baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2490551-A (GB)
Title: Connector for component connection in a modular construction set
Inventor: NORMAN PHILIP
IPC: A63H33/06
Filed: 2011-05-06
Abstract: A connector 10 for component connection in a modular construction set comprises a hollow drum portion 11 and a flange portion 12 extending from the circumference of the drum portion, the drum portion having a plurality of equidistantly spaced apertures 14 around its circumference and the connector being provided on the drum portion with a captive locking ring 22 having a respective locking projection 24 extending through each of the apertures and into the interior of the drum portion. The locking ring 22 is rotatable relative to the drum portion 11 between an unlocking position in which at least one of the locking projections 24 is substantially alignable at its underside with a surface of a component, for example an adapter 30, received in the drum portion 11 and a locking position in which that projection is engageable, especially pressurably engageable, with the surface of the component 30 for retention of the component in the drum portion 11.
Patent GB-2478670-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for providing recording device privileges through biometric assessment
Inventor: SIMSKE STEVEN J
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A method and system for providing recording device privileges through biometric assessment are disclosed herein. An embodiment of the method includes monitoring information associated with a recording device. The information includes a recording device location, dynamic biometric data, knowledge data, and recording device identification data. From the monitored infortriation, an identity of a then-current user of the recording device is determined. An authorization level for the then-current user is determined, and recording device access privileges are dynamically adjusted based on the determined authorization level.
Patent GB-2477899-A (GB)
Title: Combination weighting device and operating method thereof
Inventor: ZHENG JINKANG
IPC: B65B37/18
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A combination weighing device and an operating method thereof, said device comprises N material treating units, a mainboard, chutes (10, 11, 16, 17) and discharging hoppers (12, 13, 14), wherein the material treating units are used for receiving materials, outputting the weight value of materials and discharging materials according to the discharging control signal from the mainboard; the mainboard is used for selecting materials by combinatorial calculation based on the present-period weight value during every period and outputting the discharging control signal to weighing hoppers (7); the chutes (10, 11, 16, 17) are used for collecting the materials through a discharging route, discharging the materials to the discharging hoppers (12, 13, 14), after a discharging route is determined; the discharging hoppers (12, 13, 14) are used to separately collect materials discharged from the chutes (10, 11, 16, 17) during the same weighing period and send the materials to a packing machine; each material treating unit comprises a linearity jarring machine (5), a feed hopper (6), a weighing hopper (7), a weighing sensor used to weigh the materials in the weighing hopper (7), a processor and a A/D converter which is connected with the weighing sensor and the processor; N processors are connected with the mainboard signal together by two data receiving and delivering communication converters.
Patent GB-2494442-A (GB)
Title: Autonomous vacuum cleaner
Inventor: SAMUELS BENEDICT NICHOLAS
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2011-09-09
Abstract: An autonomous vacuum cleaner having a bump detection system, the vacuum cleaner comprising a chassis (4, fig 12) having traction means (20, fig 2) for supporting the chassis (4, fig 12) on a surface and a cleaner head (24, fig 2) defining a dirty air inlet (26, fig 2) and a body 6 carried on the chassis (4, fig 12) and being movable relative to it in response to a collision with an obstacle, the body including an airflow generator for generating an airflow along an airflow path from the dirty air inlet (26, fig 2) to a clean air outlet and a separating apparatus positioned in the airflow path to separate dirt from the air, wherein the vacuum cleaner further comprises sensing means 180,for sensing relative movement between the chassis (4, fig 12) and the body 6. The sensing means 180 preferably includes first and second snap-action switches 180a and 180b. A mobile robot having the same bump detection system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2495140-A (GB)
Title: Fuel system with pressure relief valve monitor
Inventor: SMITH MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2011-09-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling the fuel system 10 of an internal combustion engine by determining the opening of a pressure relief valve 18 and initiating a reseat strategy for the valve. The fuel system 10 comprises a source of high pressure fuel 14 and a pressure relief valve 18 having at least one inlet fluidly coupled to the source of high pressure fuel and at least one outlet. The pressure relief valve has a closed position in which fuel is not able to pass from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet and at least one open position in which fuel is able to pass from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet. The method comprises the steps of continuously measuring the pressure of the fuel in the fuel source, determining whether the pressure relief valve is in an open position by comparing the measured pressure to at least one preset pressure threshold and generating an open signal if it is determined that the pressure relief valve is in an open position. The fuel system may include a common rail 15 and an electronic control unit (ECU) 17 and the pressure relief valve may be actuated by fuel pressure.
Patent GB-2496650-A (GB)
Title: Breast pump with angularly adjustable funnel
Inventor: WALKER PAUL
IPC: A61M1/06
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: A breast pump assembly 1 comprising: a pump head 2 suitable for gripping in the hand during use which includes a source of below ambient pressure: a connector body 12 which is secured to the pump head 2 and includes a connector for fixing the connector body to a feeding bottle 19. The connector body further 12 further comprising a funnel which in use receives a users breast, the inside of the funnel being in fluidic connection with the bottle 19 through the connector body 12 so that milk expressed from the user passes through the connector body 12 and in to the body 19. The inside of the funnel 14 also being connected directly or indirectly to the pressure source of the pump head 2. Characterised in that the breast pump assembly 1 has at least a first use position and a second use position each of which provides a different angular orientation of the funnel 14 relative to the pump head 2.
Patent GB-2500390-A (GB)
Title: Audio-visual briefing for flight-crew with data relevant to particular flight phases
Inventor: COOPER JENNIFER
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2012-03-19
Abstract: Providing a situational awareness briefing to an aircraft flight-crew by interrogating multiple data sources (S1-SN, Fig.1); filtering this data to form a subset thereof (12, Fig.1) relevant to part of a flight; and providing a multisensory briefing output 30 based on the data subset. The briefing output comprises at least two of: actions 42 required of the flight-crew; on-board system settings 41; and information 44 provided by an off-board source (each relevant to the flight phase - e.g. engine start-up, take-off, ascent to cruise altitude, descent and/or landing). It is provided in visual 31 and auditory 32 form to provide simulation, confirmation or representation of the actions, settings and/or information. A flight-crew acknowledgement input signal 47 may confirm understanding of a first portion of the briefing before progressing to subsequent portions. The briefing may also warn of a collision hazard (Fig.5) or deviation from a planned flight-path (Fig.4).
Patent GB-2500688-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for testing skin inflammation treatments
Inventor: BUSBY PAUL
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A load application mechanism for use in a method for testing the efficacy of a preparation or dressing for the prevention of skin inflammation or blister. The mechanism is used to generate a force or pressure, in combination with a rubbing means which creates friction and leads to skin inflammation. The contact means rubs against the skin of a participant and includes means for controlling the rate at which the contact means contact a participant's skin. The inflamed area is observed using thermal imaging.
Patent GB-2502984-A (GB)
Title: Hover lawnmowers
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D34/67
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A hover lawnmower, comprising a housing 1 open on a bottom surface thereof, with the housing defining a skirt 2 surrounding the bottom surface, the skirt having two side walls 5, 6, a front wall 4 and a rear wall 7 all surrounding the bottom surface, each of the side walls joining the front wall and the rear wall, at least one of the side walls joining the front wall at a angle of at most 90 degrees. The angle may be an acute angle. A section of the front wall adjoining the side wall at an angle that is at most 90 degrees may be externally concave and the externally concave sections may be joined by an externally convex section 61, 62.
Patent GB-2503015-A (GB)
Title: Stator core module and reinforced armature in a linear electromechanical transducer
Inventor: DADD MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: The transducer comprises at least two flux modules 42 carrying coils 38, each defining a magnetic circuit having a gap 22. An armature 24 is configured to move along a longitudinal axis passing through the gaps, a gas containment structure 26 laterally surrounding the armature, wherein: the at least two flux modules 42 are provided outside the gas containment structure. The armature comprises a reinforcing portion 28 laterally outside of the gaps 22 that is wider in a direction parallel to the flux in the gaps than at least one of the gaps i.e. forming an H shaped armature (dog bone). Each flux module comprise a pair of C shaped cores assemblies 20 offset axially so as to be arranged on opposite sides of the armature, each core assembly 20 comprising gap defining portions 40 and coil mounting portions 36 which may be detachable from potions 40. The core pieces are supported in a frame 45 in which cut-out sections 47 define the receiving cavity for the reinforcement sections of the armature. Suspension springs 32 (fig 3 not shown) support the ends of the armature for axial movement via the inner rim 34 of the springs.
Patent GB-2510836-A (GB)
Title: A detector
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: G01S13/56
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A microwave detector 10 comprises: a microwave motion sensor module 12 arranged to transmit microwave energy and receive a reflected microwave signal; and a microcontroller 18 connected to the microwave module 12. The microcontroller 18 is arranged to filter the reflected microwave signal into a set of sub-components, and to store the amplitude of the sub-components in a plurality of bins. The microcontroller 18 is further arranged to access one or more profiles defining threshold levels for one or more bins, and to generate an alarm signal if the stored amplitude in the bins matches a stored profile. The filtered sub-components may represent 1Hz increments in the reflected microwave signal. The microcontroller 18 may vary the frequency of the transmitted microwave energy. The microcontroller 18 may further be arranged to dynamically adapt a stored profile according to the set of sub-components.
Patent GB-2506269-A (GB)
Title: Sanding disc spring plate
Inventor: EGLIN THOMAS
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: A sanding disc spring plate 10a comprises at least one base body 12a and at least two separate, macroscopic spring units 14a spaced at a defined distance from one another in one plane. Each of the spring units 14a may comprise at least one spring element 16a, 18a and at least one bearing element 20a connected to the base body 12a via the at least one spring element 16a, 18a. A sanding disc may comprise a disc unit 24a, the sanding disc spring plate 10a and a sandpaper holding surface 22a. Each spring unit 14a may comprise at least two spring elements 16a, 18a, which may be coiled springs. Bearing elements 20a may each be a sleeve with a ventilation duct 30a. An outer ring 26a may be connected to the base body 12a via at least one spring element 28a. A sealing element 34a may be provided between the disc unit 24a and the sanding disc spring plate 10a. The base body 12a and spring units 14a may be formed in one piece and may be at least partly thermoplastic. The sanding disc spring plate 10a may be injection moulded or bonded via gluing and/or ultrasonic welding.
Patent GB-2502476-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for protecting downhole components with inert atmosphere
Inventor: VENERUSO ANTHONY
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that enable the removal or reduction of moisture and any other volatile substances within downhole tools. A purging gas can be allowed to flow into the downhole tool, where it begins to interact with and dry the moisture present as well as dilute the gaseous environment therein. Then purging gas then can exit the tool, thereby removing the moisture and any other potentially polluting or corrosive gases in the tool. A vacuum pump and desiccant jar assembly also can be used to further remove moisture from the tool.
Patent GB-2521633-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle
Inventor: MCKEE MICHAEL
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2013-12-24
Abstract: A vehicle 10 including an engine. The engine being selectably operably couplable to ground engaging motive means which may be wheels 14. The vehicle including a foot throttle 34 for selectively controlling power delivery from the engine, a hand throttle 36 for selectively controlling power delivery from the engine and an operator seat 31 being moveable between a front facing position and a rear facing. The vehicle having two of the following three operating modes: (i) A static operating mode where the operator seat 31 faces forward, the engine is decoupled from the ground engaging motive means 14 / parking brake is on and the foot throttle 34 is the default throttle. (ii) An excavation mode, the operator sear 31 facing rearwards, the engine disengaged from the ground engaging motive means 14 and the hand throttle 36 being the default throttle. (iii) A transport mode where the operator seat 31 faces forward, the engine is coupled to the ground engaging motive means 14 and the foot throttle 34 being the default throttle.
Patent GB-2522906-A (GB)
Title: Region identifying operation for identifying a region of a memory attribute unit corresponding to a target memory address
Inventor: GROCUTT THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2014-02-10
Abstract: A data processing apparatus 2 has a memory attribute unit 7 having storage regions 9, such as secure domain 44 and less secure domain 46, for storing attribute data for controlling access to a corresponding memory address range by processing circuitry 4. In response to a target memory address, the processing circuitry 4 can perform a region identifying operation to output a region identifying value identifying which of the storage regions 9 of the attribute unit 7 corresponds to the target memory address. The region identifying value is made available to at least some software executed by the data processing apparatus 2. The target memory address can be supplied in a region identifying instruction which also specifies a general purpose register 8 into which the region identifying value is written thereby becoming available to software. This can be useful for quickly checking access permissions of a range of addresses or for determining how to update the memory attribute unit.
Patent GB-2507451-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of oil and oil-containing formulations
Inventor: FLETCHER PHILLIP
IPC: B01D17/04
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of separating a mixture (e.g. dispersion) of oil and water into oil- rich and water-rich phases, the method comprising the steps: (i) selecting a mixture which comprises oil recovered from a subterranean formation and a treatment formulation, wherein said treatment formulation was added to the oil in order to facilitate its recovery and/or mobility, wherein said treatment formulation has an Interfacial Tension (IFT), measured against a sample of said oil in the range 2 to 20 mN/m; (ii) directing said mixture to a separation means; and (iii) in the absence of a chemical demulsifier, heating the mixture until separation is effected at least partially under gravity. Preferably the IFT is in the range 9 to 12mN/m. The mixture of oil and water may be formed by treating oil in a subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2523826-A (GB)
Title: Bobbin stabiliser for use by anglers
Inventor: ROMANG DEREK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A stabiliser (10, fig 1) for a bite indicator bobbin 40 secured to a fishing line by means of a releasable line clip 42. The stabiliser comprises a generally U-shaped member having a base (14, fig 1) and two elongate limbs 16, 18 projecting from the base. The U-shaped member is mountable on a stationary support so as to be pivotable about the base, and the free ends of the limbs of the U-shaped member, when in use, straddle the bobbin in such a manner as to limit lateral movement of the bobbin while permitting the bobbin to move vertically with the fishing line, and while leaving the bobbin free to slide along, and to pivot relative to, the two limbs of the U-shaped member. The ends of the limbs may be provided with an end cap or brace. The bobbin may comprise a cylindrical body 42 provided with two flats 60 for accommodating the stabiliser limbs. The bobbin may further include a weight 48 a light 46 and an electric cable 50 connecting it to a bite alarm.
Patent GB-2515614-A (GB)
Title: Operation-mode indicating system for body support apparatus, and body support apparatus
Inventor: NAKAMURA SATORU
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2014-04-10
Abstract: A body support and an operation-mode indicating system are provided. The body support apparatus 1 comprises a mount portion 5 with means for fixing the mount to a body, a support portion with at least one joint 31, and a means for limiting bending movement at the joint; the limiting means being under the control of a controller. The controller has a first mode in which bending at the joints of the support portion is not limited, and a second mode in which bending at the joints of the support portion is limited. A light emitting device 58 under the control of the controller is also provided, which emits a first signal in the first mode and a second signal in the second mode, where the signals are distinguishable and within the peripheral vision of the surgeon. The controller may enter the first mode when a movement force is applied to the body support, the force being detected by a sensor.
Patent GB-2509668-A (GB)
Title: Bone fixation system with opposed mounting portions
Inventor: BERNSTEIN OREN SIMON
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2012-10-01
Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.
Patent GB-2517033-A (GB)
Title: Hidden surface removal in graphics processing systems
Inventor: NYSTAD J RN
IPC: G06T15/40
Filed: 2014-05-30
Abstract: A graphics processing pipeline 1 includes a rasteriser 3 that tests patches representing respective different regions of a render output against the edges of primitives 2 to determine if the primitive at least partially covers the patch and an early depth test stage 4 that performs early depth tests for primitives in respect of patches of the render output that the primitive has been found by the rasteriser at least partially to cover, by using depth test information associated with a patch indicating the number and distribution of different depth value regions associated with the patch to determine the depth value region or regions associated with the patch that the primitive should be depth tested against and then performing a depth test or tests for the primitive in respect of the respective determined depth value region or regions associated with the patch. The patch data may be stored with a function from which depth values to be used for the patch can be determined and information indicating the depth distribution defines an edge between depth regions in the patch. The depth information associated with the patch may be updated dependent on the result of the depth test associated with the current primitive and may have a stencil value associated with it.
Patent GB-2529379-A (GB)
Title: Underwater servomotor
Inventor: LIAO CHIA-HENG
IPC: H02K11/215
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: An underwater servomotor includes: a motor 3 accommodated in a closed space defined by a casing 1 and a gear box 2 , and including a driving shaft 31 that is coupled to the gear box 2, an output shaft 4 and a sensing shaft 5 coupled to the gear box 2, the axis of the drive shaft and the sensor shaft being parallel to and non-coincident with each other. A magnetic element 6 is disposed at an end 51 of the sensing shaft 5 in the space has a magnetic field that varies in response to rotation of the driving shaft 31 the magnetic field acting on a magnetic angle sensor 7 which generates, based on a variation in the magnetic field, a feedback signal that indicates an angular position of the sensing shaft 5. A control module 8 drives the motor 3 based on the feedback signal and an external control signal, such that the driving shaft 31 is driven to rotate to a target angular position as indicated by the control signal. The output shaft 4 of the gear box may be coincident with the drive shaft or the sensor shaft.
Patent GB-2515411-A (GB)
Title: Well simulation
Inventor: CHAVEZ MARIA ALEJANDRA JIMENEZ
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2009-10-09
Abstract: The method comprises determining one or more zones in hydrocarbon formation14, whereby each zone surrounds a wellbore 12, and then associating a particular viscous resistance with each zone 16, 18 & 20. The viscous resistance may be derived from a formation sample material having been subjected to formation damage (e.g. from the permeability of the formation sample material having been subjected to simulated formation damage ). The method comprises modeling the production through the one or more zones into the wellbore using the associated viscous resistance with computational fluid dynamics techniques. Modeling also takes account of production liner 30 and layer of mud cake 28 within annular region 32. There is also described a method of determining the viscous resistance derived from the permeability.
Patent GB-2531300-A (GB)
Title: Two sided printed heat seal film
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL DUNCAN
IPC: B65B53/00
Filed: 2014-10-15
Abstract: A printing press for printing a heat seal film for packaging comprises at least two receivers, a first printer and a laminator, wherein, in use, a first receiver is capable of receiving a sealing layer (layer 1) and a second receiver is capable of receiving a printing layer (layer 2). The printer prints onto the sealing layer to provide a printed sealing layer and simultaneously the laminator laminates the printed sealing layer together with the printing layer. The laminator may be located downstream of the printer. The printing press may include a second printer and a second laminator. The heat seal film may be used to seal plastic trays or thermo-formed blister packaging.