baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2483290-A (GB)
Title: Method of limiting peak-to-average power ratio of a signal transmitted from a power amplifier
Inventor: FELIX STEPHEN
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2010-09-03
Abstract: The disclosed method of limiting the peak-to-average power ratio (PAR) of a signal comprises: applying a pulse-shape filter fig.3: 4iq to a first signal IQ to generate a second signal for transmission from a power amplifier fig.3: 12. The method further comprises: applying each of a plurality of predictor filters fig.4: H0 - H3 to the first signal, each predictor filter approximating the pulse-shape filter based on a different respective set of filter coefficients, each thereby generating a respective third signal. The method also further comprises determining an indicator of amplitude of each of the third signals, fig.4: SSQ0-3, selecting the indicator corresponding to the largest of those amplitudes, fig.4: 26, generating a modifier based on the selected indicator, fig.4: 28, and using the modifier to limit the first signal fig.4: 32, prior to applying the pulse-shape filter fig.3: 4iq. Each predictor filter H0-H3 is a finite impulse response (FIR) filter operating in the time domain. The method is less costly to implement than prior art methods. A PAR reduction of about 1dB can be achieved in exchange for worsening error vector magnitude (EVM) by about 6%.
Patent GB-2484086-A (GB)
Title: Reliability and performance modes in a distributed storage system
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL JEFFREY
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2010-09-28
Abstract: A storage system stores data on storage nodes connected by a network. Data is replicated on different nodes. The data is read from more than one node and the data from different nodes is compared to determine the correct data values. The data may be considered correct if more than half the nodes return the same data. The data may be written back to the nodes with different values. The system operates in a number of modes, in which the data is read from different numbers of nodes. There may be a mode, in which data is read from a single node without checking. The mode may be selected based on the status of the system. If a node has been disconnected from the network, any data updates are copied from a leader node, which stores the same data items.
Patent GB-2471966-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: SUGITA SHUICHI
IPC: C07D405/14
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device having high emission luminance, high external quantum efficiency and long life is characterized in that it comprises a constituent layer including at least one phosphorescent light-emitting sub-layer between a pair of electrodes. This invention is divided from that in GB 2439030 A (= WO 2006/114966 A1).
Patent GB-2485204-A (GB)
Title: Automating testing of an application using a hook mechanism
Inventor: SINGH GURMEET
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for controlling a first target application 403 within a run-time environment 404, e.g. a fourth generation environment such as a Progress environment. A second application 402 is provided within the same environment and uses a hook mechanism 401 to control execution of the first application, e.g. inserting test data, reading data. The hook mechanism may interface directly with the objects of the first application using the application program interface (API) of the object. The object may be a Progress widget. Second application 402 may control execution of target application 403 with a test script. The hook mechanism may search the run-time environment for an identifier, e.g. a window identifier or object identifier, associated with the first application 403.
Patent GB-2471823-A (GB)
Title: Matrix bit bodies with multiple matrix materials
Inventor: LOCKWOOD GREGORY T
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A drill bit that includes a bit body having a plurality of blades extending radially there-from, the bit body comprisma a first matrix region and a second matrix region, wherein the first matrix region is formed from a moldable matrix material; and at least one cutting element for engaging a formation disposed on at least one of the plurality of blades is disclosed.
Patent GB-2474973-A (GB)
Title: Axially compact support for a gear within a gearbox
Inventor: ADLER JONATHAN M
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: A gearbox transmits rotational movement from a driving member to a driven member. The gearbox includes a pinion gear disposed inside a housing. The gear defines an axial bore and rotates in response to rotation of the driving member. An output member extends through the axial bore and engages therewith such that the output member rotates in response to rotation of the gear. The output member extends to a position outside the housing to rotate the driven member. A clamping nut is threadably coupled to the output member and abuts the gear thereby retaining the output member and the gear together. A bearing is disposed radially between the gear and the housing. The bearing rotatably supports the gear and the output member.
Patent GB-2473987-A (GB)
Title: LCD Display device using TFTs having organic semiconductor applied by ink-jet between reverse tapered banks
Inventor: LEE JAEYOON
IPC: H01L51/05
Filed: 2009-10-12
Abstract: An LCD Display uses inkjet-processed organic TFT's on a first substrate 310 for controlling display pixels. The display has a liquid crystal layer 380 between the first substrate 310 and a spaced apart second substrate 430. An electrode arrangement for the display includes, preferably transparent, pixel electrodes 309 connected to one of the source and the drain of a OTFT and a common electrode 334 which receives a voltage level lower than a voltage level applied to the pixel electrode. The display may include black matrix 331 above the OTFT and colour filters 332. The organic thin film transistor, OTFT, is formed, at least partly, using an ink-jet process where an organic semiconductor layer 105a is applied from ink-jet head HD onto a gate region 302 between two reverse taper-shaped banks 306 that also partly overlay and partly expose a portion of the transistor's source 304a and drain 304b. The reverse taper banks providing an flatter semiconductor film with a more uniform crystal structure, with central portion Z having a more uniform height (fig 7a,7b). Preferably a upper surface of the banks is hydro-phobic and may be made so by plasma processing.
Patent GB-2489245-A (GB)
Title: Cushion
Inventor: JAMES GAVIN HUGH
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2011-03-22
Abstract: A cushion 10 for a chair comprises a cushion cover 12 having a seat region 14, a back support region 16, a leg support region 18, and first and second arm support regions 20, 22. A plurality of independently removable inserts are adapted to fit within the cushion cover 12 and are fastened to the cushion cover 12 in desired positions within the cushion cover.
Patent GB-2490688-A (GB)
Title: A Method and System for Calibrating Rotational Accelerometers
Inventor: FLOOKS DANIEL DAVID
IPC: G01P21/00
Filed: 2011-05-10
Abstract: The method includes attaching a rotational accelerometer 118A to be tested to a plate 104 fitted with first 112A and second 112B linear accelerometers and vibrating (302, fig 3) the plate. Angular acceleration measurements from the rotational accelerometer and linear acceleration measurements from the first and second linear accelerometers are obtained (304) during the vibrating. The linear acceleration measurements are converted (306) into angular acceleration values, and data representing or usable for, a comparison of the angular acceleration measurements from the rotational accelerometer and the converted angular acceleration values is generated (308).
Patent GB-2491624-A (GB)
Title: Composite textiles with attachment means
Inventor: BATEMAN PAUL
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: A composite textile comprises a substantially planar sheet 11 of material having first (12a, figure 2) and second 12b surfaces, the material including a plurality of elongate apertures 13 provided therein extending through the material and arranged such that their major axes, being those axes in the elongate direction, are substantially parallel, the textile further comprising a plurality of webbing straps 17 affixed to the second surface, and wherein, in use, the elongate apertures receive attachment means (18, 19, figure 4) of a separate item, such that said item is held adjacent the first surface. Preferably, the webbing straps are arranged to lie substantially parallel to the major axes of the apertures. The textile may further comprise a plurality of reinforcement straps 20 affixed to the second surface and arranged to lie substantially orthogonal to the major axes of the apertures. Also disclosed is an article comprising the textile of the invention, said article preferably comprising apparel, and a method of producing the textile. The textile may be used to construct a vest or carrier (figure 6) for military use, suitable for holding armour plating.
Patent GB-2496577-A (GB)
Title: A portal frame with header and column connector
Inventor: HARRISON IAN
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: A portal frame, for example a door or window, comprising at least one header 20, at least a first column 30 and at least one frame connector 50 for rigidly connecting the first column to the header. The connector comprises a lateral header connector portion and a column connecting portion, preferably in an L shape and preferably made from sheet metal. Fastening means are used to secure the connector to the column and header. Preferably two frame connectors 50 51 are used to secure the header to the column, an inner and an outer. The columns are preferably formed of wood or a wood-based/wood-derived material. The columns may be formed from a vertical stud 33 and two facing panels 31. The header may be part of a pre-existing building and may be a solid wooden beam (21 Fig 3b) with a wood based panel (22 Fig 3b). A further connector 70 may be used to secure the base of the column to the foundations or supporting surface.
Patent GB-2488658-A (GB)
Title: High voltage DC power for electromagnetic survey source
Inventor: PEPPE OLIVER
IPC: G01V3/17
Filed: 2012-02-29
Abstract: A marine electromagnetic survey system includes a power cable 14 configured to couple to a power supply at one axial end, and to a head unit 15 at the other end. The power supply includes a source of direct current which is coupled to the power cable. The head unit 15 includes equipment configured to output a lower voltage at a higher current than the source of direct current. At least one electromagnetic (EM) antenna 14A is coupled to the head unit 15 and is configured to receive the output of the head unit equipment. The head unit 15 may comprise a direct current to direct current converter and a switch configured to make selectable electric connection between the at least on EM antenna and the power converter. The antenna may include a pair of spaced apart electrodes 16A, B or a wire loop (17, Fig.2).
Patent GB-2493267-A (GB)
Title: IPS LCD with dual layer electrodes
Inventor: LEE JEONG-YUN
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (101) is disclosed, which includes a substrate (102); gate (103) and data (130) lines crossing each other on the substrate (102) to thereby define a pixel region (P); a thin film transistor (Tr) connected to the gate (103) and data (130) lines; and a plurality of pixel electrodes (170) and a plurality of first common electrodes (116) alternating with each other in the pixel region (P) and configured to induce an in-plane electric field, and each including a first layer (170a) and a second layer (170b) on the first layer (170a), wherein the first layer (170a) is made of an opaque metal and has a first thickness, and the second layer (170b) is made of a transparent conductive material and has a second thickness.
Patent GB-2490068-A (GB)
Title: Data value occurence information for data compression
Inventor: LI TIANCHAO
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2010-12-07
Abstract: Generation of occurrence data of data values is discussed, for enabling encoding of a data set. Occurrences of data values in a current data batch are determined. Occurrence count information for at most a first number (M) of most frequent data values in the current data batch are determined, the occurrence count information identifying the most frequent data values and their occurrence counts. For rest of the data values in the current data batch, at least a first histogram having a second number (N) of buckets is generated. The occurrence count information and the first histogram of the current data batch are merged to merged occurrence count information and merged histogram of data batches processed earlier. A next data batch is processed as a current data batch until the whole data set has been processed. An encoding scheme is determined based at least on the merged occurrence count information and the merged histogram corresponding to the data set.
Patent GB-2505691-A (GB)
Title: Estimating an in-focus level of a target in an image scanning apparatus
Inventor: GOUCH MARTIN PHILIP
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: Estimating an in-focus level of a target in an image scanning apparatus is accomplished with first line scan detector 26 configured to obtain one or more image scan lines of the target and a second line scan detector 11 configured to obtain one or more focus scan lines of the target. The second line scan detector has at least one focus shifting element such that each focus scan line is obtained at 2 different focus levels. This may be achieved by having transparent windows 13 which have a different overall refractive index when compared to other parts of the line sensor. The method consists of obtaining at least one focus scan line of the target using the second line scan detector; obtaining at least one image scan line of the target using the first line scan detector, the image scan line being obtained at a respective third focus level; calculating at least one focus parameter using the at least one focus scan line; and estimating a nominal in-focus level of the target using the at least one focus parameter.
Patent GB-2510332-A (GB)
Title: Packaging film comprising photovoltaic device
Inventor: WINKEL JURJEN
IPC: B65D17/00
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: Primary packaging 403 is disclosed comprising an encapsulated volume or enclosure 402, and a solar cell 401 having a transparent electrode 406, the solar cell 401 being provided on a surface of the encapsulated volume or enclosure 402 with the transparent electrode 406 facing towards the encapsulated volume or enclosure, where printed indicia is provided on the outside surface of the packaging 403. Wherein, a consumer product can be provided within the sealed volume 402 and the discarded packaging can be used as a means for generating electricity. The packaging enables the distribution of solar cells, improves the collection of packaging for recycling and/or reduces the carbon footprint of consumer products by utilising packaging which comprises one or more solar cells.
Patent GB-2515458-A (GB)
Title: An electromechanical locking mechanism and method of installing same
Inventor: MCNAMARA MARTIN
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: An electromechanical locking mechanism comprising inner and outer handles, spindles and spindle interlocks and an internal latch movable between a blocking position engaging a notch in the outer spindle interlock and preventing rotation of the outer handle to a release position permitting rotation of the outer handle, the blocking latch movable by a motor and also released automatically by rotation of the inner handle spindle interlock; the outer spindle being removable enabling installation of a spindle having a different size, e.g. length, diameter/width. A plurality of spindle sizer inserts 100 having different sized bores for accommodating different spindles 11 may be provided; a plurality of spindles may have different widths but with a common end fitting of uniform dimension for connecting to the outer spindle interlock 15.
Patent GB-2498144-A (GB)
Title: A Nasal cannula, conduit and securement system
Inventor: O'CONNOR MARK THOMAS
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: This invention relates to medical breathing tubes comprising a tubular body, the body defining a lumen extending between open terminal ends of the body and an internal form enclosed within the lumen and supportive of the tubular body. The internal form may be of a coated encapsulated internal form, the coating securing the internal form to the tubular body. The internal form may also or separately provide for a series of alternative crests and troughs (e.g. corrugations) of the tubular body. Patient interfaces (such as masks or nasal cannula) can be connected to such tubing. A system for securing patient interfaces in an operational position may also be utilised.
Patent GB-2515513-A (GB)
Title: Structural component
Inventor: RAWLINGS DAVID
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A structural component comprising an elongate structural box section 32 with a plastics material mount 40 secured to it. The structural section 32 defines a pair of limbs 38 including retaining features 38a engaging with the mount 40, and the structural section 32 and mount 40 together define a void 52, with a foamed material 54 substantially filling the void 52. The mount 40 may be of a material incorporating reinforcing glass fibres, and may be manufactured by pultrusion. The mount 40 may further be shaped to receive a securing bolt onto which a pressure plate 60 can be secured. There may also be seal receiving channels 58 present on the component, so that it can be sealed to a wall panel or glazing unit 62. Suitable architectural uses for the structural component include a mullion or transom for a curtain walling system.
Patent GB-2516118-A (GB)
Title: Wearable heat dissipation device
Inventor: OXLEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: A wearable heat dissipation device 10 suitable for use on the skin of a user comprises a flexible, breathable base layer 12 with a contact surface (14, figure 2) and an opposing non-contact surface. The base layer 12 is in use placed on the skin, and a plurality of porous heat-dissipating members 16 comprising of bristles or pins extending from the non-contact surface. The pores convey sweat from skin (20, figure 5) and out through the base layer 12. The heat dissipating means may be in the form of a fin or blade (18, figure 3)
Patent GB-2503124-A (GB)
Title: Centralizer
Inventor: EIDEM MORTEN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2011-01-07
Abstract: A centralizer comprises a centralizer body (2) to be situated at the outer surface of a pipe string (1) in the form of casing, liner, or the like used while drilling, the centralizer body being formed with a plurality of outer centralizer blades (4) arranged in an inclined manner to the longitudinal axis thereof, wherein the centralizer body (2) has an separate split inner tube (8) secured to the pipe string (1) by means of a press fit, and low friction inner surface of the centralizer body (2) and separate center tube (9) facing each other are made from low friction material.
Patent GB-2506494-A (GB)
Title: Additive manufacturing a superalloy component
Inventor: ILLSTON TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: In a first method of additive manufacturing a superalloy component a bed of superalloy powder is scanned with a laser across the surface of the bed in a line-by-line manner where the spacing between adjacent scan lines of the laser is no more than twice the thickness of the layer being formed. The layer thickness can be approximately 20 microns and the scan spacing 30 microns, with overlap occurring between adjacent scan lines. In a second method a component is formed by an additive manufacturing process and then a compressive stress is applied to the surface of the component
Patent GB-2501447-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive transfer layer for use in a body adhering absorbent article
Inventor: DENNIS MELISSA JEAN
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: Generally, the present disclosure relates to an adhesive transfer layer that may be incorporated in a body adhering absorbent article. Various adhesive transfer layers and methods of constructing the same are described. For example, in one embodiment the adhesive transfer layer (ATL) may comprise a construction adhesive, a body attachment adhesive, a carrier and a peel strip.
Patent GB-2520087-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance Dispenser
Inventor: WONNACOT PAUL
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: A fragrance dispenser comprises a ceramic shell 12 containing a gel composition 14. Preferably the ceramic shell 12 is cylindrical and is made of greenware. In one embodiment the ceramic shell 12 is impregnated with a fragrance composition and the gel composition 14 contains a second fragrance composition different to the one contained in the ceramic shell 12 and which is released over a different time period. Preferably the ceramic shell 12 has indentations 24 on an exterior surface to aid the retention of the ceramic shell 12 in a dispenser housing (52) by interacting with a mounting clip (26) having a plurality of flexible arms to engage with the indentations 24.
Patent GB-2505118-A (GB)
Title: Hose deployment apparatus and method
Inventor: HASLER THOMAS
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for deployment and retrieval of a hose from an offshore structure or vessel are described. The apparatus comprises a mechanism configured to receive a hose and a flexible load-bearing element, which are coupled together to form a supported hose assembly as the hose and the load-bearing element are fed to the apparatus. In a launching mode of operation, the coupling-decoupling apparatus is receives a hose from the first storage device and a flexible load-bearing element from the second storage device, and couples them to form a supported hose assembly. In a retrieval mode of operation, the coupling-decoupling apparatus receives a supported hose assembly consisting of a hose and a flexible load-bearing element, and decouples them to separate the hose and the load-bearing element before they are stored.
Patent GB-2520971-A (GB)
Title: Roadside rescue pod
Inventor: POWER NICK
IPC: E04H15/02
Filed: 2013-12-05
Abstract: An emergency shelter system comprises a housing container and a housing/shelter device. The housing device is capable of being folded along at least one edge. The folded housing device is arranged to be received within the container. The housing device comprises at least one attachment means for securing a hood portion to a top end of the housing device and opening means for providing a door portion. The housing device further comprises at least one high visibility or illumination portion for increasing the visibility of the housing device and at least one transparent portion arranged to enable the user to watch for an emergency rescue unit. The housing device further provides at least one storage portion arranged in use to receive at least one emergency tool. The device may comprise a collapsible structure, such as a pop-up tent, comprising a hi-vis outer mounted on a tensioned wire frame joined by a rotatable ferrule.