baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2501803-A (GB)
Title: Plasma processing apparatus and method
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN RICHARD
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for plasma processing a surface of an article 12 comprises a processing chamber 14 into which one or more articles can be placed, and a species supply 16 for supplying species to the processing chamber, the species being capable of forming a plasma. Plasma forming means 18 is operable to establish an electrical field inside the processing chamber for forming a plasma when the species is supplied thereto so that a surface of the article can be plasma processed. Evacuation means 20 controls evacuation of gas or vapour from the processing chamber. In use, an amount of species is supplied to the processing chamber which is sufficient for a required plasma processing step on a surface of an article to be performed, and the evacuation means restricts evacuation of the chamber during the processing step, and evacuates the chamber after the processing step has been performed. A method using the apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus and method are used on articles 12 which produce outgases which reduce the effectiveness of the plasma processing step, and the evacuation means 20 restricts evacuation of the outgases during the processing step. The plasma forming means 18 is controlled to compensate for the effect of the outgases on plasma processing during the plasma processing step. The species may be a monomer suitable for plasma functionalising the surface of the article 12.
Patent GB-2502194-A (GB)
Title: Excitation of air bearing oscillation with TAR near field device for touchdown detection
Inventor: RUIZ OSCAR J
IPC: G11B5/60
Filed: 2013-04-15
Abstract: A magnetic head 500 includes a slider 504 having a media-facing air bearing surface (ABS) 506, and a device or actuator 508 coupled to the slider and being selectively extendible for selectively contacting a magnetic medium 510 at a frequency of between about 200 and about 600 kHz. The head may include a waveguide core 514 and magnetic core 512. The device may be a near field transducer (NFT) for thermally assisted recording (TAR). The device expands and contracts at the frequency when heated and cooled for inducing a thermal protrusion of the media facing surface. Selective contacting at the frequency induces an oscillation in the flying height of the slider and contact can be detected by analysis of a read signal. The head may further comprise a heater for moving the device towards the magnetic medium. The near field transducer may be actuated at the same frequency as the ABS naturally resonates to maintain relatively constant clearance between the ABS and the medium.
Patent GB-2518901-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle suspension with a double acting suspension circuit
Inventor: COUSINS DAVID JAMES
IPC: B60W10/22
Filed: 2013-10-07
Abstract: A hydraulic circuit 22 has a first node 68 and a second node 74. A first control valve 60 creates a first path between the first node 68 and a pump supply line 54 in a first position, and a second path between the first node 68 and a tank return line 58 in a second position. A second control valve 84 has a first port 82 coupled to the second node 74 and a second port 83 connected to a first chamber 34. A pilot operated check-valve 100 controls a path connected to a valve port 101. In a deactivated state, fluid can flow through the path only from the valve port toward a second chamber 32. In an activated state fluid can flow through the path in both directions. Pressure at the first node 68 exceeding a predefined threshold activates the pilot operated check-valve 100. A pressure control device 70 manages pressure at the valve port 101 selectively to pressure derived from the first node 68 or pressure in the tank return line 58.
Patent GB-2508977-A (GB)
Title: Vibration welding ribs on a two part automotive spoiler
Inventor: KURATA TAKENORI
IPC: B29C65/08
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: A spoiler has an inner member vibration welded to the inner face of an outer member. One of the members, ideally the inner, includes a weld rib with a square or triangular cross section ie only two or three exposed faces. The interior angle between each rib face and the spoiler surface is 90 degrees or greater. The surface on which the rib is formed is inclined to the direction in which pressure is applied during vibration welding. When welded the contact area between the rib and the outer surface is preferably half the thickness of the outer surface or less.
Patent GB-2509587-A (GB)
Title: Radioisotope nuclear generator
Inventor: ROUX JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B64G1/42
Filed: 2013-11-06
Abstract: A nuclear generator 10 comprises: a heat source formed of a radioisotopic source 11; a heat sink; a thermal energy converter 12 arranged between said heat source and said heat sink so that a heat flux passes through the thermal energy converter; a vessel 16 in which are laid out the thermal energy converter 12 and the heat source; said vessel 16 being in contact with the heat sink; the generator being characterised in that the heat sink comprises at least one plate cooling fin 21 having an internal structure forming at least one diphasic network (see figure 2) enabling the evaporation, the circulation and the condensation of a working fluid. The generator is preferably used in satellites.
Patent GB-2504895-A (GB)
Title: Method of estimating chordal holdup valves of gas, oil and water for tomographic imaging of a three-phase flow through a volume
Inventor: HU BIN
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2012-04-16
Abstract: A method of estimating chordal holdup values of gas, oil and water (formula i) for tomographic imaging of a three-phase flow through a volume, comprising - providing an X-ray source arranged for irradiating through said volume and two or more X-ray sensors arranged for discriminating at least partly between a first and a second radiation bands, - conducting first calibration measurements (formula ii) of said first radiation band of the X-ray sensors for only gas, only oil, and only water present in said volume, respectively, - conducting second calibration measurements (formula iii) of said second radiation band of the X-ray sensors for only gas, only oil, and only water present in said volume, respectively, - arranging a mixture of two or more fluids of gas, oil and water in said volume, - irradiating said volume and conducting X-ray measurements (formula iv) in said first and second radiation bands, establishing a relationship between a function of holdup values (formula v) of at least gas and water and said X-ray measurements (formula iv ) on said mixture in said first and second radiation bands, - searching holdup values (formula vi) that minimise said function of holdup values (formula v) under the constraints of the sum of said holdup values of gas and water is more than or equal to zero and less than or equal to one, i.e. that (formula vii)
Patent GB-2506052-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic particle induced plugging resistant magnetic coupling
Inventor: SCHOLZ ECKARD
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: A magnetic coupling includes an inner mover including an inner magnet region including a plurality of magnets disposed in circular arrangement around an axis of rotation. The coupling also includes an outer mover surrounding the inner magnet region, the outer mover including an outer component and an inner component, wherein the inner component and outer component are separated from each other in a first location and a second location. The coupling further includes a first magnet disposed in the first location and having a first polarity and a second magnet disposed in the second location adjacent to the first magnet and having a second polarity opposite the first magnet. The first and second magnets each include two endpoints and have a depth measured from an inner magnet surface to an outer magnet surface measured in a radial direction extending from the axis of rotation, the depth decreases from a maximum value to a minimum value, the minimum value being measured at the endpoints.
Patent GB-2506304-A (GB)
Title: Patient interface comprising nasal seal
Inventor: HUANG WEN DONG
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2010-05-10
Abstract: A patient interface comprising a nasal seal 103 including a face contacting side, formed of a soft flexible material, and including a central portion to extend across the base of the nose, and a side portion extending from each end of the central portion. Each side portion extends across a side of the nose. A face contacting side of the seal is supple to conform under internal pressure to the surfaces of the nose of a wearer, including, at the side portions of the seal, to outside surfaces of the sides of the nose. An exterior side includes regions much stiffer than the supple interior side, the regions extending into the side portions of the seal. Straps 105, 115 to hold the interface in place may be provided.
Patent GB-2521474-A (GB)
Title: Infrared thermal sensor with beams having different widths
Inventor: MAES BEN
IPC: G01J5/12
Filed: 2013-12-22
Abstract: An infrared thermal sensor or pixel 10 for detecting infrared radiation is described. It comprises a substrate (1, Fig.2) and a cap structure (2, Fig.2) together forming a sealed cavity 3. A membrane or diaphragm 4 is suspended therein by a plurality of beams or webs 5a, 5b, 5c, each beam comprising at least one thermocouple (6, Fig. 2) arranged therein or thereon for measuring a temperature difference (ÎT) between the membrane and the substrate. At least two beams have a different length La, Lb and each of the thermocouples have a substantially same constant width Wa, Wb to length La, Lb ratio such that the thermal resistance measured between the membrane and the substrate is substantially constant for each beam 5a, 5b, 5c, and such that the electrical resistance measured between the membrane and the substrate is substantially constant for each beam. The filling factor of the membrane (4, Fig. 2) may be less than 50%. The membrane may be substantially circular or rectangular in cross section. The infrared thermal sensor has a good performance in terms of signal to noise (SNR).
Patent GB-2506331-A (GB)
Title: Nasal mask interface assembly
Inventor: PRENTICE CRAIG ROBERT
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: An interface assembly comprises a nasal mask that includes a seal having a rolling portion. The rolling portion of the seal rolls over a portion of a clip that secures the seal to a frame. The frame has a ball and socket connection to a connector. The connector comprises an elbow having integrally formed exhaust holes and a swivel.
Patent GB-2523578-A (GB)
Title: A nutritional supplement
Inventor: NELSON DANIEL
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A solid nutritional supplement formulation comprising at least 60 wt% dextrose combined with creatine and/or Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA's). Optionally the supplement may be in the form of a sweet, lollipop 2, lozenge or tablet. Preferably the BCAAs comprise leucine, isoleucine and/or valine and may also include a further ingredient such as glutamine, vitamin B6, magnesium stearate, citric acid, flavourant, sweeteners (eg. sucralose).
Patent GB-2525634-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for generating droplets
Inventor: NIU XIZE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: An apparatus for generating droplets comprises: a first conduit 2 for transporting a first fluid 4; a second conduit 6 for transporting a second fluid 8; and a pumping mechanism comprising a first rotatable member 10 having one or more radially peripheral portions 12 that engage against the first and second conduits and apply a dynamic deformation to the first and second conduits on rotation of the first rotatable member, the dynamic deformation being such as to drive a pulsatile motion of the first and second fluids in the first and second conduits, wherein the pulsatile motions of the first and second fluids are phase shifted relative to each other at a first junction between the first and second conduits downstream of the pumping mechanism. The first and second conduits may be parallel to the axis of rotation of the first rotatable member in a region where the one or more radially peripheral portions engage against the first and second conduits. A method of use of the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2510757-A (GB)
Title: Deluge system
Inventor: GARDEN IAN
IPC: B05B15/60
Filed: 2012-07-09
Abstract: A deluge system 10 comprising a base unit (30 figure 1), a stanchion (20 figure 1) moveably attached to the base unit, a nozzle apparatus (22 figure 1) attached to the stanchion and a mechanism (40 figure 6) for moving the stanchion from a stowed position to an operative position. The base unit has a width of less than 1m in a direction perpendicular to the movement of the stanchion. Preferably this width is less than 60cm. This dimension allows the system to be mounted on a boom 12 or walkway 16 and allows emergency access along that boom or walkway at all times. The system may be attached to a hand rail 18 of such a boom via clamps.
Patent GB-2526592-A (GB)
Title: A spacer
Inventor: LYTTLE BRIAN
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2014-05-29
Abstract: A spacer 100, for use as a shim, packer or filler to fit between surfaces, for example in the space between a wall and a door or window frame in order to prevent their movement, comprises two opposing, parallel plates 10A, 10B separated by at least one member that allows the gap between the plates to be varied. The separation between the plates may vary in a substantially uniform and equal progression. The at least one member may be resiliently deformable, and may comprise a compression spring 20. The member may comprise closed cell structure material, such as foam, rubber or silicone.
Patent GB-2527140-A (GB)
Title: Improved fuel salt chemistry and fission rate control in a molten salt nuclear reactor
Inventor: SCOTT IAN RICHARD
IPC: G21C3/54
Filed: 2014-06-15
Abstract: A fuel salt for a molten salt reactor which minimises volatile fission products and corrosivity of the fuel salt by adding a sacrificial metal such as chromium to the fuel salt or fuel tube and/or adding a silver salt, chromium salt or zirconium salt to the fuel to react with and convert any iodine or tellurium produced into a non volatile form. Also provided is a means of flattening the fission rate across the reactor core by use of a radial, central or axial neutron reflector that partially moderate the energy spectrum of the reflected neutrons and thereby increase the fission rate induced by those reflected neutrons. Furthermore, there is a means of maintaining a uniform fission rate across a reactor core by changing the geometry of the core so that the rate of movement by the fuel tubes changes as a function of the core in a way defined by the geometry.
Patent GB-2511992-A (GB)
Title: Ordering method and system for restaurants
Inventor: RODGERS DANIEL
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2013-01-24
Abstract: A method of ordering menu items for delivery to a station at a premises, such as a table at a restaurant, includes the steps: (302) Launch App; (304) Scan QR code or NFC tag on table; (306) Identify location. The location is identified using the restaurant and table identifier(s) extracted from the QR code. This location is used to identify the correct restaurant menu from the central platform database; (308) Download menu; (310) Add menu items to order; (312) Confirm order; (314) Pay order; (316) Route order. The restaurant identifier is used to determine the appropriate EPOS adaptor based on the EPOS system in use by the specific restaurant; (318) Transmit to restaurant. The correct communication protocol and authentication details are then used in order to route the order to the restaurant EPOS system or printer.
Patent GB-2515943-A (GB)
Title: Child motion apparatus
Inventor: MOUNTZ JONATHAN K
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: Child motion apparatusA child motion apparatus includes an upright column 212 defining a vertical axis, a carriage (214, Fig 8) assembled with the upright column and including a swing shaft portion 216/218 operable to rotate about a pivot axis, at least one swing arm 204/206 affixed with the swing shaft portion, a first motor drive unit (222, Fig 3) assembled with the carriage and having an output shaft 266, a drive transmission 254 respectively connected with the output shaft and the swing shaft portion, a second motor drive unit 220 assembled with the upright column, and an actuating mechanism 230 respectively connected with the second motor drive unit and the carriage. The drive transmission transfers an output drive provided by the first motor drive at the output shaft to the swing shaft portion to impart rotation to the swing arm. The actuating mechanism includes a screw 234 and a threaded portion 236 affixed with the carriage and meshed with the screw, the screw extending along the vertical axis and being is drivable in rotation by the second motor drive unit to vertically move the carriage relative to the upright column.
Patent GB-2532036-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for a gift and method thereof
Inventor: GRAEME TAYLOR
IPC: B65D75/38
Filed: 2014-11-06
Abstract: Gift wrap 2 encloses a product and further wrapping 4 is removably provided outside the gift wrapping to indicate information 6 about the product to the purchaser. The outer wrapping can be in the form of a sleeve or completely enclose the gift wrapping. The outer wrapping can cover a label on the gift wrapping. the purchaser can remove the outer wrapping and give the product surrounded by the gift wrapping as a present.
Patent GB-2532225-A (GB)
Title: Natural language learning
Inventor: DANIEL BLAKE
IPC: G06Q50/20
Filed: 2014-11-11
Abstract: A mobile app for learning a language that allows a learner to learn a language phonetically by listening to individual sounds and/or through explanations of the mouth and tongue positions in relation to words and sentences. The learner can listen to pre-recordings and record their voice and compare it with the pre-recordings which should be completed ten times. The app allows users to develop their grammar, pronunciation and learn to speak faster by practising the intonation, melody and rhythm of the language. The language app may be used to learn English, Spanish or American, with English or Spanish explanations for Spanish or English speakers. .
Patent GB-2519267-A (GB)
Title: Noise identification device and noise identification method
Inventor: OHYAMA HIROSHI
IPC: G01H3/00
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: Provided are a noise identification device and a noise identification method which are able to automatically identify, by a simple system, whether or not measured noise is affected by other-than-object noise. A noise identification device is provided with: a sound detection unit (11) which is provided with a plurality of microphones and/or particle velocity sensors; a sound source direction specification unit (12) which, on the basis of the result of detection by the sound detection unit (11), specifies the instantaneous direction of a sound source at each unit time; a variation degree calculation unit (13) which, in a period set longer than the unit time, calculates the variation degree among the plurality of instantaneous directions specified by the sound source direction specification unit (12); and an other-than-object noise determination unit (14) which, on the basis of the variation degree calculated by the variation degree calculation unit (13), determines the presence or absence of other-than-object noise that affects the measurement of object noise coming from a noise source that is subject to measurement.
Patent GB-2520664-A (GB)
Title: Method enabling a network monitoring system to non-intrusively assess quality of user experience during the loading of a webpage
Inventor: MARTIN THIERRY
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2013-09-23
Abstract: A method to provide an assessment of quality of user experience during the loading, on a client, of a web page coming from a remote server via a network, according to the http protocol, the web page consisting of a root file and at least one reference to a resource, comprising: a first step that comprises identifying and timestamping the loading of a root file by the client; and a second step comprising: a step of identifying and timestamping the loading, by the client, of a resource that is assigned to the root file, a step of processing the timestamps to determine a relative load time of the resource corresponding to the period between the start time of the loading of the root file and the end time of the loading of the resource assigned to the root file; a step of analysis to assess the user experience in which the relative load time of the resource is an index.
Patent GB-2527700-A (GB)
Title: Mobile sizer with integrated load bucket
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN JOSEPH J
IPC: E21F13/00
Filed: 2014-03-25
Abstract: A mobile sizer for an underground mining system includes drive treads, a sizer portion mounted on the drive treads, and a load bucket pivotably coupled to the sizer portion. The load bucket is sumped to remove material from the mine and pivotably swung to transfer removed material to the sizer portion.
Patent GB-2529994-A (GB)
Title: Boost converter controller with inductance value determination
Inventor: PAZHAYAVEETIL ULLAS
IPC: H03G3/00
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: A controller of a boost converter may be configured to dynamically adjust conditions within the boost converter by monitoring conditions in the boost converter. For example, the controller may determine an current inductance value for an inductor of the boost converter by monitoring a current through the inductor. When the inductance value of the inductor is known, a slope compensation value may be used in determining a transition time between charging the inductor of the boost converter and discharging the inductor.
Patent GB-2536550-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for automatically modifying functionality of an actuator
Inventor: SOHO MORI
IPC: H04N21/422
Filed: 2016-01-21
Abstract: A system and method for selecting a media asset, determining a category of that asset and identifying a plurality of media assets that correspond to that category and are available. Then generating a correspondence between a plurality of actuators (which cause a function to be performed and may be hardware or software based) of a user equipment device and the plurality of media assets. The category may be sports, where the plurality of media assets comprise a plurality of broadcast sports programs. The user equipment device may be a remote control device and each actuator may be a numbered button on the remote control, where a sports program may be mapped to a numbered button. The plurality of related media assets may be ranked in a list, where preferences can be obtained from a user profile. The invention is intended to allow the user to quickly and easily switch between related channels, e.g. when multiple football matches are played simultaneously.