baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2504060-A (GB)
Title: An attenuation circuit comprising a plurality of attenuation stages provides a controllable DC offset
Inventor: MILENKOVIC SRDJAN
IPC: H04B1/30
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: An attenuation circuit, for attenuating a signal whilst providing a controllable DC offset, comprising an input Vin+, Vin-, an output Vout+, Vout-, a common rail VCm and a plurality of attenuation stages 1, 2, 3, 4. Each attenuation stage comprises a switch 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d and a first resistor 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d. First resistors 5a, 5b, 5c are connected at junctions 6a, 6b, 6c of each stage 1, 2, 3 in series to the first resistor 5b, 5c, 5d of a subsequent one of the attenuation stages 2, 3, 4. First resistor 5d of the terminal attenuation stage 4 is connected at a junction 6d of that stage to the output Vout+, Vout-. Second resistors 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d are connected between the junctions 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d of each attenuation stage 1, 2, 3, 4 and the switches 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d. The switches 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d are arranged to selectively connect the second resistors 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d to either the input Vin+, Vin- or the common rail VCm. Each attenuation stage 1, 2, 3, 4 is provided with a current source 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d arranged to selectively apply a constant current signal to the junction 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d of that stage 1, 2, 3, 4.
Patent GB-2492295-A (GB)
Title: Multiple access door lock mechanism
Inventor: UYEDA ALAN K
IPC: E05B15/10
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: In combination, a door, two latches at an edge of the door, and door latch operating components at opposite sides of the door; displaceable structure in the door having a position blocking movement of the latches, first mechanism responsive to displacement of one of the components for displacing the structure from blocking position to allow movement of the latches, for door opening; and electrically operable actuating means for effecting displacement of the structure from blocking position to allow movement of the latches, for door opening.
Patent GB-2507348-A (GB)
Title: A buoyancy operated self-watering planter
Inventor: MARKHAM ALAN
IPC: A01G27/02
Filed: 2012-10-29
Abstract: A buoyancy operated self-watering planter comprises an inner receptacle 1 positioned within an outer receptacle 2, the void between the two receptacles creating a reservoir when filled with fluid. A valve 3 is located in a central depression or raised ring in the base of the outer receptacle. If the weight of the inner receptacle and contents is less than a certain value, the inner receptacle will float, opening the valve and allowing fluid ingress from the reservoir via an aperture in the base of the inner receptacle. When the weight of the inner receptacle and contents has increased beyond a certain value, the inner receptacle will sink closing the valve. A drain screw 4 may be positioned in the base of the outer receptacle, within the depression or raised ring, to allow excess water to drain from the inner receptacle.
Patent GB-2510614-A (GB)
Title: Fire seal
Inventor: HUTSBY STEPHEN
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2013-02-08
Abstract: A fire seal 30 for sealing a gap 29 between opposing faces 20a, 20b of first and second structural members 26, 20. The fire seal comprises a first end 52 and a second end 54, the first end being dimensioned so as to be wider than the second end, and a generally tapered profile extending between the first end and the second end. The fire seal is formed from a resiliently deformable material and a fire-retardant material. The resiliently deformable material and profile of the seal is such that, in use, the fire seal can be deformed into a gap between opposing faces of a first and second structural member and once in position is mechanically held. The seal may be formed by extrusion, and may be formed from a closed-cell foam comprising nitrile rubber and having a graphite intumescent material distributed throughout. An assembly comprising the fire seal, first and second structural members and an architrave 60 to be positioned over the first end of the seal may also be provided.
Patent GB-2499917-A (GB)
Title: Triaxial induction calibration without prior knowledge of the calibration area's ground conductivity
Inventor: PELEGRI LUIS M
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2011-09-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining calibration factors of an induction tool that includes three receiver coils, each having a distinct orientation. The method includes: placing the induction logging tool in a first position at a first height above a surface of the earth; performing a first set of measurements of conductivity using the receiver coils with the induction logging tool in the first position at the first height; placing the induction logging tool in a second position at a second height above the surface of the earth; performing a second set of measurements of conductivity using the receiver coils with the induction logging tool in the second position at the second height; and determining the calibration factors that correct conductivity measurements performed by the induction logging tool in a borehole penetrating the earth using the first and second sets of measurements.
Patent GB-2498323-A (GB)
Title: Generation of antigenic virus-like particles through protein-protein linkages
Inventor: PADGETT HAL
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: We have generated virus-like particles (VLPs) that can display other proteins through covalent protein-protein linkages mediated by the 'Dock and Lock' interaction between the Drosophila NorpA protein and the C-terminal pentapeptide tail of the InaD protein. This interaction may also be mediated by a portion of the SITAC protein and the Tetraspanin L6 Antigen protein. This system can be used to generate high-density scaffolded arrays of epitopes for immunization. This technology can streamline VLP vaccine candidate production, making it possible to rapidly evaluate panels of candidates in response to current vaccine needs and emerging pathogen threats.
Patent GB-2518845-A (GB)
Title: Composition
Inventor: CONSTANTINE MARK
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2013-10-01
Abstract: A cosmetic composition is disclosed comprising (i) water in an amount of from 5 to 70% by weight of the total composition and preferably (ii) at least one unsaturated fat, present in an amount of between 9 to 15% by weight of the total composition, wherein the cosmetic composition is free from preservatives as defined therein.
Patent GB-2510216-A (GB)
Title: A metering fluid flow valve
Inventor: VEILLEUX LEO J
IPC: F02C7/232
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: A fluid flow valve 26 comprising; a movable valve piston 30 positioned in a valve housing 28, the valve piston configured with a through-hole to flow a fluid through. A metering window 32 is interactive with the movable valve piston to meter flow through the movable valve piston. A flow meter 50 is positioned at the valve piston to measure a flow rate of fluid through the valve piston. A valve controller 40 operates the movable valve piston to control the position of the valve piston, based on the flow rate measured at the flow meter. The piston may be biased by a bellows 46 and operated by an electrical coil 44 which, when energized, urges the piston from a closed position to an open position allowing fluid to flow from the inlet 16 to the outlet 13.
Patent GB-2504227-A (GB)
Title: Body adhering absorbent article with a placement aid providing at least one of a tactile sensation and a visual cue
Inventor: LOYD ADRIENNE RAE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article 500 comprises an absorbent structure 521 that is configured for disposition adjacent a female wearer's vaginal region to absorb bodily fluids discharged by the wearer. A shell supports the absorbent structure at the vaginal region and has an adhesive on a body-facing surface 515 thereof for adhering the shell directly to the wearer. A placement aid 580 is disposed on the absorbent structure 521 and/or shell to provide at least one of a tactile sensation 582 and a visual cue. The placement aid 580 is aligned with a target location on the wearer to facilitate positive alignment of the article with the wearer. Other feminine care absorbent articles are also disclosed; including one embodiment where the article can be folded and unfolded whilst still adhered to the wearer and the anterior and posterior portions can be secured together by securing components. Other absorbent articles comprise at least one detachment component to facilitate detaching the article from the wearer with a body facing surface that is free from adhesive, a garment securing means and a placement aid comprising a finger strip.
Patent GB-2504421-A (GB)
Title: Improved matching techniques for wide-bandgap power transistors
Inventor: LANG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H01L23/64
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: There are disclosed impedance matching networks and technique for impedance matching to microwave power transistors. Distributed capacitor inductor networks are used so as to provide a high degree of control and accuracy, especially in terms of inductance values, in comparison to existing lumped capacitor arrangements. The use of bond wires is reduced, with inductance being provided primarily by microstrip transmission lines on the capacitors.
Patent GB-2516995-A (GB)
Title: Task execution in a SIMD processing unit
Inventor: HOWSON JOHN
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: Single instruction multiple data processor (SIMD) which reduces the number of wasted slots due to tasks having invalid work items or partial residency. A control module temporally aligns across a group of processing lanes invalid work items 0, 6, 9, 15 in a first configuration 702 to generate re ordered configuration 704. If there are no valid work items scheduled for execution in the processing lanes of a particular processing cycle (clock 3 of 704), the particular cycle is skipped. The work items are aligned by rotation within blocks 706 of work items. Different work items in a task correspond to different datasets upon which a same sequence of instructions is executed, e.g. in parallel. For graphic processing units (GPU), datasets can be pixels arranged in quads. Invalid work items can correspond to pixels in quads which do not overlap with primitives, i.e. to pixels not requiring processing.
Patent GB-2511416-A (GB)
Title: Data-privacy management technique
Inventor: BALAZS ALEX G
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: Controlling release of data associated with an account such as a social network account to third parties. A computer system provides at least a subset of data associated with the account to the third party based on a first consent (which may be received from a user of the account). This subset has a first classification based on a predefined taxonomy. Subsequently, the third party may notify the computer system that additional data has been derived from the data. In response, the computer system may determine a second classification of the additional data based on a predefined taxonomy. If this second classification is other than a subset of the first classification, the computer system may request a second consent (for example, from the user).
Patent GB-2522469-A (GB)
Title: Servo drive device
Inventor: OREHAWA LUKE DUANE
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2014-01-27
Abstract: A device is provided in which messages are received from a backplane through backplane connectors 104,110. Switching circuitry 120 identifies which messages received from the backplane are intended for the operational circuitry 112,114 of the device and interprets the input/output protocol of such messages while returning messages not intended for the operational circuitry to the backplane. The switching circuitry is removable from the device independently of the backplane connectors, allowing it to be changed for use with different backplane protocols without affecting other device elements.
Patent GB-2525048-A (GB)
Title: Housing and retaining system for insulation boarding
Inventor: CURETON JASON
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2014-04-11
Abstract: An apparatus for retaining insulation boarding between structural beams comprises a U-shaped elongate body 1 with sides 3, 4 and a space 9 that allows the apparatus to be slid or pressed onto a beam. The apparatus may cover the length of the beam and may be trimmed or cut to suit and may be formed from plastic or composite alloy. Ledge members 5, 6 support the insulation boards whilst tabs 7, 8 retain the boards in place. A central score line 10 may allow the apparatus to be split in two.
Patent GB-2528650-A (GB)
Title: An electrochlorination apparatus
Inventor: COLE MAXWELL
IPC: C25B15/02
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: An electrochlorination apparatus for generating a sodium hypochlorite solution comprises an electrolytic cell 2 and a brine tank 5 that is located above the electrolytic cell. The brine tank is adapted to supply a predetermined volume of a saturated brine solution to the cell via a gravity feed. A flow meter 22 is provided for connection to a water supply, wherein the flow meter is adapted to supply water to the electrolytic cell via valve means 25, 26. A controller 7 controls operation of the valve means whereby a predetermined volume of water as measured by the flow meter is supplied to the cell in combination with the brine solution so that the cell operates to produce a sodium hypochlorite solution of a predetermined concentration. Preferably, water is also supplied to the brine tank via the flow meter and the valve means. The controller may control operation of the apparatus using a batch process wherein in each batch the controller operates the valve means to supply predetermined volumes of water as measured by the flow meter first to the brine tank and then to the cell or vice versa.
Patent GB-2528991-A (GB)
Title: Bendable climbing screen and system
Inventor: TAYLOR MARK
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: A climbing screen 2 with a climbing rail 3 for attaching to and vertically translating along a construction, and a safety screen 11 supported by the rail, wherein the safety screen and/or climbing rail have hinges 15,16 that allow the screen to bend, for example around a balcony or overhang. The sections may be joined end to end, lie parallel in the same plane or at an oblique angle. Push pull props 100 may be used to control the angle between adjacent sections. There may be a plurality of climbing screen supports 5 which may secure only one section of the climbing screen to the construction. The supports have support rails securable to the floors of the construction, mounting arms slidably attached to the support rails, and climbing shoes secured to the climbing rail. One or more of the mounting arms may be driven by hydraulics or screws to allow horizontal translation of all or part of the climbing screen, to alter the angle between adjacent sections.
Patent GB-2531524-A (GB)
Title: Motors for boats boards rafts vessels & vehicles
Inventor: JOHN DAVID PALMER
IPC: B63B35/73
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A vessel that is powered by the momentum created by rotating mass attached around a shaft. The shaft has ropes or cords attached at each end. When the first rope is pulled, the other rope at the opposing end is wound up ready to be pulled; subsequently, when the second rope is then pulled, the first rope is wound up again. The ropes are intended to be muscle powered by the user of the vessel. However, the ropes can be powered by a motor/engine. In a preferred embodiment, when the vessel is intended to be used on water, the back or rear of the vessel has a concave shape to stop the vessel going backwards. In another embodiment, the vessel has wheels with ratchets to prevent the board/vessel from going backwards; in this embodiment the vessel is intended to be used on land.
Patent GB-2527384-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle component
Inventor: KANTEREIT HEIKE
IPC: C25D5/48
Filed: 2014-12-15
Abstract: A motor vehicle component, in particular a body component, comprises a steel sheet (10, fig 1), on which a corrosion protection coating 20 is arranged, wherein the steel sheet has a core 11 with more than 90% of martensite and an exterior zone 12 with less than 90% martensite, on which the corrosion protection coating 20 is arranged. A depth of this exterior zone 12 amounts to at least 5 Âµm and/or at least 0.5% of a wall thickness of the steel sheet. A method for forming the component is also described, with the exterior zone 12 being formed either before or after deposition of the corrosion protection coating 20. Preferably, the exterior zone 12 is formed by decarburizing the steel sheet at its surface. The corrosion protection coating 20 preferably has an alloying component of at least 50% of a metal which is electrochemically more ignoble than iron, e.g. zinc and/or magnesium. The corrosion protection coating 20 may be formed by hot dip galvanization or by electrolytic deposition.
Patent GB-2519045-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent product
Inventor: DAVIDSON EUAN ERIC NEIL THOMAS GEORGE
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2013-07-16
Abstract: An absorbent product (1) has an elongate matted strip (4) of absorbent material, including super absorber, within an enveloping container (5). This has a double skin bottom (6) and a single, folded top skin (7) and is heat sealed around its periphery (8) to contain the absorbent material. The top skin has an elongate, double Z fold (11) along its length. As the container absorbs moisture it expands from a flat form to a round shape. The super absorber causes tension in the skins of the container as it reaches its absorption limit which tears the self-adhesive strips. The folds unfold and the round shape slumps to expose inner webs (17). An indicator (21) in the form off the words "FULL CHANGE" printed in a bright colour repeatedly along the inner webs is provided to alert maintenance staff of the need to change filled absorbent products for fresh one.
Patent GB-2530832-A (GB)
Title: Deletion mutations
Inventor: KRABBEN PREBEN
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 2015-04-16
Abstract: A method for producing a deletion in a bacterial genome, wherein the bacteria comprise a CRISPR/Cas system, comprises transforming the bacteria with one or more Deletion Vectors encoding first and second crRNAs targeting first and second PAM/Protospacers within the genome of the bacteria, resulting in dual cleavage of the genome with rejoining of the ends to produce a deletion of the region between the first and second PAM/Protospacers. A method is also provided for removing an endogenous plasmid within a bacteria, wherein the bacteria are transformed with one or more Deletion Vectors encoding two or more crRNAs targeting two or more PAM/Protospacers within the plasmid, resulting in the production of linearised fragments which subject to degradation by endogenous cell mechanisms. Preferably the bacteria are from the genus Clostridium, and possess a type I CRISPR/Cas system.
Patent GB-2525320-A (GB)
Title: Photoelectric conversion device, image pickup system, and driving method of the photoelectric conversion device
Inventor: YAMAZAKI YOSHIKAZU
IPC: H04N5/357
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device 1 comprising a pixel area PA including an effective pixel row 100 and a reference (dummy) pixel row 300, the reference pixel row 300 containing a plurality of reference pixel pairs (33, figure 2A), composed of a first reference pixel (10, 31 figure 3A) and a second reference pixel (figure 3b) arranged adjacent to each other (30,31 figure 2A), outputting a second reference signal having a signal level different to that of the first reference pixel. Both the first and second reference signal levels are independent of the quantity of incident light. The photoelectric conversion unit may further comprise a scanning unit 700 configured to scan a pixel area which first selects one of the reference pixel pairs in scanning of the reference pixel row. The pixel area may include a light shielded pixel area 200 each pixel including a shielded photoelectric converter. The signal level of the second reference signal is closer to or equal to the signal level of a signal based on the light shielded pixel than to the signal level of the first reference signal. At least one of the reference pixel pairs may be placed at the end of the reference pixel row whilst the other reference pixel is placed on the opposite end. The reference pixel row may also contain a temperature detecting pixel (TP figure 4A) to detect the device temperature. The first and second reference pixels may be configured to switch an output between the first and second reference signals (figure 5). Also the system may include an image pickup system including a video signal processing unit, capable of generating x-rays and also comprising a wavelength conversion member. The image pickup system may comprise a multichip photoelectric conversion system comprising a plurality of two dimensionally arranged semiconductor substrates associated with each photoelectric conversion device.
Patent GB-2540797-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle holder
Inventor: ANDY CLARK
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2015-07-28
Abstract: A holder 1 for cups and bottles comprises a receptacle holding unit 3 with an upstanding wall 9 defining a recess 7 for receiving a cup or bottle. A base unit 5 is rotably connected beneath the receptacle holding unit. The base part comprises a lower surface, such as a suction cup, which allows the holder to be releasably attached to a surface. The suction cup may have a perimeter lip and a deformable central portion connected to a cam mechanism contained within the base part which allows it to move up and down as the base part is rotated between a first position to a second position. The receptacle holding unit may comprise a deformable inner wall 11 within the upstanding wall to define an inner socket for gripping the cup. The second wall may comprise S-shaped moveable arms which extend into the base unit.
Patent GB-2541008-A (GB)
Title: Indicator device
Inventor: GARY JAMES THATCHER
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2015-08-05
Abstract: An indicator device for use by the rider of a non-enclosed vehicle such as a cyclist or a motorcyclist that comprises a light emitting unit 18, a means 12 for attaching the light emitting unit 18 to a rider, a control unit (20, fig.5), incorporating a flashing circuit, which is in operative connection with the light emitting unit 18, a manually operable switch 24 that is in operative connection with the control unit 20 and an ambient light sensor 22 which varies the light output of the light emitting unit 18 in response to the sensed ambient light levels. The control unit 20 may switch between a day time mode and a night time mode and may be adapted to cause a greater light output from the light emitting unit 18 in response to a higher ambient light condition. The light emitting unit 18 may be attached to the wrist 13 of a rider such that when a riders arm is extended the light output may be directed forwardly or rearwardly.
Patent GB-2542812-A (GB)
Title: Line fault localisation
Inventor: RICHARD GEDGE
IPC: H04M3/30
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A method of managing a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), in particular for identifying the location of weather related faults. The method continuously measures the signal to noise (SNR) margin on the DSL line as well as measurements from weather related sensors, such as moisture and wind sensors, which each have an associated geographical location. The SNR margin measures are compared to predetermined conditions based on SNR margin characteristics associated with a population of good lines. If the SNR margin measures fail to meet the predetermined conditions, the SNR measures are also compared to the weather sensor measurements over a day or number of days. If there is a correlation between the SNR margin measures and at least one of the sensors, then location of the fault is identified as the location of the sensor having the strongest correlation with the SNR measures.