baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2505541-A (GB)
Title: Anti-zipper sliding device
Inventor: LAI KARL
IPC: E05B65/52
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: An anti-zipper sliding device 10 for secure to the strings of a slide fastener such as a zipper, the device comprising a first body portion 30 releasably fastened to a second body portion 40 by a fastener to removably secure the device to a zipper track, at least one of the first and second body portions having a gripping surface 73 to prevent movement along the zipper track; a cover 20 is secured to the first body by a locking mechanism such as a padlock and covers the fastener 82; the fastener is preferably a threaded fastener and clamps the body portions against the zipper track. The device may include a post 88 to secure the handle of a zipper. The first part may include a protrusion 59 with a hole 65, the tab being inserted through a slot in the cover and secured by a padlock, the padlock may also secure through a hole in the handle of a zipper (fig.6) to prevent sliding of a zipper.
Patent GB-2512906-A (GB)
Title: Pipe joint structure
Inventor: CHIANG YU-CHEN
IPC: F16L19/02
Filed: 2013-04-11
Abstract: A pipe joint structure includes a connection head, an internal loop and a lock nut. One end of the connection head is disposed with a connection nut adapted to be in connection with other outside device, and another end thereof is disposed with a thread portion and an engagement portion adapted to insert in the tube, allowing the connection head to be coupled to the pipe. The internal loop and the lock nut are respectively engaged with the outer part of the pipe, where the internal loop can be fixed on the outer parts of the pipe and an insertion end of the engagement portion of the connection head, and the lock nut can be engaged with the thread portion of the connection head and covers the outer part of the internal loop fixedly as well. The locking can be carried out by using any tool (e.g. wrench) through the lock nut. Therefore, the lock nut tightly compresses the internal loop, and then the internal loop correspondingly and tightly compresses the thread portion of the connection head and the pipe at the position that they are coupled to each other, allowing the tight coupling of the connection head to the pipe.
Patent GB-2515106-A (GB)
Title: Supercharger assembly
Inventor: DALE-JONES GRAHAM
IPC: F02B39/12
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: A vehicle supercharger assembly 110 comprising a combined generator or motor comprising a first armature 14 being adapted for drive from a source of motive power, such as an engine; a supercharger impeller 24 arranged to be driven via a gear train; a combined electric motor or generator comprising a second armature 28, the second armature being coupled to the gear train; a first clutch 32 for selectively coupling the first armature to the gear train for driving the supercharger impeller in a first mode of operation in which the electric motor is operable to adjust the speed of the supercharger impeller; and a second clutch 34, operable when said first armature is coupled to the gear train, for selectively locking the gear train so as to prevent relative rotation of the first and second armatures in a second mode of operation. The assembly can generate electric power and function as a supercharger, or act as a motor to start an engine or directly drive a vehicle.
Patent GB-2506476-A (GB)
Title: Epoxy resin composition and a composite part produced thereof
Inventor: MORTIMER STEVE
IPC: C08G59/20
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A resin composition suitable for producing a composite part comprises an epoxy resin comprising a first resin component comprising a glycidyl ether epoxy resin or an epoxy resin per se and a second resin component comprising up to 33wt% naphthalene based epoxy resin and an amino-phenyl fluorene curing agent, such as 9,9-bis (4-amino-3-chloro-phenyl)-fluorene. Also disclosed is the use of the resin composition with a reinforcement material, such as carbon fabric, to produce a composite part.
Patent GB-2503593-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing and utilizing thermal energy in a combined heat and power plant
Inventor: PALANISAMY KRISHNA MOORTHY
IPC: C11B1/16
Filed: 2012-02-03
Abstract: Method and apparatus for operating a combined heat and power system with greater flexibility, reliability, control and stability, for providing operational flexibility and energy efficiency in operating a combined heat and power plant which includes a backpressure steam engine that expands a high temperature heat source of a thermodynamic fluid to generate mechanical power and discharge its spent heat for a beneficial use comprises a vessel subsystem for the spent heat, said vessel subsystem including: at least one main indirect heat exchange device or vessel (7) in heat exchange communication between its primary space (10) and its secondary space (11). The present invention also discloses the use of a method and apparatus to operate a combined heat and power system.
Patent GB-2518208-A (GB)
Title: Stator-plate Overmoulding
Inventor: COURT ANDREW LEE
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A radial wall 100 for a stator housing to be located in said gap between a rotor and the stator of a permanent magnet yokeless and segmented armature (YASA) machine having clamshells with stator coils and bars located there between is manufactured by placing a thermoplastics resin membrane 110 into a mould, injection moulding a set of reinforcing features 120 onto said membrane using a thermoplastic polymer bondable when molten with said resin and manufacturing said housing using said radial wall. The resin membrane which may contain woven glass fibre reinforcement 160, may be an engineering polymer (e.g. PPA, PEEK, PPS, ABS, PA). The reinforcing features may form cavities to receive pole shoes. The clamshells are completed by cylinders of plastics or aluminium. The in-plane coefficient of thermal expansion of the membrane is greater than that of the reinforcing feature to ensure the membrane is pulled flat as the wall cools and the membrane may be preheated prior to the injection moulding. The stator bars 180 are pressed into the membrane whilst it is mouldable, the glass fibre reinforcement acting to set the rotor/stator flux gap, a thermoplastic polymer member 175 forming a supplementary resin supply and providing flashing 176 .
Patent GB-2520319-A (GB)
Title: Method, apparatus and computer program product for capturing images
Inventor: MUUKKI MIKKO
IPC: H04N5/343
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A system and method of generating a preview 303 of a scene using a first camera 302 of an apparatus in a first mode, generating image frame(s) 305 of the scene using a second camera 304 of the apparatus in the first mode, and selecting at least one image frame from the image frame(s) of the scene as at least one capture image in a second mode. The invention may be installed on a mobile phone to allow image capture with zero shutter lag that is normally caused by a time-delay between focus (half-shutter) and image capture. The preview may be displayed on a user interface 316 after user instruction 306 and the image frames may be stored in a ring buffer 311. The preview may be generated by the first imager at a first frame rate that is greater than a second frame rate of the image frames generated by the second image sensor. The second frame rate may vary based on camera parameters such as exposure time, camera lighting, camera shake or scene movement. The dual-sensor image capture of the present invention is advantageous for cameras having large sensors and in low-light conditions.
Patent GB-2509236-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell system with coolant circuit having ion removal unit
Inventor: DULK CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2013-11-28
Abstract: A fuel cell system 10 comprises a fuel cell stack 12 and a cooling circuit 16 adapted to cool the fuel cell stack 12. The cooling circuit 16 comprises an ion removal unit 20 adapted to remove ions 22, 24 from a coolant 14 within the cooling circuit 16. The ion removal unit 20 comprises a conduit 26 defining a flow path for the coolant 14. The ion removal unit 20 further comprises means for providing a magnetic field 32 adapted to exert a force on ions 22, 24 contained in the coolant 14. The force results in a drift of the ions 22, 24 towards at least one ion conducting membrane 28, 30 delimiting the conduit 26 at least partially. Preferably, two ion conducting membranes 28, 30 are provided, one of which is permeable to positive ions, and the other of which is permeable to negative ions. The means for providing a magnetic field 32 preferably comprises a conducting wire 38 providing at least one, but preferably two, conducting media 40, 42 which is/are located outside the conduit 26 in the vicinity of the ion conducting membrane(s) 28, 30.
Patent GB-2524540-A (GB)
Title: Replication of a relational database
Inventor: MARTIN DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: In response to receiving a request for replicating data of a source database to a relational target database, a first start position (SP1) representing the most recent log position within a transaction log is identified. After a time period, waiting to ensure that each currently executing transaction (T1.1, T2.1 etc.) has terminated, asynchronously creating a copy of the data of the source database excluding any changes by transactions not committed. After completion of copying, identifying a repair start position (RSLP) within the transaction log to identify transactions which started after the first start position and which committed before the repair start position in order to execute those transactions.
Patent GB-2510534-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for destroying solid tumours in-situ
Inventor: WANG ZHIGANG
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: An apparatus for detaching a solid tumour from surrounding tissue. It has an elongate radio frequency (RF) probe having a distal portion with an elongate electrode and at least one tissue detaching electrode connected to the elongate electrode. The tissue detaching electrode is extensible from a retracted position to a position at a predetermined distance from the longitudinal electrode to define an enclosed boundary of an area within which a solid tumour may be located. An RF current source provides an RF ablating current with a current return path between the elongate electrode and the tissue detaching electrode such that the RF ablating current extends through the region between the tissue detaching electrode and the elongate electrode to cause tissue death in that region and wherein the RF current source provides an RF cutting current for separating the tissue from surrounding tissue.
Patent GB-2527756-A (GB)
Title: Self-oiling pneumatic tool
Inventor: KUO CHAO-MING
IPC: F16N7/34
Filed: 2014-06-30
Abstract: A self-oiling pneumatic tool includes a pneumatic tool assembly, in which a driver unit 11, such as an air motor or percussive hammer is mounted. The pneumatic tool assembly has an end forming an air connection terminal 12 into which an air line may be fitted 220. An oiling unit is arranged between the driver unit and the air connection terminal and is located in the tool assembly. It includes an outer tube 21 enclosing an inner tube 22 forming an oil reservoir 23. The inner tube has a circumferential wall in which a second oil supply aperture is formed and it is in communication with a passage of the inner tube that is in communication with the driver unit. When external air is supplied through the inner tube to the driver unit, oil stored in the reservoir flows through the second oil supply aperture via permeable plastic plug 226, due a pressure differential across the plug; into the inner tube then to the driver unit to achieve self-oiling, lubricating. The oil reservoir may be transparent.
Patent GB-2515673-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic frequency interrogation and data system
Inventor: COONROD DONALD SCOTT
IPC: H04B13/02
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a subsea acoustic frequency interrogation and data system. The subsea acoustic frequency interrogation and data system includes a master acoustic transceiver configured to broadcast an acoustic activation signal and an acoustic frequency interrogated data transmitter configured to generate power from the acoustic activation signal and activate a sensor configured to measure an operating parameter of subsea equipment.
Patent GB-2521734-A (GB)
Title: Correction information generation method and correction information generation apparatus
Inventor: SAKUMURA TAKUTO
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: A correction information generation method and apparatus enables easy x-ray pixel detector flat-field correction operation. The correction information generation method includes the steps of: moving the relative position of a detector with respect to an incident X-ray having a cross-sectional beam shape traversing a detection surface so that the whole of the detection surface is irradiated with the incident X-ray in total time and each of the pixels arranged in the moving direction is uniformly irradiated; and generating information for correcting the sensitivity of a pixel based on an intensity value detected for a given energy band of the incident X-ray.
Patent GB-2524352-A (GB)
Title: Reactive power compensation
Inventor: HILL MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: H02J3/18
Filed: 2014-11-07
Abstract: A controller operates with a varying target power factor and/or compensation range. In order to determine when to adjust the reactive power compensation by switching in/out stages of a multistage capacitor bank, the controller is provided with the step size provided by each switchable stage. The controller can thus switch in or out successive stages as necessary to compensate for the reactive power of the load and maintain the power factor close to target. To minimise repeated switching, the controller may be provided with a selectable sensitivity. The product of step size and sensitivity together with variable target power factor effectively creates a variable compensation range of reactive power levels within which no correction will be added or removed. When the reactive power level is outside the compensation range for a variable time duration the controller is operable to switch in/out shunt capacitors as necessary to return the reactive power level to within the compensation range. Preferably, a different discrete target power factor or different discrete sensitivities are selected when the active power level lies within different ranges, for example three groups of values: group 1 associated with lower levels of active power; group 2 associated with medium levels of active power; and group 3 associated with higher levels of active power.
Patent GB-2516802-A (GB)
Title: Lock device for opening/closing body
Inventor: NAKASONE HISASHI
IPC: E05C9/16
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: Provided is a lock device for an opening/closing body which can prevent the incomplete engagement into a hook part of a pair of link rod hook parts and can maintain lengthwise the length of a cam slope. A lock device (10) is provided with a housing (20), a rotary member (50), a pair of link rods (90, 91) provided with a hook part (92), a spring (95) for the rotary biasing of the rotary member (50), and an operative member (60) mounted so as to be able to be inserted into the housing (20). A cam protrusion (55) is formed in the rotary member (50), and a wall part (70) comprising a cam slope (71) which abuts the cam protrusion (55) is formed in the operative member (60). The configuration is such that by inserting the operative member (60), the rotary member (50) resists the biasing force of the spring (95) and rotates, and the hook part (92) of the link rods (90, 91) slides in a position in which it does not engage with the lock part.
Patent GB-2534174-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle control system and method
Inventor: ANDREW FAIRGRIEVE
IPC: B60W40/06
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A vehicle control system 10 comprises a control means for initiating control of a first group of at least one vehicle subsystem 12 in a selected one of a plurality of subsystem control modes including at least an on-road driving mode and an off-road driving mode. Evaluation means evaluates driving condition indicators 16, 17 to determine an extent to which each subsystem control modes is appropriate and for providing an output indicative of the most appropriate. The driving condition indicators 16, 17 including at least one terrain indicator indicative of the type of terrain over which the vehicle is travelling. The terrain indicator comprises a signal indicative of whether one or more second group of subsystems 12 is operational and the evaluation means biasing an extent to which the off-road driving mode/s is determined appropriate in dependence on the terrain indicator/s. In an automatic response mode the control means selects the most appropriate one of the subsystem control modes for the first group of subsystem/s in dependence on the output.
Patent GB-2535990-A (GB)
Title: Computer program and method of determining a personalized head-related transfer function and interaural time difference function
Inventor: JONAS REIJNIERS
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A method of estimating an individualized head-related transfer function (HRTF) and an individualized interaural time difference function (ITDF) of a particular person, comprising the steps of: a) obtaining a plurality of data sets (Li, Ri, 0i), each comprising a left and a right audio sample (Li, Ri) from a pair of in-ear microphones, and orientation information (0i) from an orientation unit 604, measured in a test-arrangement whereby an acoustic test signal is rendered via a loudspeaker 602; b) storing the data sets in a memory; c) estimating the directions of the loudspeaker relative to the person based on the orientation data and the audio data; d) estimating the ITDF based on the data sets and on the estimated relative position/orientation; e) estimating the HRTF, based on the data sets and based on the estimated relative position/orientation. Estimating the HRTF may involve estimating a combined spectral filter characteristic of the loudspeaker and microphones. The method aims to provide a low cost process for determining HRTFs and ITDFs, suitable for improving 3D sound in virtual reality environments.
Patent GB-2536667-A (GB)
Title: An ironing device
Inventor: RITA PALMER
IPC: D06F83/00
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A portable ironing surface comprising a plurality of layers and attachment means at its periphery 2, 10 for joining the surface to a variety of structures. The attachment means may comprise a drawstring 3 passing through a slot 9 in the hemmed periphery with a toggle 9 for tightening the surface onto a structure. The attachment means may further comprise elongate elastic corner strapping 7 or elongate corner ties 4, which may be tied around a member such as a table leg to secure the device. Pairs of side fasteners 5 are located on the long sides of the ironing surface and may be tied to one another under the structure to which the surface is being attached. The layers of the ironing surface may include a cotton cover (1 fig 4), insulated padding (12), a heat resistant sheet, a heat reflective sheet (11), waterproof towelling (13) and a wipe clean lowermost layer.
Patent GB-2536887-A (GB)
Title: Video content replay
Inventor: NIGEL STUART MOORE
IPC: H04N21/44
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A video replay apparatus and method comprising: a first video player to begin playback of a video, a processing unit configured to load a second video player in response to the initialisation of playback on the first player, and a content control transfer unit to transfer playback of the video from the first player to the second player and ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted switch. This may be used to allow a native player to start playback before a specific program is loaded using an Application Information Table (AIT) associated with the video. The transfer may take place at a group of pictures (GOP) boundary and may be delayed during playback modifying operations or the use of a user interface on the first video player. Also claimed is a data structure inserted into a video to indicate that a second player should be launched to take control of the video playback.
Patent GB-2521562-A (GB)
Title: Anti-tumor T cell immunity induced by high dose radiation
Inventor: STROBER SAMUEL
IPC: C12N5/0783
Filed: 2013-08-16
Abstract: Cancer treatment is provided, by irradiating an individual with a localized, high single dose or short course of doses at a primary tumor site; collecting T cells from the individual after a period of time sufficient activation of an anti-tumor response; treating the individual with an effective dose of dose of chemotherapy; and reintroducing the T cell population back to the individual.
Patent GB-2526198-A (GB)
Title: Tank for a vehicle, in particular a commercial vehicle
Inventor: RIEFLIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60K15/03
Filed: 2015-04-09
Abstract: A tank 10 for a vehicle, particularly a commercial vehicle, is configured to store at least two liquids, for example fuel and a lubricant. Tank 10 comprises a one-piece plastic shell 12 bounding a first chamber 14 for a first liquid and a second chamber 24 for the second liquid. Second chamber 24 is arranged within and is fluidically separate from first chamber 14, and has an opening 26 on a side 28 of shell 12. A covering element 34 at least partially covers 26, and is connected to shell 12 but formed as a separate component from shell 12; suitably covering element 34 may provide suction, return and fill functions for the secondary cavity formed by second chamber 24. Second chamber 24 may be arranged in a recess in shell 12; alternatively second chamber 24 may form a through opening of shell 12 extending all the way through first chamber 14. Tank 10 provides a lightweight and space-efficient means of storing multiple liquids for use by a vehicle.
Patent GB-2541465-A (GB)
Title: Electrical assembly
Inventor: ROBIN GUPTA
IPC: H02J3/36
Filed: 2015-08-21
Abstract: An electrical assembly for use in a power transmission network such as a high voltage DC network (HVDC), where the electrical assembly comprises a converter 32 including: a first terminal; and a second terminal for connection to an electrical network 40, where the first terminal is a DC terminal; a DC power transmission medium 38; a circuit interruption device connected to the DC power transmission medium 38; the circuit interruption device including at least one switching element and an energy absorbing element (which may be a non-linear resistor or a surge arrestor), the switching element of the circuit interruption device can divert a flow of current in the DC power transmission medium 38 through the energy absorption element 64 in order to reduce the flow of current in the DC power transmission medium 38, and a converter control unit programmed to operate the converter 32 in a leakage reduction mode to control a voltage across the energy absorption element 64 to reduce a leakage current flowing in the DC transmission medium 38 subsequent to the reduction of the flow of current in the DC power transmission medium 38 by the switching of the or each switching element of the circuit interruption device to divert the flow of current in the DC power transmission medium 38 through the energy absorption element 64.