baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2459682-A (GB)
Title: Deploying an application program in a runtime environment
Inventor: BRANNEN SAMUEL HUGH
IPC: G06F9/40
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A computer's runtime environment has a deployment system arranged to deploy an application comprising bundles containing metadata defining dependencies for the respective bundle. One or more personality specific deployers determine which bundles have a specific personality from a predetermined set of personality types, where a personality type refers to a particular programming model. The personality specific deployers then transform the respective personality-specific bundles by inserting one or more additional dependencies into the bundle's metadata according to the personality type. A deployment management unit applies one or more operations to all bundles which include installing each bundle ready for deployment, and deploys those bundles not having a specific personality type. The personality specific deployers deploy the personality specific bundles according to their respective personality type. The runtime environment may be Java RTM , the deployment system may be a Spring framework layer, and the bundles may be OSGi bundles or JSR 277 modules.
Patent GB-2449556-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose anchor for slotting into gaps in block paving, walls or decking
Inventor: WALKER GEORGE LYALL
IPC: E01F9/677
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A method provides an anchoring member in a space formed between adjacent building elements, such as paving blocks 20, 21 or decking planks. The anchoring member includes a main body 23, 24 and a locating element, preferably a plate 22. The plate slots in between the building elements with the main body projecting above the wearing surfaces of the building elements. The anchoring member may have a top flange 23 acting as a depth stop. A base flange (57A, fig 13) may be provided to flank the base of the building elements. The base flange may be attached to the main body by a wire (56, fig 13) in place of the plate. The main body may include a connection for attaching an article or may itself form an article. The article may be an item of street furniture such as a sign post.
Patent GB-2446344-A (GB)
Title: Self-diagnostic process control loop for a process plant
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A method of diagnosing an adaptive process control loop includes rneasuring process control loop signal data, generating a plurality of process control loop parameters from the process loop signal data and evaluating a condition of the adaptive process control loop from one or more of the plurality of process control loop parameters. The process control loop data is generated a a result of a normal operation of one or more process control devices within the adaptive process control loop when the adaptive process control loop is connected on-line within a process control environment. A self-diagnostic process control loop includes a diagnostic tool (602) adapted to receive a diagnostic index (610, 604) pertaining to a process control loop parameter for each component of the process control loop and for the complete process control loop. Each diagnostic index is generated from signal data by a corresponding index computation tool. The diagnostic tool (602) is further adapted to evaluate a condition of the process control loop from one or more of the diagnostic indices.
Patent GB-2464130-A (GB)
Title: Clutch attached to a flywheel by laterally orientated pre-mounted fasteners
Inventor: YILDIZ SERVET
IPC: F16D1/08
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: A clutch assembly, for example a dual clutch assembly 6, comprises a flywheel 11 and an intermediate pressure plate 26 attached to the flywheel by a cover or casing 14. The cover 14 has attachment lugs 16 which are open in a longitudinal direction and are received in recesses in the flywheel 11 so that a fastener such as a screw 13 may be used to join the flywheel 11 and pressure plate 26 together. Longitudinal axes of the pre-mounted fasteners 13 are lateral to an axis of rotation of the flywheel 11 so that the rotation planes of the fasteners are in a rotation plane which is perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the flywheel 11. The fasteners 13 are configured to fasten the cover 14 to the flywheel 11 from a lateral side of the flywheel 11 and are provided near a circumference of the flywheel 11. The longitudinal axes are perpendicular to a direction of centrifugal force. Methods of assembling and disassembling the clutch assembly are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2456414-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for de-icing a rail of a railway track
Inventor: COTTER JOHN
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: The track-side apparatus 10 for applying de-icing fluid to the rail 6 (especially the electrified third rail) comprises a reservoir 18 for de-icing fluid. A dispensing means 14 is provided in the vicinity of the rail. A means 20 for transferring de-icing fluid from the reservoir to the dispensing means is also provided. In use, the dispensing means is configured to dispense the fluid as a spray onto the rail and can comprise a series of nozzles, each particularly with an elongate or elliptical form for reducing waste. A system for applying de-icing fluid to a rail of a railway track is also provided, containing the apparatus and a store of de-icing fluid. A pressurized vessel can lie between the reservoir 18 and nozzles 14 with an intermediate valve. Alternatively, a pump is used to transfer fluid to the nozzles 14.
Patent GB-2467611-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy apparatus with platform height control system
Inventor: SMITH ALVIN
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2009-04-22
Abstract: Wave energy apparatus having a submerged piston column platform 22 in a body of water, the platform being of variable height, a buoyant wave energy receiver 2 moves reciprocally with respect to the platform and a platform height control system varies the height of the platform so the height is lowered as the level of water recedes to maintain the wave energy receiver at the surface of the water. A pump 9 is operated by reciprocal motion of the surface float 2 with respect to the platform. The height control system has activation means acting between the platform and the float. Fluid being let in or out of the platform column chamber 24 increases or decreases the height of the platform. Fluid may be pumped into the chamber from the pump through a restricted aperture 36 and non return valve 37 to extend the platform until a knock down limit valve 35 strikes the striker plate 38 allowing fluid to flow out of the chamber to lower the platform. An additional float 32 may be provided to raise the platform.
Patent GB-2470187-A (GB)
Title: Captopril polymers
Inventor: MCCORMACK KEITH
IPC: A61K31/401
Filed: 2009-05-11
Abstract: Polymers comprising monomer units derived from captopril, and their use in the treatment or prevention of collagen deposition, fibrosis, scars, burns, or unwanted tissue formation. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of the polymers; and pharmaceutical compositions and medical products comprising the polymers. Also disclosed are polymers which comprise monomer units derived from other ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors, such as zofenopril, alacepril, rentiapril or pivalopril.
Patent GB-2470722-A (GB)
Title: Culturing cells on a phosphate glass scaffold and dissolving the scaffold using a metal ion chelator
Inventor: WILDE COLIN JAMES
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: A cell based assay method is disclosed comprising propagating cells in culture about a three dimensional scaffold matrix, wherein the scaffold matrix comprises a glass composition comprising a phosphate salt as the most abundant anionic component and divalent cations, and providing at least one metal ion chelator which functions to sequester metal ions when in aqueous solution, wherein the chelator is provided in a concentration suitable to cause the complete dissolution of the cell scaffold matrix, and analyzing the cell culture to determine at least one parameter associated with the cell culture. The use of metal ion chelators to dissolve a glass composition comprising phosphate salt and divalent metal ions is also claimed, along with kits for carrying out the assays of the invention.
Patent GB-2471868-A (GB)
Title: Removing water from aircraft fuel tanks
Inventor: JONES MATTHEW DARREN
IPC: B64D37/18
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: Disclosed are methods of removing the water content in an aircraft fuel tank. The methods comprise two generic approaches:Prevention: prevent the entry of moisture to the system.Managing: managing moisture once within the system.A combination of these approaches is also possible. In one method, ambient air is dried at 5 and passed into the ullage 4 of the fuel tank 1. In another, water is removed from the fuel at the point of loading. Water may be removed from vent air before entering the tank. The tank may be filled with a gas to prevent inward venting of ambient air. Finally, fuel in the tank may be circulated through a separator to remove the water.
Patent GB-2474462-A (GB)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner comprising air duct passing between rims of domed-shaped wheels
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner 10 comprises support assembly 16 connected to main 14 body for allowing the cleaner 10 to be rolled along a surface, the support 16 assembly comprising a pair of domed-shaped wheels 40, 42. A casing (74, Fig 5a) for a fan unit (76) is located between wheels 40, 42, and main body 14 comprises an air duct (130) passing between wheel rims 40a, 42a, for conveying air flow from the separating apparatus 100 to casing (74). Duct (130) may comprise inlet (134), which protrudes outwardly from between rims 40a, 42a, and separating apparatus 100 maybe mounted on inlet (134). Duct (130) may also comprise pressure release valve (400). Wheels 40, 42 may delimit a spherical volume (V, Fig 5a) containing casing (74), and each wheel 40, 42 may be rotatable about a respective inclined rotational axis (R1, R2, Fig 5a). Support assembly 16 may comprise a yoke 26, which may have a curvature that is the same as the curvature of the wheels 40, 42. The size of the cleaner may be reduced by locating casing (74, Fig 5a) between wheels 40, 42.
Patent GB-2475476-A (GB)
Title: Laptop mouse mat attachment
Inventor: WILD CRAIG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2009-11-17
Abstract: A mouse that for attachment to a laptop or notebook computer [Fig. 1, a], comprising a board [Fig. 2, c] made of stiff, durable plastic; and a pad [Fig. 2, b] made of material for ease of use by a mouse, such as plastic or rubber. The board has a "pressure force lever locking system" [Figs 3 4, d], which a lever that secures the that to the laptop when supplying sufficient pressure, and also allwvs easy removal. The board has a hinge [Fig. 2, e], which acts as a pivot for part of the mat to rotate about, allowing access to any features on the side of the laptop [Fig. 6] such as a CD drive or cable jacks, and clips back using a clip [Fig. 2, d] to once more allow use. The mat can be attached to either the left or right hand side of a laptop.
Patent GB-2475742-A (GB)
Title: Sample collection and detection system
Inventor: FINLAY ALAN
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: An on-site sample collection and detection system is described comprising a secondary ionization source (SESI) 302 and is usefully employed in dust analysis. A heat generation means, i.e. a laser can be employed to heat a solid sample to effect generations of a vapour. This neutral vapour is then ionized via ions generated by an electrospray ionization source 302 to produce molecular ions. These ions are then transferred to a mass spectrometer detector 303 to provide identification of the chemical components of the sample. A chromatography (604, Fig. 6) device may be included for separating the sample before ionization as well as a pre-concentrator (603) and/or detachable sample collector 304.
Patent GB-2463594-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric stator with rigid and pliant sections
Inventor: DELPASSAND MAJID
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A Moineau type stator within an outer tube 440 has an elastomeric inner surface. A first part of the surface 412 is supported by at least one rigid section 420 housed in the outer tube. A second part of the surface 452 is supported by the elastomeric material itself which extends to the outer tube. The elastomer forms lobes 462, 460 as is typical for a progressing cavity stator. There may be several rigid sections 420 reinforcing the first part of the surface 412. A rigid section 420 ideally abuts shoulder 442 on the stator tube. A manufacturing method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-1402752-A (GB)
Title: Yarn feed devices
IPC: D04B15/50
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1402752 Knitting machine yarn feed; yarn guides L I R SpA LABORATORIO ITALIANO RICHERCHE 3 March 1972 [8 March 1971] 10028/72 Headings D1C and DID A yarn feed device comprises a continuously drivable element from which air currents pass at least partly radially outward to form an air cushion round the entire periphery of the element so that a yarn passing partly or wholly round the element will be held off it when the yarn tension is below a certain value. Element 1 may be formed by the race of a pulley body comprising members 201A, 201B, which co-operate to define a cavity 4 which is fed with compressed air. In a modification, Fig 15 (not shown) the groove is sinuous. The rotary element may be a perforated cylinder with slits or a metal mesh cylindrical ball. Otherwise the elements may be a regular polygon. The element may also be in the form of a fan having a main body 401 with radial or inclined vanes 402 with recesses 402A to receive the yarn and may have sides 403 to cause air flow in the plane of symmetry transverse to the rotational axis.
Patent GB-1488870-A (GB)
Title: Weft presenting means for terry looms
IPC: D03D27/08
Filed: 1974-10-18
Abstract: 1488870 Terry looms CROMPTON & KNOWLES CORP 18 Oct 1974 [23 Oct 1973] 10037/77 Divided out of 1488869 Heading DIE  The disclosure is the same as the parent but the claims relate to the weft presenter.
Patent GB-724833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to sealing strip for tubeless tires
IPC: B60C5/16
Filed: 1953-04-14
Abstract: 724,833. Tubeless tyres; building tyres. FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. April 14, 1953 [May 22, 1952], No. 10144/53. Classes 144 (1) and 144 (2) [Also in Group V]. To provide an air-tight seal at the beads 18, 19 of a tubeless tyre 10 an endless channel-section sealing band 11 of rubber or the like has outwardly divergent side flanges 8, 9 which are substantially rigid throughout their cross-sectional extent except at their radially outer edges 20, 21 which seal against the tyre beads. As shown the band 11 is formed with an arched base 7 and the side flanges 8, 9 are reinforced with frusto-conical metal hoops 16, 17, the band dimensions being such that the inflation pressure of the tyre, in causing flattening of the base 7, forces the flexible flange edges 20, 21 only against the tyre beads to seal therewith and hold the beads against the rim flanges. The inflation pressure on the whole surface of the transversely rigid flanges 8, 9, is concentrated at the edges 20, 21, Fig. 12, to ensure good sealing with and seating of the tyre beads. The band is built up on a two-part flanged drum 31, 32 by first splicing a strip 6 of unvulcanized Butyl around the drum part 31, Fig. 6, faying a strip of rubberized fabric 38 around the edge of the band 6 which extends over the flange 36 of drum, and then positioning two opposed frustoconical metal hoops 16, 17 over the band 6, the hoop 16 being laid over the fabric strip 38 and being covered by a gum strip 39. The drum part 32 is then assembled with drum part 31 and a fabric strip 40, the hoop 17 and a gum strip 41 applied to the other edge of the band 6 now supported by the drum flange 37. The drum is then dismantled and the formed band 11 assembled between a curing bag 53 and a former ring 55 of firm vulcanized rubber having an arched periphery, the inflation valve 54 of the bag extending through aligned holes in the band base and the ring 55. The assembly is then positioned in a two-part mould 51, 52, Fig. 10 and the bag 53 inflated by air or steam.
Patent GB-559012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ice eliminating systems
IPC: B64D15/16
Filed: 1942-07-22
Abstract: 559,012. Preventing formation of ice on aircraft surfaces. BENDIX AVIATION CORPORATION. July 22, 1942, No. 10276. Convention date, Jan. 30. [Class 4] In an ice-eliminating system constituting an improvement upon that of Specification 439,284 the distributer is actuated to connect each chamber of a plurality of chambers in turn to a source of fluid pressure, to atmosphere and to a source of suction, and, when the source of pressure is cut off and the distributer arrested, all the chambers are connected to the suction source. A rotary valve 47, shown separately in Fig. 5, is mounted in the distributer with heads 48, 19 shown in Fig. 2, and rotated by the motordriven shaft 46. Connections 52 to the chambers are arranged round the heads and a connection 55 to the suction provided together with a port 65 for admitting pressure into the valve 47, which has a port 70 of sufficient circumferential extent to place three chambers under suction at one time; for the purpose of exhausting another chamber when the distributer is stopped, slots 73 are provided in the edges of a port 71 (normally used for inflating), a hole 74 being provided between ports 71 and 72 (which is normally used for connection to atmoshpere) for placing the remaining chamber under suction when the distributer is stopped.
Patent GB-269898-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the mounting of engines on aircraft
IPC: B64D27/06
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 269,898. Rohrbach Metall-Flugzeugbau Ges. April 26, 1926, [Convention date]. Addition to 258,595. Propelling.-The engine nacelle described in the parent Specification is modified by connecting the frame to a few points only at or in the lower surface of the wing. The engine is supported on a frame e attached at two points g<1> to the lower edge of one of the girders g of the plane and at one point h<1> or two points close together to the lower edge of the rear girder h. The upper surface of the cowling merges into the leading edge of the wing at a<4>. The lower cowling m<2> starts parallel to the plane and converges conically to a point well to the rear of the point h<1>. Ventilation openings m<3> are formed in the cowling without projecting beyond the outer surface. Where the wings have front and rear portions detachable from a central portion a<1> of box form the width of the cowling either coincides with the distance between adjacent cross-members of the wing or lateral extensions are formed in the cowling to bring it up to the width and the corresponding section of the leading edge member is introduced into the wing structure with the nacellle. Modified nacelles for enclosing engines having rows of cylinders in V or X formation are described, the tops of the nacelles sloping upwardly to the leading edge of the wing instead of being horizontal as shown.
Patent GB-269578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to cooling systems for electric discharge and the like devices
IPC: H01J19/36
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 269,578. British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Fortin, P. R.). April 14, 1926, [Convention date]. Vacuum tubes.- In a cooling system for a valve or other discharge device in which the fluid column is broken into drops by a sprayer 8, Fig. 1, connected between the water supply pipe 15 and the jacket 4 of a valve 1, and another sprayer 23 connected between the jacket and a drain pipe 25, each sprayer consists of a glass cylinder 10, Fig. 2, closed by a plate 16, which has openings 19 near the outer edge and is covered by a baffle 17. The plate 16 and a cover plate 13 are bolted to a flanged ring 12 cemented to the cylinder 10. The total area of the openings should be at least equal to the area of the inlet 14.
Patent GB-933834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in textile carding machines
Inventor: BUCKLEY JOHN THOMAS
IPC: D01G15/88
Filed: 1961-03-21
Abstract: 933,834. Card; wire. T.M.M. (RESEARCH) Ltd. March 6, 1962 [March 21, 1961], No. 10295/61. Class 120 (3) Saw-toothed wire, which is to be helically wound on a carding cylinder, comprises air passages at spaced intervals in the inner edge of the wire. The inner ends of the passages are in the same vertical plane as the teeth so as to communicate with holes in the cylinder surface; the outer ends lead to spaces between adjacent rows of teeth. Wire 10, shown in Figs. 1 and 2, comprises a section 101 in which teeth 11 are formed and a section 102 in which air passages 12 are cut or rebated. The wire, with a spacing wire 14, is mounted directly on the surface of a cylinder 13 so that holes 131 therein align with passages 12 and an air space 15 is provided. As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the wire 14 is replaced by an abutment 103 on the wire 10 which is recessed on its opposite face to form passages 12. In another embodiment, Fig. 6, the cylinder is clothed by two forms 10 and 171 of toothed strip, the latter having a continuous abutment on each side.
Patent GB-417521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to garage buildings
IPC: E04H6/18
Filed: 1933-04-06
Abstract: 417,521. Garages. LOUMEAU, L. M., 546, Windermere Road, Durban, South Africa. April 6, 1933, No. 10310. [Class 20 (i).] A multifloor garage building has the lifts disposed in banks in radial directions from a centre, with spaces at the ends of the banks for passage of vehicles. The banks of lifts V, X, Y, Z, shown at ground-floor level in Fig. 1 and at an upperfloor level in Fig. 2, are disposed in radial directions from a well A, V and Z being shown with five lifts, and X and Y with four lifts. Access to the building is through entrances G<1>-G<4>. The cars are marshalled at each entrance, as shown in front of the lifts, and when these spaces are full, the cars descend by ramps H<1>-H<4> to the basement. When the cars are lifted to a floor, they proceed as shown by arrowed lines from lifts X to the space before lifts Z around the end of bank Y and similarly for other banks of lifts. Lifts B<1>-B<4> are disposed around the well for passengers and dwelling-flat spaces D<1>-D<3> are served by lifts F<2>-F<4>. Ramps P are disposed between floors so that cars may descend by their own power passing from the lower ends of the ramps, clockwise around the rim of the floor. Exit is by delivery to first-floor level and thence by ramps U to exits O.