baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2480742-A (GB)
Title: Front structure for a motor vehicle
Inventor: PATSCHICKE HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: B60K11/04
Filed: 2011-05-18
Abstract: A front structure 1 for a motor vehicle with an upper and with a lower load path 3,5 has a modular component 13. The modular component 13 comprises a cross member 10 for connecting of ends of side members 4 of the lower load path 5 facing in driving direction and a radiator member 12 for holding a radiator 8 of a combustion engine 7 of the motor vehicle. The modular component 13 may be made from plastic or a plastic composite, and may include flanges 14 arranged to be connected to the free ends of side members 4. Vertical supports 9 may be provided to connect a side member 2 in an upper load path 3 to a side member 4 in a lower load path 5. A cross brace 11 and deformable crash box 15 may be provided for pedestrian protection.
Patent GB-2499970-A (GB)
Title: System for removing moisture from coal
Inventor: FOSS-SMITH PATRICK
IPC: C10F5/00
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: The invention provides a hydrothermal dewatering system for removing moisture from coal or other carbonaceous solid fuel materials, the system having an autoclave 19 with a heater to heat the materials to an elevated temperature and under pressure, where the autoclave is a continuous flow autoclave. Preferably, the autoclave comprises a positive displacement pumping system 7 to drive the materials in a slurry in a continuous flow through the autoclave, an ohmic heater 9 to heat the flowing materials in the autoclave rapidly and uniformly to the required temperature, and pressure let down valve means 12 at the outflow of the autoclave to reduce the pressure of the out-flowing slurry rapidly and in a controlled manner. In a further aspect, a process for carrying out hydrothermal dewatering at elevated pressure and temperature is disclosed, where the process includes the application of pressure from positive displacement pumps and heating by ohmic heating.
Patent GB-2492766-A (GB)
Title: Towing device for connecting wheeled luggage to a bicycle
Inventor: SAFFERY HELEN
IPC: B60D1/145
Filed: 2011-07-11
Abstract: Towing device for connecting a wheeled case 108 to a bicycle, the towing device comprising a beam 12 having a longitudinal axis , a proximal end portion with a releaseable bicycle engagement means (110) and a distal end portion with a releaseable case handle engagement means (10) including lateral extensions (46, figure 8) which extend outwardly on opposed sides of the beam (12) and are configured to be passed through a case handle 50 from a first side thereof to a second side thereof and engage the second side. A version is also disclosed in which a T-shaped case handle passes through the beam 12 (see figure 9).
Patent GB-2493973-A (GB)
Title: Rotor assembly with shroud mounted on bearing
Inventor: JONES DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A rotor assembly 2 comprises a shaft 6, a bearing assembly 7, an impeller 8 and a shroud 9. The impeller and bearing assembly are mounted to the shaft, and the shroud is mounted to the bearing assembly so as to cover the impeller. The bearing assembly may comprise a pair of bearings 10, 11 surrounded by a sleeve 13. The bearing assembly may project into the impeller. The shroud may be adhered to the bearing assembly. The impeller and shroud may be plastic. A turbo-machine 1 may comprise a frame 3 and the rotor assembly, the rotor assembly being mounted to the frame at the shroud and/or bearing assembly. The rotor assembly may be soft mounted to the frame by an o-ring 4, 5 located in a seat 14, 22 of the shroud or bearing assembly.
Patent GB-2495976-A (GB)
Title: Direct replacement of an electronically ballasted fluorescent tube with light emitting diodes
Inventor: POWELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2011-10-27
Abstract: A means to enable the direct replacement of an electronically ballasted fluorescent lighting tube with a replacement device containing light emitting diodes 21, 22 that are driven via an array of steering diodes 16, 17 connected to the input terminals 3-6 of the original heaters, with the heater elements being substituted by inductors 12, 13 and where the load is matched to the original current of the fluorescent tube being replaced by means of single or multiple chains 20 of LED elements having variable chain lengths to achieve the total power level required. The invention makes possible the direct replacement of a fluorescent tube without the need to make changes to the wiring so maintaining the original light fittings    warranty and minimising the cost of installation.
Patent GB-2493225-A (GB)
Title: Reading attachment for sunglasses
Inventor: HYSENI ELION LEO
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2011-11-09
Abstract: The invention comprises a reading aid for use with a pair of sunglasses 2, the reading aid comprising a viewing area 22, said viewing area comprising a magnifying lens 18, the viewing area being placed, in use, adjacent a lens 19 of the sunglasses, and an adjustable attachment 24, 26, 26a, for attaching the viewing area to the sunglasses, such that the magnifying portion affects only a part of the field of vision afforded to the wearer by the sunglasses. The attachment may comprise a hinged, telescopic or resiliently deformable arm, or a suction cup or an adhesive portion.
Patent GB-2486065-A (GB)
Title: A riser connector
Inventor: LUFFRUM SIMON
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2011-11-30
Abstract: A connecter for connecting first and second riser portions comprising first and second flanges where the flanges comprise an arcuate section having a reduced radial thickness such that the periphery of the flanges is shaped inwards towards the centre of the flanges to provide a passageway for a pipe 4. Further peripheral surfaces of the flanges may comprise chords.
Patent GB-2483213-A (GB)
Title: 3D image generation
Inventor: VOGIATIS GEORGE
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2009-06-11
Abstract: A system for generating a 3D depth profile of an object, the system comprising: a moveable video camera configured to continually capture 2D image data of said object as said camera is moved, said image data being captured as a plurality of 2D image frames where each frame comprises a plurality of pixels; a processor configured: to receive said 2D image data; to determine the position of the camera when each frame is captured; to calculate the depth of the part of an object shown in a pixel in a first frame, said depth being determined with respect to a reference, said depth being determined by identifying said part of the object in at least one further frame and calculating the depth using the camera positions of said first image and said at least one further image; and determining a depth profile of said object, the depth profile being determined for a plurality of parts of the object shown in said pixels, the system further comprises a display configured to display said depth profile and an indication in real time as data is still being gathered, the parts of the object for which the depth profile has been calculated.
Patent GB-2502316-A (GB)
Title: Blade enclosure with interfaces for computer blades and conventional computers
Inventor: MCCLOY IAN JAMES
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a blade enclosure with a first type of physical interface for connecting a blade to the blade enclosure, and a second type of physical interface for connecting a conventional computer to the blade enclosure. The enclosure has a management component connected to the physical interfaces that manages the blades and conventional computers connected to the physical interfaces, and a body containing the physical interfaces and the management component. The enclosure may have a caddie for receiving the conventional computer. The management component may detect the connection of a conventional computer, boot the computer and connect to the processor of the computer. The management component may prevent connection to a storage device of the conventional computer and disable the wireless functionality of the conventional computer.
Patent GB-2493591-A (GB)
Title: Extendable and retractable bead member
Inventor: BRAID STUART
IPC: E05D15/52
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A sash window comprising a window frame, a window sash and a moveable elongate bead member 20 moveable from an extended to a retracted position and a mechanical biasing arrangement biasing the moveable elongate bead member towards the extended position. In the extended position the bead projects into the window opening to overlap an edge portion of the sash. The mechanical biasing arrangement comprises a projection 52 on one of the bead member or window frame and a surface 54 provided by the other of the bead member or window frame, the projection and surface abutting one another to bias the elongate bead member in the extended position. Preferably, the projection engages a slot 50 when the bead is in the retracted position. To move the bead a tool 62 may be provided to move the bead longitudinally (vertically) along the frame and into the slot. The projection may have curved edges. A locking mechanism in the form of a hook (104 Fig 8a) may lock the bead in the retracted position.
Patent GB-2489864-A (GB)
Title: Ergonomic Reciprocating Saw
Inventor: ALBERTI DANIEL J
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 2009-03-06
Abstract: A reciprocating saw comprises a housing 40 having a handle portion 45 with a longitudinal axis 400, a motor 65 supported by a motor housing portion and including an output shaft having a longitudinal axis 410, a pinion gear 210 coupled to the shaft to rotate therewith and driving a driven gear 215 about an axis of rotation, a pin 225 coupled to the driven gear extending into a yoke 230 to reciprocate the yoke about an axis 420, a spindle coupled to the yoke to reciprocate along axis 420 and a blade clamp 260 coupled to the spindle to receive a saw blade, the spindle, motor and handle axes 400, 410, 420 being at oblique angles to one another and the spindle 420 and motor 410 axes intersecting at the axis of rotation of the driven gear. The housing may be formed in two portions having bosses extending from each housing portion and passing through tabs on a gear casing, fixing elements passing through the bosses to fix the housings together, the gear casing being electrically isolated from the housing by the bosses.
Patent GB-2507266-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation system
Inventor: LIPINSKI THOMAS
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2012-10-23
Abstract: A ventilation system for a building comprises at least an outflow duct 32 for directing air out of the building, a ventilation promotion device 30 having a solar energy collector 36 receiving solar energy, a heat directing element 37 directing thermal energy from the collector to a convection promotion element 38. The convection promotion element extends within the outflow duct and uses the thermal energy received to promote air flow (convection) through the ventilation system. The convection promotion element may be an elongate structure and may include a heat transfer accelerator 42 comprising of fins, conductive coatings, textures, spikes, spokes or protrusions to assist in transferring heat. The convection promotion element may include a heat storage material 41 such as a phase change material (PCM). The wall of the outflow duct may be insulated. The collector may be dome shaped and comprise a lens (46, fig 4) covered by a transparent glass cover (47). The heat directing element may be heat pipe (60, fig 6) with an evaporation end (71, fig 7) mounted in the dome. The system may comprise an inflow duct 33 for fresh air which may be heated by heat exchanger 35.
Patent GB-2498868-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for conditioning marine electromagnetic survey electrodes
Inventor: JUHASZ ANDRAS ROBERT
IPC: C25B15/00
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: A method comprises deploying electrodes 10a, 10b in seawater during a marine electromagnetic survey, coupling at least one of the electrodes to a controllable current or voltage source 25 and sending a conditioning signal from the source to at least one of the electrodes coupled to the source. Also disclosed is a method comprising towing a survey cable (60, figure 3) having electromagnetic sensors (90) comprising Ag/AgCl based electrodes (10a - 10f) disposed at spaced apart locations, counter electrodes (15a, 15b) and a controllable current or voltage source (25), emitting energy from an energy source (80), detecting an energy change in the electrodes after the energy has interacted with one or more rock formations, coupling at least one of the electrodes to the current or voltage source and sending a conditioning signal to at least one of the electrodes. Further disclosed is an in-sea electrode conditioning system comprising a switch 20 configured to selectively couple at least one electrode 10a, 10b to electronics 45 or to a controllable current or voltage source 25 and at least one counter electrode 15a, 15b.
Patent GB-2500791-A (GB)
Title: A cable clip
Inventor: PATTERSON COLIN
IPC: F16L3/04
Filed: 2013-03-07
Abstract: A cable clip comprises a body providing a cable receiving portion at one end thereof and a pin extending away from the longitudinal axis of the body. The cable receiving portion is v-shaped in cross-section, and the open side of the v-shaped section extends in a direction of the pin
Patent GB-2520007-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to wind turbine rotor blades
Inventor: RANDALL STEPHEN
IPC: F03D1/06
Filed: 2013-11-05
Abstract: A modular wind turbine blade 102 has first and second blade modules 112, 114 connected end to end at an interface 127. The blade 102 further comprises at least one longitudinally extending spar structure (spar cap) 128, 130 that forms part of the outer shells 115 of the blade modules 112, 114 when they are connected. The or each spar structure 128, 130 is substantially continuous and extends across the interface 127 between the blade modules when they are connected. The or each spar structure 128, 130 may be integrated with the first blade module 112 and may be folded or coiled to facilitate transportation of the module. The spar structure(s) may comprise a stack of strips of fibrous reinforcing material. The second blade module 114 includes channels (140, fig.4) defined in the outer shell for receiving the spar structures 128, 130 when the modules are connected. In this way the spar structures also form part of the outer shell of the second module. A method of assembling the modular blade and a method of installing a wind turbine having a modular blade are also described.
Patent GB-2521660-A (GB)
Title: Exercise machine
Inventor: DUNCAN CAROLINE DAWN
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2013-12-27
Abstract: The invention provides an exercise machine suitable for use in toning the rear lateral oblique muscles and/or reducing excess body fat located about the mid-section of auser. The exercise machine comprises a frame 1 and a looped cord 4, the frame comprises an inlet 11 for the looped cord and an outlet 10. The frame defines a path for the cord to follow which comprises at least two turning points 8 about which the cord may rotate. A portion of the looped cord runs from the inlet to the outlet and is supported by the frame and the turning points. A portion of the looped cord runs from the outlet to the inlet and lies outside the frame. In use, the user holds the looped cord and exerts a force thereon, so as to pull cord out from the outlet and at the same time allowing cord to be correspondingly fed back into the inlet, so that the cord travels from the inlet around the path and via the turning points, to the outlet, and then passes via the user's hands from the outlet back to the inlet.
Patent GB-2508315-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for providing fluid into a subsea pipeline
Inventor: BARDEN ANDREW J
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2012-09-14
Abstract: Apparatus useful for at least one among filling, flooding and hydrotesting a subsea pipeline includes a control unit, pump and pump valve disposed upon a submersible skid. The control unit is capable of controlling operation of the pump and pump valve. At least one battery may be disposed upon or associated with the skid for powering the components on the skid.
Patent GB-2522726-A (GB)
Title: A locker system
Inventor: DADE NIGEL
IPC: F25D23/02
Filed: 2014-03-27
Abstract: A temperature controlled storage system has at least two compartments 24 which can be controlled to have different temperatures. The storage space 22 can be accessed via a remotely programmable insulated door 18, which when closed can seal two or more compartments from each other. The storage system can include a refrigeration system 50 and an associated distributed heat transfer fluid for heat exchange with one or more compartments. The system can also include a plurality of containers dimensioned to closely fit the dimensions of the compartments, and in use, items can be delivered within the containers to the storage system compartments for temperature controlled storage. Prior to delivery, the compartment is prepared to accept the delivery following a user request and determination that a suitable temperature controlled compartment is available. The heat exchange fluid may include glycol, and a chiller unit can cooperate with the refrigeration system to dissipate heat from the refrigerant. Remote programming of the system may be achieved, for example, via mobile phone, Internet, etc (fig 12 b) interfacing with an access control module 40, and the temperature control arrangement may also include a heating system (240 fig 4a).
Patent GB-2521025-A (GB)
Title: Method of estimating risks caused by accidental dropped object loads to subsea pipelines or other subsea assets associated with offshore oil & gas
Inventor: MIRCEAN CRISTIAN
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2014-08-29
Abstract: Risk to subsea structures such as pipelines on an object being accidentally dropped from a platform or vessel is estimated by generating a schematic representation e.g. a two dimensional map of a sea level area including at least platform or vessel and subsea asset layout and maximum and minimum crane handling radius, identifying a drop area based on image processing of the representation and estimating probability density of risk for multiple drop points within the drop area. The estimated risk values, location or other statistics are displayed as matrix type data, raster graphic images or dot matrix data. The risk may be displayed as isolines, isarithms or isopleths on the representation and a hit probability may be calculated. A mask representing subsea assets may be generated and a drop area within which the assets may be affected and a hit probability may be calculated. Calculations may include possible damage done based on hit probability and frequency. Interpolation may be used to improve accuracy. The position of the crane, vessel or subsea assets may be optimized based on the data to minimise risk.
Patent GB-2520384-A (GB)
Title: Quantum dot ink formulation for heat transfer printing applications
Inventor: GRESTY NATHALIE
IPC: C09K11/08
Filed: 2014-09-12
Abstract: A method of printing comprises: using an ink composition including at least one population of quantum dots; depositing the ink composition in a first substrate to form an image and transferring the image to a second substrate; the transfer may include the application of heat and pressure to the substrates; the first substrate may be a thermal transfer sheet; the ink may be deposited by ink jetting; doctor blading or screen printing. Also described are quantum dot ink formulations for heat transfer printing including a solvent and a binder or wax. The methods and materials can be used for anti-counterfeiting applications.
Patent GB-2521267-A (GB)
Title: A method of assessing sensor performance
Inventor: DUNN-ROGERS JULIET MARIE
IPC: G01S7/536
Filed: 2014-11-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assessing a capability to discriminate physical objects from clutter using data from a sensor in a natural environment so as to enable mitigating action to be taken. The assessment is based on to what degree the sensor data, or plot data derived from the sensor data, can be compressed by a compression algorithm. A numerical value is derived which is relates to the compression efficiency of the compression algorithm. A higher compression ratio (or smaller compressed file size) gives greater confidence in the sensor performance.
Patent GB-2535510-A (GB)
Title: Fixing means
Inventor: MARK TAYLOR
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2015-02-19
Abstract: A fixing means 1 for use with an anchor means, wherein the fixing means comprises a first part 2 and a second part 3, the first part includes a first opening 4 arranged to receive the second part, and the second part features a second opening 5 arranged to receive the anchor means. The first part 2 comprises a plurality of indents 6 or lugs and the second part 3 comprises a plurality of the other of indents or lugs 7. The first opening 4 extends along a first longitudinal axis with first and second sides 8, 9 that extend substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis, each side including a plurality of the indents or lugs along the sides 8, 9.The second part comprises first and second sides 10, 11 each side provided with one or more lugs 7 or indents, each of which is arranged to engage corresponding mating features in the opening in the first part.
Patent GB-2535757-A (GB)
Title: IV catheter assemblies with injection ports and related methods
Inventor: SIEW PING LIM
IPC: A61M39/02
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: Ported catheter assemblies are disclosed that include a catheter hub 10 having a distal end, an interior cavity 13, and a proximal end; a port 15 extending from the catheter hub and communicating with the interior cavity 13 of the catheter hub, a catheter 40 extending from the distal end of the catheter hub, and a seal valve 50 located between the port and the interior cavity of the catheter hub. The longitudinal axis of the port is radially offset from the axis of the catheter hub, such that the axis of the port and the axis of the interior cavity of the catheter hub do not intersect and are offset from each other. Preferably the axis of the port is perpendicular to and offset from the axis of the catheter (see figure 6). The valve 50 is a deformable sleeve which is collapsed under physical or fluid pressure to allow fluid flow from the port into the catheter. An in-line port is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2536239-A (GB)
Title: Windshield monitoring system
Inventor: NEIL BELOE
IPC: B60S1/02
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a windshield monitoring system. The windshield monitoring system comprises; a windshield 114 and an emitter 122 arranged to emit a sound pulse to induce a surface acoustic wave (SAW) to a surface of the windshield 114. The windshield monitoring system also comprises a sensor 124 arranged to receive the surface acoustic wave from the windshield 114 and a detection module 130 arranged to detect the presence of surface contamination 120 by attenuation in intensity of the received wave compared to an expected wave.
Patent GB-2527927-A (GB)
Title: Control of switching between execution mechanisms
Inventor: PADMANABHA SHRUTI
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: A data processing apparatus 2 includes a first execution mechanism 4, such as an out-of-order processing circuitry, and a second execution mechanism 6 such as an in-order processing circuitry. Switching control circuitry 24 controls switching between which of the first execution circuitry and the second execution circuitry is active at a given time. Latency indicating signals indicative of the latency associated with a candidate switching operation to be performed are supplied to the switching control circuitry and used to control the switching operation. The latency indicating signals may be indicative of pending write operations to the registers of the first execution means. The control of the switching operation may be to accelerate the switching operation, prevent the switching operation, or perform early architectural state data transfer. The execution circuitries may differ. For example, one may be a high performance processor core, and the other a low power processor core.