baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510365-A (GB)
Title: Quantification of bacteria
Inventor: ANTHONY ROBERT STEWART
IPC: C12Q1/06
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A method treating a bacterial sample to prepare it for quantitative fluorescent analysis, comprises subjecting the sample to a heating and cooling cycle in the presence of a fluorescent dye, in which the sample is first heated to a first predetermined temperature and held at that temperature for a specified period of time; and then the sample is cooled to a second predetermined temperature for analysis. This treatment improves the uptake and retention of fluorescent dyes (e.g. by inhibiting bacterial efflux proteins) and so to allow accurate quantitative fluorescent analysis of the bacteria. In an embodiment, the first temperature is 50 degrees, the second temperature is 10 degrees, and the dye is Picogreen (RTM).
Patent GB-2495262-A (GB)
Title: A modular vegetating arrangement and media
Inventor: PAUL MARK
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2011-07-04
Abstract: A plant growth media is provided. The plant growth media comprises a particulate lightweight carrier material, a particulate cation exchange medium and a binder, for binding together the lightweight carrier material and the cation exchange medium to provide in combination a lightweight conglomerate. A modular vegetating arrangement comprising a containment structure, an outer penetrable layer which can be penetrated by plant growth carried on the containment structure; an inner wicking layer; plant growth media located between the outer penetrable layer and the inner wicking layer, and a barrier layer adjacent the inner wicking layer, is also provided.
Patent GB-2511528-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent materials
Inventor: KETTLEWELL GRAEME
IPC: A61L15/16
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: An absorbent material comprises a blend of a superabsorbent gel-forming fibre and a non gel-forming fibre, wherein the blend of fibres does not comprise a superabsorbent gel-forming fibre formed from a polysaccharide. Also claimed is an absorbent material comprises a blend of fibres consisting of a single type of superabsorbent gel-forming fibre and a non gel-forming fibre. Preferably the superabsorbent gel-forming material is formed from a synthetic polymer such as a polyacrylate or copolymer thereof. Preferably the non gel-forming fibre is a naturally occurring fibre or a semi-synthetic fibre such as lyocell fibres or other non-modified cellulose. The absorbent materials may be used in wound dressings.
Patent GB-2511547-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring rotational imbalance of a turbocharger core assembly
Inventor: KERSHAW GEOFFREY
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A support housing (40) for mounting a turbocharger core assembly 5 (24) in a test rig comprises a plurality of co-axial components (31-36,38) including a first annular part (31) containing a volute (30), which is a universal part for all of the wide range of different sizes of turbocharger core assembly, and a second axial part which is a bespoke mounting ring (32) having an internal configuration adapted to retain the exterior of a particular model of turbocharger core assembly. The mounting ring (32) is secured to the first part (31) by a universal flange (33). Further components of the support housing (40), namely a volute plate (35) and an outlet sleeve (36) may be provided in a small range of sizes for mounting within the first part (31) and a spacer (34) may be provided between the first part (31) and the flange (32).
Patent GB-2499138-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for detecting corrosion of an insulated corrosion prone object
Inventor: LORENZ MAARTEN
IPC: G01N17/00
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI ) of an insulated iron or other corrosion prone object (1) is detected by taking a sample (8) of the pore fluid from the pores of a permeable insulation layer (2) that covers at least part of the object (1) and analyzing the composition of the sample (8) on the presence of any tracer fluid, such as phospines, mercaptans, alcohols, acids, ketones and/or aldehydes emitted or acetic acid and/or butoxyethanol absorbed by any corrosion of the corrosion prone object (1) by a tracer fluid detection sensor (6).
Patent GB-2513565-A (GB)
Title: A Railway Rail Fastening Clip
Inventor: COX STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E01B9/48
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: A railway rail fastening clip 10 comprising a rod (20, fig. 6) of resilient metal which, progressing from one end (A) of the rod to the other end (B), comprises: a first portion 11, which starts at one end of the rod, a second portion 12, a third portion 13, a fourth portion 14, and a fifth portion 15 which ends at the opposite of the rod. The second and fourth portions comprise reverse bends which are configured such that when the clip is viewed from above in an installed configuration, the third and fifth portions appear to be on opposite sides of an axis of the first portion. The fourth portion comprises first and second sub portions 14a, 14b and midlines 24a, 24b of the first and second sub portions have a first and second radii of curvature 14a', 14b' respectively in a plane P substantially defined by the fourth portion, the first radius of curvature being greater than the second radius of curvature.
Patent GB-2515550-A (GB)
Title: User devices, systems and methods for use in transactions
Inventor: BLYTHE SIMON
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: User devices, systems and methods for use in transactions, such as near-field communication or proximity transactions, are disclosed. A device 202 comprises a communicator configured to allow communication between the user device and a reader device (102) for executing a transaction, and a sensor 206 for detecting a movement of the user device, such as a prescribed, programmed or learned movement. A trigger element of the device is configured to, on detection of the movement of the user device, initiate a process for the transaction. The trigger element may be configured to, on the detection of the movement, activate a component of the user device to allow the transaction to proceed. The motion sensor could be an accelerometer, and the device could be a transaction card or mobile phone. The prescribed motion could be a shake or a tap.
Patent GB-2505306-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose strap
Inventor: LANG ANDREW
IPC: A41F17/02
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A wrap assembly comprises at least a strap including an extensible portion, and a bobbin, wherein the strap includes at least a first hole and a second hole, and the bobbin comprises at least a base flange, a top flange, and a shank, wherein the base flange is connected to the top flange by the shank, wherein the base flange is broader than the first hole, and the top flange is broader than the second hole, and wherein in use the bobbin is insertable through the first hole so as to secure the bobbin to the strap, and the bobbin is further insertable through the second hole so as to secure the strap into a loop shape. The strap may have varying thickness to allow differing stretch in sections of the strap. The strap may be used to retain a cyclists trouser leg, hold luggage to a cycle or rack, or connect a cycles front wheel to its frame when parked, amongst other things.
Patent GB-2516450-A (GB)
Title: Instrumented rotary tools with attached cutters
Inventor: HUMPHREY CAROLINE
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2013-07-22
Abstract: Wear sensors 20, 22 are provided on a drill bit or other rotary cutting tool which is for operation in a subterranean borehole and has a plurality of separate cutters 40 protruding from a support structure towards the material to be cut by the tool. The electrically operated sensing means 20, 22 are located at or coupled to a sensing point within a protrusion 28 from the support structure. This sensing point is located such that attrition of at least one cutter 22 to a partially worn state brings the protrusion into abrasive contact with the material 26 being cut and attrition of the protrusion then exposes the sensing point to the material 26 which is being cut by the tool and thereby brings about a detectable change, which may include damage to the sensor 22 at the sensing point, indicative of wear. Also claimed is a rotary cutting tool having a number of sensors fitted at different locations on the tool and monitoring the sensors to observe the pattern of measurements by the sensors.
Patent GB-2506256-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising electronic display devices
Inventor: LEVINSOHN STEVEN MARK
IPC: G09F9/302
Filed: 2013-07-25
Abstract: A system for synchronizing dynamic communication zones during an interview comprising a backdrop (video wall) apparatus 1002 for use during filming of an interview by way of an image display arrangement, the backdrop apparatus comprising: an at least partly planar surface onto which is disposed an arrangement of communication zones which display communication data, the arrangement of communication zones comprises: at least one dynamic communication zone 1003 such as an electronic display device, being operable to display a variable image, and at least one static communication zone displaying a static image; wherein the dynamic communication zone of the backdrop apparatus comprises a communication means for communicating with at least one other remotely situated dynamic communication zone 1011, 1101, 1201 provided on a microphone 1010 or clothing 1100,1200, to enable the backdrop displays and the remote displays to be synchronised.
Patent GB-2501654-A (GB)
Title: Observation platform for using structured communications
Inventor: RUSSELL STEVEN P
IPC: H04W4/021
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: Observation platform for using structured communications. A signal from a first communication device is received at a second communication device associated with a computer system, wherein a first characteristic of the signal corresponds to an audible source and a second characteristic of the signal corresponds to information indicative of a geographic position of the first communication device. A first user associated with the first communication device is recognized at the computer system. Context information for the signal is derived at the computer system associated with the second communication device. A copy of at least one characteristic of the signal is stored in a storage medium, wherein the copy of at least one characteristic of the signal is available for developing performance metrics. The signal is relayed to a destination derived from the context information.
Patent GB-2517940-A (GB)
Title: Repair method
Inventor: PERRY STEVEN JAMES
IPC: B60P3/32
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A method of repairing a wall panel 12 for a caravan comprises flattening a damaged portion of the first skin of the wall panel 10b and applying an image 10b to the flattened portion of the first skin of the wall panel. Using a transfer or a thin film self-adhesive decal preferably having a thickness of 25Î¼m or less. A transparent protective coating 11 may then be applied over the transfer or thin film self-adhesive decal. The method is particularly suited for providing a replacement design on a wall panel where the original design 10a, 10c was printed on the wall panel using a direct-to-substrate printer, since use of a transfer or thin-film decal means that the replacement design will be similar in appearance to any undamaged portions of the original design. The thickness of the repaired area of the wall panel will be typically no more than 30Î¼m greater than the thickness of the undamaged portion(s) of the wall panel.
Patent GB-2526581-A (GB)
Title: Combustion engine
Inventor: WILLIAMS CLIVE PROPERT
IPC: F02C3/16
Filed: 2014-05-28
Abstract: A combustion engine 10, suitably a gas turbine engine, comprising a radial compressor 16 in flow communication via a flow passage 22 with an annular compressor-combustor 20 array placed radially outward of the radial compressor. Both the radial compressor and compressor-combustor are co-axial with, and rotatable around, a central axis 12. The flow passage may comprise an array of turning vanes. The compressor-combustor may provide an array of rotor blades 26, the walls of the blades defining a plurality of chambers 28, 30 each having a flow inlet 32, 36 to receive fluid from the radial compressor , and a flow outlet 34, 38 to exhaust fluid radially outwards from the compressor-combustor. At least one of the chambers may be configured as a pilot combustion zone 28. At least one of the chambers may be configured as a compression flow path 30. The pilot combustion chambers may be provided between the compression chambers.
Patent GB-2527295-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stairlifts
Inventor: COLENUTT MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2014-06-16
Abstract: An over-speed detection device (OSDD) and over-speed governor (OSG) for a stairlift (10, fig 1); the OSDD/OSG being tripped by flyweights 52 which displace from the rotational axis of the OSDD/OSG when subjected to over-speed. The flyweights 52 are also connected to a hub 49 in a manner wherein displacement of the flyweights 52 effects rotation of the hub 49. The hub is further connected to a trip slider (61, fig 6), wherein the trip-slider (61, fig 6) and hub 49 have inter-engaging helical surfaces 51 configured to cause axial displacement of the trip slider as hub 49 is rotated. The trip slider (61, fig 6) is positioned to contact the trip plate (70, figure 9a) which in turn engages a trigger plate (78, figure 9a), such that it is held against the bias of a spring (80, fig 9a). Outward displacement of the trip slider (61, fig 6) thus causes the trip plate (70, figure 9a) to be displaced out of contact with the trigger plate (78, fig 9a), which then displaces due to expansion of the spring (80, fig 9a). The safety gear is then deployed to engage the surface of the rail (12, fig 1), braking the carriage and bringing it to a halt. The OSDD/OSG is also mounted so that it takes its drive from a convex surface of the rail (12, fig 1) in negative transition bends (21, fig 1).
Patent GB-2524125-A (GB)
Title: Integral fabrication of asymmetric CMOS transistors for autonomous wireless state radios and sensor/actuator nodes
Inventor: HERBERHOLZ RAINER
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 2014-08-21
Abstract: A method of arranging a plurality of pairs of CMOS transistors 410,415, each pair comprising: a first implant region 411,413, where the implant is a high threshold voltage implant (high-doping and abrupt source-channel junction), the region being a source region; and a second implant region 412,414, where the implant is a low threshold voltage implant (light pocket and extension implants), the region being a drain region, where the pair of transistors are aligned vertically along their respective gate electrodes 470,471 and active regions, and where adjacent transistor pairs are arranged back-to-back / mirrored such that either the source regions are adjacent or the drain regions are adjacent. The high and low threshold voltage implants are formed using the standard implants used on symmetrical CMOS devices where the high threshold voltage implant is performed when the whole device is masked and only the source is exposed and the low threshold voltage implant when only the drain is exposed. The gate length of the transistors 410,415 is 1.5 times the minimum gate length of a symmetric CMOS transistor. The device comprising such pairs of asymmetrical CMOS transistors allows for lower leakage current and therefore lower power usage in Always-ON systems, such as those used in autonomous wireless state radios and sensor/actuator systems.
Patent GB-2515211-A (GB)
Title: Gimbal instrument having a prealigned and replaceable optics bench
Inventor: DAY JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: G01S17/42
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A method includes providing an optics assembly including a housing having a substantially cylindrical shaped region, a beam splitter, and a position detector; and an alignment fixture. The assembly is placed on the alignment fixture which makes contact with the assembly on the cylindrically shaped region. A beam of light is projected from the assembly onto a first surface and the assembly is rotated about a central axis on the fixture. A change in a position of the beam of light in response to rotation of the assembly is sensed and the beam path adjusted to align the beam of light to the central axis. The assembly can then be attached to a dimensional measurement device where the beam of light from the assembly is directed to a retroreflector target and a reflected portion of the beam from the target is sent from the beam splitter to the position detector.
Patent GB-2530092-A (GB)
Title: Pack For Tobacco Industry Products
Inventor: MUSTAFA ISAAK
IPC: B65D85/10
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A hinged lid pack for a bundle of tobacco industry products 9 has a void 21 in the lid, between the top of the bundle 9 and the top of the lid. Small cigarettes 9 can be placed in a standard/ larger sized box, by moving the hinge 16 further from the top wall 14 of the lid 3, so that more of the cigarettes protrude past the opening (8, fig 2).The hinge may be within 1 mm of the maximum distance from the top of the lid that allows the lid to pivot open, without fouling the bundle 9. The pack may have an inner frame (18, fig 2) protruding from the pack base, at least partially surrounding the bundle 9. The line of closure between the lid and the base may be angled. The bundle may be 65 to 75 mm long. The void 21 may comprise between 5% and 30% of the distance between the top and bottom of the pack. The pack may be formed from a one-piece blank. The bundle 9 may be wrapped in foil or have a re-sealable label.
Patent GB-2515231-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses for transferring discrete articles
Inventor: PAPSDORF CLIFFORD THEODORE
IPC: B65G47/84
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a transfer assembly (100) for transferring discrete articles (102) from or to a moving carrier member (104, 106). The transfer assembly comprises a frame (130) defining a rotation axis(132). The frame comprises a track (134) having a circumferential shape surrounding the rotation axis. The transfer assembly comprises transfer members (112) movably engaged with the track, each having a transfer surface (136). The transfer assembly comprises a wheel (138) engaged with the frame and configured to rotate about the rotation axis. The wheel is engaged with the transfer members. As the wheel rotates about the rotation axis, the transfer members circumnavigate about a path about the rotation axis in correspondence with the track. The shape of the track causes the transfer surfaces to move radially relative to the rotation axis while the transfer surfaces are maintained a substantially constant distance away from the moving carrier member at the point of discrete article transfer.
Patent GB-2521732-A (GB)
Title: Solid body joining a carrier body and a cover layer, particularly by anodic bonding
Inventor: PAMPUCH CARSTEN
IPC: C04B37/04
Filed: 2014-10-27
Abstract: A method for solid body joining of a carrier body 10 and a cover layer 20, in particular by anodic bonding, comprises pressing the cover layer with a pressing force FD against a curved carrier body surface 11, where the pressing force during the solid body joining is distributed by means of a pressure intermediary device 30 areally and simultaneously over the whole cover layer and is directed perpendicularly to the curvature of the carrier body surface. Preferably, the pressing force is created with a pressing piston 40, and the pressure intermediary device comprises a deformable layer of flowable solid or fluid material which is arranged between the pressing piston and the cover layer and is pressed with the pressing piston against the cover layer. The flowable material may comprise ceramic spheres 31, or a derformable solid, or a fluid. A composite component comprises a carrier body and a cover layer, where a curved areal joining region 13 is formed between a cover layer surface 21 and a carrier body surface. The component may be a curved mirror for use in optical imaging.
Patent GB-2522772-A (GB)
Title: Digital jukebox device with karaoke and/or photo booth features, and associated methods
Inventor: RIVERA ED
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2012-09-18
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments relate to entertainment systems and, more particularly, certain exemplary embodiments relate to jukebox systems that incorporate digital downloading jukebox features along with karaoke jukebox and/or photo booth features. A combined karaoke / photo booth / jukebox may enable more integrated performance-like experiences in an in-home or out-of-home location or venue. By leveraging vast audio media libraries, trusted rights-respecting network infrastructure, and on-site image/video capturing from integrated recorders and/or remote portable devices, a more sociable experience may be created for karaoke jukebox patrons, e.g., where custom content can be generated and shared in a safe and legally appropriate manner. The method involves operating a portable electronic device by a user, and synchronizing times between a jukebox and the electronic device that captures a video with karaoke performance mediated by the jukebox which may be previewed by a user prior to printing or transmission and may be edited by the user to apply one or more digital effects. The captured video is received from the electronic device at a network location with reference to the synchronized times. The captured video with high-quality audio by a microphone is connected to the jukebox, and high-quality song audio corresponding to a song is associated with the karaoke performance, to create a combined recording of the karaoke performance. In this application the jukebox operates in two modes: a first mode in which users can select songs for playback in exchange for credits and a second mode wherein the user can use the camera to take pictures while songs selected in the first mode are playing. The system will switch from second mode to first mode either after a predetermined amount of time has elapsed or if the number of songs queued for playback falls below a threshold.
Patent GB-2535155-A (GB)
Title: A bicycle
Inventor: ALEXANDER GEORGE HULME
IPC: B62J27/00
Filed: 2015-02-06
Abstract: A bicycle comprises a frame 4 and includes protection means 18 for affording protection from theft of the bicycle 2 and also for affording protection from lower limb injury to a rider of the bicycle 2 in the event of an accident. The protection means 18 comprises a lock (14, figure 3) for locking the bicycle 2 to an object, and the lock (14) comprises the protection means 18 which both secures to the bicycle 2 and acts as a lower limb protector in the event of an accident.
Patent GB-2522561-A (GB)
Title: Systems, compositions and methods for transplantation
Inventor: HANNA LEWIS
IPC: C07K14/81
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: Systems for purification and concentration of alpha-2-macroglobulin (A2M) from biological samples are provided. The system comprises a filter 3210 or combination of filters, a centrifuge and/or a pump 3203 and a composition of alpha-2-macroglobulin isolated from a biological sample derived from a mammal wherein the concentration of A2M is at least 1.1 times higher than that present in the biological sample. The filters may comprise a first filter with a pore size of at most 1 Âµm and wherein a second filter 3220 has a molecular weight cut-off of at most 500 kDa.