baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2522927-A (GB)
Title: A method and system: back-tracking forward-looking (BTFL) dynamic channel allocation mechanism for white space radio
Inventor: MEKURIA FISSEHA
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: Spectrum is allocated to enquiring white space devices to ensure that no harmful interference occurs with other devices within a white space radio network. An enquiring white space device requests at least one channel or spectrum range from an allocation server. The allocation server determines whether the white space device is operating on a local or national instance. The allocation server communicates with a pre-populated white space database which indicates available unused white space channels, calculated from primary transmitter parameters and having at least local and national instances. The allocation server determines which available channels are applicable to the enquiring white space device based on the pre-defined location and time period. The available channels are classified and ranked into a first list of channels with best single channel characteristics and a second list with best contiguous channel characteristics. The channels are allocated to the enquiring white space devices on a first-come first-served basis.
Patent GB-2520093-A (GB)
Title: Oven glove
Inventor: WEIMAR JULIET DENISE
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: An oven glove 1 has an outer layer (3, figure 1) of microfiber on one surface thus enabling the glove 1 to be detachably connected to hook strips of hook and loop tape attached to an apron 4 or other garment.
Patent GB-2527137-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable child booster cushion/seat for use with a vehicle
Inventor: SPAVEN SUSAN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2014-06-15
Abstract: An inflatable booster seat for use in a vehicle comprises a seat bottom 1 and arm rests 2 and 3. The arm rests 2, 3 and seat bottom 1 define voids or gaps 4 through which the vehicle seat belt can pass. The seat includes an inflation valve 6, and may include a pressure relief valve 5. The base of the seat preferably includes reinforcing ribs 7 to help the seat maintain shape. A rigid foam or sponge insert (17, fig. 4) may be provided inside the seat bottom 1 to provide support in the event of unwanted deflation. An inflatable back rest (See Figure 7) may be attached to the seat. The seat and/or backrest may include a pouch 9 which can accommodate the seat components when deflated.
Patent GB-2519426-A (GB)
Title: A Motor Vehicle With A Stowage Apparatus Beneath The Rear Window Shelf
Inventor: THIEL ANDREAS LOTHAR
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2014-09-03
Abstract: A vehicle 1, comprising a drive motor 2, especially an internal combustion engine 3 and/or an electric motor 4, a car body 5, a luggage boot 7, a movable tailgate 8 in a mechanical operative connection with a movable rear window shelf 10 which moves in first and second directions during opening and closing of the tailgate, a stowage apparatus 14 arranged beneath the shelf for accommodating or storing items 9, wherein said apparatus is in direct or indirect mechanical operative connection with the tailgate, and is movable in first and/or second directions during opening and closing of the tailgate. Preferably the apparatus is arranged as a flat component, is horizontally aligned when the tailgate is closed, arranged as a net, compartment, or a drawer, and is fixed to an adjustably arranged frame; the shelf and the apparatus are fixed or fastened to a side trim part of the boot.
Patent GB-2514729-A (GB)
Title: Multi-source debit card object oriented system and method
Inventor: WEISS JESSICA
IPC: G07F19/00
Filed: 2013-02-28
Abstract: The present invention involves a server (110) based system and method which enables multiple source reloading of a single debit card (350). The multiple-source debit card system and method allows multiple individuals to provide funds to a single debit card without the multiple individuals needing to know any bank account information. Multiple sources, optionally identified through a multi-factor identification may reload the account associated with the debit card. Alternatively, a closed loop debit card may be funded from multiple sources. The system and method identifies the participants for purposes of the financial transaction, although the identification of the recipient may be managed by the donor.
Patent GB-2515424-A (GB)
Title: Sleep mode operation for networked end devices
Inventor: HA WAI-LEUNG
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: A technique provides apparatuses, methods, and computer readable media for sending sleep information from an end device to a central unit of a network, in which the wake-up time of the end device is aligned to the scanning time for the central unit. The technique addresses at least two considerations: the clock accuracy of the end device is accounted for, and the reason that the end device requests sleep mode operation is provided. To address the above considerations, the end device may send its clock tolerance information and/or request for sleep mode (RSM) command to the central unit once the end device is connected via the network. The central unit may then adjust the scanning time based on the clock tolerance information. If the central unit receives a response from the end device during the adjusted scanning time, the central unit deems that the end device is still connected.
Patent GB-2521509-A (GB)
Title: Power Converter
Inventor: SANTILLAN JOSE
IPC: H02M7/217
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: An AC-DC power converter having power factor correction comprises a rectifier circuit, a bulk capacitor Cl for drawing and storing power from an AC supply via the rectifier circuit, an inductive component Ll for transforming an input voltage into an output voltage, the inductive component Ll comprising a two primary windings Lla, Llc connected together in series, and a secondary winding Lib inductively coupled to the primary windings, and a switch M1 for periodically switching ON and OFF to respectively connect and disconnect the inductive component to/from an input voltage. The input voltage is supplied by the bulk capacitor Cl to the two primary windings Lla, Llc when V(c1)*N(L1c)/(N(L1c)+NL1a))>Vac, and the input voltage is supplied by one of the AC supply and the rectifier circuit to the second primary winding Llc when V(c1)*N(L1c)/(N(L1c)+NL1a))<=Vac, where V(c1) is the instantaneous bulk capacitor voltage, N(Lla) and N(Llc) are the number of turns on the first and second primary windings Lla, Llc respectively, and Vac is the magnitude of the instantaneous AC voltage. The converter further comprises one or more resistors R4 connected between the AC supply and the bulk capacitor C1 for reducing harmonic current emission from the converter.
Patent GB-2527151-A (GB)
Title: Wireless access point allocation and transfer
Inventor: HAGAN CHRIS
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2014-10-27
Abstract: A network system (10) comprising a master wireless access point (mAP) (12) operatively connected to one or more slave access points (sAPs) (18), the mAP (12) being configured, in use, to configure the wireless access password of the or each sAP (18) and comprising an open user interface (40) wirelessly accessible by a wireless device (20), a security gateway (52) and a secure user interface (64) wirelessly accessible by the wireless device (20), wherein, in use, the wireless device (20) connects (30) to the mAP (12) via the open user interface (40) and exchanges security credentials (54, 56) to bypass the security gateway (52) to gain access to the secure user interface (64), and wherein, when the wireless device (20) is connected to the secure user interface (64), the mAP (12) is configured to: configure (72) an SSID and/or wireless access password for a sAP (18) and to share (76) the SSID and/or wireless access password with the wireless device (20), whereupon, the wireless device (20) disconnects from the mAP (12) and re-connects (78, 80) to the network via the sAP (18) using the wireless access password configured by the mAP (12).
Patent GB-2522996-A (GB)
Title: An underwater mechanical tool for a remotely operated vehicle
Inventor: ELLIOT KEITH STUART
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: An underwater mechanical tool 1 for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) comprises first and second jaws 3, 4 adapted for gripping and/or cutting a line, such as submarine wire ropes, armoured telecommunication and power cables, and hoses. The jaws are relatively moveable between an open and a closed position by a mechanical linkage located between at least one of the jaws and a rotary torque receptacle 10 adapted for attachment to a rotary torque tool of the ROV. Preferably, the first and second jaws are respectively secured at the ends of first and second pivot arms 16, 17 that are pivotally mounted to a housing 5, 6 of the tool. The other ends of the pivot arms are preferably mounted directly or indirectly to at least one nut 21; 26 adapted to travel along a drive screw 22; 27 such that rotation of the drive screw moves the jaws between their open and closed positions. A third, stationary jaw 19 may be provided with at least one spike 20 adapted to impale the line.
Patent GB-2538323-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical seal assembly
Inventor: CRAIG MCKAY
IPC: F16L23/20
Filed: 2015-05-15
Abstract: A method for providing a mechanical seal assembly involves the steps of providing first and second flanges 10 and providing a metallic seal element 40 having first 36 and second 38 faces. Each flange 10 is machined in order to produce a metallic seal surface to which annular seal surfaces on each of the faces 36, 38 of the metallic seal element 40 are complimentary for engagement. This creates a metal to metal seal between the flanges 10 and the metallic seal element 40, with the seal element 40 located between the two flanges 10 which are then secured together with bolts extending through the flange connection faces. The machining of the flanges comprises removing material from an upstand 22 in the flange 10, and leaves the metallic seal surface extending at an angle to the central axis of the flange, and a shoulder extending between the metallic seal surface an internal wall of the fluid bore of the flange.
Patent GB-2523954-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing a polymer, polymer, dispersion, ink, and use
Inventor: THOMPSON NEIL
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2013-12-16
Abstract: A process for preparing a polymer comprising reacting at least the compounds in components i) and ii): i) a compound of the Formula (1); wherein: R1 to R4, A1 and A2, Z and L are as defined in claim 1; ii) a compound of the Formula (2): wherein T, D, E, R5 and R6 and n are as defined in claim 1. The polym useful for dispersing particulate solids, e.g. pigments in ink jet printing inks.
Patent GB-2542127-A (GB)
Title: Processing digital content
Inventor: BRENDAN MORAN
IPC: G06F21/44
Filed: 2015-09-08
Abstract: A method for controlling the processing of digital content (e.g. firmware or configuration or provisioning data) from plural sources by a data processing device (e.g. a device implementing the Internet of Things, IoT) comprises receiving a digital content payload and at least two manifests (e.g. a certificate authority or a key revocation list) related to it, and responsive to the manifests performing an atomic action using the payload, for example updating the firmware using an update file received by a USB mass storage or by a wireless network. The updating may comprise completely replacing an element of the firmware, applying a chain of updates wherein the manifests enforce atomicity, reversing a prior update, or applying no update according to control commands incorporated in one of the manifests. The data processing device may be a member node of a communications network been structured as a tree or mesh of nodes, and the digital content may be communicated as a broadcast whose content is operable only by recipient nodes.
Patent GB-2529097-A (GB)
Title: Method of website optimisation for a website hosted on a server system, and a server system
Inventor: ELLEN PETER
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: The field of the invention relates to methods of website optimisation for a website hosted on a server system, as well as to related server systems, to related computer software, and to computer terminals in communication with related server systems. There is provided a method of website optimisation for a website hosted on a server system, the website for use by a plurality of users, the method including steps executed by the server system of: (i) collecting data for constructing a plurality of user profiles corresponding to the plurality of users; (ii) constructing the plurality of user profiles using the collected data; (iii) quantifying affinities between the plurality of user profiles; (iv) constructing a user network map, in which users are represented as nodes, and in which the affinities are represented as links between the nodes; (v) segmenting the user network map into a plurality of communities of users, and (vi) providing website content to each user according to the segmented community of each user.
Patent GB-2548123-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft superconducting electrical propulsion system
Inventor: JOSEPH PALMER
IPC: H02K55/00
Filed: 2016-03-09
Abstract: An aircraft superconducting electrical propulsion system comprising an electric motor 104 configured to drive one or more propulsors 102. Each electrical motor is doubly (fully) superconducting, having superconducting stator (106, figure 7) electrical windings and super conductor rotor (108) electrical windings. The system comprises at least one closed reverse Brayton cycle cryocooler (optionally two recuperative cycle cryocoolers, see figure 6) operable on a working fluid (e.g. helium or hydrogen) configured to cool the electric motor 104. The cryo-cooler comprises a thermal accumulator 136 comprising a heat storage medium (e.g. aluminium, lithium, nitrogen or methane) having a higher volumetric heat capacity (VHC) than the working fluid. The cryocooler may comprise in fluid flow series, a compressor, heat exchanger in thermal communication with a heat sink, a turbine and a second heat exchanger configured to exchange heat with at least the electric motor. Figure 3 illustrates alternative thermal accumulator positions A, B, C, D in the cryocooler. The thermal accumulator may meet peak energy demands (e.g. during take-off, see figure 4).
Patent GB-2537736-A (GB)
Title: Sealing strip housing of a door sealing system
Inventor: MAICO LUDWIG
IPC: E06B7/16
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: The sealing strip housing 11, for assembly in a U-shaped door groove, is formed from an alloy or plastics material, and comprises side walls 12 having an interconnecting connection web 13. At least one side wall has an inwardly chamfered face 14 near the region of the web so that the width of the housing at that end is reduced, which allows for an easier fit into the groove of a door. Both side walls may have the slanted edge, and an end of a side wall with an angled face may also be curved 16. The connection web may be recessed so that two projections (27, Fig.6) can form a void between the web and a door groove. The sealing strip housing may also include two protruding internal webs 19 and a receiving groove 20 to enable the housing to be fastened in the door recess.
Patent GB-2534506-A (GB)
Title: Variable diameter piston assembly for safety valve
Inventor: JAMES DAN VICK JR
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: Disclosed are subsurface safety valves having a telescoping piston assembly. One disclosed safety valve includes a housing defining a piston bore that provides an upper bore section having a first bore diameter and a lower bore section having a second bore diameter smaller than the first bore diameter, and a piston assembly movably arranged within the piston bore and comprising a piston rod that includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a radial shoulder defined between the upper and lower portions, the piston assembly further comprising a piston movably arranged on the upper portion, wherein the piston dynamically seals an inner wall of the upper bore section when the piston assembly moves within the piston bore and dynamically seals an outer surface of the upper portion of the piston rod when the piston engages the bore shoulder and the piston rod continues moving.
Patent GB-2551318-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sensing taggants
Inventor: GEOFFREY HOWELLS
IPC: G07D5/00
Filed: 2016-06-07
Abstract: A coin discrimination machine arranged to sense the presence or identity of a taggant in a coin 820 and a corresponding method for sorting coins comprising a taggant are disclosed. The machine comprises a light source 806 and a detector 812. The light source 806 is arranged to emit radiation of a wavelength which excites the taggant of the coin 820 and the detector 812 is arranged to detect radiation of a wavelength which is fluoresced by the taggant. The taggant may be an up-converter or a down converter. Dirt on the detector, light source, or coin may be detected. The machine may be calibrated by providing a reference item recording a taggant of a known level. The sensing of the fluoresed radiation from the taggant may take place at a different time to the radiation being emitted from the light source or the sensing of the re-emitted radiation from the taggant may take place at different positions in the machine. Filters may be placed between the light source or the detector and the coin with the taggant. The coin discrimination machine discriminates between genuine and counterfeit coins.
Patent GB-2553756-A (GB)
Title: Disinfection of foodstuffs
Inventor: MALCOLM ROBERT SNOWBALL
IPC: B08B3/12
Filed: 2016-08-02
Abstract: A foodstuff disinfecting apparatus 400 comprises a tank 401 holding liquid for receiving microorganisms from foodstuffs 19. The tank has a barrier 403 defining an open channel 404 through which liquid flows, and a region 407 holding stationary liquid adjacent at least one ultrasonic transducer 409 for emitting ultrasonic energy through the stationary liquid and through the barrier 403 into the liquid in channel 404. Foodstuff 19 is conveyed by a conveyor 18 into, along, and out of the liquid flowing through the channel 404 such that the ultrasonic energy forces microorganisms off the foodstuff and into the flowing liquid. A flow provider may produce a velocity of liquid flow through the channel based upon, e.g. matching, the speed of the conveyor. Contaminated liquid from the channel is preferably recirculated via a reservoir (450, fig. 4A) which disinfects the liquid by heating and/or filtering. The foodstuff may be meat, e.g. chicken or beef. In another embodiment the ultrasonic transducers (4, fig. 1) are directly attached to and emit through the walls of an inner tank (1, fig. 1) defining the channel, provided within an outer tank (2, fig. 1) defining the reservoir.
Patent GB-2539135-A (GB)
Title: Door safety hinge
Inventor: BENJAMIN HALL
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: A hinge for mounting a door to open in both directions comprises a pair of longitudinal hinge members 10, 40 each with a plurality of axially aligned and spaced apart tubular sleeves attached to mounting elements 12, 42, the sleeves interdigitating coaxially to receive a hinge pin 115, the mounting element of each hinge member having a flat surfaces either side of a centrally protruding locating ridge 30, 60, for attachment to a door edge or door frame, said flat surface facing away from the sleeve and being spaced therefrom, the sleeves being able to rotate relative to one another by at least 45 degrees in either direction from a central closed position. The central locating ridges 30, 60, locating within an elongate channel 113, 111 for vertical alignment of the door. Each hinge member may be formed integrally by extrusion. One hinge member may be formed with its sleeves spaced apart from the mounting elements by an integral web having a necked cross-section with concave surfaces on each side. The surfaces facing the tubular sleeves may have matching concave bearing surfaces 46. The hinge may be used in schools, hospitals or mental health facilities to prevent accidental injury of fingers.
Patent GB-2554363-A (GB)
Title: User interface device
Inventor: Rebecca Anne Cuthbertson
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 2016-09-21
Abstract: A user interface device 20 for controlling a robot manipulator, arm or limb having an end effector comprising at least one movable element, the user interface device 20 comprising: a body 21 for being held by a user, the body comprising an elongate grip portion 24 configured to be gripped by one or more of a users second to fourth fingers; a trigger 22 extending transversely to the direction of elongation of the grip portion, the trigger being supported by the body so as to be capable of rotating relative to the body about a rotation axis passing through the grip portion; and a drive mechanism 50 at least partially housed in the grip portion, the drive mechanism 50 being coupled to the trigger for applying a torque to the trigger 22. The end effector can be a surgical tool such as grips. The drive mechanism 50 can be motor to provide force feedback to a user. Figure 5 shows how movements of the user interface device 20 are used to control a robotic arm 30 via a control unit 35. The user interface device 20 offers control of the robotic arm in x,y and z axis.
Patent GB-2541587-A (GB)
Title: Observation cover of dermatoscope
Inventor: SHUNGUO SHEN
IPC: A61B46/10
Filed: 2014-12-29
Abstract: Disclosed is an observation cover of a dermatoscope (3), comprising a cover body (1) connected to the front end of the dermatoscope (3), an observation lens (2) arranged on the cover body (1), wherein the cover body (1) and the observation lens (2) are of the same non-metallic material, the observation lens (2) and the cover body (1) are an all-in-one device, and the observation lens (2) is transparent. The observation cover has a simple structure, is easy to install, can be used in a disposable way, is safe and healthy, and also protects a lens surface of the dermatoscope (3).
Patent GB-2540914-A (GB)
Title: Treatment fluids for reducing subterranean formation damage
Inventor: Sunita Sameer Kadam
IPC: C09K8/72
Filed: 2014-07-09
Abstract: Methods of introducing a treatment fluid into a subterranean formation having a filtercake deposited thereon, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a base fluid and an inclusion complex comprising a cyclodextrin compound and an acid precursor ester, and wherein the cyclodextrin compound delays hydrolysis of the acid precursor ester; contacting the treatment fluid with the filtercake; and hydrolyzing the acid precursor ester, thereby removing at least a portion of the filtercake.
Patent GB-2557678-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling a high voltage circuit
Inventor: ADRIAN HILARY BERRY
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2016-12-15
Abstract: A high-voltage (HV) circuit of an electric vehicle (e.g. hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, EV, BEV, PHEV) is controlled, wherein, upon detection 310 of a fault associated with the HV circuit, a voltage of the HV circuit is reduced 320; and, upon receiving a torque request 330 (e.g. a request for propulsion torque for the vehicle), the voltage of the HV circuit is increased 340. The fault may be an open-circuit fault and the voltage of the HV circuit may be increased while the fault is present. The voltage may be reduced from an operating voltage of at least 50V to a safety voltage of 12V or less, or 0V. The voltage of the HV circuit may also be increased in dependence on the torque request and one or more predetermined conditions being satisfied (e.g. a vehicle brake being released and/or an attempt at placing the vehicle transmission into a motive gear). The voltage of the HV circuit may be reduced if it determined that the vehicle is stationary 350.