baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2470117-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting the flow of a fluid through a heat exchanger
Inventor: LINTZGY MARTIN ROBERT VON
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2010-05-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the flow of a fluid through a heat exchanger is disclosed, comprising monitoring a temperature related to the temperature of the heat exchanger, and detecting a change in the monitored temperature indicative of a flow of the fluid through the heat exchanger. In a further aspect, a combination of a heat exchanger, a heat source or sink, and apparatus for monitoring the temperature of the heat exchanger is disclosed. The heat source or sink communicates with the heat exchanger for circulation of heat exchange medium between the heat exchanger and the source or sink. Preferably, the combination 1 comprises a boiler 2 for heating heat exchange water, a reservoir 3 for storing the heat exchange water and a heat exchanger 4. Domestic water may be supplied to the heat exchanger from an inlet pipe 14 through a water port 16, and heated domestic water delivered through a water outlet pipe 15. Preferably, a thermistor 20 is located on the inlet pipe adjacent the water inlet port of the heat exchanger and a control circuit 24 monitors signals from the thermistor and outputs activating signals to the boiler and a circulating pump 12.
Patent GB-2471938-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle partition
Inventor: BRENNAN VINCE
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2010-07-07
Abstract: Vehicle partition wall 20 has a load-bearing structure formed from a single unitary sheet of material without added reinforcements, and comprises an integral window aperture for a window 28. Wall 20 has at least one area of relatively greater stiffness 40 and at least one area of relatively lesser stiffness arranged to control deformation of the wall 20 under load so as to substantially prevent deformation of the window aperture. It is also claimed that areas of increased stiffness and of reduced stiffness may co-operate so that window frame 27 may be displaced, but remain substantially undeformed. Swages 40 on at least three sides of the window frame may contribute to the management of deformation, and may direct impact load from the centre of wall 20 towards its outward edges 34. The advantage is a simple wall construction, with a window protected against damage even if the wall is deformed.
Patent GB-2469594-A (GB)
Title: Shared secret used between keyboard and application
Inventor: IBRAHIM WAEL M
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A system comprises a processor which executes an operating system and an application. The system also comprises a keyboard coupled to the processor. The keyboard and application share a shared secret that is used to encode keyboard data provided from the keyboard to the application. The shared secret is not known or accessible to the operating system.
Patent GB-2470685-A (GB)
Title: Methods for making components having improved erosion resistance
Inventor: MITCHELL STEPHEN CRAIG
IPC: B32B27/00
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: An erosion system (16) including a toughened resin (18) for improving erosion resistance, the toughened resin (18) including a resin (22) and a tough ening agent (24), and a support (20) for retaining the toughened resin (18) where at least one layer of the ero sion system (16) is applied to a component (10) to provide from about a 50% increase to about a 400% increase in erosion resistance to the component per layer of the erosion system (16).
Patent GB-2470855-A (GB)
Title: Erosions systems and components comprising the same
Inventor: MITCHELL STEPHEN CRAIG
IPC: B32B27/00
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: An erosion system including a toughened resin for improving erosion resistance, the toughened resin including a resin and a toughening agent, and a support for retaining the toughened resin where at least one layer of the erosion system is applied to a component to provide from about a 50 % increase to about a 400 % increase in erosion resistance to the component per layer of the erosion system.
Patent GB-2483851-A (GB)
Title: Waste processing apparatus and methods with screw compaction and heating
Inventor: SCHEERES DAVID
IPC: B29C48/525
Filed: 2010-09-16
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for processing waste material comprises a compaction compartment 19 for receipt of waste material with a waste material outlet, a screw vane 20 and a heating zone 31 including an arrangement 32 for heating the waste material received from the waste outlet. The apparatus may further comprise a cooling zone 70 including a cooling arrangement 72 for cooling the waste material received from the heating zone 31. The cooling arrangement 72 may be a semi-circular jacket with cooling channels 74. At least one of the screw vane 20 or wall 12 may comprise one or more ports 12a, 12b therein for transfer of liquid from the waste material, the ports having a port inlet (101 fig. 3) and a port outlet (103 fig. 3), the area of the opening defined by the port inlet (101 fig. 3) being different to, and preferably smaller than, the area of the opening defined by the port outlet (103 fig. 3). A blocking element, preferably in the form of a movable cutting blade 82, may be provided for impeding movement of waste material from the heating zone 31.
Patent GB-2484090-A (GB)
Title: Detector responsive to interactions of varying intensity
Inventor: LUSSEY DAVID
IPC: G01D3/024
Filed: 2010-09-29
Abstract: A detector responsive to interactions of vary intensity is disclosed, that comprises a first layer a second layer and a third layer. The first layer includes first mutually connected elements and a second mutually connected elements. The third layer comprises an electrically conducting plane and the electrically conductivity of the second layer varies in accordance with variations in the intensity of the interactions. The second layer may be fabricated from quantum tunnelling composite. A first output signal is derived substantially form current flow between the first layer and the third layer in a first mode of operation. In addition, in a second mode of operation, a second output signal is derived substantially from current flow between one of more of said first mutually connected elements and one or more of said second mutually connected elements (205). The detector may respond to mechanical interactions such as the application of force or pressure. In addition, the detector may be responsive to the presence of chemical vapours, electro-magnetic radiation or ionising radiation. The sensitivities and ranges of the interactions are different in the two operating modes (703, 704).
Patent GB-2487546-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic flux guide with variable geometry.
Inventor: ABTAHI SHAHRIAR
IPC: B23K13/01
Filed: 2011-01-26
Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for use in inductively heating an object, such as a pipe, the apparatus comprising a magnetic flux guide 10. The magnetic flux guide is positioned in proximity to the object to guide magnetic flux during inductive heating of the object and is configured to define a variable geometry so as to be positioned to conform with the surface of the object to be heated. The flux guide comprises a series of rings forming flux layers 14a having ferritic flux elements 16a separated by elastic filler 18a which allows the flux guide to be expanded for positioning about a pipe, its unexpanded state configuring the guide in the heating position. Alternatively the guide may be inserted within a pipe and expanded to it heating position. A further embodiment show the guide in use for heating a tubular structure with a step variation in diameter where the unexpanded guide engages the smaller diameter part in a heating position and expand to accommodate the larger diameter portion in a heating position as the tube moves axially though the heating zone.
Patent GB-2482928-A (GB)
Title: Over-moulding construction of an electric machine stator
Inventor: WOOLMER TIM
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 2011-03-02
Abstract: An electric machine 100 comprises a rotor 174a,b having permanent magnets 124a.b and a stator having coils 122 wound on stator bars 116 for interaction with the magnets across an air gap 126a,b defined between them. The bars 116 and coils 122 are enclosed by an annular stator housing that extends between the air gap. The stator housing comprises two mating clamshells 102a,b that mount the stator bars and coils in the machine. Each clamshell is injection moulded from reinforced plastics and at least one clamshell has over-moulded therein stator bar shoes 116,117 that form part of said radial wall, and optionally one or more of the following components:     cylindrical boss supports 113 extending along the cylindrical outer wall part;     connection studs 600 (fig 11a) that communicate electrically the chamber externally;     stator coils 122;     coolant inlet and outlet ports 156,160 to supply/remove coil coolant into/out of the housing; and     an outer race 165 of a rotor bearing 164. The clamshell wall 151 is of reduced thickness and flow grooves 151a for moulding material may be formed on the interfacing surface of the pole shoe (fig 6b).
Patent GB-2489432-A (GB)
Title: Energy-saving voltage reduction adapter
Inventor: MOSHI SARGON
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2011-03-28
Abstract: An electric energy saving device sits between the electricity supply point, such as the wall electric socket, or the connection box, and a domestic electric appliance. It contains an electronic circuit to slightly reduce the voltage supplied to the appliance, which will then reduce the amount of electric power consumed by the electric appliance, and thus save energy. The device may be a mobile adapter or may be fixed internally or externally to the appliance. The electronic circuit may be a TRIAC phase control.
Patent GB-2490534-A (GB)
Title: A reaming device with a locking cutter
Inventor: MACKENZIE ALAN
IPC: E21B7/28
Filed: 2011-05-05
Abstract: A hole opener or reamer (10), for use in a downhole environment to enlarge a drilled hole, comprises an opener body (12) that includes a retention member (14) coupled therewith to retain a cutter (16) relative to the opener body. The retention member and the opener body cooperate with one another to define a locking chamber (18, figure 3a) that lies therebetween. The locking chamber confines movement of a locking member (26, 42) received therein relative to the opener body. The locking member includes one or more actuator members (28, 48), which may be screws, to move the locking member relative to the opener body. The locking member and one of the opener body and the retention member include formations that are cooperable with one another to drive the retention member and opener body into engagement upon movement of the locking member relative to the opener body caused by operation of the or each said actuator member to inhibit movement of the retention member relative to the opener body and thereby securely retain the cutter relative to the opener body.
Patent GB-2480913-A (GB)
Title: Security fencing panel
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID MARK
IPC: E04H17/02
Filed: 2011-05-27
Abstract: The panel 1 comprises woven low carbon steel wires 2, 4 with different components incorporated in the panel to provide enhanced resistance to cutting. The added component may comprise a fixed rod or a non fixed rod or cable which can rotate or spin. The added material may be high tensile steel, high carbon steel, a surface carburized wire, glass, or a relatively soft material which may forma coating of the low carbon steel wires. Also claimed is a panel of this type comprising welded low carbon steel wire and a panel 1 comprising a vertical array 2 and a horizontal array 4 of wires wherein each wire of at least one array is provided with a wire helix 8 wound through the panel. In use, the panel increases the time needed to breach a fence panel to provide a hole large enough to allow access.
Patent GB-2477480-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical stretching device for multifunctional movable sofa
Inventor: WONG MANLI
IPC: A47C17/16
Filed: 2010-10-25
Abstract: A mechanical stretching device for multifunctional movable sofa belongs to a furniture component. The device includes a first leg (2), a second leg (3), a third leg (4), a fourth leg (5), a side parcel (7), a first linkage (8), a second linkage (9), a third linkage (10), a fourth linkage (11), a fifth linkage (12), a sixth linkage (13), a first support (14), a second support (15), a joint (6), a hippocampal piece (17), a shaft transmission (19), a spring (26) and a bottom linkage (27). A first limit surface (31) and a second limit surface (32) are opened on the second leg (3). A third limit surface (51) is opened on the fourth leg (5), and a fourth limit surface (71) and a fifth limit surface (72) are opened on the side panel (7). A sixth limit surface (91) and a seventh limit surface (92) are opened on the second linkage (9), and an eighth limit surface (131) is opened on the sixth linkage (13). A ninth limit surface (141) is opened on the first support (14), and a tenth limit surface (161) is opened on the joint (6). Structure of the device are reasonably designed, and stretching and folding length are identical essentially. Loosing range of the backrest is about 3 mm, and sinking range of the product is about 2 mm.
Patent GB-2482776-A (GB)
Title: Closure with tamper proof ring and date indicator
Inventor: OAKLEY SARAH ELIZABETH
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 2011-08-03
Abstract: The invention provides a container (1) having a neck (2) extending from a surface(7) of the container, a cap (12) and a date indicator (3), the date indicator comprising a first portion (4) rotatable on the neck of the container and a second portion (6) rotatable relative the first portion, wherein one of the first and second portions has dates marked on it and the other of said portions has an indicator (5) on it, which indicator can be aligned with a date by rotating the first portion relative to the second portion, wherein the container (1) has a screw cap (2) and the first portion of the date indicator is a frangible tamperproof seal ring (4) of the cap (2). The invention provides a relatively cheap and convenient means of indicating when the contents of a container are to be used by, once the container has been opened.
Patent GB-2482976-A (GB)
Title: Annotating environmental data represented by characteristic functions
Inventor: STERGIOU STERGIOS
IPC: G16Z99/00
Filed: 2011-08-17
Abstract: A set of samples records environmental measurements taken by one or more environmental sensors. A characteristic function is generated from the set of samples. The characteristic function indicates whether a given sample is a member of the set of samples. One or more samples of the set of samples that are associated with a given environmental annotation are identified with reference to the characteristic function.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  A model characteristic function preferably representing a set of model samples annotated with one or more environmental annotations (314) is preferably used to annotate the characteristic function such that the annotated characteristic function is used to identify one or more data samples.
Patent GB-2488396-A (GB)
Title: Video signal processing
Inventor: PEACOCK ROBERT BROWN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2011-08-15
Abstract: A video compression unit (1) comprising pre-processing means, in which the pre-processing means is operatively arranged to pre-process at least a portion of an incoming video signal to reduce the complexity of a given number of pixels thereof; the pre-processed signal being suitable to be operated upon by an encoder means.
Patent GB-2500406-A (GB)
Title: Providing rapid channel changes, with client itself assessing technical environment and network connection parameters
Inventor: MIKELADZE GEORGE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2012-03-20
Abstract: A method for initiating streaming media (AV content) delivery over a network from a server to a client (terminal) comprises the steps of: determination of the technical environment 16 (e.g., calculating an offset, and a delay before joining a multicast based on channel bit rate, line bandwidth and/or buffer size) and network connection parameters of the client through the client (itself); the client issuing 18 a command to the server to initiate streaming media delivery including a channel ID and stream position; and the server receiving the initiate delivery command and starting burst (high rate) transmission of media according to the channel ID and stream position. The client may also send a connect request to the server. Burst transmission may be terminated after a defined time, with streaming continuing at a nominal bitrate; circular buffers in the server may store the stream. Initially, a unicast stream may be transmitted; if it is determined that the client does not receive the unicast stream, a multicast join request can be issued. Lost packet re-transmission may be initiated. The method is applied to providing fast channel changes (FCC) in networked IPTV environments.
Patent GB-2502329-A (GB)
Title: Pressurizable injection seat
Inventor: KHEIM TOBIAS
IPC: G01N30/16
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: An injection device 100 comprising: a housing 102 defining a space 104; a seat 110 located in said space, the seat being configured for receiving a flow path element 116, such as a syringe or needle, capable of injecting a pressurized fluid 124 into the injection device through the seat; a pressure source 132 for pressurizing a medium 122, such as a fluid or gel, in said space, thereby reducing the pressure difference between the pressurized fluid in said flow path element and said surrounding medium. By maintaining similar pressures in the flow path fluid and the medium sample fluid, leaks between the needle and the seat are reduced and contamination or sample carry-over between injections is prevented. The invention is intended for application with sample separation systems such as column chromatography devices, high performance liquid chromatography devices, electrophoresis devices, microfluidic devices or nanofluidic devices.
Patent GB-2502955-A (GB)
Title: Soil resistant paper substrate with pore spaces bridged by microfibrillated cellulose
Inventor: RATNAKUMAR ROHAN
IPC: D21H11/18
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A soil resistant paper substrate is made from a stock comprising a suspension of paper fibres and treated with microfibrillated cellulose such that the microfibrillated cellulose bridges pore spaces formed by and in between the paper fibres in at least a surface of the substrate to provide soil resistance. The microfibrillated cellulose may be produced from cotton pulp or wood pulp, and may be added to the stock or applied as a coating before or after printing. The coat weight may be 0.1 to 5 gsm, and may have a solids content of 0.1 to 2% weight for weight. The length of the fibres may be up to 100 microns, and their width may 1 to 100nm. The paper may form a security paper with an overt security feature.
Patent GB-2504079-A (GB)
Title: Capo incorporating a resilient material to act as a biasing force
Inventor: CAMPLING NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2012-07-16
Abstract: A capo, which can be manufactured at relatively low cost, comprises: a top arm 12 configured to extend across the strings of a musical instrument such as a guitar; a side arm 16 extending, in use, laterally of the instrument neck; and a lower arm 18 having one end pivotally attached to the side arm 16 at a pivot point. The lower 18 provides an adjustable clamping function by virtue of an adjuster mechanism 24 such as a screw threaded shaft. A resilient material 13 such as rubber is provided on a string facing side of the top arm 12 and extends from the top arm onto the side arm 16, toward the location of the pivot point. The resilient material 13 provides a biasing force against an end 17 of the lower arm 18 away from the back of the instrument neck, preferably by means of an enlarged or protruding portion 15 that contacts with a surface of the lower arm 18. Use of the resilient material 13 means that an additional metal spring or other biasing means is not necessary.
Patent GB-2509757-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced three-dimensionally printed form
Inventor: JOHNSON MARK NICHOLAS
IPC: B29C33/38
Filed: 2013-01-14
Abstract: A reinforced three-dimensionally printed form 100 comprising a three-dimensional printed form of inert particulate 102 bound by an adhesive and having opposed first and second faces, wherein the first face of the layer is sealed 102B, and a reinforcing layer 114 is provided on the first face. The first face may be sealed with a resin or sealed by a component of the reinforcing layer that has penetrated into the first face of the printed form. The reinforcing layer may comprise matter embedded in a matrix material including reinforcing bars, a layer of aggregate embedded in cementitious material or a composite layer comprising fibres embedded in matrix material. The printed form may have an interior which is substantially filled with the reinforcing layer. The second face may additionally be sealed and provided with a reinforcing layer. The inert particulate is preferably silicone sand and the adhesive may be resin-based or water-based. A method of forming a 3-D printed form is also provided comprising printing the form, sealing the first face and applying a reinforcing layer onto the first face. The form may particularly be a facade panel or unique blocks or panels for use in the construction industry. A building comprising a plurality of reinforced printed forms is further provided.
Patent GB-2510406-A (GB)
Title: Tool for extracting damaged fasteners
Inventor: LIN FU-HUA
IPC: B25B27/18
Filed: 2013-02-04
Abstract: A removal tool 1 comprising an elongate rod 10 with opposing first 12 and second 13 ends. The first end is connected to and driven by a drive device, and a second end of the elongate rod is connected integrally to the first end by way of an elongated shaft. A direction from the first end toward the second end, which is substantially parallel to a longitudinal center axis 11 of the elongate rod, is defined as a first direction. Along the first direction, the second end is conically tapered and formed with a plurality of splines 14 which obliquely extend relative to the longitudinal center axis according a twist direction, wherein the twist direction generally conforms to a direction in which the removal tool is used to unfasten a fastener. Each spline has a circumferential surface 16 having a plurality of first teeth 15 which obliquely extend relative to the longitudinal center axis according to the twist direction along the first direction at a predetermined angle between 15-60 DEG relative to the longitudinal center axis.
Patent GB-2508678-A (GB)
Title: Low noise gyroscopic wrist strength training ball
Inventor: CHUANG PEI-SUNG
IPC: A63B21/22
Filed: 2013-03-18
Abstract: A training ball including a case, a sleeve ring 210, a rotary body 300 and a magnetic element 400. The sleeve ring has a flange locating in a groove of the case and rotates within the groove. The rotary body includes an axle of two protruding shafts 310 which locate in the sleeve ring, allowing the rotary body to rotate relative to the sleeve ring. The magnetic element is disposed in the sleeve ring proximal to one of the two protruding shafts, attracting the shaft to press against the sleeve ring, reducing vibrations and noise. An independent claim is for a similar device having a shock damper pressing against one of the protruding shafts to reduce vibrations instead of a magnet. Another independent claim is for a gyroscopic ball in which the groove of the case has recesses 140 such that the end of the rotary body axle is not in contact with the case.