baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2515771-A (GB)
Title: A surface wave launcher
Inventor: JESSUP MICHAEL
IPC: H01P3/00
Filed: 2013-07-02
Abstract: A surface wave launcher for launching electromagnetic surface waves, the launcher comprising: a waveguide 101 having a feed end 103 and a launch end 104; a feed structure 102 coupled to the feed end of the waveguide; wherein the feed structure includes a first conductor 106; the waveguide comprises a first planar conductive layer 110 coupled to the first conductor 106; and the waveguide is arranged to be positioned adjacent a surface suitable for guiding electromagnetic surface waves. Aspects of the invention include: the first planar conductive layer is wider at the launch end than at the feed end; wherein the feed structure is a coaxial cable; wherein the waveguide further comprises a dielectric layer, the first planar conductive layer positioned on or adjacent a first surface of the dielectric layer. Surface wave launchers may operate in reverse and act as surface wave collectors.
Patent GB-2518137-A (GB)
Title: A kitchen unit
Inventor: BLANDFORD SIMON
IPC: A47B77/00
Filed: 2013-07-24
Abstract: A kitchen unit comprises means of lateral mobility and a mechanism for elevation. The means of lateral mobility may comprise a plurality of wheels 20 and may comprise at least one castor wheel 21. The mechanism for elevation is preferably a scissor lift 4 and may include an electric actuator. The unit preferably has a worktop surface and may also include drawers, cupboard space or shelving. The unit may comprise a skirt at its lowermost edge that prevents lateral mobility when in contact with the ground. When a skirt is provided, the mechanism for elevation lifts the skirt from the ground to allow mobility.
Patent GB-2516967-A (GB)
Title: Autostereoscopic prismatic printing rasters
Inventor: BOROVKOV GENNADIJ
IPC: G02B30/30
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: An auto-stereoscopic prismatic lenticular array that creates a 3D image from an array of interlaced strips of the left and right images of a stereo pair. The raster is made of an optically isotropic material, where the output side 2 is planar and the input side comprises an array of optical elements with a polygonal cross section made up of at least one triangular cross-section, where the base is equal to the width of a left and right strip. The three dimensional image is formed due to total internal reflection occurring on each optical element and the boundary limit light rays of TIR pass through the viewing side 2; the left parts of the image pair are directed by the left portions of the optical elements to the viewers left eye and the right parts of the image, by the right portions of the elements to the observers right eye.
Patent GB-2517190-A (GB)
Title: Intracellular immunity
Inventor: JAMES LEO
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2013-08-14
Abstract: A conjugate of an agent (which may be cytotoxic) and a ligand (which may be an antibody) specific for an antigenic determinant of a virus for delivering the agent to the cytoplasm of a cell. The ligand and agent may be joined by a labile or non-labile linker. The conjugate may be used for killing virally infected cells.
Patent GB-2520081-A (GB)
Title: Dog walking bag
Inventor: POLASEK DAVID
IPC: A45C11/00
Filed: 2013-11-11
Abstract: A multi-compartment bag for dog walking. The bag can be worn around the waist of over the shoulder. The bag has eight zipped compartments located on the front and rear of the bag. The compartments are designed to hold a small LCD torch , a pocket rain mac, poo bags, a small whistle, a tube of glucose energy sweets, a mobile phone, a panic alarm, a resealable plastic bag to contain dog treats and a small tube of hygienic hand rub gel.
Patent GB-2510703-A (GB)
Title: Travel headrest
Inventor: HURWITZ STANLEY
IPC: A47C7/38
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A travel headrest comprises a right side and a left side. The right side of the headrest includes a right side occipital support portion and a right side mandible portion which extends outwardly from the right side occipital support portion. When a person leans against the right side occipital portion the right side mandible support portion exerts a force against the person's mandible and thereby provides support to the mandible. The left side of the headrest includes a left side occipital support portion and a left side mandible portion which extends outwardly from the left side occipital support portion. When a person leans against the left side occipital portion the left side mandible support portion exerts a force against the person's mandible and thereby provides support to the mandible.
Patent GB-2512972-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing real-time mobile content by way of a wireless LAN, and user mobile device and service platform used in the same
Inventor: JUNG SOO YOUNG
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2014-01-09
Abstract: The present invention provides for a real-time content providing system using a wireless LAN 100 and including at least one wireless LAN having a unique identification code, a user terminal which accesses the wireless LAN in a first communication mode, an analysis matching module 300 which analyzes a unique identification code of a wireless LAN and determines whether the unique identification code is a service available identification code, and a service executing module 400 which provides an executing service of various contents to a user terminal 200.
Patent GB-2523807-A (GB)
Title: Single axis stabilization mounting
Inventor: LEUNG KIN
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2014-03-06
Abstract: A stabilization mount (10) for a camera (23) has automatic roll axis compensation, so that the camera gives a steady image when in motion. In one embodiment the mount is hand-held. The mount has a slidable counterweight (24), a roll motion sensor, and a motor (31), responsive to a controller, to provide roll stability.
Patent GB-2528660-A (GB)
Title: Enabling overlapping transmissions in wireless network
Inventor: KNECKT JARKKO
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2014-07-25
Abstract: Upon determining that a channel is idle in a clear channel assessment (CCA) procedure, a first wireless device transmits a frame during a transmission interval, wherein the frame comprises an information element (IE) indicating that the device allows another device to carry out transmission overlapping with the transmission interval. In response to receiving the IE, a second device employs a higher threshold in a CCA assessment procedure and transmits in the transmission interval if the channel is determined to be idle. Overlapping transmissions may be allowed when the first device transmits using a low-order modulation and coding scheme (MCS) that withstands interference better than a high order MCS. Alternatively, overlapping transmissions are allowed when the first device transmits certain types of frame
Patent GB-2530023-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell compression
Inventor: OSTADI HOSSEIN
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: A fuel cell 1 comprises first 2 and second 3 electrode plates with a membrane-electrode assembly (MEA) 4 between them. The electrodes and MEA define first 10 and second 11 fluid flow volumes, the first of which includes a diffusion layer 6. An expansion member 15 such as a leaf spring or a compressible sponge or foam material is disposed within the first volume, between the diffusion layer and the first electrode plate. The member is configured to expand to bias the diffusion layer into close contact with the MEA under varying degrees of expansion of the first fluid flow volume, for example when the cell distorts under anode gas pressure. The electrode plates, MEA and expansion member may be flexible and/or non-planar. The electrodes and the MEA may be coupled together by a perimeter gasket and adhesive. Also claimed is a method of operating a fuel cell.
Patent GB-2529880-A (GB)
Title: A clamp assembly
Inventor: GARDINER ALEXANDER
IPC: F16B7/14
Filed: 2014-09-05
Abstract: A quick release clamp assembly 2 comprises a clamp body 10 for applying a radially compressive force to the outer surface 4 of a pole 6. The clamp body 10 comprises a first end portion 12 and a second end portion 14. A connecting member 20 extends between the first and second end portions 12, 14 of the clamp body 10, and has a first end portion 22 and a second end portion 24. An actuator 26 is connected to the first end portion 22 of the connecting member 20. In use, when closing the clamp assembly 2 the actuator 26 moves the second end portion 14 of the clamp body 10 towards the first end portion 12 of the clamp body 10 and relative to the connecting member 20. The first end portion 22 of the connecting member 20 is connected to the second end portion 14 of the clamp body 10 by a resilient mount (such as a coil spring) 48. The resilient mount 48 opposes the action of the actuator 26 when closing the clamp assembly 2 and allows relative movement between the first end portion 22 of the connecting member 20 and the second end portion 14 of the clamp body 10. The clamp assembly 2 finds use, for example, in telescopic pole assemblies.
Patent GB-2516194-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor devices having fin structures, and methods of forming semiconductor devices having fin structures
Inventor: ADAM THOMAS N
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A semiconductor device including at least two fin structures on a substrate surface and a functional gate structure present on the at least two fin structures. The functional gate structure includes at least one gate dielectric that is in direct contact with at least the sidewalls of the two fin structures, and at least one gate conductor on the at least one gate dielectric. The sidewall of the gate structure is substantially perpendicular to the upper surface of the substrate surface, wherein the plane defined by the sidewall of the gate structure and a plane defined by an upper surface of the substrate surface intersect at an angle of 90Â° +/- 5Â°. An epitaxial semiconductor material is in direct contact with the at least two fin structures.
Patent GB-2517324-A (GB)
Title: Developable bottom antireflective coating composition and pattern forming method using thereof
Inventor: CHEN KUANG-JUNG
IPC: G03F7/004
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a developable bottom antireflective coating (BARC) composition and a pattern forming method using the BARC composition. The BARC composition includes a first polymer having a first carboxylic acid moiety, a hydroxy- containing alicyclic moiety, and a first chromophore moiety; a second polymer having a second carboxylic acid moiety, a hydroxy-containing acyclic moiety, and a second chromophore moiety; a crosslinking agent; and a radiation sensitive acid generator. The first and second chromophore moieties each absorb light at a wavelength from 100 nm to 400 nm. In the patterning forming method, a photoresist layer is formed over a BARC layer of the BARC composition. After exposure, unexposed regions of the photoresist layer and the BARC layer are selectively removed by a developer to form a patterned structure in the photoresist layer. The BARC composition and the pattern forming method are especially useful for implanting levels.
Patent GB-2532247-A (GB)
Title: Handheld handle device for holding a camera device
Inventor: DUNCAN SCOULAR
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2014-11-13
Abstract: A handheld handle device 10 for supporting a camera device in order to assist a user in capturing self-images comprises a telescopically extendable and retractable rod 12 made of suitable material adapted to break upon external impact, the rod adapted to be gripped at a proximal extremity portion 14 and a fixture 18 extending from a distal extremity of the rod. The fixture about which the camera device is removably secured to the rod. The rod may be made of fibre glass.
Patent GB-2535461-A (GB)
Title: A fan
Inventor: Steven Eduard Peet
IPC: F04F5/44
Filed: 2015-02-13
Abstract: A fan assembly 10 comprising a body 12 having an inlet 22, an outlet, and means for generating an air flow through the body, a nozzle 16 for receiving and emitting the air flow, a filter 14 upstream from the inlet, and a seat 54 on the body comprising an upwardly facing surface for supporting the filter. Preferably the seat comprises a first section 54a projecting perpendicularly from a longitudinal axis of the body and a second section 54b inclined downwardly away from said axis. The filter is preferably tubular and surrounds at least a portion of the body. Preferably the filter comprises wedge-shaped projections which taper upwardly and inwardly from an outer edge of the filter. The filter may comprise an HEPA media, an activated carbon cloth or a perforated shroud. Preferably air outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air emitted from the nozzle. The assembly allows air to be filtered prior to entering the body, thereby removing any particulates that could potentially damage the means generating the air flow through the body.
Patent GB-2525729-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: THOMASON ALAN M
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic-mechanical hybrid valve assembly comprising a valve 30 having a head 48 and a stem 50. The head is configured to seal against a valve seat 20. A first piston 34 radially extends from the stem of the valve and is enclosed within a housing 32. A second piston 36 is fixed to a distal end 54 of the stem and seals against the housing. A first chamber 74 is defined by the first piston, second piston and the housing and receives a compressed gas and maintains a desired gas pressure. A spring device 38 is disposed intermediate the first piston and the housing. During normal operation of the engine, the gas pressure within the first chamber seals the head of the valve against the valve seat with the spring device in a compressed arrangement and during periods of insufficient gas pressure the spring device biases the valve to seal against the valve seat. The spring mechanism thus provides a failsafe biasing means to urge the valve closed in the event of a insufficient gas pressure. An engine having such a valve assembly and a method of opening a valve are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2536052-A (GB)
Title: Optical Sensor
Inventor: DANIELE MOLTENI
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: Optical sensor comprising a length of optical fibre 302, capable of supporting two-way propagation of light, which is interrupted by a plurality of longitudinally-spaced, propagation-direction-selective shunt devices (e.g. optical circulators) 220, 306, 308 disposed along its length. Return optical fibres 222, 318, 324 are respectively coupled to each of the plurality of shunt devices 220, 306, 308 for transmitting backscattered light to detectors associated with each return fibre. A method of detecting a parameter of interest by introducing a probe signal into the optical fibre 302 and measuring the the phase of the backscattered light. A light source 202 may be provided to generate a pulsed optical signal. Optical amplifiers may be provided to amplify the optical signal in the optical fibre 302 or in the return optical fibres 222, 318, 324. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with a coherent optical time domain reflectometer, or in a heterodyne distributed vibration sensing system. Possible applications include wellbore optical sensing systems (102, figure 1) and marine streamer cables (702, figure 9).
Patent GB-2530364-A (GB)
Title: Chemical calibration process, system and device
Inventor: MCINTYRE HENRY
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2015-05-14
Abstract: A method for calibrating a detection apparatus such as an ion mobility spectrometer for the detection of a target chemical comprises using a calibrant sample comprising isoflurane (also known as 1-chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl difluoromethyl ether, CAS number 26675-46-7) as a chemical standard. Data relevant to the detection of negative isoflurane monomer and dimer ions are collected and calibration is based on an evaluation of the negative isoflurane monomer ion data against the negative isoflurane dimer ion data. The method may comprise determining a level of clustering of neutral molecules about the isoflurane monomer ion using the ratio of the isofluarane monomer ion drift time to the isoflurane dimer ion drift time. The calibrant sample may be introduced by means of a vapour generator in response to a change in temperature, pressure or electric field of the detection apparatus.
Patent GB-2538537-A (GB)
Title: Sole plate assembly
Inventor: JASON COLEMAN
IPC: A43C15/16
Filed: 2015-05-20
Abstract: A sole plate assembly that comprises at least one removable plate 2 or 5 with projections (12, Fig. 2c) such as studs, blades, cleats or spikes for providing grip and user actuable means 8a and 8b such as a screw, clip, bayonet or any other positive locking arrangement for removably securing the plate to a sole 9. In one embodiment a fixed sole plate 6 and 7 engages a periphery of the removable plate 2 or 5 to secure the plate 2 or 5 directly or indirectly to the sole 9 and in another embodiment the user actuable means 8a and 8b is separate from the projections 12. The assembly may comprise two removable plates 2 and 5 and the removable plate may comprise two sections 2a and 2b and a securing plate 1 may fit between the sections to removably secure to the sole 9.
Patent GB-2526021-A (GB)
Title: Multi-component diffuser assembly
Inventor: NGUYEN HAI H
IPC: E21B34/12
Filed: 2014-02-06
Abstract: A diffuser assembly has pairs of split rings rotationally locked to each other in an alternating array with other pairs of split rings where adjacent pairs are responsive to pressure differential to be biased toward a sliding sleeve or the surrounding housing in an alternating pattern. The split rings are made to have an interference initial fit to the sleeve or housing and the splits on adjacent rings are offset while a relation of a projection to a depression between adjacent rings prevents relative rotation to keep the desired circumferential offset in the splits between adjacent rings. End tapers can bias adjacent pairs in opposed directions responsive to applied differential pressure. The rings are preferably metallic and can have a coating to facilitate relative sliding and enhance durability.
Patent GB-2541877-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical clock
Inventor: DAVID ALAN ROOK
IPC: G04C1/00
Filed: 2015-08-27
Abstract: A mechanical clock having a winding mechanism and a means to automatically wind the winding mechanism of the clock; wherein the automatic winding means is directly or indirectly powered or actuated by an electrical system of a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2541881-A (GB)
Title: Composite members and methods of manufacturing same
Inventor: ANDREW JAMES DATON-LOVETT
IPC: B32B5/12
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: An extendible composite member 10 formed as a longitudinal structure capable of being reversibly coiled about an axis 16 transverse to the longitudinal axis 18 of the member, the composite comprising a plurality of layers, at least one layer having a boundary partway along the longitudinal extent that extends between the two sides 13 and is angled with respect to the transverse axis. One or more layers may be a fibre reinforced composite. The composite may be bistable. The layer boundary may be v, u, or inverted v or u shaped. The boundary may be curved or zig zag in nature. A second layer may be contiguous in a longitudinal direction with the at least one layer in the same laminar plane. At least one layer may be provided at the longitudinal centre of the composite and not extend to at least one end. A plurality of layers with offset boundaries may be used to create a gradual increase in stiffness or coil diameter. A method of manufacturing the composite by stacking a plurality of least, at least some with boundaries partway along the longitudinal length.
Patent GB-2541912-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for communicating with a user immersed in a virtual reality environment
Inventor: Francesco Cricri
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: A method comprising: receiving a request to create a virtual communication channel between the real world and a virtual reality environment, the virtual reality environment comprising both audio and visual content; in response to receiving the request, causing a virtual window to be displayed in the virtual reality environment; and causing distorted audio from real world surroundings of a user making the request to emanate from the virtual window. Further claimed is an apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to undertake the method described. A further apparatus is claimed comprising the means for undertaking the described method. Yet further claimed is a computer-readable medium having a computer-readable code stored thereon; the computer readable code, when executed by at least one processor, causes performance of at least the method described previously.
Patent GB-2542402-A (GB)
Title: Sealing method for controlled atmosphere apparatus
Inventor: James John Lloyd Sorenson
IPC: B01L1/02
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: A seal for the front screen/door of an airtight chamber comprising a hollow, inflatable tube that sits between the door and the frame and can be attached to either, or neither, door or frame. The pressure is applied radially with respect to the frame opening, which holds the door securely to the frame. Preferably the door can be temporarily secured to the frame whilst the tube inflates. The seal can be operated by way of a touch screen display, or a mechanical or electrical switch or button. The screen may be held in position by securing elements whilst the tube is being inflated.
Patent GB-2543499-A (GB)
Title: Dredging apparatus for harvesting shellfish
Inventor: JAMES CONNOLLY
IPC: A01K80/00
Filed: 2015-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to dredging apparatus 10 for harvesting shellfish 42 from the seabed 40. The dredge comprises an open fronted collecting aperture 12 and a rearward collecting chamber 14. The open fronted collecting aperture is provided with a primary sorter arrangement which prevents large debris over a certain threshold size from being collected in the dredge. The collecting chamber is also provided with a secondary sorter arrangement which releases small unwanted dredged items and small unwanted shellfish that are below a certain threshold size from the dredge. The primary sorter arrangement includes several bar members in an upper layer 26 which are spaced apart from one another and bar members in a lower layer 28 which are positioned between and below corresponding pairs of the bar members in the upper layer. A method of harvesting shellfish from the seabed utilizing the dredge is also provided.
Patent GB-2542440-A (GB)
Title: Seasoning Mill
Inventor: MING-FENG WU
IPC: A47J42/40
Filed: 2015-11-23
Abstract: A seasoning mill includes a receiving unit 2, a grinding unit 3 disposed in the receiving unit 2, and a closure unit 13. The closure unit 13 includes a stationary seat 41 having at least one grinding opening 415, a rotation control seat 42 having a cover wall 422 formed with at least one control opening 424, and a coupling member 43 for coupling a coupling shaft 32 and the rotation control seat 42 such that the rotation control seat 42 is co-rotatable with the coupling shaft 32 relative to the stationary seat 41 from a closed position to an opened position, and that the rotation control seat 42 is capable of being maintained at the opened position without an additional rotational force. A control unit 44 may be disposed between a stationary surrounding wall 411 (surrounding a rotary axis of the coupling shaft 32) on the stationary seat and a rotary surrounding wall 421 on the rotation control seat 42 for limiting the rotation of the rotation control seat 42 relative to the stationary seat 41.