baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2510907-A (GB)
Title: New compositions
Inventor: SANDSTROM STAFFAN
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 2013-02-19
Abstract: An acidic aqueous composition having a pH of 1-4 for elimination of spores of spore forming bacteria, comprises 100-2000 ppm dissolved chlorine dioxide and a surfactant system having wetting effect and a spore solubilising effect, wherein the surfactant system comprises at least two hydrocarbon ionic surfactants stable for oxidation at the acidic pH, of which at least two surfactants have a difference in hydrocarbon chain length of at least four carbon atoms. Preferably the two or more surfactants are present in an amount of 0.01-2% (v/v) and may be cationic or anionic surfactants. Also claimed is the method of eliminating spores by administrating a sufficient amount of the composition to a surface. Preferably the spore forming bacteria belongs to the genus Clostridium, and in particular is Clostridium difficile.
Patent GB-2507364-A (GB)
Title: Deforming a tubular workpiece using a stream of pressurized fluid
Inventor: VILLAIN-CHASTRE JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: B21C37/15
Filed: 2013-03-28
Abstract: A method for deforming a tubular work piece 12 comprises supporting the tubular work piece 12, rotating the tubular work piece 12 about its longitudinal axis X, directing a stream of pressurised fluid at the tubular work piece 12 from a nozzle 20 in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis X and moving one or both of the tubular work piece 12 and the nozzle 20 relative to one another such that the stream of pressurised fluid can be aimed at a plurality of locations along the tubular work piece 12, the pressure of the fluid directed at the tubular work piece 12 being great enough to cause deformation of the tubular work piece, but not so great that cutting of the tubular work piece 12 can occur. The deformation may be localised compression reducing the thickness of the workpiece 12 and forcing it along the support 16. The method is akin to conventional flow forming that uses rollers. Several nozzles 20, 32, 34 may be provided and may be moved parallel to axis X and transverse to axis X. The tubular work piece 12 may be mounted on a support 16 such as a shaft or a mandrel on a lathe 14 using a clamp 18.
Patent GB-2497499-A (GB)
Title: Improved pad device for resistivity imaging in the wells with oil based drilling fluid
Inventor: FORGANG STANISLAV W
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2011-09-13
Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing coupling between at least one measure electrode and at least one return electrode in a logging tool in a borehole with non-conductive drilling fluid using a conductive shield disposed between the at least one measure electrode and the at least one return electrode. The apparatus may be configured to impart an electrical current into a formation and to receive a return current from the formation. The method may include using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2501202-A (GB)
Title: Saddle with stirrup hanger
Inventor: BONDI ANNE
IPC: B68C1/02
Filed: 2010-08-31
Abstract: A stirrup hanger assembly 16 comprising a base 52 having a stirrup carrier arrangement 54 attached thereto. The stirrup carrier arrangement comprises stirrup holding member 58 and securing strap 68. The securing strap is folded over itself to form first 64 and second 66 securing members meeting at an apex on the base to secure the stirrup holding member thereto. Stop members 56 are provided to prevent movement of the stirrup holding member. A pair of stirrup carrier arrangements can be formed on the base. A saddle incorporating the arrangement is also claimed.
Patent GB-2510010-A (GB)
Title: A housing and/or a frame or chassis for a loudspeaker or a microphone
Inventor: ROBERTS DAVIES RICHARD
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2013-10-03
Abstract: A loudspeaker 70 comprises a loudspeaker driver mounted to a housing. The housing has side walls 40 subjected to a compressive force by bolts 50 which extend between rigid end plates 51, 52. The side walls may be formed by a stack of plates or lamina 40. The housing defines a recess such that when the loudspeaker driver is mounted in the housing there is a cavity behind the loudspeaker driver (see figs 1-11). Such a housing may also be used for a microphone. A frame or chassis for the loudspeaker driver may be constructed similarly, using rigid end plates 211, 212, plates or lamina 213 and bolts 215. Again the individual plates or lamina may be shaped to achieve a variety of acoustic functions. The compressive force suppresses resonance and improves performance of the electro-acoustic transducer.
Patent GB-2520732-A (GB)
Title: Active bypass system for ring networks
Inventor: STONE MATTHEW EDMUND
IPC: H04L12/437
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: An active bypass system includes an active bypass module A comprising: a first receiver 1 connected to a first transmitter 7; and a slave node B comprising a second receiver 2, a second transmitter 6, and a process node 4 connected therebetween; wherein in normal operation data received by the first receiver is passed to the second receiver, and then passed to the process node for processing, after which a response is passed from the process node to the second transmitter, and then passed to the first transmitter, and in the event of a failure of the slave node, data is received by the first receiver and then passed to the first transmitter, thereby bypassing the slave node. Provides a self-healing architecture which may be used in a ring network (fig.2).
Patent GB-2506770-A (GB)
Title: Hermetically sealed MEMS Switch
Inventor: ANDERSON FELIX P
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2010-08-12
Abstract: A MEMS structure, comprising a lower forcing electrode and a lower contact electrode, remote from the lower forcing electrode; a cantilever beam 34 is positioned above the lower forcing electrode and the lower contact electrode; a capping layer 42 hermetically seals the lower forcing electrode, the lower contact electrode and the cantilever beam 34, the capping layer 42 having a sealed portion 40 positioned on a side of the lower contact electrode, remote from the lower forcing electrode and an end portion of the cantilever beam 34. Wherein the cantilever beam 34 may be devoid of stresses from material variability of a sealing material used to seal the capping layer 42.
Patent GB-2511171-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for a vehicle, in particular a side door of a vehicle
Inventor: HERLEKAR SHREYA
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2013-12-12
Abstract: A support structure 10 for a vehicle particularly a side door of a vehicle. The support structure 10 comprising at least one panel 12 and at least one stiffener 26 by means of which the panel 12 is stiffened. The stiffener 26 being attached to the panel 12 and made of fibre-reinforced plastic, wherein the stiffener 26 comprises a first longitudinal member 30 having a longitudinal extension, a second longitudinal member 32 having a longitudinal extension. The longitudinal members 30, 32 extending parallel in relation to each other and being spaced from one another. At least one cross member 34 extending perpendicular to the longitudinal extensions, the longitudinal members 30, 32 being connected to one another by means of the cross member 34. Optionally the panel 12 is an inner panel 12 of the support structure and may form part of a door for a van. The panel 12 is preferably fabricated from a metallic material.
Patent GB-2524006-A (GB)
Title: Signage testing
Inventor: PHILLIPS CRAIG
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2014-03-10
Abstract: The invention concerns a signal alignment test performed by a processing unit 6 that can be used to automatically check correct configuration of signage 8 on a stretch of railway track or road. The method comprises: receiving image or video data from a section of road or track; identifying from the data, shapes as target signs for which to calculate attributes (e.g. alignment, orientation); generating output data about the set-up of the target signs. The method could include taking data from a camera mounted on the vehicle or locomotive 4. The processing unit contains software or firmware to calculate deviations in signage data such as face angle, largest perceived surface area, and effective luminosity, for each sign viewable on the given stretch of track or road. Claims are also included for a system having a memory that stores reference image or video data indicative of an acceptable condition of the signage. By comparing images recorded by the camera to the stored data the system can issue an alert if the signage is in an unacceptable condition.
Patent GB-2526065-A (GB)
Title: Chair
Inventor: SIMS-HILDITCH JOHN EDWIN
IPC: B29C44/04
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A seat 1 for a chair which comprises a first body of foam 3 that has a first density and a second body of foam 5 that has a second, higher density wherein across a region of the seat the thickness of the first body relative to the second body increases in a direction toward the rear of the seat such that, when a person sits on the seat pad, the rear of the region compresses more than the front of the region. A backrest (2, figure 5) for a chair which comprises a frame that has a cross-member (4, figure 5) with a concave front surface and a segment of foam (6, figure 5) attached to the frame, wherein the back surface of the segment fits against the concave front surface of the curved cross-member and the front surface of the segment is flat, such that, when a person leans against the back rest, the segment compresses resulting in a concave front surface of the segment.
Patent GB-2528070-A (GB)
Title: Nerve stimulating and monitoring device
Inventor: EFTEKHAR AMIR
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2014-07-08
Abstract: A device for detecting impulses within a nerve comprises (i) a support (21, Fig 2) for securing to the epineurium of the nerve (for example a nerve cuff of flexible material wrapped around the nerve), (ii) at least one spike 22, 23 extending from said support, arranged to penetrate the perineurium and (iii) at least one chemical sensor (27, Fig 4) arranged on a surface of the at least one spike. The spike may also carry an electrical signal for stimulating at least part of the nerve. The chemical sensor may be sensitive to at least one of K+, Na+, Cl- and H+.
Patent GB-2529449-A (GB)
Title: A device and method for high shear liquid metal treatment
Inventor: CASSINATH ZEN
IPC: F27D27/00
Filed: 2014-08-20
Abstract: A high shear liquid metal treatment device 1 comprises a barrel 2, a rotor shaft 5, a plurality of rotor fans 6-8, and a plurality of stator plates 9-11. The barrel 2 has an opening 3, 4 at each of its ends. The rotor shaft is mounted centrally through the barrel. The rotor fans are mounted along the shaft, each rotor fan having its outer end within a minimum distance of the inside of the barrel. The stator plates, blades or fins are formed on the inside of the barrel between adjacent rotor fans. Each stator extends substantially to the rotor shaft, and has at least one passage or channel 17 to allow fluid flow. The stator plates are within the minimum distance of an adjacent rotor fan. The minimum distance is between 10Âµm and 10mm. Also claimed is a method of high shear liquid metal treatment using the device.
Patent GB-2514065-A (GB)
Title: Control Unit Of An Electromotive Furniture Drive, Electromotive Furniture Drive And A Corresponding Piece Of Furniture
Inventor: HILLE ARMIN
IPC: H02P7/08
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an operating unit (10) of an electromotive furniture drive (100) comprising a supply device (9) and at least one adjusting drive (7, 8) comprising a housing, operating elements for operating the at least one adjusting drive (7, 8) of the electromotive furniture drive (100) which is to be associated therewith, and an operating line (18). Said operating elements comprise switch contacts which are designed to directly switch a motor flow of the at least one adjusting drive which is to be associated therewith. Said operating unit (10) comprises a release switch device having a release switch element which is designed to switch an operating state of the operating unit (10) from an 'off' operating position, in which the above-mentioned operating elements are not in operation when actuated, into an 'on' position in which the above-mentioned operating elements operate the at least one adjusting drive (7, 8) which are associated therewith when activated. The invention also relates to a furniture drive (100) and to a piece of furniture-
Patent GB-2521963-A (GB)
Title: A centralisation system
Inventor: TROWBRIDGE GREGORY DOUGLAS
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2013-10-16
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tubular centralization system for completing oil, gas, geothermal and other types of wells where the temperatures may be high or the side loads are high, or both. The system is composed of a centralizer having a ring-shaped body with a plurality of wide ridges extending radially outwards from the main body, the ridges hollow along their length, and forming pockets on the inner surface, each ridge having at least one vane longitudinally aligned with the pocket and the axis of rotation, the vane or vanes extending radially inwards from the inner surface of the hollow ridge and having an inner edge aligned with a circumferential line that follows the circumference of the inner surface, a generally cylindrical stand-off band having a plurality of wide, straight ridges extending radially outwards from a portion of the outer surface, equi-spaced around the main body, the main body having a first part with the inner surface substantially parallel to the outer surface, and a second part that is tapered in profile, and a generally cylindrical stop collar for well bore holes, having a hollow main body formed from a first part that extends inwards from the first end and which has parallel walls, and a second part that extends inwards from the second end to meet the first part and which is tapered in profile, the outer surface of the second part tapering down to meet the inside surface, the taper having a first portion furthest from the second end that has a first angle between the inner surface and the outer surface, and a second portion closest to the second end with a greater angle between the first portion and the axis of rotation of the main body. The centralizer can also be ring-shaped with a plurality of elongate blades extending axially along the outer surface, each blade forming a wave form with at least two peaks and troughs along the length of the blade.
Patent GB-2544253-A (GB)
Title: Peg and peg extraction arrangement
Inventor: Richard Wayne Armstrong
IPC: E04H15/62
Filed: 2015-05-19
Abstract: A peg (Figure 4) for securing a tent structure to the ground and a peg insertion and extraction tool 2. The tool comprises a hook portion 12 and a shaft 4 comprising first and second shaft portions 6, 8 extendable axially, e.g. telescopically, relative to each other between a retracted and an extended configuration. The shaft further comprises a stop means 18 to limit extension between the shaft portions and further comprising a grip zone 22, wherein the hook is secured relative to the first shaft portion. The grip zone is provided by the second shaft portion such that upon engaging the hook with a peg and causing extension of the shaft. The stop means acts to limit relative extension between the first and second shaft portions thereby providing an axial force on the hook for extraction of a peg. The tool may also comprise impact formation 16 for hammering a peg into the ground. Also disclosed is a peg for securing a tent to the ground with an extraction tool engagement formation on the proximal end.
Patent GB-2533446-A (GB)
Title: Metal sheet and method for its treatment
Inventor: HARTMUT BAUMGART
IPC: C23C10/28
Filed: 2015-07-08
Abstract: A method for treating sheet metal 1, comprising the steps of (i) applying a material 3 containing an alloying element onto a first area (2, fig. 2) of the metal sheet surface, while a second area (4, fig. 2) of the surface is kept free of said material, and subsequently (ii) heat-treating the metal sheet in order to diffuse the alloying element into the first area of the metal sheet, wherein the temperature of the first area during diffusion is lower than the melting point of the metal sheet. Preferably said material, which may comprise carbon, nitrogen, silicon, magnesium, manganese, lithium, nickel or chrome, is in the form of an amorphous mass and is applied on the metal e.g. steel or aluminum surface by means of screen printing, gravure printing or spraying. Alternatively, the material is in solid form and preformed into the shape of said first area when applied to the surface. Heat treatment of the metal sheet is preferably carried out in a furnace 21. The method may further comprise a step of forming the metal sheet during the cooling phase following diffusion treatment, the cooling being effected via contact with the forming tool 22.
Patent GB-2541467-A (GB)
Title: Scales
Inventor: ROBERT FIELDS
IPC: G01G23/00
Filed: 2015-08-21
Abstract: An apparatus for determining a load comprising a support for receiving said load and an input member 108 associated with the support which is in mechanical communication with a touch screen 110 of an electronic device 112. The input member 108 makes physical contact with the touchscreen via a compression element which may be cylindrical, ball-shaped, conical, hemispherical or a leaf-spring. The weighing apparatus may determine the weight of e.g. a food ingredient based on the change of contact area (in the case of a ball) or a change in contact position (in the case of a bendable/sliding extension) between the compression element and the touchscreen. The force transferred to the touchscreen 110 via the input member 108 may be limited, e.g. by a spring. A software application may installed on the electronic communication device which uses the contact between the input member and the touchscreen to determine the weight of the load.
Patent GB-2541250-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and apparatus for, creating reference images for an automated test of software with a graphical user interface.
Inventor: JONATHAN DAVID GILLASPIE
IPC: G06T7/11
Filed: 2015-08-28
Abstract: A test system uses a test script to test a computer program with a graphical user interface executing on a computer system under test. The test script includes user actions to be carried out on the test system and corresponding images of the interface. An image is added to the test script in response to a user input, which selects a user interface element. The location of the input is identified and the pixels surrounding the location are examined to determine the boundaries of the element. The image of the element is then stored in the script to be used during the execution of a test. The boundary is determined by looking for correlations between the pixels surrounding the location. The correlation may relate to the colour of the pixels and may use the shape of the element and changes in the pixels.
Patent GB-2531418-A (GB)
Title: Treatment system for treating hyperhidrosis
Inventor: DESNOS PHILIPPE
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2015-09-03
Abstract: The invention concerns a treatment system 100 for treating hyperhidrosis comprising a electricity generator 102, two vessels 104a-b intended to be filled with water, and for each vessel 104a-b, an electrode 106a-b immersed in the vessel 104a-b, the electricity generator 102 comprising a generating device 110 that is designed to function in a direct mode in which it generates a direct current or in a pulsed mode in which it generates a pulsed current and which is connected to one of the electrical conductors 108b. A protection or safety device 112 comprising measuring means 114 connected to the other one of the electrical conductors 108a and designed to measure a value of a characteristic of the electric current in said electrical conductor 108a, comparison means 116 designed to compare this measured value with respect to a reference value of this characteristic, control means 118 provided for controlling the generating device 110 according to a safety mode in which the generating device 110 is in pulsed mode where the patient does not risk suffering an electric shock, when the comparison is negative, or controlling the generating device 110 in direct mode and under regulation when the comparison is positive.
Patent GB-2543556-A (GB)
Title: A device for vapour extraction and capture
Inventor: THOMAS FREDERICK PHILIP FRANK
IPC: B01D61/36
Filed: 2015-10-22
Abstract: A device for pervaporative capture of a liquid such as water from a fluid source comprises a filter membrane 10 having a first side 12 and a second side 14 arranged in use to be in fluid communication with a filtrate chamber 16. The device further comprises a pump 18 such as a vacuum pump having an inlet arranged in use to be in fluid communication with the filtrate chamber, and a reservoir 22 arranged in use to be in fluid communication with the outlet 24 of the pump. A gas pressure valve 26 opens to the reservoir, an outlet fluid pathway extends from the reservoir, and an outlet valve 30 is provided in the outlet fluid pathway. The pump is configured in operation to lower the pressure within the filtrate chamber and to increase the pressure within the reservoir. The filter membrane may be a non-porous hydrophilic polyurethane, polyether-ester block copolymer or a porous hydrophobic fluoropolymer membrane. The device may be used to remove water vapor from the atmosphere or purify salty or brackish water.
Patent GB-2536333-A (GB)
Title: Sealing unit and fluid engine
Inventor: DON CHARLES PALMER
IPC: F02B77/00
Filed: 2015-12-23
Abstract: A valve stem sealing unit 65 of a poppet valve in an engine having a body 13 and operated by a working fluid, the sealing unit 65 including: a housing 67 defining a through passage 79 running from end to end, the passage 79 receiving a portion of the valve stem; a first seal 85a forming a seal between the valve stem and the housing 67 to prevent egress of the working fluid from one end of the housing 67; and a second seal 85b arranged to form a seal between the housing 67 and a body 13 of the engine to prevent egress of the working fluid from the second end of the housing 67. Also claimed is a fluid engine comprising a working fluid collecting system, which has a cover forming a sealed space around a leakage point, means for condensing working fluid leaking into the cover, and means for collecting the condensed working fluid.
Patent GB-2533731-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for ranging to a nearby well from ahead of a drill bit
Inventor: RICHARD THOMAS HAY
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2013-11-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for ranging from ahead of a drill bit is described. The ranging apparatus includes a ranging probe with at least one sensor that may be deployed ahead of the drill bit. The ranging probe may be conveyed via a cable through the interior of a drill string. In an alternative embodiment, the ranging probe may be attached to a ram that is seated inside of the drill string and that may be extended and retracted. In such an embodiment, the ranging probe may be retrievable by cable. The ranging probe optionally includes collapsible arms that retract when the ranging probe is inside the drill string or drill bit and that extend when the ranging probe is deployed ahead of the drill bit. One or more ranging sensors may be coupled to the collapsible arms. Ranging measurements may be communicated to the surface using telemetry.