baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2477173-A (GB)
Title: Reminder device displaying a video to prompt a person to carry out an activity
Inventor: FITCH MARTIN DAVID
IPC: G04G11/00
Filed: 2010-09-01
Abstract: A reminder device is provided that displays context sensitive video clips for prompting a user to carry out an activity. The device may provide a reminder based on time of day, day of week, and date; the proximity of a person to the device; and the number of times a person is proximal to the device in a given time. The proximity of a person may be detected via an infrared detector incorporated in the device. The device is user programmable by linking it to a computer via a USB cable, or via a wireless connection. The device further includes two or more buttons such that a user can respond to a played video clip. A record of the buttons pressed can be stored and downloaded to a computer. A further video clip may be played in response to the pressing of buttons or a user defined elapsed time. The device is particularly suited to assisting persons having dementia or Alzheimer's.
Patent GB-2485214-A (GB)
Title: Wheel cover
Inventor: VAUGHAN-MELLY PANDORA
IPC: B60B7/02
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: In order to prevent contamination of carpets, car seats or other surfaces by a dirty wheel of a child carrier, bicycle, golf trolley &c, a flexible cover 1, e.g. of waterproof material, is removably fitted to such wheel. The periphery of the cover 1 has a channel containing a draw cord formed by a nylon monofilament 3 which extends through eyelets 4 and has a cleat 5 at one end accepting and locking the other end to retain the cover around the wheel; this enables single-handed placing of the cover on the wheel and the drawing in of its periphery.
Patent GB-2478810-A (GB)
Title: Distributed simultaneous transmit and receive relay station
Inventor: MALTSEV ALEXANDER
IPC: H04B7/14
Filed: 2010-12-13
Abstract: A distributed simultaneous transmit and receive (STR) relay system in a wireless cellular network implements relaying without incurring the additional overhead associated with relaying and without requiring additional isolation techniques to isolate the transmit and receive antennae and circuits of the relay stations. During a first transmission time frame, a base station (BS) (110) transmits to a first relay station (RS) (112) while a second relay station (114) transmits to one or more mobile stations (MS) (118) associated with it (Fig. 1 A); and during a second transmission time frame, the base station (110) transmits to the second relay station (114) while the first relay station (112) transmits to one or more mobile stations (116) associated with it (Fig. 1B). Alternatively, during a first receive time frame, a base station (110) receives from a first relay station (112) while a second relay station (114) receives from one or more mobile stations (118) associated with it (Fig. 1C); and during a second receive time frame, the base station (110) receives from the second relay station (114) while the first relay station (112) receives from one or more mobile stations (116) associated with it (Fig. 1D).
Patent GB-2477624-A (GB)
Title: In-mould labelling process using polyvinylidene chloride coated film
Inventor: LANGSTAFF STEPHEN
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2011-01-31
Abstract: There is disclosed a process for manufacturing an in-mould labelled article, the process comprising the steps of: placing a label comprising a polyvinylidene chloride (PvdC) coated film (15) into a mould for injection moulding, thermoforming, or blow moulding; holding the label in position; injecting a polymeric melt into, or thermoforming or blowing a polymeric preform in said mould so as to bind with the label; and removing the article from the mould. The label is oriented so that the PvdC coating lies on or towards the exterior surface of the label and is shielded from the melt during processing by interposing a substrate layer between the coating and the melt. Preferably, the film may be provided with a transparent inorganic coating to enhance its barrier properties — such as a metal or metalloid oxide or nitride or an aluminium or silicon compound.
Patent GB-2488371-A (GB)
Title: Feed-forward control of fuel injection in an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ALFIERI VINCENZO
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for operating an internal combustion engine 10, comprising the steps of: acquiring a value (Nrpm QIQ) of one or more engine operating parameters; using the acquired set of values (Nrpm , QIQ) for determining a predicted value (MFB50Pre) of a combustion parameter indicative of a fuel combustion performance within a cylinder 20 of the engine 10; using the acquired set of values (Nrpm, QIQ) as input of a data-set 31 returning as output a correlated correction value (MFB50Corr) of the combustion parameter; using the correction value (MFB50Corr) and the predicted value (MFB50Pre) for determining an expected value (MFB50Exp) of the combustion parameter; feed-forward controlling an injection of fuel into the engine cylinder (20) targeting the expected value (MFB50Exp) of the combustion parameter; measuring a value (MFB50mea) of the combustion parameter within the engine cylinder due to that injection of fuel; using a difference (MFB50Dif) between the expected value (MFB50Exp) and the measured value (MFB50Mea) of the combustion parameter for correcting the correction value (MFB50Corr) of the data-set (31) which is correlated to the acquired set of engine operating parameter values (Nrpm, QIQ).
Patent GB-2481879-A (GB)
Title: Wireless LAN audio effects device for use with a musical instrument and amplifier
Inventor: CRAWFORD JOHN
IPC: G10H1/02
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: An audio effects device (1) comprises a wireless transceiver system (2) and an audio processor (4), for the reception, modification and re-transmission of an audio signal 11,12 to and from multiple musical instrument devices 9,14. The audio effects device (1) preferably also comprises a Media Access Controller (MAC) and baseband processor (3). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) may be used to prevent unauthorised access. In a preferred embodiment the audio effects device (1) comprises a stompbox pedal 8 for use with a guitar 9 and amplifier 14; a signal is transmitted wirelessly from the guitar 9 to the stompbox pedal 8 where it is modified and wirelessly transmitted to the amplifier 14. The audio signals are preferably transmitted across a wireless local area network (WLAN) using the IEEE 802.11 signal format. The audio effects device (1) may optionally be connected to a computer, enabling audio signals to be sent to other devices via the Internet.
Patent GB-2490733-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethane foam composition and method of manufacturing a foam article
Inventor: LIYANAGE GAYA KEERTHI
IPC: B29C44/14
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: A foam composition comprising: at least one polyol; at least one isocyanate; and first and second catalysts, where the second catalyst accelerates a reaction between a polyol and an isocyante at a rate slower than the first catalyst. The second catalyst is preferably an organic delayed action catalyst. The first catalyst may comprise: a normal gelling catalyst, preferably triethylenediamine; and a normal blowing catalyst, preferably bis(2-dimethylaminoethyl)ether. The second catalyst may comprise: a delayed action gelling catalyst formed by reaction of the normal gelling catalyst and formic or lactic acid; and a delayed action blowing catalyst formed by reaction of the normal blowing catalyst and formic or lactic acid. A method of preparing a foam composition comprises adding each of a polyol, an isocyanate, and first and second catalysts. A method of manufacturing a fabric laminated foam article comprises: contacting a fabric with a first mould; providing the foam composition to a second mould; bringing the first and second mould together; curing the foam composition; and removing the foam article.
Patent GB-2483324-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing equipment, and room temperature regulating me thod for screen printing equipment
Inventor: MIYAHARA SEIICHI
IPC: B41F15/12
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: Provided is screen printing equipment in which while one printing device undergoes maintenance work, another printing device can continue screen printing work, and a room temperature regulating method for the screen printing equipment. Two printing devices (13) are respectively housed in two workrooms (15) formed by partitioning a space, which is formed in such a manner as to be surrounded by a base (12) and a cover member (11), into two parts by a partition member (14), and temperature-regulated air is sent into the respective workrooms (15) via a blast tube (71) which branches to two blast ports (72) open into the respective workrooms (15).
Patent GB-2482062-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRUCE L
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A child seat has a seat shell with two protruding rails 120 extending at an underside of the seat shell. At least four latches 126 are disposed in two symmetric pairs adjacent to the two rails 120 and are operable to lock the child seat with a base. A release mechanism is operable to drive the latches 126 to unlock from the base. The latches may include two first latches connected with a first transverse shaft 124 and two second latches connected with a second transverse shaft 130 spaced apart from the first transverse shaft. The shafts may be pivotally connected with the seat shell. An additional latch may be provided to attach the rear of the child seat with a stroller, with the release mechanism also driving the additional latch.
Patent GB-2494467-A (GB)
Title: Test probe for materials testing apparatus
Inventor: SMITH JAMES FRANK
IPC: G01N3/42
Filed: 2011-09-12
Abstract: The test probe comprises a probe holder 12 adapted to be mounted for use on materials testing apparatus. A probe tip 10, which may be a hard crystalline material, such as diamond or crystalline ceramic, is carried on the probe holder and is secured to the probe holder by a body of ceramic cement 14, such as a cement formed of cured soluble silicate. The probe tip may be carried on a flat surface of the probe holder, within a recess 28 of the probe holder, or in a space within the probe holder. The use of ceramic cement allows the test probe to be used at high temperatures, which may be in excess of 500ÂºC, without the cement deteriorating or releasing chemicals. Machining of the probe tip and surrounding cement may occur to shape the tip for use and mechanical clamping means may also be employed to help secure the tip.
Patent GB-2482255-A (GB)
Title: An atmospheric water boiler
Inventor: PEARSON PAUL DREWRY
IPC: A47J31/56
Filed: 2010-03-26
Abstract: A water boiler (10) for beverages and foodstuffs comprises a water reservoir (11), a water temperature control unit (13) in communication with the water reservoir (11), the control unit (13) controlling a water inlet valve (14) connected to the reservoir (11), a heating element (16) positioned inside the reservoir and a water dispensing valve (17) connected to the reservoir (13), means for setting the temperature of the water to be dispensed, and means for maintaining the temperature of the water as it is dispensed within a range of +/- 3Â°C of the set temperature. The boiler (10) generates water at accurate and stable temperatures, which improves the control available to produce high quality beverages. The boiler (10) is refilled with cold water in small volume increments, which results in rapid recovery times and energy savings.
Patent GB-2496852-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger with tapered fins for a gas turbine
Inventor: ELDER JAMES S
IPC: F01D25/12
Filed: 2011-11-21
Abstract: A heat exchanger 40 for a gas turbine engine 10 comprises first 46 and second 48 sides enclosing a cavity 58. A first set of fins 66 is supported on the first side and arranged outside the cavity. The fins have a leading edge 74 of a first height (70, fig 4) and a trailing edge 76 of a second height (72), wherein the first height is less than the second height. A linear outer edge 78 adjoins the leading and trailing edge. The leading and trailing edge taper toward one another and the leading edge is shorter than the length of the trailing edge. The first and second heights may be different to the first and second lengths. The fins are trapezoidal in shape whereby their tapered design reduces air side pressure loss and improve airflow through the fins and reduce fuel consumption. The leading and trailing edge may taper in cross-section and include tapered unparallel flat surfaces (80, figs 5 & 6) or may include rounded lateral surfaces (180, fig 7). A second set of fins 68 may be provided on the second side. The cavity may communicate oil from an oil bearing compartment to be cooled.
Patent GB-2496898-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion inhibition
Inventor: GOODRICH PETER
IPC: C10G19/00
Filed: 2011-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inhibiting corrosion by corrosive fluids, and more specifically to inhibiting corrosion of a metallic surface by hydrocarbon fluids containing naphthenic acids. The method comprising adding to the corrosive fluid a specifically selected ionic liquid which is added in an amount, based on the total weight of the corrosive fluid, effective to mitigate or alleviate corrosion. The ionic liquid is [Cat+][X- - Z-Bas], where [Cat+] and [X- -Z-Bas] are as defined in the claims, and the liquid may be triethylmethylammonium serinate, taurinate or lysinate.
Patent GB-2496909-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuator
Inventor: COOPER BRIAN ALAN
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2011-11-28
Abstract: A valve actuator 100 includes a drive shaft 102 for adjusting a valve 104 between an open position and a closed position. An AC induction motor 106 drives the drive shaft 102 and a contactless position sensor 110 outputs a signal representing an angular position of the drive shaft 102 or the valve. A controller 108 controls the AC induction motor 106 in accordance with the signal output by the position sensor 110.
Patent GB-2496213-A (GB)
Title: Providing Compensation Offsets for a Set of Reconstructed Image Samples
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-01-19
Abstract: Each reconstructed sample of an image has a respective sample value, the values of a plurality of samples of the set being representable by a statistical distribution (e.g. a determined centre, useful range) of values. A plurality of classes for repartition of the samples according to their corresponding sample value is determined in dependence on properties of the statistical distribution of sample values, with each class defining a respective range of sample values. A respective compensation offset for application to the value of each sample of a class is associated with each determined class. Since the statistical distribution of the sample values is taken into account in the determination of the classification of samples, the classification may be adapted accordingly to all possible ranges of sample values. The samples may be of a first and second component type, e.g. chroma or luma samples. The compensation offsets may be applied during encoding of decoding of the image.
Patent GB-2485692-A (GB)
Title: Using display monitor user controls to adjust an accessory
Inventor: MYERS ROBERT L
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A display monitor chassis comprises user controls and a display screen. The display screen displays a first graphical user interface (GUI) that can be manipulated using at least one of the user controls to adjust the display monitor. The display screen is capable of displaying a second GUI that can be manipulated using at least one of the user controls to adjust an accessory communicably coupled to the display monitor chassis.
Patent GB-2500571-A (GB)
Title: Counterfeit preventing event ticket
Inventor: JONATHAN ROUND
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2012-03-01
Abstract: An event ticket 102 comprises a facing layer 104 having a printable outer surface and a backing layer 112 optionally having a printable outer surface. A plurality of internal layers are provided which extend from the inner surface of the backing layer to the inner surface of the facing layer and which include an optical transmitting layer 108 and an optical barrier layer 110 partially covering the optical transmitting layer on one surface thereof. The optically transmitting layer may comprise a polymeric material and the optical barrier layer comprises a metal layer/coating (for example an opaque aluminum coating) which partially covers the optically transmitting layer. The areas of the optical transmitting layer which are covered by the optical barrier layer are visible in transmitted light and invisible in reflected light.
Patent GB-2500239-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation apparatus utilising hot air
Inventor: PARKER DAVID
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A sterilisation apparatus including a housing for receiving therein a mattress and a hot air source, wherein the housing includes a closable opening and a hot air inlet; and the hot air source includes an air inlet, a heater and a hot air outlet, the hot air outlet of the hot air source being releasably coupled to the hot air inlet of the housing. One embodiment includes a temperature sensor which can be optionally connected to a visible display, wherein the sensor is connected to a hot air source controller which disengages the heater in the event of the temperature within the housing exceeding a pre-determined temperature. Another embodiment includes a body which is adapted to retain a volatile component which can be released in use. Also claimed is a method of sterilizing a large item with the apparatus, optionally at a temperature of 100Â°C for at least 15 minutes.
Patent GB-2489350-A (GB)
Title: Relative angle detection device,rotation angle detection device, relative angle detection method and rotation angle detection method
Inventor: MUTO HIROYUKI
IPC: G01B7/30
Filed: 2010-06-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a relative angle detection device for detecting the relative angle between a first rotation axis and a second rotation axis, said relative angle detection device being provided with a first magnetic field detection means which outputs a value corresponding to the magnetic field of a magnet, a second magnetic field detection means which outputs a value corresponding to the magnetic field of the magnet and outputs the value different from the output value of the first magnetic field detection means even when being placed in the same magnetic field as that of the first magnetic field detection means, a correction means which corrects either the output value of the first magnetic field detection means or the output value of the second magnetic field detection means according to the amplitude ratio between magnetic field components orthogonal to each other in the magnetic field of the magnet, and a calculation means which calculates the relative angle between the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis on the basis of the output value corrected by the correction means and the other output value different from the output value. Consequently, a technique capable of detecting the relative rotation angle with high accuracy even when the magnitudes of amplitudes of magnetic field components orthogonal within the magnetic sensitive surface of the magnetic field detection means is provided.
Patent GB-2503716-A (GB)
Title: Composite label comprising two detachable portions where one portion comprises an identification device
Inventor: SMITH DANNY
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2012-07-05
Abstract: A composite label comprises a first portion 4 and a second portion 6 removeably attached to the first portion. The first and second portions are attached to each other, preferably by overlaying the attachment regions of each portion. The second portion comprises an identification device, such as an RFID element, comprising an inlay 8 mounted on a carrier material 10, the carrier material 10 extending beyond the inlay to form the attachment region. The label may be sewn into a seam of a garment and the first portion may comprise information such as washing instructions. The portions may be detached from each other by tearing across a line of weakness such as perforations. The label allows a consumer to protect their privacy by removing RFID security tags after purchase but allowing a care instruction label to remain attached to the garment.
Patent GB-2505224-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine with direct water injection during the exhaust stroke
Inventor: VASSALLO ALBERTO
IPC: F02M25/022
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: The engine includes an injection system to increase efficiency comprising a water pump 500 to provide water to a plurality of injectors 510 and a water condenser 520 for the condensation of water vapour in the exhaust gas. The injectors are configured for the in-cylinder injection of water during the exhaust stroke. The engine may include a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) 282, 283 or a diesel particulate filter comprising such a system. The pump may provide diesel exhaust fuel/fluid (DEF) and water to the injectors via a Venturi mixer. A DEF tank 540, pump 550 and piping may also be included. The condenser may be a fin-shaped pipe with a drainage sink.
Patent GB-2505883-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet print head and cap
Inventor: PLUMMER MARC SIMON
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A cap 13, 15, for the print face 9 of a drop-on-demand inkjet printer moves between a closed position, in which it covers the print nozzles on the print face 9, and an open position in which the print nozzles are uncovered, without requiring movement of the print face 9. In the open position, the cap is recessed relative to the front surface (21, Fig.4) of the printhead. For at least part of the movement of the cap, it is further forward than the print face 9, so that it does not slide across and damage the print nozzles. The drop-on-demand inkjet printer may be used to print onto objects (3, Fig.1) conveyed past it, for example on a packing line. The cap 13, 15, does not obstruct the path of the objects (3, Fig.1) even if they pass very close (e.g. 0.5 mm) to the print face 9 because its uncapped position is further back than the front surface (21, Fig.4) of the printhead. The capping member 13, 15 may move from the open to the closed positions by rotation about an axis transverse to the plane of the print face 9. The capping member 13, 15 may be driven along its axis of rotation by an arrangement of cams (43, Fig.14). The printhead (1, Fig.1) may also have a ramp portion (73, Fig.1) for directing objects (3, Fig.1) past the printhead (1, Fig.1). The ramp portion (73, Fig.1) may have sensors (77, 79, Fig. 4) for sensing the presence of an object (3, Fig.1).
Patent GB-2507108-A (GB)
Title: Bioflavonoid Impregnated Materials as Antibacterial Wipes
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: A01N25/34
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: Cellulosic fibrous materials are described which are impregnated with a bioflavonoid composition, the bioflavonoid content of the composition comprising at least naringin and neohesperidin. The use of such impregnated materials is also described, for example as paper towels and cardboard, as well as the process for impregnating the materials. Preferably, the combined naringin and neohesperidin content is 50 - 80 % of the total bioflavonoid content. Preferably neoeriocitrin, isonaringin, hesperidin, neodiosmin, naringenin, poncirin and/or rhiofolin are also present in the composition. The used compositions were extracted from bitter orange / sour orange extract (tradenames: HPLC 45 (TM) and CITROX BC (TM)). The process includes immersing or spraying the cellulosic fibrous material with the bioflavonoid composition followed by drying the material, preferably by air drying or mechanical drying. Activity against staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, Pseudomonas aeroginosa, Esherichia coli, MRSA, Clostridium difficile, Bacillus subtilis and H. Pylori was tested.