baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2500860-A (GB)
Title: Harness for a bird
Inventor: WILSON RORY
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A harness is formed of a neck loop 2 and a body loop 3 which are joined together via connection member 5. The neck loop can be positioned over shoulders of a wearer, such as a bird, keeping the wings free so as to avoid disrupting movement. The loops and the connection member are made from elastic material preferably a silicone based elastomer. The joints between the loops and the connection member are strengthening or reinforced using mesh or gauze. The elastic material preferably permeates the mesh. The harness is preferably moulded. The harness can accommodate a tracking or logging device that can be attached to the harness close to the centre of gravity of a bird.
Patent GB-2495995-A (GB)
Title: Determining Parameters for Encoding an Image of a Video Sequence
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2012-01-19
Abstract: Parameters for encoding an image portion of a video sequence are determined, the portion being encoded by motion compensation with respect to at least one reference image portion. The parameters include a coding mode and a motion information predictor, the former is selected from first (607) and second (611) modes and the predictor is selected from a set of predictors (601) which is the same for the first and second modes. The mode and predictor selection involves comparing costs of portion encoding using the predictors in both modes, the determining comprising omitting computation of cost for at least one predictor for at least one of the modes. Alternatively, first and second cost parameters are calculated representing an encoding cost using the first and second coding modes respectively, the first being calculated for each of a number of predictors of the set, the second being calculated for part of that number. Also disclosed is the use of a termination condition (e.g. a predictor being a zero vector (603)), the meeting of which allows the remainder of the predictors in the set not to be used for cost calculation for one of the modes.
Patent GB-2484869-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing transiently surviving CTL
Inventor: YAMASHITA NAOHIDE
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2010-08-04
Abstract: Disclosed are transplantation cells for an immunotherapy, which are applicable to a wider variety of patients compared to conventional transplantation cells for immunotherapies, and which can survive transiently so that severe GVH disease cannot be induced. Specifically disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing cells derived from human hematopoietic stem cells. In the pharmaceutical composition, the genetic locus of at least one human HLA class I molecule in the cells contains at least one antigen for which the type of matching of the cell is identical to that of a patient. The genetic locus of each of the human HLA class I and II molecules in the cells contains at least one antigen for which the type of matching of the cell is not identical to that of a patient, and the cells derived from the hematopoietic stem cells do not cause acute GVH disease having a severity of level III or IV in the body of a patient even when the cells survive in the patient permanently.
Patent GB-2486366-A (GB)
Title: Multimeter rotary switch assembly
Inventor: WORONES JEFFREY E
IPC: G01R1/02
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A multimeter includes a case having a rotary selector knob for selecting a multimeter function. A circuit board with multiple switching terminals is located in the case. A rotary switch assembly is coupled to the selector knob. The rotary switch assembly has a plurality of contact pairs which selectively complete a connection across pairs of switching terminals. The rotary switch assembly may include first and second switch members located in opposition on respective sides of the circuit board. A detent disc is connected to the first switch member, and the selector knob is connected to the detent disc.
Patent GB-2504100-A (GB)
Title: A concentric camshaft supported by roller bearings
Inventor: METHLEY IAN
IPC: F01L1/047
Filed: 2012-07-17
Abstract: A concentric camshaft arrangement comprises an inner shaft 112 and an outer tube 114, concentrically arranged with the inner shaft and operable to rotate relative to a cylinder head 121. A first set of lobes 116 is fixed to the outer tube for rotation therewith. A second set of lobes 118 is attached to the inner shaft for rotation therewith and relative to the outer tube. Rolling bearings 144 are arranged in a housing and have a radial clearance. A camshaft oil feed 122 for supplying oil for lubrication of the camshaft is defined by an oil feed clearance between the outer surface of the outer tube 114 and an inner surface of the cylinder head 121 and wherein the oil feed radial clearance is greater than the rolling bearing radial clearance. This arrangement ensures that all the camshaft loads are supported by the bearings and not shared by the oil feed.
Patent GB-2492675-A (GB)
Title: Multi-phase conductor shoe for use with electrical submersible pump
Inventor: TETZLAFF STEVEN K
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2011-03-21
Abstract: A system for producing wellbore fluids. The system includes a pumping system (20) deployable into tubing disposed in a wellbore, the pumping system includes a pump, a pump motor (22), a reservoir for containing purging fluid, and conductors in electrical communication with the pump motor. Electrical supply contacts (62) are provided in the tubing and are connected to a downhole electrical power supply via a power cable (66) extending along the tubing length from the surface. The conductors are engageable with the electrical supply contacts when the pumping system is landed within the tubing. Purging fluid (41) in the reservoir (40) can be flowed between the conductors and the supply contacts to remove conductive fluid prior to engaging the conductors and supply contacts. The conductors are selectively extended from a retracted position in the pumping system. In an alternative embodiment, the electrical supply contacts are provided at locations along the length of the tubing.
Patent GB-2498268-A (GB)
Title: Silicone protectant compositions
Inventor: SEROBIAN ASHOT K
IPC: C09D1/00
Filed: 2011-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of use for an automotive protectant composition and/or automotive cleaning composition. The protectant composition and/or cleaning composition includes silicone, organic solvent, rheology modifier and water. The composition also optionally includes other components. The weight ratio of the silicon to the organic solvent is at least 0.5: 1 and generally no more than 3: 1. The organic solvent generally is or includes mineral oil.
Patent GB-2514534-A (GB)
Title: Structural clip
Inventor: CROLL JAMES GEORGE ARTHUR
IPC: F16B2/20
Filed: 2013-03-12
Abstract: A structural clip consists of a polymeric resin that may or may not be strengthened with reinforcing fibres. The clip may be formed as a circular ring 1 having an integral body 2 and reinforcing ribs (3, fig 1) constructed from a thermoplastic polymer matrix and glass fibre reinforcement. Optionally, when connected by a bolt 5 to another similar structural clip it allows two scaffold tubes or any other structural tubes to be held one against the other at any angle one to the other. Alternatively, it may be connected to a suitable bearing cap to allow a board plank or some other component to be held against a scaffold tube or some other structural tube.
Patent GB-2511842-A (GB)
Title: A primary side method of control for synchronous rectifiers
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A synchronous rectifier in a switching power converter, particularly a LLC resonant converter, comprises a transformer with a primary side winding, a secondary side winding and an auxiliary winding. The synchronous rectifier is operated to turn on at a first position and to turn off at a second position in a switching cycle of the switching power supply. A measurement is obtained from the auxiliary winding at a position after the second position and the second position in a subsequent switching cycle is adjusted based on a value derived from the obtained measurement. The auxiliary winding may be provided as a separate winding with no other function or it may have a function such as providing a bias supply to a primary side controller. The application provides a method for minimising body diode conduction losses.
Patent GB-2511869-A (GB)
Title: Method of estimating fuel backflow temperature in a fuel injector
Inventor: MELIS MASSIMILIANO
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A method of estimating fuel backflow temperature TEst in a fuel injector 160 of an internal combustion engine 110, the fuel injector being activated by means of a solenoid 34, the method comprising the steps of (i) applying a predetermined voltage V for a predetermined time t to the injector, (ii) reading a current (i) of the injector in a plurality of instants in order to find a current profile i(t) for the injector, (iii) determining a time constant (Ï„) of the injector as a function of the current profile i(t), of the voltage V and of an electrical resistance value Rinj of the injector, (iv) using the time constant Ï„ to determine a ratio Î¼r/Ï� between the relative permeability Î¼r and the resistivity Ï� of the material of the solenoid 34, and (v) determining the estimated fuel backflow temperature TEst as a function of the ratio Î¼r/Ï�.
Patent GB-2498469-A (GB)
Title: Surface multiple well
Inventor: LAU HON CHUNG
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2011-10-26
Abstract: An offshore oil production system, comprising a structure in a body of water, having a portion extending above a surface of the body of water; a surface wellhead located at a top of the body of water; a first wellhead located at a bottom of the body of water; a second wellhead located at a bottom of the body of water; a first riser extending from the first wellhead to the surface wellhead; and a second riser extending from the second wellhead to the surface wellhead.
Patent GB-2499739-A (GB)
Title: Plug and method of unplugging a seat
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: A method of unplugging a seat, including dissolving at least a surface of a plug seated against the seat, and unseating the plug from the seat.
Patent GB-2516086-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle component for attachment to a vehicle panel
Inventor: JABALPURWALA YUNUS
IPC: F16B17/00
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A vehicle component (10, Figure 3) for attachment to a vehicle panel (26, Figure 3). the vehicle component (10) comprising a seal seat (22, Figure 1) defining a sealing plane and being adapted to be engaged by a seal (56, Figure 2) to be compressed between the vehicle component (10) and the vehicle panel(26). The vehicle component (10) further comprising a clamp which defines a fixing axis 16b at an angle, preferably substantially a right angle, to the sealing plane. The clamp comprising first 32 and second 34 clamping parts each having a respective clamping surface 36, 38 for clamping the vehicle panel (26) therebetween when the clamping parts are urged towards each other along the fixing axis 16b, wherein the clamping surfaces extend non-perpendicularly to the fixing axis. Preferably the first 32 and second 34 clamping parts are formed separately of the vehicle component (10). The clamp is also claimed as being formed separately of the vehicle component (10).
Patent GB-2506972-A (GB)
Title: Bib with a chewable portion
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE AMY
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2013-08-12
Abstract: A bib 10 configured to be worn around the neck comprises a first portion 12 of pliable material which covers the upper chest of the wearer, and a chewable portion 14 attached to the lower edge of the device in use so that it can be raised to the mouth. It is anticipated that the device is used for a child who is teething; the bib being of an absorbent material collecting saliva from the dribbling infant. The chewable portion may be formed from rubber with a plurality of protrusions on one or both sides, to help massage the gums during use.
Patent GB-2522188-A (GB)
Title: A lactobacillus reuteri GMNL-263 composition for controlling body weight and its use thereof
Inventor: CHEN YI-HSING
IPC: A61P3/04
Filed: 2014-01-10
Abstract: A composition for reducing or maintaining body weight, comprises a probiotic bacterial strain which includes Lactobacillus reuteri GMNL-263 with the deposition numbers of BCRC 910452 and CCTCC M 209263. The composition may be used in the treatment of obesity and its complications selected from the group consisting of hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and fatty liver. Preferably, the composition comprises at least one of: live bacteria, dead bacteria, and cell lysates. The composition may comprise at least one of the bacterial strains selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus sp., Bifidobacterium sp., Streptococcus sp., and yeasts. The composition may be in the form of a food.
Patent GB-2508310-A (GB)
Title: Hand Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: RENFREW ANDREW BOULTON
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: Hand cleaning apparatus is disclosed having a frame, fixing means for fixing the frame to a structure, a facia comprising a hand port for receiving the hands of a user, frame connecting means for connecting the facia to the frame, a chassis and chassis connecting means for connecting the chassis to the facia and/or the frame. Usually, the chassis will include a hand-sensor, an air blower and a connection to a controller, and optionally a soap dispenser and a water dispenser. The apparatus is modular which is of benefit in manufacture, use and maintenance.
Patent GB-2507677-A (GB)
Title: Drug-loaded fibres
Inventor: PALASIS MARIA
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2010-11-17
Abstract: Implants and methods for the delivery of a therapeutic agent to a target location within a patient's body are disclosed. The implants include a fiber comprising a polymeric material and having a diameter of up to about twenty microns, and a first therapeutic agent within the fiber. The therapeutic agent is substantially in particulate form. The implants are of a variety of configurations, such as individual fibers, yarns, ropes, tubes, and patches. In one aspect, the fiber is substantially homogeneous in composition with such that a drug is dispersed substantially uniformly throughout. In another aspect, the fiber is in a core-sheath configuration with an inner radial portion and an outer radial portion which may contain a second drug. The fiber is made from any biocompatible polymer, but is preferably selected from poly-e-caprolactone (PCL) and polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA). The therapeutic agent can be any suitable drug, but is preferably dexamethasone.
Patent GB-2512483-A (GB)
Title: Compression fittings
Inventor: MELI OSWALD PETER JOHN
IPC: F16L19/10
Filed: 2014-02-25
Abstract: A compression fitting comprises a body 14, sleeve 30, nut 46 and gripper 42. Body 14 has an externally threaded 18 tubular end 16, with an end face defined at its free end. Tubular end 16 has a stepped bore defining a shoulder 24. Sleeve 30, formed from a ductile material which may be annealed copper, has inner 32 and outer 34 tubular walls interconnected by a web 36, the separation between them is equal to the thickness of the wall of the pipe 12. The end of the outer wall 34 has a flange formation 38. Sleeve 30 is a clearance fit in the tubular end 16 and is longer than the larger diameter 20 of the bore of the tubular end 16. Gripper 42 is located between nut 46 and tubular end 16. When nut 46 is tightened, gripper 42 will grip the pipe 12 and compress the sleeve 30 axially until the flange 38 on the sleeve 30 engages the end face of the tubular end 16. Gripper 42 may be a splitter ring. There may be a sealing element 40 which may be an O-ring.
Patent GB-2513460-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for facilitating and monitoring charitable donations based on payment card loyalty contributions
Inventor: BOWLES JONATHAN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: Facilitating charitable donations by enabling a member to select a charity to receive a donation based on a purchase made using a payment card e.g. via Gift Aid or in lieu of loyalty points 601, receiving transaction information from a purchase made with the card, assigning the donation to a member escrow account for the charity and facilitating transfer of the donation to the charity 602. The member may select the charity from a list provided on a secure webpage and may also elect to participate in a prize draw. The transfer of the funds may be achieved by sending the charity a pre-paid debit card when the funds in the escrow account reach a threshold. The card may be invalidated if not used within a predetermined time period. Purchases made using the card may be viewable by the member, who may object on the basis of fraud. Funds may also be received from revenue sources e.g. government refunds and randomly assigned into member accounts. The system may also accommodate requests for matching donations from other members. A system may also be provided to monitor financial activities of a charity and compare them with compliance rules, alerting a donating party of lack of compliance if a breach is detected 603-604.
Patent GB-2527100-A (GB)
Title: Hill ascent method
Inventor: HOSE MARKUS
IPC: F16H61/688
Filed: 2014-06-12
Abstract: Control method for vehicle having transmission with at least one forward 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and at least one reverse RH, RL gear ratio, and at least two clutches A, B, the method comprising selecting / engaging a forward or reverse gear via first clutch A, pre-selecting an opposing forward or reverse gear via second clutch B, determining / detecting hill descent failure, and selecting / engaging an opposing forward or reverse gear. Wheel brake may also be automatically applied. Ascent failure may be determined by measurement and combination of vehicle speed, road gradient, road friction, wheel speed, vehicle speed, threshold or maximum torque / power / throttle / wheel slip being reached. Gear pre-selection may occur prior to / during gradient ascent, possibly in response to detection of threshold attitude / pitch / multiple gear downshifts, selection of lowest gear / hill ascent drive mode. A driver may be notified of hill ascent failure, and may respond via use of touchscreen / voice command.
Patent GB-2527849-A (GB)
Title: Fabric
Inventor: XU DONGDONG
IPC: D06M11/83
Filed: 2014-07-04
Abstract: An antibacterial fabric having at least a first and second layers, which are a first layer for contact with the human skin and a second layer opposed to the first layer, wherein the second layer and optionally the first layer comprises antibacterial copper ions, wherein the second layer comprises antibacterial copper ions in a concentration higher than that of the first layer. The first layer may comprise a material with hydrophilic groups which are capable of absorbing moisture from the skin. The first layer may comprise cellulose or bamboo viscose. The second layer may be formed of fibres which are coated with copper ions or contain copper ions. The first layer may be a non-woven fabric, such as a knitted fabric. The antibacterial fabric may be used as a wound dressing or an article of clothing. The fabric when used in a wound dressing may be used for the promotion of wound healing or treatment of bacterial infection such as MRSA.
Patent GB-2528643-A (GB)
Title: Method of synthesising ADCs
Inventor: JENKINS SARA LOUISE
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A solid phase method of synthesising biomolecule-drug-conjugates (e.g. antibody-drug-conjugates) using photocleavable moieties. The method comprises: (i) providing an immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule conjugate; (ii) optionally contacting the immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule conjugate with a chemical modification agent or activating agent to provide an immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule conjugate that is chemically modified or activated at the biomolecule portion; (iii) contacting the immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule conjugate of step (i) or the chemically modified or activated immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule conjugate of step (ii) with a drug component to form an immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule-drug-conjugate: and (iv) irradiating the immobilised photocleavable group-biomolecule-drug-conjugate of step (iii) with radiation thereby releasing the biomolecule-drug-conjugate.
Patent GB-2517864-A (GB)
Title: Electrophoretic separation devices and methods for using the same
Inventor: HERR AMY E
IPC: G01N33/561
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: Electrophoretic separation devices and methods for using the same are provided. Aspects of the devices include a polymeric separation medium that includes a plurality of microwells. Also provided are methods, systems and kits in which the subject devices find use. The devices and methods find use in a variety of different electrophoretic separation applications.
Patent GB-2533408-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus relating to manufacture of molds for forming contact lenses
Inventor: John Robert Gibson
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing mould halves for use in the manufacture of contact lenses comprises an injection moulding apparatus including a plate (210, fig 5) carrying a removable collet (240, fig 6); a collet store 810 and a collet exchange robot (820, fig 7) to move and replace removable collets from the plate and store. A method comprises using a robot to remove and replace collets from a plate in an injection moulding machine and a collet store. The collet exchange robot may comprise at least one collet extraction head (870, fig 7) rotatably mounted on the robot. Methods and apparatus using a robot for exchanging tools and/or tool assemblies used to form different types of moulds for injection-moulding machines are described. Contact lens mould halves and assemblies for moulding contact lenses of different powers or types can be made with a single injection moulding apparatus.
Patent GB-2534149-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN EVANS
IPC: A63B69/18
Filed: 2015-01-14
Abstract: A ski fitness device 1 has a body 2 with a rectangular base 3 with a face 4 forming a foot support, opposing arcuate end faces 2A,2B extending from end edges of the base, and a curved face 2C extending from one side edge of the base to the other side edge. In use a pair of devices can be placed on a floor with the base face upwards and the curved surface against the floor, and a person can stand with each foot on the base face foot support and roll their feet with the curved surface rolling on the floor from left to right (figs 3 & 4). The height of the end faces may be the same or the height may be different so that the foot support is at an angle to the floor to simulate the angle of a ski slope and may be between 10-20 degrees. The body 2 of the device is preferably formed of foam, and the face 4 of the rectangular base 3 may have a non slip surface made from a polyurethane pad that is secured to the foam body.