baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2467221-A (GB)
Title: Ion population control device for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2010-01-20
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed wherein an ion beam attenuator 23 is arranged upstream of an ion trap mass analyser 20. An ion tunnel ion trap comprising an upstream ion accumulation section 21 and a downstream ion accumulation section 22 is arranged upstream of the ion beam attenuator 23. Ions are released from the ion tunnel ion trap and the intensity of the ion beam which is transmitted to the ion trap mass analyser 20 is controlled by the ion beam attenuator 23. The factor to which the ion beam is attenuated, and therefore control of the ion beam attenuator 23, is dependent upon the ion current of the ion beam. The ion current is measured in a previous scan, in a pre scan or at some other point before analysis begins. The fill time during which ions are admitted into the ion trap mass analyser 20 remains substantially constant and is substantially independent of the intensity of the ion beam.
Patent GB-2467427-A (GB)
Title: Security Cap for Tank Neck having Retaining Pin
Inventor: HANLY MICHAEL
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: A security cap and locking device 5 for closing the mouth of a neck of a tank comprises closure element 7 and a pair of mounting means 9 engaging an elongate retaining member 11 extending transversely through the neck, the retaining member locking with the mounting means and neck. The closure element may be a steel disc and flange 8, the retaining member being a pin 15 inserted through bores 10. The pin may have a head 16 and an abutment member 23 to engage the cap on opposite sides. A padlock may engage bores 20 through the pin to lock the cap. Spacer washers (27, figure 2) may be provided. A lug 28 equidistant from the bores 10 corresponds to a lug (29, figure 4) on the tank which may be locked together by a padlock through bores 30. The tank may be a fuel oil tank for a domestic central heating system and the security cap may prevent theft by siphoning of the fuel.
Patent GB-2473516-A (GB)
Title: Transient blocking unit with an enhancement mode device in the current path
Inventor: MORRISH ANDREW J
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2010-02-15
Abstract: A transient blocking unit (TBU) has series-connected transistors that normally conduct current, but automatically switch to a high-impedance current blocking state in response to an over-current condition and uses enhancement anode devices in the primary TBU current path. At least one of series transistors is an enhancement mode device M2 having its gate connected to an auxiliary transistor M4 whose gate is connected to the node between the series transistors. The enhancement mode devices can be metal-oxide field effect transistors and the other of the series transistors can be a depletion mode device such as junction field effect transistor J1. A low resistance gate capacitance discharge path can be provided for the enhancement mode device comprising a voltage comparator (fig 5, M5,M6) and potential divider (fig 5, R4,R12). Bi-directional protection can be provided (figs 6 and 7) and further circuitry (fig 8, M7,M8,D1-D6) can turn off the primary transistors if the voltage at the TBU is outside a voltage range, giving overvoltage protection. Such a TBU can reduce the dependence of TBU parameters on poorly controlled depletion mode device parameters.
Patent GB-2478157-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cutting between a first and second image sequence in a stereoscopic video
Inventor: THORPE JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: A method of cutting between a first image sequence including a stereoscopic object (208) viewable on a first image plane and a second image sequence including a second stereoscopic object (801) viewable on a second image plane different to the first image plane, the stereoscopic object comprising a first image (801a) at a first screen plane position and a second image (801b) at a second screen plane position, the method comprising identifying the screen plane positions of the first and second images, inserting into a first post-cut frame of the second image sequence a first copy of the second object at the first screen plane position and inserting a second copy of the second object at the second screen plane position, inserting the first and second copies of the second object into a predetermined number of subsequent frames at positions on the screen which are closer to the screen position required to view the second object at the second image plane.
Patent GB-2472127-A (GB)
Title: Brake torque controller that limits feedback control when the difference between projected and supplied values exceeds a threshold
Inventor: METZGER RICHARD P JR
IPC: B60T8/40
Filed: 2010-04-22
Abstract: A brake fill effect minimization function for preventing or reducing brake controller windup during a brake fill condition or the like that may commonly occur in hydraulic or electromechanical brake systems, particularly during initial application of the brakes or during anti-skid conditions. The function temporarily reduces error input 82 to the brake controller 54 during a perceived brake fill condition (hydraulic brakes) or running clearance condition (electromechanical brakes) thereby facilitating smooth application of the brakes during initial braking and/or under anti-skid conditions.
Patent GB-2467484-A (GB)
Title: Formation evaluation method
Inventor: ZAZOVSKY ALEXANDER F
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2008-11-10
Abstract: Cleanup monitoring and prediction in real time targeting estimation of pumpout volume versus final contamination, including detecting breakthrough of formation fluid to a sampling tool and detecting transition of cleanup regime from a predominantly circumferential cleanup regime to a predominantly vertical cleanup regime. Similar workflow can be employed for estimating contamination at the end of cleanup production for a given pumpout volume.
Patent GB-2471769-A (GB)
Title: Automatically identifying configuration issues by network testing
Inventor: BLACHFORD DOMINIC
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: Network services (eg. digital media subscriptions) are monitored and maintained by executing test cases between clients and servers to monitor data fidelity (in eg. message headers or responses), protocol support/features (especially transport protocols such as HTTP 1.1 and streaming features), data transmission timeout periods, file/download size restrictions, or network performance parameters such as latency and average transmission times. This identifies potential issues when rolling out network services across gateways for multiple Mobile Network Operators.
Patent GB-2482868-A (GB)
Title: A testosterone liquid spray formulation for oromucosal administration
Inventor: MERKUS FRANCISCUS WILHELMUS HENRICUS MARIA
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2010-08-16
Abstract: A liquid oromucosal composition comprises testosterone for use in treating testosterone deficiency. Preferably, the composition is an aqueous formulation which is administered buccally or sublingually in the form of a spray and comprises about 0.1-5% w/v testosterone or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof in an aqueous vehicle comprising a complexing agent for testosterone, wherein the complexing agent is preferably a cyclodextrin in particular, 0.1-1.5% w/v beta-cyclodextrin or 1-10% w/v randomly methylated-beta-cyclodextrin. The composition may further comprise up to 15% v/v C2-5 alcohol. A non-aqueous pharmaceutical composition for oromucosal administration comprising 0.1-5% w/v testosterone or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester thereof, a non-aqueous vehicle comprising about 4-35% v/v C2-5 alcohol and a pharmaceutically acceptable non-aqueous solvent preferably isopropyl myristate or dimethyl isosorbide is also outlined. A device for administering the testosterone liquid composition to a patient dose-wise, each dose having a volume of about 10-500ÂµL and an alarm for emitting a detectable signal at predetermined times or intervals to remind the patient to administer a dose of the composition is also provided.
Patent GB-2470676-A (GB)
Title: Systems and techniques to actuate isolation valves
Inventor: BASMAJIAN ARIN
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A tool that is usable in a well and may include an operator, a switch, a resilient device and an indexer. The switch may be configured to selectively communicate a first force to the operator, thereby actuating the tool. The resilient device may exert a second force. The indexer may cycle through a sequence of positions in response to alternating between the second force and a third force. The sequence includes a predetermined position configured to actuate the switch, thereby communicating the first force to the operator to actuate the tool.
Patent GB-2486449-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift rail with plastic and metal parts
Inventor: MACDOUGALL ALEX
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2010-12-15
Abstract: A stairlift rail 100 comprises a first or lower part 110 adapted to be fixed to a set of steps and a second or upper part 120 adapted to support a carriage for carrying a payload, the lower part 110 being formed from a plastics material and the upper part 120 being formed from metal. The upper and lower parts 120, 110 are preferably co-extruded, and are preferably made from aluminium and high density plastic such as polyethylene, respectively. The second or upper, metal part 120 may include a channel 124 to carry a toothed rack cooperating with a pinion on a carriage and may also include an outwardly protruding flange with an overhang surface 122 to guide a roller on a carriage.
Patent GB-2486502-A (GB)
Title: A compact table with split tabletop of two semi-circular halves
Inventor: MACE JASON
IPC: A47B3/06
Filed: 2011-01-24
Abstract: A compactable commercial table comprises a round table top surface formed from two semi-circular halves which are joined by fixings, e.g. a series of wooden or rigid members. When packed into a standard import container, the table allows for approximately 600 units per container due to the reduced volume created by the two half-round table segments. The table can be assembled by the end user using the fixings supplied.
Patent GB-2481086-A (GB)
Title: Digital transfer score card system
Inventor: PROBERT LEE
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: A digital transfer score card system for scoring a round of golf; the system comprising a score card, a digital pen and a mobile communication device; wherein the score card comprises a sheet of digital paper marked with a series of score recording domains on which golf scores can be entered, the golf scores being readable by the digital pen and being uploadable via the mobile communication device to a remote computerised scoring system. The mobile communication device may be a GPRS device and may be integrally formed with the digital pen. The mobile communication device may be separate from the pen and communicate wirelessly through Bluetooth (RTM). A scorecard (see figure 1) is also claimed.
Patent GB-2488514-A (GB)
Title: Rule based energy access
Inventor: MINNOY CHRIS
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2011-02-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling access to an electrical power network is disclosed. A rule based method is utilised, where rules or conditions associated with device usage are evaluated or compared against rules or conditions of a power network. The transfer of energy between the power network 10 and the device 26,28 is permitted upon a positive comparison between the device usage rule or conditions and the power network access rule or conditions. The network conditions or rules may relate to the cost of electricity, the capacity of the network, the voltage and frequency of electricity etc. The device rules or conditions may relate to accessibility hours, energy consumption limits at peak times, or the type of device. The device may be a vehicle, and energy may be received from the power network (i.e. to charge) or provided to the network. A user may set their own device usage rules. The device may be authenticated with the power network. The apparatus may comprise devices 26,28 and energy access points 22, where the energy access points receive the rules or conditions from the device 26,28 and the power network.
Patent GB-2490140-A (GB)
Title: A chirp signal receiver multiplies received chirp signals with a reference chirp and correlates the resulting signal with a gradient correlating chirp
Inventor: HISCOCK PAUL DOMINIC
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: This application concerns a receiver for receiving chirp signals according to a protocol in which each chirp signal has a gradient known to the receiver device. The receiver selects a reference chirp to have a gradient, gâ  , which differs from the known gradient, g, of a received chirp signal by a predetermined fixed value, v. In one embodiment v=1. The received chirp signal is multiplied by the reference chirp signal to produce a mixed chirp signal. The received chirp signal is detected by correlating the mixed chirp signal with a fixed gradient correlating chirp signal having a gradient v.
Patent GB-2490745-A (GB)
Title: Disinfecting a surface
Inventor: HUNT ALLAN KENNETH FRAZER GRUGEON
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: An apparatus providing a fluid for treating a surface comprises a spray head 29 for applying the fluid to the surface, a fluid delivery means for delivering the fluid to the spray head and a catchment tray 11 for collecting the fluid after it has been applied to the surface. A fluid return line 20 removes the fluid from the catchment tray and a pump 22 creates a vacuum in the fluid return line. The apparatus also includes a releaseable coupling 12 which has two engagable parts (13, 14, Fig. 2) and a plurality of channels, one channel is connected to the fluid delivery means and another channel is connected to the fluid return line when the parts are engaged. Each channel comprises a valve which opens when the engagable parts are engaged to allow fluid to flow through the coupling and is closed when the engagable parts are disengaged to prevent fluid flow. A pressure monitor 23 measures the pressure in the fluid return line, wherein the measured pressure is compared to a plurality of pre-set pressure values to determine the correct functioning of the apparatus. Suitably, the apparatus is used to disinfect wounds using aqueous ozone.
Patent GB-2491396-A (GB)
Title: Sensor data alignment processing
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER CHARLES RAWLINSON
IPC: G01C11/02
Filed: 2011-06-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing image processing, the method comprising: positioning a mark onto a surface (for example, by projecting a laser dot or laser lines onto the surface) then using a first sensor (e.g. a UV camera), generating a first image of the surface with at least a portion of the mark in the first image and a second sensor (e.g. a visible-light camera), to generate a second image of the surface with at least a portion of the mark in the second image. A process is then performed that is dependent upon the respective positions of the at least a portion of the mark in the first image and the second image, namely aligning the two images according to the position of the laser dot. The laser mark may alternatively be in the form of two non-parallel lines and may have a non-symmetrical shape. The alignment process may involve image transformation or movement of the image sensors. Furthermore in an alternative embodiment the laser mark may be projected at different time steps in a time period with each image being captured during separate portions of such a time period and the images may be time-aligned based on the respective positions of the laser mark. The different time steps may be selected by a pseudo random sequence. The sensors may be of different types e.g. UV, Infra-red, visible light and may be mounted in an aircraft.
Patent GB-2492534-A (GB)
Title: Film capable of emitting far-infrared rays
Inventor: KO TSE-HAO
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2011-06-28
Abstract: A film 10 capable of emitting far-infrared rays comprises a surface layer 20 and a carbonic layer 30 coating the surface layer 20 and having carbon of at least 60wt%. Preferably, the carbonic layer 30 is made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of bamboo charcoal powders, carbon fibres, carbon nanotubes, activated carbon powders, activated carbon grains and activated carbon fibres. The carbonic layer 30 may be a fabric, nonwoven, a paper having vents or a membrane. The carbonic layer 30 may further comprise an artificial fibre of at most 40wt% or a metal of at most 2wt% in the shape of metallic particles or membrane wherein the metal is selected from the group including silver, gold, palladium, copper, zinc, aluminium and chromium. Preferably the surface layer 20 is made from natural fibre, artificial fibre, polymer, natural leather, artificial leather or a combination thereof. The film 10 may be useful in emitting far-infrared rays to heighten the temperature of human skin, increase blood circulation and enhance the absorbability of active ingredients to the skin. The film 10 may also be useful in protecting the skin against ultraviolet rays.
Patent GB-2493764-A (GB)
Title: Towing hitch assembly
Inventor: POWELL IAN
IPC: B60D1/40
Filed: 2011-08-18
Abstract: A towing hitch assembly 22 for attachment to a moveable container, such as a refuse or waste container. The towing hitch assembly 22 includes a first part 24 which is connectable to the moveable container and a second part 26 which is attachable to one of an adjacent container and a towing vehicle. The second part 26 is slidably moveable relative to the first part 24, between a first retracted configuration and a second extended configuration. In the first retracted configuration, the towing hitch assembly may be positioned within a minimum footprint of the container. This may permit the containers to be stacked. Also claimed is a movable container including such a towing hitch.
Patent GB-2480573-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic device with image-based browsing of contacts
Inventor: CHAUDHRI IMRAN
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A portable electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) comprises display, a user input such as a touch-screen interface and storage means for storing a plurality of images 142 associated with contact information such as addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. A processor (e.g. 702, figure 35) receives user input commands and controls the display to enable display, navigation and selection of images. A plurality of the images are concurrently displayed, the display of which changes in response to the user input commands. A method of operating the device is also disclosed. The device provides an image-based browser 140 for browsing contact information by scrolling through representative images, via touch-based input commands. One of the images is displayed in an undistorted format in a primary position whilst other images are displayed in secondary positions in a skewed/distorted/smaller/partially obscured format. In response to a user input command, such as a finger swipe/slide action across the touch-sensitive screen the primary position image is replaced by a secondary position image and itself moved to a secondary position. The user may select the primary position image to display associated contact information and/or initiate communication (e.g. a phone call or email) with the selected contact. Also described is an image-based browser and method for browsing images associated with media items on a portable electronic device wherein the media items may be videos/movies, photos, music albums or data files etc.
Patent GB-2494657-A (GB)
Title: Power distribution algorithm
Inventor: BARR JORDI MCGREGOR
IPC: H02J3/46
Filed: 2011-09-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for distributing energy through a network (1) comprises a plurality of nodes (i.e. consumer units (C1-C4) and provider units (P1-P6)). For each node in the network (1), one or more vectors and/or matrices is generated to indicate the desired resource amount or the resource production capacity associated with that node. For each node, the nodes connected to that node are selected, and the current set of matrices and/or vectors for that node are updated. A vector of flows is calculated for each node, and power is delivered from a provider unit (P1-P6) to a consumer unit (C1-C4) connected to that provider unit (P1-P6), an amount of power dependent on a vector of flows.
Patent GB-2495705-A (GB)
Title: A nail file
Inventor: MORROW IAN
IPC: A45D29/04
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: A nail file 10 comprises a handle 12 for gripping by a user's hand, and a filing strip 14 releasably mountable on the handle 12. The handle 12 preferably has a hollow interior and an opening 16, which may be closed by a plug 18. A buffer strip 20 may be releasably mounted on the handle 12 instead of the filing strip. The spare filing strip 14 or buffer strip 20 may be stored in the hollow interior of the handle 12. A cap 22 may be provided for covering the filing strip when the file is not in use.
Patent GB-2481354-A (GB)
Title: Extending the coverage of VSP/CDP imaging by using first-order downgoing multiples
Inventor: GULATI JITENDRA S
IPC: G06T17/05
Filed: 2010-04-09
Abstract: First-order free-surface multiples recorded in VSP data or reverse VSP data are processed using VSP/CDP method to produce an image of the subsurface. This image produces a larger coverage than that obtained in 3-C 3-D processing of reflection data acquired in the VSP.
Patent GB-2481772-A (GB)
Title: Bios image manager
Inventor: LANDRY JOHN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A machine and a method for managing a basic input/output system(BIOS) images is disclosed on this invention. When performing an update, roll back, and/or recovery on the BIOS, it is desirable to replace the BIOS with another BIOS. A BIOS manager on this invention classifies BIOS images accessible by the machine based on their statuses such as current, previous and/or corrupt. And the BIOS manager selects a BIOS image, writes over a current BIOS with the selected BIOS image and updates the classification of the BIOS images when the current BIOS is replaced.
Patent GB-2487269-A (GB)
Title: Closing device for vehicle flap, method for assembly of a flap arrangement
Inventor: RASEL WOLFGANG
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: A closing device 1 for a flap (5, Figure 1) pivotably articulated on a vehicle body (4, Figure 1) between a closing position and an opening position, particularly a rear flap of a motor vehicle. The device 1 having a closing element 6 on the body side and an opposite closing element 11 on the flap side for locking and unlocking the flap. At least one ejection element 17 which comprises a plunger 12 that can be moved in a guide 18 at least between a working position and a rest position. Movement into a working position can be tensioned against the force of a tensioning means (27, Figure 4B) wherein the plunger 12 interacts with the flap (5) so that by closing the flap (5) it can be brought into its working position and the flap (5) can be brought from the closing position into an actuation position for the manual opening and closing through the at least partial relaxing of the plunger 12. The plunger 12 can be locked and unlocked through a locking device 34 in a locking position where it is tensioned at least as far as to the working position. A method for the assembly of a flap arrangement (2, Figure 1) by providing the above elements is also disclosed.