baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2517695-A (GB)
Title: A system for the secure exchange of confidential information between parties in a telephone call without its transmission in the audio path
Inventor: JAMES DAVID HUGH
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2013-08-27
Abstract: A system and method that facilitates the exchange of confidential information between parties involved in a voice communications session, such as a telephone call between a mobile smartphone (1) and a call centre (6), without the transmission of the confidential information in the audio path. In particular, on request from the agent for the presentation of confidential information, the customer can invoke a smartphone or wallet application to pass the information via data session (8) to secure system (4) to complete a transaction with settlement provider (10). The system (4) matches the voice session parameters with the data session parameters.
Patent GB-2520737-A (GB)
Title: A device releasably attachable to a surface
Inventor: GOOCH DAVID
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: A device for releasable attachment to a surface comprises a base 2 having a lower contact portion and a suction device releasably attachable to a surface and releasably engageable with the base. The suction device has a base engagement portion 4 for releasable engagement with the base and a pliable foot 5 for contacting a surface. The pliable foot has a surface contact portion and an outer skirt portion 7. When the base is engaged with the suction device the lower contact portion of the base contacts and compresses the outer skirt portion. A slipping plate 10 may also be arranged between the base and the pliable foot to reduce friction as the bowl is rotated relative to the pliable foot. The use of the lower contact portion to contact and compress the outer skirt portion of the suction disc in use helps to prevent distortion of the suction disc and extend its service life. In use, the device for releasable attachment to a surface is particularly suited for use with feeding bowls 1 (for example for infants or pets) and other items such as toys that are releasably attachable to a surface using a suction device.
Patent GB-2527335-A (GB)
Title: Methods for encapsulation and microparticles produced thereby
Inventor: ELZBIETA GORECKA
IPC: B01J13/20
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: Methods are disclosed for encapsulating a material, including the steps of: (a) providing an aqueous solution or suspension of the material that is to be encapsulated, (b) warming the aqueous solution or suspension to a temperature that is sufficient to enable dissolution of a first biocompatible polymer in the aqueous solution or suspension without adversely affecting the properties of the material to be encapsulated, (c) dissolving the first biocompatible polymer in the aqueous solution / suspension, (d) de-aerating the solution or suspension obtained in step (c), (e) emulsifying the solution or suspension obtained in (d) in a biocompatible oil comprising a surfactant to create microdroplets, and (f) hardening the microdroplets by dropwise addition of an aqueous solution comprising divalent zinc ions and a second biocompatible polymer to form microcapsules. Also disclosed are microcapsules obtained by these methods and their uses. The microcapsules are used to deliver bacteria and bacteriophages, i.e., probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus sp, Bifidobacterium sp and Lactococcus sp and to treat bacterial infections.
Patent GB-2516794-A (GB)
Title: Time of flight backscatter imaging system
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: G21K1/04
Filed: 2010-12-02
Abstract: An x-ray imaging apparatus 100 determines the surface profile of an object 105 under inspection. The apparatus comprises: an x-ray source 101 producing a scanning beam 104; a detector assembly 102, 103 providing a signal representative of the intensity of backscattered x-rays from the object; and processing circuitry to determine a time difference between the x-ray source 101 being switched on and the backscattered x-rays arriving at the detector assembly 102, 103. The apparatus may be mounted on a vehicle. In one embodiment the x-ray source produces a scanning pencil beam. The apparatus may be contained within a portal gantry where it is integrated into at least two of the sides. The x-ray source may be a flying spot x-ray source which produces a flying spot scanning beam. The apparatus may further comprise a transmission imaging system comprising a pulsed linear accelerator x-ray source which may not interact with the object at the same time as the flying spot.
Patent GB-2532967-A (GB)
Title: Determining Drill String Activity
Inventor: MATTIAS FLANDER
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2014-12-03
Abstract: An apparatus 102 for detecting translational and/or rotational movement of a drill pipe 58, comprising: a sensor head 110, stationary with respect to the wellbore for measuring longitudinal or rotary movement of the drill pipe. The sensor head may be attached to a riser 81, and may have a biasing spring 115 to urge the sensor into contact with the drill pipe. The sensor may be a wheel, ball, or optical sensor 107, and may feature a protective housing. The apparatus may comprise a processor configured to output data to an automation system, to identify when the drill string is in slips. Also included is a method of using the apparatus with a drilling automation system.
Patent GB-2531098-A (GB)
Title: Novel microbiocides
Inventor: RENAUD BEAUDEGNIES
IPC: C07F5/02
Filed: 2015-05-26
Abstract: Benzoxaborole compounds as microbiocides Benzoxaborole compounds of formula (I) and agronomically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, diasteroisomers, enantiomers, tautomers, atropisomers and N-oxides thereof wherein R1 is a substituent as herein defined; R2 is a substituent as herein defined or is a moiety of the structure: R3 and R4 are each independently a substituent as herein defined or R3 and R4 may form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached an aliphatic 3 to 8 membered ring which can be substituted by one or more substituents R8 as herein defined; R5 and R6 are each independently a substituent as herein defined or R5 and R6 may form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached an aliphatic 3 to 8 membered ring which can be substituted by one or more substituents R7 as herein defined; W is a substiuent as herein defined; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 and m is 1. The use of oxaborole compounds of formula (I) in compositions and methods for the control and/or prevention of microbial infection, particularly fungal infection, in plants and processes for the preparation of these compounds are also provided.
Patent GB-2538763-A (GB)
Title: Safety connector for keg spears
Inventor: KENNETH LEONARD SIMPSON
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2015-05-27
Abstract: A keg connector 1 has an additional spool valve to control the flow of gas through the keg connector. The valve has a rod 2 in a guide hole 3 in the body of the keg connector and a plurality of O rings 4, 11, the O rings forming seals between the rod and the guide hole to prevent the flow of gas into the body of the keg connector. The lower end of the rod protrudes from the lower surface Z of the body held in position by a circlip 9 to prevent downward motion and a spring 7 to resist upward motion. When the keg connector is secured to a keg at the top of the keg spear, the keg spear pushes the rod upwards. A narrower section 8 of the rod positioned between the O rings allows the gas to flow through the body of the keg connector into the keg. The device prevents the gas from filling the room when it is not in contact with the keg spear, which may lead to asphyxiation.
Patent GB-2540141-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air intake venturi housing
Inventor: BILAL MAHMOOD
IPC: F02M35/024
Filed: 2015-07-06
Abstract: A vehicle air intake assembly 101 includes a housing 110, a conical filter 120, and may also include an inlet cowl 130. The housing and filter decrease in diameter from an inlet or distal end toward a proximal or outlet end. The shape of the housing guides the air into a smaller cross-sectional area and induces a Venturi effect on the airflow passing through the housing and filter. The housing decouples the filter from an engine inlet (100, fig.2) and the outlet end of the housing is sized so as to attach to the engine inlet and provide a smooth transition for the air leaving the housing and entering the engine inlet to reduce turbulent flow allowing the air flow to remain laminar and therefore maximise the aerodynamic efficiency of the air intake assembly. The filter may be either a single or double cone conical filter and the housing may be composed of a plastic or carbon fibre material.
Patent GB-2540197-A (GB)
Title: Blood sample collection apparatus
Inventor: BILL WREFORD
IPC: A61B17/132
Filed: 2015-07-09
Abstract: An apparatus for aiding the collection of a blood sample from a finger 14 has an elastic band 6 configured to be placed over a subjects digit to restrict venous flow and/or capillary blood, but not to restrict arterial blood flow, such that blood flows out of the digit when pricked. The band may be rubber and free from latex, with a diameter of 14-16mm, length of 24-26 mm, width of 0.5-2.5mm and thickness of 0.5-2.5 mm, such as a number 7 elastic band. It may have a square, circular or oval cross-section and it may be coated in talc. The apparatus may include a lancet 4, needle or pin for puncturing the finger and a vial (8, figure 5), funnel or capillary tube for collecting the blood sample (18, figure 5).
Patent GB-2524700-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for limiting the execution of background management operations in drive array
Inventor: ROBERTS ADAM
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2014-01-08
Abstract: Limiting the execution of background management operations in a drive array, including: receiving a read instruction to read data from a memory drive in the drive array; determining whether the read instruction is associated with a write instruction to write data to a memory drive in the drive array; responsive to determining that the read instruction is associated with the write instruction, restricting performance of background management operations on the memory drive targeted by the write instruction; determining whether the write instruction has completed; and responsive to determining that the write instruction has completed, removing restrictions associated with the performance of background management operations on the memory drive targeted by the write instruction.
Patent GB-2546514-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method
Inventor: MARCO LUCAMARINI
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2016-01-20
Abstract: A quantum key distribution (QKD) system has at least two transmitters 1, 3 and a receiver, each transmitter outputting an encoded light pulse, the system comprising a timing circuit to synchronise pulses to interfere at an element 11 of the receiver, each transmitter comprising a suppressing element 21, 23 to stop light exiting the transmitter such that the system is switchable between a first mode whereby both transmitters output pulses and a second mode where only one transmitter outputs a pulse. The receiver may have two sensors 13, 15 which can be switched between having the same or different measurement bases using a polarisation rotator 19. The first mode of operation may be a measurement device independent QDK (MDI-QDK) mode. There may be a classical communication channel between the nodes. The pulses may be encoded with polarisation on orthogonal bases or phase, interfering at a beam splitter at the relay receiver node. Each transmitter may record and store when its output is blocked. A first protocol may be used to distil a cryptographic key between the two transmitters, and a second protocol to derive a key between one of the transmitters and the receiver.
Patent GB-2535869-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus, system and/or method for modular filter screens
Inventor: CLAIRE ROSALEEN GALLOWAY MCLEAN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2014-07-23
Abstract: A method and/or a system filters particles using a screen with modular segments installed into a frame. The frame has a perimeter structure and an orthogonal array of support members. The segments have a segment perimeter frame, an orthogonal array of ribs and a mesh stretched across the segment. When the mesh of the segments is damaged, the damaged segment is removed from the frame and a replacement segment is installed.
Patent GB-2533242-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for stimulating hair growth and/or preventing hair loss
Inventor: DOV INGMAN
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A device 100 to stimulate a scalp comprising an array of stimulating elements 102 to pierce the skin of the scalp no deeper than a thickness of a dermis, where the stimulating-elements are arranged along a circumference of at least one wheel 104. The stimulating elements may comprise needles, which may release ions. The array may comprise a first group of needles of a first metal and a second group of needles of a second metal, where an electrochemical gradient causes ions to travel. The needles of the array may comprise at least one metal that has an electro-potential to cause ion injection. The ions may comprise at least one of copper and zinc ions. There may be means to vibrate at least one needle to increase a cross-section of a wound under the scalp and the vibration frequency and amplitude may range 50-120Hz and 0.05-0.2mm respectively. At least one needle may provide heat to maintain a temperature during piercing of the scalp. Further preferable features of the device include a drug reservoir; an encoder to count wheel revolutions. The stimulation may comprise light delivered through at least one transparent disc and optical fibres acting as skin piercing needles.
Patent GB-2536814-A (GB)
Title: High resistivity soft magnetic material for miniaturized power converter
Inventor: HARIKLIA DELIGIANNI
IPC: H01L43/12
Filed: 2016-03-16
Abstract: An on-chip (on die) magnetic structure manufactured on a semiconductor (Si, GaAs, SiC) substrate 110, comprising (in sequence from substrate) an adhesive layer 120 upon which is deposited a Ni, Co, Pd or Cu seed layer 130 which has been further activated by immersion in a palladium Pd rich solution, to form a thin Pd nanoparticle over-layer 510. The cobalt-tungsten-phosphorus layer 610 is deposited by electroless plating on the palladium rich seed layer 510, 130 to form a high electrical resistivity Pd/CoWP magnetic layer 610/510 (620). The layers may be conventionally defined by photolithography. The magnetic material 620 comprises cobalt Co in a range 80 - 90 atomic percent (at. %) based on the total number of atoms of the magnetic material, tungsten (W) in a range from 4 to 9 atomic percent, and phosphorous (P) in a range from 7 to 15 atomic percent, (and more preferably 9 to 11 at%), the material further comprising palladium Pd dispersed throughout the magnetic material. The Palladium comprising Cobalt-Tungsten-Phosphorus (Pd + CoWP or Pd/CoWP) magnetic material 620 is preferably amorphous. The on chip magnetic structure resistivity is in excess of 100 µΩ.cm. The on chip magnetic structure may be a magnetic yoke, slab, inductor or transformer. The magnetic seed layer may be at least 40nm thick, the Pd-CoWP magnetic layer 620 having thickness 200nm to 1200nm (1.2µm). Applications for the magnetic structure may include miniature power converters.
Patent GB-2536831-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: PHILIP GROVE
IPC: A47L13/22
Filed: 2013-07-01
Abstract: A steam cleaning apparatus comprises a cleaning head having a body 20 that defines a footprint F to sit adjacent a surface to be cleaned and a fluid storage container 30, wherein the cleaning head includes a detachable nozzle 40 configured for directing fluid from the storage container 30 to a surface outside of the footprint of the body 20. The apparatus preferably includes two or more nozzles 40 wherein the or at least one of the nozzles are preferably moveable relative to the body 20, rotationally moveable, angularly moveable, laterally moveable, telescopically moveable and/or resiliently moveable. The detachable connection may be a screw or bayonet connection. The apparatus may include a detergent supply and valves may be present to control the fluid supply operable by a switch 60. The apparatus preferably includes a steam generator including a heater, a pump, a detergent storage container, fluid passages, tools and a suction source.
Patent GB-2554636-A (GB)
Title: Animal monitoring system, network and method
Inventor: Thomas David Blower
IPC: A01K29/00
Filed: 2016-09-01
Abstract: An animal monitoring system, comprising a proximity sensor arrangement comprising a first part 3 and a second part 2 and operable to detect instances of proximity between the first part and the second part. The first part 3 of the proximity sensor arrangement is configured to be attached to or implanted into an animal, and the proximity sensor arrangement is operable to generate proximity data upon detecting an instance of proximity between the first part and the second part. The first part 3 of the proximity sensor may be a pet worn device such as a collar, and the second part 2 of the proximity sensor may be a beacon associated with a monitored location and/or resource, such as a food bowl, water bowl, flap or exercise yard. The first part 3 may include sensors to monitor the ambient temperature or the movement of the animal. The information may be used to monitor overall activity and help to identify any health issues with a pet. The proximity and sensor information may be transmitted by the pet worn device to a remote server for processing before being transmitted to a users device.
Patent GB-2537794-A (GB)
Title: Cracker
Inventor: ROWAN RASMUSSEN
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2015-02-09
Abstract: A cracker (36) is disclosed which includes a barrel (18) and at least one expulsion device (34) provided in said barrel (18) for expelling a charge of delivery material (32) outside of said barrel (18). The expulsion device (34) contains the charge of delivery material (32) and may be configured upon activation to expel it from the barrel (18) in an expulsion direction (44) which is angled relatively to the cracker's primary axis (46), for example at a right angle thereto. Typically a pyrotechnic device (24) is provided to expel the delivery material (32), but spring-loaded and compressed-air mechanisms are also disclosed. The expulsion device (34) may be modified from a conventional party popper but other embodiments include a two-part structure consisting of a cup-shaped inner vessel enclosed by an outer receptacle, a further device defining a sloped outer surface, and yet another having a hinged lid to facilitate loading.
Patent GB-2558188-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle track element
Inventor: Thomas J Chantrell
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2015-03-27
Abstract: A track element includes a base having a first side and a second side opposing the second side, the first side of the base defining a set of wheel engagement elements and the second side of the base defining first and second locking block receptacles at the first and second ends of the base, respectively. The track element includes a first track element connector disposed at the first end of the base and a second track element connector disposed at the second end of the base. The first locking block receptacle is configured to receive a first locking block to define a first support for a first track piece and the second locking block receptacle is configured to receive a second locking block to define a second support for a second track piece.
Patent GB-2553587-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Routing system
Inventor: MIREK LESZCZYNSKI
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2016-09-13
Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for determining a planned route for a vehicle comprising an apparatus arranged to receive at least one location to be visited by a vehicle (e.g. a solar car) and information relating to an amount of solar radiation that can be received by the vehicle in a road network including a starting location and the received destination; and a control apparatus arranged to analyse the received information and select the planned route based on the analysis. The received information may be the sun location, time of day, topographic information, current weather information or future weather information. The system may also determine the shortest route between the starting location and the destination and compare the amount of electric power required for the planned route and the shortest route. The system may detect weather conditions and adjust the planned route accordingly.
Patent GB-2554637-A (GB)
Title: Modular units and associated methods
Inventor: Tasos Marios Savvides
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 2016-09-22
Abstract: A modular unit 200 comprises a body having a plurality of corrugated sections 220 extending transverse to an axis extending between ends 210, 212 of the body. A peak 222 of each section 220 has first 240 and second 242 adjacent connectors on an upper surface at the distal end 210 of the ridged body, and a third linkage on a lower surface at the proximal end 212. A trough 224 of each section 220 comprises fourth 248 and fifth connectors on the top and bottom surfaces at the bodys near and far ends respectively. The first 240 and fourth 248 connectors and fourth 248 and fifth fasteners of two units 220 can be linked such that the axes connecting the ends of each section 220 are parallel, and the third connector of one unit 200 is fastenable to the second 242 of another such that these axes are perpendicular.
Patent GB-2543954-A (GB)
Title: Device for collection of tissue and method of use
Inventor: PATRICK AXON
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: A device for separation and collection of tissue from an effluent stream generated in a medical procedure comprises a housing 600 having an upper wall 601a, a lower wall 602a, a circumferential wall 612 extending between the upper wall and lower wall, an inlet aperture 606a for receiving the effluent stream and an outlet aperture 607a for discharge of filtered fluid. The housing encloses a filter member 603a positioned between said upper wall and said lower wall and comprising at least one filter receptacle 615; the upper wall comprising a viewing window 604 for viewing tissue collected in the filter member. The inlet aperture is located beneath the filter member, and the device comprises a fluid pathway 628 for delivering effluent stream received through the inlet aperture into a said filter receptacle from above the filter member. A method of filtering an effluent stream using the device and a kit comprising the device and an illumination device are also included.
Patent GB-2556101-A (GB)
Title: Lifting floor train
Inventor: PAUL RICHARDSON
IPC: B61D33/00
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A railway vehicle 1 comprising a ground floor 10 and a mov­able floor 9 arranged thereon, whereby the moveable floor comprises passenger seating furniture 3 arranged thereon and is vertically movable in respect to the ground floor between a passenger position and a freight position. By moving the movea­ble floor from the passenger position to the freight position the passenger seating furniture is raised and automatically retracted enabling a freight space 13 between the ground floor and the movable floor. And by moving the moveable floor from the freight position to the passenger position the passenger seating furniture is lowered and automatically extracted thereby enabling a passenger space 8 on the movable floor. In the passenger position the moveable floor may touch the ground floor and in the freight position the retracted passenger seating may be in contact with a ceiling.