baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2479235-A (GB)
Title: Wear leveling in a solid state drive
Inventor: MUDAMA ERIC D
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2011-03-14
Abstract: A method for wear levelling in a solid state drive, e.g. comprising NAND flash memories, involves mapping (or moving or relocating) logical regions 210 of a solid state drive (102) that hold static content or information into the physical regions 240 of the solid state drive that have erase counts more than an average erase count of all of the physical regions. By doing so, the solid state drive is allowed to wear level itself naturally through continued usage. Static content has a rate of write access lower than an average rate of access of all logical regions. The erase count of each physical region may be incremented with every erasing operation of each physical region. The physical regions that have a high count of erase count operations are mapped with content of the logical regions with static content so that the possibility of future erase operations of these physical regions is reduced.
Patent GB-2476597-A (GB)
Title: Compression system having seal with magnetic coupling of pistons
Inventor: KABIR OMAR M
IPC: F04B9/02
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a barrier with magnetic coupling between opposite sides of the barrier. For example, the system may include a first member with a first magnet that translates along with the first member, and a second member having a second magnet that translates along with the second member. The system also may include the barrier completely isolating the first member from the second member, wherein the first magnet magnetically couples with the second magnet through the barrier to impart translational motion from the first member to the second member.
Patent GB-2480535-A (GB)
Title: Tool and Matrix for a Riveting Tool
Inventor: BADENT MICHAEL
IPC: B21J15/30
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: A matrix 1 for a riveting tool for implementing a punch rivet connection between at least two joined part sections is proposed, the matrix being used in a state provided in the riveting tool for supporting the joined part sections during a connection procedure and a matrix front side facing toward a movable ram of the riveting tool, using which a rivet element can be pressed in a punching manner through the joined part sections to be connected, an embossing section (15) of the matrix protruding in relation to adjacent areas of the matrix front side and causing an embossment in the matrix-side joined part section, so that components of the joined part material flow into an external depression oft the rivet element. According to the invention, the embossing section (15) is implemented as divided into subsections. The invention additionally relates to a riveting tool.
Patent GB-2481496-A (GB)
Title: Sending recorded configuration data to replacement process control field devices
Inventor: HERNANDEZ CHEYENNE
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2011-06-06
Abstract: A process controller 111, 110 of a process control system 100 comprises a recorder (220 fig. 2) to record configuration data sent to a first field device by a configuration subsystem 150 of the process control system to commission the first field device. A device replacer 160 detects replacement of the first field device with a second field device and a replacement manager (230 fig. 2) sends the recorded configuration data to the second field device when the replacement is detected to commission the second field device. The configuration data may be recorded at a first and second process controller and the second process controller may detect replacement of the first field device and send the recorded configuration data. The second process controller may send a query to the first process controller to obtain the recorded configuration. First response data sent by the first field device to the configuration subsystem during commissioning of the first field device may be recorded and compared to second response data from the second field device to verify commissioning of the second field device.
Patent GB-2479083-A (GB)
Title: A method to prevent churn of customers
Inventor: LIDSTROEM MATTIAS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A method to prevent churn of customers may include creating a customer model based on churned customers' behavior; creating one or more other customer models corresponding to existing customers' behavior during corresponding one or more time periods; comparing the customer model to the one or more other customer models; identifying whether the existing customers are potential churn customers based on the comparison; and generating measures to retain the existing customers when the existing customers are identified as potential churn customers.
Patent GB-2492760-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the throw distance of inkjet inks
Inventor: CROSS JULIE
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2011-07-08
Abstract: The invention describes a method of enhancing the throw distance of an inkjet ink, particularly a thermal inkjet ink, by controlling the ink viscosity. The method provides for increasing the ink viscosity to achieve maximum throw distance. The ink viscosity is preferably within the range from 1-10 mPa.s and preferably a surface tension in the range of 18-60 mN/m3.
Patent GB-2483792-A (GB)
Title: Waste treatment with pyrolysis and combustion
Inventor: CLARKE HOWARD MORGAN
IPC: F23G5/027
Filed: 2010-09-20
Abstract: Commercial and domestic waste is treated in a chamber by heating to cause pyrolysis, introducing oxygen to cause combustion of the waste and then removing the waste from the chamber, with a small amount of air introduced into the chamber in bursts during the pyrolysis stage to promote controlled flow of off-gas to the catalyst. The waste is agitated to promote combustion by periodic bursts of a gas such as air, and the ash is agitated to dislodge accumulations and urge it to the exit of the chamber by air, water or steam. The chamber is sealable with a waste treatment zone, a port for introducing waste and port for removing the waste, a heating element and at least one air inlet in the chamber connected by conduits to a source of high pressure air. Pyrolysis is between 400-700Â°C and combustion at a temperature of at least 400Â°C. Off-gases are catalytically oxidized to reduce emissions and filtered with an inertial separator.
Patent GB-2484841-A (GB)
Title: Data storage using bitmaps
Inventor: FUENTE CARLOS FRANCISCO
IPC: G06F12/123
Filed: 2010-08-25
Abstract: A data storage system comprises a controller, a first lower performance storage medium and a second higher performance storage medium. The controller is connected to the storage mediums and is arranged to control IO access to the storage mediums. The controller is further arranged to store an image on the first storage medium, initiate a copy function from the first storage medium to the second storage medium, direct all IO access for the image to the second storage medium, periodically age data from the second storage medium to the first storage medium, create a new empty bitmap for each period, and in response to an IO access for data in the image, update the latest bitmap to indicate that the data has been accessed and update the previous bitmaps to indicate that the data has not been accessed.
Patent GB-2483599-A (GB)
Title: Sampling bag and funnel for collection of soils, muds, or other solids or liquids for subsequent analysis of headspace gases and/or other contents via stable
Inventor: COLEMAN TODD M
IPC: B65D33/25
Filed: 2010-06-04
Abstract: A collapsible bag or pouch for sample collecting having an internal mechanical seal and a heat sealable area near the opening that is protected during sample loading, preferably by a funnel detachable from the pouch. After loading and prior to heat sealing the pouch is secured from the outside by mechanical interlocking seal. The bag also has an air-tight port for sampling the gaseous headspace after the bag is sealed.
Patent GB-2498963-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding component fastener
Inventor: TURNER GORDON
IPC: E04G7/22
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: A scaffolding component fastener has a hook for engagement with a substantially horizontal scaffold element, a fastening member moveable between a first position in which the hook can engage/disengage the scaffold element and a second position in which the element is retained within the hook, and a locking means operable to hold the fastening member in its second position.
Patent GB-2501294-A (GB)
Title: A tensioner ratchet seizure release mechanism
Inventor: YOSHIDA OSAMU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2012-04-19
Abstract: A ratchet-type tensioner comprises (100, fig 2A) comprises a housing body 110 having a plunger 120 accommodated in a plunger hole (112). The plunger 120 has rack teeth (122) which engage with ratchet teeth (151) on a columnar ratchet element (150) received in a ratchet receiving hole (113). A ratchet release mechanism comprises a tool pin T having a pin edge portion T1 which engages a tool engaging portion 154 provided on the ratchet element (150) when the tool pin T is inserted into an inserting hole 114 in the housing body 110. A tapered abutment surface (254a) may be provided on the ratchet element. If a seizure of the plunger 120 occurs, e.g. due to excessive projection caused by temperature changes, the tool pin T is inserted through hole 114 and a prying force is applied so as to push back the element (150) and release the plunger 120. The ratchet release mechanism reduces a burden of maintenance work such as positioning a replacement of parts.
Patent GB-2493446-A (GB)
Title: Driving assistance for exiting parking space
Inventor: PAMPUS CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60W30/06
Filed: 2012-07-30
Abstract: Assistance is provided for a driver of a motor vehicle 1 for reversing out of a parking space 3 which is transverse to a driving off direction. The process includes the step of determining lateral boundary lines 15.1, 15.2 of the parking space 3, defining a curve direction for the maneuver and automatic implementation of driving movement. The movement is firstly in reverse in a straight line until a rear corner 29 of an adjacent object 7 inside the curve is detected, followed by setting of a steering lock with maximum possible build-up of yaw angle if an adjacent object 7 inside the curve has been detected. Alternatively, if an adjacent object 7 is absent, steering lock is set with maximum possible build-up of yaw angle, and automatic reversing of the motor vehicle 1 is implemented along a curve predetermined by the steering lock. If the object 7 is present, the steering lock is defined to achieve or exceed minimum spacing from objects 7,9 inside and outside the curve. Where appropriate, an automatic forward driving movement (35 see fig 2) is conducted with a steering lock with maximally possible build-up of yaw angle, so that a minimum spacing from adjacent objects 7,9 is not fallen short of, in the opposite direction to the reversing steering lock. The invention further relates to a driving-assistance system for implementing the process. Advantages include not reversing unnecessarily dangerously far back, especially when there is a narrow parking space.
Patent GB-2490464-A (GB)
Title: A griddle pan
Inventor: O'DONNELL EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2011-02-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a griddle pan 10. The griddle pan 10 comprises an arrangement of ridges 2 and bars 1. The ridges 2 are set at a higher level than the bars 1, for supporting a product to be grilled thereon.
Patent GB-2496315-A (GB)
Title: Multiplex optical assembly
Inventor: SEQUERA DEAN ERIC
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: An imaging system for imaging a plurality of reagent beads retained in a sample well of a sample plate is disclosed comprising a collection lens assembly positioned between a non-Fresnel field lens and a camera sensor array. The field lens assembly may comprise a negative meniscus lens 1. The collection lens assembly may comprise in order a plano-convex lens 2, a biconvex lens 3, a biconcave lens 4, a planoÂ­concave or biconcave lens 5, a biconvex lens 6 and a negative meniscus lens 7. A further embodiment relates to a luminometer of the same configuration for analyzing luminescent samples. Use of this arrangement allows for a relatively short optical path length between the field lens and the collection lens assembly, allowing for smaller instrument size while still producing an even optical response across the imaging field of the sample plate.
Patent GB-2510621-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell stack assemblies and methods of operation
Inventor: KUPCHO KEVIN
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2013-02-11
Abstract: A fuel cell stack assembly 1 comprises a stack of fuel cells (16, figure 2) each having an air flow conduit with an input/output ventilation aperture disposed on a ventilation face (2) of the stack, the ventilation apertures forming an array over said ventilation face, and a membrane 6 moveable between a first configuration in which the ventilation face is occluded and a second configuration in which the ventilation face is not occluded. The membrane may comprise a first portion providing at least one aperture configured to expose the ventilation face when disposed thereover and a second portion configured to occlude the ventilation face when disposed thereover. The membrane is preferably rollable between the first and second configurations. The assembly may further comprise first and second receptacles 7, 8 for receiving first and second portions of the membrane in a rolled condition when the membrane is in the first and second configurations respectively. Also disclosed is a method of operating the fuel cell stack assembly of the invention.
Patent GB-2510865-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a lighting unit and lighting unit
Inventor: MAEERS JUSTIN
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lighting unit includes providing at least a first solid state lighting device 401a such as an LED; providing a heat sink 413 such as an extruded aluminium body, wherein at least a part 413a of the heat sink is non-electrically conductive (e.g. anodised); attaching the first solid state lighting device to the non-electrically conductive part of the heat sink using a curable material 419 such as a resin material that contains silver particles, the curable material being an electrically conductive material when in a cured state; and curing the curable material thereby fixing the first solid state lighting device to the heat sink, the arrangement being such that at least some of the heat generated in use by the first solid state lighting device is thermally conducted to the heat sink through the cured material. A lighting unit made by the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2498125-A (GB)
Title: Band clip
Inventor: TANAKA NIROAKI
IPC: F16B2/08
Filed: 2011-03-28
Abstract: A band clip configured in such a manner that the height of the body, to which a band wrapped around a group of wires of a wire harness is fastened, is reduced. A band clip is provided with a body, a band which is integrally formed with the body so as to extend therefrom, and a clip which is movably attached to the body and is caused to protrude from the outer surface of the body. The body has an L-shape formed by bending a vertical plate section, in which a band insertion hole is provided, at one end of a horizontal plate section which has a clip mounting hole provided at the center thereof. The band is extended from the protrusion end of the vertical plate section. Engagement holes are provided in the band at intervals in the longitudinal direction thereof. The clip is provided with a shaft section which is movably inserted into the clip mounting hole in the body, wing sections which are provided to one end side of the shaft section, band engagement claws which protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the other end of the shaft section, and body engagement claws which protrude from the outer peripheral surface of the intermediate section of the shaft section. The clip is pressed while the band wrapped around a group of wires is inserted through the band insertion hole. As a result, the band engagement claws are inserted and engaged with an engagement hole in the band and, at this position of the clip, the body engagement claws are in contact with the surface of the body.
Patent GB-2513117-A (GB)
Title: A corner apparatus
Inventor: GILMOUR JAMES
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2013-04-13
Abstract: A heater (radiator) corner apparatus 10 to cover a gap between a first heater 12 on a first wall 11 and a second heater 22 mounted on a second adjacent wall 21 and at an angle to the first wall. The apparatus comprises a front cover 30 with a first end 32 to contact a side 13 of the first heater along substantially its height and a second end 34 to contact a side 23 of the second heater along substantially its height. The apparatus further comprises a top cover 40 to cover a region between the top of the first and second heater and the top cover having a first and second end respectively adjoining the top of the first and second heater. The apparatus may comprise a rear corner cover 50 joined and detachable from the front cover. The angle between the adjacent walls may be a right angle. The heaters may be conventional panel radiators. The front cover may be curved so when viewed from the front may be concave or convex, may comprise first and second bend angles of 45 degrees. The apparatus may be used on internal or external corners (fig 2).
Patent GB-2509560-A (GB)
Title: A power transmission connector suitable for a turbine main shaft and planet carrier
Inventor: SHIELD DAVID
IPC: F03B11/00
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A power transmission system of a wind turbine has a main shaft 2 configured to be driven by the rotor about a main axis 11, a gearbox 25 having a gearbox input element 7, and a coupling element 208 connecting the gearbox input element to the main shaft, where the coupling element comprises a first mating surface associated with the main shaft and a second mating surface associated with the gearbox input element such that one of the mating surfaces comprises axially-extending protrusions, and the other of mating surface comprises axially-extending indentations. In use, these mating surfaces interlock to transmit torque between the main shaft and the gearbox input member. The coupling element may be an intermediate element between the main shaft and gearbox element
Patent GB-2513389-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle for power station burner and method for the use thereof
Inventor: GOLDRING JOHN
IPC: F23D1/04
Filed: 2013-04-25
Abstract: A burner nozzle 10 for delivering fuel to a burner flame in a furnace comprises an inner cylinder 18 and an outer cylinder 20 that are both hollow. The inner cylinder is at least partly disposed within the outer cylinder and axially aligned with it, and is movable in an axial direction relative to the outer cylinder. One end of the inner cylinder has at least one outward projection 22 extending in a radial direction from the outer surface of the cylinder, one end of the outer cylinder includes at least one inward projection 24 extending radially inward, the projections serving to decrease the free cross-sectional area between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder at that end of the inner cylinder. The projections are arranged so the inward projections taper radially inwardly and the outward projections taper radially outward. The flow-rate of the nozzle can be adjusted by moving the inner cylinder axially within the outer cylinder.
Patent GB-2499748-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction for acoustic logging
Inventor: STEINSIEK ROGER R
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 2010-04-15
Abstract: Measurements made by a transducer assembly for downhole imaging are affected by reverberations between the transducer and the window on the outside of the assembly and transducer ringing resulting in stationary noise on the image. If the centre of the tool is offset with respect to the borehole centre the stationary noise and received echo interferes. An adjustable notch filter is used to remove an estimate of the interference as a function of azimuth.
Patent GB-2515515-A (GB)
Title: Joint unit
Inventor: BONWELL JAMES
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2013-06-26
Abstract: A joint unit 1 for connecting two pieces of glass comprises male 2 and female 3 sections attached to the edge of a piece of glass partition. Relative movement of the male and female sections is permitted when they are in engagement. The sections may slide past one another in a longitudinal direction. The sections may be attached to the glass by adhesive tape 4 provided along their entire length. One or more bevelled edges 9 may be provided on an attachment surface 8 of the sections in order to guide their attachment to the edge of the glass. The female section may be U-shaped and the male section may be rectangular. The male section may include one or more lateral protrusions 10 for abutment with the female section. A gap may be formed between the male and female sections which may be provided with an adhesive.
Patent GB-2505308-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt anchor with load limiting element
Inventor: CHINNASWAMY GOPAL KRISHNAN
IPC: B60R22/24
Filed: 2013-07-11
Abstract: An anchor assembly 24 for a vehicle seat belt system (14, Figure 1) of a vehicle comprises an anchor element 36 for attaching a seat belt 16 of the system to a component (48, Figure 3) of the vehicle and a base element 40 to which anchor element 36 is pivotably attached about a rotation axis 46 preferably parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Assembly 24 comprises a load limiting element 50, for example a stiffener, capable of deforming to support anchor element 36 in the event of a collision, for example in response to rotation of anchor element 36 due to seat belt 16 exerting excessive force on anchor element 36. Load limiting element 50 may comprise a compressed knitted mesh and/or a spring, which may be a linear, non-linear or disc spring.
Patent GB-2506005-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural Spreader
Inventor: ARMSTRONG MARK
IPC: A01C15/02
Filed: 2013-07-19
Abstract: A horticultural spreader for distributing particulate matter comprises a container 20 for the particulate matter having an opening 21, a handle assembly 12 for engagement with the container, and a flow restrictor 26 in the opening and having an aperture 27 through which the particulate matter flows in use, wherein the aperture is calibrated in size according to the particulate matter contained within the container. The handle assembly may be rotatably mountable to the container. A distribution chute 30 may be adapted for mounting to the handle assembly and is pivotably moveable between an in use and stored position. The chute may have a lip 40 having a convex formation 41 having the appearance of a ball or portion of a ball.
Patent GB-2510443-A (GB)
Title: Accessing a database using a puzzle cube
Inventor: BRADFORD GARY
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: Apparatus and method for accessing a database comprises a puzzle cube 10 including a plurality of cubelets forming rotatable planes of the puzzle cube, with symbols provided on the faces of the cubelets such that the puzzle cube can be manipulated to display different combinations of symbols on each face. An image of the manipulated puzzle cube is captured and an image recognition component 50 determines an arrangement of the symbols contained in the captured image. A database access component 60 accesses a database 80 containing a plurality of database entries which are indexed by arrangements of the symbols, and retrieves a database entry indexed by the arrangement of symbols determined by the image recognition component. The database entry may be displayed to the user, or another action may be performed in response to the retrieved entry, e.g. linking to website content or a social network profile. The method is preferably implemented via a smart phone app, and uses the camera 30 of a smart phone 1000 to capture images of the cube 10. In an embodiment the puzzle cube is displayed on a device screen, with images of the manipulated cube being obtained directly by the device.