baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2495357-A (GB)
Title: Portable MPI testing apparatus and method
Inventor: JOHNSON JONATHAN ROGER MAX
IPC: G01N27/84
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: Apparatus for MPI testing comprises a portable, body worn MPI system 10 including an electromagnetic MPI electrode in wired communication with a DC power supply, via an AC inverter. The apparatus includes a body worn arrangement such as a belt 12 with various pouches 22, 24, 34, 37 for carrying the electromagnetic MPI electrode, DC power supply and AC inverter and other components hands free. In use, an operator wears the apparatus and switches the electrode on to generate a magnetic field in a material under test.
Patent GB-2492003-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic video signal processor with enhanced 3D effect
Inventor: SHAND MARK
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2010-11-24
Abstract: An input stereoscopic video signal has a first frame sequence (SL) in a left- eye channel and a second frame sequence (SR) in a right-eye channel, the second frame sequence (SR) having a zero or non-zero time offset Ï 1 with respect to the first frame sequence (SL). It is converted into an output stereoscopic video signal having a third frame sequence (S'L) in the left-eye channel and a fourth frame sequence (S'R) in the right-eye channel. The fourth frame sequence (S'R) has a zero or non-zero time offset Ï 2 with respect to the third left-eye frame sequence (S'L). The two time offsets Ï 1, Ï 2 may be different (Ï 2 â   Ï 1), in which case the conversion comprises a time interpolation of the frames of at least one of the first and second frame sequences with interpolation parameters selected to apply a relative time shift of Ï 2 - Ï 1 to the right-eye channel with respect to the left-eye channel.
Patent GB-2510824-A (GB)
Title: Heating and cooling system
Inventor: SHIELD DAVID
IPC: F01M5/00
Filed: 2013-02-13
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a temperature of a lubricant for a drivetrain of a wind or water turbine includes a circuit for the lubricant 32 connected to the drivetrain 8; a heat exchanger 10 connected to the circuit for the lubricant, the circuit for heat exchange fluid 34 connected to the heat exchanger, and the circuit for heat exchange fluid further connected to a source of thermal energy and to a sink of thermal energy, such that a controller 36 regulates a flow of thermal energy between the lubricant and the heat exchange fluid via the heat exchanger. Preferably the lubricant circuit includes a reservoir 7 in which the heat exchanger is located inside. The thermal energy source may be an electric heater or solar thermal panels and the apparatus may also comprise a generator or a power convertor.
Patent GB-2504167-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent sheet material for taking a sample of bodily fluid
Inventor: ERIN EDWARD MARK
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: An absorbent sheet material 22 with a biologically inert adhesive 23 such that the absorbent may be rolled into a cylinder around an elongate tool used in an endoscopic system. Said endoscopic system comprises an endoscope having a fibre optic cable bundle, an elongate insertion member for insertion into a patient and an operating port. The absorbent material 22 is attached to a cytology brush. The material 22 absorbs neat fluid from inside the patient, preferably in the lungs, the tool is then withdrawn and the sample obtained by a centrifuge process.
Patent GB-2505043-A (GB)
Title: Filter device
Inventor: JARRIER ETIENNE RENE
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2013-06-12
Abstract: A filter device 100, comprises an elongated body 102 comprising a filter media and a seal element 126 disposed on a first end 106 of the elongated body. The seal element has a non-uniform profile that defines a material thickness (130, Fig 3) comprising a first material thickness (136, Fig 3) in a first section of the seal element and a second material thickness (138, Fig 3) in a second section of the seal element wherein the first material thickness is greater than the second material thickness. Preferably a support frame 110 is received in a groove (148, Fig 4) in the elongated body. Advantageously the seal element 126 can prevent leaks that occur due to sagging and/or displacement of a filter device (100) from the tubesheet in a power generating system. Further inventions directed to a filter device having first and second filter elements and a power generating system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2514202-A (GB)
Title: Micro-nanobubble generation systems
Inventor: WANG WANG NANG
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A micro-nanobubble generation system comprising; a fluid input 32, a fluid output 33, at least one gas input and a plurality of micro-nanobubble generators 34, 35, 36, 37 wherein the plurality of micro-nanobubble generators are disposed between the fluid input and the fluid output. The plurality of micro-nanobubble generators may be connected in series or parallel, or in a combination of series and parallel. Ideally, the micro-bubble generators are at least three of the following; a swirl type, static mixer type, pressurised dissolution type, cavitation type or venturi type. The gas input may form part of one of the generators to form the bubbles.
Patent GB-2510041-A (GB)
Title: Anti-infection unit
Inventor: HILL GEOFFREY
IPC: A61L2/22
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: An anti-infection unit 103 comprises a module 201 that is configured to be attached to a door (101, Fig. 1). The module comprises a reservoir (303, Fig. 3) configured to contain an anti-infection substance, at least one nozzle 206 connected to the reservoir and directed at a handle 102 of a door, a detector (308, Fig. 3) for sensing operation of a door, and a processor. The processor automatically sprays anti-infection substance 205 from the nozzle upon receiving a signal from the detector. Preferably, the detector is configured to sense the proximity of a persons hand to the module or to sense that a door has been opened. The detector can be a passive infrared detector. The processor may automatically spray the anti-infection substance a second time upon receiving a signal from the detector indicating that a person has released a handle of the door. The module can further comprise a pump (304, Fig. 3) connected to the reservoir to provide anti-infection substance to the nozzle. A rechargeable battery (301, Fig. 3) can also be included in the unit. A method of making the unit is also claimed.
Patent GB-2520735-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treatment of aqueous dispersion
Inventor: RITCHIE DANIEL THOMAS EXLEY
IPC: C02F1/463
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: A method for applying electrocoagulation treatment to an aqueous dispersion includes: flowing the aqueous dispersion through a region with sacrificial electrodes (4, Fig. 1) located between opposed electrodes (3, Fig. 1), and applying a voltage across the opposed electrodes to pass a current between the opposed electrodes through the sacrificial electrodes. The voltage is maintained at or below a value Vmax when the conductivity of the aqueous dispersion is Smin or less and the voltage is allowed to decrease to values less than Vmax as the conductivity of the aqueous dispersion increases above Smin. Electrolyte may be added to the aqueous dispersion at low conductivities to further reduce power consumption. The invention allows the electrocoagulation process to operate automatically over a wide range of particulate levels with reduced electrical power consumption. An apparatus for applying electrocoagulation is also claimed which comprises a flow through chamber (1, Fig. 1) comprising the opposed and sacrificial electrodes. A power supply is arranged to apply a voltage across the electrodes to cause a current to flow therebetween. A controller is arranged to control the power supply to vary the voltage and current according to the method.
Patent GB-2521354-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric device
Inventor: RIEL HEIKE E
IPC: H01L35/28
Filed: 2013-12-17
Abstract: A thermoelectric device 1 for transferring heat from a heat source 2 to a heat sink 3 comprises a first thermoelectric leg pair 10 having a first leg 4 including an n-type semiconductor material and a second leg 5 including a p-type semiconductor 5 material, wherein the first leg 4 and the second leg 5 are electrically coupled in series, a second thermoelectric leg pair 11 has a third leg 7 including an n-type semiconductor material and a fourth leg 8 including a p-type semiconductor material, wherein the third leg 7 and the fourth leg 8 are electrically coupled in series, a first contact 12 is placed between the first leg 4 and the fourth leg 8; and a second contact 13 placed between the second leg 5 and the third leg 7. The first thermoelectric leg pair 10 may have a higher resistance than the second thermoelectric leg pair 11.
Patent GB-2505841-A (GB)
Title: Non-volatile memory error mitigation
Inventor: MOTWANI RAVI H
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2012-07-02
Abstract: Techniques for decoding levels in non-volatile memory. A level of a cell in a multi-bit non-volatile memory is read. A minimum of Log-Likelihood Ratio (LLR) and a modified LLR to decode the level, wherein the modified LLR is a function of a misplacement probability is used. A value corresponding the decoded level is written to a volatile memory.
Patent GB-2526837-A (GB)
Title: Kerbside heer a kerb cover to protect alloy wheels from damage
Inventor: HEER HARPAL SINGH
IPC: E01F9/053
Filed: 2014-06-04
Abstract: A plastic cover or edging that fits to the curb on a road or drive to protect wheels, e.g. alloy wheel trims on cars, from being scratched and damaged. It acts to help prevent any abrasion damage which otherwise may occur from contact with the kerb. The cover may be attached to the kerb with nails and/or glue and optionally may be trimmed by the user to fit the kerb, depending on the required shape and height. Furthermore the cover can be personalised, e.g. vary in colour or with the addition of reflective stickers or solar powered LEDs.
Patent GB-2527837-A (GB)
Title: A WLAN bandwidth controller
Inventor: DAVIS MARK
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A device for updating enhanced distributed channel access (EDCA) parameters in a wireless local area network (WLAN) is disclosed. Received packets are analysed to determine capacity utilisation values for individual classes of traffic being broadcast, these values representing how close to saturation that class of traffic is. A controller is responsive to the capacity utilisation values and provides at least one updated EDCA value to an access point. The updated EDCA parameters may comprise an AIFSN value, an ECW_min value, or both. The device may be integrated into the access point, or may provide updated values to the access point via a communications interface. The average contention being experienced by the MAC mechanism for a class may be estimated, preferably by capturing statistics of the medium inter-frame times and employing a decision process, such as a Bayesian based process. Also disclosed is a wireless device comprising a first wireless interface for the WLAN, and a second wireless interface for a different wireless network, where available bandwidth for transmitting data on the WLAN is measured and the device determines which wireless interface to use based on this measurement. A wireless device for selecting between access points based on available bandwidth measurements is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2532423-A (GB)
Title: A cantilever mounted access device
Inventor: MICHAEL ANDREW BEARD
IPC: E06C9/00
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: A cantilever mounted attic ladder comprises, a series of nested ladder sections that slide and extend from a collapsed position to an extended, in use position, see figure 7. To deploy the ladder a strap 8 is pulled to overcome the bias of over centre springs 18 that act to hold the ladder within the loft access. The ladder is released by actuation of a pair of catches 39 that allow each section to extend in turn with respect to the next section. The sections are profiled and engage with one another. The sections widen towards the bottom of the ladder to promote stability. The ladder, the pivoting means and springs may be releasably located within a mounting bracket 10 that is affixed to the loft hatch sides via screws 11. In alternative embodiments adjustable brackets may be supplied and adjustable stops may be provided to adjust the final position of the ladder within the loft hatch, see figure 22.
Patent GB-2525711-A (GB)
Title: Seal for use with a stoma
Inventor: MAHOOD BENJAMIN DEREK
IPC: A61F5/443
Filed: 2015-02-11
Abstract: A stoma seal 1 is provided in the split ring form, allowing sealing by overlap of the end portions of the ring around a stoma 21.
Patent GB-2527185-A (GB)
Title: Vent stringer fitting
Inventor: ROLFES COREY A
IPC: B64C3/18
Filed: 2015-04-09
Abstract: A fitting (70, figure 4) for a vent stringer 20, the vent stringer has an outer edge 50 defining an open end 45 and the fitting comprises a fitting body 72. The fitting body defines a groove 95 slidably receivable along the open end as indicated by arrow D. The groove is shaped to receive the outer edge of the vent stringer, creating a tongue and groove joint with the outer edge and a connection between the fitting and the stringer, which prevents further slidable movement of the fitting to the stringer. Preferably the fitting body defines a mating edge (90, figure 8) located within the groove, a sealant (118) is interposed between the mating edge and the outer edge; the fitting may comprise a lip (100) extending into a channel of the vent stringer; a coupling 76 may fluidly connect the vent stringer with a vent tube 78; the fitting body may be of a composite material; the vent stringer may be an aircraft vent stringer, located in the wing box of the airplane, spacecraft, etc.. A method of installing the fitting is disclosed.
Patent GB-2529756-A (GB)
Title: Cooling air system for aircraft turbine engine
Inventor: RHODEN WILLIAM E
IPC: F02C7/224
Filed: 2015-07-02
Abstract: A turbine engine 10 includes a fan 46, a core engine case 62 configured to receive a core airflow 22, and an inner fan case 64. An inner air bypass 30 is defined between the core engine case and the inner fan case, and the engine further includes an outer fan case 66, an outer air bypass 32 defined between the inner fan case and the outer fan case. A first heat exchanger 72 is arranged in the core engine case providing heat exchange between a liquid, preferably fuel (78, fig. 3), and the core airflow to cool a core airflow (22, fig. 3). A second heat exchanger 74 is arranged in the outer air bypass. The second heat exchanger is fluidly coupled to the first heat exchanger to receive the cooled core airflow. The second heat exchanger provides heat exchange between the cooled core airflow and the second portion of airflow to further cool the cooled core airflow. The first heat exchanger may be a shell and tube heat exchanger. The second heat exchanger may be a plate fin heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2540543-A (GB)
Title: Graphics processing
Inventor: PETER WILLIAM HARRIS
IPC: G06T1/20
Filed: 2015-07-20
Abstract: The sequence of instructions for a shader program 60 to be executed by a shader core of a graphics processing unit is divided into an initial set of instructions 61 that perform "global" common expressions of the shader program, a set of instructions 62 in the shader program that perform expressions that are common to a given work group within a set of work items that the shader program is to process, and a main instruction sequence 63 that needs to be executed independently for each work item. Execution threads are then able to start executing the shader program either at the beginning of the global common expressions 64, or at the beginning of the work group common expressions 65, or at the beginning of the main instruction sequence 66. A complier generates instructions, for a shading stage with expressions that will produce the same result for all work items, placed before expressions executed for each work item individually.
Patent GB-2542364-A (GB)
Title: Control system
Inventor: STEPHEN TURNER
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2015-09-16
Abstract: A control system controlling the blood flow rate in a blood supply system in which a first pump 18 is provided to transport blood for a reservoir 20 via a first passage 16 at a flow rate toward a plurality of outlets 30,26,26a of which one or more of the outlets are openable to permit flow through the outlet and closable to block flow through the outlet, wherein the control system comprises a monitoring arrangement 22 to determine a flow value representative of the flow rate through a first outlet 30 of the plurality of outlets, and a controller responsive to the monitoring arrangement, the controller configured to control the first pump 18 to maintain the flow rate through the first outlet 30 at the pre-determined level.
Patent GB-2531940-A (GB)
Title: Methotrexate formulation
Inventor: JULIE-ANN PENTON
IPC: A61P37/06
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: A liquid pharmaceutical composition comprises methotrexate free acid and a buffer, wherein the pH of the composition is in the range of 6.5 to 8.2. The formulation is preferably administered via the oral route. Processes for preparation of the liquid pharmaceutical composition are also described. The liquid pharmaceutical composition is useful in therapy, in particular for children.
Patent GB-2530928-A (GB)
Title: Automated generation of scripted and manual test cases
Inventor: CRAWSHAY DAVID
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2013-07-23
Abstract: Systems and methods that provide manual test cases and scripted test cases automatically based on metadata included in a software application. In an embodiment, an application may include elements that generate an output file containing information corresponding to one or more forms with one or more fields in an application. The information may be utilized by a test device or application to automatically generate manual test cases, automated scripted test cases, or a combination of manual and automated test cases based on the information. In an embodiment, a manual test case may include a sequence of instructions in a natural language format. In an embodiment, an automated test case may be in a script language configured to interact with the application or an appropriate application emulator.
Patent GB-2531211-A (GB)
Title: Array substrate and liquid crystal display panel
Inventor: CHENG-HUNG CHEN
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2013-10-23
Abstract: An array substrate and a liquid crystal display panel. In the array substrate, each pixel unit (105) comprises a first pixel region (A), a second pixel region (B) and a third pixel region (C). A voltage Va which is applied to the first pixel region (A), a voltage Vb which is applied to the second pixel region (B) and a voltage Vc which is applied to the third pixel region (C) have the following relationship: Va > Vb > Vc, and proportional ranges of the area occupied by the first pixel region (A), the second pixel region (B) and the third pixel region (C) in a region of the pixel unit (105) are 5%-25%, 20%-45% and 35%-75%, respectively. The colour difference at a large viewing angle can be reduced, thereby improving the display quality.
Patent GB-2547025-A (GB)
Title: A method of data transfer, a method of controlling use of data and a cryptographic device
Inventor: Ian Bygrave
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: The claims specify the transfer of data between security contexts (e.g. trusted platform modules (TPM) or hardware security modules (HSM)) wherein the recipient authenticates itself using a public key certificate and the data is encrypted using the recipients public key. Access control rules for the data which specify access credentials and data to authenticate the sender are also transferred. The recipient context may be operate by a cloud service provider (CSP) or similar, whilst the sender may be a tenant using the cloud. The data to be transferred may be the tenants secret key. Further authentication and encryption operations may occur using public key certificates (PKC). The certificates may be underwritten by the security context manufacturer operating as a trusted third party (TTP). The manufacturer may also certify the capabilities of the recipient security context and that is will enforce the tenants key usage rules.
Patent GB-2540661-A (GB)
Title: Customer-triggered store management
Inventor: ROBERT JAMES TAYLOR
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2016-05-24
Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for monitoring the availability of products in a shop by utilising customer feedback 102 corresponding to an item for sale, determining an action to be taken 104 by comparing the customer input with an inventory management database, and automatically responding to the customer 108. In some embodiments an incentive reward is provided for the customer 110. The customer response 108 may involve the customer being advised that an item is being pulled (if it is on-site), or offered the opportunity to order the product, or advised of an alternate on-site or off-site location where the product can be found. The system may also identify products the store should add to its assortment of products based on such customer inquiries and may take automated actions in response (e.g. generating pick requests, generating orders for products or reporting potential new products to add to offerings). The customer input may be via an application 106a on a mobile device.
Patent GB-2541502-A (GB)
Title: An inventory system
Inventor: HIMANSHU PATEL
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2016-06-17
Abstract: An inventory system comprising a plurality of stations 3 for receiving and temporarily storing items, means associated with each station for sensing delivery of an item to a station or removal therefrom and means for transmitting this information to a remote controller which stores data relating to the time of delivery or removal of the item, wherein the sensing means 2, according to a first aspect of the invention, includes first and second sensors arranged to detect displacement of the item sequentially, the order of detection being indicative of either a delivery of the item to the station or a removal therefrom. The first and second sensors are preferably infrared sensors. According to a second aspect, the sensing means includes a pressure pad arranged to detect placement or removal of an item. The inventory system may further include a recorder with a memory, a counter and a display 4. Thus information which may also be sent to the controller, preferably wirelessly, and stored in a database for subsequent retrieval, analysis and display, includes the location of an item, i.e. the station where the item is/was located, and the number of items at a station.
Patent GB-2540085-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for opening/closing member
Inventor: HISASHI NAKASONE
IPC: E05C9/16
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: Provided is a locking device for an opening/closing member, the device capable of connecting a rotating member and a sliding rod to each other simply and without play. A locking device (10) comprises: a rotating member (12); a protrusion (18) provided at a position deviated with respect to a support shaft of the rotating member and having a head (20) a diameter of which expands to a leading end side; a sliding rod (28) that connects to the rotating member due to the protrusion being fit into a recess (29) provided at a base end side; and an unlocking means that unlocks by causing the rotating member to rotate. The recess (29) of the sliding rod comprises: a pair of restricting walls (31) which are inner surfaces opposing each other in a length direction of the sliding rod and which are arranged with a space therebetween in which the head of the protrusion is accommodated; a pair of elastic side walls (32) which are inner surfaces opposing each other in a width direction of the sliding rod and which have hook portions (33) that engage with the base end side of the head of the protrusion; and an elastic bottom wall (34) that receives the leading end side of the protrusion.