baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2540741-A (GB)
Title: Clock signal distribution and signal value storage
Inventor: RAMNATH BOMMU SUBBIAH SWAMY
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2015-07-14
Abstract: An integrated circuit includes multiple blocks of circuitry 4, 6, 8 communicating signals via an interface 10 controlled by a clock signal. One or more clock meshes 20, 22 is used on at least one side of the interface driven by one or more clock drivers 24, 26 that drive the clock mesh with the clock signal communicated with a further block of circuitry. A plurality of interface storage circuits (flip-flops) 12, 14, 16, 18 are coupled to the clock mesh and receive the clock signal from the clock mesh to control storage therein. Also claimed is a signal value storage circuit comprises signal inputs and outputs and processing circuitry to capture and store a stored data value dependent on the input signal in response to detecting a predetermined characteristic of clock signals.
Patent GB-2542551-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: CHARLES BUCHAN RITCHIE
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A valve assembly comprises an elongate valve stem 16 and a valve body 11 adapted to receive the valve stem. The valve stem has first and second widthportions (20, 21 Fig. 3), the second width portion being larger than the first width portion, and a curved surface portion 61 extending between the first and second width portions. The valve body has an aperture for receiving the elongate valve stem and a curved surface 62 formed around the aperture for sealingly receiving the curved surface portion of the elongate valve stem in abutment therewith.
Patent GB-2534481-A (GB)
Title: Data analytics for oilfield data repositories
Inventor: HALLGRIM LUDVIGSEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: A method for field management includes analyzing exploration and production (E&P) data sets to generate digital fingerprints of the E&P data sets. Each of the digital fingerprints represents a statistical characteristic of an E&P data set. The method further includes augmenting, by a computer processor, data set indices of the E&P data sets based on the digital fingerprints to generate augmented data set indices, retrieving, in response to a user search input and using the augmented data set indices, a selected E&P data set from the E&P data sets, and presenting the selected E&P data set.
Patent GB-2534101-A (GB)
Title: System and method for dispensing and purchasing fuel
Inventor: TIMOTHY WAYNE WEBB
IPC: G06Q20/18
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A system for purchasing fuel is provided. The system includes, but is not limited to, a local device for retrieving identification information which identifies a foe! dispensing station, the identification information containing information identifying the fuel dispensing station from which fuel is desired to be purchased, and a remote server connected with the local device. Upon receiving the identification information at the local device, the local device automatically forwards the identification information along with, a unique identifier to the remote server. The remote server generates and transmits an unlock code to the fuel dispensing station. The unlock code signals the fuel dispensing station to dispense fuel.
Patent GB-2551768-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recording respiratory rate
Inventor: HANNA VIERTIO-OJA
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2016-06-30
Abstract: An apparatus has first 10 and second components 20, the first being away from the nostrils, possibly within 30cm of the second (e.g. around the ear, on a necklace), the second comprising at least one sensor 22 recording respiratory rate. An arrangement for opening the nostrils to facilitate breathing may be present, like adhesive strip 40, arc-shaped members 24 or tubes, and additional mouth sensor 27 may feature. The sensor 22 may be an airflow, humidity, oxygen, carbon-dioxide, nitrogen, SpO2 or pressure sensor or thermistor or oximeter. The components may be connected wirelessly or via a wire 30. The second component may be ring shaped (23, figure 2) and may from an antenna. The second component can be made smaller and lighter since it only needs to send data to the first component, which includes a battery 12 and electronics 14 for transmitting respiration rate data to a hub 50.
Patent GB-2555811-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to first/final mile transportation
Inventor: TORSTEN GERHARDT
IPC: B62B5/02
Filed: 2016-11-10
Abstract: A device is provided for transporting a payload over a varied terrain. The device comprisestwo wheel clusters comprising two wheels 20 in a planar configuration, and a planar platform 30 configured to accommodate a payload. The platform is configured to rotate relative to the first and second wheel clusters and to operate in any position along a continuum defined between a first position substantially aligned with a first wheel in each of the first and second wheel cluster and a second position substantially aligned with a second wheel in each of the first and second wheel cluster such that the device can steer, ascend and descend steps. It is preferred that the platform will slide between the first and second positions. Ultrasonic sensors or cameras may be incorporated so as to detect the steps, and allow the device to be either fully autonomous or semi-autonomous.
Patent GB-2546895-A (GB)
Title: Air cooled spindle exhaust air redirection system for enhanced machining byproduct recovery
Inventor: MATTHEW R DESJARDIEN
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2017-01-19
Abstract: A machining by-product recovery system 10 comprising a vacuum shroud 13, a drill assembly comprising a spindle that engages with a tool, wherein the spindle vertically reciprocates the tool upwardly through an aperture in the vacuum shroud to engage with a work piece; and a circumferential air jet positioned near the base of the spindle which is directed towards the vacuum shroud to cool the tool in use. The method of use comprises providing a vacuum in the shroud and directing a circumferential air jet from the base of the spindle towards the vacuum, and reciprocating the drill spindle assembly upward through the vacuum shroud to engage with the work piece. The shroud may be mounted in a pressure foot 12 adapted to engage the work piece, or may be mounted on a motor drive system that has a top flange, and the air jets may emit from a manifold mounted to the top flange. The manifold may also comprise of two half manifolds in a double crescent shape. The drill spindle assembly may also be mounted with a trolley on a vertical track that provides vertical reciprocal movement of the drill assembly.
Patent GB-2559336-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring building occupancy
Inventor: SEAN BYTHEWAY
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2017-01-30
Abstract: A system for monitoring building occupancy whereby persons 52 in the building carry portable beacons 54 configured to periodically transmit an electromagnetic beacon signal 56. Receivers 60 mounted at fixed locations in an area ofa building 50 receive the beacon signals of the portable beacons, outputting resultant signal data to a computer system 58 configured to determine physical locations of the portable beacons, possibly using RSSI or trilateration. A further embodiment comprises unique beacon identifiers associated with users and a database which is used to determine a users identity and contact details; information can then be transferred to a users portable digital device based on the location of their beacon. Multiple beacon signals can be demultiplexed using their respective identifiers. Bluetooth (RTM) may be used as the beacon signal. The receivers may be mounted in the ceiling of a building, possibly in a grid formation. Electronic display screens or other functions of a building may be controlled based on a users triangulated physical location within the building.
Patent GB-2547344-A (GB)
Title: Combined refelex and laser sight with elevation macro-adjustment mechanism
Inventor: JAMES W TEETZEL
IPC: F41G11/00
Filed: 2015-10-13
Abstract: A combined reflex and laser sighting device is provided. In one aspect, the reflex sight and one or more laser elements are coaligned, such that both the reflex sight and the laser sight can be sighted in or boresighted to a weapon together in a single operation. In another aspect, one or more laser elements are mounted within a laser bench and aligned with a reflex sight attached to the laser bench. In yet another aspect, a plurality of laser elements are provided within the laser bench and are coaligned with each other and the reflex sight. In another aspect, a mounting block with yielding vertical and horizontal webs is provided to allow windage and elevation adjustments to be made to the reflex sight and laser elements together. In still another aspect, an elevation macro-adjustment mechanism is provided to provide a simple adjustment that that realign the sight to a weapon to accommodate different shooting scenarios, such as different velocity rounds, different target distances, and elevational differences of the shooter's vantage point.
Patent GB-2544251-A (GB)
Title: Spring-less multi-position micro-fluidic valve assembly
Inventor: CARL M SERVIN
IPC: G01N30/20
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: A springless rotary shear that produces compression forces by utilizing the stiffness properties of polymer seals. The valve is designed to produce an effective spring load, with inherent sealing force, by deflecting polymer elements whose response depends on stiffness that is governed by each component's elastic modulus and geometry. A stator seal protrudes thousandths of an inch beyond a stator seal housing. When a stator is fastened down to the stator seal housing the clamping forces are transmitted to the stator seal, rotor seal, shaft adapter, bearings and housings, and the assembly is deflected to a flush position, resulting in a sealing force between the rotor and stator seal. The transmitted sealing force is as a function of the stiffness of each component and the protrusion distance of the stator seal above the mating surface prior to fastening the stator.
Patent GB-2558963-A (GB)
Title: Flexible membrane
Inventor: TSJERK HANS HOEKSTRA
IPC: H04R23/00
Filed: 2017-04-05
Abstract: A flexible membrane 1 with an electromagnetic waveguide 5 for use in a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) transducer. The waveguide may be an optical waveguide and may be integrally formed with the membrane. The membrane may be: integrally formed with a balancing member; formed of silicon nitride or polyimide; and/or, circular or rectangular. The waveguide may be of a rib, cover or gradiated refractive index type. MEMS, for use as a microphone, barometer, depth gauge or particulate matter sensor, are claimed that comprise a substrate which may have a support section connected to the membrane, preferably having a plurality of spring slits. The substrate may have: a wave detector; a wave emitter; and/or, integrated circuitry. The membrane deforms and/or displaces in response to sound waves. An electronic device comprising MEMS and a method of forming the membrane are discussed. Various means for detecting the membrane deformation are disclosed, including having: an EM wave diverter 6, preferably a grating or an angled reflective surface; an end portion of the waveguide, perpendicular to the plane of the membrane, and a contact member; sample and reference paths; a ring shaped resonator; or, a grating structure.
Patent GB-2553182-A (GB)
Title: Rotary mower
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER COOPER
IPC: A01D34/74
Filed: 2017-05-23
Abstract: A rotary mower 10 having a cutter blade which, in use, is tilted at an angle to the ground which angle varies as the height of the cut is adjusted. There may be a mechanism with a control lever 16 which when actuated simultaneously adjusts the height of cut and the tilt of the blade. The control lever 16 may be a manual lever. The tilt angle variation may be linear with respect to the cutting height. The rotary mower 10 may have a housing 11 which the blade is mounted in, and front wheels 12 and rear roller 13 mounted on the housing 11. A cuttings collector may be detachably mounted to the mower 10.
Patent GB-2556414-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cut-off valve
Inventor: DIRK BRAUNWARTH
IPC: F23K5/14
Filed: 2017-09-19
Abstract: A fuel cut-off valve 51 having a valve housing 52 with a fluid inlet 53 and with a fluid outlet 54, wherein, in the valve housing 52, a fluid path 55 is formed between the inlet and the outlet, wherein a piston 56 is arranged in the fluid path, which piston divides the fluid path into an inlet-side fluid path section 57 and an outlet-side fluid path section 58, wherein the piston is biased against a sealing seat 60 by a force store 59, such that the fluidic connection between the inlet and the outlet is shut off, and wherein, in the event of a pressurization of the inlet-side and of the outlet-side, the piston lifts off from the sealing seat and opens up the fluidic connection between the inlet-side and the outlet-side, wherein, between the inlet-side fluid path section and the outlet-side fluid path section, there is provided a bypass duct 63 which can be closed off or opened up by an activatable valve 64. The piston and force-store may be configured to not lift off the seat when only the inlet-side is pressurized. The activatable valve in the bypass may be a solenoid valve. The valve may be used in a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2555942-A (GB)
Title: Device, system and method to provide an auto-focus capability based on object distance information
Inventor: Katrina Passarella
IPC: G03B13/36
Filed: 2017-09-20
Abstract: A device, for example a camera, is suitable for calculating a focus for its lens system. The device includes a lens system 312, a distance evaluation circuitry configured to determine the distance to a plurality of objects observable via the lens system, and a selection circuitry configured to select a focus for the lens system to optimise the number of objects in focus. The circuit is configured to determine first and second counts of in-focus objects, each for a corresponding focal configuration of the lens system, wherein respective first and second objects are at a near depth of field. The circuit is further configured to calculate a score based on each count, and generate a signal based on the comparison of these scores. The device further comprises a focus controller 310 which is configured to adjust the lens system according to the signal, and an image sensor. A method of using the device and computer program for performing the method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2569105-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating a network node
Inventor: DAVID TOWNEND
IPC: H04L45/28
Filed: 2017-11-29
Abstract: The claim monitors fault indicative events (e.g. retrains) on the working link and makes adjustments dependent upon the fault rate to a failover trigger threshold. The embodiments apply the invention to a customer premises equipment (CPE) with primary wired (e.g. DSL) and backup wireless (e.g. LTE) connections to an external network (e.g. the internet). In an embodiment the fault count in one time window changes the trigger fault count in a second longer time window. For example, >2 faults in 15 minutes changes a 24 hour trigger threshold from >10 down to >5. In another embodiment (Fig. 3) the time taken for 5 faults to occur is checked against a failover threshold and varies the threshold to be applied to the next 5 fault grouping. If fault rates drop the system may revert to the wired connection. Other fault events may be loss of service/physical layer/logical layer, retrain intervals, (severely) errored second counts or threshold synchronisation speeds.
Patent GB-2554629-A (GB)
Title: Prevention and treatment of microbial infections
Inventor: THOMAS PATRICK PATTON
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 2015-11-24
Abstract: Compositions are disclosed for the prevention or treatment of MRSA infection in an individual, preferably a planktonic MRSA infection. The compositions comprise an enzyme that is able to convert a substrate to release hydrogen peroxide and a substance that includes a substrate for the said enzyme. The enzyme is additional to any enzyme activity able to convert the substrate to release hydrogen peroxide that may be present in the substance. The substance may be an unrefined natural substance, preferably honey or a substance that includes a purified substrate for the enzyme. The enzyme is preferably an oxidoreductase, more preferably a glucose oxidase.
Patent GB-2561715-A (GB)
Title: Walk reel mower
Inventor: ROBERT D PATTON
IPC: A01D101/00
Filed: 2016-10-13
Abstract: A walk reel mower has a pivotal rear traction drum that can be selectively disposed in two different mowing positions that allow a single mower to cut grass on golf course greens as well as tee boxes with no degradation in cutting or power performance. The reel cutting unit has a pivotal rear shield to allow the rear shield to be pivotally adjusted to maintain its radial spacing relative to the orbit of the reel at a desired amount as the reel diameter decreases due to wear. The ground speed of the walk reel mower is automatically slowed during turns of the mower by a mechanical cable assembly that links a user operable throttle control and throttle reducing control to a prime mover throttle. Finally, the leverage provided by the mower handle assembly when placed in a lowered position is used by the user to more easily deploy a kickstand.
Patent GB-2578283-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: TIMOTHY HARRY MOBBS
IPC: H01R9/03
Filed: 2018-09-17
Abstract: An electrical connector 100 for connecting to two or more conductors in a cable (124, Fig 4) includes a main body 102 and a second body portion 104 movably attached or attachable to the main body portion and movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the main body. The second body portion has a cable seat 126 for locating the cable, and the main body has two contacts 110, 112 each having a cutting edge 114, 116. Each of the two contacts cuts the cable and contacts a different conductor of the cable as the second body portion moves from the open position to the closed position. Preferably the cutting edges are angled towards a plane located between the two contacts, so that they push the conductors towards each other, see Fig 7a. A further piercing contact 122 may make a further connection. The two body portions may be separate and engage using hooks 106 and pivot portions 108, to allow the cable to be installed without requiring access to one end.
Patent GB-2565924-A (GB)
Title: System and method for distribution and synchronized presentation of content
Inventor: ELENA LITSYN
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2017-03-06
Abstract: A method of dynamically pacing the presentation of pre-recorded supplementary content to synchronize to live content at a live event, comprising providing the pre-recorded supplementary content associated with the event to end-user devices, with an ordered sequence of content items, each timed to be played on the end-user devices sequentially according to a predefined presentation time duration, and each associated with a scripted property, receiving real-time sensor data from sensors in a facility measuring a property of the live event, matching the measured property of the live event with a corresponding scripted property to identify a live progress of the event indicated by a progress indicator, and sending the indicator to the end-user devices to synchronize the timing of the measured properties of the live event with the timing of the content item associated with the matching scripted property.
Patent GB-2577149-A (GB)
Title: Prosthesis
Inventor: NATE MACABUAG
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2018-09-14
Abstract: A prosthesis 10 (e.g. for an arm or leg) includes: (i) a flexible sleeve 12 for receiving a residual limb therein, (ii) a rigid mount 16a, 16b, secured to the sleeve and defining a cavity extending axially from the sleeve for receiving a portion of the limb, (iii) a tool 18 (e.g. a pen, an artificial hand, an electrical tool etc.), (iv) a connector (22, 26) for securing a first portion of the tool to the mount, and (v) a magnet (30, 32 Fig 2) on the tool or mount which biases the the tool towards the mount, resisting relative movement of the tool and mount. The mount may define a first spigot and the tool a corresponding first recess, sized and shaped to fit the spigot therein. A magnet may be disposed upon the first spigot and a second magnet, of opposing polarity, within the tool adjacent to the first recess.
Patent GB-2591720-A (GB)
Title: Illumination control system
Inventor: GEOFFREY HOWARD GILLETT ARCHENHOLD
IPC: H05B45/3725
Filed: 2019-08-21
Abstract: A control system arranged to provide dimming control of light output of one or more light emitting device 124, the control system comprising: a switch mode regulator 91 arranged to provide an output power signal to the one or more light emitting device, and to vary the output power signal; one or more feedback sensors 92 arranged to measure characteristic parameters of the output power signal, the characteristic parameters comprising at least one of: current, voltage and power; and a controller 93 arranged to: when a characteristic parameter of the output power signal is above a threshold (210; figure 2), vary the output power signal in a closed control loop, based on feedback from the one or more feedback sensors; and when the characteristic parameter of the output power signal is below the threshold, vary the output power signal in an open control loop.
Patent GB-2581272-A (GB)
Title: Fusible toy bead creating apparatus
Inventor: RYO SAKAI
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2018-05-16
Abstract: A water fusible toy bead creating apparatus includes: a table 20 having a first surface 23 and a second surface (28, figure 4c) opposite to the first surface and a receiver 10. The table 20 has a plurality of penetration holes (25) penetrating from the first surface 23 to the second surface (28) to allow fusible toy beads 60 to be placed on the first surface 23. The receiver 10 includes a receiving surface 12 arranged to face the first surface 23 of the table 20 and configured to receive the fusible toy beads 60 by reversing the receiver 10 together with the table 20 to move the fusible toy beads 60 onto the surface 12 for drying. The beads are transferred onto the receiver 10 for drying by placing the receiving surface 12 to face the first surface 23; followed by reversing the receiver 10 together with the table 20. A tray 30 may also be provided on the second surface (28) side of the table 20 and comprises a water receiving surface.
Patent GB-2581605-A (GB)
Title: Phase continuous signal generation using direct digital synthesis
Inventor: MOHIT KAPUR
IPC: G06F1/03
Filed: 2017-11-27
Abstract: An aspect includes a direct digital synthesis system including a waveform generator with a waveform memory operable to store a plurality of waveform vectors and output a selected waveform vector. The direct digital synthesis system also includes a digital-to-analog converter operable to convert the selected waveform vector from a digital value to an analog signal responsive to a reference clock. The direct digital synthesis system further includes a controller operable to maintain phase continuity of the analog signal when an output of the analog signal is interrupted and restored.
Patent GB-2581661-A (GB)
Title: Inner and outer downhole structures having downlink activation
Inventor: FABIAN MAU
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2018-09-20
Abstract: Systems and methods to perform a downhole operations in a borehole comprising moving, using surface equipment, an inner structure and an outer structure within the borehole, the outer structure equipped with an interaction device and the inner structure configured to be moved relative to the outer structure in a direction parallel to the borehole by the surface equipment, transmitting, by a transmitter, a downlink instruction to the inner structure, and performing an interaction routine with the interaction device in response to the downlink instruction, wherein the interaction routine comprises an interaction at least partially outside of the outer structure to perform the downhole operation.