baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2467430-A (GB)
Title: Latch having an engaging member held within a receiving member by friction
Inventor: DURRANT IAN ALEXANDER
IPC: E05C17/46
Filed: 2010-01-28
Abstract: A latch for holding together two confronting surfaces, such as holding open a door. The latch comprising an engaging member 6 for securing to a first surface such as a wall 3 and capable of being received within a receiving member 10 for securing to a second surface such as a door 5. The receiving member is biased toward an engaged position in which the receiving member frictionally holds the engaging member and movable to a second position in which the two components are not frictionally engaged. The engaging and receiving members are preferably a rod 6 which is received within an apertured plate 10 mounted for pivotal movement between the first and second positions; the wall of aperture 14 in the receiving plate frictionally engaging the rod when the plate is tilted such that the rod and hole axis are offset. The pivotal friction plate 10 may have an actuator 20 accessible from the opposite side of the door to enable the latch to be released by pivoting the plate 10 such that the rod and hole are aligned.
Patent GB-2467631-A (GB)
Title: Integrated real-time and static location tracking
Inventor: SCAROLA TODD FRANKLIN
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: Location tracking systems 26 are provided. In one embodiment, a system 26 includes a memory device (figure 1 - 14) and a processor (12) configured to execute a plurality of routines stored in the memory device (14). The plurality of routines includes receiving of a plurality of patient locations 34 as provided by a respective plurality of location-providing systems 28, 30, 32 from one or more data sources, determination of a resolved patient location 44 by selecting one of the plurality of patient locations 34 based at least in part on a hierarchy (figure 3 - 48) of possible patient locations within a hospital, and outputting the resolved patient location 44. In some embodiments, the location-providing systems 28, 30, 32 may include a real-time location system 28, for example a RFID tag, and a static location system 30, which may provide a current location and an assigned location, respectively. For instance, the RFID tag may indicate which room or ward a patient is in, whilst the static location system may indicate which bed the patient normally occupies; combining the two indicates which bed the patient is in.
Patent GB-2471367-A (GB)
Title: Graphics Applications Analysis Techniques
Inventor: WICKSTROM LAWRENCE
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2010-05-28
Abstract: The application provides techniques for the analysis and debugging of graphics applications. For instance, an apparatus may include a graphics application program interface (API), a graphics engine, and a graphics analysis tool. The graphics analysis tool may receive multiple draw calls issued to the graphics API, and arrange the draw calls into multiple sequences, each sequence corresponding to a particular render target, From this information various analysis tasks may be performed. For instance, overdraw images may be generated and such overdraw images may be enhanced to improve their dynamic range. Also, pixel histories may be generated based on corresponding pixel selections and the effect of draw calls on selected pixels may also be determined. These tasks may also be performed on a per render target basis.
Patent GB-2467721-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of boot images in diskless servers
Inventor: WATKINS MARK ROBERT
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: In one embodiment, a system, comprises a first computer system comprising at least a first diskless server, at least a first RAID controller coupled to the first diskless server, at least a first storage pool coupled to the RAID controller, and a remote management server coupled to the RAID controller via a an out-of-band communication link. The remote management server comprises a boot management module which, when executed, initiates a command to instruct the RAID controller to create at least a first logical volume in a memory module coupled to the RAID controller, transmits the command to the RAID controller via the out-of-band communication link, and transmits a boot image from the remote management server to the RAID controller via the out-of-band communication link. The RAID controller creates the first logical volume for the boot image in response to the command, and stores the boot image in the first logical volume.
Patent GB-2475754-A (GB)
Title: Magnetostrictive load sensor of annular shape having conductor carrying channels
Inventor: KLODE HARALD
IPC: G01L1/12
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: A load sensor is provided comprising a magnetostrictive material and a wire. The magnetostrictive material may comprise an aperture, a first face, a second face, a thickness, and a first dado (groove or series of grooves). In the embodiment the magnetos trictive material is annular in shape with radial grooves on one face for locating the conducting wire. The wire is disposed at least partially in the first dado, wherein the first dado at least partially transverses at least one of the first face and the second face, wherein the wire at least partially transverses the first face and the second face. The load sensor may also comprise a magnetostrictive material having a first channel, and a wire disposed at least partially in the first channel, wherein the first channel passes between the inner and outer diameter of the magneto strictive material. Also, discloses is a method for measuring pressure using a magnetostrictive sensor where the load is determined from measurements of resistance or impendence and phase.
Patent GB-2483864-A (GB)
Title: Highway vehicle information display system
Inventor: RICE WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 2010-09-21
Abstract: An information display system 20 is used in conjunction with a road vehicle 10 such as an agricultural tractor. The system comprises a controller 22 and a display unit 14. The controller provides an output signal to the display unit. The output signal comprises information that is indicative of an estimated time interval between the present time and a predicted vehicle turn event. The time interval is periodically updated, and the display means displays said time interval to road users following behind. the vehicle. Drivers in view of the display unit can make a more informed decision on whether to overtake or not. The invention is aimed at reducing casualties arising from unnecessary and hazardous overtaking manoeuvres particularly on single carriageway roads.
Patent GB-2484318-A (GB)
Title: A portable, bladeless fan having a direct current power supply
Inventor: SIMMONDS KEVIN JOHN
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2010-10-06
Abstract: A portable fan assembly includes a body 10 and an air outlet section 14. The body includes an air inlet 18, an impeller, and a motor for driving the impeller to draw an air flow through the air inlet. The air outlet section 14 includes an air passage for receiving the air flow from the body, an air outlet 20 for emitting the air flow from the fan assembly, and an opening through which the air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air flow emitted from the air outlet. The fan includes a direct current (DC) power source for supplying a driving voltage to the motor of the body. The power source may be provided by an energy storage device, for example one or more batteries, or by one or more solar cells. A portable fan having a pair of different base stations proving DC power and recharging functions is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2474556-A (GB)
Title: Backrest reclining mechanism and related stroller
Inventor: MOUNTZ JONATHAN
IPC: B62B9/12
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: A backrest reclining mechanism is applied to a stroller. The backrest reclining mechanism includes a fabric (20, figure 1), at least one pulley 24, at least one cable 26, and an adjusting device 22. The fabric is disposed around a backrest 16 of the stroller. Two ends of the fabric are connected to two sides of a main body of the stroller respectively. The pulley is rotatably disposed on the backrest. The cable is wound around the pulley. A first end of the cable extends within the fabric to be connected to the main body (figure 3). The adjusting device is movably disposed on the backrest and connected to a second end of the cable. The adjusting device is used for changing a length of the cable between the first end and the pulley when moving, so as to adjust a reclining angle of the backrest. The adjusting device may be a sliding member 36 which travels along a guide slot 32 in the backrest, said slot having at least one positioning section 34 so that the backrest may be located at set positions.
Patent GB-2471233-A (GB)
Title: Unitary conduit for transporting fluids and method of manufacturing
Inventor: MCMASTERS MARIE ANN
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: A method for fabricating a unitary conduit (105) is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of determining three-dimensional information of the unitary conduit (105) having at least one flow passage (108), converting the three-dimensional information into a plurality of slices that each define a cross-sectional layer of the unitary conduit (105), and successively forming each layer of the unitary conduit (105) by Rising a metallic powder using laser energy. A ualtary conduit (105) is disclosed, comprising a body (106) and a flow passage (108), wherein the flow passage (108) and the body (106) have a unitary construction, and made by using a rapid manufacturing process. In another embodiment, a unitary conduit (105) has a flow passage wherein the cross sectional shape of the flow passage changes from a first cross sectional shape to a second cross sectional shape. In another embodiment, the exterior contour (140) of the body (106) generally conforms to the interior contour (141) of the flow passage (108). In another embodiment, the flow passage (108) branches to a plurality of sub-passages (109).
Patent GB-2476870-A (GB)
Title: Connection fitting for resin moulding system
Inventor: TUR CHARLES
IPC: B29C43/36
Filed: 2011-01-06
Abstract: A method of making a composite moulding includes providing a base 12 having a through bore, a clamping ring and a fitting 1 includes: placing the base on top of a fibre pack 27; placing a plastic film 16 over the base and the fibre pack; engaging the clamping ring with the base in such manner that the plastic film is clamped in sealing engagement with the base; removing that part of the plastic film that extends over the bore in the base, and engaging the fitting with the base in sealing engagement with the base and the clamping ring. The fitting may provide means for connection of the vacuum, resin inlet and pressure sensing devices, is reusable and requires no consumable sealant to achieve vacuum security. In use, the base may be machined to fit over a resin "runner" and injection of the resin into the sealed mould may be carried out via a pipe or other connector engaged with the fitting 1. Preferably, the fitting is provided with first (5) and second O-rings (6) for sealing engagement.
Patent GB-2477441-A (GB)
Title: Leavening composition
Inventor: POINTING GREGORY JAMES
IPC: A21D8/04
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: There is a need for new formulations for leavening dough, batter and related baked goods in which phase separation of yeast is minimised. The current invention provides a composition for leavening a dough or batter, the composition including water, yeast and a dough conditioner in the form of an emulsifier, the emulsifier being provided in an amount to increase the viscosity of the composition thereby minimising phase separation of yeast in the composition.
Patent GB-2489959-A (GB)
Title: Continuous process pyrolyser
Inventor: MOULDEN MARK
IPC: C10B7/10
Filed: 2011-04-13
Abstract: A continuous process pyrolyser 10 comprises an elongate processing chamber 12 having a hot gas inlet at one end for material to be pyrolysed. A first outlet 42 for char and a second outlet 32 for syngas at the opposite end are provided, and a feeding means 40 extends from the inlet at least substantially to the outlet for feeding the material through the pyrolyser. A gas flow path 16 extends around the exterior of the processing chamber such that hot gas passing through the gas flow path heats the exterior surface of the processing chamber. The downstream end of the gas flow path is in fluid communication with the processing chamber inlet so that, after passing through the gas flow path the hot gas passes through the processing chamber in direct contact with the material passing therethrough.
Patent GB-2491133-A (GB)
Title: A chirp communication system which interleaves two sets of packets with different respective symbol periods to permit proximal and distal reception
Inventor: HISCOCK PAUL DOMINIC
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: This application is concerned with communicating a chirp signal from a transmitter which is suitable for receipt at both a proximal receiver and a distal receiver. This is achieved by interleaving packets from a first set with packets from a second set. Each packet comprises one or more symbols and each symbol comprises one or more chirps. However, the symbol period of packets form the first set is less that the symbol period of packets from the second set. This may be achieved by adopting a greater number of chirps per symbol for the second set than for the first set. There may be more packets from the first set than packets from the second set in the signal and the bandwidth of the packets from the first set may be greater than the bandwidth of the packets from the second set. The short symbols benefit a proximal receiver in that they are received with less latency, whereas the long symbols benefit a distant receiver in that they can be integrated to increase the signal level and thus overcome the increased noise experienced at the distant received.
Patent GB-2482389-A (GB)
Title: A tool for applying shape memory effect fasteners
Inventor: HAASZ ANDRAS D
IPC: B25B27/08
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A tool for applying retaining elements in the form of a pins 6 made from a shape memory effect material to a workpiece 20 comprises a body 20 having a discharge passage 26 for the pins, and application means in the form of a solenoid 28 for ejecting pins from the discharge passage 26. Pins 6 for application are accommodated in a magazine 24 which has a region maintained at lower than ambient temperature by cooling elements 56. At the cold temperature, the pins 6 are generally straight. Upon heating after application to the workpiece 30, the pins 6 assume a second memorised configuration in which they are retained within the workpiece. The tool includes a display screen 66 for displaying a count of pins discharged by the solenoid 28 and the temperature maintained by the cooling elements 56.
Patent GB-2486517-A (GB)
Title: Rear spoiler
Inventor: FUKUDA SEIKOU
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: A rear spoiler 1 is provided which is capable of suppressing an increase in air resistance and applying a downforce to a vehicular rear portion during high-speed vehicle traveling. The rear spoiler 1 includes a main body 2 that is longer in a longitudinal direction than in a width direction. The main body 2 includes an air introduction opening 14 of air currents, and a wing 3 and an air outlet 17 communicating with the opening 14 at the rear. The air currents introduced from the opening 14 during traveling are blown off from the air outlet 17. Consequently, vortex flows generated at the rear is rectified, thus permitting travel resistance to be reduced. Further, the main body 2 is arranged in the vehicular lateral side and hence by rectifying the vortex flows generated by the air currents coming around the vehicular lateral side, the air resistance is restrained from increasing during high-speed traveling, permitting the travel resistance to be reduced.
Patent GB-2486548-A (GB)
Title: Authorising in-progress conference call joining via auditory fingerprints
Inventor: BRUNSON GORDON
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: A mobile device 152 may join a nearby call 116 in progress (eg. a P2P conference call) in an ad-hoc manner via a joining process in which permissions are exchanged with conference communication devices 108 via SIP messages facilitated by a communication server 120. A call-monitoring module 128 detects devices wishing to join calls in progress, and generates a fingerprint (eg. an audio sample) of the call to compare with a fingerprint taken from the user via an admission module 132. A match establishes that the user is within proximity of the call (eg. it sounds like they are in the same room as one of the callers), and is permitted to join accoding to parameters in a Current Call List 136. This allows users to record personal notes on their device during an in-progress call or conference. Video or other fingerprints (eg. a physical contact) may also be used to determine user proximity.
Patent GB-2497989-A (GB)
Title: Radio Resource Management for a Distributed Antenna Communication System
Inventor: CAO FENGMING
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: In a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) comprising user devices and signal nodes (or access points), communication links are scheduled by identifying one or more active signal node/user device pairs, wherein each active pair comprises a signal node that is presently communicating with a respective active user device over a signal channel. Then, one or more inactive signal node/user device pairs is identified. One of the inactive pairs is then identified which, when made into an active pair, will achieve the greatest total fairness criterion, being a sum of a fairness criterion for the potential user device in the inactive pair in question and a fairness criterion for each of the active user devices in the event that the respective inactive pair becomes an active pair. The fairness criterion for each user device is dependent on the transmission rate achievable between the user device and the signal node in its respective pair.
Patent GB-2500684-A (GB)
Title: Steam plant with reverse osmosis unit
Inventor: GRIFFIN MIKE
IPC: B01D61/02
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A steam plant 10 comprises a boiler 18 arranged to generate steam and a reverse osmosis unit 14. In use the reverse osmosis unit receives inflow water through an inlet 46 and generates permeate which is provided to the boiler through a permeate line 60. The steam plant also comprises a blowdown vessel 20 in fluid communication with the boiler so as to receive hot blowdown water from the boiler and a blowdown vessel outlet 84 which is in fluid communication with the reverse osmosis inlet through a blowdown return line 98, wherein in use the blowdown vessel generates cooled blowdown water. A flow controller 86 has a temperature sensor arranged to monitor the temperature of the cooled blowdown water. In use, if the temperature of the cooled blowdown water is below a threshold then the flow controller operates to direct the cooled blowdown water to the reverse osmosis inlet. There is also disclosed a method of operating a steam plant and a method of upgrading an existing steam plant.
Patent GB-2490256-A (GB)
Title: Mobile electric floor treatment machine
Inventor: LAWRENCE IAN DANIEL
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2012-04-20
Abstract: A mobile electric floor treatment machine comprises an electrically powered floor treatment device driven by an electric motor and a power management system therefor. The power management system is adapted to permit user-selectable activation and de-activation of the electric motor and comprises at least one sensor 17 and at least one processor. The sensor 17 is adapted to sense whether the activated machine is in a first use state in which the machine is in use, or in a second non-use state in which the machine is not in use. The power management system is arranged while the machine is activated, to detect the signal and to control power to the motor in dependence on the detected signal, wherein the sensor 17 is provided on a handle portion 14 of the treatment machine and the sensor 17 is configured to sense the presence or absence of a user gripping the handle 14. In the second state, after a time delay, the motor may power down into an idling state. The sensor 17 may be a touch sensor.
Patent GB-2502060-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic drive system with regenerative braking for mobile work platform
Inventor: BOWDEN ROGER
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A drive system for a mobile work platform that includes a variable displacement drive pump 14 coupled to an electric motor 13, where the pump 14 is in a closed hydraulic loop 16 with at least one drive motor 15 driving a wheel of the machine. Energy can be recovered from braking, deceleration and downhill locomotion to charge battery 11 via motor 13 and pump 14. The drive system preferably also includes a combined steer/charge pump 19 and an auxiliary pump 18. Preferably pumps 14, 18, 19 are coupled to a common drive shaft driven by motor 13. The drive system is particularly suitable for use with smaller battery-powered mobile work platforms with working heights less than 15 metres. A drive system comprising a steer/charge pump 19 and an auxiliary pump 18 is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2502361-A (GB)
Title: Bathroom radiator for maintaining the temperature of water in a bath
Inventor: AUSTIN JOHN
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: The bathroom radiator comprises a circuit of pipes for carrying water. The circuit of pipes is arranged so as to define a frame having four sides and a central lacuna, wherein each of the four sides is comprised of a plurality of parallel pipes. The radiator also comprises a cover having ribs that is operative to be placed outside the frame with the ribs corresponding to the location of the pipes. The circuit of pipes may be connected to a central heating system so that hot water is passed through the circuit of pipes to maintain the temperature of water in a bath seated in the central lacuna. The circuit of pipes may include a shut-off valve and be controlled by a thermostat based upon the temperature of water in the bath or a temperature of a room in which the bath is located.
Patent GB-2502534-A (GB)
Title: Pulsatile flow simulator
Inventor: JAFFER USMAN
IPC: G09B23/28
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A pulsatile flow simulator has been developed in response to a need to train personnel to effectively interpret the results of vascular waveforms. The device consists of an impeller motor, a stepper motor and a series of valves F and pumps which feed fluid from a reservoir D to a section of simulated tissue B. By varying the time and degree to which valves are open; the strength, direction and duration of flow can be regulated. The system allows commonly observed waveforms to be easily replicated and can individually adjusted to suit the requirements of the trainer.
Patent GB-2504558-A (GB)
Title: Delivery aid
Inventor: SALLIS JANET
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 2012-09-01
Abstract: A delivery aid for identifying the location of a delivery address comprises a recognition body 7, a user-defined messaging portion 3, a light source 2 acting to illuminate the recognition body, and a means of attachment to a window such as a suction cup or adhesive-covered foam.