baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433954-A (GB)
Title: Tubular gripping apparatus having a remotely operated locking pin
Inventor: PENMAN ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: B23P19/06
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: An apparatus for making up a jointed pipe with a threaded connection includes a pair of gripping members 110, 111 and a remotely operated latching mechanism for connecting the gripping members, the latching mechanism comprising two engageble latch members 120, 130 where a latch pin 140 can be used to secure the two members 120, 130 together and thus lock the latch closed. A latch cylinder 144 may be used to move the pin 140 in to and out of engagement with the two latch members 120, 130 and a switch may indicate when the latch members are aligned so that the latch pin 140 can inserted and lock the latch closed. The gripping members 110, 111 may be webbed straps and a hydraulic cylinder 60 may be used to tension the gripping members 110, 111 when the latch members 120, 130 are latched together. The apparatus may be hydraulically controlled from a remote console.
Patent GB-2437614-A (GB)
Title: System and method for illuminating a transmitter
Inventor: FITZGIBON JAMES J
IPC: H03K17/94
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A transmitter (102), for example for operating a movable barrier system, such as a garage door. The transmitter (102) includes an indicator (104) such as an illumination device. A proximity sensor (206) senses the proximity of a portion of a user (e.g., the hand of the user) to the transmitter (102). Subsequently, the indicator (104) (e.g., the illumination device) is actuated to illuminate a portion of the code transmitter (102), for example a keypad, to facilitate the visibility and usage of the transmitter in low visibility conditions.
Patent GB-2448324-A (GB)
Title: Retractable post assembly
Inventor: CROSS MELVYN ROBERT
IPC: E01F13/06
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A retractable post assembly comprises two rigid members 1,3 connected together which are able to rotate around a fixed point 4 located in a structure that is mounted below the surface of a pavement or road 9. The intended purpose of the assembly is to provide a physical barrier to vehicle access, by means of member 1 presenting in a vertical position above surface 9. When member 1 is impacted by a vehicle at a force great enough to shear sacrificial pin 6, member 1 and member 3 will rotate around pivot 4. The rotational movement of member 1 and 3 is restricted to approximately 45 degrees by mechanical stops in the structure. The motion of the vehicle is intended to be arrested by a combination of member 1 and member 3 contacting the front and underside of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2448663-A (GB)
Title: Flexible net like fairing for riser
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A device and method for the reduction of vortex-induced vibration of a fluid surrounded object such as a riser 2 comprises a flexible netting 1 interconnecting a plurality of relatively inflexible members 3 formed from a number of elongate members (5, fig 3) and a number of spacing members (6, fig 3). Each elongate member (5, fig 3) has a first outer boundary and each spacing member (6, fig 3) has a second outer boundary wherein the second boundary extends radially outward of the first outer boundary relative to the net and therefore spaces the net 1 from the object 2 (fig 2).
Patent GB-2452493-A (GB)
Title: Pump with pressure relief in rotor support
Inventor: BEDFORD DENIS WILLIAM
IPC: F04C2/10
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A pump 10 e.g. lubricating oil gerotor pump includes a housing 12, 14 and a rotatable pumping member provided on a support or shaft 22 which is, in use, driven e.g. by sprocket 20. The housing has an inlet pressure region 35 and an outlet pressure region 36. There is a bypass passage for fluid from the outlet to inlet pressure regions through the support when the outlet pressure exceeds a threshold value. The passage may comprise an annular groove 45 in a pumping member axial surface and divided into two portions by bridge formations, each portion communicating with one of the outlet and inlet pressure regions. The portions may be brought into communication by a spring biased piston 43 aligning its apertures with apertures in the shaft to allow flow across the support. The piston is subject to outlet pressure 36a. Locates a bypass valve in a drive shaft for a compact pump.
Patent GB-2454509-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for modifying a user preference profile
Inventor: RIBIERE MYRIAM
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A user preference profile apparatus comprises a receiver (301) which receives preference indications from a plurality of devices such as desktop computers, laptops or mobile phones. A relation processor (305) provides device dependent relations for devices where each device dependent relation defines a calculation of a device content item preference as a function of at least one preference indicator from the corresponding device. A preference processor (303) generates a device content item preference for content items and devices in response to received preference indications for the content items and devices and the corresponding device dependent relation. A user profile processor (307) then modifies the user preference profile in response to the content item preferences. Thus the apparatus uses implicit user feedback to define a device non-specific user preference profile.
Patent GB-2445842-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting air gun faults in a marine seismic sourcearray
Inventor: HEGNA STIAN
IPC: G01V1/133
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: A method for determining a fault in a seismic air gun (32-44) in a marine seismic source array (24) includes comparing a near-field seismic signal measured during operation of the air gun by near-field sensors (132-144) to a reference near-field signal and determining the existence of a fault in the air gun when a difference between the measured near- field signal and the reference near field signal exceeds a selected threshold. The fault may be an air leak.
Patent GB-2457308-A (GB)
Title: Film incorporating glass flakes
Inventor: WATKINSON CHARLES
IPC: C08J5/18
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A plastics or other film incorporates a filler, wherein the filler comprises glass flakes with an average thickness of 10nm to 2000nm. Preferably, the average thickness of the glass flake is from 40nm to 1000nm, whilst its average particle size may be from 5 to 1000 microns. The film can be a single or multilayer film. Preferably, the film is made from a polymer or copolymer selected from one or more of a polyolefin, polyester, PET, PBT and acrylic polymer. The glass flake may be loaded with silver or other ions which are released from the flake. The released ions may act as a biocidal or fungal growth inhibitor. A product formed from the film is also disclosed. The product may be a sleeve, protective packaging, bag, liner, house-wrap, over-wrap film, bubble and cushion film, packaging for food products, boil-in-bag, heat shrinkable film or bag, pouch or a thermoformed package.
Patent GB-2460897-A (GB)
Title: Authorising and adding a user to a conference event by determining if a set up request received from the user is associated with the conference event
Inventor: MANDRE INDREK
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A method is provided of authorising a user of a communication system to be added to a group communication event. The method comprises: selecting a group of users of the communication system; initiating from a host node the group communication event with the group of users; responsive to receiving a group communication acceptance from at least a first user in the group, establishing the group communication event with the first user in the group; receiving at the host node a communication set up request from another user of the communication system; analysing the communication set up request to determine if said communication set up request is associated with said group communication event initiated by the host node; and adding said other user to the group communication event if it is determined that the communication set up request is associated with said group communication event. Aspects of the invention include assigning an Identity (ID) to the conference event and transmitting the ID to the group of users, wherein determining if the communication set up request is associated with said group communication event comprises determining if the request is from a member of the conference group or not.
Patent GB-2460479-A (GB)
Title: Applicator
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: An applicator 200 for applying a preparation to a surface, the applicator comprises resiliently deformable portion having a substantially non-absorbent surface. The non-absorbent surface comprises a bladder 210 defined by a membrane which is supported by gel material. A base portion 220 provide support to the bladder. The applicator further comprises handle 232, 234 which is pivotable between a plurality of indexed rotational positions relative to the resiliently deformable portion.
Patent GB-2451586-A (GB)
Title: Door with glazing clip
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY LEE
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A glazed door comprising a door slab 15 having a glazing aperture which houses a glazing panel 3 at least one glazing panel retaining member 6 and at least one glazing clip 20 between the door slab 15 and the glazing panel 3. The glazing clip 20 has a channel into which part of the edge of the door slab 15 is received and an abutment surface 30 extending away from the edge of the glazing aperture and at least partially overlapping a face of the glazing panel 3. The channel may be formed from the edges of the clip 24 26. A pin 28 may extend from the clip into the door slab. An intumescent material may be located between the retaining means and the door slab and/or the retaining means and the glazing panel (40 Figure 6).
Patent GB-2449802-A (GB)
Title: Non-metallic whipstock
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD D
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A whipstock that is totally to substantially non-metallic is made preferably form a composite material. The body can include one or more stiffeners that are also preferably non-metallic. The mounting lug for the window mill can also be non-metallic. A metallic base can be uses to connect to an anchor. Optionally the ramp can include a plate that is optionally internally supported. Alternatively the ramp can include hardened inserts or other wear resistant material. Composite materials that can me molded are preferred.
Patent GB-2453282-A (GB)
Title: Adaptable bi-fold scrapbook and craft workstation
Inventor: JAKINS GLENN
IPC: A47B88/80
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: A scrapbook workstation (100) includes a base workstation member (180) including a first plurality of adjustable shelves, at least one bi-fold door (110) rotatably coupled to the base workstation (180), and a collapsible table (150) rotatably coupled to the base workstation member (180), wherein the at least one bi-fold door (110) further comprises a second plurality of adjustable shelves formed in a first panel (114) and a coupling board formed on a second panel (112).
Patent GB-2466284-A (GB)
Title: Unlocking a portable memory device by accessing a website and completing a registration task.
Inventor: CHANG EDDIE CHUNG WA
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of unlocking or activating a portable memory device such as a USB memory stick, thus enabling its usable memory space which is initially locked against use. When it is connected to a network access device, such a computer or PDA with internet access, a control program, which may be stored on the memory device, executes to access a specific website. The control program performs or gets the user to perform a specific task at the website and receives an unlocking code from the website upon completion of the task. The control program may be stored in a first memory partition with a second partition being locked. The control program may authenticate a code stored on the memory device with the website and if the code is authenticated change a register code in the flash memory to unlock the main memory. The task preformed at the website may by the registration of the user on the website and the unlock code may be a cookie.
Patent GB-2456436-A (GB)
Title: Computer implemented method of determining effects of a drug on a selected biological system
Inventor: SUN JUSTIN
IPC: G16B5/00
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: The invention provides a computer implemented method of determining effects of a drug on a selected biological system. The method comprises the steps of: <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(a) providing an electronic database of biological assertions comprising a multiplicity of nodes representative of biological elements and descriptors characterizing the elements or relationships among nodes; <LI>(b) extracting a subset of assertions from the database that satisfy a set of biological criteria specified by a user to define a selected biological system; <LI>(c) compiling the extracted assertions to produce an assembly model of said biological system comprising the extracted subset of assertions; <LI>(d) storing the assembly model as a data source related to the selected biological system; and using the stored assembly model, identifying perturbations in the biological system caused by the drug. </SL>
Patent GB-2459953-A (GB)
Title: Fragmentation of analyte ions in RF ion traps
Inventor: BREKENFELD ANDREAS
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A method for the ergodic fragmentation of analyte ions, particularly biopolymer ions, in order to determine their structure and polymer sequences in RF ion traps. The analyte ions stored in the RF ion trap of a mass spectrometer are fragmented by bombarding them with ions, preferably medium-mass, mono-atomic ions of opposite polarity. Ions of fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine are used for fragmenting positive analyte ions. Ions of sodium, potassium, rubidium or cesium are used for fragmenting negative analyte ions.
Patent GB-2460964-A (GB)
Title: Routing recipient telecommunications device voice/data transmissions via electronic call centre storage facilities
Inventor: NASH CURTIS
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2009-07-01
Abstract: A telecommunications system 1 comprises an electronic call centre 9 and a recipient telecommunications device 25 operative to receive a voice/data transmission over a telecommunications network 7. The recipient telecommunications device 25 is provided with routing means operative to route the voice/data transmission via the electronic call centre 9, wherein a copy of the voice/data transmission is stored. The system is operative to verify that the voice/data transmission has been routed via the electronic call centre 9 and such verification may involve modification of the caller line identity (CLI). The system may be used to record telephone conversations and SMS or MMS messages.
Patent GB-2466323-A (GB)
Title: Picture / photo frame with magnetic attachment means
Inventor: VINCENT THOMAS
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: A picture or photograph display assembly comprises a base 80 and a first frame 100 including a frame portion having an inner perimeter and a window 111. A first wire stand extends through the frame portion and has a first end having an upper magnet 142 extending upwardly and a second end having a lower magnet extending downwardly 144, wherein the lower magnet is magnetically securable to the base, and the at least first wire stand is arranged to support the first frame in an upright position when the lower magnet is magnetically secured to the base. The arrangement is designed so that multiple frames can be attached together, with the upper magnet 262 of one frame supporting the lower magnet 344 of a similar frame.
Patent GB-2474850-A (GB)
Title: A music system support stand with rubber bands as supporting members
Inventor: THOMAS SIMON DAVID
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2009-10-27
Abstract: A unit to support a sound system including means to dampen vibrations and isolate individual sound system elements from external influences. This may take the form of a rack or cabinet where rubber bands 1 are mounted between rigid supports 2 such that the sound system elements can be supported on the rubber bands 1. The supports may be stacked on top of each other to mount a number of individual sound system elements.
Patent GB-2461006-A (GB)
Title: Flow control valve assembly with low noise
Inventor: KIM HUN KI
IPC: F16K7/06
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A flow control valve assembly with low noise is provided. The flow control valve assembly uses silicone to define a flow passage to reduce the friction with respect to a fluid flowing therethrough while preventing the occurrence of turbulent flow of the fluid, thereby minimizing the generation of noise. The flow control valve assembly comprises a pipe having a through hole therein and formed with a plunger guide on a lateral surface thereof, a plunger installed within the plunger guide of the pipe to move upwardly and downwardly along the plunger guide, a silicone wall installed on the inner surface of the pipe to define a flow passage in the middle thereof, a clamping joint installed at the inlet of the pipe to clamp the silicone wall to the pipe, and a stopping joint installed at the outlet of the pipe to prevent the silicone wall from being thrust out of the pipe.
Patent GB-2475926-A (GB)
Title: Stowable spacecraft debris shield
Inventor: STOKES HEDLEY
IPC: B64G1/56
Filed: 2009-12-07
Abstract: A debris shielding apparatus 200 for a spacecraft comprises a shield unit including a shielding surface for impeding incident debris. The apparatus includes means 204 for attaching the shield unit to a spacecraft structure 208 and also a driving apparatus for positioning the shield unit in relation to the spacecraft body. The driving apparatus is arranged to move the shield between a first stowed position and a second deployed position in which the shield lies in a plane that is at an angle to the spacecraft body. The shield may be unfurled to increase its effective surface area. Also disclosed is a de-orbiting apparatus comprising a plurality of panels movable from a stowed to a deployed position for creating atmospheric drag. In addition a debris sweeping apparatus is also disclosed and which comprises a plurality of panels for impeding the passage of space debris and wherein the panels are connected together and can be moved from a stowed to a deployed position.
Patent GB-269892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to rotary furnaces
IPC: F27B7/14
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 269,892. Bojner, G., and Pehrson, A. H. April 24, 1926, [Convention date]. Rotary furnaces. - In a rotary furnace air or gas is passed through the charge by means of passages A extending substantially the whole length of the furnace and formed by radial ribs B carrying plates C, which are arranged to overlap leaving spaces D for the passage of air &c. into the charge. The ribs B are extended beyond their junctions with the plates C to form guards E, which prevent the charge from passing into the channels A. Air or gas is admitted longitudinally to the channels A, admission being restricted to those channels which are covered by the charge. According to the Specification, as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) air or gas may be supplied to the interior of the furnace and may be drawn through the charge into the channels A and the depth of the charge should be not less than one fourth of the diameter of the furnace. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-602448-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to seal constructions, and pumps including the improved seal constructions
IPC: F16J15/36
Filed: 1944-05-24
Abstract: 602,448. Stuffing-box substitutes. THOMPSON PRODUCTS, Inc. May 24, 1944, No. 10063. Convention date, May 27, 1943. [Class 122 (v)] - A seal, e.g. between the shaft and casing of a rotary-vane pump comprises a fixed ring 20 and a ring 28 which may be connected to the shaft by a diaphragm ending in a sleeve 40 embracing the shaft. A projection 36 integral with or carried by the shaft is of spherical form and co-operates with a spherical recess 28b in the rear of the ring 28, thus allowing the shaft to wobble without disturbing the seal. The diaphragm is held on the ring by a metal cup 50 pressed by a spring 57 rotating with the shaft. The sleeve 40 may be separate from and pressed against the diaphragm which then bears on a radial face of the projection 36. The shaft is splined to the rotor by teeth developed on an involute curve to permit rocking.
Patent GB-993217-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to rolling
IPC: E04C5/03
Filed: 1963-03-14
Abstract: 993,217. Producing metal rods; profile rolling. ILSEDER HUETTE. March 14, 1963 [March 14, 1962], No. 10087/63. Headings B3A and B3M. A method of producing ribs or depressions on a bar for use inprestressing concrete, comprises rolling the bar between a pair of rolls slipping of the bar relative to a contoured roll of the pair being prevented, while slipping relative to the other smooth, roll is produced. Either the smooth roll 5, Fig. 1, is of smaller diameter than the contoured roll 1, the rolls being driven at the same rotational speed, or the rolls are of the same diameter with the contoured roll driven faster. The bar 4 is formed with helical ribs 3 around less than half its circumference. The difference in peripheral velocity between the rolls is made at least five times the ratio of the height h of the thread to the smooth roll diameter.
Patent GB-871859-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotary-screen cathode ray tubes
Inventor: FREEMAN GEORGE STANLEY PERCIVA
IPC: H01J31/12
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 871,859. Cathode-ray tubes. BUSH & RANK CINTEL Ltd. March 22, 1960, No. 10092/60. Class 39(1). A rotary-screen cathode ray tube comprises an electron gun 2, focusing means 3 and means 5 by means of which the beam may be deflected in a plane containing the axis of the gun, together with an anode member 7 revoluble about an axis 8 perpendicular to that of the gun and lying in the deflection plane, and having a phosphorcoated surface formed by revolving about the axis 8 an arcuate line geometrically similar to the locus of the focal point of the beam in the deflection plane. Preferably the arcuate line is a circular arc centred at the centre of deflection B of the beam. The anode 7 may have a coaxial cavity containing a stationary coolablemember, the inner surface of the cavity and the outer surface of the coolable member being blackened. As shown, the anode is rotated by an induction motor 13, 14. The phosphor material may be deposited as a series of discrete areas cataphoretically through a photo-mechanically generated resist mark.
Patent GB-884516-A (GB)
Title: Remote power linear drive and method of making same
IPC: F16C1/20
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 884,516. Bowden and like mechanism. CONSOLIDATED CONTROLS CORPORATION. March 28, 1958 [April 3, 1957], No. 10099/58. Class 80 (3). The inner push-pull member of a Bowdentype mechanism comprises an inner tension cable 51 and an outer compression sleeve 52 consisting of a series of interfitting members 56 which slide over the inner surface of a guide tube 53. Terminal bushings 54, 55 are secured to the cable 51 and a screw and nut assembly 67, 66 is provided between one bushing 55 and the series of members 56 to maintain pre-tension between the cable 51 and the sleeve 52 which is obtained by pre-loading the cable and sleeve whilst permitting freedom of rotation of the cable relative to the sleeve and then securing them together at the ends as by the terminal bushings 54, 55. A jig device for applying pretension to the cable is also described, the end terminals then being secured thereto by swaging.