baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2480632-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of 12-keto and 12-alpha-hydroxy steroids
Inventor: MORIARTY ROBERT M
IPC: C07J9/00
Filed: 2010-05-25
Abstract: 9(11)-Ene compounds of formula A.3 are converted to 12-keto compounds of formula A.5 via a mixture of compounds of formula, A.4.A. and A.6.A, and optionally A.4:wherein the mixture is formed by compound A.3 undergoing allylic oxidation with an alkyl hydroperoxide in the presence of a co-oxidant, preferably t-butyl hydroperoxide with sodium hypochlorite (NaOC1), and conversion of this A.4.A, A.6.A, and optionally A.4, mixture to A.5 is effected by first reacting these compounds under hydrogenation conditions, for example in the presence of a platinum group metal catalyst e.g. Pd/C or PtO2, and subsequently reacting the product formed under oxidative conditions such as pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC); in each instance Pg is a hydroxyl protecting group; R1is the 17-side chain of a bile acid, as defined in claim 1, with the carboxyl functionality of the side chain optionally being esterified with a C1-6alkyl group, and R2is hydrogen; or R1and R2together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a keto group or keto protecting group; and R3-R5are C1-3alkyl. Compounds of formula A.4.A are claimed per se as are several other intermediates. Certain alternative forms of the A.3 to A.5 process are also outlined.
Patent GB-2469230-A (GB)
Title: Periodic polling to test the link between an alarm gateway and an alarm interface device.
Inventor: HOLLETT PHILIP
IPC: G08B26/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing for communication over a public switched telephone network (PSTN), between an alarm device 20 and a remote device such as an alarm gateway, polling server or alarm receiving centre. The alarm device is of the type which communicates using the dual tone multi-frequency fast format (DTMF FF) protocol. An interface device provides for peridically sending a test signal to a remote monitoring device so that the remote monitoring device can verify integrity of a communications link between the interface device and the remote monitoring device by detecting a fault if the test signal is not received within a predetermined period.
Patent GB-2470530-A (GB)
Title: Diffusion-cooled COÂ laser with flexible housing
Inventor: DEMARIA ANTHONY J
IPC: H01S3/041
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: A gas includes a housing having a symmetrical arrangement of upper and lower cooling members for removing heat generated in a gas-discharge excited by an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly is clamped between the cooling members and is itself essentially symmetrically arranged. The cooling members and the electrode assembly are mechanically isolated in the housing by a surrounding diaphragm-like arrangement that connects the cooling members to side-walls of the housing. An RF power-supply for supplying the electrode assembly is mounted on one of the sidewalls to avoid disturbing the symmetry of the cooling and electrode arrangements.
Patent GB-2484662-A (GB)
Title: Network coding by grouping packets via a Galois field
Inventor: SEVIN JULIEN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2010-10-14
Abstract: AÂ mesh communication network comprising source nodes, relay nodes and destination nodes (s1-8) codes Time Division Multiplexed (TDMA) source packets (p1-24) group by group for linear combination with redundant packets at relay nodes to create combined packets (510-560, fig. 5A) which are relayed by specific node sets (515-565, fig. 5B), thus coding the network with enough redundancy to provide a minimum robustness R without unduly limiting bandwidth. Source data packets are divided into groups of maximum size K, each having optimal source node diversity, and combined using a generator matrix G having P rows and K columns of Galois field coefficients Î±ij (340, fig. 3). Each destination node recovers the source packets from the combined packets via the Gauss-Jordan algorithm
Patent GB-2474577-A (GB)
Title: Wire detection
Inventor: SANDOR HOLLY
IPC: G01S7/41
Filed: 2010-10-14
Abstract: A radar system which detects, from a remote location, one or more wires in a target location comprises a radiation targeting assembly to direct a rotating polarization radiation field at the target location, a reflected radiation collecting assembly that collects radiation reflected from the target location, and a signal processing module to monitor radiation from the rotating radiation field reflected from the target location and generate a signal when the great variation in radiation reflected from the target location indicates the presence of a wire in the target location. Rotation of polarization may be achieved by collimating (focusing) the radiation and then passing it through a rotatable half-wave plate; alternatively the source may be rotated, or tow beams modulated sinusoidally and cosinusoidally may be combined. The radiation is of millimeter wavelength or shorter.
Patent GB-2484959-A (GB)
Title: Socket
Inventor: HUANG PING-WEN
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2010-10-28
Abstract: A socket 20 has a series of internal barbs or protrusions A allowing the gripping of a bolt head 400 on its circumferential outer edge faces as opposed to around the rounded corners of the bolt head 400. The outer surface of the socket 20 may have similar pointed constructions for external engagement with a spanner 2 or other appropriate tool (fig.8). The socket 20 may be used for the enhanced gripping and removal of difficult to remove bolts.
Patent GB-2485799-A (GB)
Title: A reuseable non-conductive PVC cover with warning label to use as protection for individual electrical wiring accessories during property refurbishment
Inventor: FAY MARK
IPC: B05B12/24
Filed: 2010-11-24
Abstract: A re-useable clear malleable non conductive pvc protective cover for protecting electrical wiring accessories (e.g. Socket outlets and light switches) from damage and overspray from paint, liquids etc during the process of property renovation, re-decoration or refurbishment. (fig 3). The protective cover has an elasticated draw cord with a cord retainer at the rear for fastening when the wiring accessory has been covered. The protective cover shields the faceplate, the exposed live terminals on the rear of the wiring accessory and the cables from the wiring accessory terminals to the wall mounted back box and prevents inadvertent human touch resulting in electric shock. The protective cover has a yellow and black warning notice on the front panel warning of the possible risk of electric shock if removed. The seam encompassing the draw cord can be made of a rubberised non slip material (fig 2) to grip the cable when the draw cord is pulled tight.
Patent GB-2486872-A (GB)
Title: Milk frother
Inventor: GORT-BARTEN ALEX
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 2010-12-07
Abstract: A milk frother comprises a chamber 1 for receiving milk or a milk based liquid, drive means 2 adapted to drive a whisk 3, which whisk is adapted to rotate in the milk or milk based liquid to mix the milk or milk based liquid and to produce foam. The frother further comprises heating means 4 adapted to heat the milk or milk based liquid, wherein the frother is provided with an electronic control unit adapted to independently control the drive means and the heating means such that the heating means can be switched off a predetermined time before the drive means. The frother may also comprise fins 5, 6 and may also be provided with an interlock to ensure that it only operates when a lid is in the closed position.
Patent GB-2474400-A (GB)
Title: Automatically adjustable venturi valve
Inventor: KIM NAMHYO
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: A method of lifting gas from a wellbore where sonic velocity gas flow through a venturi valve is maintained by automatically narrowing or widening the venture valve in response to fluid pressure. The method involves injecting gas into an annulus or a production tubing where the production tubing comprises a venture valve 100 having an inlet in communication with the annulus or the production tubing, a throat 123 and a outlet in communication with the production tubing or the annulus. The gas flow through the throat is at a sonic velocity. The area of the throat is automatically increased or decreased in response to a pressure increase or decrease to maintain the sonic velocity flow through the throat, movement is biased by a spring 125 or 126. The throat may be adjusted by movement of the plug (fig 3A) 115 or movement of the housing (fig 2A) 105.
Patent GB-2488753-A (GB)
Title: Encrypted communication
Inventor: LEAL CARLOS EDUARDO BEVILACQUA
IPC: H04L9/12
Filed: 2011-02-24
Abstract: A cryptography system is presented with several aspects. In the first aspect (Figure 2) the system is characterised by creating a secure communication channel between a device and a server wherein encryption modules, with associated identifiers, are obtained from a second server and used at both the device and the server in establishing the secure communication channel. This arrangement provides protection from devices affected by viruses or malware and provides a heterogeneous communication interface/component at either end of the created secure communication channel. The encryption component may be updated at regular intervals and pushed from the second server. The second aspect relates to generating a common encryption key involving bitwise processing and a mask size threshold (see Figure 3). The third aspect is characterised by transmitting encrypted data between a first and second device using encryption and decryption with a common key which is generated by the first device with a server and obtained from the server by the second device (see Figure 4). The fourth aspect is characterised by authenticating a device comprising transmitting information to a server, the server categorising the information based on predictability; the server storing the categorised information into a knowledge base; the server later comparing further information received from the device with the stored categorised information; and authenticating the device by the server if the further information matches the stored categorised information to a defined threshold (see Figure 5). This aspect provides a system for authenticating devices using matching of evolving information of the device.
Patent GB-2493489-A (GB)
Title: Process for making cellulose film
Inventor: COCKROFT MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: C08B1/00
Filed: 2011-05-20
Abstract: A process for producing cellulose film comprises the steps of steeping a non-dissolving cellulose-containing pulp in a basic liquid, xanthating the steeped cellulose-containing pulp with carbon disulphide, dissolving the xanthated cellulose-containing pulp in a basic liquid to form a viscose solution, and casting a cellulose film from the viscose solution, wherein one or more of the following optimised processing conditions are employed: steeping is carried out, at least partially, at a temperature of about 30Â°C to about 50Â°C, steeping is carried out in a basic liquid having a concentration of base of about 16 to about 18% by weight, xanthation is carried out using about 30 to about 40% carbon disulphide by weight of cellulose present, xanthation is carried out, at least partially, at a temperature of about 20Â°C to about 30Â°C, dissolution is carried out, at least partially, at a temperature of about 10Â°C to about 25Â°C, dissolution results in a viscose solution having a base concentration of between about 5.5 and 7.5% by weight of the solution, and / or dissolution results in a viscose solution having a cellulose concentration of between about 8.5 and about 9.5% by weight of the solution.
Patent GB-2477702-A (GB)
Title: Optical machine-readable data representation image
Inventor: GAGNER MARK B
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: Club cards and tickets can be eliminated by providing an application that allows a player's mobile phone to process an image of an optical machine-readable representation of data. At the end of a wagering session on a WGM, the WGM can display a barcode representing a player's winnings, an achievement, game status, etc. The player takes a picture of the barcode with his or her mobile phone. The application on the phone processes the barcode image and automatically updates an account of the player in accordance with the data represented or carried by the barcode. For instance, the mobile phone sends a request to a wagering account server to electronically deposit the winnings, as represented by the barcode, in a wagering account associated with the player's club profile.
Patent GB-2495494-A (GB)
Title: Identity verification
Inventor: EDWARDS CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2011-10-10
Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for providing verifiable identity information using a mobile device such as a smartphone 102, the method comprising receiving a challenge value, from a guard device 106, at the mobile device, generating a response value based on the challenge value and a private key 114 associated with the mobile device, and providing the response value and identity information (eg the IMEI value associated with the mobile device) to the guard device, following which they may be verified by a credential management system (CMS) 108 with access a the public key 128. The challenge and/or response may be transmitted to/from the mobile device via a barcode such as a quick response (QR) code, or via a radio, near field or infra-red interface. Alternatively, the challenge may be displayed on a screen 107 of the guard device and manually input into the mobile device.
Patent GB-2488617-A (GB)
Title: Solid-fuel transport and storage apparatus
Inventor: ROSS KATHLEEN
IPC: B62B1/02
Filed: 2011-10-24
Abstract: A solid-fuel transport and storage apparatus 10 comprises a rigid hollow container 12 having a base 20 and front wall, a back wall and side walls 26 extending upwardly from the base 20, two oversized wheels 14 at or adjacent to the side walls 26 and which extend beyond the back wall, a telescopic first handle 16 at or adjacent to the back wall, and a second handle 18 extending from the side walls 26 and part way between the front wall 22 and back wall. A removable liner 46 for the interior of the container 12 and an elastically deformable cover for closing the container 12 may be provided.
Patent GB-2488674-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst and method of preparation
Inventor: BERGEAL DAVID
IPC: B01J23/42
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: A method of making a supported catalytic species comprising an alloy of at least two metals, comprises the steps of: combining a particulate support material, a solution of a first metal compound, a solution of a second metal compound, and a solution of an alkaline precipitating agent to form a slurry mixture; agitating the resultant mixture; and contacting the solids with a reducing agent, wherein the first metal in the first metal compound and the second metal in the second metal compound is each independently selected from the group consisting of gold, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, silver, osmium and ruthenium; and wherein the first metal is not the same as the second metal. Also disclosed is a catalyst paricle comprising a support material, Pd and Au is which â ¥70% of the Au and â ¥70% of the Pd are present in the form of an alloy of Pd and Au; the average metalcrystallite size of the alloy is <15 nm after aging in air for 48 hours at 750 OC with a total of 0.1-10% be weight of Pd and Au. A method or preparing a catalysed substrate, and a catalysed substrate are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2487023-A (GB)
Title: Zolog intelligent human language interface for business software applications
Inventor: JAIN ARUN
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2010-09-09
Abstract: The invention comprises a method of creating ZOLOG BAR software, laid above a business software application, which is used to provide instructions to business software applications. The method comprising the steps of programming a signal processor hardware to host the ZOLOG Technology Software, enabling users to provide inputs through the ZOLOG BAR in most intuitive verbal or written human way for carrying out a particular task by which instructions are sent to business software applications, which then process the instructions and present the summary for review to the user, and executing the task upon approval by the user ZOLOG is the trademark used for application designed using methodology and mentioned in this patent application.
Patent GB-2508338-A (GB)
Title: Thumbwheel Control for a Rotary Actuator
Inventor: PHILLIPS SIMON
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: A thumbwheel 8 control for a rotary actuator 2 for example a vane that directs airflow in a vehicles heating system comprising a rotary damper 6 that includes a movable part 10 and a fixed part 12. A wheel 8 extends from the movable damper part 10 and can be turned manually about an axis relative to the fixed part 12. A detent mechanism may be included such as a ball 36 that is biased by a spring (38, Fig. 3) to run along a track (35, Fig. 4) in the wheel. The actuator 2 may comprise an axle 4 with which the thumbwheel 8 control engages and a rotary vane controlling the flow of air through a duct of the ventilation system of a vehicle. An arcuate grip 24 may be fitted to the rim of the thumbwheel 8 and may be made from rubber or another high friction material. The outer surface of the grip 24 may be knurled, shaped or textured.
Patent GB-2508813-A (GB)
Title: Turbine blade with individually adjustable blade sections
Inventor: BELL HUGH MALCOLM IAN
IPC: F03B3/06
Filed: 2012-12-03
Abstract: A turbine blade for tidal or wind energy devices comprises a plurality of individual blade sections 1. The blades are attached to a structural spar 6, and the angle of attack of each section is individually adjustable either passively or actively. Alternatively, the shape of the blade may be adjusted with e.g. ailerons. This allows the turbine to operate effectively in non-uniform flows e.g. where speed varies with depth or height.
Patent GB-2508642-A (GB)
Title: Nanostructure antireflective coatings for silicon substrates
Inventor: GUY OWEN
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: The deposition of nanostructures on a silicon substrate to form an antireflective coating by laying down a seed layer on the silicon substrate and heating said seed layer to grow nanostructures from said seed layer. The antireflective coating may be used on solar cells in order to improve their efficiency. The nanostructures can be nanowires and may be formed from zinc oxide. The nanostructures can be created by heating using microwave energy. The seed layer may be heated in the presence of a ZnO growth solution. A silicon nitride layer may be deposited on the nanowire layer; this layer may be made by plasma enhanced deposition.
Patent GB-2514545-A (GB)
Title: A waste receptacle
Inventor: JONES LORRAINE
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2013-05-21
Abstract: A waste receptacle has an elongate body having raised and lowered portions 6, 10 along the length of the side wall(s) 3 to provide an irregular interior face 2. Ideally there are also a plurality of projections and depressions of varying sizes in the outer surface as well. There may also be apertures in the side wall(s). A sheet or component usable in such a bin is also claimed. Ideally the texture and apertures of the wall allows progressive filling and compression of the bag. In the preferred embodiment the projections are in the form of round bubbles or dimples rather than elongate ribs or channels. A handle 5 is also shown.
Patent GB-2507622-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control system which maintains target speed independently of slip
Inventor: KELLY JAMES
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2013-08-16
Abstract: A vehicle speed control system, for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels, comprises a low-speed progress (LSP) control system 12. A speed selected by a user is input to the LSP control system 12 via the LSP HMI 20. A vehicle speed sensor 34 associated with an engine provides a signal 36 indicative of vehicle speed to the LSP control system 12. The LSP control system 12 includes a comparator 28 which compares a target speed 38 selected by the user with a measured speed 36 and provides an output signal 30 indicative of the comparison. The output signal 30 is provided to an evaluator unit 40 of a VCU 10 which interprets the output signal 30 as either a demand for additional torque to be applied to the vehicle wheels, or for a reduction in torque to be applied to the vehicle wheels, depending on whether the vehicle speed needs to be increased or decreased to maintain the speed, independently of slip, that has been selected by the user.
Patent GB-2518205-A (GB)
Title: Sealing apparatus for sealing a fluid joint
Inventor: COGNETTA VINCENZO
IPC: F16L41/00
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A sealing apparatus 1 for sealing a fluid joint 3, in particular a Banjo union comprises a gasket arrangement 5, 6, 7 comprising at least one gasket 5, 7 and a retention element 8, 10 for arranging the gasket arrangement 5, 6, 7 in a predetermined position relative to the fluid joint 3. The gasket arrangement 5, 6, 7 can in particularly comprise a plurality of gaskets 5, 7, in particular two gaskets, which are spaced from each other. The two gaskets 5, 7 may be connected in a C-shaped arrangement. The retention element 8, 10 may be a clip or a clamp such as a Terry clip attached to a fluid line 2 and may further include a fixation means such as a barb 11 to prevent detachment. The sealing apparatus 1 may be formed in a stamping and bending process from carbon steel coated with elastomer and fibers compound.
Patent GB-2508695-A (GB)
Title: Armoured downhole power supply cable uses fluoropolymer insulation
Inventor: PATEL DARREN LINDSAY
IPC: H01B3/44
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: The cable comprises a first conductor 1 and a first insulator layer 2, wherein the first conductor and the first insulator extend along a longitudinal axis of the cable and wherein the first insulator layer is axially external to the conductor. A second conductor 3, a second insulator layer 5, a barrier layer 5 and a jacket layer 6 may also be present. The armouring layers consist of oppositely-helically-wound layers of a plurality of wires 7, 8. The first insulator layer comprises a first fluoropolymer. Many polymer and copolymer compositions are described and claimed. A method of manufacturing said cable, and a method for transmitting electricity downhole using the cable are both described.
Patent GB-2519813-A (GB)
Title: Pipelined configurable processor
Inventor: METZGEN PAUL
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A processor has configurable execution units connected by a configurable routing network. A configuration data store stores configurations of the routing network and execution units. A thread store contains information about threads running on the processor. The threads are associated with configurations. The execution units form a pipeline connected by the routing network. The thread propagates down the pipeline at each clock cycle. On each clock cycle, the pipeline section, which is processing a thread, is configured using the configuration associated with that thread. The routing network may be a Clos network using crossbar switches. The thread data store may contain flags indicating the validity of the data in the store.