baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2505156-A (GB)
Title: Mixing device for dispersing odours
Inventor: BUCHANAN CHRISTOPHER STEVEN
IPC: B01F23/00
Filed: 2012-06-25
Abstract: An invertible mixing vessel comprising two chambers; A for a liquid and B for a solid that produces heavier than air gas when the solid is contacted with the liquid, on inversion or tilting of the device. The two chambers are separated by a barrier which is permeable to the liquid but impermeable to the solid. Odour molecules entrained from the liquid are carried by the gas from the device over a weir and poured from a spout. The device and carrier gas allows the odour molecules to be positioned by the user. The solid may be solid carbon dioxide (CO2) (dry ice).
Patent GB-2508653-A (GB)
Title: Coating masking cap
Inventor: BURDALL JAMES
IPC: B05B12/20
Filed: 2012-12-07
Abstract: A masking cap 10 is provided for protecting a feature of a product, such as an engine block during application of a coating process thereto. The masking cap has a head region 18 and a neck region 20 and is formed from a stretchable, heat-resistant material such as latex or silicone rubber. The neck region has a perimeter that is smaller than the perimeter of the feature of the product when in an un-stretched state, and whereby the neck region is stretchable under application of a stretching force to stretch the neck region to fit over the feature and contracts to form a seal with the feature when the stretching force is removed. The cap is formed of two walls 12 and 14 and it is a substantially flat structure when un-stretched and not applied to a work-piece. Multiple parallel ribs (26 figure 1B) in the neck region may aid gripping to a work-piece.
Patent GB-2511485-A (GB)
Title: Method
Inventor: HARDING HENRY THOMAS ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2013-01-22
Abstract: A method of supplying a product to a user via a software application (app) on a user device comprising a user selecting and ordering a product from a display on the device, the supplier being informed by the device of the users arrival at the location to which the product is to be supplied. The users location may be determined by GPS, notifying the supplier of the users arrival or expected time of arrival at or near the supplier premises. Thus a user can pre-order a product for a restaurant, hotel, bar, cafe or the like and the supplier can be informed of the users arrival in order to supply the product. The display may be online or in physical form, the user scanning a barcode or the like to select the product. Suggestions or recommendations about the products may be provided.
Patent GB-2505019-A (GB)
Title: Calculating the reduction in power consumption or energy usage provided by a voltage optimizer
Inventor: WANG JIHONG
IPC: G01R21/06
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: The power consumption reduction or energy saving arising from the use of a transformer type voltage regulation device is calculated from the power induced on the primary winding from the secondary winding and a parameter based on the number of turns in, or the voltages across, the primary and secondary windings. The voltage regulation or optimization device comprises a transformer with primary and secondary windings. The power induced on the primary winding from the secondary winding is calculated by measuring the voltage on the primary winding and either the primary winding current i3 directly or by measuring the supply current i1 and the secondary current i2. The induced power may be the real power or reactive power. RMS values may be used for the voltage and current. The invention allows the effect of the voltage regulator to be monitored while in use, without needing a separate measurement of power consumed when the voltage regulator is not connected.
Patent GB-2514119-A (GB)
Title: Rooflight assembly
Inventor: BOTWRIGHT JAMES OLIVER
IPC: F16J15/00
Filed: 2013-05-13
Abstract: A rooflight or skylight comprises a metallic frame 10 and an openable panel 15 preferably hinged to the frame. The frame 10 is constructed from inner 17 and outer 18 frame members connected together by at least one thermal break 311 incorporated within the frame. A resilient seal 313 between the fixed frame 10 and the openable panel 15 and sealing to the frame 10 when the panel 15 is in a closed position extends between the inner and outer frame members and constitutes an additional thermal break between them. The openable panel may include a frame supporting double glazing. The resilient seal may comprise a dual hardness gasket. The roof light may include a vent assembly. At least one powered actuator for the panel may be incorporated in the fixed frame.
Patent GB-2516311-A (GB)
Title: Motor mount
Inventor: ATKINSON ANTOINE FRANCOIS
IPC: H02K7/14
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A mount 100 for an electric motor and impeller comprising a sleeve forming a chamber 18 for receiving a motor, the sleeve including plurality of elements 32 projecting from a surface of the sleeve and at least one annular seal 40 extending around the sleeve. An annular seal 40a may be disposed at the first end of the sleeve and a second annular seal 40c may be provided at the second end of the sleeve. The seals may be convex or concave with respect to the chamber 18. And may be bellow seals. The plurality of elements may include at least one row 36 of conical elements, axial ribs 140 spaced around the sleeve, compression ribs 136 spaced around the sleeve and/or a lip seal 150 disposed radially around the sleeve. The sleeve is inserted in a surrounding assembly 50 (fig 5 not shown) with the seals axially engaging flanges 60 forming annular seats. Elements 72 engage with the surrounding assembly to prevent rotation of the sleeve. The annular seat may be part of a hair care appliance.
Patent GB-2520025-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating proximity detection for a wearable processing device
Inventor: PRITCHARD ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/35
Filed: 2013-11-06
Abstract: Detecting the proximity of a wearable processing device 4 to a data processing apparatus 2 based on wireless signals such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, received by the data processing apparatus 2 from the wearable processing device 4. A user input is detected with the data processing apparatus 2 which may be a mobile phone, laptop or desktop computer. In response to detecting the user input operation, at least one detection parameter is calibrated for the proximity detection where detection parameters may include distance or signal strength. The processing device may perform authentication of a user in response to detecting proximity of the wearable device. The authentication could include logging the user into a computer, program or website. Provides a convenient technique for calibrating the proximity detection parameter such as configuring the proximity threshold for detection of the device.
Patent GB-2510247-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for distribution of data signals to a plurality of locations
Inventor: STAFFORD GARY
IPC: H04H20/10
Filed: 2013-12-03
Abstract: Apparatus and a system is provided to allow the distribution of received data 25, such as video and audio, to a number of data processing apparatus at a plurality of locations. Portions of the data are made available to each of the data processing apparatus in response to a user selection, for example by use of a TV or STB remote control. The network includes the use of first and further data processing components, which can be provided as integrated circuits and which do not require the use of conventional electromechanical switching apparatus. A first data processing component 10 has an input to receive data signals within one or more predetermined frequency bands, and passes those signals along at least two paths to a plurality of further data processing components 12. The further data processing components have a plurality of outputs which are connected to data processing apparatus for the generation of video and/or audio. The further data processing components may be provided in a cascaded manner to provide multiple outputs which are each available to be connected to a data processing apparatus.
Patent GB-2519823-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for powering a load
Inventor: FERRARONS RAMON TROY
IPC: H02J3/38
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: A method of controlling an electrical power supply to a load 214, such as an AC motor for a water pump or a compressor, wherein said load has an associated power threshold, comprises using a first, renewable, electrical power source, such as a photovoltaic source 202, to generate a first amount of power for supply to the load, and determining whether to supply a second amount of power to the load from a second, different electrical power source, such as AC grid 204, for example in the event of a shortfall in the first amount of generated power. If it is determined that the second electrical power source should be used to supply power to the load, an output of the second electrical power source is controlled so that a combined amount of power supplied to the load from the first and second electrical power sources meets the power threshold associated with the load.
Patent GB-2510310-A (GB)
Title: Method of continuous casting thin steel strip
Inventor: NOONING ROBERT
IPC: B22D11/06
Filed: 2012-11-19
Abstract: A method of continuously casting metal strip having the steps of assembling a pair of counter-rotatable casting rolls, assembling a metal delivery system adapted to deliver molten metal above the nip to form a casting pool, the casting pool forming a meniscus with each casting surface of the casting rolls, delivering a shell thickness controlling gas to select areas within 300mm of end portions of at least one casting roll downwardly toward the meniscus adapted to control thickness of the metal shell, and sensing the temperature and thickness profiles of the cast strip downstream from the nip to determine high or low temperature areas of the cast strip within 300mm of the end portions and causing the gas to be delivered to change the thickness of the metal shell.
Patent GB-2526552-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for adaptively controlling the charging time of a storage heater
Inventor: MCDONALD ALAN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2014-05-27
Abstract: A method of adaptively controlling a charging time 390 of a storage heater comprises determining a stored energy requirement 340 of the heater and a background heat requirement 360 of the heater. Determining the stored energy requirement ideally comprises multiplying a number of heating hours programmed by a user by a heating demand, the heating demand being obtained from a look-up table (figure 4) using a set-point, i.e. target, room temperature and a seasonal band. The seasonal band may be obtained either by measuring the rate of change of room temperature or by consideration of the calendar month and selecting the appropriate band from a second lookup table (figure 5). Determining the background heat requirement ideally comprises multiplying the standing loss of the heater, which may be obtained from a third lookup table (figure 7) and multiplying the standing loss by the number of hours in a day that the heater is not programmed to operate for, i.e. the number of hours in a day that the heater is deactivated. Residual energy left in the heater from the previous day 370 may also be used to determine the charging time of the heater.
Patent GB-2511689-A (GB)
Title: Reactive force pedal device
Inventor: MARUYAMA KOHEI
IPC: G05G1/30
Filed: 2012-12-10
Abstract: In a reactive force pedal device (12), between a motor-side output shaft (66) and a pedal member (30), a one-way clutch (94) is provided which allows transmittance of rotational force when performing a depressing operation of the pedal member (30) and disables transmittance of the rotational force when performing a revert operation of the pedal member (30).
Patent GB-2529705-A (GB)
Title: Message processing
Inventor: WRIGHT BENJAMIN THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: Measures, including methods, systems and computer programs, for use in processing multicast group membership discovery protocol messages in a data centre network 200 including a plurality of compute servers 202, 212, 222, 232, 242. Each compute server in the plurality is capable of running one or more virtual machines. At a multicast group membership discovery protocol proxy 202C, 212C, 222C, 232C, 242C located on a compute server in the plurality, a multicast group membership discovery protocol report message is received 250 requesting delivery of data associated with a specified multicast group from a specified multicast data source. It is determined whether the specified multicast data source is hosted by a virtual machine running on the compute server. In response to a positive determination, a request corresponding to the received multicast group membership discovery protocol report message is forwarded 260 to the virtual machine hosting the specified multicast data source on the compute server. Multicast group membership discovery protocols such as the internet group management protocol (IGMP) or the multicast listener discovery (MLD) protocol are designed for internet protocol (IP) networks where potentially there are a large number of subscribers on the same local area network (LAN).
Patent GB-2529724-A (GB)
Title: Verification of material
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHARLES MAXWELL
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: Verification of material 306 to be used in a production process such as where materials are to be mixed e.g. in the preparation of a pharmaceutical or food. A first signal comprising a first code representing a composition of a first material 306 is received from a first source 301. The first code is compared to a second code, generated by analysing the first material, to determine if the first code matches the second code. A first output 105 is provided, indicating that the analysed first material is verified as being the first material, only when the first code matches the second code. The first source 301 may be a barcode scanner used to san a barcode 304. An analyser 302 such as a near infrared spectrometer may be used to generate the second code. A batch of material may be analysed to generate a code dependent upon chemical composition of the material and the code processed to generate the barcode 304, which may be printed and provided on the packaging 305 of the batch of material 306.
Patent GB-2525050-A (GB)
Title: Catalysts and methods of making and using catalysts
Inventor: TWIGG MARTYN VINCENT
IPC: B01J23/50
Filed: 2013-09-12
Abstract: A catalyst for the destruction of a sterilant comprises silver oxide and calcium carbonate and optionally MnO2, wherein the catalyst contains at least 50wt% of MnO2 and silver oxide taken together. The catalyst may contain at least 50wt% of silver oxide and at least 5 wt% of calcium carbonate. The catalyst may be supported on a substrate, which may be a honeycomb substrate. The catalyst may further comprise titanium dioxide, manganese dioxide or xanthan gum. A method for the manufacture of the catalyst, as well as its use is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2531006-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic nozzle for tidal turbines
Inventor: JAMES GRAHAM DAY
IPC: F04D29/54
Filed: 2014-10-06
Abstract: A fluid/air flow barrier for turbine comprising of a plurality of hoop shaped barriers in which the upstream flow area 1 is greater that the downstream flow area 2 such that the individual hoop has an accelerative effect on the fluid flow and the downstream barrier has an outlet flow area of the same size or smaller than the upstream partial barrier. The shape of the barriers may preferably be oval, circular, rectangle or similar.
Patent GB-2515941-A (GB)
Title: Methods for treating HCV comprising at least two direct acting antiviral agent, ribavirin but not interferon
Inventor: BERNSTEIN BARRY M
IPC: A61P31/14
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: A combination comprises at least two direct acting antiviral agents (DAAs) for use in treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in a subject, the treatment comprises administering the at least two DAAs and ribavirin in the absence interferon for a duration of twelve weeks or less so as to provide a sustained virological response (SVR), the at least two DAAs being selected from HCV protease inhibitors, HCV polymerase inhibitors and HCV NS5A inhibitors. Preferably the HCV protease inhibitor is (2R,6S,13aS,14aR,16aS,Z)-N-cyclopropylsulfonyl)-6-(5-methylpyrazine-2-carboxamido)-5-,16-dioxo-2-(phenanthridin-6-yloxy)-1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,13a,14,14a,15,16,16a-hexadecahydrocyclopropa[e]pyrrolo[1,2-a][1,4]diazacyclopentadecine-14a-carboxamide (compound 1) and/or the HCV polymerase inhibitor is (E)-N-(4-(3-tert-butyl-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide (compound 3). Preferably the subject is infected with HCV genotype 1 and the subject may be a naive patient or an interferon non-responder. Preferably the DAAs are coadministered.
Patent GB-2532998-A (GB)
Title: Toilet flushing apparatus
Inventor: STUART DENHAM
IPC: E03D1/20
Filed: 2014-12-05
Abstract: Toilet flushing apparatus 30 includes a pivoting flush container 9, which, in use, in a readiness condition, contains flush liquid 2, for example, water, for flushing a toilet and a mounting 10 for pivotally mounting the flush container 9. The flush container 9 is movable between a filling condition, in which, in use, the flush liquid 2 is located within the flush container 9, the readiness condition, and a discharge condition, in which at least some of the flush liquid 2 is discharged from the flush container 9 into a transfer arrangement 32, which transfers the discharged flush liquid (2) to a toilet pan. A alter embodiment relates to a method of flushing a toilet using said apparatus.
Patent GB-2533969-A (GB)
Title: A foodstuff cooking device
Inventor: JAMES AKINWANDE
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2015-01-12
Abstract: A cooking device 100, particularly for roasting corn, comprises at least one grilling means having substantially tubular form with at least one open end. The grill is configured to receive a substantially cylindrical foodstuff therein via the open end, the grilling means configured to provide radiant heat to the outer surface of a foodstuff located therein. The cooking device may further comprise control means configured to allow a user to alter the temperature provide by the at least one grilling means and may further comprise timing means. The timing means may act to deactivate a first cooking period and activate a second cooking period of different radiant heat intensity. The device may further comprise a butter melting tray 6 located close to the grilling means. A visual use light may be provided and the light may be formed as a ring around the open end 7. A pair of grills may be provided. Bread toasting means may also be provided.
Patent GB-2536059-A (GB)
Title: Secure control of insecure device
Inventor: HENRY HARRISON
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2015-03-06
Abstract: A computer system for securely controlling an insecure computer is provided. The system comprises an insecure computer (100), a secure computer (200) and a unidirectional dataflow enforcer (400). The insecure computer comprises a dedicated video output with a hardware interface, and is configured to transmit its video output to a secure computer over a first connection and to receive instructions for controlling the insecure computer over a second connection. The secure computer is configured to receive the video output of the insecure computer over the first connection and to transmit instructions for controlling the insecure computer over the second connection. The unidirectional dataflow enforcer is configured to enforce unidirectional dataflow between the secure computer and the insecure computer, such that dataflow from the secure computer to the insecure computer over the second connection is allowed, but dataflow from the insecure computer to the secure computer over the second connection is prevented. A corresponding method is also provided. The one way enforcer may be a data diode, one connection of a serial port according to the RS232 standard, alternatively a one way optical link may be used.
Patent GB-2538270-A (GB)
Title: Power converter
Inventor: CHONG HWA NG
IPC: H02M7/483
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A power converter comprises a plurality of energy storage devices (ESDs) charged by a power source and sequentially coupled and decoupled to an output, where at least two of the ESDs are maintained at different potentials. A branch 201 of the converter includes a first arm 202 and a second arm 203. Each arm includes a number of modules 204, each module including a number of individually controllable switching valves and an ESD. The ESD may be a capacitor or any suitable element capable of storing energy and discharging energy by virtue of an electrical potential. The first and second arms may be connected between two DC rails 205. An AC terminal 206 (an output of the converter) may be positioned between the first and second arm and each may include an inductor 207, 208 to help limit current transients in the converter during operation. The arrangement may be used where power is generated by offshore wind turbines and the power generated must be transmitted onshore by long lengths of subsea cabling
Patent GB-2524908-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for controlling fluid flow in or into a well and method of using same
Inventor: KILLIE RUNE
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2013-11-12
Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus and a method for controlling fluid flow in or into a well, wherein the apparatus comprising: at least one housing (3m, 3g, 3w) having: an inlet (5); and at least one outlet (7, 7'), one of which is arranged in a top portion or a bottom portion of the housing (3m, 3g, 3w) when in a position of use; and a flow control means (9m, 9g, 9w) disposed within the housing (3m, 3g, 3w), the flow control means (9m, 9g, 9w) having a density being higher or lower than a density of a fluid to be controlled, and a form adapted to substantially block the outlet (7, 7') of the housing when the flow control means (9m, 9g, 9w) is in a position abutting the outlet (7, 7').
Patent GB-2524916-A (GB)
Title: An insulation panel
Inventor: HYNES EOGHAN
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 2015-06-24
Abstract: The insulation panel comprises a foam polymer core 2 having a plastic facer 3 bonded thereto. The facer 3 has a plurality of rows 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 of spaced apart protrusions 4 extending along the panel. The panel has at least two cutting regions 51, 52 free of protrusions running along the length of the panel, parallel to the rows 41-46 of spaced apart protrusions 4 and a longitudinal edge of the panel. The cutting regions 51, 52 are located at distances centred about 0.150 m and 0.225 m from the longitudinal edge. The facer 3 is preferably high impact polystyrene (HIPS). The foam 2 is preferably polyisocyanurate, polyurethane or phenolic. The insulation panel is suitable for use at a junction in a cavity wall, such as, a junction formed by a radon barrier.
Patent GB-2540953-A (GB)
Title: A control surface for an aircraft
Inventor: Robert Northam
IPC: B64C21/00
Filed: 2015-07-31
Abstract: A control surface 30 for the tail plane 17 of an aircraft has a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a chord-line defined between the leading edge and the trailing edge. First and second aerodynamic surfaces are created between the leading and trailing edges. The leading edge is formed by a nose 34 and the nose has a hinge axis 33 about which the control surface is deflectable. A maximum thickness of the control surface perpendicular to the chord-line between the first aerodynamic surface and the second surface is located aft of the hinge axis. A further aspect relates to a control surface for an aircraft having a maximum curvature of the first aerodynamic surface of the control surface as being located aft of the hinge axis. The present application also relates to an aircraft or part of an aircraft comprising a fixed section and a control surface. The fixed section may be a wing (56, fig 6).