baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2511046-A (GB)
Title: Track assembly
Inventor: LAMB CALVIN
IPC: E01B7/02
Filed: 2013-02-20
Abstract: A track assembly 10 having a brace assembly 14 arranged to secure a base plate of the track assembly in position. The track assembly comprises a base plate, a mount 13 to which the base plate is secured, a rail 11 secured to the base plate and a brace assembly 14. The brace assembly is located to provide a force against a side of the base plate. The brace assembly comprises a brace block 35 attached to the mount and a wedge 37 inserted in between the brace block and the side of the base plate. The wedge and the brace block may be tapered and may mate along the taper to provide a force against the side of the base plate. The brace assembly may prevent the base plate from drifting over time and causing gauge spread.
Patent GB-2496556-A (GB)
Title: Computer system, method for managing same and program
Inventor: HARA JUNICHI
IPC: H04L47/762
Filed: 2011-02-24
Abstract: Problems such as the inability to perform management operations and the presence of contradictions among constituent pieces of information can be prevented from occurring, and management operations and information referencing that are the same as when everything is managed in a single instance are made possible, even in a configuration in which a plurality of equivalently functioning instances handled by storage-managing software are accommodated and a large-scale storage system is cooperatively managed. In the present invention, a representative management computer is determined as a representative computer from among management computers. The representative management computer collects information about items to be managed, as well as configuration summary information that includes types of relations between objects, from a storage device and a host computer; and determines, on the basis of the configuration summary information, the objects to be managed by each management computer.
Patent GB-2512852-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Boot
Inventor: HOCKADAY PETER DAVID
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2013-04-09
Abstract: A vehicle boot comprises a forward edge (33) of a tailgate opening lower surface including a curvilinear profile that is asymmetrical about a longitudinal vehicle centre line (CLv). A symmetrical reversible luggage board or panel (5) has a first carpeted load bearing surface (19) arranged to support luggage with the board (5) installed one way up; and a second, opposed wipe clean load bearing surface (21), which is uppermost the other way up. The board has a rear edge (29) which includes a curvilinear profile, said rear edge (29) being arranged to abut the forward edge of the tailgate opening lower surface (33), so that the two curved edges substantially match up when the luggage board is in the first or second orientations. Advantage: broadest possible boot with reversible luggage board. A wheel arch trim (WAL) which does not cover a fuel filler pipe can be made slimmer, offering more boot space.
Patent GB-2498308-A (GB)
Title: Automated personnel screening system and method
Inventor: RAYNER TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2010-09-23
Abstract: The present specification discloses a system for controlling a movement of at least one person into a controlled location. The system includes an X-ray screening system having an entrance area defined by walls and a gate, and an exit area defined by walls and a gate. The gates are automatically controlled based upon the output of the X-ray screening system. Additional gates, defining an additional holding area, are used for subsequent analysis and inspection.
Patent GB-2504570-A (GB)
Title: Microtome having an auto-rocking mode
Inventor: WALTER ROLAND
IPC: B26D5/10
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A microtome (10) comprising a sample holder (12) a cutting unit (16) and a drive unit (22) capable of producing a relative movement between the sample holder (12) and the cutting unit (16) for cutting the sample. In addition, the microtome (10) has a handwheel (32) and an encoder. A control unit (40) controls the drive unit (22) as a function of the rotational movement of the handhweel (32) detected by the encoder so that, in a first operating mode, the relative movement produced between the sample holder (12) and the cutting element (16) by the drive unit (22) when the handwheel (32) is rotated through a full revolution has a maximum first stroke length and that, in a second operating mode, the relative movement has a preset second stroke length shorter than the maximum first stroke length.
Patent GB-2514349-A (GB)
Title: Growing medium
Inventor: LONGMUIR GEORGE AITCHIESON NORMAN
IPC: C10F7/02
Filed: 2013-05-20
Abstract: A process of manufacturing a growing medium from an initial material, wherein said initial material is a by-product of a composting process and comprises a mixture of oversize biodegradable material and contaminants, the process comprises removing contaminant objects from the initial material S11-S14, removing mineral contaminants from the initial material S15, and subsequently defibrating the remaining material S10. The removal steps may use a tommel wash screen S11, S13, S15 to separate by the size of the material, a water vortex system S14 to separate by the specific gravity compared to water and/or an optical identification system S16, S18. Defibrating S10 is carried out by applying pressure or a shear force. Also claimed is the apparatus for the process, the defibrating unit and the resulting growing medium.
Patent GB-2507608-A (GB)
Title: Plaster smoothing tool
Inventor: RAMPLING SCOTT
IPC: E04F21/16
Filed: 2013-06-03
Abstract: A tool 1 comprises a handle and a tool blade mounted on the handle. The blade comprises a flexible web member 2 formed of a polymer and having two opposite generally flat side surfaces and a substantially straight free edge. A strip 15 of spring steel is fixed to the web on one side surface and extends along the outer part only of the web adjacent to the free edge thereof such that a portion of the web between the handle and the strip remains uncovered by the strip. There may be ribs formed on the other side of the blade from the strip.
Patent GB-2505058-A (GB)
Title: Manifold assembly for a thermoregulation system
Inventor: ROSE NICHOLAS
IPC: A61F7/00
Filed: 2013-06-24
Abstract: A manifold assembly 12' for a thermoregulation system 10' includes at least one coolant inlet conduit, at least one heating inlet conduit, at least one outlet conduit and at least one recirculation conduit. The assembly also includes at least one mixing chamber 44 and 46 coupled to the inlet and recirculation conduits, first and second valve units coupled to respective fluid inlet conduits, at least one recirculation valve unit coupled to a recirculation conduit and at least one outlet valve unit coupled to an outlet conduit. The assembly is configurable into a plurality of different fluid circuits able to supply fluid to a cuff or garment (20, Fig 7), as well as to and from hot and cold tanks 16 and 18. The assembly may be able to isolate the cuff or garment and/or the hot and cold tanks in order to provide sophisticated temperature regulation of fluid through the cuff or garment.
Patent GB-2515572-A (GB)
Title: Body support unit and related components
Inventor: KATAN JOE
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A body support unit 1 for a body support platform, and a method of assembling such a unit, comprises an air supply distribution unit 3 and a plurality of columns 4 of fluid-fillable cells 5 which are fluidly connectable to the air supply distribution unit. The air supply distribution unit comprises a base 7 having an upper surface and an air supply manifold 6 having a lower surface 8 provided with a plurality of networked air supply channels 13, and an upper surface 9 provided with a plurality of air supply outlet ports 10 fluidly connected through the air supply manifold to a respective air supply channel. The columns are fluidly connectable to the air supply outlet ports and the air supply distribution unit configured such that when the air supply manifold is arranged on the upper surface of the base, a plurality of fluidly independent networks of air supply ducts are formed, each to collectively supply air to a predetermined number of columns through the air supply outlet ports.
Patent GB-2502215-A (GB)
Title: Structure and method for hard mask removal on an soi substrate without using CMP process
Inventor: KWON OH-JUNG
IPC: H01L21/308
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: A hard mask material is removed from an SOI substrate without using a chemical mechanical polish (CMP) process. A blocking material is deposited on a hard mask material after a deep trench reactive ion etch (RIE) process. The blocking material on top of the hard mask material is removed. A selective wet etching process is used to remove the hard mask material. Trench recess depth is effectively controlled.
Patent GB-2503822-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Collection Apparatus comprising detection means for measuring a property of a fluid
Inventor: WILLS TREVOR
IPC: A61B5/20
Filed: 2011-11-15
Abstract: A portable fluid collection apparatus comprises a fluid reservoir for receiving fluid produced by a person, and detection means for detecting a property of fluid within the fluid reservoir. The detection means comprises means for measuring a property of fluid between a first position and a second position spaced from said first position and means for measuring a property of fluid between said first position and a third position. The distance between said first position and said third position is less than the distance between said first position and said second position. The portable fluid collection apparatus further comprises processor means configured to receive data from the detection means and determine the level of fluid within the fluid reservoir, said processor means being further configured to calibrate measured data corresponding to a property of fluid between said first position and said second position using measured data. Preferably the detection means comprises at least one electrical wire and measure an electrical or optical property of the fluid.
Patent GB-2508076-A (GB)
Title: Infrared zoom objective with an introducible warm diaphragm
Inventor: GAENGLER DIETMAR
IPC: G02B5/00
Filed: 2013-09-18
Abstract: An IR zoom objective 1 which includes, arranged in order from the imaging direction, an optical front assembly 2, at least one optical zoom assembly 3 and 4 which can be moved along the path of the infra red rays, a principal objective 5 for imaging an intermediate image into an intermediate image plane 12, and an optical relay assembly 9 for imaging the intermediate image onto an infra-red detector 11. There is also a warm diaphragm 10b positioned downstream of the relay assembly 9 and which is capable of being introduced into the path of the imaging rays. The magnifying array may also include an optical pupil compensation assembly 6 that can move along the optical axis to compensate for the displacement of the position of the entrance pupil introduced by the warm diaphragm 10b and is located between the principal objective 5 and the relay assembly 9.
Patent GB-2511389-A (GB)
Title: Assembled connecting device with a protective sleeve
Inventor: LIAO SHENG-HSIN
IPC: H01R13/516
Filed: 2013-12-09
Abstract: An assembled connecting device comprises a connector 1 or adapter 3 and a protective sleeve 2 to protect the connector 1 or adapter 3 from damage caused by dust and scratching. In a first embodiment, the assembled connecting device comprises: a first connector 1 with a plugging portion 11; and a protective sleeve 2 with a sheath 21 that is movably coupled to, and selectively envelopes, the first connector 1. The sheath 21 selectively sleeves at least a portion of the first connector 1 or the plugging portion 11 of the first connector 1. The protective sleeve 2 has two link arms 22 movably coupled to the first connector 1, wherein the link arms 22 are slidably connected to the sheath 21. The top and bottom portions of the sheath 21 may have a pressing part 24 with an anti-slipping surface 25. In a second embodiment, the assembled connecting device comprises: an adapter 3 with two connectors 31, 32 electrically connected together (e.g. via a circuit board 33); and a protective sleeve 2 with a sheath 21 that is movably coupled to, and selectively envelopes, the adapter 3. An outer case 34 may cover the two connectors 31, 32 of the adapter 3.
Patent GB-2505610-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for horizontally connecting tubulars
Inventor: GASKIN KEITH
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2013-12-13
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for connecting elongate components 6, 8 includes a pair of tong units 2, 4 for receiving and gripping respective elongate components 6, 8 and connecting the elongate components 6, 8 end-to-end. At least one of the tong units 2, 4 is adapted to rotate the gripped elongate component 6, 8 and each of the first and second tong units 2, 4 defines a central opening 10, 12 where the respective elongate component 6, 8 is gripped. The central opening 10, 12 has a substantially horizontal central axis 14 and a side access 16, 18 opening for inserting the elongate component 6, 8 into the central opening 10, 12 radially relative to the central axis 14. The tong units 2, 4 are spaced apart substantially horizontally so that the elongate components 6, 8 to be connected are inserted and gripped in the tong units 2, 4in a substantially horizontal orientation. An arrangement for controlling gripping force exerted on the elongate components 6, 8 by the tong units 2, 4 is also provided and where a tong unit includes rotary 30 and stationary parts 28 where a gripping portion 32 can grip the elongate component 6, 8 whether the rotary part 30 is rotating or at rest .
Patent GB-2505383-A (GB)
Title: A retractable telescoping utility knife
Inventor: WU YUEWEI
IPC: B26B1/00
Filed: 2011-06-22
Abstract: A retractable telescoping utility knife comprises a handle (lO) detachably coupling a first cover (II) and a second cover (12) together, a blade shell (20) telescopically slideably contained in the handle and detachably coupling a first shell (21) and a second shell (22) together, a blade seat (30) slideably contained in the blade shell, a blade having installation notches and installed on the blade seat, an actuator (50) having a neck (51) formed on the blade seat, a blade shell control mechanism (60), and a blade changing means (70).
Patent GB-2512973-A (GB)
Title: Rocket motors and their use
Inventor: SLOMAN ROGER MARK
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2014-01-15
Abstract: Rocket motors, applications of rocket motors, corresponding methods and computer programs are provided. In one example, a method comprises: applying an upwards force to a descending aircraft, operated by at least one pilot, using at least one rocket motor 34. The at least one rocket motor 34 includes a casing 40, the casing 40 having a length dimension L, a width dimension W; and depth dimension D, the length dimension L being greater than the width and depth dimensions W, D and a propellant 60 present within the casing. The at least one rocket motor 34 may be located on an underside of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2508530-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating the temperature of the fuel leaving a turbomachine exchanger
Inventor: GAMEIRO SEBASTIEN
IPC: F02C7/06
Filed: 2012-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for estimating the temperature of the fuel entering a turbomachine injector, the turbomachine comprising engine spaces (8) and an oil/fuel exchanger (3) upstream of the injector (7), the engine spaces (8) and the oil/fuel exchanger (3) having oil passing through them, the oil/fuel exchanger (3) having an efficiency (Eff MHX), the engine spaces (8) comprising a high-pressure spool, the method comprising the following steps: - (a) a step (101) of measuring the temperature of the oil entering the engine spaces (Toil engine inlet); - (b) a step (102) of measuring the rotational speed of the high-pressure spool (XN25); - (c) a step (103) of calculating the temperature of the fuel leaving the oil/fuel exchanger (Tfuel MHX outlet) using the temperature of the oil entering the engine spaces (Toil engine inlet) and the rotational speed of the high-pressure spool (XN25).
Patent GB-2524103-A (GB)
Title: Real-time systems and methods for management of alimentation
Inventor: MCCOLLUM ANTHONY JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q50/22
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A computer implemented method for controlling the intake of alimentation, such as medication or nutrition, in accordance with a time-based target comprises receiving data relating to the aliment being consumed, maintaining a balance of the alimentary constituent and generating a temporal estimate for the constituent. For example, the data relating to the amount of paracetomol consumed will be received, the total balance of paracetomol generated and the time that dose of paracetomol will last is calculated. The time take for groups of nutrients to be used by the body can also be calculated. A plurality of predictive temporal estimates are formed from the nutritional and pharmaceutical balances, enabling the user to make immediate and informed choices in real-time, to correct or fine-tune the alimentation in order to achieve or maintain dietary, medicinal and developmental goals. The system may be programmed to take account of the interaction between different foods and drugs and the lifestyle and genetics of the user. A mechanically-implemented system for controlling the intake of alimentation is also disclosed. The system may comprise rulers or gauges, such as slide rule, to assist with the calculation of temporal profiles.
Patent GB-2530238-A (GB)
Title: Power gating in an electronic device
Inventor: MYERS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H03K19/00
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: An electronic device 2 has circuitry 4, e.g. a processor or memory, which operates in a first voltage domain 6 supplied with a first voltage level VDD1 and a reference voltage level 10, e.g. ground. A voltage regulator 14 generates the first voltage level VDD1 from a second, higher voltage level VDD2. At least one power gate is provided for selectively coupling the circuitry 4 to one of the first voltage level VDD1 (header switching) or the reference level (footer switching). Thus, power gate 20 or 30 may connect circuitry 4 to ground. The control signal 22 for the power gate 20 is generated by control circuitry 24 operating in a second voltage domain supplied with the higher voltage level VDD2. The control circuitry 24 may operate in a voltage domain VDD3 lower than VDD2, but higher than VDD1 (fig.2). Hence, within the device 2, an existing high voltage source, which may be an energy harvesting system, can be re-used for applying a boosted control voltage 22 to power gates 20 to improve the efficiency of power gating, without the need for a charge pump circuit as in prior art.
Patent GB-2527820-A (GB)
Title: Phalange buttons
Inventor: THOMAS JUSTIN DAVID
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2014-07-03
Abstract: A computer mouse comprises left and right function buttons for operation by a users index and middle fingers and further comprises extra function buttons 2, 3. The extra buttons are preferably located on the underside of an arc or bracket 1 and are positioned over the left and right buttons for operation by the user raising their index or middle finger. Operation in this manner does not compromise the users grip on the mouse. The mouse may be used with a virtual reality device.
Patent GB-2518958-A (GB)
Title: Steering lock device
Inventor: SUGIHARA SATOSHI
IPC: B60R25/023
Filed: 2014-07-31
Abstract: A steering lock device with anti-theft deadlock mechanism actuated during destruction. A steering lock device 1 has a lock bolt 5 for engaging with a steering column 30. A lock bolt hanger 10 actuates the lock bolt 5 in response to a key actuated camshaft 11a. The steering lock has a two body parts 2, 3 connected in a pivotable manner. The body parts 2, 3 can be connected by a ball joint 6 within a spherical socket 3c such that if a destructive force is applied the body parts rotate relative to one another. An auxiliary deadlock 17 is triggered to lock within an engagement recess 5a of the steering lock bolt 5 in its locked position if there is movement or separation of the two body parts 2, 3: a hold pin 18 is normally resiliently held against a casing rib 4e but releases the deadlock 17 on relative rotation of the bodies. The pivot point for the ball joint 3a, 6 is the point of linkage between the lock bolt 5 and lock bolt hanger 10.
Patent GB-2528953-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus, method, computer program and user device for enabling control of a vehicle
Inventor: MATTILA VILLE-VEIKKO
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: The apparatus performs the steps of identifying user devices 73; providing information which is indicative of an intended path of a vehicle to the user device 77; then the apparatus determines whether or not it has received a notification from the user device acknowledging that the user has acknowledged the information indicative of the intended path of the vehicle 89; and if the apparatus has not received the notification, enabling modification of the intended path of the vehicle 93, which can include breaking or selecting a new path. The user device receives information 79 indicative of the intended path of the vehicle; then provides this information to the user 81; then determines whether or not the user has acknowledged the information 83; and if it is the user has acknowledged this information then the devices transmits a notification of the user acknowledgement 85. A method and computer program are also disclosed for both the apparatus and user device. This invention helps to raise the awareness of users of the vehicles, particularly autonomous vehicles, around the user. It also acts somewhat similarly to a dead man switch but with the emphasis on pedestrians not the driver of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2529828-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus comprising an energy source
Inventor: HUGHES JULIAN ANTHONY
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2014-09-02
Abstract: An apparatus including an energy resource 102 and a communication resource 104. The energy resource is configured to provide energy to an energy consuming device 106. The energy consuming device may be a mobile communications device such as a smartphone, tablet computer or laptop. The energy source is embedded within an item of furniture (not shown), e.g. a chair or table. In some examples the item of furniture may be located in a shop or public place, e.g. a cafe, and the energy source can be used to provide electrical energy to customers/persons. The energy source may be a fuel cell energy source, a battery resource, or a connection to mains electricity supply. The communication resource 104 is configured to be in communication with a remote server 108 in order to authorise delivery of a predetermined amount of energy (e.g. a number of watt-hours) by the energy source to the energy consuming device. In some examples, the energy consuming device may have application software (an App) associated with it that a user can use to gain access to the energy source.
Patent GB-2522096-A (GB)
Title: Data encryption and decryption
Inventor: DIXON STEVEN JOHN
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: The invention comprises a pseudo random number generator employed to create and encryption key stream. Multiple known key sequences are loaded into memories 304A-D. Segments of each of these sequences are read out in a non linear order and then combined in order to create the key stream. In the embodiments the invention reads multiple segments from a random number loaded into a further memory 302. These segments may step through the random number by differing amounts for each key sequence. The reading points may be calculated using a time dependent formula. The random number segments read out are then used to address the key sequences and the segments of the key sequences read out are combined (e.g. by XOR operations) to produce the output pseudorandom key stream. This can then be combined with the plain text (e.g. in another XOR operation).