baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2523423-A (GB)
Title: Gas phase enhancement of emission color quality in solid state LEDs
Inventor: PICKETT NIGEL
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2014-08-22
Abstract: Light-emitting materials are made from a porous light-emitting semiconductor e.g. GaN, AlGaAs, AlGaInP or AlGaInN, having quantum dots (QDs) disposed within the pores. The QDs e.g. CdS, CdSe, ZnS, ZnSe etc.may have diameters that are essentially equal in size to the width of the pores. Also shown in the method where QDs are formed in the pores by exposing the porous semiconductor to gaseous QD precursor compounds, which react within the pores to yield QDs. According to certain embodiments, the pore size limits the size of the QDs produced by the gas-phase reactions. The QDs absorb light emitted by the light-emitting semiconductor material and re-emit light at a longer wavelength than the absorbed light, thereby down-converting light from the semiconductor material. Also shown is a light-emitting device comprising the material.
Patent GB-2519859-A (GB)
Title: A method of constructing a building
Inventor: ROBERTS ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: E04G5/04
Filed: 2014-10-07
Abstract: A method of constructing a building, the method comprises: a support frame 10 is erected for use in constructing a wall section of the building, the wall to comprise an inner wall section 14 and an outer wall section 12, wherein the support frame is located external to a footprint of the building. At least a part of the inner wall section 14 is erected, whereupon the part of the inner wall section is fixed to the support frame. Preferably the inner wall section is fixed to the support frame at a plurality of offset points. Preferably a substantial part of the outer wall section is erected only when the inner wall has been erected to its full height. The support frame may comprise, be provided with, or be in connection with, a buttress arrangement. A fixing member 18 may be used to fix the inner wall section to the support frame; having a clamping arrangement; which has a portion which in use extends through the wall, an aperture, and a wedge member insertable into the aperture.
Patent GB-2527150-A (GB)
Title: A propagator
Inventor: BENDING NIGEL
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2014-10-22
Abstract: A propagator 10 comprising a container 20 with two opposing sockets 60, the sockets 60 supporting moveable rods 70 which are arranged so that a wire 80 may run between them. The rods 70 are height adjustable so that the height of the cord 80 may change with the plant growth. Preferably, the means for positioning the rods is a friction fit or a slidable O-ring. Preferably a cord is included. There may be a cord tensioning device to vary the tension of the cord. There may be a sump with a drainage hole, which may contain gravel. The sump may have a geotextile membrane above it. The container 20 preferably has rounded corners and edges. There may be a drip line 90 for irrigation. The drip line 90 may extend through opposite walls of the container 20. There may be a modular supporting frame 30-33 for the container 20.
Patent GB-2515983-A (GB)
Title: Methods and compositions for providing a preeclampsia assessment
Inventor: BUTTE ATUL J
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: Preeclampsia markers, preeclampsia marker panels, and methods for obtaining a preeclampsia marker level representation for a sample are provided. These compositions and methods find use in a number of applications, including, for example, diagnosing preeclampsia, prognosing a preeclampsia, monitoring a subject with preeclampsia, and determining a treatment for preeclampsia. In addition, systems, devices and kits thereof that find use in practicing the subject methods are provided.
Patent GB-2537368-A (GB)
Title: Foil for roof structure and method for covering a roof structure with foil
Inventor: PAUL REED
IPC: E04D12/00
Filed: 2015-04-13
Abstract: A foil 1, 10 for covering a roof structure (2, Fig. 7), the roof structure comprising at least two adjacent rafters (3, Fig. 6) being spaced by a distance, the foil 10 comprising at least two adjacent position indication markers 11 being spaced by a distance (s) of at least 0.9 times the length of a cord hanging between two adjacent rafters and forming a drape between the rafters of less than or equal to 30mm. The position indication marker may be a thickening or a thinning of the foil, a protrusion, an embossment, a blind hole, a hole or a printed marker. Preferably, the drape is between 30mm and 9mm. Also provided is method for covering a roof with the foil comprising: positioning the first indication marker on a first rafter; fixing the foil thereon; spreading the foil so that the second indication marker is on a second rafter; and fixing the foil thereon to allow the foil to hang between the rafters.
Patent GB-2537412-A (GB)
Title: A convertible garment
Inventor: DAVID RICHARDSON
IPC: F42B39/02
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A convertible garment, comprising a back panel 10; side wings 20 attached to opposing edges of the back panel; a front panel 40 hingedly connected to a lower edge of the back panel; a primary 60 and a secondary 70 strap each connectable at either end to a respective side wing. The garment can be configured between a first configuration, in which the front panel is arranged substantially parallel to the back panel, the edges of the front panel secured to the first and second side wings to define a storage pouch, the primary strap defining a shoulder strap; and a second configuration, in which the front panel hangs down, and the first and second side wings outwards, to define a chest rig, the primary strap defining a neck strap and the secondary strap defining a waist strap. Also claimed is a method of use for the same. The garment forms a MOLLE style chest rig for carrying equipment which can be converted to a shoulder bag for transportation.
Patent GB-2539942-A (GB)
Title: A descender device
Inventor: Stephen griffiths
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: A descender device 100 for enabling the controlled descent along a tether (200, Fig 3) comprises a frame 10 having a front 11 and rear surface 12 with a first 20 and second aperture 30 disposed therein for receiving the said tether. Each of the apertures extends between the front and rear side of the frame and, in use, the tether passes between the first and second apertures substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the frame. The device further comprises a control bar 40 disposed within the first aperture. The control bar extends across the second aperture and is constrained to move in a plane of the aperture e.g. by sliding), substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the bar. In use, the tether is looped around the control bar within the second aperture and the free ends of the tether are arranged to extend outwards from the first aperture, away from the front side of the frame. A control member 50 may also be provided for limiting the extent to which the control bar can move along the second aperture.
Patent GB-2540138-A (GB)
Title: Method of exchanging digital content
Inventor: GOPALAN KETHEESWARAN
IPC: H04W4/14
Filed: 2015-07-02
Abstract: A method of exchanging private digital content, or performing secure messaging, over a network. Using a network-interactive electronic device, digital content is made available for exchange, for example by creating 21 the same or by selecting it from the memory of the device. The digital content is then encrypted 22 and sent 23 over the network to an intended user. Using another device, the intended user receives the encrypted digital content and is notified of its reception by means of a private message envelope. An authentication procedure to authenticate the intended user on the network-interactive electronic device needs to be performed for the enveloped, private digital content to be decrypted and/or reproduced i.e. the recipient user is required to enter a password or PIN to reveal the encrypted content. The authentication performed is one to access the private chat mode of the content exchange/messaging application. One embodiment relates to a secure messaging system wherein messages are encrypted and password/PIN authentication is needed by the recipient to decrypt and reveal the received message(s). Biometric e.g. fingerprint authentication may also/alternatively be used. The sender may be given the option 15 of sending a normal or encrypted (private chat mode) message.
Patent GB-2525779-A (GB)
Title: Slug mitigation system for subsea pipelines and risers
Inventor: BEG MIRZA NAJAM ALI
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2014-11-10
Abstract: A slug mitigation system for subsea pipelines includes a riser (11) located between a low level and an upper (above sea-) level of a pipeline, where an inline separator (14), e.g. an ISEP, is located upstream of a first stage separator (12). A jet pump 21 is located at the upper level of the pipeline and is configured to utilise high pressure fluid output from the inline separator. Preferably a throttling valve or fixed restriction is located downstream or upstream in series with the inline separator (14). The slug mitigation system may also include a cyclonic separator downstream of the in-line separator (14). The system may reduce the effect of slugging on a pipeline riser/pipeline system for offshore oil and gas use.
Patent GB-2532829-A (GB)
Title: Temporal dynamics in display advertising prediction
Inventor: JAYA B KAWALE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2015-07-30
Abstract: An environment 100 comprising a computing device 102, itself, comprising a temporal prediction model 104 that is usable to predict user purchase behavior for an online advertising instance. The temporal prediction model may be formed by processing time windows for tracking data such as click data, conversion data, and user purchase behaviour collected by monitoring services 112 from previous online advertising campaigns. Various processing techniques of the temporal prediction model may utilize the applied temporal dynamics to predict user purchase behaviour and/or effectiveness of an online advertising instance.
Patent GB-2532572-A (GB)
Title: E-bike to infrastructure or vehicle communication
Inventor: SUDIPTO AICH
IPC: B60W30/095
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: An electric bicycle having a communication module and a computing device wherein the communication module receives vehicle information 415 (location, direction of travel, speed and brake pressure). The vehicle information relates to the trajectory 420 of the vehicle and is compared 425 to bicycle information relating to the trajectory of the bicycle by the computing device. The communication module can wirelessly transmit the bicycle information to the vehicle or an infrastructure device. If the computing device determines a collision is imminent 430 due to the trajectories of the bicycle and vehicle an audible, haptic or visual warning alert 435 may be given to the operator of the bicycle. Additionally disclosed is a vehicle system (see Figure 5) designed to receive bicycle information indicative of trajectory, compare the bicycle information with its own trajectory information and determine if a collision will occur between the bicycle and vehicle.
Patent GB-2526494-A (GB)
Title: Method for improving, by using power-variable ultrasonic waves, frozen fish fillets treated by means of salt-water immersion process
Inventor: SUN DAWEN
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A method for improving, by using power-variable ultrasonic waves, frozen fish fillets treated by means of a salt-water immersion process comprises the following steps: (1) pretreating raw fish to obtain fish fillets; (2) precooling the fish fillets; (3) stacking the precooled fish fillets to obtain a fish fillet stack; (4) freezing the fish fillet stack by using a salt-water immersion process, and performing power-variable ultrasonic wave treatment; and (5) feeding the fish fillets into a cold storage, and performing freezing storage at minus 18 degrees centigrade. The power-variable ultrasonic wave treatment specially comprises: under an ultrasonic wave frequency condition of 20 kHz, firstly treating for 5 to 10 min under the power of 800 to 600 W, and then changing the power to 200 to 600 W for treating for 5 to 15 min. By means of the method of the present invention, the freezing time of fish flesh is shortened, and formed ice crystals are fine and uniform, thereby preventing the damage of the formed ice crystals to cell walls, and further, reducing the freezing denaturation and nutrition loss of the fish flesh.
Patent GB-2543052-A (GB)
Title: Shape memory alloy actuated valve assembly
Inventor: NICOLAS DEPERRAZ
IPC: F16K31/70
Filed: 2015-10-05
Abstract: A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuated valve assembly comprises a support structure 130 having electromechanical connection points arranged on its surface. Actuation of a wire SMA element 140 connected between the support structure 130 and a plunger 120 will cause the plunger 120 to move membrane 170 to open or close a fluid path between inlet 111 and outlet 112. The support structure 130, which may be a printed circuit board, is provided with multiple contact or connection points 121, 122, 131, 132 for engaging the SMA element 140 so that the valve assembly can be configured to provide a normally closed, normally open, proportional or latch valve assembly.
Patent GB-2531173-A (GB)
Title: Patient interface and headgear for a respiratory apparatus
Inventor: KEVIN PETER O'DONNELL
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: This invention relates to headgear and a patient interface, or components of a headgear or patient interface, such as a nasal cannula. In one embodiment is a size adjustable headstrap to be provided as a headgear or a part thereof, in another is a portion of a headstrap or component for association therewith in which the portion or component facilitates improved location of the strap upon a user's face, in another embodiment is a system for encapsulating or covering a connector from contact with a user's face or facial skin, in another embodiment is a face mount part or body for a patient interface of a particular configuration, and in yet a further embodiment is a gases flow manifold for delivering of gasses to a patient interface of a particular configuration for improved patient comfort.
Patent GB-2544984-A (GB)
Title: An item of footwear
Inventor: KIM LILLEY
IPC: A43B13/14
Filed: 2015-12-01
Abstract: An item of footwear comprising: a sole 1 comprising a mid-sole (10, fig.2) the midsole having a first major surface (11, fig.2) for facing the foot of a wearer, a second major surface (12, fig. 2) opposite the first, the mid sole having an inner edge 13 corresponding to the inside of a wearer's foot and an outer edge 14 corresponding to the outside of a wearer's foot; and a securing means for securing theitem of footwear to wearers foot, the mid-sole having a plurality of transverse grooves 20 and a longitudinal primary groove 30a, which divide the sole into an array of lands 52,53,54. Preferably, the radius of curvature of the transverse grooves increases with increasing distance from the rear of the midsole. The midsole preferably includes a heel region having a circular central land 52 surrounded by a circular groove 35. An insert 102 may be provided in the central land. The footwear may also comprise an outsole formed of rubber; the midsole may be formed from EVA or expanded foam.
Patent GB-2540649-A (GB)
Title: System and method for classifying signal modulations
Inventor: TREVOR NOEL YENSEN
IPC: H04L27/00
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: The modulation used in non-contiguous signals, such as in time-multiplexed frames, is classified by modelling non-contiguous segments and combining them with received signals to produce a continuous waveform from which the modulation used can be classified. The modelling involves applying a coarse carrier frequency offset correction, a phase correction and a residual (fine) frequency offset correction to the received signal.
Patent GB-2535373-A (GB)
Title: Process tracking and defect detection
Inventor: RANDALL RIEFEL
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: A system monitors request processing operations and flags process defects (for example, a request that has become orphaned, stuck, or vanished from a processing queue.). The system uses knowledge of how a business process is expected to behave to how it is actually behaving to detect exception instances. The system can detect individual process instances behaving unexpectedly as well as patterns across instance sets. In some cases, the system maintains one set of information (for example, in a database) for requests that have been input to the system, and a second set of information for requests then being processed. The system may compare the two sets of information and identify differences between the sets of information.
Patent GB-2538438-A (GB)
Title: Cushion for alleviating pain
Inventor: CHAD OLM
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2015-05-29
Abstract: A cushion device comprising a support member for from a resilient material with a front 22, a rear 24 and two side portions 26 wherein the support member is foldable about first 50 and second fold lines to change from a first wedge shaped configuration to a second configuration wherein the first fold line 50 extends laterally between the side portions 26 and the second fold line extends longitudinally between the front and rear. The second shape may be cuboidal and the fold lines may be positioned mid-way between the front 22 and rear 24 and sides 26 respectively. The cushion may have a recess at a rear portion at the midpoint between the sides 26 and arcuate wing members may extend laterally into the recess. The recess may be profiled to help support a users buttocks. The device may be adapted to be used under water in a bath.
Patent GB-2555865-A (GB)
Title: Flash grenade and acoustic module therefor
Inventor: DANIEL BENJAMIN BLACK
IPC: F42B27/00
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: A flash grenade 300 for selective activation where upon activation the grenade may emit at least 100,000 lumens of light, the flash grenade comprises: an operator interface unit (PIR sensor 324, wireless control unit 310); a power source 306; a plurality of light emission units 301a-c each connected to the power source (e.g. lithium ion battery) independently and comprising: an array of light emitting elements (LEDs) 320a-c and a power converter 316a-c unit for driving the array; a control unit 318 independently connected to each light emission unit, the control unit comprising a processor and being operably connected to the operator interface. The light emission unit may comprise a capacitive energy store or an inductive energy store. The operator interface may be configured to enable a selection between initiation and activation modes. An acoustic module (400, figure 4) for a flash grenade comprises: a connector (412); an acoustic signal generator (410) for generating an acoustic signal at or around a predetermined frequency. The acoustic module may be configured to operate synchronously with a flash grenade to which the module can be connected. Also disclosed is an acoustic module for a flash grenade wherein the acoustic module is activated and/or pre-programmed by a way of an operator interface.
Patent GB-2557351-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring an absolute temperature at a hot-end side of a thermocouple element and measuring device comprising the thermocouple element
Inventor: PIERRE SCOTTO
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 2016-12-08
Abstract: The invention is concerned with a measuring device 10 com­prising a thermocouple element 11, an electronic circuit 12 and wires 13,13' for connecting cold-end electrodes 14 of the thermocouple element 11 with the measuring circuit 12, wherein the electronic circuit 12 comprises a voltage measuring circuitry 17 that is designed to measure a thermo-voltage 18' generated at the cold-end electrodes 14 and transmitted to the electronic circuit 12 over the wires 13,13'. The invention is characterized in that one of the cold-end electrodes 14 is connected to one of the wires 13' over a temperature sensing element 34, wherein a driving circuitry 19 is designed to drive a measuring current I through the sensing element 34 over the wires 13,13', wherein the measuring device 10 is designed to generate a temperature signal that is a function of an absolute temperature of the sensing element 34. The sensing element may be a positive temperature coefficient resistor. The measuring device may comprise means for determining leakage resistance 36 for use in calibration: voltage source 19 generates a pre-defined voltage 20 at the wire 13 that it is connected to, wherein the pre-defined voltage 20 results under the condition that the leakage resistance 36 that is effective between the thermocouple element 11 and the ground potential 23 is above a pre-defined threshold, and wherein the voltage measuring circuitry 17 is designed to measure the actual voltage 20 at the wire 13 while the switch 24 is opened. Switches 24, 25, 26 allow measurement of the thermo voltage fig. 1, temperature signal fig. 2 and observation of the leakage resistance fig. 3.
Patent GB-2549178-A (GB)
Title: A bearing raceway and a method of manufacturing a bearing
Inventor: Daren Ashmore
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2017-02-14
Abstract: A cylindrical bearing for a shaft, comprising a rolling element, an inner or outer race 2 having a tapered bearing surface 4, which results in the bearing surface being at an angle to the rolling surface at rest and such that when the bearing is in an operation condition the deformation in the race is negated and the bearing surface is parallel to the rolling element. A method of manufacturing a bearing comprises determining an induced angle of the inner or outer race of the bearing caused by deformation of the bearing during an operational condition; and providing a surface 4 of the inner or outer race 2 with a taper at rest so as to offset the induced angle generated during the operational condition. The taper may also be provided by mounting a race or raceway on an angled mount (7 Fig 6). The rolling element may be a roller or ball bearing.
Patent GB-2547810-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable acoustic transducers for a downhole tool
Inventor: MINH DANG NGUYEN
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2014-12-30
Abstract: Movable transducer designs used in downhole environments increase the efficiency of the transmitter and receivers, thereby obtaining improved logging data. In one embodiment, the transmitter/receivers are tilted/rotated to direct the strongest acoustic wave pressure to the critical path for increasing signal strength. In other embodiments, the transmitter/receiver may be extended outwardly toward the formation, or retracted inwardly from the formation. An adaptive algorithm is provided to rotate the transmitter/receiver to match the critical angle when the formation slowness changes. Also, a transmitter/receiver port may be designed to have a cone-shape that matches the impedance of the acoustic wave to the surrounding environment.
Patent GB-2561888-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: MARK BELLAMY
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2017-04-27
Abstract: An exercise apparatus 10 comprises a body 12 to be held in the hands of a person performing an exercise. An eccentric mass 16 is mounted on, or retained within, the housing 12 and constrained to follow a circular path defined by the body 12 in response to an oscillating movement. The path has a radius of between 15cm and 80cm and the eccentric mass 16 has an out of balance weight of between 0.25 kg and 10 kg. The outer body 12 may be spherical, or comprise another solid of revolution such as a torus. A shaft may be rotationally supported in the body and connected to the mass 16 by a radial arm. The apparatus 10 may incorporate a device for monitoring the number of revolutions performed by the mass, such as a MEMS accelerometer. A method of physical exercise using the body 12 is also claimed.