baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2521177-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for separation of carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons
Inventor: TOMLINSON TERENCE RONALD
IPC: F25J3/06
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: A process and apparatus for the separation of carbon dioxide (CO2) from a gaseous feed comprising methane and carbon dioxide wherein the apparatus comprises a first fractionation column 210 including a first reboil heat exchanger 115 and a second fractionation column 255 including a second reboil heat exchanger 125. A means is provided for cooling and partially condensing the gaseous feed in heat exchange with boiling liquid in the first reboil heat exchanger, and further cooling and partially condensing the cooled and partially condensed gaseous feed in heat exchange with boiling liquid in the second reboil heat exchanger. A means is provided for feeding at least a portion of the further cooled and partially condensed gaseous feed to the first fractionation column, for separation into a first bottom stream 220 having a carbon dioxide concentration higher than that of the gaseous feed and a first overhead stream 225 having a methane concentration higher than that of the gaseous feed. A means is provided for feeding at least a portion of the first overhead stream to the second fractionation column, for separation into a second bottom stream 260 having a carbon dioxide concentration higher than that of the first overhead stream and a second overhead stream 285 having a methane concentration higher than that of the first overhead stream. The process and apparatus is useful for the separation of gaseous mixtures comprising methane and at least 10 mol% carbon dioxide, is effective over wide ranges of carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon content, and requires reduced refrigeration and power consumption.
Patent GB-2512449-A (GB)
Title: An engine cover assembly
Inventor: EVANS DOMINIC TIMOTHY
IPC: F02B77/13
Filed: 2014-01-27
Abstract: A cover 222 for a drive assembly of an internal combustion engine, at least partially defining a chamber 224 for accommodating the drive assembly, comprising two or more acoustic resonators arranged to be in fluidic communication with the chamber, wherein first and second resonators 230, 250 are provided in series, the second resonator being in fluidic communication with the chamber via the first resonator. At least a portion of at least one of the resonators may be provided inside or outside of the chamber. The first and second resonators may be tuned so as to dampen oscillations with first and second frequencies respectively. At least one of the resonators may be formed by one or more reinforcing ribs 226 provided on a wall of the cover. Preferably the resonators comprise a cavity 232 and an opening 234 with a neck portion 236 extending from the opening and into the cavity. The cover reduces the noise emitted between the crankshaft and camshaft of the drive assembly.
Patent GB-2522638-A (GB)
Title: Fan folded paper
Inventor: DAVEY TREVOR
IPC: B31D5/00
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: A fan folded paper supply, which may be for a dunnage forming apparatus, carries a machine readable code, such as a QR code 76, UV ink 78, or openings 80. In this manner, different paper supplies for different dunnage apparatus may be clearly identified, so that the wrong paper supply is not put in one of the dunnage apparatus.
Patent GB-2507233-A (GB)
Title: Natural gas liquefaction process
Inventor: KELLEY BRUCE T
IPC: B01D53/02
Filed: 2012-06-29
Abstract: A gas processing facility for the liquefaction of a natural gas feed stream is provided. The facility comprises a gas separation unit having at least one fractionation vessel. The gas separation unit employs adsorbent beds for adsorptive kinetic separation. The adsorbent beds release a methane-rich gas feed stream. The facility also includes a high-pressure expander cycle refrigeration system. The refrigeration system compresses the methane-rich gas feed stream to a pressure greater than about 1,000 psia. The refrigeration system also chills the methane-rich gas feed stream in one or more coolers, and then expands the chilled gas feed stream to form a liquefied product stream. Processes for liquefying a natural gas feed stream using AKS and a high-pressure expander cycle refrigeration system are also provided herein. Such processes allow for the formation of LNG using a facility having less weight than conventional facilities.
Patent GB-2523584-A (GB)
Title: Chair
Inventor: ROBINSON STUART JAMES
IPC: A47C7/54
Filed: 2014-02-28
Abstract: A chair with a backrest 1 wherein the backrest 1 has curved regions to support a users spine in the neck 9, mid back 10 and lower back 11 regions and wherein a gap is provided in the region by a users shoulders. The curves may support the cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis and ensure they are in a neutral position. The backrest 1 may be arranged to so that its angle can be adjusted and so that it can slide forwards and backwards relative to a seat pan 3 and arm rests 4 may be attached to the backrest 1 so that they translate with it. The shoulder gaps may be a cut out which allows the shoulder blades to rest backwards to prevent slouching. The chair may be used when working at a desk.
Patent GB-2509669-A (GB)
Title: Sunscreen composition with polyhydroxy quarternary ammonium salts
Inventor: HARICHIAN BIJAN
IPC: A61K8/41
Filed: 2012-11-21
Abstract: A cosmetic composition is provided including a water-insoluble UV-A organic sunscreen agent having a ×’max ranging from 330 to 380 nm, a UV-B organic sunscreen agent having a ×’max ranging from 280 to 400 nm, and a photoprotective enhancing agent which is a polyhydroxy quaternary ammonium salt such as bis(dihydroxypropyl)dimethylammonium chloride, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, and wherein the composition exhibits an SPF value which is 1 to 30 units higher than in the absence of the photoprotective enhancing agent.
Patent GB-2527049-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing media content at a mobile device
Inventor: KIDNEY LUKE MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-06-09
Abstract: A method of providing media content at a mobile device 106 comprising deriving, at the mobile device, data related to an identifier 104 provided by a visual display 100, the visual display having visual content 102 associated therewith; providing the derived data to a remote content location; and obtaining, based on said derived data, related media content from the remote content location for execution at the mobile device, wherein the media content is time synchronised with the visual content. The mobile device may be a smart phone, tablet or laptop. The identifier may be an NFC signal, URL, barcode or QR code. The visual could be a large screen in a public or private location. The synchronized content is downloaded from a remote server 108.
Patent GB-2527511-A (GB)
Title: Control of a multi-speed vehicle transmission
Inventor: JERGER ROB
IPC: G08G1/0962
Filed: 2014-06-23
Abstract: Method of vehicle 10 transmission shift point selection according to road gradient, uses camera 12 to detect road signs 14 indicative of change of road gradient and accordingly pre-selects appropriate transmission shift point. Then detects parameter indicative of road gradient change, and immediately implements pre-selected transmission shift point. A plurality of shift points may be selected, for each transmission speed ratio. The system may also detect level road conditions and implement shift points accordingly. Shift points may be defined by two or more shift maps. Alpha-numeric information may be read from the road sign, e.g. numerical indication of gradient. Gradient change parameter may be comparison between tractive effort / torque and acceleration, vehicle braking, or vehicle attitude. An apparatus including a transmission controller is also provided, which may also include an electronic processor having image recognition software.
Patent GB-2518281-A (GB)
Title: Closure Arranged to Travel the length of an Aperture
Inventor: WYNDER LUKE
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2013-09-17
Abstract: A frame (1, fig 1) includes frame members 2 defining an opening for receiving a closure 4. At least one of the frame members has a longitudinally extending recess (6, fig 1). A slide mechanism 7 is received in the recess, and includes a first track 12 fixed within the recess and a second track 14 moveable within and along the recess and coupled to the first track via a rotary coupling member 16. The second track is arranged to be coupled to the closure element. The rotary coupling member includes first and second coupling elements (16a-b, fig 4c) coupled with the first and second tracks respectively. The first coupling element has a different diameter to the second coupling element, such that upon rotation of the coupling member the second track moves a different distance relative to the rotary coupling member than the first track moves relative to the rotary coupling member. The frame may be a window frame and the slide mechanism may operate as a replacement for a sash counterweight. The frame and closure element may relate to a drawer.
Patent GB-2517838-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic information adaptation for a computing device having multiple power modes
Inventor: PETERSEN MORTEN JUST
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of saving power by modifying parts of a web page displayed on a device. The method starts by detecting a change to the power of a computing device. Then the processing a set a elements within a page that uses a markup language, to identify those elements in the page that have an attribute designated to be modified in response to a change in power mode. Next, a portion of the attribute of each of the identified elements are modified by the computing device based on the change to the power mode, with a set of presentation properties. Finally the device renders the display using the modified presentation properties. The method may modify the attribute of the elements by adding by, the computing device, a power mode identifier associated with the set of presentation properties such that the power mode indicates a low-power and a full-power version.
Patent GB-2514282-A (GB)
Title: Arc RFID antenna
Inventor: BAXTER DANIEL BRENT
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2010-08-02
Abstract: A system comprising (i) a set of first and second wireless receivers disposed on opposite sides of an annular wellbore and which comprise opposing first and second read ranges (94) less than an area of the annular bore; and (ii) a set of first and second wireless transmitters disposed on opposite sides of an annular structure disposed in the annular bore, wherein the transmitters remain within at least one of the read ranges as the annular structure moves within the annular bore.
Patent GB-2530098-A (GB)
Title: Mid-infrared acid sensor
Inventor: JONES TIMOTHY
IPC: G01N21/3577
Filed: 2014-09-15
Abstract: A sensor and method is provided for monitoring a mineral acid dissolved in a liquid. The sensor includes an internal reflection window 4 which, in use, is in direct contact with the liquid. The sensor further includes a mid-infrared light source 1 which directs a beam of mid-infrared radiation into said window for attenuated internal reflection at an interface between the window and the liquid. The sensor further includes a first narrow bandpass filter 5 which preferentially transmits mid-infrared radiation over a band of wavelengths corresponding to an absorbance peak of the dissolved mineral acid to filter internally reflected mid-infrared radiation received from the window. The sensor further includes an infrared detector 6 which detects filtered mid-infrared radiation transmitted through the first filter. The sensor further includes a processor arrangement 7 operably coupled to the infrared detector, which measures the intensity of the detected mid-infrared radiation transmitted through the first filter; and determines therefrom an amount of the mineral acid dissolved in the liquid. In one embodiment, the liquid in a well is monitored. A further sensor may be provided for monitoring CO2 in a fluid.
Patent GB-2521264-A (GB)
Title: Method for distributing a digital audio signal
Inventor: SMITH MURRAY
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: A method for distributing a digital audio signal comprises transmitting timing information in a continuous channel (`the timing channel') that is synchronous to an audio clock (master clock) at a source. The timing channel includes information for both clock synchronization and sample synchronization. Audio sample data is transmitted in a separate channel (the data channel) that is asynchronous to the timing channel. The data channel may be optimized for data related parameters, such as bandwidth and robustness. The timing channel may be optimized for minimum clock jitter or errors in clock timing. The method is suitable for use in distributing stereo or surround sound signals to loudspeakers. A slave device receiving the timing channel may be equipped with a low bandwidth filter to filter out high frequency jitter, so that the jitter of the recovered slave clock is of the same order as the jitter in the master clock.
Patent GB-2520830-A (GB)
Title: Image analysis for determining characteristics of individuals and group of individuals
Inventor: MCVEY CATHERINE GRACE
IPC: G06K9/46
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: Embodiments include methods for predicting one or more characteristics of an individual, such as a human or non-human animal, by applying computational methods to image(s) of the individual to generate one or more metrics indicative of the characteristics. Embodiments determine predictors of characteristics by creating a sample library of individuals, determining facial measurements for each individual, determining relationships between facial measurements and additional library data, and selecting predictors from these relationships. Embodiments include methods for predicting characteristics of individuals not in the library. Embodiments include methods for predicting characteristics of groups using predicted characteristics of individuals. Embodiments determine suitability of a pair of individuals (from the same or different species) for a particular purpose, task, or relationship based on characteristics of individuals. Other embodiments determine the compatibility of an individual with a group of other individuals. Embodiments include systems, devices, and computer-readable media comprising one or more of these methods.
Patent GB-2532494-A (GB)
Title: Localising portable apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAM PAUL MADDERN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A method of localising portable apparatus in an environment comprises obtaining captured image data representing an image captured by an imaging device associated with the portable apparatus, and obtaining mesh data representing a 3-dimensional textured mesh of at least part of the environment. The mesh data is processed to generate a plurality of synthetic images, each synthetic image being associated with a pose within the environment and being a simulation of an image that would be captured by the imaging device from that associated pose. The plurality of synthetic images is analysed to find a said synthetic image similar to the captured image data, and an indication is provided of a pose of the portable apparatus within the environment based on the associated pose of the similar synthetic image. The mesh data may be processed to using distortion data representing the distortion produced by the lens of an imagining device and the similarity measurement may involve a minimum of a cost function such Normalised Information Distance (NID) possibly using a Broyden-Fletcher-Goldfarb-Shanno (BFGS) algorithm.
Patent GB-2533172-A (GB)
Title: A method for erecting a shuttering framework
Inventor: TONY WHITE
IPC: E04G17/14
Filed: 2015-01-07
Abstract: A method for erecting a shuttering framework comprises the steps of a) mounting one end of a first support 10a to the ground or other stationary object and mounting one end of a first brace 20a to the ground or other stationary object, b) attaching the opposite end of the first brace to the opposite end of the first support or to a position between the two ends of the first support, c) repeating a) and b) for a second support 10b and a second brace 20b, and d) mounting a plurality of ties 30 between the first and second supports. Also disclosed herein is a method of casting concrete using the aforementioned shuttering framework method.
Patent GB-2534171-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for forming a composite material part
Inventor: SIMON THOMAS CORT
IPC: B29C70/54
Filed: 2015-01-15
Abstract: An assembly is provided for forming a composite material part from the curing of a precursor body in an autoclave. The assembly includes a precursor body 101 comprising a resin matrix located on a pattern 102; a release film 103 covering the precursor body; a first breathable membrane 104 covering the release film; a first vacuum bag 105 encapsulating the precursor body, release film and first breathable membrane and one or more first ports 106 for evacuating gas from the first vacuum bag. The release film is foraminous such that volatiles produced by the resin during curing can escape through the release film for evacuation from the vacuum bag. The resin may be bismaleimide. A second vacuum bag may be provided encapsulating the assembly and a second breathable membrane; and one or more second ports for evacuating gas from the second vacuum bag.
Patent GB-2536627-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle
Inventor: MATTHEW CANWELL
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2015-03-19
Abstract: A disposable, grease-absorbing tray 1 for waste cooking grease contains channels 3,3a and 3b on its upper surface to distribute grease horizontally across the tray. The channels may form an interconnected lattice around upstanding nodules 5 and have a minimum horizontal dimension of at least 5mm. The tray may be moulded, and moulded as a sheet with thickness between 1mm and 20mm. The tray may have a camber such that grease poured onto the centre of the tray may flow radially towards the periphery of the tray. The tray may have a peripheral wall 7 to contain the grease and be made from cellulosic fibres or paper pulp. The tray may be used as an insert in a bin. The tray may be manufactured according to a method of moulding a cellulosic pulp mixture. The tray may also form part of a method for disposing of waste cooking grease which is poured onto the tray. The device provides a convenient way of dealing with waste oil or fat, and helps prevent its disposal into drains, which can cause problems due to blockage.
Patent GB-2526914-A (GB)
Title: Panel
Inventor: WILSON MARTIN
IPC: B62D33/04
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: An insulating panel 1 for a refrigerated body of a trailer, particularly for transporting perishable freight, includes an attachment sheet, for example floor board 10, and a structural member 20 attached to and extending along a portion of the attachment sheet. Structural member 20 is a polygonal, for example square, section formed from a forming sheet, preferably a planar sheet of metal or a high-strength composite material, and comprises an overlapped portion 24 formed from the forming sheet and extending at least partially over a side 22 of section 20, preferably at least 75% of the width of side 22. Overlapped portion 24 can receive and anchor a fastener 30 to secure structural member 20 to a trailer chassis 50. Panel 1 may have additional insulation (70, Figure 2), for example expanded polyurethane or extruded polystyrene foam, between attachment sheet 10 and a base sheet (60, Figure 2).
Patent GB-2539901-A (GB)
Title: A shaft assembly for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: FABIO NUMIDI
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2015-06-29
Abstract: A shaft assembly 10 for an internal combustion engine (110 in Figure 1) is provided. The shaft assembly 10 comprises; at least one bearing journalled shaft 1 rotatably supported in at least one bearing 2a, 2b; and at least one bushing 3a, 3b constrained in rotation with the shaft 1 and provided with a journal surface 6 for a bearing 2a, 2b. The shaft 1 is formed from a material which is different from the material from which the bushing 3a, 3b is formed.
Patent GB-2529308-A (GB)
Title: Electrode wire for electric discharge machining and method for manufacturing the electrode wire
Inventor: CHANG KUO-TA
IPC: C23C10/00
Filed: 2015-07-13
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrode wire 1 includes the steps of: firstly melting and mixing copper with a content of 60% by weight and zinc with a content of 40% by weight to form a copper/zinc binary alloy, and solidifying the copper/zinc binary alloy to form a full beta phase alloy 10. Further steps include galvanizing the full beta phase alloy, processing the full beta phase alloy by a low-temperature heat treatment, and prolonging the treating time of the low-temperature heat treatment to form a surface electric layer. The final step involves heat solidifying the surface electric layer to form a solid alloy layer 11 on the surface of the full beta phase alloy and to let the solid alloy layer form a gamma phase, an epsilon phase or an eta phase at different reaction temperatures. The electrode wire therefore only needs one working procedure. The electrode wire may be specifically for an electric discharge machine (EDM).
Patent GB-2530377-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle with a multifunctional trunk floor
Inventor: HORST THOMAS
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2015-07-10
Abstract: A multifunctional trunk (or car boot) floor (12) for a motor vehicle for supporting cargo on the trunk floor, comprising a plate (18), a plate cover (29) fixed to the plate (18), wherein the plate (18) is formed in two parts, a first plate part (19) is used as a fixing element and a second plate part (20) as a rear window shelf (13) or as a cargo retaining element (14), and the two plate parts (19, 20) are pivotable with respect to each other by means of a hinge (31), so that the trunk floor can also be used on and fastened to a rear portion (10) of a rear seat (8) as a rear window shelf and above a rear portion of a rear seat as a cargo retaining element in a motor vehicle (1). The cargo retaining element ensures cargo in the trunk does not enter the passenger area during movement of the vehicle. The plate cover may be fabric, carpet, felt or film. The second plate part may be plastic or wood. Fastening apparatus such as cams (28) and boreholes (26) can be used to fasten the trunk floor.
Patent GB-2545397-A (GB)
Title: A communications system, user apparatus, content source and method for secure content delivery
Inventor: SVEN VAN DEN BERGHE
IPC: H04N21/254
Filed: 2015-12-07
Abstract: User apparatus configured to request and receive data divided into chunks from a content source over a network, the apparatus comprising a network module configured to establish S401 a secure path to the content source and to establish an unsecure path to the content source, a determination module configured to determine S402 that a next chunk of data is required and to determine S403 whether the next chunk of data is protected, and a request module configured to request and receive S404 the next chunk of data via the unsecure path if the next chunk of data is unprotected or to request and receive S405 the nest chunk of data via the secure path if the next chunk of data is protected. The request module may request authorisation and receive an authorisation token from the content source via the secure path, and further request and receive a protected chunk of data via the unsecure path using the authorisation token.