baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2489816-A (GB)
Title: A pushrod connection to a journal of a rotating member
Inventor: HOFBAUER PETER
IPC: F02B75/32
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: Reciprocating motion can be converted to rotary motion through a crankshaft and a connecting rod. In a connecting rod that is primarily in compression, two opposing connecting rods 34a, 34b can be coupled to a single journal (not shown). Two bearing shell portions 32a, 32b are placed over the journal with a respective pushrod 34a, 34b placed over each bearing shell portion. The pushrods 34a, 34b are normally in compression. To overcome the potentiality of the pushrods briefly being in tension, retainers 36a, 36b can be coupled to the pushrods 34a, 34b. Because both pushrods are coupled in-line, the width of the journal that can accommodate these pushrods is shorter than for a journal on which the two pushrods are side by side and consequently the crankshaft can be shorter, stronger, and lighter weight.
Patent GB-2490582-A (GB)
Title: Ion mobility separator for mass spectrometers
Inventor: PARK MELVIN ANDREW
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2012-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the selection and separation of ions with ion mobility, preferably for mass spectrometric analysis. The invention provides devices and methods for these separations, either by the collection and temporal storage of many ions with predetermined mobility, or by filtering the ions according to their mobility, thus producing a constant beam of ions with predetermined ion mobility. The invention is based on at least two consecutive ion mobility high pass and/or low pass filters, formed each by the action of a moving gas with its friction force and a counter-directed DC electric field on the ions. An ion mobility high pass filter can be formed by a DC electric force field driving in the ions from an ion source against a flow of gas, whereas an ion mobility low pass filter may be formed by a flow of gas driving entrained ions from an ion source against a DC electric field barrier.
Patent GB-2491326-A (GB)
Title: Medicine dispensing device
Inventor: ESTEVE VICTOR
IPC: B05B11/02
Filed: 2011-03-04
Abstract: Medicine dispensing device, comprising a body (8) defined by two parts, a grip (9) and a head (10), coupled together by means (11) existing on their edges which face each other, these two parts (9-10) ordinarily being elliptical, the first vertically elongated, whereas the second is substantially short, and also has its upper side closed (12) with a fitting perimeter (13) for a lid (14) which also covers a raised and hollowed out central part (15) which, on the outside shows the dispensing actuator nozzle (7) and, on the inside, presents suitable means (16) to house the actuator (5), principally the flange (6), beneath which said flask (2) has its lower end fitted inside an elevator cup (17) which, in turn, is housed inside the grip (9), where sliders provide inner housing means (18) for the medicine packaging (1) and its elevator cup (17).
Patent GB-2498034-A (GB)
Title: A tip for a pick tool
Inventor: FRIES ROBERT
IPC: E21C35/183
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: A tip 100 for a pick tool, comprising a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) structure 120 joined to a substrate body 130. The PCD structure has a strike surface including an apex 122 opposite a boundary 132 with the substrate body. At least an outer volume of the PCD structure contains filler material between diamond grains, the content of the filler material being more than 5 weight per cent of the PCD material in the outer volume. The outer volume is proximate at least an area of the strike surface including the apex, and the thickness of the PCD structure between the apex and the boundary with the substrate body is at least 2.5 mm.
Patent GB-2493481-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for using gestures to control a laser tracker
Inventor: STEFFENSEN NILS P
IPC: G01S17/86
Filed: 2011-04-21
Abstract: A method for optically communicating, from a user to a laser tracker, a command to control the operation of the laser tracker includes steps of providing a rule of correspondence between each of a plurality of commands and each of a plurality of spatial patterns, and selecting by the user a first command from among the plurality of commands. The method further includes the steps of moving by the user, between a first time and a second time, a retroreflector in a first spatial pattern from among the plurality of spatial patterns between a first time and a second time, wherein the spatial pattern is executed by the user and the first spatial pattern corresponds to the the first command, and projecting a first light from the laser tracker to the retroreflector. The method also includes the steps of reflecting a second light from the retroreflector, the second light being a portion of the first light, and obtaining first sensed data by sensing, with the laser tracker between the first time and the second time, a third light, the third light being a portion of the second lightportion of the light reflected by the retroreflector, wherein the first sensed data is obtained by the laser tracker between the first time and the second time. The method includes also the steps of determining the first command based at least in part on processing the first sensed data according to the rule of correspondence,to determine the command and executing the first command with the laser tracker.
Patent GB-2508880-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: WORTHINGTON SIMON
IPC: B65H16/06
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A dispenser for a roll 92 of sheet material of a pre-determined axial length. The dispenser having a body 12 and a mount 50 for mounting a roll within a region defined by the body, the mount comprising first and second mounting members pivotable relative to each other to define a loading position and an operative position. The mount is biased to the loading position. In the loading position, the first mounting member is angled to define a space between the first mounting member and a location corresponding to the position of the second mounting member larger than a pre-determined axial length. In the operative position, the first mounting member is angled to define a space between the mounting members of the preÂ­determined axial length. In use, insertion of a roll of a pre-determined length pivots the first mounting member from the loading position to the operative position so as to mount the roll in the dispenser. Preferably, the dispenser comprises a blocking mechanism 86, 88 for preventing a portion from moving into a position to enable the dispenser to function when a roll of the wrong length is positioned in the housing. A dispenser comprising a blocking mechanism and a dispenser comprising a formation which impedes rotation of the roll if a roll not of a predetermined configuration is incorrectly mounted are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2513891-A (GB)
Title: A digital radio receiver system and method
Inventor: GRIFFIN IVAN
IPC: H04H20/42
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A method of switching from receiving a first broadcast service to an alternative broadcast service (i.e. service following) in a digital radio (e.g. DAB, OFDM) receiver system, comprises: receiving, demodulating and decoding a first broadcast signal to output a first broadcast service, the broadcast signal comprising a plurality of frames, each comprising a plurality of time-interleaved channels of broadcast service data; detecting a level of deterioration in the first broadcast service greater than a threshold deterioration level; selecting an alternative broadcast service from a list based on spectrum awareness data; controlling a tuner / demodulator / decoder of a receiver to switch to and receive, etc, the selected alternative service, wherein the alternative broadcast service list comprises data defining one or more broadcast services linked by a relationship to the first broadcast service, and the spectrum awareness data defines one or more frequencies at which a broadcast signal is receivable by a receiver, the one or more frequencies being a filtered subset of the plurality of frequencies at which a broadcast signal is receivable. Data in the alternative service list may be priority ranked based on spectrum awareness data.
Patent GB-2505741-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for minimizing solid particle erosion in steam turbines
Inventor: MITCHELL DOUGLAS ROBERT
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2013-05-20
Abstract: Solid particle erosion in a steam turbine is minimized by diverting through slanted slots 160, (180, figs.8,9) formed in respective stage appendages 130,144 of outer rings 120, 140, a portion of the steam from the steam flow path thereby bypassing downstream rotating components. The slot 160 through the first stage appendage 130 communicates with a passage 172 through outer ring 140 of a following stage such that particle-containing steam may be extracted from the steam flow path. The slot (180, figs.8,9) in the second stage appendage 144 diverts steam from between the first and second stages and about the second stage. The slots 160, (180) are formed as open grooves so that particles pass easily along the slots which are divided into two portions on opposite sides of a sealing device 168, (188). The appendages 130, 144 have slanted surfaces 118, (187, figs.8,9) adjacent the openings 164, (182) of the slots 160, (180) to facilitate entry of the particles. Solid particle erosion in various regions, eg the trailing edge of the stator vanes 22, the surfaces of the buckets 24 is thereby minimized.
Patent GB-2503402-A (GB)
Title: Transforming HTTP requests into web services trust messages for security processing
Inventor: EXTON SCOTT ANTHONY
IPC: G06F21/33
Filed: 2012-03-23
Abstract: An approach is provided where an HTTP request is received and a Request for Security Token (RST) is created. Parameters are selected from the request and mappings are retrieved corresponding to the parameters. Context attributes are created in the RST corresponding to the parameters. A context attribute type value is set based on an HTTP section where the parameter is located within the HTTP request. The RST is sent to a security token service for processing. In another approach, a Request Security Token Response (RSTR) is received and an HTTP response is created. RSTR parameters are selected and parameter mappings are retrieved corresponding to the selected RSTR parameters from a mapping table with a TYPE value being identified based on the retrieved parameter mapping. Context attributes are added to the HTTP response based on the identified TYPE values. The HTTP response is transmitted to a remote computer system.
Patent GB-2519560-A (GB)
Title: A Stretcher
Inventor: HALL DEREK JOHN
IPC: A61G1/013
Filed: 2013-10-24
Abstract: A foldable and lightweight stretcher comprises a plurality of collapsible, laterally spaced rods (12, figure 3) that are arranged parallel to each other and which are interconnected by a number of flexible material portions (20, figure 3). Each portion includes a plurality of sleeves (21a-b, figure 3) for slidably receiving the rods. The flexible material portions also incorporate at least one pocket (23, figure 4) positioned between two adjacent sleeve portions in which a rigid (24, figure 4) plate is disposed. A closure means may be provided on each pocket enabling insertion and removal of the/or each rigid plate. Each rod comprises a number of separable sections connected by an elastic cord (13, figure 3) enabling the stretcher to be collapsed when not in use. A flexible material portion (20a-f, figure 6) may be provided for each set of laterally adjacent separable rod portions (12a-f, figure 6).
Patent GB-2522848-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas recirculation system for internal combustion engines
Inventor: MAFRICI SALVATORE
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust gas recirculation system, particularly for a Diesel engine having after treatment systems such as a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst, Lean NOx Trap and Diesel Particulate Filter. The invention specifically relates to an exhaust gas recirculation system of an internal combustion engine, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system comprising an EGR duct 315 located downstream of an exhaust manifold 225, an EGR valve 320 within the EGR duct 315, an EGR main gallery 316 downstream of the duct 315 and a multitude of EGR outlet ducts 318 wherein each of the outlet ducts is connected to an intake duct 212 of a cylinder head of the internal combustion engine. A water passage acting as a coolant may be located close to the EGR duct and the EGR main gallery and EGR outlets may be located inside the cylinder head.
Patent GB-2514649-A (GB)
Title: Shredder with interactive interface
Inventor: BARTHEL MICHAEL
IPC: B02C25/00
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A shredder and corresponding method of usage feature a cutting mechanism and a controller, the controller capable of communicating to a user, that the shredder has jammed. The controller then further communicates to the user, instructions as to how to un-jam the shredder. In particular instructions to un-jam may be provided in the form of a jam symbol 58, and a lit up reverse button 42, then a lit up forwards button 44. This to indicate that the user cyclically press the reverse button 42, then the fowards button 44, repeatedly in order to stand a good chance of un-jamming the shredder from the control buttons, without having to manually un-jam the mechanism by hand.
Patent GB-2525410-A (GB)
Title: A borescope and a method of processing a component within an assembled apparatus using a borescope
Inventor: KELL JAMES
IPC: G02B23/24
Filed: 2014-04-24
Abstract: A boroscope 60 has a first end 62 and a second end and the first end 62 of the boroscope 60 has an optical fibre 66 a lens 70 and a transmissive diffractive optical element 74. The optical fibre 67 extends from the first end 62 of the boroscope 60 to the second end 64 of the boroscope 60. A laser optical fibre 71 extends from the lens 70 at the first end 62 of the boroscope 60 to the second end 64 of the boroscope 60 and a laser source is arranged to direct a laser beam into the laser optical fibre 71. The lens 72 is provided between the optical fibre 71 and the transmissive diffractive optical element 74. The transmissive diffractive optical element 74 is arranged to produce a laser beam L with a predetermined shape and a focal length probe 76 extends from the first end 62 of the boroscope 60. The boroscope or fibrescope may be flexible and a beam expander 72 may be provided between optical fibre 71 and lens 74. The boroscope may be used for cleaning a compressor rotor blade of a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2525626-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for inhalable nutritional element
Inventor: TEMPLET ALEXANDER FRANCOIS ROBERT
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2014-04-29
Abstract: A compound comprising at least one or more organic or inorganic nutrient and/or electrolyte which is formulated for inhalation into the respiratory system. Preferably the nutrient compound is of a form that is easily absorbed into the blood stream by diffusion through the respiratory system. The compound may be insufflate nasally and absorbed through the mucous membrane. The compound may be in powder or liquid form, and carried to the respiratory passages by devices such as an aerosol, nebulizer or vaporizer. The nutrient components particles are preferably 5-10 um in diameter or less. The compound can be supplied alongside conventional medicine. The organic nutrient may include carbohydrate, fats, protein (or amino acids), and vitamins and inorganic compounds such as dietary minerals.
Patent GB-2526155-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function broom
Inventor: TAIROU FAIZOU
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 2014-05-16
Abstract: A multi-function broom unit comprising a soft bristled broom head, a hard bristled broom head and a scraping device each attached to a handle, the handles arranged about a common axis and individually extendable so that any single broom head can independently contact the floor.
Patent GB-2517289-A (GB)
Title: Animal harness device and method
Inventor: YAMIN NANCY
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2014-07-07
Abstract: A dog-training harness 10 having a left connector 70, a right connector 60, a back strap 20, a girth strap 30, and a chest strap. The chest strap includes a left free-moving strap 50 coupled to the right connector and a left second end passes through a center portion of the left connector and ends in a left-leash coupler 90 which is larger than the center portion of the left connector so that the left-leash coupler cannot pass through the center portion of the left connector. The chest strap further includes a right free-moving strap 40 coupled to the left connector with a right second end passing through a center portion of the right connector and terminating in a right-leash coupler 80 that is configured larger than the center portion of the right connector so that the right-leash coupler cannot pass through the center portion of the right connector. Also disclosed is a method using the harness described above in the training of an animal.
Patent GB-2513065-A (GB)
Title: Desiccant cap and method of production and use
Inventor: SCHANIN JONATHAN
IPC: B65D51/30
Filed: 2013-02-03
Abstract: A desiccant cap for a container and method of production the cap are disclosed. The cap is made to provide long term hermetic sealing to content kept in the container by providing hermetically sealed layer on the opening of the container that is to be removed only before first use of the content of the container. The cap further comprise case with a desiccant material that is adapted to keep the moisture in the container after first use under a defined level by drying moist air accessing the desiccant material through passages made in a porous sealing layer. This way the desiccant cap provides hermetic sealing until first use and on-going drying of moisture inside the container after first use, and keeps the desiccant material protected from moisture ambient until first opening.
Patent GB-2531748-A (GB)
Title: Flexible SENT device configuration
Inventor: VIKTOR KASSOVSKI
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2014-10-29
Abstract: An integrated circuit device comprising an output port for transmitting a data stream and a processing means for controlling the transmission of the data stream in accordance with a single-edge nibble transmission (SENT) protocol. The device also comprises a configuration means for receiving and storing configuration data. The processing means is adapted for reporting a plurality of diagnostic statuses via the data stream by transmitting for each diagnostic status a corresponding diagnostic code defined by the configuration data, and wherein the processing means is furthermore adapted for reporting the plurality of diagnostic statuses in a diagnostic status reporting order defined by the configuration data. The configuration means can be adapted for receiving configuration instructions from a user and for storing configuration data in accordance with the instructions. The processing means may retrieve an address pointer from the configuration means, the address pointer references data or a program for acquiring data, where the data is to be sent in a corresponding SENT fast channel or slow channel message of the data stream.
Patent GB-2520427-A (GB)
Title: Floating Turbine
Inventor: AL-RUBB KHALIL ABU
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A floatable turbine 10 is movable on a substantially vertical guide 20. The turbine equipment 10 is of negative buoyancy, but is provided with adjustable buoyancy means 18 to impart positive buoyancy when required. The turbine 10 can sink under its own weight to generate power from turbine 10, and the ballast tank 18 can then be filled with compressed air, e.g. from a subsea docking station 36 to produce positive overall buoyancy. The turbine equipment 10 then floats back up the vertical guide 20 under the buoyancy force, and generates energy from the turbine 10. The blade angle and speed may be adjusted by a controller. Also disclosed is a submerged air column (figure 8) which cools warm air from near the ocean surface, providing cooled air and also condensing fresh water from the air.
Patent GB-2518537-A (GB)
Title: An antenna for an RFID tag reader
Inventor: LOCKYEAR MATTHEW J
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2013-04-29
Abstract: There is provided an antenna (2) for use in interrogating RFID tags (10) in close proximity thereto, the antenna comprising an active element (32) configured to resonate at or close to a frequency required to read an RFID tag, the active element comprising a feed point; and a plurality of passive elements (34), each passive element being configured to resonate at or around a frequency corresponding to said frequency, the passive elements being arranged around the active element such that the passive elements electromagnetically couple to the active element when the active element is driven by a signal supplied through the feed point.
Patent GB-2524614-A (GB)
Title: Ion optical element
Inventor: JARRELL JOSEPH
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2014-12-22
Abstract: The ion optical element has an inner tube 101 made of a first ceramic material within an outer ceramic tube 102 made of a second ceramic material. The electrical resistivity of the second ceramic material is two orders of magnitude or more higher than the electrical resistivity of the first ceramic material. The thermal conductivity of the second ceramic material is at least about an order of magnitude higher than the thermal conductivity of the first ceramic material. An integral heater 110 is provided in the outer ceramic tube to provide enhanced the conductivity of the inner tube at increased temperatures. The conductive ceramic tube prevents the build up of charge and allows a voltage gradient to be applied along its length. The configuration of ceramic tubes is used for a reflectron in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer, as an ion mobility drift tube in an ion mobility spectrometer, or as a collision cell or reaction cell in a mass spectrometer. The reflectron comprises alternate ceramic and electrode rings within an outer tube.
Patent GB-2537135-A (GB)
Title: A brush device
Inventor: LESLEY CAROLINE DALTON
IPC: A46B5/02
Filed: 2015-04-08
Abstract: A brush device comprising a handle 1 which extends orthogonally from an interface with a head 2 which supports a plurality of bristles (3, figure 7). The brush is characterised in that the device allows insertion of a user's fingers into a lacuna 9 so as to aid in manipulation of the head 2. The handle 1 has a finger grip 7 with a series of transverse ribs 8. The head 2 includes a substantially rigid perforated shield (6, figure 7) which covers an inner head (5, figure 7) which is segmented allowing some flexure of the head in use.
Patent GB-2521576-A (GB)
Title: Close-coupled SCR system
Inventor: PHILLIPS PAUL RICHARD
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2013-10-17
Abstract: A system for treating exhaust gases from a combustion engine and a method for using the same results in improved NOx conversion during engine startup. The system includes a compact SCR flow-through monolith (20) installed upstream of a close- coupled SCR wall-flow filter (22), wherein the compact SCR flow-through monolith may be extruded or made of a thin-walled substrate, such that the SCR flow- through monolith has a smaller volume with lower heat capacity and higher catalyst loading relative to the SCR wall-flow filter.