baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2508561-A (GB)
Title: A security element and method of producing a security element
Inventor: JOLIC KARLO
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: A security element and a method of printing a security element using a rotary printing process, the security element including a plurality of image elements, the method including: providing a transparent or translucent substrate having a printing side; and printing an image layer onto at least a portion of the printing side of the substrate, wherein the image layer is contiguous and includes an extended edge region and an image region, wherein at least a portion of the extended edge region is printed before the image region, and wherein the image region includes unprinted and printed areas.
Patent GB-2516715-A (GB)
Title: Communication method and system
Inventor: STROUD ADAM
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: A communication device 20, having a low-power mode and a higher-power mode for implementing a control or access function, comprises a short range wireless communication interface 22, a long range wireless communication interface 32a,b, and a local identifier. In the low-power mode the communication device is operable to receive a mobile identifier from a mobile device 30over the short range wireless communication interface and upon receiving the mobile identifier the higher-power mode is enabled. In the higher-power mode the communication device is operable to communicate over the long range wireless communication interface with a remote device 40 having a controller. The communication device is configured to send the local identifier and the received mobile identifier to the remote device. A controller of the remote device is configured to perform at least one control or access action 44 in response to receiving the local identifier and the mobile identifier. The mobile device may be a mobile telephone. The short-range and long-range wireless communication interfaces may be provided by a single wireless interface operating in two different modes, such an interface using BLUETOOTH Low Energy (BLE) in whisper mode and normal mode for the short and long range communications.
Patent GB-2534331-A (GB)
Title: Improved imaging mass spectrometry method and device
Inventor: ALEXANDER MAKAROV
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: A method of performing imaging mass spectrometry of a sample. The method comprises performing a first mass analysis of the sample using a first mass analyser comprising a multi-pixel ion detector to obtain first mass spectral data representative of pixels of the sample thereby forming a mass spectral image of the sample. The method further comprises identifying clusters of pixels sharing one or more characteristics of first mass spectral data. The method also comprises performing a second mass analysis of the sample using a second mass analyser to obtain second mass spectral data at at least one location in each cluster, wherein the number of locations is significantly less than the number of pixels in each cluster, said second mass analysis being of higher mass resolution than said first mass analysis. Also a mass spectrometry apparatus configured for carrying out the method.
Patent GB-2513495-A (GB)
Title: Completions fluid loss control system
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A completions fluid loss control system for incorporation into upper completion hardware. The system allows for the avoidance of a dedicated intermediate completion installation in advance of upper completion delivery to a lower completion at a formation interface. The system includes a unique cup packer and flow regulation arrangement such that annular fluid thereabove may be isolated away from space below the system while at the same time allowing annular fluid therebelow to bypass the system. As such, the upper completion may be advanced toward the installed lower completion while maintaining well control at the noted formation interface.
Patent GB-2531292-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus
Inventor: ATKINSON JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2014-10-14
Abstract: An ion filter for a mass spectrometer, the apparatus comprising an ion modifier 6; an ion selector 4 configured to select a subset of a sample of ions based on their mobility in a gas; and a controller configured to operate the ion modifier 6 in a first mode to modify the ions selected by the ion selector 4 to provide daughter ions, and configured to operate the ion modifier 6 in a second mode to output the ions selected by the ion selector 4; wherein the ion filter is adapted for providing output ions from the ion modifier 6 to an intake of a mass spectrometer. The ion selector 4 may be a drift chamber. The ion modifier 6 may be a mesh of electrodes subjected to radio frequency RF in a first mode. The ions may pass through the ion selector 4 and the ion modifier 6 in either order. An experimental run may comprise operating the modifier 6 in a first mode for a first subset of ions selected by the selector 4, and in a second mode for a second subset of ions.
Patent GB-2517618-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for firearm recoil simulation
Inventor: MONTI KYLE
IPC: F41A33/06
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for firearm training simulator which simulates realistic recoil of conventional firearms. The method and apparatus incorporates a linear motor and controllable mass for generating recoil. One embodiment includes an adjusting system for adjusting the amount of recoil provided. Also provided are means for simulating semi-automatic and/or full automatic operation of firearms. One embodiment can include a laser emitter which simulates the path for a bullet fired from a firearm that the method and apparatus is simulating.
Patent GB-2535746-A (GB)
Title: A food pack
Inventor: PAVEL KOSTKA
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: The present invention describes various embodiments of food packs heated by disposable electric heaters. More particularly, a food pack comprises a foodstuff 100 and a disposable resistive extra low voltage heater 106. The foodstuff includes bread 102 and a filling 104 disposed substantially inside the bread. The food pack is configured so that the heater, in use, evenly heats the foodstuff from its inside. A thermal gradient is established between a heating portion of the heater and an outer surface of the bread. The bread can so serve as thermal insulation of the heater. The food pack can further comprise a thermal fuse or fuses for controlling temperature of the heating, a connector or connectors preferably made from disposable materials, or a cover allowing safe disposal of the heater after use. Foodstuff can include more bits with different tastes that are arranged for co-heating.
Patent GB-2519920-A (GB)
Title: Combined active and passive emergency shutdown system and method
Inventor: ZHAO XIA
IPC: G21C9/033
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed are a combined active and passive emergency shutdown system and method, comprising a control rod emergency shutdown sub-system and an emergency boron injection sub-system, wherein a shutdown circuit breaker of the control rod emergency shutdown sub-system is connected to a reactor protection system, and the emergency shutdown sub-system receives an emergency shutdown signal emitted by the reactor protection system and enables the dropping of the control rods; and the emergency boron injection sub-system comprises a concentrated boron storage tank and an injection pump on an injection pipeline, the concentrated boron storage tank being connected to a reactor pressure vessel and a reactor core via the injection pipeline, and an injection pump control system and the reactor protection system being connected, and the emergency boron injection sub-system receives a signal indicating inability to achieve emergency shutdown or a signal indicating high reactor neutron flux emitted by the reactor protection system and injects concentrated boron into the reactor pressure vessel and the reactor core, achieving emergency reactor shutdown.
Patent GB-2531836-A (GB)
Title: Logging system and method for evaluation of downhole installation
Inventor: IOAN-ALEXANDRU MERCIU
IPC: G01V1/50
Filed: 2015-05-05
Abstract: A downhole installation comprises a first pipe layer 8, a second pipe layer 10, an annulus 12 between the two pipes and a formation outside the second pipe layer 10. The logging system includes a logging tool having angled acoustic transmitters 20 and 18 and angled acoustic receivers 14, 16 spaced along the tool, the receivers for obtaining third interface echo data from the second pipe layer. A processor processes the acoustic data to identify trends in the amplitude of the third interface echo as it propagates along the length of the pipes and to calculate an estimated exponential decay for the third interface echo when reinforcement from the other acoustic energy is disregarded. The estimation is used to predict if the material behind the second pipe layer 10 is fluid or solid. The third interface echo data is analysed in light of the determined material state in order to evaluate material conditions in the annulus 12 outside the second pipe layer 10.
Patent GB-2543792-A (GB)
Title: Cable jointing
Inventor: BRUCE HUTT
IPC: H02G15/196
Filed: 2015-10-28
Abstract: A method of joining cables comprises wrapping self-fusing tape (30, Fig 1C, 40a, Fig 1D, 40b, Fig 1F) around the cable or wire ends (1, 2, 3, Fig 1A) to insulate and seal the cable to form a joint, and contacting a flexible sheet or tape (60, Fig 1G) with either a resin or water, to activate a water activated component, to form a composite material. The self-fusing tape is then encompassed by the flexible sheet or tape such that the resin or water activated component binds the matrix component and flexible sheet or tape to form a rigid outer shell to substantially surround the joint.
Patent GB-2546723-A (GB)
Title: Inverted brayton cycle heat engine
Inventor: Robert Ceen
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 2015-12-11
Abstract: An apparatus 2 includes an internal combustion engine 4 and an inverted Brayton cycle (IBC) heat engine 6. Hot exhaust gas containing water from the internal combustion engine 4 drives the inverted Brayton cycle heat engine. A condenser 22 in a fluid path of the exhaust gas between the inverted Brayton cycle turbine and compressor condenses at least some of the water from the exhaust gas to form condensed water. This condensed water may follow a recirculation path 30 so as to be re­introduced as a working fluid into one or more of the heat engines described above, or further heat engines. The condensed water may be used in a steam cycle heated by the exhaust gas using a heat exchanger 20 to generate steam which drives a steam turbine 32.
Patent GB-2547881-A (GB)
Title: System, method and computer program for thermal control
Inventor: NEIL BELOE
IPC: B60N2/56
Filed: 2016-01-12
Abstract: A system comprising means for determining the heat flux from or to an occupant of a seat 16, such as a car seat, such as a heat flux sensor 21, and means for controlling heating means 18 and/or cooling means 20 in dependence upon determined heat flux from or to the occupant of the seat, such as a vehicle control system 60. The heat flux sensor 21 may comprise a conductive heat flux sensor. There may be a first heat flux sensor 21 at a first location, such as the back of the seat and a second heat flux sensor 21 at a second location, such as the seat cushion wherein a first heating or cooling means in the first location is controlled in dependence upon the detected flux from the first sensor 21, and a second heating or cooling means in the second location is controlled in dependence upon the detected flux from the second sensor 21.
Patent GB-2547937-A (GB)
Title: Wheel unit, system for transmitting data from a wheel unit, and method for transmitting data from a wheel unit
Inventor: MICHAEL LOFFLER
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2016-03-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a wheel unit (10-1 to 10-4) for a system for transmitting data from the wheel unit (10-1 to 10-4) to a receiver (32) of a vehicle (1), wherein the wheel unit (10-1 to 10-4) is designed to be mounted to a wheel (W1 to W4) of the vehicle (1), and wherein the wheel unit (10-1 to 10-4) comprises: a storage (18) for storing wheel type data related to the type of the wheel (W1 to W4) at which the wheel unit (10-1 to 10-4) is mounted; a processor (16) for processing the wheel type data stored in the storage (18); a transmitter (20) for RF-transmitting data telegrams to a vehicle-mounted receiver (32). The processor (16) is designed to determine an RF power value based on the stored wheel type data, and the transmitter (20) is designed to transmit the data telegrams with an RF power based on the determined RF power value.
Patent GB-2534512-A (GB)
Title: Connector assembly
Inventor: Øystein Luktvasslimo
IPC: F16L37/62
Filed: 2014-08-26
Abstract: Connector assembly (100) connecting a first element (21) to a second tubular element (23). Locking dogs (31, 631) move into locking position by sliding against the actuation member, wherein they engage a locking profile (39), wherein the actuation member (27, 627) or the locking dogs, have the following set of faces: a moving face, a tensioning face (203, 703) and a holding face (205, 705). The tensioning face (203, 703) and the moving face (201, 701) exhibit a positive angle with respect to the axial direction. The tensioning face (203, 703) exhibits a smaller angle than the moving face (201, 701). The holding face (205, 705) exhibits a smaller angle than the tensioning face (203, 703). The holding face (205, 705) is arranged between the moving face (201, 701) and the tensioning face (203, 703).
Patent GB-2536151-A (GB)
Title: Driver module for driving LEDS
Inventor: PHILIP JERMYN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: The invention proposes a driver module {1) for driving LEDs, wherein the driver module (1) comprises: - a load path (4) comprising at least one LED string (6) with one or a plurality of LEDs (12, 13), - a current source (7) connected in series with the load path (4) for generating a current for the load path (4), and - a control module (8) for controlling the current for the load path (4) so that the shape of the current for the load path (4) matches the voltage (VA) applied to the load path (4).
Patent GB-2535669-A (GB)
Title: A drainage unit
Inventor: WILLIAM JOHN HARTE
IPC: E06B7/14
Filed: 2014-10-28
Abstract: A drainage unit comprises a first drainage trough and a second drainage trough; said second drainage trough being located adjacent to said first drainage trough; said first drainage trough being configured to attach to a drain cover in order to allow fluid to flow into the first trough; said second trough comprising at least a wall which projects laterally from said first trough; said wall being suitable for accommodating a sub-floor level rail or frame of a door; a number of openings located between said first and second drainage troughs; whereby fluid flows from said second trough into said first trough through said openings. In preferred embodiments, the drainage unit provides an integral level door threshold solution.
Patent GB-2552170-A (GB)
Title: Fuel pipe
Inventor: PAUL LEWIS
IPC: F16L11/127
Filed: 2016-07-11
Abstract: A fuel pipe comprises an elongate tubular body 12 of fibre reinforced composite material form, the material including a conductive material powder to render at least a part of the body of limited electrical conductivity, the tubular body having a fitting 14 formed thereon or secured thereto to allow a part of the body 12 to be sealed to another component, wherein the fitting is of an electrically non-conductive, or insulating, material. Preferably, the fibres of the composite material are non-conductive, such as glass fibres. The conductive powder may comprise carbon black or graphene. A fuel pipe comprising a tubular body of fibre reinforced composite material form including graphene as an electrically conducting material powder; and a fuel pipe comprising an elongate tubular body of fibre reinforced composite material including an electrically conductive material powder wherein an end part of the body forms a connector flange to allow connection of the fuel pipe to another components, wherein the fuel pipe includes an integral bellows section is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2552658-A (GB)
Title: Double sided wire mesh security fence
Inventor: SHAUN MOORES
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2016-08-01
Abstract: The fence 500 comprises first wire mesh panels 100 defining a front attack side 503, second wire mesh panels 300 spaced from the first panels, and spaced upright posts 501 for supporting the panels, most of the mesh apertures of the second panels being 15mm or less. The maximum dimension of most of the apertures of the second panel may be less than those of the first. The wires may be round steel wires. Each panel may be formed of first spaced parallel wires welded orthogonally to second spaced parallel wires. Each panel may be formed from two mesh sheets welded together. The first mesh may be a square mesh and the second a rectangular mesh. The panels may be connected to the posts by fixings. Each fixing may comprise a headed shank engaging a fastener. The apertures may be small enough to impede the insertion of bolt cutters.
Patent GB-2552787-A (GB)
Title: Tailgate assembly
Inventor: GEORGE ROBERT BODEN
IPC: B62D33/027
Filed: 2016-08-05
Abstract: A tipping vehicle body for a goods vehicle is disclosed. The body has a load removal opening and a tailgate 10 that can pivot between a closed condition in which it obstructs the load removal opening and an open condition in which it at least partially clears the load removal opening. The body has a locking mechanism 22 having a locked condition in which it retains the tailgate in the closed position and an unlocked condition in which it allows the tailgate to move from the closed towards the open position. A damping mechanism 36, 40, 42 has a deployed condition in which it resists movement of the tailgate as it approaches the closed position and an inoperative condition in which it has minimal or no effect upon movement of the tailgate. Operation of the locking mechanism to cause it to adopt the unlocked condition causes the damping mechanism to adopt the deployed condition, and operation of the locking mechanism to cause it to adopt the locked condition causes the damping mechanism to adopt the inoperative condition.
Patent GB-2554461-A (GB)
Title: But-2-ene-1,4-diols and methods for the preparation thereof
Inventor: SIMON WOODWARD
IPC: C07C321/26
Filed: 2016-09-29
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) which are synthetic intermediates. Such compounds are precursors to dialdehydes. Wherein; Z is I, Br or CH2Ar2; Ar1 is 4-Y1C6H4 and Ar2 is Y2C6H4; Y1 and Y2 are independently H, Me or linear or branched C2-C12 alkyl, linear or branched C2-C12 alkenyl, OR1, OAr3, OCX3, SR1, SAr3, NR12, NAr32, NHAr3, F, Cl, Br, Ar3, or a heteroaryl group; R1 is linear or branched C1-C12 alkyl; Ar3 is an aryl group; X is independently F, Cl, Br or I. When Z is I, there is provided a method for its preparation by copper-catalysed carbocuparation of 2-butyne-1,4-diol by a benzylic Grignard reagent Ar1CH2MgX and a copper(I) salt, followed by direct iodination. When Z is CH2Ar2, there is provided a method for its preparation by palladiumcatalysed carbocuparation of an iodide using a palladium salt, a phosphine ligand and a benzylic zinc reagent Ar2CH2ZnX.
Patent GB-2543425-A (GB)
Title: Automatic trailer lighting control
Inventor: J ELIAS RUIZ
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2016-10-11
Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed comprising a trailer connection receptacle 200. A magnetic switch 214 is coupled with the trailer connection receptacle housing 202 and aligned with a magnet 216 in a cap 204 of the housing while the cap is closed. A controller is configured to, in response to detecting an open position of the cap based on a state of the magnetic switch, periodically supply a voltage pulse less than an operating voltage across contacts 212 of the housing to detect continuity therebetween. In another embodiment, a connection system is disclosed, wherein the controller, upon detecting that the cover is open, modulates the voltage between housing contacts, and activates the receptacle based on the resistance between the contacts being within a predetermined range. A system is also disclosed comprising a plurality of receptacles, magnetic switches coupled to housings, and a plurality of caps containing magnets. The controller may inhibit the voltage pulse upon detecting that the cap is closed. The magnetic switch may be a reed switch.
Patent GB-2543969-A (GB)
Title: Helmet with audio features
Inventor: STEPHEN CATTERSON
IPC: A42B3/30
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: A helmet configured to provide audio features for the user thereof and a method for the same is disclosed. The helmet (10) comprises a first communication interface(29) for communications with an audio source. A first audio output is generated based on signal received via the first communication interface. A second communication interface (31) for direct two-way wireless communications with at least one other user on an unlicensed frequency band is also provided, and a second audio output is generated based on signal received via the second communication interface. At least one audio output device is provided for audio output based on signals from the first and second communication interfaces. A user interface enables the user to control the audio features of the helmet. The helmet further comprises control apparatus configured to control the audio features based on user input via the user interface and to provide automated response to at least one predefined event.
Patent GB-2556936-A (GB)
Title: A switching system for an electrical appliance, a method of switching an electrical appliance and a lighting arrangement incorporating the switching system
Inventor: NICHOLAS PAUL SHEPHARD
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2016-11-28
Abstract: A switching system for switching an electrical appliance, such as a lighting arrangement, comprises a control circuit adapted to, in use, receive control input signals, such as those from a proximity or touch sensor, and to reconfigure the switching system between a first configuration and a second configuration to cause the electrical appliance to switch between an operative state and standby state, respectively; a power circuit comprising a mains power input L, a first power source and a second power source, the first and second power sources being configured to drive the control circuit; wherein, in the first configuration the power circuit generates a first current along a first path from the mains power input to the first power source and the electrical appliance, the first current being above a threshold for driving the electrical appliance, and in the second configuration the power circuit generates a second, trickle current along a second path from the mains power input, to the second power source and the electrical appliance, the second current being below the threshold for driving the electrical appliance, the arrangement being such that the second current is a quiescent current to power the control circuit when the appliance is in its standby state.