baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510316-A (GB)
Title: Extendable Bio-Textile Support System
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAVID EDWARD
IPC: B65D6/00
Filed: 2012-09-10
Abstract: The system is made up of one or more units for the protection of bio-textile media (11) each comprising a number of rectangular frames (8, 8a,8b) which can be locked together in close proximity to form a compact unit for ease of transport. The unit may be extended by separating the frames vertically and locking the frames in their separated positions. The bio-textile media is attached to rods (10) located between the frames and support members (19) such that when the unit is in the compact form the bio-textile media falls into natural folds and when in the extended position the bio-textile media is stretched between the rods. The base (8c) of the unit may comprise an air diffuser in the form of an array of pipes fed from a manifold (15) which is fed with air via a pipe (13).
Patent GB-2508000-A (GB)
Title: Drinks Carrier
Inventor: EVES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: A drinks carrier comprises first and second sheets, and is alterable between a first configuration wherein the carrier is substantially flat-packed and a second configuration wherein the sheets are spaced from each other in substantially parallel planes. The first sheet has at least one hole adapted to house a lower part of a drinks container, which may be via flaps, and the second sheet is adapted to act as a base for the drinks container. The carrier comprises a support member 10 extending between the first and second sheets which divides the carrier into chambers 15, 16 on either side of the member 10. The support member may extend continuously between the sheets or be separated into distinct parts and may extend from a fold in either sheet. The carrier has at least one aperture adapted to engage with at least one protrusion 14 so as to hold the support member substantially orthogonal to the planes of the sheets when the carrier is in use. There may be side flaps 7a, 7b adapted to engage with the support member 10, and one or both may be provided with an aperture to engage the member. The container may comprise a recess for snacks.
Patent GB-2508631-A (GB)
Title: Propagating a query in a network by applying a delay at a node
Inventor: BENT GRAHAM ANTHONY
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A query is propagated from a querying node to a destination node in a network of connected nodes. At least one of the nodes is designated as a delay node. The query is transmitted 4.1 from the querying node to one or more connected nodes. Each node which receives the query retransmits the query 4.4 to a connected node the first time that the query is received. The receiving and retransmitting of the query is repeated for each node receiving the query until the query is received at the destination node 4.5. At each node which is designated as a delay node a delay is applied 4.3 prior to retransmitting. The network may be a federated database made up of a number of interconnected databases and the delay nodes may be non-trusted nodes.
Patent GB-2498084-A (GB)
Title: Socket shutter mechanism using earth pin to release rotatable shutter
Inventor: TING HON HOU
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: An electrical socket for a three pin plug has a shutter assembly comprising a live/neutral shutter 11 and a latch member 9. The live/neutral shutter can rotate between a shuttered position for blocking access to live and neutral contacts in the socket, and an unshuttered position for allowing access. The latch member moves between a latched configuration in which it prevents rotation of the live/neutral shutter from the shuttered to the unshuttered position, and an unlatched configuration which allows this rotation. The latch member is moved from the latched to the unlatched configurations by insertion of the earth pin (4, Fig 1a) of a plug into the socket. The shutter may only rotate if it has been pushed back into the socket, and may only be pushed back if pushed equally by two pins. The latch may also include a blocking member (242, Fig 6a) so that the shutter cannot be pushed back if the latch is in the latched position. The shutter can be accommodated in a relatively thin volume.
Patent GB-2509530-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber temperature sensing system having a deformable shape memory alloy
Inventor: SMITH PAUL D
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 2013-01-07
Abstract: A temperature sensing system comprises: an optical waveguide 102; a shape memory alloy (SMA) element 106a, and an interrogator. The SMA element 106a is deformable as a function of temperature and at least partially surrounds the optical waveguide 102. The interrogator 12 is configured to detect distributed temperature along the optical waveguide 102 using spectroscopy, and to detect strain in the optical waveguide 102 induced by deformation of the SMA element 106a to identify local hot spots along the optical waveguide 102. The SMA element may comprise a tube, coil or spring of SMA material surrounding at least a section of the optical waveguide. The SMA element may be configured to deform, constrict, bend, or kink at a temperature equal to a local overheat temperature alarm threshold. The temperature sensing system is particularly suited to heat and fire detection.
Patent GB-2520227-A (GB)
Title: Biomarkers for schizophrenia
Inventor: MEIER UTE-CHRISTIANE
IPC: G01N33/82
Filed: 2013-06-17
Abstract: An in-vitro method for the prediction, prognosis and/or diagnosis of an inflammatory response associated with a condition or disease such as schizophrenia in a subject, the method comprising determining in a sample of a subject the level of 25Â­hydroxyvitamin D3, in combination with the level of least one biomarker wherein the at least one biomarker is selected from innate chemokine (IL-8) and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-9); and comparing the levels of said 25Â­hydroxyvitamin D3 and at least one biomarker to a control level of 25Â­hydroxyvitamin D3 and the at least one biomarker respectively in order to determine a positive or negative prediction, prognosis and/or diagnosis of said inflammatory response indicating an associated condition or disease, such as schizophrenia.
Patent GB-2515321-A (GB)
Title: Slide and pivot loading assembly
Inventor: PRATER PETER
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: A loading assembly, suitable for attachment to a vehicle roof, comprises a first member (2, Figure 1) having an elongate channel (5, Figure 2), and a second member (3, Figure 1) having a first projection that, in use, engages with and slides within the channel so that the assembly moves from a stowed position to an extended position. The first projection defines a pivot axis about which one member is pivotable relative to the other member, which may intersect the centre of mass of the second member. An additional projection 6 may be provided at an end of the second member offset from the first projection. The assembly may, when extended, depend against a lateral side of the vehicle to facilitate loading and unloading, for example of a bicycle or a roof box, and the channel may have a gap allowing disengagement of the first projection.
Patent GB-2505298-A (GB)
Title: Cup holder assembly and seat therewith
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JAMES MURRAY FORBES
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a cup holder assembly adapted for a seat, such as a childs safety seat, and the seat with the cup holder assembly. The cup holder assembly includes a lateral cover 2 installed on a lateral side of the seat 100, a main body 12, and a connection portion (5, figure 6) connected to a lateral side of the main body. The connection portion hangs on the lateral cover so as to hang the main body on the lateral cover, and a cup can be disposed inside the main body of the cup holder assembly. A plurality of sunken portions 3 may be formed on the lateral cover, and a positioning rib (4) may be formed on the connection portion for selectively engaging inside one of the sunken portions. The plurality of sunken portions allow the main body to be positioned at different angles with respect to the lateral cover so that the cup holder may be kept horizontal even if the seat is tilted.
Patent GB-2518842-A (GB)
Title: Host device, method and system
Inventor: HILL-JOWETT DAVID RICHARD
IPC: H04N21/475
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A conflict may occur in a TV 400 or set-top box if it is already running an application, for example to purchase a film, when an associated CICAM (Common Interface Conditional Access Module) attempts to run a second application that requires use of the TV screen to display a message to a user. The second application may be for the scheduled unattended recording of a different item. Typically the TV will allow the CICAM (30, figure 2) to run its application and so the application to purchase a film will be lost. To avoid this problem the TV seeks another device with a screen, such as a tablet computer 500 linked to the TV by a local network, and directs the CICAM application to that device.
Patent GB-2506301-A (GB)
Title: Wet tissue packing body
Inventor: YAMADA KIKUO
IPC: A47K7/00
Filed: 2012-07-03
Abstract: [Problem] To provide wet tissue packing body with which drying of a wet tissue may be prevented by seal-packaging a tip portion of a following wet tissue that protrudes from a tissue hole when one wet tissue is taken out of the packing body. [Solution] A wet tissue packing body (1) of the present invention comprises an airtight bag body (2) accommodating a wet tissue (5), a wet tissue hole forming member (6) disposed at an inner side around an opening (3) of the bag body (2), and a cover member (4) which seals the bag body opening (3). The wet tissue hole forming member (6) comprises a concave space (7) to accommodate a wet tissue which protrudes from a wet tissue hole (8), and a flat cross section of the concave space (7) is larger than the opening area of the bag body opening (3).
Patent GB-2522201-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for controlling a power output of an inverter
Inventor: HARGIS COLIN
IPC: H02M7/44
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a power output of an inverter 12 comprises measuring an output current IA of the inverter 12, subtracting the output current IA from a reference current IA*, and controlling a reference input voltage VDC* of the inverter 12 as a function of the determined current difference. The reference current IA* may correspond to a desired output power where the desired power is lower than the maximum power output. The system may switch to standard MPPT operation if the reference input voltage VDC* exceeds a threshold, which may correspond to the maximum power output. The reference input voltage VDC* may increase if the reference current IA* is greater than the output current IA. The reference voltage VDC* may decrease if the decrease if the reference current IA* is less than the output current IA. The method may allow for control of a photovoltaic inverter at a power less than its maximum capability for a given solar irradiation, which may avoid the problem of the photovoltaic array voltage rising above a level where the inverter can run.
Patent GB-2522269-A (GB)
Title: Variable air cooling system for data centers
Inventor: BAUCHOT FREDERIC
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: The system includes a room or an enclosure in the form of parallel rows of rack servers separated by aisles to be cooled that is suitable for housing hardware components. The cooling system includes a first air input for controllably allowing input of outside air from outside the enclosure, a second air input for controllably allowing input of recycled air from the enclosure, a cooling mechanism, and an air output for allowing output of air into the enclosure. A control system includes a first temperature monitor for monitoring an outside air temperature, a second temperature monitor for monitoring a blowing air temperature of air at the air output, and a control mechanism for controlling an operation of the first air input, the second air input, the air cooling system in dependence on the monitored temperatures. Hygrometry control can be optimised and an override mechanism is provided in response to exceptional conditions outside of the enclosure. An elongate duct may be provided along and above the hardware racks (Figure 5b).
Patent GB-2522872-A (GB)
Title: Quick assembly mechanism for faucet
Inventor: LU WENRONG
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2014-02-06
Abstract: A quick assembly mechanism for a faucet comprising an installation seat 1 which is disposed on a counter top B and mates with a faucet main body C. A water supply connector 2 is fixed to the installation seat 1 and passes through the 5 installation seat 1, connecting a water supply pipe A under the installation seat 1 and connecting a water supply inlet C1 of the faucet main body C above the installation seat 1. A bolt rod 3 is further fitted on the installation seat 1, which when installed, couples with a lock block 4 which is movably fitted on the bolt rod 3 and located under the installation seat 1 to secure the quick assembly mechanism to the counter top B. The lock block 4 comprises a base 42 having a threaded hole 41 and a pair of turning 10 members 43 which are pivotally connected to the base 42 in a one-way manner. When folded, the pivotable lock block 4 has a smaller diameter than the threaded hole 41, however when unfolded, the lock block 4 expands to a larger diameter than the threaded hole 41.
Patent GB-2509015-A (GB)
Title: Inductive charging system for electric vehicle with pivotally raised primary coil
Inventor: BAARMAN DAVID W
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2011-01-04
Abstract: A charging system for an electric vehicle 10 assists in aligning a primary charging coil 110 and a secondary receiving coil 252. The system may include a wheel chock 50 that pivotally raises the primary coil 110 into alignment with the secondary coil 252 when a tire 200 enters the wheel chock 50. The system may include a primary coil windings that are recessed below the surface supporting the vehicle and protected by a cover. The secondary coil may be protected and supported by a skid plate mounted to the vehicle. The system may include a charging circuit that is controlled by signals transmitted by a garage door opener transmitter or a garage door opener. The system may include sensors that detect the presence of an animal or foreign object in the space between the primary coil and the secondary coil.
Patent GB-2513041-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient air flow control
Inventor: DEANGELIS ROBERT L
IPC: F24F3/16
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: An air flow control system includes exhaust devices of a building air flow management system. Each of the exhaust devices includes a controller and a first sensor for controlling functions of its respective exhaust device. A second sensor determines a fan speed of a supply air fan. A coupled computer receives user selected settings for controlling operation of the exhaust devices, collects data from the controllers via corresponding first sensors and from the second sensors, applies the data to the settings, and modifies operation of the system via a controller of at least one of the exhaust devices as needed.
Patent GB-2514715-A (GB)
Title: Method for simulating fluid flows for surfactant flooding
Inventor: PATACCHINI LEONARDO
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A method for simulating fluid flows in a petroleum reservoir, in which the fluid is split in physical phases comprising a gas phase, an oil phase, a water phase and a microemulsion phase. The fluid comprises water, hydrocarbon, and surfactant components. The method comprises a flash step (300) for calculating compositions via two stages. A first stage (302) comprises a first flash to determine first compositions of the water, oil and gas phases and is performed by omitting the surfactant component in the fluid. A second stage (303) comprises a second flash (306) to determine a microemulsion composition of the microemulsion phase.
Patent GB-2531272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fence panels
Inventor: DEMAREST VINCENT MICHAEL
IPC: E04H17/14
Filed: 2014-10-13
Abstract: The fence panel 1 comprises vertically positionable fence boards 3, 4 fixed to transverse cross rails 2, at least one of the fence boards 4a at least partially overlapping another board at a side edge of the panel to form a pocket into which a slideable end board 3a is releasably received and is movable from a retracted position to an extended position, such that the panel can be lengthened to abut a supporting post. There may be a slideable end board on each side of the panel. The fence boards may be equally spaced and pivotable about their fastenings on the cross rails so the panel can be adjusted to have a trapezoidal shape when on inclined ground. The panel may have a gravel board with bevelled ends. A method of constructing a fence is also claimed.
Patent GB-2521039-A (GB)
Title: Golf bags with a stabilization and reinforcement system and methods to manufacture golf bags with the stabilization and reinforcement system
Inventor: MCGUIRE BRIAN J
IPC: E05D1/02
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: A golf bag comprises a body having top 214 and bottom 212 portions, the bottom portion defines a bottom side portion 234 of the body. A stay 216 has a first end 230 which engages the top portion of the bag. A slot 262 is formed along the bottom side portion of the body which engages with a flexible one-piece hinge 210. The hinge comprises an insert portion 228 and a receiving potion 226 formed opposite the insert portion. A bending portion is formed between the insert portion and the receiving portion for relative orientation. The insert portion engages with the slot of the bottom side portion of the body and the receiving portion engages with a second end 232 of the stay. The insert portion may comprise at least one hole 275 configured to receive a securing member 285 for securing the insert portion to the body. The bending portion may be of reduced thickness to the insert/receiving portions and/or define one or more cut-outs. A one-piece flexible hinge and a method of manufacturing a golf bag having a one-piece flexible hinge are also envisaged.
Patent GB-2531327-A (GB)
Title: Traction control
Inventor: RICHARDS KARL
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2014-10-17
Abstract: Motor vehicle traction control system having electronic controller to initiate traction control intervention (e.g. braking / reduced engine torque), and modify any traction control intervention depending on reduced wheel load (including an airborne wheel state), where vehicle pitch and / or heave data is used to indicate a change in load at the wheels. The controller may inhibit / eliminate / prevent the traction control according to reduced wheel load, possibly in proportion to wheel load data. Control inhibition may be enhanced / increased / prevented in an off-road mode, but not in an on-road mode. Intervention may also depend on detected wheel slip. Data may include pitch / heave profile / frequency, using an inertial pitch / heave sensor signal compared with reference data / profile. Reduced wheel load detection may depend on yaw, roll, longitudinal / lateral acceleration, or vehicle speed. A method of use is also included, dependent on wheel slip.
Patent GB-2536017-A (GB)
Title: Generation and use of similar multiple beams
Inventor: PETER DAVIDSON
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2015-03-03
Abstract: A process for cooperative aerial inter-antenna beamforming for communication between at least two aerial antennas, mounted on at least one moving platform (such as a high altitude platform), such that the aerial antennas have variable positions and orientations over time, and at least one user antenna mounted on user equipment having a lower altitude than the aerial antennas; the process involving a first beamforming operation which beamforming operation involves: transmitting data relating to the positions and orientations of the aerial antennas to a data processing system, a processing system calculating and transmitting beamforming instructions to the aerial antennas, the aerial antennas thereby transmitting or receiving respective component signals for each user antenna, the component signals for each user antenna having essentially the same information content but differing in their phase and usually amplitude, so as to form a cooperative beam from the cooperative sum of the signals between the aerial antennas and the user antenna, the resulting cooperative beam thereby having the same or similar properties of a beam formed from a notional single aerial antenna large enough to encompass the positions of the at least two aerial antennas; carrying out a plurality of further beamforming operations, wherein the cooperative beam has essentially the same information content as that generated in the first beamforming operation, whereby the further cooperative beams are directed to form a cluster surrounding the first cooperative beam.
Patent GB-2536301-A (GB)
Title: Ballast for lighting means, method for receiving address information and address programming handheld device
Inventor: JAMES FRANKLAND
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: A ballast A for lighting means 6, a method for providing address information to a control unit 5 connected to input terminals 8 of the ballast and an address programming handheld device (12, figure 7) for providing address information to the control unit, wherein the control unit 5 may comprise means for detecting the presence of a switching means connected to the input terminals and may control the operation of the lighting means in response to such detection and in the absence of detection of the switching means the control unit is configured to receive address information at said input terminals from the handheld device when connected thereto.
Patent GB-2523697-A (GB)
Title: Passive visual fuel temperature indicator
Inventor: UMHOEFER ELIZABETH
IPC: G21C17/112
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: A fuel bundle temperature sensing device may include an indicating rod made of a first material; an outer housing having an upper opening, the outer housing being made of a second material and surrounding at least a portion of the indicating rod; and a rod holder attached to an inner surface of the outer housing, the rod holder being made of a third material and being configured to support the indicating rod such that a top surface of the rod extends out of the upper opening of the outer housing, the third material having a lower melting point than the first and second materials.
Patent GB-2544455-A (GB)
Title: Tubular packaging
Inventor: RICHARD LINCOLN MICHEL
IPC: B65D77/00
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: Re-usable tubular packaging comprises a inner first body layer in the form of a resilient coiled helix of plastic sheet which defines a hollow storage area. This layer is covered by a second thinner layer. The ends are secured by slidable closures at both ends. The inner body may also be formed by splitting an extruded plastic tube to allow one edge of the tube to slide over the other as the split tube is compressed. The second body layer comprises a preformed tubular body resembling a plastic bag with open ends; the internal diameter of the first body layer is determined by the internal radius of the second body layer.
Patent GB-2546816-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cosmetic formulations
Inventor: DAYAL MUKHERJEE
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2016-02-01
Abstract: A cosmetic formulation which comprises a mechanical exfoliant comprising powdered sapphire, optionally a chemical exfoliant and a cosmetically acceptable excipient; a method of cosmetic treatment which method comprises a step of applying a cosmetic formulation to a person in need of such treatment wherein the cosmetic formulation comprises a mechanical exfoliant comprising powdered sapphire, optionally a chemical exfoliant and a cosmetically acceptable excipient.; and the use of powdered sapphire as a mechanical exfoliant in a cosmetic formulation.