baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511884-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for inducing sleep
Inventor: MILLS RICHARD
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: An apparatus for inducing sleep having a display 2, 2 for providing a subject with light stimulus mounted on a base unit, input means 7 for recording an active input provided by the subject in response to the stimulus, processing means for processing said active input to determine a characteristic of said active input and a base unit 6 housing one or more of said means. The apparatus is capable of sequentially providing the subject with a plurality of stimuli, each next stimulus being based on a characteristic determined from the active input made in response to a previous stimulus. A position, brightness, colour or shape of the next stimulus or a time interval between stimuli may be based on the characteristic of the active input provided in response to a previous stimulus. Audio means for sound stimulation may also be provided.
Patent GB-2502929-A (GB)
Title: Deleting relations between sources and space-efficient targets in multi-target architectures
Inventor: MATOSEVICH RIVKA MAYRAZ
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A method for deleting a relation between a source and a target in a multi-target architecture is described. The multi-target architecture includes a source and multiple space-efficient (SE) targets mapped thereto. In one embodiment, such a method includes initially identifying a relation for deletion from the multi-target architecture. A space-efficient (SE) target associated with the relation is then identified. A mapping structure maps data in logical tracks of the SE target to physical tracks of a repository. The method then identifies a sibling SE target that inherits data from the SE target. Once the SE target and the sibling SE target are identified, the method modifies the mapping structure to map the data in the physical tracks of the repository to the logical tracks of the sibling SE target. The relation is then deleted between the source and the SE target. A corresponding computer program product is also described herein.
Patent GB-2518846-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosing graphics display problems
Inventor: NASH CHARLOTTE LOUISE
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A method for diagnosing graphics display problems during running of an application comprises: selecting a frame of the application drawn by a graphics processing unit; instructing 103 a central processing unit to draw the frame; and comparing 104 the graphics processing unit drawn frame and the central processing unit drawn frame to determine if there is a graphics problem. A graphics problem may be indicated if the frames do not match. The method may provide technical feedback whilst playing a personal computer game.
Patent GB-2517232-A (GB)
Title: Formulation
Inventor: MARCH GRAHAM ALAN
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A suspension comprising microgranules having bead sizes in the range of 100 to 1200 microns of a benzimidazole derivative suspended in a triglyceride ester of a fatty acid where the suspension is stable for at least 1 month. Preferably the benzimidazole derivative is provided in the form of enteric coated beads. The enteric coating may comprise one or more layers selected from a disintegrant layer, a sealing later, and a controlled release layer. Preferably the benzimidazole derivative is formed on a sugar core. Preferably the benzimidazole derivative is a proton pump inhibitor, and is preferably pantoprazole, lansoprazole, rabeprazole or especially omeprazole. Preferably the fatty acid is a C8-10 fatty acid. The suspension may comprise a preservative, preferably potassium sorbate. The suspension may comprise one or more rafting agents, preferably alginic acid. The suspension may be used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, gastroesophagael reflux disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux, gastric and duodenum ulceration, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Patent GB-2512802-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional laser image projector
Inventor: DECUSATIS CASIMER M
IPC: G02B30/25
Filed: 2013-01-23
Abstract: A projection system (20) and a method are provided. The system (20) includes a first light source (22) emitting light at a first polarization, a second light source (27) emitting light at a second polarization, a digital mirror device (DMD) (62) having a first axis, and a mirror (60) which is disposed optically adjacent the DMD (62). The second light source (27) is provided adjacent the first light source (22). The mirror (60) is disposed between the first light source (22), the second light source (27) and the DMD (62). The first light source (22) and the second light source (27) emit light that is reflected onto the DMD (62).
Patent GB-2529436-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus and method
Inventor: MUELLER-WICKE DOMINIC
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A distributed file system 102 is used by compute nodes 1113 to access storage devices 1213 via a network 120. A monitor 104 creates events in response to operations, which modify the file system. The events are grouped 106 and sent to backup clients 1313. The backup clients process the events to produce backup requests. The backup clients may use a shared database 150 to co-ordinate the processing. The backup requests are then sent to a backup server 140. Each event group has an identifier and a size. Each event includes the handle of the object in the file system, which is being modified, or the handle of its parent directory. It also includes the event type and the type of object. The events and handles may be Data Management Application Program Interface (DMAPI) events and handles. The file system objects may be file or directory objects.
Patent GB-2530795-A (GB)
Title: Quick opening closure for heat exchanger with special tightening system
Inventor: CONRAD JOACHIM
IPC: F28F99/00
Filed: 2014-10-02
Abstract: A removable clamp 8 that clamps together a pair of cooperating flanges 1, 7 of separate parts of a heat exchanger to prevent leaks; the clamp comprises a circumferential closure system that surrounds the flanges and having a plurality of dovetail grooves 3 that each cooperates with an o-ring 2 and a grooved metal gasket 4 which together prevents leaks from occurring from the heat exchanger. The closure system compensates for movement during operation of the heat exchanger. The clamp may be used in plants including hydrogen plants, chamber industry plants, metal industry plants. The metal gasket may be made from stainless steel or graphite. The clamp may provide quick / rapid opening and closing of the heat exchanger and reduces shut down times and quicker startup times as gaskets and o-rings can be replaced quickly.
Patent GB-2519678-A (GB)
Title: Accessory arrangement for a vehicle
Inventor: BANGAR CHAMJIV
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: Accessory arrangement 10 for a vehicle 80 comprising an accessory housing 20 for fixing accessory to a holding component 82 of the vehicle and a housing component 24 of the accessory housing with a clamping element (30, Fig.1c) for removably connecting the accessory housing with the holding component. The clamping element comprises a rail clip (40) which partially surrounds a guide rail (90, Fig. 6a) of the holding component when the clamping element is in a locked position (70) in which the clamping element is engaged with the guide rail and in which the clamping element exerts a clamping force (FC2) upon the holding component. The clamping force may be made by spring means where the clamping element may slide along a slide rail (16, Fig.1c). The accessory housing may house electrical devices such as an MP3 player or mobile phone. Multiple accessory housings may be mounted on a rail and connect together.
Patent GB-2532260-A (GB)
Title: A camera mount
Inventor: ADRIAN COX
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: A lightweight camera mount 1 for a lightweight camera, comprising: a base mounting means configured to securely connect to a base; a camera platform 3 configured for mounting a camera securely thereon, and; an extension element 4 configured to extend between the base mounting means 2 and the camera platform 3 so that in use a camera mounted on the camera platform 3 is held a distance away from the base mounting means 2
Patent GB-2521321-A (GB)
Title: Process for treating fly ash and a rotary mill therefor
Inventor: PIKE CLINTON WESLEY SR
IPC: C04B28/02
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: A process for treating fly ash to activate the fly ash so that it may be used as a substitute for Portland cement, with the process including the use of a specialized rotary mill having variably sized and shaped media to increase the surface area of one fly ash component by grinding, avoiding milling a second fly ash component, while roughing up the surface of the second component to increase its surface area.
Patent GB-2541353-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer network topology optimization
Inventor: JONATHAN CRICKETT
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2015-05-07
Abstract: Multi-layer network topology optimization for a set of services comprises generating one or more candidate service path vectors providing a single or multi-layer path for each service; identifying, for each candidate service path vector, a multi-layer topology from a set of network resources to support the paths provided in that candidate service path vector; generating a fitness value for each candidate service path vector, the fitness value indicating the extent to which the candidate service path vector and the identified multi-layer topology for that candidate service path vector meet one or more constraints; and iteratively evolving the one or more service path vectors until a stop condition is met based on the fitness value. The candidate service path vector and the corresponding multi-layer topology are then output. Identifying the multi-layer topology may involve determining the placement and number of physical layer regenerations to support the paths provided by the service path vector. At least one of the services may be a protected service with the candidate service vector providing a second path. Also disclosed is a method of determining optimized routing of a set of services through a fixed topology using a similar technique.
Patent GB-2540396-A (GB)
Title: A tool for removing material from an interior surface of a pipe
Inventor: GERAINT WILLIAMS
IPC: E03F9/00
Filed: 2015-07-15
Abstract: A tool and method are disclosed for removing material from an interior surface of a pipe. The tool comprises an elongate main body 2 extending in an axial direction and manual motive means (5, fig 1) configured to allow the tool to be manually manoeuvred longitudinally along the pipe, the manual motive means (5, fig 1) being attached to the elongate main body 2. The tool further comprises at least one hook 6 having a remote end 7, at least part of the hook extending radially from an outer surface of the elongate main body 2. The manual motive means may include a wheel 10 and an actuator 16, in the form of an elongate handle is preferably connected to the elongate body 2 The tool is particularly directed to cleaning waste pipes.
Patent GB-2539973-A (GB)
Title: A Banner Assembly
Inventor: Craig a jones
IPC: G09F21/02
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A banner assembly is disclosed for single handed use comprising an elongate body 2 attachable to a wearable member 3 and a banner 6. One end of the banner is retained within the elongate body and the banner is extendable between a first configuration where it is disposed within the elongate body and a second configuration in which it extends from the elongate body. This enables the banner to be brought to an event, e.g. a sporting event, in the stored state and then extended to display text and/or an image. The wearable element may comprise a sleeve and glove (Fig. 9). The banner may be stored rolled around a rotatable axle within the elongate body and may be multi-layered and may comprise a holographic layer. Illumination means may be provided.
Patent GB-2524929-A (GB)
Title: Nasal implant
Inventor: KOMRIT SAMPANDH
IPC: A61F2/18
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: Present example embodiments relate generally to nasal implants comprising a body portion, the body portion forming a central axis and having opposing inner body and outer body surfaces. The inner body surface may comprise a ventral groove portion disposed substantially parallel to the central axis, and the outer body surface may comprise a ridge portion. The ventral groove portion may comprise a deepest portion in proximate correspondence to a highest portion of the ridge portion with respect to the central axis. The nasal implant may comprise an elongated tail portion. A lower portion of the tail portion may be in communication with at least an upper portion of the body portion. An angle formable between an axis definable by the tail portion and the central axis may be between 0 to 90 degrees. The nasal implant may comprise a first wing portion, head portion, second wing portion, and leg portion.
Patent GB-2538618-A (GB)
Title: Overstock inventory management system
Inventor: Nicholaus Adam Jones
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2016-04-14
Abstract: A method and system of managing overstock products at a retail sales facility 12 includes scanning a product 90 at a stock room location of the retail sales facility using a hand-held electronic device 20. At least two of three functions are performed based on the scanning. First, the product may be audited by comparing data obtained by scanning the product to data contained in an inventory management database 42. Second, a determination of whether the scanned item is on a pick list may be made, which may include determining a demand for the scanned product to arrive at a decision whether to store the product in the stock room or place it on a shelf 82 on the sales floor. Third a determination of whether identical items are stored in bins 80 in the stock room may be made. Also envisaged is a method including the second function, and in response to a determination that no shelf space is available, determining whether items identical to the at least one scanned product are stored in a bin and determining a bin location at the stockroom to store the product.
Patent GB-2534095-A (GB)
Title: Consumer removable tag housing assembly for attachment to a bottle neck
Inventor: JACOB STRASSBURGER
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: An electronic tag housing assembly is attachable to the extending neck of a bottle having an undercut thereabout. The tag housing includes an annular wall having a central opening for insertion over the extending bottle neck. At least one electronic tag is supported in the housing. The housing has a plurality of resilient fingers extending into the aperture for engagement with undercut on the bottle neck for securing the housing thereto. The housing further includes a portion of the annular wall having a location of reduced thickness for effecting severing of the annular wall thereat so as to remove the housing from the bottle neck.
Patent GB-2551490-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for updating software on remotely operated vehicle
Inventor: ANDREW CROSHER
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2016-06-15
Abstract: A method of updating computer executable instructions (e.g. software or firmware) for one or more functional modules in an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) comprises: receiving updated instructions at a functional module of the ROV from a surface control computer over a communication link; storing the updated computer executable instructions in a first portion of a non-volatile memory that is accessible by the processor of the functional module; and subsequently writing the updated computer executable instructions from the first portion of the non-volatile memory to a second portion of a non-volatile memory wherein the functional module is configured such that the processor executes computer executable instructions stored in the second portion of non-volatile memory. Determining whether updated instructions are stored in the first portion comprises executing predetermined instructions according to an action code stored in a portion of non-volatile memory accessible by the processor which indicates whether updated instructions are stored; if successful, this causes the updated instructions to be written to the second portion of non-volatile memory; or, if instructions are not stored, the action code causes the processor to execute pre-existing code in the second memory portion.
Patent GB-2551710-A (GB)
Title: Housing for sensor assembly of after treatment system
Inventor: NASEER A NIAZ
IPC: G01L19/14
Filed: 2016-06-24
Abstract: A housing (30) for a sensor assembly (24) of an after treatment system comprises a base (52) for mounting the sensor assembly, and two ducts (62, 64) for fluidly communicating with two ports on the sensor assembly (40, 42). Further two external ports (66, 70) are suitable for fluidly communicating with two ends of an after treatment module, for example of a diesel engine exhaust particle filter (DPF) system. Optionally, the sensor assembly is coupled to the housing in a removable manner, and the ducts/conduits split and branch to form further ports. Further, the housing may include fluid chambers, and the inlet ports may comprise movable, angularly adjustable ducts.
Patent GB-2535958-A (GB)
Title: Protein-based fibrous bridging material and process and system for treating a wellbore
Inventor: VIKRANT BHAVANISHANKAR WAGLE
IPC: C09K8/516
Filed: 2014-02-26
Abstract: A bridging material for a well treatment fluid that comprises a protein-based fibrous material and at least one additional material is provided. For example, the protein-based fibrous material can be soy protein fiber (SPF). The additional material is a lost circulation material. A process for treating a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation with minimal or no loss of treatment fluid into the formation is also provided. A system for drilling a wellbore from the surface into a subterranean formation with minimal or no loss of drilling fluid into the formation is also provided.
Patent GB-2543968-A (GB)
Title: Coir substrate and apparatus and method for the production thereof
Inventor: KALUM BALASURIYA
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 2016-11-16
Abstract: A method of producing a coir substrate comprises the steps of slicing a portion of coconut husk, breaking up the sliced coconut husk into coir particles and coir fibres and selecting coir particles and fibres that are capable of passing through a sieve having a mesh size of 7mm but are not capable of passing through a sieve having mesh size of 2mm. The slices of coconut may be between 2mm and 5mm. The husk may comprise exocarp and mesocarp. Also disclosed is a coir production apparatus comprising a cutting member for cutting the husk into slices, a breaking portion configured to receive the slices of coconut husk and a selection means for selecting coir particles and fibres of between 2mm and 6mm
Patent GB-2557942-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to achieve compact head mounted display with reflectors and eyepiece element
Inventor: Ka Ho Tam
IPC: G02B27/01
Filed: 2016-12-19
Abstract: An optical system includes first and second image display panels 2a,2b, first and second reflective surfaces 3 and first and second eyepiece elements 4. Light from each image panel is reflected by the reflective element through the eyepiece element before reaching the eye 1, forming overlapping virtual images or viewing zones. This allows the apparatus to have weight distribution close to the user's face without compromising on image quality and resolution. The display panel 2a, or the first part of the eyepiece element 4 may be on the same side of the first reflective element 3 as the viewing zone. A part of the display panel light may be reflected multiple times by the first reflective element 2a. The first eyepiece element 4 may be divided into first and second segments where the optical path from the display involves sequentially a reflection by the first reflective element, refraction by the first segment, a second reflection by the first reflective element and refraction by the second segment. The optical system may form part of a head mounted display.
Patent GB-2558373-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for operating a device on a licensed spectrum and an unlicensed spectrum
Inventor: RANJEET GUPTA
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2017-10-25
Abstract: A device operates on a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) channel via a WWAN base station using a WWAN Radio Access Technology (RAT). The device detects at least one WWAN RAT Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) base station using the WWAN RAT operating on a WLAN frequency, and communicates with the WWAN RAT WLAN base station on a WWAN RAT WLAN channel operating on the WLAN frequency. The device scans WLAN frequencies, and a WLAN access point load on the WWAN RAT WLAN channel is calculated based on the scanning, where a WLAN access point uses a WLAN RAT. The device disables communication using the WWAN RAT WLAN channel when the WLAN access point load exceeds a threshold and allow communication on the WWAN channel when the WLAN access point load exceeds a threshold. The device may compute a channel quality indicator (QCI) of the WWAN RAT WLAN channel, and disable communication via the channel if the QCI is below a threshold. Communication using the WWAN RAT WLAN channel may be enabled when the location of the device is changed. The WWAN may comprise a long-term evolution-based network and the WLAN may comprise an 802.11 frequency-based network.
Patent GB-2569586-A (GB)
Title: Writing tool
Inventor: RICHARD PEEL
IPC: B43K23/012
Filed: 2017-12-20
Abstract: A writing tool 100 comprises an opening 130 arranged to receive a digit of a user. The writing implement may be a pen, pencil, crayon, brush or touchscreen stylus. The writing tool comprises a body 120 which provides the opening. The body is made of a non-abrading material. A writing implement 140 is attached to the body. The body is configured to surround a tip of the digit of the user. The body includes a tip opening which a writing tip extends. The writing tool includes a delivery means arranged to deliver a consumable writing material to a writing surface. The exterior surface of the body may include at least one concave portion (160, Fig.2) for engagement with one or more digits of the user. The body may include a reservoir (170, Fig.3A) which may be provided by a hollow portion in the body. The reservoir may be fin-shaped (270, Fig.4A) and may be removable from the body. The surface of the opening may be coated or lined with an elastomeric material.
Patent GB-2558793-A (GB)
Title: Display Apparatus
Inventor: DOBROSLAV TSONEV
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2018-01-12
Abstract: A display has red, green, blue (RGB) display elements 72, 74, 76 to display an image to a user. Light transmitting 80 and receiving 78 elements are partially surrounded by the display elements in a repeating unit cell arrangement, or arranged in columns or rows at the edge of the display. The light transmitting and receiving elements 78, 80 are configured to send/receive modulated light having a data signal to/from another optical wireless communication (OWC) device. An optical wireless communication (OWC) component is configured to encode/decode the data signal in the modulated light (may be visible, infrared, IR, ultraviolet, UV). Light receiving elements 78 may be photodiodes, arranged in regions receiving different wavelengths, or may be part of a solar cell providing power or battery charge. Light transmitting elements 80 may be LEDs, transparent TOLEDs, microLEDs, quantum dot LEDs, lightfield elements, laser diodes. OWC may be Li-Fi (light fidelity).