baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2508194-A (GB)
Title: Memory material frame to cause flexible display panel to become rigid
Inventor: HOWES ADRIAN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: A frame system for supporting flexible panels or displays 1, where the frame system includes at least one rigid support 4 and at least one support member 2a formed from a memory material. The memory material is flexible in a first configuration and rigid in a second configuration 2. Preferably the memory material is substantially flat when in a first flexible configuration and it has a curved or bent cross section when in the second rigid configuration. Preferably the memory material supports may be located along the edges of the display screen, being perpendicular to the rigid supports; or a single memory support may cross the display screen diagonally. The panel may include a mechanism to apply an electrical pulse, a mechanical force or heat to the memory material to change the configuration of the material and the flexibility of the display. Optionally the screen may be retractable around a roller 5.
Patent GB-2493885-A (GB)
Title: Subsea completions and well interventions using a vessel of opportunity
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A system for performing a desired subsea well-servicing operation, comprises a vessel, a service apparatus for performing the desired subsea well-servicing operation, the service apparatus being supported on the vessel; and a support apparatus mounted on the vessel, the support apparatus having first and second modes, wherein in the first mode the support means does not provide access to a well by the service apparatus and wherein in the second mode the support means does provide access to a well by the service apparatus. The vessel may be a vessel of opportunity and the service apparatus may be selected from the group consisting of subsea tree installation apparatus, perforating apparatus, acidizing apparatus, fracturing apparatus, workover apparatus, reservoir stimulation apparatus, wireline apparatus, coiled tubing apparatus, and snubbing apparatus.
Patent GB-2509163-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell Stack Assembly and Method of Assembly
Inventor: HORLOCK MARK PHILLIP
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly (100) comprising a first encapsulation member (102) comprising a first end plate (106) and two side walls (108) extending transversely from the first end plate (106). The distal portion of each of the side walls (108) comprises a lip (110). The fuel cell stack assembly (100) also comprises a second encapsulation member (104) comprising a second end plate (105) and two rims (118). One or more fuel cells (103) located between the first end plate (106) and second end plate (105). Each of the two lips (110) corresponds with one of the two rims (118) to define a bonding plane that extends away from the one or more fuel cells (103)_
Patent GB-2494828-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing hydrocarbons from a well
Inventor: REXILIUS JARRAD
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2011-06-27
Abstract: A system for producing hydrocarbons from a well includes an unloading unit that receives fluids from a wellhead. The unloading unit separates the oil and gas, and the oil is pumped to a pipeline. Using the unloading unit and the pump helps to reduce the pressure at the wellhead which helps increase production. The gas separated by the unloading unit is compressed and re-injected into the well to create a gas lift which further helps increase production. Capturing and reinjecting the separated gas for gas lift operations reduces environmental damages associated with conventional unloading unit and pump assemblies. The unloading unit, compressor, and pump are modular for quicker installation and a smaller footprint. After increasing the productive life of a first reservoir, the system can be broken down and reassembled for use at another reservoir.
Patent GB-2501997-A (GB)
Title: Static random access memory (SRAM) write assist circuit with leakage suppression and level control
Inventor: ARSOVSKI IGOR
IPC: G11C7/12
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A static random access memory (SRAM) write assist circuit (400) with leakage suppression and level control is described. In one embodiment, the SRAM write assist circuit (400) increases the amount of boost provided in a write cycle, while in another embodiment, the SRAM write assist circuit (400) limits the amount of boost provided at higher supply voltages.
Patent GB-2516674-A (GB)
Title: Orthopaedic Apparatus
Inventor: CHANDRA RAMESH
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: An orthopaedic apparatus 1 for use in assessing alignment of bone cuts during an orthopaedic surgical procedure is provided. The apparatus 1 comprises a first paddle 2 to contact a surface of a first bone cut, a second paddle 3 displaceable relative to the first paddle to contact a surface of a second bone cut, and an angle measurement device 30 for determining the angle between the surfaces of the first and second paddles. The paddles may be pivotally connected by an extension member (see figure 3) and a spring mechanism 12 may bias the paddles apart. A gauge 31 may be provided on one paddle and a needle 32 may be provided on the other paddle. There may be a visual indication 75, 75 of the separation between the paddles. There may be apertures in the paddles which allow for connection of separation instrument (see figure 4) or an alignment instrument. A method of determining the alignment of bone cuts using the apparatus is also provided.
Patent GB-2513428-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable armrest assembly
Inventor: YANG YAO-LUNG
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: An adjustable armrest assembly designed to be movably mounted upon the side part of a wheelchair 1 comprises an armrest unit 2, a support unit 3 and a control unit 4. The side part of the wheelchair defines a groove 112 which extends in a vertical direction and has a top opening 111 and a plurality of engaging holes 113. The support unit extends from the arm rest unit vertically downwards and into the groove. The unit is vertically movable relative to the groove and defines an accommodating space 31 within which the control unit is disposed. The control unit includes a vertically movable control handle 41 disposed within the accommodating space which is connected to an engaging member 42, such that vertical movement of the handle moves the engaging member between an engaged position, wherein it engages one of the engaging holes to prevent movement of the armrest and support units, and a released position, wherein it is disengaged from the one of the engaging holes, permitting movement of the armrest and support units. The handle is formed with an inner grip hole 412 which is in spatial communication with an outer grip hole of the support unit 32, into which a user places his/her fingers to control the handle.
Patent GB-2503403-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for cleaning a wellbore prior to cementing
Inventor: ALI SYED
IPC: C09K8/42
Filed: 2012-03-21
Abstract: Wellbore-cleaning compositions comprising microemulsions are useful during cementing operations. The microemulsion solvent may be selected from the group comprising methyl esters and ethoxylated alcohols. The microemulsion surfactants comprise a water-wetting surfactant, a cleaning surfactant,an emulsifying surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant and a non-ionic co-surfactant. The wellbore-cleaning compositions may be pumped alone, ahead of a conventional spacer fluid or scavenger slurry and behind a conventional spacer fluid or scavenger slurry. In addition, the wellbore-cleaning composition may be incorporated into a carrier fluid such as (but not limited to) a conventional spacer fluid or scavenger slurry. The resulting fluid mixture may be pumped as a spacer fluid.
Patent GB-2519999-A (GB)
Title: Hover mower
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D34/74
Filed: 2013-11-05
Abstract: A hover lawnmower comprises a housing 1 open on a bottom surface 14 thereof, the bottom surface having a circumference 11, 12, 13, a cutting element 5 mounted in the housing and facing the bottom surface 14 and a lift-generating apparatus 6 arranged to pressurise a chamber formed in the bottom surface relative to a local ambient pressure, in which the housing comprises a first portion 2 supporting the cutting element, and a second portion 3 mounted on the first portion at a mounting 15, in which the first portion and the second portion each have a distal edge 11, 13 distal from the mounting forming part of the circumference, the distal edges laying in a plane, in which the mounting is such that at least a part of the second portion including the distal edge 11 of the second portion can pivot relative to the first portion and in which pivoting the first and second portion relative to each other varies the distance of the cutting clement from the plane.
Patent GB-2520965-A (GB)
Title: Patient support system
Inventor: PFITZMAIER THOMAS
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: A system for moving a patient onto a medical apparatus, such as a treatment and/or imaging device comprises a patient support 12 with a first plurality of guides 20a-d, a table 14 with a second plurality of guides 24a-d, and a bed 16 which is moveable between the two, wherein the spacing between a pair of the first guides 20a-d is greater than the spacing between a pair of the second guides 24a-d. The bed is positioned on the table such that no movement in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction, e.g. laterally, is allowed. A first pair 20d of the first plurality of guides may be positioned at a first displacement from an upper surface of the patient support, different to the other pairs 20a-c. The bed may comprise one or more protrusions 22 at a height corresponding to said first displacement. The medical apparatus may comprise a radiotherapy system and/or an MRI system.
Patent GB-2519391-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced media quality management
Inventor: MANNAVA SOWMYA
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: A method of transmitting a media stream over a network, the method comprising: maintaining a measure of network quality indicative of available bandwidth over the network; using the measure of network quality to detect a reduction in network quality indicative of a reduced available bandwidth and, responsive to detecting said reduction, estimating a first bitrate corresponding to the reduced available bandwidth; responsive to estimating the first bitrate, determining a second bitrate lower than the first bitrate; transmitting the media stream at a bitrate substantially equal to the second bitrate for a first period of time; and increasing the bitrate from the second bitrate to the first bitrate over a second period of time. If oscillations between two bitrates occur due to the detection of more available bandwidth, the stream is transmitted at the lower bitrate for an increased period of time compared to the higher bitrate.
Patent GB-2516527-A (GB)
Title: A support structure for a pushchair or similar vehicle
Inventor: PICKERING CHARLOTTE
IPC: B62B9/00
Filed: 2014-04-17
Abstract: A support structure or stabiliser for a pushchair or the like comprising: a support body 106 for attaching the support structure to the pushchair; a first elongate member 101 having a first end pivotally and slidably connected to the support body; a second elongate member102 having a first end comprising a foot 109 and a second end in telescopic engagement with a second end of the first elongate member. A cross strut 104 is connected to the support body at a first end and engages with the first and second elongate members at a second end. A latch 105 is supported by the strut and is operable to release the cross strut from a locked engagement with the elongate members such that the second elongate member automatically telescopically extends relative to the first elongate member by virtue of its weight and the first elongate member moves relative to the support structure to enable the first end of the first elongate member to automatically lock relative to the support body. The second elongate member automatically locks when it cannot extend any further. May be applied to stroller, wheelchair, caddy, golf bag etc.
Patent GB-2527115-A (GB)
Title: Improved NGS workflow
Inventor: ZHANG RUI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a DNA library comprising: i) extracting nucleic acids from a sample; ii) exposing the extracted nucleic acids to a mixture comprising uracil DNA glycosylase (UDG), a DNA polymerase and deoxy uridine triphosphate (dUTP); iii) incubating the mixture to decontaminate the mixture from carry over amplification products derived from prior amplification reactions; and iv) performing an amplification reaction in the presence of dUTP, wherein the decontamination reaction and DNA polymerase-amplification reaction are performed in the same reaction mixture. Also claimed is a reagent composition comprising a UDG and a DNA polymerase, and a method of decontaminating a reaction mixture for amplification of nucleic acid templates comprising the nucleic acid templates, a DNA polymerase, a UDG enzyme and dUTP, and reagents for DNA polymerization. Also claimed is a method for preparing a DNA library involving performing an amplification reaction in the presence of dUTP and normalizing the obtained amplification products. Preferably, the aforementioned methods and compositions comprise reverse transcriptase and the prepared DNA libraries are for use in next generation sequencing.
Patent GB-2515702-A (GB)
Title: Multicast router topology discovery
Inventor: MENTZE DUANE E
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2012-04-26
Abstract: Network devices, systems, and methods, including executable instructions and/or logic thereon, are provided to discover a multicast router topology. A network device includes a processing resource coupled to a memory. The memory includes program instructions executed by the processing resource to discover a multicast router topology by determining a number of routers are connected to each other via a number of network connections and are running a multicast routing protocol (MRP) on a number of interfaces on the number of routers that are connected.
Patent GB-2532750-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to hydrostatic release units
Inventor: PAUL KEARSLEY
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 2014-11-26
Abstract: A hydrostatic release unit (HRU) 16 comprises a first body part and a second body part connected by a connector (7, Fig 3), means for biasing the first body part away from the second body part, means (54, Fig 5) for capturing a first part of the connector with the first body part, means for capturing a second part of the connector with the second body part, and release means to release at least the second part from the second body part upon a hydrostatic activation event.
Patent GB-2533596-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: ALAN SAUNDERS
IPC: F28F13/08
Filed: 2014-12-22
Abstract: A heat exchanger 5 with spaced plates 15, wherein at least two groups of plates may be distinguished, each group having a different spacing between adjacent plates. The plates are preferably parallel. The heat exchanger may comprise three groups of plates, wherein a first group 21 with plates having a first spacing d1 is arranged between two other groups 23a, 23b with plates having a second spacing d2. The groups of plates may be formed as separate modules which are assembled to provide the heat exchanger, the plates being of equal size. Alternatively, the groups of plates belong to a single, integral module and are formed by interposing smaller plates between larger plates, so that the area of the smaller plates corresponds to the group of plates with higher density, the remaining area of the larger plates corresponding to the group of plates with lower density. A heat recovery ventilation apparatus comprising such a heat exchanger is also claimed. The heat exchanger is preferably arranged in the apparatus housing so that a first group of plates is disposed opposite the inlet duct (9, fig. 1), whereas a second group of plates is disposed outwardly with respect to the inlet.
Patent GB-2533803-A (GB)
Title: Mammography device and method
Inventor: SERGE LOUIS WILFRID MULLER
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A mammography device comprises an X-ray detector (4 in figure 1) placed under a breast support plate 6, and an X-ray source 2 coupled with a positioning assembly (10 in figure 1) comprising a collaborative robot arm (12 in figure 1) with multiple degrees of freedom. The robotic arm may consist of a plurality of portions or segments 12a,b,c, which are pivotally connected to each other in respective joints 12a,b, so they can rotate or translate with respect to each other. The robotic arm may be mechanically coupled to a supporting element 8 of the X-ray detector, or be attached to a vertical guide (15 in figure 2), or a mobile platform (14b in figure 3), which add more freedom of movement. The supporting element 8 may also be a collaborative robot. The device may also comprise an auxiliary arm 20 carrying a secondary device 20b, such as a biopsy device, an ultrasonic probe, a compression system, or another interventional device. The auxiliary arm may be a robot or cobot with its movement and position in cooperation with those of the X-ray source and detector.
Patent GB-2519913-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of intracellular bacterial infection
Inventor: MATTEY MICHAEL
IPC: A01N63/40
Filed: 2013-09-25
Abstract: An intracellular bacterial infection in a plant or animal is treated by administration to a plant cell or animal cell of a particle to which an infectious bacteriophage is covalently attached, wherein the particle is internalised by the cell. Particles with phage attached and compositions comprising the particles are provided. A formulation, for treatment of a bacterial infection, comprises bacteriophage, liquid carrier and adhesive, which dries so that the adhesive adheres the bacteriophage to a surface, one such formulation comprising liquid carrier: 85% - 99.98% by weight; bacteriophage: 0.01 % - 5% by weight; and adhesive: 0.01 % - 10% by weight.
Patent GB-2531383-A (GB)
Title: A light fitting system
Inventor: CADISCH SIMON
IPC: F21V21/04
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A light fitting system has a light fitting for recessed mounting of a luminaire in a substrate such as a ceiling. The fitting comprises a luminaire support 530 and a base (22, Fig. 7) for receiving the luminaire support 530. The luminaire support 530 may be manipulated or moved relative to the base by a tool 500. The tool 500 may be releasably engaged with the luminaire support 530 to enable angular adjustment or manipulation of the luminaire support 530 in relation to the base 22. Adjustment or removal and replacement of a luminaire from the base 22 may be carried out without dismantling the fitting from the substrate into which it is mounted.
Patent GB-2540407-A (GB)
Title: Personal audio mixer
Inventor: GRAHAM TULL
IPC: H04H60/05
Filed: 2015-07-16
Abstract: An audio mixer 200 comprises: an audio receiver (202, Figure 5) to receive an audio signal comprising plural audio channels, using wireless communication, and a controller to: receive an audio content setting from a (separate) user interface device (216, Figure 5), such as a mobile telephone or tablet computer; adjust the relative volumes of the audio channels according to the audio setting; and combine the adjusted audio channels, generating custom audio content. Near Field Communication (NFC) may be used, e.g. the mixer having a NFC tag readable by the (portable) user interface device. Channel delay for synchronisation and a stereo image bias setting may be provided. Also disclosed is a method for generating custom audio content, comprising: receiving an audio signal comprising audio channel(s) and receiving an audio content setting from a user interface device, adjusting relative volumes of the audio channels according to the setting, and combining these to generate custom audio content. The system provides a personalised audio mix (e.g. treble or vocals emphasised), via personal devices 200, at a large venue event such as a stadium or arena concert, accommodating individual sound mixing preferences beyond those provided by stage mixer 10.
Patent GB-2533185-A (GB)
Title: A flexible, thin film electronic device
Inventor: MICHAEL NIGGEMANN
IPC: H01L31/048
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A flexible electronics module is cut from a web provided with one or more cells along the whole of its length wherein the cells define a photovoltaic or electroluminescent device. The module includes one or more edge portions wherein an edge of the first electrode layer and an edge of the second electrode layer are coincident with an edge of the web. The edge of the electrode layers is fractured during a cutting process to define separate devices and the fracturing ensures that no shorts between the upper and lower electrode layers occur. An edge sealing prevents the ingress of oxygen and/or water to the device.
Patent GB-2541751-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic variable extending digger bucket
Inventor: PATRICK ANTHONY FURLONG
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2015-08-31
Abstract: An excavator or backhoe bucket has a central section and side sections that may extend from or contract into the central section to alter the width of the bucket. A double acting hydraulic ram may be located on the bucket and may be used extend or retract the sides in a telescopic manner allowing the sides to move to the centre when the bucket is narrowed, or away from the centre when the bucket is widened. The bucket width may be adjusted from within the excavator cab. The objectives of the device include reducing the number of buckets that are required, minimising the dangers associated with bucket changing and to allow the bucket width to be adjusted to the precise width that is required.
Patent GB-2541904-A (GB)
Title: Method of sequencing
Inventor: ROBERT OSBORNE
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of grouping sequence fragments generated using a concatenation-based method. Genomic DNA is fragmented, and the fragments are concatenated. The concatenation products are again fragmented, and may be amplified. The fragments or amplification products thereof are sequenced. The resulting sequences may then contain the sequence of the 3 or 5 ends of fragments corresponding to the locus of interest, and the sequence of the fragments flanking these ends. The reads are grouped based on either the 3/5 ends, the flanking sequences, or both. The probability of the sequence being a true read or a sequencing error chan then be calculated, and the total variation quantified. The concatenation can be performed by ligation. The amplification can be performed by a whole-genome method. The method can be used to identify a minority variant present in the sample, which can be used in cancer diagnostics.
Patent GB-2536080-A (GB)
Title: Removal of meat from a beef carcass
Inventor: DECLAN ARTHUR MCDONNELL
IPC: A22C17/00
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: An apparatus for removing meat from a beef carcass comprises a support rail 10 from which a beef carcass portion 11 is hung and an anchor 12 for maintaining one of the bone or meat to be removed from the carcass portion substantially stationary. The apparatus also comprises an actuating arm 15, a carriage 16 to which the actuating arm is mounted and an overhead track 17 for the carriage. The carriage is also attached to a conveyor belt (20 figure 6) which is trained over a pair of conveyor rollers (21 figure 6). Al least one of the rollers is driven by a motor (22 figure 6) to move the carriage (16 figure 14) and thereby the actuating arm to move meat away from the bone. To facilitate close control of the movements of the carriage, the conveyor belt has a plurality of inwardly projecting teeth which define grooves (25 figure 7) there between. The conveyor rollers are provided by sprockets with teeth (26 figure 7) which extend to engage with the teeth of the belt.