baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2532608-A (GB)
Title: Device for determining the drying behaviour of paints or the like
Inventor: ROLAND EMMERICH
IPC: G01N33/32
Filed: 2015-11-18
Abstract: A device for automatically determining the drying behaviour of paint or the like comprises at least two needles 10 which are moveable over a test sample or substrate 20 and at least one drive means 16 for moving the needles. The device is characterised by each needle having a respective coupling means 14 for individually coupling it to the drive means. If the paint is still liquid, the needle displaces the paint, but if dry, the needle is raised and moves over the coating. The drive means may be a threaded rod to which the coupling means meshes when engaged. In a preferred embodiment, each needle has an individual receiving means (24, Fig 4) for a substrate, and the needle is only lowered and its coupling means meshed after a sample has been inserted. This allows for a plurality of samples to be tested irrespective of the time of their production.
Patent GB-2545501-A (GB)
Title: Modular building
Inventor: RICHARD DONALD FOSTER PIERCE
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2015-12-18
Abstract: The building comprises first and second modules 3a, 3b formed from frames 5a, 5b and arranged adjacent each other with one or more connections 15 between them, the connections having location and alignment portions for locating and aligning the frames relative to each other. The connection may include a guide member 17 fixed to one of the first and second frames, and an aperture 27 on the other. The guide member may be fit loosely in the aperture. The alignment portion may include an adjustment member 21 which fits over the guide member and at least partially in the aperture. The connection may have a nut 23 for applying force to the adjustment member. The adjustment member may be a tapered washer. The guide member may be a threaded stud. The modules may be connected vertically or horizontally. Also claimed is a method of assembling the building.
Patent GB-2549098-A (GB)
Title: Safety assessment method and apparatus
Inventor: RAY BOUGHTON
IPC: G16H70/40
Filed: 2016-04-04
Abstract: A method for generating a product information document including the results of a safety assessment comprises the steps of acquiring, by a processor, a product ingredients list; acquiring, for one or more ingredients in the ingredients list, a value of an amount of that ingredient used by a user of the product in a time period; acquiring values of at least one physical property of the user, such as dermal absorption; using the value of the amount of the ingredient used in the time period and the one or more physical properties to determine one or more exposure values indicative of an exposure of the user to that ingredient during the time period; performing a safety assessment based on the determined one or more exposure values; and generating a product information file including the results of the safety assessment. The safety assessment may comprise determining a margin of safety (MOS) for an ingredient by dividing a no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) by a systemic exposure dose (SED) for that ingredient. The MOS can be provided as a label on products such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, toiletries and food.
Patent GB-2550944-A (GB)
Title: Feeder system
Inventor: ANTON VIKTOROVICH SOLOVEYKIN
IPC: B22C9/08
Filed: 2016-06-02
Abstract: A feeder system 100 for metal casting comprises a feeder sleeve 102 comprising a closed first end 106, an open second end 108 and a continuous sidewall 110 therebetween and a substantially planar breaker core 104 mounted on the second end of the feeder sleeve and having an aperture 116 therethrough, the aperture being offset from the centre of the breaker core, the feeder sleeve and the breaker core together defining a closed cavity for containing molten metal and the breaker core being provided with at least one retaining element 118 for holding and suspending the feeder system on a mould pattern. The retaining element preferably comprises a loop or hook of metal, wire or plastic. Also disclosed is a moulding system (500, figure 5a) for preparing a mould for metal casting comprising the feeder system 100 of the invention and a pin 508 received by the retaining element of the feeder system. Further disclosed is a method for preparing a horizontally parted mould for metal casting using said feeder system.
Patent GB-2557163-A (GB)
Title: Door storage unit
Inventor: MARK PULLAN
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2016-07-29
Abstract: A method of installing a fitted cupboard to a surface is disclosed. The cupboard includes a base unit and a door unit. The method comprises the steps of removing the door from the base unit, storing the door in a storage block 100, attaching the base unit to a surface, and removing the door from the storage block and attaching it to the base unit. A storage block is also disclosed being arranged to receive and retain door units in a substantially vertical alignment and arranged in a spatially separated non-contacting arrangement relative to each other. The storage block may be formed from polystyrene and may comprise a series of parallel channels or grooves in a first surface for receiving door units.
Patent GB-2544143-A (GB)
Title: Multi-column separation apparatus and method
Inventor: STEVEN J STANLEY
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2015-01-21
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and system for the separation and optional analysis of the components of a sample of material, the apparatus and system comprising a cartridge comprising: at least one sample inlet port, at least one resin inlet port and a multiplicity of reagent and purge fluid input ports which are fluidically connected via a multiplicity of control valves to a multiplicity of chromatographic columns which are fluidically connected together in series; and a multiplicity of outlet ports wherein each outlet port additionally comprises an outlet valve which is adapted to control the flow of fluid through said outlet ports; wherein each of said multiplicity of chromatographic columns is aligned with one of said multiplicity of outlet ports so as to allow for fluid flow from said column through said outlet port. The system optionally additionally facilitates the analysis of the components. The invention additionally provides a method for the separation of the components of a sample of material which comprises the use of the apparatus and system of the invention. The apparatus, system and method of the invention are advantageously applied to the separation and analysis of radioactive materials.
Patent GB-2552789-A (GB)
Title: Device for simulating a flame effect
Inventor: Aleksey Yurievich Fomenko
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2016-08-08
Abstract: A mist generator 1 comprises an ultrasonic sprayer 2 in a housing. Liquid is supplied in pulses onto the ultrasonic sprayer 2 and a light source 8 illuminates a mist current 3 which is output through an aperture 10 to simulate a flame. Pulsed liquid may be supplied to the mist generator 1 from a reservoir (25, Fig. 10) by a pump (28, Fig. 11) via a tube (18, Fig. 12) and the mist 3 may be outputted through the aperture 10 by a fan 6. The mist generator 1 may be arranged in a simulated log (16, Fig. 9) of a simulated fuel bed (15, Fig. 9). The housing of the mist generator may be in the form of a container with a cover in the form of a radiator 7, which may have projecting elements 9 and may comprise heating elements. The ultrasonic sprayer 2 may be an ultrasonic membrane oriented horizontally or vertically. The mist generator 1 is particularly suitable for use in an electric fire.
Patent GB-2553555-A (GB)
Title: Security devices and methods of manufacture thereof
Inventor: FREDERIC FOURNIER
IPC: B42D25/328
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: A method of producing a security device comprising a substrate 10 with a relief structure 20 on its surface. The relief structure having a recess or a plurality of recesses 21 and one or more raised land areas 22. A colour-shifting coating structure 30, 40, 50 is applied to the relief structure wherein a thickness of the colour-shifting coating structure in the recess or recesses is less than a thickness of the colour-shifting coating structure on the one or more land areas. From at least one angle the coated recesses and the land areas exhibit a different colour. Also disclosed is a security device.
Patent GB-2550630-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen appliance and apparatus therefor
Inventor: ROBERT FIELDS
IPC: A47J44/02
Filed: 2016-12-07
Abstract: An apparatus for a kitchen appliance 100 for processing food, having a motor 120, a sensor 140 for sensing the weight of the kitchen appliance; and a controller 130 for controlling the motor in dependence on the weight. The controller may control the speed or direction of the motor dependent on absolute weight and/or changes in weight sensed and may comprise a mechanical actuator for adjusting the flexibility and/or tilt of a tool 104 coupled to the motor, where the actuator is controlled dependent on weight. Motor operation may be prevented when the weight is less than and/or is more than a predetermined level. The sensor may be a weight distribution sensor, which may be a load cell 140, pressure sensor, inclination sensor and/or a displacement sensor. Also disclosed is an appliance for processing food having vibration control where the vibration sensor, also disclosed is an appliance having vibration control where vibration is controlled based on the vibration sensed. Further disclosed is a food processing appliance comprising a load sensor for measuring loads by means of deformation and a travel limiter for preventing deformation of the load sensor beyond a predetermined limit; an appliance with a sensor for sensing weight and a controller to detect the presence of an attachment dependent on the weight sensed; and also disclosed is an appliance having safety interlock and weight dependence control features.
Patent GB-2557654-A (GB)
Title: Method for nucleic acid depletion
Inventor: JOHN RICHARD WAIN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2016-12-14
Abstract: Claimed is a method suitable for depleting host nucleic acids in biological samples, which have been obtained from a mammalian host, comprising: i) adding a cytolysin to the sample, and ii) carrying out a process to physically deplete nucleic acids released from the host cells within the sample or otherwise render such nucleic acids unidentifiable. Also claimed are associated kits. Preferably, the cytolytic toxin is Clostridium perfringens phospholipase C (alpha-toxin), nucleases and/or nucleic acid capture methods are used to deplete nucleic acids or nucleic acids are made unidentifiable by being made non-amplifiable or non-sequenceable. The sample may be taken from blood. Preferably, the remaining nucleic acids are from pathogens (bacteria, fungi, viruses) and may be subsequently extracted and purified. Enriched pathogenic DNA may be subjected to sequencing, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) or amplification, such as qPCR.
Patent GB-2542723-A (GB)
Title: Tubular drive system
Inventor: Nathan James Mahoney
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2015-06-12
Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to tubular drive system 40 including a gripping device 42 configured to couple with a length of tubular 38, a rotational system 44 configured to drive rotation of the gripping device 42, and a load support feature 50 coupled to the gripping device 42 and the rotational system 44, wherein the load support feature 50 is configured to support the gripping device 42 and the rotational system 44.
Patent GB-2558935-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in display screen mounting
Inventor: Hanna Catherine Petts
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to devices for mounting display screens, including conventional computer monitors, flat screen displays, television screens, tablets, laptops, touch screens and the like. In particular, the invention relates to a mounting head 200 for mounting a display screen, a device for mounting two display screens, and an articulated support arm 100 for mounting a display screen. The mounting head 200 provides an automatic, self-latching/locking function and a manual unlocking function or quick release function, which allows the male and female sections 210,250 to be unlocked/released. The device for mounting two display screens to a support allows the spacing between the displays to be adjusted with a single control which simultaneously separates or brings together the two screen mountings. The device can be configured to mount the two screens horizontally side-by-side or vertically one above the other. The articulated support arm 100 provides an adjustment mechanism (144 fig. 3) which may be rotatable collar for adjusting the weight compensation provided by the support arm.
Patent GB-2560542-A (GB)
Title: A device, computer program and method
Inventor: CYRILLE NAJJAR
IPC: G16H50/80
Filed: 2017-03-15
Abstract: A sample identification device 100 has a database (420, fig 4) storing characteristics of a reference sample such as an allergen, in association with advice corresponding to a health issue associated with the sample, and a sensing device 200 with control circuitry configured to compare the characteristics (e.g. the optical signature) of a sample under test with the stored characteristics. The identity of the sample is determined and the associated advice is returned to a mobile terminal 300, where it may be viewed by a user. The optical signature of the allergen may be compared with stored optical signatures within the database to determine the specific allergen. The sample may be a particle, an allergen such as pollen or grass, pollution or environmental factors. The database may store location information for readings, to alert users to allergens present in specific areas.
Patent GB-2549413-A (GB)
Title: Porous Polyolefin material containing a butene polymer
Inventor: VASILY TOPOLKARAEV
IPC: D04H3/007
Filed: 2015-11-17
Abstract: A polyolefin material that comprises a thermoplastic composition is provided. The composition contains a continuous phase that includes a polyolefin matrix polymer and a nanoinclusion additive dispersed within the continuous phase in the form of discrete domains. The composition further includes a butene polymer. A porous network is defined within the thermoplastic composition that includes a plurality of nanopores.
Patent GB-2550083-A (GB)
Title: Wireless video performance self-monitoring and alert system
Inventor: XI CHEN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2016-02-05
Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media can be operable to facilitate a self-monitoring of the performance of a wireless video service that is provided by a customer premise equipment (CPE) device. A CPE device such as an access point may periodically or continuously retrieve wireless video performance parameters associated with one or more devices receiving a wireless video service from the CPE device and/or one or more wireless links used by the CPE device to deliver wireless video services. The CPE device may consolidate retrieved parameters into a wireless video performance index and may compare the wireless video performance index to a threshold range. If the video performance index lies outside of the threshold range, the CPE device may output an alert to a device controlled by a content provider. The alert may provide a notification of an issue with the delivery of wireless video services by the CPE device.
Patent GB-2564885-A (GB)
Title: Wearable device
Inventor: GABRIEL AFOLABI
IPC: G04G21/08
Filed: 2017-07-26
Abstract: Wearable device 100, such as a watch, has primary display area 101 and bezel area 103 surrounding at least part of the primary display area 101. The bezel area 103 has an outer facing surface 103 arranged substantially parallel to an outer facing surface 103 of the primary display area 101. The outer facing surface 103 of the bezel area 103 comprises a user interactive region 105. A controller interacts with the user interactive region 105. A communication module may be provided to communicate with one or more external devices. The user interactive region 105 may surround the perimeter of the primary display area. The user interactive region 105 may be a touch screen that displays icons 117 that are associated with touch sensitive regions 117. The appearance of the icons 117 and the functions associated with the touch sensitive regions 117 may change based on how the user interacts with the wearable device 100.
Patent GB-2551076-A (GB)
Title: Method for the manufacture of a polymer foam composite, polymer foam composites prepared thereby, and articles prepared therefrom
Inventor: Trevor Polidore
IPC: D06M101/34
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a polymer foam composite includes forming a polymer foam that is at least partially uncured; contacting the formed polymer foam with a fibrous mat including a plurality of nonwoven fibers having an average diameter of 100 um or less under conditions effective to infiltrate a portion of the polymer foam into the mat, to provide a pre-composite; and curing the pre-composite to form the polymer foam composite. The pre-composite includes a polymer foam layer and an intermixed layer including the fibrous mat and the same polymer as the polymer of the polymer foam layer. The polymer foam composite includes a cured polymer foam layer and an intermixed layer integrally bonded to the first layer, wherein the intermixed layer includes the fibrous mat and a cured polymer the same as the polymer of the cured polymer foam layer
Patent GB-2565536-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: YUHUA CHEN
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2017-08-10
Abstract: A base station 5a defines a radio access network (RAN) based notification area for user equipment (UE) 3, representing the area in which the UE can move whilst remaining in an inactive state. The base station defines this area based on information received from other base stations 5b-5e identifying the tracking areas associated with their cells, and information from the core network 7 identifying a registration area and tracking area in which the UE is presently located. The information identifying the registration area may be sent as part of an initial UE context setup procedure or following a tracking area update procedure. The information from other base stations may be received on an X2 or Xn interface. This scheme ensures that a configured RAN notification area for a given UE is a subset of the RAN areas in its registration area. It may be applied in a 5G new radio context where the base station is a gNB.
Patent GB-2565823-A (GB)
Title: Psyllium based moisture absorbent material
Inventor: DAVID FARRAR
IPC: C08L5/14
Filed: 2017-08-24
Abstract: A moisture absorbent material comprising a psyllium foam is provided. A method of manufacturing a moisture absorbent material comprising the steps (a) forming a psyllium gel from an aqueous psyllium solution and (b) creating a psyllium foam from the psyllium gel is outlined. A wound dressing, haemostat dressing, hygiene article, sanitary pad, liquid filtration medium and food packaging comprising the psyllium foam absorbent material is provided. The psyllium foam is preferably derived from psyllium husk, which may be derived from one or more of Plantago Ovata, Plantago major, P. psyllium, P. amplexicauli, P. asiatica, P. lanceolate, P. insularis. The foam may optionally contain one or more of hydrogen peroxide, a polysorbate, lecithin, calcium chloride dihydrate, glycerol, propylene glycol, pectin, chitosan, gelatin, carboxymethylcellulose, ferric sulfate dihydrate, an alginate, silk or lithium bromide. In-vitro haemostasis testing showed the psyllium foam could reduce clotting time, have a low passage of blood and high fluid retention.
Patent GB-2566936-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: SIMON JONES
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A display device that comprises a first encapsulation layer (glass substrate 115), a second encapsulation layer (glass substrate 140) disposed over the first encapsulation layer and spaced from the first encapsulation layer, a display medium (liquid crystal material 130) disposed between the first and secondencapsulation layers and at least one optical device (camera/ optical sensor 305) located underneath the first encapsulation layer and the display medium. A transparent window 605 may be formed in the layers to accommodate the optical device 305 and a further transparent window (610, fig.6) may that aligns with the lower transparent window may be formed in an upper polarizer layer 145 to allow the optical device 305 to operate through the display. The conductive lines (405, figs. 8 and 9).of the display may be routed around or through transparent window region. A method of manufacturing the display device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2566118-A (GB)
Title: Linear accelerating structure for protons
Inventor: STEVEN HUNT
IPC: H05H9/04
Filed: 2017-10-13
Abstract: A linear particle accelerating structure 100 for accelerating protons using radio frequency, RF, radiation, including at least two coupled resonant cavity units 130a/130b, each having: a resonant cavity 120a/120b with an input port 114a/114b and output port 116a/116b for a proton beam 112; an input to receive an RF signal; and a radiation coupler 108a/108b to radiate the signal into the cavity; wherein the structure also includes a phase shifter 104a/104b to adjust a phase of the signal in at least one cavity to expose the protons to an accelerating portion of the electric field for a first duration which is greater than a second decelerating duration and greater than zero, and the second duration is greater than or equal to zero. The structure may include at least one solid-state amplifier 106a/106b and a controller. The resonant cavity units may include sensors 110a/110b to monitor the phase and amplitude of the RF radiation. There is also a method (300, Fig. 3) for accelerating protons.
Patent GB-2556488-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal system and method for communicating in a downhole environment
Inventor: MARK W ROBERSON
IPC: E21B47/13
Filed: 2015-08-12
Abstract: A communication assembly is described that, when placed along a string casing in a wellbore, may be used to transmit data along a pipe string from the wellbore to, for example, the surface of the well. The assembly includes toroidal transmission coil wrapped around an insulator core to enhancing the signal and improving data transmission.
Patent GB-2570890-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring electrical power consumption
Inventor: PETER DAVIES
IPC: G01R22/10
Filed: 2018-02-07
Abstract: A signal processing system for monitoring power consumption comprises: an input for receiving a power consumption signal at a first sampling frequency; an output for outputting information relating to changes in state of a plurality of devices and/or components corresponding to changes in the signal; and a processor to, for a first portion of the input signal, extract a value corresponding to each of one or more characteristics of the signal for a plurality of sampling windows, resulting in a time series of data having a data point frequency which is lower than the first sampling frequency. At least one of the characteristics corresponds to a frequency component of the signal, such as the fundamental or a harmonic. An event probability value for one or more device or component state changes is generated using a convolutional neural network (CNN) based classifier operating on the time series data, the event probability being the probability that the first portion of the signal corresponds to the change in state of the device or component. Also disclosed is a method for training the system.