baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2473571-A (GB)
Title: Information collecting equipment, information collecting program and method
Inventor: OTSUKA HIROSHI
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: Information collecting equipment (10) for acquiring information from each of a plurality of apparatuses connected to each other via a network. The information collecting equipment (10) comprises a collection planning portion (103) and a collection executing portion (104). The collection planning portion (103) adds the information collection time required for collecting information from each of these apparatuses to the communication time required for communicating with each of these apparatuses. The collection executing portion (104) picks up the largest period of time from among the periods of time added up by the first adding portion and adds it to a predetermined point of time and sets it as a first point of time. Then, it subtracts the time required for collectng information from each of the apparatuses from the first point of tune and sets it as a second point of time when it starts to collect information from each of the apparatuses, and acquires information obtained by information collection started at the second point of time.
Patent GB-2488583-A (GB)
Title: Preventing unauthorized access to data stored in non-volatile memories
Inventor: AMARILIO LIOR
IPC: G11C16/22
Filed: 2011-03-03
Abstract: An infrared LED is disposed in proximity to each memory cell and is configured to emit optical radiation during readout from the memory cell which masks the infrared emission from the memory cell during operation. The output from the LEDs in the memory device dazzles infrared sensors being used to monitor the operation of the memory cells. Sensitive data such as encryption keys stored in non-volatile memories is thereby protected.
Patent GB-2488596-A (GB)
Title: Embolic filter deployed and withdrawn by inversion
Inventor: HANSEN PALLE MUNK
IPC: A61F2/01
Filed: 2011-03-04
Abstract: A filter device 10 for trapping embolic debris comprises a bag which is deployed by everting it from an end 22 of a delivery catheter 20. Inversion can be obtained by retracting the catheter, advancing a pusher member 24, or a combination of the two. After release from the catheter, which may be with the assistance of the pusher member 24, the open end of the bag self-expands against the walls of a body lumen 30. The catheter 20 can then be completely removed from the lumen. After use, the device 10 is withdrawn into catheter 20 by pulling on a wire 16 attached to the closed end of the bag (see figure 5) to again evert the device. Alternatively, there may be a loop 42 on the bag which is pulled by a wire 46 with a hook 48 back into the catheter (see figures 7) or the filter may not be everted again (see figure 8). The bag may be made of Nitinol or resilient material, and may be braided. It may be releasably attachable to the catheter.
Patent GB-2489019-A (GB)
Title: A subsea fail safe electric actuator
Inventor: OSWALD WALTER
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2011-03-16
Abstract: A subsea electric actuator includes an electric motor and a telescopic drive connection 8 from the motor to a drive unit, 10, 11, 12 which can be moved to and fro and converts rotary motion of the connection 8 to linear motion of an actuating stem 5. A return spring 14 is operable on the drive unit 10, 11, 12 to urge the actuating stem towards a datum state. An electronic latch 15 is operative when set to maintain the drive 10, 11, 12 unit in a predetermined position so as to decouple the action of the return spring 14, whereby the stem 5 can be advanced and retracted relative to the drive unit, 10, 11, 12 free from the action of the return spring 14. De-energisation of the latch 15 allows the return to operate on the drive unit 10, 11, 12 to return the actuating stem 5 to the datum state. Various forms of electromagnetic latch are also claimed and include the feature of an electromagnet which holds a hammer/activating member against the action of a spring.
Patent GB-2489667-A (GB)
Title: An extendable platform
Inventor: TAYLOR MARK
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2011-03-24
Abstract: A work platform (2a, 2b Fig 1) comprises an extendable support structure 3, with a deck 4 mounted thereupon. A wing 5 is rotatably secured to an extendable section 9 of the support structure. 3 In a first configuration (Fig 2a), the extendable section 9 is retracted and the wing is inactive such that it does not define part of the work surface. In a second configuration (Fig 2c), the support structure 9 is extended and the wing 5 is positioned to be supported by the support structure 9, with the deck 4 and wing 9 together defining the work surface (2b, Figure 1). The work platform may be used in conjunction with a climbing screen apparatus. Preferably, the extending section is rotatably secured to one end 19 of the wing, said one end being the end of the wing which is arranged to be adjacent the deck when in the first configuration, however said one end 19 is arranged to define a distal end of the working platform surface when in a second configuration.
Patent GB-2478090-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine
Inventor: FUJITSUKA MASASHI
IPC: D06F23/04
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: A novel and excellently configured washing machine, wherein a washing tub can rotate about two rotating shafts oriented in different directions. A washing machine is provided with an outer tub (4), a rotatable support body (7), an annular rail section (18) which is rotatable coaxial with a support-body shaft (8) which is the rotating shaft for the support body (7), and a washing tub (13) which is mounted inside the support body (7) and is rotatably connected to the support body (7) by washing tub shafts (14). Rolling sections (16, 17) which rotate when the washing tub (13) rotates using the washing-tub shafts (14) as the rotation shafts are formed on the exterior surface of the washing tub (13). The rolling sections (16, 17) are in contact with the annular rail section (18) so as to be able to transmit rotational force thereto. The support-body shaft (8) is a shaft oriented in a different direction from the washing-tub shafts (14).
Patent GB-2491641-A (GB)
Title: Saturated core fault current limiter
Inventor: HODGE EOIN PATRICK
IPC: H01F38/02
Filed: 2011-06-10
Abstract: A fault current limiter has at least one elongated core 47,48 biased magnetically towards saturation by means of a surrounding magnetic field that can be provided by DC coils 41,43 or permanent magnets, and an AC coil 45 surrounding the core. The core has a variable cross section along the axis of the core in the vicinity of the AC coil, providing increased saturation of the core and enhanced fault current limiting for a lower DC bias. The DC field can vary along the axis of the core with the core cross section larger in the vicinity of the more intense field. The core can have a greater cross section in the region of one DC coil and reduced cross sectional are between two spaced apart DC coils. The cross section can be enlarged at the ends of the core (fig 1, 18). There can be two spaced apart cores for each phase and six cores for three phases arranged in a circle, the DC coil surrounding all of the cores. The cores can have a D-shaped cross section (fig 7, be formed from laminations of high permeability material such as transformer steel and include scalloped portions (fig 4, 61). A conductive shield (fig 12, 117), of copper or stainless steel, can surround the cores and AC windings.
Patent GB-2494176-A (GB)
Title: Desmodromic hydraulic valve train
Inventor: PATTAKOS MANOUSOS
IPC: F01L9/12
Filed: 2011-09-02
Abstract: A desmodromic hydraulic valve train for reciprocating piston engines and pumps, comprising a valve 1 with a piston 2 secured to the valve stem 3, two oil chambers 4 & 5 acting on either side of the valve stem piston, a cam 6, an oil piston 7 and chamber 8 wherein the piston is moved in the chamber by the cam, or a single opening ramp of the cam, and displaces oil out of the chamber, an oil reservoir 11, and a control means 10 to direct the displaced oil to either the valve opening 4 or valve closing 5 oil chambers acting on either side of the valve stem piston. Control 10 can be by high speed solenoid valves, or by easier and cheaper control wherein the rotation of the oil piston 7 is what varies the valve lift and the valve duration. Low power servomotors can micro-align the angular displacement of different oil pistons to balance the load between the cylinders.
Patent GB-2492852-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measuring the levels of hormones, neuro-transmitters, bio markers, cortisol, or the like from EEG data
Inventor: GANDHI KRISHNA
IPC: A61B5/374
Filed: 2011-10-04
Abstract: A method of predicting substance levels from EEG data, comprises the steps of: analysing EEG data to obtain the average power for each of a plurality of predetermined frequency bands; calculating a value from the average powers derived for each frequency band, said value being calculated by combining the average powers for each frequency band by dividing and/or multiplying according to a predetermined order; and obtaining an estimate of the substance level from the equation: Y=bX+C; where Y is the substance level to be predicted, X is the value and b and C are constants, wherein the substance is selected from hormones, neuro transmitters, bio markers, cortisol or the like. The method / apparatus may be used to measure hormone levels, measure neuro-transmitters, measure bio markers, measure cortisol, or the like.
Patent GB-2497551-A (GB)
Title: Testing vehicle restraint members
Inventor: BALMER STEPHEN
IPC: G01M5/00
Filed: 2011-12-13
Abstract: An apparatus for testing vehicle restraint members, such as crash barriers or safety fences, comprises a support 62 for each end of the member, each of said supports being provided with a clamp 60 to apply a clamping force to the respective end of the member. A pre-determined deflecting load is applied to the front face intermediate to the ends of the member by means such as hydraulic ram 80, and a measuring device 70 measures the deflection of the member resulting from application of the load. The clamps may be profiled to correspond to particular members and may be arranged to measure the thickness of the member being clamped. The apparatus may be used to test crash barriers that have been removed from a location to determine if they are suitable for reinstallation or reuse at another location.
Patent GB-2499392-A (GB)
Title: Recycling a multilayer structure comprising an acrylate polymer substrate
Inventor: MOSLEY DAVID
IPC: B29B17/02
Filed: 2012-02-14
Abstract: A method of recycling a multilayer structure 1 comprising a substrate and a coating layer thereon, the substrate comprising an acrylate polymer, the coating layer comprising a mixture of a glass fibre and a polyester resin; granulating 4 the multilayer structure to produce a granulated product 6; and, flowing air over the granulated product to separate a lighter fraction (generally the coating particles) therefrom. The air may be flowed over the granulated product by means of a fan 7 or a cyclone. The method may further include the step of providing at least a portion of the granulated product to a vibrating table 10 wherein at least one extractor fan 7 may be arranged above the table. A vibrating conveyor 8 may preferably be used for transferring the granulated product to the vibrating table, wherein at least one fan may be arranged above the conveyor belt for separating the lighter portion of the granulated product on the conveyor belt. The method may particularly be used for separating acrylate polymers with a spray-coated mixture of glass fibres and polyester resin as commonly used to manufacture baths and other bathroom furniture.
Patent GB-2490202-A (GB)
Title: A method for processing a histological sample
Inventor: BURISCH ARNE
IPC: G01N1/36
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: A method for execution upon processing of at least one histological sample arranged in a closed cassette 2, comprises the step of, prior to opening of the cassette, detaching the sample from the cover of the cassette and/or isolating the sample by heating the cassette, and exposing it directly or indirectly to mechanical vibration. Apparatus for carrying out the method may comprise a paraffin heating bath 6 and vibration generating means 7. The method may be used to prevent samples from becoming damaged by adhering to the cover of the cassette. An image processing system (9, fig 2) may be provided, that has a video camera 10 that optically monitors the operation of detachment and/or isolation through the sieve openings of the cassette. Information obtained from the video camera may be used to calculate the necessary vibration parameters and regulate vibration means 7.
Patent GB-2502983-A (GB)
Title: Electronic host device with flexible interface for accessory connection
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: G11B31/00
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: An electronic host device, such as a cellular telephone or music player, comprises an interface for connecting an accessory device, such as earphones and headsets, which are connected by a TRRS(4-pole) 3.5 mm jack plug and socket connector 10. The interface is switchable to selectively configure the connections of the TRRS connector either to convey unidirectional analogue signals between the host and an analogue accessory or to convey bidirectional digital signals between the host and a connected digital accessory and to carry power as required from the host to the accessory. The switching may either be triggered manually, or implemented automatically in response to electronic detection of the connection of a digital accessory device to the host device, and may utilise, for example, FET transistor switches or FET-based integrated switches. The accessory can be a headset with ambient noise cancelling or a digital signal processor.
Patent GB-2506192-A (GB)
Title: Optical rotating joint having drive shaft with a hollow central bore
Inventor: PESCOED CHRISTOPHER RALPH
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: An optical rotating joint installation 1 has a drive shaft 30 for a rotating interface, the drive shaft has a hollow central bore 32. An optical rotating joint 2 located in the hollow central bore such that optic fibre 10 is fixed and optic fibre 8 is free to rotate. The drive shaft can rotate by means of bearings 20 and a conventional electrical slip-ring arrangement 62 may transfer electrical power from cables 60. The proportion of the cross-sectional area of the material retained in the annular section of the drive shaft is preferably greater than or equal to 50%, more preferably 60%, yet more preferably 75%. The optical rotating joint installation may be provided as a retro-fit to replace an existing solid drive shaft that does not have an optical rotating joint, for example by hollowing out the existing solid drive shaft or by replacing the existing solid drive shaft with a drive shaft with a hollow central bore.
Patent GB-2491322-A (GB)
Title: System and method for shock isolation in a launch system
Inventor: KALMS WILLIAM
IPC: F41F3/04
Filed: 2011-03-01
Abstract: A system and method for providing a munitions launching system with dynamic shock isolation in which a spring plate skirt having an integral spring arrangement is provided between a munitions frame and a munitions extension, the spring plate skirt defining an opening that provides for the uninterrupted flow of expelled rocket gases, as well as underside access to the munitions frame.
Patent GB-2501142-A (GB)
Title: Hair styling brush
Inventor: PARSONS LISA MARIE
IPC: A45D20/48
Filed: 2012-11-05
Abstract: A hairbrush, suitable for styling the hair, has a handle 1 a large barrel base 3 and a small barrel base 6. A small hair brush element 8 is attached permanently to and extends axially from the small barrel base 6. A medium diameter hair brush element 9 can be secured to the small barrel base 6 by means of a bayonet type fitting, and envelops the small brush element 8. Similarly a large diameter brush element 10 can be attached via a bayonet fitting to the large barrel base 3. Each hair brush element has at least one different characteristic, such as diameter, bristle type, density or length. The various brush elements would be used individually, but may be coupled to the handle 1 simultaneously for compact storage, nesting one within another.
Patent GB-2496532-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically controlled barrier valve equalizing system
Inventor: PLUNKETT KEVIN R
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2011-07-13
Abstract: A barrier valve has an equalizing feature for the ball or plug when in the closed position before it is opened. A hydraulic open and a close line are connected to a housing so that they can move a piston in opposed directions. The piston ends are sealed and the exterior of the piston is tapered to push one or more bypass valves open to connect tubing pressure across the ball when ramped off its seat. Pressure on the main hydraulic line to close the ball reverses the piston movement and allows a spring bias to close the bypass valve or valves. The equalizing system can be integrated into the barrier valve housing or can be separate as a retrofit.
Patent GB-2512037-A (GB)
Title: Container for nutritious powder
Inventor: BARNARD GAVIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47J43/27
Filed: 2013-02-21
Abstract: A container 1 comprises a bottle 2 with a neck 4 and a closure 3. Contained within the orifice of the neck is a perforate mixer 12, having a circular rim 14. The closure can be a cap with a thread 7 complementary to a thread 6 on the bottle neck, a frangible tamper-proof ring 8 can also be included. The bottle and closure are conventional and contain a conventional nutritious powder 9 intended to be mixed with water for consumption. The mixer may include a conical perforate element 15. The conical perforate element can comprise of orthogonally arranged ribs 16 leaving square perforations 17. In use, the closure is unscrewed with its closure ring separating. Water is poured into the container onto the powder and the closure is screwed back on and the container shaken to cause a small proportion of the mixture to flow through the mixer for each shake. This action breaks up lumps of powder, so that when the closure is removed for drinking the mixture is smooth and pleasant to drink. Should any lumps be left, they are prevented from leaving the bottle on drinking, by filtering action of the mixer.
Patent GB-2511743-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cells
Inventor: MCLEAN-ANDERSON CRAIG
IPC: H01M50/114
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: A method of treating an electrochemical cell containing an electrolytic solution includes the step of dispersing particles of manganese dioxide within the electrolytic solution. Preferably the manganese particles are in fine powder form having a median diameter size of 10 to 110 microns. 0.5 to 3 mg/ml of electrolytic manganese dioxide may be added directly per ml of electrolyte or alternatively may be present in a dissolvable container such as gelatin for addition to the electrolyte. The electrolyte may further comprise filler such as sodium sulphate or potassium sulphate. The electrochemical cell may comprise a wet-cell lead-acid storage battery, such as a motor vehicle battery with multiple cells. In another embodiment the manganese dioxide particles may be added to a lead oxide paste to form an ingredient of a cathode of the battery. The manganese dioxide acts to react with the hydrogen ions and retard the dislodgement of lead oxide, thus increasing battery life and performance.
Patent GB-2512900-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: GUO TAO
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2013-04-10
Abstract: A wireless telecommunication system is described comprising a shared base station able to divide resources between multiple network operators sharing the base station (shared Radio Access Networks). The base station resources are divided into resource pools having their own set of sharing rules and associated scheduling method that may be configured independently for each resource pool. A number of techniques are described that may be used to ensure flexibility and fairness of access to the base station resources for the multiple network operators. Means are provided for defining a reserved proportion of resources of a communication bandwidth to be allocated for a set of one or more communication bearers for network operators, along with means for prioritising allocation of resources to the set of one or more communication bearers for each network operator, with further means for allocating resources, to the communication bearers of each network operator in dependence on a scheduling priority attributed to the communication bearers of that network operator by the prioritising means.
Patent GB-2518413-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lug and anti-stall control unit
Inventor: CARTHY MARK
IPC: F02D29/04
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A control unit 14 which controls the operation of an engine 12 which powers a hydraulic pump 18 and a powertrain 16 of a vehicle 10 is configured to selectively vary the power supplied to the hydraulic pump and powertrain by the engine. The control unit 14 receives a first operating parameter relating to the output of the engine 12, eg engine speed or torque, and compares the first operating parameter to a first predetermined range indicative of desired engine performanceÂ¸ and if the first operating parameter is outside of the first predetermined range selectively reduces the power supplied to the hydraulic pump 18 until the first operating parameter of the engine 12 is within a second predetermined range indicative of engine recovery, thus minimising the possibility of engine stall or lug. The pump power may be reduced stepwise and subject to a maximum amount, eg 15%. The pump 18 may provide hydraulic fluid to actuators such as the rams and motors of eg a back hoe loader, telehandler, agricultural tractor or excavator.
Patent GB-2519951-A (GB)
Title: Sport training apparatus
Inventor: FRANKLIN RICHARD JAMES ALLEN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: A sports training apparatus 110, particularly for soccer, comprises a plurality of target assemblies 12. Each target assembly includes at least one target 14. Each target includes a target member, an alert device 17 and a sensor. The apparatus includes a controller in communication with each alert device and each sensor. The controller includes a sequencer which controls the sequence in which the alert devices are activated. The apparatus is arranged so that in use one alert device is activated until the respective sensor detects a hit, whereupon the sequence will activate the next alert device. The target assemblies can be spherical and of equivalent size to a football. The target assemblies can be arranged in rows that are arced towards a central point wherein the user is positioned. The rows can vary in height with higher rows being further away from the user. The apparatus may include a wall 82 which defines a plurality of openings 84 wherein the target assemblies can be located in a retracted condition. Each target assembly can be moved horizontally to an extended condition by an actuator 86 which can comprise the alert device.