baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2444310-A (GB)
Title: Surface Sterilisation
Inventor: MITKO SERGEI WASILIEWICH
IPC: A61L2/08
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: Sterilisation of a surface and/or low thickness materials is performed by exposing the surface to a large area X-ray beam having an energy less than 50 KeV and ideally 8KeV. An X-ray source capable of producing soft X-rays over a large area with a substantially uniform dosage over the area is described which comprises an evacuated envelope 10 containing an electron source 18 that is at least partially transparent to X-rays. Electrons 24 emitted by the source 18 bombard a target 12 to generate X-rays 26. The X-rays 26 pass through the electron source and leave the evacuated envelope through a window 16 arranged on the opposite side of the electron source 18 from the target 12. The arrangement is particularly applicable for sterilizing product packaging in sheet form via production line or conveyor means. Two sources can be used to irradiate both sides of the packaging material.
Patent GB-2444895-A (GB)
Title: Horse riding saddle
Inventor: FAIRFAX VANESSA
IPC: B68C1/04
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A horse riding saddle (10) comprises a tree and flap unit (12) and two panel units (14), the panel units (14) being removably secured to the tree and flap unit (12). Preferably each panel unit (14) is removable from the tree and flap unit (12) by removing or releasing a fastener. Each panel unit (14) is removably secured to the tree and flap unit (12) by means of cooperating openings (28, 44) and protrusions (34) and the fastener. The openings (28, 44) may be provided on the panel unit (14) and the protrusions (34) may be provided on the tree and flap unit (12). The fastener may be a threaded fastener.
Patent GB-2445573-A (GB)
Title: A stand for vibration-sensitive equipment having vibration damping
Inventor: HARRIS PAUL GEORGE
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A stand 11 for a vibration sensitive equipment comprises a rigid frame 15 (see figure 2) made of metal which is resistant to loading in bending and tension, a mount 21 for the equipment, cladding material 16 for providing damping encapsulating most of the metal frame, the cladding material being formed by a solidified composite casting material which is based on particulate mineral or a metallic material, and a synthetic binder. The coating 16 on the stand provides damping for any vibrations which travel from the stand to the equipment (not shown). The particulate mineral for moulding onto the frame is preferably granite, while the binder is epoxy resin. The frame is ideally made of steel. The apparatus mount ring 21 may be spaced from the frame by the cladding material, so as to further isolate vibrations. Preferably, the stand / table structure is used to prevent vibrations reaching an electron beam lithography machine mounted thereon.
Patent GB-2445972-A (GB)
Title: Cathode for an electrochemical cell
Inventor: SUDWORTH JAMES LOWE
IPC: H01M4/58
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: The invention provides a cathode for an electrochemical cell comprising: a first particulate material having particles comprising a mixture of at least one alkali metal halide and at least one metal; and a second particulate material comprising at least one alkali metal halide, wherein the second particulate material has a particle size smaller than that of the first particulate material.
Patent GB-2436059-A (GB)
Title: Modular CD storage system
Inventor: PEARSON MATTHEW A
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: The storage system is intended primarily to house recording media such as CDs and DVDs. The system comprises a plurality of modular units that can be releasably attached to one another. Cooperating surfaces of adjacent modules have co-acting features that enable slidable engagement of the modules. These features may comprise a series of channels 16 on one surface and a plurality of upstanding elements 18 on the cooperating surface of the other module. The arrangement of the upstanding elements enables the two modules to be affixed in differing orientations (figs 2a-2d). Channels 23 may be formed by upstanding elements 24 that have an undercut. The channels cooperate with further upstanding elements 32 on a cooperating surface wherein these elements have profiles complimenting the undercuts. The upstanding elements can be arranged in differing patterns to facilitate differing joining arrangements of the modules. The modules may take on differing cross-sectional shapes such as hexagonal, circular or triangular.
Patent GB-2447053-A (GB)
Title: System for generating a highlight summary of a performance
Inventor: STONE JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: G11B27/02
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A system generates automatically a highlight summary of a performance, from signals representing a captured version of the performance. The system includes a User operated event logging processor (6) and an ingestion processor 30. The user operated event logging processor is operable to log event codes, each of which is selected by the user from a set of event codes. Each of the event codes in the set of event codes represents a predetermined event which may occur in the performance, the event codes being selected by the user when an event corresponding to the event code occurs during an observed performance. The ingestion processor is operable to receive the event codes and to receive signals produced by capturing a representation of the performance. The ingestion processor compares the event codes with an editing action list, the editing action list specifying for each of the set of event codes at least an amount of the performance which should be included in an automatically generated highlight summary of the performance, and generates automatically the highlight summary of the performance by comparing the event codes with the editing action list, and including the amount of the signals representative of the performance in the highlighted summary in accordance with the amount specified by the editing action list for the event code. The system can provide an arrangement for efficiently generating a near live highlight of a live performance.
Patent GB-2433019-A (GB)
Title: Waste disposal device including a cartridge
Inventor: STRAVITZ DAVID M
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A waste disposal device has a rotatable rim to operate a cartridge is provided. The device comprises a rotation mechanism. A flange supports a rotatable geared rim. The support flange is operatively configured to be driven by the rotation mechanism. The cartridge is also operatively configured to engage the geared rim so as to be capable of rotating with the support flange upon actuation of the rotation mechanism. A waste disposal device including a cartridge holding a length of flexible tubing is also provided. The cartridge is housed in a housing configured to impede rotation of the cartridge. A rotation mechanism is positioned interior to the cartridge housing including a diaphragm having slits through which the flexible tubing from the cartridge may be passed. The rotation mechanism is operatively configured to controllably rotate and twist the tubing extending from the cartridge when the flexible tubing is passed through the slits.
Patent GB-2437169-A (GB)
Title: Multi-point electrical contact
Inventor: MATTHIAS WOLF
IPC: H01R13/33
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection, which can be established and broken without a tool, for example for the battery of a power tool. To reduce the contact resistance at least one contact element 14 comprises a plurality of individual contact points of a small area which are electrically connected in parallel. The contact element may comprise fibres 18 which are combined like a brush; it may be woven (see Fig 6); it may have conductive particles (31, Fig 7) embedded in a resilient body; it may have a conductive hook and loop fastening (34, 35, Fig 8); or it may comprise turns (41, Figs 9-11) of a spiral.
Patent GB-2450336-A (GB)
Title: Compressing and decompressing data using multiple processing units
Inventor: CARTY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: System for decompressing a compressed data set using a device having a plurality of processing units and a shared memory. The compressed data set comprises a plurality of compressed data segments each corresponding to a predetermined size of uncompressed data. Decompression involves loading and arranging the compressed data segments contiguously within the shared memory, and fragmenting the compressed data set so that each compressed data segment is stored into a respective region of the shared memory having a size equal to the predetermined size of the corresponding uncompressed data segment. The compressed data segments are then decompressed with the processing units, and each decompressed data segment is stored back to its respective region within the shared memory. Compression involves compressing the data segments with the processing units, storing each compressed data segment back to its respective region within the shared memory, and de-fragmenting the compressed data segments into a compressed file.
Patent GB-2441228-A (GB)
Title: Modelling an object and determination of how it is lit
Inventor: BHALERAO ABHIR
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A method of modelling an object (313), comprising capturing images of the object from a plurality of spaced apart cameras (310), creating a three-dimensional model (31) of the object from the images and determining from the model and the images a lighting model (36) describing how the object is lit. Typically, the method comprises the step of estimating the appearance of the object if it were evenly lit; and minimising the entropy in the estimated appearance of the object. Also disclosed is a method of determining how a two-dimensional image is lit, comprising capturing the image (21 in fig. 2), modelling the lighting of the image and removing the effects of the lighting, comprising calculating the entropy of the image with the effects of the lighting removed and selecting the model such that the entropy is minimised.
Patent GB-2454188-A (GB)
Title: Gas compressor
Inventor: GOZDAWA RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: F04D29/053
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A gas compressor comprises a rotor shaft 2 carrying at least one impeller stage 7, wherein the gas flow to the impeller stage 7 is via a bore 20 in the rotor shaft 2, and/or a plurality (preferably three) of impeller stages 5, 6, 7 are arranged in series such that flow into respective stages 5, 6, 7 is in respectively opposed directions. The gas flow into the bore 20 of the rotor shaft 2 may be via an intercooler. The impeller stage 7 to which gas flow is via bore 20 of the rotor shaft 2 may be the highest pressure of the impeller stages 5, 6, 7. The rotor shaft may be arranged in a substantially upright orientation and may have conical mounting bearing 3.
Patent GB-2446718-A (GB)
Title: Automotive glass attachment apparatus
Inventor: PEROTIN SEBASTIEN
IPC: B62D65/00
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: An automotive glass attachment apparatus having a first robot 18 and a second robot 28 is disclosed. The first robot moves a glass 12 to the positions of a degreasing liquid gun 21 and an adhesive gun 25. The second robot moves the glass received from the first robot to the positions of the adhesive gun 25 and an automobile 26. The device utilizes the first and second robots for degreasing liquid application, primer application, and adhesive application in addition to conveyance of the glass, and the sequence of operations from degreasing of the glass to attachment to an automobile is performed by the two robots.
Patent GB-2457979-A (GB)
Title: Electronic Completion Installation Valve
Inventor: BROWN IRVINE CARDNO
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2008-03-01
Abstract: Apparatus and method for a completion assembly (15, fig 1) with a downhole electronic actuating mechanism (32, fig1), a downhole hydraulic pump (34, fig1) and a hydraulically operated valve mechanism 30 which can move between open and closed positions. The valve 30 may comprise a ball valve 36 where the ball 50 has a coaxial aperture. The actuation mechanism (32, fig1) may include sensors such as a pressure sensor or accelerometer. The actuating mechanism (32, fig1) can include a processor and memory for storing measured pressures. The apparatus is used to autonomously move the valve to one position when the downhole pressure reaches a predetermined value and moving the valve to the other position when a predetermined time period has passed. Another application of the device is to close the valve creating a downhole barrier allowing pressure testing to be carried out.
Patent GB-2462297-A (GB)
Title: Providing an alloy wheel with an image
Inventor: CAVES MARK
IPC: B23Q35/128
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: An apparatus for, and a method of, providing an alloy wheel 702 with an image 701 includes a wheel support to securely receive an alloy wheel. A three-dimensional data model of a selected surface area of the wheel is generated by a wheel data model generator. An image data model generator generates a three-dimensional data model of the image. The three-dimensional data models are processed in combination by a data processor and machine-readable instructions for a machine tool are generated to machine the image into the selected surface area of the wheel. The image is machined into the selected surface area of the wheel by a machine tool having a tool head. The tool head may be configured to carve, cut, engrave or etch. The alloy wheel displays the image in intaglio, in relief or as a sculpture.
Patent GB-2463023-A (GB)
Title: A refrigerator for degradable waste
Inventor: RUSH JOHN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A refrigerator unit for degradable waste comprising at least one heat exchanger 7 mounted above the top of a waste material container 1. The heat exchanger(s) 7 is positioned to dissipate the majority of heat externally to any enclosure for the container thereby eliminating the heating of the waste storage bin enclosure, and to allow cool air produced by the heat exchanger to sink by convection to said stored waste. Preferably the refrigeration unit comprises a separate heat 7 and cooling 2 heat exchangers that are separated by a dividing surface 8. A duct may be positioned between the waste container and the cooling heat exchanger to guide cooled air to the top of the waste container. The refrigeration unit may be regulated by one or more temperature sensors mounted to measure the temperature of the waste container or the external temperature outside of the enclosure housing the waste container.
Patent GB-2463247-A (GB)
Title: Spinal palpation training mannequin
Inventor: ROBERTS KATY JANE
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A spinal palpation training mannequin comprises a life-sized, anatomically accurate human body section 11 containing an anatomically accurate spine comprising vertebrae 13 capable of relative rotational and translational movement equivalent to that of human vertebrae. A sensor 30 associated with vertebrae 13 detects force applied during palpation and generates a force-dependent signal which is interpreted and displayed using a display 12 to indicate the strength of force applied to the vertebrae 13. Sensors 30 may be attached to each vertebra to detect the strength of force applied to each vertebra, the end-of-range movement of each vertebra, the direction of force applied to each vertebra, and/or the spinal level to which force is being applied. The display 12 may visually and/or audibly indicate the strength of force applied. The mannequin may include additional anatomically accurate skeletal elements, e.g. scapulae 14, ribs 15, pelvis 17 and/or hips. The spinal and skeletal elements may comprise polyurethane, metal or PVC, and the body section may comprise resilient material, e.g. latex or silicone rubber. The mannequin may include a head section 16, and resilient discs (26, fig. 2) may be located between the vertebrae which permit relative movement of the vertebrae when palpated.
Patent GB-2453241-A (GB)
Title: Support feature for bassinet assembly and play yard combination
Inventor: BURNS STEPHEN R
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A play yard and bassinet assembly combination 50 wherein an upper perimeter of the bassinet 103 is securable adjacent and upper perimeter of the play yard 204, preferably by a zip fastening. The play yard includes upper and lower horizontal frame members vertically spaced apart from each other, vertical frame members disposed between the upper and lower horizontal frame members, first and second redundant support members. The bassinet includes first and second mating redundant support members 140. The first redundant support member and the second redundant support member are disposed in a spaced apart arrangement adjacent a first vertical frame member and a second vertical frame member, respectively. The first and second mating redundant support members 140 are disposed adjacent an outer perimeter of the floor of the bassinet assembly. The first mating redundant support member is configured for engaging the first redundant support member, and the second mating redundant support member is configured for engaging the second redundant support member to provide additional vertical support for the floor of the bassinet assembly. Further support members are provided about the floor of the bassinet and the support members may be in the form of hooks and eyes, buckles, snaps, clips, clasps and polypropylene webbing. The redundant support means provide additional support to the upper zip fastening.
Patent GB-2464311-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism with inertia sensor
Inventor: BLAND TIM
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: A latch release system for releasing a latch, the system having a rest position and an actuated position and requiring a first force to move the system from the rest position to the actuated position. The system includes an inertia event sensor, wherein when the inertia event sensor detects an inertia event it activates means that increases the force required to actuate the system so the system requires a second force, greater than the first force, to move the system to the actuated position. The means may be resilient construction, for example a spring, or it may be a magnet. The system may have a third position, between the rest and intermediate position where the latch release system requires a second force to move the latch from the rest to intermediate position and a third force to move the latch from the intermediate to actuated position.
Patent GB-2466263-A (GB)
Title: Method of differentiation of unexposed and exposed planographic printing plates
Inventor: HIGGINS JOHN
IPC: G03F7/075
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A method of differentiating an unexposed planographic printing plate from an exposed planographic printing plate by means of making a planographic printing plate comprising a substrate 20 having thereon one or more layers of aluminium oxide, and one or more layers of radiation-sensitive titanium dioxide coated thereon, and excluding an organic hydrophobic material or a binder within or above a radiation-sensitive layer, comprising depositing at least the one or more layers of titanium dioxide by vapour deposition and exposing the one or more layers to radiation without that exposure causing an ablative effect. Preferably the titanium dioxide is deposited by atomic layer deposition at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature of from 20°C to 300°C at a thickness of less than 100nm. The aluminium oxide may be deposited also by atomic layer deposition onto any substrate that is a planar material, preferably with the potential to be flexible and with a surface that can be roughened or textured. Alternatively the titanium dioxide may be applied to an aluminium substrate that has been grained and anodized to give a surface layer of white aluminium oxide. No binder is required to adhere the metal compound to the printing plate and no processing or chemicals are required in the preparation of the plate.
Patent GB-2469093-A (GB)
Title: A stairlift chair with inwardly folding arm sections
Inventor: WOODHAMS MAX DANIEL
IPC: A47C7/54
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: A stairlift chair 10 having a pair of spaced, parallel side edges of a seating surface 11 and a pair of spaced armrests 13, each armrest having a fixed element 18 adjacent a side edge and a moving element 19 displaceable about a vertical axis (20, figure 4). The fixed elements may be horizontal and the moving elements may be locked into position. The seating surface may have a folding part (23, figure 2), folding this actuating the moving portions of the arms by cables or linkages or, preferably a driven system comprising a motor and gears. A cam plate and follower may operate to displace a locking pin from a locking slot to allow folding (figure 6C). Operating controls 21 for the lift may be located on a moving portion of the arms. The arms may be locked in extended, folded (figure 3) or intermediate (figure 2) positions.
Patent GB-2469674-A (GB)
Title: Steering and bottom bracket for a wooden bicycle
Inventor: BATTERSBY ROBERT SISSON
IPC: B62K19/14
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: A bicycle comprising a frame and fork 20 made of wood has a steering assembly in which standard headset bearing components 22 are inserted into grooves in the steering head area 21 of the frame and matching bearing components 22 are mounted on stubs 25 connected to the fork 20. A bottom bracket shell 31 is secured to a wooden bicycle frame utilising an adjustable clamp. The clamp is formed from a pair of angle-members 32 pivoted to the frame at a first end and secured by clamping bolts 34 at a second end. A packing block 36 may engage the bottom bracket shell 31, and the shell 31 may be further held by bracket 35 incorporating pins with locate in the shell 31 and prevent lateral or rotation movement of said shell 31.
Patent GB-2469801-A (GB)
Title: Wearable pouch for warming containers of infant feed or drink
Inventor: WRIGHT ANNA CLAUDIA
IPC: A45F3/02
Filed: 2009-04-27
Abstract: A portable device for warming bottles, cartons or other containers of infant milk, feed or drink to body temperature consisting of a fabric pouch16, to be worn fastened around the body by means of a strap1, 17, belt or garment, into which may be set a panel of heat-conducting fabric5and over which panel is attached a pouch16of fixed or adjustable dimension intended to hold a carton or container of infant milk or drink in close proximity with the wearer's skin with the object of warming the contents of said carton or container to body temperature and further intended to insulate said carton or container from the external temperature. The device enables parents and caregivers to warm their infants' feeds to a temperature acceptable to the infants conveniently without relying on the availability of hot water, an electricity supply or the operational readiness of a chemical bottle warmer and thus to go out and about in any environment with confidence. The pouch16may be formed with two overlapping flaps2, 3of fabric fastening over the said vessel. The belt or strap may be worn in various arrangements such as a sash, in the manner of a holster or backpack or the pouch may be combined in a close fitting garment.
Patent GB-2473856-A (GB)
Title: A vessel storage arrangement
Inventor: QIN XINZONG
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: A vessel storage arrangement comprises a vessel 2, such as a drinking vessel, and a shelf 12. The shelf and vessel comprise magnetic connection means 3, 4 which attract the vessel to the shelf and enable the vessel to be stored in an inverted orientation on the underside of the shelf. This arrangement prevents the accumulation of moisture and dust.