baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2505429-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor stack comprising plurality of phase-change memory (PCM) cells and performing a logic operation
Inventor: KREBS DANIEL
IPC: G11C13/00
Filed: 2012-08-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor slack 1 for performing at least a logic operation comprising: adjacent layers 2, 2' arranged in a stacked configuration with each layer 2, 2' comprising at least a phase-change memory (PCM) cell in which a phase-change material 3 is provided between a heater electrical terminal T2, T9 and at least two further heater electrical terminals T5, T6, the phase-change material 3 between the heater electrical terminal T2, T9 and each of the two further heater electrical terminals T5, T6 being operable in one of at least two reversibly transformable phases, an amorphous phase 3' and a crystalline phase 3", wherein the semiconductor stack, when in use, is configurable to store information by way of an electrical resistance R2, R8, R3, R9 of the phase 3", 3' of the phase-change material 3 between each heater electrical terminal T2, T9 and each of the two further heater electrical terminals T5, T6 in each layer 2, 2', and the logic operation is performed on the basis of the information stored in the adjacent layers 2, 2'. Depending on the read process pursued the logic operation may comprise a logic AND or a logic OR function. A method of operation of the semiconductor stack is also disclosed. There is further disclosure (figure 2) of a multi-terminal embodiment having for example seven heater electrical terminals allowing for complex logic operation on the multi-terminals. Further embodiments may include more than two stacked phase change memory cells in both two (2D) and three (3D) dimensions.
Patent GB-2510550-A (GB)
Title: Methods and Compositions for Modifying Polypropylene-Based Fibres
Inventor: ALMERAS XAVIER
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2012-09-06
Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing dyed, polypropylene-based fibres. Polypropylene having a Melt Flow Index of 45 is combined with an additive blend to provide the polypropylene-based polymer composition for forming into fibres. The additive blend is a terpolymer of ethylene, acrylic or methacrylic ester and maleic anhydride or glycidyl methacrylate combined with an amine-terminated polyamide, in weight ratio 2:1 to 1:1. Fatty acid monoglyceride may also be used in the polymer composition to further improve dyeability. The polypropylene-based fibres are readily dyeable by contacting the fibres with an aqueous dispersion of a disperse dye, to provide fibres with high colour intensity (deep hues) and high dye substantivity and colour fastness, without the need to employ temperatures in excess of the atmospheric pressure boiling point of the dye dispersion.
Patent GB-2505929-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for predictive load shedding on a power grid
Inventor: FAIRBAIRN DAVID ERIK
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: A method and system for managing the load on a power grid 100 monitors the operating state of connected loads 110-120, generates predictions about future usage of the loads 110-120, receives requests for alteration of the power drawn from the grid 100 from external agents 105, 125, 130 such as grid operators and controlling the operating state of loads, responsive to the requests, according to the predictions. The loads 110-120 may be electric vehicle battery charging stations connected to electric vehicles or hybrid electric vehicles 140-150. The predictions may be used to schedule power consumption of the loads 110-120 in order to prevent overloading. Controlling the loads 110-120 may include interrupting power, reducing power, or increasing power. Loads 110-120 may be ranked in priority order for control, and the needs of the user may be considered in this ranking. Requests from the external agents 105, 125, 130 may only be partially fulfilled if they are not possible.
Patent GB-2497402-A (GB)
Title: Seal with bellows style nose ring and radially drivable lock rings
Inventor: BENSON DANIEL CALEB
IPC: E21B33/00
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: A seal assembly between a wellhead housing 10 having a bore 12 and a casing hanger 18, has an inner seal leg 22 for sealing against a hanger 18 and an outer seal leg 26 for sealing against the housing 10. A bellows style portion 40 is formed on a nose ring 37 carried by the seal assembly to increase lockdown capacity. The bellows style portion 40 has an inner surface 42 that faces an outer profile 43 of the hanger 18, and an outer surface 46 that faces the bore 12 of the housing 10. Inner and outer lock rings 90, 92 are disposed on the bellows style portion 40. When the bellows style portion 40 is axially collapsed, it radially expands into the bore 12 of the housing 10 and the outer profile 43 of the hanger 18, and urges the inner and outer lock rings 90, 92 into engagement with the outer profile 43 of the hanger 18 and the bore 12 of the housing 10.
Patent GB-2499081-A (GB)
Title: GPS receiver
Inventor: LENNEN GARY
IPC: G01S19/21
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A GPS receiver comprises a first order code tracking loop 206, 202, correlator and a second order carrier AFC tracking loop 206, 204, correlator. Lock detection 208 compares signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) averaged (summed, integrated) over various times (periods) with respective thresholds for both fast and slow lock detection. Fast lock is good for moving receivers, slow lock is better for low CNO (carrier-to-noise ration, CNR) and gives better probability of detection and probability of false alarms. A primary tracking loop (302, fig. 3) has a fixed wide bandwidth, and a secondary loop has a narrow variable bandwidth. If one loop loses lock, it can restart the other (312). The secondary loop may use data stripping, but not the primary loop. SNR is calculated and converted to CNO 210 using tables (pages 15-17).
Patent GB-2508907-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre alignment between ferrule and housing using tapered surfaces
Inventor: CRADDOCK RUSSELL
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: An optical fibre 8 is aligned with an with the housing 1 of an optical device 2, component or package such as an optical transducer or sensor. The housing has a tapered surface 5 to receive a correspondingly tapered portion 7 of a ferrule 6 in which a fibre 8 is mounted. The tapered surfaces 5, 7, may for example be frusto-conical or conical. An optical device 2 may be provided in a cavity 3 which may be sealed by the mating tapered surfaces 5, 7. The optical device may also be provided on a mounting bracket 10 with flexible supports (11, fig 2) connected to the housing to accommodate thermal expansion of the housing and maintain alignment.
Patent GB-2495256-A (GB)
Title: Integrated processing and critical point drying systems for semiconductor and MEMS devices
Inventor: TOUSIMIS ANASTASIOS J
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2010-06-25
Abstract: Processing and drying of a sample, such as a semiconductor or MEMS device, is achieved using a single pressure chamber. The pressure chamber holds the sample in a sealed interior volume throughout various process steps, such as, but not limited to, photoresist removal, sacrificial layer etching, flushing or rinsing, dehydration, and critical point drying. The pressure chamber is constructed of a chemically-resistant and pressure-resistant material to withstand the various chemicals and pressures that are encountered in the various process and drying steps. For example, the pressure chamber is constructed from a nickel-copper alloy. Automated release etching and critical point drying of a MEMS or semiconductor device is provided without removing the device from the sealed pressure chamber.
Patent GB-2510119-A (GB)
Title: Valve arrangement
Inventor: PAUL GRAHAM DONALD
IPC: F16K11/14
Filed: 2013-01-23
Abstract: A valve arrangement 124 comprises first and second valves 124a, 124b mechanically interconnected for synchronous operation with one another so as to be switchable by a single action between first and second fluid flow configurations. The first configuration provides a first path for first fluid H to flow from a first inlet to a first outlet and a second path for second fluid C to flow from a second inlet to a second outlet. The second configuration provides paths for first fluid H to flow from the first inlet to both the first and second outlets while closing the path from the second inlet. In one application, the arrangement allows a convenient method of disinfecting a water-consuming appliance such as a shower. Using the second configuration, service personnel can run hot water through both inlets of the appliance for a period of time, before returning the valve arrangement to its first configuration for normal operation.
Patent GB-2512580-A (GB)
Title: A hose support arrangement
Inventor: HUGHES SAMUEL
IPC: F16L3/02
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A hose support 1 comprises a frame 5, for example L-shaped or triangular, a base member 7 supporting the frame and a hose retention member mounted on the frame. Hose retention member 3 may be substantially arcuate or circular in shape and may comprise arcuate bars 4 or hourglass-shaped rollers (15, Figure 7) bearing a hose (12, Figure 4). Preferably hose retention 3 defines a quarter circle. Base member 7 is preferably elongate and perpendicular to the hose. Base 7 may be detachably and pivotally mounted to frame 5, and a quick release clamp may secure hose retention member 3 to frame 5. The support is particularly suitable for large hoses in agriculture and industry, and may be provided at a manhole or the edge of a wall to reduce strain on the hose.
Patent GB-2521991-A (GB)
Title: Ozone foot dryer
Inventor: EDE OSMAN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: An ozone foot dryer comprising an ozone generator 4, air access point 3, electric circuit 5 and motor 6, automatic sensor 9, an air vent 10, air channels and a plastic casing 1 wherein the dryer is used to dry and disinfect the users feet. The device is preferably operated when the sensors register a wet foot, and is turned off when the foot is removed. The air channels will preferably facilitate the flow of air containing ozone (03) from the ozone generator to the outlet vent by means of blowing. The device will preferably be constructed from plastic and chrome.
Patent GB-2501395-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion monitoring device for a turbo machine
Inventor: KULKARNI ABHIJEET MADHUKAR
IPC: G01N17/04
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: A corrosion monitoring device for monitoring fluid flowing into a turbo-machine. The device 100 comprises an elongated body member 102 in the form of a threaded rod and test elements 116,118,120, which have material properties that are responsive to the corrosive components of the fluid. There may be a spacer assembly disposed between the test elements. In one example, the test elements 116,118,120 comprise cylindrical tubes that can slide onto the threaded rod. The test elements can also be selected so that they are responsive to different corrosive contaminants within the fluid. The assembly is positioned in flow streams and, more particularly, finds use in the flow stream of fluid found in an inlet system that couples with a turbine (e.g. a gas or steam turbine).
Patent GB-2513185-A (GB)
Title: Blast furnace plant
Inventor: SMITH ALEX MICHAEL
IPC: C21B5/06
Filed: 2013-04-19
Abstract: A blast furnace hot blast generator which comprises a pressurised combustion chamber 15 in which is located a burner 19, a compressor 18 for compressing blast furnace gas, an inlet 23 for supplying compressed blast furnace gas to the combustion chamber 15, an inlet 24 for supplying pressurised air or oxygen to the combustion chamber 15, a hot blast outlet 16 from the combustion chamber 15 which directs the combusted gases into a blast furnace 1 and means to control heat and gas supply to the combustion chamber 15. The combustion chamber 15 also comprises an inlet 26 for an enrichment gas such as coke oven gas or natural gas and an oxygen inlet 13 is coupled to the hot blast outlet 16. Blast furnace gas is fed from the blast furnace 1, through a gas cleaning unit 2 and a gas store 3 into the hot blast generator.
Patent GB-2501408-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for determining the location of a fiber optic channel along the length of a fiber optic cable
Inventor: JOINSON DANIEL
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2011-12-29
Abstract: The location of one or more fiber optic channels (16) along the length of a fiber optic cable (12) is determined by: a) arranging an electrical conductor and a magnetic source at a known location adjacent to at least one of the channels (16); b) transmitting an electrical current through the electrical conductor, thereby deforming the electrical conductor by Lorenz forces in the vicinity of the magnetic source; c) conveying the deformation of the electrical conductor to deform an adjacent channel (16); d) transmitting light pulses through the fiber optic cable (12) and using variations in the light pulses back reflected by the deformed channel (16) and the known location of the magnetic source to determine the location of the deformed channel (16).
Patent GB-2518206-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remote computer control
Inventor: RICHARDSON TRISTAN J
IPC: G06F21/82
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A method for controlling access to a first computing device by a second computing device comprises: detecting whether the first computing device is being used by a local user 42; receiving an input event for the first computing device; determining whether this is a local input event from the local user or a remote input event from the second computing device; and blocking the received input event if it is determined to be a remote input event and if the first computing device is detected as being used by the local user. Detecting whether the first computing device is being used by a local user may be based upon an expected mouse or cursor position. The method may prioritise local input in a shared desktop environment by effectively disabling remote input when local use is detected.
Patent GB-2509826-A (GB)
Title: Child's clothing with an alterable indicia panel
Inventor: PERRY EMMA
IPC: A41D11/00
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: A child clothing system comprises an item of child's clothing 1 having a neck end (3, figure 1) and a lower end 4, and at least one panel 8 attached to the front . The panel 8 is alterable between first and second configurations such that when the panel 8 is attached in the first configuration it displays indicia to a child wearing the clothing, and when the panel 8 is attached in the second configuration the indicia are hidden from view. The panel 8 is affixed to the clothing by attachment mean 5, 6, 7 which may be buttons, press studs or hook and loop fastener. To change configuration the upper fasteners 5 are released and the panel folded down to engage with the lower fasteners 6.
Patent GB-2514644-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for seamless state transfer between user interface devices in a mobile control room
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A first user interface device records the state of its user interface on a server. A second user interface requests the state and replicates the user interface. The user interface devices may be mobile devices or one may be a work station and the other a mobile device. The state information may help user collaboration, a single user with multiple devices or device location. The state information may also be transferred directly from one user device to another. The user interface devices may access process data related to operating a process control plant. The user interface devices may respond to location information by displaying information relevant to their location.
Patent GB-2523827-A (GB)
Title: Dental implant
Inventor: HALL JAN
IPC: A61C8/00
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A dental implant 130 for preserving soft tissue and promoting bone growth comprises an elongated implant body having a coronal end portion 131 and an apical end portion 132, an external thread 140 and a helical flute arrangement 150 which spirals in an opposite direction to the external thread, at least one flute tapering off on the face of a blunt tip 139 formed at the apical end portion. The flute has a greater depth than the thread and a pitch equal to or greater than the thread pitch. The thread height may vary. A coronal flank 151 of the flute provides a cutting edge. Coronal and apical sections 133,134 of the implant may be tapered, and separated by a knee 135. The thread and/or flute may comprise a groove 141.
Patent GB-2524331-A (GB)
Title: Hydrokinetic energy conversion system and use thereof
Inventor: HOLM ANDERS
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: A tidal or river turbine 2 has a helical rotor 3 arranged with its rotation axis inclined to the direction of water flow W. The helical rotor has a blade 10 comprising a first, convex surface 12, a second, concave surface 13 and a free, distal edge E where the first surface and the second surface meet. The curvature of the second surface, when viewed in a plane orthogonal to the rotational axis, is such that a maximum depth Dmax of the second surface, when measured from a straight line intersecting the rotational axis and the distal edge, is at least 35% of the distance between the rotational axis and the distal edge.
Patent GB-2518921-A (GB)
Title: High definition timing synchronisation function
Inventor: KNOWLES IAN
IPC: H04W56/00
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A high definition timing synchronization function is described. In an embodiment, a wireless station generates a time stamp at a higher resolution than can be broadcast within a standard time stamp field in a frame. The generated time stamp is divided into two parts: the first part being included within the time stamp field and the second part being included within a vendor specific field in the same frame. The frame is transmitted by the wireless station and received by other wireless stations in the wireless network. If the receiving wireless station has the capability, it decodes both the time stamp field and the vendor specific field and recreates the higher resolution time stamp. This higher resolution time stamp is then used to synchronize the receiving wireless station and the transmitting wireless station by resetting a clock or by storing time stamps and corresponding clock values.
Patent GB-2524565-A (GB)
Title: Visor
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN GERARD
IPC: A42B3/28
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: A visor 26 for a helmet 22 comprises: an air delivery element 34 for delivering air to a surface of the visor 26; the air delivery element 34 includes: at least one inlet 42 for receiving air from an air source; and a plurality of outlets 44 through which air is transportable to the surface of the visor 26; the visor also includes a ridge (84, fig 8) formed adjacent to the plurality of outlets 44 for creating a Coanda effect in air passing through the plurality of outlets 44. A visor including a connector 36 for connecting to a helmet 22 is also disclosed herein the connector 36 includes a channel (76, fig 7) which transports air from an air source to an air delivery element 34; the connector 36 is preferably a pivoting connector. The visor 26 may be used with a helmet 22 which includes air passages 40 and a connection port 28 which may be used to connect an external air source (30, fig 1).
Patent GB-2516720-A (GB)
Title: Attaching arrangement
Inventor: JOWETT LEIGH
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: An attaching arrangement 48 is used for attaching a support member 16 to a base member 18, Fig 1. The attaching arrangement comprises a receiving member 70 defining a recess 74 to receive the support member 16, Fig 1of a fall protection barrier 10. The attaching arrangement further includes a clamping means 72 to clamp to the base member, and securing means 90 to secure the support member to the attaching arrangement. Also included is a method of installing an elongate article on a building, the method involving the mounting of a plurality of attaching arrangements on a base member, wherein the attaching arrangements are characterised in that they comprise an outwardly extending carrying portion 496B as shown in Fig 31. An elongate article, such as a floor trim 460, Fig 34, is fixed to the carrying portion prior to lifting into position on a building.
Patent GB-2517013-A (GB)
Title: Facing system
Inventor: KIRK MARTIN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: An insulated facing system is suitable for application to a wide variety of building facadesubstrates, in both new build and retro-fit situations. The system comprises rebate edged insulation 3 attached to facing panels 1 by back site anchors 2, and fixed to building facades by a clip 4 and horizontal rail 5 system. Clips 4 are secured to the back of the panels and are used to clip the panels to a horizontal rail 5 mounted on the building substrate.
Patent GB-2516364-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing red muds
Inventor: FREIJ WASSIM MOUNIR
IPC: C21B11/00
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: A method of recovering metal and slag from red mud by adding a carbonaceous reducing agent and sand with limestone or dolomite to the red mud to form a burden which comprises 3.5-5.5 weight % carbon and having a weight ratio of silica:calcia lying in the range 1.3-1.5:1. The burden is heated to a temperature in the range 1690-1790 0C where it is molten and forms slag and metal phases. The slag is poured into water with a copper sulphate concentration in the range 0.3-0.5 g/L where it foams, while the metal is poured into moulds. The carbonaceous reducing agent reduces the ferric oxide and titanium oxide to form an iron-silicon-titanium-carbon alloy. The carbonaceous material is preferably anthracite although charcoal, brown coal and coke are also disclosed. The burden is preferably heated at rate of 16-18 0C/min.
Patent GB-2512520-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained, self-cleaning aqueous liquid sterilization
Inventor: BOWEN JOHN G
IPC: A61L2/04
Filed: 2013-02-01
Abstract: A flow through aqueous liquid sterilization apparatus which employs substantially fixed temperatures and pressures and variable flow rates through the apparatus for controllably processing aqueous liquids to achieve predetermined values of SALs. This apparatus is also self-contained and self-cleaning using steam generated by reducing pressure during normal operation, as well as inhibiting growth of contaminating species during intermittent system shut-down periods.
Patent GB-2516768-A (GB)
Title: Cough detection, analysis, and communication platform
Inventor: SCHMIDT STEVEN
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2014-07-21
Abstract: A cough detection device may comprise at least one microphone and analytic firmware used to employ methods of detecting, analyzing, and communicating the cough detection data. The analytic software may be updated to use the appropriate algorithms for an individual or corresponding demographic based on, for example, age and disease, with abnormal cough frequency components, abnormal cough frequency profiles, and alert thresholds. The cough detection device may be configured to communicate cough detection data to a server. The server may be operative to process and communicate the data to a third party, such as, for example, a physician. Systems may further be operative to provide a user interface (e.g., mobile or web applications) for interfacing with the platform. In embodiments, the cough detection may involve utilising the microphone to detect when a sound exceeds a first threshold, determining whether the detected sound is a cough, for example by comparing the detected sound with a baseline, incrementing a counter and if the counter exceeds a second threshold, transmit the data. In another embodiment a user profile is associated with cough detection data, a report is created associated with the cough detection data and an alert is sent to a third party.