baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2533603-A (GB)
Title: Debugging data processing transactions
Inventor: STEPHAN DIESTELHORST
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2014-12-23
Abstract: A target transaction comprises a plurality of program instructions that execute to generate speculative updates to architectural state data. Upon detecting 200 a trigger condition the trigger condition corresponding to direct execution 202 of the transaction by processing hardware software emulation 204 of the target transaction is initiated. Preferably, the emulation permits single-stepping of the transaction instructions. Any conflict with the target transaction is detected 208, e.g. access to memory used by the transaction. If the target transaction completes without conflict then the software emulation stores data representing speculative updates generated during emulation of execution of the target transaction, i.e. the speculative updates are committed 214. The claimed invention finds typical application in debugging hardware transactions, e.g. transactional memory access. Also disclosed is an arrangement in which a memory access request is issued, receipt of a non-standard response thereto is detected and subsequent, dependent updating of architectural state occurs by one of two different processing paths (fig. 7). Also disclosed is an arrangement in which, on detecting a trigger condition, execution of a transaction is stopped prior to its completion and at least some of its speculative updates to state data are committed (fig. 9).
Patent GB-2525710-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system and method
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G07C5/02
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: A monitoring system (1) for determining compliance with one or more vehicle insurance rules. The system (1) includes a journey detection means for detecting an attempt by an individual or driver to initiate a journey, and a biometric detection means for detecting biometric data associated with an individual operating or driving the vehicle. A database storing biometric data associated with one or more authorised individuals is also provided. After the detection of an attempt to initiate a journey, the system compares the detected biometric data with a database of biometric data in order to identify an authorised individual corresponding to the detected biometric data, and alerts an authority if the detected biometric data does not correspond to the biometric data of an authorised individual. The system may also comprise condition capture and/or detection means which may detect an eccentric event. The journey detection means may detect an operational state of the engine or movement of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2529919-A (GB)
Title: E-cigarette personal vaporizer
Inventor: MEMARI KAVEH
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A portable, personal storage and carrying case for an e-liquid, electronic cigarette in which a movable holder or chassis, into which the e-cigarette has been inserted, brings electrical charging contacts on the e-cigarette into direct or indirect engagement with electrical charging contacts in the case that are connected to a power source, such as a rechargeable battery in the case. Because the e-cigarette can be stored in the case whenever it is not being used, and the case may operate to re-fill the e-cigarette from its user-replaceable cartridge and also re-charge the e-cigarette, the e-cigarette can always be in its fully re-filled and re-charged state whenever it is removed from the case. The system, as shown in figs. 3 and 4, has the e-cigarette being automatically replenished with e-liquid when it is slotted into a holder that hinges outwards from the main body of the case and the user manually pushes the e-cigarette up and down, activating a micro-pump that transfers e-liquid from the user-replaceable cartridge in the case to a reservoir in the e-cigarette. When the holder is closed into the case, the electrical contacts on the e-cigarette engage with charging contacts inside the case, transferring power from the case battery to the rechargeable battery in the e-cigarette.
Patent GB-2536878-A (GB)
Title: Multi-spool gas turbine arrangement
Inventor: MATTI MALKAMAKI
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2015-03-23
Abstract: The invention concerns land or marine based gas turbine plants with a multi spool gas turbine arrangement for generating electrical power to supply a load. The invention comprises at least three spools. Each of the at least three spools 10a-10c comprises a shaft 11a-11c and a turbine T1-T3. One of the at least three spools is a high pressure spool and further comprises a compressor C1 mounted thereon. The high pressure spool further comprises a combustor Comb1 operable to combust gas exiting the high pressure compressor to be expanded in the high pressure turbine. The three spools are in fluid communication with each other. The invention further comprises electrical generators G1-G3 mounted on each of the shaft in the at least three spools, the output power of the generators being independently controllable. A heat exchanger 14 may be provided that provides a heat exchange relationship between the gas exiting the high pressure compressor and the exhaust gas of the final turbine T3 in the arrangement.
Patent GB-2534243-A (GB)
Title: Solid particle separation in oil and/or gas production
Inventor: ANDERS AREFJORD
IPC: E21B43/40
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: Apparatus and method comprising production conduit 309 having upstream 320 and downstream 322 portions, at least one valve 301 connected to upstream portion, valve having first outlet 324 communicating with production conduit, second outlet 326 communicating with solid particle separation unit 328 and inlet connectable to oil/gas production well 300, wherein first and second outlets are connectable to upstream portion or solid particle separation unit, valve actuable to select first or second outlets, solid particle separation unit comprising at least one solid separator 303/304, first output for solids 306 and second output for fluids 332, second output communicating with input of fluid separator 305, having liquid output 336 and gas output 338, liquid output being in fluid communication with downstream portion by return conduit 340. A method, further including the step of selectively diverting fluids above a particular solids content threshold, or diverting fluids below a particular pressure threshold.
Patent GB-2540346-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle braking system
Inventor: DUDLEY JOHN HARRISON
IPC: B60T13/26
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A vehicle braking system has a brake actuator 23 sprung into a brake apply position and released by a supply of pressurised fluid from a supply line 12, an emergency apply valve 20 with a control port 20c that connects the brake actuator to a low pressure region when pressure at the control port falls below a predetermined level, and an override shuttle valve 40 which provides fluid to the control port 20c from the supply line 12 or from an alternative source of fluid when that source has a pressure greater than by a predetermined amount. The vehicle a tractor and trailer combination with an electrical control 32,25 of service braking; and the alternative source can be an air suspension system via electrically actuated valve 42(42, fig 6) which may control trailer body raising and lowering, actuated when a transducer 50 detects low pressure. A shunt valve 14 and park valve 22 are also provided. Thus an emergency application can be maintained even after exhausting of brake reservoir pressure by anti-lock braking.
Patent GB-2541001-A (GB)
Title: Playing surface
Inventor: Duncan Bennett
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: A playing surface comprising a supportive base layer 14, an intermediate layer 15 such as a foam layer 3, and a surface layer 16, wherein the base layer has a first predetermined amount of stability and the intermediate layer has a second predetermined amount of stability and configured to conform to a required performance standard. Preferably the intermediate layer is an expanded polypropylene foam and has one or more downwardly extending energy dissipating formations (impact formations) 6/7 and may be an interlocking tile (Fig 3). The top surface of the intermediate layer may be rough to increase the friction between it and the playing surface, e.g. artificial turf. There may be an impervious layer 17 located between the intermediate layer and base layer to allow rain water to drain off, preferably to the edge of the playing surface. A method of construction is also defined.
Patent GB-2531881-A (GB)
Title: Method of isolating circulating tumor cells
Inventor: GALLA CHANDRA RAO
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: Provided are methods for detecting or isolating circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in a subject. The methods may include detecting the expression of at least one epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT) biomarker. Further provided are kits for detecting or isolating CTCs. The kits may include antibodies to at least one EMT biomarker. Further provided are methods of predicting the responsiveness of a subject to a cancer drug, methods of targeting delivery of a cancer drug in a subject, methods of providing a cancer prognosis to a subject, and methods for following the progress of cancer in a subject.
Patent GB-2527463-A (GB)
Title: Borehole fluid effect correction for pulsed neutron porosity measurements
Inventor: ZHOU TONG
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2014-05-12
Abstract: A method for determining formation hydrogen index includes using as input to a computer measurements of numbers of burst gamma rays (gamma rays detected during operation of a pulsed neutron source) and numbers of thermal neutron capture gamma rays made at two different axial spacings from the pulsed neutron source. A ratio of the numbers of burst gamma rays and a ratio of the numbers of thermal neutron capture gamma rays is determined. A corrected ratio of the numbers of thermal neutron capture gamma rays using the ratio of numbers of burst gamma rays is determined. The formation hydrogen index is determined from the corrected ratio.
Patent GB-2527999-A (GB)
Title: Duodenal internal covering membrane
Inventor: WAN PING
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: A duodenal internal covering membrane obtained from a biocompatible material consists primarily of a flexible ampulla portion (1) and a tubular portion (2); the ampulla (1) is positioned in the duodenal bulb and the tubular portion (2) can extend into the jejunum; the ampulla (1) includes a continuous elastic ring (3) which may be wave-shaped, V-shaped, stepped or crenellated, and may be of a shape-memory or non-shape-memory biocompatible material; the return angles at the peaks and troughs of the elastic ring (3) form single-loop springs (4) and are provided with anchoring hooks (5); the single-loop springs (4) at the lower edge loop around a recovery line (6); the upper edge of the ampulla (1) may be a wave-shaped, V-shaped, stepped or crenellated elastic membrane; the elastic ring (3) and ampulla (1) as a whole move in concert with the duodenum and duodenal bulb; when outside the body, the ampulla portion (1) and tubular portion (2) can be drawn in together, or folded into a spherical, tubular, capsular or spindle shape. The single-loop springs (4) are highly flexible, avoiding injury due to sharpness, and attach well to the recovery line (6) provided on them, and favour the anatomical structure and basic physiological functions of the duodenum. The present duodenal internal covering membrane can be prepared as a medical device to prevent obesity and diabetes.
Patent GB-2543761-A (GB)
Title: Fuel system
Inventor: STEPHEN BURNELL
IPC: F02M37/00
Filed: 2015-10-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for operating a fuel system in a fuel tank, the specific embodiment relating to a fuel system for an aircraft engine. The method comprises conveying information from a device 26 located at least partly in a fuel tank to a pneumatic/electrical interface 29 outside the fuel tank, the pneumatic signal being carried by a gas in a pneumatic signal line 28. The pneumatic/electrical interface 29 is operated as a convertor to convert the pneumatic signal in to an electrical signal. Also disclosed is a method of controlling the flow of liquid fuel in a fuel system, the method comprising supplying a non-reactive gas to a pneumatic device and operating the pneumatic device to control a flow of fuel in the fuel system. The methods mitigate the possibility of electrical discharge from electrical apparatus in the fuel system.
Patent GB-2529950-A (GB)
Title: Patient support cover
Inventor: LAFLECHE PATRICK
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: A cover for a mattress for supporting a patient is adapted to provide a generally smooth top surface over the mattress while still accommodating the movement of portions of the mattress or changes in thickness of the mattress, for example, when turning the patient.
Patent GB-2547180-A (GB)
Title: Process for coating a substrate
Inventor: Leo James Pyrah
IPC: C03C17/34
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: A process for producing a coated substrate comprises providing a glass substrate having at least one surface; and providing a coating composition comprising a metal oxide dispersion. The metal oxide dispersion comprises: a metal oxide particulate, a source of trifluoroacetate, and a displacing agent, wherein the displacing agent comprises either a compound of formula HX-C-Y-L2-ZH, wherein, X and Z are each independently selected from O, S, NR1 and PR2; LI and L2 are each independently selected from -(CH2)-n, - (CH2O)-n and -(CH2CH2O)-n; Y is selected from O, S, NR3, -CH-OR4 and PR5; R1 to R5 are each independently selected from H, substituted or unsubstituted C1- C4 alkyl or C6 —C10 aryl; and n is an integer from l to 10; or the displacing agent comprises a chloroacetic acid, preferably dichloroacetic acid (DCA). The process involves contacting the surface of the substrate with the coating composition; and curing the coating composition on the surface of the substrate thereby forming a layer comprising metal oxide.
Patent GB-2541779-A (GB)
Title: Pruning shear device switchable between different operating modes
Inventor: HWEI-RUNG CHOU
IPC: A01G3/025
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A pair of pruning shears comprises first and second handles 1, 2, a pivotable cutting blade 3 having an activation portion 32 having a toothed hole 33 and a lug 35 protruding from a bottom edge thereof, the lug defining first and second working edges 35, 36, a link 4 pivotally connected to the second handle, a pin 41 inserted through a hole in the link and the toothed hole and a switch unit 200 including a position-limiting member 6 movable between a first position where the position-limiting member abuts against the first and second working edges of the lug and a second position where the position-limiting member is kept away from the first and second working edges of the lug. The position limiting member is movable mounted in the second handle and is a rolling member.
Patent GB-2542901-A (GB)
Title: Method and stereo vision system for managing the unloading of an agricultural material from a vehicle
Inventor: Alex J Nykamp
IPC: B65G67/00
Filed: 2016-08-01
Abstract: A system and method for managing the transfer of agricultural material from a harvesting vehicle to a receiving vehicle comprises a stereo imaging device 10 facing towards a storage portion 85 of a receiving vehicle, a fill level estimator estimating a plurality of fill levels of a plurality of corresponding subdivided volumes or cells, the fill levels associated with respective heights of agricultural material in the cells, a spout identification module and an alignment module for determining the relative position of the spout and the cells and moving the spout so that it is aligned with a target fill zone in accordance with a fill sequence in which the alignment module a) directs the spout to fill the container 85 to a first target level 310, b) the fill level estimator estimates the number of cells below the first target level and c) the alignment module directs the spout to fill the container in a second mode to a second target level 312 that is greater than the first target level.
Patent GB-2543137-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for auto exposure value detection for high dynamic range imaging
Inventor: BY-HER W RICHARDS
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 2016-08-15
Abstract: Method and apparatus comprising: capturing an image with an exposure value (EV) 150; changing the exposure of a current iteration of the image by at least a fraction of an EV; capturing an image with the changed EV 130 or 140; determining the difference between an exposure data metric, e.g. brightness or luminance, of the current iteration of the image and an exposure data metric of a previous iteration; comparing this difference to a difference threshold; repeating this iterative process. The EV may be determined by an automatic exposure algorithm. Changing the EV may include increasing the EV 130 in search of an upper limit, and lowering the EV 140 in search of a lower limit, for the dynamic range. The invention may comprise combining an image captured at the EV with an image captured at a changed EV, if the difference threshold is not exceeded, to create a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image, which is then output. The metrics may include a histogram in a luminance channel (e.g. a value at an end of a luminance channel histogram) or a binary image in a luminance channel (e.g. contrasting area in a threshold binary image).
Patent GB-2553119-A (GB)
Title: Connecting ducts
Inventor: MALCOLM MOSS
IPC: F24F13/02
Filed: 2016-08-23
Abstract: A duct apparatus comprising a first 9 and second (9, fig. 8) duct sections, each being provided with a connector assembly used to connect the duct sections together. The connector assemblies comprise flange elements 2 and corner elements 3. The flange elements include attachment means to attach the flange to an end face of a duct section. Each corner element engages with two flange elements. A two sided adhesive tape 13 is applied around the perimeter of the connector assembly of the first duct section, and is used to adhere the two duct sections together, and provides a seal between the two ducts. In joining the two duct sections together, a fastener 10 is inserted through an aperture in each corner element, after the connector assemblies of the two duct sections have been aligned, and the fasteners secure the sections together prior to the application of pressure to secure them via the adhesive tape. The adhesive tape can be provided as a continuous length, or as multiple discrete lengths. An additional length of tape can be applied to each corner of the connector assembly.
Patent GB-2554063-A (GB)
Title: Dual servo differential turbofan engine
Inventor: ADRIAN LYNLEY ASHLEY
IPC: F02K3/072
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: A gas turbine fan jet has a pair of contra rotating fans each of which is driven by an electrical induction motor 3, 5 and each is governed by a controller 2,7. A power generator 8 supplies electricity, which may be three phase, to the motors. The generator may be shaft driven by the turbine. Air is drawn in by the fans around and through the duct and flows over cooling vanes 10 in which are cooling channels Fig 2, 11. A moveable baffle or door 9 may regulate air flow over the vanes. The vanes may cool the compressor and turbine housing. The device seeks to increase fuel efficiency by replacing prior art mechanical gearboxes and drives to the fans by use of superconducting electrical motors and an adaptive learning intelligent control system.
Patent GB-2547961-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for determination of the fine particle dose of a powder inhalation formulation
Inventor: ROBERT PRICE
IPC: G01N1/24
Filed: 2016-09-22
Abstract: Apparatus for collecting aerosolised respirable particles of an inhalable medicine comprising: an inlet; suction source S for generating a pneumatic flow through the apparatus; channel 202 defining pathway 4 extending from the inlet to suction source S; and a dose collection section comprising inlet orifice 201 and air-permeable filter 206. Filter 206 is positioned opposite orifice 201 and extends across pathway 4, and filters the pneumatic flow so as to retain particulate material therein. Orifice 201 is dimensioned and configured so that it has an unimpeded area that is no less than 75% of the area of filter 206 on which the dose is collected. Also claimed is a method for collecting an aerosolised respirable fraction of an inhalable medicine comprising: generating an aerosolised dose of the medicine; removing particles of a non-respirable size from the aerosolised dose by inertial separation; delivering pneumatic flow carrying respirable particles along an unimpeded pathway to a filter; and filtering the pneumatic flow to retain particles on the filter. Also claimed is a method of determining the dissolution characteristics of an inhalable medicine comprising the further step of subjecting the filter carrying collected particles to a dissolution test.
Patent GB-2554671-A (GB)
Title: WLAN Extender placement
Inventor: FRANCIS SCAHILL
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: In wireless local area networks (WLANs) having a wireless access point 5 and a plurality of client devices 7, 8, the range of the WLAN is affected by obstructions and sources of interference. This may result in coverage gaps in the WLAN. A mobile wireless tester device is used to simulate the behaviour of a WLAN extender to assess potential locations of the extender to improve the coverage of the WLAN. Signal strength data between the simulated extender and the wireless access point, and signal strength data between the simulated extender and the plurality of client devices is measured at various locations within the user premises. The results are combined with historical signal strength data of direct links between the access point and client devices before being processed to determine the benefit provided at the various locations by an extender device and a recommended location is provided to a user.
Patent GB-2548941-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic chip with conic bead trapping cavities and fabrication thereof
Inventor: EMMANUEL DELAMARCHE
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A microfluidic chip (100) comprises a layer (10, 60) with an array (30) of bead trapping cavities (20) provided in that layer (10, 60), wherein each of the cavities (20) has a conic shape, defined by one or more lateral walls (21-24) that are, each, hydrophilic, and wherein each of the cavities (20) extends as a blind hole in the thickness of said layer (10, 60). Methods of fabrication of such a chip are further provided.
Patent GB-2554475-A (GB)
Title: Guide element for a pressure system of an internal combustion engine, pressure system for an intake tract of an internal combustion engine, and internal combu
Inventor: LUDWIG THEILEMANN
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2017-02-09
Abstract: A flow guide element for a pressure system, eg air intake system, of an i.c. engine, is a hollow body having an inlet 27 and an outlet 28 wherein, in order to eliminate disruptive oscillations, eg to act as a depulsor, the guide element 25 is of streamlined form in a flow direction from the inlet 27 to the outlet 28 but may be of non-streamlined in the opposite direction, eg by the outlet being smaller than the inlet to throttle counter flow, eg the guide element 25 may be of funnel-like form with a sharp-edged outlet 28. The guide element 25 may be installed at the outlet of, or in, a distributor pipe 3 eg supported by a radially outer ring-shaped support element 30 located between sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the distributor pipe 3 or in a groove in an internal flange of the pipe 3 (fig.9). The invention also relates to a pressure system for an intake tract of an i.c. engine, and to an i.c. engine, eg a 4 or 8 cylinder boxer engine with a turbocharger.