baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420301-A (GB)
Title: Driving and blocking device
Inventor: ZEITER OLIVIER
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A driving- and blocking device, in particular a spindle lock for a hand-held power tool with a rotating tool, comprises a driving device (18) which may be rotationally fixedly secured to a driving part with driving jaws (23) arranged offset on the circumference and comprising driving faces (231), a roller star (19) inserted in the driving device (18) rotationally fixedly connected to a driven part with star fingers (26) arranged offset on the circumference and comprising bearing faces (261) and clamping faces (262), for clamping rollers (27) arranged between the driving jaws (23) and the star fingers (26) with a free wheel mechanism in the circumferential direction and a fixed clamping ring (20) arranged concentrically to the driving device (18) and roller star (19), the inner annular face of which clamping ring forming a counter clamping face (21) for the clamping rollers (27) . For transmitting a high torque by means of the driving- and blocking device with small constructional space and reliable function, the bearing faces (261) and the clamping faces (262) are configured such that when the driving device (18) is driven, the clamping rollers (27) pressed against said faces (261, 262) are pushed inwardly and, on the other hand, the driving faces (231) are formed such that the clamping rollers (27) are loaded with a compression force, its tangential force component being substantially greater than its radial force component (Fig. 3).
Patent GB-2420370-A (GB)
Title: An elongate extrusion for providing a seal between two surfaces
Inventor: CHELTON BRIAN
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: An elongate extrusion 1 has a cover section 2, a fixing engagement formation 15 and first and second seal engagement formations 21, 26. The fixing engagement formation 15 and first seal engagement formation 21 face in mutually transverse outward directions with respect to the cover section. The second seal engagement formation 26 is located at an opposite end of the cover section to the first seal engagement formation. The extrusion may be secured to a wall 45 by snap-fit engagement between an aperture 13 in the fixing engagement formation and the neck of a fixing device such as a self-tapping screw 30. The extrusion may form a glazing bead with seal strips 40, 41 or may form a skirting (see figure 4) or a coving (see figure 5). The extrusion may be made of plastics, metal such as aluminium, or wood.
Patent GB-2417308-A (GB)
Title: Vibration-resistant mounting bracket for heat exchangers
Inventor: KOZDRAS MARK S
IPC: F28F9/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A mounting bracket (20) is shown for a heat exchanger core (22) having spaced-apart tubes (26) having peripheral flanges (28) surrounding a manifold (24). The mounting bracket (20) has a first clip (58) grooved to receive a front edge portion of a selected flange, and a pair of second clips (72), each grooved to receive, respectively, the back edge portion of an other flange disposed above the selected flange, and a further flange disposed below the selected flange. The clips (58,72) are joined together by pair of leg portions 70 and a panel portion (60) adapted for the mounting of the heat exchanger. The clips (58,72) are tapered to distribute bending stresses therealong.
Patent GB-2433879-A (GB)
Title: Seat back frame for automotive seat
Inventor: ISHIZUKA TAKANORI
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A seat back frame BF of automotive seat, which has an armrest connection point 30 in one of the two side frame members 22 and 23 thereof, to which an armrest AR may be mounted. A reinforcing element 1 is removably secured between such one of the two side frame members and a lower frame member 20 of the seat back frame. The reinforcing element is so formed to have a long portion (1A) and a short vertical portion (1B) extending vertically and continuously from the long portion. Such long portion and short vertical portion are removably secured to the foregoing lower frame member and the foregoing one of the two side frame members, respectively.
Patent GB-2435908-A (GB)
Title: Vertical axis turbine for low speed flows with stall prevention
Inventor: HALES PAUL
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A vertical axis turbine for producing power from low speed fluid flows has upper 2 and lower 3 circular discs with vanes 5 mounted on shafts 4 arranged around the discs. The vanes are free to move around the shafts, but fixed pegs 7 provide an end stop to prevent full rotation. Fluid flow from any direction acts on the vanes to turn the turbine in a single direction, with any vanes that do not contribute to this torque free to align with the fluid flow. The turbine also has 'exciter' blades 8 which each have two stops 7 so that they can not be moved to a 'stalled' position in which fluid flow could produce no torque. It is thus impossible for the turbine to stall. The main vanes also have diagonal cuts 11 so that excessive fluid pressure is relieved and does not overload the turbine or associated machinery.
Patent GB-2426269-A (GB)
Title: Expandable reamer
Inventor: RADFORD STEVEN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole, wherein a laterally movable blade 112,114 carried by a tubular body 132 may be selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The movable blade, held inwardly by blade-biasing elements 124,126,128,130, may be forced outwardly by transmission of force or pressure from the drilling fluid to the movable blade via a separation element 560. Alternatively, a chamber in communication with the movable blade may be pressurized by way of a downhole turbine or pump. A ridged seal wiper, compensator, movable bearing pad 152,154, fixed bearing pad preceding the movable blade, or an adjustable spacer element to alter expanded blade position may be included within the expandable reamer. In addition, a drilling fluid pressure response indicating an operational characteristic of the expandable reamer may be generated.
Patent GB-2428036-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck having a lifting mast and tilting cylinders
Inventor: AULBACH HOLGER
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial truck having a tiltable lifting mast (1), a first tilting cylinder (2) and a second tilting cylinder (3). The two tilting cylinders (2, 3) are of double-acting design and are connected hydraulically in parallel. Two hydraulic lines (5, 6) are provided for the purpose of supplying the tilting cylinders (2, 3). In order to simplify the design of the industrial truck, according to the invention the hydraulic lines (5, 6) open out at the cylinder base of the first tilting cylinder (2) and/or at a component (joint eye 10) adjacent thereto, the cylinder base and/or the component (joint eye 10) being formed at least partially as a hydraulic distributor.
Patent GB-2438823-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning cover to fit on a brush head
Inventor: NORMAN MARIE
IPC: A46B17/00
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A shaped cleaning cover, made of absorbent material, fits over a brush head, allowing the brush to used as a mop or floor cleaner. The cover is formed from a rectangular piece of material folded to form a base 1. The sides 2 are joined by stitching, as are the shoulders 3. The cover has an elasticated opening 4. The cover may have protrusions from the base (5, figure 4). The cover may be removed for cleaning or disposal.
Patent GB-2440180-A (GB)
Title: Protective panel with audible alarm actuated by pressure switches
Inventor: PARSONS PAUL
IPC: G10K7/06
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: The protective panel 2 comprises an audible warning device (18) and one or more pressure actuated switches (14) which are coupled to the audible warning device (18) and are arranged to activate the audible warning device (18) when depressed. Preferably the audible warning device (18) is a gas actuated device, for example a pneumatic siren, and a power supply is provided which comprises a gas reservoir (12) formed in an internal cavity within the protective panel 2. The pressure actuated switches (14) may be gas valves which when actuated couple the audible warning device (18) to the gas reservoir (12). The protective panel may be fixed to an industrial racking system 4 to give an audible indication when a fork-lift truck collides with the racking system 4.
Patent GB-2425813-A (GB)
Title: Double shoulder tool joint
Inventor: MATSUSHIMA JUN
IPC: F16L15/06
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The tool joint 1 for drill pipe used for boring oil or gas well. The pin 3 is provided with an outside shoulder 35, a pin base 34 having an outer periphery surface parallel with the pipe axis 50, a male threaded part 33 having a predetermined taper to the pipe axis 50, and a pin nose 32 having an outer periphery surface parallel with the pipe axis 50. The box 2 is provided with a box access sleeve 22 having an inner periphery surface parallel with the pipe axis 50, a female threaded part 23 engaging by thread with the male threaded part 33, a box end sleeve 24 having an inner periphery surface corresponding to the outer periphery surface of the pin nose 32, and an inside shoulder 25. By increasing a total of a mating surface between the outside shoulder 35 and a box access sleeve end portion 21 and a mating surface between the inside shoulder 25 and a pin nose end portion 31, higher torque characteristics is realized without reducing the operativity.
Patent GB-2443824-A (GB)
Title: Process for the selective controlled reduction of the relative water permeability of a formation
Inventor: BARBOSA LUIZ CESAR FERREIRA
IPC: C09K8/508
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A process for the selective controlled reduction of the relative water permeability in high permeability, oil-bearing formations, with negligible reduction of the permeability to oil. The process comprises, for sandstone reservoir rocks, a first layer of cationic polymer, followed by a brine spacer slug and a second polymer layer made up of a suspension of anionic polymer and an anionic or non-ionic microgel, optionally this configuration being repeated. As a result the thickness of the polymer layer is considerably increased, which permits the process to be used in high permeability formations. For limestone rocks the first layer is made up of anionic polymer, while the second layer involves a suspension of cationic polymer/cationic or non-ionic microgel. The polymers are all injected as aqueous suspensions in brine or seawater.
Patent GB-2446145-A (GB)
Title: A double latch assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: HALLIWELL MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A double latch assembly 10 for a motor vehicle having two pivotally mounted closure members (in particular upper and lower tailgate doors) is disclosed in which a sequencing lever 30 is used to sequentially release first and second pawls 18, 27 used to hold first and second rotatable claws 14, 24 in the latched positions shown in fig. 2. A single actuator A1 acts firstly on lever 30 to release pawl 18 and the opening movement of claw 14 acts to couple the lever to pawl 27. As shown the lever 30 can slide under the action of bolt to engage a pin 29 mounted on pawl 27 (fig. 4). Action on the lever 30 will then release the pawl 27. In another embodiment a lever pivoted on lever 30 is moved by claw 14 to engage the pin 29. Two forms of powered mechanism are disclosed which act to draw the closure members into a fully closed position. Both claws and the associated release mechanism can be mounted on a slidable plate which can be power-retracted. Alternatively a driven wheel can be used rotate both claws to a fully retracted position.
Patent GB-2447986-A (GB)
Title: Signal reproduction circuitry
Inventor: STOUTJESDIJK REMCO MARTIJN
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A sound reproduction system, including a signal reproduction device such as a Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) player, includes a filter 14, which includes a pattern detector 30 for detecting a repeated bit sequence of a predetermined length in an input bit stream such as a Direct Stream Digital (DSD) encoded data signal. When a repeated bit sequence having the predetermined length is detected for longer than a selected duration, the input bit stream is applied to a cyclic pattern filter 34 for attenuating signal components at a frequency corresponding to the predetermined length repeated bit sequence.
Patent GB-2437286-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable tubing hanger installed below spool tree
Inventor: FENTON STEVE P
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has a tubing hanger 21 landed in a wellhead housing 13. A spool 27 lands on the wellhead housing and has a bore 29 with a laterally extending production flow outlet 31. A tree cap 33 having a main axial passage 36 and a laterally extending production flow outlet 37 lands within the bore of the spool. Upper and lower seals 38A, 38B on the tree cap seal between the tree cap and the bore of the spool above and below the flow outlet. An isolation tube 35 on a lower end of the tree cap sealingly engages the production flow passage of the tubing hanger. In a further aspect of the invention, the assembly includes a casing hanger 17 and a production outlet valve 30. The tree cap may be run with the spool as an assembly and retrieved from the spool for workover operations.
Patent GB-2448939-A (GB)
Title: Baby changing bag
Inventor: WAGGETT JACQUELINE LILIAN
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: Baby changing bag comprises an outer bag with a main zip to open up the entire bag to access inner bags. The inner bags are securely attached to the outer bag and can be zipped open to access the entire contents. The inner bags can then be detached from the main outer bag to be used as bags in their own right. The appearance of all the bags is variable to appeal to different tastes.
Patent GB-2449664-A (GB)
Title: Disposable electrode contact pellet
Inventor: STOCKDALE MARK JULIAN
IPC: H01J1/88
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A demountable pellet is disclosed for use as an electrode contact assembly in apparatus such as, for example, a photo ionization chamber or detector. The pellet 1 comprises a base 3 upon which is mounted a plurality of electrodes 18,19,20 arranged in respective spaced parallel planes and having respective contacts areas 23,24,25 protruding from them. A closure 2 for the base 3 has a member 11,12,13 engaging at least one of the electrode contacts. In an unassembled condition of the pellet 1, with the closure 2 separate from the base 3 and each closure member disengaged from its respective electrode contact, the contacts 23,24,25 lie in respective spaced parallel planes. In the assembled condition of the pellet 1 with each closure member engaging its respective electrode contact, at least one of the contacts lies in a plane other than that in which it lay in the unassembled condition of the pellet.
Patent GB-2442328-A (GB)
Title: Control of power supplies to meet system requirements
Inventor: BRUNDRIDGE MICHAEL A
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A method of controlling power supplies in an information handling system comprises the steps of measuring a power consumption of each of a plurality of electrical devices in the information handling system and adjusting a number of operating power supplies based at least in part on the measured power consumption of each of the plurality of electrical devices. Preferably, the power supplies are adjusted so as to operate at optimum efficiency. In a specific embodiment the method is applicable to a network of blade serves in a rack. Preferably, the clock rate of a CPU on the blade server may be reduced to avoid an over current situation. The load and efficiency requirements of the various components may be held in a memory located in either the power supply or in a chassis management controller. The value of the power consumption may be an average value adjusted by a scale factor which is preferably within the range 1.1 - 1.3.
Patent GB-2443512-A (GB)
Title: Communications service integrating voice/video and text messaging
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications network 3 includes a service environment 1 that includes an application server 10 that can provide automated applications and services to users of the communications system. A mobile user 2 can make a call to access an application or service provided by the application server 10. The application server 10 will then provide an audio dialogue to the user 2 via a voice server 13, and also deliver related text messages to the user 2 via a text server 14. The application server 10 is able to accept and process text messages sent to it by the user 2 and can control its audio dialogue based on those text messages.
Patent GB-2455093-A (GB)
Title: Novel resins suitable for printing inks and varnishes
Inventor: THOMPSON MARTIN JOHN
IPC: C09D11/08
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A reaction product of rosin modified with an ethylenically unsaturated polybasic acid and a further resin, the modified resin being esterified with a polyol, characterised in that the further resin is a dammar resin. The dammar resin is preferably a fossil or semi-fossil grade of dammar e.g. dammar batu, dammar hitam. The polybasic acid is preferably maleic acid, and the polyol is selected from amongst others glycerol, pentaerythritol, ethylene glycol, sorbitol. The product can be used as the major component of an ink or varnish.
Patent GB-2442150-A (GB)
Title: Determining drive roller scrubbing
Inventor: HETTWER PETER NICHOLAS
IPC: B64D9/00
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A method of determining drive roller scrubbing in a cargo power drive unit (PDU) comprises calculating the length of time a container is present at the PDU and determining if the PDU motor is running. The roller can be assumed to be scrubbing if the container is present for longer than a predetermined time, based on the size of a container, the speed the PDU moves a container and some allowance for slippage. Calculating the time a container is present at the PDU may comprise measuring ambient light at a light receiver, emitting lights from a light transmitter, measuring an amount of total light after the light transmitter emits light, calculating reflected light and then determining the presence of a cargo container based on the calculated reflected light. If it is determined that the roller is scrubbing power may be removed from the rive motor to prevent scrubbing, wear and overheating.
Patent GB-2445875-A (GB)
Title: A golf club with tubular shaft
Inventor: LENZINI MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A golf club comprising a tubular shaft 12 defining a column of air and a head 11 carried at one end of the shaft wherein the tubular shaft has an opening at the head end. Preferably the column of air is such as to define a fundamental mode of vibration at a frequency such that there is a change of phase between 90 degrees and 270 degrees during a 0.0004 to 0.00055 second period. Optionally the shaft may include a closure for closing the air column within the shaft at a second end or at a point between the ends, which may define a vacuum or comprise a cap 14 held to an end of the shaft magnetically. The closure may be adjustable to allow partial closure to aid individual tuning.
Patent GB-2458961-A (GB)
Title: Flexible interconnectors comprising conductive fabric between solar cells
Inventor: HOFMULLER ECKEHARD
IPC: H01L31/052
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a solar module with inter-connectors11 with improved flexibility. The flexibility is achieved by placing a fabric between the solar elements 12. The fabric is conductive and may be soldered or welded to the solar elements. The fabric may be made of copper, old or aluminium. The interconnectors may have a reflective coating and comprise colouring matter. The fabric may be a weave or knitting.
Patent GB-2450959-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic removal of background noise during the acquisition of mass spectral data
Inventor: GILBERT ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A mass spectrometer, preferably a time-of-flight mass spectrometer, is disclosed wherein a signal output from an ion detector is digitised using an analogue to digital converter. A background or baseline level is dynamically subtracted from the digitised signal whilst the time of flight data is still being acquired. A threshold is also applied dynamically to the digitised signal in order to reduce electronic noise. The background or baseline level is determined by preferably determining a median, other percentile or, less preferably, an average of the digitised signal.
Patent GB-2450800-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for supporting a load applied to a ladder
Inventor: STAMP LEONARD JOHN
IPC: E06C7/18
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a ladder bracket 20 for attachment to a ladder having an elongate side member and a plurality of rungs attached and is used to attach a safety line. The bracket comprises a back plate 1 adapted for engagement with an elongate side member e.g. stile of a ladder, a channel shaped engagement member 14 attached to and extending from the back plate and engages a rung of the a ladder, and an attachment member which defines at least in part an aperture for receiving the safety line there through. The bracket may be made from stainless steel and attached to the ladder using known fixings. Non metallic lining 12 and 13 are preferably placed between contacting surfaces of the bracket and ladder to prevent galvanic corrosion between the material of the ladder and the material of the bracket. Also provided is a ladder comprising such a ladder bracket and a ladder with an integral ladder bracket.
Patent GB-2463112-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications which use presence attributes
Inventor: BRYANT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: In a mobile telecommunications network including a plurality of user devices each configured to communicate across the network via at least one mode of communication, a method of a first user device obtaining an indicator regarding the suitability of at least one mode of communication in relation to at least one other user device, the method comprising: determining first contextual information in relation to the first user device; determining second contextual information in relation to each of the at least one other user device and for each of the at least one mode of communication, determining the suitability indicator using the first and second contextual information. The invention aims to use contextual information such as status, location, current activity, phone capabilities, network capabilities, time-zone or battery status from each user in a communication to enhance the interface and user experience. Therefore data will be provided as appropriate to the user, taking into account their job at hand or situation at any given point in time.
Patent GB-2450061-A (GB)
Title: Rotor and nozzle assembly for a radial turbine and method of operation
Inventor: PICKARD JOHN D
IPC: F01D1/02
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A rotor for a radial flow turbine has an impulse chamber (51) having an inlet defined in a circumferential surface of the rotor and a reaction chamber (62) having an outlet defined in the circumferential surface of the rotor. The impulse chamber is in fluid communication with the reaction chamber, and the reaction chamber outlet is axially displaced from the impulse chamber inlet.