baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2485543-A (GB)
Title: MIMO antenna system with phase compensated polarised signals
Inventor: O'KEEFFE CONOR
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: A multiple input multiple output (MIMO) calibration device 360 or an integrated circuit or a method comprises processing a coupled amount of at least one first RF signal path A-C, associated with a first polarisation, to detect at least one pilot signal and processing a coupled amount of at least one second signal from a second RF signal path B-D, associated with a second polarisation different to that of the first polarisation, to detect at least one pilot signal and using the pilot signals to determine a phase relationship between the at least two RF paths. When in use the calibration device 360 is coupled to at least two RF signal paths extending between a wireless communication unit and an antenna arrangement. The device 360 may comprise variable phase shifters 420, 421; signal couplers 404, 408, 430, 434; down converter circuitry; data processing means 490, 448, 445; data storage means 441, 442; clock 444 and switch arrangements. The variable phase shifters 420, 421 may be an electromechanical device involving a stepper motor drive arrangement. A virtual antenna mapping module or 3dB hybrid combiner may be used in the wireless communication unit.
Patent GB-2479963-A (GB)
Title: Robot picking of elongate parts from a bin
Inventor: KONDO TOSHIYUKI
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2011-03-10
Abstract: A method of picking workpieces such as elongate components W from an untidy heap in a bin or bucket (60 fig. 1) alongside a production line employs a multi-fingered robot hand 121 with two independent holding devices F1, F2 and F3, F4, the method comprising grasping a selected component T at a location T1 with the first holding device F1, F2 and lifting the component T to a position at which there is no interference with other components W and then grasping the component T at a location T2 with the second holding device F3, F4. The hand 121 may be controlled by an overall image sensor (4 fig. 1) and an in-bucket image sensor (131 fig. 1). The method may be used to pick elongate vehicle components W from a bucket (60 fig. 1) in a sub-assembly line which supplies a vehicle assembly line, the components 1 being taken from the bucket (60 fig. 1) and laid out at a predetermined position (Wa fig. 1) on a layout surface of a kit platform.
Patent GB-2489211-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle having driver selectable start/stop and second mode of operation
Inventor: BUREAU BAPTISTE
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2011-03-15
Abstract: A motor vehicle having driver-selectable first and second modes of operation and driver-operable means for selecting the first and second modes, the vehicle being operable whereby driver selection of the second mode when the first mode has also been selected causes the vehicle to deselect the first mode, subsequent deselection by the driver of the second mode causing the first mode to be reselected automatically by the vehicle, the vehicle being arranged wherein if the first mode is selected by the driver when the vehicle is in the second mode, the vehicle remains in the first mode when the driver subsequently deselects the second mode. The first mode is a start/stop mode and the second mode may a performance/dynamic mode relating to throttle control, engine speed at which gear upshift takes place and/or relating to suspension stiffness.
Patent GB-2479824-A (GB)
Title: Ladder convertible into load carrier
Inventor: CHUNG CHEN-YU
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: A ladder assembly includes a ladder 1, two wheel carriers 2 mounted on the ladder movably and rotatably, two wheels 23 each rotatably mounted on a respective one of the wheel carriers, two fastening members 26 each extended through a respective one of the wheel carriers and each secured on the ladder to attach the respective wheel carrier to the ladder, and a support rack 3 pivotally mounted on the ladder. Thus, when the support rack and the wheels are expanded outward from the ladder, the ladder assembly can function as a carrier or trolley (fig 5), and when the support rack and the wheels are folded onto the ladder, the ladder assembly can function as a ladder, The support rack may have a camming engagement with the wheel carriers so that return of the rack to the stored position also results in return of the wheel carriers.
Patent GB-2491629-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating floor container apparatus and system
Inventor: DIXON OLIVER
IPC: B60P1/00
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: An apparatus 15 and associated system for removing material from a reciprocating floor container 1 comprises a first member 25 to which a flexible sealing portion 27, possibly comprising rubber, is coupled to provide a seal between the member 25 and the container 1. Attachment means 29 with adjustable tension means, possibly comprising at least one spring, which allow the first member 25 to be attached to an associated frame member 13; thereby allowing the frame member 13 to be moved through the container 1and push material therein during such motion. Container 1 may comprise a front end wall 3, and side walls 5A, 5B and the first member 25 may comprise a rigid aluminium member. Frame member 13 may have wheels 19 at front surface 17 and an associated pulley 21 to facilitate motion towards and away front the reciprocating floor portions 9 and load bearing member 23.
Patent GB-2480562-A (GB)
Title: Non-invasive fluid density and viscosity measurement
Inventor: SINHA DIPEN N
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: The non-invasive measurement of the density or viscosity of static or flowing fluids in a container, such as a section of pipe, comprises exciting resonant vibrations in the wall of the container using a transducer disposed on the outside surface of the container. A receiving transducer also disposed on the outside surface of the container produces an electrical signal in response to the received vibrations. The frequency of the resonant vibrations in the wall is determined and used to obtain the density of the fluid within the container. The invention allows a section of pipe to perform as a sensing apparatus without having to divert fluid from the pipe or mechanically alter the pipe. The viscosity of the fluid can also be determined by monitoring the full-width-at-half-maximum of the resonant vibrations in the container wall. The invention may operate at frequencies between 1 kHz and 100 kHz.
Patent GB-2479511-A (GB)
Title: System for automatic management of applications on remote devices
Inventor: ROSEBOROUGH JAMES
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2010-01-14
Abstract: Management of applications on remote devices is perforined independently of managing platfonn software. A per platform player using a common protocol to communicate and receive applications is installed on a device. The player is developed and installed independently of applications which run using commands supported by the player. On player startup, the player obtains boot instructions, fetches an application maiufest, and obtains player and application resources using the application manifest from a content and application server. The content and application server determines application resources to send to the player and tracks applications and application versions installed on a per user/per platform basis.
Patent GB-2480038-A (GB)
Title: 2-Fluoro-1,3-benzodithiol 1,1,3,3-tetraoxide derivatives, process for the preparation of same, and process for the preparation of monofluoromethyl-containing
Inventor: SHIBATA NORIO
IPC: C07B53/00
Filed: 2010-02-12
Abstract: Provided are 2-fluoro-1,3-benzodithiol 1,1,3,3-tetraoxide derivatives which serve as mono fluoromethylating agents useful a intermediates in the synthesis of drugs or agricultural chemicals; a process for the preparation of the derivatives; and a process for the preparation of monofluoromethyl-containing compounds using the derivatives. 2-Fluoro-1,3-benzodithiol 1,1,3,3-tetraoxide derivatives represented by general formula (1) [wherein R1, R2, R3and R4are each independently a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched C 1-4 alkyl group, a linear or branched C 1-4 alkyloxy group, a halogen atom, a nitro group, or a cyano group]; a process for the preparation of the same; and a process for the preparation of various monofluoromethyl-containing compounds using the same as the monofluoromethylating agent.
Patent GB-2495081-A (GB)
Title: Management system for delivering an application
Inventor: BULLOCK JEREMY
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2011-09-23
Abstract: A management system (70) for delivering an application to a user (10a-d) analyses capabilities of a user location; determines accessibility of user content and identifies associated applications and bases a decision made concerning provision of the application to the user and uses an optimizer to allocates an optimal application to the user. The method also takes into account user defined criteria or rules (60) and one or more groups in order to identify user content and associated applications to ensure the optimal application is deployed to the user. The user defined criteria may include demand predefined tariffs according to demand and licenses. The system may include a means for determining if a user is authorized to use the application. A further means for determining the quickest, cheapest or easiest way an application can be delivered. Determination may also be made on the available bandwidth, license availability, number of users, time or combination of these.
Patent GB-2497974-A (GB)
Title: Applying acetoacetamide to textiles, to remove formaldehyde by-product of fire retardant treatment
Inventor: HICKLIN ROBERT
IPC: D06M13/402
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: The level of formaldehyde in a textile is reduced by treating it with 3-oxobutan amide or an N-alkyl derivative thereof. The derivative is mono- or di-substituted with 1-3C alkyl groups. The preferred process involves impregnating a textile with an aqueous solution of a poly(hydroxyorgano) phosphonium compound, drying, curing with ammonia, oxidising, washing, impregnating with the acetoacetic acid amide (derivative) and drying. Preferably the textile comprises cellulosic fibres and the treatment composition includes a softener. The treated fabric is used to produce clothing. The formaldehyde could result from treatment with a flame retardant.
Patent GB-2498571-A (GB)
Title: Base station able to communicate with a second device type on a narrow subset frequency band contained within a first main band
Inventor: YOUNG PHILIP
IPC: H04W4/70
Filed: 2012-01-20
Abstract: A base station is operable to communicate with terminal devices of a first type using a host carrier comprising radio resource segments distributed in time, each radio resource segment providing radio resources across a first frequency band. The base station is also operable to communicate with terminal devices of a second type using a subordinate carrier comprising radio resources within a second narrower frequency band of a subset of the radio resource segments of the host carrier. The second frequency band is contained within the first frequency band. In this way, an efficient and flexible mechanism for specifying and controlling an amount and location of radio resources to be dedicated to a subordinate carrier for use by a particular (e.g. reduced capability) type of device can be provided. An embodiment describes mobile-to-mobile (M2M) or machine-type-communication (MTC) devices utilising the narrow second frequency band within a typical Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.
Patent GB-2498943-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating and optimizing a trajectory function
Inventor: PANTAZI ANGELIKI
IPC: G01D5/244
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaluating a trajectory function to be followed by a physical system. The applications relates to operational research, robotics, scanning or imaging where, for example, a trajectory has to be defined for scanning in an optical manner. The method comprises providing the trajectory function and then determining a set of sampling points by sampling a trajectory based on the trajectory function in the time domain. The method also provides for a cell to be associated with each of the sampling points and then assessing at least one cell metric for each of the cells. Aggregating of the at least one cell metric of the cells is done to obtain an aggregated metric measure and then the trajectory is evaluated as determined by the provided trajectory function depending on the one or more aggregated metric measures.
Patent GB-2495161-A (GB)
Title: Ink curing apparatus
Inventor: RAE MALCOLM
IPC: F21V29/505
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: An ink curing apparatus 11 comprising a UV light source 13; at least one moveable shutter means 17, 17a, which is moveable about the longitudinal axis of the UV light source 13; and at least one reflector 15; wherein at least one air passage 19a is defined along substantially the entire surface area of the or each reflector 15. Preferably the reflector 15 is connected to the shutter means 17, 17a with the air passage 19a being defined between the shutter means 17, 17a and reflector 15.
Patent GB-2500591-A (GB)
Title: Hanging Collection Bag With Top And Bottom Opening
Inventor: HARKINS PAULINE
IPC: B65D33/06
Filed: 2012-03-25
Abstract: A hanging space saving collection bag made from wipe clean material or any other fabric or plastics that can be hung onto any protruding attachment from its own handle. The front part has a top opening with a flap and the back part has a big patch pocket with different sections and two bottom loops so that clips can be attached. A plastic bag can be hung from the clips for transferring contents from the collection bag. The side border that holds front and back together has a zip opening at the bottom with two zip sliders facing opposite directions with a custom designed closure. The top side of the border has an inside plastics handle support with two eyelets to form the handle part. The bag can be used to store toys, being flexible to easily accommodate awkward shapes and easily opened by a child at the bottom so that the toys fall out. It can be used for dirty clothes collection or in hospitals or schools.
Patent GB-2485954-A (GB)
Title: Ball valve stem retaining system
Inventor: GUTMANN PAUL M
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2010-08-11
Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a ball valve including a body (12) and a ball (30) disposed within the body. The ball valve also includes a stem (22) disposed within an opening in the ball. The stem is removable by passage through the opening into a bore (32) of the ball.
Patent GB-2485750-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in laying pipes
Inventor: WALSH JOHN
IPC: E02F3/96
Filed: 2011-06-14
Abstract: A pipe-pushing apparatus (l) is provided for use in laying a length of pipe and is adapted to form an attachment for a conventional excavator vehicle and to be mounted at the end of an arm of such a vehicle instead of a conventional bucket. The apparatus (1) comprises a bracket (2) adapted for connection to the arm of the vehicle and a pair of clamping jaws (3, 4) defining an interior clamping profile (5). An upper clamping jaw (3) of the pair is mounted on the bracket (2) and a lower clamping jaw (4) of the pair is pivotally mounted to the upper clamping jaw (3) along a pivot axis located at one side of the apparatus so that the lower clamping jaw is located beneath the length of pipe when the apparatus is in use. At least one ram (9) for opening and closing the clamping jaws (3, 4) is provided and located on a side of the apparatus (1) opposite the pivot axis (7). One end of the ram (9) is connected to the upper clamping jaw (3) and the other end of the ram (9) is connectable to the lower clamping jaw (4) to pivot the lower clamping jaw (4) relative to the upper clamping jaw (3) and is disconnectable from the lower clamping jaw (4) to enable the lower clamping jaw (4) to be pivoted manually relative to the upper jaw (3) and thereby located initially beneath the length of pipe. Preferably, one or more sets of shims (18a, 18b) are locatable within the jaws (3, 4) to change the size and/or shape of the clamping profile (5) formed when the jaws (3, 4) are closed.
Patent GB-2493263-A (GB)
Title: Implantable medical device with a surface coating
Inventor: MEREDITH NEIL
IPC: A61K6/898
Filed: 2012-07-18
Abstract: A surface treatment process for improving the wettability of at least part of an implantable medical device comprises the application of a non-ionic substance having at least one polar covalently-bonded group to the surface of the implantable medical device to form a stable deposition of the substance on the surface of the device. Preferably the substance is a carbohydrate, such as a sugar or sugar alcohol. The sugar may be a monosaccharide or a disaccharide, such as fructose, maltose, dextrose, glucose, sucrose or a combination thereof. The sugar alcohol can be xylitol. The non-ionic substance may be applied to the surface of the implantable device in solution, such as an aqueous solution, followed by drying of the device. The implantable device can be composed of metal, e.g. titanium, and may be a dental implant. A biomolecule can be applied to the substance on the surface of the implantable device. In another aspect, an implantable medical device with a surface coating of a non-ionic substance having at least one polar covalently-bonded group is claimed.
Patent GB-2506442-A (GB)
Title: Providing an inactivity alarm when a number of detected non-fall events are below a threshold value within a predetermined time period
Inventor: VALLANCE CLIVE JOHN
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2012-10-01
Abstract: An alarm system 10 is provided including a client unit 100 connected to an alarm server 200 at a remote monitoring centre through a communications channel 300. A fall detector unit 110 is arranged to be worn or carried by a client. The fall detector is coupled to the client unit 100 by any suitable form of wireless communication. The fall detector unit 110 includes an accelerometer to detect a fall event. A controller (115,fig.2) monitors for an acceleration signal which exceeds a wake-up or starting threshold, and in response, distinguishes between a fall event and a non-fall event based at least on the acceleration signal. A counter unit maintains a count of the non-fall events over a monitored time period, such as one day. An alarm signal unit generates an inactivity alarm signal when the count of non-fall events is below a count threshold within the monitored time period.
Patent GB-2501951-A (GB)
Title: Device for protecting paint rollers
Inventor: LYONS IAN
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A device for protecting paint rollers from drying out includes a flexible tubular sheath 10 and a rigid insert 20. The insert fits within the roller cover 32. The sheath encloses the insert and roller cover and has a self-sealing aperture 14 to enable air to be expelled from the body of the sheath. The insert may have a handle 26 which in use fits within portion 18 of the sheath. The sheath may be formed from silicone rubber.
Patent GB-2510151-A (GB)
Title: Vascular plug with cells
Inventor: HANSEN CHRISTINA RAUF
IPC: A61B17/12
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: A vascular plug 10 includes a plurality of cells 12 which extend from a front face 18 of the plug 10 towards a distal end 20 of the plug. The cells 12 form at least a periphery 14 of the plug 10. Each cell 12 has a body element formed by at least one wall 16, 24, 26, a proximal end 30, a distal end 28 and an opening at the proximal end 30. The proximal ends 30 of the cells 12 are at or adjacent the proximal face 18 of the plug 10 and preferably the cell openings form the proximal face 18 of the plug 10. The cells 12 may form a central chamber 36 to the plug 10 or may extend across the entirety of the front face 18 of the plug 10. In the preferred embodiment the cells 12 are closed at their distal ends 28. The cells 12 will fill with blood from the patient's vessel, to inflate the plug 10 and create a barrier to fluid flow. The plug 10 can also be configured as a vascular filter.
Patent GB-2503967-A (GB)
Title: Locking bar having frangible region
Inventor: SMITH MARTIN
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 2013-03-25
Abstract: A locking/drive bar for a locking mechanism such as a espagnolette multipoint lock, the locking bar 136 having at least one locking peg, a serrated portion for attachment of a corner locking element (30, fig.2) and a weakened region enabling at least a part of the serrated section to be broken off in the event that the locking bar is to be fitted without a corner element allowing fitment of a face plate 142; the removed portion of the locking bar no longer obscuring fastener holes in the face plate (44, fig.3)
Patent GB-2512376-A (GB)
Title: Secure execution of software modules on a computer
Inventor: BAENTSCH MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of executing software modules on a computer. The method start by executing S4 a bootloader in the computer and then accessing S5 requirements as to an initial set of software modules and hardware specifications of the computer. Then determining S6 within the initial set, a candidate set CS1 of software modules that are compatible S6a with the hardware specifications and can S6b be stored as a RAM disk and storing S9 the software modules of a final set on a RAM disk , the final set being a candidate set. Executing the software modules stored on the RAM disk, wherein each of the initial set and the final set of software modules comprises application components and operating system image components and hardware component drivers. A trusted device such as a USB drive may hold the bootloader and the software modules.
Patent GB-2504371-A (GB)
Title: Fuel additives for treating internal deposits of fuel injectors
Inventor: GALANTE-FOX JULIENNE M
IPC: C10L1/22
Filed: 2013-04-18
Abstract: A method for cleaning internal components of a fuel injector for a diesel engine, includes operating a fuel injected diesel engine on a fuel composition comprising a major amount of fuel and from about 10 to about 100 ppm by weight based on the total weight of the fuel composition of (A) a compound of the formula: and tautomers and enantiomers thereof, wherein R2 is a hydrocarbyl group having a number average molecular weight ranging from 100 to 5000. Other claimed methods include a method for reducing an amount of salt deposits on internal components of a fuel injector, and a method for preventing plugging of a fuel filter for fuel injectors of a diesel engine. The latter may also involve the use of a hydrocarbyl succinimide dispersant.
Patent GB-2501399-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance imaging method with optimization algorithm for background phase distribution
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOHANNES
IPC: G01R33/56
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging method, wherein a spatial MR signal distribution with background phase distribution is generated, MR signals are acquired, the spatial MR signal distribution is reconstructed, and wherein the reconstruction quality depends on the spatial distribution of the background phase, uses an optimization algorithm to determine the background phase distribution to be generated. At least one spatially selective radio frequency pulse is applied, which contributes to the generation of the MR signal distribution with the previously determined background phase distribution, the spatially selective radio frequency pulse generating a background phase offset distribution which is part of the background phase distribution, and the background phase offset distribution is determined within the scope of the optimization algorithm. A limitation of the spatial variation of the background phase offset distribution is integrated as boundary condition in the optimization algorithm and the reconstruction quality is used as an optimization criterion.