baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499796-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for calibrating a flow cytometer
Inventor: KENYON OLIVER
IPC: G01N15/10
Filed: 2012-02-28
Abstract: A method of calibrating a flow cytometer to a refractive index X, comprises analysing a first mixture of particles in the cytometer and recording the results, the first mixture comprises particles having refractive index X, and have a plurality of different sizes; analysing a second mixture of particles in the cytometer and recording the results, the second mixture comprises particles having refractive index Y and have a plurality of different sizes, wherein index Y does not equal index X, wherein there is at least a partial overlap between the particle sizes in the first and second mixtures, and wherein the size of at least one particle of the second mixture is known; and using the results produced by the first and second mixture to calibrate the cytometer to refractive index X.
Patent GB-2485742-A (GB)
Title: Detonation control system
Inventor: FISHER DELMER D
IPC: F42C11/06
Filed: 2010-09-03
Abstract: According to certain embodiments, a detonation control system (10) includes a controller circuit (24) coupled to a manual switch (14) and a detonation device. The detonation device is configured to activate an explosive (20). The controller circuit includes a memory operable to store one of a multiple time -to -fire settings representing a time delay from arming the detonation device to activation of the detonation device. The controller circuit is operable to store a first time- to- fire setting in the memory, store another of the multiple time -to -fire settings in the memory upon actuation of the manual switch, and repeat the step of storing another of the multiple time- to- fire settings in the memory for each actuation of the manual switch.
Patent GB-2490011-A (GB)
Title: Two part curtain walling mullion
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 2012-03-28
Abstract: A two part curtain walling mullion comprises a first beam component 20 including a box section part and a flange projecting therefrom, a second beam component 22 including a box section part and having a flange projecting therefrom, the flanges extending adjacent and overlying one another, and fixing means for securing the flanges of the beam components 20, 22 to one another to hold the box section parts thereof in a spaced relationship. The flanges may have grooved facing surfaces. Channels may be defined between the box section parts and may be closed by cover members 58 which may snap fit in place. The fixing means may be threaded fasteners which pass through aligned apertures on the flanges of the first and second beam components. The fastener may be a nut and bolt, the nut being prevented from rotating by features on one of the flanges. The fixing means may lie on a neutral plane or axis of the mullion.
Patent GB-2488259-A (GB)
Title: Flash memory controller
Inventor: ELEFTHERIOU EVANGELOS S
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2010-12-09
Abstract: A Flash memory controller is coupled to a first Flash memory package through a first Flash memory interface and to a second Flash memory package through the first Flash memory interface. The Flash memory controller is designed to receive a first instruction relating to the first Flash memory package and to perform a first process depending on the first instruction. The Flash memory controller is further designed to receive a second instruction relating to the second Flash memory package and to perform a second process depending on the second instruction. The Flash memory controller is further adapted for splitting the first process into at least two first sub-steps and for splitting the second process into at least two second sub-steps. The Flash memory controller is further adapted for executing the first and second sub-steps, and for interleaving execution of first and second sub-steps.
Patent GB-2502097-A (GB)
Title: Spare wheel carrier for vehicle
Inventor: GOUGH IAN
IPC: B62D43/02
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A swing-away spare wheel carrier for a vehicle has three mounting studs 22 for a five stud wheel. Two mounting studs are horizontal at the top, in order to maximize ground clearance to the tyre. The upper hinge 13 defines a gap adapted to receive a canvas tilt or the lower edge of a hard top. The carrier typically a frame including two limbs 16, 17 formed from a bent tube having an acute angle and a welded tubular support to which an inset plate 21 is welded. The frame pivots about an upright axis passing through the hinges 13,14. The invention is aimed at least partly at the lowest part of the spare wheel being sufficiently above a tow hitch to permit attachment and detachment of a trailer, and articulation of the trailer drawbar in use.
Patent GB-2492239-A (GB)
Title: Algae and oxy-fuel process system
Inventor: TRONSTAD INGE
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2012-06-25
Abstract: A method for combined generation of electric power and biofuel is disclosed, wherein the method comprises: a) Producing electric power in an oxyfuel power plant by combustion of a fuel with oxygen, thereby obtaining CO2, b) Obtaining the oxygen from algae cultivation, c) Feeding the obtained CO2 to the algae cultivation, d) Harvesting algae and obtaining algae oil and algae mass, e) Fermenting the algae mass to ethanol and remaning algae mass; f) Refining the algae oil and the ethanol to biofuel, g) Processing the remaining algae mass to fish fodder; h) Farming fish feeding the fish the fish fodder, i) Recovering sediments from the fish farm; j) Recovering nutrient salts from the sediments; and k) Adding the nutrient salts to the algae cultivation. A corresponding system/apparatus is also claimed.
Patent GB-2504122-A (GB)
Title: Locating software units of a software module to facilitate software refactoring
Inventor: DANGEVILLE NICOLAS
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of locating program code units (206), e.g. folders or source code files, stored on data storage (600). The method includes defining a software module fragment (212) by assigning a software module fragment label (e.g. metadata) to selected program code units; creating a module fragment list (e.g. a logical or functional search path (210)) defining a software module, the list comprising a set of said fragments; receiving 410 a request to retrieve the program code units of a specified software module from the digital data storage; and converting 440 the module fragment list into a list of physical locations (i.e. a physical search path or build path) of the corresponding code units using the labels. The conversion step 440 includes searching 430 the data storage for code units, based on the labels. A label added to a program code unit identifies the software module fragment to which it belongs so that the unit may be seen as declaring itself as forming part of the fragment. Even if a program code unit is relocated, refactored or renamed a compiler can still recognise it as part of a fragment by virtue of the label.
Patent GB-2506410-A (GB)
Title: Nanoelectromechanical switch with localised nanoscale conducive pathway
Inventor: DELLMANN LAURENT A
IPC: H01H1/00
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: A nanoelectromechanical NEM switch comprises two electrodes 12, 18. At least one of the electrodes 18 has an active layer 10 thereon and one of the electrodes 12 is movable along a direction z, to a position where it contacts the other electrode 18 at a contact point P. The active layer exhibits a conductive pathway 16 which extends in direction z to enable conduction between the electrodes in position P and is confined to a region R1 of the active layer having nano-scale dimensions in a plane x, y perpendicular to direction z. The active layer on one electrode can comprise a protrusion (fig 8, 16p) in region R1 that protrudes towards the other electrode. The active layer can be resistive and the conductive path 16 extend through the layer in direction z in region R1,which can be contiguous with a surrounding region R2 having no conductive pathway. The properties of region R1 can be characteristic of a conditioning process comprising application of voltage or current pulses whilst the contacts are closed. The active layer can comprise several layers of materials including metallic layers and materials such as amorphous, diamond-like, hydrogenated or doped carbon; a phase-change material such as GeSbTe or GeTe or an oxide of Hf, W, Ta, Ti, Si or Zr.
Patent GB-2507993-A (GB)
Title: Packaging with audio content indicator
Inventor: CHADHA SANDY
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: Packaging 1 for a product comprising a storage area (3, fig 1) with recessed area 4 for a product, a memory 9 storing at least one audio message, a printed circuit board (PCB) 8, an audio output device 11, an actuable member 7, a processor 10 and batteries 12 to power said audio content indicator. When said actuable member, preferably a resilient button is pressed, said at least one audio message, comprising information about the product packaged within, is outputted by said audio output device, preferably a speaker. The preferred embodiment may contain a battery product.
Patent GB-2501149-A (GB)
Title: Cache Management System For Placing Data in Hierarchical Replacement Order
Inventor: PRASKY BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: The system comprises the steps of determining by a processing circuit a miss count and a hit position field of a data element corresponding to an instruction requesting storage said element in the cache, the miss count and hit position field being generated by a previous execution of the instruction; and placing the data element in a hierarchical replacement order based on the miss count and/or the hit position field, where the hit position field comprises a hierarchical position related to the data element. If the miss count is not set, the element may be placed according to an inverted relationship of the hierarchical position in the hit position field, wherein following a cache hit the element is prevented from moving higher in the replacement order than the inverted relationship to the hierarchical position. If miss count and hit position field conflict, then the miss count may be used to determine the hierarchical replacement order.
Patent GB-2497711-A (GB)
Title: Improved formation evaluation capability from near-wellbore logging using relative permeability modifers
Inventor: CHEN SONGHUA
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2011-09-14
Abstract: Nano-particles that possess either selective fluid phase blocks or modify the relative permeability of an earth formation to different fluids are used to inhibit the invasion of borehole mud into the formation. This makes it possible to make formation evaluation measurements using sensors with a shallow depth of investigation.
Patent GB-2517674-A (GB)
Title: Image capture using client device
Inventor: ZIZHOU LIU
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: Methods, operable on client devices, for capturing an image of a document. One method comprises: receiving one or more frames; processing each frame by emphasising horizontal and vertical structures to produce an edge image; using an edge detection algorithm on each edge image to detect edges of the document; and automatically capturing a still image of the document once its edges have been located. Another method comprises: receiving a video stream comprising a sequence of frames; generating a focus metric indicating the sharpness of each frame; establishing and varying an adaptive threshold of the focus metric based on the variation of the focus metric over a number of frames; and capturing a still image of the document once it is determined that the focus metric of a current frame is above the adaptive threshold. Another method comprises: receiving a frame containing an image of the document; using an edge detector to detect candidate edges and produce an edge image; detecting corner points at candidate edge intersections; correcting perspective so that the image corner points are at the corners of a rectangle.
Patent GB-2508504-A (GB)
Title: Garment having puncturable portion
Inventor: VATERLAWS MICHAEL
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: A garment 200, in particular a garment for animals and/or human beings, is provided with at least one puncturable portion 100 containing a substance (110, Fig 1a) (such as a fluid, gel or foam) which, when the portion is punctured by an object, animal or weapon (for example an animal bites or punctures the said portion of the garment, or a human ruptures the portion using a weapon) , is arranged to act as an animal repellent and/or to mark the object/animal/human that caused the puncture. The portion may be an enclosed volume with the substance contained therein; for example the portion may comprise a first wall portion (102, Fig 1a) and second wall portion (104, Fig 1a), the two walls being fixed together to form a watertight seal. The substance may produce a stain which is resistant to removal (for example a photo-luminescent dye). In one embodiment the garment may be one of a coat, a neck protector, a muzzle a head guard, an underside protector and a hind protector which may be worn by a dog. A method of manufacturing a foamed material for inclusion in a garment wherein the foamed material is provided with a substance arranged to act as an animal repellent is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2515157-A (GB)
Title: Ramp assembly
Inventor: CHACKSFIELD SIMON
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A ramp assembly comprises a wedge-shaped ramp member which is inclined on one side to present a single-phase surface (24, Figure 4) between its pointed 27 and wider 28 edges and on its other side a step. The arrangement is such that when the ramp member is in it stowed position the uppermost corner 29 of the wider edge 28 of the ramp member is positioned within the predetermined distance which is located between two points. The first point is towards the wider end 28 of the ramp and is on a straight line which passes through the pivot axis 8 of the ramp member but which is inclined at an angle of 20Â° to a vertical line which also passes through the pivot axis 8 and a second point positioned towards the pointed edge 27 of the ramp member and lies on a straight line which also passes through the pivot axis 8 of the ramp member but which is inclined at an angle of 10Â° to the a vertical line.
Patent GB-2528230-A (GB)
Title: Processing of substrates using ionic liquids
Inventor: ABBOTT ANDREW PETER
IPC: C14C3/02
Filed: 2014-04-14
Abstract: A process for tanning a substrate using at least one ionic liquid (IL) is described. The ionic liquid can be used in at least one of the following tanning steps: tanning, re-tanning, preservation, liming, pickling, impregnation, lubrication, dyeing, fatliquoring or finishing. The Ionic liquid may comprise a deep eutectic, with a freezing point of up to 50oC, which may be used in a non-aqueous system. The ionic liquids can be used to dissolve reactive dyes such as dichlorotriazine or dichloroquioxaline. The complexion agent used may be a diol, acetamide or a glycol.
Patent GB-2525900-A (GB)
Title: Method of using a device capable of controlled flight
Inventor: KOVAC MIRKO
IPC: B64D1/18
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: A device 40 such as a UAV, drone or quad-copter capable of controlled flight and dispensing a curable substance including an adhesive or foam on to a target. This may fix an object to the target and be repeated with further objects held by the device to be fixed to the same or other targets. The device has a processor 43 that may process sensor data to control its flight and locate the target site. The object may be a flexible elongate member and conductive, and a portion affixed to targets to create webbing. The adhesive may be UV curing, a cyanoacrylate, a two-part epoxy or a two-part ceramic. The device may pick up and retain objects in succession. Dispensing may be part of a three-dimensional printing process. Another invention relates to a dispensing assembly for use with the device having two reservoirs, a mixing chamber, actuator and pump.
Patent GB-2516351-A (GB)
Title: Convertible child car seat
Inventor: MELINAMANI NAVEEN S
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2014-05-15
Abstract: A child car seat comprising a base part 12, a backrest part 26 and a four-joint linkage 28. The four-joint linkage 28 has lever arms 30, 32 which pivotably connect the base 12 and backrest 26. The backrest 26 pivots from a first position (fig 3) where the seat is facing forwards as a toddler seat to a second position (fig 4) where the seat is facing rearwards as an infant carrier. The arms 30, 32 of the four-joint linkage 28 can be crossed so that as the backrest 26 hinges over the base 12 an upper joining point of one arm with the backrest becomes a lower joining point with the backrest (the backrest turns upside-down).
Patent GB-2512773-A (GB)
Title: Multi-reflection mass spectrometer
Inventor: GRINFELD DMITRY
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A multi-reflection mass spectrometer comprising two ion-optical mirrors, each mirror elongated generally along a drift direction (Y), each mirror opposing the other in an X direction and having a space therebetween, the X direction being orthogonal to Y; the mass spectrometer further comprising one or more compensation electrodes each electrode being located in or adjacent the space extending between the opposing mirrors; the compensation electrodes being configured and electrically biased in use so as to produce, in at least a portion of the space extending between the mirrors, an electrical potential offset which: (i) varies as a function of the distance along the drift length, and/or; (ii) has a different extent in the X direction as a function of the distance along the drift length. In use, ions oscillate between the opposing mirrors whilst proceeding along a drift length in the Y direction. Associated methods of mass spectrometry are provided. The compensation electrodes may be electrically biased such that the distance between subsequent points at which the ions turn in the Y-direction changes monotonously with Y during at least a part of the motion of the ions along the drift direction. In a preferred embodiment the period of ion oscillation between the mirrors is not substantially constant along the whole of the drift length.
Patent GB-2524344-A (GB)
Title: Hardware data structure for tracking partially ordered and reordered transactions
Inventor: DARBARI ASHISH
IPC: G06F13/36
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: A counter is used to track the age of in flight transactions, where a slave receives transactions from more than one master. The data structure may comprises a counter that keeps track of the number of in-flight transactions; an indexed table that keeps track of the age of each of the in-flight transactions using the counter; and control logic that verifies a transaction response has been received in the correct order (e.g. corresponds to the oldest in-flight transaction) based on the age information in the table. This allows operations which are performed out of order to be identified so that errors in read, write data are determined. The counter may be incremented when control signals detect a new transaction, and the table updated for the new transaction and decremented when the transaction response is issued. An error detection module detects when transactions are out of sequence, using assertions.
Patent GB-2531022-A (GB)
Title: A sealed housing for a camera
Inventor: NEIL BARTON
IPC: G03B17/08
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: A sealed housing (10) for housing a camera (100) is configured to exclude the atmosphere external to the sealed housing away from the camera. The sealed housing has a viewing portion through which light can pass to reach the camera inside the sealed housing, and the viewing portion comprises a viewing window (50) and a protective window (40). The protective window forms an outside surface of the sealed housing, and the viewing window is spaced apart from the protective window and forms an internal surface of the sealed housing. Preferably the windows are made of germanium.
Patent GB-2525491-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel
Inventor: SAITO HIDEAKI
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: A steering wheel has a main body 97 and a module 11, typically an airbag, one of which has a plurality of hole portions 47 and the other has a plurality of hooks 37 insertable into hole portions 47. Engagement members 48 are provided at each hole portion 47, are biased in a direction crossing an insertion direction of hooks 37 and engage hooks 37 when inserted. At least one hook 37a comprises a positioning reference portion (58, Figure 2a) on an outside face that abuts an inside face of hole portion 47, and also a plurality of adjustment portions (56, Figure 2a) that protrude from an outside face and elastically engaging the inside face of hole portion 47 when positioning portion 58 abuts this inside face. Optimally, the biasing loads cancel so that the vector sum of the biasing loads is substantially zero. Also disclosed is an arrangement comprising locking portions (38a, Figure 10) and lock-receiving portions (47a, Figure 10) and contact points for a horn on the module and main body.
Patent GB-2524438-A (GB)
Title: Electric power connector for aircraft drive wheel drive system
Inventor: EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY
IPC: H02K13/04
Filed: 2013-12-24
Abstract: An electric connector assembly is provided that is designed to provide a simple and reliable electric connection between a source of electric power on an aircraft and a plurality of electrical connections, such as those from stator windings, in an electric drive means powering an aircraft landing gear drive wheel. The plurality of drive means electrical connections are individually connected to power distribution elements designed to significantly reduce the number of connectors required to establish an electrical connection between the drive means and an aircraft power supply. The reduced number of connectors is directed out of the wheel and guided along a path by a path guide element to a connector element designed to connect directly with a wire harness or other connection with an aircraft source of electric power. This electric connector design facilitates disconnection and reconnection when removal and remounting of the drive wheel is required.
Patent GB-2546472-A (GB)
Title: Fixing hook
Inventor: SHAUN HALBERT
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2015-12-04
Abstract: A dual purpose hook comprising a first hooked 1 and, a central U-shaped bend 3 and a second hooked end 2. The hooked part of the first hooked end may be inserted into the open end of a substantially vertical tube or pole. In this arrangement the central U-shaped bend can support a second, substantially horizontal tube or pole. The dual purpose hook can be turned upside down and the whole of the first hooked end inserted into the open end of a substantially vertical tube or pole. In this arrangement the hooked part of the second hooked end (which may form a loop or eyelet) can be used to secure a rope or similar.
Patent GB-2535311-A (GB)
Title: Slickline run hydraulic motor drive tubing cutter
Inventor: MARY L LAIRD
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: A method of cutting a tubular, comprising supporting a tubular cutter assembly 10 at least in part on a cable 16 within a tubular to be cut 12, pumping fluid into the tubular to be cut to operate said cutter and cutting the tubular with said cutter. The method further comprises driving a motor 42 operably connected to said cutter with said pumping, diverting said pumped fluid to said motor and accomplishing said diverting with an exterior seal 38 on said assembly.