baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2490930-A (GB)
Title: A switching amplifier arrangement providing both signal drive and a high bias voltage for an electrostatic loudspeaker
Inventor: ATKINS BRIAN
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2011-05-19
Abstract: Output pulses from a switching amplifier 3 are fed both to a smoothing filter 8 and to a voltage multiplier 10 such as a Cockcroft-Walton circuit. The output of a constant current source 11 supplied by the voltage multiplier 10 is fed to a resistor 12 to provide a bias voltage for the electrostatic loudspeaker 9 or other electrostatic transducer. The supply voltage to the output stage may be varied 7 to effect volume control, and therefore the voltage provided by the voltage multiplier will not be constant, but as the output of the constant current source is invariant with the voltage supplied by the multiplier10 the loudspeaker bias voltage will not change as the volume is altered.
Patent GB-2497268-A (GB)
Title: A continuous monitoring fluid sensor for pipeline processes
Inventor: NUGENT CYRIL WARD
IPC: G01N27/02
Filed: 2011-08-25
Abstract: A non-invasive sensor for monitoring fluid material flowing in pipelines used in industrial and domestic processes, comprises a nonÂ­metallic pipe SK1 forming a receptacle through which a process fluid can flow, and a sensor winding SK3 creating a magnetic field in the pipe. A pulsating magnetic field scans each sample of fluid with a sawtooth waveform sweeping each fluid sample to create a spectrum of its contents. Electronic circuitry and winding SK3 is contained in a Faraday cage SK4 to prevent interference and produces output signals that display the molecular content of the fluid flowing in the pipe sensor. Degaussing windings SK2 are included on the pipe. The sensor is useful for monitoring material type, moisture content, fluid contamination, water in oil for example, to indicate pollution levels and volume of any bacteria present in the process fluid.
Patent GB-2482433-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of signal and interference power
Inventor: LUSCHI CARLO
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2010-03-25
Abstract: Wireless receiver and method of operating a wireless receiver in a wireless communication network for: receiving a signal, the received signal comprising data containing at least one symbol from a symbol alphabet, the symbol alphabet consisting of complex values that define a direction in the complex plane, the received signal further comprising interference; measuring the variance of a first component of the received signal that is perpendicular to the defined direction in the complex plane; estimating the interference power of the received signal using the measured variance of the first component of the received signal; estimating a total power of the received signal; estimating the power of the at least one symbol of the received signal by subtracting the estimated interference power from the estimated total power of the received signal; and based on the estimated interference power and the estimated power of the at least one symbol of the received signal, performing at least one of the steps of: processing the received signal, and generating control information related to the transmission of a further signal from the wireless receiver.
Patent GB-2484379-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headlights with two arrays of LEDs
Inventor: KATHMANN JOERG
IPC: B60Q1/04
Filed: 2011-09-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle headlamp with a first array of light-emitting diodes, which are activated by a first actuation unit for a first lighting function. The headlamp also exhibits a second array of light-emitting diodes, which are activated by a second actuation unit for a second lighting function. Additionally provided is a flat printed-circuit board with conducting paths for connecting light-emitting diodes with one of the respective actuation units, wherein the light-emitting diodes are accommodated together on one side of the printed-circuit board. The substrate may contain copper and be applied to a heat sink, and there may be an insulating layer between the substrate and the light-emitting diodes. The lighting functions may be low beam, high beam, cornering lamp, indicator, or a marker light which illuminates obstacles in front of or inclined above the vehicle by flashing at a frequency of 3-20Hz. The brightness of the light-emitting diodes of the arrays may be adjusted independently. There may be a 300Âµm template for limiting the illuminated surface and generating a light//dark edge.
Patent GB-2481958-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for selling products and content through blog scrap sales module
Inventor: CHO SUNG UK
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2010-03-12
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to overcome the poor performance of conventional product advertisement methods using blogs and conventional apparatuses and methods for selling products through online shopping malls adopting blog systems, and the invention provides an apparatus and a method for selling products and content through a blog scrap sales module, wherein the blog scrap sales module is linked to online shopping malls, open market systems, and content-selling systems, and product- and content-selling homepages and auction pages are posted as articles on blogs and controlled by the blog scrap sales module to sell or auction off products and content directly in the blogs in which advertisements are provided, and individuals posting the product- and content-selling homepages on the blogs thereof are compensated for the sales.
Patent GB-2496433-A (GB)
Title: Inductively transferring energy to an electric vehicle
Inventor: CZAINSKI ROBERT
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: A system for inductively transferring electric energy to an electric vehicle, in particular a track bound vehicle such as a light rail vehicle or to a road automobile, using consecutive segments that are operated at the same time. The system comprises an electric conductor arrangement for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring the energy to the vehicle. The conductor arrangement comprises a plurality of consecutive segments 507, 508 extending along the path of travel of the vehicle. Each segment is combined with an assigned controller. The controllers of at least two consecutive segments are connected to each other and/or to a central controlling device so that the consecutive segments can be operated at the same time. Each segments comprises at least three AC lines 507a, 507b, 507c, 508a, 508b, 508c for a multiphase supply, and the consecutive segments are connected in parallel to each other and to the current supply. The controllers of the consecutive segments are operated such that the repeating sequence of phases continues from one segment to the next.
Patent GB-2488624-A (GB)
Title: Filter element
Inventor: BOTOV SERGEI
IPC: B01D29/01
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A polymer filter element (101) is provided for the removal of contaminants from a fluid, the filter element comprises a polymeric blend comprising from 2% to 30% by wt. of a poly (chloroalkylene). Preferably the polymeric blend further comprises a further thermoplastic of a given weight, such as a polyester, polyamide and polyalkylene. A further invention discloses a polymer filter for the removal of contaminants from a fluid comprising: (i) a filter inlet (150, 151) for the ingress of unfiltered fluid into a chamber (105); (ii) a filter outlet (200) for the egress of filtered fluid from a chamber (106) for the receipt of filtered fluid; (iii) a polymer filter element (101) located in the fluid flow path between the chamber for the receipt of unfiltered fluid and the chamber for the receipt of filtered fluid. The polymer filter element comprising: (a) a first portion (107) having a first permeability to contaminants; (b) a second portion (108) having a second permeability greater than the first permeability, and (c) a valve (110) associated with the second portion and being operable according to a threshold pressure. Advantageously the polymer filter element may be used in fluid filtration to filter fuel and oil in automotive vehicles.
Patent GB-2483819-A (GB)
Title: A casino game that allows blackjack type games, poker type games, roulette type games and other games to be played simultaneously or in isolation
Inventor: THOMSON CALUM
IPC: A63F1/04
Filed: 2011-02-10
Abstract: Gaming apparatus is disclosed comprising a roulette wheel and a gaming table wherein the roulette wheel is marked such that each slot represents a distinct playing card and the gaming table is marked with a grid of distinct areas representing playing cards. The cards chosen to be represented on the roulette wheel are a selection of the available card values such as to allow a desired combination of cards corresponding to a winning hand in a selected card game to result from successive spins of the roulette wheel. In addition the gaming table is marked with distinct playing areas representing individual playing cards and/or particular combinations of playing cards representing winning card combinations as found in particular card games. The winning card combinations are selected from the winning card combinations found in the card games black jack and/or poker.
Patent GB-2487307-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid double box back gate silicon-on-insulator wafers with enhanced mobility channels
Inventor: OUYANG QIQING CHRISTINE
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2010-11-03
Abstract: A semiconductor wafer structure for integrated circuit devices includes a bulk substrate; a lower insulating layer formed on the bulk substrate; an electrically conductive back gate layer formed on the lower insulating layer; an upper insulating layer formed on the back gate layer; and a hybrid semiconductor-on-insulator layer formed on the upper insulating layer, the hybrid semiconductor-on-insulator layer comprising a first portion having a first crystal orientation and a second portion having a second crystal orientation.
Patent GB-2499459-A (GB)
Title: Trailer electronic braking system that transmits an ID which can be paired with a further device previously provided with the trailer ID
Inventor: FRY MATTHEW
IPC: B60T7/20
Filed: 2012-02-20
Abstract: A trailer electronic braking system comprises a braking device capable of generating a braking force on a wheel on the trailer, a brake force into the brake cylinders being controllable by a braking ECU. The braking ECU is connected to a standards compliant communication bus on said trailer and is adapted to receive data inputs from sensors on the trailer. An interface to trailer electronics and a communications interface are also provided. The brake system is further adapted to transmit a trailer identifier such as an SSID, such that the trailer identifier can be paired with a further device, such as a mobile telephone associated with a tractor driver, the further device having previously been provided with the trailer identifier. The further device may be provided with parking brake release codes, which can be transmitted to the ECU after pairing to release the parking brakes. The invention may also be used in a road train.
Patent GB-2503467-A (GB)
Title: Wireless sensor network
Inventor: ROYDS PETER LONGSTAFF
IPC: G01D1/18
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: The invention provides a wireless communication system comprising one or more sensors connected to wireless transmitters and operable to transmit to a wireless receiver a periodic (i.e. t=10,20,30 etc.) digital output signal representing the value of an analogue input signal e.g. sensed gas concentration at a particular location. The transmitter sends an additional digital output signal (e.g. at times T2,T3,T4) representing the value of the analogue input signal if the value changes by more than a threshold value. The rate at which the additional signals are sent may also change depending on the rate of change of the input signal. Thus information is transmitted before the next scheduled periodic signal if the value of the input signal is changing rapidly, but also allows a relatively large interval between transmissions if the value of the input signal only varies by a small amount, thereby providing optimized power consumption.
Patent GB-2503880-A (GB)
Title: Insert for Pipes
Inventor: MILLWARD KEITH
IPC: F16L33/18
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: An insert for the free end of a pipe. The insert comprises a body having first and second ends, and defining a fluid flow path between the first and second ends. The first end of the insert is configured for insertion into the free end of a pipe, and is further configured for providing a seal between the insert and the inside of the pipe in the absence of fluid flowing through the pipe. The second end of the insert is configured to project from the free end of the pipe when the first end of the insert is in sealing communication with the inside of the pipe, and is further configured for providing a seal against part of a pipe connector in the absence of fluid flowing through the pipe. The insert is configured for modifying the effective sealing action of the second end under activation from fluid flowing through the insert under pressure.
Patent GB-2490296-A (GB)
Title: Needle placement detection and security device and method
Inventor: CAZZINI KARL H
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2010-12-29
Abstract: A blood access device includes (i) a conductive needle configured to pierce a patient's skin and gain access to a blood vessel; (ii) an insulative housing supporting a fluid communication junction between the needle and flexible tube; (iii) a conductor having a first end connected to the insulative housing and a second end extending from the insulative housing in a direction coextensive with the needle such that (a) when the needle has gained access to the blood vessel the patient's skin, the conductor is electrically insulated from the conductive needle and (b) if the needle is pulled so as to interrupt access with the blood vessel, the conductive needle and the conductor come into contact with each other.
Patent GB-2506620-A (GB)
Title: Touch-control tire pressure sensor device
Inventor: YU SAN-CHUAN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2012-10-03
Abstract: A touch-control tire pressure sensor device includes a housing 10 holding an air nozzle 11 at one side thereof, a circuit board 20 accommodated in the housing and carrying a processor and memory unit having electrically coupled thereto a pressure sensor unit 22, a temperature sensor unit, an acceleration sensor unit, a LF transmission interface and a RF transmission interface for transmitting a sensed signal to an on-vehicle main unit, a battery pack 28 providing the circuit board with the necessary working voltage and a conducting plate 29 having one end connected to the touch sensor IC and an opposite end kept in contact with the air nozzle.
Patent GB-2508797-A (GB)
Title: Temporary staircase
Inventor: CHAPMAN FRANCIS STANLEY
IPC: E04G27/00
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A self-contained staircase for use with a multi-storey temporary building comprises a framework constructed from two substantially rectangular side frames 10,11 connected together by cross-members 12-15, so as to have substantially rectangular vertical and horizontal cross-sections. Ground engagement pads in the form of feet 49 are provided on lower members of the framework and at least one side frame 11 has connectors 43,45 to allow the staircase to be connected to the temporary building 50,51. At least one flight of stairs 20 is substantially contained within the confines of the framework. The flight of stairs may be divided into two connected flights with a half-landing 21 provided between those flights and appropriate handrails 27,28,32 for safety may be furnished for use by personnel climbing or descending the stairs.
Patent GB-2508005-A (GB)
Title: Bag in bag safety restraint with directional inflation
Inventor: SCOTT TIMOTHY
IPC: B60R21/233
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: An air bag system for deploying from within a structural element 50 of a vehicle comprising an inflator 55 providing inflation gas in response to an activation signal, a main bag 65 in a folded condition configured for storage in an internal region behind a covering 52 of the structural element, wherein the main bag 65 has a distal end 66 configured to rupture a tear seam 53 in the covering 52, and a shielding bag 60 disposed over the inflator 55 and having a projection body 61 extending away from the inflator 55 to a remote edge within the main bag 65, wherein the projection body 61 is substantially continuous in the direction of the main bag 65 except for at least one gas passage 62 at the remote edge for coupling inflation gas from the inflator 55 to the main bag 65, wherein the main bag 65 has a fold proximate to the gas passage 62 so that inflation of the main bag 65 begins with the unfolding of the fold in a manner that displaces the main bag 65 toward the tear seam 53.
Patent GB-2512809-A (GB)
Title: Feed composition comprising a mineral complex and methods of using the mineral complex
Inventor: CANNOCK JUSTIN IAIN
IPC: A23L29/00
Filed: 2011-06-01
Abstract: The invention provides a mineral complex comprising about 40 wt.% to about 60 wt.% SiO2, about 6 wt.% to about 16 wt.% Fe2O3, about 4 wt.% to about 12 wt.%. CaO, and about 2 wt.% to about 8 wt.% MgO. The invention also provides animal feeds comprising the mineral complex. Methods for increasing the feed efficiency and weight gain in an animal by administering the mineral complex or an animal feed comprising the mineral complex also are provided.
Patent GB-2509319-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow plate for a fuel cell
Inventor: HOOD PETER DAVID
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2012-12-27
Abstract: The invention relates to bipolar plates for electrochemical fuel cell assemblies, and in particular to configurations of bipolar plates allowing for multiple fluid flow channels for the passage of anode, cathode and coolant fluids. Embodiments disclosed include a bipolar plate (10) for an electrochemical fuel cell assembly, comprising: a first plurality of fluid flow channels (13) extending across a first face of the bipolar plate between first inlet and outlet ports at opposing ends of the bipolar plate; a second plurality of fluid flow channels (22) extending across a second opposing face of the bipolar plate between second inlet and outlet ports at opposing ends of the bipolar plate; and a third plurality of fluid flow channels (14) extending between third inlet and outlet ports at opposing ends of the bipolar plate, the third plurality of fluid flow channels provided between first and second corrugated plates (11, 12) forming the first and second opposing faces of the bipolar plate, wherein the first, second and third fluid flow channels are coplanar.
Patent GB-2501580-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone used to record vehicle usage data
Inventor: JENNINGS MARK RICHARD
IPC: G07B13/00
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A portable telecommunications application for smartphones, mobile telephones and similar devices, which programs the smartphone to record vehicle usage when installed in a vehicle. The data may be from the sensors of the smartphone. The recorded data can be used to determine driving behaviours for a driver and adjust an insurance premium accordingly. The recorded data can also be analysed to determine liability in the event of an accident. The recorded data can also be used to determine a fee to be charged based on usage, such as a taxi fare. Messages can be given to drivers based on the data in real-time, such a warning to reduce speed. In the event of an accident the application may be operable to provide a procedural protocol to record the event.
Patent GB-2511317-A (GB)
Title: Automatic injection device
Inventor: COWE TOBY
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: An automatic injection device 101 has a mechanical interlock preventing actuation of its trigger 105 until removal of its needle boot 111. The interlock may be between a boot remover 104 (such as a cap) and a trigger cover 106, the cover having flexible ridges 109 which are compressed by the boot remover to prevent removal (figure 1). Alternatively, the injection device may comprise a separate syringe housing (203, figure 4) and a firing mechanism housing (202). When the two are joined together a lip (205) on the firing mechanism housing axially displaces a rod (207) residing in the syringe housing which in turn displaces the boot remover (204). Alternatively, a helical track in the rod may engage with a peg on the boot remover to rotate the rod and thereby deactivate a trigger lock (figures 8-13) such as a rotatable arm (405, figure 16). The two housings may be hinged together and held in a folded position by the boot remover 502 such that the device cannot operate until the boot remover is removed.
Patent GB-2497237-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to photographic lighting apparatus
Inventor: LANGLEY MARK
IPC: G03B15/06
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A panel(10) is disclosed that is both light transmissive and light reflective for use in photographic lighting apparatus. The panel (10) comprises a light transmissive material (20) and a light reflective material (50), which are arranged to provide a distribution of both light transmissive regions and light reflective regions across an operative surface of the panel.
Patent GB-2502881-A (GB)
Title: Electro-active intraocular lens using power generated by ciliary muscle contraction
Inventor: HEUGTEN ANTHONY VAN
IPC: A61F2/16
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: An implantable device for converting mechanical forces produced by ciliary muscle contraction into power is disclosed. The preferred device uses an intraocular implant, which has outer support structures 30 cradling ciliary muscle 5b and supporting magnets 35, and inner ring 25 supporting coils 40. During ciliary muscle contraction, the magnets move within the coils and create an electric potential. This can be used to power changes in the optical power of an electro-active lens (which may be located inside the converter device), or can be stored in a battery. At least one of the magnet/coil combinations may be a variable resistor which monitors the movement of the ciliary muscle in order to indicate an accommodation demand. Alternatives to the magnet/coil transducer include piezoelectric strips, nanowires and hydraulic pistons. The change in optical power can be triggered by transmitters (e.g. on a users fingers) wirelessly communicating with the IOL.
Patent GB-2513566-A (GB)
Title: Road traffic queue detection
Inventor: SMITH KEITH
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: Detecting a road traffic queue in a portion of roadway 1 includes deploying a plurality of detection units 20, each of which is operable to monitor a traffic flow parameter. Each detection unit compares the monitored traffic flow 3 to a threshold. In dependence on this comparison, an alarm condition is triggered and information relating to the monitored traffic flow is transmitted 31 to a central control unit 30. The central control unit may be deployed near the roadway and include a camera such that an image of a portion 2 of the roadway may be captured and transmitted 32 with the flow information to a recipient. The flow parameter may be traffic speed or road occupancy and the alarm may be triggered if the speed is below 48 km/h for at least 10 seconds or the occupancy exceeds 10%.
Patent GB-2500135-A (GB)
Title: Article with heat-activatable expandable structures
Inventor: PORUTHOOR SIMON
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 2011-11-14
Abstract: An absorbent article has a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, a first major surface which forms a body-facing surface of the absorbent article, and a second major surface disposed distally from the first major surface which forms a garment-facing surface of the absorbent article. The article includes an absorbent core positioned between the first major surface and the second major surface. The article also includes at least one heat-activatable expandable structure. The at least one heat-activatable expandable structure is disposed on or below the first major surface. Application of heat to the heat-activatable expandable structure causes the heat-activatable expandable barrier structure to form distinctive designs, barriers and/or channels.