baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2452073-A (GB)
Title: Protection of a sensor device in a bank note validator from electromagnetic interference or static electricity
Inventor: CHIEN TIEN-YUAN
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: An anti-EMI lens module used In a bank note or bill validating apparatus includes a circuit board 5, which has a plurality of electric recognition devices 51, a grounding device 52 surrounding the electric recognition devices, and a lens holder base 1 mounted on the circuit board 5. The holder base 1 is either coated with a conductive material 4 or is made from conducting material and is electrically connected to the grounding device 52 to form a grounding loop. The grounding loop absorbs and discharges static electricity during operation of the bill acceptor to protect the electric recognition devices against static electricity, radiowave and electromagnetic interference.
Patent GB-2452965-A (GB)
Title: Hair iron
Inventor: MIGLIORI JEROME
IPC: A45D6/00
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: The hair iron (1) has first and second arms (2,3) pivotally connected to each other by a pivot arrangement (4). First and second covers (5,6) are removably mounted on the first and second arms (2,3), e.g. by push-fit with cover projections engaging recesses in the arms. The first and second covers (5,6) may be replaced with covers having different display material printed on them thereby enabling a user to personalise the hair iron (1).
Patent GB-2455497-A (GB)
Title: An overhead harness anchor point for operatives loading and unloading vehicles
Inventor: MUNN GRAEME
IPC: A62B99/00
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: For the safety of operatives loading and loading vehicles a harnessing anchor point is provided above the vehicle. There may be a single cantilevered beam extending from a single mast or there may be a mast on each side of the vehicle with a harness support beam extending between them. It may be self transportable (to include built in wheels / skids / lifting eyes / towing eyes etc dependant upon proposed deployment and use) to provide safe overhead anchor points where no existing structure exists. It may use the vehicle's own weight to provide safe anchorage of the device or it may be permanently or semi-permanently anchored to the ground. The beam may be pivoted to the mast to provide freedom of operator movement.
Patent GB-2447531-A (GB)
Title: Crash barrier beam
Inventor: RIDDELL MARK
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: The crash barrier beam 10, primarily for temporary use, comprises a housing 18 which, in profile, has a laterally extending base 12 and a narrower central element 14 upwardly extending from the base that terminates in a top portion 16 that extends laterally outwards from the central element to form a step 15, with the exterior of the housing providing a continuous impact surface. The impact surface between the base and top is preferably planar with a deflection 14c along its length to provide stiffness to the housing. The housing is preferably hollow and contains strengthening elements spanning the internal space. The housing may be formed as a single integral component or may be formed from two half-profiles formed as opposing mirror image sheets of metal that are secured together at the top portion of the housing. The beam may be provided with feet for placement on the road, lifting elements to facilitate moving the beam and end connection formations to enable a self-aligning connection between adjacent beams.
Patent GB-2449955-A (GB)
Title: Silicon micromechanical gyroscope without driving structure
Inventor: FUXUE ZHANG
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A silicon micromechanical gyroscope includes a sensing element and a signal process circuit 2. The gyroscope does not have a driving structure, but is mounted on the measured rotating body and driven by the rotary force of the rotating body. The sensing element comprises a silicon frame 10, a silicon slice 11, an upper electrode ceramics plate 12 and a bottom electrode ceramics plate 13. Pairs of electrodes are provided in the electrode ceramic plates 12,13 such that four capacitors C1-C4 are formed. The capacitors form the bridge arms of a signal detecting bridge circuit. If there is a rotating movement of the rotating body, the silicon slice's position will change and the capacitance of the four capacitors will change accordingly. A signal indicative of the body's pitch and roll angular velocity is obtained. The gyroscope is simple in structure, has a reduced volume and hence effectively lower costs and saves energy.
Patent GB-2448628-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for interactive criteria-based commodity comparisons
Inventor: TABIN JOSHUA
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus to remember and attempt to persist relative differences between automatically adjusted current weight values for non-directly adjusted graphic user interface elements, notwithstanding previous automatic adjustment of these current weighting values to a point of equality. A plurality of user-alterable graphic user interface elements are provided (101), with each element corresponding to at least one alterable selection criteria. The plurality of user-alterable graphic user interface elements illustrate current weighting values, wherein the aggregate sum of the current weighting values comprises a particular value. A user then alters (102) a graphic user interface element, causing a change in the corresponding weighting value. The relative weighting values of the non-adjusted graphic user interface elements are stored (103) and then current weighting values for the non-adjusted elements are automatically adjusted (104) as a function of the user alteration and the stored relative value information.
Patent GB-2461850-A (GB)
Title: Memory management unit with address translation for a range defined by upper and lower limits
Inventor: MORFEY ALISTAIR GUY
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A data processing apparatus has a memory management unit which translates logical addresses requested by a processor to physical addresses in memory. The physical address is based on the location of the executable in memory. The executable may be compiled to execute at a fixed logical address which is not dependent on the physical address. The executable may be a contiguous block in memory. The memory management unit may translate only those logical addresses which fall within a particular address range. This range of addresses may correspond to the location of an executable. Other logical addresses may be used as the physical address without any translation. Different logical address ranges may be translated to different physical address ranges. A range of addresses may be defined using upper and lower address limits.
Patent GB-2449019-A (GB)
Title: Handheld electronic device and method disambiguation of text input and providing spelling substitution
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2006-12-28
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software that is operable to disambiguate text input. The device is structured to identify and output representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a text input. The device is additionally structured to identify and output representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a known spelling substitution particular to a language active on the handheld electronic device.
Patent GB-2452218-A (GB)
Title: A gasifier comprising vertically successive processing regions
Inventor: TSANGARIS ANDREAS
IPC: C10J3/66
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a vertically oriented gasifier comprising vertically successive processing regions for conversion of carbonaceous feedback into gas. The gasifier comprises of one or more processing chambers with two or more vertically successive processing regions being distributed within said one or more processing chambers, within each one of which a respective process selected from the group consisting of drying, volatilization and carbon conversion is at least partially favoured. The processing regions are identified by temperature ranges respectively enabling each said respective process. One or more additive input elements are associated with the processing regions for inputting additives to promote each said at least partially favoured process therein. In addition, the gasifier comprises one or more material displacement control modules adapted to control a vertical movement of the feedstock through said processing regions to enhance each said at least partially favoured process, one or more feedstock inputs located near a first of said processing regions and one or more gas outputs and one or more residue outputs.
Patent GB-2461354-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic reservoir engineering
Inventor: CRICK MARTIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2009-01-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for performing reservoir engineering and comprises the steps of generating a geological model of a reservoir including a geological horizon, obtaining an offset relative to the geological horizon, and positioning a wellbore equipment item in a well completion design based on the offset. The method further includes calculating an absolute position of the wellbore equipment item in the well completion design based on the offset and a location of the geological horizon in the geological model and updating the geological model to generate an updated location of the geological horizon. The method further includes updating the absolute position of the wellbore equipment item in the well completion design based on the offset and the updated location of the geological horizon and simulating a simulation case including the geological model and the well completion design after updating the absolute position of the wellbore equipment item.
Patent GB-2459165-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tensioner with an oil chamber divided into two parts by a sleeve
Inventor: KUREMATSU YUJI
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2009-01-15
Abstract: The hollow plunger 120 of a hydraulic tensioner, slidably receives an inner sleeve 150 that divides a high pressure oil chamber into two parts R1, R2. The first part R1 is formed by the plunger 120 and a plunger-accommodating hole 111. The second part R2 is formed by the plunger 120 and the sleeve 150. Two springs 130, 155, one 130 being in the first part R1, and the other 155 being in the second part R2, urge the plunger 120 in a protruding direction. When the second part R2 is filled with oil during ordinary engine operation, a negative pressure in the second part R2 exerts a force opposing protruding movement of the plunger 120. Therefore, the springs 130, 155 can be made strong enough to prevent excessive chain vibration and noise during engine start-up when the parts R1, R2 of the high pressure oil chamber are not filled with oil, without causing the tensioner to exert excessive force on the chain during ordinary engine operation. An end 151 of the sleeve 150 is shaped so that it forms a clearance for the flow of oil through a check valve 140 into the high pressure oil chamber.
Patent GB-2464354-A (GB)
Title: A temperature controllable equipment enclosure
Inventor: REDSHAW STUART PETER
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: The enclosure comprises an air inlet (113) having an inlet fan (228) arranged to supply air into the enclosure from an external environment through the air inlet to provide a positive air pressure within the enclosure when enabled; an air outlet (150); a conduit (125) extending between the outlet and an equipment cabinet (121) within the internal volume (115) of the enclosure; and an exhaust fan (127) arranged to drive air through the cabinet and conduit towards the outlet, wherein the conduit comprises an air bypass (240) connecting the internal volume of the enclosure with the interior of the conduit, such that air driven by the exhaust fan through the conduit is recirculated within the internal volume of the enclosure when the inlet fan is disabled and is exhausted from the enclosure through the air outlet when the air inlet fan is enabled. The enclosure may be a radio telecommunications base station.
Patent GB-2460152-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle with side impact warning means
Inventor: MARTIN NICHOLAS
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2009-05-12
Abstract: A vehicle 2 having a side impact warning means 4 comprises at least four sensors with two of the sensors being front sensors 6 which are positioned one on either side of a front part of the vehicle and two of the sensors being rear sensors 8 which are positioned one on either side of a rear part of the vehicle 2, the sensors being such that they transmit a beam which activates an alarm means on the vehicle 2 consequent upon the beam being broken, and the sensors being short range sensors with a range that is sufficiently short so as not to be activated by other objects at normal safe distances from the vehicle 2 but to be activated when the other objects are too close and there is a danger of a side impact.
Patent GB-2458042-A (GB)
Title: A manual breast pump having a pivoting handle
Inventor: RENZ CHARLES JOHN
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A manually operated breast pump is provided, comprising: a flexible insert for engaging a breast of a user <B>600, 6600</B>; a housing <B>500</B> for sealingly engaging the flexible insert <B>600</B>; a holder <B>700</B> for sealingly engaging the housing <B>500</B> and the flexible insert <B>600</B>, and providing an air volume in fluid isolation from breast milk passing through the flexible insert <B>600;</B> and a pump mechanism for sealingly engaging the holder <B>700</B>. The pump mechanism has a handle <B>300</B>, <B>6400</B> extending in an upward direction from the holder <B>700</B>, and a vacuum chamber. The vacuum chamber is in fluid communication with the air volume of the holder and the handle <B>300</B>, <B>6400</B> has a grip above a pivot point and a lower end below a pivot point. The handle <B>300, 6400</B> is adapted to move by exerting a pressure on the grip to move the grip toward the housing <B>500</B> and the breast of the user to create a negative and positive pressure communicated to the flexible insert and thereby on the user's breast. The pump may have a pair of handles <B>6400.</B>
Patent GB-2470906-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater harvesting system
Inventor: GEORGE DAVID
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a rainwater harvesting system for supplying water to a toilet or urinal. The system is configured such that rainwater flows directly from the catchment area into the tank. The system comprises a tank 30, a sensor 38 for determining the level of water in the tank 30, an outlet 40 for allowing water to exit the tank 30, and a valve 42 for controlling the flow of water through the outlet 40. The system is configured to vary the manner in which the valve 42 is opened depending on the level of water determined to be inside the tank 30.
Patent GB-2467396-A (GB)
Title: Auto-learning dynamic telephone feature activation profiles
Inventor: YOSSI BEN MOSHE
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for auto-learning dynamic telephone feature activation profiles is presented. At least one profile is determined for a telephone, the profile defining behavior for the telephone. Dynamic rules are associated with a profile for the telephone. In accordance with the dynamic rules, the behavior of the telephone is changed according to a call history user status based on a calendar, time of day associated with the telephone. The profile determines whether the call is blocked, put through, the ring tone, the volume of the ringing tone and whether the call is forwarded to another destination such as voicemail. Alledged improvement: event driven adaptation of call handling, uses the word auto-learning without explaining how this can be performed technically.
Patent GB-2474245-A (GB)
Title: Electrical safety device for electrical supply units
Inventor: RADFORD ALAN
IPC: H01R13/713
Filed: 2009-10-07
Abstract: The safety device is used in association with a unit such as a wall socket or consumer unit which is arranged to deliver electrical power to one or more electrical outlets 11, 12, and having an incoming electrical supply with live, neutral and earth lines protected by a residual current device (RCD). The unit incorporates a temperature-operated latch 16 which responds when the temperature within the housing exceeds a first threshold by activating an audible and/or visual warning device 17, 18. The latch may also disconnect the electrical outlets 11, 12 from the incoming supply. If this does not remove the condition which caused the temperature rise, a thermal switch 19 responds when the temperature exceeds a higher second threshold to produce a current flow into the earth line in order to activate the RCD and thereby electrically isolate the unit from the incoming supply. The electrical supply unit may be used in combination with a message generating device which is configured to send a text message to a remote recipient when the electrical supply unit responds to a temperature rise.
Patent GB-2462227-A (GB)
Title: System and method for performing a drilling operation in an oilfield
Inventor: NIKOLAKIS-MOUCHAS CHRISTOS
IPC: E21B7/00
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for performing a drilling operation at a wellsite having a drilling rig configured to advance a drilling tool into a subsurface. The method steps include obtaining a well trajectory associated with a first volume, obtaining information related to a first subsurface entity associated with a second volume, using a three-dimensional relational comparison to determine that the first volume intersects the second volume to define a first intersection information, updating the well trajectory, based on the first intersection information, to obtain an updated well trajectory, and advancing the drilling tool into the subsurface based on the updated well trajectory.
Patent GB-2475345-A (GB)
Title: Semi-autonomous operation of devices.
Inventor: BROWN JONATHAN
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: Semi-autonomous operation of a system of devices, for example, robots is achieved through the use of a control unit 10 connected to each device (11, fig 2). Each control unit 10 has a processor 12 for processing device operational and environment data, means 13, for example a transceiver, for receiving and transmitting signals, memory 14 for storing the data, and an interface 16 for interfacing the transfer of device operational data between the control unit 10 and the device (11, fig 2). The data is modified in response to the received signals, which may be from the other devices (11, fig 2).
Patent GB-2465492-A (GB)
Title: GPS receiver
Inventor: LENNEN GARY
IPC: G01S19/23
Filed: 2009-11-23
Abstract: To align (synchronise) the internal clock of a GPS receiver with incoming signals, the position is assumed known to within 30 km (relative timing known to a millisecond). The cloock aligns with the 1024-bit 1-ms Gold codes. Then the 20-ms data bits are aligned, by correlating each incoming signal with reference signals having a time offset of 0, 1, ... 19 ms. Each is maximised when there is alignment — if the approximate receiver position is taken into account, all will be maximised for the same offset. So the powers are combined for each offset using an optimal combining algorithm based on CNO of each satellite, and the maximum of the sum indicates the offset sought. The value of the correlation indicates the success of the process. Frame synchronization process is sped up by predicting many bits in the subframe so that more bits are known in addition to the 8-bit preamble, e.g. by knowing that many bits change infrequently. Old ephemeris predict new ephemeris parameters, used to predict bits in the signal. Old ephemeris predict almanac parameters, and the almanac predicts ephemeris parameters.
Patent GB-890357-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic clutch
IPC: F16D37/02
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 890,357. Electromagnetic couplings. LEAR Inc. March 22, 1960 [April 9, 1959], No. 10086/60. Class 35. A magnetic powder coupling has a means of adjusting the air gap containing the powder to obtain a desired torque/excitation current characteristic. As shown, the air gap is defined between a tapered flange on one clutch member 29 and the correspondingly tapered walls of an annular slot 31 in a second member 5. The gap is varied by axial movement of the first member 29, brought about by turning a threaded disc 43 which acts upon a shaft 1 to which the member 29 is secured. In an alternative arrangement (Fig. 2, not shown) the flange and annular slot are parallel but the outer wall of the slot is composed of resilient arcuate portions externally tapered and threaded. The screwing-on of a cup having an internal tapered thread forces the resilient portions inwards to close the gap.
Patent GB-865389-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control valve
IPC: G05D16/16
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 865,389. Fluid-pressure servomotor-control systems. GARRETT CORPORATION. March 28, 1958 [April 1, 1957], No. 10095/58. Class 135. A cylindrical plug valve 14, Fig. 1, regulates pressure from an inlet 11 to a coaxial outlet 12 of a tubular valve body and is connected to a coaxial piston 24 having the same cross-sectional area as the valve seat 15 and having its upstream side connected at 40 to the downstream side of the valve and its downstream side 25 able to be connected through a three-way solenoid valve 33 to the upstream side of the valve and when thus balanced is actuated against a spring 52 through a lever 46 by a diaphragm 56 having one side 63 exposed at 70 to outlet pressure and having the other side 68 supplied with pressure, which may be from the inlet, through a restriction 75 and three-way solenoid valve 73 with a vent 76 and having a leak-off at 80, Fig. 2, controlled by a piston-valve 81 set by a cam 132 positioned by a motor 133 and actuated in response to inlet pressure acting via pipes 130, 31 through the three-way valve 33. Cam 132, loaded by spring 123, positions a rod 121 abutting a flange 113 on the piston valve 104 while inlet pressure acts via passages 130, 134, 126, 136 on the end 120 of the piston valve. Any increase in the required pressure set up in chamber 68 acts via 80 to move the piston housing 103, sealed to the casing by a diaphragm 94, downwards against spring 107 to relieve the pressure increase after which openings 106 will relap with the piston valve. Vibration of the piston valve seat 103 is damped by a resilient tube 108 surrounding spring 107. The piston valve may be replaced by a lift valve. When solenoid valve 33 is de-energized passage 36 opens to atmosphere and upstream pressure closes the valve, the increased pressure produced in chamber 68 being relieved to atmosphere past a diaphragm valve 85 loaded by spring 91 and by the pressure in chamber 63 acting via pipe 71. Chamber 68 may also be vented through solenoid valve 73.