baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2497350-A (GB)
Title: Valve for a respiratory mask
Inventor: BOWSHER RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A valve for a respiratory mask is disclosed. The valve comprises a valve body (26) shaped to define a valve opening (30) and a valve member 22. The valve member 22 is mounted to the valve body such that the valve member 22 is actuable between open and closed conditions relative to the valve body in response to a pressure differential across the valve 20. The valve member 22 comprises first and second portions 22A, 22B arranged for contact with the valve body in the closed condition. The valve member 22 is pivotably mounted such that the first and second portions 22A, 22B of the valve member 22 are actuated into the open condition in opposing directions relative to the valve body. Preferably, the valve member is mounted to the valve body at location between the first and second portions 22A, 22B and the first and second portions comprise opposing sides or ends of the valve member. Also disclosed is a respiratory mask comprising a valve.
Patent GB-2497586-A (GB)
Title: Transmembrane topology tool
Inventor: KAZEMIAN HASSAN
IPC: G16B20/30
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: A method for identifying a probable transmembrane domain in a polypeptide composed of n amino acid residues comprising providing the amino acid sequence, generating a vector Hi (where i = 1-n) of amino acid trait scores related to the likelihood of each corresponding amino acid being within a cell membrane, generating a vector Mi (where i = 1-n) of membrane associated scores from H each score being related to the likelihood of a corresponding amino acid and its neighbours being part of a transmembrane region, generating a vector Ti of transition associated scores from vector H each score being related to the likelihood of a corresponding amino acid and its neighbours being associated with a region of a polypeptide being a transition between a transmembrane and non transmembrane region and generating a vector Pi of probable transmembrane scores from vectors M and T using a combining algorithm each such score being located within a transmembrane region.
Patent GB-2499408-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift having a sliding rail
Inventor: SZENTISTVANY ANDREAS CSABA
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2012-02-14
Abstract: A stairlift 10 having a rail mount 14 fixable to a stairway 15, a rail 11 mounted on and displaceable relative to the mount 14, a chair or carriage 12 mounted on and moveable along said rail 11, and a transmission between the mount 14 and the rail 11. Said transmission can be engaged by said carriage 12 as it moves along the track 11, in order to transform motion of the carriage 12 on the rail 11 into motion of the rail 11 on the mount 14. The transmission may be dis-engageable from the carriage 12, and may be housed between the rail 11 and the mount 14. The stairlift 10 may have a bias means (35, figure 5), such as a gas spring, to encourage the rail 11 away from a lower end 17 of the mount 14. The transmission may include a looped member (29, figure 5), such as a chain or belt, to convert displacement of the transmission member into displacement of the rail 11.
Patent GB-2502058-A (GB)
Title: Determining interfacial tension between first and second immiscible liquids
Inventor: CLARKE ANDREW
IPC: G01N11/04
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: Determining interfacial tension between first and second immiscible liquids, comprises directing a flow of the first liquid surrounded by a flow of the second liquid into a succession of three channels comprising an entrance channel 18, a cavity 20 and an exit channel 22. The cavity 20 connects the entrance and exit channels and has a wider cross-section for flow than both the entrance and exit channels, such that the first liquid enters the cavity as a jet 24 and breaks into droplets 26 within the cavity, such that passage of a droplet through the exit channel creates a perturbation which feeds back to perturb the jet entering the cavity. An alternating signal is supplied to perturb the incoming jet 24 of the first liquid at the frequency of the supplied alternating signal. The frequency of the supplied alternating signal is varied over a range while observing the frequency of droplet formation, so as to determine a frequency bandwidth within which formation of droplets takes place at the frequency of the supplied signal. A ratio of the resonant frequency to the bandwidth may be determined.
Patent GB-2497154-A (GB)
Title: Tile-based interleaving or de-interleaving using a burst-mode DRAM
Inventor: MURRIN PAUL
IPC: H03M13/27
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A de-interleaving method for row-column interleaved data blocks comprises two DRAM access steps, each step operating on part of the data block to re-order the data. Data items are first read from the input buffer 102 according to a non-linear sequence of addresses and written to the DRAM. The data items are then read from the DRAM according to bursts of linear addresses, which makes efficient use of the DRAM interface, and written back to on-chip memory according to a non-linear sequence of memory write addresses. Crossing of DRAM page boundaries is reduced. The technique may be used in OFDM and DVB-T2 systems for processing real-time streams. The DRAM may be an SDRAM, DDR DRAM or burst access DRAM. The technique may be used for interleaving or for de-interleaving. .
Patent GB-2507754-A (GB)
Title: Circuit topology scaling rule
Inventor: WERNER TOBIAS
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2012-11-07
Abstract: The application relates to scalable circuit schematic. A computer-readable memory comprises first data representative of a topology of a circuit comprising a first circuit clement and a second circuit element, and second data representative of a scaling rule for the first circuit clement as a function of the second circuit element. A data processing method comprising retrieving first data representative of a topology of a circuit comprising a first circuit clement and a second circuit clement from a memory, retrieving second data representative of a scaling rule for the first circuit element as a function or the second circuit element from the memory, receiving a user input representative of a scaling factor, generating third data representative of an instance of the second circuit element using the scaling factor, and generating data representative of an instance of the first circuit element using the scaling factor, the scaling rule and the third data. The scaling rule may be for a capacitance as a function of load, resistance as a function of a transistor, a transistor as a function of resistance or a transistor as a function of another transistor.
Patent GB-2494090-A (GB)
Title: Hot tap clamp
Inventor: SS SNORRE K HERNA
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2011-06-29
Abstract: It is shown a "Hot Tap" clamp (1) adapted for installation on a pipeline which is under production and consequently pressure, in order to provide a pipe branching by means of pre-boring through the pipeline. The clamp (1) is made up of an upper part (2) with a branching opening (4) and a continuous lower part (3), where the upper part (2) and the lower part (3) separately are able to enclose the pipeline. Further, the upper part (2) of the clamp is split along a division surface (DF) in relation to the radial direction of the pipeline, and comprises fastening members (6) capable of keeping the upper part (2) of the clamp together in axial direction. The branching opening (4) in the upper part encloses the pipe branching after installation and the separation surface (DF) divides the branching opening (4) in two equal halves.
Patent GB-2509337-A (GB)
Title: Automatic environment control system for animal or plant enclosures
Inventor: HOYTE LEIGH MATTHEW
IPC: A01G9/24
Filed: 2013-01-01
Abstract: A device for the automated control of an enclosure for animals or plant enclosures comprises the control of temperature and/or humidity and/or lighting based upon daily geographical sunrise/sunset times downloaded from a web service. This invention seeks to replicate the environment of a specific geographical location by downloading environmental data from the geographical location to control the lighting, humidity and temperature. A website may be created to control the device by downloading data onto a memory card.
Patent GB-2510131-A (GB)
Title: A protective cap for a fastener
Inventor: GILL MARK
IPC: F16B33/00
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: A protective cap 16 for a fastener 12 comprises a cover portion 18 locatable over an exposed end of a fastener 12 and a sealing portion 20 contactable with a surface 14 around the exposed end of the fastener 12. The protective cap 16 further comprises an induction heatable element 28 which is arranged to heat the sealing portion 20 to enable it to adhere to the surface 14.
Patent GB-2510580-A (GB)
Title: An aerodynamic beam axle cover for a vehicle
Inventor: KREMHELLER ANDREAS
IPC: B62D35/02
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: A beam cover 100 comprises a main section 102 for covering the underside of the axle beam (130, figure 4a) of the rear suspension (132) of a vehicle, and left and right side sections 104, 106, which adjoin the main section 102. The left and right side sections each have fixing points 108, 110, for securing the beam cover to the vehicle underside. The main section has a leading edge portion 112, a trailing edge portion 114, and an intermediate portion 116 between the leading and trailing edge portions having a substantially flat under-surface. The leading edge portion may extend substantially normal with respect to the intermediate portion, and the leading edge and intermediate portions may be bridged by a rounded portion 118 for wrapping around the front edge of the axle beam. A vehicle comprising a torsion beam rear suspension is also provided, the vehicle is fitted with a beam cover for wrapping around the beam and deflecting airflow to reduce stagnation on the vehicle under body when the vehicle is in motion.
Patent GB-2511306-A (GB)
Title: A smoking device
Inventor: DILLON CHARLES
IPC: A24D3/18
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A cigar/cigarette holder 10 comprising a housing with a first end 11 to receive a cigar/cigarette 13 is characterised by an ejection mechanism for ejecting the cigar/cigarette 13. An ejection member moveable within the housing between an ejection position and a holding position is actuated by application of force on the ejection member in a longitudinal direction A into the first end of the housing 11. Also disclosed is a mechanism for selectively holding and releasing the cigar/cigarette 13 comprising jaws and a collar wherein the collar is moveable between holding/release position of the cigar/cigarette 13.
Patent GB-2508944-A (GB)
Title: Translation mirror based beam steering mechanism with ultrahigh frequency response and high sensitivity
Inventor: TAN JIUBIN
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A beam steering mechanism with ultrahigh frequency response and high sensitivity includes two mirrors. Beam steering is achieved by the translations of the two mirrors in the X axial mirror group and Y axial mirror group. The two translation mirrors are located at the output of two PZT actuators, and are directly actuated by the two PZT actuators. The dynamic characteristics of the two translation mirrors are always exactly the same as the output characteristics of the PZT actuators. There is no mechanical translation loss in this beam steering mechanism, and so, the beam steering mechanism has an ultrahigh frequency response and high angular deflection sensitivity.
Patent GB-2516314-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sound sources localization with improved secondary sources localization
Inventor: CITERIN JOHANN
IPC: G01S5/20
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A method for localizing a plurality of signal sources (101, 102, fig 1), each source emitting a signal (106) forming together a combination of signals being received by a plurality of microphones (103,104,105), wherein the method comprises: Obtaining first approximate localization values of the sources from the combination of signals received by each microphone (4.1); Sorting the located source based on the dominance of the signal they emit; Identifying a dominant source and secondary sources; Removing at least part of the dominant source contribution from the received combinations of signals (4.4); and Obtaining a second approximate localization values of the secondary sources on the received signal without the contribution of the dominant source (output sources location 4.9).
Patent GB-2510968-A (GB)
Title: Automatic intrusion detector threshold controlling systems and methods
Inventor: ZHEVELEV BORIS
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: A system is provided for automatically controlling intrusion thresholds of intrusion detectors deployed in an automobile or residence. At least one output is received from at least a first intrusion detector deployed in the automobile or residence. The at least one output from the at least a first intrusion detector is compared with at least one of a multiplicity of automobiles or residence intrusion detection patterns. In response to ascertaining that the at least one output from the at least a first intrusion detector matches at least one of the multiplicity of premises intrusion detection patterns, a threshold of at least a second intrusion detector deployed in the automobile or residence is automatically tuned. In another aspect, intrusion thresholds of intrusion detectors deployed in a plurality of automobiles or residences are automatically controlled. In a further aspect, the intrusion thresholds of intrusion detectors are automatically controlled in response to the comparison of received environmental information with a multiplicity of environmental patterns. In another aspect, a method is provided for tuning a tunable intrusion shock detector.
Patent GB-2523791-A (GB)
Title: Combined satellite and terrestrial communication system
Inventor: KHAN AMMAR HUSSAIN
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2014-03-05
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with combined satellite 1, 3 and terrestrial 9 communication systems where the two systems cooperate to provide communication services to dual mode terminals 11. For example, the terrestrial system may act as a repeater for the satellite system. Such communication systems are referred to as complementary ground component (CGC) or ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) systems in the prior art. The satellite and terrestrial systems reuse the same frequencies, which creates potential for interference. The present application proposes methods for inhibiting such interference. These include interference cancellation at the terminal 11 (claim 4), satellite earth station 3 (claim 5) or terrestrial base station 9 (claim 6); arranging satellite 12 and terrestrial 13 antennas of the terminal on opposite sides of an aircraft fuselage (claims 10-12); or using directional antennas orientated to reduce interference (claims 14-21). The invention finds particular application in vehicle mounted terminals, e.g. in aircraft or maritime vehicles.
Patent GB-2508324-A (GB)
Title: Method of making non-alcoholic and alcoholic toddy drinks
Inventor: THYVALIKAKATH PAUL MATHEW
IPC: A23L2/38
Filed: 2012-08-22
Abstract: Method steps to manufacture non-alcoholic and alcoholic toddy drinks by use of only irradiation (gamma irradiation) or only filtering. The present invention will enable the shelf life of the toddy drink to be extended for several months and possibly years without change in the nature and taste of the toddy drink. One embodiment of the present invention can be used to preserve the toddy drink before fermentation starts to produce a sweet organic soft (non- alcoholic) drink. Another embodiment can be used to control fermentation of the toddy drink to produce a sweet organic hard (alcoholic) drink. Irradiation or filtration keeps the food material almost intact and at the same time destroys the microbes and parasites. Irradiation can be done after packing or bottling in small measures or in bulk quantities. Filtration is performed in bulk quantities.
Patent GB-2512757-A (GB)
Title: Indicator and method of verifying a tool has reached a portion of a tubular
Inventor: MATHISZIK HOLGER
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2013-01-18
Abstract: An indicator includes a body configured to be run within a tubular from a first portion to a second portion of the tubular, a sensor disposed at the body configured to detect when a tool run through the tubular has reached the body, and a signal generator configured to send notification that the tool has reached the body.
Patent GB-2518702-A (GB)
Title: Loading system
Inventor: FROST GARRY
IPC: B60P3/00
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: A tray (20, Figure 16) suitable for use within a support structure, the support structure comprising a brake rail 29. The tray (20) having a brake arm 37 movable between a first position and a second position (Figure 15). In the first position the arm 37 prevents movement of the tray by frictional engagement with rail 29 and in the second position the tray may be removed from the support rail 29 (Figure 15). The support structure may be suitable for a vehicle. Also disclosed is a loading system suitable for a vehicle having first and second gates (11a, 11b, Figure 2), which when closed are located within the vehicle and when in an open configuration extend outside the vehicle and support a track suitable for receiving a tray. Further disclosed is a loading system suitable for a vehicle having a jib comprising a telescopic arm which can be contained within the vehicle or extend out of the vehicle (27, Figure 12). Still further disclosed is a tray having a planar floor pan (42, Figure 18) movable relative to a frame comprising lateral side walls and rear wall.
Patent GB-2511256-A (GB)
Title: Integral braking surface wear indicator
Inventor: CAPPS JONATHAN K
IPC: F16D51/00
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A brake drum configured for providing a visual indication of braking surface diameter safe operating limits while the brake drum is mounted on a vehicle that includes one or more axially-oriented indentations defined in the braking surface, each of which is defined to a depth that is less than or corresponds to the maxim am safe operating diameter of the braking surface.
Patent GB-2527543-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing shipping containers
Inventor: LINDBO LARS SVERKER TURE
IPC: G06Q50/32
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A system and method for managing shipment containers comprises a storage and retrieval system and at least one processor. The storage-and-retrieval system 310 includes a framework defining a plurality of adjacent stacks capable of receiving a plurality of stackable containers, each stackable container suitable for containing a shipment container; tracks arranged about the framework to provide access to the stackable containers and a plurality of robotic pickers/load handlers 320 configured to retrieve selected stackable containers from the framework for sortation and/or dispatch. The at least one processor is configured to: receive or access destination address information for each of the plurality of shipment containers entering the system; select a subset of the plurality of shipment containers for dispatch based on shipment container and generate signals for instructing at least one of the plurality of robotic pickers to retrieve the selected shipment containers for dispatch.
Patent GB-2516562-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable furniture
Inventor: ROBERTSON DALE
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a article of adjustable furniture such as an adjustable bed (10, figure 1) comprising a frame (20, figure 1), at least one movable support section 12, 16 pivotally mounted for angular adjustment with respect to the frame, a pair of curved guides (42, 44, figure 7) connected to respective opposite lateral sides of the movable support section, bearing means (46, 48, figure 7) connected to respective opposite lateral sides of the frame, the curved guides being arranged to run on the bearing means to permit angular adjustment about a pivot axis defined by the centre of curvature of the curved guides, and captivating means (54, 56, figure 5) for maintaining engagement of the curved guides on the bearing means through the range of angular adjustment of the article of furniture. Preferably the captivating means comprises, on each lateral side of the frame, a means for resisting sideways lateral movement of the respective curved guide with respect to the frame, preferably a roller bearing (56, figure 5) is fixed in relation to the frame and arranged to bear on the respective curved guide to maintain the curved guide in the plane of the bearing means associated with that guide. In another embodiment the guides may further comprise a channel of U-shaped cross section and the bed frame may comprise a movable intermediate support carriage (24, figure 3).
Patent GB-2529169-A (GB)
Title: Acelok dressing and securement device for the ace stopper
Inventor: MCROBERTS FRANCES
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2014-08-11
Abstract: A abdominal dressing for the purpose of securing a ace stopper and also allowing access for a abdominal catheter comprising of a multilayered adhesive dressing, wherein the base layer is adhesively joined to the wearers skin and has an opening to receive either the stopper or a catheter tube, and a top layer that can be opened and closed to allow insertion of the stopper or tube. The re-sealable top layer may act as a securing device when the ace stopper is fitted in the stoma.
Patent GB-2529451-A (GB)
Title: Respiration monitoring apparatus
Inventor: TRAVIS JOHN
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A respiration monitor 100 that measures a change in velocity of air flowing through the monitor comprises: an inlet port 103 allowing the flow of exhaled air into the apparatus; an outlet port 104 allowing the exhaled air to exit the apparatus; an tunnel 200 to direct the flow of air; and a sensor 202 to detect a change in the air flowing through the tunnel. Electronic highpass and lowpass filters are used such that the signals transmitted are within a predetermined range. An output signal is only provided in response to a velocity change of the air flowing through the tunnel within a predetermined velocity range. The sensor may be a thermistor, thermopile arrangement, thermocouple arrangement, heated wire or infrared based sensor. The sensor may form part of a potential divider. The apparatus provides an arrangement which is sufficiently sensitive to obviate a need for positioning directly in front of the nose or mouth, thereby being non-obtrusive.
Patent GB-2530755-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief valve
Inventor: KAPS GARETH
IPC: F16K17/168
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A pressure relief valve system comprises a fluid outlet 1 from a pressure vessel, a flexible expansion bellows 4 at an end of the fluid outlet remote from the pressure vessel, and a primary pressure relief valve comprising a valve seat and a valve lid7. The valve seat comprises a flange 5 and seal 6 mounted on the expansion bellows 4 and the valve lid 7 when closed forms a seal with the seat. A secondary pressure relief valve 11 receives fluid from a fluid off-take 13 and is connected by a pipe12 to a valve opening actuator 15. In the event of overpressure in the vessel, passage of fluid through the secondary pressure relief valve 11 causes the opening actuator 15 to operate to open the valve lid 7.