baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2513646-A (GB)
Title: Cargo hook
Inventor: DRAY KIERAN LEIGH
IPC: B66C1/34
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: A cargo hook 10 suitable for carrying a load comprising a housing 20, a load beam 30 which is mounted to the housing and is moveable relative to the housing 20 between a closed position and an open position, a latch mechanism 40 with a locked condition that locks the load beam 30 in the closed position and an unlocked condition that allows the load beam 30 to move from the closed to open position and a moveable stop 70 which engages with the latch mechanism 40 and has a first position that prevents the movement of the latch mechanism 40 from the locked condition and a second condition which permits movement from the locked condition to the unlocked condition. The moveable stop 70 effectively provides a safety lock for the latch mechanism 40. The moveable stop 70 automatically adopts the first position when a load greater than or equal to a specified value is carried by the load beam 30 and adopts the second position when no load or a load less than a specified value is carried. The moveable stop 70 may also be deployed manually. This device is suitable for use with loads underslung beneath a helicopter.
Patent GB-2514407-A (GB)
Title: Aggregates of superoxide dismutase
Inventor: MARKLUND STEFAN L
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2013-05-23
Abstract: A method for typing an aggregate (including a fibril) of a polypeptide in a test sample, such as human superoxide dismutase (hS0D1), wherein the polypeptide is capable of forming at least two structurally distinct types of aggregates, said method comprising (i) determining the reactivity of the aggregate in the test sample with one or more different antibody preparations in a panel of antibody preparations, wherein each antibody preparation in the panel has binding specificity to a peptide sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide, such that different antibody preparations in the panel have binding specificity to different peptides, and wherein at least one of the antibody preparations of the panel, for which reactivity to the aggregate is determined in step (i), displays differential reactivity to at least two structurally distinct types of the aggregate; and (ii) attributing a type to the aggregate in the test sample, based on the determined level(s) of reactivity with the one or more antibody preparations in the panel as determined in step (i). Also claimed are preparations comprising aggregates identified by the above methods; methods for generating antibodies against aggregates; pharmaceutical compositions comprising peptides or antibodies for treating ALS and a method for the identification of an agent that binds to, interferes with, or promotes the degradation of, aggregates of hSOD1.
Patent GB-2498910-A (GB)
Title: Device for uncoupling a bearing carrier
Inventor: DECERLE ERIC NICOLAS
IPC: F01D21/04
Filed: 2011-11-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (8, 9, 10) for uncoupling a bearing carrier (7) in a turbomachine, the bearing carrier comprising an upstream part (5A) and a downstream part (6A) comprising a plurality of upstream orifices (5B) respectively facing a plurality of downstream orifices (6B), the uncoupling device (8, 9, 10) comprising rupture screws (8) each passing through an upstream orifice (5B) and a downstream orifice (6B), and at least a means (10) of double centring of a rupture screw (8) with respect to said upstream orifice and to said downstream orifice respectively. According to the invention, the means (10) of double centring is firstly independent of the upstream and downstream parts of said bearing carrier (7) and of the rupture screw (8), and secondly is able to collaborate with the upstream part (8A, 8C) of the rupture screw (8) in such a way that when said rupture screw breaks, said upstream part (8A, 8C) carries with it said means (10) of double centring. The invention also relates to a turbomachine comprising such an uncoupling device.
Patent GB-2514194-A (GB)
Title: Automatic bypass for ESP pump suction deployed in a PBR in tubing
Inventor: LAWSON PETER F
IPC: F04B47/06
Filed: 2011-10-11
Abstract: A subterranean pump is delivered on coiled tubing with power and control cables running inside. The pump suction has a tubular inlet that seals in a polished bore in the surrounding tubular. A diverter opens a lateral port and closes entry to the pump suction when the pump is not running and the formation pressure is high enough to bring production to the surface. This configuration prevents the pump from turning while the formation pressure allows production to the surface. If the pump is started it reduces pressure ahead of a movable plug to draw it toward the pump against a spring bias. The lateral ports close and an inline flow path opens to allow the pump to draw through the diverter and discharge into the annular space around the coiled tubing on the way to the surface.
Patent GB-2520292-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing a switched audio signal
Inventor: BUTTERS JEFF
IPC: H04N21/439
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for processing a switched audio signal output received from a crosspoint router 2 having a plurality of inputs 1 and a plurality of outputs 3, there being a control signal that defines which of the plurality of inputs is to be routed by the crosspoint router to which of the plurality of outputs. A control unit receives the control signal and serves to identify a route change in the control signal. A processed audio signal is then formed, using the identified route change, which changes smoothly (for example by cross-fading) from the switched audio signal before the route change to the switched audio signal after the route change to avoid an abrupt transition. An instantaneous value of the switched audio signal prior to the route change may be stored prior to the route change, and a signal processing unit then combines the stored value with values of the switched audio signal after the route change.
Patent GB-2510461-A (GB)
Title: A straightening plate for Nephrops Norvegicus or similar crustacea
Inventor: THOMAS PATRICK
IPC: A22C29/02
Filed: 2013-11-27
Abstract: A stationary straightening member 54 located above a moving 58 conveyor belt 52 to straighten curled Nephrops Norvegicus 60, the curl being a result of rigor mortis. The member may be spaced from the conveyor; alternatively, the member may abut the conveyor. The member may also be flexible and a corrugated sheet, where the corrugations may extend transversely across the conveyor. The member may be made of a rubber or plastic material.
Patent GB-2521149-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting occupancies of a set of buffers
Inventor: BUTTERS JEFF
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2013-12-10
Abstract: The respective occupancies of a set of audio buffers are controlled via a common target occupancy value, the common target taking non-integral values. Audio samples 200 are received at a respective buffer 201 from a prior asynchronous process (41, fig. 4). For each buffer 201, the difference 207 is taken between the occupancy value of the buffer 203 and the common target occupancy value 208. A sample is dropped or repeated as the difference exceeds half a sample 209. A recursive sum is formed of the fractional parts of the difference measures 213 from the set of buffers and is used to adjust 217 the common target occupancy value within a selected range of values. The phase of a destination clock (45, fig. 4) for controlling buffer output is adjusted in response to the summation. In this way equal propagation delay for a group of audio channels can be maintained.
Patent GB-2522247-A (GB)
Title: Touch device detection
Inventor: OAKLEY ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2014-01-20
Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a pointing device 117 at an interactive surface 10, with the interactive surface provided with an illumination field for detecting a contact point, comprises: identifying a contact point 117a using the illumination field 113, 115; exciting any device proximate the field utilising the illumination field; determining if a wireless signal 118 is received from a device excited by the illumination field; and in dependence on receipt of a wireless signal identifying data associated with the contact point as touch data and/or pen data. A method for a pointing device of an interactive display system comprises detecting receipt of a coded signal and transmitting confirmation of the detection. A contact detection system comprises bezel apparatus 110, 112 for identifying a contact point on a surface, wireless detection circuitry, and identification circuitry. The pointing device may be a pen or stylus. The bezel emitters 110, 112 may use infrared emissions. The interactive surface may be an interactive whiteboard. An interrogation signal 116 may be transmitted to a pen on a back channel.
Patent GB-2522859-A (GB)
Title: Joint for modular displays
Inventor: BUBEAR MATTHEW
IPC: F16B12/44
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: A joint 1 for a modular display comprises two or more arms 3, 5, 7, wherein the joint comprises a metal core 9 partially encased by a non-conductive or plastic cover 11 and wherein the metal core is exposed through he cover at one or more contact points 13. A modular display frame (figure 4) is also disclosed comprising two or more joints 1, 20, 40 and at least one tubular support member (61, figure 4) and, in use, supports or houses fish and other small animals. The inclusion of electrical devices in the display, such as electrical pumps, heaters and lights, requires the display frame to be sufficiently earthed, i.e. connected to a grounding point. By providing exposed contact points in the joint member, electricity may be conducted throughout the entire display frame and therefore only a single earth connection is required.
Patent GB-2523583-A (GB)
Title: Forming a composite component
Inventor: COLLINS JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: B22D25/00
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A method of forming a component by feeding first and second materials 806 & 807 into a mould 801, heating to melt at least the first material 806 and then cooling to solidify and form a solid composite component. The first and second materials 806 & 807 can be fed either together or separately into the mould 801, with the first material 806 being fed via a first aperture 804 into a first part of the mould 802 and the second material 807 fed via a second aperture 805 into a second part of the mould 803 which is separated from the first part by a partition 808 that melts when the mould 801 is heated. Molten material can be fed into the mould during cooling. Figure 8 shows the manufacture of a rack for use with a pinion where titanium and titanium carbide are fed into two parts of a mould separated by a partition. Figure 9 shows the manufacture of a turbine blade where a partition separates a first central part from a second outer part of the mould. Aluminium powder is fed into the central part and steel powder is fed into the outer part.
Patent GB-2514274-A (GB)
Title: Aggregates
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A method of forming an aggregate. The method comprising forming a green pellet including waste glass and additive(s). The unfired pellets are coated with a refractory material and sintered such that some of the additive/additives breaks down to generate gas which is at least partially retained in the microstructure of the mixture to form pores, the additive/additives so being that upon heating the additive/additives and glass combine to produce glass ceramics.
Patent GB-2513809-A (GB)
Title: Multi-threaded packet processing
Inventor: FUHS RONALD EDWARD
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A system is disclosed for concurrently processing order sensitive data packets. A first data packet from a plurality of sequentially ordered data packets is directed to a first offload engine. A second data packet from the plurality of sequentially ordered data packets is directed to a second offload engine, wherein the second data packet is sequentially subsequent to the first data packet. The second offload engine receives information from the first offload engine, wherein the information reflects that the first offload engine is processing the first data packet. Based on the information received at the second offload engine, the second offload engine processes the second data packet so that critical events in the processing of the first data packet by the first offload engine occur prior to critical events in the processing of the second data packet by the second offload engine.
Patent GB-2532417-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: DEREK HUFF
IPC: G08B13/06
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: A wearable security token stores personal identification data and can communicate with and/or be interrogated by an external device to reveal said data. The security device can further detect continued contact with a wearer and can store or indicate when this contact is or has been broken. The security wristband may communicate the contact indication during interrogation by the external reader and this may occur after a first interrogation or during subsequent communications. The physical contact may be sensed through one or more means, such as physical contact, electrical properties of skin, thermal properties, pulse or heart monitoring and nerve impulses. The device may include audible or visual alarm means for indicating that it was removed from a user. The device may be integrated into an object worn by a user and can be incorporated into an article of clothing. The device may use near field communication in order to interact with the external reader. The security wristband may be used to store a monetary value or allowed spending limit, or to authorize a user to complete a particular task or allow entry to a certain location. This authorization may be removed is the device is removed.
Patent GB-2531088-A (GB)
Title: Process for making esters
Inventor: DANIEL J ARRIOLA
IPC: C07C69/24
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A process for preparing an alkyl alkanoate, comprising contacting a an alkene, carbon monoxide (CO), an alcohol, a catalyst and a co-catalyst comprising a Bronsted acid, under alkoxycarbonylation conditions to produce an alkyl alkanoate, wherein the catalyst comprises a metal-organophosphorous ligand complex comprising a ligand of the following formula: wherein X1 - X6 are independently, H, R, Ar, substituted Ar, OR, OAr, CO2R, SiR3, SO3R, SO3H, or fluoro; where R is alkyl or substituted alkyl; where Ar is aryl; and where Y1 - Y8 are independently Ar or substituted Ar, with the proviso that the Y1 - Y8 groups that are bound to the same P atom optionally may be linked with a carbon to carbon bond, CH2, NH, NR, NAr or O.
Patent GB-2527892-A (GB)
Title: Residual current protection apparatus with detection which is purely dependent on the power supply system voltage.
Inventor: ADLHOCH MANFRED
IPC: H02H3/347
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A residual current protection device for monitoring a power supply, comprising two detection circuits 25 and 28, transformer 22, and tripping device 26. The first detection circuit measures alternating current (AC) components. The second detection circuit 28 measures an impedance across a secondary coil 24 of the core balance current transformer 22, and drives the tripping device 26 depending on the measurement result. The second detection circuit 28 can detect direct current (DC) as well as alternating current. The device may include a switchover device 27 to alternately connect the two detection circuits to the transformer, and the two detection circuits may be controlled by a common microprocessor 31.
Patent GB-2527671-A (GB)
Title: Polishing liquid composition for a magnetic disk substrate
Inventor: KIMURA YOSUKE
IPC: G11B5/84
Filed: 2015-05-20
Abstract: A polishing liquid composition for a magnetic disk substrate, comprisingnon-spherical silica particles at least two of which are agglomerated or fused together, an organic amine with two or three nitrogen atoms in its molecules, and water. The silica particles may be spinous-shaped, heteromorphic (fig. 1) or combinations thereof, their volume average particle size D50 ranging from 50 to 500 nm. The organic amine content of the composition is preferably 0.0025-0.20% wt, its molecular weight ranging from 60 to 500. Suitable amines are aminoethylethanolamine, ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, piperazine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazine etc. The pH of the liquid polish may be 0.5-6.0. A method for producing a magnetic disk substrate, such as a Ni-P-plated aluminium alloy substrate, is also claimed, comprising the steps of rough polishing the substrate surface in a first polishing machine using the liquid polish defined above, cleaning it, then fine polishing it in a second polishing machine using another liquid polish with silica particles. A polishing pad of suede type may be employed during the rough polishing step, having a base layer and a foamed surface layer with a compressibility of at least 2.5%. The invention aims at reducing long cycle defects on the substrate after rough polishing.
Patent GB-2523925-A (GB)
Title: Scale indication device and method
Inventor: NEN OLE MAGNAR DRÃ
IPC: G01F5/00
Filed: 2013-01-02
Abstract: A scale indicator (3) for a flowline (2) for a fluid (12) is described, in which at least one partial fluid line (31) which is arranged to carry a partial fluid flow (F2) is provided with an inlet port (311) arranged upstream in a main fluid flow (Fi) and an outlet port (312) arranged downstream in the main fluid flow (Fi), and in which the at least one partial fluid line (31) contains a tracer depot (32) which is in fluid communication with the partial fluid flow (F2).A method of monitoring a scaling state in a flowline (2) is described as well.
Patent GB-2533830-A (GB)
Title: Overhead conductor stringing method
Inventor: STEPHEN GRAHAM WILLIAMS
IPC: H02G1/02
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: When installing an overhead conductor 3 on a line of towers a running out block 4 is attached to each intermediate tower through which the conductor is pulled. The conductor is displaced longitudinally so that for one period a node A of the conductor rests on the running block and for a second period a new node A rests on it instead. Thus each node rests on the running block for under 48 hours, reducing wear on the conductor. A remote controlled tug unit 8 can be used to displace the conductor, or it can be pulled from the ground.
Patent GB-2525774-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device
Inventor: NAKAISO TOSHIYUKI
IPC: H01L27/08
Filed: 2014-02-25
Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device (1) is provided with a silicon substrate (10) having an ESD protection circuit (10A) formed on a surface, pads (P1, P2) formed on the silicon substrate (10), and a redistribution layer (20) that faces the surface of the silicon substrate (10), and includes terminal electrodes (25A, 25B) that are electrically connected to the pads (P1, P2). The terminal electrodes (25A, 25B) include a silicon nitride protection layer (21) formed on the surface of the silicon substrate (10), and a resin layer (22), which has lower permittivity than the silicon nitride protection layer (21) and is formed between the silicon nitride protection layer (21) and the terminal electrodes (25A, 25B), in such a manner as to cover parts of the pads (P1, P2) outside of regions where openings (contact holes) formed in the resin layer (22) are in contact. This configuration provides a semiconductor device that is capable of reducing parasitic capacitances, and eliminates variations in parasitic capacitances.
Patent GB-2529932-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle camera system
Inventor: EDNEY MARTIN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A camera system for a vehicle comprises: a camera 12 for capturing image data surrounding the vehicle 1; a display 16 to display the image data; and a processor 14 which determines the presence of an obstruction 30 in the field of view FOV_d of the driver and which controls the display in dependence on the detection of an obstruction in the field of view, wherein the processor determines the presence of obstructions in the field of view using an object detection algorithm where the image data is referenced against a known reference and differences are found in a comparison therewith. The display may not display an image when the vehicle is travelling above a predetermined speed, and/or when it is in a certain mode, and/or when the vehicle is located at a predetermined location. The camera may be located at the front and/or rear of the vehicle and the field of view encompasses a view perpendicular to the direction of travel. The camera system is particularly intended for assisting a driver to drive forwards or rearwards when their view is blocked to the side, for example when exiting a side street or parking space.
Patent GB-2529332-A (GB)
Title: Continuous-extraction mining system
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN JOSEPH J
IPC: E21F13/06
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: A load dump haul vehicle 52 for an underground mine, comprising a front end 64 including a moveable bucket 66, a rear end 68 pivotally coupled to the front end and an electric drive operable to move the bucket 66 and the vehicle. Each of the wheels may include a dedicated electric drive assembly 72 for independently rotating associated wheels. The electrical drive may be operable to pivot the front end and rear end relative to one another. The electrical drive may include a battery assembly and a system for coupling with an external power supply. The front end may include a rock breaker. The vehicle may include a second moveable load bucket. The electrical drive may be operable to power a hydraulic system to pivot the front end and rear end relative to one another. The vehicle may further comprise an internal combustion engine for supplementing the electrical drive.
Patent GB-2545239-A (GB)
Title: Access control system
Inventor: GRAEME ANDREW THIRKETTLE
IPC: G06K13/08
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: An access control system 1 for a powered object W, comprises a card reader 20 configured to read information stored on a chip 11 in a card 10, and a card capture device 21 to keep the card in the card reader if the card is determined as valid. The card reader is connected to a control unit 22 which operates an on/off switch 23, which allows a powered object to be operated when switch is in the on position. A voltage sensor 24 senses when the powered object is turned off, then allows control unit 22 to deliver a card release signal to the card capture device. The powered object is preferably a mobile machine, and most preferably a fork lift truck. In another embodiment the powered object may be a static machine.
Patent GB-2537968-A (GB)
Title: Power converter for railway vehicle and railway vehicle having the same
Inventor: SHUUICHI TACHIHARA
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2016-03-01
Abstract: A power converter for a railway vehicle includes a step-up/down chopper 4 that steps up or steps down a voltage received from a DC power supply 1 and outputs the stepped up/down voltage to a DC-AC inverter device 6, which converts the DC power into three-phase AC power and supplies the converted power to an AC motor 7. The step-up/down chopper steps down the DC supply voltage when the output of the inverter decreases and steps up the DC supply voltage when the output of the inverter increases. The output of the inverter may be one of: a frequency of the three-phase AC voltage of the inverter; a voltage amplitude of the three-phase AC voltage of the inverter; a rotation frequency of the AC motor; and a speed of the railway vehicle. By reducing the voltage on the DC side of the inverter, losses caused by harmonic current can be reduced.