baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2506262-A (GB)
Title: A method for staining a histological sample and displaying an anticipated outcome
Inventor: BERBERICH MARKUS
IPC: G01N1/30
Filed: 2013-07-29
Abstract: A method of staining, in particular hemalum-eosin (HE) staining, of a histological sample in which the sample is exposed to the action of at least one stain accompanied by application of at least one staining parameter. A staining parameter is defined and the prospectively anticipated outcome of an action of the stain is ascertained and displayed upon application of the defined staining parameter, while the sample is not actually stained. The staining operation accompanied by application of the defined staining parameter may be initiated when a prospective outcome is coincident with a target outcome. Preferably, the staining parameter relates to the intensity, and/or the age, and/or chemical composition, and/or duration, of a stain. An automated stainer 1 may be provided, that has a plurality of containers 3 for the different components of a staining kit, a control apparatus 4, and a screen 5. A staining kit may also be provided, which is associated with a memory medium in which the properties of the staining kit are stored.
Patent GB-2517735-A (GB)
Title: Dual polarized antenna
Inventor: SLEDKOV VICTOR
IPC: H01Q21/26
Filed: 2013-08-30
Abstract: A dual polarised antenna comprises a feeding arrangement supporting a radiating arrangement above a reflective conductive plate. The radiating arrangement comprises two crossed dipoles with four outer conductors 9 12 formed in the shape of a circle or polygon and interconnecting the said dipole arms. Each of the dipole arms comprises two equal length V-shaped branch members 1, 2 which are connected to one another at the signal feed line connection points 17 to the said arm. The gap between the said arms and branch members increases as you move from the feed line connection points 17 - 20 towards the outer conductors 9 - 12. Each of the outer conductors 9 - 12 has a middle portion connecting branch members 1 - 8 of adjacent dipole arms and two end portions 1a 8a which are each located between the branch members of different adjacent dipole arms and form a capacitive coupling with the end portions of other adjacent outer conductors. The said end portions are separated from each other by a gap 13 - 16. The feed arrangement includes two feeding lines forming two perpendicular baluns. The antenna provides a compact, broad band, multiple resonant mode conductive pattern, which size and shape may be adapted for tuning and impedance matching and good isolation characteristics.
Patent GB-2518690-A (GB)
Title: Electric machine and method of operation thereof
Inventor: VINAMATA XAVIER
IPC: H02K21/14
Filed: 2013-09-30
Abstract: The stator segment, comprising a laminated stack, has a ring segment having first and second circumferential ends and a plurality radially inwardly directed tooth, radially inwardly extending inter-pole shield members 256 being present between adjacent teeth, Also embodiments disclose shield elements 246, 248 located at either end of a segment. In a permanent magnet machine, a magnetic shield structure 625a to prevent rotor flux from entering the packet supporting the stator segments may be integrally formed with the segment. Alternatively the shield may comprise a separate portion which engages the ends of the segments (fig 13 not shown). An inductor machine, a reluctance machine or a permanent magnet rotor machine are disclosed and the arrangement may be used in a motor vehicle component. Also disclosed is a radially outwardly extending protuberance 258 (fig 8 not shown) disposed between said first and second circumferential ends. The protuberance may be formed on all or some of the laminations forming the segment and extend substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the segment.
Patent GB-2510020-A (GB)
Title: Single element electrical connector connecting wire to component
Inventor: BISHOP PETER
IPC: H01R12/51
Filed: 2013-10-29
Abstract: A single element electrical connector, for connecting a wire 12 to a component such as a PCB, includes a single conductive contact element formed into a cage structure having a wire insert end 22 and a wire contact end 24 along a longitudinal centreline axis of the connector. The cage structure defines an upper pick-up surface 32 having a surface area suitable for placement of a suction nozzle of a vacuum transfer device, as well as a pair of contact tines 34 biased towards the centreline axis to define a contact pinch point for an exposed core of a wire inserted into the connector. A contact surface (38, Fig 3) is defined by a member of the cage structure for electrical mating contact with a respective contact element on a component on which the connector is mounted, for example to provide SMT (Surface Mount Technology) mounting. An end face 54 may stop the wire going in too far. The contact may be stamped and folded from a sheet of metal. Wire guides 48, 50 and release tabs 52 may be provided. The contact surface may be feet (56, Fig 8) so the wire is perpendicular to the component.
Patent GB-2505347-A (GB)
Title: Sensor system having time lag compensation
Inventor: KUREEMUN RIDWAN
IPC: G01K7/42
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A sensor system (12) for use with a machine (10) is disclosed. The sensor system may have a sensor (30) associated with the machine and configured to generate a signal indicative of an actual value for a parameter of the machine, and a controller (32) in communication with the sensor. The controller may be configured to model behavior of the machine under particular conditions and responsively generate a first predicted value for the parameter, determine a time lag coefficient for the sensor based on the signal, model behavior of the sensor based on the time lag coefficient and the first predicted value, and responsively generate a second predicted value for the parameter. The controller may also be configured to determine an error value based on the actual value and the second predicted value, and determine a compensated value for the parameter based on the first predicted value and the error value.
Patent GB-2518908-A (GB)
Title: Materials and methods for treating PTEN mutated or deficient cancer
Inventor: ASHWORTH ALAN
IPC: C12N15/113
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: The use of inhibitors of mitotic kinases, such as TTK protein kinase, is described for use in the treatment of cancers which are characterized as Phosphatase and Tensin Homolog (PTEN) mutated or deficient cancers.
Patent GB-2510705-A (GB)
Title: Method for removing iron ions in solubility promoter
Inventor: OU CHIEN-TSUNG
IPC: C25D5/36
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: A method for removing iron ions in a solubility promoter, for wetting a surface of an iron material object. The method comprises: formulating a solubility promoter with a solvent, zinc chloride and ammonium chloride in a formulation tank and sending the solubility promoter to a treatment tank; immersion an iron material object in the solubility promoter, so that a part of iron on the surface is dissolved and a wetting effect is achieved; adding a highly oxidizing gas to oxidize iron ions in the solubility promoter, so as to form an iron oxide precipitate; extracting the solubility promoter and filtering the precipitated iron oxide by a multi-layer filter; and returning the filtered solubility promoter to the treatment tank, and repeating the process of immersing the iron material object, so as to continuously remove iron ions generated in immersion of the iron material object.
Patent GB-2507230-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet rotor having a combined laminated stack and method of assembly
Inventor: KAZMIN EVGENY VITOROVICH
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A rotor for an electromagnetic apparatus including: ferromagnetic laminates stacked along a longitudinal axis of the rotor; non-magnetic laminates stacked along the longitudinal axis, wherein the non-magnetic laminates are between the ferromagnetic annular laminates; cavities in the rotor formed by aligned slots in the ferromagnetic and non-magnetic laminates, wherein the cavities are parallel to the axis of the rotor, and a permanent magnet (s) in each of the aligned cavities. The laminates may each be an annular disc or may be segments arranged in an annular array around a shaft of the rotor.
Patent GB-2518468-A (GB)
Title: Silicone adhesive compositions and their use in securing medical appliances to mammalian body
Inventor: SAMBASIVAM MAHESH
IPC: C08K5/54
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: An adhesive composition comprises: 50-90 wt% of uncured silicone gel adhesive comprising a blend of a polyorganosiloxane with at least one aliphatically unsaturated group, an organosiloxane with at least one silicone-hydride group and an addition curing catalyst; 1-50 wt% of a non-silicone hydrophilic liquid additive; 0.1-10 wt% of a cohesive strengthening agent; and trace-20 wt% of at least one siloxane resin. Claimed is the adhesive as an ostomy adhesive and as an adhesive wound dressing. The adhesive may be coated on a skin surface or peri-skin of a mammalian body and then cured. The invention is a skin friendly silicone adhesive which may be used to secure medical appliances to mammalian body and to protect and treat peri-skin surface.
Patent GB-2510772-A (GB)
Title: Near-field null and beamforming
Inventor: ISAAC RONALD NADIM
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed that allow for selective acoustic near-field nulls for microphone arrays. One embodiment may take the form of an electronic device including a speaker and a microphone array. The microphone array may include a first microphone positioned a first distance from the speaker and a second microphone positioned a second distance from the speaker. The first and second microphones are configured to receive an acoustic signal. The microphone array further includes a complex vector filter coupled to the second microphone. The complex vector filter is applied to an output signal of the second microphone to generate an acoustic sensitivity pattern for the array that provides an acoustic null at the location of the speaker.
Patent GB-2518497-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard module capable of supporting a portable electronic device
Inventor: HSU SAN-TAI
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2014-07-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a keyboard module that supports a portable electronic computing device. The keyboard module includes a keyboard base and a supporting mechanism, the supporting mechanism containing a space is formed inside it. The supporting mechanism including a track and a supporting device. The track is placed in the containing space, and the supporting device is slide able into the containing space. The supporting device slides along the track to extend outside the containing space to a supporting position for supporting the portable electronic device. The supporting mechanism may have magnetic driving units that move the supporting device from the stored position to the supporting position.
Patent GB-2512262-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for facilitating reductant decomposition and mixing
Inventor: SHIVA KIRANKUMAR
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2012-01-25
Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus (50) for mounting to an inner wall (33) of an exhaust tube (32) includes a tube engagement surface (52) and an exhaust engagement surface (54A). The tube engagement surface comprises a convex surface of a constant first radius of curvature about a first axis. The exhaust engagement surface is adjacent the tube engagement surface, and includes a concave surface of a second radius of curvature about a second axis generally perpendicular to the first axis.
Patent GB-2529434-A (GB)
Title: In-ear headphone cable
Inventor: HEATH THOMAS LEWIS
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: The in-ear headphone cable has an ear hook portion (104, fig 1) with a coil member 300 wound around its longitudinal axis and a malleable member 202 provided longitudinally within the cable, to provide improved fit. The coil member may be of stainless steel, and in a further embodiment may be provided on the exterior of the cable.
Patent GB-2515416-A (GB)
Title: Improvement of NMR Data Accuracy And Resolution by Formation Modeling
Inventor: KRUSPE THOMAS
IPC: G01V5/04
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: Method and apparatus for estimating a parameter of interest of an earth formation using a model based on NMR data, imaging data, and NMR tool response characteristics. The method may include constructing a model of the earth formation. The method may also include constructing a predictive model for estimating the parameter of interest. The apparatus may include an NMR tool and at least one processor configured to estimate the parameter of interest. The apparatus may also include an imaging tool configured to acquire the imaging data.
Patent GB-2532254-A (GB)
Title: Identification system and method
Inventor: AHMET ERSAL MEHMET
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: An identification system for providing information regarding an associated object. The system comprises a carrier, 3, which is provided on the object, and display circuitry, 7, which is provided on the carrier, and displays information regarding the object. The associated object, 5, may be a vehicle such as a car, van, truck or motorcycle. The information regarding the object may be information based on road tax (vehicle tax / motor tax), insurance or MOT. The display, 15, may comprise an electronic ink (electronic paper) display. The display may be powered by a rechargeable battery, 17. A solar cell, 23, may be used to recharge the battery. The display circuitry may be connected to an external device, 33, via a wireless interface, 31. The object may have a transmitter, 41, for transmitting its location to a monitoring station, 45. The transmitter may be a Satellite Navigation or GPS transmitter.
Patent GB-2536929-A (GB)
Title: Wireless broadcasting of configuration data
Inventor: STEVE WILLIAMSON
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2015-03-31
Abstract: A method, a system, a controller and an apparatus are provided for managing distribution of configuration data such as firmware to devices. The controller 3 wirelessly broadcasts a polling signal to determine how many devices 1 are within range 4 of the controller. The devices that are within range receive the polling signal. Each device responds to the polling signal by sending a return signal. The received signal strength of the polling signal at the device and/or of the return signal at the controller is used to determine if a device is to be allocated to an update group. The controller sends a notification signal to the devices that have been allocated to the update group to notify them of their allocation to the group. The allocated devices are switched into a reception mode. The controller wirelessly broadcasts configuration data, which is received at the allocated devices. The configuration data is processed in the devices, if they are in the reception mode.
Patent GB-2526689-A (GB)
Title: Oral hygiene device
Inventor: FARRANT ELEANOR
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: An oral hygiene device, or toothbrush 1 with a cleaning element 30, comprises silica granules and plastic in a ration of less than 70:30 by mass. The toothbrush 1 comprises a handle 10 and a head 20 which comprises upstanding elements 33 and bristles set in apertures 41. The cleaning element 30 also includes a polishing pad (35, figure 1) having a region of arcuate ribs (36, figure 1) and an undulating surface 37. The application includes a method of manufacturing such an oral hygiene device with a cleaning element by mixing granules of a carrier plastic with granules of silica to form a first mixture and then extruding the carrier mixture under heat and pressure to produce the device. It also includes a method of manufacture in which the first mixture is extruded to produce pellets which are then used to mould an abrasive cleaning element by injection moulding.
Patent GB-2527924-A (GB)
Title: Inceptor apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR ADAM
IPC: G05G11/00
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A joystick or inceptor for controlling a machine, such as an aircraft is disclosed. The joystick 12 is designed to operate if it jams, or gets stuck in one position, or becomes generally inoperable. To do this it is connected to both force 28 and position sensors 32 that detect both the amount of force and the direction of movement applied to the joystick by the user. These signals are then sent to a control unit 40, which uses them to determine a value according to a predetermined relationship. Machine control signals that are used to control the various parts of the machine, 48, 50 and 52 are generated as a function of the position and force signals that depend upon this determined value. The control signal may be generated using just one of the force or the position sensor in the event of a failure of the controller. The stick member 12 may be coupled to actuators which may move the stick or lock it in the event of a failure.
Patent GB-2539400-A (GB)
Title: Fluid separator
Inventor: Paul Francis Garland
IPC: F02M37/32
Filed: 2015-06-15
Abstract: A separation device (7, Fig 3) adapted to separate a fluid into at least a first and second outlet streams; said first stream being richer in particulate matter than said second outlet stream. The device comprises a container which forms a chamber 11 having a central longitudinal axis and being of generally circular cross-section. A fluid inlet means 12 is generally located towards one end of said container, and at least first and second fluid outlets 13, 14 are located towards the other end of said chamber. The fluid inlet is arranged to create a fluid cyclone/vortex within the chamber with a net general flow from the first (inlet) end to the opposite (outlets) end and the first outlet is located generally further away from the central axis compared to the second outlet. A diffuser or venturi may be located downstream of the second outlet. Preferably a fuel system including a fuel tank 2 fluidly connected to a pump (4, Fig 3) includes the separation device such as a hydro-cyclone, located downstream of the pump. The first outlet may be fluidly connected back to the tank. The separation device may be used to protect items such as pumps and injectors from debris damage.
Patent GB-2540549-A (GB)
Title: Novel fuel pump design
Inventor: GARY FOORD
IPC: F04B39/02
Filed: 2015-07-20
Abstract: A fuel pump including a housing comprises at least a first flow path and the second flow path formed within the housing, wherein at least two flow paths are arranged substantially adjacent. The first and second flow paths may have respective inlets from different pressure sources. One of the flow paths may be a lubrication path from the front or rear bearing of the pump drive shaft 19,21, which may include a bore from one or more of the bearings to the inlet of the flow path. The second flow 12 path may include an inlet from one or more of the cambox 5, inlet metering valve, or injector backleak 16, and may include a Venturi arrangement. The first and second flow paths may be parallel and provided by a common component 33 formed as an insert, which may include a Venturi or diffuser portion. Outlets of the flow paths may converge to form a pump backleak path.
Patent GB-2542422-A (GB)
Title: Bearing including at least two strain sensor probes
Inventor: ERIC VAN GENUCHTEN
IPC: F16C19/52
Filed: 2015-09-21
Abstract: A bearing 10 comprises a first ring 14, a second ring 12 and a plurality of rolling elements 16 between the rings. The bearing further comprises at least two strain sensor probes 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, 18e attached to a first ring 14 of the bearing 10 where the angular spacing between at least two strain sensor probes is less than the angular spacing between adjacent rolling elements 16. A later embodiment relates to a bearing assembly comprising said bearing, wherein the assembly comprises a data processing means to process signals obtained by the sensors when the bearing is standing still, to derive a static load acting on the bearing. A later embodiment relate to a method of determining a static load acting on a bearing.
Patent GB-2528619-A (GB)
Title: Caps and containers containing the same
Inventor: ROTH DONNA
IPC: B65D51/04
Filed: 2014-02-18
Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a cap comprising: a plane defining an opening and a slidable closure adapted and configured to seal the opening. The slidable closure includes: a projection extending above an external surface of the plane and a flexible seal coupled to the projection and located on an internal surface of the plane opposite the projection. The flexible seal includes: a connection portion coupled to the projection; a sealing portion having a profile that is complementary to a shape of the opening; and a flexible hinge adapted and configured to bias the sealing portion against the internal surface. Another aspect of the invention provides a container assembly including: a container and the cap as described herein coupled to the container.
Patent GB-2543116-A (GB)
Title: Process for aldehyde manufacture
Inventor: JOHAN BJORN MATTIAS HOLMBERG
IPC: C07C47/052
Filed: 2016-04-28
Abstract: A process for the production of an aldehyde, particularly formaldehyde, from the corresponding alcohol comprising the steps of feeding to a reactor a feed stream comprising said alcohol and an oxygen-containing gas; reacting said alcohol in the gas phase with the oxygen-containing gas in the reactor in the presence of a catalyst comprising oxides of iron and molybdenum, wherein the process comprises the further step of adding water to the feed stream. The reactor is preferably operated at an inlet pressure of at least 1.5 bar(g) (2.5 bar). The oxygen-containing gas is preferably air. The feed stream may comprise a portion of recycled product stream from the claimed process. The feed stream may further comprise an alkyl ether, particularly dimethyl ether. The catalyst may further comprise an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, particularly sodium. The feed stream preferably independently comprises the alcohol at a concentration of 1% to 20% by volume and water at a concentration of 3% to 10% by volume of the feed stream.
Patent GB-2552459-A (GB)
Title: Improved toenail treatment kit
Inventor: MARC BROWN
IPC: A61K31/17
Filed: 2016-07-08
Abstract: A kit for the treatment of an ingrowing toenail comprising an aerosol spray, a clip 1 and toenail adhesive. The aerosol spray comprises a relief formulation for cooling or pain relief, comprising urea and panthenol. The clip 1 comprises at least two hook-shaped members 3 wherein each hook-shaped member terminates in a substantially flat surface 4 configured to abut a lower surface of a toenail, and a bridge member 2 to which the hook members 3 are connected or formed with. The bridge member 2 is provided with a substantially planar underside configured to abut an uppermost surface of the toenail. The toenail adhesive comprises either application means suitable for application of the toenail adhesive to the substantially planar underside of the bridge member 2, or is pre-applied to the bridge member 2 and protected by a backing paper until required.
Patent GB-2543943-A (GB)
Title: Locking devices for doors of aircraft
Inventor: ANDREW PAUL SANDHAM
IPC: E05C19/14
Filed: 2016-09-29
Abstract: The lock 30 comprises a housing 4, a drive member 6 pivotally mounted to the housing, a rotatable shaft 8 mounted to the drive member, an elongate member 32 fixed to and extending perpendicularly from the shaft, the elongate member being screwable in and out of a threaded hole in the shaft, a cross-bar 34 mounted perpendicularly to the elongate member and spaced from the shaft, and a latch 38 pivotally mounted to the housing, the cross-bar being located and rotatable in through holes 40 in the latch. The elongate member may be free to rotate about its longitudinal axis relative to the cross-bar. A collar 35 and nut 36 may prevent movement of the cross-bar along the elongate member. The latch may releasably attach to a catch on an aircraft. Also claimed is an aircraft door assembly comprising the lock, and a method of providing the lock.