baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent WO-2012025738-A1 (WO)
Title: Display control mode
Inventor: MOYSE PHILIP
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2011-08-12
Abstract: This invention relates for example to techniques for employing a plurality of backplane regions of a split overall backplane to form a single display screen, in particular, but not exclusively, wherein the display medium is electrophoretic. Specifically, a method of updating at least one image displayed on an electronic display is disclosed, the display comprising a plurality of regions, each said region comprising of a plurality of lines of pixels, said display comprising at least a first said region and a second said region, said first region having a first said plurality of lines and said second region having a second said plurality of lines, said updating comprising driving said pixels of said first and second regions according to each of a plurality of frames, the method comprising: driving said pixels of said first and second regions according to a first said frame by scanning said lines of said regions from one end of said regions to an opposite end of said regions, said one end being an end of said first region and said opposite end being an end of said second region, said second end opposite said first end along a direction of a said scanning; and driving said pixels of said first and second regions according to a second said frame by scanning said lines of said regions from said one end of said regions to said opposite end of said regions, wherein said scanning according to the second frame begins before said scanning according to the first frame reaches said opposite end.
Patent WO-2012052748-A1 (WO)
Inventor: BEVERLEY PETER CHARLES LEONARD
IPC: A61K39/04
Filed: 2011-10-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for immunising a subject against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ox Mycobacterium bovis. The method comprises parenterally administering to the subject an immunologically effective amount of a first antigen from the Mycobacterium or a first polynucleotide encoding the first antigen and administering to the lung of the subject an immunologically effective amount of a second antigen from the Mycobacterium or a second polynucleotide encoding the second antigen. The two administration steps are carried out less than four weeks apart. The invention also relates to a kit for carrying out the method of the invention.
Patent WO-2012140418-A1 (WO)
Title: Decorated macromolecular scaffolds
Inventor: GAERTNER HUBERT
IPC: C08G83/00
Filed: 2012-04-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing decorated macromolecular scaffolds. The method of the invention is useful for the generation of bioactive nanoparticles for use in clinical applications. Such applications include drag and gene delivery, tumour targeting, bioimaging, tissue remodelling, generation of antiviral products and vaccines delivery.
Patent WO-2013104880-A1 (WO)
Title: Turbocharger having a connector for connecting an impeller to a shaft
Inventor: PINKNEY IAN
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 2012-12-11
Abstract: A turbocharger is provided having a connector (3) for connecting an impeller (1) to a shaft (2). The impeller has a shaft-side hub extension (H) with a central recess. The impeller is formed of a material having a greater coefficient of thermal expansion than the material of the shaft. The connector is inserted into the recess to frictionally connect an outwardly facing surface (14) of the connector with a radially inner surface of the hub extension. The connector has a threaded portion (11) carrying a thread which screws onto a corresponding threaded portion (7) of the shaft, such that the connector provides a rotationally fixed connection between the impeller and the shaft. The connector is formed of a material having a coefficient of thermal expansion which is greater than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of the shaft.
Patent WO-2013186536-A1 (WO)
Title: Aircraft payload apparatus and method
Inventor: ECCLES MARK
IPC: B64D47/08
Filed: 2013-06-06
Abstract: A method of providing apparatus comprising: providing a first store and a first payload on or in the first store, the first store being for mounting to the outside of an aircraft (4); acquiring aerodynamic properties, moments of inertia, and the mass distribution of the first store and first payload; providing a second store (8) and a second payload, the second payload being on or in the second store (8), the second store (8) being for mounting to the outside of the aircraft (4), the second payload being different to the first, the second payload comprising a sensor (12) and/or a projecting means; and configuring the second store (8) and the second payload such that the aerodynamic properties, moments of inertia, and mass distribution of the second store (8) and the second payload are substantially the same as those of the first store and first payload.
Patent WO-2014068295-A1 (WO)
Title: A filter for a smoking article
Inventor: MUCALO LANCE
IPC: A24D3/04
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A filter for a smoking article has a first filter section comprising a filter material and a smoke modifying additive disposed in an axial region thereof and a second filter section connected to the first filter section and having at least one channel located in an axial region thereof for directing smoke, in use, through the axial region of the first filter section. The smoke modifying additive can comprise a flavourant such as menthol and the second filter section can comprise a tubular section of fibrous filter material. An adsorbent filter section can also be provided.
Patent WO-2014128449-A1 (WO)
Title: Toilet brush with soluable bristles made of gel
Inventor: HENRY FRANK
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: A toilet brush comprising a handle and a brush head, wherein the brush head is detachably connectable to the handle and comprises bristles that are soluble or disintegrable in water.
Patent WO-2014155074-A1 (WO)
Title: Composition
Inventor: HENRY RICHARD
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a topical composition comprising lidocaine wherein the pH of the composition is 6.5 to 7.5 and wherein 10 to less than 50 wt% of the lidocaine is in its base form. There is also provided such a compound for use in the treatment, prevention or alleviation of pain and/or inflammation. According to a further aspect, there is provided the compound for use in the treatment of a condition such as cystitis, proctitis, infections associated with wounds and/or the urinary bladder and premature ejaculation.
Patent WO-2015092433-A1 (WO)
Title: Connexion de zones photoactives dans un dispositif optoélectronique
Inventor: REID TERENCE ALAN
IPC: H01L31/18
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif optoélectronique qui présente une construction stratifiée, comprenant une couche de base, une première couche conductrice, une couche photoactive et une seconde couche conductrice. Plusieurs canaux de séparation s'étendant à travers la couche photoactive et la première couche conductrice séparent la couche photoactive en zones photoactives, et un matériau isolant s'étend à travers les canaux de séparation respectifs vers la couche de base. Entre des zones photoactives adjacentes, des connecteurs électriques s'étendent à l'intérieur de l'étendue latérale du matériau isolant entre une surface d'une seconde électrode qui est en contact électrique avec une zone photoactive et une surface opposée d'une première électrode qui est en contact électrique avec l'autre zone photoactive. En formant les connecteurs électriques s'étendant à l'intérieur de l'étendue latérale du matériau isolant, la taille globale de la connexion est minimisée.
Patent WO-2015128639-A1 (WO)
Title: Circuit de commande de pont moteur
Inventor: KUDANOWSKI MACIEJ
IPC: H02P27/06
Filed: 2015-02-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un circuit intégré de commande de pont moteur, ledit circuit comprenant un premier ensemble de ports d'entrée agencés pour recevoir des signaux de commande provenant d'un premier microprocesseur, un second ensemble de ports d'entrée agencés pour recevoir des signaux de commande provenant d'un second microprocesseur, et au moins un ensemble de ports de sortie agencés pour transmettre des signaux de commutation de phase de moteur aux commutateurs d'un pont moteur. Un circuit de diagnostic reçoit et surveille les signaux de commande reçus en provenance des deux microprocesseurs et, à partir de ces signaux, détermine quel microprocesseur doit être considéré comme microprocesseur maître et lequel doit être considéré comme microprocesseur esclave à un moment donné par le dispositif de commande de pont moteur. Un circuit d'arbitrage permet de façon sélective au seul microprocesseur maître de prendre le contrôle du pont moteur à un moment donné tout en empêchant le microprocesseur esclave de prendre le contrôle du pont moteur.
Patent WO-2015136267-A1 (WO)
Title: Capsules de préparation de boisson
Inventor: WICKS DAVID
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2015-03-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une capsule de préparation de boisson (800) comprenant un corps creux conçu pour contenir un ingrédient de préparation de boisson, le corps creux présentant une extrémité supérieure destinée à recevoir un liquide dans le corps creux, une extrémité inférieure destinée à distribuer la boisson à partir du corps creux, et au moins une paroi latérale (813) entre les extrémités supérieure et inférieure, l'extrémité inférieure étant en communication fluidique avec l'extrémité supérieure ; et le corps creux contenant un matériau de filtre (830) présentant une porosité variable le long d'au moins une dimension de la surface du matériau de filtre, le matériau de filtre (830) étant moins poreux plus proche de la partie supérieure ou de l'entrée du corps creux et plus poreux plus proche de la partie inférieure ou de la sortie du corps creux, ou le matériau de filtre étant moins poreux plus proche de la paroi latérale du corps creux et plus poreux plus proche du centre du matériau de filtre, ou une combinaison des deux. La capsule de préparation de boisson peut être utilisée avec un appareil de préparation de boisson dans un procédé de préparation d'une boisson, en particulier du café moulu ou du thé en feuilles.
Patent WO-2016189329-A1 (WO)
Inventor: LORITO MATTEO
IPC: A01P5/00
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: L'invention concerne une composition agrochimique comprenant : (a) un ou plusieurs acides gras ou des dérivés de ceux-ci ; et (b) une souche, une culture, un filtrat de culture, des spores ou des mycéliums d'une espèce de fongus ou d'oomycète, ou un métabolite produit par une espèce de fongus ou d'oomycète, ladite souche, ladite culture, ledit filtrat de culture, lesdites spores, lesdits mycéliums ou ledit métabolite (i) inhibant la croissance ou la reproduction de pathogènes de plante ou (ii) tuant des pathogènes de plante, directement ou indirectement. L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de lutte contre des fongus ou des oomycètes au niveau d'un locus, un procédé favorisant la croissance d'une plante et un procédé de lutte contre des nématodes au niveau d'un locus.
Patent WO-2017212275-A1 (WO)
Inventor: MCCONNELL RAY
IPC: H04W56/00
Filed: 2017-06-08
Abstract: A technique for providing a synchronised clock signal across a wireless mesh network is described. The technique includes choosing one of a plurality received radio frequency signals to provide a synchronisation signal to which a local clock signal can be synchronised.
Patent WO-2018134599-A1 (WO)
Inventor: DALY KERRY G
IPC: E21B43/1185
Filed: 2018-01-18
Abstract: A perforating gun, perforating gun system, and method for producing the same is provided. The perforating gun includes a body and at least one cavity liner. The body has an axial length extending between a first axial end and a second axial end, and an outer radial surface extending between the first and second axial ends, an inner bore, and at least one shaped charge cavity disposed in the outer radial surface. The at least one shaped charge cavity is in fluid communication with the inner bore. The at least one cavity liner is disposed in the shaped charge cavity and is configured to retain an explosive material within the shaped charge cavity.
Patent WO-2018224805-A1 (WO)
Title: Dispositifs d'injection
Inventor: CHOWDHURY DEWAN FAZLUL HOQUE
IPC: A61M5/24
Filed: 2018-05-25
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif d'injecteur qui comprend un élément de support d'aiguille (6,13) pour supporter une extrémité distale d'une aiguille (4) à l'intérieur d'une région de collier (3) du dispositif. Lors de l'insertion du col d'une cartouche de médicament (10) dans la région de collier (3), la pointe de l'aiguille (4B) perce un septum (9) dans la cartouche de médicament et est ensuite supportée par le septum (9). L'élément de support d'aiguille (6, 13) est ensuite déplacé par la cartouche de médicament (10) lorsqu'il se déplace davantage dans la région de collier (3). Le déplacement peut comprendre l'articulation ou le coulissement de l'élément de support (6, 13). En supportant l'aiguille (4B) lorsqu'elle perce le septum (9) et en fournissant une résistance contrôlée à l'insertion rapide ou violente de la cartouche de médicament (10), l'élément de support d'aiguille (6,13, 15) permet d'utiliser une seule aiguille fine (4) à la fois pour l'extrémité distale et l'extrémité proximale sans gondolage, même si l'aiguille (4) est incurvée de sorte que les deux extrémités soient mutuellement inclinées.
Patent WO-2019012286-A1 (WO)
Title: Fitting for a stiffened panel
Inventor: LUCAS SCOTT
IPC: B64C1/14
Filed: 2018-07-12
Abstract: A one-piece fitting (56) for a stiffened panel (51) comprising a panel body (52) with a plurality of stiffeners (53, 54, 55) arranged thereon, the fitting comprising a fitting body (56) configured to be fastened, in use, to two or more of the stiffeners (53, 54, 55) so as to provide a junction to transfer load between the two or more stiffeners, wherein the fitting body further comprises an integral functional fitting (57) arranged for engagement with a component other than the stiffened panel.
Patent WO-2019048888-A1 (WO)
Title: A method for the manufacture of a mems device
Inventor: SCOTT BRUCE
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2018-09-10
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device comprising bonded components which together define a chamber in the device, which method comprises forming a bonding material layer on a surface of a first component, patterning the bonding material layer and, optionally,the first component and bonding a second component to the patterned bonding material layer and first component.The forming of the bonding material layer comprises partially curing a curable material and the bonding of the second component to the patterned bonding material layer and the first component comprises fully curing the partially cured material.
Patent WO-2019155237-A1 (WO)
Title: Textile connector
Inventor: MCMASTER SIMON ADAIR
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2019-02-12
Abstract: There is provided a sock for monitoring physical or physiological output from a wearer. The sock is comprised of a knitted textile and further comprises: a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor is integrally incorporated within the textile and comprised of conductive yarns that are knitted into the textile, the sensors configured to sense physical and/or physiological output from the wearer by detecting a variation in the position, composition, contact resistance between, displacement of and/or distance between the conductive yarns in the sensors; a connector for providing a textile-based interface between an external data collection module and the sensors; and a plurality of electrically conductive traces that extend from the sensors to the connector, wherein each trace transmits power and/or data to or from each of the plurality of sensors. The connector comprises an elongate strip manufactured from a textile and divided into a first portion and a second portion. The elongate strip comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The connector further comprises a plurality of transmission lines, and a plurality of embroidered contacts. The first portion connects the connector to the sock and is configured to connect to terminal portions of the traces. The second portion is unconnected to the sock and enables flexible connection with the external data collection module. A first end of each transmission line is in electrical connection with a terminal portion of a trace, and a second end of each transmission line is configured for connection with the external data collection module. The transmission lines are comprised within the first and third layers of the elongate strip, the second layer is an insulating layer disposed between the first and third layers, and each of the plurality of embroidered contacts is located at the second end of a corresponding transmission line.
Patent WO-2019234400-A1 (WO)
Title: Roof or wall hole closing device
Inventor: INCH NIGEL
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2019-06-03
Abstract: A roof or wall hole closing device (1) comprises an expanding part (3) which, in its contracted condition, is passed through the hole from one side. The expanded part (3), when expanded, closes the hole from one side. A rod (5) passes into the expanding part (3). The expanding part (3) is expanded by the user pulling the rod (5) through the hole. A lower seal (5) engages against a second side of the hole to prevent movement of the expanding part (3) from its closing position.The device when used in a roof can be installed from below, which avoids the dangers of the user needing to go up onto the roof.
Patent WO-2019239113-A1 (WO)
Title: Methods and apparatus for indicating evacuation routes
Inventor: ELLIS SEAN TRISTRAM LEGUAY
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2019-06-07
Abstract: One or more electronic alarms may be provided, which when activated, indicate a route to at least one exit. When one alarm is provided, the alarm may emit an audible sound, such as a voice informing people within the building of a distance/direction to an exit. When more than one alarm is provided, each alarm may generate a different audible sound, such that a person can determine a direction in which to travel to exit the building. The sound emitted from different alarms may differ in pitch or frequency of modulation. In addition, the sound emitted from different alarms may be sequenced in the direction of travel. In addition, or alternatively, the one or more alarms may produce visual cues indicating the direction in which to travel to exit the building. The visual cues may also be sequenced in the direction of travel.
Patent WO-2020021268-A1 (WO)
Title: A run-flat assembly
Inventor: ALLNUTT EDWARD
IPC: B60C17/04
Filed: 2019-07-25
Abstract: An improved runflat wheel assembly comprising a hub having a rim and a circular or annular supporting member comprising at least two interlocking elements shaped to overlap and interlock radially at, along or around at least a partial circumference of the supporting member, wherein the interlocking elements comprise semi-circular or semi-annular sections, each having a protrusion and/or a recess at one or more ends thereof, for engaging with a complementary one of a recess and a protrusion of an end of another interlocking element; wherein, in use, a tyre is axially located and secured on the rim by the supporting member and/or a resilient member extending between the tyre and the supporting member.
Patent WO-2020039205-A1 (WO)
Title: Photocatalytic generation of hydrogen
Inventor: CHIVERTON RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: C25B1/00
Filed: 2019-08-23
Abstract: A method for the continuous generation of hydrogen from water, the method comprising: i) providing a photocatalytic reactor that comprises: a) a light focussing device that is able to focus light along a focal path; b) a reactor pipe; and c) a photocatalyst; ii) directing water into the reactor pipe and to the photocatalyst, and directing light into the reactor pipe and to the photocatalyst using the light focussing device; and iii) generating hydrogen in the reactor pipe by the reaction of the photocatalyst, the water and the light. The photocatalyst is provided on a surface located within the reactor pipe, and the light focussing device is arranged relative to the reactor pipe such that the photocatalyst lies in the focal path of the light focussing device.
Patent WO-2020058681-A1 (WO)
Inventor: MORGAN HYWEL
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2019-09-16
Abstract: Impedance flow cytometry apparatus comprises: a flow channel for carrying a flow of fluid comprising particles suspended in an electrolyte from an inlet to an outlet; a first electrode group and a second electrode group, each electrode group providing first and second current paths through fluid flowing in the flow channel; wherein each electrode group comprises: a first signal electrode to provide to the first current path a first electrical signal of frequency, magnitude and phase; a second signal electrode to provide to the second current path a second electrical signal of substantially equal frequency and magnitude as the first electrical signal and of opposite phase to the first electrical signal; and one or more measurement electrodes to detect current flow in the first current path and the second current path and produce a summed signal representing the sum of the current flow in the first current path and the current flow in the second current path; wherein the first electrode group produces a first summed signal and the second electrode group produces a second summed signal; and circuitry to determine a differential signal representing the difference between the first summed signal and the second summed signal.
Patent WO-2021044112-A1 (WO)
Title: Level measurement instrument
Inventor: BARKER GRAHAM
IPC: G01S13/88
Filed: 2020-08-11
Abstract: A level measurement instrument comprising: a transmitter configured to transmit an electromagnetic transmission signal, the electromagnetic transmission signal being a microwave signal or a radio wave signal; a receiver configured to receive a plurality of electromagnetic return signals; an elongate electromagnetic radiation guide coupled to the transmitter to guide the electromagnetic transmission signal; wherein the elongate electromagnetic radiation guide is provided with a plurality of windows spaced along the elongate electromagnetic radiation guide, the windows being at least partially transmissive to the electromagnetic transmission signal such that in use, when the elongate electromagnetic radiation guide is introduced into a fluid column, the electromagnetic transmission signal interacts with fluid adjacent each window and generates electromagnetic return signals, the return signal from each window being dependent on a parameter of the fluid adjacent each window such that different fluids in the fluid column have different return signals, and wherein the receiver is configured to differentiate between the electromagnetic return signals and thus determine a level of one or more fluids in the fluid column based on a difference in relative permittivity of different fluids in the fluid column.
Patent WO-2021038235-A1 (WO)
Inventor: PENTY EDWARD
IPC: A01K29/00
Filed: 2020-08-28
Abstract: A monitoring apparatus (1) for monitoring of a condition state in a quadruped mammal is described, including at least a housing portion (3) comprising a plurality of motion sensors (11) disposed to sense movement in at least two degrees of freedom, a data capture module (17) to capture movement data generated by the motion sensors, a wireless transmitter module (17) to transmit captured data to a remotely located hub (21), and a power source (19) to provide electrical power; and an attachment portion (5) to engage the housing in a fixed orientation onto a surface of the body of an animal to be monitored, for example on the torso or neck. A mounting system including such an apparatus and a method of monitoring of a plurality of quadruped mammals to draw inferences in relation to a condition state using such an apparatus are also described.