baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2495751-A (GB)
Title: Operating a DeSOx regeneration event in a Lean NOx Trap of an Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust
Inventor: ARGOLINI ROBERTO
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2011-10-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a Lean NOx Trap in an exhaust line of an Internal Combustion Engine comprising the steps of: performing a DeSOx regeneration event of the Lean NOx, Trap (LNT) by executing a plurality of rich combustion phases, each combustion phase being followed by a lean combustion phase, monitoring an elapsed time value (Current Lean Time) 502 starting from the beginning of a lean combustion phase of the DeS0x regeneration event, adjusting a predetermined fuel quantity value (Post Base) 505 of each fuel Post-injection to be injected during the lean combustion phase of the DeS0x regeneration event using a correction factor (Post Correction) 504 determined on the basis of the elapsed time value (Current Lean Time) 502 and of a time length value (Last Rich Time) 501 of a previous rich combustion phase of the DeS0x regeneration event, and injecting the adjusted fuel Post-injection quantity value (PostShaped) 507. The invention improves temperature management during DeSOx regeneration events, regeneration efficiency, and LNT trap ageing.
Patent GB-2486325-A (GB)
Title: Aligning a vehicle sensor to road curvature that is determined from map data
Inventor: ARMBRUST MARKUS
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: Determining the course of a road 2 in the vicinity of a vehicle 3 by means of map data (and optionally other sensor data such as yaw rate, steering angle or images); determining there-from whether there is a bend 8 in the road in the direction of travel; and, if so, adapting a sensor 1 of the vehicle (which is configured to detect objects such as other vehicles 4) such that its detection range 5 is aligned in the direction of the course of the bend. The sensor may be acoustic or electromagnetic and adapting it may comprise adapting its angular alignment (e.g. rotating it using an electric motor); its beam path; or an irradiation path of a sensor antenna. The method may be carried out by a driver assistance system, e.g. adaptive cruise control or emergency braking or collision warning system.
Patent GB-2498174-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer vacuum interface
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER ALEKSEEVICH
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: A method of operating a mass spectrometer vacuum interface having a skimmer apparatus 160 having a skimmer aperture and an internal surface 162. The method comprises disposing an adsorbent or getter material 170 on the internal surface. The internal surface has a disposing region where matter from plasma flows may be deposited and the material is disposed on at least part of the deposition region. The disposing step may be performed before a first use and/or intermittently, especially to refresh a previously disposed material. This serves to cover over or bury matter deposited up to that point to effectively prevent or significantly hinder subsequent liberation thereof into the plasma flow. It may serve to refresh an earlier provision of material to help to maintain its adsorptive/trapping effect.
Patent GB-2496216-A (GB)
Title: Pushchair with adult seat
Inventor: ZOU HUAN
IPC: B62B9/28
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: The present invention discloses a baby stroller in which the frame 2 includes an adult seat 6. The adult seat has one end which is pivotally connected to the frame, and another end which is connected to the handle of the pushchair. Locking means may be provided on the handle 9 and between the seat and the frame.
Patent GB-2502591-A (GB)
Title: Masking an object when augmenting a video image
Inventor: CLEMO GRAHAM DAVID
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: A method of augmenting a captured video image of a book having fiducial markers indicating position, orientation and the type of augmentation to be carried out. The method comprising estimating the extent of the surface of the book within the image 1322 and identifying skin pixels in the image corresponding to a users hand 1340, extrapolating positions for skin pixels 1360 within the video image that are outside the initial estimated extent of the identified book surface based upon the identified skin pixels at the edge of the estimated book surface and generating a mask from a combination of identified skin pixels 1340 and extrapolated skin pixels 1360. The extent of the graphic with which the image is to be augmented is then extended 1324 to beyond the estimated extent of the books surface 1322 and then superposing the graphical augmentation of the video image responsive to the generated mask so the users hand appears over the augmentation and is not obscured by it.
Patent GB-2493598-A (GB)
Title: Centralised synchronisation of data processing systems using multi-casts
Inventor: MANNAVA PHANINDRA KUMAR
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2012-06-18
Abstract: A centralised synchronising device 20 for use in a data processing system having a plurality of devices 50, 52, 54, 80, 82, 84 and an interconnect 10 interconnecting the devices. The synchronising device comprising: input/output port 25, buffer 32 storing pending system synchronising requests, arbitration circuitry 34 for selecting the next pending system synchronising request and forwarding it to synchronising request generator 37 and multicast circuitry 39. The synchronising request generator 37 and multicast circuitry 39 generate synchronising requests in response to the system synchronising request and output the requests as a multicast to at least some of the devices within the data processing system. The devices which are the target of the multicast may be specified in target lists 35. Gather circuitry 40 collects responses to the synchronising requests and being configured output a response to the system synchronising request via response generator 45 to when responses to all of the plurality of synchronising requests have been received.
Patent GB-2506657-A (GB)
Title: Flow trim for a valve
Inventor: COATES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16K47/04
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A trim 30 means for a choke, control or anti-surge control valve, comprises a plug 2 engageable with a seat 11 and a plurality of flow control elements 8a, 8b that are moveable along a path to control flow through the trim means. The flow control elements 8a, 8b are spaced apart along the path, each flow control element defining its corresponding flow path. Movement of each flow control element along the path progressively varies the flow area through its corresponding flow path.
Patent GB-2494365-A (GB)
Title: Nanomatrix metal composite
Inventor: XU ZHIYUE
IPC: C22C1/04
Filed: 2011-07-06
Abstract: A powder metal composite is disclosed. The powder metal composite includes a substantially-continuous, cellular nanomatrix comprising a nanomatrix material. The composite also includes a plurality of dispersed first particles each comprising a first particle core material that comprises Mg, A1, Zn or Mn, or a combination thereof, dispersed in the nanomatrix; a plurality of dispersed second particles intermixed with the dispersed first particles, each comprising a second particle core material that comprises a carbon nanoparticle; and a solid-state bond layer extending throughout the nanomatrix between the dispersed first and second particles. The nanomatrix powder metal composites are uniquely lightweight, high-strength materials that also provide uniquely selectable and controllable corrosion properties, including very rapid corrosion rates, useful for making a wide variety of degradable or disposable articles, including various downhole tools and components.
Patent GB-2499899-A (GB)
Title: Determining tape lateral dimensional stability for acceptable write conditions
Inventor: HANCOCK REED ALAN
IPC: G11B5/584
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: A range of acceptable lateral tape expansion and contraction for acceptable write conditions is determined. A tape drive can utilize servo information to determine if the tape has expanded or contracted from the nominal dimension and to determine the magnitude of the expansion or contraction 706. In the case of expansion, the sum 720 of magnitude of the determined expansion and the stored maximum amount of contraction must be below a predetermined threshold value to allow a write 718. In the case of contraction, the sum 710 of magnitude of the determined contraction and the stored magnitude of expansion must be below the same predetermined threshold value to allow a write. If the determined magnitude of contraction or expansion is greater than the stored magnitude of contraction or expansion, respectively, then the new extreme is stored 716, 726. Thus, if a tape cartridge is in an environment in which the tape tends to either contract or expand the acceptable write condition range skews to the contracting or expanding environment.
Patent GB-2512949-A (GB)
Title: A Method and Apparatus for Automatically Sampling an Individual Sample from an Array of Samples
Inventor: CLARKE TREVOR
IPC: B01L3/02
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A method of individually sampling a sample comprising the use of an automated sampling apparatus to: convey a clean sampling pin to a source location and contacting the tip of the pin with the sample; conveying the pin to a target position and contacting the tip of the pin with a target location; and conveying the used pin to a discard location and discarding the used pin. Also claimed is a sampling apparatus comprising: an automated tool arranged to automatically perform the method above. Also claimed is a tool module for an automated sampling apparatus comprising: a means to mechanically and electrically connect the tool module to an automated tool arm of a sampling apparatus; and a tool carriage having means for holding a main body portion of a sampling pin. Also claimed is a sampling pin for an automated sampling apparatus comprising: an elongate body with a tip portion adapted to contact a sample to pick up a portion of the sample; and an expanded radial portion between the ends of the pin enabling it to be supported by an automated tool of a sampling apparatus.
Patent GB-2517429-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for aligning engine and transmission
Inventor: HOGLEY JOHN
IPC: F16H57/025
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A torque converter (21, Figure 1) has an external engine facing pocket 28 for engagement by an alignment tool 41 for restraining the torque converter (21) against rotation within a transmission housing so a torque converter plate (25, Figure 4) and studs (26, Figure 4) can be held still while an engine part (15, Figure 3) and corresponding apertures (16, Figure 3) are aligned with the studs (26). The tool is arranged for removal through the usual starter motor aperture (13, Figure 3) so as not to obstruct connection to the transmission of the engine. The tool 41 including a foot (45, Figure 6), which may depend from a leg 44 and is engageable with a pocket 28 upon movement in an engaging direction. Upon engagement the tool 41 is restricted from movement relative to a transmission housing save on an attachment axis (54, Figure 12) which is parallel to an input axis of the torque converter (21).
Patent GB-2517434-A (GB)
Title: Hearing protection device
Inventor: HUSSEIN HABIB
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: An earpiece for a hearing protection device comprising an earbud 301, 302, which is arranged such that it may be inserted into the ear canal of a user to block the ear canal of the user, wherein an acoustic pathway 303 is provided which extends through the earpiece. An acoustic resistor 304 is provided that blocks the acoustic pathway and which acoustic resistor comprises an air permeable material. Two acoustic pathways may be present (fig 4). The earbud may form part of a communications system (fig 5)
Patent GB-2502729-A (GB)
Title: Photographic synchronization optimization system and method
Inventor: CLARK JAMES E
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing a photographic lighting device to image acquisition by a camera using light emission profile information to position a light emission profile at a desired location in an image acquisition window. A light energy balance point of a light emission profile can be used to position the balance point at a desired location in an image acquisition window.
Patent GB-2517480-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a concrete article
Inventor: KAY MARTIN
IPC: C04B28/00
Filed: 2013-08-22
Abstract: A method of producing concrete articles involves introducing a first volume 11 of a first material that includes a first aggregate 16 into a first portion of a mould. Then a second volume 20 of material comprising concrete is poured into a second portion of the mould, so that the first and second volumes are in engagement. The concrete sets and the mould is removed, and the product is then finished to at least partially reveal the first aggregate. This may be done by polishing. Typically, the first material includes a phosphorescent as part of the aggregate, and may also include concrete. The second material may also further include a second aggregate. A concrete setting inhibiting medium (retarder) may be applied as a painted or printed shape during molding, which may then be washed off to at least partially reveal the first aggregate. Alternatively, the first aggregate may be adhered to the mould to achieve the same effect. The finished concrete article would typically be used as street furniture such as glow-in-the-dark bollards.
Patent GB-2505140-A (GB)
Title: Processing out-of-order data transfers
Inventor: FLANAGAN JOHN
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: Processing of out-of-order data transfers is facilitated in computing environments that enable data to be directly transferred between a host bus adapter (or other adapter) and a system without first staging the data in hardware disposed between the host bus adapter and the system. An address to be used in the data transfer is determined, in real-time, by efficiently locating an entry in an address data structure that includes the address to be used in the data transfer.
Patent GB-2515173-A (GB)
Title: Post-synthesis processing of diamond and related super-hard materials
Inventor: MCCLYMONT MARK ROBIN
IPC: B24B37/16
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: A method of lapping a super-hard material 6 having a Vickers hardness of 2000 kg/mm2 or more comprises mounting the super-hard material 6 with its surface in contact with a processing wheel 2 with an interface region between them, applying a load to the super-hard material 6, rotating the processing wheel 2 and feeding abrasive slurry onto the surface of the processing wheel 2, the slurry comprising super-hard abrasive grit particles, with a particle size of at least 1 Âµm, in a carrier fluid. The particles cause surface microcracking of and removal of material from the super-hard material 6. The processing wheel 2 has feed ports 24 to feed slurry directly into the interface region. The slurry may be fed from underneath the processing wheel 2 in a continuous stream. A carrier substrate 4 may be mounted on the super-hard material 6 to apply the load. The method can prevent edge chipping, edge rounding and/or groove formation across the surface of the material 6. The super-hard material 6 may be a diamond, cubic boron nitride or sapphire.
Patent GB-2509658-A (GB)
Title: Minimizing aggregate cooling and leakage power with fast convergence
Inventor: ALLEN-WARE MALCOLM SCOTT
IPC: G05D23/00
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: A mechanism is provided for minimizing system power in the data processing system (300) with fast convergence. A current aggregate system power value is determined using a current thermal threshold value (320). For each potential thermal threshold value in a set of potential thermal threshold values (320), a determination is made as to whether there is a potential thermal threshold value (320) that results in a potential aggregate system power value that is lower than the current aggregate system power value (916). Responsive to identifying an optimal potential thermal threshold value from the set of potential thermal threshold values (320) that results in minimum aggregate system power value that is lower than the current aggregate system power value (924), the optimal potential thermal threshold value is set as a new thermal threshold value (926).
Patent GB-2517086-A (GB)
Title: Communicating data over a mesh network
Inventor: HEYDON ROBIN
IPC: H04W84/18
Filed: 2014-08-05
Abstract: In a wireless mesh network, a wireless communications device 802 operating according to a WLAN communications protocol is configured to generate a mesh network data packet and encapsulate the mesh network data packet in a WLAN beacon frame which is capable of being received and accurately decoded by WLAN-capable devices with which the wireless communications device has not established a WLAN communications connection. The mesh network data packet comprises a message authentication code (MAC) field, a lifetime or time-to-live (TTL) field and a higher layer message payload. The wireless communication device may additionally operate according to a second protocol such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Mesh network data packets are decapsulated from Bluetooth protocol data frames and encapsulated in WLAN protocol data frames and vice versa as they are routed through the mesh network.
Patent GB-2532766-A (GB)
Title: Interaction with a graph for device control
Inventor: PHILIP NORTON
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2014-11-27
Abstract: A method is provided for controlling an electronic device having a touch-sensitive display(100), or touchscreen. The control of the device includes a graph having nodes (210) and at least one connecting edge (220) displayed on the touchscreen. Each node corresponds to a component, and each edge to a signalling connection. A touch contact (230) is detected, and when the contact location makes an intersection with an edge between a first node and a second node, an exclusive link is made between the contact location and the edge at the intersection point. Further movement of the contact location is detected and the intersection of the edge is caused to move in concert with the contact location. The displayed edge is extended at the intersection whilst maintaining a link of the edge to each of the first and second displayed nodes, so as to resemble the stretching of a resilient member. The exceeding of an extensibility limit of the edge is detected, and the edge is broken and removed from the display, breaking the connection between the first and second nodes of the graph, and so also the signalling connection between the components. The method provides a touch, swipe and breakage gesture for interaction on a touchscreen with a graph edge for controlling the device, or in other words a "stretch and snap" interaction with the graph edge. The method may be used to control hardware devices represented by the displayed nodes and whose interaction is represented by displayed edges.
Patent GB-2527655-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus and related method
Inventor: DIAS EDUARDO
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: At least one sensor (3-1, 3-2, fig 3) is used to monitor a driver, D, to identify a driver distracted state, preferably when the driver is looking at a one of a plurality of vehicle systems for a predetermined time period and/or frequency. The output of a visual notification in a display region proximal to or coincident with an area where the driver is looking within the vehicle, V, is controlled based on identification of the driver distracted state. A 3D virtual projection representative of the line of sight of the driver may be used to determine where the driver is looking. A method and apparatus for inhibiting one or more functions of a first vehicle system, A7, A9, A17 proximal to or coincident with one of a plurality of areas of interest where the driver is looking, based on identification of the driver distracted state within the vehicle, V, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2540743-A (GB)
Title: Stand-up paddle board
Inventor: Soren Strange
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: A stand-up paddle board 110 comprises an inflatable body 202 having a top face 204, an opposing bottom face 206, and a periphery 208 extending between the top face and the bottom face. The inflatable body including dimensions that enable the stand-up paddle board to track straight and turn responsively in flat water. The stand-up paddle board also comprises a detachable and adjustable securing arrangement 210 provided to the top face of the inflatable body and configured to secure cargo to the top face. A stand-up paddle board kit 100 comprising an inflatable stand-up paddle board 110 with a detachable and adjustable securing arrangement and a carry bag 120 with a towing wheel arrangement 122 is disclosed. A method of using a stand-up paddle board kit is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2527950-A (GB)
Title: Controlled dewatering of confined, saturated formations in excavation mines
Inventor: LANDIS CHARLES R
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2014-04-23
Abstract: Methods to control dewatering of confined, saturated formations in excavation mines may include treating a portion of an untreated smectite shale barrier with a dewatering fluid thereby yielding a treated smectite shale barrier, wherein the untreated smectite shale barrier is associated with a confined, saturated formation that comprises water, and wherein the dewatering fluid comprises an aqueous base fluid and a dewatering additive; and draining at least a portion of the water from the confined, saturated formation through the treated smectite shale barrier. In some instances, the dewatering additive may include potassium citrate and potassium nitrate each independently in a concentration of about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the aqueous base fluid.
Patent GB-2531902-A (GB)
Title: Tracheal tube assemblies and inner cannulae
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JOHN WOOSNAM
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2015-09-07
Abstract: An inner cannula 20 for a tracheostomy tube 1 has two regions 30, 31 of circumferential corrugations 126 extending along only the outside of the cannula. The two corrugated regions 30 and 31 are separated by two uncorrugated regions 32 and 33. Towards the patient end 120 of the cannula 20 the peripheral extent of the corrugations 30, 31 gradually increases and the extent of the uncorrugated regions 32, 33 decreases, so that the patient end 121 is more flexible than the machine end 120.
Patent GB-2542763-A (GB)
Title: Flow batteries with enhanced safety using roll-to-roll electroactive polymer films
Inventor: JONATHAN PILLOW
IPC: H01M8/20
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: A flow battery that combines a high level of charge storage and tuneable power delivery with a much greater level of safety by the removal of hazardous liquids that could potentially be spilled is described, wherein liquid electroactive materials (catholytes and anolytes) pumped around the battery are replaced with solid electroactive polymer films that are moved through the device, preferably in a roll-to-roll process. The flow battery comprises an electroactive p-type polymer film 8 and an electroactive n-type polymer film 9, electrodes, and means for enabling ion passage between the polymer films, wherein charging and discharging of the flow battery is achieved by passing the polymer films past the electrodes. The means for ion transfer may comprise a small amount of liquid electrolyte 10, e.g. an ionic liquid electrolyte. In one embodiment (as shown), the films 8, 9 are separated by an insulating strip 11 therebetween. In an alternative embodiment (figure 3), the films are provided independently and positioned close to one another in the region of the liquid electrolyte 10. The electrodes may be configured as a combination of a conductive material (12, fig 4) embedded into the electroactive n-type and p-type polymer films (13, fig 4), with a conductive roller (14, fig 4) being in contact with the conductive material.