baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2534409-A (GB)
Title: Data encoding and decoding
Inventor: NICHOLAS IAN SAUNDERS
IPC: H04N19/88
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: Spatially scalable decoding method and apparatus to decode encoded data representing a video image split into a plurality of independently de-codable portions, each portion representing a spatially sub-sampled version of the image so that a combination of the parts provides a representation of all of the pixels of that video image, each pixel being represented by only a respective one of the portions, and at least one portion providing a down sampled representation of the entire image. One or more decoders having a collective processing capacity which is lower than the maximum possible processing requirements decode the plurality of portions. A controller routes data of the portions to the decoders so that, in the event that the processing requirements for all the portions of an image exceeds the collective cpu capacity of the decoders, they cooperate to decode 1050 the whole of at least one of the portions for that image. A combiner combines 1080 the decoded portions to generate a reconstructed representation of that image. Also claimed are a method and apparatus for encoding such data and an encoded data signal.
Patent GB-2523649-A (GB)
Title: Gift bag
Inventor: MILLER CAROL
IPC: B65D33/04
Filed: 2015-01-27
Abstract: A gift bag 100 has an opening in a side wall and a cover 22 which can selectively close the opening. Ideally the bag has four sides 10, an open top and a closed base. A cavity 16 partitioned from to the main internal volume of the bag can be formed in or adjacent the side wall which has the opening; so that the opening allows access to the cavity. The cover 22 can be a pocket or three panels which form a tray-like dispenser in the open position to be filled by the cavity. The cavity may include a further transparent covered window 20 or a further opening with a closing flap. The cavity can contain candy 18. The dispenser can be held closed by hook and loop fastenings 28 and its panels can include bisecting folds 23. A top region of the bag can be provided with carrying handles 14.
Patent GB-2524649-A (GB)
Title: Medical implant
Inventor: RE STEVEN LAMORINIÃ
IPC: A61L27/50
Filed: 2015-02-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical implant 2 comprising a body which comprises a thermoplastic polymer and at least 10 wt% of a fibrous filler, wherein said body includes a first opening for engagement with a fixing means for fixing the body in position in a human or animal body. The implant includes a protection means 10 which is associated with (e.g. engages) said opening, wherein said protection means comprises a thermoplastic polymer and includes no more than 5 wt% of fibres which have a length of greater than 3mm. In one embodiment the thermoplastic polymer of the protection means is polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and may further comprise a radiopaque material, whilst the fibrous filler of the body may be carbon fibre. Preferably the implant comprises an assembly for stabilizing a bone and is selected from an intra-medullary (IM) nail or rod assembly and a bone plate assembly. Also claimed is a kit comprising the medical implant and a fixing means 4 for fixing the body of the implant into position and a method of assembling the medical implant.
Patent GB-2536426-A (GB)
Title: Polymer blends for a semiconducting layer of an organic electronic device
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES NEWSOME
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2015-03-13
Abstract: Provided is a polymer blend for a semiconducting layer of an organic electronic device (e.g. an organic thin film transistor, OTFT), comprising: - a first polymer; - a second polymer which is different from the first polymer; and - a semiconductor compound selected from the group of pentacene derivatives and thiophene derivatives. The first polymer may have amino functional groups and may be a polyfluorene derivative, while the second polymer may be a polythiophene or derivative., e.g. an indacenodithiophene polymer or a copolymer thereof with benzothiadiazole. The semiconductor compound may have fused thiophene rings. The composition may be liquid at room temperature and contain solvents.
Patent GB-2530827-A (GB)
Title: Method of characterising surface chemistry
Inventor: SEUNARINE KRIS
IPC: G01N15/04
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: A method of characterising the surface chemistry of particulate material, comprising (i) a sample preparation step, involving obtaining a test sample comprising a dispersion of the particulate material in a liquid; (ii) a monitoring step, involving monitoring changes in the dispersion over time to generate sample data; (iii) a comparison step, involving comparing the sample data to reference data; and (iv) a characterising step, involving determining surface characteristics of the particulate material based on the results of the comparison step. Preferably the monitoring step involves spectroscopically monitoring changes in the dispersion over time, especially by monitoring changes in transmission of light through the dispersion. The method can be used to determine whether particulate materials, preferably carbon nanoparticles such as carbon nanotubes or graphene nanoplatelets, have been functionalised. The method can also be used to determine the type and degree of functionalisation.
Patent GB-2538260-A (GB)
Title: Patient monitoring system
Inventor: GIDEON MATTHEW HALE
IPC: H04N13/02
Filed: 2015-05-12
Abstract: A patient monitoring system comprises a model generator 58 which generates a 3D model of the surface of a portion of a patient undergoing radiation treatment, an image detector 10 which detects Cherenkov radiation emitted from a surface of the patient 20 and a processor 66 which processes images obtained by the image detector 10 and determines a representation of the location of the portions of a patient irradiated by radiation resulting in the emission of the Cherenkov radiation. The determined representations can then be processed to determine estimations of radiation skin dosage or alternatively combined with a model of the absorption of radiation by tissue in a portion of a patient 20 being monitored and data indicative to the orientation of a radiation beam utilised applied to a patient 20 inducing emission of the Cherenkov radiation to determine the radiation dosages received by tissue in the portion of the patient being 20 monitored.
Patent GB-2541725-A (GB)
Title: Weights system
Inventor: RAYMOND LACEY
IPC: B66B11/00
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A system 10 for imparting a variable force to a user comprises: a line guide arrangement, including at least one moveable line guide 13 which moves in both directions along a linear axis; a force arrangement 14 applies a force to the moveable line guide 13 to oppose motion of the moveable line guide in a first direction along the linear axis; a line 11 continuously threaded around the line guide arrangement, the line 11 having an end attached to member 110 with which the user may interact so that the user force is applied to the user through the member 110; a line adjustment arrangement 18 which is attached to the line11, or is connected to move a component of the line guide arrangement 17; the line adjustment arrangement 18 is operable to change the ratio between distance move by the member 110 and force arrangement 14 by either removing/introducing line between an entry point and the member 110, or moving the component of the line guide arrangement 17. The movable line guide 13 may be a movable pulley and the adjustment arrangement 18 is preferably a winch which may be operated by a user or controlled automatically. A system for applying a variable force to a user or an object such as a lift is also disclosed including a first line connected to a movable line guide and a second line that is connected to the object and threaded through the movable line guide.
Patent GB-2542162-A (GB)
Title: Trailing or leading digit anticipator
Inventor: FREDDIE RUPERT EXALL
IPC: G06F7/74
Filed: 2015-09-10
Abstract: This application is concerned with a way of accurately estimating the number of leading zeros in the result of a fixed or floating point operation, and has devised a new way of doing this using a trailing or leading digit anticipator. The method involves the creation of what it calls a surrogate string, labelled as e_y. This is done by first creating an encoded string where the two inputs are combined using propagate, generate and zero functions, or operations, and the string c is encoded as p, g or z, depending if a one appeared in that position from the respective operation. Groups, or windows, of three bits are then iteratively analysed, as shown in tables 802 and 804 to determine if the likely outcome would be a zero or a one. The resulting string is then used to predict the number of leading zeros from the fixed or floating point operation.
Patent GB-2529769-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing reservoir fluid analysis using partitioning coefficients
Inventor: PELLETIER MICHAEL T
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: Methods and systems of analyzing a reservoir fluid based on surface measurements of fluids circulated in a wellbore are provided. A fluid {e.g., a drilling fluid) with known properties is circulated within a wellbore where it is exposed to a reservoir fluid. A gas extractor is used to analyze a sample of the gas phase of the circulated fluid to determine the composition of the gas phase. Partitioning coefficients are used to calculate the composition of the solid, aqueous, organic, and gas phases of the circulated fluid. The composition of the fluid before and after circulation through the wellbore is compared to determine the composition of the reservoir fluids.
Patent GB-2544350-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear instrumentation system and method for locating the same
Inventor: TIANYOU LI
IPC: G21C17/108
Filed: 2015-12-17
Abstract: A nuclear instrumentation system for monitoring reactor core parameters includes a source range channel, an intermediate range channel and a power range channel, each channel including at least one detector installed around the pressure vessel. The detectors of the power range channel and the intermediate range channel share a plurality fission chambers, thereby reducing the number of detectors requiring installation. Preferably, the intermediate and power range detectors are installed in instrumentation guiding sleeves arranged homogeneously around the reactor pressure vessel, while the source range detectors are installed in independent guiding sleeves which are staggered with respect to the intermediate and power range detectors (see Fig. 4). In addition, the invention adopts a "bucket installation", so that the installation of the detectors requires only a compact structure, facilitating operation and maintenance, and preventing work staff from suffering high irradiation.
Patent GB-2547922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to filtering apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAM JOHN BROWN HENDRIE
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: A filter apparatus 1 for a grey water recycling system comprising a housing 10, the housing comprising a grey water inlet 10a, a first grey water outlet 10b, a second grey water outlet 10c and a filter 18, the filter being located between the grey water inlet and the first grey water outlet, wherein the housing is configured such that, in use, grey water may flow from the inlet through the filter to the first grey water outlet, or from the inlet directly to the second grey water outlet. Preferably, the housing has a removable lid member 10h and a removable base member 10j. The filter can include a disinfectant element (24, Fig. 4a). The filter element may also include one or more float devices (20, Fig. 4a), the float devices being operable to move the disinfectant element within the housing during use. In another aspect, a storage tank (14, Fig. 5) is connectable to the first grey water outlet.
Patent GB-2552791-A (GB)
Title: Phase identification unit
Inventor: JOHN NEWELL
IPC: G01R29/18
Filed: 2016-08-08
Abstract: A portable, handheld unit detects and measures the electrical and magnetic fields radiating from a building, such as a commercial or residential property. The unit senses the phase of the electrical supply to the building and compares the determined phase with a reference phase received over a mobile communications network. The instantaneous phase and the global positioning satellite (GPS) location are accounted for. Direct contact with the electrical supply is not necessary. Access to the building is unnecessary.
Patent GB-2553327-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for transporting a load
Inventor: SAM MATTHEW DANCE
IPC: B62D11/00
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An apparatus 10a for transporting a load, including (i) a ground-engaging device for effecting movement of the load over a surface, (ii) a transmitter 32 and a receiver 34 module and (iii) a controller 30 capable of conducting a status check of components and/or devices of the apparatus to provide an apparatus operative or apparatus non-operative signal to the transmitter module, wherein the transmitter module transmits said signal to the receiver module of one or more other such apparatus and to its own receiver module. According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a system (1, fig. 1) including a plurality of apparatus as described above, and a central command module 4 (CCM) for sending movement instructions to the ground-engaging device (wheel 18, fig. 1) of each apparatus. According to a third aspect a method of operating the system is claimed, wherein each apparatus transmits its operative status signal to all other apparatus and to its own receiver and receives the respective status of all other apparatus, and if any apparatus is in a non-operative state, the controllers of all apparatus either shut them down or cease to respond to any movement instructions received from the CCM (emergency halt).
Patent GB-2553369-A (GB)
Title: Small digital voice message recording device
Inventor: MOHAMMED ARIF MALIK
IPC: G11C7/00
Filed: 2016-09-06
Abstract: A voice message recording device having a printed circuit board 1, a speaker 2, microphone 6, play button 3, a recessed record button 5, battery 4, memory 7a, and LED light 8 encased in a housing 7. The recording device is able to record a 15 second digital voice message, which can then be played back upon actuation of the play button. The recording button is recessed so that it cannot be accidentally actuated. The housing is preferably a thin cardboard case. There is an adhesive fastening means on the exterior of the housing (11, fig 3), being double-sided tape. This allows the device to be attached to greetings cards, gift boxes, or other items.
Patent GB-2542699-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle fuel filler assembly
Inventor: HUBERT SZAWARSKI
IPC: B60K15/05
Filed: 2016-09-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle (10, Fig.1) and a fuel filler assembly (20, Fig.1). The fuel filler assembly (20, Fig.1) comprises a housing, a panel assembly 52 including a hinged door and an indicium 140 disposed on hinge 112, and a sensor assembly 54. The sensor assembly 54 is configured to provide a signal indicative of a location of the indicium 140 relative to the housing. The sensor assembly 140 comprises a non-contact sensor, as well as a controller programmed to output for display a fuel door open-closed position indicator based on the signal. The indicium 140 may be a magnetic emitter, and could be detected via a magnetic flux sensor. Alternatively, the sensor assembly 54 may include either an infrared sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor. Preferably, a warning is output for display via a user interface indicative of an open door based on the location of the indicium 140.
Patent GB-2556092-A (GB)
Title: Power system for more electric aircraft
Inventor: MICHAEL DAVID BAILEY
IPC: H01M8/00
Filed: 2016-11-18
Abstract: A power system (20, fig 2) for an aircraft (10, fig 1) includes a first fuel cell 202 configured to provide base power to one or more loads on the aircraft. The power system further includes a second fuel cell 214 configured to provide peak power to the one or more loads on the aircraft. The peak power can be a power exceeding the base power. The power system further includes an energy storage device 218 configured to provide transient power to the one or more loads on the aircraft. The transient power can be a power exceeding the peak power. The power system further includes a controller (290, fig 2) configured to control delivery of power from the first fuel cell 202, the second fuel cell 214, and the energy storage device 218 to the one or more loads on the aircraft. Methods (400, fig 4) for providing power to one or more loads on an aircraft are also provided.
Patent GB-2542954-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for forming consolidation regions in a web
Inventor: CHRISTOPH SCHMITZ
IPC: D04H1/54
Filed: 2015-04-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for thermally treating webs which comprise thermoplastic respectively meltable compounds, thereby creating cylindrical or elliptic consolidation regions which may optionally comprise an aperture by employing a thermal energy source, such as ultrasonic energy, as well as to webs comprising elliptic consolidation regions. In a particular aspect the invention concerns apparatus and methods for creating the consolidation regions by using an anvil with a contact member that is supported by support ribs in its outer or proximal portion.
Patent GB-2556423-A (GB)
Title: Detection and protection against jam intercept and replay attacks
Inventor: ALLEN R MURRAY
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2017-09-22
Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for detection and protection against jam intercept and replay attacks, particularly for vehicle access. A key fob 102 includes a first wireless transducer 112 tuned to communicate via a first frequency band, second wireless transducer 114 tuned to communicate via a second frequency band different to the first frequency band, and a communicator 116. The communicator sends a first message 122 via the first wireless transducer in response to activation of a first button 108a,b. Additionally, the communicator, in response to not receiving a second message 136 via the second wireless transducer, provides an alert, preferably via an LED. The alert may be generated in the absence of the second, confirmation, message during a waiting period. Preferably first transducer is tuned to an RKE frequency and the first message is an RKE message and the second transducer may be a short-range wireless module, using the BLUETOOTH (RTM) Low Energy protocol. The second transducer preferably establishes a connection with a vehicle 104 before the first message is sent by the key fob user. Range and counter values relating to the first and second messages can be compared and an alert generated if the values do not match.
Patent GB-2555024-A (GB)
Title: Betaines for shale stabilization
Inventor: Maria Celeste Rellamas Tria
IPC: C09K8/04
Filed: 2015-06-08
Abstract: Included are methods and systems for drilling in a subterranean formation. A method comprises providing a drilling fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a betaine shale stabilizer; placing the drilling fluid into the subterranean formation; and drilling a wellbore in the subterranean formation. A drilling system comprises a drilling fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a betaine shale stabilizer; a drilling assembly; a drill string coupled to the drilling assembly; a pumping system fluidically coupled to the drill string, wherein the pumping system is capable of pumping the drilling fluid through the drill string.
Patent GB-2552762-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical filter element, apparatus and method
Inventor: Nicholas John Jackson
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: A mechanical filter element 2 for forming a static filter pack (11, Fig 4) to perform mechanical filtration of a liquid such as water. The mechanical filter element has one or more filter cell 19 having a cross sectional area less than or equal to 5mm2 and a length greater than or equal to 4mm. A plurality e.g. eighteen fins 30 may project radially outwardly from an outer surface of a cylindrical wall 17. The spacing between the fins 30 may be larger than the width of each fin to reduce the likelihood of the mechanical filter elements interlocking with each other. The element 2 may have positive buoyancy in water (i.e. a density <1g/cm3) or negative buoyancy in water (i.e. a density >1g/cm3). The mechanical filter element 2 may be formed of a polymer, such as high density polyethylene used to form positively buoyant mechanical filter elements 2; and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) used to form negatively buoyant mechanical filter elements 2. The mechanical filter element may be included in a method of mechanically filtering a liquid, a conversion kit & method of converting a swimming pool filter apparatus. The mechanical filter element may provide improved backwashing operations.
Patent GB-2568697-A (GB)
Title: Controllable HCCI combustion
Inventor: EMMANOUEL PATTAKOS
IPC: F02B23/04
Filed: 2017-11-23
Abstract: An ICE comprising a first piston and cylinder defining a first combustion chamber C, and a second, auxiliary piston and cylinder defining an auxiliary combustion chamber Ca, such that the auxiliary piston is secured on the first piston; where at BDC the first and auxiliary combustion chambers are in communication to form united cylinder Cu and, during a compression stroke, the auxiliary piston is slidably fit into the auxiliary cylinder so as to substantially isolate the first chamber C from the auxiliary chamber Ca, and where further travel during said compression stroke, but prior to the TDC position of the piston, the auxiliary chamber communicates freely with the first chamber. Auxiliary chamber Ca has an increased compression ratio in comparison to first chamber C, such that a fuel-air mixture is taken above a threshold for auto-ignition during the compression stroke. The compression ignited fuel-air mixture passes from the auxiliary chamber to the first chamber around TDC. The auxiliary piston may be secured on the first piston (figure 3), or on the first cylinder with the auxiliary cylinder formed in the first piston (figure 4). The auxiliary cylinder may be actuated by the first cylinder (figures 5-27). The auxiliary piston may be cam driven (figure 28-30). May be HCCI engine and/or rotary engine.
Patent GB-2560092-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive climate control system
Inventor: AED M DUDAR
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2018-01-04
Abstract: A vehicle 100 having an air conditioning system 136 and including a plurality of sensors 104 to determine the speed of the vehicle, an internal temperature of the vehicle, and a fuel economy of the vehicle, control units 116 each coupled to a corresponding window 120-126 and an HVAC controller 134 and a processor with a climate control adapter 118 and memory 114 coupled to the sensors wherein the climate control adapter performs adaptive cooling based on the speed, fuel economy, and the internal temperature of the vehicle. The adaptive cooling may include entering a high speed, low speed, or intermediate speed mode, and the windows may be opened or closed based on the mode. In an intermediate speed mode the controller can be adapted to either open the windows or activate the air conditioning based on the speed of the vehicle.