baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2519967-A (GB)
Title: Voice authentication in transactions
Inventor: MUSHING ALAN
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2013-11-01
Abstract: A voice biometric system (8, fig. 1) is trained to identify a user from a message spoken by the user 310. A spoken message, comprising word content to be authenticated, is received from the user 320. The word content is authenticated using the voice biometric system to identify the user 330, thereby authenticating the word content in the spoken message as word content spoken by the identified user 340. A method is also disclosed for a user to provide authentication for a transaction initiated using an identifier of a transaction card and at least one credential of the card. A voice message is provided through a computing device to a voice biometric system for authenticating a user of the card and for recognition of word content of the message. The message comprises either the identifier or the credential and at least one identifying feature of the transaction that is neither the identifier nor the credential.
Patent GB-2505619-A (GB)
Title: Process and method for hot changing a VIM induction furnace
Inventor: SHILLING JACK
IPC: F27B14/06
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: An apparatus, method and process directed to enabling a VIM induction furnace to be removed from a vacuum chamber while the induction furnace is still in a heated state without damaging the induction furnace. The induction furnace can include a power port that can be easily switched to an auxiliary cooling source to enable the induction furnace to be removed from the vacuum chamber while the induction furnace is still in a heated state.
Patent GB-2506811-A (GB)
Title: Damping device for a vessel
Inventor: MESKERS GERARDUS PETRUS
IPC: B63B27/16
Filed: 2012-07-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel comprising: -a hull, -a support structure connected to said hull, the support structure configured for supporting the mass, the support structure being constructed to allow the mass to make a back and forth movement relative to said hull along a trajectory between opposite ends of said trajectory, -a damping device configured to dampen the movement of the mass relative to said hull. The present invention also relates to a method for damping the movements of a vessel or of a mass.
Patent GB-2512742-A (GB)
Title: Cavity acoustic tones suppression
Inventor: PATIENCE DAVID EUAN
IPC: B64C21/00
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A cavity system that tends to increase the thickness (28) of the shear layer (22), comprising: a cavity 2 and a plurality of rods 4 extending away from the cavity base 3 to a height extending beyond the leading edge 14. The rods are positioned downstream of, and in the proximity of, the leading edge. The rods may extend to different heights and/or be positioned longitudinally offset from each other (e.g. in a zig-zag pattern). The rods may be reversibly movable to a configuration in which they are fully enclosed in the cavity 2 when the cavity 2 is closed. Flow alteration elements (34, 38), for example channels (34) passing through the rods (4) and/or protrusions (38) extending from the rod (4) may be provided on the rods (4). At least a portion of one or more rods may slant in the flow direction 6 of an ambient fluid. The cavity system may be utilised for cavities recessed in a surface of a vehicle such as an aircraft bay.
Patent GB-2516727-A (GB)
Title: Input decoder
Inventor: CHETTIMADA VINAYAK KARIAPPA
IPC: H03M11/10
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A device, such as a music player, DVD player, TV, mobile phone, wireless smartphone accessory, PC, tablet computer, laptop computer, thermometer, or heart rate monitor, may be controlled by depressing a button for a short, medium, or long length of time. The length of the input pulse is compared against two time thresholds t1 and t2 (figure 2). Various pulse train outputs may be provided at an LED interface (6, figure 1) to indicate to a user the detected category of pulse length. The time thresholds t1 and t2, the parameters of the pulse outputs, and the mapping of detected pulse input lengths to state machine or host actions (4 or 3, figure 1) may be configured by the user, for example by use of a graphical user interface or web-style interface.
Patent GB-2514928-A (GB)
Title: Method of coating a substrate with a catalyst component
Inventor: BORTZ ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2014-06-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coating a substrate with a liquid comprising catalyst which substrate comprises a plurality of channels, such as a honeycomb monolith substrate. The method comprises holding the substrate vertically, introducing the liquid into the substrate through open ends of the channels at a lower end of the substrate; and after the lower of the substrate has been part-filled with the liquid applying a vacuum to the open ends of the channels at the upper end of the substrate while introducing the liquid into the substrate. Also disclosed is an apparatus for coating the substrate using the method.
Patent GB-2529378-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for providing a payment card
Inventor: LARKIN SIMON WRIGHT
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: A computer implemented method of activating a payment card for use by a user is performed by a network node and comprises operating a processor associated with the network node to associate a payment rule with a payment card identity. An indication of an identity of the payment card is received 202 and associated with a first payment rule 204. The first payment rule may include a geographical location in which the card may be used, the currency or maximum value for which the card may be used or the type of terminal with which the card may be used. Registration information pertaining to the user is received 206 and if it meets a predefined criterion 208, the processor is operated to associate the payment card identity with a second payment rule different to the first payment rule 210. A network node comprising a processor configured to activate a payment card is also claimed.
Patent GB-2511963-A (GB)
Title: Photobioreactor
Inventor: MCKENZIE JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2012-11-29
Abstract: A photobioreactor is presented comprising a chamber for retaining aqueous media and a tubular circulation element positioned within the chamber, the circulation element defining a fluid circulation pathway within the chamber, wherein the tubular circulation element comprises a wall element which in turn comprises either or both a light source and/or a light guide for illuminating the chamber. The provision of a light source and/or light guide within a circulation element of a photobioreactor allows a larger volume of algae to be grown more cost effectively than photobioreactors in the art. In addition, a method of assembly of a circulation element for use within a photobioreactor is provided.
Patent GB-2514064-A (GB)
Title: Method Of Holding An Adapter Piece On A Tubular Housing Of A Turbo Engine, And Corresponding Adapter Piece And Holding System
Inventor: BEAUJARD ANTOINE JEAN-PHILLIPPE
IPC: F02C7/20
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: According to the invention, the method for holding an adapter piece (19) on a tubular housing (5) of a turbo engine (1), said piece (19) being intended to at least partially cover said housing (5), is characterised in that the following steps are performed: - linking one of the axial ends of the adapter piece (19) to a first corresponding axial end of said housing (5), to form an axial sliding link in the extension of said axial end of the adapter piece; and - fixing the other axial end of the adapter piece (19) to a second corresponding axial end of said housing (5), to form a rigid link.
Patent GB-2520416-A (GB)
Title: Determining most effective call parameters and presenting to representative
Inventor: HOEN PHILIP HUDSON IV
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2014-10-09
Abstract: A system, method, or computer program product for determining most effective call parameters for a representative-customer interaction for a representative working to recover payment in arrears, comprising: retrieving call history data and date of payment data; correlating the call history data and the payment data; determining success information based on the correlation of call history data and payment data; and presenting the success information to the representative for improving likelihood of future success. Aspects include: the call history data comprises information regarding timing of calls made between representatives and the customer and payment data represents timing of payments made by the customer; correlating the call history data and payment data comprises: determining which calls were made proximate in time to payments being made and wherein determining success information comprises: determining which phone numbers correspond to the determined calls. Further aspects include retrieving call history data and determining best time and/or channel for contacting the customer in order to achieve customer contact.
Patent GB-2517861-A (GB)
Title: Line marking apparatus with distance measurement
Inventor: MCGUFFIE IAIN PETER
IPC: A63C9/08
Filed: 2013-07-15
Abstract: A line marking apparatus comprises a body (21) mounted so as to be mobile, a line marking head (29) movable relative to the body, and means (35, 37, 41, 43) for determining the distance travelled by the apparatus from a determined point.
Patent GB-2536189-A (GB)
Title: Automated printing process and apparatus
Inventor: Stephen Francis Sanders
IPC: B41F17/00
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: An automated printing system comprises a tampographic printing unit 8 having a plurality of printing pads (10, Fig.1) configured to perform respective printing cycles. The printing unit has a drive module for operating said printing unit in accordance with predefined instructions, said predefined instructions controlling a plurality of required printing cycles in respect of a single substrate. The printing unit also has at least one robotic arm 5 comprising a holding device 6 for holding a substrate to be printed. The robotic arm is configured to allow six degrees of freedom of movement of a substrate held by said holding device, in use. A control unit 1 is associated with said robotic arm and is communicably coupled with a storage device having stored therein data representative of said predefined instructions for controlling the robotic arm. The substrates to be printed may be moved via a conveyor unit 2. There is also provided a method of controlling the robotic arm.
Patent GB-2524623-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger of a turbomachine
Inventor: PHILIPPART GABRIELA
IPC: F28F13/06
Filed: 2015-01-22
Abstract: Heat exchanger (12, figure 2) for an air circulation channel (10) of a turbomachine, the heat exchanger being passed through by a fluid to be cooled and comprises a plurality of fins (20) protruding from a support surface (18, 19), each fin extends axially in the direction of the air circulation and comprises a leading edge 30, a central body 37 and a trailing edge 32. The central body has a curved profile PR2 in a plane P parallel to the support surface and the trailing edge profile PR3 is parallel to the direction of air circulation. Preferably the leading edge profile PR1 forms an acute angle with the trailing edge profile; the curved central profile of the fin is defined by a Bezier curve; the fin has a trapezoidal side view; the curved fin section may have a point of inflection; the fin shape may absorb residual gyration in a secondary stream of a turbomachine.
Patent GB-2519477-A (GB)
Title: Ocean bottom seismic node system
Inventor: GATEMAN JAN
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2013-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a seismic node (100), comprising at least one seismic sensor with associated electronics, a primary oscillator (106) for timing sensor signals, a reference oscillator (104), a memory, a power source, a switch (102) for turning the reference oscillator on and off, and a processor (112) for digitizing sensor signals and storing them in the memory, calibrating a frequency of the primary oscillator (106) based on the frequency of the reference oscillator (104), and turning the reference oscillator on and off.
Patent GB-2536669-A (GB)
Title: Rectractable handle arrangement
Inventor: OLLY BROWN
IPC: E05B85/14
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: A retractable door handle arrangement comprising a handle 6, a linkage 27 moveable about pivot 24 for coupling the handle to a door 4 for movement between a stowed state (fig. 3a) and a deployed state (fig. 3b), wherein the handle is further movable relative to the linkage between the deployed state and an operative state (fig. 3c) for unlatching the door. The handle or linkage may have telescopically acting rods 46 or guide slots (40, fig. 2a) corresponding to rod receivers 48 or guide pins (42, fig. 2a) which may be straight or curved for guiding translational or arcuate movement between the deployed and the operative states. There may be a pair of parallel or concentric rods or guide slots. Alternatively the handle 6 may be pivotally connected to the linkage (see pivot 30, fig. 4a). The handle may be biased by spring 50 into the deployed position. Also claimed is a body component of a vehicle and a vehicle comprising the handle arrangement. The handle may lie flush with a door surface in the stowed state.
Patent GB-2522367-A (GB)
Title: Retractable truck bed cover having slat array with flexible joiner members and shielded seams
Inventor: BERNARDO RICHARD GREGORY
IPC: B60J5/14
Filed: 2015-05-07
Abstract: A retractable truck bed cover (100, Figure 1) having an array of parallel aluminium slats 110 joined together by connective hinges 150 including leading and trailing edges 152. The hinges 150 may be flexible joining members 150 and may be located in receptor channels 114 (Figure 2) of adjacent slats 110. The slats may have a covered and concealed seam between adjacent slats 110 which may be achieved by leading 112 and trailing 113 edges of the slats 110. The truck bed cover connective hinge slat is designed to be in an array of discrete slats 110, which may be joined to one another by means of joiner members (130, Figure 5) secured at each end to slat end caps (150, Figure 6A). The distal ends of the joiner members (150) preferentially are attached to slat end caps at the distal ends of the slats, thereby preventing the joiner members (150) from shrinking in relationship to the slats 110 due to aging and/or exposure to temperature fluctuations.
Patent GB-2540633-A (GB)
Title: Methods, devices and computer programs enabling data to be pushed in a network environment comprising proxies
Inventor: Hervé Ruellan
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to optimizing pushing of at least one resource associated with a main resource H1, in response to a request 300 for this main resource, in an intermediary component comprising a cache memory. After having sent a request for a main resource to a second component different from the intermediary component, at least one identifier of at least one resource to be pushed by the second component is received from the second component in response to the sent request. Then, at least one of said at least one received identifier is stored in a list associated with the main resource, the list being stored in the cache memory. A determination may be made if a resource associated with a main resource is to pushed or not, and if it is not to be pushed, metadata associated with the resource may be pushed.
Patent GB-2541187-A (GB)
Title: A low PIM passive connection system for cellular networks
Inventor: GLYN HUGHES
IPC: H01R24/40
Filed: 2015-08-10
Abstract: A coaxial RF connector has a screen 12 that is made as a single element, and a non-conductive housing 2 so that the transmission path is insulated from the mechanical connection features. This gives an improved transmission path and reduces Passive Inter Modulation (PIM). The screen (or WaveWay) may have an undulating shape, may have a conical end to mate more easily with its counterpart, and may be made from two clamshells (see Fig 8). The connector may include hydrophobic matter to seal against fluid ingress.
Patent GB-2531133-A (GB)
Title: Heated flow conditioning systems and methods of using same
Inventor: DANIEL A SAWCHUK
IPC: F15D1/02
Filed: 2015-08-14
Abstract: A heated flow conditioning system includes a flow conditioner 205 comprising a plurality of apertures 230 and a flange, the flange surrounding said plurality of holes (orifices, openings) 230 and comprising a first open-ended groove; and a spacer ring 210 comprising a second open-ended groove. The first and the second open-ended grooves are configured to be connectable to each other, thereby forming a fluid channel for at least one heating medium or thermal transfer fluid or thermal exchange fluid.
Patent GB-2525545-A (GB)
Title: A carriage
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL
IPC: E05D15/26
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: A carriage for a folding door or window, the carriage comprising a body, a movement portion adapted to facilitate movement of the carriage relative to a track, and at least a pair of hinge bolts adapted for connection to the body.
Patent GB-2542196-A (GB)
Title: Sit stand desk and bench desk system comprising the same
Inventor: ROGER PHILLIPS
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 2015-09-14
Abstract: A desk comprising a desktop 11 fixed to a pair of lifting columns 2 detachably fixed to a pair of spaced support frames 6, 7, 9. Preferably the desktop comprises a flap 10 the upper side of which sits flush with the upper surface of the desk, which is affixed to the desktop by means such a hinges or magnets such that the flap can be deflected upwards. Preferably the desk is a system comprising a set of desks with multiple desktops adjacent to one another built around one large set of support frames. When the system is in a bench desk arrangement or in use next to a fixed height desk the flap prevents injury to the fingers or hands of a user that might get injured as the desk is descending.
Patent GB-2530922-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods of coupling pipes
Inventor: DELMAR LUDOVIC
IPC: F16L37/138
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods of coupling plain end pipes. One system includes a coupling sleeve having opposing upper and lower ends and a plurality of axially extending slots defined in each end, wherein the upper end is configured to receive an end of a first pipe and the lower end is configured to receive an end of a second pipe, an upper sliding ring disposed about the coupling sleeve and axially movable in a first direction to force the upper end into gripping engagement with an outer surface of the first pipe, and a lower sliding ring disposed about the coupling sleeve and axially movable in a second direction to force the lower end into gripping engagement with an outer surface of the second pipe.
Patent GB-2544355-A (GB)
Title: Diverse actuation system and method and diverse protection system in a nuclear power plant
Inventor: ZHEN YANG
IPC: G21D3/04
Filed: 2016-01-22
Abstract: A diverse actuation system in a nuclear power plant configured to protect security of the nuclear power plant when a reactor protection system fails, comprises: a signal receiving module 11 configured to receive a detecting signal; a logical processing module 12 configured to logically process the signal determining whether a design basis accident has occurred or not, and to generate an actuation signal when the determination is positive; and a signal outputting module 13 configured to output the actuation signal to an actuating mechanism 3. The logical processing module may comprise two parallel comparing units with a voting unit connected so that they can show that a maximum credible event has occurred. The actuation system may also comprise a human-machine interface module configured to receive a displaying signal and provide monitoring information. The actuation system may be further configured to receive a feedback signal from the actuating mechanism or to delay through a logical process so as to automatically connect when the reactor system is in normal operation.
Patent GB-2540252-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable ladder
Inventor: GAVIN RUNDLE
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2016-05-12
Abstract: A ladder extension 130 is adapted to slidably receive a ladder 102 to extend the height of the ladder. The ladder extension comprises: first and second extension side rails 132; a first set 150 and a second set 152 of one or more rungs extending from the first extension side rail to the second extension side rail; and a securing mechanism to selectively secure a position of the ladder relative to the ladder extension. A rung of the first set of rungs is aligned with and spaced apart from a corresponding rung of the second set of rungs to form an extension step 154 having a gap between the rungs sized to receive a step of the ladder and allow passage of the ladder through the extension step. Also claimed is a ladder assembly 100 comprising a ladder extension 130 and a ladder 102 with a support structure and a platform 192 pivotally mounted to the ladder. The ladder extension may comprise a straight 142 and tapered portions 144 and the ladder may comprise a safety rail 198 and a second set of ladder steps. There may also be a support extension 160 adapted to slidably receive the support structure.
Patent GB-2550606-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and a method of detecting leakage of current
Inventor: Peter Thomas Edward Hawkins
IPC: G01R27/16
Filed: 2016-05-25
Abstract: Detecting electrical current in a support 2 for an overhead power line 3 adapted to carry AC electricity at a nominal frequency. Apparatus 1 comprises first and second electrical contacts 16,17 electrically coupled to support 2 and voltage detector 7. A first voltage signal generator 11 is coupled to the first electrical contact 16 and is adapted to generate a voltage signal at a second frequency. The voltage detector 7 is adapted to detect a first voltage differential between the first and second electrical contacts 16,17 at the first frequency and a second voltage differential between the two electrical contacts 16,17 at the second frequency. An output signal is generated which is indicative of an electrical current in the support. In an aspect, processor 15 is coupled to voltage detector 7 and generates the output signal. A visual indication may be provided if the current in the support exceeds a threshold. The second frequency may be an order of magnitude greater than the nominal frequency. Lock-in amplifiers 9,12 may be used to filter the first and second frequencies.
Patent GB-2553796-A (GB)
Title: DC-DC converters
Inventor: SAMULI ANTTI HALLIKAINEN
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2016-09-14
Abstract: A voltage reducing circuit 102 comprises a power switch circuit portion 105 comprising a high-side 128 and low-side 130 field-effect-transistors connected at a switch node 138. The power switch circuit portion has an on-state wherein the high-side transistor is enabled and the low-side transistor is disabled and, vice versa, an off-state. An energy storage circuit portion 106 comprising an inductor 132 connected to the switch node is arranged to provide an output voltage 136. A drive circuit portion 104 receives a pulse width modulated control signal and outputs pulse width modulated (PWM) drive signals. A pre-biasing circuit portion 150 applies bias voltages to the gate terminals of the high-side and low-side transistors in response to the PWM drive signals, wherein the pre-biasing circuit portion is arranged such that the bias voltage applied to the gate terminal of the currently disabled transistor is set to an intermediate voltage before switching between the on-state and the off-state. The circuit may be used in a synchronous DC-DC buck converter.