baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522350-A (GB)
Title: Television receiver
Inventor: SCOTT EMMA
IPC: H04N21/482
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: There is disclosed a television receiver, and corresponding methods, arranged to present television programs and a user interface to a user. The user interface comprises a plurality of interactive interface subsections, each interface subsection providing an interactive interface to a corresponding grouping of said television programs, and a home interface display comprising a home menu interface element enabling the user to select any one of the interface subsections, and enabling the user to instruct transition from the home interface display to the selected interface subsection. The home interface display further comprises an interactive preview interface presented to the user at the same time as the home interface display, the preview interface element providing an interactive interface to a subset of the grouping of television programs corresponding to the selected interface subsection.
Patent GB-2536270-A (GB)
Title: Immunoassay for pregabalin
Inventor: ELOUARD BENCHIK
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 2015-03-12
Abstract: Antibodies, immunoassay methods and kits thereof are described for the detection and determination of 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid, also known as pregabalin β-isobutyl-γ-Aminobutyric acid. Haptens (Figures 3-6) are linked to standard antigenicity conferring molecules such as bovine serum albumin, keyhole limpet haemocyanin, bovine, gamma globulin or egg ovaalbumin to provide immunogens from which said antibodies are generated.
Patent GB-2521988-A (GB)
Title: Hoisting type continuous casting device, hoisting type continuous casting method, and solid interface detection device
Inventor: SUGIURA Naoaki
IPC: B22D11/22
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: A hoisting type continuous casting device according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with: a holding furnace (101) that holds a melt; a first shape regulating member (102) that is disposed in proximity to a molten surface of a melt (M1) that has been held in the holding furnace (101) and that regulates a cross-sectional shape of a casting (M3) by the melt being passed through; an imaging unit (109) that forms an image of a melt (M2) that has passed through the first shape regulating member (102); an image analyzing unit (110) that detects swinging motion in the melt from the image and determines a solid interface surface on the basis of the presence or absence of the swinging motion; and a casting control unit (111) that changes the casting conditions when the solid interface determined by the image analyzing unit (110) is not within a predetermined standard range.
Patent GB-2541230-A (GB)
Title: A turbocharged automotive system comprising a long route EGR system
Inventor: ALBERTO RACCA
IPC: F02M26/33
Filed: 2015-08-13
Abstract: A turbocharged automotive system comprising a turbocharger compressor 240 and a long route Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system 600, the turbocharger compressor 240 being equipped with a water cooled housing 650, the long route EGR system 600 comprising a long route EGR circuit 610 equipped with a long route EGR cooler 640, and being provided with a mixing point 660 with an air intake duct 205 upstream of an inlet of the turbocharger compressor 240, wherein the EGR cooler 640 has an efficiency that is at least 10% lower than a baseline long route EGR cooler efficiency and a resulting permeability that is higher than a baseline long route EGR cooler permeability. Another advantage of this system is the reduced level of condensate formation due to the relatively higher temperature of gas entering the compressor 240.
Patent GB-2542579-A (GB)
Title: Spatial audio generator
Inventor: JAMES GREGORY STANIER
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2015-09-22
Abstract: A spatial audio generator (26) is disclosed that provides improvements in efficiency compared to conventional sound engines using HRTFs. The spatial audio generator receives an audio signal 22a for a sound source 10a and generates an audio output (28a-28n) corresponding to an observer location (20) spaced from the sound source. The observer location is defined by a variable in each of two orthogonal planes relative to the sound source. The spatial audio generator has: a distance modifier 30 for altering the received audio signal according to the distance between the sound source and the observer location; a first plane modifier 40 for altering the received audio signal according to the variable value in an azimuth plane; and a second plane modifier 32 for altering the received audio signal according to the variable value in a vertical plane. The modifiers each operate on the received audio signal in series, e.g. in a predetermined order, with the output of the final modifier providing a representation of the received audio signal observed at the observer location. A computationally inexpensive three-dimensional audio generator can be provided which can amass audio outputs from multiple stages, easily representing multiple different sound sources in the environment.
Patent GB-2544814-A (GB)
Title: Modulo hardware generator
Inventor: SAMUEL LEE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2015-11-30
Abstract: The hardware design is generated through an iterative process that selects the optimum component for mapping successively increasing input ranges to the target output range until a component is selected that maps the target input range to the target output range. Each iteration includes generating hardware design components for mapping the input range to the target output range using each of a plurality of modulo preserving range reduction methods, synthesizing the generated hardware design components, and selecting optimum hardware design components 308 based on the results of the synthesis. Synthesis metrics preferably include delay, area or power usage.
Patent GB-2531204-A (GB)
Title: A display holder
Inventor: DAVID NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2014-07-01
Abstract: A display holder (1) comprises a plurality of frame portions (2, 3, 4, 5) which conjointly surround a display; a number of distinct support portions (6, 7, 8, 9) being spaced apart by frame portions (2, 3, 4, 5); and biasing means (10, 11, 15, 16) allowing said frame portions (2, 3, 4, 5) to snap between an open configuration in which a display can be inserted or removed and a closed configuration where a display is held between said frame portions (2, 3, 4, 5) and said distinct support portions (6, 7, 8, 9).
Patent GB-2549716-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling an injector for injecting a reductant into an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: VINCENZO ALFIERI
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2016-04-25
Abstract: An injector 287 injects a reductant 286 into a selective catalytic reduction or SCR system 282 of an internal combustion engine (110, Fig. 1). A concentration of nitrogen oxides in an exhaust aftertreatment system (270, Fig. 1) is measured downstream of the SCR system 282 and a first difference calculated between the measured concentration of nitrogen oxides and a first predetermined reference value. A concentration of ammonia in the exhaust aftertreatment system (270, Fig. 1) is measured downstream of the SCR system 282 and a second difference calculated between the measured concentration of ammonia and a second predetermined reference value. A quantity of reductant 286 to be injected by injector 287 is calculated as a function of the first and second differences. The quantity of reductant 286 to be injected may be determined by calculating a minimum value of a quadratic performance index subjected to predetermined constraints. A computer program, and carrier to store the computer program, an electromagnetic signal representing the computer program and an internal combustion engine (110, Fig. 1) are also claimed.
Patent GB-2534329-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion assembly comprising a box for retaining drained fluids
Inventor: JULIEN SAYN-URPAR
IPC: F01D25/32
Filed: 2014-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a propulsion assembly comprising an engine surrounded by a nacelle (14), means for draining the fluids from the engine and means (18) for guiding said fluids to a retention box (17) arranged outside the engine and comprising a cavity (36) for storing drained fluids, characterised in that said retention box is fixed to a cowling of the nacelle and supported thereby. The invention also relates to a fluid retention box for a corresponding propulsion assembly.
Patent GB-2538173-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to cooling
Inventor: MARK SMITH
IPC: F28F9/26
Filed: 2016-05-27
Abstract: A cooling assembly 2 for a mobile ice rink 4 comprises a first cooling element 6 for cooling a first region 40 of the rink and a second cooling element 8 for cooling a second region 42 of the rink. The first cooling element has a deployed configuration in which the element defines, between an inlet and an outlet, a plurality of cooling channels (22, fig 2) through which a coolant flows, and a packed configuration in which the element has a reduced dimension compared to the deployed configuration. The second cooling element also has a deployed configuration in which the element defines, between an inlet and an outlet, a plurality of cooling channels 22 through which the coolant flows and a packed configuration in which the element has a reduced dimension compared to the deployed configuration. A connecting means 10 fluidly connects the inlets and outlets of the first and second cooling elements to a coolant circulation means 12. The connecting means comprises of supply 48 and discharge tubes. The circulation means comprises of a tank 54, refrigeration chiller 56 and pump 58 interconnected by pipes 52, 64.
Patent GB-2541509-A (GB)
Title: A reconfigurable sleeping bag system
Inventor: SANTOSH GHALE-GURUNG
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: A reconfigurable sleeping bag system including a selection of bags. One bag is selected from the selection of bags to be the primary sleeping baginto which the person is placed. Each bag in the system has both primary releasable fastening means and secondary complimentary releasable fastening means. The primary releasable fastening means enables the primary sleeping bag to be opened or closed by the user, and the secondary complimentary releasable fastening means enables an optional secondary bag, used in the system, to be releasably attached to the primary sleeping bag.
Patent GB-2539805-A (GB)
Title: Downhole cutting tool having sensors or releasable particles to monitor wear or damage to the tool
Inventor: JAY STUART BIRD
IPC: E21B12/02
Filed: 2014-03-24
Abstract: A wellbore formation system includes a downhole cutting tool having a body and at least one cutting element. A sensor is coupled to the downhole cutting tool, and the senor includes a transmitter configured to transmit a signal prior to wear on a portion of the downhole cutting tool reaching a first amount. The sensor ceases transmission of the signal when the wear on the portion of the downhole cutting tool reaches the first amount.
Patent GB-2553502-A (GB)
Title: Kicker charge
Inventor: ROLAND ALFORD
IPC: F42B3/22
Filed: 2016-08-19
Abstract: A kicker charge (100) is provided and comprises a liquid fillable container (110), an explosive charge (120) within the container, and an impulse transfer means (130). Upon detonation of the explosive charge (120) the impulse transfer means (130) transfers an impulse from the charge (120) to a target.
Patent GB-2545047-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural planting depth sensor
Inventor: NIKOLAI R TEVS
IPC: A01C7/00
Filed: 2016-09-30
Abstract: An agricultural planting machine (200) comprising a trench opener (210) and a trench depth sensing system comprising a ground engaging component (220) and a trench depth sensor (225). The trench depth sensor generates a signal of the displacement of the ground engaging component by directly sensing its surface. The ground engaging component may comprise a gauge wheel. The depth sensor may comprise a capacitive, optical, microwave or an object detection sensor which uses radio waves. Another embodiment requires for the depth sensor to comprise a capacitive sensor, a transmitter and receiver element and a trench depth calculation component. The transmitter element generates an electric field and the receiver element generates an output signal based on the capacitive coupling of the transmitter and receiver elements in which the capacitive coupling is altered as the ground engaging component moves within the electric field. The calculation component generates an indication of the trench depth based on the receivers output signal. Another embodiment requires the same as the previous but relies on an array of capacitive sensing elements in which the receiver generates an output signal indicative of dielectric properties of a medium proximate the sensing element.
Patent GB-2550010-A (GB)
Title: Headlamp adaptor
Inventor: PAUL IVOR HARPER
IPC: B60Q1/16
Filed: 2017-01-13
Abstract: A headlamp adaptor for attachment to the headlamp of a motor vehicle is positionable on a cover 501 of the headlamp to intercept a portion of the headlamp beam directed to the near side of the road and modify selected wavelengths thereof. A coating may be provided on the surface of the adapter to modify selected wavelengths of light passing through the adapter, which may be made of plastic material that has had a dye added during manufacture.
Patent GB-2559953-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for generating hydrogen
Inventor: MARK COLLINS
IPC: C01B3/08
Filed: 2017-01-14
Abstract: An apparatus for generating hydrogen is disclosed comprising a handheld container; the container having a hollow interior defining a reaction chamber 50, and being provided with a reactant inlet chamber 36 for receiving solid unit dosage forms comprising one or more reactants capable of reacting in the presence of a liquid co-reactant to form hydrogen; wherein the reactant inlet chamber has a first reclosable opening which opens to the container exterior for receiving the solid unit dosage forms; and a second reclosable opening 40 communicating with the reaction chamber through which the solid unit dosage forms can be introduced into the reaction chamber; at least one of the first and second reclosable openings being provided with a gas tight seal to prevent leakage of hydrogen gas from the reaction chamber; the container further having a hydrogen gas outlet 28 and a liquid co-reactant inlet 26, each being provided with valves to enable the control of fluid; whereby in use, the one or more reactants in the solid unit dosage form react in the presence of liquid co-reactant introduced through the liquid co-reactant inlet to generate hydrogen.
Patent GB-2549391-A (GB)
Title: Probe assembly connector
Inventor: IAN TRIVETT
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2017-03-21
Abstract: An attachment device for releasably coupling chromatography systems with ion sources and/or mass and/or ion mobility spectrometers is disclosed. The attachment device attaches a fluid line 218 to a fluid inlet or outlet. The device comprises an attachment member 214 for releasably engaging with a fluid inlet or outlet, and an elastic member 220 coupled to the attachment member. The attachment device is attachable to a fluid line 218 such that the attachment member 214 is moveable relative to the fluid line 218 such that movement of the attachment member 214 relative to the fluid line 218 causes elastic deformation of the elastic member 220. This allows movement of the fluid line 218 without causing dead space between the fluid line 218 and inlet to which it is attached.
Patent GB-2547569-A (GB)
Title: Borehole shape characterization
Inventor: Paul Andrew Cooper
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2014-11-19
Abstract: The shape and size of a borehole may be characterized downhole, using measurements of the borehole shape in conjunction with a catalog of shapes against which the measured shape is matched. A unique identifier for the measured borehole shape, and optionally a size parameter, may be transmitted to a surface facility, generally saving bandwidth compared with the transmission of the raw measured borehole-shape data. Alternatively or additionally, downhole measurements may be adjusted based on the measured shape. Additional methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed.
Patent GB-2563913-A (GB)
Title: Engine monitoring apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER J GREEN
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: A smart engine breather filter assembly 200 for monitoring an i.c. engine comprises: a breather filter element 265 in a cavity; a processor (239); and a sensor module configured to sense a characteristic of the engine, eg pressure or vibrational frequency, and output data representative of the sensed characteristic to the processor. The engine breather filter assembly 200 provides a housing for the processor. The processor determines a value representative of the firing frequency of the engine based on the output data. The sensor module may include an electronics housing 236 containing a pressure sensor, eg a differential pressure sensor 223 sensing the difference in pressure across the filter element 265, and/or an accelerometer 237 which may be mounted on a first circuit board 231. A communications module 238 and a microprocessor (239) may be mounted on a second circuit board 232. The microprocessor may transmit or broadcast data over a wireless network to a remote application. The smart engine breather filter assembly 200 may be registered to a particular engine after its manufacture, even an entirely mechanical legacy engine, eg via a smart phone application.
Patent GB-2555165-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus and method of use thereof
Inventor: GEORGE TOMLINSON
IPC: B65D81/36
Filed: 2017-07-19
Abstract: Display apparatus comprising a frame element 12 comprising a frame member 18 with first 22 and second 22 portions with one portion movable relative to the other from a first position (fig. 2a) wherein the portions are in a linear arrangement, to a second position wherein the portions are moved to a non-linear arrangement with respect to each other, where the portions have locking means 30, 32 provided to allow locking of the portions in the second position. The locking means may be integrally formed with the first or second portions and may include a protruding means 30 provided on one portion and a recess means 32 on the other portion. The frame member may have an L-shaped profile and may comprise two side walls integrally formed with a fold line separating the side walls. A slot or recess may be defined between the portions when in the first position, which may be V-shaped, the narrowest part of the V may be adjacent the fold line. The angular or non-linear arrangement of the portions in the second position may be a right angle or sixty degrees. A shelf means or shelf member may be provided with a frame element.
Patent GB-2566490-A (GB)
Title: System and method for a trailer towable by a vehicle
Inventor: JEREMY JOHN GREENWOOD
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2017-09-15
Abstract: A system and method are provided for use in a trailer 10 towable by a vehicle 12. The trailer 10 comprises an axle 34 having two wheels 30, 32 and at least one electric motor 36, 38 coupled thereto. The system comprises a trailer external lighting subsystem 18, powered by a battery 40, charged during regeneration. A controller 50 receives a control signal such as a wireless signal from the vehicle 12 to operate a trailer electrical component such as the external lighting 18. The invention also may include transmitting a diagnostic, parking distance control data, trailer tyre pressure data, fault data or video data from the trailer 10 to the vehicle 12. A battery charge level may also be controlled. The invention can for example circumvent some difficulties relating to unreliable wiring when a trailer is connected.
Patent GB-2567151-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telecommunications network
Inventor: FARHAD MEHRAN
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2017-09-29
Abstract: A method comprise the steps of: instructing a first plurality of User Equipment, UEs, to report their location; associating an occurrence of a connection performance indication (i.e. radio link failures) for each UE of the first plurality of UEs with a reported location for that UE; defining a first geographical region in which the density of reported locations is above a first density threshold; defining a second geographical region in which the density of reported locations is above a second density threshold, wherein the area of the first geographical region is greater than the area of the second geographical region; instructing a second plurality of UEs within the first geographical region to report their location at a first reporting rate; and instructing a third plurality of UEs within the second geographical region to report their location at a second reporting rate. Also disclosed: determining that a first and second UE is a first and second distance away from a location associated with a connection performance indication; instructing the first and second UEs to report their locations at first and second reporting rates; and, initiating a handover of the second UE based on its reported location at the second reporting rate.
Patent GB-2559655-A (GB)
Title: Air supply distributor
Inventor: CHAO LIU
IPC: F16L41/16
Filed: 2017-06-08
Abstract: An air supply distributor comprises a main thin wall pipe (10) and branch pipes (48) arranged along the main pipe. The branch pipes (48) are symmetrically fixed to the main pipe by means of fastening devices provided inside the main pipe without needing welding operations, and can be disassembled and maintained easily. The main pipe is a thin wall pipe, thereby significantly reducing the weight of a device, and reducing production costs.
Patent GB-2574843-A (GB)
Title: Downhole flow control devices and methods
Inventor: JAMES ANDERSON
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2018-06-19
Abstract: A flow control device comprising a body 120 locatable e.g. by threads 160 and a seal 90 within a tubular wall and a flow regulator 105 defining a through-body flow path between openings to accommodate flow across a tubular wall in use. The flow regulator 105 comprises a valve arrangement 107 having flow ports 114 and biased from a restricted configuration e.g. by a wave spring pack 190, protected from debris by shrouds 320, 330, towards an open configuration in which a there is no restriction between the valve member and valve seat 113. The biasing mechanism and the flow path are configured such that a differential pressure acting across the flow regulator, above a threshold, moves the valve arrangement from the open configuration towards the restricted configuration to limit or prevent flow through the device. An embodiment includes an axial flow path within a tubular wall. Usable in a zonally isolated injector/producer well to limit or prevent flow through porous zones.
Patent GB-2567948-A (GB)
Title: An infant feeding device
Inventor: EVE HORNE
IPC: A61J9/00
Filed: 2018-09-04
Abstract: A feeding device comprising a bottle 3 and an audio device 54, the audio device comprising an attachment means for repeatedly connecting to the bottle or another object, a rechargeable battery 55 and a data storage means. The feeding teat or nipple 22 of the bottle may be angled relative to the bottle base such that it can avoid collection of air in use. The attachment means may be a threaded connector 35 or a bayonet fitting with a corresponding fitting on the bottle 30. A sensor such as a tilt switch may detect tilting of the bottle and an audio file may play in response. The device may have a wireless communication means to connect with an external device. Audio files and control signals may be delivered by the wireless communications from a controller that may be a smartphone or tablet. The device may have an associated charging dock.