baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2483768-A (GB)
Title: A diamond window component for an optical tool suitable for harsh environments
Inventor: WIT HENDRIKUS GERARDUS MARIA DE
IPC: G01N21/55
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: An optical tool comprises a chemically inert tubular body 2 defining an internal channel and an opening; a diamond window 6 is bonded to a mounting ring 4 mounted within the channel. The mounting ring 4 comprises a material having a low coefficient of linear thermal expansion of 14.0 x 10-6 K-1 or less at 20Â°C and a high thermal conductivity of 60 Wm-1K-1 or more at 20Â°C such as molybdenum. The tubular body 2 comprises an internally tapered end portion 8 and the mounting ring 4 is press-fit into the tapered end portion 8. The optical probe is suitable for use in hostile environments. The diamond window 6 may be joined to the mounting ring 4 using a gold/tantalum braze 10. The tubular body 2 may comprise a plurality of portions 11 projecting from the end wall 13 to protect the window from damage. The mounting ring 4 may have an internal taper 16 so that an optical fibre can be threaded along the body 2. The optical tool may be configured to perform attenuated total reflectance (ATR) spectroscopy.
Patent GB-2484570-A (GB)
Title: A contoured limb shield with a multi layer structure
Inventor: DHALIWAL BALRAJ
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2011-09-21
Abstract: A limb shield comprising a first rigid shell portion 13a and a second shell portion 13b reconfigurable between a retracted configuration which conforms with the contours of a limb and an extended configuration wherein the second portion is resiliently biased to the retracted configuration. The device may be a shin pad. The first portion 13a may be positioned away from a limb and the second portion 13b may surround the periphery of the first. There may be a depression on the shell adjacent the limb of a user. The shell portions may be formed from laminated layers of aramid. There may also be a compressible high density impact foam layer 15and a fabric covering 16. A method of forming a cured aramid structure is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2481959-A (GB)
Title: A system,method and computer program for determining the probability of a medical event occurring
Inventor: BELLOMO RINALDO
IPC: G16H50/70
Filed: 2010-04-28
Abstract: A method for determining the likelihood of a medical event occurring, comprising the steps of applying a data mining technique to a dataset containing temporal patient data, wherein the data mining technique provides information regarding the likelihood of a medical event occurring.
Patent GB-2498934-A (GB)
Title: Coordinating ue uplink transmissions for high power and low power networks
Inventor: CHEN TAO
IPC: H04W16/16
Filed: 2012-01-31
Abstract: A method, apparatus and software related product avoid UL interference in a victim Low Power Node LPN (20) such as femtocell using a discontinuous reception (DRX) by the LPN (20) coordinated with the UL discontinuous transmission (DTX) of UEs (22) to the LPN (20) and to one or more High Power Nodes HPNs (27,28) such as NBs (or Home NB), e.g. in HSPA systems. The victim LPN (20) may start DRX having ON and OFF periods. Then the LPN (20) sends information about DRX to its UEs (LUEs 22) communicating with the LPN (20), and to one or more network elements such as aggressor HPNs' RNCs. The network element(s) are adapted to identify and configure aggressor UEs (HUEs 24,26) communicating with one or more HPNs (27,28) of the network for coordinating ON and OFF periods of the discontinuous reception by the LPN (20) with transmissions of the LUEs (22) and the HUEs (24,26) to avoid interference during the OFF periods of the DRX in the LPN (20).
Patent GB-2503192-A (GB)
Title: Container for Nestling Between Bottles in a Crate
Inventor: LLEWELLYN TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: A free-standing container 2 has a top surface, a bottom surface and a tapered side wall 7 extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the top surface having an opening, the bottom surface having at least one narrow portion (8a, 8c, Figure 4) adjacent one end of the container and a wider portion (8c, Figure 4), the wall having inwardly concave portions 12a either side of the wider portion configured to fit around upper portions of bottles, the container being dimensioned to nestle between the top portions of two rows of bottles 11a-d in a crate, the wider portion extending between adjacent pairs of bottles in a row. The bottom of the container may be a cruciform shape, the top being rectangular and having a membrane (3, Figure 1) and/or detachable lid 4. The container may be a transparent thermoformed plastic. The container may have a level indicator marked on it and may be used as a drinking vessel. The container may contain water, soap, rehydration salts, anti-diarrheal compound or literature and may be for distributing aid packages.
Patent GB-2500900-A (GB)
Title: Filter cleaning
Inventor: DALE JASON
IPC: B05B15/74
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: A cleaning head for a filter backwashing mechanism comprisesÂ a nozzle 3 for contact with a filter element wall 1 and for receiving a flow of backwash fluid 10 wherein the nozzle comprises a rotor 3 for generating a torque when exposed to the flow of backwash fluid 10, and wherein the cleaning head is arranged such that at least a part of the nozzle will move toward and apply a force to the filter element wall 1 as a result of the torque generated by the rotor 3.
Patent GB-2489833-A (GB)
Title: Configurable electronic brake shift interlock override
Inventor: HOLUB PATRICK
IPC: B60R25/06
Filed: 2010-01-18
Abstract: Method and apparatus for an electronic override of the brake shift interlock in a motor vehicle can provide for the vehicle to be manually pushed while it is parked without keys. A timed window is initiated upon detection of a parked state of the vehicle with its transmission in a park position and ignition key removable or removed. Selection of an out-of-park position is inhibited. The invention monitors activation of the brake pedal during the timed window. Override of the brake shift interlock is enabled while the brake pedal is activated during the timed window, thereby allowing selection of an out-of-park shifter position. The timed window ends after a predetermined time or event (e.g., after the driver's door is opened) to inhibit any further shifter movement from the park position until the next ignition key-cycle.
Patent GB-2491005-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical sensor with diamond electrodes
Inventor: NEWTON MARK EDWARD
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 2012-05-02
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor comprises a reference electrode formed of an electrically conductive synthetic doped diamond material and configured to be located in electrical contact with a solution to be analysed; a sensing electrode formed of an electrically conductive synthetic doped diamond material and configured to be located in contact with the solution to be analysed; an electrical controller configured to apply a voltage to the sensing electrode, to change the applied voltage relative to the reference electrode, and to measure an electric current flowing through the sensing electrode thereby generating voltammetry data; and a calibration system configured to provide an in-situ calibration for assigning peaks in the voltammetry data to chemical species thereby allowing the type and concentration of chemical species in the solution to be determined.
Patent GB-2487878-A (GB)
Title: Machine buoyancy control system
Inventor: FLETCHER PAUL
IPC: B63G8/14
Filed: 2010-11-19
Abstract: A buoyancy control system for a machine (10) which is submerged during normal operation, the system comprising an attachment (25) for releasably attaching the machine (10) to a fixed structure (24) below the surface of a body of water in use. The machine is provided with a rigid vessel (30) is arranged to maintain gas under pressure and a further vessel (32) of variable internal volume. A valve arrangement (38, 40) controls fluid communication between the rigid vessel (30) and the further vessel (32), the valve arrangement being selectively operable at a depth below the surface of the water to allow fluid communication between the rigid and the further vessel such that the volume of the further vessel is variable under the action of the surrounding water pressure.
Patent GB-2502970-A (GB)
Title: Cap for connecting a tube to a container
Inventor: COX PETER
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2012-06-11
Abstract: A cap 10 for connecting a tube 36 to a container 32, for example to provide irrigating fluid used in a medical procedure, comprises a flange 12 to extend over the opening in the neck 30 of the container . An aperture 14 is formed in the flange to receive a tube 36. A resilient collar 16 is provided to engage the container neck. At least one connecting arm 18 joins the flange to the collar. Preferably the collar has resilient struts 20 between the connecting arms. The arms may be movable towards and away from each other to cause the struts to flex. The collar may be a C-shaped collar (46, figure 4), preferably including a projecting tab (52). An advantage of the flange is that it does not seal the opening, so air can enter the container as fluid is withdrawn to prevent the container collapsing under suction.
Patent GB-2506666-A (GB)
Title: A footrest deployable from a hidden position
Inventor: CHAN KAH MING
IPC: A47C1/022
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A seat with a retractable footrest wherein the footrest has a footplate 22 and a support structure and wherein the support structure is connected to the rear of the footplate at a first fixed location 41 and a second non fixed connection 29 forward from the first fixed location 41 such that during deployment of the footrest movement in the position of the second non fixed connection 29 along the footplate 22 changes the inclination of the footplate 22. The support structure may have a pivotally mounted arm 44 connected to the first location and another member 26 providing the second connection such that the footplate 22 can be drawn past it during deployment. The footplate 22 may be arranged to extend backwards and forwards by sliding on a frame. A locking means may be provided to hold the footplate 22 in position.
Patent GB-2499083-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger rail with increased capacity
Inventor: TAYLOR GERALD M
IPC: A47B61/00
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: A garment hanger rail is provided along its length with a series of openings 2 and on its upper surface with a series of grooves 4, with the openings and the grooves in a staggered relationship with each other. One garment hanger may be hung in each hole or opening and another garment hanger in each groove. The offset between the groves and the holes allows more garment hangers to be hung on the length of the rail. The grooves may be formed as gaps between protrusions 3 on the upper surface of the rail. The rail may be used during transport of clothing or in a wardrobe to increase the number of clothes hangers held on the rail.
Patent GB-2514996-A (GB)
Title: Couplings and valves
Inventor: BLACKWELL JOHN
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A valve is provided for use in a fluid flow line with first and second parts connectable to define a fluid flow path through the valve. A first valve member is operable in the first part and a second valve member is operable in the second part, and the valve members are arranged for movement between an open position and a closed position for shutting off fluid flow. The valve includes a closure mechanism for activating movement of the valve members from the open position to the closed position, and a separation mechanism for allowing the first and second parts of the valve to separate from one another. The valve has a fluid transfer mode of operation and a separation mode of operation. In the fluid transfer mode of operation, the first and second parts of the valve are connected together, the first and second valve members are in an open position and fluid can flow along the flow path through the valve. In the separation mode of operation, the separation mechanism is operable to separate the first and second parts of the valve, after operation of the closure mechanism.
Patent GB-2498686-A (GB)
Title: Self-aware profile switching on a mobile computing device
Inventor: ZHENG LANTIAN
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2011-11-07
Abstract: In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes detecting, by a mobile computing device, a current context associated with the mobile computing device, the current context being external to the mobile computing device and indicating a current state of the mobile computing device in its surrounding environment. The method can also include identifying, based on at least a first portion of the current context, a location description for the mobile computing device, wherein the location description includes a textual description of the location; and determining, based on the identified location description and at least a second portion of the current context, whether to switch the mobile computing device from operating using a current profile to operating using a second profile, wherein the current profile and the second profile each define one or more settings of the mobile computing device.
Patent GB-2507374-A (GB)
Title: A snooker cue or golf club head comprising a sighting aid
Inventor: FEENEY STEPHEN PATRICK
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2013-06-25
Abstract: A snooker cue or golf club head comprising a sighting aid such that the user can line up a shot and correct for parallax error. The sighting aid consisting of a sighting body 1 with a sighting line 4 running along the body, said line is intercepted part way by an up-step or down-step 5. The sighting line in use runs parallel to the length of the snooker cue or to the face of the golf club head. The sighting line may extend for the majority of the length of the sighting body.
Patent GB-2516436-A (GB)
Title: Benzydamine, an anti-neoplastic agent, acting as cholecystokinin antagonist Gl and brain cancers
Inventor: LATTMANN PORNTHIP
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2013-07-20
Abstract: Cholecystokinin (CCK) receptor antagonists as anticancer, analgesic, anxiolytic agents Cholecystokinin (CCK) antagonists as defined, preferably benzydamine, as anticancer agents in treating gastrointestinal cancers, in particular colon and pancreatic cancer and brain cancer.Â  CCK antagonists as defined, preferably benzydamine in combination with opiates, in particular morphine, to potentiate analgesia is provided.Â  CCK antagonists as defined, preferably benzydamine, as an antidepressant or as an anxiolytic is also provided.
Patent GB-2517438-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for downshifting an automatic vehicle transmission
Inventor: SAHLBERG EMIL
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 2013-08-19
Abstract: A method where a multi-speed automatic vehicle transmission has an electronic control unit which commands multiple downshifts if control conditions are satisfied. Such downshifts are direct and omit engagement and disengagement of one or more intermediate speed ratios. Multiple downshifting may allow the actual speed ratio to better match the ideal speed ratio, for example under heavy braking. The skip downshift may be a double downshift and an up shift after the multiple downshift may be temporarily inhibited. The control condition may be one or more of (i) accelerator pedal position being below a threshold, (ii) vehicle deceleration exceeding a deceleration threshold, (iii) vehicle brakes being activated and (iv) vehicle break pressure being above a brake pressure threshold. The method may provide for inhibiting a commanded multiple downshift if prevented by an inhibit condition and allowing immediately an upshift.
Patent GB-2502226-A (GB)
Title: Novel ether linked compounds and improved treatments for cardiac and cardiovascular disease
Inventor: BAKER JILLIAN G
IPC: A61K31/357
Filed: 2012-02-06
Abstract: A compound of Formula (I), and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or salts and physiologically hydrolysable derivatives in free form or salt form: wherein R1 is independently selected from F, CI, Br, CN, NH2, OH, CHO, COOH, oxo, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, CONH2 (optionally mono- or di-substituted by C1-4alkyl) and SO2NH2, R2 is independently selected from C1-6allkyl substituted by R3 wherein the C1-6alkyl chain optionally comprises one or two heteroatoms select from O; R3 is selected from aryl, C3-6cycloalkyl, C3-6heterocyclyl and C3-6heteroaryl, wherein the heterocyclyl and heteroaryl rings are nitrogen containing; and wherein R3 is optonally substituted by one or more groups selected from R1; n1 is zero or an integer from 1 to 2; n2 is an integer from 1 to 2; and the sum of n1 and 2 is less than or equal to 2; R5 is selected from any group defined for R1 and R2; R6a and R6b are independently selected from H or C1-4alkyl; R7 is independently selected from F, CI, Br, CN, NH2, OH, CHO, COOH, oxo, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, CONH2 (optionally mono- or di-substituted by C1-4alkyl) and SO2NH2, Q1, Q2 and Q3 are independently selected from H or any group defined for R1 and R2; or Q1 and Q2 or Q2 and Q3 together form a C5-6heteroaryl or C5-6heterocylclic ring; optionally containing one or two heteroatoms selected from N and O optionally substituted by any group selected from R5; Z is selected from linear C2-3 alkylene; X3 is O; X4 is selected from aryl, a 9-10 membered heteroaryl ring or a 9-10 membered heterocyclic ring, wherein the heteroaryl and heterocyclic rings contain one or more heteroatoms selected from N, and optionally additionally O, and wherein X4 is optionally substituted by one or two oxo moieties and is optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from R7; with the proviso that: (i) when X4 is phenyl then Q1 and Q2 or Q2 and Q3-together form an optionally substituted heteroaryl or heterocylclic ring as defined above; and (ii) when Q1, Q2 and Q3 are independently selected from H or any group defined for R1 and R2 then X4 is not phenyl except when R2 is C1-5alkyl substituted by R3 wherein R3 is C3-6heterocyclyl as defined above.
Patent GB-2518658-A (GB)
Title: Alarm device
Inventor: BEHAN ANTHONY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A personal alarm comprises an activator, 10, fitting across the palm of the user with a finger activated switch, 12, and a transmitter, 21, which sends a GPS position of the user when operated. The transmitter may only be operated when the switch is activated. The device may be battery powered, 23, for which a tester may be provided. The GPS position of the user may be sent by the transmitter continuously. The finger activated switch may comprise at least two switches which may be recessed, 13A-D. The transmitter may be provided in a housing separate to or with the activator, or in a housing within the activator housing. The activator may be located on a palm band, 11, which may be connected to the transmitter on the users wrist. The device may include an indicator, e.g. a vibrator, 40, to inform the user that their message has been received.
Patent GB-2507876-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet print head and cap
Inventor: PLUMMER MARC SIMON
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A cap 13, 15, for the print face (9, Fig.13) of a drop-on-demand ink jet printer moves between a closed position, in which it covers the print nozzles (11, Fig.13) on the print face (9, Fig.13), and an open position in which the print nozzles (11, Fig.13) are uncovered, without requiring movement of the print face (9, Fig.13). The cap 13, 15 moves by rotation about an axis transverse to the print face (9, Fig.13), and also moves along the axis by the effect of cams 43, 47. The cams are covered by the cap member 13 in both the open and closed positions, protecting the cam surfaces 45, 49, from dirt.
Patent GB-2509252-A (GB)
Title: Viscometer for downhole use
Inventor: CARTELLIERI ANSGAR
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2012-07-26
Abstract: A method for measuring viscosity in a borehole includes: pumping downhole fluid through at least one tube disposed in a carrier configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation; taking at least one differential pressure measurement of the fluid in the at least one tube via a pressure transducer; and estimating a viscosity of the fluid based on the differential pressure measurement.
Patent GB-2523129-A (GB)
Title: Presence monitoring
Inventor: SHULMAN NICOLAS
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2014-02-13
Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring the occupancy of a facility 1 such that emergency services can get an accurate presence list in the case of an emergency. The system comprises: a location module (12,fig.2) operable to monitor the location of one or more mobile devices 3 belonging to persons 4 and arranged to output an indication whenever any of the monitored devices cross a geofence 2 defining the boundaries of the facility 1; a register module (13,fig.2) operable, in response to the location module (12,fig.2), to generate an up to date presence list (14,fig.2) for the facility 1 based on the identity of the monitored devices 3 within the geofence 2; and an interface (15,fig.2) operable to output the presence list on demand to one of more external devices or locations in the event that an emergency such as an evacuation alarm occurs at the facility. The facility 1 may be a set of buildings, an apartment block, hotel, office or factory. The mobile devices 3 may be smartphones or tablet computers. The mobile devices 3 may be adapted to provide location notifications to the system.
Patent GB-2509010-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for generating and managing a virtual device
Inventor: XIE FEI
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention are configured to permit development and validation of a device driver or a device application program by using improved virtual devices. Such improved virtual devices facilitate driver development without use of real devices or hardware prototypes. The present invention also may be configured to permit advanced validation of a device-driver combination that would be difficult to achieve even with a real device. Certain embodiments also may detect inconsistencies between virtual and real devices, which may be used to improve drivers and device application programs and increase compatibility of such drivers and device application programs with real devices.
Patent GB-2524984-A (GB)
Title: Audio mixer
Inventor: BLAKE MARK
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2014-04-08
Abstract: An audio mixer (100) for mixing audio signals from a plurality of participants, including audio signals of different sample rates; the audio mixer comprising: a plurality of mixing arrangements (71a-73a, .., 71c-73c), each mixing arrangement for a given one of said sample rates and comprising: a pre-mixer (31a, ... 31c)configured to mix audio signals having the given sample rate; one or more resamplers (21a, .. 22c), each resampler configured to convert pre-mixed audio signals from other mixing arrangements into a signal of the given sample rate; and a postmixer (32a,..32c) configured to mix the output of the pre-mixer with the output of each resampler to produce an output at the given sample rate; the audio mixer further comprising a subtractor (41a, .. 43c) configured to subtract the participants input audio signal from the post-mixed output.
Patent GB-2525396-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a drilling system
Inventor: LEUCHTENBERG CHRISTIAN
IPC: E21B33/00
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A method of operating a drilling system 10 for drilling a subterranean bore hole, the drilling system including a drill string 14 and a sealing device 12a/b which is operable to provide a substantially fluid tight seal around the drill string whilst the drill string is rotating during drilling, wherein the method includes the steps of: a) injecting fluid into the annular volume around the drill string directly above the sealing device, and b) controlling the fluid pressure in the annular volume around the drill string above the sealing device so that this pressure is greater than the fluid pressure in the annular volume around the drill string directly below the lowermost sealing device.