baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511449-A (GB)
Title: Method for routing data in a wireless sensor network
Inventor: MUNARI ANDREA
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for routing at least a data packet in a wireless sensor network (10), the wireless sensor network (10) comprising: at least a source node (S) that is configurable to transmit at least a data packet; at least a destination node (D) that is configurable to receive the data packet transmitted by the source node (S), and interconnectable network nodes (si) between the source node (S) and the destination node (D) that are configurable to receive and forward the data packet, the method comprising the steps of: operating the network nodes (si) according to a sleep-active schedule comprising at least a sleep mode and an active mode, and configuring the network nodes (si) to have information on their own geographic location and the geographic location of the destination node (D), the method further comprising the steps of: dividing the wireless sensor network (10) into a plurality of disjoint areas (A0, AM-1, A1, A2) that are separated by boundaries; separating each area (A0, AM-1, A1, A2) into at least two regions, the regions being an inner boundary region (I), a central region (C) and an outer boundary region (O); selecting forwarding nodes out of the network nodes (si) to route the data packet from the source node (S) to the destination node (D), such forwarding nodes being selected on the basis of their geographic location relative to the destination node (D) and the network nodes being synchronised relative to each other, and configuring the sleep-active schedule such that only those forwarding nodes that are selected to route the data packet in a given time window are operable in the active mode and all the other network nodes (si) are operable in the sleep mode.
Patent GB-2527789-A (GB)
Title: Testing apparatus
Inventor: WINTER GRAHAM
IPC: H05K7/10
Filed: 2014-07-02
Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a quad-flat no-lead (QFN) package for testing comprises a base 1 comprising a circuit board 2 and electrical contacts connected to signal input/outputs such as microwave coaxial connectors 10 for connection to electrical test instruments. A locating frame 12 on the base surrounds the contacts and includes an aperture to receive the package to be tested. A pair of arms 24 are each pivotable between a first position in which the arms are spring biased to press downwards on opposite edges of the package, pressing the package onto the contacts, and a second position in which the arms extend upwardly to permit the package to be removed from the locating frame, and another to be inserted. A vertically slidable outer frame 22 is provided as an actuator for simultaneously moving the arms from the first position to the second position. The underside of the outer frame contacts the upper surface of the pivotable arms, outside of the pivot, so that when the outer frame is pressed down, the inner part of the arms move up, releasing the package.
Patent GB-2529698-A (GB)
Title: Packet recording
Inventor: KENNEDY STEVEN
IPC: H04L47/31
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: In the claimed invention a network device, such as a session border controller (SBC) 5 handling voice over IP (VoIP) streams determines whether a particular data flow should be recorded. If so it selects one of a predetermined first group of tags (e.g. VLAN ID tags for VLAN-A) and applies it to packets in the flow. In dependent claims, a further network node (e.g. switch 7) receives the tagged packets and assesses the tag. If it is from the first group the switch duplicates the packet and sends one copy to the original destination 3 and another copy to the recording element 9. Alternatives tags claimed are MAC addresses and MPLS labels. The description indicates that the invention is intended for recording VoIP conversations in lawful interception/surveillance situations.
Patent GB-2520596-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method
Inventor: HALLIDAY IAN DAVID
IPC: B33Y40/00
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: An additive manufacturing method to manufacture a product 10 at least part of which is supported by a support 12 formed integrally with the product 10, wherein the support comprises a plurality of support beams 16 intersecting one another to form a lattice which is of irregular form. The lattice may be of random or pseudorandom nature, the interconnections of the beams may be such that the lattice has an open-cell foam-like form. The density of the lattice may be non-uniform and varied by changing the thickness or spacing of the beams. The support may include a mechanism to which a load may be applied for use in separation of the support from the product the mechanism may comprise a lever (20, figure 4a) or a body formed with a formation for engagement by a tool (22, figure 4b). The additive manufacturing technique is preferably a powder bed technique. Additive manufacturing methods wherein the contact area between each beam and the product is less than <1mm2 and wherein the support beams stop short of the product are also provided.
Patent GB-2532718-A (GB)
Title: The saw
Inventor: HISHAM KASIM
IPC: A63B23/035
Filed: 2014-11-18
Abstract: An exercise device comprises a carriage 16 having four wheels 17 that roll through a channel 18 and a vertical grip 1. A user may push or pull the grip forwards and backwards to move the carriage, which is connected to a chain (8, figure A) that moves around three cogs 5, 5a, 5b. One of the cogs may be configured to transmit motion to a flywheel 7 that preferably comprises a groove in its outer rim around which a friction break strap (6) may be wrapped to provide a required resistance. A resistance adjustment knob (10) may be provided. The exercise device may be used to train the upper body, arms, shoulder, chest and back muscles.
Patent GB-2522344-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transmitting data or power across a structural component
Inventor: BURLING PAUL
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: A structural component formed of a first and second layers which conform to one another, the first layer comprising a dielectric composite material having first and second surfaces, and the second layer comprising a conductive material contacting the first surface of the first layer, whereby the electrical reactance of the first layer is configured for the propagation of Electromagnetic (EM) surface waves thereacross; a first transducer (on or adjacent the second surface of the first layer) adapted to generate EM waves for carrying data and/or power across the first layer; and a second transducer (on or adjacent the second surface of the first layer), the second transducer being adapted to receive EM surface waves from the first layer and to retrieve data and/or power from the received EM surface waves, and wherein: the dielectric composite material forming the first layer 3 comprises reinforcement elements disposed in the matrix, and the first layer has a bulk region in which both the reinforcement elements and the matrix are present and a first skin region comprising a greater proportion of matrix to reinforcement elements than in the bulk region, the first skin region forming the first surface of the first layer 3.
Patent GB-2536053-A (GB)
Title: Static data bus address allocation
Inventor: PETER VANDERSTEEGEN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: A plurality of nodes (1) may be attached to a data bus (9). Each node has at least one static address selection terminal (3) and a detecting circuit (4) for detecting a state of theaddress selection terminal (3). The node also comprises a communication circuit (5) for data communication over the bus. This circuit (5) is adapted for determining a node address identifier from the detected state of the at least one static address selection terminal (3), by determining whether the address selection terminal (3) is in a floating state, a power supply voltage state or a ground voltage state (fig.2, not shown).
Patent GB-2540569-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for determining an aim adjustment to be made when launching a projectile from a projectile launcher
Inventor: MICHAEL GREEN
IPC: F41G3/14
Filed: 2015-07-21
Abstract: A method of adjusting aim when firing projectiles towards a target from a projectile launcher comprises: receiving, at a receiver, light reflected by a retro-reflective projectile, the reflected light comprising a portion of a laser information field (LIF) projected across a region of space in which the target is located; determining, based on the received portion of light, a position of the retro-reflective projectile with respect to the LIF; and determining an adjustment of the aim of the projectile launcher based on the determined position of the projectile with respect to the LIF. The required aim adjustment may be presented on a visual display. It is also disclosed that the system may be used with an ammunition feed, in which one or more projectiles comprise a retro-reflective element. The system thus allows a gunner to correct the aim of his fire without the use of tracer rounds, overcoming several disadvantages of such rounds.
Patent GB-2541709-A (GB)
Title: Extrusion apparatus
Inventor: JOHN JARDINE
IPC: B29C48/525
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A tip element 32 for attachment to an end of an extruder screw 30 comprises a substantially cylindrical screw root having first and second end faces, the second end face being configured to locate, in use, adjacent to an end of said extruder screw; a helical flight extending radially outwards from the screw root turning through an angle of 720° or less between first and second ends, wherein a width of the flight is greater at the first end than the second end, and wherein the tip element is made of a metal material and a hardness of the tip element is substantially constant throughout the helical flight. The pitch of the helical flight is between 35mm and 45mm. The tip element preferably comprises an axial bore extending between the end faces. An extruder screw assembly is further provided comprising a main screw component 30 having a first end configured for connection to a means for rotating the screw component, the tip element of the invention configured to locate adjacent to the second end of the screw component, a nose element 34 including an elongate tapered portion and a means for securing the nose element and the tip element to the main screw element. The screw extrusion apparatus is preferably for forming biomass extrudate for use as a fuel.
Patent GB-2542121-A (GB)
Title: Pipe installation
Inventor: Dylan james
IPC: F16L25/02
Filed: 2015-09-08
Abstract: A pipe installation comprises conductive first and second pipes 26 and 28 installed in a fuel tank and a fitting 30 which connects the first and second pipes and enables fluid to flow through the pipes via a conduit 34 in the fitting. The fitting is attached to the first or second pipe by a flexible joint which permits relative movement between the fitting and the first or second pipe. The fitting is attached to a structure 20 of the fuel tank. The fitting provides a path of least electrical resistance between the first or second pipe and the structure, and the path of least electrical resistance has a resistance between 50Ω and 100MΩ.
Patent GB-2533839-A (GB)
Title: Micropenetrator device for penetrating a biological barrier
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES KIRBY
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2015-10-08
Abstract: The invention for penetrating a biological barrier provides a flexible substrate 3 having a first side 4 and a second opposing side 8 and a plurality of micropenetrator arrangements 10, each comprising a head 12 and first and second projections 14, 16 extending from the head. The first and second projections extend at least partially through the flexible substrate towards the first side. The head comprises an elongate arm for spacing apart the first and second projections. The micropenetrator may be a single bent element, or a cross structure providing third and fourth projections (see figure 2a). A supplementary or carrier layer 6 may be provided on the second side. The projections may be curved (see figure 8a). A force is applied to the second side causing flexing of the flexible substrate and pushing the projections into communication with a biological barrier. The device may be used for a variety of purposes such as cosmetic, scar treatment or for the delivery of active agents.
Patent GB-2548373-A (GB)
Title: Rafter fitting
Inventor: JOHN FIFIELD
IPC: E04D13/04
Filed: 2016-03-14
Abstract: A rafter fitting for a pitched roof structure, the roof structure comprising a plurality of rafters (14, figure 1) that slope from a ridge to an end of the roof structure, a plurality of battens (16, figure 1) disposed on top of and extending perpendicular with respect to the rafters, and a membrane which extends across the roof structure between the rafters and the battens. Wherein top surfaces of the rafters define a rafter plane 34 and the rafter fitting comprises a rafter-facing surface configured to rest, in use, on the top surface of a rafter, and a membrane depressor 30 that is configured to depress the membrane below the rafter plane when the rafter fitting is in use. Also disclosed is a rafter fitting comprising at least one flow director 32 to direct water from a central region of the rafter fitting to an outer region of the rafter fitting.
Patent GB-2551466-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vapour provision system
Inventor: MATTHEW JOEL NETTENSTROM
IPC: A24F40/40
Filed: 2016-03-24
Abstract: A vapour provision device comprising a vaporiser (22, Fig. 1) for generating a vapour from a vapour precursor material for inhalation by a user; wherein the device has a length L along a length direction, a thickness T along a thickness direction which is orthogonal to the length direction, and a width W along a width direction which is perpendicular to both the length direction and the thickness direction, wherein the width W and length L are both at least twice the thickness T, and wherein a minimum radius of curvature for a peripheral edge of the device in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction is at least 0.1 W, and wherein a majority of the peripheral edge of the device in a plane perpendicular to the thickness direction is curved, and the majority of the outer surface is curved. Optionally, at least one of the sides of the device perpendicular to the width direction is curved in the length direction along a majority of the device.
Patent GB-2549121-A (GB)
Title: Valve arrangement for an energy recovery unit
Inventor: WILLIAM HUTCHINS
IPC: F01N5/02
Filed: 2016-04-06
Abstract: A valve arrangement 32 for directing exhaust gas flow entering or exiting an energy recovery unit 8 (fig.3) for a vehicle exhaust system 6 (fig.1). The valve arrangement comprises a valve duct 3 including a pair of branches 7, 11 that converge at a branch junction 27 and a valve opening 24, 26 (fig.3) through which exhaust gas enters or exits the valve duct. Each branch is arranged to provide communication with a respective flow passage 28, 30 (fig.3) of the energy recovery unit. The valve arrangement further comprises a flow directing member 36 disposed within the valve duct at the branch junction. The flow directing member is operable to direct gas flow between the valve opening and a selected one of the branches. The flow directing member may further direct flow between the opening and both branches. The valve duct may expand in a direction perpendicular to a plane through the centrelines of both branches with increasing longitudinal distance from the valve opening. The flow directing member may have a rectangular or a trapezoidal section and comprise two gas directing surfaces 15, 17, which may be of equal surface area.
Patent GB-2537996-A (GB)
Title: Screw compressor
Inventor: TAKESHI ITO
IPC: F04C29/04
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: A casing (2) comprises therein: a compression chamber (9); a suction chamber (11) through which a refrigerant to be sucked into the compression chamber (9) flows; a discharge chamber (10) through which a refrigerant having been discharged from the compression chamber (9) flows; and a tooth pressure chamber (12) which connects to the compression chamber (9) through a communication passage (13) and which has the same pressure as the compression chamber (9) during the operation of a screw compressor (1). After the stop of operation of the screw compressor (1), a refrigerant gas having a pressure higher than pressure in the compression chamber (9) is introduced from the tooth pressure chamber (12) into the compression chamber (9).
Patent GB-2539788-A (GB)
Title: Debug trigger interface for non-debug domain system reset
Inventor: RICHARD F GRAFTON
IPC: G06F11/267
Filed: 2016-05-18
Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) 30 has a non-debug domain and a debug domain. A debug framework provides non-debug domain system resets. This is implemented by a cross trigger system debug interface (DTI) 50 triggering a reset control unit (RCU) 38 to reset the non-debug domain. The non debug domain, e.g. all non debug intellectual property (IP) blocks, are reset to a known state before debugging without affecting the debug domain, e.g. debug logic already initialised for debugging. By leveraging the DTI and its associated signalling, the RCU resets all endpoints of SoC 30 except for the RCU and the debug domain. The DTI uses registers to issue non debug domain system requests to the RCU and to monitor the status of the non debug domain system received from the RCU. Input/output connections between the DTI and RCU use inverters. Via registers, a debugger 24 initiates a non-debug domain system reset and polls the DTI. .
Patent GB-2551326-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for container candles
Inventor: James Lee Wallace
IPC: F21V35/00
Filed: 2016-06-09
Abstract: An apparatus 201 for improving the burning of a container candle 401 is described. The apparatus includes a supporting portion 209 having an aperture (210) therethrough, and adjusting portion 202 having a plate 203 at one end, and wherein said adjusting portion is moveable through said aperture so as to adjust the distance between said plate and said supporting portion. A container candle comprising the apparatus is also claimed, as well as a method of burning a container candle comprising the steps of lighting a wick of a container candle, positioning a supporting portion of the apparatus onto an edge of the container candle, and adjusting the distance between the plate and the supporting portion. The plate may optionally comprise a plurality of holes (207A-D) and have a reflective underside configured to reflect heat and light. The apparatus may dissipate heat more efficiently to the edges of the container, providing better melting of the outer wax, and thereby reducing tunnelling.
Patent GB-2541978-A (GB)
Title: Cast-in tunnel gasket and joining method
Inventor: JOHN DUNLEAVY
IPC: E21D11/38
Filed: 2016-06-28
Abstract: A tunnel segment gasket 1' comprising a shaped profile 3' having at least two anchoring legs 5' for casting in to a tunnel segment 6'; a plurality of longitudinally extending bores 7'; a shot film joint 43' and a strengthening element 4' at the base (figure 3, 9) of the gasket 1'. In an alternative embodiment, a method of forming a tunnel segment gasket joint is provided. This is achieved by extruding a first tunnel segment gasket through a first cutting guide (figure 13, 30) and extruding a second tunnel segment gasket through a second cutting guide (figure 13, 35). Then, cutting an angled end of both the first and second tunnel segment gasket and finally providing a thin elastomeric film between the angled ends of the first and second tunnel gasket to form a joint. Optionally, the strengthening element is a rhombus shape having a center line parallel to the shot film joint.
Patent GB-2542911-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for analysis of a sample of biological tissue cells
Inventor: DAVID ELVERD
IPC: G06T7/571
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: At least first and second digital images of the sample are acquired having different focal heights relative to a platform on which the cells are disposed. A contrast matrix is produced having elements computed in dependence upon the difference between the values of the corresponding pixels in the first and second images. A phase matrix is produced by convolution of the contrast matrix with a predetermined distance matrix. The phase matrix is used to assess characteristics of the sample, such as the presence of cells in the sample or the heights of cells in the sample. The application also discloses use of a flashing light source to illuminate the sample, measuring the height of the platform based on the image of a beam reflected into the objective element of the imaging system and illuminating the sample with different colours of light and combining the images so produced.
Patent GB-2554068-A (GB)
Title: Simple reprocessing of nuclear fuel waste to produce reactor fuel
Inventor: IAN RICHARD SCOTT
IPC: G21C19/50
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A method for extracting and concentrating fissile transuranic elements from spent nuclear fuel (e.g. uranium oxide based spent fuel or molten salt reactor spent fuel) is disclosed. The method comprises a first step of converting the uranium and transuranic elements in the fuel to a molten metal form with a fraction of the lanthanide fission products removed. The first step may comprise reducing spent uranium oxide fuel pellets in an electrolysis cell operated above the melting point of uranium to form a molten uranium alloy. Alternatively, the first step may comprise contacting molten salt spent nuclear fuel with a stream of bismuth containing dissolved calcium so that all the actinides are reduced to metals in the bismuth alloy. The method further comprises a second step of contacting the molten metal obtained in the first step with a molten salt containing uranium halide so that the transuranic elements and lanthanides in the molten metal exchange with the uranium halide and are transferred into the molten salt. The molten salt obtained from the second step may be used as a fuel for molten salt reactors.
Patent GB-2545541-A (GB)
Title: Sample testing apparatus and method
Inventor: ANTHONY PETER FOORD
IPC: G01N21/05
Filed: 2016-10-18
Abstract: A sample testing apparatus is disclosed for use in optical transmission analysis of fluid samples such as oils or engine oils. The apparatus comprises a transmission cell comprising first and second fixed walls (1,2) and a movable window (3) that is moved with respect to the first and second walls in and out of a test region (6), defining an optical path through a fluid sample with a portion extending through the or each gap (L1,L2) between the walls (1,2) and at least a portion of the movable window (3). The window may be stepped or continuously varying in thickness for linear movement. There may be more than one window mounted on a carrier of differing thicknesses, including rotational movement such as using as an impeller.
Patent GB-2556625-A (GB)
Title: Secure enrolment of biometric data
Inventor: Jose Ignacio Wintergerst Lavin
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2016-11-15
Abstract: To provide improved security during enrolment of a user onto a biometric device, a secure enrolment processing unit 203 is used to ensure that the biometric data cannot be easily intercepted. A method of enrolling of the user onto the biometric device (e.g. smartcard 105) comprises reading a fingerprint of the user using a fingerprint sensor 201 on the enrolment processing unit 203, extracting biometric data corresponding to the fingerprint (e.g. generating a template), the extraction being performed in a secure processing environment of the enrolment processing unit 203, converting the biometric data to secure biometric data within the secure processing environment, and then transmitting the secure biometric data from the enrolment processing unit to the smartcard 105. The user's biometric data is thus only transmitted in a secure format. The processing unit could also supply power to the smartcard.