baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2529511-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning of nozzles from solidified coating materials
Inventor: BUSTGENS BURKHARD
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: A method for cleaning solidified material 3a from a nozzle 2a of a multi-nozzle inkjet drop-on-demand (DOD) printer comprises deforming the nozzle to an extent that the adhesion forces between the solidified material coating the nozzle and the nozzle are overcome. The detached solidified material can then be flushed out of the nozzle by means of liquid material from the nozzle. The nozzle can be deformed by means of pressure from the liquid material, or it may be a mechanical force applied by a moveable element 11. The moveable element may be a cover which seals the nozzle. The nozzle may alternatively be deformed by sound vibrations [fig. 6]. The nozzle may be made of an elastic material such as silicone, and may be enclosed in an elastomer insert.
Patent GB-2530141-A (GB)
Title: Antifouling layer for compressor blades
Inventor: LAVERNIA NATIVIDAD LOPEZ
IPC: C09D183/06
Filed: 2015-07-07
Abstract: A composition for producing a coating for components of a turbomachine having antifouling properties comprises a binder having at least one alkoxysilane constituent, ceramic particles including silicon dioxide and a solvent. The average or maximum particle size of the silicon particles can be less than or equal to 4 Î¼m. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for producing a coating using such a composition and also a correspondingly produced coating and a component provided therewith.
Patent GB-2540581-A (GB)
Title: Abatement system
Inventor: GARY PETER KNIGHT
IPC: F04C19/00
Filed: 2015-07-22
Abstract: An abatement system 10 comprises a liquid ring pump 12 for compressing and pre-scrubbing gas evacuated from a processing chamber. The liquid ring pump has a gas inlet 14 for receiving evacuated gas, such as gas evacuated from a dry pumping arrangement. A liquid inlet 16 is provided for receiving liquid for generating a liquid ring in a stator 20 of the pump when a rotor 22 rotates in the stator. A gas and liquid outlet 24 is provided for exhausting gas and liquid in a gas/liquid ratio. A venturi scrubber 26 has an inlet for receiving the gas and liquid mixture from the liquid ring pump and a nozzle 30 for providing mixing of the gas with the liquid. A liquid sump 32 is provided for collecting liquid conveyed through the nozzle and a gas outlet is provided for exhausting gas from the venturi scrubber. The liquid ring pump is configured to exhaust gas and liquid at a pressure which drives the gas and liquid through the venturi scrubber.The abatement system provides for efficient scrubbing of water soluble and hydrolysable gases and an efficient means of capturing sub-micron particles.
Patent GB-2525523-A (GB)
Title: Compiling code for an enhanced Application Binary Interface (ABI) with decode time instruction optimization
Inventor: BLAINEY ROBERT JAMES
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: Compiling code for an enhanced application binary interface (ABI) including identifying 602 a code sequence configured to perform a variable address reference table, such as a table of contents (TOC) function including an access to a variable at an offset outside of a location in a variable address reference table. The code sequence includes an internal representation (IR) of an instruction that will be expanded to multiple instructions that are adjacent to each other in the object file and corresponds to a reduced latency of IOP sequence when executed on a decode time instruction optimization (DTIO) enabled microprocessor. A modified scheduler cost function which is configured to recognize that the internal representation corresponds to the reduced latency is used. An object file is generated 606 responsive to the modified scheduler cost function to include expanding the internal representation (IR) as multiple adjacent instructions. The object file is emitted 608 for linking by a linker.
Patent GB-2542582-A (GB)
Title: Stretcher arrangement
Inventor: JAMES THOMAS MASON
IPC: A61G1/056
Filed: 2015-09-23
Abstract: A body support suitable for use on a stretcher comprising two panels pivotally moveable relative to each other wherein the panels can move independently, a first actuator is pivotally connected at a first end to a first panel at a location spaced from the pivot axis of the first panel and at a second end to a first actuator mount with an axis and a second actuator pivotally connected at one end to a second panel at a location spaced from the pivot axis of the second panel and at the other end to a second actuator mount with an axis that is coincident with the axis of the first. The actuators may be mounted on the underside of a third panel and the pivoting panels joined by cooperating male and female members. Also disclosed is a lifting mechanism using cross members and a solenoid controlled lockable castor wheel.
Patent GB-2542822-A (GB)
Title: Lift system and method
Inventor: JOHN STEWART JAKES
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A method of operating a stairlift system comprising seat 21, drive means 5 to drive the carriage assembly along the rail 1, at least a first battery pack 4 arranged to power the drive means 3, input means 5 operable by a user to provide an input signal indicative of a desired movement of the carriage assembly along the rail, and control means 6 arranged to receive said input signal and control said drive means 3 in response to said input signal, and charging means 7 arranged to charge said first battery pack when the carriage assembly is at at least one charging position 73 on the rail 1, is disclosed, the system is arranged such that a voltage of the at least one battery pack 4 is monitored, and when the voltage falls below a pre-determined threshold, movement is inhibited. In some arrangements, the stairlift instead returns to a charge point 73 to recharge when the voltage falls beyond a first threshold.
Patent GB-2543570-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic mixing valve
Inventor: CARLO MEDINA
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2015-10-23
Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve comprises a body 2 having first and second connections 3, 4 for the entry of first and second fluid flows F1, F2, and a third connection 5 for the exit of a third flow F3 of mixed fluid. A plug element 6 slides inside a cavity 7 within the body 2 for defining first and second passage ports P1, P2 for the first and second flows F1, F2. Thermostatic actuating means 8 and counteracting spring 9 drive the plug element 6 to vary the passage ports P1, P2 to maintain the temperature of the third flow F3 at a desired value. A tamper proof cap 10 has an abutment portion 11 for presetting the actuating means 8 and plug element 6 to an operative position corresponding to the preset fixed temperature.
Patent GB-2549454-A (GB)
Title: Battery safety device
Inventor: JAMES LEWIS GILBERT
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 2016-03-17
Abstract: A fire and smoke containment and extinguishing apparatus comprising a fire retardant bag 1, and an automated fire extinguisher 2 and filtration device 4 located inside said bag 1. The fire extinguisher 2 may be suitable for extinguishing electrical fires, and is automatically activated in the event that the contents of the bag 1, such as a battery powered device 8 or charger 7 catch fire or explode, and the filter 4 removes any harmful smoke. The filter 4 may be a charcoal or carbon filter, and may be fitted to the lid of the bag via brackets 3. The lid of the bag may be closed via hook and loop fasteners, a zip or button closure. The bag may have a pocket 6 for holding a charger 7. The bag may have an inlet and outlet to allow air to pass into and out of the bag.
Patent GB-2541046-A (GB)
Title: Model management in a dynamic QOS environment
Inventor: VIDHYALAKSHMI KARTHIKEYAN
IPC: H04W28/24
Filed: 2016-03-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing QoS models for a communications network in which: data is obtained data describing a plurality of QoS models, with each QoS model containing at least one QoS component specifying a characteristic of network traffic to be provided by the QoS model; monitoring network traffic to obtain a plurality of indicators, each indicating a characteristic of the network traffic associated with one of the QoS models; selecting, based on the indicators, a subset of the plurality of QoS models; and providing data identifying the subset of QoS models to a client device to enable the client device to send data over the network according to a selected one of the subset of QoS models. In an embodiment, plural QOS models may be identified and where first and second QOS models have matching QOS components, the first and second QOS models may be combined.
Patent GB-2554062-A (GB)
Title: Icing control system
Inventor: KASPER T BORUP
IPC: B64D15/22
Filed: 2016-08-22
Abstract: Method for determining icing occurrence on an aircraft surface (preferably also applicable to wind turbines, shipping), in dependence on surface temperature measured as the surface cools after it has stopped being heated. The surface may be heated by an electro-thermal source. Preferably measured temperature gradients are compared with reference temperature gradients to detect icing and automatically initiate icing prevention (anti-icing) or mitigation (de-icing). The surface may be a small UAV aerofoil (where autonomous and energy efficient operation is particularly important), aircraft propeller, rotary wing or airfoil leading edge. A method comprising receiving sensor measurements, inputting them to a machine learning or parameter estimation algorithm, generating air data estimates and inputting the estimates to an observer algorithm to generate calibrated air data estimates. A method comprising receiving air data estimates and external sensor data and using them to generate (e.g. mathematical) model of the aircraft and determining that icing has occurred on a surface in dependence on comparison of the generated model with reference data. A method comprising receiving determination that icing has occurred from first and second icing detection systems that use different icing detection techniques, and determining if icing has occurred in dependence on both determinations.
Patent GB-2557593-A (GB)
Title: Virtual reality
Inventor: SIMON MARK BENSON
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2016-12-09
Abstract: Virtual reality apparatus comprising head mountable display, detector to detect deviation 2200 of current orientation of HMD from base orientation, generator to generate content for presentation to wearer to prompt 2220 wearer to turn head to change orientation towards base 2210. Base orientation may be facing a camera, which may be a depth camera. An image processor may detect the orientation and/or location of HMD from images captured by the camera, according to which a data processor may direct a data processing function, which may be a gameplay function. HMD may comprise optically detectable features which may be light emitters. HMD may comprise haptic devices which the generated content may cause to vibrate. HMD may comprise illumination devices visible to wearer, which the generated content may cause to illuminate. Generated content may be a feature in virtual environment displayed by HMD, positioned dependent on current view and direction relative to current or base orientation. After presenting generated content, if change in orientation away from base detected, generated content is changed 2240. Deviations of less than a threshold may be disregarded. Provides non-disruptive prompt to user to orientate HMD so that it is visible to camera for tracking.
Patent GB-2558272-A (GB)
Title: Balcony structures
Inventor: MARK GOODENOUGH
IPC: E04B1/08
Filed: 2016-12-23
Abstract: A pre-fabricated balcony structure 1 for installation on a set of horizontal support beams extending from a building structure. The balcony structure comprising a metal framework with a plurality of channels into which the support beams 14 may be inserted. The dimensions of the channels are greater in the direction perpendicular to the elongation of the support beams than the dimensions of the beams themselves. The channels having spaced ceiling portions 12 to overlie the tops of each beam when installed. Means are also provided to fix the beams and the structure relative to one another following placement of the framework on the support beams. The ceiling members may incorporate a height adjustment mechanism, such as a threaded screw member, between the ceiling members and the support beams which enable the precise position of the balcony structure to be vertically adjusted.
Patent GB-2559393-A (GB)
Title: Gripping apparatus
Inventor: MICHAEL COATES
IPC: E04H17/02
Filed: 2017-02-03
Abstract: An apparatus for gripping an elongate flexible element such as a washing line, rope or cord comprising at least one gripping element and a biasing means. The gripping element comprises first and second parts, each including: at one end a recessed portion for receiving an elongate flexible element; and at the other end a slot for receiving a part of the biasing means. The first and second parts are connected by a pivot member which is located between the recessed portion and the slot. Each part has a longitudinal axis and the recessed portions are oriented on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis of the respective first and second parts. When the first and second parts are aligned the recessed portions partially overlap to form an aperture for gripping the elongate flexible element. The slot on the first part lies at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the first part, and the slot on the second part lies at an obtuse angle to the longitudinal axis of the second part, and when the first and second parts are aligned the slots partially overlap.
Patent GB-2545587-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling battery current
Inventor: GUOXING LI
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2017-03-10
Abstract: A battery system comprising multiple battery packs. A battery pack of the system includes a battery 202, voltage sense circuitry 208, 210, a control circuit 212, a control switch 220 and current regulation circuitry 216. The voltage sense circuitry senses a battery voltage of the battery and an input voltage of the battery pack. The control circuit is coupled to the sense circuitry and adjusts a level of a reference signal based on data associated with the battery pack and a difference between the battery voltage and the input voltage. The current regulation circuitry is coupled to the control circuit and the control switch, and is operable for controlling the control switch to regulate the battery current according to the reference signal. Also disclosed is a battery management module comprising comparison circuitry that compares a sense signal to a reference signal, with a current regulator coupled to a current source that sinks a portion of the control current according to the comparison result.
Patent GB-2560933-A (GB)
Title: Transduced cell formulation
Inventor: CHAMINDA SALGADO
IPC: C12N5/0789
Filed: 2017-03-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising a high concentration of transduced cells, in particular transduced stem cells for use in methods of gene therapy. The composition comprises transduced cells, particularly haematopoietic stem cells, at a concentration of at least 0.5 x 108 cells/mL. The cells may be transduced with a lentiviral vector and may contain a transgene encoding human beta globin. The compositions may comprise a cryoprotectant. Methods for preparing said transduced cell compositions are also disclosed, wherein the methods can involve suspending transduced cells at a concentration of least 0.5 x 108 cells/mL, optionally in a cryoformulation comprising DMSO, and optionally HSA and/or saline. The compositions can be administered to a patient in methods of gene therapy.
Patent GB-2546205-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for automated tagging based on software execution traces
Inventor: XINRUO SUN
IPC: G06N5/02
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: Systems and methods for analysis of execution patterns for applications executing on remote devices (120). In the system, a knowledge base stores successful traces from a plurality of instances (124) of an application and one or more computing processors (950) in the system receive, via a network interface (922), call-stack information from an instance (124) of the application executing on a remote device (120), call-stack information including periodic captures of an execution status for the instance (124) of the application, and determine whether there is a similarity between the call-stack information received from the instance (124) of the application and the stored plurality of successful traces. Responsive to determining a similarity, the computing processors (950) add the remote device (120) to a population of devices likely to execute the object and facilitate further actions specific to the device population.
Patent GB-2552271-A (GB)
Title: A method for diagnosing lung cancer
Inventor: LUIS ALEJANDRO JOSE MUR
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the diagnosis of lung cancer (LC) status in a subject by determining the level of at least one specific bacterial species relative to the level of at least one other bacterial species present in a sample which has been obtained from the subject (Fig. 3). The invention further provides a method of diagnosing LC stage in a subject by determining the level of at least one specific bacterial species in a sample which has been obtained from the subject, relative to the level of specific bacterial species in a control. Also provided are kits, biomarkers and treatments for use in the methods described.
Patent GB-2553929-A (GB)
Title: Bi-mode high frequency dielectric tool
Inventor: LI PAN
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2015-04-29
Abstract: A transmitter/receiver for use in a dielectric logging tool. The transmitter/receiver generally includes a housing, a septum, a first antenna, and a second antenna. When operated as a transmitter, a first and second electromagnetic signal are emitted by the first and second antenna, respectively. The housing and septum are shaped to combine the first and second electromagnetic signals into a combined signal having varying orientations depending on the phase difference between the first and second electromagnetic signals. When operated as a receiver, an incoming electromagnetic signal is divided into a first and second component signal. The first and second component signals are directed to the first and second antennas, respectively, where they are converted into first and second electrical signals. The first and second electrical signals can then be combined, by adding or subtracting the signals for example, to produce a resultant electrical signal corresponding to incoming electromagnetic signals having different orientations.
Patent GB-2553947-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in a tractor in a wellbore and methods
Inventor: GERALD MCINALLY
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: There is described a tractor for use in a wellbore, apparatus for use in the tractor, and related methods. In certain embodiments, the apparatus has a body, a drive wheel and a movable support for supporting the drive wheel. The support may be rotatably movable using an actuator such that the drive wheel can be extracted from the body and brought into engagement with a wall of the wellbore, and may be arranged to be offset from a central region of the apparatus for providing accommodation space for the actuator in the body.
Patent GB-2560802-A (GB)
Title: Collar shaped airbag
Inventor: SAEED DAVID BARBAT
IPC: B60R21/207
Filed: 2018-01-22
Abstract: An assembly for a vehicle (10, Fig.1) comprising a seat 12 and a collar 14 supported by the seat. The collar has a first end 16 and a second end 18, with a respective first 20 and second fastener 22. The first and second fasteners are releasably connectable with each other. An airbag 24 is disposed in the collar and inflatable to an inflated position (see fig.7A). The inflated position may define a head cavity (88) and face opening (90) with hood (86). An inflator 96 may be disposed on the seat, in fluid communication with the airbag via a resiliently flexible coiled tube 100. Alternatively, a fill tube connected to an intermediate portion 62 of the collar may support the collar on the seat. The collar may alternatively be supported by a back 36 of the seat. The first and second fastener may comprise a co-operating buckle 68 and tongue 70 (Fig.8A), or a zip 74 (Fig.8B). The assembly may comprise a retractor mounted on the seat, attached to the collar by a flexible webbing. The assembly may comprise a seat bottom 38 having a rotational mechanism 60, allowing seat rotation within the vehicle such as an autonomous vehicle.
Patent GB-2570348-A (GB)
Title: Down draft bench
Inventor: Matthew Partridge
IPC: B25H1/02
Filed: 2018-01-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit of parts for forming a down draft bench including a mobile workbench 1 with an air extraction unit 50. The workbench comprises internal space 4 defined by a base 6, side walls (10, 12, 14) and apertured worktop 2. There is a tray (platen) 20 underneath the worktop for catching debris. The bench includes at least one removable panel 25a-c for inserting the air extraction unit. The air extraction unit is removable from the mobile work bench so the mobile work bench is washable. The bench is set on wheels (preferably castor wheels) 31. The worktop may be pivotable to allow access to the tray. The bench may also comprise a door (26 & 27) allowing access to the internal volume, an internal shelf, a metal material & apertures (through frame members 30) to receive lifting forks of a forklift. The tray may also be substantially planar and the worktop may overhand the side walls and the tray.
Patent GB-2571295-A (GB)
Title: Electrical socket extender
Inventor: MICHAEL MAN-CHEUNG TSANG
IPC: H01R35/04
Filed: 2018-02-22
Abstract: An electrical socket extender, to provide an electrical socket remote from a surface/wall-mounted electrical socket, comprises a socket engaging portion 11 connectable to the wall socket 12, an appliance socket section 24 providing one or more appliance sockets 26, and a linkage 22 which connects these. The appliance socket section and the socket engaging portion both have multiple couplings 20, 28 to allow the linkage to be connected in different positions. The linkage may be telescopic and may have hinged joints 37 to allow the linkage to lie on a wall above a skirting board or to go around an internal (Fig 4) or external corner. Switches 48, handles 38 and 42, USB charging ports 46 and lights 50 may be provided.
Patent GB-2573756-A (GB)
Title: Secure interoperable set top box through reverse OTP
Inventor: VIPIN TYAGI
IPC: H04N21/6334
Filed: 2018-05-14
Abstract: There is provided a set top box (STB) 126 configured to receive an unregistered smart card (SC) 124 issued by an operator, said STB also configured to enable said unregistered SC to generate and encrypt a one-time-password (OTP). The STB transmits said encrypted OTP to the operator 122 through a user mobile device (e.g. smartphone 128) that is coupled 146 with said STB. Upon receipt, the operator decrypts the OTP, and uses said decrypted OTP to transmit STB-specific control messages to said STB and facilitate registration of said SC. Also provided is a smart card (SC) issued by an operator and configured to be received in the STB, and a method of registering the SC with the STB.