baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2487391-A (GB)
Title: Portable antenna array formed on a flexible substrate
Inventor: COSTER CHRIS
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 2011-01-19
Abstract: A portable antenna array and it method of manufacture comprises an antenna array 6 formed on a flexible insulating substrate 3, 4 wherein, in use, tension in the substrate 3, 4 maintains the spatial relationship of the antenna elements 6. The conductive elements forming the antenna array 6 may be printed in conductive ink, screen printed, electroplated or provided by conductive foil elements otherwise bonded to a flexible substrate sheet 3, 4. A surrounding wire ring or hoop frame 1 may be arranged to tension the substrate 3, 4. When the tension is removed, possibly by twisting the frame 1, the substrate 3, 4 and antenna array 6 may be folded, rolled-up or otherwise collapsed. The tension in the substrate 3, 4 may be restored by a snap, pop-up, action of the resilient frame 1. One of the antenna elements may be a folded dipole forming part of a Yagi-Uda antenna. A protective and/or decorative layer may be applied over or under the antenna array 6.
Patent GB-2479052-A (GB)
Title: Methods and kits for treating or preserving animal skins
Inventor: PRITCHARD NEIL CHARLES
IPC: C14C1/02
Filed: 2011-03-23
Abstract: A method of preserving an animal skin or hide before completion of a tanning step is characterised by:(i) applying a compound selected from tris (hydroxymethyl) phosphine `X' compound (THPX), tetrakis (hydroxymethyl) phosphonium `X' salt, oxazolidine and glutaraldehyde (or derivative or modification thereof) to the animal skin or hide, wherein the compound has a functionality as a preservative for the animal skin or hide and wherein the application of the compound to the animal skein or hide replaces conventional salting such that conventional salting is not performed. A method of treating an animal skin may comprise step (i) as identified above and (ii) applying a fungicide and (iii) applying a non-swelling acid in sufficient quantity to maintain the pH of the skin to or below pH 4.0; kits for performing this method are also disclosed and claimed. The THPX compound may be THPS (tetra hydroxymethyl phosphonium sulfate). The animal skin may be sheep skin.
Patent GB-2483353-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming bone cement
Inventor: WATERS RUSSELL DAVID
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A method for preparing a de-aired hydraulic setting hardenable bone cement for filling a boney void or cavity is disclosed. The method includes combining a first powder bone substitute material and a second aqueous liquid component together. The method comprises the steps of: (a) supplying said first powder bone substitute material in a first evacuable container; (b) withdrawing air from the first container to form a de-aired powder bone substitute material; and, then (c) mixing the de-aired powder bone substitute material and the second aqueous liquid component together. The disclosed apparatus comprises a first container for the powder, a second container for the liquid and a connector 30. The containers may be syringes and the connector 30 is preferably a three way luer connector 30. A vacuum source is also attached to the connector.
Patent GB-2496095-A (GB)
Title: Well Abandonment with Benchmarking
Inventor: TUNGET BRUCE ARNOLD
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2011-09-19
Abstract: A method of abandoning at least a portion of a subterranean well's producible zones, bores and annuli using conventional apparatus(es) within said well's downhole conduits, subterranean bores, or combinations thereof. First and second pieces of equipment are placed downhole. Logging data is collated both before and after cement placement and transmitted to the surface to enable benchmarking to be performed.
Patent GB-2487997-A (GB)
Title: Viewer-tracked autostereoscopic 3D display with dynamic electrically-controlled parallax barrier
Inventor: SO WON WOOK
IPC: G02B30/31
Filed: 2011-09-28
Abstract: A method of controlling a three dimensional autostereoscopic display comprising tracking changes in a userâ  s viewpoint, and electrically moving a parallax barrier corresponding to the detected variation in the userâ  s viewpoint. The parallax barrier may comprise continuous sub-segments that transmit or block a right image and a left image, corresponding to the userâ  s right and left eyes, by electrical on/off signals to form an image transmission region and an image blocking region in order to provide a 3D image to the viewer. The amount of electrical movement of the barrier may correspond to the userâ  s viewpoint variation. A video camera may track the userâ  s gaze and display a photograph of the user so that the user can check viewpoint tracking. The screen may display a 2D image as well as a 3D image. An acceleration sensor or angular speed sensor may detect a variation in the relative position of the display with respect to the userâ  s view. The tracker and parallax barrier may use synchronised absolute co-ordinates and operate in real time. This display may be used on a mobile device such as a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2487484-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat and tether
Inventor: CHENG KENNY
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2012-01-19
Abstract: A child safety seat 100 comprises a backrest and a seat portion connected with a lower end portion of the backrest. A tether including a strap 144 is held with the child safety seat 100, and a resilient member 146 is assembled with the strap 144. The resilient member 146 and the strap 144 have different elasticity, and a tensioning of the strap 144 causes deformation of the resilient member 146. The resilient member may have two slots through which the strap passes. When the vehicle is subject to a frontal collision or suddenly brakes, the resilient member 146 can deform to cushion the retaining force applied by the tether 108, which can reduce the risk of injuries. Also claimed is a tether adapted for use with a safety seat and a child safety seat system.
Patent GB-2485711-A (GB)
Title: Animation of characters
Inventor: SHERIDAN BARRY
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 2010-08-06
Abstract: An animation method in which a user directs the actions of characters on a virtual stage, rather than instructing every individual movement. Such a method of producing an animated video comprises providing a virtual stage; providing templates from which characters can be assembled, each character having a body and limbs, and the templates providing facial features and clothes with differing colours and shapes; providing objects that can be placed on the virtual stage; placing the objects and the characters on the virtual stage; instructing each character as to his emotional state, and as to any required movement; wherein each character continuously and automatically behaves in accordance with the specified emotional state. Instructions to a character about a desired body movement, such as stepping in one direction or another, or turning on the spot, or walking or running along a specific route, may be provided by a sectored base ring, the sectors displaying arrows that correspond to different steps; while dragging the base ring or a marker along a route across the virtual stage causes the character to follow that route, walking or running depending on how fast the marker had been moved.
Patent GB-2496929-A (GB)
Title: A food retaining receptacle to aid cooking within a kettle.
Inventor: MUTREJA ANKUR
IPC: A47J27/00
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A cooking utensil 1 comprising a receptacle body 5 for holding food (e.g. an egg) within a kettle for boiling. A support arm 25 that may be resiliently deformable is coupled to the receptacle body. In use the arm is retained between the kettles  s body and its closed lid. Water movement between the receptacles    interior and the kettle may occur where the receptacle body has a plurality of cage forming arms and where a mesh or net-like web material spans adjacent arms. A cap 7 may be pivotally mounted to the receptacle body allowing at least partial closure of the receptacle body. The arm may be adjustably coupled to the receptacle body allowing alteration of the food receptacles    location within the kettle. A retainer (37, Fig2) possessing a clip may be adjustably coupled to the arm, so allowing it to be clipped to the edge of a pot or pan.
Patent GB-2501258-A (GB)
Title: A detergent dispensing cartridge unit for use with a washing machine
Inventor: BONO GIUSEPPE DI
IPC: A47L15/44
Filed: 2012-04-17
Abstract: A detergent dispensing cartridge unit for use with a washing machine used for cleaning a soiled substrate. The cartridge unit includes a cartridge (1) mounted to a cartridge receiver (4) and a fluid conduit (7) fluidly associated with the cartridge receiver, to and from the washing machine and to and from the cartridge. The cartridge contains a predetermined amount of a treating composition for treating the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, which may comprise of nylon chips. An alternative embodiment of the unit comprises the aforementioned features whereby the conduit includes a locking means such as a valve. Optional features may include the cartridge having a tubular cross-section and may connect to the receiver by way of a bayonet connecter (2, 5). The cartridge may comprise modular compartments that each may hold a bespoke complete detergent formulation.
Patent GB-2502992-A (GB)
Title: A constant current switched mode power supply controller
Inventor: MCAULIFFE CONOR
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A method of controlling a mains powered switched mode power supply e.g. used for driving an LED array with a constant current, in which a constant current converter is controlled using estimates of output current from the secondary side determined from measurements performed on the primary side. The method of control operates during a current half mains cycle based on an average of the estimates of output current determined during a previous one or more half mains cycles.
Patent GB-2492256-A (GB)
Title: Microorganism production of high-valve chemical products, and related compositions, methods and systems
Inventor: LYNCH MICHAEL D
IPC: C12N1/19
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: This invention relates to metabolically engineered microorganism strains, such as bacterial strains, in which there is an increased utilization of malonyl-CoA for production of a chemical product, which includes polyketides and 3-hydroxypropionic acid.
Patent GB-2519731-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cigarette apparatus
Inventor: LIU QIUMING
IPC: A24F40/95
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: An electronic cigarette apparatus comprises an electronic cigarette (200) and an electronic cigarette case (100) placing charging the electronic cigarette (200). The electronic cigarette case (100) is provided with a first magnetic attachment portion at a position abutting with the electronic cigarette, and correspondingly, the electronic cigarette is provided with a second magnetic attachment portion magnetically attracted each other to the first magnetic attraction portion, so as to make the electronic cigarette stably abutting with the electronic cigarette case (100). The electronic cigarette case (100) is provided with a first connector (72) at a position abutting with the electronic cigarette (200). The first connector (72) comprises a first seat body (721), a first pole (722) disposed at a middle portion of the first seat boy (721), and a first insulative sleeve (723) disposed between the first seat body (721) and the first pole (722) to isolate the first seat body (721) from the first pole (722). The electronic cigarette (200) comprises a smokable rod (20) and a power supply rod (26). The power supply rod (26) is tubular on the whole. The power supply rod (26) is provided with a second battery (28) inside, and one side of the power supply rod (26) is further provided with a second connector (27) connected to the electronic cigarette battery (28) and abutting with the first connector (72) on the electronic cigarette case (100). The electronic cigarette apparatus enables the electronic cigarette to be placed into the electronic cigarette case and taken out of the electronic cigarette case conveniently.
Patent GB-2496552-A (GB)
Title: Charging Port
Inventor: JEANSONNE JEFFREY
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2010-09-02
Abstract: A computing system including a port to provide power to a portable device. The power state of the computing system is determined and the type of charging port to provide can be based on the power state of the computing system.
Patent GB-2516617-A (GB)
Title: Network element, integrated circuit and method of assigning channels
Inventor: O'KEEFFE CONOR
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2013-06-12
Abstract: A network element, or a method of controlling an antenna array arrangement, comprises: a plurality of antenna element feeds coupling via an interface with a plurality of radio frequency circuits which are connectable to a plurality of channels and where a signal processor applies a signal to a channel or an antenna element feed and detects the presence of the signal in the feed to at least one antenna element feed or to at least one channel and then records the detected relationships between the antenna element feeds and the channels. The applied signal may be a pilot signal. The recorded relationships can then be used in dynamically assigning and establishing desired signal connections between logical channels and the antenna elements during the operation of an antenna array. The network element and method may form part of an automatic self test system for an active antenna array arrangement. A computer program product may be arranged to perform the method and the physical channels associated with antenna element feeds may include respective radio frequency transceiver circuits.
Patent GB-2515529-A (GB)
Title: Purchase control card image generation and transmittal
Inventor: AGRESTA DOMENICO
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A method of performing a transaction comprises the steps of receiving a transaction request at a purchase control server 402, generating a virtual card number (VCN) at the purchase control server 404 and generating an associated virtual card image 405. The virtual card image may simulate front (Fig 6a) and rear (Fig 6b) faces of an ordinary physical payment card. The virtual card image may be used in circumstances where a physical card or card image is required by a supplier or merchant before they will supply good or services. The image may be generated at a terminal belonging to the merchant or may generated by the purchase control system 402 and emailed to the users verified email address.
Patent GB-2502725-A (GB)
Title: Locate apparatus having enhanced features for underground facility locate operations.
Inventor: NIELSEN STEVEN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2010-02-11
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a locate receiver for performing a locate operation to detect a presence or absence of an underground facility, the locate receiver comprising: at least one receiver antenna configured to detect a magnetic .field from the underground facility; an input device to provide an output signal indicative of at least one environmental condition of an environment in which the locate receiver is located; a memory to store processor-executable instructions, and a target value or range of values; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the memory and the input device to receive the output signal from the input device wherein, upon execution of the processor-executable instructions, the processor: A) compares the output signal to the target value or the range of values to determine if an out-of-tolerance condition exists
Patent GB-2519282-A (GB)
Title: Module for an Energy Conversion Device
Inventor: GREY SIMON
IPC: F03B13/24
Filed: 2013-08-08
Abstract: A wave energy conversion device has a working surface such as a flexible membrane (not shown for clarity) which is movable by wave action. The flexible membrane is part of a removable module 10 which has module mounting apparatus 85A, 85B for mounting the module to the wave energy conversion device. The module 10 may also comprise limit apparatus 35 to limit the displacement of the flexible membrane, and may include drainage holes 125 as part of a self-bailing or de-watering arrangement.
Patent GB-2517179-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring device and system
Inventor: PRIESTLEY GRAHAM
IPC: A61B5/024
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A wrist worn monitoring device for sufferers of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and coronary heart conditions is described. The device has a first sensor 17 adapted to monitor a heart rate associated with a user of the system; a second sensor 18 adapted to monitor a pulse oximeter oxygen saturation associated with a user of the system; a wearable wrist strap 16a, 16b carrying the first and second sensors and configured so as to locate the first and second sensors on a ventral surface of the wrist of a user of the device; a data collection module adapted to collect data from each of the first and second sensors; and a communication means adapted for wireless data transmission of the collected data to a remote processor. Examples of the heart rate sensor may include a piezoelectric sensor, audio sensor, or optical/light sensor for example an infra red sensor. The oxygen sensor may also be an infra red sensor for example a reflective photoplethysmography or PPG sensor. The device may also include a position sensor such as a GPS, or a movement sensor such as an accelerometer 22.
Patent GB-2520010-A (GB)
Title: Tools and Sensors Deployed by Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
Inventor: FERGUSON HUGH CAMERON
IPC: B63G8/00
Filed: 2013-11-05
Abstract: An inspection, monitoring, maintenance or construction task is performed on a subsea structure 36 by using an underwater vehicle 28 to carry a submersible package 24 to the subsea structure. The package comprises a tool or sensor (58, Fig 6) arranged to perform the required task on the subsea structure, and an on-board power unit (66, Fig 6) and controller (68, Fig 6) arranged to power and control the tool or sensor. The package is transferred from the underwater vehicle to be supported by the subsea structure. The underwater vehicle can then stand off from the package. While the package is supported by the subsea structure, the tool or sensor of the package performs the required task on the subsea structure, powered and controlled by the on-board power unit and controller of the package.
Patent GB-2508736-A (GB)
Title: Valve on a pourer regulating discharge from a bottle
Inventor: SLEVIN PETER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 2013-11-28
Abstract: A pourer has radial sealing flanges 2 through which a conduit 5 and air vent 10 pass. A valve member 18 selectively closes the conduit and a further sealing element 15 selectively seals against a lower region of the bottles neck to prevent flow. The conduit valve and the further sealing element are connected by a stem 14 so that either one or the other prevents discharge from the bottle. This enables the region between the valve and the sealing member to be filled ant then emptied resulting in doses of the contents similarly to an optic. Inverting the bottle could open valve 18 and seal element 15 due to a weight, a spring, and/or flow of fluid past it. The sealing element may expand due to deformable material in response to a compressive force between the stem and a tube. The further sealing member could be a flexible disc which can be withdrawn into a receptacle, the further sealing member may have a valve in it.
Patent GB-2509831-A (GB)
Title: Presenting the uncertainty of a subsurface parameter wherein a geobody is defined related to the uncertainty being below a chosen limit
Inventor: LEAHY GARRETT
IPC: G01V1/34
Filed: 2013-12-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for presenting seismic information sampled from geological formations, including the steps of sampling information from a chosen geological formation representing at least one parameter related to the formation, analyzing the sampled information from said geological formation producing a measure of the uncertainty related to said at least one parameter, and thereby defining a geobody related to said uncertainty of the at least one parameter being less than a predetermined limit. The parameters may relate to a measurement of a best-estimate coordinate and the uncertainty may be related to the coordinate uncertainty simultaneously captured with an estimate of coordinate. The predetermined uncertainty value may be chosen through a user interface and may be an arbitrary function representing a probability distribution.
Patent GB-2513942-A (GB)
Title: Self-boring shield anchor apparatus and method
Inventor: VASEY ALAN
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: A drill bit 12 for anchoring a tensile load to a substrate 100, comprising a shaft 10 with a first cutting tip 12 attached in the form of a drill bit, a mandrel 14 on said shaft with a flareable sleeve 26 able to override the mandrel 14 comprising, forcing the flared sleeve 26 to push shields 24/28 outward, upon which shields the second cutting tips 20 & 22 are mounted, which are separately driveable to the first cutting tip, and an anchor 1, which anchors the assembly in place by expanding into the undercut made, thus preventing removal.
Patent GB-2524009-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment apparatus
Inventor: MAUGHAN KEVIN
IPC: H05H1/24
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: An air treatment apparatus 100 comprises: a conduit 101 defining a non-rectilinear air flow path between an inlet 102 and an outlet 103; at least one air flow impeller 104 formed and arranged for inducing a flow of air through said air flow path: and a plasma generator 109 provided within the air flow path and orientated transverse to the induced air flow, the generator 109 configured to operably generate plasma with a restricted concentration of anti-pathogenic agents circumferentially about a longitudinal axis of the plasma generator 109 to define an inactivating zone (202, 203) of said air flow path within which particles or constituents of air within the induced air flow will be exposed to the anti-pathogenic agents.
Patent GB-2528119-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to loudspeakers
Inventor: NEVILL STUART MICHAEL
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: The earpiece 2 includes a diaphragm 10 and a chassis 20. The earpiece 2 includes a first cavity 24 formed by a first surface of the diaphragm and a first surface of the chassis; a second cavity 26 formed by a second surface of the chassis; and a third cavity 28 formed by the first surface of the chassis and a second surface of the diaphragm 10. The first cavity 24 is connected with the second cavity 26 via a first set of holes 30 formed in the chassis 20. The third cavity 28 is connected with the second cavity 26 via a second set of holes 32 formed in the chassis 20 (and see figs 2a, b). Thus an acoustic resistance is provided between the first and second cavities 24, 26 and between the second and third cavities 26, 28 using the holes 30 of the first set and the holes 32 of the second set respectively.
Patent GB-2528132-A (GB)
Title: Construction membrane and intermittent tape
Inventor: RIDEOUT NEIL MURRAY
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: A construction membrane with a lap portion 18, for overlapping another construction membrane, with a plurality of adhesive regions 12 and nonÂ­adhesive regions 14 thereon. The adherable regions and nonÂ­adherable regions may be in the form of a tape and may be covered by a release liner 16. The adhesive may be thermoplastic synthetic rubber or be polyolefin or modified acrylic based and may be UV stabilised and/or heat stabilised. The nonadhesive regions may be regions of silicone. The liner may be waxed paper, polyester or polypropylene and may comprise a silicone layer. The membrane may be constructed of polyolefins and/or be bitumen-based. The membrane may be a roof underlay. A roof or wall may be made from a plurality of membranes adhered together in an overlap region. The nonadhesive regions allow gaps for ventilation; this allows water vapour to escape but resists wind uplift.