baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2539881-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for processing floating point values
Inventor: DARYL JOHN STEWART
IPC: H03M7/24
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: An intermediate representation (Sliding Window Accumulator format; SWAcc) of a floating point value comprises an exponent e, a significand (w_m and w_l), and a shadow s_l section. The exponent section holds the first digits of the exponent or scale of the floating point value which indicates the value range window. The significand section reflects the significand or mantissa of the floating point value, in a range of positions defined by the last digits of the exponent; the significand section is split in two portions (w_m and w_l), the first corresponding to the selected window and the second to an overlap into an adjacent window, lower in the value range. The shadow section shadows the first portion of the significand section and is used for populating the second portion when the representation is moved to a higher window, i.e. when the exponent is incremented. When summing two numbers in the SWAcc format the exponent sections are first checked and if they differ, a window shift operation is performed before adding the respective significand and shadow sections; this way the addition is associative even when small values are added to large values and vice versa.
Patent GB-2532588-A (GB)
Title: Decorative christmas item with led
Inventor: OLE STOEWAHSE
IPC: F21S4/10
Filed: 2015-10-07
Abstract: A decorative Christmas item 1 has an internal space 2 and an outer surface (3, Fig. 1), and includes at least one light-transmitting portion (4, Fig. 1). A number of LEDs 5 are mounted on a mounting device 6 in the internal space 2 for illuminating the internal space. The mounting device 6 includes a basic element 7 for aligning the mounting device in the internal space 2 as well as an LED mount 8 for mounting the LEDs 5. The LEDS may be powered by a battery source 15.
Patent GB-2545879-A (GB)
Title: Identification of items
Inventor: ROBERT PARTRIDGE
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2015-10-16
Abstract: An item of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as a carabiner 10 includes a component 12 of metal. A well 30 that opens to a surface of the component 12 is formed within the component 12, and includes an RFID tag 32 that is contained within the well 30 such that it does not project from the well beyond the surface of the component 12. The RFID tag 32 may be surrounded by electrically non-conductive, magnetically permeable resin that serves to protect the tag and secure it within the well, and a cap to close the well 30.
Patent GB-2548894-A (GB)
Title: Handover method
Inventor: FRANCISCO JOSE FAUS GREGORI
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: A method of performing network handover between wireless local area network (WLAN) devices 21a, 21b for a mobile device 7 connected to a voice service 19 via a secure data tunnel to a packet data gateway ePDG 23 of a cellular network is disclosed. The method comprises determining that a quality of a connection to a current WLAN is below a threshold value; determining that a handover target WLAN is available; establishing connectivity with the target WLAN; suppressing a connection to a base station of the cellular network; sending a new network address of the mobile device to the ePDG using a set of credentials relating to the secure data tunnel so as to change an endpoint of the secure data tunnel to the new network address. The method avoids the requirement of handover to VoLTE service before handover to the newly connected WLAN. The secure data tunnel may be an IPSec tunnel, the endpoint of which is updated with a new IP address. The credentials may be IPsec SA data.
Patent GB-2535909-A (GB)
Title: Lighting control system
Inventor: STEVE WARREN
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling lighting fixtures A, B, C with known positions relative to one another, comprising a memory configured to store a set of pan and/or tilt parameters for each of the lights, the lighting fixtures comprising a first lighting fixture; a controller configured to control panning/tilting of the lighting fixtures in dependence on the stored set of pan/tilt parameters, and to scale said sets of pan/tilt parameters for a stage area by determining first pan/tilt parameters representing the pan/tilt of the first lighting fixture when light therefrom is focused on a first reference point; determining coordinates of the first reference point; and transforming said sets of pan/tilt parameters for the lighting fixtures in dependence on their said known relative positions, said first pan/tilt parameters, the coordinates of the first reference point and a height of the first lighting fixture.
Patent GB-2550551-A (GB)
Title: Powder material mixer
Inventor: MARC NICOLAU
IPC: B01F7/02
Filed: 2016-05-12
Abstract: A mixer for a material management station for a 3D printing system, the mixer comprising a container with a first opening to receive build material, a shaft within the container and rotatable relative to the container, and first and second mixing elements wherein the first mixing element is coupled to the shaft and extends from the shaft by a first radial distance to engage build material proximal to a surface of the container, and the second mixing element is coupled to the shaft and extends from the shaft by a second radial distance which is smaller than the first radial distance to engage build material proximal to the shaft. Ideal, the first mixing element comprises a plurality of radial blades coupled to the shaft and extend radially from the shaft, the blades being equal spaced around the circumference of the shaft with each blade having an inclination angle between 30° and 60°. The second mixer is coupled to the shaft by being coupled to at least two radial blades of the first mixing element. Ideally, the second mixing element is a spiral helix.
Patent GB-2550913-A (GB)
Title: Specific product, obtained from a blending of oils and other active essences acquired by exclusive physical extraction (mechanical or ultrasound pressure)
Inventor: ROSARIO ROCCO TULINO
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2016-05-28
Abstract: A product containing a blend of oils extracted from seeds and germs including olive oil, inositol soia and pumpkin seed extract, omega3 chia seed extract, enzymes of serenoa repens, oenothera biennis seed oil, falaxseed oil, juglans regia (English walnut) oil and soya oil. The products purpose being to improve diet leading to reduced levels of cholesterol.
Patent GB-2551795-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: STEPHEN TURNER
IPC: A61M5/44
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: A heater-cooler apparatus 1 for a perfusion system heat exchanger 26 comprises an intermediate heat exchanger 40 between a heater-cooler device 10 and an intermediate passage 30. The heater-cooler device 10 supplies heater-cooler fluid 11 to the intermediate heat exchanger 40. The intermediate passage 30 supplies an intermediate fluid 31 to the perfusion system heat exchanger 26. The intermediate heat exchanger 40 permits heat exchange between the heater-cooler fluid 11 and the intermediate fluid 31. Thereby, the heater-cooler fluid 11 is fluidically isolated from the perfusion system heat exchanger 26. This arrangement allows an antiseptic fluid to be used in the heater-cooler device 10, which in turn reduces the risk of cross-contamination originating from the heater-cooler device 10.
Patent GB-2553590-A (GB)
Title: A sleeve incorporating a cover means
Inventor: KYLIE HUNTER
IPC: A41D27/10
Filed: 2016-09-13
Abstract: A sleeve 10 comprises an aperture 15 through which a hand 20 projects when worn, and a cover 40 located adjacent the aperture. The cover 40 is movable between a first position in which it allows access to the aperture from outside the sleeve (figure 1), and a second position in which it covers a hand projecting through the aperture (figure 2). The cover 40 comprises two layers, 50, 60. The first layer 50 is connected to the sleeve 10, while the second layer 60 lies outwardly of the first layer 50 and is attached to the sleeve 10 on three sides. The cover 40 is like a pocket with its opening on the side furthest from the aperture 15. The sleeve may be that of a babygrow or onesie providing cover for an infants hand. The cover 40 may have a teething surface comprising of rubber, silicone, or plastic.
Patent GB-2546585-A (GB)
Title: Sensor system and method
Inventor: PAUL CLARKE
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A networked sensor system for determining the use pattern of an apparatus to enable replenishment, servicing and marketing activities associated with apparatus use. The system comprises a sensor communicably attached to the apparatus which includes a detector for detecting events indicating use of the apparatus and transmitter Tx for transmitting output data generated by the sensor to signal processing means, the signal processing being capable of determining the use pattern of the apparatus such that the user may be informed of actions required in relation to the apparatus. The sensor S may be retrofitted and the apparatus can include a fridge, washing machine, kettle, toaster, kitchen roll dispenser, dustbin etc. In particular the signal processing means may comprise a cloud, or internet, based server with associated database. The sensor may comprise motion, sound, vibration, power consumption, fluid level, proximity, em absorption, reflection or transmission; vision, IR or spectroscopy sensors. The user may train the sensor by performing calibration where the cycle is starting and/or finishing to produce a signature of a detectable event. Commercial events such as targeted advertising, promotions and voucher allocations may be triggered in response to replenishment events.
Patent GB-2558244-A (GB)
Title: Lime scale removal apparatus and a method
Inventor: JOHN PRITCHARD
IPC: C02F1/46
Filed: 2016-12-22
Abstract: A method and device for removing lime scale from an object 20. The method comprises immersing at least part of the object from which limescale is to be removed in an electrically conducting fluid and introducing and anode and a cathode into the fluid so as to generate a current flow between the anode and the cathode. The method can include making at least part of the object from which lime scale is to be removed the anode whilst being immersed in an electrically conducting liquid together with the anode. The device 1 comprises a body 2 having a first electrically conducting surface 3 electrically connected to a positive terminal of a power supply 10 and a second electrically conducting surface 5 electrically connected to a negative terminal of the power supply 10. The second surface 5 is electrically isolated from the first surface 3. In use, the object (20, fig 2) is filled with water and the device 1 immersed in the water so that the first surface 3 is in contact with the surface (23, fig 2) so that it acts as the anode.
Patent GB-2562991-A (GB)
Title: 4-N butylresorcinol in a skincare formulation in concentrations of twenty percent, up to and including sixty percent
Inventor: NATALIE LAURA ECHEVERRIA
IPC: A61Q19/02
Filed: 2017-02-20
Abstract: A skincare formulation may be in the form of a paste, gel or cream and may contain 4-N-Butylresorcinol in varying overall percentages between sixty and twenty per cent. It may be used to treat various hyper-pigmentary skin disorders including acne vulgaris and atrophic scarring. It may be used as a peel. It may be used in conjunction with a dietary regime to treat, amongst others, Melasma.
Patent GB-2560695-A (GB)
Title: Thermal solar ray concentration system for a power generation system
Inventor: JON OTEGUI VAN LEEUW
IPC: F24S23/71
Filed: 2017-02-21
Abstract: A vertical solar array has a tower or mast 1.1 having a series of members 1.2, 1.3 that extend horizontally outwards and support a plurality of sub-arrays thereon. Incoming solar rays 1.8 contact and are reflected by a plurality of flat mirrors 1.13, each which may be selectively and individually rotated about a pivot point 1.14 using computer control to maximise solar input during the day. Light is then directed downward from array to array using movable angled flat mirrors 1.4, 45 degree fixed mirrors 1.5, plano-convex mirrors 1.6 and plano-concave mirrors 1,7. A pipe containing a liquid may be located below the mast and the light collected by the array may be focused by a lens to shine onto and raise the temperature of the pipe and hence the liquid therein. Vapour or steam thus created may be used to power a turbine. The solar array may be land based or may be located in a ship.
Patent GB-2563447-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to packaging machines
Inventor: ALBERT BRADLEY
IPC: B65B35/50
Filed: 2017-06-16
Abstract: An automatic packaging machine has multiple in-feed conveyors 10, 15 for separately conveying contents such as trays 11, 16 which are arranged at different heights to each other. The machine can push a vertical stack of trays into packaging such as sleeve 50. The conveyors can also be laterally offset but the trays can converge to form a vertical stack. A spacer or divider can be inserted between trays. The machine can erect the sleeve 50 from a folded flat stack 55. Sleeves can have a generally quadrilateral erect state with dividers defining internal apertures to separate contents. The dividers can extend beyond the external panels.
Patent GB-2563862-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for dispensing liquids
Inventor: JEREMY TURNER
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2017-06-27
Abstract: An assembly comprising a base 8, cap 4 and a dispensing capsule 6 comprising a capsule body (7, fig. 3) with a first and second end (16, 18, fig.4), a wall 20 defining a first cavity (38, fig. 5) with an opening at the first end, and a wall (22, fig. 3) defining a second cavity (40, fig 5) with an opening at the first end, the openings provided with a seal member (64, fig. 9) which seals the cavities, wherein the walls of the cavities are collapsible when pressure is applied from the second end of the capsule body, the cap including a plunger 54 to bear against the cavity walls in a loaded position and cause collapsing of the walls of the cavities to a dispensing position where the collapsing of the cavities causes unsealing of the openings, the cap and base provided with locking members 12, 52, 17 to prevent removal of the cap from the loaded or dispensing position and the base. The locking members may comprise mutually interengageable members preventing the removal of the cap from the loaded position, and may include second members to prevent the removal of the cap from the dispensing position.
Patent GB-2566028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in water control systems
Inventor: MAURIZIO MOLLINARI
IPC: E03B11/16
Filed: 2017-08-30
Abstract: A control system is provided for a water storage tank 10. Water is supplied to the tank 10 from a mains supply line 11 via an inlet valve assembly 12. The inlet valve assembly 12 is controlled by a control unit 14 in response to signals received from a sensor 13. The inlet valve assembly 12 is in the form of a motor driven valve mechanism. The control unit 14 is designed to operate the inlet valve assembly 12 to control the flow of water into the tank whilst receiving feedback from operation of the motor drive mechanism. The control means may be arranged to be operable to compare the current profile derived from the feedback with an expected current profile in order to determine the performance of the inlet valve assembly. If the derived current profile from the feedback does not match the expected current profile, the control means may be arranged to issue a warning indicating a fault.
Patent GB-2550098-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device including an externally-mounted heat pipe
Inventor: AVRAHAM YEINI
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2016-03-17
Abstract: An electronic device including a housing having a container and a cover. The cover defines an opening. The electronic device also includes a circuit board positioned within the container. The circuit board includes an electrical component that is aligned with the opening. The electronic device further includes a heat pipe mounted to the cover. A portion of the heat pipe extends into the opening of the cover to thermally communicate with the electrical component.
Patent GB-2566472-A (GB)
Title: Magnesium salts
Inventor: EVAN KEYZER
IPC: C07F5/06
Filed: 2017-09-14
Abstract: A method of making a salt of the formula Mg[Al(R)4]2 wherein R is selected from a deprotonated alcohol, thiol or amine, or a mixture thereof; the method comprising combining a Mg(AlH4)2 precursor with the deprotonated alcohol, thiol or amine, or a mixture thereof to create a reaction liquor containing Mg[Al(R)4]2, and washing the reaction liquor with an organic solvent. The method prefereably further comprises a final step of filtering the washed reaction liquor under an inert atmosphere. The Mg(AlH4)2 precursor is preferably prepared via a one-step process of ball milling a combination of NaAlH4 and MgCl2. R is preferably selected from aromatic and/or fluorinated deprotonated alcohols, thiols or amines. R in particular is preferably selected from tert-butyl, perfluoro-tert-butyl, hexafluoro-iso-propyl, phenyl or pentafluorophenyl deprotonated alcohol, thiol or amine. The organic solvent is preferably dimethylether (DME), 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran, diglyme, triglyme or tetrahydrofuran (THF). An electrolyte comprising a salt made via the method is also disclosed, wherein the electrolyte preferably further comprises Mg(PF6) as an additive. The use of the disclosed electrolyte in a battery or cell is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2562873-A (GB)
Title: NOx adsorber catalyst
Inventor: GUY RICHARD CHANDLER
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2018-03-28
Abstract: Lean NOx trap catalyst comprising (i) a first layer with one or more platinum group metals, a first ceria-containing material an alkali or alkaline earth metal and a first inorganic oxide and (ii) a second layer with one or more noble metals, a second ceria-containing material and a second inorganic oxide, wherein the loading of ceria-containing material is higher in the first layer, preferably more than double by weight. The total loading of platinum group metals in the first layer may be lower than the total loading of noble metals in the second layer, preferably less than half by weight. Preferred platinum group metals are palladium, platinum and rhodium, whereas preferred noble metals additionally comprise silver and gold. A mixture or alloy of Pt and Pd is particularly preferred in both layers. The ceria-containing material may be cerium oxide, ceria-zirconia or alumina-ceria-zirconia mixed oxide. The alkaline earth in the first layer is preferably barium. The inorganic oxides may be selected from alumina, ceria, magnesia, silica, titania, zirconia, niobia, tantalum oxides, molybdenum oxides, tungsten oxides and mixed or composite oxides thereof. Preferred inorganic oxides in the first layer are alumina, ceria or magnesia-alumina.
Patent GB-2573819-A (GB)
Title: Page and bracket for an exhibit book
Inventor: CATHERINE HALCROW
IPC: B42D1/00
Filed: 2018-05-18
Abstract: A fabricated page 10 for a book 400 for an exhibit, the page 10 comprising a base layer 12, a middle layer 14 and a top layer 16, and a hinge element 18 positioned in the middlelayer 14 or integrally formed as part of the page 10, the top and base layers 16, 12 each being bonded to first and second sides of the middle layer 14 and also bonded to first and second sides of the hinge element 18. The hinge element may include a tube for receiving a rod 22a. The rods may engage with a page bracket 110. Also claimed is a liftable flap for an exhibit and a book for an exhibit, a method of fabricating a page and a page bracket for receiving pages to form a book, the bracket having a channels for receiving rods.
Patent GB-2575040-A (GB)
Title: System and method for generating entropy values
Inventor: Ibrahim Ethem Bagci
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2018-06-25
Abstract: The disclosed system 400 has remote entropy beacons 101a-101d each with a transmitter that broadcasts an entropy source signal containing entropy values. The system has an apparatus 103 including a receiver/controller 107 that receives the broadcast entropy source signal from the remote entropy beacons. The controller also generates the resultant entropy values by combining the broadcast entropy values with entropy values from another entropy source 105. The other entropy source may be an internal source or another beacon or several sources. The controller may select the entropy values to be combined based on the properties of the broadcast entropy values, such as channel numbers, header data, signal strength of beacon location. The beacons may use different means to generate their entropy values. The entropy sources may be resonant tunneling diodes, the electrical measurement of this generates a non-deterministic response.
Patent GB-2565640-A (GB)
Title: Improved nozzle and anal irrigation system
Inventor: PAUL JOHN ROBBINS
IPC: A61M3/02
Filed: 2018-07-02
Abstract: A nozzle 10 for irrigating the rectum and colon has an elongate stem 13 with a longitudinal channel 40 for fluid flow. The stem has a fluid inlet 35 and one or more fluid outlets 18 in a tip 11, and a first skirt (20, figure 1D) protruding radially which is sufficiently flexible to insert through the anus and rest against the internal wall of the rectum. The stem and first skirt may be integrally formed from a single piece of plastic and the first skirt may have radial slits or fold lines extending inwardly from its peripheral edge. Preferably a second skirt (26), which is thicker, wider and less flexible, is located near the fluid inlet. The base of the stem may form a connection portion 12 for attaching to a fluid supply tube and may have knurls 51 on its outer surface. An introducer (90, Fig 4) may additionally be provided to retain the first skirt in a folded back position prior to and during insertion into the anus whilst allowing the skirt to open to an expanded condition when the skirt is appropriately positioned in the rectum.
Patent GB-2575800-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing an inkjet ink
Inventor: PAUL WALLACE
IPC: C09D11/36
Filed: 2018-07-23
Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid pigment dispersion suitable for an inkjet ink comprises forming a liquid premix containing 5-20 wt.% pigment and 80-95 wt.% liquid carrier, the carrier comprising ≥50 wt.% butyl glycol acetate, and milling the premix in a bead mill. Typically, the premix is formed using a low shear blending step followed by a high shear blending step. A liquid pigment dispersion comprising 5-20 wt.% pigment and 80-95 wt.% liquid carrier is also disclosed, the carrier comprising ≥50 wt.% butyl glycol acetate. Preferably, the pigment dispersion is substantially free of cyclohexanone and its derivatives. The carrier may comprise ≥70 wt.% butyl glycol acetate. A method of preparing an ink comprises blending the liquid pigment dispersion with a liquid diluent so that the ink comprises 3-10 wt.% pigment. An ink suitable for inkjet printing is claimed, which comprises 3-10 wt.% pigment and ≥80 wt.% liquid diluent containing ≥50 wt.% butyl glycol acetate.