baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2491612-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing a web feed collaboratively produced by users
Inventor: BELLESSORT ROMAIN
IPC: G06F40/14
Filed: 2011-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to methods, devices and a system for synchronizing a web feed WF collaboratively edited by user devices U,, the web feed comprising synchronization annotations SA. The system comprises user devices that synchronize together by exchanging edit messages EM when they locally edit their web feed WF, each user device locally recording edit sets ES, Al, B1 defining the edits ED performed on its web feed. Upon occurrence of an event (e.g. a user has completed important modifications, creating an archive as a new version), a user device U0 triggers an update of local synchronization annotations SA to define its edited web feed as a new version of the web feed, and notifies other devices Urec of the update, the update notification UN listing edit sets ES, Al, B1. One other device Urec receives the update notification UN and locally updates the synchronization annotations SA based on the received notification after having compared the edit sets ESIoc locally recorded with those ESuN listed in the notification.
Patent GB-2493993-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic valve assembly
Inventor: BORGIA LUCA
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2011-08-23
Abstract: A thermostatic valve assembly 20 for a cooling system of an internal combustion engine provided with a radiator has a wax element 44 placed in a chamber 25 inside the valve body 21 of the valve assembly 20 and has a piston 45 mechanically connected to a main valve plate 40 at its distal end. An auxiliary valve plate 50 is provided to open and close the direct pathway 22 of the cooling fluid from the radiator to the chamber 25 in which the wax element 44 is placed.
Patent GB-2496906-A (GB)
Title: Additive release component for smoking article
Inventor: NICHOLLS JANE
IPC: A24D3/06
Filed: 2011-11-28
Abstract: An additive release component for use in a smoking article comprises a substrate 17, 20, an additive 18, 21 supported by the substrate and a barrier material 19, 22. The barrier material overlies the additive and is configured to release the additive from the substrate 17, 20 in response to a change in environmental parameter such as the presence or an increase in, moisture, an increase in heat or a change in pH. The substrate may be mesoporous silicon or macroporous silicon having a surface area of 10 to 500 sq.m./g., a porosity of 35 to 99%, a pore volume of at least 0.5cc/g and/or a BET surface area of at least 1000 sq .m/g.
Patent GB-2499657-A (GB)
Title: Automatic vehicle speed control having predetermined upper and lower limits.
Inventor: PEDLAR CHRIS EDWARD
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2012-02-27
Abstract: Automatic speed control of a vehicle including; receiving an input from a driver to enter cruise control. A threshold speed is determined. Vehicle speed is increased above the threshold speed by a first predetermined value/proportion. Vehicle speed is decreased above the threshold speed by a second predetermined value/proportion. The steps of increasing and decreasing the speed are repeated until an input to exit cruise control mode is received. The threshold speed may be the current vehicle speed. The first and second predetermined values may be dependent on the brake specific fuel consumption for the respective vehicle speed. Increasing/decreasing fuel supply, decoupling vehicle wheels from the engine, the clutch and passive means may all be used to increase or decrease the speed of the vehicle. Means may be provided to reduce audio, visual or tactile phenomena associated with repeated change in vehicle speed.
Patent GB-2503209-A (GB)
Title: Insulation material
Inventor: SHEPHERD SIMON
IPC: C08L83/06
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A thermal insulation material suitable for use, or used, subsea comprises a platinum cured silicone resin and up to 45% of a micronised 5 polymer. The cured silicone resin may be formed from a two part resin with the uncured siloxane elements having complementary alkenyl and Si-H moieties. The micronized polymer may be polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polycarbonate (PC) or polyether ether ketone (PEEK).
Patent GB-2503263-A (GB)
Title: Truncated multiplier
Inventor: DRANE THEO ALAN
IPC: G06F7/499
Filed: 2012-06-20
Abstract: An integrated circuit for performing multiplication as a sum of addends with faithful rounding where a predetermined (to be maximal) whole number of columns are removed from the sum of addends array and a predetermined (to be maximal) number of bits from the least significant column are also discarded before a constant is added.
Patent GB-2507531-A (GB)
Title: Common search space configuration for an enhanced physical downlink control channel
Inventor: CHARBIT GILLES
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2012-11-02
Abstract: Configuring a common search space (CSS) for an enhanced physical downlink control channel (ePDCCH) of a carrier, and scheduling a master information block of common control signaling on a physical broadcast channel (BCH) of the carrier, wherein said master information block indicates a configuration of the common search space which defines a set of pairs of physical resource blocks in the common search space.
Patent GB-2508232-A (GB)
Title: Bioremediation of soil or ground water
Inventor: HOLROYD MICHAEL LLOYD
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2012-11-27
Abstract: A bioremediation method for a contaminated substrate comprises providing a storage stable oil-water emulsion, diluting the oil-water-emulsion with an excess of water, adjusting the pH of the diluted emulsion to between 6 and 8 by addition of an alkaline material to the diluted emulsion and applying the resultant pH-adjusted diluted emulsion, without further storage, to the contaminated substrate such that the pH-adjusted diluted emulsion stimulates anaerobic digestion of respective contaminants. The undiluted/concentrated oil-water emulsion comprises up to 60% comestible vegetable oil, up to 10% glucose, up to 2% comestible acid,Â up to 3% comestible protein, up to 5% sodium chloride and/or potassium chloride and a comestible emulsion stabilizer with the balance of the emulsion comprising water. The emulsion optionally comprises trace elements. The concentrated oil-water emulsion may have an acidic pH in the range 3.0 to 4.0. The comestible acid maybe ethanoic acid, the comestible protein maybe whey protein and the comestible emulsion stabilizer maybe xanthan. The concentrated oil-water emulsion can have a C.I.M.S.C.E.E. stability value Î£ of at least 63.
Patent GB-2508350-A (GB)
Title: A process for the selective removal of a catalyst from a liquid phase
Inventor: WILKES ROBIN
IPC: B01J20/26
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A process for the selective removal of a catalyst, from a liquid phase and subsequently returning the catalyst, to a liquid phase comprising using a compound of formula (I); [SUP][[L]-[G]]a, such as a compound having pendant functional groups bound to a support, such as an organopolysiloxane, on a silica or alumina support. L is a linking group, G is an aryl group having a leaving group LG selected from CI, Br, I, sulfonate such as triflate, a diazo group, a nitrile, an ester and an alkoxy group and substituent Q is selected from H, NR2, OR, ORSiR3, CO2R, F, CI, NO2 CN and SUP is a support having a plurality of groups [L]-[G] bound to the support is contacted with the liquid phase to bind the catalyst to the compound formula (I) thereby forming a captured catalyst which is separated from and may be returned to the liquid phase. The compound of formula (I) is especially useful in binding homogeneous catalyst to remove it from a reaction medium and selectively returning the catalyst to the reaction medium at a later stage. The compound of formula (I) is particularly useful for cross-coupling reactions, for example in Suzuki reactions.
Patent GB-2509716-A (GB)
Title: Optical chemical analyser and liquid depth sensor
Inventor: STOCKWELL PAUL
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2013-01-09
Abstract: An optical chemical analyser configured to direct radiation 200 towards a target 14 at a target location, such as liquid contaminant in a gas pipeline, and to receive transmitted or reflected radiation 206 from the target, the received radiation being directed to a Spatial Interference Fourier Transform (SIFT) module. This module comprises first 216 and second 218 dispersive elements, such as a grating. A portion of the received radiation is directed to the first dispersing element and interferes with a portion of the received radiation directed to the second dispersive element to form an interference pattern. This pattern is detected and processed and a Fourier transform performed to obtain a frequency spectrum of the second amount of radiation. Other embodiments include: a liquid depth sensor operating by sensing the position of a portion of radiation reflected off the liquids surface; a connector assembly to couple with a fluid containing vessel and having a heated radiation transparent window and a vent passage with a closing member; an optical chemical analyser that powers up based on detection of the presence of a target; and an optical arrangement for conveying radiation comprising an optical fibre with optical filters located at either end.
Patent GB-2510425-A (GB)
Title: Roof box stowage apparatus suitable for storing a wheelchair
Inventor: WALKER DAVID LESLIE
IPC: A61G3/02
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a roof box stowage apparatus for use on the roof of a vehicle, comprising: a box 10 for stowing an object, such as a wheelchair 16, the box being configured to lie on the roof of a vehicle; a carriage assembly 24, at least a part of which is arranged to carry the object; a lifting configuration 50 for lifting the object into contact or engagement with a part of the carriage assembly; a carriage assembly moving unit for moving a part of the carriage assembly into and out of the box, and for stowing and/or unloading of the object in contact or engagement with the object; wherein the box is configured to remain stationary during the lifting and stowage, or unloading, of the object. The carriage may extend telescopically from the box in a parallel direction to the vehicle roof, with the lifting direction being perpendicular to this
Patent GB-2496355-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing particles
Inventor: BOWCOCK SIMON VICTOR
IPC: B22F9/12
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: A method of producing metal particles having a mean greatest dimension of from about 0.5nm to 20nm is provided, the method comprising : (i) Generating precursor particles; (ii) Contacting the precursor particles with a substantially inert liquid substrate having a viscosity of from 104 to 106mPa.s; and (iii) Separating the particles and substrate from one another.
Patent GB-2504837-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus comprising spaced sheets of toughened glass
Inventor: CURTIS ROSS WILLIAM
IPC: B32B17/06
Filed: 2013-06-12
Abstract: Apparatus (2) comprising sheet material and decoration, which apparatus (2) comprises: (i) a first sheet (4) of toughened glass; (ii) a second sheet (6) of toughened glass; (iii) spacer strips (8) which space the first and second sheets (4, 6) away from each other; (iv) a void (10) formed between the first and second sheets (4, 6) and the spacer strips (8); and (v) at least one object (12) which is in the void and which provides the apparatus (2) with a decorative appearance; and the apparatus (2) being such that ; (vi) the first and second sheets (4, 6) have been produced by firstly being cut to size, and then secondly being toughened; and (vii) the apparatus (2) has the appearance of a solid piece of glass. A method of producing the apparatus 2 is also disclosed. The apparatus may include a third sheet of toughened glass so that it is triple-glazed, and with at least one of the objects positioned in a void between the third sheet and first or second sheets.
Patent GB-2516068-A (GB)
Title: DC to DC converter assembly
Inventor: ΜZ FRANCISCO JOSE MORENO MUN
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A DC to DC converter assembly 20 for interconnecting DC electrical networks 32, 34 comprises first and second converters 22, 24 and an AC transmission link 56. Each converter includes first and second DC terminals 26, 28 for connection to a respective one of the DC electrical networks, a converter limb 30 extending between the corresponding first and second DC terminals) and having a pair of first limb portions 36a, 36b, 38a, 38b separated by an AC terminal 40, 42. Each limb portion includes at least one switching element 44 and a plurality of series connected modules 46a, 46b, each comprising two pairs of switching elements and a storage element. An AC transmission link 56 connects the first and second AC terminals. A controller 65 controls switching of the switching element in each limb portion to control the configuration of the AC voltage 66, 68 at the corresponding AC terminal to form a current circulation path that includes the AC transmission link, at least one first limb portion 36a,36b and at least one second limb portion 38a, 38b, and inject a circulation current into the current circulation path to transfer energy between at least one first module and at least one second module in the circulation path.
Patent GB-2516282-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibration of a stereoscopic camera system for use with a radio therapy treatment apparatus
Inventor: MEIR IVAN DANIEL
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2013-07-17
Abstract: A method of calibration of a stereoscopic camera system 10 for use with a radio therapy treatment apparatus (linac) 14 is provided. Initially a calibration phantom 18 is positioned on an adjustable table 20 on the surface of a mechanical couch 16 with the phantom's centre at an estimated location for the radiation iso-centre. The phantom is then irradiated using the linac and the relative location of the centre of the calibration phantom and the radiation iso-centre is determined by analysing images of the irradiation of the phantom. The phantom is repositioned by the mechanical couch applying an offset corresponding to the determined relative location. The stereoscopic camera system obtains images of the relocated phantom to which the offset has been applied and processes them to set its co-ordinate system relative to the radiation iso-centre. A 3D computer model may be created of the surface of the phantom.
Patent GB-2510043-A (GB)
Title: Rental Service Provider Messaging System
Inventor: HOUGH KENNETH JAMES
IPC: G06Q50/12
Filed: 2013-11-21
Abstract: A database receives registration details of rental service providers such as hotels, youth hostels, car rental agencies and the like. If the service provider needs to get in touch with a client for whom they have no address or contact details they can list the client, including government-issued identification details such as passport or driving license number, on the database. When engaging a new client the service provider searches the database by name or identification details and if a match is found the system automatically messages the provider who created the listing including details of the client and the provider who performed the search, so that the listing provider can know the current location of the client and take appropriate action. The system may also provide details of the listing to the provider who performed a search. A listing may be made due to a client having defaulted on payment, committed a crime such as theft or assault, or caused some damage which is unaccounted for. The client may then be tracked down if they attempt to engage further services in order to resolve the issue and a service provider may choose not to provide the service based on the clients history.
Patent GB-2522835-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for improving soil quality
Inventor: REDMILE-GORDON MARC
IPC: C05G3/80
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: A method of increasing availability of phosphate (P) in soil comprising applying biodiesel co-product (BCP) to soil. Application of BCP may also be used to increase microbial production of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) in soil. Preferably one or more nutrients are also added to the soil, preferably a source of nitrogen, and in one embodiment ammonium nitrate is added. In another embodiment, nitrogen is delivered in an insufficient amount such that a non-lethal retardation of weed growth results. Preferably the biodiesel co-product is the co-product formed when alcohol reacts with fatty acids of triglycerides to form alkyl ester and biodiesel co-product. Also claimed is a composition and a fertiliser composition for use in the method of applying BCP to soil.
Patent GB-2516994-A (GB)
Title: Introduction of CO2 for reduction of start-up time in a gas stream separation process
Inventor: BERG MARKUS
IPC: B01D53/14
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: A method and system of reducing start-up time for a gas stream separation process comprising introducing carbon dioxide (CO2) into the gas stream separation process before providing feed-in product to the process. The system comprises a gas stream separation apparatus 10 including a feed-in assembly and a source of carbon dioxide 12 in fluid communication with the apparatus. Preferably the separation process removes an acid gas using an organic solvent such as methanol at subzero temperatures. Advantageously the carbon dioxide is absorbed by circulated methanol and generates additional cold by degassing of the carbon dioxide after depressurization.
Patent GB-2521827-A (GB)
Title: Separating waste materials
Inventor: VALENTINE ALAN
IPC: B07B1/28
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A vibratory screen separation apparatus 2 has a separation chamber 4, which moves or vibrates. It may do such by being attached to the screen 16 and vibrating along with the screen drive (14,fig.5). The separation chamber 4 is also provided with at least a partial vacuum, to remove at least some portion of material which exits the screen 16 into the separation chamber 4. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of normal usage of the apparatus. The vibration provided to the separation chamber 4, may push lighter material back from the chamber walls into the centre of the vacuum, and provide for better separation of lighter materials in the separation chamber.
Patent GB-2519611-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for securing a medical or surgical line
Inventor: WATSON CHRIS
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A surgical line fastener 200 for securing a medical or surgical line with respect to a patient comprises an elongate braided tubular sleeve 210 for receiving the line there through, the sleeve having a collar 214 (which may be substantially rigid) coupled to the sleeve at one end thereof. An attachment member 218 for securing the fastener with respect to the patient is coupled to a clip 212 which is configured to releasably receive the collar 214, securing it to the clip. Also included is a medical or surgical apparatus which comprises a sterile pack containing the aforementioned fastener and a method of securing a line with respect to a patient utilising the fastener.
Patent GB-2516540-A (GB)
Title: Protective case and methods of making
Inventor: WYNER DANIEL M
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device comprises two layers, an inner cushion insert 30 that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer elastomeric shell 12. The cushion insert 30 is formed from a rate dependent material, such as microcellular polyurethane foam. The cushion insert 30 may include raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts.
Patent GB-2517038-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for generating, storing, transmitting, receiving and reproducing depth maps by using the color components of an image
Inventor: GRANGETTO MARCO
IPC: H04N19/597
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: Generating a colour image from a depth or disparity map DM1, DM2, the colour image being composed of a plurality of components or channels Y, U, V. The depth map is a greyscale or monochrome image and is divided into three sets of pixels which are each entered into one of the luminance or chrominance channels. In another aspect, a group 1, 2 of contiguous pixels of the depth map is transferred to the colour image by putting a first pixel in the luminance component and populating the chrominance channel with residual or difference values calculated from predicted or interpolated pixels. Alternatively sums and differences of the contiguous pixels can be used to populate the three components of the colour image. Preferably this method is used to encode two depth maps as a single colour image of the same size. Preferably, a video is generated using the tile format frame-packing format, wherein a colour image generated from a depth or disparity map is entered into the frame along with images relating to two stereoscopic views.
Patent GB-2528956-A (GB)
Title: A tourniquet
Inventor: JONES GARETH
IPC: A61B17/132
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: A tourniquet comprising an elongate flexible member having a first 14 and second 16 ends, the first end having a notch and an aperture 18 proximate to the end for receiving the second end of the elongate member, the elongate member having at least one engagement member 20 disposed along its length to engage the aperture. The engagement member(s) may be a series of indentations along either side of the elongate member. The flexible material may be silicone rubber and the second end may be tapered. The first end may have a notch 22 to allow the end to deform when the tourniquet is in use which in turn deforms the aperture 18 exerting a gripping force on the engagement members 20. The indentations may be perpendicular to the edges of the elongate member (Fig 2-5) or at angles. The indentations may have a rounded inner surface (Fig 2-4).
Patent GB-2529839-A (GB)
Title: Storage container
Inventor: ANDREWS JOHN
IPC: B65D88/52
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A storage container comprising a plurality of components 10 and 40 which can be disassembled wherein each of the components 10 and 40 is a functional item on its own. The components 10 and 40 may be used as document, laptop, tablet or keyboard stands or supports or a footrest. The components 10 and 40 may be arranged to have different functions and one may be a footrest with an adjustable height or angle. Connection means may be provided to lock the components together and may utilise cooperating pegs 62 and notches 36. The device is designed to improve space utilisation in an office environment. The components 10 and 40 may form the walls of the container and the product can be made from sheet plastic or metal.
Patent GB-2529867-A (GB)
Title: Beverage cooling device
Inventor: AFOLABI OLUWAFEMI AJIBOLA
IPC: F25D5/02
Filed: 2014-09-04
Abstract: A cooling device 100 having a number of cooling sub-assemblies 101, each having a body having a top with an opening 303, and an interior chamber for holding a cooling fluid is claimed. When connected via connectors 102, the sub-assemblies define an interior region for receiving a container, such that the container is in thermal communication with the inner wall of the sub-assemblies. Thus the cooling fluid can absorb heat from a liquid in the container. The container may contain a beverage. There may be an equal number of sub-assembly connectors connecting each body to two adjacent bodies so that the cooling device forms a piecewise cylindrical inner surface. Each sub-assembly may also have an activator bin 300 inside it for storing an endothermic reactant and having a release mechanism that a user can activate to mix the reactant with the cooling fluid and cause an endothermic reaction. The opening may be covered by a lid 103, which can be pushed to break a seal and activate the release mechanism.