baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2498877-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous silver halide and polyvinyl alcohol antimicrobial composition
Inventor: HARVEY KAREN NICOLA
IPC: A01N25/04
Filed: 2013-01-28
Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial composition comprises particles of a silver halide salt and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Preferably the silver halide is silver chloride and has a particle size of 100-200nm. The composition may further comprise a corrosion-inhibiting surfactant, a benzotriazole stabiliser substituted by one or more electron-withdrawing substituents, a hydrophobic polymer emulsion resin binder and/or an inorganic oxide. In another embodiment is a method for preparing the composition by controlled precipitation of silver halide in the presence of polyvinyl alcohol. Also claimed is the use of the antimicrobial composition to provide antimicrobial properties to compositions such as fabrics, textiles and wound dressings; or to articles such as furniture and medical devices; or to building materials; or to materials such as plastics and packaging; or to formulations such as paints, detergents and personal care product; or to films, coatings and surfaces.
Patent GB-2497054-A (GB)
Title: A method for finding and re-entering a lateral bore in a multi-lateral well
Inventor: ROSSING MICHAEL DEAN
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: A system and method of locating and entering a lateral wellbore (25,35) that extends from a primary wellbore (5) are provided. The system may include a coiled tubing (10) jointed tubular (10) continuous rod (10) and/or wireline conveyance menber (10), a connection assembly (20), an orientation assembly (32), a measurement assembly (40), a deflection assembly (50), a sub assembly (60), and a guide assembly (74). The method may include locating a tool string adjacent to a lateral wellbore that extends from a primary wellbore, measuring an inclination and azimuth of the tool string, comparing the measured data to existing survey data of at least one of the primary and lateral wellbores, orinting the tool string in the direction of the lateral wellbore, entering the lateral wellbore, and verifying that the tool string has entered the lateral wellbore.
Patent GB-2497489-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for high intensity ultrasonic treatment of baking materials
Inventor: CHIN NYUK LING
IPC: A21C9/00
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: The present invention discloses a high intensity ultrasonic treatment method and apparatus that is used in conjunction with an existing commercial dough or batter mixer to enhance the rheological, aeration and textural properties of the dough or batter. This change in properties is a result of the phenomenon of acoustic cavitation induced in the dough or batter by treatment with high intensity ultrasonic waves. The present invention discloses a mixing bowl (20) of an existing mixer system that is preloaded with dough or batter, the bowl (20) is located at the center of an ultrasonic bath tank (101) filled with a working fluid. The effect of ultrasonic waves with power levels above 1 kW can be observed over the entire or partial mixing period of the dough or batter. The ultrasonic waves of the present invention are generated by a plurality of ultrasonic wave generators (104A, 104B) and piezoelectric transducers (1) mounted on a stainless steel tank (101). The electrical energy received in each transducer (1) will be converted into appropriate mechanical expansion and contractions in the piezoelectric ceramics of the transducer (1 ) thus leading to pressure waves being transmitted to the dough or batter to be mixed. The generation and transmission of high intensity ultrasonic waves to the dough or batter affects its rheological, aeration and textural properties.
Patent GB-2498137-A (GB)
Title: Analysing the alignment of groups of words in a document by using glyph location coordinates
Inventor: MANSFIELD PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2009-12-31
Abstract: A document is analysed, the document comprising a plurality of words, each word comprising an associated set of glyphs, each glyph having location coordinates. A group of words aligned in a first direction is identified based on the location coordinates of a glyph in each of the words in the group of aligned words. An alignment element is defined based on the group of aligned words, the alignment element indicating an alignment for a plurality of text lines containing group of aligned words. Locations are removed from the alignment element in the second direction based on an analysis of the group of aligned words. A structured document is then defined based on the glyphs and the remaining locations of the alignment element.
Patent GB-2498300-A (GB)
Title: Terminal device
Inventor: HAN JI WOONG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2011-10-28
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a terminal device, wherein the image which is displayed on the terminal-display part of a portable terminal can be enlarged and displayed on the unit-display part of a display unit, and various functions of the portable terminal can be used via the display unit.
Patent GB-2499335-A (GB)
Title: Anti-extrusion backup system, packing element system having backup system, and method
Inventor: FARQUHAR GRAHAM E
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2011-11-08
Abstract: An antiextrusion backup system includes an inner expandable backup ring having a first set of slots. An outer expandable backup ring having a second set of slots wherein the outer expandable back up ring is rotationally locked to the inner expandable backup ring to prevent an extrusion gap in an expanded condition of the backup rings. A method for operating within a tubular is also included.
Patent GB-2512148-A (GB)
Title: Cellulase and phytase inhibitor
Inventor: POP CRISTINA
IPC: C08F265/06
Filed: 2013-05-29
Abstract: A reversible enzyme inhibitor of phytase, cellulase, xylanase or amylase comprises a polymer with an inhibition constant (Ki) below 1 Î¼g/ml. Preferably, the polymer is a cross-linked co-polymer comprising an acrylic acid and a C10-C30 alkyl acrylate, and in particular is Pemulen (RTM) 1621 or Pemulen (RTM) 1622. At acidic and neutral pH, these polymers inhibit cellulase and phytase from hydrolyzing their substrates, beta-glucan and phytic acid, respectively, without interfering with the spectroscopic method of detection. Formulations comprising a cellulase or phytase, an acrylic acid and a C10-C30 alkyl acrylate are provided, and may be used in a gas or oil well fluid, an animal feed additive, a detergent, a baking ingredient, or a biofuel manufacturing process.
Patent GB-2500551-A (GB)
Title: Bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)ethyl-bearing compound and acid catalyst, and method for preparing same
Inventor: TAGUCHI TAKEO
IPC: B01J31/02
Filed: 2011-12-08
Abstract: [Problem] To provide an acid catalyst which can reduce the quantity of waste in an organic synthesis reaction and which does not corrode a reactor and is nontoxic. [Solution] The problem is resolved by using a bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)ethyl-bearing phenolic compound. The compound can be utilized as a catalyst in various organic chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis reactions such as Diels-Alder reaction, Friedel-Crafts reaction, Michael addition reaction and esterification reaction. This acid catalyst exhibits higher activity in comparison to a conventional Lewis acid, and therefore need not be used in a stoichiometric amount. Namely, the acid catalyst enables, even when used in an extremely small amount, a desired organic reaction to proceed. Further, the acid catalyst is soluble in various solvents and therefore permits homogeneous reaction, while the acid catalyst can be easily and simply separated from a desired reaction product after the completion of reaction. The acid catalyst is further characterized by making it possible to carry out a reaction at a relatively low temperature near ordinary temperature, thus being highly useful also in an industrial manufacturing process.
Patent GB-2519819-A (GB)
Title: Pendulum Bob
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: G04B18/04
Filed: 2013-11-05
Abstract: A pendulum bob assembly 2 comprises a mount mountable on a pendulum rod 4 and a bob body 8 movable relative to the mount such that movement of the bob body relative to the mount moves the bob body relative to the pendulum rod and a drive for moving said bob body relative to said mount.
Patent GB-2515132-A (GB)
Title: Assembly and method
Inventor: DELANEY PAUL
IPC: A47K3/36
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A shower door assembly comprises: a door member 110; a wall member 120 arranged to be attached to a wall 105; at least one hinge member 115 arranged to be attached to the door member and to the wall or to the wall member thereby to allow the door to move in a hinged manner with respect to the wall; and barrier means 150 for providing a barrier to passage of water between the door member and wall member, wherein the hinge member is provided with adjustment means 115a, the adjustment means configured to allow a distance between the door member and wall member to be adjusted thereby to allow adjustment of the door to a plumb condition. Preferably, the wall member is arranged to be coupled directly to the barrier means. The wall member 350P and barrier means 350Z may be provided by a single component 350 as shown in Fig 5e.
Patent GB-2521443-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for inducing polarization perception in an observer
Inventor: BRYANSTON-CROSS PETER JOHN
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: Apparatus for inducing polarization perception in an observer using Haidingers phenomenon to identify or diagnose conditions effecting the macular region of the retina of the eye, such as macular degeneration, the apparatus comprising: a light transmitting part including light source 4, colour filter 8 and polariser 10 configured to transmit light of substantially uniform luminance and colour; and a polarization manipulation layer 12 comprising a polarizing structure such as a liquid crystal layer 20 having one or more regions and arranged such that light transmitted through the light transmitting part passes through the layer, wherein each region of the polarizing structure has a uniform state of polarization which differs from/is orthogonal to the state of polarization of each adjacent region and wherein the apparatus is configured to vary the state of polarization of the polarizing structure wherein the variances are temporal and/or spatial.
Patent GB-2511230-A (GB)
Title: Diamond electrode nanogap transducers
Inventor: ELIBOL OGUZ H
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2011-12-15
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide transducers capable of transducing redox active chemical signals into electrical signals. Transducers comprise two electrodes separated by a nanogap. At least one electrode is comprised of conducting diamond. Methods of fabricating nanogap transducers and arrays of nanogap transducers are provided. Arrays of individually addressable nanogap transducers can be disposed on integrated circuit chips and operably coupled to the integrated circuit chip.
Patent GB-2526343-A (GB)
Title: A liner
Inventor: PRINGLE GRAEME JAMES
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2014-05-22
Abstract: A liner 1 for a manhole cover is made up of stackable sections 3, 5. Each stackable section is formed of pieces comprising a first arm 11 and a second arm 13 which are substantially perpendicular to one another. The first arm is longer than the second arm, and both arms include connection means to allow the pieces to be connected together. The respective dimensions of the first arm and the second arm are chosen such that, when the piece is incorporated into a stackable section comprising three other corresponding pieces that are connected to each other in a sequence of a second arm of one piece connected to the first arm of an adjacent piece to form a quadrilateral stackable section, a further corresponding piece can fit within the stackable section along an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first arm.
Patent GB-2527314-A (GB)
Title: Runner system
Inventor: RUST DANIEL ALAN
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: The application relates to a material for use in luminescent floor path markings and guidance. The said material comprises of a sheet 2 that has been doped with photo luminescent pigments, preferably Strontium Aluminate. This sheet is then encapsulated in another sheet 1 preferably made out of polycarbonate. The sheet is preferably formed by co-extrusion. The sheet is preferably in the form of a strip or runners which can be installed in aircraft floors to serve as emergency exit way guidance. The outer layers 1 of polycarbonate themselves may be doped to provide different effects and colours.
Patent GB-2511993-A (GB)
Title: Prebiotic formulations and methods of use
Inventor: RITTER ANDREW J
IPC: A61K31/7016
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: Provided are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a prebiotic, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
Patent GB-2512259-A (GB)
Title: Control of power converters with capacitive energy transfer
Inventor: GIULIANO DAVID M
IPC: H02M3/155
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus for power conversion comprises a voltage transformation element, a regulating element, and a controller; wherein, a period of the voltage transformation element is equal to a product of a coefficient and a period of the regulating circuit, and wherein the coefficient is selected from a group consisting of a positive integer and a reciprocal of said integer.
Patent GB-2528688-A (GB)
Title: Renewal message system
Inventor: BARTON CHARLES HENRY JOHN
IPC: G16H80/00
Filed: 2014-07-28
Abstract: An automated reminder system 3 generates messages for customers 13-17 reminding them about a product renewal or service, e.g. vehicle servicing, swimming pool treatments, medical or veterinary appointments or re-ordering of medicines. A profile indicates a renewal profile and reference date e.g. purchase, invoice or reminder date, for each product associated with a customer, a single SMS or email message being generated for each customer, based on the current date, listing all relevant product renewals for the customer. The renewal profile may include a product identifier, renewal period and advance period. Templates may be provided for the message, different templates being available dependent on context, such as the number of renewals due. Client data, product or service data and invoices may be stored in a relational database, allowing automated building of the reminders list. The process may be run daily at the same time of day.
Patent GB-2517087-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device and coordinate detecting method
Inventor: TAKANO TOMOKI
IPC: G06F3/044
Filed: 2014-08-06
Abstract: An electronic device includes a display section (41, fig 5) that displays information; an electrostatic-capacitance touch panel layer (2) that allows visible light corresponding to display contents of the display section to pass through the touch panel layer and that determines a pair of two-dimensional coordinates indicated by an indicator having conductivity; glass (11) that protects the touch panel layer and that allows visible light corresponding to display contents of the display section to pass through the glass; a depression sensor (3) that detects deformation of the glass. When the touch panel detects two or more pairs of two-dimensional coordinates and when the depression detector detects a predetermined amount of deformation at least one pair of two-dimensional coordinated detected during a predetermined time period towards past based on a time point when the deformation is detected are validated. And a pair of two-dimensional coordinates detected before the predetermined time period are not validated. Operation may be reliable executed not only with a bare hand (70) but with a hand in a glove (71) which is likely to be within a predetermined time immediately before depression and further prevent erroneous detection of adherence of a water droplet (80) which is likely to be before the predetermined period.
Patent GB-2519637-A (GB)
Title: System for injection training
Inventor: RIOS GABRIELLE A
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: A system and method for practicing injection techniques is disclosed. The system comprises a tool (110, figure 1) for injecting into an apparatus (100, figure 1), and a means for detecting injection parameters which are used to determine a user accuracy rating. The training tool comprises an injection needle head (212, figure 2), a barrel (210) and a means for emitting light. The light emitting means may include an LED (204, figure 2) and an optical fibre (207, figure 2) passing through a hollow needle head. A plunger (209) and a sensor i.e. potentiometer, determines the position of the plunger with respect to the barrel.
Patent GB-2529711-A (GB)
Title: A charge air cooler condensate reservoir
Inventor: RADMARD STEPHEN
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: A condensate reservoir 40 for a charge air cooler 16 of an engine 10, the condensate reservoir comprising one or more inlets for receiving condensate from the charge air cooler (CAC); and a chamber 44 for collecting the condensate from the CAC. Wherein the condensate reservoir is configured to be in thermal communication with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) duct 32 of the engine 10 such that thermal energy from the EGR duct may be transferred to the condensate reservoir 40 to vaporise the condensate collected in the chamber 44. The invention allows for a greater freedom of position for the CAC without increasing the likelihood of the condensate entering the engine and causing misfire and combustion instability. A method of collecting condensate from a charge air cooler is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2518760-A (GB)
Title: Pull activated greeting cards and gift bags with motion and audio
Inventor: TALBOT JOHN
IPC: G09F1/04
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: A greeting card (100) with a recordable sound (26) and a motor (12) driving a mobile object (20), a backer panel attached to the motor, and a pull mechanism (20B, 30) attached to the object and to a switch (28) which triggers the audio and movement. The pull mechanism (20B) is made of synthetic fibres, fabric or woven material. The pull mechanism (20B, 30) may be elastic and may be attached to the switch via string and through an opening in the backer panel. The mobile object (20) may activate the sound and movement. The mobile object (20) may be an animals backside, and the pull mechanism may be a tail of a skunk, pig, horse or unicorn, and the audio relating to these animals. A gift bag with a recordable sound and a motor moving a mobile object, and a switch connected to the mobile object through the bag, the mobile object playing the audio and activating movement.
Patent GB-2519443-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for transmitting packets through aggregated end-to-end connection
Inventor: SUNG PATRICK HO WAI
IPC: H04L45/243
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A method carried out by a first communications router for transmitting data packets to a second communications router by establishing an aggregated end-to-end connection with the second communications router. The aggregated end-to-end connection comprises a plurality of established end-to-end connections which are classified into a first group and at least one non-first group of established end-to-end connection(s). The first group of established end-to-end connection(s) satisfy all of one or more conditions and the at least one non-first group of established end-to-end connection(s) do not satisfy all of the one or more conditions. Data packets are transmitted through the first group of established end-to-end connection(s) and the at least one non-first group of established end-to-end connection(s), although, it is preferred to transmit data packets through the first group of established end-to-end connection(s). The present invention further comprises a method and system for determining whether each of the established end-to-end connections of an aggregated end-to-end connection belongs to a first group of established end-to-end connection(s) or at least one non-first group of established end-to-end connection(s) and determining whether data packets are first type data packets. The first type data packets are transmitted through the first group of established end-to-end connection(s).
Patent GB-2531546-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative maintenance of software programs
Inventor: FABIO BARILLARI
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A method for maintaining a plurality of software instances of a software program in a computing environment. The method 400 comprises; receiving 406 an updating request for an updating process of the software instances from an old level to a new level, and attempting 408-418 to update each software instance to the new level according to at least one updating policy. The method further comprises; responsive 420 to a failure of the updating of each failed instance of the software instances: searching 426-434 an exchanging instance among the other software instances according to at least one searching policy, the exchanging instance being adapted to be exchanged with the failed instance for continuing the updating process according to at least one optimization criterion of the computing environment, exchanging 436-438 the failed instance and the exchanging instance in response to a positive result of the searching, and resuming 412-418 the updating process corresponding to the failed instance.
Patent GB-2532783-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic fitting and method for manufacturing such a fitting
Inventor: CHRISTIAN KUENSTEL
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a hydraulic fitting 1 for connecting a hose 5 to another part of a hydraulic system, such as a pipe or another hose. The hydraulic fitting comprises a body having a central channel extending between a connection end and a hose insertion end. The hose insertion end comprises a first cylindrical portion 2 for insertion into a hose 5, a second cylindrical portion 4 concentrically arranged around the outside of the first cylindrical portion 2, and a connecting flange 3 extending in radial direction between the first and second cylindrical portions at the end of the hose insertion end. The first cylindrical portion 2, the connecting flange 3 and the second cylindrical portion 4 are together a monolithic part and have an uniform wall thickness. A wire structure 6 can be arrange concentrically with the first cylindrical portion 2 and against the inner wall of the second cylindrical portion 4. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a hydraulic fitting comprising deep drawing the first cylindrical part from a sheet metal blank, leaving a radially extending flange bordering the first cylindrical part. This is then folded down to form the second cylindrical part.