baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2493596-A (GB)
Title: Controlling snoop requests during write requests
Inventor: MANNAVA PHANINDRA KUMAR
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: Disclosed is an initiator device with circuitry that can generate data access requests, a data store and at least one port to output the data access requests. The data store, stores data and a validity state indicator. The port outputs the data requests and receives signals and data access requests to and from a coherency controller. The circuitry generates write requests in two parts, a first part has an indication that a write is to be performed and the address of the data to be written and a second part transmitted in response to the receipt of a data acceptance guarantee. The initiator device has control circuitry that responds to snoop requests by accepting the request and controlling the snoop request to be executed regardless of whether the request is to a location of a pending write request for which the first part has been output but not the second. The control circuitry also responds to the receipt of a data acceptance guarantee and to the current state of the data being valid and a more up to date version being stored elsewhere, to output as the second part of the data write the data and the current state of the data.
Patent GB-2503482-A (GB)
Title: Tape head system with electrostatic element
Inventor: DELLMANN LAURENT A
IPC: G11B15/62
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A tape head system comprises a read and/or write head 102 having at least one read and/or write element 104 for reading from and/or writing to magnetic tape 112 and at least one electrostatic element 106, 108 arranged adjacent to the read and/or write element. A controller 122 applies a potential 118, 120 to the at least one electrostatic element. A voltage applied to the electrostatic element may be dynamically controlled to maintain a spacing d1, d2, d3, d4. The voltage may be applied so that the magnetic tape contacts the head along a first section 130 and is spaced apart from the head along a second section 138 by an air bearing 132. The head system may include a tensioning unit 128. The electrostatic elements may be formed metal islands integrated into the head surface.
Patent GB-2512266-A (GB)
Title: Means of providing a three dimentional touch screen interface device using conventional or printed materials
Inventor: MAPLESTON DAVID BERNARD
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: An object for use with a capacitive touch screen couples a user's touch from one of its sides to another side adjacent to a capacitive touch screen. The objects may be a figure or figurine or mouse like object constructed from folded card. The touch may be coupled by means of conductive patterns stuck or printed onto the object. The orientation of an object may be determined by a touch screen device with reference to an arrangement of conductive pads on the surface of the object adjacent to the capacitive touch sensing screen. The pads may be arranged to have no rotational symmetry. Conductive patterns may be arranged to allow for left and right mouse button functions. Finger trigger areas may be formed to allow scrolling actions. The object may further include field effect transistors which may force conductive paths in the base to simulate finger contacts. An integrated circuit may be used to transfer data through the screen by means of simulated touch.
Patent GB-2499866-A (GB)
Title: Sustained release persulfate material for Permeable Reactive Barrier
Inventor: JIANG YONGHAI
IPC: B09C1/00
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: A sustained-release persulfate material for use in Permeable Reactive Barrier, is characterized in that the material is granular and comprises an active oxidant, a stable curable adhesive, zeolite and water in a ratio by mass of 1:1.4-1.7:0.5-0.7:0.9-1.2. The invention also discloses a method for preparing the above sustained-release persulfate material. The sustained-release persulfate material according to the invention can significantly reduce the dissolution rate of the oxidative solid granules- persulfate in Permeable Reactive Barrier, so that the service life of Permeable Reactive Barrier is extended. The oxidant can include calcium peroxide and the adhesive can include Portland cement and fine sands, and the composition can be used for ground water pollution remediation.
Patent GB-2493882-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling one or more fluid properties within a well in a geological volume
Inventor: SMITH KENNETH L
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2011-04-08
Abstract: A property of fluid within a well in a geological volume is controlled. The property of the fluid may include fluid density, pressure gradient, temperature, foaming characteristics, and/or other fluid properties within the well. In particular, the fluid property is controlled discretely within different sections (e.g., at different depths) of the well. This may enhance the structural stability of the well.
Patent GB-2521804-A (GB)
Title: Pedestrian Crossing Controls
Inventor: OBAJULUWA OLUFUNLOLA
IPC: G08G1/005
Filed: 2013-08-12
Abstract: A pedestrian control or actuating device 1b may, in addition to the standard controls and display panels 2 as shown in figures 1a and 2a, have supplemental text information 3 provided to alert the user to safe practices when using the crossing. The messages may be coloured amber and may be provided by LED lights. Further messages 2 may be displayed on far side of the crossing below the pole mounted lights 1 (see figure 2b). In a second embodiment the lines on the road crossing may be oriented so that the longest side is aligned perpendicular to the flow of traffic (see 1, figure 3b).
Patent GB-2523182-A (GB)
Title: A bucket, combination including a bucket insert, and a method
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER SCOT
IPC: A47L13/58
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A combination of a bucket insert 1 and a bucket 2, the bucket 2 including at least one side wall 23 and a base wall 22, the at least one side wall 23 and the base wall 22 defining an internal volume 21 of the bucket having an operable part for receiving cleaning liquid. The bucket insert 1 comprising at least one insert side wall 13 and an insert base wall 14 coupled to the at least one insert side wall 13. The bucket insert 1 defining an insert volume for receiving cleaning liquid, wherein the at least one insert side wall 13 conforms with the at least one side wall 23 of the bucket 2 around a substantial part of the at least one side wall 23 of the bucket 2, and the insert volume is less than the internal volume 21 of the bucket 2 such that the bucket insert 1 is configured to be received by the internal volume 21 of the bucket 2 to provide a reduced operable part of the internal volume 21 of the bucket 2. The combination may include a mop and mop wringing apparatus (3, fig 7).
Patent GB-2514643-A (GB)
Title: Combination key lock box with anti-pick mechanism
Inventor: LAI KARL
IPC: E05B67/00
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: A combination key lock box comprising a body housing has a storage compartment 22, and cover, which has holes to receive the toe of a shackle and the heel of the shackle. A plurality of protrusions 43 on the shackle heel 41 correspond with a plurality of rotary dials 50 and inner clutches/sleeves 80; each clutch or sleeve having a unlock slot 81 permitting passage of the shackle protrusion when aligned with the slot and a plurality of faulty or dummy notches or shallow grooves 82 which block the shackle protrusions and prevent a user from sensing the correct combination by feel. In the locked position the faulty notches engage the shackle and prevent rotation of the dials; the shackle is preferably spring biased 100 into the extended unlocked position, clutches also spring biased 120 upward to engage the shackle; the shackle requiring a slight depression to disengage the clutches and allow the dials to be rotated. A combination reset may be provided to allow the fin 83 of the clutches to completely disengage with the teeth in the dials allowing the combination to be changed.
Patent GB-2512999-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for seamless state transfer between user interface devices in a mobile control room
Inventor: NIXON MARK
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: Operation of a process plant uses a first user interface device 803A, which may be a workstation or computer, communicatively coupled to a unitary, logical data storage area, and executing one or more first routines for performing a function. A second user interface device 803B, which may be a tablet, is communicatively coupled via a network to the unitary, logical data storage area and executes one or more stored routines each corresponding to one of the first routines. The first user interface device 803A passes to the second user interface device 803B state information indicative of one or more first routines operating on the first user interface device such that the second user interface device, upon receiving the state information, executes one or more of the second routines corresponding to one or more of the first routines.
Patent GB-2523565-A (GB)
Title: Alternating pressure mattress, system and connector
Inventor: HUTSON MICHAEL
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: An inflatable mattress comprising a plurality of layered transverse cells arranged in a side by side arrangement to define a support surface wherein each cell has an upper chamber 2 extending across the width of the mattress, first and second turning chambers 9 positioned under the upper chamber 2 with one on each side of a central axis and apertures 8 formed between the upper chamber 2 and each of the turning chambers 9 and two longitudinal cells each received through a plurality of aligned apertures 8 thereby connecting the transverse cells together. The cells may be arranged to provide alternating regions of pressure and may be formed using welded seams. Inflation of the cells may also be used to turn a patient. Also disclosed is a connector for a pump wherein the connector has individual release modes for when CPR is required and when the device is required to be transported.
Patent GB-2515868-A (GB)
Title: Self aligning imager array
Inventor: HAJJAR ROGER A
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A scanning beam display system 100 comprising: a display screen 115 having reference marks disposed thereon; two light engine modules 140f, 140k, each emitting excitation light that is spatially controlled to be directed at respective areas 122f, 122k of the display screen; two servo systems which use at least one reference mark to determine the placement on the screen of excitation light emitted by respective light engine modules; and a control unit that determines the correspondence between the placement of the excitation light in the first and second areas of the display screen, and controls respective first and second light engine modules to convey appropriate sub-images of an image. The display screen is a continuous surface, multi-layered display screen. The servo systems may emit a servo beam of a different wavelength to the excitation beam, preferably infra-red, and the reference marks preferably reflect the servo beam light to a detector. The two areas may be adjacent tiles forming the larger display screen. Method claims are included for aligning a scanning beam display system by scanning a servo beam in an outer or peripheral region 160f with respect to the light engine display region.
Patent GB-2525633-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for introducing a sample into a separation channel for electrophoresis
Inventor: NIU XIZE
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for introducing a sample into a separation channel for electrophoresis are disclosed. In one arrangement sample droplets 6 having a membrane 5 that encapsulates a sample 4 are formed and brought to an injection position in contact with a transport medium of a separation channel. An electric field is applied to rupture the sample droplets and cause the sample to enter the separation channel to undergo electrophoresis. In another arrangement a sample droplet is formed between first 40 and second 42 substrates that are slidably engaged against one another. Sliding the substrates relative to each other brings the sample droplet to an injection position where it is in contact with a transport medium. The membrane may comprise a surfactant or amphiphilic molecules.
Patent GB-2526092-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for providing an image
Inventor: JARVENPAA TONI JOHAN
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2014-05-13
Abstract: An apparatus 1 such as a head-mounted display apparatus with an image source 3, such as a liquid crystal display screen, a plurality of diffraction gratings 9 between the image source and an exit pupil 11 wherein the image source is movable 17 relative to the gratings to control the position of the exit pupil, accounting for different inter-pupillary distances. There may be in-coupling 21A, intermediate-coupling 23A and out-coupling 25A gratings. The position of the exit pupil (33, fig 2) may be on the out-coupling grating. The intermediate grating may be a horizontal grating and may be fixed relative to the out-coupling grating. A method of providing an image using a device as described above is also claimed.
Patent GB-2511237-A (GB)
Title: Computer implemented system and method for statistically assessing co-scholastic skills of user
Inventor: SINGH GAUTAM
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: A system and method for assessing the co-scholastic skills of users have been disclosed. The system envisaged by the present disclosure envisages screening speechless short films to individuals in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses in co scholastic areas such as attitude towards life, moral values, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills, decision making skills, analytical skills, problem solving skills, communication skills and emotional sensitivity. The system exploits various ideas, concepts and messages imparted by the short speechless movies to enhance the co-scholastic skills of individuals. The user is required to view the short speechless film displayed on a user interface. Subsequent to viewing the short speechless film, the user is required to answer an assessment test, preferably online assessment test. Based on the answers of users to the displayed assessment questions, the user's competency in co-scholastic skills is determined by an assessment processor.
Patent GB-2516167-A (GB)
Title: Riser weak link
Inventor: KONGSHEM CHRISTIAN ANDREAS
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a riser weak link in a riser connecting a floating installation or vessel to a hydrocarbon well on the seabed, said weak link comprising a first riser part (71) in the form of an upper housing (73) for connecting to a riser upper section (74); a second riser part (72) in the form of a lower housing (75) for connecting to a riser lower section (76), wherein one riser part is arranged to extend into the other riser part; and connection devices for releasably connecting the upper and lower housings (73, 75). The weak link comprises a first connection device (81 ) arranged to fail if a tensile force on the first and second riser parts (71, 72) exceeds a first threshold force, and that the weak link comprises a second connection device (82) arranged to fail if a compressive force on the first and second riser parts (71, 72) exceeds a second threshold force.
Patent GB-2516168-A (GB)
Title: Animal barrier and method
Inventor: SIMPSON PAUL
IPC: A01M29/34
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a barrier for impeding the migration of crawling animals such as insects. The barrier body 1 has an annular shape defined by an outer boundary 2 and an inner aperture 3, in which the leg/wheel of a furniture item can be located. The barrier includes inimical means applied to the upper surface 6u of the barrier to inhibit the migration of any crawling insects across the barrier. The barrier further comprises a slit 5 extending radially from the boundary to the aperture so that the body can be reversibly opened and closed. The slit advantageously allows the body to be opened and closed around the leg/wheel of the furniture item during installation. Likewise, the slit allows the device to be reopened and extracted from around the leg/wheel of the furniture item during removal. The inimical means may be either adhesive or low friction covering to the barrier. Also disclosed is a method of using the barrier and a kit of parts
Patent GB-2525264-A (GB)
Title: Power saving by reusing results of identical micro-operations
Inventor: SIDERIS ISIDOROS
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2014-08-14
Abstract: A data processing apparatus 20 has control circuitry 24, 26, 28 for detecting whether a current micro-operation to be processed by a processing pipeline 4 would give the same result as an earlier micro-operation, for example if its the same data processing operation and the same operands. If so, then the current micro-operation is passed through the processing pipeline 4, with at least one pipeline stage passed by the current micro-operation being placed in a power saving state during a processing cycle in which the current micro-operation is at that pipeline stage. The result of the earlier micro-operation is then output as a result of said current micro-operation. This allows power consumption to be reduced using memoization by not repeating the same computation. A pipeline stage may be placed in a power saving state by clock gating a clock signal.
Patent GB-2531808-A (GB)
Title: Methods and precursors for manufacturing a perforated composite part
Inventor: SAM WILSON
IPC: C08J9/26
Filed: 2014-11-03
Abstract: The precursor comprises structural fibres 24 embedded in a cured matrix 26 interposed between removable plies 20, and a sacrificial fibre 28 extending through the removable plies 20, the matrix material 26 and the structural fibres 24. The sacrificial fibres 28 are removed from the precursor after removing the removable plies 20 to form a through hole in the precursor at a location of the sacrificial fibre 28. The sacrificial fibre 28 is preferably water soluble and coated with a protective substance. The removable plies 20 are preferably polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated fibreglass. The composite is used for acoustic attenuation for aeroplanes.
Patent GB-2532018-A (GB)
Title: Optical soft edge masks
Inventor: GEOFFREY HOWARD BLACKHAM
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2014-11-04
Abstract: A method of applying an optical soft edge fall-off in brightness to a projector display channel 4, with known video display rate comprises: assessing the projector exit pupil for its shape and intensity profile; determining the multiple light paths from the projector exit pupil to locations of interest in the projected field; calculating the position, edge profile and magnitude of movement of an optical blend mask 112 to achieve the desired fall in brightness from consideration of the multiple light paths; and controlling the frequency or rate of movement of an optical blend mask such that unwanted visual artefacts are reduced. Optical blend masks are utilised in multi-channel projector systems to ensure that a large projected image composed of sub-images exhibits a uniform brightness. Preferably the mask moves continuously in two orthogonal directions such that the locus of the mask edge describes a circle or ellipse. The cross-section of the mask may be a complex shape such as an ellipse, oval or rugby ball shape.
Patent GB-2523250-A (GB)
Title: Simulated flame effect
Inventor: WATTS JOHN LESLIE
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2015-01-19
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for creating a simulated flame effect, suitable for use in an electric fire with a heating element, comprising a light source 11, a rotatable light diffuser and magnifying means 12, wherein the actuator driving the light diffuser engages with it at one or more positions radially spaced from its rotation axis. The light diffuser is preferably not supported at said axis. There are preferably two light diffusers arranged in series with respect to the path of light. These may have the form of rotatable discs 13, 14, which are supported at their periphery by rollers 15a, 15b and 15c. At least one roller 15a is a driving roller transmitting a rotational force to one disc, 14, itself being driven by an electric motor 8. The second disc 13 may be driven either by the same motor or by the first disc, e.g. via a belt 19. Filters and mirrors may also be placed in the course of the light towards a projection screen, such as a filter with a flame pattern. Variation of colour may be effected via colour filters, reflective surfaces of differing colours and/or light sources of different colours or emitting multiple colours.
Patent GB-2534898-A (GB)
Title: Lighting stand
Inventor: David Stuart Wise
IPC: F21V21/30
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: A wheeled scaffold stand with two hinged rig arms (8, fig 3) provides a lower arm 1 and an upper arm 2 on which lights may be installed. Weights 4 and a tensioned steel wire 5 are attached to the base 7 to ensure stability.
Patent GB-2535517-A (GB)
Title: Tissue bag and method of morcellating tissue
Inventor: JAMES ALAN DICKSON
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: A tissue bag for surrounding tissue 2 during a surgical procedure comprises a bag body 6 capable of forming an enclosure, an opening 9 in the bag body, and one or more inflatable ribs 8 located on the bag body. The ribs 8 are such that inflation of the one or more ribs to a first extent causes the bag to deploy to an open position in which the bag is capable of being placed over tissue 2 with the tissue received through the opening 9. Inflation of the one or more ribs 8 to a second further extent causes the bag to envelop the tissue with the opening 9 being smaller in diameter than in the open position. The ribs may each include at least first and second discrete longitudinal portions 10, 11 with an angled end face 15 therebetween.
Patent GB-2529753-A (GB)
Title: Heated door
Inventor: THROP IAN MARK
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 2015-06-25
Abstract: A door system 10 for closing an aperture between spaces at different temperatures comprises a door member 12 of flexible fabric moveable between an open (fig 2) and closed configuration, and comprises an electrical heated element 22 used to heat the door. The door system may comprise left and right upright frame members 14a, 14b, an overhead hood / frame member 16 and a motor 18 to roll the door up and down. The door system closes a hatch 20 and the heated element is coextensive with the hatch. The heated element may be a printed metallic or graphene pad, mat or panel embedded within the door between at least two skins and located in a lower portion of the door. When raised an upper portion of the door becomes wound on a roller inside the overhead hood / frame member and when above the hatch leaves the hatch completely open. When raised the lower portion of the door 12 containing the heated element remains flat and is not rolled up. An insulating member (28, fig 5) may be embedded in the door. The door may be used in refrigerated stores and prevent ice forming on the door.