baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2515798-A (GB)
Title: Network coding over GF(2)
Inventor: GLIGOROSKI DANILO
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A method of generating an encoded data packet over Galois Field GF(2) comprises determining a plurality of data packets in dependence on a Latin rectangle 303, wherein the data packets have equal length, and generating an encoded data packet by bitwise XORing the determined data packets 305. The efficiency of encoding, decoding and transmission over a network are all improved, as well as the security properties of the transmitted information. The Latin rectangle may be generated by generating a Latin square and then selecting a plurality of either the rows or the columns of the square. Information is included in each encoded packet indicating the data packets from which the encoded packet has been generated. A receiver is able to decode the encoded packets by reference to this information (fig. 4). Other embodiments cover encoding the packets with redundancy, and further coding the packets at intermediate nodes.
Patent GB-2504228-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for charging a lithium-sulfur cell
Inventor: KOLOSNITSYN VLADIMIR
IPC: H01M10/44
Filed: 2013-10-15
Abstract: A method for charging a lithium-sulfur cell comprises monitoring the voltage (V) of a cell during charge as a function of time (t) or capacity (Q), determining, in a voltage region in which the cell transitions between a first stage and a second stage of charge, the reference capacity (Qref) of the cell at which dV/dt or dV/dQ is at a maximum, and terminating charge when the capacity of the cell reaches a.Qref, where a is 1.1 to 1.4. The value of a is most preferably 1.25. The voltage region at which the cell transitions between the first stage and second stage of charge is preferably 1.5 to 2.4V, most preferably 1.9 to 2.35V (figure 1). The reference capacity (Qref) is preferably determined by calculating, in the voltage region in which the cell transitions between the first stage and second stage of charge, the point at which dV/dt or dV/dQ is at a maximum, and d2V/dt2 or d2V/dQ2 is zero (figure 3). A battery management system for carrying out the method is also disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2520491-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to calibration of instruments
Inventor: HOLE JOHN PATRICK
IPC: G01N15/10
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: Calibrating an apparatus for optically characterising samples of particles of small size comprises using a sample of a calibration population of particles which is substantially monodisperse, homogeneous and has a known concentration of particles per unit volume. The sample is analysed to determine, for a particular combination of apparatus conditions or settings, the number of particles detected and the average brightness of individually detected and measured particles. A new particular combination of apparatus conditions or settings is applied and the analysis is repeated for the same sample, or another from the same calibration population. The analysis may be further repeated for further new combinations of apparatus conditions or settings. A calibration plot or look-up table of brightness of particle against number of particles detected is derived from the analyses, which is used to calibrate the apparatus against subsequent analysis of populations of particles of unknown concentration. The apparatus may be for nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA).
Patent GB-2523140-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine component
Inventor: TIBBOTT IAN
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A gas turbine engine component such as a high pressure turbine nozzle guide vane (NGV) or blade includes an external wall which is exposed to hot gas flowing through the engine. The component includes an air inlet arrangement 42 and effusion (film) cooling holes 46 formed in the external wall. Air is supplied from the inlet arrangement 42 via metering / impingement holes 45 to supply plena 43, 44. The plena 43, 44 supply air to the film cooling holes 46. Cooling air flowing through metering holes 45 impinges on the inner surface of the outer wall to enhance heat transfer. Each plenum 43, 44 is supplied by only one or two metering holes, and supplies only one or two effusion cooling holes 46. This allows flow rates to be accurately matched to cooling requirements at each point on the blade surface.
Patent GB-2524084-A (GB)
Title: A tanning fluid applicator system and method
Inventor: HIPPERSON GERALD
IPC: B05B12/12
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A hand applicator system 100 for spraying a human or animal body (10 figure 2), the system comprising: a hand applicator 110 and a travel speed indicator 120 which indicates the optimum travel speed of the hand applicator over a region of the body. The travel speed indicator emits a signal to an operator of the hand applicator, the signal varying during a spraying procedure and being indicative of the appropriate instantaneous travel speed of the hand applicator over the region of the body adjacent the hand applicator at any time. There is also claimed a method of using such an applicator. The invention aids even application of fluid to the body and is particularly suitable for use with spray tan.
Patent GB-2524738-A (GB)
Title: Sealing sleeve with leakage detection
Inventor: KUNSTEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01M3/18
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: In a sealing sleeve 10 with leakage detection device, for sealing a connection between two fluid conveying parts, the sleeve 10 comprises an absorbing layer 11 and a sensor arrangement 12. The absorbing layer 11 is configured to be attached to a surface of an article containing a fluid, for example a hose 6 assembly with a connector 3 comprising a nipple 4 and a socket 5. An end of a hose 6 is slipped on the nipple 4 and the socket 5 is adapted to establish a fluid tight connection of the hose 6 and the nipple 4, and the sealing sleeve 10 is attached at an intersection of the socket 5 and the hose 6. In the case of a leakage, the absorbing layer 11 absorbs the fluid and can expand upon this absorption. The sensor arrangement 12, which can comprise capacitive humidity sensors, detects a level of saturation of the absorbing layer 11 with the fluid, and can transmit a signal if the level of saturation has changed.
Patent GB-2525446-A (GB)
Title: Packaging band
Inventor: BROWN MIKE
IPC: D21H27/10
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: A composition for use in production of packaging for foods comprises a laminated structure and wherein a least one lamella of paper is coated with at least one lamella of polymer comprising polyethylene (PE). A band produced of the composition together with a net can be useful in the production of a pack for packaging of fruit or other foods. The paper may be uncoated with a thickness of 75 - 85 gsm. The lamella of polymer may be of a thickness of 20 40 microns, and it may at least partly melt during a heat sealing process. The composition may be oxo-degradable, and it may contain 1 3 % of an oxo-degradable additive. The band may be 70 100 mm wide and it may secure a net comprising a tube drawn together and sealed at first and second ends, wherein the band is wrapped around the net and heat sealed to the ends of the net at first and second heat sealing areas. The band may be arranged in a pack such that the polymer side faces the net and paper side faces away from the net. The paper side may be printed.
Patent GB-2510090-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for managing quality of service settings for group communications
Inventor: CHEN ETHAN Y
IPC: H04L47/80
Filed: 2012-10-30
Abstract: A centralized quality of service (QoS) entity (108) having a processing device performs a method for managing QoS settings for group communications. The method includes: determining (202) a plurality of active participants of a group communication session; and determining (204), for each active participant, an individual QoS setting, including a first individual QoS setting for a first active participant. The method further includes modifying (206) the first individual QoS setting based on the individual QoS setting for at least one other active participant, wherein the modified first individual QoS setting is applied to a session leg used by the first active participant during the group communication session. The active participants of the group communication session can be on the same or heterogeneous wireless networks.
Patent GB-2511240-A (GB)
Title: Nitrofurfuryl substituted phenyl linked piperidino-oxadiazoline conjugates as anti-tubercular agents and process for the preparation thereof
Inventor: KAMAL AHMED
IPC: A61K31/12
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: The present invention provides nitrofurfuryl substituted phenyl linked piperidino-oxadiazolone compounds of general formula (A) as anti-tubercular agents; wherein G= formula (B); X=H, F; R=H, CH3, C2H5, Benzyl.
Patent GB-2517277-A (GB)
Title: Risk assessment system
Inventor: HARNEY JOHN GARRY
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2014-06-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a risk assessment system (100), the system comprising: an assessor device (18), itself comprising: means for receiving input from a user regarding issues identified during the course of a risk assessment; means for storing a plurality of predefined risk identifiers, each risk identifier specifying particular parameters regarding an identified issue; and means for enabling a user to associate each user identified issue with a particular risk identifier; and means for outputting a report based on those risk identifiers associated with user identified issues. The assessment device may be an electronic device such as laptop, smartphone or tablet that is connected to an assessment manager (10) which comprises a database (22) for storing template assessments, risk identifiers or codes. Also claimed are an assessor device, corresponding method and server related to the risk assessment system.
Patent GB-2528338-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound apparatus and method
Inventor: SIVERSON CORY
IPC: G10K11/02
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: The acoustic matching layer 30 facilitates the transmission of ultrasound energy between an ultrasound source and a target.Â  The matching layer has an acoustic impedance that decreases across the matching layer, and comprises at least ten adjacent composites 32, each composite comprising a carrier material 40 and each composite having an acoustic impedance lower than that of the adjacent composite. The carrier material 40 may be a polymer, e.g. an epoxy, silicone, polypropylene, ABS, polyethylene, Bakelite, rubber or PVDF. Additionally the composites may further comprise a dopant 42 so as to modify their acoustic impedance. The dopant 42 may comprise platinum, gold, a metallic or transition metal carbide, oxide, sulphide or nitride, e.g. aluminium oxide, zirconium carbide, tungsten carbide, yttrium oxide and zirconium oxide. Also provided is a method for forming a composite for use in such a matching layer.
Patent GB-2518090-A (GB)
Title: Container for ink
Inventor: SLATER SEAN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a pouch for containing an ink comprising a chamber for containing ink and a chamber for containing an oxygen-containing gas, wherein the chamber for containing ink is surrounded by a material which is a barrier to actinic radiation, and wherein the chamber for containing ink is in communication with the chamber for containing an oxygen-containing gas via a gas permeable membrane. The invention also provides a cartridge and a printer comprising the pouch of the present invention.
Patent GB-2522776-A (GB)
Title: Exercise equipment
Inventor: GRAVES SARA JANE
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 2014-12-19
Abstract: A fitness training vest comprises a shell 10 for fitment over a user; load absorption pads 11-16 within the shell 10 for engagement with the torso of the user and a releasable belt or strap 17 for attachment of the shell 10 around the torso of the user. The vest may include pads 11-16 positioned at the shoulders, spine and torso of a user and the vest may include a support element 19 in the form of a bar or stalk extending forward from the shell 10; weights may be secured to the support element. A method of exercising using the vest is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2534929-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for conversion of HDR signals
Inventor: TIM BORER
IPC: H04N9/825
Filed: 2015-02-06
Abstract: Converting a high dynamic range (HDR) source video signal with a source colour space to a lower dynamic range (LDR) target television signal with a target colour scheme, comprising: receiving the video signal from the source and providing it as a luminance component and seperate colour components for each pixel; determining a maximum brightness for the colour components in the target colour scheme; applying a compression function, that depends on the maximum intensity, to the luminance component of each pixel; outputting the compressed luminance component and distinct colour components in the target colour scheme; and/or performing the inverse process. A 3D look-up table (LUT) may be used in the tone mapping. Compression curves may be used in the colour grading. Transformation formula may include a limiting aspect. An opto-electronic transfer function (OETF) may be used. A system gamma may be used. Colour format may be RGB or YCbCr. Non-linearity may be applied to each channel. The extended dynamic range (EDR) signal may have a wider gamut than the standard dynamic range (SDR) signal. Colour values may be compressed. The dynamic range reduction may be implemented in a receiver, transmitter, set top box, display, camera or studio chain.
Patent GB-2536499-A (GB)
Title: Method, program, and apparatus, for managing a stored data graph
Inventor: VIVIAN LEE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2015-03-20
Abstract: Data is stored in subject/object/predicate triples according to the Resource Description Framework. When a data value is modified a data modification event is created. An instance of a process associated with the event is identified. The process instance generates an output using the modified data value. The output may create a new triple or may modify an existing triple. This may create one or more data modification events which are processed in the same way. The change may then propagate related changes through the data. The data modification events may be placed in a queue for processing. Equivalent events in the queue may be identified and redundant events removed. The process instances may be instantiated by giving a generic process instance processing instructions and information about the input and output data.
Patent GB-2529014-A (GB)
Title: AeRS- airflow energy recovery system
Inventor: POTTER ANDREW RAYMOND
IPC: F21S9/04
Filed: 2015-04-27
Abstract: An airflow energy recovery system generates electrical energy using air flowing through, around, by or beneath a host vehicle that is in motion and to which the system is attached. The electricity may be consumed by electrically powered mobile devices or electrical or electronic devices or systems that are built into the host vehicle. The system may comprise at least one axial, electromagnetic coil fan or turbine 1 and preferably comprises a two or three-dimensional array of fans or turbines. The fans or turbines may be of pico, nano, mini or micro size and the length of individual rotors or blades may be from a few millimetres up to a few centimetres. The rotors or blades are preferably protected by a mesh filter or cover 6. The system may be attached to a motorcycle (figure 3), bicycle, car (figure 4), van, lorry, power or sail boat, aeroplane, glider, locomotive, railway carriage, ski lift, cable car or tower block lift.
Patent GB-2538253-A (GB)
Title: Foldable tow bar
Inventor: ROBERT GRIFFIN
IPC: B62K27/14
Filed: 2015-05-12
Abstract: A foldable tow bar 10 for connecting a carriage to a cycling device comprising a first tow bar portion 12, a second tow bar portion 14 and a pivotal connection 16 between the first and second tow bar portions 12, 14, the first and second tow bar portions 12, 14 being movable relative to one another about the pivot 16 between a substantially in-line position and a folded position, the pivotal connection 16 including a spring-loaded latch adapted to automatically engage when the first and second tow bar portions 12, 14 are moved from the folded position to the substantially in-line position, and a spring-loaded friction mechanism to impede rotation of the tow bar portions 12, 14 relative to one another about the pivot 16 when the latch is disengaged.
Patent GB-2524180-A (GB)
Title: A Retention device
Inventor: MULVIHILL MICHAEL
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2013-10-21
Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a liquid retention device comprising: a braced frame mountable on foundations in a plurality of locations, in which said device comprises a base section and at least one upstanding support, and in which said brace further comprises height-adjusting means for adjusting the height of said frame, and in which said device further comprises a face supported by said frame, in which said face is inclined at an angle to the at least one upstanding support, wherein said face is covered by a least one detachable mat.
Patent GB-2541014-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine element arrangement
Inventor: FABIO NUMIDI
IPC: F16M1/025
Filed: 2015-08-06
Abstract: An engine element arrangement for an i.c. engine comprises an element body, eg cylinder housing or case 2, made from a first material and an insert 10A/10B attached to the element body 2 and made from a different material and comprising at least part of a recess 30 for supporting a bearing 70A, 70B. The insert 10A/10B may comprise two connected insert parts 10A, 10B which together define a recess 30 for supporting the bearing, eg a crankshaft bearing 70A, 70B. Additionally or alternatively, a cylinder head may be attached to the element body 2 by cylinder head bolts 5 engaging with threads 6 in the insert 10A, 10B. The element body 2 may be made from aluminium and/or magnesium alloy; the insert may be made from an iron alloy, eg cast iron or steel. The insert parts 10A, 10B may be reconnected by cap bolts 8 along a common fracture surface 60 starting at predefined notches 50.
Patent GB-2531871-A (GB)
Title: Upward spraying floor cleaning apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS KENNETH SCHULTHEIS
IPC: A47L13/26
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus, such as a vacuum cleaner, brush or mop comprises a head 12, the head12 having a downward facing cleaning element 14 for downward facing cleaning of a ground surface and a handle 16 for holding, wherein a portion or a whole of the handle 16 is removably detachable from the head 12 and comprises a spraying system, the spraying system itself comprising a spray outlet 18 located toward a base of the portion or a whole of the handle 16, the portion or a whole of the handle 16 which comprises the spraying system being elongate in shape, thus dimensioned to facilitate easy handling by a user as a separate spraying apparatus. The spraying system is operable in a first or a second mode, the portion or a whole of the handle 16 attached to the head 12 in the first mode and the portion or a whole of the handle 16 removed from the head 12 in the second mode, wherein in the first mode spray 19 is sprayable from the spray outlet 18 upwardly with regard to the ground surface.
Patent GB-2541746-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to food mixers and processors
Inventor: PAUL PALMER
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A food processing appliance 100 comprises an enclosure 102, 104 for receiving an item; a UV radiation source 204 operable to irradiate items in the enclosure with UV light; and a safety mechanism 208 arranged to prevent access to the enclosure when the radiation source is irradiating the item in the enclosure. The enclosure may comprise a container and the appliance may have a processor for controlling the UV radiation source. The appliance may have a pressure sensor in communication with the processor for detecting attachment of the lid to the container. At least part of the enclosure has an electro-chromic capability and is switchable such that at least part of the enclosure is opaque when the UV source is on and clear when the UV source is off.
Patent GB-2527970-A (GB)
Title: Fitting element with grip force distributor
Inventor: REINHARDT THOMAS
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2010-06-14
Abstract: A high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fitting element 100 configured for providing a fluidic coupling of a tubing 102 to a fluidic device 103. The fitting element 100 comprising a gripping piece 108 configured to exert - upon coupling of the tubing 102 to the fluidic device 103 â€” a grip force between the fitting element 100 and the tubing 102. The gripping piece 108 further preferably comprising a grip force distributor 108 configured to transform the grip force into a plurality of individual grip components spaced apart in the axial direction. The fitting element 100 further comprising a first 210 and a second housing element 220, each configured to at least partly house the gripping piece 108, and having a coupling element 330 configured to couple the elements 210, 220 when decoupling the tubing 102 from the fluidic device 103 and moving the second housing element 220 in an axial direction.
Patent GB-2537707-A (GB)
Title: Media playback device and system
Inventor: ROB LEWIS
IPC: H04N21/436
Filed: 2015-12-24
Abstract: A media playback system is configured to automatically establish a connection, via a wireless network, to an internet-based media platform delivering copyright-protected media assets and establishing access to some or all of those assets. No prior user configuration, set-up, sign-up or other user identification for that media delivery platform is needed because the system automatically and uniquely identifying itself to the media delivery platform to enable that platform, or an access control component associated with the platform, to determine if the system is licensed to receive streaming media, irrespective of the user of the system. The system can include a portable remote control device that enables a user to select copyright-protected media, such as streaming media, from the media delivery platform. The remote control is used to control a user interface displayed on a TV that has been re-purposed to serve as the streaming media output. The system may include a stick that plugs into a media interface e.g. HDMI of the output source. The interface may include a skeuomorphic representation of physical media such as CDs, vinyl or album covers.
Patent GB-2530956-A (GB)
Title: Thin film transistor, array substrate and display panel
Inventor: DU PENG
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A thin film transistor (10), an array substrate and a display panel. The thin film transistor comprises a gate electrode (11, 41), a first insulation layer (12, 42), a second insulation layer (16, 46), a semiconductor layer (13, 43), a source electrode (14, 44), a drain electrode (15, 45) and a conductive layer (17, 47). The first insulation layer is provided on the gate electrode, the second insulation layer is provided above the first insulation layer, the semiconductor layer, source electrode and drain electrode are provided between the first insulation layer and the second insulation layer, and the conductive layer is provided on the second insulation layer and is electrically conducted with the gate electrode so that when the thin film transistor is in an open state, an ON-state current formed in a conductive channel of the semiconductor layer is increased, and when the thin film transistor is in a closed state, an OFF-state current in the conductive channel is reduced. In the above-mentioned manner, the ON/OFF ratio can be increased.