baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2489859-A (GB)
Title: Through silicon via lithographic alignment and registration
Inventor: HERRIN RUSSELL T
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2011-01-12
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit structure forms a first opening in a substrate (100; Figure 1) and lines the first opening with a protective liner. (102) The method deposits a material into the first opening (104) and forms a protective material over the substrate. The protective material includes a process control mark and includes a second opening above, and aligned with, the first opening. (108) The method removes the material from the first opening through the second opening in the protective material. (110) The process control mark comprises a recess within the protective material that extends only partially through the protective material, such that portions of the substrate below the process control mark are not affected by the process of removing the material.
Patent GB-2495377-A (GB)
Title: Effective testing of authorization logic of web components which utilize claims-based authorization
Inventor: TRIPP OMER
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2012-09-21
Abstract: A non-functional assessment of the authentication layer of a software component, where the authentication policy is claims-based and the component may be a web application, comprises: selecting an authorization algorithm of the component 205 and performing a static code analysis to identify and select a conditional statement within the algorithm 210; evaluating the statement using a value associated with a claim set of the policy and an authentication criteria specified within the algorithm using dynamic code analysis 225, and deriving the outcome 230; and, based on the outcome, determining an execution path associated with the outcome 245 and meeting a code coverage criterion for the statement. This may be repeated for each value in the statement 235, and each statement in the algorithm 240. The assessment may also generate a decision tree for the algorithm and display it to a user 245. This allows the system to perform a complete test of the algorithm without having to calculate every possible value.
Patent GB-2507078-A (GB)
Title: Electrical fitting with removable faceplate
Inventor: KELLY MARTIN
IPC: H01H13/20
Filed: 2012-10-18
Abstract: An electrical fitting comprises an intermediate fitting 4 for insertion into a back box 1 mounted in a wall or other surface. Intermediate fitting 4 has electrical terminals to connect to a wiring circuit and a primary switch 20a,20b on its front face which is movable between two positions. A removable faceplate 21 supports a secondary switch 9 which mechanically engages the primary switch when the faceplate is mounted adjacent the intermediate fitting front face. Movement of the secondary switch causes movement of the primary switch and alteration of the electrical status of the intermediate fitting. The fitting can include a shield 3 projecting forward of the intermediate fitting to protect it from debris when the faceplate is removed. Shield 3 can extend into the back box and be cut or removed before fitting the faceplate. A blanking plate (fig 6, 13) can replace the faceplate during construction or repair of the wall. The intermediate fitting can be a light switch or a socket, with faceplate apertures 15 corresponding with socket apertures, and have projections 14 that sit flush with the wall. Operating secondary rocker switch 9 can press or release primary switch buttons 20a,20b.
Patent GB-2497417-A (GB)
Title: Former shoulder with heaters
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B65B9/22
Filed: 2012-12-04
Abstract: A former shoulder 15 comprises an outer surface 16 and an internal surface 20. Fixed to the internal surface 20 of the former shoulder 15 are heaters 24 that heat the external surface 16 over which the film bag material passes to be heated thereby.
Patent GB-2509510-A (GB)
Title: A solar energy capture roofing tile
Inventor: BALL ROBERT
IPC: F24J2/04
Filed: 2013-01-04
Abstract: A roofing tile for the collection of solar energy comprises adjacent insulation and solar energy capture regions 18, 22. In use the solar tiles are laid such that the solar energy capture region 22 of one tile lies above the insulation region 18 of a neighbouring tile such as an upper tile in a pitched roof. Optionally the solar energy capture device 20 is a photovoltaic device or a water heating device. The tile includes connection means 24 on opposite edges to connect the tiles when side by side in the completed roof and allow the solar energy captured to be collected.
Patent GB-2509903-A (GB)
Title: A draining device
Inventor: DAWS CHRISTINE PHOEBE
IPC: A47J47/16
Filed: 2013-01-16
Abstract: A drainer 10 comprises at least one draining pole 14 and a cage 12 having at least one open side and adapted to stand on a surface, said cage 12 providing one or more draining pole apertures 16a, 16b in which said apertures 16a, 16b are arranged in use to receive said at least one draining pole 14 with the at least one draining pole 14 extending through the apertures 16a, 16b to contact the surface. This arrangement allows the at least one draining pole 14 to be extended to different lengths to balance the drainer 10 on an uneven surface. Retention means which may include locking means may be provided for securing the at least one draining pole 14 in position. The retention means may include an elastomeric ring within each aperture 16a, 16b to provide a friction fit for the at least one draining pole 14, while the locking means is preferably mating screw threads.
Patent GB-2510883-A (GB)
Title: Grip protectors
Inventor: DHAR SIMON CHANDRA
IPC: B62J23/00
Filed: 2013-02-18
Abstract: A handlebar grip protector or guard for use with all motorcross, dirt bike and off road motorcycle vehicles. The guard or protector fits over the handlebar grips during times such as transportation, storage, maintenance related circumstances, such as washing the motorbike and any other circumstances that the user desires. The protector may be formed form an impact absorbing material, such as rubber.
Patent GB-2513113-A (GB)
Title: Tyres
Inventor: SEHMI BALBINDER SINGH
IPC: B60C11/11
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A tyre 3 for a golf trolley, cart or buggy has a plurality of studs 11 arranged in a circumferential direction around an outer surface 13a of the tyre 3 and extending generally radially from the outer surface 13a of the tyre 3. The studs 11 terminate in a ground contacting surface 11a that is generally rectangular in plan view having a length transverse to the rolling direction of the tyre 3 and a width parallel to the rolling direction of the tyre 3. The studs 11 are of trapezium shape in cross-section in a plane normal to the axis of rotation of the tyre 3 and generally parallel to the rolling direction of the tyre 3. The studs 11 may be arranged in two rows 15a, 15b with the studs 11 in one row 15a being offset in the circumferential direction relative to the studs 11 in the other row 15a.
Patent GB-2513133-A (GB)
Title: Methods for predicting a speed brake system fault
Inventor: CATT CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH
IPC: B64C9/32
Filed: 2013-04-16
Abstract: Methods (100, 200) of predicting a speed brake fault in an aircraft having a speed brake system including multiple control surfaces, a handle for setting the position of the multiple control surfaces, and at least one control surface position sensor, the methods (100, 200) include receiving a position signal from the at least one position sensor (102, 202), determining a variation in the position signal (106, 204) and predicting a fault in the speed brake system (110, 206). The time it takes for the spoiler of a speed brake system to move to the reference position may be the variation determined. Historical data, possibly over a predetermined number of flights, may also be used as a reference value.
Patent GB-2499147-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic device with auxiliary and bypass channels
Inventor: DELAMARCHE EMMANUEL
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2011-08-03
Abstract: The invention is directed to a microfluidic device having a flow inlet and outlet, generally defining a flow direction. A bypass channel (11) and an auxiliary channel (21) are provided which respectively defines a first and a second flow path toward the same outlet (102). The auxiliary channel connects to a reagent area (215), i.e., designed to receive a reagent (e.g., chemical or biological, such as detection antibodies). It further joins the bypass channel at the level of a junction (J1) downstream the reagent area, with respect to the second flow path, e.g., like a T- junction. Such a solution provides a simple way of adapting the dissolution rate of the reagent.
Patent GB-2503815-A (GB)
Title: Auto-destruct, pre-loaded syringe
Inventor: GUHA SUJOY KUMAR
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2011-12-02
Abstract: An auto-destruct, pre-loaded syringe has a cylindrical body 10 creating a cavity 11 around a lumen closure 7 in the form of a glass bar 8 with a magnet bar 9 on one side, for breakage at a weak point or notch 14 by a magnetic force to release a pre-loaded drug. To avoid broken glass particles getting into the drug, a styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) coating is applied to the outer surfaces of the notch and an SMA powder compact is provided within the lumen walls of the notch - converting to gel upon contact with the drug and trapping glass particles. A fluid pressure piston drive mechanism (figure 3), which may have a foot operated drive piston (31), drives a piston 29 in an actuator (27) with a thrust surface (30) which abuts a syringe plunger thumb rest (26) to expel the drug.
Patent GB-2510447-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal field coil for use in a fusion reactor
Inventor: SYKES ALAN
IPC: G21B1/05
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: A toroidal field coil 101-106, for generating a toroidal magnetic field in a nuclear fusion reactor comprising a toroidal plasma chamber 107 having a central column 108, the toroidal field coil comprising a plurality of windings 109 passing through the central column and around the outside of the plasma chamber. Each winding includes a cable comprising a plurality of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tapes, each HTS tape including one or more layers of a high-temperature superconductor material. At least one of the cables passing closer to the centre of the central column may have a smaller cross-section than a cable passing through the central column further away from the centre (figure 6A). The tapes forming the cables may be twisted torsionally as the cable passes around the outside of the plasma chamber.
Patent GB-2512171-A (GB)
Title: Method and control assembly for operating an exhaust gas system
Inventor: HAN DR ZHIPING
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2013-12-19
Abstract: A method for operating an exhaust gas system of a vehicle in which an amount of a reducing agent (e.g. urea) to be supplied to the exhaust gas of an engine is determined. Measurements are evaluated which indicate a content of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the exhaust gas downstream of a catalytic device 12 (e.g. SCR) adapted to diminish the content of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas. A magnitude and a frequency of the measurements are taken into account in determining the amount of the reducing agent to be supplied to the exhaust gas. A plurality of measurements is captured during a predetermined period of time. A magnitude of a measurement captured within this period of time is related to a quantity which is derived (averaged) from the respective magnitudes of the plurality of measurements. The related measurement is then utilized to determine the amount of the reducing agent to be supplied to the exhaust gas.
Patent GB-2516523-A (GB)
Title: Selectable flow hydraulic gear pump
Inventor: SNEAD WALLACE K
IPC: F04C14/24
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: A hydraulic gear pump 10 comprising an integral unit 12 having a first gear set associated with a bearing plate housing, a second gear set associated with a cover housing, an inlet 30 common to both housings, check valves 32 and solenoid operated control valves 34 in each housing associated with a first conduit 36, and a second conduit (38, figure 1) in communication with the bearing plate housing and an outlet 40 in the cover housing. The second conduit may be external to the gear sets. Preferably, when the control valve in the bearing plate housing is opened flow from the first gear set is routed to the inlet and when the control valve in the cover housing is opened flow from the second gear set is routed to the inlet. The pump provides up to four different flow rates so as to provide the appropriate output during all phases of an associated machine.
Patent GB-2509039-A (GB)
Title: Dehumidifiers having improved heat exchange blocks and associated methods of use and manufacture
Inventor: BLACK RICHARD A
IPC: B01D45/06
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: Dehumidifiers having improved heat exchange blocks and associated methods of use and manufacture are disclosed. A heat exchange system in accordance with a particular embodiment can include a plurality of elements with a plurality of airflow channels. A plurality of peripheral spacers are positioned toward edges of neighboring elements and extend in a first direction. A first airflow path extends in the first direction, and is at least partially defined by the corresponding elements and the peripheral spacers. A second airflow path is defined by the airflow channels and extends in a second direction, and an airflow blocker is positioned at a corner portion of the elements to prevent fluid communication between the first and the second airflow paths at the elements. In certain embodiments, the heat exchange system can further include a dehumidifier having an evaporator positioned between the first and second airflow paths.
Patent GB-2517556-A (GB)
Title: Radiation imaging system and method for controlling the same
Inventor: YAMASHITA HIRONORI
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a controller that displays a first graphic representing a first timing 605, a second graphic representing a second timing 603, and a third graphic representing a third timing 604 in this order along a time axis 602. The controller controls the second and third timings by the position of the second and third graphics 603 relative to the time axis 602. When one of the second and third graphics is moved along the time axis 602, the controller is configured to move the other of the second and third graphics such that an interval between the first and third graphics is larger than an interval between the first and second graphics. The controller may be part of a radiation imaging system that performs a subtraction process, wherein the first timing is the start of irradiation of a subject to obtain the first image. The second timing is the selection of a mask image and the third timing is the injection of a constant agent into the subject.
Patent GB-2518287-A (GB)
Title: Method and control assembly for operating an exhaust gas system
Inventor: HAN ZHIPING
IPC: F01N11/00
Filed: 2014-07-28
Abstract: This is for controlling the quality of reductant that is used in an exhaust gas, or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. There is a control assembly 10 that measures a plurality of values over a predetermined time that indicate the content of NOx or nitrous oxides downstream from the catalytic device 12. The quality of the reducing agent that is supplied to the catalytic device is assessed based on these values. First it is determined whether or not the reducing agent has been filled into a storage tank 16. Then the magnitude and frequency of the measuring values are analysed to assess the quality or concentration of the reducing agent. The amount of noise from the NOx sensor in the tailpipe is also used to assess the quality of the reductant. If it is noisy then it indicates that the reductant is of poor quality.
Patent GB-2528848-A (GB)
Title: Blending apparatus
Inventor: LLOYD JAMES
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A composting apparatus 1 for composting material in the apparatus 1, comprising: a first and second elongate channel 3, 4 each with a substantially curved base; and a shaft 13, 14 located substantially along a length of each channel 3, 4. Each shaft 13, 14 comprises at least one mixing member 15 which extends radially outwardly from the shaft 13, 14 for mixing the material. The first and second channels 3, 4 are aligned alongside each other such that the curved bases of the first and second channels 3, 4: define an upstanding dividing portion 7 where they meet between the channels 3, 4, which has a height allowing material from one channel to pass into the other channel; and extend upwardly to form the lateral side walls 8 of the apparatus 1. The side walls 8 reach a height substantially above the at least one mixing member 15 such that the material is kept within the apparatus 1 whilst it is being mixed by the at least one mixing member 15. Also claimed is a method of composting material comprising feeding material into the composting apparatus 1.
Patent GB-2533907-A (GB)
Title: A detachable water pump reservoir
Inventor: BENJAMIN MACDONALD
IPC: F04D29/10
Filed: 2014-10-10
Abstract: A detachable reservoir 10 comprises an attachment means 14 that enables the reservoir 10 to be attached to and removed from a housing 6 of an engine coolant pump 5. The reservoir 10 comprises a hollow body 11 defining a chamber (12, Fig. 2) in which coolant is collected and has a mouth (11m, Fig. 3a) shaped to complement a surface of the housing 6. A level indicator (140, Fig. 5) indicates the level of the coolant in the reservoir 10. The level indicator may be a cutout (16, Fig. 2) or may be formed from transparent or translucent plastics, and may also comprise a line or mark (140, Fig. 5) indicating a maximum desired level. The attachment means 14 may comprise a pair of detents (21, 22, Fig. 3a) or flexible arms 14, 15. The reservoir 10 can be replaced or emptied and refitted when it becomes full of coolant that has leaked from the coolant pump 5. The invention is particularly suitable for an engine water pump.
Patent GB-2541416-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush orientation system
Inventor: PAUL VARGA
IPC: A63F13/211
Filed: 2015-08-18
Abstract: A system (2, figure 1) suitable for determining the orientation of a toothbrush 4 has an orientation sensor 27 fitted to a toothbrush holder 10. Fitted with one or more processors 29 the orientation sensor 27 is configured to determine whether it is in a first orientation (41, figure 3b) or a second orientation (33, figure 3a). The first orientation corresponds to use of the toothbrush 4 on a surface of teeth on the left (42, figure 3b) of a user's mouth, while the second orientation corresponds to use of the toothbrush 4 on a surface of teeth on the right (40, figure 3a). The orientation sensor may comprise an accelerometer which uses the directional pull of gravity as an initialisation value. The determination of the first and second orientations may be used as inputs to control a game on an electronic computing device.
Patent GB-2542825-A (GB)
Title: Radio high-performance liquid chromatography
Inventor: RICHARD ANTHONY BROWN
IPC: G01T1/00
Filed: 2015-09-30
Abstract: A radio high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) detector module 150 comprises an inlet 155 to receive eluate containing a sample of interest from a HPLC instrument, a cell 170 which contains a scintillator, a photodetector 180 for detecting photons emitted by the scintillator and an aperture 190 interposed between the cell 170 and the photodetector 180. The scintillator emits photons in response to being stimulated by radioactive emissions from the sample. The photodetector is configured to generate a signal relating to the number of photons emitted by the scintillator that pass through the aperture. The size of the aperture maybe adjustable. The scintillator maybe a granular solid scintillator material or a liquid scintillation cocktail which is mixed with the eluate in mixer 160 before entering the cell. The photodetector may be a photo multiplier, avalanche photodiode or silicon photo multiplier. The module may comprise a coincidence detector. The module is used to detect chemical species within the sample which have been labelled with radioactive isotopes.
Patent GB-2544529-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline inspection robot
Inventor: RAFAL CICHOSZ
IPC: F16L101/30
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: A robot suitable for travelling through a pipeline comprises at least one tracked drive means and at least one roller means 7 that can swivel about an axis substantially normal to its rolling axis. The tracked drive means and roller means are provided with magnetic means for generating a magnetic adhesion force between the robot and an internal wall of the pipeline. Another aspect of the robot features the robot comprising a body having a streamlined aerofoil shape 1 to promote pressing of the robot to the internal wall of the pipeline. The roller means 7 can be castor or roller-ball wheels, and the magnetic means can be permanent magnets. The tracked drive means can comprise a suspension system 6 which allows the tracks to bend and keep constant traction and required tension. The body of the robot can be made from an adaptive material which responds to external cues. The robot may further comprise a machine vision system, such as a camera 4, 5, and a non-destructive testing (NDT) device 2.
Patent GB-2546824-A (GB)
Title: An exercise glove
Inventor: SAVAK LIMBUWALA
IPC: A63B23/16
Filed: 2016-01-30
Abstract: An exercise glove having sectional grip padding 1 that increases the grip diameter of the users hand to simulate the user gripping a thicker bar thereby enhancing training or exercise, and improve forearm, wrist and grip strength. The padding does not prevent or inhibit the natural movement of the users hands, and is arranged about the palm, fingers and thumbs of the hand, to ensure that the grip circumference is proportionally amplified. Spacing between the padding allows the users hand to flex. The glove may have a raised mesh and gel combination, the mesh provides flexibility and ventilation, and when under pressure the gel padding is pushed through the mesh, providing grip and comfort. The mesh 5 may also be used between the users fingers, and on the back of the glove to provide ventilation. Alternatively the pads may have a smooth surface or the surface that covers the padding may have a surface to maximise grip such as pimples, ridges, serrations or the like. Alternatively the glove may have an inflatable element or elements and release valve, the elements may be inflated thereby increasing the grip diameter of the user. The glove may have an adjustable wrist strap 2.
Patent GB-2547930-A (GB)
Title: Assay device
Inventor: PETER HULL
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2016-03-03
Abstract: An assay device for use with samples of biological fluid, the assay device comprising: a physical detection unit for measuring a viscosity of a biological fluid sample (such as by measuring the flow rate along a channel); and a biomarker detection unit for detecting and/or measuring a biomarker in the biological fluid sample (such as procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, cytokines, alpha-fetoprotein, beta-2-microglobulin, calcitonin, immunoglobulins, D-dimer, or troponin), wherein the physical detection unit and the biomarker detection unit act together as part of an assay process, which may be provided in a modularised cartridge based system for use at the point of care.