baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2521570-A (GB)
Title: Multiplex pyrosequencing using non-interfering noise-canceling polynucleotide identification tags
Inventor: HAN JIAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to a multiplex method for analyzing samples comprising using polynucleotide amplification to produce amplified products wherein one or more target sequences are tagged with a non-interfering, non- canceling target-specific polynucleotide identification tag, pyrosequencing the amplified products through the non-canceling target-specific polynucleotide identification tag sequence to detect the presence of one or more specific polynucleotide identification tags. The presence of a specific polynucleotide identification tag being correlated with the presence of a specific target sequence.
Patent GB-2530632-A (GB)
Title: Drive unit for a vehicle as well as method for operating an internal combustion engine for a vehicle
Inventor: BALNAVES MICHAEL A
IPC: B60W30/188
Filed: 2015-08-04
Abstract: A drive unit 10 for a vehicle, comprising an internal combustion engine 12, at least one power take-off (PTO) 28 configured to be driven by the engine 12, a control module 32 with a memory 34 in which at least first and second characteristic curves (fig. 2, 36, 38) are stored, the control module 32 being configured to operate the ICE 12 on the basis of the first characteristic curve (fig. 2, 36) when the PTO 28 is deactivated, and the second characteristic curve (fig. 2, 38) when the PTO 28 is activated. ICE 12 is capable of providing higher torque and/or power at higher engine speeds when operated on the basis of the second characteristic curve (fig. 2, 38), in comparison with being operated on the basis of the first characteristic curve (fig. 2, 36). The control module 32 may be configured to activate the PTO 28 when a parking brake is applied, and/or when the driving speed of the vehicle is below a predetermined threshold value, which may be 3 km/h, and/or the PTO 28 may be activated by a switch. The characteristic curve (fig. 2, 36, 38) may be a power curve or a torque curve profile.
Patent GB-2531126-A (GB)
Title: Polymers, and methods for their production
Inventor: PETER WILLIAM BEAVIS
IPC: C08G79/08
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: The present application relates to methods of producing poly(carborane-co-siloxane) polymers, and to polymers produced by such methods. The methods involve reacting a siloxane compound having at least two Si-OR° bonds with an organohydrosiloxane compound having at least two Si-H bonds in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst containing boron, wherein the siloxane and/or organohydrosiloxane comprise a divalent carboranyl group. The Lewis acid may be tris (pentafluorophenyl) borane.
Patent GB-2542333-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a fire retardant fabric Without the need to apply a fire retardant composition
Inventor: DAVID COLLINGE
IPC: D03D15/12
Filed: 2015-08-20
Abstract: A method of making a piece of furniture with a fire retardant fabric is disclosed. Firstly the fabric is formed by weaving a plurality of yarns. At least one first yarn is made from predominantly cotton fibres and at least one second yarn is made from predominantly wool fibres. Preferably the cotton forms the warp and the wool is the weft. A mixed yarn of both cotton and wool may also be used. Ideally, the fabric comprises 70-75% by weight of cotton and 25-30% by weight of wool, with an area weight between 200-500 g/m2. A frame or substrate of the furniture is also formed and the fabric can be used to at least partially cover the frame or substrate. This forms an item of furniture which passes the standard fire retardancy tests without the addition of undesirable chemical fire retardant compositions.
Patent GB-2526497-A (GB)
Title: Stereoscopic image device
Inventor: PARK JEONG KYU
IPC: G02B30/20
Filed: 2014-04-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a stereoscopic image device for providing a three-dimensional image. The stereoscopic image device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body provided with a stereoscopic image display window for providing a stereoscopic image; an image composite panel for partitioning the inner space of the body into a first space which provides a virtual image to the stereoscopic image display window and a second space which provides a real image thereto, the transparency of the image composite panel being changed by electricity; a first display located in the first space, for providing a virtual image via the image composite panel to the stereoscopic image display window; real object equipment located in the second space, for transferring a real image via the image composite panel to the stereoscopic image display window; illumination equipment located in the second space, for irradiating light to the real object equipment; and a controller for controlling the respective elements. Therefore, a two-dimensional and three-dimensional image with a good and clear image quality can be provided.
Patent GB-2531428-A (GB)
Title: Full magnetic power machine having apparatus capable of controlling magnetic flux by using electromagnetic pulse
Inventor: ZHANG WENJIE
IPC: H02P7/282
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: An external or internal rotor magnetic machine 1 has permanent rotor and stator magnets, each stator magnet 22 being attached to a respective soft magnetic core 23, which core is surrounded by a coil 19 which when energised creates an opposite magnetic field to that of the stator magnet so as to cancel out the stator magnet field in the core. The stator magnets/core assemblies are associated in pairs to form a U shaped magnet head, each limb of the U shape comprising magnet and core secured by bolt 34 to a yoke member 9, the coil being surrounded by a magnetism-shielding ferrule 11 and spacer 14 through which the core projects. When the coils on each leg are energised together one of the rotor magnets can be brought into alignment with the centreline of the U shaped magnetic head. The cancelation field is then removed so as to either attract or repel the rotor magnet 22 causing rotation. During running a pulse controller 2 (fig 3) generates the required controllable induced pulse electromagnetic field to oppose the stator magnet flux at the appropriate rotor position creating continuous rotation Generator/speed regulator 12 is said to extend the period between charging the battery 5
Patent GB-2544774-A (GB)
Title: Power generating apparatus
Inventor: PAUL DELANY
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 2015-11-26
Abstract: Power generating apparatus 10 for low heads of water comprises reciprocating members each comprising a buoyant float 64, 74 and an outer chamber 62, 72. The outer chambers 62, 72 are open at their upper and lower ends, and are connected to each other by a lever 80. The outer chambers may selectively be locked to the floats 64, 74 by locks 66, 76. Drain valves 93, 95 are provided in a base below each of the outer chambers. When first outer chamber 62 is in its lower position, water is evacuated through drain valve 93, allowing first float 64 to fall. The first float 64 and outer chamber 62 are then locked together, and the surrounding water is allowed to enter the cylinder, e.g. through filling valve 110. Once the seal between the outer chamber and the base is broken, the float and chamber can float upwards, lowering second outer chamber 72 by means of the lever 80. The cycle now repeats with the second chamber and float.
Patent GB-2546273-A (GB)
Title: Detection system
Inventor: SHARWIN WINESH RAGHOEBARDAJAL
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2016-01-12
Abstract: Features (such as left or right peripheries of pupils or pupil centers) of a user's right eye and left eye in a stereoscopic image pair of the user are detected. The image depths of the right eye and left eye features are detected in the stereoscopic image pair and the detected depths for the right and left eye features are compared 870. When the difference or disparity between the detected depths 852 is less than a threshold difference the separation of the user's eyes is detected from the separation of the three dimensional positions of the right eye and left eye features. The detection may be implemented in a head mountable display and a face outline 800 may be used for alignment with the face of a user.
Patent GB-2547216-A (GB)
Title: Improved chain stopper
Inventor: RICHARD TAYLOR
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2016-02-10
Abstract: A device 10 for connecting a chain or line (20, Fig 1), such as a portion of a chain or line, to a structure (15, Fig 1). The device comprises a first portion 35 comprising a first axis A, the first portion being configured to connect or be connectable to the structure so as to be movable relative to the structure; a first guide element 40, the first guide element being arranged on or relative to the first portion to be movable around or about the first axis of the first portion; and a second guide element 60, the second guide element being configured to align at least a portion of a chain relative to the first guide element. An assembly comprising the device and a structure is also disclosed as well as a method for connecting a chain to a structure using the device and a method of adjusting tension in a length of chain using the device.
Patent GB-2532667-A (GB)
Title: Memory management
Inventor: ROBERT J ROYER
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods to manage memory operations are described. In one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a processor and a memory control logic to retrieve a global sequence number from a memory device, receive a read request for data stored in a logical block address in the memory device, retrieve a media sequence number from the logical block address in the memory device, and return a null response in lieu of the data stored in the logical block address when the media sequence number is older than the global sequence number. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2537735-A (GB)
Title: Downhole debris retriever
Inventor: TIMOTHY L WILSON
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2014-09-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus (100) for removing debris from a wellbore using a cleaning tool. The tool may comprise an inner mandrel (17) and a cup member (20) coupled to the inner mandrel. The cup member is moveable between a collapsed position where fluid may flow across the exterior of the cup member, and an extended position where fluid is diverted into a flow path disposed between the inner mandrel and the cup member. The fluid is diverted through a filter member (30) that is coupled to the inner mandrel below the cup member.
Patent GB-2550556-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric vehicle control system and method
Inventor: MANOJ LAD
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 2016-05-16
Abstract: A control system 140 for a parallel hybrid electric vehicle 100 having an engine 121 and at least one electric machine, e.g. a crankshaft-integrated motor/generator (CIMG) 123C. The control system 140 is configured to effect regenerative braking thereby causing the CIMG 123C to apply a net negative torque to an input shaft 124IN of a transmission 124. During regenerative braking, if the control system 140 determines that a downshift is about to take place the CIMG 123C and/or engine 121is controlled so as to apply a temporary positive torque to the input shaft 124IN and a brake controller 142B causes friction braking of wheels 111-115 which compensates for a reduction in negative torque due to the downshift. The control system 140 comprises an electronic processor having a memory device with stored instructions such that the processor is operable to determine when a downshift is about to takes place. Reference is also made to a method of controlling a hybrid electric vehicle and a motor vehicle comprising the control system 140.
Patent GB-2544362-A (GB)
Title: Turnstile allowing emergency exit
Inventor: DEREK HUFF
IPC: G07C9/02
Filed: 2016-06-21
Abstract: Turnstile allowing emergency exit whilst encouraging presentation of credentialsTurnstile comprising a barrier 1, 2, motor 7, 8, brake and credential checking means. If an exiting user presents a credential the barrier opens to allow exit, and if the user does not present a credential, and an authorised person is not detected attempting to enter, the brake is unlocked but the barrier is not moved, so that the user is able to push or pull the barrier open, with the motor acting to cause the barrier to move more slowly than it would if the user had presented their credential. This delay factor encourages users to present credentials whilst still allowing non-authorised exit in case of emergencies. The turnstile may detect whether other users are following the first user in the exit direction, and keep the barrier open until no more are detected. There may be a crash switch 20 for causing the barrier to unlock, which may be enabled only when a person is detected attempting exit. The presence of users may be detected by electrical and/or optical sensors, which may comprise a row or array of optical sensors 12. The means for checking credentials may comprise a card reader 14 and/or biometric sensor.
Patent GB-2556871-A (GB)
Title: Gully trap inspection/service unit
Inventor: GREGORY COLLIER
IPC: E03F5/04
Filed: 2016-10-14
Abstract: A gully trap inspection and service unit 6 for use in a road gully. The unit comprises a generally circular hollow conduit 7 having a first end 8 and a second end 9. At least part of the hollow conduit is dimensioned for placement within an outlet pipe (2 figure 1) leading from a gully to a sewerage system. A removable cap (10 figure 3) caps the first end, wherein the cap may be a snap fit. A hollow branch 14 forms a junction with the hollow conduit and provides an inlet for water. Later embodiments relate to a kit comprising a gully trap and said service unit, a drainage system comprising a gully trap and said unit, a method of installing the gully trap and said unit and a method of using the gully trap inspection and service unit.
Patent GB-2552039-A (GB)
Title: Zipper head assembly structure and sliding element thereof
Inventor: YU-PAU LIN
IPC: A44B19/26
Filed: 2016-11-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a zipper head assembly structure Z and a sliding element 3 thereof. The sliding element 3 comprises a base portion 30, two lateral wall portions 31, and a seat portion 32. The two lateral wall portions correspond to each other and respectively extend upwards from two opposite sides of the base portion. The seat portion is disposed on the base portion and is connected to a back side (302, figure 9) of the base portion. The seat portion has a main body 321 disposed on the base portion. The main body further comprises two strip convex ribs 322 respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the main body, and two concave spaces 323 respectively connected to the two strip convex ribs. The inner surface of the base portion may have a micro protrusion 303 projecting therefrom, the micro protrusion being connected to the main body of the seat portion and partially surrounding the main body. The seat portion may further comprise a carrier (324, figure 9) disposed on the main body.
Patent GB-2552726-A (GB)
Title: Method for control of optical intensity and extinction ratio of laser modulation in an optical transmitter
Inventor: Colin Whitfiled
IPC: H04B10/564
Filed: 2017-02-01
Abstract: Controlling the optical intensity and the extinction ratio of the modulation of a laser diode of an optical data transmitter comprising: current driver circuitry configured to supply a drive current to a laser diode wherein said current comprises a fixed component and a modulated component, said modulated component having a magnitude related to an input data stream; and monitor circuitry, comprising: a photodiode; and a first transimpedance amplifier coupled to said photodiode, wherein said monitor circuitry is configured to provide an output signal related to an optical intensity of said laser diode. The system further comprising: replica monitor circuitry, comprising: a second transimpedance amplifier, configured to be substantially identical in construction to said first transimpedance amplifier; and replica control circuitry configured to control a gain and a bandwidth of said second transimpedance amplifier to be substantially identical to said first transimpedance amplifier; a current source configured to provide a fixed current and a modulated current to an input of said second transimpedance amplifier, said modulated current having a magnitude related to said input data stream; and current driver control circuitry configured to determine a mean and a standard deviation of outputs of said first and second transimpedance amplifiers, and generate at least one control signal to control said current driver circuitry to control an average and a modulation depth of the optical intensity of said laser diode based on said mean and said standard deviation of said outputs of said first and second transimpedance amplifiers. The parallel replica signal path allows for the effects of gain and bandwidth on data to be taken into account. The probability density function (PDF) of the monitor signal may then be used to infer the extinction ratio. (Extinction ratio, or modulation depth, being the ratio of optical intensity for data 1 and data 0).
Patent GB-2560574-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method and computer program for monitoring an exhaust flap within a vehicle
Inventor: BRIAN VARNEY
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2017-03-17
Abstract: A method for monitoring an exhaust flap 39 of an exhaust system 31 of a vehicle 1 comprises determining a first flow resistance for the exhaust system when the exhaust flap 39 is indicated to be in a first position; determining a second flow resistance for the exhaust system when the exhaust flap is indicated to be in a second position; and determining if the indicated positions of the exhaust flap are correct using the first flow resistance and the second flow resistance. The first position may be a closed position and the second position may be an open position. The flow resistances may be determined from an exhaust pressure and a volumetric flow rate within the exhaust system. A vehicle comprises apparatus having means for carrying out the method. A non-transitory computer readable medium comprises a computer program with instructions that cause an apparatus to perform the method.
Patent GB-2552576-A (GB)
Title: Accident attenuation systems and methods
Inventor: SCOTT VINCENT MYERS
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2017-05-10
Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed to mitigate potential accidents. In one implementation, a method determines a speed of a second vehicle approaching from behind a first vehicle and determines a distance between the first and second vehicles. The method determines whether the second vehicle can stop before colliding with the first vehicle. If the second vehicle cannot stop before colliding with the first vehicle, the method takes action to attenuate the potential collision by applying full brake force of the first vehicle, tightening seat belts, and/or turning the front wheels of the first vehicle to direct the first vehicle away from oncoming traffic. Action to attenuate a collision may be based on a geographic location of the first vehicle determined using a GPS system. A further method comprises determining whether the second vehicle can stop before colliding with the first vehicle; identifying any oncoming traffic; and if the second vehicle cannot stop and there is no oncoming traffic then releasing the first vehicles brake and shifting the first vehicles transmission to neutral to attenuate the collision by creating an elastic collision. The second vehicle may be detected using a rear facing camera mounted to the first vehicle.
Patent GB-2563385-A (GB)
Title: Containerised programming
Inventor: SIMON BEDDUS
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2017-06-08
Abstract: An orchestrator for containerised processes comprises an input interpreter 2 that interprets user commands and user profile data and builds a deployment specification 4 for a containerised process, an event interpreter 8 that identifies external inputs relating to external events that affect the utilisation of the computer resources, an orchestration processor 5 that generates a shell script to operate the functions specified in the deployment specification in accordance with the external inputs, and a virtualisation agent 6 that runs the shell script on a host virtualisation container using computer resources associated with the orchestrator. The event interpreter may be arranged to identify security threats and/or resource overloads, and the script provided by the orchestration processor may provide appropriate defenses or be appropriate to the available resources.
Patent GB-2553402-A (GB)
Title: Drive for a door or window wing
Inventor: BENJAMIN WORNER
IPC: E05F3/16
Filed: 2017-06-13
Abstract: A drive 10 for a wing, e.g. door, window, with a drive shaft 14 rotatably supported in housing 12. A sliding piston 16 cooperates with the drive shaft. Energy conversion means 18 converts mechanical movement energy of the piston into electrical energy. The energy conversion means may be used to generate a braking torque to slow the door, or the electrical energy may power an electrical component, or the electrical energy may be converted back to mechanical energy to drive the piston; the drive may support closing and/or opening movement of a door. The piston is preferably spring biased. The energy conversion means may include a push rod either fixed or biased into contact with the piston such that movement of the piston moves the push rod 24 having a threaded end 30 driving a spindle nut 32 driving a rotor 28 of an electrical generator/motor unit 20.
Patent GB-2557381-A (GB)
Title: Transducer packaging
Inventor: ROBERTO BRIOSCHI
IPC: B81B7/00
Filed: 2017-06-29
Abstract: The package lid for a MEMS microphone sensor comprises a side wall which extends between a foot of the lid and an upper surface of the lid and has one or more grooves in the side wall. The grooves inhibit the flow of molten solder on the surface of the lid when the lid is bonded to a device substrate. The groove depth is less than half the thickness of the side wall. The package is lid is formed by bending a metal sheet having a concentric groove pattern.
Patent GB-2553897-A (GB)
Title: Multi-Objective Steam Temperature control
Inventor: XU CHENG
IPC: G05D11/13
Filed: 2017-07-10
Abstract: A control system 500 controls a system having multiple steam flow paths that converge to a combined steam path, for example a steam turbine power plant. The system 500 controls a process variable, for example, the final steam temperature of the steam input into the turbine by controlling one or more control elements, for example temperature control devices in each of the steam flow paths. The control system 500 includes a multivariable controller 502, such as a multi-input/multi-output (MIMO) controller, that produces control signals that control each of a set of control elements, for example, valves in the split steam flow paths. The controller 500 receives inputs in the form of measured or calculated process variables and performs control based on these inputs. When one of the control elements is placed into a manual mode, the controller shifts to controlling only the other control elements. The control may take into account a model of the process.