baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2437091-A (GB)
Title: Electric park brake system for vehicle with no ignition key
Inventor: GORE-BROWN NATHAN
IPC: F16H63/48
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: An electric parking brake control system 12 for a motor vehicle has an internal combustion engine 10 and including an electric park brake (EPB) mechanism 19 for applying a park brake force to the vehicle, an EPB control module 21, an automatic transmission 11 which has a number of operating modes (P,R,N,D), a transmission control unit (TCU) 15 which in use controls the ratio of the transmission, a selector 16 which is operable by the driver of the vehicle to select a respective one of the operating modes of the transmission 11 and an electronic transmission selector (ETS) 17 for sensing the selected mode position of the transmission, an On/Off switch 13 and an electronic ignition control module 14 for selectably turning the ignition on or off of the internal combustion engine 10 in response to activity of On/Off switch 13. The EPB control module 21 is arranged to apply the park brake force through the EPB mechanism 19 on receipt of both of signals from the ETS 17 indicating that the transmission is in "park mode" and from the electronic ignition control module 14 indicating that ignition has been turned off by the On/Off switch 13. The invention also relates to a method for operating such an electric parking brake control system.
Patent GB-2421995-A (GB)
Title: Compensated rod for a frequency dependent damper shock absorber
Inventor: SCHEL SJAAK
IPC: F16F9/26
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A frequency-dependent damper incorporates a compensated piston assembly to reduce the amount of static push-out force. The piston rod is a hollow rod with a compensator being disposed within the hollow portion of the piston rod. The piston rod is a hollow rod with a compensator being disposed within the hollow portion of the piston rod. The compensator is attached to the pressure tube of the damper such that the compensator slides within the piston rod during stroking of the shock absorber. The compensated piston assembly reduces the difference in cross-sectional area between the upper and lower surfaces of the piston.
Patent GB-2426953-A (GB)
Title: Moulding a respiratory apparatus
Inventor: JASSELL SURINDERJIT KUMAR
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component (100,200) of a respiratory apparatus is disclosed in which one or more elements (10,20,110,120,210,220) of the component (100,200) are moulded in a first material, at least one of which including a port (25,125) that enables access to gas within the component (100,200), during use. A second material (50,150) is then injection moulded onto the external surface of one of the elements (10,110,210), the second material (50,150) including an integral closure (52,152) for the port (25,125). If there are first and second elements formed of the first material, at least part of the elements is translucent and the elements are fixed together with an adhesive. The second material is opaque and at least partially hides the adhesive. A two-shot infection moulding technique may be used. The elements may include raised formations in the form of indicia. A filter may be incorporated in the component. The material 150 may be an elastomeric band.
Patent GB-2427726-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for hierarchical fault classification and diagnosis in large systems
Inventor: CLEARY DANIEL JOSEPH
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A method for diagnosing and classifying faults in a system is provided. The method comprises acquiring operational data for at least one of a system, one or more subsystems of the system or one or more components of the one or more subsystems. Then, the method comprises analyzing the operational data using one or more diagnostic models. Each diagnostic model uses the operational data to determine a probability of fault associated with at least one of the one or more components or the one or more subsystems. Finally, the method comprises deriving an overall probability of fault for at least one of the system, the one or more subsystems, or the one or more components using the one or more probabilities of fault determined by the one or more diagnostic models and one or more hierarchical relationships between the subsystems and components of the system.
Patent GB-2430761-A (GB)
Title: Laser source coupling laser diodes and optic fibres
Inventor: ALCOCK IAN PETER
IPC: H01S5/06
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A laser system 1 comprises six solid state diode laser modules 37.1 to 37.6 whose output beams are directly coupled into beam steering devices 38.1 to 38.6 and thereby routed to laser combining dichroic mirrors 39.1 to 39.6, which combine the individual laser beams into a single, co-aligned beam. The combined laser beam is directed into an optical fibre 41.1 for delivery to a target optical instrument such as a microscope. The output beam from delivery optical fibre 41.1 is coupled to the target instrument via fibre output collimating optics 42.1. The output of each of the diode lasers 37.1 to 37.6 is controlled by direct modulation of the lasers' control (drive) currents.
Patent GB-2442706-A (GB)
Title: An intramedullary rod for the fixation of bone fractures
Inventor: KHALID MOHAMED
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: The rod comprises at least two portions 10, 11 and one of said portions comprises a material with a radiodensity which contrasts with that of another of the portions. Portion 11 may be made up of radiolucent polymeric material and portion 10 of radiopaque titanium.
Patent GB-2448529-A (GB)
Title: Protection system
Inventor: KERR GARETH IAN
IPC: F16K17/19
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A protection system for a fluid compartment 10 of variable volume comprises a detection means 26 for detecting when the volume of the fluid compartment is outside a predetermined acceptable limit. A valve arrangement 30, 40 is mounted on a port that is in fluid communication with the fluid compartment 10. The detection means 26 is coupled to the valve arrangement 30, 40 via an actuator 50. When the detection means 26 detects that the volume of the fluid compartment 10 is outside the predetermined limit, the actuator 50 causes the valve arrangement 30, 40 to change state and alters the volume of the fluid compartment 10. The protection system can be used with a compensator 1 to protect a movable part 22 of the compensator 1 from damage.
Patent GB-2449086-A (GB)
Title: Container and filling system
Inventor: WILDON MICHAEL
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A fluid container having a closable opening by which it may be filled and a valved outlet 5 adapted to engage a fluid filler aperture of a vessel to which fluid is to be transferred from the fluid container, to deliver fluid to the aperture, and, when so engaged, to open to release fluid from the container directly into the filler aperture. The container may be designed to collapse under atmospheric and/or manual pressure as it empties. A valved outlet 13 may be provided including a delivery tube 15 adapted for insertion into the filler aperture, the valve may comprise a bridge member 17 adapted to rest on the filler aperture, so that the container 11 may be urged downwardly to operate the valve 16, which may be resiliently biased closed by a spring 18. A safety lock 19 may be provided to prevent accidental operation of the valve 16; the lock may comprise a pin 21 projecting from a valve sleeve 22, by rotation of the sleeve 22, the pin can project beyond an edge of the bridge member 17 to allow relative axial displacement of the sleeve 22, from a core 23 of the valve.
Patent GB-2442094-A (GB)
Title: Heat pad with heat storage medium
Inventor: MILANI GIANCARLO
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A heat pad comprises a heat storage medium 14, 16, and an electric heating element 10 associated with the heat storage medium 14, 16 such that, when energized, the electric heating element 10 heats the heat storage medium 14, 16. The heat storage material may comprise a phase change material and is arranged either side of the element.. A layer of insulation 17 may be present on one side of the assembly. The heat pad may be controlled in response to thermostats or element resistance and a controlled timed cycle may be additionally employed. A detachable connector 22a,22b connects the element to the power cable.
Patent GB-2439862-A (GB)
Title: Conditioner with coplanar conductors
Inventor: ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: H02H9/06
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: Disclosed are novel internal structures of energy conditioners having A, B, and G master electrodes, novel circuits including energy conditioners having A, B, and G master electrodes conductive structures, novel assemblies of internal structures and internal structures of energy conditioners having A, B, and G electrodes, and novel arrangements of energy conditioners having A, B, and G master electrodes on connection structures.
Patent GB-2453587-A (GB)
Title: Extraction device for extracting a ceramic foam filter
Inventor: VINCENT MARK BRIAN
IPC: B25B27/02
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: An extraction device is provided for use in extracting ceramic foam filters, as used for example in the production and processing of aluminium and other metals. The extraction device includes an anchor device 3 suitable for driving into the filter, the anchor device having an anchor body 5 with a leading end and a trailing end, a screw thread 15 for engagement with the filter, and a substantially pointed part 7 at the leading end for piercing a surface of the filter. Preferably, the outer diameter of the screw thread increases from the leading end towards the trailing end. The device may include lifting means (14, fig 1), which may be releasably connectable to the anchor device by a screw threaded connection.
Patent GB-2447313-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue with storage device
Inventor: CHEN JAN NAN
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A barbecue stove includes a body 10, cover 20, a storage device 30, two primary feet 40 and two secondary feet 324. The cover is pivotally connected to the body. The storage device comprises a first shell 31 attached to the body 10, a second shell 32 attached to the first shell 31 and a box 33 detachably stored between the shells 31 and 32. The primary feet are attached to the body. The secondary feet are attached to the storage device. The barbecue lies on the primary feet in use and stands on the secondary feet in storage.
Patent GB-2440101-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle body structure
Inventor: IZAWA NAOHISA
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: A vehicle body structure in which entry of water into an engine room is reliably prevented. The vehicle body structure has a deck garnish (4) that is placed closing the gap between the upper surface of a front windshield (2) lower portion of a vehicle (1) and the lower surface of an engine hood (3) rear portion , and extends in the width direction of the vehicle. The front deck garnish (4) has a step (42) and a drainage groove (43). The step (42) is inclined toward the front of the vehicle, below the rear end of an engine hood (3). The drainage groove (43) is formed at the front end of the step (42), in a bag-shaped lateral cross-section, and communicates with the bottom of a deck panel (5).
Patent GB-2457226-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically gearing for sealed systems
Inventor: ATALLAH KAIS
IPC: F16H49/00
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: A drive for a sealed magnetically geared system comprising a housing (350) defining a sealed chamber (352), a driving member including a first set of magnets (310), and a driven member comprising a second set of magnets (314), one of the members being located inside the chamber, wherein the first and second sets of magnets are arranged to produce different numbers of magnetic poles, and the housing includes a wall extending between the members and supporting a plurality of pole pieces (306) which are arranged to modulate the magnetic field acting between the magnets.
Patent GB-2458908-A (GB)
Title: Low power multi-channel signal processor
Inventor: CASTLE MICHAEL FRANK
IPC: H04B7/12
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: There is disclosed a signal processor for reception of data over a radio link such as a mesh network or a multi-hop network. The processor can be applied to multi-carrier and multi-mode radio receivers in which one or more signals are processed in separate channels. Each channel is optimally adapted to the signal in the sub-band being processed. Each channel comprises a mixer, an analogue low pass filter, an AGC system and an analogue to digital converter. It is disclosed that such a signal processor uses less power and at lower cost than a conventional signal processor to yield the same performance.
Patent GB-2446734-A (GB)
Title: Debris catcher with flow diverter
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD
IPC: E21B27/00
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A debris catcher 26 used in a bottom hole assembly for coiled tubing 10 milling has a diverter tube 60 body with a first passage 56,58 to conduct pressurised fluid, a second passage 92,94 to accept cuttings debris from the milling and a flow diverter comprising a piston 70, retractable pack off sleeve 74, ramp 78, bearings 72,82 and return spring 76 mounted to the body for selective actuation downhole to impede flow in an annular space 58 around the body to direct debris into the second passage 92. Return fluid is separated from the cuttings and returned to the surface. The debris catcher 26 may be used with an anchor 18, mud motor 36, thruster 38 and mill 40.
Patent GB-2448969-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispensing bags
Inventor: GREEN ALAN JOSEPH
IPC: B65D33/24
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A bag 1 of fluid 3, or a holder for a bag of fluid, enables a user to open and close the bag to pour, drain or otherwise dispense the fluid. The bag 1, or holder for the bag, is of a flexible nature with a tear line 13 to open the bag and a secondary closure 17 which may comprise overlying means 19,21 which come into contact to effect a temporary seal. The bag or holder may be suspended to assist in refilling.
Patent GB-2459483-A (GB)
Title: Engine mounting arrangement
Inventor: FOSTER LAWRENCE DAVID
IPC: B64D27/26
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: An arrangement 10 for attaching an engine (such as an aircraft gas turbine engine) to a suspension pylon 12 comprises a mounting block 16, first and second links 32a, 32c connectable between the engine and the mount block 16 and first and second fixings 20a, 20b connectable between the suspension pylon 12 and the mount block 16 to transfer loads between the engine and the suspension pylon 12 the arrangement 10 further comprises a catcher link 44, located between the first and second links 32a, 32c, that is connectable to the engine at a first end and to the suspension pylon 12 at a second end via a third fixing 20c, a clearance being defined between the catcher link 44 and the engine such that no load is transferred between the engine and the suspension pylon 12 by the catcher link in normal operation, and characterised in that the arrangement further comprises a catcher fixing 42c between the mount block 16 and the catcher link 44, the catcher fixing 42c having a clearance with respect to the mount block 16 such that no load is transferred between the mount block 16 and the catcher link 44 in normal operation.
Patent GB-2459860-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic device for treating fluids eg for anti-microbial fuel conditioning
Inventor: MCALLORUM STEVEN
IPC: F02M27/04
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A magnetic fluid treatment device comprises a housing 101, an inlet 411, and outlet 412 and a magnetic body 300 located within an internal chamber 400 defined by the housing 101. An upper surface (901,fig.9) of magnetic body 300 and housing lid 200 in part define a first fluid flow channel 301 while a lower surface (900, fig.9) of the magnetic body 300 and housing base 602 in part define a second fluid flow channel 304. The flow directions in channels 301, 304 may be opposite. The magnetic body 300 may be a unitary annular disc with a plurality of alternating north and south polarity regions, eg segments, (802 to 809, fig.8) extending over its upper and lower surfaces (901, 900). Microbes in the fluid flow through the device in contact with the upper and lower surfaces of the magnetic body 300 and through the regions of alternating north and south polarity magnetic flux are neutralised, reducing bio-deposits. A fluid processing assembly may comprise a pump, and filter for particulate matter, and the fluid treatment device.
Patent GB-2460080-A (GB)
Title: Catch-pits
Inventor: CROSSMAN ALAN R L
IPC: E03F5/00
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A catch pit structure 1, comprises a base 14 and a perimeter wall 9, 109, 209, 309, at least a lower portion 9, 109 of the perimeter wall is provided by a sump member 10. The sump member 10 includes the base 14, with the perimeter wall 9,109 rising from the base, together forming an enclosure 40 for containing fluid within the sump member 10. The perimeter wall comprises a series of reinforcing ribs 18, 118, 218, 318 extending upwardly from the base for resisting inwardly compressive forces applied externally to the perimeter wall. An upper portion of the perimeter wall 209, 309 preferably rises towards a removable lid 6 for gaining access to the enclosure 40 within the sump member 10.
Patent GB-2461696-A (GB)
Title: Hand drying apparatus
Inventor: BENNETT THOMAS
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: There is provided hand drying apparatus comprising a main body, a cavity formed in the main body for receiving objects to be dried, an outlet for draining fluid from the cavity, a filter arrangement 100 located downstream of the outlet, the filter arrangement including a filter and a collector downstream of the filter for collecting filtered fluid, and means for drawing fluid from the collector. The means for drawing fluid can be used to draw fluid out of the collector for disposal.
Patent GB-2458739-A (GB)
Title: A method of ultrasonic treatment of a medium
Inventor: READ HOWARD MALCOLM
IPC: A23L5/30
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: A method of treatment of a medium using sound waves of ultrasonic frequency, and an apparatus for performing said treatment 1, is disclosed. The apparatus 1, which comprises an ultrasonic generator 7 and ultrasonic transducers (22, 23 figure 3) located in abutment with a container wall (24, figure 3), may include a heat exchanger 3, 4. The treatment may be applied to a liquid and/or solid foodstuff, optionally placed in a flavoured liquid, and optionally subjected to agitation further to that generated by the ultrasonic waves. The apparatus may comprise a chiller 8 for subsequent cooling of the foodstuff. The ultrasonic transducers (22, 23 figure 3) may be positioned in a 'V' shaped arrangement.
Patent GB-2465601-A (GB)
Title: A lock drilling gauge
Inventor: FAWCETT DAVID
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2008-11-22
Abstract: A drilling template is locatable on a door and indicates the mechanism of the lock so that it can be drilled out and opened without a key. The device is located by means of a sliding peg, which inserts into the key hole, drill guide holes are then used to mark the positions where a power drill could be used to collapse the internal levers or the lifter allowing the lock to be opened without using a key. The device can be used to open a locked door when the key has been lost or the lock is faulty without damaging the door or frame.
Patent GB-2467340-A (GB)
Title: Eye measurement sample triggered directly from position increment of moving optical element
Inventor: TAYLOR ROBIN
IPC: A61B3/117
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: A signal sample trigger apparatus 200 comprises an input from a quadrature encoder providing movement increment signals fof an optical element moved by actuator 107. The trigger from module 206 causes execution of a sample of an analogue signal by data acquisition system 122. Preferably the trigger system may be used in a con-focal eye measurement system 100 where the actuator moves lens 106 that adjusts the depth position of the focal point in the eye 114.
Patent GB-2473505-A (GB)
Title: A data processing apparatus and method for setting dynamic priority levels for transactions according to latency feedback
Inventor: MACE TIMOTHY CHARLES
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A data processing apparatus has a shared resource (for example slave device 70) and at least one master device 10, 20, 30. The one or more master devices provide a plurality of sources of transactions, and each transaction has an associated priority level. Arbitration circuitry 80 is used to apply an arbitration policy to select a transaction from amongst multiple transactions issued to the shared resource using the associated priority level. Adaptive priority circuitry 25, 35 is associated with at least one of the sources and monitors throughput indication data feedback for previously issued transactions to set the priority level for each new transaction from the associated source to one of a plurality of predetermined priority levels. The priority level is selected to enable a specified target throughput to be achieved. The adaptive priority circuitry may include active transaction count circuitry to determine the number of pending transactions in progress from throughput indication data feedback.
Patent GB-2473833-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible wheelchair with means to assist in movement over stairs
Inventor: CAMIDGE CRAIG
IPC: A47C7/50
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A wheelchair comprising a collapsible main frame and means 30 to insist in movement over stairs attached to the rear of the frame. Movement of the frame from an operable position to an inoperable one and vice versa automatically moves the stair movement means 30 in the same manner. However, when the frame is in the operable position it may also be possible to move the stair movement means 30 to its inoperable position. The stair movement means 30 may be a flexible track 31 with a region for the track to be displaced into and means to automatically tension the track. Lockable and extendable handles 60 may also be provided. A footrest 17 may be provided with a locking means activated by twisting a handle and featuring an axle with a flexible element. A pivoting seat 14 may be provided with a locking means on its underside. Braking means with a piercing pin may also be used.
Patent GB-2463183-A (GB)
Title: Construction unit
Inventor: BATAINEH MORAD ADAM
IPC: E04C5/07
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A construction unit (1) includes a metal shell in the form of an open-topped waste steel can (3) having a glass core (5). The glass core (5) is a solid glass core provided by a quantity of waste glass cullet which has been heated in the can to fuse the cullet, before allowing to cool in the can. The construction unit (1) may have a plurality of linking members in the form of metal wires (7) extending from one end to the other through the entire length of the glass core (5) and projecting from its ends (4, 8). The wires (7) may facilitate joining of the construction unit (1) to other construction units (1) in use. The construction units (1) may be embedded in concrete to provide a composite concrete cpnstruction unit. The alkali-silica reaction which may occur between cement and glass may be reduced or avoided due to the reduction or elimination of direct contact between the glass and cement. The composite concrete construction unit may also provide environmental advantages through the reuse of glass and metal materials.
Patent GB-2476307-A (GB)
Title: Ocular guide device
Inventor: EKE TOM
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: The ocular guide device comprises first and second eyelid engagement means 20, 22 which are adapted to engage an eyelid and are inter-connected by biasing means 24 which may be similar to a speculum. The ocular guide device also comprises a needle guide means 26 which is adapted to guide a needle to the eye. The device may also comprise eyelash guards 15, eyelid receiving means, gripping means 25 and a substrate layer 32 comprising an active agent and/or means for steadying the eyeball. The needle guide means may be one or more guide arms 26, which may be curved to conform to the eyeball.