baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2503046-A (GB)
Title: Applying graphene coatings to iron or aluminium substrates
Inventor: KINLOCH IAN
IPC: C23C16/26
Filed: 2012-07-05
Abstract: A method for applying a graphene coating to a substrate comprising iron or aluminium comprises: (a) providing a metallic layer on a surface of the substrate; and (b) contacting the metallic layer with a source of carbon atoms to provide a graphene coating on the metallic layer. An iron- or aluminium-containing substrate, for example a component of a chain, with a metallic layer on a surface of the substrate and a graphene coating disposed on the metallic layer, is also described. The metallic layer may be deposited on the surface of the substrate by a mechanical deposition process such as sputtering or by electrodeposition, e.g. electroplating, and may comprise an element with a low or high affinity for carbon such as cobalt, iron, copper, tin, nickel, silver or gold. The metallic layer may comprise two or more elements, which may be combined in an alloy, especially a CuSn alloy. The metallic layer may act as an adhesion layer, a barrier layer or a catalytic growth layer, and may be heat treated, e.g. annealed, prior to exposure to the carbon atoms. The source of carbon atoms may be a hydrocarbon gas such as methane, acetylene or propylene. When the substrate is a component of a chain, e.g. a chain link member, pin, bush or roller, the graphene coating may be applied on a wear surface, a surface susceptible to corrosion and/or a contact surface in need of lubrication during use.
Patent GB-2504118-A (GB)
Title: Safety barrier
Inventor: JOHNSTONE CLIVE
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: The safety barrier 100,100, primarily for preventing access to construction sites and the like, comprises a storage arrangement for storing a removable connecting element 132A-D which is adapted, in use when removed from the storage arrangement, to connect the barrier to a first body. The storage arrangement may comprise a recess in the body of the barrier which has a shape corresponding to the connecting element and may include one or more flexible protrusion or clip to secure the connecting element in place. The connecting element may be variable in length with at least one end including an attaching device, preferably for snap fitting to another barrier. The barrier may include a second storage arrangement and associated connecting element. The connecting elements may alternatively comprise first and second receiving portions that comprise an openable loop, either of which may receive a peg or another barrier.
Patent GB-2505410-A (GB)
Title: Display of hypertext documents grouped according to their affinity
Inventor: TURANO EDOARDO
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2012-08-27
Abstract: A method for accessing hypertext documents (e.g. web pages)on a data processing comprises the steps of: opening a plurality of selected documents, calculating an affinity indicator for each pair of selected documents according to a comparison between semantic information of a content of each selected document of the pair, grouping the selected documents into a set of groups by assigning each selected document to at least one of the groups according to the affinity indicators, and displaying the selected documents in an arrangement corresponding to the grouping thereof.
Patent GB-2507715-A (GB)
Title: Back Box Installation System
Inventor: BERHILI SIDI MOHAMED ILIAS
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2012-09-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical back box (B1 figure 4) installation system that comprises at least one electrical back box and a clip (2 figure 1A) having a clip means that is adapted to clip-fasten into a cabling aperture (4 figure 4) of the electrical back box. Preferably the clip means is circular cylindrical, and mounts in a circular cabling aperture of the back box. The clip means may comprise an array of collet fingers 3. The clip provides an effective means for ensuring the alignment of a number of back boxes together (B1-B3 figure 4), linking them together as a modular assembly. In other preferred embodiments, the clip provides a more reliable replacement for the rubber grommet that is normally used to line the back box apertures, and may also provide a convenient means of fitting cabling conduit to the electrical back box as well.
Patent GB-2505877-A (GB)
Title: Gaming system allowing players to leave messages in a gaming environment
Inventor: GREEN MARK DENZIL
IPC: A63F13/87
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: In a gaming system, a first player inputs comments using a first gaming device, such as a Sony PlayStation 3 (RTM), and determines a position for the comment within the game environment using a control object such as a reticule or avatar. The comment and position data are uploaded to a gaming server which integrates the comment at the corresponding position within the gaming environment, such that a second player using a second gaming device may access the comment even after the first gaming device has logged off from the server. Preferably each player is able to upload comments using their gaming device. The comments may comprise one or more of text, screenshots, gaming footage and audio messages. The gaming devices may also upload one or more of the player's age, country and preferred language. The uploading player may select how the comment is to be displayed, e.g. choosing font and colour of text, or choosing a design for a graphical object displaying the comment, and may apply criteria relating to which other players or groups of players may access the comment, such as members of a team, types of player character. Comments may be ranked using player votes.
Patent GB-2494971-A (GB)
Title: Shading system for vehicle interior having mechanism keeping cross bar aligned
Inventor: ANNAWALD FRANK
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2012-09-10
Abstract: A shading system, in particular an overhead shading system for a panoramic window of a motor vehicle, encompassing a holding frame 12 for attachment to a motor vehicle body, wherein the holding frame 12 exhibits a cross member 16, a first longitudinal member 18 and a second longitudinal member 20 both joined with the cross member 16. A transverse strip 22 guided so that it can slide from the first and second longitudinal members 18, 20 in order to activate a shading device 30 coupled with the cross member 16 and transverse strip 22, in particular a roller blind or window shade, for at least partially covering a window opening 14. At least one guiding means (50, 52, Figure 4) connected with the holding frame 12, in particular a guiding rope, wherein the transverse strip 22 exhibits a tilting safeguard (48, Figure 4) that can be propped against the guiding means (50, 52) to guide the transverse strip 22 parallel relative to the first and second longitudinal members 18, 20.
Patent GB-2495617-A (GB)
Title: Contactless sensor two wheeled vehicle steering arrangement
Inventor: MOERBE MATTHIAS
IPC: B62D15/02
Filed: 2012-10-09
Abstract: A steering arrangement for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame 6 in which a steering tube 5 is guided. The frame 6 comprises an opening, in the region of which an angle sensor 3 is disposed, and wherein a movement element, typically a magnet 4, corresponding to the angle sensor 3 is disposed. The magnet is connected to the steering tube 5 by a clamping ring 7 in the region of the opening on the frame 6, wherein the angle sensor 3 and the movement element are disposed in a contactless manner with respect to each other. The Hall effect is utilised. The arrangement is more compact and less prone to wear than a prior art arrangement which has encoded discs and a transmission member.
Patent GB-2502469-A (GB)
Title: Waveform inversion by multiple shot-encoding for non-fixed spread geometries
Inventor: RICKETT JAMES
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2012-02-13
Abstract: Seismic data processing methods and computing systems are presented. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes simulating a set of simulated seismic data from a set of acquired seismic data; separating the simulated seismic data into a plurality of data sets, wherein one set of data is matched in the acquired seismic data and one set of data is unmatched in the acquired seismic data; conforming the simulated seismic data and the acquired seismic data to one another using separated, simulated seismic data unmatched by a counterpart in the acquired seismic data from the acquired seismic data; and performing an inversion between the acquired seismic data and the separated, simulated seismic data after they are conformed to one another.
Patent GB-2504897-A (GB)
Title: Catalyzed substrate and exhaust system for internal combustion engines
Inventor: CHIFFEY ANDREW FRANCIS
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2012-06-19
Abstract: An exhaust system for internal combustion engines, and a catalyzed substrate for use in an exhaust system, is disclosed. The exhaust system comprises a lean NOx trap and the catalyzed substrate. The catalyzed substrate has a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone comprises a platinum group metal loaded on a support and the second zone comprises copper or iron loaded on a zeolite. The first zone or second zone additionally comprises a base metal oxide or a base metal loaded on an inorganic oxide. Also provided are methods for treating an exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine using the exhaust system. The exhaust system is capable of storing NH3 generated in rich purging, reacting the NH3 with slip NOx from the Î Î Ï  trap, controlling H2S released from NOx trap desulfation, and oxidizing slip hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide. When the catalyzed substrate is a filter substrate, it is also capable of removing soot from exhaust system.
Patent GB-2521593-A (GB)
Title: Improved wall
Inventor: PATERSON JOHN
IPC: E04C2/54
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A transparent or translucent wall 110 comprising one or more glazing panels or sections 112 at least one having a coloured coating 122 that permits transmission of light. The sections may have a primary member (14, fig 2) and at least one flange 116 at an angle to the primary member. Flanges of adjacent sections may abut. The primary members may have first (18, fig 2) and second 124 (20, fig 2) surfaces and adjacent first surfaces may form a wall surface. Adjacent panels may interlock and may face in the same or in opposite directions. There may be a void 144 between adjacent sections. The glazing sections may be U-shaped, Z-shaped, H-shaped, W-shaped. The coating may be a resin and may conform to the surface it is adhered to. The coating may be applied to either or both of the first and second surfaces.
Patent GB-2505837-A (GB)
Title: Fish lice treatment method
Inventor: STRAND HANS KRISTIAN
IPC: A01N59/06
Filed: 2012-07-02
Abstract: Fish lice treatment method The present invention provides methods for treating ectoparasitic infections in fish, especially fish lice infections in farmed salmon. Particulate lime is contacted with water housing the ectoparasites and, optionally, their host fish in an amount and for a time sufficient to detach and/or kill the ectoparasites.
Patent GB-2522035-A (GB)
Title: Sliding engine component
Inventor: GORGES ROGER
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: A sliding engine component 100 such as a bearing, and associated method of manufacture, comprising a substrate 102 having a surface 102 coated with first and second electroplated metallic layers. The first metallic layer 104A is located between the substrate 102 and the second metallic layer104Z. The first and second metallic layers 104A, 104Z have grained structures, each having an aspect ratio between the mean grain size perpendicular to the substrate surface (i.e. columnar grains) and the mean grain size parallel to the substrate surface( i.e. equiaxed). The aspect ratio of the second metallic layer 104Z is less than the aspect ratio of the first metallic layer 104A. The aspect ratio or the first metallic layer 104A may be about 2:1 and the second metallic layer 104Z may be about 1:5:1. The first layer 104A may be deposited via a cycle of bias pulses to the substrate and the second layer 104Z may be deposited via a second cycle of bias pulses with a different repletion frequency to the first cycle.
Patent GB-2506790-A (GB)
Title: System and method to measure or generate an electrical field downhole
Inventor: HIBBS ANDREW D
IPC: G01V3/26
Filed: 2012-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to measuring and generating electrical fields downhole. In one embodiment a system is provided that includes a first electrical conductor within a borehole and in electrical contact with the Earth. An amplifier is connected to the first electrical conductor and a second conductor completes an electrical circuit between the conductors such that the electrical field is oriented in a direction substantially orthogonal to the axis of the borehole.
Patent GB-2523755-A (GB)
Title: Brake fluid temperature monitoring
Inventor: WRAIGHT MATTHEW
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: A system for estimating or monitoring the temperature of brake fluid in a hydraulic brake mechanism, the system comprising a controller configured for receiving data related to the temperature of a brake friction element of said hydraulic brake mechanism, such as speed of rotation of the brake rotor, activation of the brake over time, brake pressure applied by the brake mechanism over time, or direct measurement of a brake friction element; and estimating the temperature of said brake fluid based upon said data. The system may provide a warning if the estimated brake fluid temperature exceeds a threshold. They controller may also include an initialise routine, in relation to determining brake fluid temperature after periods of inactivity.
Patent GB-2513016-A (GB)
Title: Ion exchange method of swellable packer deployment
Inventor: MAZYAR OLEG A
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A downhole article includes an ion exchange polymer; and a composition that includes an elastomer and an absorbent material. A method of maintaining expandability of a downhole article includes disposing a downhole article comprising an elastomer, absorbent material, and an ion exchange material in a borehole, the ion exchange material comprising host ions; and exchanging fluid ions in a fluid with host ions from the ion exchange material to maintain the expandability of the downhole article.
Patent GB-2515869-A (GB)
Title: Method for checking a vehicle
Inventor: CALLAHAN MEREDITH
IPC: B60Q11/00
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for checking a vehicle (figure 1, 10), in which method an electronic control unit 22 of the vehicle is operated in a test program mode in which a plurality of lights 29, 30 of the vehicle is switched on at least temporarily by the electronic control unit , wherein in the test program mode, at least one valve 32 of a pneumatic service brake system of the vehicle is actuated by the electronic control unit thereby actuating at least one pneumatic service brake of the pneumatic service brake system and at least one switch 54 resulting in the activation of at least one stop lamp 28 of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2511223-A (GB)
Title: Roof item attachment apparatus and method
Inventor: DAVIS PAUL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: Roof item attachment system (110), for fixing an item to a tiled or slated roof, comprising: a plate (112) dimensioned to match and replace an existing slate or tile; the plate (112) having an upper surface (114) and a plurality of protuberances (116, 117); a bracket/mount (118) comprising two portions (120, 122) where a first arm portion (120) of the bracket/mount (118) is configured to engage at least two of the protuberances (116, 117) to allow the bracket/mount (1 18) to be firmly fixed in various positions onto the plate (112); the first arm portion having a longitudinally extending open-ended slot (126) that adjoins a notch (128) in the second portion (122) of the bracket (118), to facilitate unrestricted movement of the bracket (during adjustment) in a first direction (Î§-Î§') width-wise across the plate.
Patent GB-2525897-A (GB)
Title: Insect trap
Inventor: AL-ZAIDI SHAKIR
IPC: A01M1/14
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: An insect trap comprising a substrate 10 upon which is carried an active coating 14 destructive to insects. The substrate has markings that form a visually-distinctive, contrasting visual pattern 16 in the region of the active coating. The traps have particular, but not exclusive, application to trapping greenhouse pests, such as whitefly and thrips. A range of alternative marking patterns and colour combinations are disclosed. The destructive coating may include an adhesive and a chemical insecticide. Additionally, the coating may include one or more semiochemical, such as a pheromone or an allomone.
Patent GB-2517027-A (GB)
Title: Holding mechanism for a display device
Inventor: TABATA SHINJI
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2014-05-23
Abstract: A holding mechanism 30, for a display device 20, includes a first arm 50, a second arm 60 and a damper 70 such as an air/gas damper or a spring. The first arm and the second arm 50, 60 hold the display device 20 in such a manner that the display device is capable of being displaced between a first disposition in which a lower edge portion 21 of the display device 20 is away from a placing face 91, e.g. a desktop, with a display screen facing to a front and a second disposition in which the lower edge portion 21 is in contact with the placing face 91. The damper 70 applies, to the first arm 50, a force that buffers a force by which the display device is liable to displacement from the first disposition to the second disposition due to self-weight. The arms 50, 60 are supported at one end via shafts in sections 103 fixed to the display device 20 and at an opposite end by an upright section 42.
Patent GB-2511700-A (GB)
Title: Reusable greeting card and envelope
Inventor: BEADLES NICOLE GEORGETTE
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: The reusable greeting card (10) and envelope (1 10) include a front leaf (20) and rear leaf (30) hinged together. An insert (50) is removably placed within a slot in the front leaf (20) and viewed through a window (28) in the front leaf for viewing both sides of the insert. The rear leaf (30) includes a modifiable message on a customizable greetings space, such as handwriting which can be removably placed. A scannable tag (38) can be scanned by a smartphone (70) to access a data storage location through the internet where customizable video and audio greetings can be provided for viewing by a recipient of the greeting card and re -recording when the greeting card is to be reused. The envelope (1 10) has spaces (120, 130, 140) thereon where address and return labels and postage can be removably placed. The envelope also includes a resealable closure (150) allowing the interior of the envelope to be closed and reopened multiple times.
Patent GB-2527841-A (GB)
Title: Methods of testing electrofusion fittings and testing apparatus
Inventor: BARNES STEPHEN
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2014-07-04
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided that enable the integrity of a weld between an electrofusion fitting 301 and a pipe lining 305a, 305b to be tested in the field. Circumferential seals (323, fig 4) are provided at either side of a gap 309 or bevel between sections of lined pipe 303a, 303b to be joined, defining a test region (315, fig 4) between the electrofusion fitting, pipe linings and the seals to allow leak testing, pressure testing and/or vacuum testing to be performed. The methods and apparatus may equally be employed to check the fit up between the electrofusion fitting and the pipe lining prior to welding them together, and may also be used during the welding process to support the electrofusion fitting, maintain fit up and improve weld quality.
Patent GB-2518292-A (GB)
Title: Pressure actuation enabling method
Inventor: GARCIA LUIS A
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2012-12-27
Abstract: A pressure actuation enabling method includes plugging a passage that fluidically connects an inside with an outside of a tubular with a plug, building differential pressure across the plug, actuating an actuator with the differential pressure and removing the plug.
Patent GB-2521024-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for palletising bags of granular material
Inventor: DAVIDSON CHARLES
IPC: B65G57/00
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: An apparatus and method of palletising granular material bags are provided, in which bagsÂ are placed into a tubular former 10 which has a number of compartments. A pallet 4 is located at the lower end of the former 10, then the bags are filled with granular material, after which the pallet 4 is lowered from the lower end of the former 10. This may provide a palletised set of bags which keep their shape, and do not overlap the edge of the pallet 4. The bags may be 500kg or 600kg bags.
Patent GB-2530770-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring display unit compliance
Inventor: STOUT PHILIP ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2014-10-01
Abstract: A display unit compliance system 300 comprising a wearable device 130 and a server 20 coupled to the wearable device by a communication network 40, where the wearable device 130 determines a display unit to be checked for compliance, retrieves a reference image showing the display in an ideal state from the server 20 and displays the image in a field of view of the user with the display unit to allow comparison between the display and the reference image. Also claimed is a method for ensuring display unit compliance in a retail store comprising determining, with a wearable device, a display unit to be checked for compliance, retrieving a reference image showing the display unit in an ideal state and displaying, using the wearable device, the picture in a field of view of the user with the display unit to allow auditing between the display and the reference image.
Patent GB-2537821-A (GB)
Title: An optical device
Inventor: JOANNA KRYSTYNA SKIBA-SZYMANSKA
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 2015-04-21
Abstract: An optical device 35 and method of fabrication of the optical device, comprising; a semiconductor substrate; an optical component 24, configured to produce optical amplification; a component 20 configured to supply coherent light to the optical component, wherein the optical component configured to produce optical amplification and the component configured to supply coherent light are integrated on the semiconductor substrate; and a first controller 141, configured to apply a time varying signal to said optical component wherein a plurality of light pulses are emitted during each period of time that said coherent light is received. In one embodiment the optical component and the coherent light supplying component are laser diodes. In one embodiment an encoder is used to encode information in the emission time of the light pulses. The device can be used for quantum key distribution (QKD). The controller can be used to vary the phase difference between emitted light pulses, This constantly varying phase can be used to prevent detection of transmitted signals by a third party.
Patent GB-2539418-A (GB)
Title: Self-braking pulley
Inventor: Stephen griffiths
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: A self-braking pulley is disclosed for controlling a rate of extraction of a tether wound upon the pulley. The pulley comprises a spool 130 for receiving a tether, and the spool 130 rotates about an axle of the pulley as the tether is removed. The pulley further comprises a braking assembly 150 for applying a braking force to the spool 130. A drive assembly 140 is also provided which is engagable with the spool via an engagement member 143, such as a pawl. The engagement member 143 is arranged to rotationally couple the spool 130 with the drive assembly 140 for driving the braking assembly150, in dependence of a rate of rotation of the spool 130 about the axle. The drive 140 may comprise a wheel 141 with serrations and a drive gear. In a drive configuration, the pawl 143 can abut the serrations on the wheel 141.