitors the display units of a retail store, for compliance with the correct layout. A wearable device 30 (e.g. glasses) is coupled to a server 20. The device captures an image of a product label 14, extracts the product identity from a machine readable portion of the label 141, retrieves the stored label information from the server, and displays 38 the retrieved data in the users field of view, allowing for comparison. The machine readable portion may be a barcode. The data in the server may be updated periodically. Information may be extracted from the human readable portion of the label, and compared with the stored data; an alert may be displayed if there is a discrepancy.
Patent GB-2516402-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous disinfectant composition
Inventor: GENIN DMITRY
IPC: B08B1/00
Filed: 2013-05-14
Abstract: A disinfectant composition is provided comprising an extract comprising phenolic compounds obtainable from Rubus species berries, at least one surfactant and water. This aqueous solution can be used for disinfecting solid surfaces, especially those, which do not tolerate solvents such as high concentration ethanol or isopropanol, preferably touch screens or touch panels. A wiping article comprising said disinfectant composition is provided as well.
Patent GB-2525280-A (GB)
Title: Air decontamination device & method
Inventor: MOLE ALAN
IPC: H05H1/24
Filed: 2015-02-10
Abstract: A device for air decontamination comprising a housing 10 having an air inlet 14 and air outlet 16 and an air flow passage 12 therebetween, the housing including at least one non-thermal plasma cell 22 located downstream of the air inlet; wherein the non-thermal plasma cell is sized and positioned relative to the internal dimensions of the housing such that a portion of the air entering the housing from the air inlet is adapted to pass through and across the non-thermal plasma cell and a portion of air entering the housing from the air inlet is adapted to pass outside of the external surface of the non-thermal plasma cell. Preferably the device further comprises an ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting device 24, an ozone catalysing device 26, a hydrocarbon delivery device 52 an air stream generator 20 and an air turbulence creating device 60. The device may also comprise a shield extending in the direction of the air flow passage and spaced from and facing the non-thermal plasma cell, such that a portion of air entering the housing is adapted to pass outside the external surface of the shield and be shielded from the electromagnetic emissions from the non-thermal plasma cell.
Patent GB-2536869-A (GB)
Title: Illumination device
Inventor: JOHN ROBERTS
IPC: A61B1/06
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: An illumination apparatus 10 for the illumination of a cavity comprises a body 100 comprising a reception portion 101 for a chemiluminescent element 102 and a light emission portion 104. The illumination apparatus 10 further comprises at least one opaque surface arranged at the body 100 and facing towards the chemiluminescent element 102. The reception portion 101 may comprise a cavity in the body. The opaque surface may comprise a reflective surface. The light emission portion may comprise a light emitting opening at an end wall of the body, which may further comprise a lens. An endoscope, proctoscope, vaginal speculum and a torch are also claimed.