baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2477328-A (GB)
Title: Pallet for the handling of goods, process for manufacturing a pallet and method for providing pallets
Inventor: SCHMITT KARL-HEINZ
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2010-01-29
Abstract: Processes, a pallet (10) and a pallet system are provided for the handling of goods. The pallet (10) includes a main body (12) defining a load deck (16) and feet (18) and the main body (12) is suitable to be used as a pallet for applications such as light duty, one-way transport of goods. The pallet (10) further includes a bottom accessory (14) that can be attached to the feet (18) of the main body (12) to form beams extending between the feet (18) to convert the main body (12) into pallet (10) that is suitable for use in heavy duty applications such as in pallet pools. The main body (12) and bottom accessory (14) are each configured to allow them to be nested, when not attached to each other. The processes of the invention include using the main body (12) to transport goods from manufacturers and then attaching the bottom accessory (14) to the main body (12) to form a pallet (10) for use in a pallet pool. The pallet system includes a variety of attachments that can be attached to the main body (12) and/or the accessory (14) and can be removed, as necessary.
Patent GB-2472287-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Setting an Inflatable Packer
Inventor: TUNC GOKTURK
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2010-02-18
Abstract: An inflatable packer setting assembly comprising coiled tubing 104, an inflatable packer 102, a back pressure valve 106 located uphole of the packer and a drain valve 108 located downhole of the packer. The back pressure valve 106 opens at a preset differential pressure. The drain valve 108 allows liquid to flow through it to prevent premature inflation of the packer 102 up to a preset fluid pressure where it closes sealing the flow line and allowing the inflatable packer to be inflated. A further pressure increase after the packer has been inflated to a predetermined value may sheer pins (136 and 137, fig 3) holding the drain valve piston sub (123, fig 3) in place causing it to move and uncover ports (138, fig 4) allowing fluid to be pumped into the area below the packer.
Patent GB-2481431-A (GB)
Title: Polymer Extrusion
Inventor: BEANEY PAUL
IPC: B29C48/72
Filed: 2010-06-24
Abstract: A method of extruding a unit of recycled polymer feedstock material comprises: applying ultrasonic energy to feedstock material in an extrusion system; measuring one or more properties of the feedstock material and/or one or more processing conditions during the extrusion process; real time analysing the measurements of the one or more properties of the feedstock material and/or the one or more processing conditions during the extrusion process and comparing same against model processing conditions; and real time reviewing the application of ultrasonic energy to control the one or more properties of the feedstock material based on the analysis and comparison of the feedstock properties or processing conditions during the extrusion process. The measured parameter may be viscosity, temperature, flow rate, power, torque, pressure or throughput. The polymer may be HDPE, PET, PP, LDPE, LLDPE or polystyrene. The method may be used to process recycled HDPE into corrugated drainage pipes.
Patent GB-2482537-A (GB)
Title: Beam clamp
Inventor: LYNN WESLEY THOMPSON
IPC: F16B2/04
Filed: 2010-08-05
Abstract: An internal beam clamp is described for use in attaching items to girders, beams, rolled steel sections, or the like. It consists of a pair of plates 1, 2 and a short section of strut 3 or similar elongate member. Each plate has means 10 for fitting it into one end of the strut 3 or similar and holding it there. At least one of the plates 1, 2 has a pair of threaded apertures for the receipt of pointed bolts 4, 5 to fix the clamp in place. The fitting means 10 can be a press fit in the strut 3 or secured by a threaded, optionally self-tapping, screw 12. The clamp is easier to install than prior art types because the plates and strut can be held together during installation.
Patent GB-2471442-A (GB)
Title: Communication method and a radio system
Inventor: HYTTINEN KEIJO
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: The network system of an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing radio system measures a quality of a signal from a user terminal. At least one compared property of the signal is compared with a predetermined threshold. The comparison includes a comparison involving the measured quality. A number of sub-channels for the user terminal is decreased if each comparison operation indi-cates that a compared property is at the predetermined threshold or within a predetermined range of the threshold. A control signal about a decrease is transmitted to the user terminal. The user terminal transmits with the de-creased number of sub-channels as a response to the control signal.
Patent GB-2481082-A (GB)
Title: Computer case with improved heat dissipation of add-on cards
Inventor: SANTOS WALLACE
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: The top side 110 of a computer casing is provided with slots 115 for mounting peripheral cards. A cover mounted on the top side, over the card slots, creates an air channel. A fan may be located within the cavity formed by the case, to generate convection currents which aid in cooling the interior of the casing. This, combined with the arrangement of add-on cards, minimizes the effect of heat generated by these peripherals and improves its dissipation. A motherboard may be mounted on the casing such that it can connect readily with peripheral cards located within the slots. The air channel may also provide a passage for cables associated with the add-on cards to remain hidden from view. A second air channel may be formed at the bottom 120 of the casing, and provide the location for a power supply.
Patent GB-2489471-A (GB)
Title: Finger fixator
Inventor: HALSEY SIMON
IPC: A61B17/64
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: A finger fixator 10 comprises a two-part elongate strut element 12 and two pinÂ­engagable elements 14 spaced apart on the two-part elongate strut element 12. The two-part elongate strut element 12 includes spacing-adjustment means 16 for selectively adjusting and setting a spacing between the two pin-engagable elements 14. The spacing adjustment means may take the form of a rotatable member or a releasable sliding or telescopic mechanism. The strut element may have spaced apart arcuate arms (80, fig 6) for receiving the pins.
Patent GB-2490122-A (GB)
Title: Triceps press exerciser
Inventor: MORTON LEE
IPC: A63B21/02
Filed: 2011-04-18
Abstract: An exerciser device, comprises: a belt 4 configured to encircle a waist portion of a user of the device; straps 1 connected at one end thereof to the belt 4, wherein each strap 1 is configured to be disposed over a shoulder of the user; and a resilient band 7 attachable via clips 12 to an end 2 of each shoulder strap 1. The free end of each resilient band 7 is provided with a stopper 8 suitable to allow each band 7 to be gripped by the hand of a user. The device is such that each resilient band 7 provides a resistance to movement of the userâ  s arm during a triceps press exercise.
Patent GB-2490487-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus And Method For Self-Tuning A Processing System
Inventor: SHELLEY GERALD ROBIN
IPC: F04D19/04
Filed: 2011-04-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically adjusting a recovery time for a processing system to recover from an idle mode to a normal operation mode in order to improve the efficiency of resource utilization, such as energy consumption. The processing system can be one that is used in semiconductor manufacturing, and include a process tool supported by an auxiliary device, such as a vacuum pump or abatement device. A number of parameters can be controlled to adjust the recovery time of the auxiliary device. One or more of those parameters can be increased or decreased based on comparison between a measured, actual recovery time and a predetermined, target recovery time, at the end of each recovery cycle. As such, the actual, measured recovery time can gradually converge with the predetermined, target recovery time, thereby optimizing the resource utilization of the processing system. Preferably a fisrt parameter is temperature or gas flow rate of the vacuum pump being monitored and a second parameter is electric power or pump speed or gas pressure in a process tool.
Patent GB-2492546-A (GB)
Title: A labyrinth seal for an axial fluid flow turbomachine
Inventor: LOTFI OSAMA
IPC: F01D5/20
Filed: 2011-07-04
Abstract: A labyrinth seal 20 impedes leakage flow 21 though a gap between confronting static 12 and moving 11 parts in a turbomachine. The seal comprises axially spaced and circumferentially extending sealing fins 26, 28 arranged in leakage flow series and projecting across the gap from at least one of the confronting parts into sealing proximity with the opposing confronting part. The fins 26, 28 have at least a distal portion 34 that is curved or inclined in the upstream direction of the leakage flow to deflect the leakage flow 21 in the upstream direction. Successive fins define chambers 40, 42 that accommodate recirculating vortices 25, 36 produced by the deflected leakage flow.
Patent GB-2482053-A (GB)
Title: Fault locator with compensation for phase creepage
Inventor: ROYLE JOHN MARK
IPC: G01R31/08
Filed: 2011-07-11
Abstract: A fault locator includes an electromagnetic signal detector 20 capable of receiving a composite f and 2f signal from a hidden conductor 10. Signal processing means 26 separates the f and 2f components of the received signal, and determines the rate of change between the relative phases of the two components. The fault locator implements a negative feedback loop responsive to the rate of change between the phases to adjust the phase of at least one of the f and 2f components relative to the other to compensate for phase creepage due to the presence of a complex impedance in the vicinity of the conductor. A warning signal is generated to indicate a fault condition if the rate of change between the two phases exceeds a predetermined threshold value.
Patent GB-2483980-A (GB)
Title: Alignment guide for elbow joint
Inventor: KATRANA NICHOLAS J
IPC: A61B17/15
Filed: 2011-09-16
Abstract: A patient-specific alignment guide 200 includes a three-dimensional engagement surface 202 customized in a pre-operating planning stage by computer imaging to closely mate and conform to a corresponding bone portion 72 of a patient's elbow joint. The patient-specific alignment guide 200 defines a first longitudinal guiding bore 206 aligned with a reference axis (A) associated with the elbow joint of patient when the alignment guide 200 is mounted onto the corresponding bone portion 72. In another aspect a cutting component (502, Fig 7A) is described with elongate slots 504 and a guiding component 530.
Patent GB-2494913-A (GB)
Title: Charging for goods or services used by vehicle or vehicle user
Inventor: WALDEN LEE HARVEY
IPC: B67D7/06
Filed: 2011-09-26
Abstract: A system comprises a parking place or other area 12 which can be visited or traversed by a vehicle 14 for the purpose of incurring charges or obtaining restricted goods or services, a vehicle RFID reader 16 adapted to read an RFID device 20 of a vehicle visiting or traversing the area and a controller 18, 28 to control the incurring of the charges of the obtaining of goods or services. The system can determine whether the vehicle is a suspicious vehicle via a database 34. The system may also comprise an ANPR reader 22 to read the registration number of the vehicle. A matching process can determine whether the ID and registration number match. A controller can prevent the supply of goods or services to the vehicle or the driver, especially if the vehicle is determined to be a suspicious vehicle. The goods or services may be the supply of fuel, the supply of a parking space or and supply of goods or services to the driver. If the vehicle is found to be suspicious it may be detained or can be prevented from operating and authorities can be informed. The invention can also prevent drivers stealing goods or services before payment is received.
Patent GB-2496883-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling operation of an airline
Inventor: JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER DONALD
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2011-11-24
Abstract: An airline operations control system (30) for an airline having multiple aircraft and multiple routes formed by one or more flights where the airline operations control system (30) includes a computer searchable database (32) a query module (34) configured to query the database (32) to determine stable operating solutions for the airline in response to actual or predicted failure of at least one aircraft and preferably either a prognostic module (150) for running hypothetical scenarios or a learning module (260) for learning the learning the selection preferences of the airline operations personnel.
Patent GB-2484614-A (GB)
Title: Sytem and method for connecting communication lines in a well environment
Inventor: ALFF MICHAEL
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2010-06-07
Abstract: A technique enables the efficient connection of communication lines in a well application by substantially reducing online rig assembly time. The technique reduces online time of the rig by sealably fastening a first connector of a downhole connection assembly to a segment of a communication line during offline assembly time to substantially reduce the online time requirements. The first connector is later connected to a corresponding second connector while the rig is online to complete the downhole connection assembly that joins communication line segments.
Patent GB-2499032-A (GB)
Title: Active hood or bonnet system for a vehicle
Inventor: MCLUNDIE BILL
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2012-02-06
Abstract: A vehicle (10) comprising a bonnet or hood assembly (12) having a passive pedestrian impact zone (P) and a second active pedestrian impact zone (A); the active zone being deployable by an actuator (30 of Fig 6B) upon receipt of a deploy signal from a control unit the second active zone being coupled to the bonnet assembly by one or more tethers (54, 56 of Fig 6B). The control unit receives data input from sensors (22) or other measurement devices and determines if the predetermined conditions for deployment of the second active zone are met.
Patent GB-2501097-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable banner support with biased restoring means.
Inventor: PHIN ALEXANDER EDWARD
IPC: G09F7/22
Filed: 2012-04-12
Abstract: Apparatus 101 for pivotably supporting a banner 102 comprises a main housing 105 for attachment to a pole 104, and a support member 106 for supporting a banner. The support member is mounted to the main housing by a pivot mechanism such that, under an applied force, it is able to rotate clockwise and anticlockwise from a rest position. A biased restoring means is provided to return the support member towards the rest position when the force is removed. The restoring means preferably comprises co-operating cam elements, i.e. cam surface (812, Fig. 9) and cam follower (813, Fig. 9), and a compression spring (814, Fig. 9) all housed within the main housing. A notch (903, Fig. 9) is preferably provided in the cam surface so that the cam follower will not move out of the notch until sufficient force has been applied to the support member to displace it from the notch. The force applied by the spring may also be adjusted by means of a nut (815, Fig. 9) on a threaded shaft passing through the spring.
Patent GB-2492247-A (GB)
Title: Camera system having an object classifier and a calibration module
Inventor: SAPTHARISHI MAHESH
IPC: G06V20/52
Filed: 2009-03-03
Abstract: A camera system (100) comprises an image capturing device (102) and an object classification module (210) connected to the image capturing device (102). The image capturing device (102) has a field of view and produces image data representing an image of the field of view. The object classification module (210) is operable to determine whether or not an object in an image is a member of an object class. The object classification module (210) comprises a calibration module for estimating representative sizes of members of the object class, the sizes corresponding to different regions of the image plane. Furthermore, the calibration module automatically updates 1740 the representative sizes in response to classifications performed by the object classifier during live operation 1730, and the calibration module supplies information representing the updated sizes to the object classifier to improve its object classification performance.
Patent GB-2494267-A (GB)
Title: Artificial magnetic conductor using a complementary tiling arrangement
Inventor: GROSS FRANK B
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2012-08-23
Abstract: An artificial magnetic conductor device, a method of forming such a device or an antenna system using such a device, comprises: a ground plane and a substrate with a patterned conductive layer on a surface. The patterned layer includes multiple conductive regions 205 interspersed with multiple non-conductive regions 207, in which adjacent conductive regions are coupled together and where the conductive and non-conductive regions are substantially complementary. The device may provide an in-phase reflection relative bandwidth of at least 2:1 or 2.5:1 or 3:1. The pattern may be a Thue-Morse complementary tiling pattern from a first generation 208 or higher generations 212, 222, 322. The pattern may be symmetrical 212, 232 or asymmetrical 208, 222. The regions 205, 207 may be square, triangular, circular, polygonal or any other shape. The pattern may be arranged with a regular tessellation. The patterned layer may be isolated from the ground plane. The substrate may include a magnetic and/or dielectric material.
Patent GB-2505935-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof puncture-resistant mattress cover
Inventor: ALLAWAY MICHAEL BARRY
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: A waterproof mattress cover is formed from a composite fabric with improved resistance to puncture or piercing by sharp objects. The fabric comprises of at least a first waterproof layer 1 (for example a polyurethane layer), a second vapour permeable layer 2 (for example a polyester layer) and a central portion comprising a third layer of puncture resistant material 3. The puncture-resistant layer may be formed from a polyester coated textile and may be bonded to another layer of the fabric using high frequency welding. The puncture resistance of the cover may be at least double that of a cover formed from knitted polyester coated with polyurethane.
Patent GB-2506167-A (GB)
Title: Multi-coloured positive tooth models
Inventor: JO YONG-MIN
IPC: A61C7/08
Filed: 2012-09-24
Abstract: A method for manufacturing multi-coloured positive tooth models that are suitable for manufacturing orthodontic appliances by means of pressure moulding or vacuum moulding a sheet of transparent thermoplastic material comprisies a three-dimensional, bi-coloured powder bed inkjet head printing process. For models which remain in place within the mould whilst the appliance is excised from the moulded sheet, printing teeth and gums different colours provide a visible orientation cut line representing the boundary of the appliance and along which the appliance has to be excised from the mould.
Patent GB-2507821-A (GB)
Title: Generating measurement reports in a wireless communications network employing coordinated multi-point transmissions
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 2012-11-13
Abstract: A method of operating a mobile terminal and a base station in a wireless communications network employing coordinated multi-point (CoMP), in which the mobile terminal supports physical layer feedback on a set of non-cell-specific reference signals (Channel State Information, CSI), the method comprising: in response to a report trigger, the mobile terminal generating a measurement report (that can be used during a handover procedure) including a first set of measurement data, the first set of measurement data including either cell-specific reference signal measurement data or non-cell-specific reference signal measurement data; and including a second set of measurement data in said measurement report, said second set of measurement data including non-cell-specific reference signal measurement data. Also disclosed is a method in a base station of transmitting configuration data about q set of channel state indicator reference signal resources to a neighbouring base station, for the purpose of indicating what measurement data the base station would like to receive, during handover preparation, for the channel state indicator reference signal resources.
Patent GB-2497847-A (GB)
Title: Extendible and pivotable bicycle rack
Inventor: HOFMANN HENDRIK
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A bicycle rack arranged on the rear end of a motor vehicle in an extendible fashion comprises a carrying frame 17, a slide-in element 3 that is displaceably arranged in the carrying frame, and carrier elements, with U-profiles 5 to accommodate bicycle wheels, that are pivotably arranged on the slide-in element, and a bail carrier 110. Lighting units 11 are switched on when the rack is extended. An outer cover plate 18 covers the rack when the slide-in element is pushed into the carrying frame.
Patent GB-2499294-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable device for blocking chimney flues or other ducts
Inventor: WILLIS PAUL JOHN
IPC: F16L55/11
Filed: 2012-12-14
Abstract: Disclosed is an inflatable device for blocking a chimney flue or other duct. The device comprises a plastic bag 1 having an inflation tube 2 that opens through the wall of the bag 1 into a flexible, tubular sleeve 4 that is sealed to opposite walls of the bag at each of its opposite ends 5,6 within the bag 1. The sleeve 4 may be vented into the bag 1 via diametrically-opposed apertures 7 located between its ends 5,6 so that on inflation of the bag 1 the sleeve 4 limits expansion of the bag 1 along the longitudinal direction of the sleeve 4. The bag 1 may be constructed of two plastic sheets 8,9 that are sealed together with a peripheral rim 10 with the two ends 5,6 of the sleeve 4 sealed centrally to the two sheets 8,9 with an open end of the inflation tube 2 sealed within one end 5 of the sleeve 4. The rim 10 of the bag may be bowed inwardly to allow for limited ventilation of the otherwise-blocked chimney flue or duct.
Patent GB-2497003-A (GB)
Title: Radar system
Inventor: OSWALD GORDON
IPC: G01S7/41
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A persistent radar system for location in, and persistently illuminating, a cluttered environment comprises a transmitter having a first antenna aperture which persistently illuminates a region of the cluttered environment with a broad beam of coherent pulses having a short p.r.i. A receiver having a larger antenna aperture receives return signals reflected from within the region. A tracking processor coherently integrates the return signals to extract data including clutter related data and discriminates between observations representing targets of interest and observations representing clutter taking into account stored phase, Doppler frequency and amplitude histories.. The receiving antenna may be a conformal array comprising sub-arrays, each of which is the same size as the transmitting antenna. Phase or amplitude comparison monopulse systems are possible, or multiple beams may be obtained from a phased array. The system tracks aircraft near wind farms.
Patent GB-2511031-A (GB)
Title: A rocking chair
Inventor: HOLLEST ROGER
IPC: A47C3/025
Filed: 2012-12-22
Abstract: A rocking chair comprising a base frame 1, a seat 2 pivotally suspended on hinges that are supported on the frame 1 such that it can swing in two opposing directions and a locking mechanism 4 predisposed to enter a locked state when the seat 2 is in a plurality of positions which prevents swinging wherein means 5 are provided to put the locking mechanism 4 in an unlocked state. The urging in the locking mechanism 4 may be provided by magnets, gravity or a resilient member and the mechanism may utilise an arcuate guide slot 8 with detent notches 9. A lever with a handle 5 may be provided to manually unlock the device.