baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2492093-A (GB)
Title: Selecting pairs of receivers, to be used for reception diversity, on the basis of the relative arrival times of a signal
Inventor: AOKI NORIHITO
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 2011-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of configuring wireless communications between a transmitting node 110 and a plurality of receivers (121, 122), while taking into account possible obstruction of at least one propagation path between the transmitting node and a receiver by an obstacle (140). More particularly, the invention lies in forming pairs of receiving nodes (121/122, 122/124) and determining which pairs meet a predetermined criterion of path diversity for the propagation paths between the transmitting node and the two receiving nodes of each pair. Those which meet the criterion (S804-S806, Fig. 8) are selected to take part in a communication using reception diversity. The determination step involves transmitting a signal from the transmitter, receiving this at each receiver of the pair and comparing the times of arrival (ToA). The arrival times provide an indication of the angular separation between the receivers of a pair. The receivers are preferably distributed physical layers and may be housed together in a single wireless reception device (340â  , Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2482582-A (GB)
Title: Hip flask with partitions to inhibit sloshing
Inventor: CLARK ALAN
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: A hip flask with two symmetrical columns of baffles 1 dividing the interior into compartments to prevent sloshing of the flasks contents around its entire interior. The baffles join the interior side walls of the flask. Preferably the compartments are spaced at equal intervals between the neck and base of the flask. The baffles are ideally angled towards the flasks neck 3 and may be curved. The region between the baffles at either side provides a central channel 2 to convey the flasks contents to its neck.
Patent GB-2483352-A (GB)
Title: Repairing short circuit manufacturing defects in OLED displays
Inventor: KAMATA MASANAO
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: A wiring layer short circuit portion 24 is repaired using a laser beam transmitted through the organic insulating layer 12 or the substrate 11 to remove the short circuit. The irradiation treatment creates a cavity between the remaining portions of the separated wirings layers. The organic insulator and/or the substrate are transparent to the laser light used. The repair method may be used for manufacturing flexible OLED touch sensitive displays or organic solar cell arrays.
Patent GB-2495148-A (GB)
Title: Hinged EAS Security Tag
Inventor: STEWART COLIN ANDREW
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2011-10-02
Abstract: A hinged EAS hard security tag comprises two units, the first unit being formed with a male pin 1, by which the tag is attached to the material of an object to be protected, and the second unit being formed with a female hole in which the pin is releasably locked. The two units are pivotally hinged together in a substantially permanent arrangement. The hinge 4 is preferably a floating hinge. The hinge pivots to allow the pin and tag to become aligned and parallel allowing the floating aspect of the hinge to guide the male pin into the female tag freely. The hinge may have springs integrated into it to bias the unit into an open position when not in use in order for it to be more easily removed at the point of sale. Multiple male pins and respective female holes may be provided.
Patent GB-2496159-A (GB)
Title: Polytunnel Structure with mesh vents
Inventor: WHATTON ROLLY
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 2011-11-03
Abstract: A polytunnel structure comprises a support frame and a cover 12 supported, in use, by the support frame, wherein the cover 12 includes a vent region 20 of mesh, net or netÂ­like form, and a cover flap 26 secured to the remainder of the cover 12 adjacent the vent region 20 and movable between an open position in which the vent region 20 is exposed and a closed position in which the cover flap 26 extends over and closes the vent region 20. The vent region may be formed at the apex or uppermost part of the polytunnel. The cover may include a plurality of rope anchorage points whereby anchor ropes can be attached to the cover to secure the cover on the frame. The cover may be provided with side flaps 32 with eyelets 34 to secure the ropes in position.
Patent GB-2486054-A (GB)
Title: Axially extendable/compressible casing segment
Inventor: ADAMEK FRANK
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: A wellhead assembly 60 comprising a wellbore 62, and outer tubular 68 inserted into the wellbore, a casing hanger 70 mounted on a lower end of the outer tubular, a casing string 76 hanging from the hanger into the wellbore and a section 78 on the casing string capable of axial expansion or contraction. The expansion section 78 may consist of a series of slots (40, fig3) in the wall arranged perpendicularly to the axis and alternating between the inner and outer surface. The grooves may be arranged in a helical manner on the inside and outside of the tubing section (fig 5). The expansion section may comprise annular foldable sections mounted coaxially and stacked along the axis, the sections may be s shaped and arranged in a bellows or corrugated pattern.
Patent GB-2489814-A (GB)
Title: Microstrip devices for impedance matching of microwave power transistors in a hybrid microwave IC
Inventor: LANG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: Microstrip devices for impedance matching of microwave power transistors in a hybrid microwave IC Repeatable and compact input and output impedance matching of a microwaveÂ  power transistor 41 is provided by use of series transmission lines 31,31â   disposed inÂ  or on a substrate 32,32â  with high dielectric constant. The inductances of theÂ  bondwires 43,44, which need only be short, are absorbed into the series inductance of the transmission lines which may be of microstrip or coplanar construction. The matching technique minimises the circuit-to-circuit variations found in matching arrangements using chip capacitors in conjunction with bondwires (figure 1).
Patent GB-2504451-A (GB)
Title: Door handle structure with two handles having independent idle functions
Inventor: CHEN CHUNG-YU
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A door handle structure comprising a main body 10 with an accommodation chamber 11, an engaging tongue 21 operated by a slide mechanism 22, first and second control elements 30, 40 for selectively disengaging respective handles each having a rotation member 31, 41 (figure 3), a fixing hole 311, 411 (figure 3), an engaging notch 312, 412 (figure 3), a rotation ring 32, 42 (figure 3), a driving portion 324, 424, an elastic member 33, 43 (figure 3), a holding post 34, 44 (figure 3) and a limit member 35, 45 (figure 3), a driven member 50 connecting the control units to the slide mechanism and a press member 60 for setting to idle. The driven member may comprise a hook. The slide mechanism, rotation rings and driven member may comprise protruding blocks. The driven member may also comprise a recess. The rotation rings may comprise two mating sections. The structure may additionally comprise locking parts. The assembly allows the user to pre-set which handle can be selectively uncoupled from the engaging tongue and can be installed on either side of a door to allow for left handed operation.
Patent GB-2489181-A (GB)
Title: Power plant with magnetohydrodynamic topping cycle
Inventor: MIKUS THOMAS
IPC: F01K13/02
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: A system and method for generating power, comprises providing a fuel stream and an oxygen stream to a magnetohydrodynamic generator so as to generate electric power and a first exhaust stream comprising CO2 and water; and providing the first exhaust stream to an expansion generator so as to generate electric power and a second exhaust stream comprising CO2 and water at a lower temperature and pressure than the first exhaust steam. The system and method may include the step of separating air upstream of the magnetohydrodynamic generator so as to generate the oxygen stream and may include the step of condensing the second exhaust stream so as to generate water and a wet CO2 stream. The wet CO2 stream may be condensed so as to generate water and a dry CO2 stream, which may be stored underground.
Patent GB-2494057-A (GB)
Title: Hand and surface cleaning wet wipe
Inventor: GOLDWASSER MOSHE
IPC: A47L13/17
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: A wet wipe comprises a first nonwoven fibrous layer 102 made of continuous polyolefin filaments and produced by a first respective nonwoven manufacturing process; a second nonwoven fibrous layer 104 made of polyolefin filaments, said second nonwoven fibrous layer being produced by a second respective nonwoven manufacturing process; and a third nonwoven fibrous layer 106 made of continuous polyolefin filaments and produced by a third respective nonwoven manufacturing process. The second nonwoven fibrous layer 104 being located between said first nonwoven fibrous layer 102 and said third nonwoven fibrous layer 104. The first, second and third nonwoven fibrous layers 102, 104, 106 are bonded together to form a multilayered nonwoven fabric. Liquid is retained in the multilayered nonwoven fabric and said liquid wets said multilayered nonwoven fabric, the dry volume of said multilayered nonwoven fabric is substantially unchanged after retaining said liquid. The density of the dry said multilayered nonwoven fabric is at least 0.15 grams per centimetre cube. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2505494-A (GB)
Title: Anti ligature handrail comprising a continuous channel
Inventor: HALL BENJAMIN
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: An elongate hand rail comprises a mounting section 20 for securing to a wall or the like and a hand grip section 12 having a longitudinal axis and a holding surface extending at least 250Â° around said longitudinal axis, the hand grip section being connected to the mounting section by a connecting section forming a continuous elongate channel 16. The channel has a surface 18 that extends downwardly from the hand grip section and then curves upwardly towards the mounting section. Preferably the mounting section is above the grip section in use. The channel surface 18 preferably has a radius that increases between the junctions 22 and 24, so that the channel increases in width, preventing objects to which a ligature might be tied from being wedged in the channel. The hand rail is designed to be free of apertures or projections to which a ligature might be attached.
Patent GB-2498602-A (GB)
Title: Audio amplifier with output limiting circuit, suitable for use with a regulated power supply
Inventor: MOERTEL SVEN
IPC: H03G11/00
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: An audio amplifier 100 comprises a signal limiting circuit 101 coupled to a power amplifier 103 possibly via a DAC 108. The power amplifier 103 operates from a power supply unit 102 which may produce a load-independent output voltage, e.g. by regulation. The power amplifier 103 amplifies a signal 152 based on the level-limited audio signal 150 and provides a level-limited audio signal 154 to a load 122. The limiting circuit 101 produces an audio signal 150 which is limited depending on the load. The limiting circuit may thus receive information about the voltage and the current in the load via ADCs (fig.2 104a&b). The limiting circuit may operate on the basis of a model (fig.3) of a power supply unit in which the output voltage falls under load, as in a conventional amplifier supply. However, the arrangement allows the amplifier to operate with power supply units in which the output voltage does not fall under load, while also protecting the amplifier against excessive output power. The arrangement allows the tonal effects of power limiting to be dependent only on the design of the limiting circuit 101 and not on the power supply 102.
Patent GB-2509307-A (GB)
Title: Training apparatus for scrums or mauls to encourage even application of force
Inventor: GRAY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A63B22/14
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: A training apparatus for scrums or mauls in contact sports such as rugby or American football, comprising at least one upright contact member 7 mounted in relation to a base plate 5 having at least one ground engaging member 3, wherein the base plate and/or ground engagement member is configured so as to enable rotational movement of the apparatus upon application of an uneven distribution of force against the at least one contact member thus providing a means by which improved technique for mauls, scrums and phase plays in sports such as rugby can be developed by the dynamic transfer of the cumulative effect of the scrum or maul in team training of phase plays. In addition, the contact member 7 may be attached to the base plate 5 by dynamic means such as a spring 9 to allow movement of the impact surface 15 in 3 dimensions.
Patent GB-2494575-A (GB)
Title: A drawing tool
Inventor: HUDDART ALASTAIR
IPC: B43K19/00
Filed: 2011-05-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a drawing tool for an artist, draughtsman or hobbyist etc., the drawing tool comprising a handle and a retaining means disposed on the handle. The retaining means being adapted to releasably retain an elongate drawing material, such as a graphite lead, in an orientation substantially transverse to the axis of the handle. In use, manipulation of the handle and selective application of pressure to the elongate drawing material enables the drawing material to be applied to a drawing surface to thereby control the degree of shading on the drawing surface. The hand tool has particular application to reliably rendering gradients when shading with graphite and chalk etc. To be accompanied, when published, by Figure 1 of the drawings. deposit varying thicknesses of graphite on the paper to modify the gradient of the shading.
Patent GB-2498260-A (GB)
Title: Positioning of the microphone passageway in a noise reducing earphone
Inventor: DARLINGTON PAUL
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: In-ear earphone apparatus 1 comprises a body 2 configured to be inserted at least in part into an auditory canal of a user's ear along an insertion axis. A sensing microphone 7 is configured to sense sound present in the auditory canal of the user's ear and provide a feedback signal to a noise-cancelling signal processor. The body houses a driver 4 connected to a first opening by a first passageway 6, and the sensing microphone 7 is connected to a second opening by a second passageway. The first and second openings are axially offset with the second opening, the opening of the sensing microphones    passageway, being located in an advanced position relative to the first opening. This makes the earphone system less sensitive to acoustic loading conditions, making the system more stable during insertion of the earphone into a users    ear.
Patent GB-2497041-A (GB)
Title: Method, program, and device for grouping plurality of elements
Inventor: YOSHIZUMI TAKAYUKI
IPC: G05B19/4097
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to generate, by a computer, a plurality of groups each containing at least one element of a plurality of elements. Provided is a method comprising: a step for selecting at least one candidate element which is a candidate to be included in a group, from a plurality of elements; a step for determining whether or not the at least one candidate element selected in the element selection step should be treated as a group, on the basis of the respective element evaluation value associated with the at least one candidate element selected in the selection step; a step for grouping the at least one candidate element selected in the element selection step on the condition that the element is determined to be treated as a group in the determination step; and a step for weighting the respective element evaluation value of the at least one element in accordance with the number of elements contained in the generated group, and reflecting the weighting in subsequent group generation.
Patent GB-2511770-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic container
Inventor: ADAMS PAUL
IPC: A45D40/16
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: A cosmetic container for housing a cosmetic product applicator is presented. The cosmetic container comprise: a tubular housing (14, figure 1) within which a cosmetic product applicator (12) can be inserted; and a platform 16 positioned within the tubular housing, the platform 16 being movable along the longitudinal axis of the housing. The platform 16 comprises an interlock arrangement 21 adapted to releasably engage an interface section of a cosmetic product applicator. The interlock arrangement 21 is rotatable relative to the interface section of a cosmetic product applicator to move between a locked configuration, in which the cosmetic product applicator is secured to the platform to prevent its removal from the cosmetic container, and a release configuration, in which the cosmetic product applicator is releasable from the platform so as to permit its removal from the cosmetic container. The applicator may further comprises a removal interface 32 including a latching surface adapted to engage a replacement applicator 26 to facilitate removal of a depleted applicator, thereby allowing the cosmetic container to be refilled.
Patent GB-2512307-A (GB)
Title: Power System Control
Inventor: THORNHILL NINA F
IPC: H02J3/12
Filed: 2013-03-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus allocating power reserves to deliver power to a power network or grid for balancing a frequency of the grid, comprises: obtaining flexibility or availability characteristics of each power reserve or store, obtaining an indexing value associated with power delivery by each power reserve, determining the power requirement of the network, assigning one or more of the power reserves to deliver power to the network, the power reserves assigned according to their flexibility characteristics, their indexing value and the power requirement of the network. The flexibility characteristic may be the availability of power over time from the power reserve. The indexing value may be a priority value according to cost of power from the reserve or the environmental impact of the reserve.
Patent GB-2500509-A (GB)
Title: Slug countermeasure systems and methods
Inventor: CRAWLEY CHARLES M
IPC: F17D3/01
Filed: 2011-11-02
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising receiving slug attribute information from a distributed or multi-point sensing system coupled to a fluid processing system, the slug attribute information associated with one or more slugs present in the fluid processing system; determining by a processor whether to activate one or more control devices of the fluid processing system to effect slug countermeasures based on the slug attribute information, the slug countermeasures comprising slug control; and activating the one or more control devices responsive to the determination.
Patent GB-2515833-A (GB)
Title: System for generating a security document
Inventor: GRAY LES
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A document identifier for a security document is generated by a computing node in a system having a unique node identifier NODE and being capable of running multiple concurrent processes, each of which have a unique process identifier APP. The node collects information for inclusion in the document, including at least a unique subject identifier SERIAL ,e.g. a serial number of a device such as a mobile telephone IMEI and concatenates this with a random value R2 e.g. generated as a decimal representation of an integer from a pseudo-random number generater. A cryptographic hash function e.g. MD5 message digest function is applied to the result and the value is then truncated e.g. using only the first eight digits. This is stored as a variable HASH. The document identifier is a concatenation of the node identifier, a first delimiter D1 e.g. -, the process identifier, the first delimiter, a first random value R1 e.g. generated as a hexadecimal representation of the current value of a microsecond timer of the node, a second delimiter D2 e.g. : and the truncated value HASH e.g. NODE, D1, APP, D1, R1, D2, HASH. This generates a secure identifier unique to the node and process being run, avoiding collision where multiple nodes or processes could generate the same document identifier.
Patent GB-2517759-A (GB)
Title: Ringtail buffers
Inventor: JONES BEN
IPC: H04L12/861
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A method of managing a data buffer , comprising: defining a data buffer structure including a contiguous group of memory elements 1 divided in to a ring section followed by a tail section 8; controlling the writing of data to successive memory elements of said ring section, wherein the data written to the first one or more elements of the ring section is also written to respective memory elements in the tail section; and providing the location of a memory element to start to read data from, in response to a buffer read request. It involves appending a ring buffer with a number of memory elements to form a memory tail. When writing to the buffer, data written to the start of the buffer is also written to the memory tail (i.e. replicated in the tail section). When reading from the buffer, data can always be read linearly from thebuffer and memory tail. It involves the modification of a traditional ring buffer with the addition of a memory tail 8 to the end of the ring buffer 1 positioned linearly after the last memory element. It allows data stored in a ring buffer to be accessed with greater speed and efficiency.
Patent GB-2519101-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vapour provision system
Inventor: MULLIN MARTIN
IPC: A24F40/50
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: An electronic vapour provision system 10 (e-cigarette) including a vaporiser 40 for vaporising liquid for inhalation; a power supply comprising a cell or battery for supplying power to the vaporiser; and a power regulation system is described. The power regulation system compensates for variation in the voltage level of the power supplied to the vaporiser by the power supply using pulse-width modulation. The cigarette may be charged through the use of a USB port. The electronic vapour provision system may further include a pressure drop (figure 2, 62) or air flow sensor (figure 2, 63) for monitoring inhalation by a user through the electronic vapour provision system; and a control unit. The control unit figure (2, 50,55) detects the start and end of inhalation based on readings from the sensor. The control unit (figure 2, 50,55) is configured to: detect the start of inhalation when the sensor reading departs by more than a first threshold from a previous reading; and detect the end of inhalation when the sensor reading departs by less than a second threshold from the previous reading; where the first threshold is greater than the second threshold. A speaker may be provided to enable an audio signal (figure 2, 58) to be issued. A sleep mode may also be used, which is controlled through the Hall sensor (figure 2, 52) and the CPU (figure 2, 55).
Patent GB-2519550-A (GB)
Title: Solar-powered ventilated hat with light-chasing function
Inventor: CHU HUA LING
IPC: A42B1/00
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A solar-powered ventilated hat with light-chasing function comprising an inner mesh hat 1 and an outer hat body 2 pivotally connected to the inner hat body, the outer hat body comprising a fan 23 and a servomotor (24, fig.3) also pivotally connected to the top edge of the inner hat body, and a light-detecting part 26, a solar panel 27 and a control circuit 28 located on the brim of the outer hat body. The solar panel is electrically connected to the fan and the servomotor. The light detecting part detects sunlight and drives the servomotor to rotate the outer hat body so that the solar panel can face sunlight directly to generate adequate electric power supply for the fan. Exterior air is guided by the fan inside the hat and distributed on the head by the inner hat body to form convection and make the head comfortable and dry. The inner hat body may comprise a plurality of ribs 11 to fix the shape of the inner layer.