baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2453329-A (GB)
Title: Torque tool for tightening or loosening connections
Inventor: KOPPENHOEFER PETER
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The tool includes a driving element 16 engageable with a turnable part e.g. a nut, of the connection. The turnable part of the connection is turnable about an axis A for tightening or loosening the connection. A power drive 11 is configured for acting on the driving element such that the drive acts on the driving element to turn the driving element and thereby to turn the turnable part of the connection over a partial stroke. A space is formed between the drive and the driving element and the drive is then displaced over the space toward the driving element to act again on the driving element. This turns the driving element and thereby further turns the turnable part of the connection over a further partial stroke. The power drive may include a fluid-operated drive such as a cylinder 12 and piston 13. The tool is also used in a method of tightening or loosening connections. The tool may further include a reaction element 17, pawl 18 and ratchet to counteract a reaction force from the connection.
Patent GB-2442866-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with central thickened part at join between striking face and sole
Inventor: MATSUNAGA HIDEO
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: Golf club head 1 comprises face 2, crown 3, sole 4, side part 5, and hosel 6. A thick part 20 is provided only in the central region in the toe-heel direction of the cross corner portion between the face 2 and the sole 4. The width (W, fig. 4) in the toe-heel direction of the thick part 20 may be 0.5 to 20mm, the average thickness of the face 2 may be 2.5 to 3.5mm, the maximum height of the thick part 20 from the sole bottom surface may be 2.0 to 20mm, and the maximum length from the face surface 2 to the rear of the thick part 20 may be 3 to 35mm. The height of the thick part 20 may decrease toward the rear. The head may be formed of titanium or a titanium alloy, and may have a volume of 250 to 460cc. The head 1 may be formed by joining a head body (10, fig. 2) and a face plate (30, fig. 2) by welding, such as laser welding or plasma welding.
Patent GB-2454168-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the number of bits required to compress a plurality of samples using a given quantisation parameter by calculating logarithms of quantised samples
Inventor: ZAVAREHEI ESFANDIAR
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: Samples of a portion of a signal are quantized using a trial quantization parameter. An estimate of the bit count is then produced by evaluating, for each sample, an expression involving a logarithm to base n of the value of the quantized sample, and summing the results over all samples. This is preferably achieved using the equation of claim 5 or the SIGNET equation of claim 7. The output bit count corresponds to an estimate of the output bit count for the portion of the signal once encoded using a code, such as a Huffman code. Preferably, the output bit count is compared to a target bit count criteria and if it does not meet the criteria the quantization parameter is adapted and the aforementioned steps are iteratively repeated.
Patent GB-2454000-A (GB)
Title: Purse or handbag with audible theft alarm
Inventor: SHIH TSANG-CHU
IPC: A45C13/24
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A burglarproof purse 1 is provided with a control switch 11, an alarm 12 for issuing a warning sound hidden within the purse, and a conductive loop which is distributed all over each surface of the purse and connected to the control switch and the alarm, such that after a user turns on the control switch, the loop will be disconnected whenever the purse is opened or any surface of the purse is damaged, and a warning sound produced to alert the owner and scare away a thief who tries to open the purse. The purse may contain a zip fastener and be configured such that the alarm sounds if the zip is opened when the control is on. The bag may further include a strap 13, through which the loop passes. The switch may be operated by remote control.
Patent GB-2444370-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell Separator , method of manufacturing fuel cell separator and fuel cell
Inventor: OSADA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A gas-impermeable fuel cell separator including ribs that form a gas flow passage, and a sealing section, wherein at least the gas flow passage has a hydrophilically treated surface, and in which the fuel cell separator base material is exposed within the sealing section.
Patent GB-2455967-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable vehicle with platforms for agricultural workers
Inventor: TUCKER-PEAKE ADRIAN
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: An electrically powered vehicle 10 to assist the manual tending of row crops has a plurality of ground engaging members 14 with which the vehicle 10 can be moved, each of which is mounted to a carrier 22 which is pivotably connected to the chassis 12, each carrier 22 being extensively rotatable about a steering axis. The vehicle chassis 12 carries a plurality of repositionable worker support platforms 70 by which a worker can be carried above the crop. A conveyor system 108, (106 see fig 2a), container dispensing system and foldable storage platform 152 are provided. The vehicle architecture and handling systems are configured to be compatible with orthogonal layouts of row crops, so that the vehicle can function bi-directionally both in its operative mode when harvesting or planting crops, and in its crabbing mode when negotiating headlands linking rows. A control unit is swingably mounted to the chassis 12, from which the alternative modes for steering, driving and conveying are automatically set up.
Patent GB-2440877-A (GB)
Title: System and method for positioning imaging plates within a cassette tray
Inventor: YEE CHANG J
IPC: B65G47/26
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for lifting an object includes a rotational axis that has a first lead screw threaded in a first direction, a second lead screw threaded in a second direction, and a coupler that couples the first lead screw and the second lead screw. A first lifting arm has first and second members that move in a first plane that is substantially parallel to the rotational axis, and a second lifting arm has first and second members that move in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the rotational axis. A first transverse member is coupled to the first lead screw, and a second transverse member is coupled to the second lead. Rotation of the rotational axis in a first direction raises the first and second lifting arms, and rotation of the rotational axis in a second direction lowers the first and second lifting arms.
Patent GB-2455807-A (GB)
Title: Isolating tubing with a swellable seal
Inventor: JONES COLIN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2007-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus 30 for isolating at least a portion of a tubular for use in a wellbore includes a first, inner tubular in the form of carrier tube 32 and a second, outer tubular in the form of protective shroud 34, coupled to the carrier tube 32. One or more apertures 46 are provided in a wall of the carrier tube 32 for permitting fluid transfer through the tube 32 and one or more aperture 50 is provided to permit fluid transfer through the shroud 34. A seal member in the form of a sealing layer 36 is disposed on a surface of the shroud 34, the sealing layer 36 defining a first configuration permitting fluid flow through the apertures 46, 50 and, on exposure to a selected reactant, adopting a second configuration to restrict fluid flow through the apertures 46, 50. The sealing layer 36 is adapted to return from the second configuration to the first configuration where concentration of the selected reactant falls below a selected threshold. The sealing layer can be an elastomer which swells in contact with water. The apparatus 30 can be expandable.
Patent GB-2447358-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment and optimization of a supply chain plan in response to changes to plan inputs
Inventor: IYER ANAND
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A supply chain planner 110 for incrementally adjusting a supply chain plan includes a database 220 operable to store data associated with one or more supply chain entities (120), such as rules and parameters 222, constraints 224, policies 226, planning data 228 and workflows, and a server system 210. The server system receives one or more perturbations in supply chain plan inputs from one or more of the supply chain entities. Perturbations include, e.g. new orders, new or reduced capacity, increased demand, or changes to existing orders, forecasts, in-transit shipments, work in progress, inventory or external supply. Perturbations are received during a period of time separating a supply chain planning session from a subsequent supply chain planning session. The server system incrementally and optimally adjusts the supply chain plan based on the received perturbations and the data stored in the database and communicates the incrementally adjusted supply chain plan to the one or more supply chain entities.
Patent GB-2444689-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic connector for electronic device
Inventor: ROHRBACH MATTHEW DEAN
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: An electrical plug (510) and receptacle (550) relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintaln contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device (70), such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts (520), which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts (560) on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element (570, 530, 532). The magnetic element on one of the plug or receptacle can be a magnet or ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.
Patent GB-2461712-A (GB)
Title: Advanced fabric control switch
Inventor: JONES DIANNE CLARE
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: Switches for use in soft or textile articles constructed of a minimum of 2 layers and using multiple parallel soft contacts which must be pressed simultaneously to activate the switch. In the embodiment shown Electrodes (1.1, 9, 1*) are embedded within the fabric Electrode Member (2). The Electrodes (1.1, 9, 1*) are shielded within the Electrode Member (2) except where they are exposed at the surface of the Electrode Member at Contact Points (8). The Conductor Plane (3) is a woven fabric with alternating stripes of electrically conductive yarns and nonconductive yarns. The Contact Points (8) are located in a Switch Zone (4). When the device is pressed, the Conductive zones on the Conductor plane fabric (3) bridge Electrodes (1.1) and (9), and then (9) and (1*), closing the switch circuit between Electrodes (1.1) and (1*).
Patent GB-2451583-A (GB)
Title: In flight reconfiguration of aircraft payloads
Inventor: KUTZMANN AARON J
IPC: B64D1/00
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: An aircraft comprises a plurality of payload retainers. The payload retainers are configured to receive and retain payloads, including fuel, armaments and sensors. The aircraft is configured to cooperate in flight with an airborne supply vehicle S1000 to receive the payloads from the supply vehicle S1002 and to disengage from the supply vehicle S1004. The aircraft may be an unmanned drone aircraft.
Patent GB-2454791-A (GB)
Title: Headgear for use in non invasive ventilation
Inventor: BOWSHER RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: Headgear (30) for fastening a non-invasive interface device (20) to the head of a user, the headgear (30) comprising means for attaching the headgear (30) to the interface device (20), and first and second support members (33,35) adapted to extend about the head of the user, in use, wherein the first and second support members (33,35) are defined by a continuous member (32) that cooperates with at least one adjustment component (40a,40b) to also define an adjustment loop (34), and adjustment of the size of the adjustment loop (34) enables the sizes of the first and second support members (33,35) to be varied. The adjustment loop (34) may extend from the attachment element (40a,40b). The headgear may be attached to the interface device at its midpoint using a quick release, depressible snap fit clip (52). There may also be a support strap (37) extending between the two support members (33,35) and the headgear may be included as part of a non invasive ventilation apparatus set.
Patent GB-2467586-A (GB)
Title: Chassis connection inserts and attachment prongs
Inventor: HATTON CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: B62D21/12
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: A chassis insert 4 with pre-drilled locating holes 3b is fabricated to travel within a chassis box section 1 with pre-drilled locating holes 3a. This chassis insert 4 receives a second attachment chassis 7 with fabricated prongs 9 and pre-drilled locating holes 3c which travels within the chassis insert 4 and is securely locked, via the pre-drilled locating holes 3abc.
Patent GB-2468281-A (GB)
Title: Modular build system with use of flexible spacer for structural support
Inventor: DIN ASIF
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: A modular build system comprising a plurality of building modules 3, typically for office, retail or domestic accommodation, with at least one curved surface arranged in a stacked configuration, a plurality of load receiving elements positioned between the modules and a structural element (8, fig 4) supported by the load receiving elements. Preferably the modules are cylinders which when stacked have their longitudinal axes in a substantially horizontal plane. The load receiving elements may comprise three flexible load receiving components, where the load receiving components may be filled flexible containers (12, fig 4) in the form of a hexagonal prism, the prism having an open narrow face that is tied when full to form a substantially pyramidal structure. Preferably the flexible containers have a concave face as one wide face of the prism whereby three such containers placed in concert provide a load receiving element that has a central void to receive a cantilever support element. The cantilever support element may comprise an open ended cylinder (5, fig 3) and at least one cylinder insert (6, fig 3), which has a shape cut therein corresponding to the shape of the structural element i.e, an I-beam. The load receiving element may also perform an infill retaining function. A flexible container, which may have at least two compartments and a method of construction is also claimed.
Patent GB-2458820-A (GB)
Title: Liner anchor for expandable casing strings
Inventor: STUART DAVID J
IPC: E21B19/10
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: Expandable casing has an expandable slip used for completion of a mono-diameter wellbore. The expandable casing is run through the upper casing and has an upper end that overlaps a lower end to form a fluid flow path between the expandable casing and the upper casing. The operator expands the overlapping portion of the expandable casing to an intermediate position, causing the expandable slip to anchor the expandable casing to the upper causing without blocking the flow path. Cement is then pumped up around the outside of the expandable casing and wellbore fluid displaced by the cement and excess cement are permitted to flow through the fluid flow path and up the upper casing. After sufficient cement is in place, the expandable casing is further expanded, compressing the expandable slip into to the inner wall of the upper casing and sealing off the fluid flow path.
Patent GB-2471676-A (GB)
Title: Razor with ball for reducing resistance
Inventor: AYDIN OMER
IPC: B26B21/00
Filed: 2009-07-07
Abstract: A razor assembly 10 comprises a blade body 16 having at least one elongate blade 18, and one or two balls 58 mounted in the blade body such that the ball rotates when the assembly is moved across the skin of the user, thereby reducing resistance. The first ball may be located near one end of the blade, and a second ball may be located near the other end. Preferably the balls are allowed universal rotation. The balls may be mounted in a cradle 14 that is attached directly or indirectly to the blade body. A biasing member 46 (preferably a spring) may be provided to resiliently mount the blade body within the cradle. The biasing member may be connected between outer side portions of the blade body and inner side portions of the cradle.
Patent GB-2476033-A (GB)
Title: Personal audio equipment device
Inventor: LEWIS MARCUS
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A personal audio device, preferably built into a pair of sunglasses, comprises a first speaker housing 10 having a speaker 12 associated therewith, and a second speaker housing 18 having a speaker 20 associated therewith. The first and second speaker housings 10, 18 are provided with wireless communication means (figs 2 and 3) whereby an audio signal can be transmitted from the first speaker housing 10 to the second speaker housing 18 for output by the speaker 20 associated with the second speaker housing 18. The wireless communication means may employ microwaves, be an FM link, employ the Bluetooth protocol or be an inductive link.
Patent GB-2462976-A (GB)
Title: Photoconductor structure processing methods and imaging device photoconductor structures
Inventor: SHENG XIA
IPC: G03G5/047
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: Photoconductor structure 10 processing methods and imaging device 20 photoconductor structures 10 are described. According to one embodiment, a photoconductor structure 10 processing method includes processing a photoconductor structure 10 of an imaging device 20 and wherein the photoconductor structure 10 comprises charge transport material 30 configured to conduct electrical charges generated responsive to reception of light to form a latent image during an electro-photographic imaging process, the processing comprising removing at least some of the charge transport material 30 from at least a portion 32 of the photoconductor structure 10. The photoconductor structure 10 may also be further treated to reduce the migration of charge transport material 30. Additional embodiments are described in the disclosure.
Patent GB-1349685-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for imparting false twist to a travelling strand
IPC: D02G1/08
Filed: 1971-04-19
Abstract: 1349685 False twisting LEESONA CORP 19 April 1971 [6 May 1970] 10015/71 Heading D1D A false twist device comprises two parallel rotatable spindles 14, 16 having friction means 48, 50 at one end, and a common yarn reversing guide 20 at the other end. The guide 20 defines a path such that the yarn leaves the first spindle 14 in a direction parallel to its rotational axis and reverses the path of the yarn before it enters the second spindle. The spindles have a flexible drive. As shown, the spindles are mounted on a pivoted support so that they can be swung against the drive belt 34 and locked in that position. Two yarns may run in opposite directions and be simultaneously false twisted. The guide 20 may comprise two yarn guiding grooves at an angle to each other.
Patent GB-430052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in split-skirt pistons
IPC: F16J1/04
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 430,052. Pistons. SKODA WORKS, PLZEN, 37N, Jungmannova, Prague. April 3, 1934, No. 10089. Convention date, April 19, 1933. [Class 122 (i)] In a piston having a split skirt separated frim the piston head, the halves of the skirt 11, 12, being separated by slits 10 below the gudgeon pin bosses and each half being connected to the piston head 1 by a connecting strut 4 carrying one of the gudgeon pin bosses, the connecting struts are arranged so that they cross one another as seen in the direction of the gudgeon pin axis and each strut engages by one end one skirt-half substantially below the gudgeon pin boss. The skirt-halves may be strengthened by spirally extending ribs 13.
Patent GB-845045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to processes of preparing pigmented coating products and pigment dispersions in resins and other binders and/or solutions of these
IPC: C09B67/20
Filed: 1958-03-31
Abstract: Pigments are dispersed in liquid vehicles by mixing the pigment with a solvent in a container to form a thin semi-paste offering little resistance to shear, and only thereafter adding a binder to dilute the dispersion, the mixture simultaneously or thereafter being subjected to heat and/or vacuum to evaporate surplus solvent and subjected to shear forces at a rate of shear not less than 2000 secs. -1.  The binder may be added instantaneously or over a period before or during evaporation of the solvent.  In an example, carbon black of a particle size of 7 millimicrons and specific surface of 1000 sq. metres per gram is dispersed in a long oil alkyd binder by first mixing the carbon black with toluol, then adding the binder, applying heat and vacuum, and subjecting to shear, further binder or binder solution being added as solvent is evaporated.  The product is suitable for producing paints, lacquers, printing inks and the like; if desired, all the solvent may be evaporated to form a 100% non-volatile base for printing ink.ALSO:Pigments are dispersed in liquid vehicles by mixing the pigment with a solvent in a container to form a thin semi-paste offering little resistance to shear, and only thereafter adding a binder to dilute the dispersion, the mixture simultaneously or thereafter being subjected to heat and/or vacuum to evaporate surplus solvent and subjected to shear forces at a rate of shear not less than 2000 secs.-1.  The binder may be added instantaneously or over a period before or during evaporation of the solvent.  In an example, carbon black of a particle size of 7 millimicrons and specific surface of 1000 sq. metres per gram is dispersed in a long oil alkyd binder by first mixing the carbon black with toluol, then adding the binder, applying heat and vacuum, and subjecting to shear, further binder or binder solution being added as solvent is evaporated.  The product is suitable for producing paints, lacquers, printing inks and the like; if desired, all the solvent may be evaporated to form a 100% non-volatile base for printing ink.
Patent GB-634668-A (GB)
Title: Transmission chain link
IPC: F16G13/02
Filed: 1947-04-17
Abstract: 634,668. Driving-chains. WHITNEY CHAIN & MANUFACTURING CO. April 17, 1947, No. 10222. Convention date, June 25, 1946. [Class 24] A link for an industrial transmission chain comprises a link plate having circular openings interrupted by at least one ear 4 of rectangular outline and of starting width greater than the entrance to a dovetailed opening in the bushing 8, so that forcing the bushings into their openings, in registry with the ears, causes the latter to swell and conform their outline to that of the recess, thereby forming a very secure interlock between the bushings and link plates. Preferably there are two ears 4, 5 located less than 180 degrees apart and the bushings are rectangular stampings curled into cylindrical form and having the dovetailed recesses spaced to bring the meeting edges 13, 14 of the stampings to a point midway between the ears on the side of the bushing opening nearest the companion opening. The bushings are case-hardened and the link plates tough, but not hard, to facilitate the swelling process.