baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2471603-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible bed frame assembly and a cross unit assembly
Inventor: LEE PIL YUL
IPC: A47C17/72
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: The present utility invention provides a collapsible bed frame assembly including a plurality of foldable X-shaped cross units and each of the units has a first linkmember and a second link member; each of the adjacent corns units pivots to each other at their ends; at least one of the cross units has a support unit configured; Said support unit consists of two support members and two sliders, with the first slider slidably connecting the first link member; the first support member has its first end pivot to the second link member and second end pivot to the first slider; the second slider slidably connecting the first support member; the second linkmember has its first end pivot to the second link member or pivot to the connector of the second link member and has the other end pivot to the second slider, it's easier to expand and collapse the frame as the cross units, the two support members and the sliders are integrated into an interconnected structure; when the frame assembly is in an open position, the two support members synchronously strength the cross unit assembly such that the frame assembly is set in a strong and stable configura.
Patent GB-2486173-A (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: TAYLOR MATTHEW
IPC: B01D21/28
Filed: 2010-12-01
Abstract: A separator 10 comprises a housing 12 and a separator chamber 24 contained within, an inlet 26 and outlet 28 to the separator chamber and a dividing member 34 for substantially dividing the separator chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber 30, 32. A flow path is provided between the first and second chambers for allowing flow to circulate between the first and second chambers, and guide means (56, Fig 5) for creating opposing flow paths in the second chamber for slowing flow through the second chamber. Preferably a removable magnet 37 is provided in the first chamber to attract particles out of the flow. Advantageously the separator is used in the main circuit of a central heating system to remove magnetic and non-magnetic particles held in suspension.
Patent GB-2486497-A (GB)
Title: A laparoscopic port closure system
Inventor: KEATING RONAN
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2010-12-17
Abstract: The device allows for the deployment of a suture internally into an abdominal wall and the subsequent use of that deployed suture to effect a closing of the wound that was used for the port. The deployed suture may be used during the surgical procedure to effect a securing or anchoring of the device. A laparoscopic port closure system has an instrument lumen 1326 and first and second needle guide channels 1453 on opposite sides of the instrument lumen 1326 with a convex surface to guide the suture away from the instrument lumen. The instrument lumen may receive a trocar and obturator 1325. Also disclosed is a laparoscopic access port having spools for holding suture material and a trocar and obturator having windows which align to receive tissue to allow suture to be passed through the tissue.
Patent GB-2478844-A (GB)
Title: A prefabricated wall panel with a structural support frame comprising concrete.
Inventor: O'DONNELL DAMIEN
IPC: E04B2/64
Filed: 2011-03-16
Abstract: The wall panel 1 has a frame 2 comprising concrete and is suitable for being part of either a structural or non structural wall. The frame may be reinforced by glass fibre or be pre-stressed and may be formed from several frame members joined together or instead be a monolithic frame. The frame is preferably filled with either bricks, blocks or insulation 6. The surfaces of the panel are preferably covered or sheathed in sheeting such as plasterboard or expanded metal reinforcement, the latter for supporting a coat of plaster. The panel may also comprise a breathable membrane on an outer sheathing 14 which may be plywood, oriented strand board (OSB) or cement board. The panel may form the inner leaf of a cavity wall. Also claimed is a kit of parts including studs and couplings for creating said wall panel.
Patent GB-2489485-A (GB)
Title: A curtain glider with deformable retaining means for attachment to a slotted curtain track
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT STEPHEN DEREK
IPC: A47H15/04
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: A curtain glider 10 adapted to attach to a curtain and to connect to a slotted track or rail such that it is free to slide along the track. The curtain glider 10 comprises resiliently deformable retaining or attachment means adapted to retain the glider in connection with the slotted track. The retaining means is adapted such that the deformation of the retaining means in a manner which would allow the curtain glider to be pulled back out through the slot of a slotted track is restricted.
Patent GB-2493549-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for sterilisation of an environment with ozone and decontamination after
Inventor: JENNINGS JAMES ROBERT
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2011-08-11
Abstract: A process for the removal of ozone from an environment comprising passing the ozone-containing environment over or through an inert support carrying a reducing agent. The reducing agent may be selected from one of the following: a transition group element or salt thereof, a main group element from group 4 to 6, an anion capable of oxidation to a higher valence state, or mixtures thereof. Preferably the agent is moist elemental sulphur, the sulphite or nitrite anion, or a metal salt wherein the metal component is selected from iron, cobalt, chromium, vanadium, titanium, copper and manganese. The inert support may comprise a ceramic material and have honeycomb structure. The reducing agent and support may be incorporated into a cartridge for use in a device for the sterilisation, decontamination or sanitation of an enclosed environment.
Patent GB-2497270-A (GB)
Title: Child proof seat belt cover
Inventor: CROASDELL TERESA
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2011-10-06
Abstract: The invention presents an apparatus for child-proofing a vehicle seat belt buckle comprising: a release button cover 100 , a tongue retention aperture 104, and a folding portion 102 between said release button cover and said tongue retention aperture; wherein said folding portion further comprises a release button access aperture 101. The folding portion may comprise at least two living hinges 106, 108 and be thinner than the said cover. The apparatus may also be formed from a single part.
Patent GB-2496406-A (GB)
Title: Guard mounted on inclining structure of mitre saw
Inventor: SPINELLI LUIGI
IPC: B27G21/00
Filed: 2011-11-10
Abstract: A saw has table 4 rotatable about a vertical axis; bevel mount 16 pivoting about a horizontal edge of table 4; a motor 20 secured to mount 16 pivotable towards or away from table 4; a saw blade 22 driven by motor 20; a guard comprising rear part 68, 70 secured to mount 16 and fixed part 30 above. Ideally rear guard 68, 70 surrounds all of the blades cutting edge which is behind fence 14 on table 4 and below fixed guard 30, preferably in all positions of the motor relative to table 4 and fence 14. Part 70 of the rear guard could be rigidly connected to mount 16, to which part 68 could be pivotally connected. Pivoting part 70 may be biased towards fence 14, while rigid part 68 could be permanently above fence 14. The biasing could cause pivoting part 70 to move when table 4 rotates or bevel mount 16 is inclined. There can be a front guard 32, 34 opposite rear guard. A locking mechanism may prevent movement of pivoting part 70 for particular positions of the bevel mount relative to base 2 or table 4.
Patent GB-2485670-A (GB)
Title: Cooling Method and Apparatus Which Has a Two-Stage Mechanical Refrigerator and a Heat Pipe.
Inventor: TELEBERG PAER GUSTAV
IPC: F25B9/10
Filed: 2011-11-17
Abstract: Cooling apparatus and method of operation is provided which has a mechanical refrigerator 100 and a heat pipe 200. The refrigerator has a first cooled stage 101 and a second cooled stage 102, the second cooled stage is coupled thermally with a target apparatus 103 to be cooled. The heat pipe has a first part 201 coupled thermally to the first stage of the mechanical refrigerator and a second part 202 coupled thermally to a cooled member which may comprise the second stage of the mechanical refrigerator. In use, the heat pipe contains a condensable gaseous coolant 25, for example, the coolant may be Krypton. The apparatus operates in a first cooling mode in which the temperature of the cooled member causes the coolant within the second part of the heat pipe to be gaseous and the temperature of the first stage causes the coolant in the first part to condense, whereby the cooled member is cooled by the movement of the condensed liquid from the first part to the second part of the heat pipe. When the cooled member is the second stage of the mechanical refrigerator, the heat pipe provides heat between the higher and lower temperature cooled stages during cooling.
Patent GB-2485676-A (GB)
Title: Pedal operated lever arrangement for lifting bed bases
Inventor: MIDDLETON IAN
IPC: A47C19/04
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A lifting apparatus 10 for use with a sleeping assembly having a base, e.g. a cot [100, Fig. 1], comprises a lever arrangement 16,18 upon which the bed base can be supported, and an operating member, e.g. foot operated pedal 20, connected to the lever arrangement 16,18. The operating member 20 can move the lever arrangement 16, 18 between a retracted condition in which the base is at a lower position, and an extended condition in which the base is raised above the lower position. Preferably, the lever arrangement includes a first lever 22 and two elongate guide means 26,28, wherein the first lever 22 extends from the pedal 20 to a first of the guides 26, the lever movable along the first guide 26, and wherein the lever is pivotally connected to a second of the guides 28. The lifting apparatus may further include: a stabilising lever 24 pivotally connected to the first lever 22; a support frame 11 for the lever arrangement; a dampening means 64 to slow movement of the levers; bracing means 74; and a second lever 54 which is connected to the pedal and the second guide 28.
Patent GB-2502567-A (GB)
Title: Shield or barrier layer for vehicle surface with means to displace barrier from protecting position and to clean barrier
Inventor: WEBB MICHAEL
IPC: B60J11/02
Filed: 2012-05-31
Abstract: Disclosed is cleaning apparatus 10 for use with the external surface 12 of a vehicle, the cleaning apparatus 10 comprising at least one barrier layer 16 having a transparent covering portion 36 that at least partially covers the external surface 12 when the apparatus is fitted to the vehicle and when the barrier layer 16 is in a protective position; a displacement means 18 capable of displacing the barrier layer 16 away from the protective position; and a cleaning means 20 arranged to clean at least a portion of the barrier layer 16 when the barrier layer 16 is displaced away from the protective position. The displacement means 18 may be a roller or pair of rollers 18a,18b; the cleaning means 20 may be a rotatable brush 20a,20b partially submerged in a cleaning fluid. Also disclosed (see figure 4) is protective apparatus for an external surface of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising at least one barrier layer having first and second protective positions.
Patent GB-2503490-A (GB)
Title: Sea wave power converter
Inventor: ORTIZ ISRAEL
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: A primary piston 24 is driven by pressure variations in a pressure chamber 1 due to wave action. The primary piston 24 is connected to a secondary piston 21 in a compressor 13 which compresses air into a pressure tank 6 via check valves 17-20. The outflow from the pressure tank 6 is applied via a flow control valve 7 to a turbine 23 eg for driving an electrical generator 10.
Patent GB-2505651-A (GB)
Title: Model locomotive test bed
Inventor: WALSH CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: A63H19/00
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: A test bed is disclosed which is designed to be used by railway modellers to check wheels, pickups and connections on electrically driven locomotives and other rolling stock. The test bed comprises three pairs of rollers 1 & 4; 2 & 5; 3 & 6 mounted on a short length of track; each drive wheel of a locomotive to be tested sits on a respective roller. The central pair of rollers 2 & 5 is fixed in place and the outer pairs of rollers 1 & 4 and 3 & 6 are free to slide along the track to enable a range of locomotive wheel arrangements to be accommodated on the test bed. Each of the tracks under the rollers is cut both sides of the central pair of rollers and electrical connections are made to each of the six isolated track sections. Using switches S1-S6 the electrical power to each of the individual rollers 1-6 can be switched off or on, isolating any one, or a group, of roller; thereby allowing each wheel, or pair of wheels of the locomotive to be individually tested.
Patent GB-2509939-A (GB)
Title: Detection and alerting device for vehicle
Inventor: BROWN IAN
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: A detection and alerting device is provided for the rear of a vehicle to deter tailgating. The device would fit retrospectively to be visible through the rear window or fixed on or within the fabric of vehicle facing rearwards. The device comprises a display surface 2 to face rearwards with an optical display to emit either a constant or intermittent legible or graphical alert in red of a size visible to the vehicle behind if travelling within the determined variable distance, to be activated by the incorporated distance sensor 3. It would alert the following vehicle if within the safe travelling and stopping distance of the vehicle fitted with the device. The detection unit would be variable according to speed and distance and have the option of a camera 7 for the collection and transfer of images and data and a GPRS tracking device 8. The device may comprise a motion sensor 4, a solar energy panel 5 and a rechargeable battery 6.
Patent GB-2495889-A (GB)
Title: Process for casting concrete wall blocks for use with geogrids
Inventor: BERGMANN JOHN W
IPC: B28B7/18
Filed: 2011-07-26
Abstract: In casting concrete retaining wall blocks (10), a plurality of mold inserts form a passage (20) between top (15) and bottom (16) surfaces of the block (10), a recess (21) in the block top between the passage (20) and the back (12) of the block (10) and a recess (22) in the bottom (16) of the block (10) between the passage (20) and the back (12) of the block (10). The recesses (21, 22) and the passage (20) are formed by a plurality of mold inserts. When the blocks (10) are used in a retaining wall, geogrid fabric (24) passes from the rear of the wall through one of the recesses (21, 22) in a block (10), through the passage (20) in the block (10) and through the other recess )21, 22) in the block (10) into backfill for stabilizing the wall. The recesses (21, 22) and passage (20) are designed so that any concrete flashing formed between abutting mold inserts is not contacted by the geogrid fabric (24).
Patent GB-2502458-A (GB)
Title: Coupler alarm and instructional guide
Inventor: MILLER GARY
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: An excavator (10) has a quick coupler (24) coupled to the distal end (22) of its excavator arm (12). The quick coupler (24) can be operated from the cab (14) of the excavator (10), and is connected to a warning control system (48) or an instructional device (102). The warning control system (48) is connected to a coupler control circuit (46), which controls the coupler (24) and the system or circuit acquires information on the coupler's status. A control system activation warning circuit is then arranged to be responsible for issuing warning signals (53, 54) to personnel located external of the cab when the coupler control circuit (46) is activated into an accessory coupling procedure mode, or an accessory decoupling procedure mode. To do this, the warning circuit (48) is coupled to an audio and/or visual alarm (50, 52) for directing the warnings (53, 54) to the personnel, including bystanders. The instructional device, however, instructs the operator as to how to use the coupler.
Patent GB-2517787-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for accessing a set of data tables in a source database
Inventor: OBERHOFER MARTIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-09-03
Abstract: A method for accessing a set of data tables in a source database (117), the method comprises: providing a set of table categories for tables in the source database; providing a set of metrics (such as read access rates, number of records, number of primary keys), each metric comprising a respective characteristic metric for each table category; For each table of the set of the data tables evaluating the set of metrics; analyzing the evaluated set of metrics; and categorizing the table into one of the set of table categories using the result of the analysis; outputting information indicative of the table category of each table of the set of tables; in response to the outputting receiving a request to select data tables of the set of data tables according to a part of the table categories for data processing; and selecting a subset of data tables of the set of data tables using the table categories for performing the data processing (e.g. ETL or data mining) on the subset of data tables.
Patent GB-2516989-A (GB)
Title: Tidal current generating device and installation frame thereof
Inventor: LIN DONG
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2013-10-31
Abstract: A tidal current generating device comprises an installation frame 1 for supporting tidal turbines 4, the frame including at least two vertically orientated buoyancy units 2 . The installation frame 1 may hold at least three hydro turbines 4 and at least one power generation module (5, figure 3). One or more turbines 4 may be mounted on a detachable inner frame 3. The buoys 2 may comprise an upper fixed buoyancy, and a lower body with variable buoyancy (21, 22, figure 3). The system may include tapered deflectors (203, figure 8) and a lattice grille 6 to protect the turbines 4
Patent GB-2516131-A (GB)
Title: Proximity detection
Inventor: KNOWLES IAN
IPC: H04W84/12
Filed: 2014-01-28
Abstract: The position of a portable device 13 relative to an AP 10 and STAs 11, 12 is estimated according to a wireless network communications protocol. A measurement request according to the WiFi standard is sent by the AP to the portable device causing it to perform a measurement (such as a clear channel assessment CCA) during a first period. The AP instructs STAs in the network to remain quiet (not transmit) during the first period to enable the measurement to be performed. The AP disregards the instruction (which also requires it to remain silent) in order to transmit a variable power signal during the first period. The portable device 13 performs the measurement in response to the measurement request and the proximity of the portable device to the AP is estimated in dependence on signal strength of the variable power signal. In a second embodiment a channel not used by the network is selected on which to transmit the variable power signal. The invention may be used to select a wireless speaker closest to a smartphone of a user for a multi-room wireless music system.
Patent GB-2508757-A (GB)
Title: Intraoral tactile biofeedback methods, devices and systems for speech and language training
Inventor: SALAMINI ALEXEY
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: An intraoral method, biofeedback system and kit are provided for supplying intraoral feedback representative of a speaker's pronunciation during sound production, which feedback may be used for training and enhancing a speaker's pronunciation accuracy.
Patent GB-2525399-A (GB)
Title: An optical device
Inventor: YUAN ZHILLIANG
IPC: H04B10/70
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: An optical device 35, which may be used as a sending unit for a quantum communication system, comprising an optical component 30, e.g. gain-switched laser (24 fig.2(a)), configured to produce optical amplification, a component 20 configured to intermittently supply coherent light 21 to the optical component 30, and a controller 141 configured to apply a time varying signal to the optical component 30 such that a plurality of light pulses 26 are emitted during each period of time that the coherent light 21 is received. The light pulses 26 emitted during each period have a fixed phase relation, e.g. the phase difference between any two consecutive intra-period pulses may be the same for all periods and/or the phase difference between inter-period pulses may be random. The optical device 35 may also comprise an encoder configured to encode information in the emission time of the light pulses 26 or in the phase difference between the light pulses 26.
Patent GB-2528289-A (GB)
Title: A die-cut lid and associated container and method
Inventor: ALDERSON PAUL
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2014-07-16
Abstract: A flexible lid 20 has indentation(s) or ridges 50 encircling a data area 70, or the entire data area recessed. The lid is die cut and preferably include aluminium, a polypropylene and/or a polyethylene terephthalate layers. There can be multiple discontinuous indentations, a single continuous indentation or concentric indentations. The data region within the indentations is ideally planar and includes include a barcode, a date code or a best before date. The indentations can be V or U shaped. The lid could be sealed to the top of a coffee capsule or other food container.
Patent GB-2528448-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for testing dielectric insulation integrity of a device
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM CLIVE
IPC: G01R31/12
Filed: 2014-07-21
Abstract: A method, apparatus 300 and detection circuit 306 for testing the dielectric integrity of an insulated medical instrument 316 such as a diathermy probe, submerged in a conductive solution 320 during test. The circuit supplies a test voltage to the device under test via connector 308, and a representation of the test voltage is compared with a reference or threshold potential to determine whether it is representative of a loading effect, due to a flaw or defect in the insulation integrity significantly lowering resistance and allowing a current to flow to the electrolyte. In embodiments, visual 312, 314 and audible 322 devices alert or notify the operator of a failed or passed test and a wetting agent can be used to ensure maximal surface contact with the insulation coating. In this manner, a uniform test is performed, batch testing is possible and damage caused via sparking is reduced.
Patent GB-2528959-A (GB)
Title: Encoder, decoder and method
Inventor: KARKKAINEN TUOMAS MIKAEL
IPC: H04L9/18
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: Encoding and encrypting input data (D1) to generate corresponding encoded and encrypted data (E2) whereby: at least a first data block of the input data (D1) is encoded to generate a first encoded data block; the at least first encoded data block is then encrypted using at least one key to provide a first encoded and encrypted data block for inclusion in the encoded and encrypted data (E2); a first seed value is generated for use in encrypting a next encoded data block to provide a next encoded and encrypted data block for inclusion in the encoded and encrypted data (E2); and a next seed value is generated for use in encrypting a subsequent encoded data block, in a sequential repetitive manner until each data block of the input data (D1) is encoded and encrypted into the encoded and encrypted data (E2).
Patent GB-2513276-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing valve
Inventor: HATTON JASON D
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: A slit valve (10) to selectively restrict the passage of a fluent substance between an interior environment (17) and an exterior environment (15) and a method for forming the valve (10), the method including the steps of providing at least one layer of film material and permanently deforming the film material to define a valve (10) for selectively restricting the passage of a fluent substance between an interior environment (17) and an exterior environment (15).