baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2519416-A (GB)
Title: Image capturing apparatus and control method thereof
Inventor: SUDO KOJI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: Image capturing apparatus with light-emitting notifications providing notification of self-timer operation status, mode setting means setting one of plurality of operation modes, and control means controlling light-emitting means to provide a notification of self-timer status when in first operation mode and to not provide a notification of self-timer status when in second operation mode, which may be a dark place. Multiple shooting modes may be used to shoot a starry sky, nightscape or skyrocket; some prevent an electronic flash from firing, in others several exposures are used to form a composite image. Visual notifications may be shown to the user using an LED on the object side of the imager. Sound notification means may also be used. A pseudo shutter sound may also be synchronised with the opening and closing of the camera shutter. In other embodiments notifications are based on object detection, such as face detection, preset time settings or a series of shooting operations. Countdown self-timers are used in group photography or with a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Patent GB-2515935-A (GB)
Title: System and method for position monitoring using ultrasonic sensor
Inventor: COONROD DONALD SCOTT
IPC: G01S15/88
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: An ultrasonic position sensing system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an ultrasonic sensor (34) configured to monitor the position of a device (56). The system also includes ranging logic (36). The sensor is controlled by the logic to direct an ultrasonic pulse (122) toward the device. The logic is configured to compute the transit time and the velocity of the ultrasonic pulse. Based on these parameters, the logic computes the path length between the sensor and the device, which corresponds to the location of the device relative to the location of the sensor. In further embodiments, the ultrasonic positioning system may include multiple sensors in communication with the ranging logic for monitoring multiple devices.
Patent GB-2517871-A (GB)
Title: Alternaria peptides
Inventor: HAFNER RODERICK PETER
IPC: C07K14/37
Filed: 2013-05-30
Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations,which may be used for preventing or treating allergy to moulds of the Alternaria and/or Cladosporiumgenus, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent and a polypeptide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof selected from at least three of: (a)a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of WSWKIGPAIATGNT(Alt28; SEQ ID NO: 101) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (b)a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of KYRRVVRAGVKVAQTAR(Alt34A; SEQ ID NO: 107) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (c) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of KYAGVFVSTGTLGGG (SEQ ID NO: 112) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (d)a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of AEVYQKLKALAKKTYGQ(Alt13A; SEQ ID NO: 83) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (e)a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SLGFNIKATNGGTLD(Alt01A; SEQ ID NO: 60)or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (f) a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SAKRMKVAFKLDIEK(Alt06; SEQ ID NO: 72) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; (g)a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of DITYVATATLPNYCR(SEQ ID NO: 111) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; and (h)a polypeptide comprising the amino acid sequence of GWGVMVSHRSGET(Alt14;SEQ ID NO: 84) or a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence derived from said amino acid sequence, or a said salt thereof; wherein a T cell epitope-containing variant sequence of a said amino acid sequence is said amino acid sequence having up to seven amino acid modifications, each of which is independently a deletion, substitution or insertion, and each polypeptide is up to 30 amino acids in length.
Patent GB-2534590-A (GB)
Title: LapScreen 2015
Inventor: EDWARD O'CONNOR
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2015-01-28
Abstract: An apparatus for holding a flat-screen auxiliary visual display unit (VDU) 31 to at least partially overlap the built-in VDU 2 of a laptop computer 1 so that the VDUs face in the same direction comprises a holding means 32 for holding the auxiliary VDU adapted to engage with the auxiliary VDU and the built-in VDU and an additional support hinge 10 for rotatably coupling the base 3 of the laptop computer 1 and the auxiliary VDU to control rotational movement of the auxiliary VDU with respect to the base of the laptop computer about the hinge (4, figure 1) of the laptop computer 1. Preferably, the holding means comprises a sleeve 32 for receiving the built-in VDU and attaching to the rear of the auxiliary VDU. Also disclosed is an apparatus for holding a flat-screen VDU (31, figure 20) to at least partially overlap the built-in VDU (2) of a laptop computer (1) so that the VDUs face in the same direction comprising a holding means (132) and a supporting means (101, 102, 103) for supporting the auxiliary VDU by engaging with the base of the laptop computer.
Patent GB-2537410-A (GB)
Title: Orthodontic retainer
Inventor: JAMES PATRICK HAMILTON
IPC: A61C7/20
Filed: 2015-04-17
Abstract: A dental retainer wherein the metal retaining wire elements have one male connector end and one female connector end to allow two or more elements to be joined together. The retainer sections can then be attached to teeth at the point of joining, using a dental adhesive. Each section is formed from one piece of wire; in the first embodiment, the male connection end is perpendicular to the main body of the wire, and the female connection end is in the form of a circle. Other embodiments have bends in the wire at different points to allow for different angles of connection. The shape of the female connection point may circular or C-shaped, or another shape. In one embodiment the male connector end is bulbous and the female connector end may be a multi-pronged cup shape to receive this. The connector elements may be magnetic.
Patent GB-2527409-A (GB)
Title: Metadata based data alignment in data storage systems
Inventor: SQUIRES CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2015-04-20
Abstract: A data storage device 300 receives data over a network interface. The data includes metadata 352 before the user payload data 353. When writing the data to buffer memory, the device processes the metadata to detect that the payload data will not be optimally aligned. The device inserts a gap 370 into the data to ensure that the remaining data will be correctly aligned. The device may then move the data, which was transferred in the memory before the gap was inserted, in order to correct its alignment. This may create a different gap 371 in the data. Once the data is correctly aligned, the payload data is transferred to the storage medium 330. The alignment may be optimised for transfer to the storage medium or for error checking. The network interface may include an offload engine, which inserts the gap in the data.
Patent GB-2538743-A (GB)
Title: A waste bin hair disposal, press with a tilting dust pan which is concealed underneath the bin
Inventor: SHERVIN ZAREIN DOLAB
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2015-05-27
Abstract: A waste bin 1 comprises a hollow container 2 having an upper opening, a waste pan 4 comprising a body open on one side, the open side (6, figure 1) having a lower edge 7 configured to rest on and extend along a floor surface in use and a movement mechanism 8 connecting the container and the pan and operable by a user to move the pan from a lower position (figure 1) where the lower edge rests on the floor surface and an upper position where the pan is located above the upper opening (figure 3). The movement mechanism preferably comprises at least one arm 9. The bin preferably comprises a lid 12, which may be connected to the container via a lid opening mechanism 13. The lid and lid opening mechanism may be connected by a spring (15, figure 6a). Also disclosed is a waste bin comprising a hollow container (202, figure 7) and a waste pan (204) wherein the pan is sized to just fit within an upper opening of the container.
Patent GB-2540421-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: SHERYL LOUISE JOHNSON
IPC: C07C19/08
Filed: 2015-07-17
Abstract: A process for preparing 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (245cb), the process comprising gas phase catalytic dehydrochlorination of a composition comprising 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,3-dichloropropane (243db) to produce an intermediate composition comprising 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloro-prop-1-ene (CF3CCl=CH2, 1233xf), hydrogen chloride (HCI) and, optionally, air; and gas phase catalytic fluorination with hydrogen fluoride (HF) of the intermediate composition to produce a reactor product composition comprising 245cb, HF, HCI and air; wherein the process is carried out with a co-feed of air. The two stages of the reaction are preferably carried out in separate reactors, and the reaction is preferably carried out continuously. Addition of air to the second reaction reduces the rate of deactivation of the catalyst(s) by coking. Preferred catalysts for the dehydrochlorination include activated carbon, a zero-valent metal, a metal oxide, a metal oxyhalide, a metal halide or mixtures thereof, particularly preferred is a zinc/chromic catalyst. Hydrogen fluoride may be provided for the dehydrochlorination. The reactor product may also comprise 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf). 245cb may also be catalytically dehydrofluorinated to 1234yf in the gas phase.
Patent GB-2525798-A (GB)
Title: Security device with covert images
Inventor: LOK PHEI
IPC: B42D25/435
Filed: 2014-02-13
Abstract: A security device comprises a transparent substrate (100) having an opacifying layer (102) disposed on at least one surface. A reflective grating layer (103) comprises one or more arrangements of grooves, and a liquid crystal material layer (114) is disposed over at least a portion of the grating layer. The arrangements of grooves have a groove spacing such that liquid crystal molecules within the liquid crystal material layer are substantially aligned so as to polarise optical radiation passing therethrough. The security device further includes apertures formed in the opacifying layer and the grating layer comprising a transmissive diffractive optical element (DOE). The security device thereby comprises a transmissive security feature, visible when viewed in transmission mode by the naked eye, in combination with a covert, reflective security feature, visible only using a suitably oriented polariser.
Patent GB-2544342-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for application to wounds
Inventor: HUGH SEMPLE MUNRO
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: A composition or wound dressing 200 for application to a wound comprising a first layer 204 comprising a skin adhesive, wherein the first layer has a wound-facing side and a non-wound-facing side and, in a first area, apertures 205 extend through the first layer from the wound-facing side to the non-wound-facing side; and a second layer 202 disposed on a non-wound-facing side of the first layer, the second layer comprising a polymeric film that is continuous in that it extends over and covers each of the apertures of the first layer, the second layer having a moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) of at least 500 g/m2/24 hours, measured in accordance with BS EN 13726-2:2002, wherein the composition further comprises a third layer 203 disposed between the first layer and second layer, the third layer being a supporting layer for the first layer, the third layer having apertures therethrough, substantially corresponding to the apertures in the first layer. A method of making such a composition is also disclosed. The skin adhesive may be selected from a silicone, an acrylic, a hydrocolloid and a polyurethane. The second and third layer may comprise a polyurethane film. A fourth layer may disposed between the third and first layers, this may comprise an acrylic adhesive.
Patent GB-2545685-A (GB)
Title: Pathogen killing apparatus
Inventor: ERIC WARREN
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2015-12-21
Abstract: Apparatus for killing pathogens is disclosed, comprising an enclosed chamber 2 into which a person or people may move, or be moved, wait therein for a pre-determined period of time and exit therefrom. While in the chamber, a fine mist, containing a chemical, is admitted to kill the pathogens on the exposed surfaces of the hair, skin, clothing of the person / people and their personal effects. A flow through the chamber is maintained via an extraction means 14 through a filter mat 7 in the floor so that the mist is fully distributed throughout the chamber and onto all exposed surfaces therein. The filter mat 7 also removes loose dirt from shoes. The apparatus is preferably activated by a person offering their hand to a sanitising dispenser and the whole process is automated thereafter. The preferred chemical killing agent is hypochlorous acid (HOCI) or a solution thereof. The apparatus of the invention is intended for use by people entering and leaving protected or sensitive areas, such as medical treatment areas, food preparation areas, scientific research areas or satellite assembly areas, etc.
Patent GB-2546993-A (GB)
Title: Multi-threshold listening method for dynamic sensitivity control enabled wireless MAC
Inventor: ZHENZHE ZHONG
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2016-02-03
Abstract: A device and method for wirelessly communicating over a transmission channel with one or more wireless devices. The device comprises a wireless network interface and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a wireless signal via the wireless network interface, if strength of the received signal is greater than a first threshold, determine that the channel is busy, and if the strength of the received signal is not greater than the first threshold, but is greater than a second threshold that is lower than the first threshold, determine whether the received signal is intended for the device and if so, determine that the channel is busy. The second threshold may be a predefined threshold and the controller may vary the first threshold based on a predefined set of dynamic sensitivity control rules. The controller may lower the first threshold to improve detection of any further wireless signals from the source of the wireless signal if the received signal is determined to be intended for the device. The device may, prior to transmitting a further signal over the channel, determine if the channel is idle using a first predefined period of time and a first randomly assigned period of time.
Patent GB-2548887-A (GB)
Title: A panel for thermal insulation
Inventor: ROBERT LIVIO SPERONI
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 2016-03-31
Abstract: The panel includes a vacuum insulated panel (VIP) 3 and a coating of liquid applied membrane 4 on at least one surface of the VIP. The membrane may encapsulate the panel and have a roughened surface texture 6. The membrane may be a polyurethane elastomeric membrane. Also claimed is a method of making a panel where the panel may be formed by a two part spray where one part is sprayed from a certain distance and liquid to form a roughened surface is sprayed from a greater distance. The panel may be used on a building as part of a wall, roof, floor or on an external or internal surface of a building.
Patent GB-2550390-A (GB)
Title: Continuous moving bed chromatography
Inventor: MICHEL ANTON
IPC: B01D53/06
Filed: 2016-05-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in continuous chromatography, the apparatus comprises a column made of a material with magnetic permeability, a bed containing magnetic materials that are free to move inside the column, and a device located outside the column generating magnetic fields which move the bed. In use a buffer solution, a feed solution containing a target substance and a solution containing the magnetic materials may enter the column through dedicated apertures. The feed solution without the target substance may flow out of the column at one end and magnetic materials bound with the target substance flow out at another end of the column. The apparatus enables continuous counter-current moving bed chromatography.
Patent GB-2552653-A (GB)
Title: Diesel fuel injection pumps assembly
Inventor: Barrie Gilbert Barker
IPC: F16D3/04
Filed: 2016-07-28
Abstract: A diesel fuel injection pumps assembly comprises a cambox to which are fixed a high pressure pumping head and a transfer pump. The arrangement is characterised by a means for coupling 52 in rotation a camshaft 20 to a driveshaft 50 of a transfer pump while accommodating slight misalignment of a first camshaft axis X1 and a second driveshaft axis X2. The coupling means comprises a pin 64 having a curved extremity 66, said pin extending from the camshaft along a third axis X3 parallel and offset to the first axis and, a tang 54 fixed to the driveshaft and comprising a peripheral ruled face 60 which directrix are aligned with the second axis. The coupling is designed to overcome excessive wear that would otherwise be present due to the misalignment caused by manufacturing tolerances and mechanical imperfections of the assembly. The curved extremity of the pin may contact the ruled face in a single contact area and may be spherical.
Patent GB-2546586-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration system and method
Inventor: BOB PEAK
IPC: F25B49/00
Filed: 2016-11-21
Abstract: A method of controlling performance of an evaporator 20 of a refrigeration system comprises monitoring conditions associated with the refrigeration system and, upon detecting conditions in excess of predefined operating conditions for the refrigeration system, reducing the performance of the evaporator. The evaporator may include a fan, the method including slowing the fan speed upon detection of conditions in excess of the predetermined operating conditions. The refrigeration system may include an evaporation controller 30 which carries out the monitoring of the conditions and the reducing of the performance of the evaporator in dependence on the conditions. The evaporation controller may carry out the reducing of the performance by inhibiting one or more functions of the evaporator, by reducing the exposed surface area of a heat pipe or by reducing the operational length of a heat pipe. The refrigeration system may comprise a temperature sensor communicating with the evaporation controller to provide temperature readings associated with a load space of, or an ambient temperature about, the refrigeration system, the evaporation controller being configured to reduce performance of the evaporator upon receiving temperature readings above a predetermined threshold. Alternatively a pressure sensor may be used. The evaporation controller may be retro-fit component.
Patent GB-2548965-A (GB)
Title: Gripping apparatus and associated systems
Inventor: ALAN WEST
IPC: E02B17/06
Filed: 2017-02-08
Abstract: A gripping apparatus 14, such as an offshore gripping apparatus for securing a support structure 8, such as a wind turbine to a foundation 4 which may be a tubular pile into the seabed 6. The gripping apparatus 14 comprises a gripping arrangement 16, the gripping arrangement comprising a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein when the gripping arrangement is in the expanded configuration, the gripping arrangement is configured to secure at least one portion of the support structure 8 to at least one portion of the foundation 4. The gripping arrangement may comprise a plurality of gripping members 22 which may be inflatable elements 24 inflated by a fluid from an actuation system 18 through one or more inlets 20. The inflatable elements may be placed in an annular space formed between the foundation and the support structure.
Patent GB-2551625-A (GB)
Title: Rendering of digital images on a substrate
Inventor: GREGG DARRYL WILENSKY
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2017-04-21
Abstract: A three-dimensional model of a digital image as disposed on a substrate is generated 1002 by applying a 3d model of a surface of the substrate 1004 and adding material properties of the substrate to the model 1006; sensors of a computing device are used to detect the viewing direction of the model 1008; and the effect of light on the model is ascertained based on the materials properties of the substrate and the detected viewing direction 1010; the 3d model is render for display based on the detected viewing direction and ascertained effect of light 1012. The image may be 2d. The 3d mode of the substrate - media such as paper with material properties such as gloss and matte reflectively, textures and coatings - may be a height or bump map. The viewing angle may be based on an orientation of a computing device or user, or it may be user specified.
Patent GB-2562062-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for managing capability metadata
Inventor: STUART DAVID BILES
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2017-05-02
Abstract: Disclose is a cache storage in which the data blocks in the cache have associated capability metadata identifying whether the data block specifies a capability or a data value stored in the cache. One type of capability is a bounded pointer. Responsive to a write to a data block in the cache a capability metadata modification marker is set in association with the data block, indicative of whether the capability metadata associated with the data block has changed since the data block was stored in the cache. The capability metadata modification marker may be a single bit for each cache line. The apparatus may also have a memory controller that when it receives a write transaction for a data block and it metadata from the cache storage to a further cache level, suppresses a write transaction of the metadata to the further level, when the value of the capability metadata modification marker indicates that the metadata has not changed since the data was stored in the cache.
Patent GB-2562103-A (GB)
Title: Process
Inventor: ROBERT LOW
IPC: C07C17/383
Filed: 2017-05-05
Abstract: A process for removing water from at least one reactor product stream, wherein the at least one reactor produces hydrohalocarbons, from feed material in the presence of hydrogen fluoride (HF). The process comprises feeding the product stream to a distillation column (28, Fig 6) comprising a side-draw stream located at least one theoretical stage below a feed point, a bottoms stream located at least one theoretical stage below the side drawer stream and an overhead stream located above the feed point. The reactor product stream comprises hydro-halocarbons, HF, water, unreacted feed material, and optionally, intermediate organic products and/or hydrogen chloride (HCl). The process may provide for the production of halogenated olefins that reduces the presence of water in order to protect process vessels from corrosion and to maintain reaction conditions at a desired state for efficient conduction of the reactions. The process also provides a means of removing water from a recycle loop of a process for the production of halogenated olefins through the use of a single distillation column.