baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2477998-A (GB)
Title: Retention assembly for holding a folding door open
Inventor: REDSHAW ADRIAN
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 2010-02-23
Abstract: A retention assembly, for selectively retaining first and second foldably coupled door panels to one another, comprises a first retention element 12 rotatable between first and second angular orientations relative to a second retention element 24 to selectively engage with the second retention element 24 and retain the door in the open position. The first retention element may comprise an elliptical formation 20 which when rotated aligns with an corresponding oval opening 32 in the second retention element; the first retention element then being rotated such that the protruding head 20 and aperture 32 are misaligned. The protruding retention head 20 may be on the door handle 18 and biased toward the pivotally offset position. The second retention element may include an actuator driven by the first element when rotated in a third direction to drive a shoot bolt assembly.
Patent GB-2478713-A (GB)
Title: An anti-splash fluid dispensing nozzle
Inventor: CHIEN YEN-LIANG
IPC: B05B1/30
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: A fluid dispensing nozzle structure comprises a spout 2 and an angled / L-shaped tubular portion 3 having an inlet and an outlet wherein a flow reducing protrusion 35 is disposed in the bend, and wherein the outlet is provided with an anti-splashing cap 4, the cap having a second flow-reducing protrusion 42 located centrally with respect to the nozzle outlet and at least one outlet 43, there being rib-like formations 321 circularly arranged on the inner periphery of the outlet. The anti-splash cap preferably engages the angled / bent tubular portion via screw-thread formations 33, 41. Obstructions such as the flow-restricting protrusions (e.g. cones 42 or flaps 35) serve to slow the speed of the fluid (e.g., lotion, soap) thereby preventing splash as it exits the nozzle. The L-shaped tubular section 3 may be formed integrally with the spout 2, or may function as a spout adaptor engaging retaining formations 21 on the spout.
Patent GB-2468963-A (GB)
Title: Determining a process to initiate upon termination of a call
Inventor: CHAVEZ DAVID L
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2010-03-24
Abstract: A process to be initiated upon termination of a communication session is determined on the basis of a variable associated with the communication session. A communication device associated with a communication server may be included in the communication session, and the process may be performed by the communication server or an application server.
Patent GB-2466410-A (GB)
Title: A nano-robots system and methods for well logging and borehole measurements
Inventor: SINGH PRATYUSH
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a nano-robots system and methods for well logging and borewell measurements. In one embodiment, a nano-robot includes a propulsion system for providing thrust in drilling mud, with extendable tins to help steer nano-robot in the drilling mud. The fins are also extendable to a further position then when used for steering, so that the nano-robot may embed itself into a formation to measure its properties, such as porosity and permeability. In an embodiment, a nano-robot includes electrodes to generate a voltage from the ions in the drilling mud, and a transceiver and antenna to provide communication with other nano-robots, and with a transponder on a drilling string so that measured data may be transmitted to surface receivers for data storage and analysis. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2482176-A (GB)
Title: Production of polyols for use in low ball rebound polyurethane foams
Inventor: NOAKES CHRISTOPHER WICKHAM
IPC: C07C41/03
Filed: 2010-07-23
Abstract: A process for producing a polyol (useful for low ball rebound foam) comprises the addition of epoxide to at least 2 initiators in the presence of an alkoxyaltion catalyst where the difference in average equivalent weight between the initiators is at least 70 Daltons and where no mono-functional initiator is added to the reactor prior to epoxide feed. One initiator may be added to the reactor after the initiation of the epoxide feed and another initiator may be the in situ formed initiator in the reactor. Glycerine may be an initiator. The epoxide may be ethylene oxide. The alkoxyaltion catalyst may be potassium hydroxide. A low ball rebound polyurethane foam (viscoelastic polyurethane foam) may comprise the polyol. For example, a triol is produced via addition of propylene oxide on glycerine; this triol is added to glycerine and KOH. After drying propylene oxide is added. The resulting polyol may be polyether polyol with a desired broad equivalent weight distribution.
Patent GB-2469408-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus structure integration information management program, apparatus structure information management program, apparatus structure integration informatio
Inventor: MORIMOTO KENJI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: MW of an FCMDB sequentially registers a piece of device configuration information of an MDR 1 and a piece of device configuration information of an MDR 2 in the FCMDB. The MW registers the piece of device configuration information of the MDR 2 in the FCMDB, including a process policy indicating that "at a class lower than or equal to a Server class, an unknown component is added to last of device configuration integration information", which is provided by the MDR 2 as a process policy in a case where the device configuration information of the MDR 2 is read. When the device configuration integration information is read from the FCMDB, an MW 2 reconstructs the piece of device configuration information of the MDR 2, according to order information of metadata of the piece of device configuration information of the MDR 2 and a predetermined process policy indicating that "at a class lower than or equal to a Server class, an unknown component is added to last of device configuration integration information", as a process policy to reconstruct the device configuration information. Accordingly, in order that is expected by the MW 2, the piece of device configuration information of the MDR 2 is read from the device configuration integration information and is reconstructed.
Patent GB-2474549-A (GB)
Title: Device for processing tissue samples
Inventor: HABERKORN CLAUS
IPC: G01F23/28
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A device (20) for processing tissue samples has a processing space (22) for receiving and processing the tissue samples (20) and a chamber (34) which communicates with the processing space (22). At least one filling level sensor (28, 30, 32) detects a measurement value representative of a filling level of a liquid in the chamber (34). A calculating unit determines a filling level of the liquid in the processing space (22) depending on the filling level of the liquid in the chamber (34). Also shown is a device for processing tissue samples having at least one filling level sensor having a predetermined angle of less than 90° with a wall of the processing space, preferably an angle of 55. Also shown is a device for processing tissue samples having a heating device for at least one filling level sensor.
Patent GB-2471414-A (GB)
Title: Reverse out valve for well treatment operations
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: Reverse out valve 100 comprises outer housing 120 and mandrel 144. The mandrel can slide within the housing. In a circulating configuration the valve has two independent flow paths 184, 170 in a first direction and three independent flow paths 184, 164, 170 in a second direction. In a reverse configuration the valve has one flow path 170 in the first direction and two independent flow paths 164, 170 in the second direction. A second independent claim defines the reverse configuration of the valve as having no flow paths in the first direction and one flow path in the second direction.
Patent GB-2485178-A (GB)
Title: Table with integrated clothes hanger for back of vehicle seat
Inventor: PARKER CHRIS
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 2010-11-04
Abstract: A seat tray apparatus 10 is provided for mounting to a seatback 11. Apparatus comprises a table portion 10b rotatable relative to seatback 11, portion 10b having at least one free edge 13, 14 comprising a coat hanger portion 10c, 10s. Apparatus 10 may move between a first, stowed position (figure 4a) where it is spaced from seatback 11 and substantially parallel thereto; and a second, deployed position (figure 2). Latching means (201j, 201k, figure 4a) may be provided to support hanger 10c when it is stowed. The table portion may comprise a first portion 110b hinged (110a, figure 3a) to the seatback and a second portion (110c, figure 3a) comprising the coat hanger portion. Second portion 110c may slide within first portion 110b, and may be locked in place by pins (120b, figure 3a). The coat hanger may be offset from the seatback (figures 4a and 4b).
Patent GB-2476351-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control device
Inventor: BARNHAM JAMES WESLEY
IPC: E03C1/242
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: A fluid flow control device, particularly an automatic fluid flow device configured to operate when an oversupply condition occurs, comprises first and second housing portions 5, 7 that are configured to be coupled one to the other by a plurality of fixings 45, 47 to define an internal void. A peripheral wall 51 of one of said first or second portions is curved between two adjacent fixings towards a peripheral wall of the other of said first or second portions so that on coupling the first and second portions together at least a portion of said curved peripheral wall is placed in compression.
Patent GB-2486639-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise in an environment having a fixed noise source such as a camera
Inventor: RAHBAR KAMRAN
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2010-12-16
Abstract: A method of reducing noise in an environment where the noise source is in a fixed location relative to a pair of microphones, such as in a camera with a zoom lens motor, involves receiving signals xi(t), x2(t) from the respective microphones, and filtering each of the signals xj(t), x2(t) with respective first and second linear filters having filter coefficients obtained by computing eigenfilters corresponding to data samples from the respective microphones for noise only and signal only conditions.
Patent GB-2489659-A (GB)
Title: Cable feeder through cavity wall
Inventor: PENROSE DAVID JOHN
IPC: H02G1/00
Filed: 2011-01-28
Abstract: A tool is provided to feed a cable through a hole 8 in a cavity wall 6. The tool comprises a stiff hollow plastic tube 1, in which the feed end 2 is cut to provide easy access for the cable and the far end 3 is cut to provide a cutting edge and easy hole access. The ends are joined by a slot 4 to allow the tool to be removed once the cable is in place. The tool has a bar 5 at the feed end, to assist with manipulation.
Patent GB-2488521-A (GB)
Title: Activity recognition in living species using tri-axial acceleration data
Inventor: LADHA CASSIM
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2011-02-16
Abstract: An electronic device is worn by a living species and comprises sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes which collect data relating to the movement of the species. This data is processed by an algorithm which identifies the type of activity. The output of the algorithm is also a quantitative and qualitative measure of the subjectâ  s activity. The algorithm may use adaptive feature extraction and classification on the sensor outputs. The device may be worn by a dog for a period of time to gather information about the subjectâ  s activity during the time period. The algorithm may be enhanced by supervised learning. The invention may be used to determine the changing state of mobility and health of the subject based on sensor data. The invention may provide fine-grained analysis of data, which in turn can be used for simple data display, feedback, decision-making, control or automation.
Patent GB-2488780-A (GB)
Title: Laser Fabrication System and Method
Inventor: BOOTH MARTIN JAMES
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 2011-03-07
Abstract: A laser fabrication system for processing a sample comprises a laser, a controllable light processing unit e.g a digital mirror device, a spatial light modulator device including a liquid crystal spatial light modulator and a microlens array in the optical path of the light output from light processing unit. Focusing optics generate a set of focal regions in a sample to be processed, one focal region associated with each microlens. This arrangement combines multiple focal spots in the sample with individual spot control. The fabrication system may be used in laser machining and laser lithography.
Patent GB-2481134-A (GB)
Title: Stamp for transferring a personalised image
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: B41K1/08
Filed: 2011-06-09
Abstract: A stamp for transferring a personalised coloured image onto a selected surface includes a stamping block 19 with a lower surface 25 and a flexible image bearing impermeable substrate 23 of a polymer or copolymer having a textured surface. The stamp may be hand held and may include a handle at its end remote from the stamping surface of the substrate. The substrate 23 may be separable from and attachable to the front surface 25 of the stamping block 19. One or a plurality of flexible image bearing impermeable substrates 23 may be provided. The substrate material is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate.
Patent GB-2478673-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic matrix composite blade having integral platform structures and methods of fabrication
Inventor: NOE MARK E
IPC: C04B35/573
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: A method of making a ceramic matrix composite blade includes laying up at least one ply of the plurality of fibrous ceramic plies in a preselected arrangement to form an airfoil and dovetail preform, laying up at least one additional ply of the plurality of fibrous ceramic plies on the airfoil and dovetail preform in a second preselected arrangement to form an integial platform as part of the non-rigidized blade preform, rigidizing the blade preform to form a rigidized blade preform, and densifying the rigidized blade preform to form a ceramic matrix composite blade having an integral platform structure A tool for making the ceramic matrix composite blade and a ceramic matrix composite blade are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2482583-A (GB)
Title: A moulded plastic shelf with frame and corner inserts which are spaced apart
Inventor: WASSON LANCE DAVID
IPC: A47B47/04
Filed: 2011-07-07
Abstract: A generally rectangular shelf or with four sides and four corners 13 comprising a moulded plastic body 14, a pair of elongate frame members 15 which run parallel to each other and are adjacent respective sides of the shelf and are embedded in the plastic body 14 and four inserts 17 embedded in the corners of the plastic body 14 wherein a space 20 is provided between each insert 17 and frame member 15. There may be four frame members 15 and 16 in total with one adjacent each side. The inserts 17 and frame members 15 may be metal. The inserts 17 may be designed to receive a post or support and have sides which taper inwardly. The frame members 15 may have recesses or ridges and have smooth external surfaces. The space 20 between the insert and frame members is intended to help stop the shelf deforming or becoming twisted.
Patent GB-2494866-A (GB)
Title: Cooker with front vents in a cooking cavity roof
Inventor: ATTWOOD GARETH JAMES
IPC: F24C15/20
Filed: 2011-09-19
Abstract: A cooking appliance has a cooking cavity below a control fascia 150, with a vent or vents 220 in the roof of the cavity towards the front of the appliance, and a flue 230 directing gases from the vent to exit ports 234 at the rear of the appliance. The appliance can have a grill electric element 121, an oven gas burner 122, a vertical grill shield 240, an angled upper surface 233 to the flue 230, a hob 110, and a second cooking cavity 130. Thus controls 140 are protected from hot gases without the need for a fan.
Patent GB-2480788-A (GB)
Title: Cement as anchor for expandable tubing
Inventor: ALGU DEVENDRA R
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2010-03-31
Abstract: A method for expanding an expandable tubular in a borehole, comprising the steps of. a) positioning the expandable tubular at a desired position in the borehole; b) anchoring the tubular at the desired position solely by means of a first cement portion in the annulus between the tubular and the borehole wall; c) expanding the tubular by moving an expansion device through the tubular. The cement may be erred or not cured when step c) is carried out and may or may not fracture during step c). The method may include providing an exit path for water expelled from the cement during expansion, providing a second cement portion having a longer clue time than the first cement portion, or calculating the length of cement that is required to anchor, based on the properties of the cement and the expected expansion force.
Patent GB-2492187-A (GB)
Title: Deriving alignment information from a communication transmitted in accordance with another protocol
Inventor: NEWTON TIMOTHY
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: A communication device, configured to operate in accordance with a first communication protocol, identifies 303 a communication transmitted in accordance with a second communication protocol that is not intended for the communication device and derives 304 timing or frequency (see fig.4) alignment information from the identified communication. The communication device then configures 305 itself to receive a communication transmitted in accordance with the first communication protocol in dependence on the timing or frequency alignment information. The communication device may be used for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications in whitespace spectrum and may derive timing or frequency alignment information from a communication transmitted according to a television protocol, such as ATSC, NTSC, ISDB-T or DVB-T.
Patent GB-2495344-A (GB)
Title: Reflective kerbstones
Inventor: KUMAR VIKAS
IPC: E01F9/053
Filed: 2012-02-06
Abstract: The reflective kerbstones may be formed from plastic, concrete or recycled polymer materials and are provided with reflective or retro-reflective banding 6. A gap is preferably provided surface of the kerbstone within which a reflective/retro-reflective sheet can be placed. The reflective material may be fitted with nuts and bolts 7 or screws or may be self-adhesive.
Patent GB-2500675-A (GB)
Title: First aid footwear package
Inventor: CRAWFORD GARY
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2012-03-29
Abstract: A package to be secured under the lacing (3, figure 3) of a boot comprises a knife storage portion adapted so that when fastened by the lacing of the boot, the knife storage portion can be accessed without obstruction from the laces. A preferably hooked knife 6 is secured in said knife storage portion and can be used to cut the laces if the boot needs to be removed quickly in the event of an injury. The package may comprise an elongate strip of fabric 1 folded about a medial portion to envelop the knife. Opposing ends of the strip may have a handle, preferably formed of cord or shock cord loops 13, to facilitate use of the package as a sling. The loops may be provided with separable fasteners to attach the loops to the strip and to separate the loops from the strip to facilitate their use as a tourniquet.
Patent GB-2490607-A (GB)
Title: Assigning channels to wireless access points based on a determined neighbour impact metric
Inventor: JETCHEVA JORGETA
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2009-01-13
Abstract: Channel assignment for wireless access networks is directed toward improved overall communication capability of the networks. A network is formed of wireless access points (APs) coupled via wired (and/or wireless) links and enabled to communicate with clients via radio channels of each of the APs. Local information is collected at each of the APs and processed to determine channel assignments according to a Neighbour Impact Metric (NIM) that accounts for one-hop and two-hop neighbors as well as neighbours not part of the network. Optionally, the NIM accounts for traffic load on the APs. Assigning channels may further be based at least in part on respective channel preference lists provided from each of the APs. The channel assignments are determined either on a centralised resource (such as a server or one of the APs) or via a distributed scheme across the APs. The local information includes how busy a channel is and local operating conditions such as error rate and interference levels. Also disclosed is channel assignments in accordance to optimising the overall network performance at a higher priority than optimising performance of any access point individually.
Patent GB-2502572-A (GB)
Title: Mould with optimised heat transfer properties
Inventor: ROCKLAGE BERNARD
IPC: A23G1/22
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A mould 1 for the production of confectionery products such as chocolate, comprises a top surface (2, Fig 2) with cavities (2a, Fig 2) for introducing a confectionery material, and a bottom surface 3 with protruding element or fin 5 for increasing the heat transfer rate between the mould 1 and a fluid flowing along the bottom surface 3. The mould may comprise opening 4 for supplying a fluid to the bottom surface 3. The fin 5 may be configured to generate vortices in the fluid and change the fluid flow characteristics along the mould 1 by effecting a more turbulent flow. The fin 5 may be angularly offset relative to the direction of the fluid flow and may be arranged in alternating diverging and converging opposing pairs. The fluid may be cooling or heating air. The mould may comprise a temperature sensor and a data logger, recorder or monitor.
Patent GB-2495799-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a membrane comprising a mixture of PTFE and a porous inorganic material
Inventor: THOTTUPURATHU GOPAKUMAR
IPC: B01F29/60
Filed: 2009-02-16
Abstract: A method for making a mixture used in the production of a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes that include a porous inorganic material is disclosed. The mixture includes a PTFE resin, a lubricating agent, and a porous inorganic material. The mixture may be further processed to form a PTFE membrane, preferably by forming a PTFE/lubricating agent mixture that is blended in a V blender for 1-60 minutes, followed by wicking the aforementioned mixture for a period of between 1-120 hours before the porous inorganic material is added. The preferred porous inorganic material is activated nanocarbon.
Patent GB-2505525-A (GB)
Title: Guy rope tent peg insertion and removal tool
Inventor: ABRAHAM CLAIRE
IPC: B25C5/02
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: The tool comprises an outer tube 4 with a slit 5, for incorporating the peg 7. A hook 3 attaches to the peg to the main shaft 2 connected to the handle grip bar 1 when the tool is in use. In use the peg is attached to the hook and pulled up into the tube using the handle, the tube is placed near the ground and the handle is pressed down to push the peg into the ground. To remove the peg the peg is attached to the hook and the handle is pulled to remove the peg. The tool reduces the need to hammer a peg directly into the ground and reduces the likelihood of hammering the peg into stones as it is possible to feel for stones prior to pressing the peg into the ground.
Patent GB-2506672-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ring
Inventor: HADDOW GRANT
IPC: A44C9/02
Filed: 2012-10-08
Abstract: A decorative ring has a circumferentially extending shank (1, fig. 1) including an elongate body portion 10 extending between a first end portion 11 having a recess formed therein and a second end portion 12 which extends into the recess and is circumferentially movable within the recess, the body portion of the shank being substantially hollow. The hollow interior of the shank is preferably open to the exterior and the compressive strength of the shank is increased by incorporating internal bridges 18 during the casting process. The ring is also cast in one piece and annealed to increase malleability. Apparatus for adjusting the ring size is also disclosed.