baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2497684-A (GB)
Title: Stabiliser assembly
Inventor: BERGMANN JEROEN HENRICUS MARIA
IPC: A43B3/16
Filed: 2011-08-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly to improve the stability of a user of the assembly, the assembly comprising: a brace for connecting to a lower leg portion, the brace comprising a stabiliser connecting portion; and a stabiliser for connecting to a shoe, the stabiliser comprising a brace connecting portion and an extension portion having a shoe connection portion configured in use to connect the extension portion to the shoe so that the extension portion extends laterally from the shoe to increase the effective surface area of the shoe sole at only a lateral side and to improve the stability of a user of the stabiliser, wherein the brace and the stabiliser are couplable together by the stabiliser connecting portion and the brace connecting portion so that, when said lower leg portion is connected to the brace and said shoe is connected to the stabiliser, an outward lean of said lower leg portion with respect to said shoe is limited to a predetermined angle, thereby providing a stabilising force to improve the stability of a user of the assembly, and wherein the stabiliser connecting portion and the brace connecting portion are uncoupled during normal locomotion of a wearer of the assembly, thereby providing unimpeded movement for normal locomotion.
Patent GB-2496073-A (GB)
Title: Wire harness protector
Inventor: TAKAHASHI YUTEN
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: Provided is a protector with a branching section, wherein the upper-face opening thereof can be easily closed without having a lid equipped therefor. The protector is provided with a trunk line insertion section, and a branch line insertion section that protrudes from the circumferential edge of a branch-line draw out opening, which is formed on one side-face or on both side-faces of the trunk line insertion section at an intermediate position in the longitudinal direction thereof. Notches are formed on both side-faces of the branch line insertion section at the circumferential edges of the branch-line draw out opening, from the upper ends thereof. Latching hooks formed in protrusion from an upper end of one side wall, and latching holes that are formed on the other wall at positions facing the latching hooks, and into which the latching hooks can be inserted and latched, are formed on at least the side walls of the trunk line insertion section facing each other, and these latching hooks and latching holes are formed with spaces interposed therebetween in the longitudinal direction of the trunk line insertion section. The protector is configured such that, after making the trunk lines pass through the trunk line insertion section and making the branch lines pass through the branch line insertion section, the latching hooks are inserted and latched into the latching holes, to close the upper ends of both the side walls.
Patent GB-2514174-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to adaptive modulation
Inventor: STRONG PETER
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: A wireless communication system includes first and second transceivers 2, 4 operable to transmit and receive signals over a communication channel using a plurality of modulation modes. A first signal is transmitted from the first transceiver to the second transceiver using a first modulation mode, e.g. orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). The second transceiver determines a first channel equalisation characteristic for a first type of equaliser, e.g. OFDM equaliser, for receiving the first signal, and then determines a second channel equalisation characteristic for a second type of equaliser 20 for a second modulation mode, e.g. single carrier (SC). A difference measure between the first and second channel equalisation characteristics is determined 24, and selection of the second modulation mode is based at least in part in dependence on the measure. The signal quality of the first signal may also be measured and the selection based on a combination of the signal quality and the difference measure.
Patent GB-2505090-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent patching systems using acoustic control signals and related equipment and methods
Inventor: LIANG HONGWEI
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: Methods of identifying patching connections in a communications system are provided in which an acoustic signal generator is used to transmit an acoustic signal that includes a unique identifier embedded therein over a patch cord from a first connector port to a second connector port. The acoustic signal is received at the second connector port. The unique identifier is extracted from the acoustic signal. Finally, a patching connection between the first connector port and the second connector port is logged in a database.
Patent GB-2510220-A (GB)
Title: Flight envelope display
Inventor: BARRACI NIMA
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying aircraft performance characteristics comprising displaying a two dimensional representation 200 of a performance envelope 202 for an aircraft; the performance envelope indicating performance capabilities of the aircraft (102, figure 1). The current performance of the aircraft is identified and a display indication 204 of the current performance with respect to the performance envelope is displayed on the two dimensional representation of the performance envelope. The position of the performance indication on the display indicates the current performance with respect to the performance envelope. The performance envelope may be based on a flap configuration 208, 210 of the aircraft. A warning indication 206 may be provided on the display in response to the aircraft exceeding a threshold of performance capabilities. The performance envelope is a flight envelope and comprises a display of speed versus altitude. The performance envelope may be a turn rate envelope (302, figure 3) and may comprise a display of speed versus turn rate.
Patent GB-2505370-A (GB)
Title: Virtual network configuration and management
Inventor: STEVENS JERRY
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2012-06-06
Abstract: A Hardware Management Console (HMC) configures virtual networks. The HMC extends Internal Queued Direct I/O to an intra-ensemble data network (IEDN) within a cluster of virtual servers to define a single channel path identifier, and to define a channel parameter. The HMC defines at least one virtual network. The HMC defines a bridge port within each CPC that supports at least one of the virtual servers. The HMC defines a network interface for each virtual server within each cluster. The HMC grants access to a corresponding virtual network for each virtual server.
Patent GB-2515591-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic image display and driving method thereof
Inventor: LEE CHANGHO
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 2013-12-12
Abstract: A stereoscopic image display includes a data driving circuit supplying a data voltage to display panel data lines; a gate driving circuit supplying a gate pulse to display panel gate lines; and a timing controller that controls operation timings of the data driving circuit and gate driving circuit. The gate driving circuit delays (Td) a rising timing of the gate pulse (vgate) to a point in time after a rising edge time of the data voltage (vdata) in a three dimensional (3D, stereo) mode for displaying a 3D image on the display panel, controlled by the timing controller. An associated driving method is also claimed. A film patterned retarder may be attached to the display panel, including first phase delay patterns corresponding to odd-numbered (left-eye image) display lines and second even-numbered (right-eye) phase delay lines. In a two dimensional (2D) mode the rising timing of the gate pulse may be controlled to be faster than, or equal to, in the 3D mode by using a gate output enable signal; gate pulse width in 2D mode may be greater than or equal to the pulse width in 3D mode.
Patent GB-2505819-A (GB)
Title: Methods for identifying genes mediating antibiotic sensitivity or resistance using transposons with different promoters
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID HUGH
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: A method is disclosed for identifying genes mediating antibiotic sensitivity or resistance, wherein the method utilises transposons with three different promoters of varying strengths to generate mutant bacteria. The method comprises the steps of generating a pool of mutant bacteria by transposon mutagenesis of Gram-negative bacterium with a plurality of activating transposons (TnA), each transposon comprising an outward-facing promoter (TnP); growing bacteria from the mutant pool in the presence of different amounts of said antibiotic; and comparing the distribution of TnA insertions between test cultures to identify a gene which mediates antibiotic sensitivity or resistance in said bacterium; wherein said plurality of activating transposons comprises three outward-facing promoters TnP1, TnP2, TnP3, and wherein the strength of said promoters is TnP1> TnP2> TnP3; such that transposon insertion into bacterial DNA generates a pool of mutant bacteria in which one or more genes are transcribed from TnP1, one or more genes are transcribed from TnP2 and one or more genes are transcribed from TnP3.
Patent GB-2506543-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation of an accessory gear box, and turbojet engine comprising such a gear
Inventor: CHARLEMAGNE PIERRICK
IPC: F01D25/12
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory gear box (20), suitable in particular for being mounted on the fan casing of a turbojet engine, comprising an input shaft and a plurality of accessory drive shafts, characterised in that a compartment forming an interface with an accessory (21) is arranged on the housing (23) of the accessory gear box (20) at the site of the accessory, said interface compartment comprising an inlet (31) and an outlet (33), the two openings (31, 33) being arranged so as to allow air to circulate inside the compartment, in order to insulate the accessory gear box from the heat generated by the accessories.
Patent GB-2523147-A (GB)
Title: A device for displaying a graphic
Inventor: ROWLAND SIMON JOHN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A device (1) for displaying a graphic between two cover sheets. The device (1) comprises: a holder (2), a first protective sheet (3), and a second protective sheet (4). The holder (2) has an elongated slot (7) and at least one aperture (8, 9) to receive at least one wedge (5, 6). The thin sheets (3, 4) are positioned within the slot (7) and each has a cooperative protrusion (10, 25) that extends into the apertures (8, 9). These panels are held in place by the wedges (5, 6), which are positioned between the protrusions (10, 25) and may have interlocking projections (22) that fit into notches (21) on the protrusions. The sheets may be made of a resilient transparent polymer. The holder may be mounted onto a screw member (16) fixed to a lower clamping portion and is able to rotate.
Patent GB-2529879-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dynamic image content manipulation
Inventor: SOCAL FRANCISCO ROBERTO PEIXOTO
IPC: H04N5/272
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: In a process of dynamic image content manipulation, a target area key signal KA defines a target area of a first program signal PGM1 which is to be modified. A combined preserving mixing operation is applied which preserves a graphics layer in the received program signal while inserting alternate content to appear visually underneath the graphics layer, using a combination of FG which is the graphics fill signal as an image signal defining an image content of the graphics layer, KG which is the graphics key signal as a key signal defining a region of the received program signal which contains the graphics image content, KA which is the target area key signal as a key signal defining a region of the received program signal which is to be modified, and FA; which is the alternate content fill signal as an image signal of an alternate content to be added to the received program signal in the target area.
Patent GB-2532286-A (GB)
Title: A seat back
Inventor: TIM SCOTT
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A seat back 10 for a vehicle having one or more features 50 on it, the features being provided at one or more points between a top and bottom of the back rest 10 that are covered by a seat belt 40 when stowed, and expose an edge of a seat belt 40 to allow the safety harness 40 to be more easily gripped and deployed by a user. The features may comprise a local depression, projection, ridge, groove, recess, or indent in the seat back. The moulding or shape in the back support 10 serves to provide an easy to grip edge of the seat belt e.g. for use when wearing gloves. The ridge may be oriented parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the seat belt 40. The feature 50 may also expose both edges of the safety belt 50.
Patent GB-2521934-A (GB)
Title: Valve train for an internal combustion engine, in particular of a vehicle
Inventor: MILLER ADAM
IPC: F01M9/10
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a valve train 10 for an internal combustion engine, the valve train 10 comprising: a least one rocker arm 26, 28 pivotable about a pivot axis 30, 32; at least one roller 44, 46 rotatably mounted on the rocker arm 26, 28 for interaction with the cams 22, 24; and at least one cover element 48 for covering the rocker arm 26, 28 and the roller 44, 46, wherein the cover element 48 comprises at least one drip-off element 54, 56 configured to make a lubricant deposited on the cover element 48 drip off the cover element 48 onto the roller 44, 46. The drip off element including a tearing edge 64 and a wall extending towards the edge 66, the slope of the wall increases towards to edge and a portion of the wall is concave. Preferably the cover 48 and the drip off element 54, 56 are formed in a single piece.
Patent GB-2528515-A (GB)
Title: Releasing a security tag
Inventor: PAUL KANNAN MICHAEL
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A primary portion of a security tag for attachment to an article comprising a locking mechanism for locking to a secondary portion of the security tag, and a metal portion 1003 which contracts when energised to release the locking mechanism as a result of the contraction. The metal may be a shape-memory-alloy wire and the energising may be resistance heating, preferably by receiving an electrical current from an input charging device such as a capacitor 1011 which is charged via a battery. The locking mechanism may also include a spring and the release of the locking mechanism is affected by compression of the spring in response to the contraction. The release procedure may be activated via an external signal, e.g. from a mobile phone. Also claimed is a security tag portion with a detection device that activates if the primary portion is removed from the article.
Patent GB-2535528-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treating gas
Inventor: SERGEY ALEXANDROVICH VORONIN
IPC: B03C3/49
Filed: 2015-02-23
Abstract: A wet electrostatic precipitator 10 for treating a gas stream 12 comprises a chamber 14, an inner electrode 22, an outer electrode 24 and a liquid inlet 28 which provides a liquid curtain over an inner surface of the outer electrode. Particulate in the gas stream becomes electrically charged when passing between the electrodes, and the particulate is drawn towards the outer electrode to become entrained by the liquid curtain. The inner electrode comprises a conduit 34 through which a purge gas 36 can be conveyed. The inner electrode further comprises at least one opening 48, for conveying purge gas from the conduit into the chamber in a lateral direction to the gas stream. Suitably, the opening(s) is/are arranged for directing the gas stream towards the outer electrode and/or disrupting the gas stream. The precipitator can include a control (74, Fig. 4) for controlling the flow of purge gas at different flow rates. A higher rate of purge gas can be utilised to dislodge deposits in the region of the opening(s) in the inner electrode. An abatement system comprising the wet electrostatic precipitator is also claimed, wherein the abatement system comprises a plasma torch 54 upstream of the precipitator.
Patent GB-2519709-A (GB)
Title: Gauge face lubrication
Inventor: POWELL WARD T
IPC: B61K3/00
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A rail gauge face applicator is provided. The gauge face applicator comprises a resilient pad comprising one or more than one channel extending from one or more than one inlet to one or more than one outlet. The one or more than one channel is operable from a closed position when the pressure within the channel is low to an open position when the pressure within the channel is raised. Thus, when the pressure of the friction modifying material is raised the one or more than one channel opens and material can be delivered from the one or more than one outlet. The applicator further comprises a rail engagement element which allows the gauge face applicator to be positioned appropriately to engage a rail. The applicator may be less prone to clogging and may be more efficient at delivering friction modifying material efficiently than prior art applicators.
Patent GB-2521781-A (GB)
Title: Semi-autonomous insert valve for well system
Inventor: SCOTT BRUCE EDWARD
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to a semi-autonomous insert valve. The semi-autonomous insert valve includes a body, a closure mechanism coupled to the body, an autonomous actuation mechanism coupled to the body, and a control system disposed in the body. The body engages an inner wall of a subsurface safety valve and causes a subsurface safety valve closure mechanism to open, allowing fluid to flow toward the surface of the wellbore. The closure mechanism selectively allows fluid to flow toward the surface of the wellbore. The autonomous actuation mechanism actuates the closure mechanism independently from a subsurface safety valve actuation mechanism that actuates the subsurface safety valve closure mechanism. The control sub-system includes one or more transceiving devices that can wirelessly communicate signals. The control sub-system closes the closure mechanism in response to losing signal communication between the transceiving devices and a signal source.
Patent GB-2530125-A (GB)
Title: Client-server communication evaluation and diagnostic tool
Inventor: MICHAELIS PAUL ROLLER
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A diagnostic system is described for use in analyzing client-server communications and, more specifically, communication applications(112, 136) that employ client-server interactions. The diagnostic system includes a client-side diagnostic tool (120) and a server-side diagnostic tool (144) that work in cooperation to analyze both sides of the client-server interaction for potential problems with the communication applications. The client (108) begins its own diagnostic process and requests that the server (132) begins a server-side process. The client transmits a first set of test packets to the server and the server transmits a second, different set of test packets to the client, each set corresponding to normal communications in their respective directions using the application under test. Both client and server generate diagnostic reports based on the test packets they receive. Licenses associated with the application under test can also be analyzed.
Patent GB-2539374-A (GB)
Title: Guide apparatus
Inventor: DEREK WILLIAM MORRIS
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A guide apparatus 10 including an elongate member 14. A pump lever clamp is mounted on a flat bar 22 extending from the elongate member 14 and provides a jaw 30 which in conjunction with a fixed clamp member 36 on the elongate member 14 permits mounting of the apparatus 10 on a fixture. A guide mount 60 is selectively movable along the elongate member 14. The guide mount 60 selectively mounts an elongate guide member 86 which permits a line means to be attached thereto. The guide apparatus enable a line means to be arranged for the correct alignment of bricks, blocks or other construction materials. Preferably the guide mount includes a passage through which the elongate member may extend, with at least part of the passage being defined by two parts of the guide mount which can be selectively urged towards or away from each other to selectively engage with the elongate member extending therethrough.
Patent GB-2526938-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method for Providing Information Within a Vehicle
Inventor: SKRYPCHUK LEE
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2015-05-01
Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of providing obstruction information in a vehicle. An obstruction warning system receives distance information indicative of a distance of a portion of a vehicle to an obstruction. A projector (140 see fig 1) projects onto an interior surface of the vehicle an indication of the obstruction in relation to the vehicle. The surface is an opaque non dedicated display surface of the vehicle. The indication may include lines 241 and 242 at an angle to each other and indicative of a position of a kerb and a position of the vehicle respectively. These may be projected onto a sill 230 of a door 200. A graphical user interface allows an occupant to activate a selected control (520, 530 see fig 5) by moving their hand (510 see fig 5) or fingers, onto the portion of the vehicle interior corresponding to a displayed control.
Patent GB-2539922-A (GB)
Title: Spring return device
Inventor: ROGER CHARLES CHAPMAN
IPC: G04B1/20
Filed: 2015-07-01
Abstract: A spring return device comprises a rotatable drive coupling 9 configured for releasably engaging a rotatable drive part on a first side 11 of the device and configured for releasably engaging a rotatable drive part on an opposite second side 13 of the device. A spring 5 is engaged with the drive coupling and a retainer 3 retains the spring. Rotation of the drive coupling in a first direction relative to the retainer causes mechanical energy to be stored in the spring. The spring return device comprises an integral locking mechanism 19 that is actuatable between a first state in which rotation of the drive coupling relative to the retainer is allowed and a second state in which rotation of the drive coupling relative to the retainer is prevented. The spring may be used in a clock or a watch.
Patent GB-2532104-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the power consumption of a brushless motor
Inventor: TUNCAY CELIK
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: A method comprising storing a power lookup table and a temperature lookup table. The power lookup table comprises a control value for each of a plurality of voltages or motor speeds, and the temperature lookup table comprises a compensation or correction value for each of a plurality of temperatures. The method further comprises measuring the magnitude of a supply voltage or the speed of the motor, measuring a temperature of the motor assembly, indexing the power lookup table using the measured voltage or speed to select a control value, and indexing the temperature lookup table using the measured temperature to select a compensation value. The selected compensation value is then applied to the selected control value to obtain a temperature-compensated control value. The method further comprises exciting a winding of the motor 20 with the supply voltage, and the temperature-compensated control value is used to define an attribute of the excitation. The input power may be reduced for lower temperatures. The method may reduce unnecessary input power when the motor temperature is below a steady state temperature.