baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2506168-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sterilising a knife with a spray of heated water or steam
Inventor: ADAIR ROBIN HEATHWOOD
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: An apparatus for sterilising a knife comprising a housing (2) having at least one opening (12, 13) permitting the insertion of a knife blade into the housing, at least one spray nozzle (20, 22) located within the housing for delivering a spray of hot water or steam onto the blade of a knife inserted into the housing, and a control means including a timer and a control switch (42) for controlling the discharge of the spray for a pre-programmed period of time. In one embodiment a knife support (18) is mounted within the housing which comprises a cantilevered support member pivotally mounted which is associated with the control means. The support member displaces to its lower position against a lower stop (40) upon insertion of a knife causing the initialisation of the sterilising operation. A counterweight (34) may be mounted upon the support member to bias the tilt about the pivot axis.
Patent GB-2508020-A (GB)
Title: An infant's dummy with an alarm and medicated vapours
Inventor: FARD FARZAD
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2012-11-20
Abstract: An infant breathing aid soother, dummy or pacifier for monitoring the respiration of an obligatory nose breather infant suffering from nasal congestion. It also helps to decongest nasal passages by administering medicated vapours, facilitate oral breathing during nasal congestion and delivering an alarm in the event of respiratory failure. The breathing aid includes an oral member 2, which at the nipple end has an air duct 4 and is secured to a face shield 3 which prevents it from being swallowed. The face shield is fitted with a cylindrical compartment 3a which houses a vapour emitting disc 6 and the tubular air duct assembly 5, the cylindrical compartment is covered by a circular disc assembly which houses a one-way valve 7 and provides attachment for the rear cylindrical compartment 8 which has at least one aperture 8a for allowing ambient air in to the system; it also houses an electronic thermal sensitive micro-air-flow-sensor module 10, which produces an audible alarm in an event of infant respiratory failure. The air duct from the nipple in the oral member extends via various assemblies through to the rear of the device where it reaches ambient air, enabling the infant to breath.
Patent GB-2496787-A (GB)
Title: Debris chamber with helical flow path for enhanced subterranean debris removal
Inventor: SONI MOHAN L
IPC: E21B27/04
Filed: 2011-08-24
Abstract: A subterranean debris catcher swirls the incoming debris laden stream by putting grooves or spiral projections on the inside of the inlet pipe. In some embodiments the solids come out of openings in the side of the inlet pipe and in others the solids can exit near the top either directly into the enclosed solids holding volume as the liquid exits straight out or the solids can be discharged out the end of the inlet pipe into the bigger open space defined by the housing. In the latter case the inside housing wall can have a screen or vanes that slow down the solid particles as the fluid continues to a housing exit and eventually to an exit screen before being discharged to either go to the surface or recirculate back along the outside of the tool to the inlet pipe while picking up additional debris.
Patent GB-2501802-A (GB)
Title: Optical emission eystem including dichroic beam combiner
Inventor: BOLLES MICHAEL
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: An optical emission spectrometer system 100 (200,fig 3) includes a light source 101 and a dichroic beam combiner 130. The light source emits first light 115 in a first direction and second light 125 in a second direction different from the first direction. The dichroic beam combiner receives the first light via a first light path 110 and the second light via a second light path 120, reflects a portion the first light into an entrance aperture 145 of a light detection and measurement apparatus 140, and transmits a portion of the second light into the entrance aperture, enabling analysis and measurement of both first and second light characteristics simultaneously. The portion of the first light reflected into the entrance aperture predominately has wavelengths in a first range of wavelengths and the portion of the second light transmitted into the entrance aperture predominately has wavelengths in a second range of wavelengths, different from the first range of wavelengths.
Patent GB-2512615-A (GB)
Title: Secure communications channel
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2013-04-03
Abstract: A method of secure communication e.g. between a merchant 103 and a buyer, without the buyer having to share bank details etc. with the merchant. A proprietary protocol is used for communications having a specific header set including a base 64 encoded output holding identification data associated with the user and specific user device, e.g. a device fingerprint generated when a user downloads a relevant app onto a smart phone, the header also including a defined schema specific to the protocol and a unique device identifying code. Security is increased whilst simplifying individual API service calls and reducing the amount of data passed. At a physical till point or electronic checkout the merchant requests a user identity 201 and the user device e.g. a smart phone 102 identifies itself 202. The merchant sends purchase information and the user identity 203 to a service provider 101. The service provider may provide the merchant with means to check the users identity 204-205. The user then confirms the purchase with the service provider 206-207 and the transaction is confirmed 208-209. Loyalty points may also be added to the users account, or a warranty activated (Figure 4) without the user having to carry cards. A pinboard may be provided on the users device to allow for advertising, balance checks and notices.
Patent GB-2506510-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated multi lumen hose
Inventor: WOELFEL MARK EDWARD
IPC: B29C48/11
Filed: 2013-08-09
Abstract: A multi lumen hose 10 e.g. breathing or gay conveyance hose, the hose 10 comprising a generally circumferential base wall 18 defining an interior, a plurality of corrugations 20 extending radially outward from the base wall 18. A septum 16 disposed interior to the base wall 18 such as to divide the base wall into at least a first lumen 12 and a second lumen 14, the septum 16 secured to the circumferential base wall 18. A first scallop 22 extending outward from the circumferential base wall 18 between adjacent corrugations 20 in a localized area about the septum 16, the septum 16 secured to the first scallop 22. A second scallop 22 extending outward from the circumferential base wall 18 between adjacent corrugations 20 in a localized area about the septum 16, the septum 16 secured to the second scallop 22. A method of manufacturing the hose is also described.
Patent GB-2501218-A (GB)
Title: Multi-folded full-automatic opening-closing umbrella
Inventor: CHEN WANGSHU-O
IPC: A45B19/04
Filed: 2011-07-01
Abstract: A multi-folded full-automatic opening-closing umbrella comprises a frame (A), cloth, a middle rod set (B), an upper nest (C), a lower nest (D), a handle (G), an umbrella opening/closing transformation ratio mechanism (E) disposed in the middle rod set (B), and an umbrella opening/closing driving mechanism (F) disposed in the handle (G) and the middle rod set (B). The middle rod set (B) is provided with at least three sleeves, which are respectively an outer sleeve (B1), a middle sleeve (B2) and an inner sleeve (B3) from the top down. The umbrella opening/closing transformation ratio mechanism (E) comprises a lower nest pull rope (E1), a middle sleeve pull rope (E2) and an inner sleeve pull rope (E3). One end of the lower nest pull rope (E1) is fixed on a middle sleeve plug (3) of the middle sleeve (B2), and the other end thereof is fixed with the lower nest (C). One end of the middle sleeve pull rope (E2) is fixed on an upper end of the inner sleeve (B3), and the other end thereof is fixed on the top of the outer sleeve (B1). One end of the inner sleeve pull rope (E3) is fixed on the upper end of the inner sleeve (B3), and the other end thereof is fixed on a lower end of the outer sleeve (B1). The umbrella opening/closing driving mechanism (F) comprises driving members (6, 7, 8) connected to the middle sleeve plug (3) and a power source (9) for propelling the driving members (6, 7, 8) to move up and down relative to the inner sleeve (B3). The power source (9) is controlled by a button (G2) on the handle (G). The umbrella opening/closing driving mechanism (F) drives the middle sleeve (B2) of the middle rod set (B) to move up and down relative to the inner sleeve (B3), and linkage opening/closing functions of the sleeves (B1, B2, B3) of the middle rod set (B) and the cloth are realized at the same time.
Patent GB-2523747-A (GB)
Title: Method of sealing a fracture in a wellbore and sealing system
Inventor: DONGEN HANS JOHANNES CORNELIS MARIA VAN
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2014-03-03
Abstract: In a method of sealing a fracture 1 in a formation 2 surrounding a wellbore provided with a non-cemented perforated liner 4, a placement tool 6 is introduced into the liner, and a first and second annular flow barrier 8, 9 create an upstream 10, an intermediate 11 and a downstream section 12. A cross flow shunt tube 13 connects the upstream section and the downstream section, and a sealing fluid outlet 14 is arranged in the intermediate section. A placement fluid is caused to flow into the fracture and controlled to obtain a desired fluid flow in an annular space between the liner and the formation that is directed in downstream direction at a position upÂ­stream the fracture and in the upstream direction at a position downstream the fracture. When said desired flow is obtained, sealing fluid is ejected from the sealing fluid outlet.
Patent GB-2524076-A (GB)
Title: Improved Heater
Inventor: AITKEN ROSS
IPC: F24H3/04
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A heater 10 comprises a heating mechanism 12 with a plurality of resistive heating elements 38, each resistive heating element defining a surface 40; and an air movement mechanism 14 to move air over the resistive heating element surfaces 40. The heater may be a portable space heater. The heating elements may be planar and/or coiled, or a planar spiral, and may be arranged in series, lying perpendicular to a heating element axis 16. The air movement mechanism 14 may be a fan 18 which may blow or suck air through the heating mechanism 12, in an air flow direction which may be parallel to the heating element axis 16. The heater may comprise a control system 50 to alter the electrical power supplied to the heating mechanism in response to a surface temperature of the heating mechanism measured by a temperature sensor 70. The heater may comprise a housing 36 that channels air over the heating mechanism 12. The heater is particular suitable for use in an explosive environment in accordance with ATEX 95.
Patent GB-2524844-A (GB)
Title: Wiper helmet band
Inventor: ARONS ADAM Ã
IPC: A42B3/26
Filed: 2014-04-05
Abstract: A wiper system which can be attached to the visor of a helmet comprises a band or rail which attaches along the upper rim of the visor and a wiper attachment which moves side-to-side along the rail so that the substantially vertical wiper blade wipes back and forth from one side of the visor to the other in order to clear rain water. The system may include a control switch placed on the side of the helmet. The control switch may vary the wiper speed. The system may be removed from the helmet for storage.
Patent GB-2518708-A (GB)
Title: Spark plug for internal combustion engine
Inventor: DEGUCHI MASATAKA
IPC: H01T13/40
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A spark plug for an internal combustion engine comprising a tubular insulator 4 holding a centre electrode 6, a tubular metal shell 5 housing the insulator, so that a proximal part of the insulator is exposed from the metal shell on the axial side of the plug to be connected to an ignition coil, a ground electrode 51 joined to a distal end of the shell and forming a spark gap 10 with the centre electrode, and an overvoltage preventer 20 that prevents a voltage higher than or equal to a threshold value from being applied across the spark gap, the overvoltage preventer being positioned in the proximal part of the insulator. Preferably the overvoltage preventer is made up of at least one voltage-constant element, for example a Zener diode. The position of the overvoltage preventer prevents it from becoming overheated during operation of the spark plug, thereby allowing the spark plug to generate stable sparks.
Patent GB-2529805-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device functional lifting training aid aluminium bar with resistance band attachable feature at both ends and set markings for hand positions
Inventor: RICHARDS NICHOLAS ANTHONY
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A training and exercise device comprising a bar for weightlifting that is made to Olympic dimensions and made from aluminium to allow the user to practise weight lifting techniques without the weight associated with an Olympic bar. Preferably the weight lifting bar is used with resistance bands 3 that are attached to the bar to allow progression to slight weight increases, the bands are preferably situated where an Olympic bar has the weighted plates. The resistance bands 3 may be fixed in place via hook and loop fixings 1. The weight lifting bar may have markings that assist the user in placing their hands in the correct position when performing various types of lifts, including a central mark 2.
Patent GB-2514288-A (GB)
Title: Back pressure regulation
Inventor: SHREVE JOSHUA A
IPC: F16K15/18
Filed: 2013-03-04
Abstract: The invention generally provides a dynamic back pressure regulator. In an exemplary embodiment, the back pressure regulator includes an inlet, an outlet, a seat disposed between the inlet and the outlet and defining at least part of a fluid pathway, and a needle displaceable relative to the seat to form a restriction region therebetween for restricting fluid flow between the inlet and the outlet. In some embodiments, the needle can include a corrosion and/or erosion resistant polymer tip.
Patent GB-2522783-A (GB)
Title: Telephony system
Inventor: IRVING ROLAND
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2015-01-23
Abstract: The update controller 60 comprises a phone interface 64 for receiving updates from a telephone station 5 in the telephone system, an update manager 62 arranged to process updates, a switch interface 68 for interfacing with a telephony switch 30, and an event interface 66 for interfacing with an event bus 50, the update manager is arranged to direct updates relating to call processing to the telephony switch via the switch interface, and to direct other updates to the event bus via the event interface. This can allow updates to be processed in an organised manner throughout the entire telephony system, while ensuring that updates concerned with call processing are handled as quickly as possible by virtue of the direct connection between the update controller 60 and the switch (PBX) 30. Less time critical updates can be notified via the event bus and then distributed to the appropriate parts of the system. Embodiments relate to a telephone network apparatus comprising a database node, the node is arranged to receive updates of user details of users of an organisations telephone system.
Patent GB-2536439-A (GB)
Title: Medical device assembly with constriction mechanism
Inventor: ERIK E EDELBOE RASMUSSEN
IPC: A61F2/95
Filed: 2015-03-16
Abstract: An assembly for deploying a stent graft includes a stent graft 18. The stent graft 18 has a tubular structure and includes first 118 and second 120 end stents and at least one stent 122 between the first and second end stents 118, 120. The assembly also includes a plurality of constraining mechanisms 124, 126, 128, 130, arranged along the length of the stent graft and configured to restrain all of the stents of the stent graft 18. The constraining mechanism comprises a series of threads or sutures. The assembly includes an actuation mechanism (42, Figure 11) operable to release the plurality of constraining mechanisms 124 in order from the first end to the second end of the stent graft 18. The actuation mechanism comprises a plurality of release wires 42 that are coupled to the threads and are withdrawn from this coupling to release the constraints.
Patent GB-2529514-A (GB)
Title: PIG sampling and monitoring system and method
Inventor: SUN YUANJUN
IPC: G01T7/04
Filed: 2015-06-16
Abstract: A PIG or PING (particulate, iodine and noble gas) sampler has an upper air inlet, aerosol sampler 12 with aerosol filter paper 11 disposed beneath. A motor 14 moves the filer paper. Beneath the aerosol filter is a gas accumulative sampler 21 having a molecular sieve or filter membrane 22 at the lowest point. The sampler 21 is shaped as a recessed cylinder for an HPGe semiconductor radiation detector 31 for radioactivity measurement. A pump 41 draws fluid through a pipeline circuit, measured by a flowmeter 42. The sampler is connected to refrigeration 34 and an energy spectrum analyzer 32 connected to computer 33. This is used to determine activity concentrations of specific nuclides.
Patent GB-2524427-A (GB)
Title: Shelf assembly particularly suitable for wire grid rack systems having racks at fixed vertical spacings
Inventor: MAURER SCOTT D
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: There is provided a mountable article retaining system for retaining articles in a storage mode or a display mode is provided and includes a grid layout having an open wire grid and a plurality of corner assemblies secured to the open wire grid. The open wire grid has a rectilinear substantially planar suspension engagement area. The mountable article retaining system also includes a liaison component, the liaison component being securable to an external structure on which the grid layout is to be mounted and the liaison component being operable to maintain the grid layout relative to the external structure such that the rectilinear substantially planar suspension engagement area of the grid layout has a non-horizontal slope with at least one corner assembly being higher than another given corner assembly.
Patent GB-2540802-A (GB)
Title: A calf weaning apparatus
Inventor: Tom Leavy
IPC: A01K19/00
Filed: 2015-07-29
Abstract: A calf weaning apparatus 1 that comprises a calf mounted unit 3 and a cow mounted unit 5. The cow mounted unit and the calf mounted unit both comprise communication means 15, 25 for communicating with the other unit. One of the two units further comprises a means 17, 19 to deliver an adversive such as an electric shock, to the calf or cow when the communication means of the unit detects the other unit. The communication means may comprise a RFID reader and an RFID transponder on one unit operable to detect of the other unit. The calf mounted unit may attached to the calf via a collar 9. The cow mounted unit may attached to the cow via a leg strap 13. The adversive may be applied to both the cow and the calf.
Patent GB-2527218-A (GB)
Title: Trusted and authenticating using trusted biometric information
Inventor: DUNCAN DANIEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2013-10-28
Abstract: Systems and methods of identifying biometric information as trusted and authenticating persons using trusted biometric information are provided. Biometric information can be identified as trusted by comparing it to other biometric information and/or based on the age of the biometric information and/or receiving correct answers to questions based on personal information. Once biometric information has been identified as trusted it can be used as part of an authentication process by receiving biometric information from a person to be authenticated and comparing the received biometric information with the trusted biometric information.
Patent GB-2542341-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for pathogen testing
Inventor: YOGESH KUMAR KANHYE
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2015-09-11
Abstract: A method of testing for pathogens comprising applying a pathogen indicating substance to an object, the pathogen indicating substance having a first characteristic when not in contact with a pathogen and a second characteristic when in contact with a pathogen, generating a signal indicative of the level of pathogen contamination on the object by quantifying the presence of pathogen indicating substance with the second characteristic on the object. The object may be hands and the indicating characteristic may be fluorescence. Also claimed is an apparatus for testing for pathogens comprising a dispenser for dispensing the pathogen indicating substance, a sensor for detecting a level of pathogen contamination by quantifying pathogen indicating substance having the second characteristic and a control unit for generating a signal indicative of the level of pathogen contamination detected by the sensor and a control unit for generating a signal indicative of the level of pathogen contamination detected by the sensor. The apparatus may be linked to a system for door access.
Patent GB-2527226-A (GB)
Title: Medical components with microstructures for humidification and condensate management
Inventor: HERMEZ LAITH ADEEB
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: New medical circuit components and methods for forming such components are disclosed. These components include microstructures for humidification and/or condensate management. The disclosed microstructures can be incorporated into a variety of components, including tubes (e.g., inspiratory breathing tubes and expiratory breathing tubes and other tubing between various elements of a breathing circuit, such as ventilators, humidifiers, filters, water traps, sample lines, connectors, gas analyzers, and the like), Y- connectors, catheter mounts, humidifiers, and patient interfaces (e.g., masks for covering the nose and face, nasal masks, cannulas, nasal pillows, etc.), floats, probes, and sensors in a variety of medical circuits.
Patent GB-2555367-A (GB)
Title: Ticket dispenser
Inventor: PAUL SHARDLOW
IPC: G07B7/00
Filed: 2015-11-02
Abstract: A ticket dispenser for dispensing a pleated ribbon of tickets, the ticket dispenser comprising a ticket storage chamber within a housing and a ticket dispensing aperture, wherein the housing has opposed ticket display and rear walls, and also has opposed first and second walls that each extend between the ticket display wall and the rear wall, the display wall comprising: an outer wall having an interior face, and an inner ticket pathway guide proximate the outer wall, providing a ticket display pathway extending along the interior face of the outer wall, between the outer wall and the inner ticket pathway guide, the ticket display pathway having a pathway inlet, wherein the ticket dispenser is configured for a ticket to be drawn out from within the storage chamber, through the pathway inlet, along the ticket display pathway towards the first wall, and out through the dispensing aperture, wherein the ticket storage chamber has a chamber length extending along the display wall between the first wall and the second wall, and the ticket display pathway extends along more than half of the chamber length, wherein the ticket storage chamber is provided with a storage chamber guide configured to space tickets apart from the display wall adjacent a central portion along the length of the ticket display pathway, and wherein the storage chamber guide extends to a maximal separation from the ticket display pathway at a location that is closer to the first wall than the separation between the pathway inlet and the first wall.