baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522752-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of detecting or predicting the onset of a neurological episode
Inventor: JUFFALI WALID
IPC: A61B5/0476
Filed: 2014-12-01
Abstract: Detecting or predicting the onset of a neurological episode, e.g. a seizure, comprising: receiving a neurological electrical input, e.g. EEG, ECoG, comprising a digital signal of a neurologically derived signal over a recording length (L, fig 31); converting the digital signal into a digital data string of characters, preferably using a pre-processing module 3; deriving a layer of digital data from the signal, the layer comprising multiple intervals; identifying recurring patterns and/or anomalies in the digital string of characters, preferably provided by pattern search module 4; and measuring a pattern-derived parameter for intervals in the layer. Patterns and/or anomalies may be analysed from at least two different layers. Different weights, preferably provided by weighting module 100 may be applied to respective layers. Weighted outputs may be provided from analysis of multiple layers. Interval start points may be offset from one another. The pattern-derived parameter may be one or more of: a count/rate of change of count rate of said recurring patterns or anomalies or a proportion/rate of change of proportion/statistical spread of the distribution of the recurring patterns in the digital data string.
Patent GB-2538318-A (GB)
Title: A sump
Inventor: GRAEME ANDREW ALDRIDGE
IPC: F01M11/06
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: An engine, for example for use in a marine vessel, comprises an engine superstructure; and an oil sump for collecting oil from the engine superstructure. At a least a first baffle 8 extending generally horizontally and a second baffle 7 extending generally vertically are provided in the oil sump to reduce displacement of oil contained in the sump as the orientation of the engine varies. Providing a horizontal baffle in the sump ensures that oil is retained within the sump should the engine nearly or completely turns over. Providing a vertical baffle in the sump ensures that oil is contained within the sump should the engine roll from side to side or pitch from end to end. The upper surface of the first horizontal baffle 8 may be inclined downwardly towards an aperture so as to effectively guide oil flow into the sump.
Patent GB-2530606-A (GB)
Title: Device for detection of impact of a projectile
Inventor: LILBERT ARNAUD
IPC: F42C7/02
Filed: 2015-06-30
Abstract: A device is disclosed for detecting the impact of a projectile 1. The device comprises an optical fibre 2, an optical source 30 arranged to emit a continuity signal into the optical fibre, and a module 31 arranged to detect the absence of the optical signal at the output of the optical fibre. The device is characterised in that the optical fibre 2 comprises an opaque protective sheath 20. In contrast to known systems using electrical loops, the use of an optical loop prevents detection errors due to strong electromagnetic fields. The opaque sheath 20 protects the fibre from external light, e.g. flash or laser illumination.
Patent GB-2540384-A (GB)
Title: Transpired solar collector
Inventor: ANDREW JOHN BLOWER
IPC: F24S10/80
Filed: 2015-07-15
Abstract: A transpired solar collector 100 having an absorber panel 108 having a central body (fig 2, 118) formed of stainless steel with a surface layer (fig 2, 120) of chromium oxide on an exterior face (fig 2, 122) of the central body. A plurality of through-holes 110 formed through the absorber panel. The surface layer of chromium oxide is 70 to 400 nanometres. A method of manufacturing the panel comprises taking a stainless steel plate with a chromium oxide layer, chemically or electrochemically thickening the layer and forming plural apertures through the plate. The device is placed on a wall 106 and transfers heated air through a duct 114 into the building.
Patent GB-2524706-A (GB)
Title: Isometheptene isomer
Inventor: LEDERMAN SETH
IPC: C07C211/21
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a purified Isometheptene compound comprising the structure according to Formula (I), (Formula (I)) or a hydrochloride, or a pharmaceutically acceptable addition salt thereof. In particular, the disclosure relates to the synthesis, purification and characterization of an Isometheptene isomer mucate crystal 2, wherein the Isometheptene isomer 2 is stereochemically characterized as (R)-enantiomer, respectively. The Isometheptene (R)-enantiomer activity indicates a selective centrally acting selective ligand for Imidazoline subtype 1 (I1) receptor sites; and more specifically, the disclosure provides an antihypertensive composition for treatment of migraine and other neurovascular or neurogenic pain from abdominal distress. (R)-Isometheptene enantiomer or isomer 2 may be an anti-hypertensive agent with lower side effects than the racemate form. Therefore (R)-Isometheptene is believed to be effective against episodic tension-type headaches (ETTH). The (R)-Isometheptene enantiomer or isomer 2 is believed to effectively lower blood pressure, used alone or together with other headache ameliorating drugs. Methods of synthesis and treatment are described. Regarding (R)- Isometheptene crystals data of X-ray crystallography are presented.
Patent GB-2542134-A (GB)
Title: Agent and method for reducing the E/Z isomerization of dimethomorph
Inventor: JAMES TIMOTHY BRISTOW
IPC: A01P3/00
Filed: 2015-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising dimethomorph and fosetyl-aluminium. The composition is claimed to be used in a method of reducing the E/Z isomerization of dimethomorph, a method of reducing the instability of the fungicidal activity of dimethomorph in the presence of light and a method of preventing or reducing fungal infestations of plants at a locus. The fosetyl-aluminium is thought to act as a conversion agent reducing the conversion of the Z isomer of dimethomorph to the E isomer upon exposure to light.
Patent GB-2542192-A (GB)
Title: Chewable medicament
Inventor: VICTORIA LEE OSBORNE
IPC: A61K31/465
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: Chewing gum compositions comprising at least one biologically active ingredient, a chewing gum base and at least one sweetening or flavouring agent are described, in which the gum compositions have a compression modulus of less than 7 kPa. The gum compositions exhibit improved patient compliance when compared with prior art gums, as well as offering improved release characteristics of the active ingredient contained therein.
Patent GB-2531219-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for seamlessly switching between a trunked mode operation and a direct mode operation
Inventor: GABI OFIR
IPC: H04W88/04
Filed: 2014-07-11
Abstract: A method and a system for operating a subscriber unit to seamlessly switch between a trunked mode operation (TMO) and a direct mode operation (DMO) in a communication system. The communication system includes one or more subscriber units communicating in trunked mode operation on a first communication channel via a base station and the subscriber units communicating in direct mode operation on a second communication channel via a direct mode gateway station. When the subscriber units communicate in the TMO and when the signal quality on the first communication channel is below the predetermined threshold, the subscriber units automatically switch to the direct mode operation. When the subscriber units communicate in DMO and when the signal quality on the second communication channel is below the predetermined threshold, the subscriber units automatically switch to the trunked mode operation.
Patent GB-2536134-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: GARRY ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2016-03-02
Abstract: A valved tree member 50 for inclusion in a riser completion system (35, fig 3a) and suitable for use in the region of a moon pool (14, fig 3a) on a floating vessel (8, fig 3a) includes one or more valve members 70a, 70b adapted to selectively permit and prevent flow of fluid therethrough, and one or more moveable stab members (76a, 76b, fig 5d) adapted to respectively selectively provide a sealed fluid communication path between a throughbore of the riser system and the one or more valve members 70a, 70b. A telescoping device 60 and a flow diverter member 66 for inclusion in the riser completion system 35 are also provided, as well as a riser completion system 35 incorporating the valved tree member 50, the telescoping device 60 and the flow diverter member 66.
Patent GB-2551950-A (GB)
Title: Energy recovery unit for a vehicle exhaust system
Inventor: WILLIAM HUTCHINS
IPC: H01L35/32
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: An energy recovery unit (8, Fig. 2) for a vehicle exhaust system comprising an exhaust gas inlet 24 and an exhaust gas outlet 26 arranged at opposing ends of the energy recovery unit and arrays (44a, 44b, Fig. 3) of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) transversely arranged there between. The energy recovery unit includes a valve mechanism (60, 62, Fig. 4) arranged to direct the exhaust gas in a first direction across the TEGs from a first side to a second side of the energy recovery unit and further arranged to direct the exhaust gas in a second, opposite, direction across the TEGs from the second side of the energy recovery unit to the first side of the unit. The energy recovery unit further comprises at least one coolant duct 48a-48d in thermal contact with a cold surface of a respective one of the arrays of TEGs; the or each coolant duct comprising an inlet 70 for influx of coolant and an outlet 72 for outflow of coolant, the inlet 70 positioned substantially centrally intermediate the first and second sides of the unit. A flow guide 78 is arranged to direct the coolant centrally away from the coolant inlet 70 and along the first and second sides of the energy recovery unit toward the coolant outlet 72.
Patent GB-2554877-A (GB)
Title: Methods, devices, and computer programs for improving rendering display during streaming of timed media data
Inventor: FRANCK DENOUAL
IPC: H04N21/845
Filed: 2016-10-10
Abstract: In a method and device for image display rendering during streaming of (partitioned) timed media data between server and client apparatus, after having obtained quality information related to a quality disparity (difference) between portions (regions) of an image of the timed media data, at least a first and a second item of data belonging to at least a first and a second portion of an image is transmitted for at least partial display, respectively; the quality disparity between the portions corresponding to the first and second items of image data complies with the obtained quality information. The method may be implemented at the server or client. Quality information or data may represent a quality disparity or difference threshold between image portions, e.g. of different images (Figure 1b); image regions processed may be adjacent and/or belong different (first, second) layers. A manifest or description file may be transmitted, encoding quality information as a quality rule and setting out possible data combinations available for streaming, based on the Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH) standard; a quality descriptor may be used for applying the quality rule.
Patent GB-2541585-A (GB)
Title: Self raising gate bottom
Inventor: ROBERT WILLIAM MURTLAND
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: A field gate, or the like, where the gate comprising a pair of leaves. The lower (vertically movable) of the two leaves (2) is connected, via uprights (11) to two wire cables 3, 6 that are located around a number of pulleys 9, 13 located in the upper (fixed) section 10 of the gate. The whole of the gate, i.e. the fixed and movable sections pivots about a vertical gate post 4, 12. One end of each cable is fixed to the gate post (Fig 1, 1) via adjusters, whilst the other is fixed to the lower movable leaf. As the gate opens it moves through an arc (Figs 1 3inc), tensioning the cable and causing the cable to lift the movable lower portion 2 vertically upward. The more the gate is pushed open the greater the lift. Releasing the gate allows the lower leaf to fall, under gravity and thus the gate closes. The gate is intended for use on rutted, uneven or sloping ground such as agricultural land and may be adjusted to provide some clearance under it to allow passage over such ground. When closed the clearance under the gate is minimal thereby preventing animals from moving under the gate.
Patent GB-2551596-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for fault prediction of sub-module in flexible direct current transmission converter valve
Inventor: PANPAN JI
IPC: H02J3/36
Filed: 2016-12-06
Abstract: Method and apparatus for fault prediction of a sub-module in a flexible direct current transmission converter valve by: determining if sub-module is in a charging or discharging state according to topology of sub-module and direction of collected bridge arm current, in connection with control instruction for the sub-module, the control instruction including switching in, switching out and blocking; determining a voltage rising or reducing rate according to the magnitude of current and capacitance of the sub-module or according to loss and capacitance of the sub-module; predicting a voltage after a pre-set time; comparing the actual voltage measured after the pre-set time and the predicted voltage to determine if a fault occurs. The voltage reducing rate may be determined according to the magnitude of the current and the capacitance of the sub-module if the sub-module is in a fast-discharging state, or according to the loss and capacitance if the sub-module is in a slow-discharging state.
Patent GB-2560874-A (GB)
Title: Thermal management systems and methods
Inventor: ROBERT ANTHONY LONG
IPC: F25D17/02
Filed: 2017-01-09
Abstract: A thermal management system 102 comprises a secondary circuit 106 bearing a working fluid in a liquid phase and an ice slurry derived from the working fluid, the working fluid being supplied into a primary circuit 104 comprising a primary thermal conditioner 126. The primary circuit carries the working fluid to influence the temperature of a thermal load 128 in response to the thermal conditioner. A valve 110, responsive to a control signal, modulates between a first state which couples the primary circuit to be in fluid communication with the secondary circuit and a second state for decoupling the primary and secondary circuits. A system which thermally manages a heat source in a primary circuit uses a thermal store 114 in a secondary circuit, the primary and secondary circuits being selectively coupled to share a common working fluid between the primary and secondary circuits when discharging cooled working fluid associated with the thermal store from the secondary circuit into the primary circuit. A method of determining a metric (energy capacity) associated with an ice slurry of a working fluid flowing through a vessel (thermal store) comprises weighing the vessel and calculating the metric from the weight of the vessel.
Patent GB-2548212-A (GB)
Title: Exterior view camera washer system with elastic, changeable, self-wetting and cleaning mechanism
Inventor: MAHMOUD YOUSEF GHANNAM
IPC: G03B30/00
Filed: 2017-01-20
Abstract: A vehicle camera washing system 400 includes a housing 410 configured for supporting a vehicle camera, a housing cover 412 having an aperture for a lens 405 of the vehicle camera, the housing cover 412 removably positioned on a face of the housing 410, a circular groove 430 positioned in the face of the housing 410, a first wiper anchor 420 fixedly positioned in the groove 430, a second wiper anchor 422 movably positioned in the groove 430, and elastic wiper 440 extending from the first wiper anchor 420 to the second wiper anchor 422. The system 400 may comprise a motor for moving the second wiper anchor 422 along the groove 430 from a first position to a second position stretching the elastic wiper 440 across the camera lens 405. The system 400 may further comprise a valve 480 for delivering fluid 462 from a fluid tank 460 along a conduit 470 onto the lens 405 of the camera.
Patent GB-2562762-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic mixing
Inventor: MAIWENN KERSAUDY-KERHOAS
IPC: B01F33/40
Filed: 2017-05-24
Abstract: A microfluidic device 100 for mixing a liquid L, the device comprising a microfluidic chamber 20 with an inlet 30 which is arranged to receive the liquid, wherein, in use, the microfluidic device is arranged to control translation through the liquid of a body B introduced into the chamber and the translation of the body B is due to a potential field acting on the body. The controlled translation of the body mixes the liquid in the microfluidic chamber. Ideally, the body is a gas or air bubble which is introduced via a gas inlet 32 and acted upon by gravity. The chamber has a serpentine or zig-zag path. The gas bubble mixes the liquid in the chamber by following the meandering path of the chamber.
Patent GB-2554146-A (GB)
Title: Virtual sensor-data-generation system and method supporting development of algorithms facilitating navigation of railway crossings
Inventor: Ashley Elizabeth Micks
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2017-07-06
Abstract: A method for generating training data using simulation in a virtual environment is disclosed. In one embodiment the method comprises: traversing, by a computer system, one or more virtual sensors (40) over a virtual road surface 36 in a simulation; recording data corresponding to signals (44) output by the virtual sensors during the traversing, wherein the data characterizes a virtual railway (railroad) crossing 28 in the virtual road surface. The data could further be annotated (46), by the computer system, with ground-truth data corresponding to the virtual railroad crossing. The virtual sensor could a forward-facing sensor (40) such as a camera or laser scanner. The virtual sensor may be moved with respect to the virtual road surface as dictated by a vehicle-motion model modeling motion of a vehicle driving on the virtual road surface while carrying the virtual sensor. The virtual sensor data may correspond to what a real sensor would have output had it sensed the road surface in the real world.
Patent GB-2565146-A (GB)
Title: Memory control for electronic data processing system
Inventor: GIAMPIETRO TECCHIOLLI
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2017-08-04
Abstract: A data processing system has several processors 204 connected to a network fabric with a to remote bridge 706 and a from-remote bridge 708. When a processor determines that a memory access request is for a data value stored on a different processor, it sends the request to the to-remote bridge. The bridge translates the local address in the request to the corresponding address in a global remote memory address space using a translation table 710. It then sends a request containing the global address to the from-remote bridge of the processor at which the data is stored. The from-remote bridge translates the global address to a local address for that processor using a translation table 712. The access request is then executed at that processor. The address may be identified as being for remote data by comparing it with local address space partitions, which have been mapped to remote addresses. Alternatively, it may be identified as remote by being associated with an is-remote flag.
Patent GB-2566021-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: Oluwaseyi Oluwafemi Oluwadare
IPC: A61C17/22
Filed: 2017-08-29
Abstract: A toothbrush 10 comprises a body 12 having an elongate shaft 14 and a curved head 16. A first plurality of tooth bristles 18 and a second plurality of buccal or cheek cleansing bristles 20 project from the head. The second plurality of bristles are positioned at a different location and project in a different direction relative to the first plurality of bristles. The first plurality of bristles may project from a concave side of the head. In a preferred embodiment, the second plurality of bristles may have a smaller average spacing between the bristles than the first plurality of bristles. A third plurality of bristles 32 comprising buccal cleansing bristles may project from the head. The shaft may have a flexible portion proximal to the head, and a haptic feedback device 50 in the flexible portion may indicate when excess pressure is applied to the teeth. The toothbrush may further comprise a tongue scraper 34 at a distal end of the shaft. In another embodiment, the toothbrush head may include a rotating wheel 116 surrounding a central hub 118.
Patent GB-2555532-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for authentication in an electronic device
Inventor: RYAN ROBERTS
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2016-10-05
Abstract: An electronic device 110 comprises one or more input devices 122 for acquiring input signals from a user of the electronic device; and a speaker recognition processor 120, connected to the one or more input devices and providing sole access to the one or more input devices, comprising a biometric authentication module 160 for processing the input signals and generating a biometric authentication result. The one or more input devices may comprise one or more microphones. The invention aims to prevent forms of malware that reconfigure signal paths to allow direct injection of recorded or spoof biometric data into the input of a biometric authentication module.
Patent GB-2566954-A (GB)
Title: Barrier
Inventor: WILLIAM MALCOLM SNAPE
IPC: E02B7/00
Filed: 2017-09-27
Abstract: A barrier 1 and method of deploying a barrier and forming a dam is provided. The dam is formed by the barrier under water pressure and is maintained in position by water pressure. The barrier comprises a retainer 150 connected to a first portion 110 of a waterproof membrane 100 that is configured to hold ballast 300. The barrier has a second portion 120 and third portion 130. The ballast may be comprised by the barrier and may be a chain. The retainer may be a sleeve or tube within which the chain is placed. In addition, a tension member 200 may be provided for restricting movement of a fourth portion 140 away from the first portion. The tension member may be an elongate member such as rope. Advantageously, the barrier is quick and effective to deploy and easy to clean. Furthermore, the barrier may be more compact than a conventional barrier and/or may be more reliable.
Patent GB-2567237-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle door check mechanism
Inventor: IAN PATTERSON
IPC: E05F5/00
Filed: 2017-10-09
Abstract: A vehicle door check mechanism 120 comprising a door holder bar 121 having a stop 122 at one end for attachment to a vehicle door, with the other end 109 for attachment to the vehicle body, a support housing 125 fastened to within a cavity in the door and having an passage through which the door holder bar passes and a pneumatic retarder, e.g. a bellows 150, having at least one vent 151 which is compressed when the door is opened and used to retard the motion of the door as it moves to the fully open position, e.g. at high speed or blown by the wind. The bellows may be located in a variety of positions, either attached at both ends to the bar such that the interface between the bar and the bellows acts as the vent, or only attached at one end to the bar. The bar preferably passes through the bellows. There may also be a spring biased door holding mechanism 132 which engages with recesses 124 on the door holder bar.