baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2497204-A (GB)
Title: Towing system with paravanes to provide increased lift to a spur line
Inventor: MACQUIN RAPHAEL
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: A marine towing system for towing streamers or sources for increasing the lift applied to the spur line 126, includes a connecting line 124 with a first paravane 132 connected to one end whilst the other end is connected to a vessel 122. A spur line 126 is then connected to the first paravane and is configured to provide tension to maintain keep the streamers apart. A second paravane 134 is also connected to the connecting line, between the first paravane and the vessel and configured to increase an angle (Î±4) between the connecting line and the spur line. The system can also have a device to connect the first paravane, spur line and connecting line together, which may comprise of straps 135. The first connecting line may be a rope, and the first and second paravanes can have a wing to allow for a change of orientation. There may also be a third paravane (620 fig 12), or the first paravane may consist of a cluster of paravanes. The towing system can also have the second paravane (610 fig 12) connected to the first (608 fig 12) via a connecting link (608a fig 12), and a second spur line (610a fig 12) configured to provide further tension to the streamers 128.
Patent GB-2508909-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter with impact-resistant construction
Inventor: ROWLEY JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: A roller shutter (5, fig 1) includes one or more laths 6. Each lath comprises a first surface 15 and second opposing surface 16. The surfaces are mechanically connected by first and second sides 9, 10 and one or more internal supports 11, 12. The one or more internal supports are configured to collapse preferentially with respect to the first and second sides. Optionally, the configuration may take the form of a circular recess 18. The presence of the one or more internal supports provides the laths with increased mechanical strength. However, by configuring the internal supports to collapse preferentially with respect to the first and second sides provides a means for absorbing and dissipating this force through the shutter. The circular recess may house an axle of a wheel mechanism for the roller shutter. The roller shutter may be particularly suitable as a horizontal shutter within heavy industry environments.
Patent GB-2513095-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger device for use in a ventilation unit
Inventor: BIGGS COLIN
IPC: F24F12/00
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a heat exchanger device 1 for use in a ventilation unit. The heat exchanger device 1 comprises a first fluid flow path array comprising a plurality of fluid channels having a first fluid inlet side to the heat exchanger device 1 and first fluid outlet side from the heat exchanger device 1. The heat exchanger device 1 also includes a second fluid flow path array comprising a plurality of fluid channels through the heat exchanger device 1 having a second fluid inlet side to the heat exchanger device 1 and a second fluid outlet side from the heat exchanger device 1, the first and second fluid pathway arrays being in heat exchange contact via intervening heat exchange surfaces. In a first mode of operation means 7,8 are provided for selectively zoning the respective fluid channel arrays such that for a given zone flow is permitted in one of the arrays whilst being inhibited in the other. The closing or masking of zones can be by means of hinged vent closure members which can be rotated between open and closed positions.
Patent GB-2515990-A (GB)
Title: Polymerase chain reaction detection system
Inventor: JAIN NISHA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2013-03-06
Abstract: A method for the detection of a primer extension product, comprising a) providing one or more oligonucleotide primer groups, each group comprising one or more oligonucleotide primer sets characterised by i) a first oligonucleotide primer having a target-specific portion and a 5' fluorescence cassette-specific portion, and ii) a second oligonucleotide primer having a target specific portion, wherein the first oligonucleotide primer of each set in the same group contains a fluorescence cassette-specific portion that is capable of hybridising to the complement of the fluorescence cassette-specific portion of the first oligonucleotide primer of any set in the same group; b) providing one or more cassette oligonucleotide sets characterised by i) a first cassette oligonucleotide labelled with a fluorescent moiety having a sequence that is capable of hybridisation to the complement of the fluorescence cassette-specific portion of the first oligonucleotide primer of any set in a given same group oligonucleotide primer group; and ii) a second cassette oligonucleotide labelled with an acceptor moiety (e.g.quencher) wherein each set of cassette oligonucleotides hybridises to one another to form a fluorescent quenched pair, wherein the fluorescent quenched pair has a Tm A; c) generating a complementary sequence to the relevant first oligonucleotide primer, such that the relevant second cassette oligonucleotide is less able to hybridise to the relevant first cassette oligonucleotide; d) detecting the signal that is generated, wherein the primer extension reaction is performed at least in part at a Ta that is less than the Tm A for the fluorescent quenched pairs.
Patent GB-2499737-A (GB)
Title: Seal leakage detection
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH DAVID
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2011-10-05
Abstract: A seal leakage detection arrangement for use with a seal arrangement of the type in which an annular seal is compressed, in use, by a fluid under pressure, the seal leakage detection arrangement comprising a pressurising piston slidable within a housing and forming with the housing a first chamber and a second chamber, the pressurising piston having a first effective area exposed to a first fluid pressure within the first chamber which is related to a flowline or wellbore pressure, in use, the pressurising piston further having a second effective area exposed to the fluid pressure within the second chamber, the second chamber communicating, in use, with a chamber of the seal arrangement to which the seal is exposed, the second effective area being smaller than the first effective area, and an indicator indicative of the position of the pressurising piston. within the housing.
Patent GB-2497883-A (GB)
Title: Regulating atomic memory operations to prevent denial of service attack
Inventor: BAIR MICHAEL S
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2011-09-22
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method for identifying a termination sequence for an atomic memory operation executed by a first thread, associating a timer with the first thread, and preventing the first thread from execution of a memory cluster operation after completion of the atomic memory operation until a prevention window has passed. This method may be executed by regulation logic associated with a memory execution unit of a processor, in some embodiments. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2497910-A (GB)
Title: Automated warm-up and stability check for laser trackers
Inventor: CRAMER PETER G
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2011-10-25
Abstract: A method for determining when a laser tracker is stable includes performing a plurality of first frontsight measurements and a plurality of first backsight measurements on a first target with the laser tracker, wherein the plurality of first frontsight measurements and the plurality of first backsight measurements are alternated in time, calculating a plurality of first two-face errors based on the plurality of first frontsight measurements and the plurality of first backsight measurements, determining at least one first stability metric based at least in part on the plurality of first two-face errors, the at least one first stability metric being a value defined by a rule, determining whether the laser tracker is stable based at least in part on the at least one first stability metric and a first termination criterion and generating an indication whether the laser tracker is stable or not stable.
Patent GB-2524266-A (GB)
Title: Reducing oil leakage
Inventor: BARNES STEPHEN
IPC: F16C33/74
Filed: 2014-03-18
Abstract: A baffle 30 for a rotating electrical machine is provided. The machine comprises: a shaft 10; a bearing 16 for supporting the shaft; a rotor 12 mounted on the shaft on one side of the bearing; and a rotating component 24 mounted on the shaft on the other side of the bearing. The baffle 30 is arranged to be mounted between the bearing 16 and the rotating component 24 for restricting air flow between the bearing 16 and the rotating component. The baffle 30 can reduce a pressure differential across the bearing 16 caused by the rotating component 24, which can help to reduce oil leakage from the bearing 16.
Patent GB-2533762-A (GB)
Title: Novel method and products
Inventor: STEPHEN RICHARD COULSON
IPC: A61L31/16
Filed: 2014-10-21
Abstract: A method for preparing an elution delivery system for a reagent, the method comprising depositing a polymeric substance onto a substrate by a plasma polymerisation process in which a plasma is pulsed, so as produce a coating thereon. In one embodiment the substrate comprises said reagent, and in another embodiment the reagent is subsequently absorbed into the coating, provided that the reagent is other than an amino acid or peptide. Also claimed is the reagent delivery system obtained by the method, and a method of using this system for the controlled release of a reagent from the substrate. Preferably the substrate comprises a medical device such as a stent, and preferably the reagent is a therapeutic substance such as one useful in oncology. The polymeric substance is preferably polylactide, polyethylene oxide or polyurethane.
Patent GB-2520835-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for abandoning a borehole
Inventor: CONNELL PAUL L
IPC: E21B33/13
Filed: 2012-06-01
Abstract: A method of abandoning a borehole includes, running a tool into the borehole, cutting a casing with a first portion of the tool, reaming the borehole in an area where the casing has been cut with a second portion of the tool, disconnecting a drillstring from the tool, and cementing the borehole through the drillstring.
Patent GB-2534610-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump
Inventor: ROBERT JOHN CRAWFORD
IPC: F24D17/02
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: The system includes the heat pump 1 having a cold water input 3 and a heated water output 2. A closed loop refrigerant cycle includes a heat exchanger 51, expansion valve 52, evaporator 53 and compressor 54. The cycle additionally includes a sub-cooler 55 through which cold water entering the heat pump through the input passes before it is heated on passing through condenser 51. The sub-cooler contains liquid refrigerant which may be maintained at a constant level. The condenser and sub-cooler may be combined as one unit.
Patent GB-2536967-A (GB)
Title: Bazooka gun system and method for making instant french fries and other foods
Inventor: SAMUEL MESSINGER
IPC: G07F17/00
Filed: 2015-04-02
Abstract: A bazooka cannon 102 fires food 122, e.g. potatoes, at a target 110, before the food 122 is cooked in a fryer 116a, e.g to make French fries. After hitting the target screen 110, the food can fall into a wash bath 112, move to a colour fixing bath 114, be fried in a fryer 116a, frozen in a quick freezer 118, cooked again in fryer 116b, and put in a salt tabular and packer 120, possibly using a conveyor belt, before being vended to the customer. Raw food may be projected using compressed air or water, towards slicing blades 206 in the end of the bazooka gun 102, to cut the food into slices. A video camera 800 may record the shooting experience, for viewing while waiting in a fast food location, or be transmitted via the Internet. Food may be loaded into the gun 102 in a loading clip, or a feeder 106 using a gravity or spring loaded feed. Meat, fish, vegetables and fruits may be launched at the target 110. The system may be a stand alone arcade game.
Patent GB-2528538-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft fuel tank
Inventor: IRWIN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B64D37/32
Filed: 2015-05-06
Abstract: An aircraft wing fuel tank 16 comprises tank walls enclosing a liquid storage space 14. A first tank wall 10 is formed by an external skin of the aircraft, coupled to and oblique to a second tank wall 8 (rib or spar of an aircraft substructure), which are made of carbon fibre composite (CFC). A (preferably aluminium) metal or alloy reinforcing member 18 is fixedly attached to the first and second tank walls. The reinforcing member comprises a first portion 18a connected to and oblique to a second portion 18b. The first portion is attached to the first tank wall and the second portion is attached to the second tank wall. The reinforcing member may be L-shaped (having perpendicular first and second portions), and the second tank wall may be L-, J-, or C-shaped. When attached together they may form T-, I-, or J-shaped assemblies respectively. The assembly may reduce hydrodynamic ram pressure generated on impact with a high speed projectile 24 and prevent the skin from delaminating.
Patent GB-2529290-A (GB)
Title: Secure entry system
Inventor: WHITEMAN ROBERT
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2015-06-09
Abstract: A secure entry system comprises an authorisation apparatus including a reader for reading data, and a record medium 10, such as a passport. The reader and the record medium, or a member connected to the record medium, include one or more pairs of visible and/or tactile markings 56, 58, 66 which, only when the record medium is correctly presented to the reader, cooperate with one another in a predetermined manner. The markings are preferably visible markings with the cooperation being visible to the person presenting the medium to the reader. The markings may be provided on a border region 22 of the reader and the outside of the record medium 10 and may be aligned side-by-side when the reader and medium are correctly positioned. The markings may be the same on the medium and apparatus or may be different. The record medium 10 may have UV fluorescent ink markings with the reader having a UV light source. The secure entry system may be used at a geographical border or airport and the record medium may be a passport. The invention ensures that the reader and medium are properly aligned for accurate reading, increasing flow through the entry system.
Patent GB-2542772-A (GB)
Title: A device for cleaning a chimney flue
Inventor: BRENDAN FLANAGAN
IPC: F23J3/02
Filed: 2015-09-25
Abstract: A device suitable for cleaning and locating within a chimney flue comprising a brushing tool 12 with means for rotating the bristles 12 located in a housing 11, a plurality of motorised driving units 15 attached to and extending from the housing and engageable with the internal wall of the flue to move the device vertically. Optionally the driving units 15 are attached by pivotally mounted rods 17 to the housing and with the propulsion motor located within. The device may have an elongate distance adjusting means 21 attached to the housing which lies along the centre line of the chimney flue, pivotally connected at one end 22 to the drive unit and at a second end to a collar 23 located around and moveable along the member. The brush may be removeably mounted on a drive shaft 13 connected to a motor and aligned along the centre of the chimney. Optionally the device comprises a sensor (figure 2, 34), a waste collector (figure 2, 36), a vacuum source (figure 3, 43), a waste storage unit (figure 3, 44), a cable attachment point 27 and means for detecting and orientating the device in the flue. The driving units may be caterpillar tracks (figure 2, 33).
Patent GB-2527256-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell
Inventor: AKHTAR NAVEED
IPC: H01M8/08
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A liquid electrolyte fuel cell (25) includes an electrolyte chamber (26), and two electrodes, one on either side of the electrolyte chamber, which are an anode (10a) and a cathode (10c). Each electrode comprises: a sheet (11) of metal through which are defined a multiplicity of through-holes (14), a first fluid-permeable layer (16) comprising fibrous and/or particulate electrically-conductive material which is bonded to the sheet of metal, in electrical contact with the sheet of metal, and is hydrophobic; and a second fluid-permeable layer (18) comprising electrically-conductive material and catalytic material, which is bonded to the outer surface of the first fluid-permeable layer, and which is at least partly hydrophobic. The cell (25) is structurally asymmetric, as a larger proportion of the area of the sheet in the cathode (10c) is holes than is the case in the anode (10a).
Patent GB-2533697-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool with magnetic bypass seat
Inventor: TODD ANTHONY STAIR
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2013-09-11
Abstract: A check valve is provided having a magnetic plug and a magnetic seat. The magnetic seat and magnetic plug operationally engage so as to have a magnetic resistivity such that there is a first position in which the magnetic plug does not sealingly engage the magnetic seat and a second position where the magnetic plug is sealingly engaged with the magnetic seat.
Patent GB-2532699-A (GB)
Title: Immunogenic formulation containing recombinant live BCG that express antigens of metapneumovirus (HMPV), in a suspension prepared from a lyophilisate, without
Inventor: SUSAN MARCELA BUENO RAMIREZ
IPC: C12N15/45
Filed: 2014-09-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an immunogenic formulation to be used in mammals against human Metapneumovirus (hMPV), consisting of a lyophilisate of 1x109 ufc/ml of recombinant BCG that expresses the viral protein P of hMPV (of genogroups A1, A2, B1 and B2). The vaccine is derived from the full or partial product of the P gene of hMPV, capable of being used, stabilised and administered in solution without requiring adjuvants. The preparation can also contain combinations of the aforementioned formulations. The formulation is stabilised by means of lyophilisation (conservation range of between 4°C and 8°C) in order to be subsequently reconstituted in an adjuvant-free saline solution prior to use.
Patent GB-2557871-A (GB)
Title: A label for thermal transfer printing
Inventor: STEVEN BURKE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2016-03-30
Abstract: A label 1 comprises a base sheet 2 having an inner face coated with adhesive and attached to a peel-off backing sheet 6. The base sheet is bisected by a perforated transverse fold line 10. The label is designed for use with a thermal printer and may be provided with a print receiving layer. Once information has been printed, the base layer may be removed from the backing sheet and folded about the central fold line 10 so that the adhesive of the inner face secures opposite halves together to create a double sided information displaying label having printing on both sides.
Patent GB-2553747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to cartons
Inventor: CHRIS HALLAM
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2016-06-14
Abstract: A triangular shaped fold-flat carton (2, fig. 3). The carton may comprise a base 4 with first, second and third side walls 6, 8, 10, wherein the first wall is secured to the third and second walls and the second wall is secured to the third wall, wherein fold-flat fold lines 62, 88, 64, 90 are provided on two walls. The walls may comprise an inner wall 40 extending from an outer wall 8, and a flap 44 may extend from the inner wall. The walls may comprise a first side wall which does not include fold-flat fold lines. The fold flat fold lines may be provided through the second and third side walls and may run diagonally across the outer wall, inner wall and flap of each of these walls. The flap may be connected using glue or tape. The carton may include an inner liner (98, fig. 4) comprising a triangular base (100, fig. 4) and side walls (102-106, fig. 4) wherein each wall is sandwiched between an outer side wall and inner side wall of the carton. Also claimed is a fold flat carton having three or more side walls and an inner liner.
Patent GB-2552187-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating an internal combustion engine
Inventor: STEFANO NIEDDU
IPC: F02D41/40
Filed: 2016-07-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating an internal combustion engine 110 comprising a fuel rail 170 in fluid communication with a number of fuel injectors 160 and with a fuel pump 180 configured to perform a discharge stroke after each fuel injection performed by the fuel injectors 160. The method comprises the steps of operating a fuel injector 160 to perform a fuel injection; deactivating a first discharge stroke of the fuel pump 180 following a start of the fuel injection, thereby preventing the first discharge stroke from delivering fuel into the fuel rail 170; calculating a value of a pressure drop caused in the fuel rail 170 by the fuel injection; calculating a value of a fuel quantity injected by the fuel injec­tion on the basis of the calculated value of the pressure drop. This information may then be used to correct future energisation times of fuel injectors. The fuel injectors may be solenoid controlled electromechaincal fuel injectors. The method corrects for fuel injection variation caused by drift and aging of the fuel injector. A corresponding apparatus including an electronic control unit, ECU, and computer program for carrying out the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2552475-A (GB)
Title: Shotgun with a top rib
Inventor: ROBIN ROWLEY
IPC: F41G1/42
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A shotgun G comprises a barrel assembly 2, 6 and a top rib 1. The shotgun G further comprises first and second connecting members 7, 8 located on the top rib 1 and the barrel assembly 2, 6 respectively. The first and second connecting members 7, 8 are configured to enable the top rib 1 to be held in a precise mounting position on the barrel assembly 2, 6 prior to a manufacturing process for fixed securing the top rib 1 to the barrel assembly 2, 6. The top rib 1 may be secured to the barrel assembly 2, 6 by tinning, brazing or soldering. The shotgun G may be an over-and-under double barrelled shotgun.
Patent GB-2559098-A (GB)
Title: FlashBet BetWheel
Inventor: TUNCH KASHIF
IPC: G06Q50/34
Filed: 2016-08-18
Abstract: An online betting system is operated on a computerised device that utilises a website available on the internet or a closed platform that allows users to connect directly to bet on a variety of football match outcomes. The app can also be utilised in an affixed point play machine as a fixed odds betting terminal. The app is a betting application with 56 prefixed odds parameters. Data from other sports may also be used.
Patent GB-2544599-A (GB)
Title: Auto-darkening welding helmet
Inventor: MICHAEL T DEKEUSTER
IPC: A61F9/06
Filed: 2015-04-30
Abstract: An auto-darkening eye protection apparatus 300 such as a welding helmet includes an externally located combined push button and rotary switch 302 coupled to lens control circuitry. A lens control setting display is configured on an internal portion of the apparatus 300 and located in a field of view of a user when the lens is in a lowered operational position. The externally located combined push button and rotary switch 302 is operable to select and adjust lens control parameters by a user wearing bulky hand protection such as welding gloves or welding mittens. This is due to the knob being sized for manipulation by a user wearing the apparatus and having a hand wearing a glove.
Patent GB-2538911-A (GB)
Title: Estimating casing wear using models incorporating bending stiffness
Inventor: ROBELLO SAMUEL
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2014-08-12
Abstract: An illustrative method for estimating casing wear, including estimating, as a function of position along a casing string, a side force of a tubular string against the casing string, wherein said estimating accounts for a bending stiffness of the tubular string. The method further including determining, based at least in part on the side force, a casing string wear volume as a function of position along the casing string, and presenting the casing string wear volume to a user.