baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2485725-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for optimizing enterprise performance
Inventor: MASON STEVEN J
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2010-08-06
Abstract: Methods and systems enable enterprises to optimize the performance of an organization or enterprise by linking the goals and the performance of the organization or enterprise. Goals may be set for improving performance. Those goals may then be evaluated using parameters such as critical success factors, key performance indicators, and action plan steps.
Patent GB-2489102-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling sparse refresh of a self-refreshing display device coupled to a graphics controller.
Inventor: WYATT DAVID
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: Title Method of controlling sparse refresh of a self-refreshing display device coupled to a graphics controller. Disclosed is a method of controlling the sparse refresh of a self-refreshing display device coupled to a graphics controller. The method starts by the display exiting a power saving state, next a fast resume routine is executed that includes a portion of the operations included in a full initialization. Then updated pixel data is generated for display based on commands and data received via an auxiliary communication channel. The updated data is then transmitted to the display and the display returned to a power saving state. The system has graphics processing unit coupled to the display. The updated pixel data may be part of a frame or a whole frame.
Patent GB-2496221-A (GB)
Title: Mobile interference mitigation via autonomous denial and beacon frames
Inventor: WEI HONG
IPC: H04W28/04
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: In a smartphone or other user equipment (UE) having three antennas, one for each of three Radio Access Technologies (RATs, fig. 1, eg. LTE, GPS, WLAN), coexistence interference is mitigated by autonomously denying operation of one antenna (eg. the LTE) while short, critical signals (eg. WLAN beacons) are transmitted or received at another. The autonomous denial is co-ordinated with different networks (fig. 2C) by receiving a WiFi beacon frame, determining its beacon interval and sending this interval, together with a Basic Set Service ID, to an access point of the other network (eg. an E-UTRA eNB) in order to allow it to avoid collisions (302). The beacons40   delayed transmission time or th schedule for autonomous denials may be determined and sent instead of the beacon interval. This information is sent in the Beacon Information Indication Control Element (BII CE, 22G, fig. 8).
Patent GB-2492487-A (GB)
Title: Cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidivarin (CBDV) and/or cannabidivarin acid (CBDVA) for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Inventor: IUVONE TERESA
IPC: A61K31/05
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: One or more of the cannabinoids cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidivarin (CBDV) and/or cannabidivarin acid (CBDVA) for use in the prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or disorders. Preferably, the neurodegenerative disease is selected from Alzheimerâ  s disease, Parkinsonâ  s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Huntingtonâ  s disease, in particular, Alzheimerâ  s disease. Alternatively, the neurodegenerative disorder may be selected from stroke, cardiac ischemia, coronary artery disease, thromboembolism, myocardial infarction or an ischemia related disease. Preferably the cannabinoid is present in an amount of between 5mg to 1000mg and may be used in combination with one or more other medicinal substances. The cannabinoids may also be present in the form of a botanical drug substance (BDS).
Patent GB-2494052-A (GB)
Title: Image forming apparatus
Inventor: TAMAKI MASAYUKI
IPC: G03G13/20
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device (Pa, Pb, Pc, Pd, Fig.1), a fixing device 500 having a fixing nip N, wherein in an image forming process of the image forming device (Pa, Pb, Pc, Pd, Fig.1), 0<B< � €L/(30 x 31/2) is satisfied, where L (Âµm) is a volume average particle size of toner of the unfixed toner image,  � (g/cm3) is a density of the toner, B (mg/cm2) is a maximum toner deposition amount, per unit area, on a predetermined recording paper (P, Fig.1). The fixing device 500 fixes the toner image while satisfying that, at an outlet of the fixing nip N, a viscosity of a toner layer contacting the fixing device 500 is not higher than 1500 (Pa.s), and a viscosity of a toner layer contacting the recording paper (P, Fig.1) is not lower than 3000 (Pa.s). Preferably a viscosity of a toner layer contacting the fixing device 500 is not lower than 100 (Pa.s), and a viscosity of a toner layer contacting the recording paper (P, Fig.1) is not higher than 100000 (Pa.s).
Patent GB-2499069-A (GB)
Title: A control system for an x-ray scanner
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: H01J35/06
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: A control system for an X-ray scanner comprising an input 512 receiving an input signal identifying which of a plurality of electron emitters is to be active, and to produce a plurality of outputs 510 each arranged to control operation of one of the emitters, wherein each of the outputs can be in a first state arranged to activate its respective emitter, a second state arranged to de-activate said emitter, or a third state arranged to put said emitter into a floating state. Each output stage 500 may comprise a pair of FETs connected in series between a HV supply 506 and ground 508, the HV output connected between the two transistors. In said first state, FETs 502 & 504 are switched ON and OFF respectively to connect the output 510 to HV supply 506. In said second state, FETs are 502 & 504 are switch OFF and ON respectively to connect output 510 to ground. While in said third state, both FETs are switched OFF so as to electrically float output 510.
Patent GB-2495191-A (GB)
Title: Shaping plastics optical fibres
Inventor: WHITE HENRY JAMESON
IPC: B29C59/00
Filed: 2012-09-20
Abstract: A plastics optical fibre is shaped by heating and mating a portion of the fibre 3 with a shaping surface comprising a template 6 which imparts a pattern onto the fibre portion. The portion of the fibre is cooled, preferably by cooling the shaping surface, such that it sets and retains the pattern. The fibre portion is preferably a terminal end. Preferably, the shaping surface comprises a release material. The pattern may be an optical lens, a diffraction grating or a patterned array which may provide a sensor. The pattern may be complimentary of a pattern of a mating component which may be an LED or the end of another fibre. When used in the linking of two optical fibres the ends may be housed in a connector and the fibres may be separated by a distance of less than100mm, or alternatively be in a mating union. A fibre terminal end may be heated to melting point and joined by mating together with an LED or further (heated to melting point) fibre terminal end.
Patent GB-2506597-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust heat flash steam generator
Inventor: Tong rui-qi
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: An exhaust heat steam generator has a first heat-exchange pipe 11 which is connected to a pressure reducing valve 14 and a steam pressure buffering member 12, before a second heat-exchange pipe 13. The second heat-exchange pipe is connected to a nozzle 30 e.g. for driving a turbine. Water is supplied from a tank 20 by a pump 21, and heated in the first heat-exchanger 11. The water flashes to steam when the pressure is reduced in valve 14, and the steam is superheated in the second heat-exchanger 13. The entire arrangement may be located in an exhaust pipe 10
Patent GB-2497215-A (GB)
Title: Components and motors for downhole tools and methods of applying hardfacing to surfaces thereof
Inventor: PUZZ TRAVIS E
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2011-07-22
Abstract: A component for a downhole tool includes a rotor and a hardfacing precursor. The hardfacing precursor includes a polymeric material, hard particles, and a metal. A hydraulic drilling motor includes a stator, a rotor, and a sintered hardfacing material on an outer surface of the rotor or an inner surface of the stator. Methods of applying hardfacing to surfaces include forming a paste of hard particles, metal matrix particles, a polymeric material, and a solvent. The solvent is removed from the paste to form a sheet, which is applied to a surface and heated. A component for a downhole tool includes a first hardfacing material, a second hardfacing material over the first hardfacing material and defining a plurality of pores, and a metal disposed within at least some of the pores. The metal has a melting point lower than a melting point of the second hardfacing material.
Patent GB-2510187-A (GB)
Title: Reversible time division duplex (TDD) transceiver for a TDMA communications system, e.g. a marine automatic identification system (AIS)
Inventor: LONGHURST PHIL
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A radio 120 has two reversible transceiver chains 122/124, and an IF generator 176 for receiving a baseband signal 178 and modulating this signal onto two different intermediate frequencies. Each transceiver chain 122/124 contains a respective RF mixer 140/156. The reversible chains 122/124 may be arranged to transmit on either a first or a second channel (fig.2), or to receive on both channels simultaneously, by operating switches 128, 136, 144, 152 & 160. When transmitting, one IF signal, as may be selected by switch 144 or 160, is passed to RF mixer 140 or 156 for up-conversion to the RF frequency of the selected channel and may be routed by switches 136 or 152 to filter 180 and to RF amplifiers 182, 184 for transmission. When receiving, each transceiver chain 122, 124 receives an RF signal at a respective channel frequency, and the respective RF mixer 140/156 down-converts the RF channel frequency to IF. Advantage: when receiving, no transmit signals are generated at the receive frequency, and so carrier sensing can take place unimpeded.
Patent GB-2496335-A (GB)
Title: Finger digit for robotic hand
Inventor: TAMES ARMANDO
IPC: B25J9/10
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A robotic finger digit has a distal finger joint 118 coupled between a distal finger part 112 and a middle finger part 114 and a middle finger joint 120 coupled between the middle finger part 114 and a proximal finger part 116. An extend tendon 202 and a flex tendon 206 are each coupled at a first end to the distal finger joint and at a second end to an actuation device, which may for example be a motor or an air muscle device. The actuation device moves extend tendon 202 and flex tendon 206 substantially the same distance in order to flex and/or extend the robotic finger digit. Preferably a loopback tendon 204 is provided to bias the finger joint in an extended position; loopback tendon 204 may be provided with a biasing device 208.
Patent GB-2501589-A (GB)
Title: Simulation of integrated circuit design to accelerate memory walking sequences during simulations to verify microprocessor design
Inventor: CUMMINGS DAVID WAYNE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A system and method for saving time and cost during the design phase of a microprocessor integrated circuit component by computer simulation of a memory walking sequence. A simulation test-case is executed and one or more memory locations in the simulated memory are identified as eligible to contain valid data, it is then determined whether the identified eligible memory location is within a specified number of memory locations after a memory location to be processed by simulated hardware during the simulated memory walking sequence, if it is then the simulated hardware is allowed to process the memory location, otherwise the simulated hardware is advanced to a subsequent memory location, for example skipping memory locations that are known to be empty in the simulation, and is then allowed to process the subsequent memory location.
Patent GB-2500827-A (GB)
Title: Process, dispersion, ink and use
Inventor: LOZMAN OWEN ROGER
IPC: C09B67/00
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: A process for preparing a dispersion of encapsulated solid particles in a predominantly organic liquid vehicle, comprising the following steps: i)providing a dispersion comprising a particulate solid, a liquid medium and a polymeric dispersant having at least 3.0 mmoles of reactive groups per g of dispersant; ii)cross-linking the polymeric dispersant via at least some, but not all, of the reactive groups, said cross-linking being performed in the presence of the particulate solid and the liquid medium and resulting in the encapsulation of each solid particle with a cross-linked polymeric dispersant shell; iii) covalently bonding an end-capping agent to the polymeric dispersant via the reactive groups; said process being such that the final organic liquid vehicle comprises one or more organic liquids and optionally water, provided that water is present at no more than 30% by weight based on the dispersion.
Patent GB-2517412-A (GB)
Title: Linear drive arrangement
Inventor: LYONS STEVEN JAMES
IPC: E04F11/06
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: A retracting safety barrier 1 is raised and lowered by a linear drive arrangement of the carriage and rail type, the carriage 10 being coupled to a drive source and a railing 8, 9 being coupled to the carriage 10 by a damped double acting mounting 13 incorporating a safety cut-out arrangement for disengaging drive to the carriage 10 should the movement of the carriage 10 relative to the railing 8, 9 exceed a predetermined amount when the barrier 1 engages an obstacle. The damped double acting mounting 13 may include two pressure switches 22, 23 acting in opposite vertical senses, the switches 22, 23 being mounted between three plates 14, 18, 19. The mounting 13 may be damped by compression springs (20, 21 fig. 9) located between the three plates 14, 18, 19. The barrier 1 may comprise first and second horizontal members or railings 8, 9 coupled to respective carriages by damped double acting mountings. The barrier 1 may include vertical, telescopic members (3, 4 fig. 1) including members 6, 7 connected by the railings 8, 9. The barrier 1 may be used in a combined stairway and lift installation.
Patent GB-2504015-A (GB)
Title: Use of digital transport delay to improve measurement fidelity in swept-wavelength systems
Inventor: DUNCAN ROGER GLEN
IPC: G01V8/16
Filed: 2012-01-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a parameter of interest from an optical device placed along a fiber optic cable in a wellbore is disclosed. Light is propagated a light through the fiber optic cable from a light source. A first detector receives a first signal responsive to interaction of the propagated light and the optical device, wherein the first signal has a delay. A second detector receives a second signal and a digital delay device delays the received second signal. A sampling device obtains a selected signal from the first signal using the delayed second signal, and a processor determines the parameter of interest using the selected signal.
Patent GB-2508966-A (GB)
Title: Selectively lockable three leaf hinge
Inventor: BIGNALL JOHN ROGER
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: The hinge comprises a first leaf 20 for connection to a door of an enclosure such as a cubicle, and a second leaf 40 for connection to a frame. An intermediate leaf 30 is pivotally connected to the first and second leaves and is fixed in position relative to the first leaf by a releasable locking mechanism. The locking mechanism engages with receiving part either within the first leaf or within the door and is accessible from outside the enclosure when the door is closed. The locking mechanism may be a pin 70 with a threaded end to engage with internally threaded receiving parts 24, 53. The receiving part may be provided in a separate pin 51 which may rotate within the intermediate leaf. The intermediate leaf may comprise two pivotally connected leaves which can be locked to the first leaf either independently or together.
Patent GB-2507201-A (GB)
Title: Auto focus adjusting method, auto focus adjusting apparatus, and digital photo-graphing apparatus including the same
Inventor: HAMADA MASATAKA
IPC: G03B3/10
Filed: 2012-08-03
Abstract: An auto focus (AF) adjusting method, an AF adjusting apparatus, the AF adjusting apparatus including: an AF calculator for calculating focus detection evaluation values from the image signal; a peak detector for detecting a peak position of the focus detection evaluation values; and a speed calculator for calculating a moving speed of a subject by using the peak position, wherein, when continuous photographing for continuously capturing still images is performed, the peak detector detects the peak position in an image pickup interval before a light exposure preparation interval for image capturing, and the focus lens driver performs moving body compensation driving for compensating for a focal position by using a moving speed calculated in the light exposure preparation interval before capturing starts.
Patent GB-2510977-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for powerline to meshed network for power meter infra-structure
Inventor: LIANG RAY
IPC: H04W4/80
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A transparent networking system for meter infrastructure has a single transparent meshed communication network comprising a first ZigBee network provided within a first spatial region and a second ZigBee network provided within a second spatial region. The network has a powerline carrier configured to bridge between the first ZigBee network and the second ZigBee network to facility transfer of bidirectional information packet by packet between the first ZigBee network and the second ZigBee networks. Powerline packets are encapsulated using 128 bit AES encryption.
Patent GB-2521652-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing visibility
Inventor: BERNSTEIN MARK JONATHAN
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2013-12-24
Abstract: A jacket, suitable for use by a cyclist, comprises reflective materials 701, 702, electrically powered illuminating devices 109, 110, and directional indicator devices 103, 104. A detection device is configured to identify the raising of the users arm and an indicator light 103, 104 is configured to indicate in response to the raising of the arm. The system is applicable to both right and left sides of the jacket. A delay circuit maintains activation of these lights 103, 104 for a period of time following the movement. A power supply and a control circuit are supported in a pocket provided in the jacket. Wires connecting the power supply, the detection devices and the indicators are sown into the seams of the jacket. In use, the jacket provides enhanced visibility for user whilst riding in traffic and at night.
Patent GB-2523091-A (GB)
Title: A system for use in a vehicle
Inventor: HOARE EDWARD
IPC: B60W50/14
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A system for use in a vehicle for determining an indication of the type of terrain in the vicinity of the vehicle is provided. The system comprises: means configured to receive sensor output data from at least one vehicle-mounted sensor 12, 14, 16, 22 which is configured to receive a reflected signal 20 from the terrain 24; means configured to calculate at least two parameters from the sensor output data; means configured to convert the at least two parameters to a data point for a cluster model comprising a plurality of clusters of pre-determined data points, wherein each cluster corresponds to a different terrain type; and means configured to define to which one of the clusters the data point belongs, so as to determine an indication of the terrain type.
Patent GB-2512476-A (GB)
Title: Securing arrangement
Inventor: COLLEY PAUL GRAHAM
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2014-02-19
Abstract: A bracket 10 comprises a mounting portion 12 and a projecting portion 14 which extends from the mounting portion. The mounting portion comprises first and second opposed arms 16, 18 configured to receive a first article therebetween. They are preferably joined by two connecting portions 24 to form a U-shape. The projecting portion is preferably a cut-out from between the arms. A grub screw may pass through one arm to clamp an article against the other arm. The projecting portion is preferably tongue-like and may cooperate with an additional attaching means, which may be a hook which screws or bolts to the projecting portion. In use the clip secures an infill panel to a toe board such as on scaffolding or a balustrade.
Patent GB-2525382-A (GB)
Title: Flood Seal
Inventor: SNAPE WILLIAM M
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: The flood seal arrangement 500 comprises a closure member 200, a frame 300 and a seal arrangement located on the lower edge of the frame, wherein when the closure member is closed first and second seal portions 600, 700 are arranged to effect a seal with the frame, with an opening 10 between the seal portions whereby, in use, flood water extends into the opening and the greater the water pressure in the opening the greater the sealing effect. The opening may be closed by a resilient member 606 which engages with the closure member and flexes under pressure of flood water. The arrangement may comprise a chamber 12 including a compressible sealant material which is compressed upon closing of the closure member, by water pressure in the opening or by the seal portions. The seal portions may be formed separately or integrally. The closure member may be a door, window or flood barrier. Also claimed is a method of sealing a closure member.
Patent GB-2525395-A (GB)
Title: A drainage device
Inventor: GERMON JOHN
IPC: E04D13/08
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: Drain pipes collect water from roofs which often contain detritus. This detritus can block drains. A drainage device 10 is described for reducing the frequency of the blockage of drains by collected detritus, the device comprises a filter 70 and an overflow pipe 50 extending upstream of the filter. The overflow pipe comprises at least one aperture 60 in its sidewall. The device is arranged to fit inside a drain pipe 40 such that the filter extends substantially across the whole cross-sectional area of the pipe at one point to trap detritus 80. The at least one aperture in the pipe allows water collecting upstream of the filter, and substantially unable to pass through the filter due to the collected detritus, passes down the overflow pipe thereby maintaining water flow through the drain pipe.
Patent GB-2526781-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle upside down front fork protection covers
Inventor: JACKSON TYRON WARD
IPC: F16F9/38
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: A neoprene cover 5 to fit to the front upside down fork of a motorbike to offer protection to the fork stanchion 7 and rubber oil seal 6 from damage and weathering. The sleeve may be secured to the USD front fork by way of an adjustable hoop and loop fastener 3 and additionally supported by elasticated strips located at the the top and bottom of the cover 5. Additionally the cover can possess a decorative carbon fibre effect finish 4.
Patent GB-2526276-A (GB)
Title: Sports mannequin
Inventor: PETERKIN STEVE
IPC: A63H3/06
Filed: 2014-05-19
Abstract: A sports mannequin 1 or sports dummy comprises: an inflatable chamber 5 located within an outer casing 3; a valve (10, fig 2) passes through the outer casing to allow inflation of the chamber 5 from the exterior; the sports mannequin may include a space 7 to receive a weighting member (13, fig 3) the weighting member (13) may be a hollow container which receives a ballast material; the weighting member 13 is preferably dome shaped so that the mannequin is self righting; carrying straps (11, fig 3) may be provided on the outer casing 3. An inflatable sports mannequin including a chamber for a weighting member and a sports mannequin including a removable weight member are also disclosed.