baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2489808-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the duty cycle of a clock signal to a desired value
Inventor: OZGUN MEHMET
IPC: H03K5/156
Filed: 2012-04-03
Abstract: Circuitry for controlling the duty cycle of an input clock signal towards a desired value is disclosed. The circuitry comprises a sequence of at least two inverters 1, 2 arranged in series. The first inverter receives the input signal and the last inverter provides an output signal having the same frequency as the input signal, but adjusted to have a required duty cycle, for example 50%. The circuitry also comprises a feedback circuit 402 arranged to receive the output signal and to compare it with a reference signal 404 indicative of the desired value of duty cycle and, from the comparison, to generate a feedback signal. The feedback signal adjusts the operating conditions of at least one of the inverters, such that the duty cycle of the output signal is controlled towards the desired value. The feedback loop may integrate 408 the difference between the output signal and the reference. The input to the first inverted is AC coupled 106. Feedback 112 may also be provided locally around the first inverter.
Patent GB-2505149-A (GB)
Title: Inductive pick-up arrangement for an electric vehicle
Inventor: DESIRE BERTRAND
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: An inductive pick-up arrangement to be mounted on an electric vehicle comprises a pick-up portion 1 carrying at least one inductance for receiving a magnetic field and for producing electrical energy in response thereto, a mounting portion 3 to be mounted on the vehicle and an actuator 5, such as a linear actuator, for actuating movement of the pick-up portion relative to the mounting portion. The mounting portion and the pick-up portion are moveably connected to each other by at least two connecting portions 7a, 7b, wherein a distance from the pick-up portion to the mounting portion in a vertical direction can be varied by the actuator, which comprises an extendible section which can be extended and shortened by operating the actuator and which extends from a first bearing 4a attached to the mounting portion to a second bearing 4b attached to the pick-up portion.
Patent GB-2504455-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the display of a mobile device connected to an in-vehicle apparatus
Inventor: DUSTERHOFF KURT
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: An in-vehicle apparatus comprises a transceiver operable to transfer data to and from a mobile device, a display operable to display data representing a display of the mobile device and a control unit operable to detect a user selection on the in-vehicle apparatus and generate a control signal to change the state of a display of the mobile device based on the user selection. The transceiver is operable to transmit the control signal to the mobile device. The user selection may be effected via soft button which may be displayed on the display of the in-vehicle apparatus. The control signal may control the mobile device display and/or backlight of the display between and active and inactive state. The mobile device may be a smartphone, PDA, portable music player or any other portable electronic device capable of interfacing with the in-vehicle apparatus.
Patent GB-2492476-A (GB)
Title: A breather tube cover member
Inventor: SPOONER JOHN
IPC: F16H57/027
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A breather tube cover member 110 is formed as a hood that is arranged to be coupled to a breather tube 5 of a transmission of a vehicle so that it prevents contact between liquid and an air inlet 7 of the breather tube 5. The cover member 110 defines a cavity into which a bent portion 5B of the breather tube 5 is introduced. Cover member 110 is formed of resilient plastics material and is shaped to fit snugly over the bent portion 5B and to grip the bent portion by means of a detent arrangement comprising opposed sidewalls 110S1, 110S2 having dimpled portions 110SD1, 110SD2. The dimpled portions 110SD1, 110SD2 are arranged such that as the breather tube 5 is introduced into the cover member 110 the dimpled portions 110SD1, 110SD2 are urged apart when they contact the breather tube 5. The cover member 110 may be coupled to a battery box or an engine cover or an electronic component box. In another embodiment the cover member 110 is integrally formed with a battery box.
Patent GB-2491527-A (GB)
Title: Degradation promoter of biodegradable resin molded body, and use thereof
Inventor: MATSUO ATSUSHI
IPC: C08J11/16
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for increasing biodegradation speed in nature of a biodegradable resin molded body containing an oxidative degradation agent by means of promoting the degradation of said biodegradable resin molded body. The degradation speed of said biodegradable resin molded body is increased markedly by means of causing a state wherein said biodegradable resin molded body and a chloride salt are caused to coexist during disposal processing of the biodegradable resin molded body containing an oxidative degradation agent.
Patent GB-2509688-A (GB)
Title: Container template
Inventor: KATZAUER JON
IPC: B31B3/00
Filed: 2012-09-27
Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus which form a container blank 300, which may be foldable into a box like container (fig.5). In this method and apparatus, first second and third longitudinal fold lines 312, 313, 314, first and second transverse fold lines 315, 316, and fold lines in the form of first and second crosses 301, 302, 303, 304 are provided in the material. This folding pattern giving the template by which the container can be folded into its finished form.
Patent GB-2509318-A (GB)
Title: Flow plate for a fuel cell
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2012-12-27
Abstract: A bipolar fluid flow plate for an electrochemical assembly comprises a plurality of first fluid flow channels 13 extending across a face of the flow plate to define a first fluid flow field of the fluid flow plate and a plurality of second fluid flow channels 22 extending across a face of the flow plate to define a second fluid flow field of the fluid flow plate. The pluralities of first fluid flow channels and second fluid flow channels both occupying a common channel plane. An array of first fluid transfer points is disposed along an edge of the first fluid flow field for communicating fluid into or out of the first fluid flow channels. An array of second fluid transfer points is disposed along an edge of the second fluid flow field for communicating fluid into or out of the second fluid flow channels. A first fluid gallery 15a has a first peripheral edge portion bounded by the array of first fluid transfer points and has a second peripheral edge portion forming a first fluid communication edge of the fluid flow plate. A second fluid gallery 21A has a first peripheral edge portion bounded by the array of second fluid transfer points and has a second peripheral edge portion forming a second fluid communication edge of the fluid flow plate. The first fluid gallery occupies a first gallery plane and the second fluid gallery occupies a second gallery plane different from the first gallery plane. Both the first gallery plane and the second gallery plane are disposed within the channel plane. This structure enables the feeding of multiple different fluids into coplanar channels across the full width of a flow field.
Patent GB-2500749-A (GB)
Title: Structures and manufacturing methods for impact-resistant glass-covered electronic display devices
Inventor: WICKBOLDT PAUL
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2013-01-02
Abstract: An impact-resistant display device comprises a first thin glass layer 422 less than 400 micrometres thick, a second base glass layer 438 from 0.1 to 0.5 millimetres thick, an adhesive layer 452 positioned between these layers and less than 200 micrometres thick, and a sensor layer 448 between the glass layers to cover at least a portion of these layers, where the display device has a total thickness less than 800 micrometres and passes a ball drop test of 2 grams at greater than 4 feet (1.22 metres). The adhesive layer is selected based on a Youngs modulus measurement for the adhesive, preferably greater than 1 GPa. The sensor layer is adaptable to communicate with a printed circuit board, and may incorporate a touch-screen sensor. A method for making a display device is also provided, where the adhesive layer is from 0.01 to 0.4 millimetres thick. A coating, or ink pattern 424, may be provided, acting as a masking layer. The structure may provide a rugged, ultra-thin display device.
Patent GB-2511821-A (GB)
Title: Construction of drainage systems
Inventor: SMITH IAN THOMAS
IPC: F16L1/06
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: A spacer 1 for a pipe 4 to be placed in a trench (7, Figure 2) has a pipe-receiving means 2, preferably an inner ring defining an aperture into which pipe 4 is positioned, and a ground-contacting surface 3, preferably an outer ring coaxial with receiving means 2 and connected to it by radial spokes 5. Pipe 4 is preferably a perforated drainage pipe with a corrugated outer surface. Spacer 1 may be wide enough to allow for rolling over a ground, for example between 40 mm and 250 mm wide. Spacer 1 may have substantially the same width as the trench. Spacer 1 may be fixedly attached to pipe 4 using two diametrically opposed nylon barbed push fasteners passed through holes 6 in receiving means 2 and secured into a corrugation gap in an outer surface of pipe 2.
Patent GB-2498150-A (GB)
Title: Orthotic device and method
Inventor: WAYNNE JAMES HEBBURN
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: An orthotic device comprises a first, resilient, portion configured to apply a force in one or more predetermined directions to assist or restrict movement of at least one part or a wearer's body, and a second, rigid, portion configured to restrict movement of at least one part of the wearer's body. The second portion is removably-couplable to the first portion such that it can be removed from, and coupled to, the first portion while the device is being worn.
Patent GB-2514364-A (GB)
Title: Handheld engagement device
Inventor: COTTAM MATTHEW PETER
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: A handheld engagement device 10 comprises first and second planar flexible members (12, fig. 1) interconnected at each end by hinge arrangements (14, fig.3). Cut outs (18, 26, fig.2) are provided in side edges of the flexible members 12. The flexible members (12, fig.1) can be bowed outwardly by pressing together on the hinge arrangements (14, fig.3) to enable engagement with an item such as a handle 70. The device 10 provides a hygienic means for gripping and using hand operated mechanisms such as door handles and toilet flushes, and helps to reduce contact with germs. It may be formed from an antibacterial or disease inhibiting material which includes copper or silver.
Patent GB-2516976-A (GB)
Title: System for producing sound waves
Inventor: HARDIE DAVID
IPC: G01S7/524
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: A system for producing sound waves in a medium, the system comprising: at least two woofer free-flooded ring transducers 100 centred about a first axis (columnar woofer array 802, figure 8), the woofer free-flooded ring transducers 100 being substantially cylindrical and having an axial gap of height g there between such that they form a woofer column (802); and at least one cylindrical body 500a,500b centred about the first axis nested in the woofer column, such that the cylindrical body is aligned with the axial gap. The cylindrical body (500) may be a tweeter free-flooded ring transducer. This combination of ring transducers provides for improved wideband performance in a free flooded ring array. This system may be used as a sonar system for locating submarines.
Patent GB-2519151-A (GB)
Title: Mounting assembly
Inventor: BOND ALAN
IPC: F02K9/84
Filed: 2013-10-11
Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting a rocket nozzle 17 to allow the nozzle to pivot about a pivot or gimbal point 55. The assembly comprises a fluid duct 58 for supply of fluid to the nozzle. The duct comprises two or more flexible fluid couplings 59a, 59b which intersect a common plane 36 on which the pivot is arranged. The fluid ducts may be formed by rigid materials. A consecutive pair of flexible fluid couplings of the fluid duct may be arranged orthogonal to one another about a central axis passing through the pivot point. Additional ducts may also be provided with two or three more flexible couplings, the ducts being offset from the common plane. The flexible couplings may be configured as bellow like couplings. The flexible couplings may comprise an external, or internal, gimbal arrangement. The flexible coupling additionally comprises a plurality of spaced annular elements (70, fig. 9) connected by a partial toroid element (43).
Patent GB-2520505-A (GB)
Title: Rail for guided screen system
Inventor: DIBBEN MARTIN
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 2013-11-21
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a guide rail for a guided screen includes providing a rail 10 including a pair of spaced-apart walls 12, 14 defining a channel 18 therebetween. Each wall has a flange 20 projecting laterally into the channel to define a neck region 22 of the channel. The rail is plastically deformed to reduce the neck region from a first width W1 to a second width (W2, Fig 3B), such that the channel defines a keyway (40, fig 3B) for receiving a slider. The keyway has a profile that is maintained on completion of the plastic deformation and is configured to allow the slider to slide in a first direction along the channel, and to resist movement in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction which would separate the slider from the rail.
Patent GB-2525579-A (GB)
Title: Trailer loading apparatus
Inventor: HARRISON JONATHAN M
IPC: B66C23/36
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: A hoist 40 for loading a cargo on to a trailer 10 is collapsible and removable and can be stored in the trailer. The hoist can pivot to swing the cargo on to the trailer. The hoist can have a winch with flexible webbing, cord or rope to lift the cargo on to the trailer. The hoist can be disassembled and stored in a stowing compartment at the front end of the trailer such as a locker on the A frame. The modular hoist 40 can be used to raise and lower cargo on to racking rails 20, 22. The cargo can be a motorbike, quadbike, jet ski, snow mobile or kayak. The cargo can be lifted on a transport frame 62 attached to the winch webbing by a spreader 49. The transport frame 62 is secured to the rails 20, 22 at pre-selected locations along their length. The hoist 40 is mounted on the trailer via a mounting means which can be on an outer surface or can be as a cabinet drawer. The trailer can be a camping trailer or trailer tent.
Patent GB-2512497-A (GB)
Title: Separating an unknown radar signal out from multiple unknown radar signals
Inventor: RICHES JAMES PETER
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2014-03-25
Abstract: A method of separating an unknown radar signal from multiple unknown radar signals transmitted by sources Src_A, Src_B based on the time difference of arrival (TDOA) measurements received at spatially different antennas Rx1, Rx2. Time segments of pulsed signals arriving at the two antennas may be cross-correlated to produce several correlation peaks that correspond to TDOAs of different radar signals (and their aliases). The original set of pulses from a particular transmitter can then be extracted from the received signals and the pulse repetition interval from the reconstructed signal used to discount some of the other correlation peaks as aliases. A hyperbola can be plotted on a map defined by the constant TDOA that defines all possible locations of the source. Repeating the measurement with the signals received at another pair of antennas results in a second hyperbola, the intersection with the first giving the location of the transmitter, a process known as multilateration.
Patent GB-2517255-A (GB)
Title: Testing device
Inventor: CHEN DAVID
IPC: G01R31/319
Filed: 2014-06-06
Abstract: A testing device 1A, includes a first circuit board 10 and first chip component 20, a supporting structure 30, a second circuit board 40 and an interposer 50A. The first IC component is disposed on the first board and is electrically connected to it. The supporting frame 30 is also disposed on the surface 11, surrounds the first microchip and is fixed to the second board to provide a separation between boards. The second circuit board has a connector or socket 41 for a chip 2 that is to be tested. The interposer is located between the circuit board and the first chip component, electrically connecting them. In embodiments, the first chip component is a processor chip and the second chip components are a plurality of different memory chips. The arrangement aims to reduce pressure and contact damage to the first chip component.
Patent GB-2514692-A (GB)
Title: Storing data using a direct data path architecture to reduce energy consumption and improve performance
Inventor: WANG REN
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for obtaining file information regarding a file to be downloaded from a remote location to a computing device, creating at least one empty file in a destination storage based on the file information and communicating block information regarding the empty file to a network interface, and receiving a data packet of the file in the network interface and directly sending a payload of the data packet from the network interface to the destination storage according to the block information, while a host processor of the computing device is in a low power state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2530304-A (GB)
Title: Trust management in transaction systems
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVE
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: The invention provides a method of updating time in a transaction between a transaction device and an offline terminal. Firstly, a transaction is initiated (401) between a transaction device and an offline terminal. A stored trusted time value is then provided and another trusted time value received (402). Each trusted time value exchanged has been affirmed by a trusted time provider. The obtained trusted time value is then compared (404) with the stored trusted time value. The stored trusted time value is replaced (405) with the obtained trusted time value if the obtained trusted time value is more recent than the stored trusted time value. The method may be implemented in a transaction device or a terminal, and methods of risk management in a transaction device and a terminal are also described. Suitably programmed transaction devices and terminals are also described, as is a trusted time provider for a transaction system.
Patent GB-2531557-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispensing device
Inventor: COLIN O'BRIEN
IPC: A61M5/148
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: A device 10 for dispensing fluid from a flexible bag 22, such as for use in medical procedure carried out with an endoscope to irrigate and clean a site in a patients body, comprises an openable clamshell type casing with a base 14 and lid 16 containing a tray 20 for receiving a fluid-filled bladder or bag 22 and a pressure applicator 18 movable by an actuator 30. Movement of the actuator 30 pushes the pressure applicator 18 against the tray 20 by translation or by rotation via linkage arms 32,34 to compress the bag 22 between the tray 20 and the casing 12 and dispense fluid, such as saline, through outlet 24.
Patent GB-2528339-A (GB)
Title: Foldable display apparatus
Inventor: KWON SU CHAN
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable display apparatus which can stably maintain a bending curvature of a folded flexible display, and can maintain a bending display area of an unfolded flexible display in a plane state. The foldable display apparatus, comprising; a display panel 110 which can be bent; a first housing 120 attached to a first area of the display; a second housing 130 attached to a second area of the display; a link assembly 140 connecting the two housings; a slide assembly 150 configured to slide a first or second area of the display as required by the bending of the link assembly. The links in the assembly may be rotatably connected to each other, with each end being rotatably connected to its respective housing. The links may be rotatably connected to each other, with one end being rotatably connected to one of the housings, and the other end being rotatably connected to the sliding assembly. A glider may be provided to move the slider 200.
Patent GB-2532805-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for fastening joints in ductwork for ventilation Systems
Inventor: ANTOUN NICOLAS SALAME GOURDAK
IPC: F16L21/00
Filed: 2015-01-06
Abstract: A clip or clamp 1 for fastening joints in ductwork for ventilation systems includes a U shaped body including two branches 1a, 1b and a core portion 1c. At least one of the branches 1a, 1b has an oblique pointed extension 11 which protrudes to an external side of the branch 1a, 1b. At least one of the branches 1a, 1b has a second oblique pointed extension 12 which protrudes towards an internal side of the branch 1a, 1b and is oriented towards the core portion 1c.
Patent GB-2535689-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with supplementary-symbol feature
Inventor: RICHARD VERMAAK
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2015-01-08
Abstract: A wager game is executable on a user device or on a server and conveyed to a user device for display 110. The Game comprises selecting a first symbol-set 500, including at least two symbols, from a global symbol-group, determining whether a sub-set of the selected first symbol-set satisfies a trigger condition, and determining a first amount based, at least in part, on the selected first symbol set. After making the determination selecting first 702 and second 704 supplementary-symbols from first and second supplementary symbol-groups different from the global symbol-group and determining a second amount based, at least in part, on the selected first and second supplementary-symbols. A payout amount 802 is determined based on a function of the determined first amount and the determined second amount. The selection of the supplementary symbols may comprise displaying on the display device an animated spin of virtual reels.
Patent GB-2519459-A (GB)
Title: Fall arrest device
Inventor: JONES KARL
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: Fall arrest lanyard 6 having first end 10 for connection to a secured element and second end 9 for connection to a user, lanyard 6 further comprising first connection point 17b for mounting an upper end of descent device 18 to the lanyard, and second connection point 17a for mounting a lower end of descent device 18 to lanyard 6, where second connection point 17a is intermediate first and second ends 10, 9 of lanyard 6. Lanyard 6 may be severed between first and second connection points 17b, 17a. Lanyard 6 may further comprise energy absorber 8. Also claimed is a method of arresting a users fall and safely lowering them to the ground comprising: attaching first end 10 of lanyard 6 to a secured element; attaching second end 9 of lanyard 6 to a user; connecting an upper end of descender 18 to the lanyard at first connection point 17b and the lower end of descender 18 to second connection point 17a; and severing lanyard 6 intermediate first and second connection points 17b, 17a so that the users descent is controlled by descender 18