baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2491643-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a polymeric material on a substrate
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID GEORGE
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: Apparatus for producing an activated polymerisable formulation includes a receptacle (not shown) for containing the polymerisable formulation. The formulation is fed by a pump (not shown) through a pipe 4 as represented by arrows 6 and into a static mixer 8. Walls which define the static mixer are transparent to UV radiation so that fluid within the static mixer can be subjected to UV radiation by use of an irradiation device which surrounds the static mixer. Downstream of mixer 8, the fluid passes into a pipe 12 and via a nozzle 14 can be directed to a desired location. The polymerisable formulation is suitably an epoxy or urethane-based system. The apparatus may be used in the repair of cavities in structures, for example airport runway aprons.
Patent GB-2493519-A (GB)
Title: Throwing game device
Inventor: IRHUEBOR DENNIS OSAHON
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2011-08-06
Abstract: A device for playing a throwing game comprising a hole opening into which at least two sets of balls are thrown, the holes leading to a collection bowl or point 16. The device may comprise a rectangular box enclosure for pipes 18 with cuts on either side of rectangular box enclosure results in a shape similar to an I“beam, the circular top end enclosure 1, attaches to the pipes enclosure.The device can be mounted on wheels 12. The device can include an electronic scoreboard 4 mounted in a curved housing 11. The holes can include nets 5 which lead to pipes that return the balls to the collection point. The nets may include motion sensors and the top end enclosure can be circular or star shaped.
Patent GB-2480183-A (GB)
Title: Managing workflow communication in a distributed storage system
Inventor: BEAMAN PETER D
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2010-02-19
Abstract: In a data storage system having a plurality of storage nodes storing replicas of stripes, one storage node serves as a primary stripe node for a stripe. Client applications using the data storage system request operations affecting metadata stored in the stripe, and the data storage system creates workflow objects to implement the requested operation. Once the operation is completed, the workflow is acknowledged. A method for establishing a new primary stripe node comprises performing, by a selected storage node, a feasibility determuiation to determine the feasibility of the selected storage node becoming the new primary stripe node. It is feasible to become a new primary stripe node when doing so does not cause workflows that have been acknowledged, or that will be acknowledged, to result in strays.
Patent GB-2479691-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid hash tables
Inventor: BEAMAN PETER D
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: A hash table system having a first hash table and a second hash table is provided. The first hash table may be in-memory and the second hash table may be on-disk. Inserting an entry to the hash table system comprises inserting the entry into the first hash table, and, when the first hash table reaches a threshold load factor, flushing entries into the second hash table. Flushing the first hash table into the second hash table may comprise sequentially flushing the first hash table segments into corresponding second hash table segments. When looking up a key/value pair corresponding to a selected key in the hash table system, the system checks both the first and second hash tables for values corresponding to the selected key. The first and second hash tables may be divided into hash table segments and collision policies may be implemented within the hash table segments.
Patent GB-2497547-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair accessible transfer tray for counters
Inventor: LOVELACE KEITH
IPC: A47F9/02
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: A dual purpose transfer tray module which enables the transfer of objects between individuals at a transaction surface, such as a counter 2, is designed to cater for wheelchair bound users. The module is of box-like construction having an internal cavity 13 defined by upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of sidewalls. The internal cavity 13 of the transfer tray can be accessed by an aperture provided in each of the front and upper surfaces. The apertures may be closed by movable barriers 7,8, such as hinged flaps, sliding flaps or rotating flaps. The front barrier may also take the form of a drawer [23, Fig. 8a]. A recessed portion 6 of the upper surface of the transfer tray allows small items to be transferred beneath a security window. In use, the apertures 7,8 of the transaction tray are in communication with apertures provided in a front and upper surface of a counter wherein the front aperture is located a convenient height for wheelchair users. In use, a customer is able to place an item in the internal cavity 13 via the front aperture 7. Once the front aperture 7 is closed a second person, e.g. a vendor, is able to retrieve the item via the upper aperture 8. Interlocks may be provided to prevent both barriers being opened at the same time. The transfer tray may also be provided by a rotating drum with an opening on an upper horizontal surface and a further opening on the circumference of the drum.
Patent GB-2498226-A (GB)
Title: Laser resonator architecture
Inventor: BORTHWICK ANDREW
IPC: H01S3/08
Filed: 2012-01-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a laser resonator 5 comprises at least one output coupler 10 a; at least one end reflector 10b; a retroreflector 15; a telescope 20; a gain medium 25 and the telescope 20 is a common telescope 20 provided in a beam path between the retroreflector 15 and both the end reflector 10b and the output coupler 10a. The end reflector 10b may comprise an end mirror or Porro prism. The retro reflector may be a corner cube. Resonator telescope geometry may be optimised for low boresight sensitivity to telescope focus. The arrangement may also be end pumped via a polariser beam splitter which is operable as a Q-switch (Figure 2).
Patent GB-2487478-A (GB)
Title: Concave paper edge guides for continuous feed printing
Inventor: TOUSSAINT ERIC
IPC: B41J15/04
Filed: 2012-01-19
Abstract: A guide 208 for providing damage-free travel of media 204 on a media path 206 in an image-forming apparatus includes an inner end 302 positioned at an end of a roller 202 and extending into the media path 204, an outer end 304 extending beyond the media path 206, the outer end 304 having a height greater than the height of the inner end 302 and a substantially concave guide surface between the inner end 302 and the outer end 304. The guide prevents lateral displacement of media 204 on the media path 206. The concave guide surface may be parabolic. A guide 208 may be positioned at each end of the roller 202, spaced apart by a distance approximately equal to the width of the media 204. The guides 208 may be laterally displaceable to accommodate variable media width. Roller 202 may pass through a hole 222 in the guide 208. The guide 208 may have a non-constant convex upper surface in cross section (220 figs. 4 and 224 fig. 5). The curvature of the guides 208 may be determined based upon the Youngs    modulus of the media, the media thickness, tension in the media path or configuration of the media path. The guides 208 may be metallic.
Patent GB-2492236-A (GB)
Title: Generating a combined data record for publication or display
Inventor: EDWARDS SIMON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: A system for selectively generating a combined data record, such as a comment board, forum or thread, that is based on the geographical location or proximity of the electronic devices that have provided the data records to moderate the content of the combined data record. The system combines data records from electronic devices that are determined to be within a contribution area. The system can be used to reduce the number of irrelevant or inaccurate data records in a combined data record.
Patent GB-2494752-A (GB)
Title: A wet electrolytic capacitor with hermetically sealed cap
Inventor: PRIBAN FRANTISEK
IPC: H01G9/10
Filed: 2012-07-25
Abstract: A wet electrolytic capacitor that comprises: an anode 104 and a fluid electrolyte that are positioned within a casing 111; the casing comprising a sealing assembly 50 that employs a bushing 54 having opposing inwardly facing, tapered surfaces between which an orifice is defined, to help inhibit leakage from the orifice, a liquid sealing member 74 is also employed that contains a protrusion having outwardly facing, tapered surfaces that are configured to mate with the inwardly facing surfaces of the bushing 54, at least one outwardly facing surface of the sealing member 74 is tapered at an angle greater than a respective inwardly facing surface of the bushing 54, in this manner, the surfaces can converge to together to form a tighter wedge than would otherwise be possible if they were merely complementary to each other. This resulting wedge further reduces the likelihood of electrolyte leakage, and in turn, improves the electrical performance of the capacitor.
Patent GB-2496756-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible infant carrier apparatus and its operating method
Inventor: CHENG CHIN-MING
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2012-11-16
Abstract: An infant carrier apparatus such as a stroller, high chair, swing etc. includes a support frame 102 and a seat 104 (dotted lines). The support frame includes at least one latch assembly 130, the latch assembly being operable between a locking state where the latch assembly locks the support frame in an unfolded state (figure 13), and an unlocking state to allow folding of the support frame (figure 15). The seat is operable to attach with and detach from the support frame, wherein the seat includes a driving part 146 that is connectible with the latch assembly when the seat is installed on the support frame, and the driving part is operable to cause displacement of the latch assembly from the locking state to the unlocking state. The apparatus may comprise two latches which are resiliently biased apart by a spring 132, so that front 110 and rear 112 tubes of a seat support frame kept in the locking state. By pulling on a strap 162 the latches may be driven inwards and the tubes allowed to rotate with respect to each other. A method of operating the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2508029-A (GB)
Title: Roadway generator with magnetic coupling to vehicles
Inventor: READ STEVE
IPC: F03G7/08
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: A road way electrical generator comprises a cylinder or roller 5 disposed in a chamber 1 formed beneath a road surface 2. The roller 5 has a plurality of magnets equally spaced around the circumference of the cylinder so that it couples with a vehicle passing overhead on the road 2. The magnets may be retained in grooves so that they are flush with the surface of the cylinder 5. The generator 15a may be mounted within the cylinder 5 and driven by epicyclic gears 21.
Patent GB-2498617-A (GB)
Title: Watermarking of images via 2nd generation stochastic seed frequency modulation
Inventor: BERNAL EDGAR
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and systems facilitate watermarking documents and/or images using 2nd generation stochastic halftoning. The watermark is used to spatially vary the grey level at which a frequency modulation (FM)-to-amplitude modulation (AM) transition T1 or T2 occurs. Transition can occur at T1 for water marked areas and at T2 for non-watermarked areas. The encoding algorithm uses as inputs a contone image and a watermark. The visibility of the watermark is controlled by the magnitude of the difference between the AM-to-FM transition threshold values. Alternatively a first halftone threshold array can be used for watermark areas and a second threshold array for non-watermark areas. Another method can use a first principle seed frequency and second principle seed frequency for watermark and non watermark areas. The watermarks can be decoded by determining local dot and hole counts and comparing to first and second stochastic screen signatures.
Patent GB-2510423-A (GB)
Title: A baby protector
Inventor: ALLEN SIAN
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 2013-02-05
Abstract: A bed device for an infant comprises a sheet 1 arranged in use with at least one detachable bolster 2,3 & 4. The bolster is secured in use with the sheet so as to define a raised periphery bounding a protected area for the infant. The raised periphery is capable of bounding at least two substantially orthogonal sides wherein a third and fourth side maybe displaced in use for breastfeeding, providing a baby protector which defines a safe sleeping area for the baby on a shared sleeping space and allows breastfeeding through displacement of the sides. The sheet may be provided with at least one pocket 5 shaped and dimensioned to receive a bolster. The bolster/s may be releasably secured to the sheet using hook and loop fastenings. The device may include a U-shaped bolster 3. A blanket (8, figure 3) maybe detachably secured to the device.
Patent GB-2510845-A (GB)
Title: Improved Composite Profile for a Door or Window Frame
Inventor: ROBINSON MARK
IPC: E06B3/16
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A composite profile for a frame of a door or window comprising an outer frame member 14 and an inner frame member 12, and at least one thermally insulating member 16 which connects the outer and inner frame members together at a predetermined distance from each other. The outer frame member further comprises a protruding element 20 extending towards the inner member to a distance of more than 30% of the predetermined distance and not contacting the inner frame member, the protruding element stiffening the outer frame member and malting the outer frame member less susceptible to bending. The insulating members may be secured in place via grooves 15 and may be secured in place at one end via knurling 17 or adhesive. The protruding element 20 may hollow and have a volume 70% of the space between the insulating members. Also claimed in a method of manufacture and the outer frame member on its own.
Patent GB-2511058-A (GB)
Title: A runflat device and fitting method
Inventor: LUST RICHARD
IPC: B60C17/04
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A runflat device 2 for a vehicle tyre is a ring comprising a flexible member, preferably a chain of segments 4, which may be plastic and of substantially identical construction, whose ends are connected by a link comprising a rigid member (36, Figure 3), which is adjustable to forcibly expand the ring diameter. Segments 4 may be linked by tensioning cables 6 running in guide slots 18 integral with or attached to the segments. Runflat device 2 may be encased in a plastic sleeve 8. Device 2 is preferably inflexible in a direction perpendicular to the tyre circumference to ensure proper alignment during fitting. Also disclosed is a method of fitting device 2 involving partially coiling device 2, inserting it into a tyre and expanding the ring to locate it against the inside of the tyre.
Patent GB-2508047-A (GB)
Title: Control device for tubular material package
Inventor: CAO WEILONG
IPC: B65B57/00
Filed: 2012-03-02
Abstract: A control device for a tubular material package, which achieves control of a tubular material package by the effective cooperation of relays (44), sensors (27) and a controller (60). All of the relays have an ON state and an OFF state and are connected to the controller, and each relay is connected to a corresponding component. The sensors are distributed on the components, and capable of detecting and identifying the current state of an object to be detected; all of the sensors are connected to the controller and send sensing information to the controller. The controller comprises electronics and a control programme, and is capable of receiving the information from the sensors and sending instructions controlling the relays. The control device is used in a packing machine for tubular materials.
Patent GB-2501831-A (GB)
Title: An paper shredder support formed as a single piece
Inventor: PATEL KAUSHIK ISHWARBHAI
IPC: B02C18/00
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: A paper shredder has a support 230 to receive a paper stack including a slot through which paper can pass to the cutters. The support is integrally formed, the surfaces 232, 234 either side of the slot being joined by the surrounding wall 236. There is a further aperture 242 in the support surface. Ideally there are four further apertures, one in each corner of the support. Each of the further apertures could include an edge extending at an angle to the central slot. The support surface could include rollers in notches adjacent the slot to urge the lowest sheets of paper into the slot. The support may attach to a lid via a hinge, and the lid can have a pressing plate mounted by springs to its lower face. Ideally the pressure plate spans the slot in a direction perpendicular to the length of the slot; but is only half as long as the entire support and so not overlap the further apertures. Ideally the pressure plate also includes two rollers to urge paper towards the slot.
Patent GB-2519551-A (GB)
Title: A variable stator vane arrangement
Inventor: SOEHNER DIRK
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A variable stator vane arrangement comprises a casing, a plurality of stator vanes, a control ring, a crankshaft 44 and an actuator 46. The stator vanes are circumferentially spaced and rotatably mounted in the casing. The control ring(s) is/are rotatably mounted on the casing, each stator vane being connected to the control ring(s), The crankshaft is rotatably mounted on the casing and drivingly connected to the control ring and the actuator. The actuator is rotatably mounted on the crankshaft, and the actuator is non-rigidly mounted on the casing. The actuator and crankshaft may both be mounted in a framework 64. The actuator may be resiliently and flexibly mounted on the casing using a sheet metal bracket. Instead a member may be pivotally connected to each of the actuator and casing, or a spherical joint may be used. The stator vanes may be in a turbine or compressor of a gas turbine engine, such as turbofan, turbojet or turboprop engine.
Patent GB-2520768-A (GB)
Title: Tea-steeping appliances
Inventor: SEALY JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: A47J31/52
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: A tea-making appliance comprising a lidded vessel 10 adapted to contain water, an electric heater for heating to a pre-set temperature water contained in the vessel, an apertured container 12 adapted to contain tea leaves, means suspending the container 12 from the lid 14 of the vessel 10 and electrically powered means 18 for lowering into and raising the container 12 out of the water in accordance with a start and finish respectively of a prescribed brewing programme and for agitating the container 12 during part at least of the brewing programme. The electric heater may be presettable by a user by manipulating interface controls on the vessel, or automatically in response to recognition of an identity code or similar data on packaging of the type of tea to be brewed. The appliance may be adapted to maintain the temperature of the brewed tea after the finish of the brewing programme.
Patent GB-2505599-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic tunnel junction transistor devices
Inventor: WORLEDGE DANIEL C
IPC: G11C11/16
Filed: 2012-01-24
Abstract: Magnetic tunnel junction transistor devices and methods for operating and forming magnetic tunnel junction transistor devices. In one aspect, a magnetic tunnel junction transistor device includes a first source/drain electrode, a second source/drain electrode, a gate electrode, and a magnetic tunnel junction disposed between the gate electrode and the second source/drain electrode. The magnetic tunnel junction includes a magnetic free layer that longitudinally extends between, and is overlapped by, the first and second source/drain electrodes. The gate electrode completely overlaps the magnetic free layer between the first and second source/drain electrodes. The magnetic tunnel junction transistor device switches a magnetization orientation of the magnetic free layer by application of a gate voltage to the gate electrode, thereby changing a resistance between the first and second source/drain electrodes through the magnetic free layer.
Patent GB-2522920-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for providing haptic feedback
Inventor: BACKMAN JUHA REINHOLD
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2014-02-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing haptic feedback, for example on a cellular smart-phone touch screen. The apparatus comprises: a first conductive trace 3; a second conductive trace 5 overlaying the first conductive trace and configured to move relative to it 11, and; a user input module 9 overlaying the second conductive trace. The conductive traces are configured to receive a current, such that when the current is provided, the second conductive trace 5 moves in direction 11 and provides haptic feedback via the user input module 9. The conductive traces may be printed circuit boards (PCBs) in close proximity, with an electromagnetic field being created therebetween, thus forcing the second conductive trace up towards the user input module, which may be a touch sensitive display, when a current passes through. The current may be provided by a capacitor, and the form of input may be a finger 13. The conductive traces may have identical patterns, and may be connected to each other in series or parallel. A plurality of pairs of conductive traces (figure 5) may be provided under a single user input module in order to provide localized haptic feedback.
Patent GB-2523734-A (GB)
Title: A Rope Gripping device
Inventor: QUINN JOHN
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2014-02-12
Abstract: A rope gripping device comprises an elongate body 1 having a throughhole 5 formed to allow throughpassage of a rope 50. The rope gripping device further comprises an anchoring means 11 adjacent one end of the elongate body for securing the elongate body in position relative to a fixed object, such as a trailer, a cleat, preferably a cam 25, 27, 29, 31 or clam cleat (73, 75 fig 5), for gripping a rope 50 passed through the throughhole 5 and a rope guide 19 adjacent to the cleat for tailing the rope passing through the cleat. The device is mounted on a trailer (fig 6) by the anchoring means before a rope is tied to the other side of the trailer, led over the load and inserted into the throughhole of the device before being secured in place by the cleat of the device. By having such a rope gripping device, the rope can be tensioned with ease.
Patent GB-2517810-A (GB)
Title: Casement window or door assembly
Inventor: MONTGOMERY MERVYN
IPC: E06B7/22
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A casement window or door assembly comprising a frame 30 within which a hinged wing 2 of the window or door is hingedly mounted, the frame having at least one bevelled shoulder 44 46 facing an opening side of the window assembly against which a respective resilient seal 22 24 provided on the wing abuts when the wing is in its closed position. Preferably the shoulder extends at least at an acute angle with respect to the plane, preferably at 45Â°. The shoulder and seal preferably extends around the circumference of the frame. Preferably two bevelled shoulders are provided, one located on the outer face 42 of the window/door and one of the inner face 34. By having a bevelled shoulder for engaging with the seal misalignment of the wing and the frame or misadjustment of the locking mechanism can be accounted for preventing drafts.
Patent GB-2525419-A (GB)
Title: Sporting equipment for use in practicing ball sports
Inventor: HUTCHINS ADRIAN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A free-standing rebound wall for practicing ball sports comprises: a rigid rebound surface 12 against which a ball can be struck to rebound from the rebound surface; and at least one adjustment unit 16 adapted to be adjustable so as to vary the inclination of the rebound surface 12.