baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2520765-A (GB)
Title: Multiplex detection of nucleic acids
Inventor: DAHL CARL OSCAR FREDRIK
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: A method of detecting a species of nucleic acid in a sample, comprising contacting the sample with a set of probes, wherein each probe specifically recognises a distinct target sequence, providing conditions under which the target sequences are at least partially single stranded, providing conditions for annealing and ligation, under which conditions the probes hybridise to their target sequences and generate ligation products, each ligation product comprising a ligation junction, and detecting a cumulative signal which is a combination of individual signals from all ligation products, wherein detection of the signal indicates the presence of the species of nucleic acid in the sample.
Patent GB-2510724-A (GB)
Title: Modular flooring having seperate interlocking boards and connectors
Inventor: LOW ANDREW WAI LIT
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: The system comprises a board base 101 having a plurality of sides and engaging means, and a joining member 201, 300, slidably, attachable to the base and having a connector portion (202, fig 2C) which extends away from the base, wherein the connector portion can, in use, interlock with the engaging means of an adjacent base. The engaging means preferably comprise a T-shaped channel positioned on the underside of the base, in use, adjacent to each edge, which preferably mates with a projection (209, fig 2C) on the connector portion. The joining member may be curved and may have asymmetric spacer portions (2A, 2B, fig 2C) either side of the connector portion. A resilient portion (301, fig 3b) may prevent the joining member from sliding out of the groove. In use, a plurality of joining members are located in each of two channels on adjacent bases such that two rows of joining members face each other (fig 6). A separate elongate member (fig 13) may be provided, having a row of connector portions along two longitudinal edges to form a dividing strip between assembled boards. Structures and kits are also claimed herein. In use, the system can be used to cover a wall, floor or ceiling and provides for increased flexibility and reduced cost by comparison to boards with integral connectors.
Patent GB-2526248-A (GB)
Title: Grill Assembly
Inventor: VINCZE ANDRAS-EDE
IPC: F02M35/16
Filed: 2014-03-17
Abstract: A grill assembly 126 comprising an air inlet screen 124, a base frame 128 having a plurality of trusses 130, and a motor 134, for example an electric motor, affixed to the trusses and configured to mechanically vibrate the air inlet screen. Preferably a number of rubber mounting members 138 (figure 2) are disposed between the base frame and a support frame 136. The arrangement of the trusses may be based on at least one of the cross sectional area or shape of the air inlet screen. The base frame may be disposed along a perimeter of an interior facing portion of the air inlet screen. Also claimed is a machine comprising the grill assembly along with a power source, a frame and a body. The assembly is intended for use on a construction machine, such as an excavator. The vibrations provided by the motor cause debris accumulated on the air inlet screen to be dislodged.
Patent GB-2527748-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the body using microwaves
Inventor: OESTBERG BJORN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2014-06-20
Abstract: An apparatus for determining characteristics of pulsatility of the brain 5 comprises: an ultra-wideband microwave transceiver 1 arranged to generate ultra-wideband microwave pulses 6; a transmitting means 3 arranged to transmit the ultra-wideband microwave pulses; and a receiving means 3 arranged to receive a signal corresponding to detection of the pulses. In an embodiment this may be a transmitting/receiving micro patch antenna. The apparatus may be incorporated into a motorcycle helmet for example. The determined characteristic may be the frequency or amplitude of pulsation of the first part of the brain. The apparatus may further include a warning indicator that outputs a warning if the determined characteristics are outside of a predetermined range.
Patent GB-2522498-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger
Inventor: HEYES FRANCIS
IPC: F02C6/12
Filed: 2014-07-17
Abstract: A turbocharger comprising a turbine for extracting energy from exhaust gas flowing through an exhaust gas passage, a compressor for pressurising air flowing through an air passage, a rotor shaft 3 connecting the turbine 5 to the compressor, a bearing supporting the shaft at the turbine end thereof, and a two part seal axially located between the bearing and the turbine to seal the bearing against hot exhaust gases. The first part of the seal 1 is a mechanical seal which extends between a housing 7 surrounding the shaft and the shaft. The second part of the seal is an air seal axially located between the mechanical seal and the turbine. The air seal includes an air swirler through which, in use, pressurised sealing air is injected through injection holes 8 radially inwardly to fill an annular gap which extends circumferentially around the shaft and extends axially between the mechanical seal and the exhaust gas passage. The swirler swirls the sealing air in the direction of rotation of the shaft.
Patent GB-2520114-A (GB)
Title: Case structure interposed between the engine and the nacelle with jointed ferrule segments
Inventor: BELJAMBE CEDDRIC
IPC: B64D29/08
Filed: 2014-08-27
Abstract: A case structure 10 interposed between the engine and nacelle of an aircraft includes a ferrule (or band structure) surrounding the engine comprising a plurality of segments 12A, 12B. At least one radial arm 14 of the ferrule is connected to the nacelle. A plurality of attachment means for securing this plurality of ferrule segments together, or with at least one radial arm, includes a plurality articulation devices 24. The articulation device is configured for ensuring coupling of the liftedârotatedâpushed type ensuring after disengagement of the ferrule segment, its pivoting about a pivot axis parallel to a longitudinal axis of said engine and then its blocking in a disengagement position.
Patent GB-2530276-A (GB)
Title: A heating stove door
Inventor: HUGHES GLYN
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: A door for a heating stove comprises a main door body 3 comprising hollow reinforcing sections 4, a thin decorated metal plate 1 having left and right edges that are folded back over and attached to left and right edges of the main door body, a convolute spacer 2 of thin metal sheet folded at a series of obtuse angles along vertical and parallel lines to form a zigzag sandwiched between the main door body and the thin decorated metal plate such that the space between the thin decorated plate and the main door body is open to the atmosphere at its top and bottom so that the convolute spacer forms a series of vertical channels.
Patent GB-2531780-A (GB)
Title: Beverage preparation machine
Inventor: TONY SAUNDERS
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2014-10-30
Abstract: A beverage preparation machine (1) comprises a main housing 2, a brew head 3 having an outlet 31 for discharging a prepared beverage, a water reservoir (4), and a water path for conveying water from the water reservoir to the brew head. The water reservoir is movable with respect to the main housing between a storage configuration, in which the water reservoir is located at least partially beneath the brew head and a beverage dispensing configuration in which the water reservoir is moved away from beneath the brew head. The water reservoir may be pivotally rotatable about a pivot point 42 and may comprise a dual-purpose lid (50) which may be used in the storage configuration to close the upper mouth 44 of the water reservoir and which may be connected to the front face 50 in the beverage dispensing configuration.
Patent GB-2533948-A (GB)
Title: Flood defence apparatus and method
Inventor: ANTHONY THORNBURY
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for protecting land or buildings from flood water and a method of installing said apparatus. The apparatus comprises an elongate channel body 102 comprising a base 104 and first and further side walls (106 figure 2), 108 extending up from the base to define a channel opening between the side walls to receive and transfer surface liquid. A channel dividing member (110, figure 2) located between the side walls extends down towards the base dividing an interior of the channel body into a drainage portion 112 for receiving surface liquid and a chamber portion 114 in fluid communication with the drainage portion with a buoyant barrier member. The barrier member is located in the chamber portion and moveable between a first position in which the barrier member is located inside the chamber portion and a second position in which the barrier member extends from the chamber portion. The barrier member comprises two shoulder regions 120 located at opposite sides of the upper portion of the barrier member for respective engagement with first and second spaced apart abutment surfaces 140, 142 disposed in the chamber portion when the barrier member is in the second position.
Patent GB-2518115-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: FISH ANDREW
IPC: B01J20/30
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A process for removing heavy metals from process fluids is described comprising passing a heavy-metal-containing process fluid, comprising a reductant selected from hydrogen and carbon monoxide,at an inlet temperature â¤125Â°C over a sorbent comprising (i) 4-75% by weight of one or more sulphided copper compounds selected from sulphided basic copper carbonate, sulphided copper hydroxide, sulphided copper oxide or mixtures of these, (ii) optionally a support material, and (iii) a binder and the binder content of the sorbent is in the range 5-30% by weight, wherein essentially all of the sulphided copper is in the form of CuS and the total metal sulphide content of the sorbent, other than copper sulphide, is â¤5%wt.
Patent GB-2525466-A (GB)
Title: Imaging system and method
Inventor: FAULKS MICHAEL
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2015-02-02
Abstract: An image transmission device comprising an input for receiving captured video image data, wireless data communication over a over a mobile phone network 300, the transmission of the image data in real time over the data connection to a remote server 318, the calculation or receipt of data representative of the latency and / or speed of the data connection 310, 312, and the adjustment of the amount and / or quality of image data 314 to be transmitted over the data connection depending on the calculated latency and / or speed. Data packets may be sent and received from the remote server and the time taken for the transmission and response from the server recorded and used to calculate the latency of the network 310. A modem may be used to establish a wireless data connection and may provide data of the connections type and / or speed 312. The image data may be converted into and transmitted as still frame images. Another invention relates to an image transmission system where the image data is transmitted as individual still image frames.
Patent GB-2536447-A (GB)
Title: Load transfer apparatus for transferring loads in an aircraft structure
Inventor: ROBERT IAN THOMPSON
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2015-03-17
Abstract: An aircraft wing 2 comprises a load transfer apparatus arranged to transfer transverse shear loads from a first component such as a wing skin 3a to a second, adjacent component such as a wing skin 4a. The apparatus comprises a master interlock, and a plurality of slave interlocks. Each master interlock comprises a master male member 7 received in a master female member 11 to form the master interlock. Each of the plurality of slave interlocks comprises a slave male member 9 received in a corresponding female member 13 to form the slave interlocks. The master male 7 and female members 11 are sufficiently stiff that the master male member 7 and the master female member are fixed 11, whereas the slave male and/or female members 9, 13 are less stiff than the master male 7 and female members 11 such that the slave male and/or female members 9, 13 are able to tolerate some movement, in the transverse direction.
Patent GB-2520886-A (GB)
Title: System for dispensing beverage
Inventor: WATTS MICHAEL SAMUEL THOMAS
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: A system (2) for dispensing beverage, particularly cask ale, the system (2) comprising: a pump (4) configured for drawing cask ale by suction from a supply (6) into a pump inlet (18) and delivering cask ale from a pump outlet (26) under sustained pressure; a flow regulator (12) having an inlet (32) for receiving cask ale under sustained pressure from the pump outlet (26), and a flow regulator outlet (34) for delivering cask ale under a dispense pressure; and a dispense conduit (14) for receiving cask ale under dispense pressure from the flow regulator outlet (34) and turbulating and dispensing cask ale via the dispense outlet (48). Dispense methods and a valve nozzle are also described.
Patent GB-2537181-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: YUHUA CHEN
IPC: H04W68/02
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: Scheduling paging messages for devices such as coverage enhanced (CE) machine type communication (MTC) user equipment (UE), whereby: A base station (such as an eNodeB) receives, from a core network entity, a paging request for paging an MTC device. The base station determines a paging occasion for sending to said MTC device paging related information, wherein the paging occasion is defined such that it identifies a plurality of sub-frames in which the paging related information can be sent and repeated. The base station sends (and repeats, as appropriate) the paging related information in the plurality of sub-frames identified by the paging occasion. The paging messages may be transmitted over the physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) and scheduled via the (evolved) physical downlink control channel (E)PDCCH. The base station may send a system information block to the MTC device comprising scheduling information identifying resources to be used for the paging message. The paging related information sent may be related to a coverage enhancement level of the MTC device.
Patent GB-2521319-A (GB)
Title: Inductive displacement detector
Inventor: HOWARD MARK ANTHONY
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2013-10-02
Abstract: An inductive detector for measuring the position of a first body relative to a second body along a measurement path comprises: a first body which comprises a substantially planar surface and a passive electromagnetic target; a second body which comprises a substantially planar surface facing the planar surface of the first body and an arrangement of laminar windings; said first and second body being configured such that the electromagnetic influence of the first body on the second body varies according to the position of the first body relative to the second body along the measurement path; wherein said passive electromagnetic target comprises a first portion incorporating said planar surface and a second portion with a lower thickness than said first portion; whereby the second portion incorporates an insulating aperture.
Patent GB-2523052-A (GB)
Title: A seal
Inventor: BROADBENT THOMAS
IPC: F16J15/38
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A mechanical seal for providing a fluid-tight seal between relatively rotatable elements (1, 2). The seal comprises a stationary part for securing to a housing, which comprises a stationary seal face (5), a rotary part for securing to a shaft, which comprises a rotary seal face (20), a spring (18) urging the rotary seal face (20) into engagement with the stationary seal face (5) and a toroidal sealing member (19) between the rotary component (17) and the shaft (2). The toroidal sealing member is accommodated within a recess of the rotary part, and the recess is defined by two members of which the first rotary part member comprises the seal face (20) and a second rotary member part (15) is positioned between the first rotary part member and the spring (18).
Patent GB-2539689-A (GB)
Title: Control of a switched reluctance motor in clockwise-rotating and anti-clockwise-rotating electric superchargers
Inventor: Goncalo Manuel
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: A control unit for use in controlling a switched reluctance motor (SRM) for clockwise rotation in a clockwise-rotating electric supercharger and anti-clockwise rotation in an anti­clockwise-rotating electric supercharger. Each SRM has a rotor 101 and a multiplicity of pairs of stator coils 103. The control unit is configurable in a first mode of operation, for controlling the SRM in the clockwise-rotating supercharger, and the control unit is also configurable in a second mode of operation, for controlling the SRM in the anti clockwise-rotating supercharger. In that second mode of operation the control unit is configured to energise, at the same time the first and second pairs 105A/105C of the stator coils, turn off the second pair 105C of coils, while leaving the first pair 105A energised; and after the rotor is caused to rotate in the anti-clockwise direction, subsequently accelerating the rotor.
Patent GB-2532307-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and responding to social media posts with socially relevant comparisons
Inventor: Sachin Soni
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: Systems and methods described herein involve monitoring social media posts and responding as necessary. One embodiment of the invention may identify relevant social media discussions and reply to social media posts so as to influence the notions expressed therein. Specifically where a negative sentiment relating to the relevant brand is identified; a positive response is posted in response to said negative comment. Another embodiment of the invention relates to monitoring social media posts that relate to a product and at least one competing product, identifying the features of the products that form a basis of comparison between the product and competitor and generating a comparison of said products based on the features of interest.
Patent GB-2540983-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing
Inventor: FRODE HEGGELUND
IPC: G06T15/80
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: A graphics processing system 3 generates interpolated vertex shaded attribute data for plural sampling points of plural fragments (e.g. pixels) 61,62,63,64 of a quad fragment 65 that is being used to sample a primitive 60 (e.g. polygon). The interpolated vertex shaded attribute data for the plural sampling points is generated using a reference position for the quad fragment 65 that is defined with respect to a first coordinate system x,y, together with rotated sampling point delta values for the primitive 60 that are defined with respect to a second coordinate system xmy, xpy. The rotated sampling point delta values allow the interpolated vertex shaded attribute data to be generated more efficiently for the plural sampling points. The second coordinate system may be rotated by 45° or multiples thereof relative to the first coordinate system. The reference point may be positioned centrally with respect to the sampling points of the group of plural sampling points. The sampling point delta values may comprise barycentric coefficients defined with respect to the second coordinate system, and using the position of the reference point may comprise determining barycentric coordinates for the reference point from the position of the reference point.
Patent GB-2543060-A (GB)
Title: Sensing pressure variations in pipelines
Inventor: ANDREW HOFFMAN
IPC: G01P13/00
Filed: 2015-10-06
Abstract: The pressure sensing device 10 comprises a pair of complementary sensor elements (50, 60, Figs. 6-9), each provided on a separate reference platform (25, 35, Figs. 6-9). Each reference platform is provided on a supporting bracket 20, 30 and each supporting bracket is mounted to a different point on the external surface of a pipeline 1 such that the reference platforms experience relative displacement as the external surface of the pipeline changes in size or shape due to pressure variations. The complementary sensor elements detect this relative movement and deformation to thereby provide an indication of pressure variations within the pipe. The supporting brackets may be mounted with a common brace 40. The supporting brackets may be mounted to the external pipeline surface at two points. One supporting bracket may comprise a short arm 23 extending radially from its mounting point on the pipe. The other supporting bracket may comprise at least one curved arm 33 extending around the exterior circumference of the pipe. The complementary sensors may comprise a proximity sensor, a light emitter/ receiver, an array of photodetectors, a magnetic field sensor, a Hall effect sensor, a capacitive proximity sensor, or an eddy current proximity sensor.
Patent GB-2547415-A (GB)
Title: Inertial sensors
Inventor: ALAN RICHARD MALVERN
IPC: G01P15/00
Filed: 2016-02-09
Abstract: An inertial sensor (2) comprises four pairs of diametrically opposite electrodes arranged around a planar, rotationally symmetric proof mass (3). First (4a, 4b) andsecond (6a, 6b) pairs are aligned with first (12) and second (14) sensing directions respectively while third (8a, 8b) and fourth (10a, 10b) pairs are perpendicular to the first and second pairs respectively. A drive circuit is arranged to apply in-phase and anti-phase pulse width modulation drive signals with a first frequency to the first and third pairs and with a second, different frequency to the second and fourth pairs.One electrode in each pair is provided with in-phase drive signals and the other with anti-phase drive signals. The drive signals applied to the first and second pairs are modulated with an in-phase resonance signal at a resonant frequency of the proof mass and the third and fourth pairs are modulated with a quadrature resonance signal at the resonant frequency and cause the proof mass to oscillate in-plane.
Patent GB-2532646-A (GB)
Title: Measuring operational parameters in an ESP seal with fiber optic sensors
Inventor: BROWN LYLE WILSON
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A seal section for use in a wellbore electrical submersible pump and includes an optic fiber detection arrangement wherein one or more optic fiber sensors is used to detect an operational parameter associated with the seal section. The operational parameters can include temperature, vibration and pressure.
Patent GB-2543112-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder
Inventor: ERNEST HEALER
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2016-02-22
Abstract: A bird feeder 400, comprising a housing 401 containing bird feed. The housing comprises a first end 402 and a second end located opposite to the first end. The first end and the second end each have an opening to allow a bird to feed from bird feed contained in the housing. The bird feeder comprises securing 403 means enabling the bird feeder to be secured in position. The securing means may be a continuous loop of string that passes through the housing or a fixing bracket. The housing may having a circular, oval , square, rectangular, triangular, pentagonal, heptagonal, hexagonal or octagonal cross section. The housing may be transparent and made from a biodegradable material or PET. The housing may house a bird feed block or may be packed with bird seed.