baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2428705-A (GB)
Title: A clip device for location between two surfaces to reduce acoustic coupling
Inventor: BRYANT JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: E04B1/84
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A device for location between two surfaces to reduce acoustic coupling, the device comprises a clip portion 20 and a bracket portion 30 having complimentary engagement means. Clip 20 comprises a channel shaped body having a substantially planar channel base portion 12, channel walls 14, "A" channel inter-engagement means 15 in the from of spring clips and resilient material 16, 16'. The resilient material 16' is located between the clip 20 and bracket 30 when assembled. The resilient material 16 is located between the clip and the web of an "I" stud when the clip is in use with an "I" stud or the surface of a wall or ceiling joist. Bracket 30 comprises a channel shaped body having a base portion 32, stud engagement portions 34 and resilient retention portions 36. The retention portions 36 abut the resilient material 16' thereby holding the clip 20 in place relative to the bracket by means of frictional forces. Also provided is a system incorporating such a device and a method of using such a device.
Patent GB-2427627-A (GB)
Title: Internally supported vacuum panel
Inventor: RICKARDS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04B1/86
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A vacuum panel comprises first and second boards <B>11, 12,</B> spaced apart by a peripheral wall <B>13</B> and by an internal wall <B>14</B> or central rod (not shown). The space within the panel is evacuated to less than 100 Pa. The height of the internal wall <B>14</B> or the central rod may be greater or equal to that of the peripheral wall. The vacuum panel my be square, triangular or hexagonal and the internal wall <B>14</B> may be the same shape as the panel. The internal wall <B>14</B> may be one third of the length of the peripheral wall <B>13</B>.
Patent GB-2444059-A (GB)
Title: A portable and free-standing verandah
Inventor: WILSON BERNARD JOHN
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A free-standing and portable verandah structure characterised by a plurality of tubular arms extending from a central hub connector 3, the distal end of each arm 1 connected to an adjustable tubular leg 2, the tubular arms supporting a plurality of deck panels (Fig 6), and each adjustable leg supporting railing panels which slot into the uppermost part of the legs as shown in Fig 7. Access is provided via steps (Fig 10) which may be attached to a modified railing panel with entrance aperture (Fig 9). Each leg has adjustment means including a foot comprising a screw plate. The structure can be used in combination with another structure such as a caravan, holiday home or bungalow, or it can be used as a stand-alone build.
Patent GB-2430000-A (GB)
Title: Improved flexible cup for downhole devices
Inventor: HARPER TOM
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: An improved cup and method for making same for use on a "pig" or any other down hole equipment for engaging the wall of a pipe line, which comprises an inner metal sleeve portion; a metal shoulder portion extending outward from the sleeve around its perimeter extending into an angulated arm portion; a strong flexible material, such as polyurethane, molded onto an outer surface of the sleeve, and enveloping the metal shoulder and arm portion, the flexible material defining the outer body and cup portion of the improved cup, so that the metal shoulder and arm portion enveloped by and integral to the cup portion provides additional support to the flexible a material to prevent deformation of other damage to the circular cup as it would be positioned on the "pig" body or other down hole device. The improved cup would be formed by placing the metal sleeve with the shoulder and arm member into a mold; pouring the plastic-type polyurethane material into the mold, so that upon curing, the plastic-type material adheres to an outer surface of the sleeve and completed envelopes the shoulder and arm portion of the cup; allowing the plastic-type material to cure; and removing the composite cup from the mold to be positioned onto the body of a pig or other device for use down hole.
Patent GB-2434198-A (GB)
Title: Camera light frame and filter tray supporting member
Inventor: AMPHLETT DAVID RICHARD
IPC: F21V11/18
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: Lighting apparatus for an image-gathering device, comprising a light frame (301) supporting a plurality of light emitting diode lamps (302) configured to emit light at a tungsten balanced colour temperature, and a support member (305) that defines a filter tray aperture (306) to accommodate a filter tray. Lighting apparatus in which the light frame (301) defines a circular aperture to enable the light frame to be located around the barrel of a camera lens, and the filter tray aperture (306) is visible within said circular aperture of said light frame. Lighting apparatus in which a manually adjustable filter clamp (307) is provided for holding a filter tray in place once located with respect to the filter tray aperture (306). Lighting apparatus arranged to accommodate a plurality of filter trays.
Patent GB-2446593-A (GB)
Title: Coating apparatus utilising linear magnetic field.
Inventor: ALEKSANDROV SERGEY
IPC: C23C14/06
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing a coating onto a surface of a substrate comprising a vacuum chamber 12 with an inlet 2 for supplying hydrocarbon gas to the chamber, a carrier 6 for locating a substrate 8 in the chamber, the substrate, when located in the carrier constituting a cathode, an anode 3, a magnetic field source and a second cathode 7. A substantially uniform magnetic field B is formed between the cathode and the anode in a direction that is substantially orthogonal to the surface to be coated. The magnetic field can control a hydrocarbon plasma, produced at the anode, within it. The apparatus can be used to deposited a diamond like carbon (DLC) coating and may include the pre-step of forming a sputter coated pre-layer on the substrate. The anode can be situated within the substrate in order to coat the inner surface thereof.
Patent GB-2447876-A (GB)
Title: Retraining scene significance classification using user input relating to significance
Inventor: MOORE NIGEL
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to recording apparatus which records a television signal. A classifier system is provided to classify scenes of the television signal as significant or not significant (e.g. commercials may be classified as not significant). An output indicating scenes of significance is produced (e.g. a flag or marker may be included in the recorded signal to identify scenes of significance. The recording apparatus then allows a user to input scenes and significance information indicating the degree of significance of the input scene. The scene and significance information are used to retrain the classifier system. This provides an adaptive classifier system. For example, the classifier system may be initially trained to identify 'splash' or title scenes before and after commercial breaks to classify the commercial break as not significant. A marker may then be included in the television signal to identify programme scenes as significant. However, splash screens may change over time and the classifier system may fail to identify changed splash screens. The user may therefore input information to the classifier system identifying a desired scene, such as the new splash screen, as significant and the classifier system is retrained using the input information. The retrained classifier system subsequently functions to identify commercial breaks using the new splash screens.
Patent GB-2450311-A (GB)
Title: Mat for identifying forgery or deception by detection of body abnormalities
Inventor: SIMMONS MICHELINE
IPC: A61B5/0205
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: An arrangement is described, suitable for use at a check-in, to detect forgery and/or lies, comprising a mat upon which a passenger has to stand and with means for sending a signal. The mat comprises means to detect body abnormalities such as body sweat, agitation, hesitation and/or instability, e.g. when forged papers are handed to an officer. The arrangement may comprise devices which, upon activation, immobilise a passenger for a short time. In one embodiment, a passenger stands on the mat throughout the check-in process whilst legal documents, such as a passport, are checked by an officer. Abnormal bodily reactions elicit a signal from the device that alerts the officer. In reaction to such an alert, an optional immobilisation device may be activated. Other arrangements are also disclosed: a meter informant for informing a user of the cost of calls; a mobile mechanism for illustrating calls or SMS ("text") messages; a theft protection (or alarm) system.
Patent GB-2449496-A (GB)
Title: User propelled wheelchair using arm actuated levers
Inventor: MORGAN TIM
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A wheelchair fitted with propulsion and steeling mechanisms enables wheelchair users to travel effectively over rough and sloped terrain. The wheelchair consists of front wheels 1 which are driven via a propulsion system consisting of chain and sprockets, 3, 4 and a propulsion lever 5 including a freewheel element. A sprung suspension strut 7 may facilitate vertical displacement of the ground contacting wheel. The propulsion system may be supported by a swing arm 6 which pivots about the same point as propulsion lever 5, such that propulsion is unaffected by vertical displacement of the ground contacting wheel. Directional control may be provided by a steering mechanism consisting of a pivoting lever 12 and cables, which cause a rear steeling wheel 2 to steer the device. This steering system may be supported by member 9 and suspension strut 10, such that vertical displacement of the steering wheel cushions impacts from an uneven ground surface.
Patent GB-2440438-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated abrasive particles
Inventor: LOCKWOOD GREGORY T
IPC: C22C26/00
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A drill bit insert that comprises a first matrix material in which plurality of particles are dispersed. Each particle comprises a coarse abrasive particle encapsulated with a shell formed from a second matrix material having abrasive particles dispersed therein. Also an impreg drill bit which comprises a body with ribs 50 formed thereon and where at least one rib 50 is infiltrated with particles comprising a coarse abrasive particle 46 encapsulated within a shell formed from a matrix material 44 having abrasive particles 42 dispersed therein. In both cases the coarse particle may be sintered tungsten carbide-cobalt, macrocrystalline or cast tungsten carbide, boron nitride, diamond, tungsten, silicon carbide, boron carbide, alumina, tool steels or combinations thereof. The abrasive particles are preferably diamond. The matrix of the shell may comprise tungsten carbide, tungsten, cobalt, iron, nickel, copper and combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2451517-A (GB)
Title: Pilot mixer for mixer assembly of a gas turbine engine combustor having a primary fuel injector and a plurality of secondary fuel injection ports
Inventor: LI SHUI-CHI
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: A mixer assembly 100 for use in a gas turbine engine combustion chamber (62 fig 2) has a pilot mixer 102, a main mixer 104, and a fuel manifold 106. The pilot mixer includes an annular pilot housing 108 having a hollow interior, a primary fuel injector 110 mounted in the pilot housing for dispensing droplets of fuel to the hollow interior of the pilot housing, and at least two axial swirlers 112, 114 positioned upstream from the primary fuel injector. Each of the swirlers has multiple vanes for swirling air travelling through the swirler for subsequent mixing with the droplets of fuel dispensed by the fuel injector. The pilot mixer also includes several secondary fuel injection ports 134 which also introduce fuel into the hollow interior of the pilot housing. The main mixer has a main housing 124 surrounding the pilot housing and defining an annular cavity 126. The cavity is associated with several fuel injection ports 128 which are able to introduce fuel into the cavity, and at least one main swirler 130 positioned upstream from the fuel injection ports. The at least one main swirler has multiple vanes for swirling air travelling through the swirler for subsequent mixing with the droplets of fuel dispensed by the main fuel injection ports.
Patent GB-2441411-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and controlling streamer position using feedback controllers distributed along the streamer
Inventor: MELLIER GAETAN
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: In a system for localising and positioning towed streamers (acoustic linear antennas), the streamers each have transducers T for measuring the distance to at least one adjacent streamer, and navigation control devices B (e.g. birds) distributed over the length of the streamers in order to steer them, at least in a lateral direction. Each streamer also includes feedback controllers A which communicate locally with and process the data from the distance measuring transducers T and control, according to the measured distance data, the navigation control devices B. Preferably the distance measurement transducers are bidirectional acoustic transducers. Placing the feedback controllers near the distance measuring transducers and navigation control devices avoids having to transmit data back and forth to a centralized processor on the towing vessel.
Patent GB-2442548-A (GB)
Title: Door lock system
Inventor: ODAHARA JUN
IPC: E05B79/08
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A door lock system includes a first link lever 50, a second link lever 60, and a spring 40. The first link lever 50 moves to a transmitting position in response to an unlocking operation. The second link lever 60 includes a ratchet driver 63 that is formed integrally with a bushing 61. The ratchet driver 63 is rotatable between a first rotational position and a second rotational position on the first link lever 50. In response to a door-opening operation, when the ratchet driver 63 is in the first rotational position and the first link lever 50 is in the transmitting position, the second link lever 60 allows a ratchet lever 25 to disengage a ratchet from a latch. The spring 40 maintains the second link lever 60 in the first rotational position when the first link lever 50 moves to the transmitting position. Thus, a panic state, in which a door-opening operation interferes with a door-unlocking operation, is avoided.
Patent GB-2440490-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparing a target protein using the sHSPs
Inventor: LEE SANG YUP
IPC: C07K1/14
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating and purifying a target protein, a method for preparing a target protein, and a method for bioconversion by a whole cell enzyme or a partially purified enzyme. According to the present invention, when the sHSPs are added in cultivation, separation and purification processes for preparing a target protein, the target protein can be obtained at high yields by preventing the loss of protein by proteases. Also, when sHSPs are added in a reaction process using a whole cell enzyme or a partially purified enzyme, the yield of bioconversion using enzyme can be increased by preventing the loss of enzyme by proteases.
Patent GB-2446053-A (GB)
Title: A braced sound barrier vacuum panel
Inventor: RICKARDS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04B1/80
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: A vacuum panel has external bracing strips to provide a substantially flat sound barrier capable of very high sound rejection independent of frequency. In an alternative embodiment internal bracing strips are provided. In yet further embodiments both internal and external bracing strips are provided. The panel comprises parallel planar sheets separated by a thin peripheral wall sealing a space evacuated to less than 100 Pa. The strips may be attached centrally of the panel. Alternatively a plurality of strips may be provided on each face.
Patent GB-2458485-A (GB)
Title: Improving adhesion of a security stripe or patch to paper sheets having reinforcing corner and edge watermarks
Inventor: BAKER MALCOLM PAUL
IPC: B41M3/10
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: The invention concerns security documents having edge or corner reinforcing watermarks consisting of spaced bars 13a. If a planar security feature 15 such as a stripe or patch is applied over the watermarks then poor adhesion to the paper substrate results because the feature bridges the gaps between the bars and has little contact with the paper surface. The method involves forming a raised region 17, by increasing the grammage of fibres, which region joins the adjacent bars within the reinforcing watermark to form a smooth planar surface which is suitable for a subsequent application of a planar security feature.
Patent GB-2449532-A (GB)
Title: Basestation for cellular communications system
Inventor: BYRNE RICHARD
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A basestation for a cellular communications system includes back-to-back software stacks for terminating messages from a mobile station intended for the core network, and for recreating the messages in a form suitable for transmission to the core network, and further for terminating messages from the core network intended for a mobile station, and for recreating the messages in a form suitable for transmission to the mobile station.
Patent GB-2449976-A (GB)
Title: Child seat restraint safety buckle
Inventor: DAYKIN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: A buckle assembly for a five strap child restraint system has a housing 20 which releasably retains two unitary side fasteners 50, each having a waist strap attachment 56 and a hooked arm 65 defining a normally closed slot 63 through which the corresponding shoulder strap 12 is looped. The shoulder strap is normally retained in the slot by an obstruction, comprising the distal end of the arm and/or a protuberance, but can be slipped out of the slot past the obstruction when the buckle is released. When the buckle is fastened, the housing mechanically supports the arm and retains the shoulder strap in the slot. The side fasteners may be releasable only by simultaneous depression of two opposed buttons 81,81', the front button being recessed into an interchangeable frame 92.
Patent GB-2460843-A (GB)
Title: Cold plasma polymer coated pressurised dispensing apparatus
Inventor: BARNES PAUL
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: A pressurised dispensing apparatus is characterised by a cold plasma polymer coating on one or more internal surfaces of the pressurised dispensing apparatus, wherein a medicinal formulation comprises a fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant, such as HFC134a or the isomer HFC134, HFC227a or the isomer HFC227, and the polymer coating is formed from the same compound comprising the fluorinated hydrocarbon propellant. Also disclosed is a pressurised dispensing apparatus, characterised by a cold plasma polymer coating on one or more internal surfaces of the pressurised dispensing apparatus, wherein a medicinal formulation comprises either HFC134a propellant fluorinated hydrocarbon or HFC227 propellant fluorinated hydrocarbon, and the polymer coating is formed from the other fluorinated hydrocarbon. Further disclosed is a method of manufacture of the pressurised dispensing apparatus.
Patent GB-2461302-A (GB)
Title: Control device for automatically starting a vehicle combustion engine in response to detected temperature
Inventor: THEIS HARALD G
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: The vehicle, eg a hybrid vehicle, has a start/stop-unit 14 for starting and stopping the combustion engine 20 and at least one sensor 24, 28 for detecting a temperature of a predetermined area of the vehicle, eg the combustion engine area 26 and/or a passenger compartment 30. The temperature sensors 24, 28 are connected to the start/stop-unit 14 which is connected to a battery 16 and may be part of a main control unit 12. Sensor 24 may be located in the engine water cooler 22. The engine 20 may be started automatically when its temperature is above or below a predetermined threshold temperature, eg five degrees above the freezing point of the coolant. An air conditioning unit 32 may be started if the temperature of the passenger compartment 30 is above a higher threshold value or below a lower threshold value. The engine 20 is thus only operated when needed, reducing energy consumption. A safety unit 34 may ensure the gearbox is in neutral and/or apply the brakes. An anti-theft device 36 may prevent manual engine start or manual driving of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2455165-A (GB)
Title: A resilient clip
Inventor: ARDERN FERGUS JOHNATHAN
IPC: F16B9/00
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A resilient clip 1 made from a resiliently deformable material takes the form of a split ring having a gap 6. Each end of the split ring is provided with a tab 9 and hole 10 having a ratchet mechanism 12 to provide non-releasable closure. Further embodiments have a through hole arrangement (Fig.3) to allow release of the closure by twisting the ring. The ring is further characterised by being provided with levers 13, 13' to enable a user to bring the gap faces together. In a further embodiment there is provided two or more such rings releasably or permanently fastened together to attach to more than one article. In another embodiment the ring may comprise an annular slot (20) which makes the ring easier to close by hand and improve the grip or to trap an item within, so that the clip can be fastened to an object upon which the item is to be carried.
Patent GB-2462262-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable vacuum sheet feeder with adjustable sheet retaining device
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHRIS
IPC: B65H3/06
Filed: 2008-07-29
Abstract: An adjustable vacuum sheet feeder being able to determine coordinates of the sheet and to adjust at least one of following parts of the feeder based on these coordinates:(a) A sheet retaining device, also called a pick (5) moveable in both horizontal and vertical direction by two separate motors (9, 11).(b) A rotatable wheel (3) connected to a vacuum port (4) and able to pull a sheet by suction from the top of the stack over the pick (5) to a downstream transport system. A motor (17) is able to move the vertical vacuum port clockwise to change the suction force. The pick (5) and the wheel (3) are separated by a clearance distance. Further adjustment coordinates are the position of the pick relative to the wheel and the clearance distance.
Patent GB-2466298-A (GB)
Title: Sealing method and apparatus
Inventor: WILLIAMS JULIA MICHELLE
IPC: F16J15/46
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: A method of assembling two components 20, 30 together having a hollow seal 32, 40 therebetween, the method comprising the steps of i) at least partially deflating the seal 32, 40 prior to, ii) assembling the two components 20, 30 together and iii) inflating the seal 32, 40 to seal between the components 20, 30. A method for disassembling the two components 20, 30 is also claims in addition to a gas turbine engine comprising two components 20, 30 for assembly together and having a hollow seal 32, 40 therebetween, characterised in that the engine comprises a means 44, 46, 48, 50 for at least partially deflating the seal 32, 40.
Patent GB-2457602-A (GB)
Title: Oil/water separator for use in drainage systems
Inventor: CARR WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: An oil/water separator includes an ingress (21,221) for an oil/water mixture and a coalescing means (16,116) through which the oil/water mixture passes to reach an oil retention chamber (17,217). Preferably, the coalescing means (16,116) is an open cell foam, such as reticulated polyurethane foam, and is provided in an annular configuration (16). In a preferred embodiment, the oil/water separator comprises a means for generating an oil/water mixture vortex positioned upstream of the coalescing means (16,116).