baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2484168-A (GB)
Title: Detecting when a communication device emits potentially harmful RF radiation, and in response generating a confusion field to mitigate the hazard
Inventor: PENAFIEL LUIS MIGUEL
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2011-07-18
Abstract: This application relates to a device adapted for remedying the potentially harmful effect on humans of RF transmissions. The device includes sensing means, such as an antenna (30, Fig. 1) for monitoring radiation generated by an RF emitting device such as a mobile handset. An output signal from the sensing means is input to detecting means (32, 34, Fig. 1) for confirming the presence of radiation. When radiation is detected the detector outputs a signal to control means (26, Fig. 1) of a remedial signal generator (86, Fig. 1). The control means monitors the signal 60 for a first predetermined time period which is sufficiently long to indicate that transmissions from the handset may be potentially harmful. When it is determined that there are potentially harmful emissions over the first predetermined period of time, the remedial signal generator is triggered to generate a noise signal for a second predetermined period of time 66. The noise signal is used to generate an electromagnetic field in the vicinity of the RF radiation and thus mitigate any potentially harmful effects. This field is sometimes referred to as a confusion field in the prior art.
Patent GB-2493509-A (GB)
Title: Air filter element
Inventor: DEZA VICTOR MANUEL DELGADO
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2011-07-28
Abstract: An air filter element 10 for an internal combustion engine, the air filter element 10 having a noise reduction feature comprising first and second contiguous air-permeable regions 12, 14 wherein the first region has a thickness and/or density different from that of the first air-permeable region. The first region is preferably optimised for noise reduction and the second region is optimised for air filtration. The air-permeable material may be polyethylene terephthalate (polyester or PET). Also shown is a method of manufacture for the air filter element and its use in an air intake system.
Patent GB-2495565-A (GB)
Title: Device to soak a contaminant on a surface before removal
Inventor: ALATSARIS MICHAEL
IPC: A47L1/08
Filed: 2012-03-15
Abstract: A device, for the treatment of a contaminant 2 on a surface 1, comprising a spout 6 which leads into an adjustable hose 5 to convey a solvent 7 to an applicator 4, wherein said applicator 4 is arranged to be held and sealed to said surface 1 via a flexible seal 3 to allow said solvent 7 to immerse said contaminant 2 for a period of time without leakage. There may be a collapsible corrugated storage vessel or reservoir (16, figure 5b) at the filling end of the spout 6. The device is used for cleaning bird droppings, excrement, or similar contaminants 2 from the surface 1 of a vehicle using car shampoo 7 without having to touch said contaminant 2. The device may also provide thermal insulation.
Patent GB-2500911-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: ETTE JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a body 12 having an internal cavity 14 for receiving a fluid, and the body having a fluid inlet 16 and fluid outlet 18. The cavity has at least one formation (40, fig 3) defining a fluid flow path within the cavity between the inlet and outlet. The formation(s) comprises a first surface (46) exposed to the fluid and a second surface (48) exposed to air surrounding the heat exchanger thereby transferring heat with the fluid in the cavity and the air surrounding the heat exchanger via the at least one formation. The formation(s) is/are hollow and defines a channel therethrough from one side of the body to the other. The second surface may have at fin (36) to increase surface area exposed to the air. A regular array of identical formations may define a tortuous flow path for the fluid. The inlet and outlet may be on the same side of the body and a vacant channel 52 free from formations may be proximal the inlet and outlet. A baffle 56 within the internal cavity may divert fluid flow within the cavity. The heat exchanger may be metal or plastics formed by injection moulding.
Patent GB-2501874-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating a barcode using non-barcode data
Inventor: HOLT HAROLD ROBERT
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2012-05-06
Abstract: A method for authenticating a two-dimensional barcode data uses additional non-barcode data. The additional data could be hidden or embedded in or near the barcode, and may take the form of pictorial data. The barcode data may also be cross-referenced with an authenticated database to improve security. The aim is to provide a means of indentifying secure two-dimensional codes, and perhaps allowing the user to access only websites that are found to be secure.
Patent GB-2488463-A (GB)
Title: Gesture enhanced input device
Inventor: KELLY BRYAN M
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2010-10-20
Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display subsystem, a sensor subsystem, and one or more computing subsystems. The display subsystem is configured to display images related to one or more games to be played on at least a first game playing surface. The images include a virtual game layout having a number of demarcations of at least one area associated with the play of the one or more games. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect at least one physical aspect of at least one game related piece when the game related piece is at least proximate the virtual game layout. The one or more computing subsystems communicatively coupled to the display subsystem to control the images displayed by the display subsystem.
Patent GB-2503003-A (GB)
Title: Nano-textured Titanium Dioxide powder for use in dye-sensitised solar cells
Inventor: DRANSFIELD GRAHAM
IPC: H01G9/00
Filed: 2012-06-13
Abstract: A working electrode for use in a dye-sensitised solar cell comprises a substrate coated with sintered TiO2 powder, in which, prior to sintering, a TiO2 base powder is pre-treated to create on it a nano-titanium dioxide deposit, using an inorganic titanium compound. Also disclosed is the method for processing titanium dioxide for use in the above working electrode. The inorganic titanium compound may be titanium oxydichloride, TiOCl2. The substrate may be comprised of titanium, a conductive glass or a conductive polymer. The present invention requires treating the titanium oxide before sintering (pre-treating) as opposed to the prior art which relates to treating the titanium oxide after sintering (post-treating). Post-treatment processes are hazardous and unwieldy, adding extra process steps and waste by-products, making them less cost-effective. Producing nano-deposits on the titanium powder surface increases dye uptake, sintering connectivity, light scattering, adhesion and cohesion; leading to improved efficiency in the finished solar cell.
Patent GB-2492910-A (GB)
Title: Cutter head for underwater mining machine, underwater mining machine, and underwater mining system
Inventor: WAKITA NORIHIDE
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 2011-05-09
Abstract: Disclosed is a cutter head (20) for underwater mining machines which is incorporated into an underwater mining machine located on an underwater bottom to excavate the underwater bottom. The cutter head (20) includes a cylindrical cutter drum (21) and a suction port (28). The cutter drum (21) is disposed on each of the sides that form a regular polygon in a plan view and provided on the outer circumferential surface thereof with bits (26). The cutter drum is rotated by a first drive source around a first rotating axis. The suction port (28) is disposed at the central portion of the regular polygon to receive the excavated muck that is excavated with the bits (26). The cutter drum (21) is set in such a rotational direction that allows the bits (26) to sequentially advance toward the suction port (28).
Patent GB-2495233-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for monitoring energy consumption
Inventor: LEWIS SIMON CHARLES ROGER
IPC: G01K17/00
Filed: 2011-07-25
Abstract: Apparatus and methods to assist monitoring of the energy consumed in regulating the temperature of an enclosed space such as the interior (2) of a building (4) for example. A processor (10, 10) is configured to receive signals representing temperature measurement data. The data comprises a first set of data relating to the temperature outside the enclosed space over a period of time, and a second set of data relating to the temperature at a location inside the enclosed space over the same period of time. The processor (10, 10) is arranged to generate display data signals with reference to the first and second sets of data which are transmissible to a display device (12, 12) to cause it to show an indication related to the heat energy loss or gain of the enclosed space over the time period.
Patent GB-2496087-A (GB)
Title: Device for optically scanning and measuring an environment
Inventor: DITTE ANDREAS
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2011-07-01
Abstract: A device for optically scanning and measuring and environment, with a laser scanner (10), having a base (14) and a measuring head which is rotatable relative to the base (14), with a light emitter, which emits an emission light beam, a light receiver which receives a reception light beam which is reflected by an object (O) in the environment of the laser scanner (10) or scattered otherwise, and a control and evaluation unit which, for a multitude of measuring points, determines at least the distance to the object, has a manually movable trolley (40), on which the laser scanner (10) is mounted by means of its base (14) and which can be taken from a resting state to a moving state, wherein the trolley (40) has a path measuring device for measuring its path.
Patent GB-2514190-A (GB)
Title: RF signal generating device
Inventor: MASSARELLA ALISTAIR
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: This application is concerned with emulating RF signals. In a preferred embodiment such emulated signals are used for training an operator of signal detection apparatus, such as apparatus for locating the position of a signal source, e.g. RADAR apparatus. According to the invention an IQ baseband signal is weighted 22 and the weighted IQ signal is upconverted 24 to an RF signal. In one embodiment (not shown) respective weights are applied to each of a plurality of sets of IQ data, each IQ data set representing a signal from a respective virtual transmitter i. The resulting multiple weighted IQ signals are then linearly combined in baseband. In another embodiment multiple RF signals 1,2,...M are generated and combined 25. This permits the emulation of multi-band signals. Preferably, the RF signal is transmitted to the trainee operators signal detection apparatus over a cable 11. The weights may be selected to model channel propagation, terrain, antenna characteristics or transmitter characteristics.
Patent GB-2500511-A (GB)
Title: Gasket test protector sleeve for subsea mineral extraction equipment
Inventor: BHAT VENKATESH
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2011-04-20
Abstract: A gasket test protector sleeve (12) is provided for subsea mineral extraction equipment (10). The gasket test protector sleeve includes a gasket test isolation portion. The gasket test isolation portion is configured to isolate a gasket between a first tubular (14) and a second tubular (16) of a subsea mineral extraction system. The bore protection portion is configured to protect a first bore of the first tubular during downhole procedures.
Patent GB-2515067-A (GB)
Title: A System and Method for Sensor and Image Processing
Inventor: RAYNOR JEFFREY
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: A sensor 300 for an optical touch screen (200) operates to detect a touch and any associated movement thereof on the screen and determine a required control function for a device on which the touch screen is mounted. The sensor includes integrated control logic comprising of one or more of LED driver 302, sensor array 304, analogue to digital converter (ADC) 306, ambient cancellation module 308, feature detector 310 and automatic exposure control module or controller (AEC). The sensor operates to identify the existence of a feature associated with the touch and movement on the screen. The feature is processed by the control logic to determine the location of the touch and any associated movement thereof on the touch screen. The feature location and any associated movement are converted by the logic into an output from which the control function can be derived by the device. By integrating the image processing on each sensors, a sensor only needs to signal the position (e.g. pixel number) on the sensor where a touch has occurred to microcontroller 316, instead of having to output raw video data. This reduces the bandwidth required for the interconnections in the system.
Patent GB-2502204-A (GB)
Title: Method for converting UO3 and/or U308 into hydrated UO4
Inventor: MOREL BERTRAND
IPC: C01B15/047
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for converting UO3 and/or U3O8 into hydrated UO4 having the formula UO4, nH2O, where n is 2 or 4, including the following consecutive steps: a) preparing an aqueous suspension of a UO3 powder and/or a U3O8 powder; b) adding hydrogen peroxide H2O2 to the aqueous suspension of UO3 and/or U3O8 powder, converting the UO3 and/or U3O8 into hydrated UO4, and precipitating and crystallizing the hydrated UO4 in the suspension; c) recovering the hydrated UO4 precipitate; d) optionally washing the hydrated UO4 precipitate; e) optionally repeating step d); and f) optionally drying the precipitate, wherein the addition of H2O2 to the aqueous suspension is carried out such that the suspension contains a stoichiometric excess of H2O2 with respect to the stoichiometry of the reaction from UO3: UO3 + nH2O + H2O2     UO4,nH2O+ H2O (1) or of the reaction from U3O8: UO2.67 + 1.33 H2O2 + nH2O     UO4,nH2O+ H2O (2), and the pH of the suspension is maintained in steps a) and b) at a value between 2 and 4.
Patent GB-2501854-A (GB)
Title: Optical sensor
Inventor: NGUYEN HIEN
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2012-01-20
Abstract: An optical sensor (1) for in-situ monitoring of chloride ion concentration in concrete structures, the sensor (1) comprising: a sensor body (3) that fluoresces when illuminated by light, the sensor body (3) being configured to exhibit a change in fluorescence when illuminated in the presence of chloride ions, and means (5) for optically coupling said sensor body to a source of illumination. A system (11) is also disclosed, along with methods of synthesising chloride sensitive polymerisable fluorescent dyes, and chloride sensitive polymerisable fluorescent dyes.
Patent GB-2502025-A (GB)
Title: Seismic sensing device
Inventor: SWIER KEVIN E
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: In one example, a land based seismic sensing device includes: a seismic sensing unit having a seismic sensor in a housing configured to be buried in the ground; a control unit including a battery in a weather resistant housing configured to be exposed above ground; and a flexible cable mechanically and electrically connecting the seismic sensing unit and the control unit. The cable includes a weather resistant jacket and an electrically conductive element inside the jacket detachably connected between electronic circuitry in the sensing unit and electronic circuitry in the control unit. In one example, the control unit housing includes a first compartment configured to stow the seismic sensing unit and a second compartment configured to stow the cable.
Patent GB-2518661-A (GB)
Title: A system for performing an operation within an elongated space
Inventor: ENDE ANDR MARTIN VAN DER
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2013-09-27
Abstract: A system for performing an operation within a wellbore comprises a tool 4 configured for deployment within the wellbore, an insulated slickline 6 connected to the tool, and a winch 26 for hauling in and/or paying out the slickline. The system further comprises a winch controller 28 which is configured to receive information transmitted electrically from the tool along the slickline and to control the winch according to the received information. The tool may comprise a downhole tractor for advancing a further tool along the elongated space. The tool may comprise an electrical generator tool or a tool for performing a mechanical operation within the elongated space.
Patent GB-2521874-A (GB)
Title: Gerotor pump assembly, an engine fluid delivery system using a gerotor pump assembly and miscellaneous components
Inventor: FORD RICHARD
IPC: F04C15/06
Filed: 2014-01-07
Abstract: Gerotor pump assembly 1 comprising a pump housing 4 defining a suction 5 and compression 6 portion, a pump outlet 3 in fluid communication with the compression portion, a gerotor rotatably disposed within the pump housing and defining a gerotor front face 31, rear face 32 and side walls 33, where the gerotor comprises an outer gerotor 11 and an inner gerotor to define increasing and decreasing volume chambers and where the compression portion of the pump housing extends into fluid communication with both the gerotor front face and rear face to allow exit of an engine fluid from the variable volume chambers via both the gerotor front face and rear face. An engine fluid delivery system and miscellaneous components such as a relief valve element and a gear shaft for use with the gerotor pump assembly are also claimed.
Patent GB-2510713-A (GB)
Title: Charge control unit for a vehicle manages power from second power supply to thermal preconditioning
Inventor: SATHYAN KIRAN
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2014-01-24
Abstract: A charge control unit and a method for controlling a thermal preconditioning in a vehicle is presented, wherein the charge control unit 16 is installed in the vehicle. The charge control unit 16 is connected over a first control connection with a battery management system 11 of a first power source 12 and is also connected with a second power source 17 over a second control connection. The charge control unit 16 determines an energy requirement for thermal preconditioning, using systems such as air conditioners and heaters, and also determines an energy supply from the second power source 12. The charge control unit 16 may receive information from the system, including maximum current from an on-board charger 13, light intensity and temperature, and may send information to the battery management system 11 or the on-board charger 13. The second power source 17 may be a dye sensitised solar cell.
Patent GB-2523768-A (GB)
Title: wide band antenna
Inventor: CROCKETT ROBERT MARK
IPC: H01Q21/06
Filed: 2014-03-04
Abstract: An antenna comprising an array 100 of antenna elements 102 where each antenna element 102 comprises an elongate portion substantially located within a plane and comprising a pair of tapering antenna blades defining between their facing edges a notch and wherein antenna elements in a first plane are separated from antenna elements in an adjacent plane by a distance less than or equal to half of the wavelength of the upper operational frequency of the antenna. The antenna may provide a spatially over-sampled wide-band antenna array. The distance between the said antenna planes may be less than or equal to a quarter of a wavelength of the said upper frequency. The antenna array may include plural driven and passive elements. The driven elements may be located generally in the centre of the array. The aspect ratio of the distance from the feed point to the end of the notch and the distance between the outer edges of the blades may be at least 3 to 17, or more. The distance between the feed point and a notch end may be between 2 and 3 metres. The antenna may use Vivaldi antenna elements with metal or conductive or dielectric planar sheets 101 between and/or around the antenna elements 102.
Patent GB-2516716-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable socket
Inventor: CHANG YA-SHUN
IPC: B25B13/44
Filed: 2014-03-26
Abstract: An adjustable socket comprising: A tubular body 10 with a circumferential elongated slot 11, an urging hole (12, figure 4) with an inner wall which has cam surfaces (14, figure 6), and a central axis 13; a drive member 20 having a drive portion 21 positioned within an end of the main tubular body; A guiding member 30 within the main tubular body having a radially formed guiding slot 31; Two jaw members 40 extending into the urging hole, each comprising a guiding portion 41 slidably disposed in the guiding slot, and a jaw 42; A first elastic member 50 abutting the two guiding portions; A sleeve ring 60 rotatably disposed around the main tubular body; and a pin 70 disposed between the elongated through slot and connected to the sleeve ring and guiding member. The sleeve and body may have gripping means 17, 62 providing a slip proof surface. The tubular body and drive member are connected together buy by a positioning member, half-moon stud 80; the stud is connected to the drive member by a trough 22 and connected to the body by a slot 16. The cam surfaces are C-shaped chambers creating a figure of eight.
Patent GB-2509433-A (GB)
Title: Identifying data items
Inventor: WANSBROUGH KEITH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-08-31
Abstract: Each of a plurality of data items has an associated update time. Identifying updated data items comprises identifying those data items that have an update time later than a last synchronization time. The data items are updated such that each data item is associated with one of a plurality of update tokens. Each update token is associated with updates performed up to a respective bound period from a time at which the update token is superseded by a successive update token. The update tokens are allocated successively in a monotonic sequence. Data indicating a last synchronization time is received. An update token is identified that is associated with one or more updates performed relative to a point in time related to the last synchronization time by the bound period. Data items having an update time after the last synchronization time are identified on the basis of the identified update token.
Patent GB-2528469-A (GB)
Title: Applicator machine
Inventor: GEORGE MICHAEL COLIN
IPC: F16L58/10
Filed: 2014-07-22
Abstract: An applicator machine (100 figure 1) and a process for heating and coating a section of pipeline. The applicator machine comprises a frame 124 configured to rotate about a section of pipeline to be heated and coated, rotating means 122 operable to rotate the frame, and coating material applicators 146, 148, induction coils 138, 142 and radiant heaters 134a, 136a mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith. The induction coil is configured to heat a section of pipeline adjacent to the induction coil to a coating material application temperature. The radiant heaters are configured to heat factory-applied coatings. Each coating material applicator is arranged to spray coating material through an aperture 140a, 140b through a respective induction coil. The applicator comprises an enclosure 102 configured to surround a section of pipeline and means 111, 112 for evacuating and collecting waste coating material. The coating material applicator may be configured to spray powder coating material, optionally fusion bonded epoxy powder material and/or chemically modified polypropylene powder material.
Patent GB-2517849-A (GB)
Title: Media guide
Inventor: LO KEVIN
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: In one example, a media guide for use with a print bar includes a plate suspended over the print bar to guide a leading edge of print media away from printheads on the print bar during printing when the print bar is installed in a printer.