baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2498100-A (GB)
Title: High purity synthetic silica and items such as semiconductor jigs manufactured therefrom
Inventor: COAPES RICHARD BENJAMIN
IPC: C03B19/14
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: Hollow ingots of transparent synthetic vitreous silica glass of external diameter greater than 400 mm and internal diameter greater than 300 mm are disclosed. The ingots are substantially free from bubbles or inclusions greater than 100 Î¼Î¹Î· in diameter, have no more than 100 ppB of any individual metallic impurity, and have chlorine concentration less than 5 ppM. Also disclosed are methods for producing such ingots, in which a porous soot body of density greater than 0.4 g/ cm3 is deposited on an oxidation resistant mandrel. The soot body is dehydrated on a mandrel comprising graphite, carbon fibre reinforced carbon, silicon carbide, silicon impregnated silicon carbide, silicon carbide-coated graphite or vitreous silica, either under vacuum or in the presence of a reducing gas, and then sintered to transparent pore-free glass under vacuum or in an atmosphere of helium.
Patent GB-2510631-A (GB)
Title: Sound source separation based on a Binary Activation model
Inventor: KERGOURLAY G RALD
IPC: G10L21/0272
Filed: 2013-02-11
Abstract: A sound source (101, 102, fig.1) separation method assumes that a single source predominates in each time-frequency bin thus yielding a less computationally complex binary activation model for a microphone array R in the presence of background noise. A Binary Activation Expectation Maximization (BAEM) algorithm takes source model parameters for each bin, inverts the mixture covariance matrix 402 and calculates its determinant, then computes source posterior probability 403 (equation 25 & 26), then updates the model parameters 404 (equations 14-17) in order to maximize expectation (equations 27-29) yielding Short Time Fourier Transform (STFT) coefficients (equation 30). Compared to Sub-Source Expectation Maximization (SSEM), the inversion of Rj,f need only be calculated once for each time-frequency bin.
Patent GB-2511495-A (GB)
Title: Cable structure and connection assembly method
Inventor: SMITH DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H01B3/42
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: The electrical cable comprises a conductive core, with first and second insulation layers 13, 14 made from materials having differing and complementary properties in appropriate ratios to provide necessary mechanical, dielectric and fire resistance properties. The first insulating layer is composed of at least one of HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, a fluoropolymer or polypropylene and the second insulating layer composed of composed of at least one of PVC, TPE or polyurethane. A method of assembling a cable and connector assembly for use in high voltage, pressurised, sterile environments is also proposed.
Patent GB-2511788-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor assembly and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: TOYE EDWARD
IPC: B65G13/00
Filed: 2013-03-13
Abstract: A wheel conveyor 10, with an associated method of manufacture, is configured so that a wheel spindle 14 is moveable relative to, and engageable with, a formation 32. In particular the wheel spindle 14 may be displaceable vertically so as to engage with the formation 32. In this manner, with the formation 32 open / accessible to the mounting of the spindle 14 in one go, the spindle 14 need not be threaded through multiple apertures and wheels 18 during manufacture. Also disclosed is a wheel conveyor, or method of making such, in which a spanning member 24 is moveable relative to side mounts 34,28, so as to engage them.
Patent GB-2512663-A (GB)
Title: A Curtain Rail Bracket and Method for supporting a Curtain Rail
Inventor: GRAVER RUDOLPH
IPC: A47H1/144
Filed: 2013-04-06
Abstract: A portion 12 is provided for mounting to the inside of a window aperture. At right angles to this is a portion 22 for mounting to an adjacent wall, extending upwards beyond the upper edge of the aperture mounting portion 12 in use. Holes 26 are provided in these for fixings such as screws. An additional surface 24 raised from the wall mounting surface in use is provided for mounting a curtain rail. The heads of screws for the curtain rail are therefore accommodated between the raised surface and wall mounting surface. A middle bracket for attachment to curtain rail and lintel is also shown.
Patent GB-2513391-A (GB)
Title: Wearable display apparatus
Inventor: BROWN ADRIAN
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A wearable display apparatus 1, for advertising and marketing, comprises a fastener 10 so the apparatus can be worn and a support 3, 4 for receiving an electronic display, e.g. a tablet computer. The support is movable between a first use condition (Fig. 1), in which it is substantially vertical for attracting attention, and a second use condition (Fig. 2) in which it is substantially horizontal for interaction with an individual. The support preferably comprises a first support region 3, for receiving the display, hingedly connected 5 to a second support region 4, which is located against the wearers body, and a stand 7 which, in cooperation with ridges 9, acts to releasably secure the support in the second use condition. Alternative support limbs (12A, 12B, Fig. 4) may be provided. The apparatus may be used with a t-shirt (Fig. 3) which has a slit in the front through which the display is passed. The display may be mounted to a turntable (14, Fig. 5) to allow it to be easily rotated. The fastener may take the form of hook and loop fastener provided on the rear of the support which cooperates with similar provided on a t-shirt.
Patent GB-2517506-A (GB)
Title: Locking Device
Inventor: OLDHAM ADRIAN
IPC: B60B33/08
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A locking system (50) for a plurality of ball castors (10), each ball castor (10) comprising a ball (12) adapted, in use, for rolling on a surface, and being retained by a cage (16) comprising a cage aperture providing direct access to a portion of the surface of the ball (12), the locking mechanism (50) comprising a substantially rigid engagement means (26) having a first portion (38) adapted to engage, through the cage aperture, the surface of the ball (12) of a first ball castor (10), and a second portion (38) adapted to engage, through the cage aperture, the surface of the ball (12) of a second ball castor (10), wherein, in use, manipulation of the engagement means (26) causes the first and second portions (38) to engage with the balls (12) of the respective ball castors (10) to brake them. The locking system (50) is particularly suited to locking the ball castors (10) of ambulatory chairs and the like as it enables multiple ball castors (10) to be locked simultaneously, for example, using a lever (60) operatively connected to the engagement means (26).
Patent GB-2516120-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for delivering electric energy
Inventor: HOLTAPPELS BERT
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A dispenser 140 for dispensing charged battery units into a tank of an electrically powered apparatus, preferably a vehicle 125, comprises a dispensing container for accommodating a plurality of charged battery units, and a conduit 147 having a first end coupled to the dispensing container and a second end adapted to be coupled to a tank to be filled. The dispenser further comprises a dispensing mechanism 143 for selectively dispensing battery units to the tank through said conduit, the dispensing mechanism comprising a metering unit for monitoring and controlling the number and or state of battery units dispensed. Preferably, the dispenser 140 can be used to retrieve used battery units from the apparatus 125 via the conduit 147, with the dispensing mechanism 143 including means 145 to direct the used battery units to the top of the dispensing container via a conduit 149 or to a separate charging chamber. The same conduit 147 can then be used to replace the used battery units with fully charged battery units from the dispensing container. The used battery units may be charged within the dispensing container or in a separate charging chamber. The battery units have electrical contact pads on their outer surface and are dynamically programmable to enable an optimal electrical energy path through adjacent battery units. This arrangement not only enables electric energy to be supplied to a load (e.g. the vehicle), but can also be used to charge the battery units.
Patent GB-2503832-A (GB)
Title: Modifying an input sequence of temporal television signals to achieve a cinematic effect
Inventor: WESTON MARTIN
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: A sequence of television images is modified corresponding to a nominal temporal sampling rate of 60 Hz. The images are modified according to a five-image sequence. The first image 1401 is unmodified; the second image 1407 is temporally shifted backwards by 30.9% of the time between adjacent images in the sequence; the third 1404 and fourth 1405 fields are interchanged; and the fifth image 1408 is temporally shifted forwards by 30.9% of the time between adjacent images in the sequence. In this way 60 field per second video fields can be modified to appear similar to 24 frame per second (film) projection and the appearance of cinematic projection can be replicated. The modification may be achieved by the use of a sinusoidal judder component. The temporal interpolation may be carried out via a polyphase FIR filter.
Patent GB-2506825-A (GB)
Title: Functional testing and debugging an integrated circuit by altering the relative timing of concurrent actions
Inventor: HOPKINS ANDREW BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A system on chip integrated circuit is functionally tested by using debugging circuitry to alter the relative timings of concurrent actions to make an error more likely. A debug unit on the chip is configured to functionally test a core device on the chip. The debug unit contains variability circuitry configured to change the timings of processes on the circuit e.g. by deliberately introducing delay or jitter. The delay may be fixed or variable. The timings may also be altered by changing the clock frequency or by intentionally invalidating one or more cache lines. Latent bugs are therefore more likely to be detected. The debug unit on the chip may be controlled by an external debug controller off the chip. The invention allows testing of functions on an operational integrated circuit chip at full speed.
Patent GB-2509626-A (GB)
Title: Golf club heads with weight redistribution channels and related methods
Inventor: MORALES ERIC J
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2012-05-18
Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with weight redistribution channels are described herein. Other examples and related embodiments.
Patent GB-2518704-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in the performance of cognitive behaviour therapy and method of performance
Inventor: PARR JEREMY
IPC: G16H20/70
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: An apparatus for use in conducting cognitive behaviour therapy comprises a surround vision system, sets of recorded scenes each relating to the same theme and relating to a different level of difficulty for the user, a controller and a command device 12 for controlling the display of scenes. The surround vision system comprises screens 2, 3 which form an enclosed space, a plurality of projectors 7, 8 and a processor 9. There may be a sound system 10, 11 that plays sounds synchronised with the images. There may be an anxiety monitoring device in communication with the controller and may comprise a heart rate monitor, blood pressure sensor, skin temperature sensor and/or eye tracker. The command device 12 may be a handheld remote control and/or a glove and may interact with the screens 2, 3. The controller may override the command device 12 when the anxiety monitoring device exceeds a threshold value. The scene displayed may be recorded. There may be a library of images which may include relaxing images.
Patent GB-2516164-A (GB)
Title: Engine mount
Inventor: MAGEE SAMUEL
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 2012-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to an engine mount (5 see fig 5a) for mounting an internal combustion engine (3 see fig 1) in a vehicle. The engine mount (5) has at least one mounting hole (47, 49 see fig 3). At least one fixing point (53 see fig 2b) is provided for mounting the internal combustion engine 3 to the engine mount (5). One or more ducts 11, 13, 15 are provided for conveying operating fluids for the internal combustion engine (3). The ducts 11, 13, 15 are formed integrally with the engine mount (5), which is provided as a casting (5) including flanges 19, 25 for the ducts. A duct lies in the plane of a reinforcement web (9 see fig 2a). The invention simplifies the routing of conduits, to avoid resultant inefficiencies.
Patent GB-2511248-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced data retention mode for dynamic memories
Inventor: REOHR WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: G11C11/406
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: A memory device includes one or more memory cells, each of the memory cells having corresponding bit and word lines connected thereto for individually accessing the memory cells, a word line circuit coupled with at least one word line, and a bit line circuit coupled with at least one bit line. The memory device further includes at least one control circuit coupled with the bit and word line circuits. The control circuit is operative, via the bit and word line circuits, and the bit and word lines, to cause state information to be stored in the memory cells. At least one switching element selectively connects the memory cells, the bit and word line circuits, and the control circuit to at least one power supply as a function of at least one control signal. The control circuit generates the control signal, in a data retention mode, for disconnecting at least portions of the word line and bit line circuits from the power supply while state information is retained in the memory cells.
Patent GB-2519643-A (GB)
Title: Flow monitor
Inventor: IQBAL KAMRAN
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 2014-08-23
Abstract: A flow sensing device 3 may be attached to pipe or cable 1 via spring biased clips 2. The device may detect liquid flow through the conduit 1via ultrasonic or noise sensors 9 or current flowing through a cable using an inductive or capacitive sensing means. Alternatively a microphone, gyroscopic or vibration or other sensing means may be employed, see item 3 figure 3. An audio alert may provide warnings via a speaker 4. Programme and display buttons 5 and 6 are provided to inform the user. The device may be wirelessly connected to a controller and/or network (not shown) using systems such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, Z-Wave, WiFi and may be battery mains or solar powered. Adaptive algorithms may be used to control, by learning and teaching, the device which may be regarded as an intelligent or smart sensor.
Patent GB-2524615-A (GB)
Title: Improved matching techniques for wide-bandgap power transistors
Inventor: LANG RICHARD
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A resistive element 35 may be placed across a set of impedance-transforming microstrip transmission lines 31 coupling an input signal to the gate pads 47 of a multi-section microwave transistor 4. The resistance increases losses for unwanted modes and thereby quenches unwanted oscillation in the transistor circuit. The unwanted oscillation may be caused by manufacturing variations or misalignment. The resistive element may comprise a resistive film or a set of discrete resistors. The resistive film may comprise a single strip, a set of strips (figure 8), or a broad area (figure 7). A similar resistive element may be used in the output impedance-transforming circuit 30. The transistor may be of GaN type.
Patent GB-2523637-A (GB)
Title: Trailer
Inventor: MANGNALL LEE
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2015-01-09
Abstract: A trailer for transporting objects which may be boats and the like has a support structure 11 on which the craft can be supported. Lighting 13 is attached to the support structure 11, in such a manner that it can be moved out of the way of the craft when it is launched from the trailer. The attachment is by way of an arm 14, which preferably can pivot, rotate, slide, twist or swing out of the way. Also disclosed in a trailer suitable for transporting boats and the like comprising submersible lighting 13. The lighting 13 is preferably permanently attached to the trailer and may in a first position be secured in place which may be achieved by at least one bracket (17, Figure 4) which is arranged to ensure re-alignment of the lights when preparing to tow the trailer, for example the bracket (17) may interact with the support structure 11.
Patent GB-2535205-A (GB)
Title: Flange mounted cable puller
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN PAUL HENRY SEARES
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A cable puller that mounts directly to the end flange of a conduit or cable guide 10, e.g. J-tube or I-tube. The cable puller may comprise two hauling mechanisms on a single unit, firstly to pull-in rope 9 using a winch or capstan barrel 2, and secondly to pull cable via a tracked motor 3. The tracks design is arranged to provide a consistent and continuous clamping force whilst in contact with the cable. Additionally the cable puller is configured to operate offshore, e.g. for recovering subsea cables, and in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Patent GB-2535767-A (GB)
Title: Buffer for femoral head and neck excision
Inventor: TAMIR HARGITTAI
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: An apparatus for the treatment of canine or other animal hip pathologies, the apparatus 100 comprising a buffer or cushion 110 adapted to be disposed between a femur 10 and a hip socket 25, and a bone screw 120 adapted to fix the buffer to the femur. The buffer 110 may have a flat bottom and curved top and is adapted to be fitted to a femoral head that has been exercised. The apparatus is typically used in canines or other animals which suffer from hip dysplasia. It is used instead of a total hip replacement which can be costly. The apparatus is used when a femoral head and neck excision procedure has been undertaken. The buffer or cushion 110 helps eliminate painful bone to bone abrasion.
Patent GB-2523681-A (GB)
Title: Head-mountable apparatus and systems
Inventor: BICKERSTAFF IAN HENRY
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2014-06-11
Abstract: A head/helmet mountable display with a detection arrangement (fig 15, 600) for detecting the position of one or both of the users eyes and an image correction arrangement (fig 15, 610) to apply an image correction to images according to the detected eye position. The eye tracking may involve checking the pupil position and use one or more cameras (fig 9A/B, 322/332). The image correction arrangement preferably corrects chromatic aberrations, updating based on the last detected eye position, at least as fast as the display frequency. The description also includes an HMD with a eye position detector 700 which uses one or more cameras to detect the position of each of the users eyes, a dominant eye detector 710 and an image generator, which generates images in dependence upon the users eye positions and configured to apply a greater weight to the detected position of the dominant eye than the non-dominant eye.
Patent GB-2539015-A (GB)
Title: Presentation box
Inventor: SIMON GUY BELL
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 2015-06-03
Abstract: A presentation box kit for the assembly of a presentation box, the box comprising a main body 20 with wall panels 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 which define a cavity (40, fig 1) for holding a bottle. One of the wall panels 26 is provided with an opening 38. A lid 10 is configured to overlap the wall panel with opening. An adhesive is provided between the lid and the wall panel around the first opening to fix the lid to the wall panel with opening. The adhesive may include 55-65% natural rubber, 35-40% water and 5-10% ammonia. The wall panel with the opening may be recessed 42 from the panels which surround it. A bottle retaining part (44, fig 3) may extend from the lid, so as to restrain the neck of the bottle. There may also be provided door panels 30, 32 (shown in more detail in fig 2) being configured to cover a second opening (36) to the cavity.
Patent GB-2522824-A (GB)
Title: Vertical cross-point embedded memory architecture for metal-conductive oxide-metal (MCOM) memory elements
Inventor: KARPOV ELIJAH V
IPC: H01L45/00
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: Vertical cross-point embedded memory architectures for metal-conductive oxide-metal (MCOM) memory elements are described. For example, a memory array includes a substrate. A plurality of horizontal wordlines is disposed in a plane above the substrate. A plurality of vertical bitlines is disposed above the substrate and interposed with the plurality of horizontal wordlines to provide a plurality of cross-points between ones of the plurality of horizontal wordlines and ones of the plurality of vertical bitlines. A plurality of memory elements is disposed in the plane above the substrate, one memory element disposed at each cross-point between the corresponding wordline and bitline of the cross-point.
Patent GB-2531886-A (GB)
Title: Attaching apparatus
Inventor: LEIGH JOWETT
IPC: F16M13/02
Filed: 2015-08-26
Abstract: An attaching apparatus 10 for attaching a support (100 fig. 6) to a base (102) is disclosed. The attaching apparatus comprises a holding arrangement 11 for holding the support, the holding arrangement comprises a locating member 12 for locating the support on the base wherein the locating member is received within the support. A fastening arrangement 14, 18 is provided to fasten the holding arrangement to the base. The holding arrangement may also include a receiving member 24 to receive the support and a sealing member 32 may be provided on the receiving member to seal against the support. The attaching apparatus may attach the leg of a fall prevention device, such as a fence or guard rail, to a base such as a concrete slab or I-beam. The apparatus may be used in the construction and building industry.
Patent GB-2527252-A (GB)
Title: A box for reinforcing a shipping container
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: B65D90/04
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: A system for transporting fluid cargo within a shipping container, the system comprising an open topped box having side walls and end walls and a flexible membrane which either independently or in combination with the box contains the fluid cargo. The box supports the portion of the cargo within the box and is designed to flex and absorb at least part of the horizontal forces generated within the cargo during its transportation thus preventing overloading of the walls of the surrounding container. The membrane may be a bladder which completely encloses the cargo and is disposed partially within the box to contain the cargo independently of the box. The box may have a floor pan which can seal the box against leakage of any cargo.
Patent GB-2546481-A (GB)
Title: Rotor stage
Inventor: JOHN PURSELL
IPC: F04D29/34
Filed: 2016-01-13
Abstract: A rotor stage 13 for a gas turbine engine comprises a disc 44, a first set of blades 40 extending radially outwards from the disc and a second set of blades 42 extending radially outwards from the disc. The first set of blades is permanently attached to the disc and the second set of blades is non-permanently attached to the disc. The first and second sets of blades may be arranged in a repeating pattern around the disc, and each blade of the first or second set may be disposed between and adjacent to two blades of the other set. The first set of the blades may be attached by linear friction welding, and the second set of blades may be retained in slots 46, with corresponding root sections 48 of fir-tree, dove-tail or bulb type. The first set of blades may be permanently attached to stubs projecting from the disc. Also claimed are methods of manufacturing, balancing and repairing such a rotor stage, as well as a rotor disc assembly with a first set of permanently attached blades, and slots suitable for receiving a second set of blades.