baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2442624-A (GB)
Title: Protected clock management based upon a non-trusted persistent time source
Inventor: LEVY OMER
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: Methods and arrangements to persist a trusted time for a protected clock based upon a non-trusted but persistent time source are disclosed. Embodiments may comprise an embedded device, which may be hardware, software, firmware, and/or other logic, to maintain a trusted time in a protected clock. The embedded device may initialize the protected clock by obtaining a trusted time from a trusted time source such as a network server. The embedded device then maintains the trusted time in the event of a power loss to the protected clock by monitoring a time differential between the protected clock and a non-trusted system clock. Many embodiments also employ the protected clock without a battery backup to advantageously save manufacturing costs and space, while maintaining the trusted time in the event of a power loss by relying on a battery backup for the non-trusted system clock. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2458627-A (GB)
Title: Frame for cleanly rendering or plastering around a vent
Inventor: JENNINGS LLOYD
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A frame for use when plastering around a vent <B>3</B>, socket or similar rectangular recess comprises a rectangular frame <B>2</B> with mesh <B>1</B> on the outside of the frame. The frame <B>2</B> may be fixed over the vent <B>3</B> or recess by means of fixings or adhesive, plaster and/or render is then applied over the mesh <B>2</B> so that a clean finish is produced. The frame <B>2</B> makes rendering easier when working around an existing vent <B>3</B>. The frame <B>2</B> may be made from metal and/or plastics.
Patent GB-2445259-A (GB)
Title: Router with cooling device
Inventor: ZAISER ADOLF
IPC: B27C5/10
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A router comprises a motor housing 12, which has at least one handle 10, and a tool holding fixture 16, which projects from its lower side 14. The router also comprises a cooling device, which has a sucking-in device, such as a fan wheel 18, for sucking in cooling air through sucking-in openings 20 arranged in the motor housing and a cooling-air duct 22 for leading cooling air through the motor housing, which duct opens into a blowing-out device having means 24 for the discharge of cooling air from the motor housing. The means of the blowing-out device are configured in such a way that, in use, the cooling air is discharged only in at least one region 26, 28 of the router directed away from its operator.
Patent GB-2445123-A (GB)
Title: Dartboard apparatus with display and player ID card reader.
Inventor: NODA MASATAKA
IPC: A63F13/219
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A games machine comprises arrows, e.g. darts, which are thrown by a plurality of players, a target. e.g. a dartboard, which is divided into a plurality of areas with indicators, a sensor 101 for detecting an area of the target which is hit by one of the arrows, a control unit 100 for receiving a detected result from the sensor, a display monitor controlled by the control unit, and a card reader CD for reading ID (identity) cards of the players. A game is played according to the indicators, and an image specified by an indicator being hit by one of the arrows is displayed on the monitor. The control unit automatically handicaps a winner of a first game in the next game. The playing order of players may be automatically changed during a plurality of rounds of the game. Each area of the target may be partially allocated to each of the players. The control unit may calculate points awarded to players, may further eliminate players and may also terminate the game.
Patent GB-2460456-A (GB)
Title: Sputtering apparatus
Inventor: ALLERS LARS
IPC: C23C14/35
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Sputter deposition apparatus comprises a magnetron 20 and a target 24, consisting essentially of the material to be deposited, positioned in front thereof. The target is mounted so as to be moveable sideways relative to the magnetron. This enables the region of the target immediately in front of the magnetron, i.e. the part of the target being etched away, to be continuously or semi-continuously replenished. The target can be a film of material, which can be mounted on a spool (22, fig 3) with one end of the roll extending past the front of the magnetron. If desired, the film can extend past the magnetron to a further spool at which the film is taken up (34, fig 3). The target travels into the low pressure deposition chamber via a seal 44 and exits the chamber via a further seal 50.
Patent GB-2460656-A (GB)
Title: SOS Banner sign.
Inventor: TIMMINS MICHAEL
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: A banner sign 2 comprises a sheet 4 of white spunbonded olefin fibre and has the letters SOS in red. A similar distress message may be displayed. It preferably has approximate dimensions of 2000mm X 650mm and a seamed edge 14. A plurality of eyelets 8 reinforced by nylon or brass may be formed in the edges of the banner 2. Cords 10, formed from nylon or other suitable material are secured to eyelets 8 and 10 snap hooks 12 and cord clamps 16 are attached to the end of cords 10.
Patent GB-2446343-A (GB)
Title: Multi-objective predictive process optimization with concurrent process simulation
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A system and method for controlling a process includes simulating the process and producing a simulated output (MVss,CVss) of the process, developing in an optimizer 504 a set of target values MVt, CVt, AVt, based on measured inputs MV, CV, AV from the process and based on the simulated output from the process simulator, and producing multiple control outputs configured to control the process based on the set of target values during each operational cycle of the process control system. The simulated outputs include one or more predicted future values up to the steady state of the process.
Patent GB-2451742-A (GB)
Title: Sliding closure for packaging container
Inventor: BADER HERBERT
IPC: B65D25/38
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a closure system 4 for a packaging container 1 for cloth-like or sheet-like products, in particular wet wipes 2, comprising an upper film 6, a lower film 7 and a closure slide 11. The upper film 6 and the lower film 7 each have an opening 12a, 12b or a tear-open region at a narrowing, and are partially connected to one another and at a non-connected area form a pocket 10 for the closure slide 11. The closure slide 11 can be displaced in the pocket 10 between an open position and a closed position and has a widening 13 on a portion which is guided in the pocket 10. According to the invention, the width of the pocket 10 in the region through which the widening 13 passes during an opening movement of the closure slide 11 decreases to a size b1 which is smaller than the width by of the closure slide 11 at its widening 13, as a result of which the closure slide 11 bulges outwards when the widening 13 of the closure slide 11 is located at the narrowing of the pocket 10, preventing removal of the closure slide 11. The invention also relates to a packaging container 1 comprising a closure system 4 and to a method for producing closure systems 4.
Patent GB-2449194-A (GB)
Title: Method to illuminate and image the inside diameter of a stent
Inventor: FREIFELD DANIEL
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: An optical system is effective to illuminate and scan an interior wall (6) of an object (1) having an interior bore, such as a stent. The system includes a light source (15), an object support (5) having a light conducting portion (7), an image taking lens (6), and a line scan camera (8). The interior bore and the light conducting portion (7) of the object support (5) are in axial alignment with a center optical axis of the image taking lens (6). A drive mechanism (12) engages the object (1) without impacting the axial alignment. Various aspect of this optical system include a rotating wheel or transparent plate as the drive mechanism. The object support (5) may be an opaque rod having a light conducting portion (7) or a transparent rod. Electronics associated with this optical system include a rotary encoder engaging the drive system (12) to drive an electric circuit capable of triggering the line scan camera (8) in response to rotation of the object (1), thereby building a line by line image of the interior bore and the line scan camera (8) connected to a computer-based imaging system effective to identify cosmetic and functional manufacturing defects.
Patent GB-2453623-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder assembly comprising telescopic tumbler pin
Inventor: MCCARTHY BRUCE PATRICK
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: A pin tumbler cylinder assembly comprises a plug 502 rotatably mounted in a cylinder housing 501, a keyway extending along the plug, a plurality of tumbler pins 3 and a plurality of associated driver pins 4. The tumbler pins include a telescopic tumbler pin assembly 3D including an inner pin 31 slidably mounted in an outer pin 32, the inner pin being arranged to be resiliently biased inwardly by an associated driver pin and the outer pin being arranged to be biased inwardly by a resilient member 33 acting between the inner and outer pins. The plug is prevented from rotating relative to the cylinder housing by the telescopic tumbler pin assembly except when the radially inner end of the outer pin projects inwardly into the keyway further by a predetermined amount than the radially inner end of the inner pin. The cylinder assembly may further comprise a further telescopic pin assembly 3B which prevents the plug from rotating except when the radially inner end of a further inner pin projects inwardly into the keyway further by a predetermined amount that the radially inner end of a further outer pin.
Patent GB-2452620-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for inspecting aviation cargo containers for contraband
Inventor: KANG KEJAN
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: The device comprising: a turntable 11 to carry and rotate the object; a system for conveying the object to and from the turntable; a scanning system which can be moved in the vertical direction, and comprises a radiation source 6 and a detector 17; a system for controlling the turntable rotation; and, a system for controlling the vertical motion of the scanning system. The device can operate in various imaging modes: planar; multi-view 3-D; 2-D CT; and helical CT. The synchronous vertical movement of the source and detector can be accomplished using one or two columns for each 1,8,10, and could operate using a leading screw 12 engaging a thread. A computer may be used to control the device and to display the acquired images.
Patent GB-2455841-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing of Consecutive System Stream Groups
Inventor: UI SHUNJI
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: Each of a plurality of stories which share at least one system stream is easily and seamlessly reproduced without holding redundant data. The multiplexing of consecutive system stream groups is controlled such that the difference between a video reproduction end time and an audio reproduction end time of each of the system streams included in the first system stream group is equal to the difference between a video reproduction start time and an audio reproduction start time of each of the system streams included in the second system stream group.
Patent GB-2463871-A (GB)
Title: Power assisted stapler
Inventor: JAMES DAVID
IPC: B25C5/02
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A stapler 1 comprises a driving member for driving a staple from a magazine 55, an actuator, such as a handle 10, and a power spring 20 arranged to store energy applied to the actuator. A release member 30 is arranged to release the energy from the power spring to the driving member, such as a blade 5, where a portion 21 of the power spring is arranged to move with the actuator and to trigger the release member when the actuator reaches a predetermined position. Preferably, the power spring extends in a longitudinal direction, and the release member is moveable in a lateral direction to release a portion of the power spring (see figs 4b to 9b). A return spring 50 that acts on the power spring may be provided to return the stapler to an operable configuration after a staple has been driven.
Patent GB-2464095-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic heating control system
Inventor: MOEDEEN ABDOOL RAHEED
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 2008-10-01
Abstract: A thermostatic control apparatus 10 comprises a thermostatic radiator valve unit 12 having a radiator valve for locally controlling a supply of hot water to a specific radiator 52, a selectively adjustable actuator 24 for automatically controlling the valve based on surrounding air temperature, and a transmission device (26, Fig. 3) for emitting an electronic signal to a receiver device 14 which is separate from the thermostatic radiator valve unit 12 and which is communicable with a hot water boiler supplying hot water to the radiator. When the actuator 24 closes the valve, the transmission device 26 emits an electronic signal to the receiver device 14 to stop the boiler heating the water. A method and system are provided.
Patent GB-2464699-A (GB)
Title: Tie comprising strip of material with teeth extending from both sides
Inventor: OMER BNDEAN ABDULKADIR
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: A tie 1 comprises a strip 3 of material having teeth 7 extending outwardly from both sides, and a head 5. The teeth have a first surface 9 extending substantially perpendicularly to the strip and a second surface 11 connecting an outer end of the first surface with the strip, and angled from both the first surface and the strip to form a ratchet. The head has a through passage or aperture 17, 19 to receive the strip, and a detent 31, 33 engageable with the teeth to provide a ratchet operation. Teeth on opposite sides of the strip may be angled in the same direction or in opposite directions. The head may be detachable from the strip, and may comprise a pair of apertures, each with a detent, for receiving opposite ends of the strip. The head may be cruciform, with four apertures situated at right angles to each other (Fig. 5). The tie may comprise a screw (67, Fig. 3) operable to cause the detents (57, 59) to withdraw from the strip (43).
Patent GB-2466256-A (GB)
Title: Rotational bearing assembly comprising pivot pin and flanged journal bearings
Inventor: MARSHALL LUKE
IPC: F16C9/00
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotational bearing assembly 1 comprising a pivot pin 40 and a rotation member 20 having an aperture 22 within which the pivot pin 40 is located, such that the rotation member 20 can rotate relative to the pivot pin 40. The rotation member 20 may be a lever arm in the compressor section of a helicopter engine. A bearing 50 is at least partially disposed between the pivot pin 40 and rotation member 20. The bearing 50 has an axial portion 54 which extends axially within the aperture 22 of the rotation member 20 and at least partly over the pivot pin 40, and first and second flanges 56 which extend at least partly over upper and lower edges of the aperture 22. The bearing 50 may comprise upper 52 and lower 51 flanged journal bearings.
Patent GB-2467130-A (GB)
Title: A method of perforating a solid material
Inventor: HUMPHREYS BRYAN
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A method of drilling holes through a solid material, particularly sheet metal to be used in aerospace, comprises the steps of: defining a first area in which holes have a first profile and distribution; defining a second area in which holes have a second profile and distribution, at least one of which is different from the first; defining a transition zone in which the profile and/or distribution of the holes undergoes a continuous and gradual transition; and drilling holes in the three areas via a continuous process. Each of these steps may comprise steps of: determining a hole-distribution dataset for the area; using the dataset in conjunction with a model of the drilling to produce a hole-production dataset; and using the hole-production dataset to drill all the holes in the dataset continuously. Holes in the three areas may be fabricated to have a substantially identical nominal profile, and properties may be varied between the areas by means only of the relative spacing of the holes. Preferably the holes are arranged in an evenly-spaced two-dimensional array; each array in the first and second area is of a similar shape, differing in relative spacing; and the transition zone comprises a zone of gradual transition from the first to the second spacing.
Patent GB-2468127-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation for the skin
Inventor: LALVANI AJIT
IPC: A61K8/06
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: A cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation intended for application to skin as a freshly prepared emulsion and can take the form of a cream or lotion. There are two phases (water/oil) that are mixed just prior to use. In a preferred embodiment, the aqueous phase consists : liquid panthenol, nicotinamide, riboflavin 5'- phosphate sodium, zinc sulphate heptahydrate, D-biotin, aloe vera gel freeze dried powder, Keltrol SFT CG, thiamine nitrate, lemon oil , Dermican PW LS9838, Cremaphor PEG40 Hydrated castor oil, potassium sorbate, and de-mineralised water. The oil phase consists: lecithin (Emulmetik 100), DL-alpha tocopherol, distilled avocado oil, cosmetic grade calendula oil, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, liquid silicon, alpha-lipoic acid, jasmine oil, vitamin A palmitate, rose oil cosmetic grade, co-enzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone), orange oil 5 fold extract, lavender oil, lutein esters (trans-lutein 10%), and distilled wheatgerm oil.
Patent GB-2472261-A (GB)
Title: A support structure for a garment
Inventor: HALES JOHN
IPC: A41C1/00
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A support structure 10; 30; 40; 50; 60, for a garment comprises an elastic first textile portion 16 which defines at least one interface region 18. The or each interface region 18 has secured relative thereto an inelastic second textile portion 20 to inhibit stretching of the or each interface region 18 of the elastic first textile portion 16. The portions may be attached by stitches or glue and may be laminated together. The garment may be for example a corset or brassiere. The arrangement provides for greater flexibility in how the garment is configured.
Patent GB-2463973-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation system for an animal house
Inventor: KELLETT GERARD
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: An animal house ventilation system 1 comprises a roof 2 supporting exhaust chimneys 4 and vents 3 in walls of the house. Some chimneys 4 have both baffles 6 and exhaust fans 7, and other chimneys 5 have only baffles 8 without fans. A controller 10 is linked with sensors including temperature, pressure, ammonia and carbon dioxide and controls the vents, the exhaust fans, and the exhaust baffles. The controller causes the system to operate as a natural ventilation system utilizing the vents and all of the chimneys in the roof as openings for ventilation until a point is reached where there is not enough air movement through the house under natural ventilation conditions. At this stage the fans are started at a low speed and the baffles in the chimneys without fans are closed to ensure that there is no downdraught. The inlet vents continue to open at the same time the fans speed are increased, and continue to increase in speed after the inlet vents have fully opened to keep the temperature at a required level.
Patent GB-2473603-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic fence for reflecting or absorbing sound
Inventor: BRADY JOHN
IPC: E01F8/00
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: The fence, primarily for use alongside roads, comprises wooden acoustic panels 4 mounted between H-section posts 3, each panel engaging a complementary channel 8 in a post. An acoustic seal 20 comprising an elongate wooden strip 24 engages the side edge of the panel and the channel with a wooden wedge 30 engaging between the sealing strip and a side face of the channel to secure the acoustic panel and sealing strip in the channel. The panels may comprise two or more vertically stacked sections with a horizontal sealing strip mounted across a joint between each adjacent pair of panel sections, and there may be a step-joint between each pair of sections. The panel face is preferably formed from a number of upright boards 15 mounted edge to edge on a frame 12 with vertical wooden sealing strips being mounted across each butt joint between adjacent boards.
Patent GB-2476081-A (GB)
Title: A method of modifying or manufacturing a colostomy appliance
Inventor: WILTSHIRE NEIL
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 2009-12-10
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a colostomy appliance 20 comprising a pouch for receipt of waste, a pouch flange 31 connected to the pouch, the flange including an opening to the interior of the pouch, a surface of the pouch flange in use faces a user and includes an adhesive surface 33 covered by a removable cover member 32. The method includes making an incision in the removable cover of the adhesive using a laser, said incision extending substantially around the opening and defining a portion which can be removed separately. The appliance includes a device 10 for surrounding a user's stoma having an opening to receive the stoma and a lip extending away from the opening to which the exposed adhesive surface is attached. The remaining cover can then be removed to allow the device to be secured around the stoma.
Patent GB-2462771-A (GB)
Title: Valve and dispenser
Inventor: COPPLESTONE-BRUCE JOHN MERLIN
IPC: B67D7/30
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A valve comprising an inlet and an outlet, the valve having a valve element moveable between a first equilibrium position and a second open position, wherein when the valve element is in the first position, the inlet and the outlet are not in flow communication and when the valve element is in the second position the inlet and the outlet are in flow communication, and wherein the valve element is moveable between the first position and the second position in response to the pressure at the inlet and the outlet.
Patent GB-2464411-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication network switchable between a mesh and a point to point structure.
Inventor: SHEPARD JOHN R
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A process control wireless communication network 100 has a base node 101, field nodes and environmental nodes 104 and a host. The base node 101 is coupled to the host and nodes 104, via wireless conversion and transceiver units. The wireless transceivers are able to effect mesh and point-to-point wireless communications. A switch (105, fig 4) converts the network from a mesh communications network to a point-to-point communications network and vice versa.