baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2494180-A (GB)
Title: A Connector Arrangement for a Pipe-in-Pipe Pipeline
Inventor: LYNCH BRIAN
IPC: F16L53/38
Filed: 2011-09-02
Abstract: A connector arrangement for a pipe-in-pipe (PIP) pipeline for use in a subsea environment, the PIP pipeline comprising at least inner and outer pipes having an annular space thereinbetween, and one or more PIP cables extending along the annular space, the connector arrangement comprising: a housing configured to be joined to the outer pipe of the PIP pipeline to define a dry interior chamber with the annular space of the PIP pipeline; and one or more dry barrier chambers extending through the housing and extending wholly or substantially parallel with the PIP pipeline for connecting one or more of the PIP cables in the PIP pipeline with one or more external cables in the subsea environment. In this way, there are provided two dry areas between the subsea environment and the annular space in the PIP pipeline, increasing the integrity of the connector arrangement, with the convenience of dry barrier chambers extending wholly or substantially parallel with the PIP pipeline.
Patent GB-2495480-A (GB)
Title: Product authentication using unique code
Inventor: FURR-BARTON HOWARD
IPC: G16H20/10
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A distributed product authentication system, using a code sent from a remote device wherein the code is associated with a product, to a server. A first check if the received code matches a unique code stored in a database of unique codes is used so that matches are recorded in a log of code receipt events for that unique code; An authentication result is transmitted to the remote device, and is determined at least in part by an output of the first check. The remote device is associated with a user registered in the product authentication system as a product end-user. The code may be regarded as invalid, stolen or counterfeit if another end user has checked that code. The product may be a pharmaceutical drug, and further safety, administration and dosage data may be provided to the mobile phone of the user.
Patent GB-2496595-A (GB)
Title: Smart phone payment application using two-dimensional barcodes
Inventor: CHUNG DANIEL
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: A payment system using a handheld mobile communications device such as a smart phone, comprising: a mobile application 13 installed on the handheld mobile communications device having: a security module 13A to prevent unauthorised access of the mobile application for example using facial recognition, a password, PIN or gesture; and a display module 13B to display an optically readable two-dimensional code corresponding to a sequence of characters which may be encrypted and may be generated at the mobile phone or received via a network; a Point of Sale (POS) terminal 14 to optically read and decode the displayed code into the sequence; and a server 16 to receive the sequence transmitted via a network 15 by the POS terminal and to verify the authenticity of the sequence; wherein if the sequence is authenticated by the server, the server enables the transaction to be posted to a predetermined customer account. The sequence may be used only once or expire after a predetermined time.
Patent GB-2497787-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen quality monitor
Inventor: KIRK CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A pair of fuel cells are configured as a hydrogen purity monitor. A first cell 11 ,acting as a reference cell, is configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxidant and has a first fuel inlet configured to receive hydrogen from a first hydrogen source comprising purified hydrogen . A second fuel cell 12 , acting as a test cell, is configured to generate electrical current from the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxidant and has a second fuel inlet configured to receive hydrogen from a second hydrogen source. A control system is configured to apply an electrical load to each fuel cell and determine an electrical output of each fuel cell. The control system has a comparator for comparing the electrical outputs of the first and second fuel cells and a purity monitor output configured to give an indication of hydrogen purity based on an output of the comparator.
Patent GB-2485098-A (GB)
Title: A tool for tightening or releasing a nut
Inventor: COLLIER J A
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A tool for tightening or releasing a nut engaged on a screw-threaded shank comprises a socket 12 for engaging the nut and an adapter piece 14 having a threaded bore for engaging the shank thread. The socket 12 is supported on the adapter piece 14 so as to be free to rotate relative thereto. An extension member 16 is adapted to allow engagement in one configuration with only the adapter piece 14 and in another configuration with the adapter piece 14 and the socket member 12, such that rotation of the extension member 16 can be used to rotate either just the adapter piece 14 or the adapter piece 14 and the socket 12 for tightening or releasing the nut.
Patent GB-2500231-A (GB)
Title: Selection of local oscillator frequency in a transmitter which transmits on multiple frequencies simultaneously
Inventor: KAUKOVUORI JOUNI KRISTIAN
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: This application concerns a transmitter for transmitting data via a combination of a first signal modulated at a first carrier frequency, and a second signal modulated at a second carrier frequency. The transmitter includes a single local oscillator 1418 which is used to up-convert baseband (1002 Fig 10) or/and low IF signals (1004 Fig.10; 402, 404 Fig. 4) to create signals (1010, 1008; 408, 410) at the two carrier frequencies. The local oscillator frequency is selected in dependence on a required signal strength of the first signal relative to a required signal strength of the second signal. If both signals require similar signal strengths then the local oscillator frequency is set to a value midway between the two carrier frequencies so that the transmitter is operated as a direct conversion transmitter (as in Fig. 4). However, if significantly different signal strengths are required the local oscillator frequency is set to one of the carrier frequencies (as in Fig. 10). The invention finds particular application in carrier aggregation systems.
Patent GB-2485749-A (GB)
Title: Coupling structure and method of forming such
Inventor: LIU XIAO HU
IPC: H01L41/08
Filed: 2010-12-03
Abstract: A coupling structure for coupling piezoelectric material generated stresses to an actuated device of an integrated circuit includes a rigid stiff ener structure formed around a piezoelectric (PE) material and the actuated device, the actuated device comprising a piezoresistive (PR) material that has an electrical resistance dependent upon an applied pressure thereto; and a soft buffer structure formed around the PE material and PR material, the buffer structure disposed between the PE and PR materials and the stiffener structure, wherein the stiffener structure clamps both the PE and PR materials to a substrate over which the PE and PR materials are formed, and wherein the soft buffer structure permits the PE material freedom to move relative to the PR material, thereby coupling stress generated by an applied voltage to the PE material to the PR material so as change the electrical resistance of the PR material.
Patent GB-2503481-A (GB)
Title: Increased frame rate for tracked region of interest in surveillance image processing
Inventor: FINN HARRY JOHN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing surveillance comprising: imaging, at a first frame rate, an area 4 to produce images and detecting, using the images, a feature of interest 22 within the area 4. Determining a region of interest 24 corresponding to a region within the area 4 in which the feature of interest 22 will be located at a later time-step and, at the later time-step, using the region of interest 24 to image the area 4 such that images of the region within the area 4 in which the feature of interest 22 is located are produced at a higher frame rate, whilst images of the rest of the area 4 are produced at a lower frame rate. The region of interest may also have a higher resolution than the remaining area and the image sensor may be in the form of a CMOS sensor array wherein the rate of capture for each sensor element in such an array may be controlled independently from that of the other elements. The surveillance may be carried out from an aircraft configured to transmit the images produced to a remote entity.
Patent GB-2504141-A (GB)
Title: Method of reducing artefacts in an electro-optic display by using a null-frame
Inventor: AGOSTINELLI TIZIANO
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: A method of reducing artefacts in an image displayed by an active matrix electro-optic display and display driver, the electro-optic display driver comprising a plurality of active matrix pixel drivers each driving a respective pixel of the electro-optic display, each active matrix pixel driver having an associated storage capacitor coupled to a common backplane connection of the display driver, pixels of the electro-optic display having a common pixel electrode, the method comprising: driving the electro-optic display with a null frame during a power-down procedure of the display, in an alternative embodiment a preconditioning null-frame may be displayed during power-up of the display, in a further alternative embodiment a plurality of rows of the display may be written simultaneously.
Patent GB-2500948-A (GB)
Title: Modular mixer valve with detachable accessory part
Inventor: SANSUM NIGEL PAUL
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: A customizable ablutionary system includes a modular mixer valve I having a main body part 2 housing a valve for connection to supplies of hot and cold water. A detachable accessory part 8 is connected to the main body part 2 via a transfer port to receive outlet water from the valve. The accessory part 8 has an outlet 4 separate from the transfer port for connection to a water delivery device such as a flexible hose for a shower handset. The system can be customized by connecting different accessory parts 8 having different functionality to the main body part 2. In other embodiments the outlet may be provided in the main body part. Several accessory parts may be connected in series and water may flow through none, some or all of the accessory parts.
Patent GB-2494043-A (GB)
Title: Flexible electro-osmotic liquid transport membranes and methods of manufacture
Inventor: HELDAL TROND
IPC: A41D13/002
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: A flexible electro-osmotic liquid transport membrane comprises a porous layer 1 having coatings at least partly forming pore walls, said porous layer being positioned between first and second porous conductive layers 2, 3. Other disclosed membranes comprise pore walls made of inorganic material, with the conductive layers being in the form of conductive coatings, and pore walls made of a material comprising a siloxane, a metal salt, glass or a silicon oxide. The porous layer of a further disclosed membrane may have a web-like structure, a foamy structure or a structure with cylindrical pores. The porous layer may be a glass fibre porous layer (1, figure 2). A textile product, which may be clothing, seating or a mattress, comprises the membrane of the invention and a fabric layer. Also disclosed is a method of making a flexible electro-osmotic liquid transport membrane comprising the steps of providing a porous layer and applying coatings thereto so as to reduce the size of at least some of the pores.
Patent GB-2505968-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing of Metal Bipolar plates
Inventor: ERDMANN CHRISTIAN MARTIN
IPC: B21D26/021
Filed: 2012-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing metal bipolar plates for fuel cells, e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cells, using a metal blank sheet (4) and a hydroforming process to form the desired structures against a forming die (2) into the blank In a first step a deep drawing process is used, allowing in-plain metal flow of the blank (4), whereafter in a second step in-plain metal flow is prohibited while in a first part of the area of the blank (4) the structures are deepened and shaped to the desired geometry using a stretch forming process. In further steps the second step is repeated for respectively the next successive part of the area of the blank (4) as often as needed until ail structures are deepened and shaped to the desired geometry by stretch forming.
Patent GB-2496265-A (GB)
Title: Process for forming instant coffee comprising finely ground roasted coffee
Inventor: FOUNTAIN GERALD
IPC: A23F5/30
Filed: 2010-07-16
Abstract: Processes for forming freeze-dried and spray-dried soluble coffee products comprise the steps of forming a concentrated coffee extract 20; foaming the concentrated coffee extract 21; and drying the ground coffee intermediate 24. Prior to the drying step, a milled and blended coffee intermediate 30 is incorporated into the concentrated coffee extract. The milled and blended coffee intermediate comprises 10 to 70% dry weight roasted coffee and 30 to 90% dry weight soluble coffee. The drying step is carried out by either freeze-drying or spray-drying.
Patent GB-2498078-A (GB)
Title: In-line and broadside marine electromagnetic surveying
Inventor: HOBBS BRUCE ALAN
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and for geophysical surveying comprising of a first S1 and second S2 source electrodes, forming an electromagnetic source, and first R11 and second R12 receiver electrodes to detect the signal by measuring the potential difference between the first and second receiver electrodes. The source and receiver electrodes can define axes which are not substantially parallel to each other they may be perpendicular or at 45o to one another. The receivers can be used to detect an in-line or broadside component of the EM field. The first and second emitter and/or receivers can be located on separate emitter/receiver cables 10 and 14 respectively. The device can be towed trough the water by a survey vessel 18, and can follow parallel or perpendicular paths. It may have a third receiver or emitter electrode which can be connected to the first receiver or source cable 14 or 10 respectively. A time varying current can be applied to the first and second source electrodes.
Patent GB-2509143-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive fluid level sensor
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ CUAUHTEMOC
IPC: G01F23/22
Filed: 2012-12-21
Abstract: A fluid level sensor comprising first, second and third electrodes, each electrode being substantially plate-like, wherein: the first 1, second 2 and third 3 electrodes are arranged alongside one another on a common surface 4, the second electrode being in-between the first and third electrodes; the first electrode has a length, and a width that is substantially constant along its length; the second electrode has a length, and a width that is substantially constant along its length, the length of the second electrode being arranged parallel to the length of the first electrode; and the third electrode has a length, and a width that varies along its length, the length of the third electrode being arranged parallel to the length of the second electrode; and wherein the electrodes are arranged such that, in use, the first and second electrodes together function as a reference capacitor, and the second and third electrodes together function as a sensor capacitor.
Patent GB-2518587-A (GB)
Title: Grid energy firming process
Inventor: KRUGER TIMOTHY JAMES RONALD
IPC: C01B32/40
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: A process for storing excess energy produced by a power grid as chemical energy, comprising forming a first carbon-containing product through an endothermic reaction, storing this product and reacting the stored product exothermically to form a second carbon containing product of greater thermodynamic stability for use when additional electricity is required. The energy released by the exothermic reaction may be harnessed to supply power. The first carbon containing product may be carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane or a combination of these. Carbon dioxide for use in this reaction may be generated through calcination of calcium carbonate 10. The second carbon containing product may be carbon dioxide or carbon. The endothermic and exothermic reactions may be the boudouard reaction (a redox reaction of carbon monoxide and dioxide). The first product may be stored 15 for up to 24 hours as a metal complex, such as a carbonyl complex. The second carbon containing product may then be used as fuel for a fuel cell 5.
Patent GB-2517447-A (GB)
Title: Smoke payload apparatus
Inventor: BURN ANDY ODEN
IPC: F42B12/62
Filed: 2013-08-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a smoke payload apparatus, particularly a smoke payload ejection apparatus housed within a common carrier payload delivery shell, with a frangible safety link. There is provided a smoke screen munition comprising a shearable tail unit (figure 2, 12), a main body (figure 2, 24) which comprises a payload cavity (figure 2, 15) for receiving a smoke payload apparatus (figure 2, 25), a fuze (figure 2, 19), an ogive element (figure 2, 17) located between said main bodyand the fuze and an explosive train (figure 2, 18) operably connected to said fuze, wherein the smoke payload apparatus comprises a plurality of unconfined portions (31) of a smoke generating energetic material, wherein said portions burn on at least two surfaces. The smoke payload apparatus comprises a central support shaft (35), with threaded portion (38) which tethers to the tail unit. The central support shaft comprises vertical support splines (40) and horizontal support discs (36) the cavities formed between the two are filled with consolidated pellets of smoke composition (31), these are separated by low friction paper (32), and have gas absorbant foamed polymer (34) located between pellets and lower most support disc to reduce the force exerted on the pellets during the gun launch.Â
Patent GB-2502751-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic memory management in a virtualized computing environment
Inventor: GORDON ABEL
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: A memory management method in a virtualized computing environment is provided, in which a hypervisor implements at least a virtual machine (VM) over a host machine, wherein a guest operating system (OS) is executed over the VM and an application supporting memory management capabilities is executed over the guest OS. The method comprises invoking a first memory manager (java balloon) implemented by the application to deallocate memory allocated to the application for use by the hypervisor, in response to a request submitted by the hypervisor; and invoking a second memory manager (guest balloon) implemented over the guest operating system to deallocate memory allocated to the guest OS, in response to a request submitted by the hypervisor.
Patent GB-2518420-A (GB)
Title: Hollow-core photonic bandgap fibers and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: FOKOUA ERIC RODRIGUE NUMKAM
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A method of fabricating a hollow-core photonic-bandgap fiber having a stack of capillaries, with a hollow core 205 and the capillaries at a boundary of the core comprise a plurality of corner core capillaries 203 and a plurality of intermediate core capillaries 203, where the corner core capillaries 203 have a non-circular cross section, and optionally an elongate cross section. The stack is reduced to a fiber with a hollow core and a cladding which surrounds the core at a core boundary and comprises a lattice or network of struts (109, fig 2) and interstitial nodes which together define an array of cavities (115, fig 2). Numerous other related inventions are disclosed.
Patent GB-2518452-A (GB)
Title: Method for file recovery and client server system
Inventor: HAMBORG FELIX
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2013-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of file recovery. The files are generated by an application 5 running on a client server system 1 with a client 100 with a client back-up tool 110 and a server 200 with a server back-up tool 210. The application files are backed-up as data in the back-up server, the files are restored from the back-up server to the back-up client based on the file usage behaviour of the application. If the file priority class information is missing, then all the files of the back-up data are restored. If the file priority class information exists, then files of a highest priority class are restored at the back-up client and file stubs of all remaining files of the back-up data are created on the back-up client. Control is then returned to the application, and the file usage behaviour of the application is monitored and analyzed. The files are classified into different priority classes based on file usage behaviour. The file stubs at the back-up client are replaced with corresponding file content from the back-up server during runtime of the application based on certain criteria.
Patent GB-2520749-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow
Inventor: WANG SUI
IPC: F16L55/033
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to means of suppressing pressure pulsation in fluid flow through a flexible pipe. It features a rigid enclosure 300 which is secured in an in-line configuration to an end fitting 305 of a flexible pipe 310 via a connector 335, and aligns the bores of the housing with that of the flexible pipe. The bore 370 of the housing comprises a cylindrical wall which features a plurality of openings and an attenuation region, which can contain absorber material, such as rock wool, fibreglass or steel wool, or a reactive attenuator which alters the phase of the fluid exiting the attenuator to cancel the pulsations. The cylindrical wall can further comprises a foraminous cylindrical inner wall of an insert 360 which has an outer wall coaxial with the inner wall, and is aligned with the through bore 370. The insert can comprise a plurality of spacer members.
Patent GB-2505591-A (GB)
Title: Electrical energy generating system
Inventor: ROGERS ALAN
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2012-03-14
Abstract: An electrical energy generation system including a compressor adapted to compress and/or pump a fluid, a fluid-powered electrical generator and a pipe network arranged therebetween, wherein the pipe network is adapted to transport and store the compressed fluid.
Patent GB-2516128-A (GB)
Title: Coil antenna and communication terminal device
Inventor: TSUBAKI NOBUHITO
IPC: H01Q7/06
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: In order to make it possible to minimize conductor loss and obtain a sufficient communication distance at the same time, a coil antenna is provided with: a magnetic body core (1) having a first peripheral surface including at least a first principal surface; a first coil conductor (2) formed on the first peripheral surface so as to be wound around a predetermined winding axis; a first base material layer (3), which is layered on the first principal surface, has at least a first surface substantially parallel to the first principal surface, and comprises a material having a lower permeability than that of the magnetic body core; and a second coil conductor (4) formed on at least the first surface. Both ends of the second coil conductor (4) are connected to the first coil conductor (2) on the first principal surface, and the direction in which a current flows through the first coil conductor (2) on the first principal surface and the direction in which a current flows through the second coil conductor on the first surface are substantially identical.