baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2499829-A (GB)
Title: Drinking aid for reminding a user to take a drink
Inventor: RICHARDS DAVID EDWARD
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2012-03-01
Abstract: A drinking aid 100 is provided for reminding a user to take a drink. The aid includes: a sensor 102 for distinguishing between a first and second state of a beverage receptacle; a timer 104 for timing a predetermined period; a processor 103 for processing signals from the sensor 102 and the timer 104; and an alarm 106,107 for alerting a user to take a drink in the event that a signal output from the processor 102 indicates that the state has not changed for more that the predetermined time. The aid 100 may be a coaster or mat, and the sensor may be arranged to sense the presence of the receptacle thereon. The sensor may comprise a pressure or weight sensor. The drinking aid may alternatively be embodied in the base or disposed on the base of the receptacle (see figure 3) wherein the sensor is arranged to sense the presence of the receptacle on a surface. The beverage receptacle may be a cup or mug. In a further aspect, the aid includes a sensor (402a,402b,fig.4) for distinguishing between a first and second state of a beverage within the receptacle (400,fig.4). The receptacle in the further aspect may comprise a jug.
Patent GB-2486857-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage pressure equalization valve assembly of substerranan valves
Inventor: PLUNKETT KEVIN R
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2010-09-28
Abstract: A downhole valve that operates on turning of a member having a passage through it with a control system also features a passage from above an uphole seat for the member which communicates to the isolated passage within the member when the valve is closed. The passage features a check valve assembly that preferably has redundant sealing features and filters to prevent debris entry. Pressure applied from above the closed member gets through the check valve assembly to equalize the higher pressure below the ball with the pressure raised in the ball from pressure application at the surface. Removal of the applied pressure reseats the check valve or valves to allow the hydraulic system to rotate the member while the member is no longer subject to a high differential pressure.
Patent GB-2501474-A (GB)
Title: Supporting Fast-Channel Changing (FCC) at a client receiver
Inventor: MIKELADZE GEORGE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2012-04-23
Abstract: A system for packet loss recovery in a streaming media connection between a sender and receiver 4, including a Retransmission Server 8, wherein a Local Retransmission Module 2 at the receiver is provided and adapted to handle packet loss recovery and data pre-fetch for supporting fast channel change operation. The local retransmission module at the receiver communicates with the Retransmission Server and with a client application 6, running on the receiver side, and which receives a corrected media stream. The local retransmission mode may be a software package, hard-wired device or autonomous module possibly implemented and embedded into the client receiver device. The receiver may be a set-top box (STB). The re-transmission aspect may be transparent to the client application. The re-transmission server may cache content to provide re-transmission of packets upon request from the receiver. Legacy receiver devices may be adapted to support fast-channel changing by the addition of the local retransmission module.
Patent GB-2490409-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method comprising agitator elements for use in the heat treatment of feedstocks
Inventor: ERSKINE WILLIAM ROBERTSON CUNNINGHAM
IPC: F26B3/347
Filed: 2012-04-24
Abstract: An apparatus 100 suitable for the heat treatment of a bulk feedstock comprises a receptacle 101 suitable for receiving a bed of feedstock, an inlet 105 through which microwaves may pass to enter the receptacle, causing the feedstock bed to heat up due to volumetric heating effects, to release inbound moisture to regions within the bed. The apparatus further comprises a stock of reusable agitator elements 200 mixed within the bed of feedstock, the elements preferentially absorbing at least some of the microwave energy thereby heating up to cause additional heating of the moisture or vapour or gas released from the feedstock. A vibratory means 110 is operable to cause the receptacle to vibrate and agitate the feedstock and agitator elements and the released liquid or vapour in the receptacle so as to produce a fluidised bed of feedstock, in which the agitator elements are shaped so as to assist in the formation and collapse of microvoids within the bed to drive released moisture or vapour out of the bed. In a further aspect, a method of drying or otherwise treating a feedstock by a combination of heating, vibrating and agitating the feedstock is disclosed.
Patent GB-2502075-A (GB)
Title: Alarm signalling device sending alerts via multiple communications methods to multiple contacts
Inventor: BIGGIN PETER JAMES
IPC: G08B27/00
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A web enabled alarm signalling device is provided for communicating an alarm condition to multiple contact people via a mobile network and over the internet. The alarm signalling device, communication methods, and contacts are managed via a web based interface. The signalling device may be arranged to contact people via their email address, mobile phone number, social media account, online gaming account and/or TV media account. The alert message may comprise a text message or email.
Patent GB-2489365-A (GB)
Title: Electro optic devices
Inventor: FRIEND RICHARD
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2011-01-12
Abstract: An electro optic device (10) comprises a first electrode and a second electrode and an emissive layer (14) located between the first and second electrodes, the emissive layer (4) comprising a polymeric semiconductor, or semiconducting and luminescent material having a thickness of from 200nm to 3000nm.
Patent GB-2504302-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger fins made by cold spraying
Inventor: CORBEIL ANTOINE
IPC: B05B12/20
Filed: 2012-07-24
Abstract: Three-dimensional heat transfer enhancing features 10 are formed on a surface of a substrate 15 by locating an apertured mask 20 over the substrate 15 at a distance therefrom, and spraying a jet 35 of particles at the mask 20. Particles which pass through the apertures 22 form the heat transfer enhancing features 10 on the substrate 15. Thermal spraying, cold spraying or kinetic spraying is used to form the features and the mask 20 can be either a wire mesh or a perforated sheet.
Patent GB-2494304-A (GB)
Title: Spacer with antistatic properties
Inventor: BRUIN RON
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: Use of an antimicrobial agent in the manufacture of an antistatic spacer for a metered dose inhaler wherein the spacer if formed of a plastics material comprising the antimicrobial agent and wherein the antimicrobial agent imparts antistatic properties to the plastic material. The antimicrobial agent may be a metal ion based material e.g. silver.
Patent GB-2506370-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum storage system
Inventor: PARKER GEORGE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2012-09-26
Abstract: A vacuum storage system 40 for storing an article, comprises a sealable outer chamber 30 and a sealable inner chamber 20. The sealable outer chamber 30 has an evacuation valve 21 for connection to a suction device for evacuation of said outer chamber 30. The sealable inner chamber 20 is adapted to receive said article, and has a one-way valve 13 in communication with the outer chamber 30. The one-way valve 13 is adapted to open upon the application of suction to the outer chamber 30, thereby to enable evacuation of said inner chamber 20, but to close upon discontinuation of said suction. The article may be an endoscope.
Patent GB-2507122-A (GB)
Title: Foldable sledge convertible to case
Inventor: RHUCROFT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A45C5/03
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: A sledge 1 comprises two open-faced boxes 10A, 10B, which may be unitary mouldings of equal dimensions, connected by a hinge 14, which may connect top edges of side walls 12C of boxes 10A, 10B, enabling sledge 1 to be closed for transport or opened for use. Straps 17A, 17B and lugs 18a, 18B may be provided to ensure that sledge 1 is securely closed. When closed, boxes 10A, 10B form a case which may be suitable for use as luggage, and straps 15 may be attached to base 13 to allow sledge 1 to be used as a backpack. When open, boxes 10A, 10B may have front facing side walls 12A inclined to facilitate riding over snow. Ground engageable runners 16A, 16B may be formed into a base panel 13 of each box. Sledge 1 may be connectable to another sledge to form a string of sledges.
Patent GB-2513531-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor structure and method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure
Inventor: CZORNOMAZ LUKAS
IPC: H01L31/18
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of : providing a processed, preferably silicon based, substrate 2 which includes active electronic components, e.g. a CMOS wafer; depositing a dielectric layer 4 covering at least part of the processed substrate; bonding an interface layer 5 to the dielectric layer; and interconnecting the interface layer and substrate with each other through the dielectric layer. The interface layer is a seed layer having a lattice constant suitable for growth of III-V material, so that optically active components/material can be grown/deposited onto the structure. In some embodiments the active components are silicon photonics components, optical waveguides, grating coupler, modulators, multiplexers, de-multiplexers, ring resonators or directional components.
Patent GB-2508888-A (GB)
Title: A Baby Change Box
Inventor: POWELL POPPY
IPC: A47K10/18
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a baby change box comprising a rigid closable housing comprising a base 2, a lid 1 and a closure means 3 to secure the lid to the base. The housing further comprises a water container housing (5 figure 10) comprising a sealable water inlet 6 and an insulated wall adapted to reduce heat transfer out of the container. The box further comprises a first compartment 7 within the housing adapted to contain one or more nappies and closable by the lid. The water container may be integral to the box or a removable separate item. A thermochromic temperature indicator strip 4 may be mounted on a wall of the box.
Patent GB-2509753-A (GB)
Title: Ferrite Fibre Composites
Inventor: HAQ SAJAD
IPC: C03C25/47
Filed: 2013-01-14
Abstract: The invention relates to ferrite compositions, particularly ferrite coated substrates and more particularly fibre plys coated with ferrites in fibre reinforced polymer composites (FRPC), and composites with a plurality of functionalised fibre layers. The invention provides a magnetic ferrite composition for coating a substrate, said composition comprising a resin, and dispersed therein ferrite particulates, wherein said ferrite particulates have an average longest dimension of less than 500nm. The composition may be used to provide a ferrite composite structure comprising at least one fibre ply, with at least one layer of a magnetic ferrite composition deposed thereon, wherein said ply is substantially encapsulated in a binder matrix to form a fibre reinforced polymer composite. In a claimed method of producing a composite, at least one glass ply is heated to softening point, ferrite powder is embedded therein and the fibre allowed to cool, the ply is then encapsulated in binder which is subsequently cured.
Patent GB-2495460-A (GB)
Title: A System and method for transmission of data signals over a wireless network
Inventor: FRUSINA BOGDAN
IPC: H04W28/02
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: A system for transmission of data signals over a wireless network having an encoding module for encoding video data into a plurality of buffers for transmission. The system also has a feedback module for processing feedback from one or more sources, wherein the encoding module dynamically alters the amount of data that is encoded into the one or more video buffers based at least in part on the feedback received. A method for transmission of data signals over a wireless network including encoding video data into a plurality of buffers, transmitting some of the data, processing feedback from one or mores sources, wherein the feedback relates to delivery parameters and dynamically altering the amount of data passed into the buffers based at least in part on the data received.
Patent GB-2511852-A (GB)
Title: Multi-pack container holder
Inventor: RAMSEY CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A multi-pack 1, which may be for drinks containers such as cans or bottles, with a detachable container holder 4. Once detached, the holder 4 is folded into a shape for receiving a container (figure 3), with one or more insulating air pockets (18, 19, 20, figure 3) created between the holder, or jacket, 4 and the container. The holder 4 may have interlocking members 7, 8 to keep the holder 4 together, which may form the insulating air pockets. The interlocking members may comprise at least one slot 7b, 8b and at least one tab 7a, 8a. The holder may comprise at least one sleeve 5a, 5b attached to a base 6. In a second embodiment, the container holder is not part of the packaging of a multi-pack, but has a base, a sleeve and insulating air pockets.
Patent GB-2515022-A (GB)
Title: Variable valve assembly
Inventor: WYMBS BRENDEN
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2013-06-10
Abstract: A valve assembly includes an elongate first member 20, an elongate second member 22 arranged adjacent the first member 20 to form an elongate channel 14 therebetween, wherein the first member 20 includes a resiliently flexible spine 32 to allow the first member 20 to be flexed between an open position, in which the channel 14 is open, and a closed position, in which the channel is closed by mutual engagement of the first 20 and second 22 members along the elongate length of the channel 14; and drive means 28 for flexing the first member 20 between the open and closed positions. The drive means may comprise a shaft carryings an eccentric 30. The valve is said to be particularly suitable for use in the production of deposited sheets of foodstuff.
Patent GB-2508687-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control unit which activates a progress control function
Inventor: HEMES ELLIOT
IPC: B60W30/14
Filed: 2013-09-06
Abstract: A control system, for a motor vehicle, comprises a vehicle control unit (VCU) 10 which controls a plurality of vehicle subsystems 12, e.g. engine management system 12a, transmission system 12b, steering unit 12c etc. The VCU 10 receives a plurality of signals 16, 17 from various sensors which provide, or are used to calculate, a plurality of driving condition or terrain indicators. A user, via a Human Machine Interface (HM1) 32 having a display screen and switchpack (170, fig 4) , may select automatic modes wherein an automatic progress control function is activated and a speed of the vehicle over terrain, e.g. hill descent, grass, snow etc, is controlled via an appropriate subsystem 12. When the system is in an automatic mode selection the system allows the automatic progress control function, e.g. cruise control, to be activated only when the system is operating in one of a subset of system operating modes. Reference is also made to a method of controlling a vehicle and a vehicle.
Patent GB-2508069-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for detecting a traffic violation
Inventor: BERNAL EDGAR A
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2013-09-10
Abstract: A method and system for detecting a traffic violation includes acquiring a series of video frames S403 including a target area S402. Each image frame includes pixel data representative of the target area. The method includes generating one or more motion vectors between two or more of the image frames S406. The motion vectors may be of the type produced by compressing the pixel data associated with the two or more image frames. The method includes associating a cluster of motion vectors with a vehicle S418. Further the method may determine that a vehicle is an oncoming vehicle. The method further includes tracking a position of the vehicle across the two or more image frames. Using the tracking results, the method includes determining whether the vehicle stops in the target area. For a vehicle being determined as not stopping, the method includes signalling an occurrence of noncompliance. The target area may include at least an intersection, a stop line, a crosswalk a stop signal or a stop sign. A system and computer program for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2518637-A (GB)
Title: A method of hose construction
Inventor: BAILEY STEPHEN
IPC: B29C53/82
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A method of hose construction involves providing a sacrificial layer on the surface of a hose former mandrel 200 ; constructing a hose on the sacrificial layer 201; applying pressurised fluid 401 between the sacrificial layer 201 and mandrel 200, removing the hose 300 from the former mandrel 200 using axial force, sealing the sacrificial layer at both ends and connecting a vacuum pump, activating the vacuum pump (601 fig 6) to collapse the sacrificial layer 201 and removing the sacrificial layer. The method of separating the sacrificial layer from the hose may further comprise collapsing the sacrificial layer under atmospheric pressure and where the sacrificial layer may be made of rubber. The hose may be suitable for liquid natural gas or be of the rubber marine rough bore type.
Patent GB-2518863-A (GB)
Title: Galvanically isolated monitoring circuit
Inventor: POLLOCK CHARLES
IPC: G01R27/00
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: The temperature of a resistive component e.g. a thermistor 107 in a galvanically isolated circuit 2 is measured by measuring the voltage across a first capacitor 104 in a measurement circuit 1 connected to the isolated circuit 2 by a flyback transformer 101. A voltage pulse generator 114 is coupled to the primary winding 111 of the flyback transformer. When a pulse is applied to the primary winding, diodes 105, 103 are reverse biased and energy is stored in the flyback transformer. When the pulse ends, the voltage across the windings 111, 112 reverses and, after many pulses, a stable voltage across the first capacitor 104 is proportional to a stable voltage across a second capacitor 106 in the isolated circuit. The voltage across capacitor 106 depends on the resistance of component 107 and measurement of the voltage across capacitor 104 indicates the resistance. The duty cycle of the voltage pulses may be adjusted to calibrate the temperature sensor.
Patent GB-2504026-A (GB)
Title: Mounting frames for holding electronic devices having wiring cavities
Inventor: HIGSON PAUL JAMES
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2010-09-17
Abstract: A mounting frame 200 for holding electronic devices 604 includes an elongated extruded body having two substantially parallel wiring cavities 208, (210, fig 4) extending along the length of the body and separated by a wall or spacer 206 within the body. The wiring cavities have respective openings facing in opposite directions, and with opposing faces. The mounting frame has a means of mounting an electronic device to the mounting frame, in the form of extensions 238,240 which include opposing lips (242, 244 fig 2), and which may also form part of a mounting rail (240,238 fig 7). In addition a means of securing the mounting frame to a suitable structure is provided by means of channels 212, 216 formed in the mounting frame to allow a mounting bracket or fastener (500 fig 5) to secure to an external structure 602. In addition, the wall or spacer 206 may have channels 292, 294 to allow the use of cable tie or fasteners 614,610 to tether cables within the wiring cavities. In one embodiment, channels (304,306 fig 3) formed in the edge of the frame portions, allow wiring guides (246 fig 3) to attach to the frame. In another embodiment, the mounting frame consists of an elongated body or frame (800 fig 8), having a mounting plate portion (804, fig 8), that may be coupled to the elongate body (802, fig 8) by means of fasteners (806, fig 8).
Patent GB-2522044-A (GB)
Title: Provisioning apparatus and methods therefor
Inventor: BENN HOWARD PETER
IPC: H04W88/04
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: A secondary wireless communication unit (625) contains a UICC which requires provisioning/re-provisioning comprises a transmitter arranged to transmit a subscription request 650 to a primary subscriber wireless communication unit 620; a receiver arranged to receive a provisioning profile in response to the subscription request; and a Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) 630 arranged to be provisioned with the received provisioning profile. A primary subscriber wireless communication unit (620) comprises: a signal processor; a transmitter arranged to establish a connection with a mobile network operator and inform a secondary wireless communication unit (625) of said established connection; and a receiver arranged to receive a subscription request from the secondary wireless communication unit (326) based at least partly in response to informing the secondary wireless communication unit (326) of said established connection. The connection may be a radio, wired, or NFC connection. The provisioning profile for the secondary WTRU may be delivered directly to the second WTRU or via the first WTRU. The secondary WTRU may use the primary WTRU as an intermediary or relay device. The primary WTRU may be provided with a finite number of provisioning profiles linked to the profile of the primary WTRU, which provisioning profiles can be used to provision and link secondary WTRUs with embedded UICCs to the primary WTRU.
Patent GB-2522631-A (GB)
Title: A clamping device
Inventor: SHEPHERD DANIEL ROY
IPC: B25B5/16
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: The clamping device 1 includes a first clamping face 2 at least partly formed from a ferrous or ferromagnetic material and a second clamping face 3. An adjustment means 5, 6, 7 is arranged in use to connect between the first and second clamping faces and configured to be user-operable so that the faces can be positioned in opposition to one another and so as to alter the distance between the opposed faces 2, 3. At least one magnet 4 is associated with the first clamping face to provide a magnetic flux through the first clamping face so that a ferrous or ferromagnetic work piece can be magnetically attached to the first clamping face 2. A user-operable switch (15a, Figure 5) may be mounted on a clamping head to move the magnet/s between first and second positions. The clamping head may also include a container of non-ferrous material to at least partly contain the magnet.
Patent GB-2523766-A (GB)
Title: Shuttering system
Inventor: KISS PAUL
IPC: E04G11/08
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a modular shuttering system for forming a wall with concrete. The system 1 comprises a plurality of metal shutter members 3, each shutter member comprising two opposed sides 4, 5 and a joining portion 6 extending between the opposed sides. In use, the shutter members are adapted to be stacked to form a wall (2 figure 2). The system may comprise brace members 8, (9 figure 6), to maintain the inclination of the sides. The brace members may comprise attachment protrusions 11 which fit into slots 13 in the shutter members 3. The shutter members may be stackable and at least partially nest within the walls of a lower shutter member (figure 8). Additional engagement means may be used in the form of clips (20 figure 5) which clip over a part of the joining portion 6 of one shutter member and a lip (17 figure 5) at the end of an opposing wall.