baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2428295-A (GB)
Title: Seismic acquisition system
Inventor: GORDY DARRELL
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: A seismic acquisition system comprising a remote-controlled buoy (12) for conducting seismic acquisition operations is disclosed. The buoy (12) comprises an operating system (30) for operating a seismic wave production device (42) on the buoy, a placement system (24,26,28), a communications system (16), and a dynamic position locating system (22). The seismic acquisition system also comprises a remote control system (14) for controlling the buoy systems. The seismic acquisition system also comprises receivers (R) for receiving the seismic wave and generating a data signal indicative of the received seismic wave. The seismic acquisition system operates by controlling the placement system with the remote control system to position the buoy and then controlling the operating system with the remote control system to produce a seismic wave from the seismic wave production device. The receivers then receive the seismic wave and generate a data signal indicative of the seismic wave. The time of producing the seismic wave as well as the position of the buoy at the time of production are then analyzed with the data signal by a data processor.
Patent GB-2445563-A (GB)
Title: System for delivering stratified EGR in supercharged or turbocharged i.c. engines
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02B31/08
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A boosted air stream containing little or no EGR is delivered via an air intake manifold 142 and intake ports 102 separately from a boosted gas stream containing a substantial quantity of EGR which is delivered via an EGR manifold 141 and swirl-producing ports 101. The two streams are delivered close to the intake ports 101, 102 such that there is insufficient time for the streams to mix fully in the cylinders before ignition. The pressure in the EGR manifold 141 is made the same as that in the air intake manifold 142 by means of a rotary gas exchanger having a rotating matrix 10 in a housing 14 and. The rotary gas exchanger has a first set 22, 22' of entry and exit ducts forming part of the engine exhaust duct 22 and a second set 24, 24' of entry and exit ducts forming part of the boosted EGR delivery duct. The matrix 10 is rotated at a sufficient speed for a substantial volumetric gas exchange to occur between the exhaust gas stream in the engine exhaust duct 22 and the boosted air stream in the boosted EGR delivery duct 24'.
Patent GB-2432589-A (GB)
Title: Molybdenum metal powder and production thereof
Inventor: JOHNSON LOYAL M JR
IPC: B22F9/22
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: Molybdenum metal powder 10, and method 80 for production thereof. Molybdenum metal powder 10 has surface-area to-mass-ratios in a range of between about 1.0 meters <2>/gram (m<2>/g) and about 3.0 m<2>/g, as determined by BET analysis, in combination with a particle size wherein at least 30% of the particles have a particle size larger than a size +100 standard Tyler mesh sieve. In addition, molybdenum metal powder 10 may be further distinguished by flowability in a range of between about 29 seconds/50grams (s/50g) and about 64 s/50g, as determined by a Hall Flowmeter. The method 80 of producing molybdenum powder 10 may comprise providing 82 a supply of ammonium molybdate 24, heating 84 the ammonium molybdate 24 at an initial temperature in the presence of a reducing gas 30 to produce an intermediate product 74, and heating 86 the intermediate product 74 at a final temperature in the presence of the reducing gas 30, producing 88 molybdenum metal powder 10.
Patent GB-2436544-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible cart for paint spray pump
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT ERNEST
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A collapsible cart 10 for paint sprayers including a pair of spaced apart legs 24, a pump support 26 extending between the upper ends of the legs 24, a pair of feet 28, a handle 20 extending above the pump support 26, and lock and release means 32 connected to the handle 20, pump support 26 and legs 24 and operable for releasably locking the pump support 26 and handle 20 in a first position wherein the pump support 26 positions the pump 14 for operation and the handle 20 is positioned to enable moving the cart 10 assembly and wherein the lock and release means 32 is further operable for releasably locking the pump support 26 and handle 20 in a second position wherein the cart assembly 10 is collapsed and further wherein each foot 28 is pivotable respectively to the leg 24 to which it is attached between a first position generally perpendicular to a lower frame member 24, and a second position generally adjacent to the lower frame member 24.
Patent GB-2437810-A (GB)
Title: Packaging a line of products, at least one being concealed
Inventor: ADLER RAY
IPC: B65D79/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A line of products such as toys including a plurality of distinguishable toys having a similar configuration is offered for sale in packaging such that the identity of some toys is revealed but that of others is concealed. Different toys from the line may be packaged in different types of packaging. A first type of package 10 may be configured to facilitate identification of a first toy held by the first type of package, and a second type of package 50 configured to obscure identification of a second toy held by the second type of package. Not only is the toy in package 50 concealed but identifying data is omitted from the packaging. The mystery regarding the unidentified toy may encourage a purchase.
Patent GB-2439218-A (GB)
Title: Work piece support means for artists easel
Inventor: KERSHAW GRAHAM
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A work piece support means comprises a clamp member 24 which engages an edge of the workpiece (19) to hold it in the upright working position, and a pair of arms 21 are pivotally connected to the clamp 24 and are freely moveable the effect of gravity to urge the clamp member 24 against the work piece. The arms 21 fold to a stowed position within the profile of the support means 13. An easel including the work piece support means can comprises support means 13 for supporting the workpiece (19) and legs 1 and 2 deployable to hold the support means 13 in an elevated working position. A strut member 15 is provided for holding the support means 13 in the working position and is pivoted about a rear lateral axis (9). A platform 18 is provided at the distal end of the strut member 15 to project forwards of the support means 13 and support the lower edge of a workpiece.
Patent GB-2451424-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing loose debris from a pipe
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: B08B9/027
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: An apparatus for removing loose debris from service connections to a pipe comprises, a vacuum pump 14, an anti-siphon valve 16, a non-return valve 18 and a vacuum gauge 20. The apparatus are connected together using flexible piping 22. The apparatus is connected to a sealed section of pipeline (24, see Fig 2) and is used to suck out debris. Any taps in the pipeline ore opened and closed sequentially to clear any passages or ferrules off the pipeline. A method of removing debris is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2451441-A (GB)
Title: Optical confocal measurement and alignment
Inventor: HEARN AUSTEN
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: Optical measurement apparatus 100 comprises a source 102 for emitting a probe beam, means 104, 106 for directing the beam to a location 132 to be measured (e.g. an eye), and a detector arrangement 112 for receiving a reflected beam from the location to be measured. The detector arrangement comprises a plurality of detector elements 702. Processing means 602 identifies a number of the detector elements illuminated by the reflected beam and selects a detector element from the identified number. This selection is based on a predetermined criterion e.g. maximum luminous intensity. The processor compares the identities of the illuminated detector elements with data, in a store 606, which defines the illumination pattern that exists when the apparatus is correctly aligned for a measurement to be taken, allowing any misalignment to be determined. There is also provided an optical measurement apparatus comprises an optical system (100, figure 1). The optical system (100) comprises a source (102) and an image capture device (112). The source (102) is arranged to generate, when in use, a beam of electromagnetic radiation. Two graticules (122, 128) cause two alignment marker images (200, 202) to be projected to a user (204) so he can detect any misalignment (compare figures 2 and 3). In a further arrangement, the optical system (100) is configured to direct the beam of electromagnetic radiation to a location to be measured (132). The optical measurement apparatus also comprises a feedback arrangement (400, 602, 604) for receiving a reflected beam from the location to be measured and providing feedback information in response to receipt of the reflected beam, the feedback information being indicative of degree of alignment of the location to be measured with the optical system. The apparatus may be used for measuring the glucose content of the aqueous humor (e.g. a glucometer to check for diabetes), since the refractive index of the aqueous humor varies in line with glucose content. This is done by using confocal scanning to measure the length of the optical path through the aqueous humor. This path length varies with varying refractive index and refractive index varies with glucose levels.
Patent GB-2441625-A (GB)
Title: FET monitoring and protection system
Inventor: BROMBACH RONALD
IPC: H03K17/082
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A FET monitoring and protecting system includes a FET switch device 20 comprising a FET 22. A logic device 57 generates a feedback status signal 26 and a counter 60 is incremented in response to a short circuit condition of the FET switch 20. A controller 18 permits the activation of the FET 22 in response to the feedback status signal and a value of the counter 60. The controller can prevent activation of the FET when the counter value reaches a preset number, thereby preventing the FET becoming damaged from repeated actual short circuits. The feedback status signal may be averaged and delayed against in-rush currents, and can represent a temperature, an over current, or a voltage status and be generated in response to the status of the gate, drain or source terminals. The protection system may be used on a vehicle and deactivating the FET may be recorded in an electronic control unit using a diagnostic code that may be reset when the short circuit is cured.
Patent GB-2442344-A (GB)
Title: Container having a latch that is not accessible from outside the container
Inventor: HALL TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A secure store comprises a container having a door secured by a lock having a latch 24 that is not accessible from outside the container. The lock may be released in response to a signal from a radio-frequency transmitter. The secure store may be a transport container comprising sidewalls, a door, roof and base. The lock for securing the door may be located inside of the container with no part accessible from outside the container. An emergency handle 32 can be extended through an aperture 35 in a sidewall to engage with a lock operating device 2. The door and sidewalls may comprise a sandwich of a concrete core (figure 4, 22) containing harder nuggets (figure 4, 22a), faced on each side with sheet steel (figure 4, 20, 21). The store may be fitted out internally with welfare facilities including a toilet, washing facilities, a rest space and facilities for preparing beverages.
Patent GB-2453958-A (GB)
Title: Cash drawer unit with secure banknote storage box
Inventor: BYERLEY STEPHEN
IPC: E05G5/00
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A cash drawer unit 2 comprising a cash drawer 6 moveable between an open and closed position, a plunger (70, fig 2) and a storage box (16, fig 2) for bank notes are arranged to allow a bank note to be placed between the storage box and the plunger which, in use, enables the plunger to push the banknote through a slot into the storage box. The unit may further comprise a housing 4. The plunger may be fixed with respect to the housing, while the storage box may be mounted on the cash drawer or vice versa. Alternatively, the storage box and plunger may both be mounted onto the cash drawer. There may be means to lock the storage box. The plunger may comprise a plate to fit within the slot provided on the storage box. The storage box may contain a plate oriented to face the slot which may be biased, preferably by a spring, towards the slot.
Patent GB-2454261-A (GB)
Title: Arc welding simulator with tactile feedback for training
Inventor: HASTINGS KIM PETER
IPC: G09B19/24
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: An arc welding simulator, comprises a simulated welding rod 12, the rod having a first magnet 24, in particular an electromagnet, at or towards one end and a simulated work-piece 10 comprising a non-magnetic representation of an object to be welded 18, and one or more second magnets 30, which might also be electromagnets, located at or along a point, or track, of intended weld simulation. Sensors 16, preferably Hall effect sensors, are provided to detect the proximity of the end of the simulated welding rod to the surface of the simulated workpiece, and a controller 40, in communication with the sensors and the or each electromagnet, and which receives information from the sensor about the proximity of the simulated welding rod to the simulated work piece, and adjusts the field strength and/or polarity of the electromagnet in accordance with a predefined relationship between said proximity and said magnetic characteristics of field strength and/or polarity, thereby giving tactile feedback to a user for training purposes.
Patent GB-2458458-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle for animal waste
Inventor: DAVIES BARRY JOHN
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2008-03-17
Abstract: A receptacle 2 for organic waste, intended for the storage and transport of animal faeces contained within a plastic bag, comprises a housing 4 whose opening can be closed by a lid 10 and then sealed by a seal assembly, and fastening means for securing the lid 10 in a closed position, the fastening means allowing the passage of air therethrough. The seal assembly may comprise a sealing strip 30 provided on a closure member 20. Suitable fastening means include zip fasteners 26, 28, or hook and loop fasteners. Housing and lid are preferably pivotally attached via a fabric hinge and formed from a flexible material such as a chloropropene polymer or a polyamide. A removable scented or perfumed pad 40 may be incorporated within the housing and fresh bags may be held in compartment 22. A loop 34 and/or a hook assembly 36 may be mounted on the exterior of the housing for attachment to another item.
Patent GB-2460451-A (GB)
Title: Clamp installation tool
Inventor: PIZZEY MARTIN THOMAS
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A repair clamp tool comprises two arms 1,2 pivotally connected at a common point 3, each arm 1, 2 including an engagement member P1, P2 at a first end for engaging with reciprocal engagement means 21, 22 of a repair clamp 20. Preferably, each arm 1, 2 is divided into a long portion and a short portion (figure 1). The engagement members P1, P2 preferably comprise pins carried on opposing surfaces (la, lb; figure 1) of the short portions of the arms. Pin P2 may be shorter in length than P1, the pins extend substantially perpendicularly from the opposing surfaces. In alternative embodiments, the engagement members may comprise hooks or pincers. The longer portions of each arm may each have a bend (4; figure 1) from which the arms extend substantially in parallel terminating in grip handles (5; figure 1). Movement of the grip handles in an arc towards and away from each other respectively will result in a pincer movement of the shorter portions by means of which a clamp can be gripped and manipulated.
Patent GB-2448259-A (GB)
Title: Cable Clamps
Inventor: HEAD PHILIP
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A cable clamp device for use in a well bore to secure cables 1 to pipes 2 and the like includes a flexible fastening member 4 of relatively uniform cross-section, and a block 3 that accepts the fastening member 4 as it encompasses the circumference of the pipe 2 in a loop. The cable clamp accepts the cable 1 running axially along the pipe 2. The flexible fastening member 4 overlaps itself, and is secured in a loop by deformation of its material. The height of the block 3 from the surface of the pipe 2 is greater than the height of the outer surface of the flexible fastening member 4 and the surface of the pipe 2. The end surfaces of the clamp are angled with respect to the perpendicular of the pipe's 2 surface. The flexible member 4 may be formed of plastic or metal and is secured in a loop by shearing or welding.
Patent GB-2461758-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling dispersion of aqueous suspensions
Inventor: KIRBY GLEN HAROLD
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: Methods for controlling dispersion of aqueous suspensions involving providing a solvent, and adding at least an additive, an ion source, and a particle source selected from a partially dissolving colloid or a non-dissolving colloid, to the solvent to produce the aqueous suspension where the additive is added to the solvent prior to the ion source and the particle source when the particle source is the partially dissolving colloid.
Patent GB-2464352-A (GB)
Title: Media player support
Inventor: WARREN MORTEN
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2008-11-19
Abstract: A media player support comprises a base 31 and a support member or holder 10 rotatably mounted to the base, the support member being for receiving a media player. The support member may comprise a back panel 11 and two side panels 12,13, the two side panels not, in use, projecting beyond the side of a media player located therein. The support may be provided with a stem 24, wherein the support member is rotatably mounted to the base via the stem such that the support member can be rotated between first and second positions, the stem 24 having a channel 42a extending therethrough for receiving a cable for connecting the media player to the base.
Patent GB-2456905-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning solids by use of a calculated quantity of cleaning fluid
Inventor: CALDERWOOD JAMES LOGAN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2009-01-26
Abstract: A method of cleaning solids containing hydrocarbons comprises the steps of transferring solids containing hydrocarbons into a vessel 16; subsequently measuring the amount of solids within the vessel 16; calculating an amount of a cleaning liquid required to clean the solids within the vessel 16; contacting the solids in the vessel 16 with the cleaning liquid; and recycling the cleaning liquid to clean the solids until the solids contain less than 1% by weight of hydrocarbons. An apparatus for performing the method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2457578-A (GB)
Title: Torque angle gauge
Inventor: MCCARTHY MARK
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2009-02-18
Abstract: A torque angle gauge 6 comprises a means 8 for mounting the angle gauge between a tool and a fastening; a first full, or partial, disc 7 coaxially mounted on the mounting means, said disc having a first light source 11, such as a laser, positioned to emit a focused light beam radially outwards to project a first reference indicator; a second light source 9 positioned to emit a focused light beam radially outwards to project a second reference indicator, the second light source being rotatably mounted relative to the first light source; and a display means having a plurality of angular gradations to display the angular difference between the reference indicators projected by the first and second light sources. An embodiment of the invention employing a single light source is also disclosed (figure 6).
Patent GB-2462335-A (GB)
Title: Retroreflective flexible intermediate bulk container
Inventor: AINSCOUGH SIMON
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2009-02-28
Abstract: A flexible container in the form of a bulk bag or a sack is provided that comprises, or is associated with, a reflective material. The flexible container is desirably formed of woven material and the reflective material is preferably a minor proportion of the container, e.g. just one warp or weft thread, or just a few or such threads. The reflective material may be a retroreflective material. The container preferably takes the form of a flexible intermediate bulk container or FIBC, used for holding building or construction materials, e.g. sand, etc. The container may be made of a woven material and the reflective material may comprise one or more of the warp or weft threads. The flexible container may comprise a plurality of handles or sleeves to facilitate tunnel lifting.
Patent GB-2456989-A (GB)
Title: Granules, tablets and granulation
Inventor: POLITI GIOVANNI
IPC: A61J3/06
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, a method for producing granules from a powder, characterized in that a low compaction force is applied to the powder to produce a compacted mass comprising a mixture of fine particles and granules and separating fine particles from the granules by entraining the fine particles in a gas stream. Also provided are apparatus for use in the process and tablets formed by compression of the resultant granules.
Patent GB-2471707-A (GB)
Title: A livestock accommodation divider
Inventor: YEATES MARTIN PAUL
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: A livestock accommodation divider 20 positioned to define one side of a livestock cubicle 10. The divider includes an inclined neck rail support portion 40 to which a neck rail 45 can be secured. The neck rail is adjustable along the neck rail support portion. The support portion defines a predetermined ratio of cubicle height and length such that adjustment of the neck rail allows positioning of the rail to accommodate different sized animals in the cubicle. The inclination of the support portion may be adjustable. The neck rail support portion may be an integral part of the divider or may be formed separately therefrom (350, fig 12).
Patent GB-2475049-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic wave compressor for extracting energy from sea waves
Inventor: BELLAMY NORMAN WEST
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A long attenuator sea wave energy converter 10 comprises a floating flexible hose 25, suction coupled to the wave surface eg by means of flexible side fins 26, that transfers energy to an internal elastic spine 30 that is under buckling compression, which drives a diaphragm seal 35 that pumps atmospheric air through upper and lower air passages 40, 41 at the propagation velocity of the waves. The diaphragm seal 35 may be consist of a series of distorted shaped sheets (47, fig.7) which are unstable as flat sheets and which are arranged with alternating opposite profiles (48,49) joined by transition sections (51). Transition between the profiles (48,49) is driven by wave action such that the transition sections (51) act as pistons. The air pressure increases along the flexible hose 25 to produce compressed air for delivery by a riser 16 to the seabed and thence via a pipe 17 to land where it can be converted to electricity or by a pipe 18 to seabed storage. Membrane technology is used extensively to aid survival and to minimise costs.
Patent GB-2475055-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensor circuits with pre-charging input
Inventor: BROWN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2009-11-03
Abstract: A liquid crystal device is provided, for example in the form of a combined display and sensor forming a touch screen. The device comprises an array, for example of active matrix type, of sensor circuits. Each sensor circuit comprises a liquid crystal sensing capacitor (CV) connected between a transistor M1 arranged as a source-follower and a precharging input (PRE). A sensor selecting capacitor (C1) is connected between the transistor (M1) and a row select line (RWS). The selecting capacitor may a voltage dependent capacitor.