baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2477085-A (GB)
Title: A retractable handle movable between stowed, deployed and actuated positions
Inventor: HALLIWELL MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: E05B5/00
Filed: 2010-01-15
Abstract: A retractable handle arrangement comprises a handle 10 movable between stowed, deployed and operative states. Handle movement is controlled by a mechanism having first link 26 and second link 36 each connected to a supporting structure and to the handle. The second link 36 is connected to the supporting structure by a joint defining a pivot axis 38 that is movable as the handle is moved between the deployed state and the operative state. That movement of the pivot axis is used to unlatch a door or other closure associated with the handle preferably by pivot 38 of the second link being coupled to a crank 46, 48 acting on a Bowden cable. The second link may have a follower pin guided within arcuate slot 54 to control the movement of the second link, a first portion of the slot 54a prevents translation of the pivot 38 and the second portion of the slot 54b translates the pivot 38. The handle, supporting structure and first and second links preferably form a four bar linkage which allows the handle to extend into the deployed position parallel to the surface of a door. The handle may be electromechanically driven to the deployed position by an actuator rod 34.
Patent GB-2466154-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration
Inventor: ALLEN DONALD WAYNE
IPC: F15D1/10
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: A system for reducing drag and/or vortex induced vibration of a structure, the system comprising a multiple finned device comprising from 4 to 6 fins substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the structure.
Patent GB-2479736-A (GB)
Title: Assay for testing effect of compound on Ser910/ Ser 935 phosphorylation of LRRK2, and/or binding of 14-3-3 polypeptide
Inventor: NICHOLS R JEREMY
IPC: C07K16/40
Filed: 2010-04-19
Abstract: A method for assessing the effect of a test compound on LRRK2 in a cell-based system, the method comprising the steps of a) assessing the effect of exposing the cell-based system comprising LRRK2 to the test compound on the phosphorylation state of Ser910 and/or Ser935 of the LRRK2; and/or c) assessing the effect of exposing the cell-based system comprising LRRK2 to the test compound on the binding of the LRRK2 to a 14-3-3 polypeptide. The method is considered to be useful in assessing the effect of putative LRRK2 inhibitors in cell based systems, including in vivo systems. Kits comprising antibodies specific for the phophorylated and/ or dephosphorylated Ser 910 and/ or Ser935, and antibodies to 14-3-3 are also provided.
Patent GB-2480313-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus attached to a player's foot for generating sound signals in response to foot movements
Inventor: MARSHALL-EVERITT REBECCA GEORGINA
IPC: G10H1/34
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: A mobile system, for providing musical accompaniment to a music performance, is attachable to a player's foot or footwear and transmits a signal to a receiving unit (I). The player causes the signal to be transmitted by stomping the floor or tapping the footwear in order to create the desired effect. The signal may be sent using a wireless radio transmitter (E) or via phono jack leads (C), and the receiving unit may be an effects unit, amplifier or PA system. The mobile system may comprise a foam footpad B attachable to a user's toe, or an insole which is placed inside a boot or shoe. The footpad B or insole preferably includes guitar pickups A or digital pressure response pads (F) which generate an electrical signal when tapped or struck.
Patent GB-2471362-A (GB)
Title: Continuously Scheduled Model Parameter Based Adaptive Controller
Inventor: WOJSZNIS PETER
IPC: G05B11/42
Filed: 2010-05-19
Abstract: An adaptive process controller for use in controlling a process comprises: a control block for determining a control signal based on input signals and a set of controller tuning parameters; a tuning block is used to determine new values for the said set of tuning parameters during operation of the process using a set of stored process model parameter values; the tuning block further includes: a model adaptation routine that determines the stored process model parameter value for each of a plurality of different process operating points wherein a set of said points is known as a knot; a model parameter determination routine that determines a process model parameter value for each said operating points; and a controller tuning parameter routine that determines the set of controller tuning parameters based on the determined process model parameter values and a stored tuning rule. The controller performs continuously scheduled process model parameter interpolation to determine a particular set of process model parameters which are used to develop controller tuning parameters for controller tuning. Preferably, a state-based, adaptive PID controller uses a linear or nonlinear sigmoidal interpolation technique to determine an appropriate process model to be used to perform adaptive tuning. The control block preferably operating a feedforward and/or feedback control.
Patent GB-2468819-A (GB)
Title: A device and system for selective forwarding
Inventor: BRYHNI HAAKON
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: A device and system of operating equipment and services to allow enhanced global transport of IP data packets is presented. The invention comprises an application-specific packet-forwarding device and a global virtual network with guaranteed capacity is used to transport said IP data packets. A number of application-selective forwarding devices are deployed to detect and forward selected traffic types to the said virtual network. The application-specific forwarding devices can be implemented based on the IP packets analysis, or by deploying enhanced control protocols like SIP/H.323.
Patent GB-2468620-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatuses for dynamic filtering of geometric pritives in 3d space
Inventor: IVERSEN TERJE
IPC: G01V1/34
Filed: 2008-11-25
Abstract: Methods and systems for investigating subterranean formations are disclosed. A method for investigating subterranean formations includes obtaining formation property data for a volume of ' interest in the subterranean formation s; presenting the formation property data as a collection of objects in a three-dimensional volume that represents the volume of interest (31); filtering the collection of objects based on proximity to a reference point (32) and a selected property associated with a subset of the collection of objects (33); and displaying objects that satisfy the proximity to the reference point and the selected property (34).
Patent GB-2478612-A (GB)
Title: An access system
Inventor: EDSCER WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2010-07-28
Abstract: An access system 10 comprises a support column 12 having a base end locatable on or adjacent to the ground 20 and a platform 16, including a platform guard arrangement 22, mounted to the support column 12. The access system 10 further includes drive means 18 to move the platform 16 along the support column 12 between a first position adjacent to the base end and an elevated second position spaced from the base end. The platform guard arrangement 22 is preferably provided separately from the platform 16 and is assembled with the platform 16, when the platform 16 is on the ground 20 or mounted to the support column 12 in the first position, to form a guarded platform 16. The base member may comprise a plurality of discrete engagement locations, the base end of the support column being engageable with the base member at a selected engagement location.
Patent GB-2483480-A (GB)
Title: Pruning hook
Inventor: HUANG YAO-CHUNG
IPC: A01G3/02
Filed: 2010-09-09
Abstract: A pruning hook comprises a fixed seat 18, a cutter 20 pivotally mounted on the fixed seat, a link 40 connected with the cutter, a drive arm 31 pivotally mounted on the fixed seat and connected with the link, a pull cord connected with the drive arm, and a restoring spring 60 biased between the fixed seat and the drive arm. The cutter has a sliding slot 23 provided with a plurality of locking teeth 24. A driving bolt 50 secured on the link is movable in the sliding slot and is detachably locked onto one of the locking teeth. Thus, when the pull cord is pulled and slightly loosened in a staggered manner, the driving bolt is driven to engage each of the locking teeth to drive the cutter to pierce an object step by step, so that the cutter can shear the object in a multi-stage manner. Both the drive seat and the link are of hollow construction.
Patent GB-2479022-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable leg blanket
Inventor: BANKS GARY
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2010-10-26
Abstract: A leg blanket for insulating the legs of a (seated) person, that may be worn like an apron, or hung on a table in front of a seated person. A blanket consists of at least one string, and at least two leaves, and at least one leaf shall have a rotator loop, such as it being a sleeved leaf 52 so that it can be rotated about a string 51. When tied around a waist, the length to which the blanket hangs can be adjusted by rotating the leaf about the string. Hands and arms can be placed inside a sleeved leaf for warmth. A blanket may be slit, may include reversible pockets, and may include detachable sections 53, with string loops 56 for attachment around the neck. Full-length aprons may be achieved by opening out fasten-together sleeves, or by joining two or more sections of blanket together.
Patent GB-2484937-A (GB)
Title: Paper Recycling
Inventor: MOATE SIMON
IPC: D21C5/02
Filed: 2010-10-26
Abstract: A method for making recycled paper involves starting with waste paper material comprising a contaminated mix, and forming recycled paper from the starting material without employing an optical brightening agent. The starting material may be sorted into batches for forming papers having differing desired whiteness. Impurities may be removed from the pulped paper, such as by screening of discoloured or brown fibres.
Patent GB-2472550-A (GB)
Title: Recovery method management program, recovery method management device, and recovery method management method
Inventor: MATSUBARA MASAZUMI
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Provided are an operation information management storage part (41) for constantly storing operating method information and change-before-and-after-the-operation information for each operation of interest, a recovery method information creation part (33) for creating recovery method information for each of similar operations to be recovered among the operations of interest, a change-before-and-after-the-recovery information creation part (34) for creating the change information before and after the recovery associated with a change in system before and after the recovery for each of the operations to be recovered based on the change-before-and-after-the-operation information being stored, and a recovery method management storage part (42) for managing the recovery method information and the change-before-and-after-the-recovery information for each operation to be recovered. The recovery method information for an unknown failure can be selected based on the operation to be recovered corresponding to the failure and the change-before-and-after-the-recovery information.
Patent GB-2473408-A (GB)
Title: Infiltrated, machined carbide drill bit body
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN H
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 2009-07-06
Abstract: Methods of forming bit bodies for earth-boring bits include assembling green components that have been infiltrated, brown components that have been infiltrated, or fully sintered components that have been infiltrated, and sintering the assembled components. Other methods include isostatically pressing a powder to form a green body substantially composed of a particle-matrix composite material, and sintering or hot isostatic pressing the green body or brown body to provide a bit body having a desired final density. Methods of forming earth-boring bits include providing a bit body substantially formed of a particle-matrix composite material and attaching a shank to the body. The body is provided by pressing a powder to form a green body and sintering the green body. Earth-boring bits include a unitary structure substantially formed of a particle-matrix composite material. The unitary structure includes a first region configured to carry cutters and a second region that includes a threaded pin. Earth-boring bits include a shank attached directly to a body substantially formed of a particle-matrix composite material.
Patent GB-2487244-A (GB)
Title: Fence wire tensioner clamp
Inventor: BREWER JOHN
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2011-01-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and kit for damping and tensioning wire from a coil and method of using same. The apparatus comprises a frame (10) for attaching to a vehicle, a first vertical member (2) with one or more channels disposed therethrough; a first arm (la) and a second arm (lb) disposed one at either end of the first vertical member (2); a second vertical member (3) comprising one or more lugs disposed therealong for receipt in the channels of the first vertical member and wherein the lugs comprise one or more slots; and one or more locking members (4) for securing the first and second vertical members into a co-operating relationship when the lugs (5) on the second vertical member pass through the corresponding channels in the first vertical member. The locking members may be wedges.
Patent GB-2477413-A (GB)
Title: Motor control device for electric power tool
Inventor: ICHIKAWA YOSHITAKA
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2011-01-26
Abstract: The motor control device 11, 12, 13, 14 includes a target value setting unit 13 for rotational speed of a motor M1 installed in an electric power tool (1, Figure 1), a measuring unit 12, 141, S10 that measures rotational speed, a deviation calculating unit 141, S20, a proportional control unit 11, 141, S30, S70 for the rotational speed, an integral control unit 11, 141, S40, S70 for the rotational speed and a disabling unit 141, S50, S60. The deviation calculating unit calculates a deviation between the target value set by the target value setting unit, and a measured value for rotational speed, measured by the measuring unit. The disabling unit disables the proportional control performed by the proportional control unit when the deviation, calculated by the deviation calculating unit, is a value within a predetermined range. The control device may be used in a method of control implemented in computer code and executed by a computing device.
Patent GB-2483526-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore cap
Inventor: VARAN CYRUS OMID
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2011-02-09
Abstract: An apparatus and method for capping an oil well such as an underwater oil well comprising a pipe 18 extending from the vicinity of the oil well head 14 to the sea surface 20.Â  Optionally, the pipe is equipped with a pump 24. A pile 32 of large objects 34 such as boulders is disposed around the lower end of the pipe. Preferably, smaller objects 38 are disposed around the larger objects forming a first canopy. Additional canopies of progressively smaller objects , 42, 48 are disposed about the first canopy, defining a pile which buries the lower end of the pipe. One or more of the canopies may include a cement mixture. An impermeable membrane 50 may be included within to the pile. The size and weight of the pile is sufficient to prevent oil leakage to the sea. The entire flow from the well head thus may be drawn through the pipe by an optional pump, or the well may be shut off by closing the pipe using valve 54.
Patent GB-2488783-A (GB)
Title: Lock cylinder with fixed projections and key therefore
Inventor: TALBOT DON
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2011-03-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a key for use with a key-operable lock, the key 40 comprising a handle 42 and a shaft 44 configured to fit in a keyway 10 and having a row of recesses 52a along its length on a first major surface and a row of recesses 52b on an opposite major surface such that the recesses on the first and the opposite major surfaces are aligned in pairs so as to be capable of accommodating locking pins and holding them in an unlocked position. The key further comprises a first transverse cut-out 54a provided in a first minor surface of the shaft 44 and a second transverse cut-out 54b provided in an opposite minor surface of the shaft 44, the first and second transverse cut-outs being oppositely aligned and provided at a position which is axially spaced with respect to the pairs of recesses so that, in use, the transverse cut-outs will align with a static blocking element 30 provided in the lock so as to allow the shaft to by-pass the blocking element on rotation of the key in the lock. Also disclosed is a lock for use with the above key.
Patent GB-2489755-A (GB)
Title: A temporary walling or partition assembly
Inventor: GATES JOHN DERRICK
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2011-04-09
Abstract: The assembly comprises a lower elongate member 10 engageable on the floor and an upper elongate member 12 engageable against a ceiling. The elongate members have board supporting formations 28, 44 to receive the respective ends of a board 14. A plurality of bracing members of adjustable length 16 are extendable between the lower 10 and upper 12 elongate members to urge the lower elongate member against the floor and the upper elongate member 12 against the ceiling. The elongate members may also include a bracing member engaging formation 34 which is preferably an open channel which has an opening of reduced width relative to the remainder of the channel. The bracing members may be telescopic and may have an adjustment and locking mechanism. The assembly may have an elongate connecting member 60 for connecting boards 14 together. The elongate members may be provided with an anti-slip member or formation.
Patent GB-2477891-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling arrangement
Inventor: MOGEDAL KNUT
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2009-12-11
Abstract: Coupling arrangement for connection of two pipe elements (11, 13), comprising external threads (17) on a first pipe element (13). A second pipe element (11) carries a radially movable locking member with external locking profiles (33). A connection sleeve (15) with internal threads (19) is threaded onto said external threads (17) and internal locking profiles (35) are engaged with said external locking profiles (33).The connection sleeve (15) is moved in a first axial direction towards said first pipe element (13) by rotation on said external threads (17) while its internal profiles (35) are in an intermediate engagement with said external profiles (33), until said movement is limited by abutting faces (33a, 35a) of said intemal and external profiles (33, 35), when possible axial clearances have been closed due to the 4 first axial movement. The abutting faces (33a, 35a) exhibit an inclination resulting in a pull of the connection sleeve (15) towards an axial direction opposite of said first direction, when said external locking profiles (33) are moved radially outwards from said intermediate engagement to a position of further engagement of the internal locking profiles (35).
Patent GB-2496127-A (GB)
Title: A randomly generated identification mark
Inventor: FURNESS ANTHONY
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2011-10-31
Abstract: An article identification arrangement comprising a unique printed mark 10 applied to an article. The mark may include randomly distributed elements. The unique features may include different colour dots, ultra violet light detectable features, infra red light detectable features, visible features and magnetic or electro magnetic features. The mark may have an indicator or product type or batch as well as an individual identification marker. The mark may be printed directly or applied using a substrate and may be applied to a medicine container. The mark may be scanned along 2 perpendicular lines in use. The mark may employ a minority or red particles amongst black ones with the red ones providing the identification code.
Patent GB-2485886-A (GB)
Title: Injectable formulations comprising a lipophilic glucocorticosteroid for regional adiposity reduction
Inventor: DOBAK JOHN DANIEL
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 2011-11-22
Abstract: An injectable formulation for regional adiposity reduction comprises/consists essentially of (a) an active ingredient that consists essentially of an adipose tissue reducing amount of one or more lipophilic glucocorticosteroids or salts, solvates or polymorphs thereof and (b) one or more subcutaneously acceptable inactive ingredients. Preferably, the lipophilic glucocorticosteroid is fluticasone, in particular, fluticasone propionate or fluticasone furoate. Preferably, the at least one subcutaneously acceptable inactive agent is a co-solvent selected from polyethylene glycol, tert-butyl alcohol and polysorbate. The use of the formulation for cosmetic reduction of adiposity, for inducing lipolysis in adipose tissue, for aesthetic treatment of contour defects comprising abdominal bulging and for use in treating thyroid eye disease by contacting a targeted fat deposit in the eye is also outlined. The formulation may be formulated to contain between 50ng and 25Âµg of fluticasone propionate which may be administered once per week, once per month or once every two weeks. Preferably, the formulation is free from lipophilic long acting selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonists.
Patent GB-2497355-A (GB)
Title: Luminescent gel coating and application to safety panels
Inventor: HUNTER TIMOTHY PETER
IPC: C09D5/22
Filed: 2011-12-09
Abstract: A gel coating comprises a pigment and a photoluminescent element. Also shown is a safety access panel e.g. door, comprising a substrate and a gel coating, said gel coating being attached to and covering at least a part of said panel and wherein the gel coating comprises a single layer comprising a pigment and a photoluminescent element. Further shown is a method of manufacturing a pigmented, photoluminescent gel coating comprising at the steps, in this sequence, of first mixing the pigment and the photoluminescent material to make a mixture and second introducing the mixture to a carrier. The pigment is preferably white e.g. titanium dioxide and the photoluminescent material may be copper sulphide or zinc sulfide.
Patent GB-2499973-A (GB)
Title: Articulated tow hitch
Inventor: FOX MARTIN
IPC: B60D1/24
Filed: 2011-12-12
Abstract: Towing a rig such as a trailer or caravan can be difficult. In particular it can be very difficult to manoeuvre such items into place, such as for parking. On vehicle fronts because there is no structure strong enough to attach towing or hitch points manufacturers attach tow points to a side rail end. A standard towing eye bolt 2 is fitted to the side rail, a bracket with a towing eye clamp 4 is clamped to the eye bolt and a tow bar plate 3 is connected to a tow bar 1 through a slot 7 so that it is rotatable about the bracket. The trailer is then pushed from the front of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2497799-A (GB)
Title: Multipole for collision cell
Inventor: JUNG GERHARD
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2011-12-21
Abstract: A mass spectrometer collision/reaction comprising a multipole 80 wherein the multipole has first and second portions 82, 90 and an intermediate portion 86 there between. The intermediate portion is radially closer to the central axis than the first and second portions. Furthermore the first and second portions operate at first and second q values lower than a third q value at the intermediate portion. Generally the q value changes from a first relatively low value at the entrance end 20 to at least a second relatively higher value. A low-mass cut-off of the multipole may be controlled by varying the q value from a first to at least a second value. This offers relatively high acceptance and ion transmission, while providing low-mass cut-off for removing undesired/interfering ions and helping reduce background count. Advantageously, there is a further change in q value downstream, to a third, relatively low value at the exit end 30, preferably the same as the first q value.