baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2453132-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an Article
Inventor: ILLSTON TREVOR
IPC: B22F3/105
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A method of making an article by selective layer deposition or "build-up" in which a laser sinters or melts powdered material to form solid parts such that the method involves forming the article in two parts with a first part, which has the longest dimension of the article, formed and then orientated so to act as a support in formation of the rest of the article by direct layer deposition. The method includes steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) determining the greatest dimension 2a of an article 2 along a selected axis, ie the longest or widest line through the article <LI>(b) manufacturing a first part 2i of the article between an end and the face lying in the laterally extending plane containing the longest dimension 2a, ie between an end or side of the article and the widest line or point <LI>(c) Placing the first part 2i in a direct layer deposition apparatus with the face 2a orientated upwards <LI>(d) Forming the remaining part of the article by direct layer deposition upon face 2a. The method removes the need for a support and avoids the problem of balling or spluttering. </SL> A method of forming an article by joining a section to another section is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2445675-A (GB)
Title: Load Absorber
Inventor: WARWICK-ADKINS GRAHAM LAURENCE
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A load absorber (10) for use in a method of installing a rock bolt is arranged over a protruding end of the rock bolt; and is secured to the rock bolt by a fastener. The load absorber (10) defines a central aperture (12) to receive the rock bolt. The load absorber (10) has a central raised region (18) surrounding the aperture(12), and an outer raised region (20) extending from the central raised region to an edge region (14) of the load absorber (10).
Patent GB-2456535-A (GB)
Title: A floor structure in or for a building unit
Inventor: BODDY GLYN THOMAS
IPC: E04B5/16
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a building unit (10 figure 4) including a floor structure comprising a layer of settable material 30. The building unit may be a portable prefabricated building unit. A plurality of support members 20 are positioned underneath the layer of settable material which may be concrete, a resin-like material or a plastics material. The support members are preferably metallic sheets with a plurality of elongate recesses 19 which receive the concrete. The recesses may be trapezoidal shaped such that the side walls 20a, 20b extend towards each other as they extend towards an upper surface 31 of the concrete. The support members may be positioned on a support frame (12, 14 figure 2) such that the edges of the support members overlap. A later embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a building unit comprising said floor.
Patent GB-2457086-A (GB)
Title: A toothbrush holder
Inventor: TAHA ABDELFATTAH AMIN
IPC: A45D44/18
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A toothbrush holder comprises a beaker with a fenestrated base and a store detachably attached to the base of the beaker. The fenestrated base allows water droplets to pass through and collect in the removable store. The store may be removed from the beaker via lugs and grooves for example, for cleaning. Antiseptic liquid may be added to the removable store to keep toothbrushes dry, clean and healthy.
Patent GB-2457291-A (GB)
Title: Mounting bracket
Inventor: GIBBONS KEVIN NORMAN WHITE
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: A mounting bracket (10) including at least two pipe fittings, each for connection between a water supply pipe and an outlet, and a mounting member extending between the pipe fittings. The pipe fittings and mounting member are constructed as a single piece integral article. The mounting member is provided with a top wall (26) allowing the mounting member to be mounted to a downwardly facing surface and a rear wall (22) allowing the mounting member to be mounted against a forwardly facing surface. Flanges (32) are provided around the outlets (2) allowing the mounting bracket to be mounted against a rearwardly facing surface.
Patent GB-2458185-A (GB)
Title: Radiator valve head replacement
Inventor: FORD JOHN
IPC: F16K43/00
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: Collar 16 is fitted to valve body 10 and is locked to the valve body with grub screws 14. Adjustable piston 18 is located inside the collar 16 and is set to the required height by adjusting screws 20 which are then locked by nuts 22. Valve head 24 is then fitted onto the collar16. The apparatus can be retrofitted to all manufactured types of thermostatic valve bodies that are fitted to all central heating systems, and different size piston stems can be accommodated by the adjustable piston 18.
Patent GB-2458533-A (GB)
Title: Tactile Transducer of Electric Audio Signals
Inventor: COLLISON ROY
IPC: A61F11/04
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: The device converts electronic impulses into vibrations, which can be detected by the hand or other sensitive parts of the human body, to substitute for absence of hearing and sight. The device consists of a movable coil 3 suspended between the poles of a magnet 4, which is connected to a cone 5. When electrical impulses are passed through the coil, the cone 5 is moved according to the amplitude of the electrical input signal, and being returned after each pulse, by a flexible ring 15, fixed to retaining strip 16. This produces a shock wave within the plenum chamber 14, producing proportional vibrations on a diaphragm 7, and to a blind-deaf person's hand, or body when applied. The diaphragm may be perforated whilst the housing 12 in which the device is secured, may be filled with foam to reduce noise transmission.
Patent GB-2459330-A (GB)
Title: Flow restrictor for a hose
Inventor: ALMOND ROBERT
IPC: F16K7/06
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A device to control flow through a flexible hose by means of a trigger 6 which slides along a peg 7 and compresses the hose 2 against an anvil 5, all contained within a rigid outer housing or case 1.
Patent GB-2459706-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for a riser
Inventor: ORAM ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A clamp device 10 suitable for attachment to a riser is disclosed. The clamp comprises a clamp body 14, 16, 18, 20, a layer of resilient material 22 provided on an inner face of the body, a tensioning band 24 to secure the clamp around a riser and a tensile reinforcement layer 26 located between the clamp body and layer of resilient material. The tensile reinforcement layer comprises a high tensile modulus and high tensile strength material such as a fibre-reinforced composite, corrosion resistant metal sheet or polymer-impregnated woven or non-woven mat type material. The resilient material may be rubber. The mat material may comprise glass, carbon, aramid or Dyneema rtm . The tensile reinforcement layer may be laminated onto the clamp body.
Patent GB-2460404-A (GB)
Title: Winding the rotor of a 24v DC motor
Inventor: POON PATRICK PING WO
IPC: H02K3/28
Filed: 2008-05-28
Abstract: A rotor for an electric machine comprises a commutator having a plurality of electrically conductive segments 22, a rotor core having a plurality of rotor poles 16, and an electrically conductive winding 30. The poles 16 are wound in groups, with each group of poles supporting two coils 34 and as disclosed the groups may comprise one pole per group. The number of segments 22 is twice the number of rotor poles 16 and the winding 30 has each coil 34 connected to two adjacent segments 22. A method of winding is discloses with reference to an eight pole rotor have three poles per group with sixteen coils associated with sixteen segments. In this arrangement eight pole groups are defined, the first pole group comprising the first, second and third poles, the second group comprising the second, third and fourth poles, the groups continuing to the last group which comprises the eighth, first and second pole. The first coil wound about the first group connects to the first and second segment and the second coil wound about the first group connects to the second and third segments.
Patent GB-2449380-A (GB)
Title: A system suitable for modifying process control data
Inventor: ZHOU LING
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A system for modifying process control data, comprising: at least one editor to edit process control data; at least one database to store the process control data in a first data format; a database interface communicatively coupled to the editor and the at least one database to communicate information between the editor and the at least one database; and a data converter communicatively coupled to the editor and the at least one database to convert the process control data from the first data format to an extensible markup language format.
Patent GB-2449586-A (GB)
Title: Method and appratus for determining the dynamic range of an optical link in hfc network
Inventor: MOORE CHARLES S
IPC: H04B10/08
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: The dynamic range of an optical link in a network is determined by simultaneously transmitting signals from two network elements at first and second frequencies, which create a combined signal at a third frequency. The transmission power levels of selected network elements is successively increased until the measured power from the third frequency no longer changes in a predicatable manner, at which point the upper limit of the dynamic range of the optical link is determined.
Patent GB-2463326-A (GB)
Title: Insect loading system
Inventor: DURNFORD ANDREW
IPC: A01K47/06
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A method of collecting and loading a plurality of insects 22, in particular bees, into respective insect holders. The method comprising extracting the insects from their habitat via suction to a storage chamber 10, the storage chamber being operable to allow access to a plurality of exit holes 26, and subsequently allowing the insects access to the exit holes. The insects are lured and/or compelled to leave the storage chamber via the exit holes and are subsequently loaded into an insect holder (34, fig 3). The volume of the storage chamber can be reduced by use of a porous plug or wire grille 12 which functions to push the insects towards the exit holes. The subsequent positioning of the insects within the insect holders can be monitored and controlled by features including a plunger, rotation means and a camera. The insects can subsequently be trained in odour detection.
Patent GB-2449827-A (GB)
Title: Power generation for valve actuators
Inventor: DOLENTI WILLIAM T
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: The present invention utilizes operation of a valve actuator to generate electrical power. A portion of the mechanical energy generated by operation of a valve actuator is converted to electrical energy. The mechanical energy may be converted to electrical energy at the same time as the valve actuator is operating or the mechanical energy may be stored for later conversion. A valve actuator may be operated manually, electrically, pneumatically, or hydraulically. Generated electrical energy may also be stored.
Patent GB-2456615-A (GB)
Title: Iron steam generator with opening boiler
Inventor: ADKINS RALPH
IPC: D06F75/06
Filed: 2008-10-21
Abstract: A steam generator unit 300 for generating steam for a steam iron 301, said steam generator comprising a water reservoir for holding a supply of water and a water boiler for boiling water to produce steam characterised in that said boiler comprises first and second boiler portions which are separable from each other so as to give access for cleaning of interior of said boiler. The first portion may comprise a lid 304 and the second portion may comprise a base portion 303 wherein the lid is hinged relative to the base portion. The steam generator may comprise locking means for locking the first boiler portion to the second boiler portion, and an iron location plate 307 hingedly connected to a rear end of the base portion.
Patent GB-2465808-A (GB)
Title: Tracking means to drag a window around a GUI without premature termination of the move operation if the cursor is moved too quickly
Inventor: KALUARATCHIE DILEEP CHALANA
IPC: G06F3/0486
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A web browser window 23 with an active area 25 over which a user controlled pointer 27 can control movement within a display area 21, means for initiating, tracking and finishing a move operation in response to user input, wherein the tracking means define a tracking area 29 which is larger than the active area so that the pointer is continually tracked when the pointer is located over the tracking area but not over the active area. This allows objects to be moved using a drag and drop operation without premature termination of the move operation if the cursor 27 is moved too quickly. The move operation may be terminated if the tracking means determines that the pointer 27 is not within the tracking area 29 or in response to a user input. The position and size of the tracking area 29 relative to the active area 25 may be fixed or related to the direction and speed of the pointer 27. The active area 25 may have a handle for moving the object and the tracking area 29 may be defined by adjusting the size of the handle.
Patent GB-2471060-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pitch control for horizontal axis wind turbines
Inventor: BAILEY RALPH-PETER STEVEN
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2009-03-24
Abstract: An automatic blade pitch adjustment system balances the axial thrust loads on a wind turbine. against centripetal forces caused by rotation. If the thrust loads build faster than the centripetal loads the Tip Speed Ratio (TSR) is reduced to increase torque and if the thrust loads reduce faster than the centripetal force the TSR is increased to conserve rotational momentum. Springs (fig 3,33,37) can establish the starting position and the rpm limit. Centripetal force can be exerted by masses 3 that swing on arms, causing a cam (fig 2, 17) to oppose the wind thrust and movement of the turbine along its rotation axis. Centripetal forces can alternatively be generated by radial movement of the blades. The system is self powered and adjusts the blade angles to have a high angle of attack when parked to promote start up: move to their ideal setting angle for normal running; responds to gusts and lulls with appropriate changes, and feathers the blades to limit the rpm and reduce loads in storm conditions.
Patent GB-2459189-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of fluid-operated power torque tools without inertia
Inventor: JUNKERS JOHN KURT
IPC: B25B23/145
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A calibration apparatus for a fluid operated power torque tool T has an abutment unit (e.g. mounting plate 3), torque measuring unit (4 figure 1) and first connections 9-11 connecting a drive 8 of the tool T to the measuring unit such that they do not turn or rotate, the apparatus further having an adjustable breaking unit 12 connected to the housing 15 of the tool T via second connections 13, 15, such that when fluid pressure is applied to the tool T to operate it, the breaking unit 12 determines the turning force of the housing 15, the drive 8 applying an equal and opposite force to the torque measuring unit, so that generated torque corresponding to applied fluid pressure can be determined for calibration without inertia. The breaking unit may have a plurality of brake pads 17 and disc brakes 16 engaging vertical splines of sleeve 13. A fluid chamber 18 may be associated with the disc brakes 16 to adjust braking force of unit 12. Different sized tools can be accommodated. The torque measuring unit may include a strain gauge connected in a Wheatstone bridge circuit.
Patent GB-2456983-A (GB)
Title: Resonant reflective filter and biosensor including the same
Inventor: HONG JONGCHEOL
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: Provided is a resonant reflective filter including a substrate and a grating layer, wherein the substrate is formed of a material having a lower reflective index than that of a material forming the grating layer Thus, the resonant reflective filter can form a resonant spectrum having good symmetry and a sharp shape. Accordingly, the resonant reflective filter can have improved sensitivity and can be applied to optical systems that require a small linewidth.
Patent GB-2471301-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradation of material by action of plant roots
Inventor: NELSON BIBIANA CHRISTINA
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 2009-06-24
Abstract: A method of enhancing the biodegradation of biodegradable material is disclosed where the addition of plant nutrients to a plant growth medium containing biodegradable material stimulates root growth which in turn stimulates the biodegradation processes, thus releasing further plant nutrients.
Patent GB-2458056-A (GB)
Title: Print workflow automation
Inventor: SHAH PRADIP K
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: Illustrative systems and methods provide a graphical user interface for establishing parameters for printing and finishing print jobs. In an illustrative system and method, print job parameters are defined, for example: by establishing print parameters corresponding to the position of a document in a print job and/or the position of a page in document; by establishing associations between values of fields in file names and print parameters; and by establishing associations between text at a particular position on a page of a document and print parameters. The user's inputs defining the printing and finishing parameters are stored in a file such as, for example, an XML file. The system retrieves the printing and finishing parameters and formats PDL and JCL commands which can be forwarded onto the printing and finishing system.
Patent GB-2457861-A (GB)
Title: Increased axial rate and improved durability of an elastomeric bushing
Inventor: BOST ROBERT J JR
IPC: B60G7/00
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: An elastomer bushing having an increased axial rate, improved durability, and high fatigue life due to the compression and confinement of the rubber element is provided. The manufacture of the elastomer journal is conventional for commercial vehicle applications. In a primary embodiment, the robber is bonded to a bar pin by an adhesive, wherein the robber journal is then subsequently assembled into an outer tube. After assembly, the outer tube is curled to retain the rubber journal, and the center of the outer tube diameter is swaged or compressed so as to deform the outer tube into the rubber. The compressed groove in the outer tube comprises the unique feature of this bushing design. This groove provides a mechanical "footing" that resists movement when an axial load is applied.
Patent GB-2459222-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for rapid reliable electrothermal tissue fusion
Inventor: MCGREEVY FRANCIS T
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: Pieces of tissue are fused together by compressing the pieces together at an interface, delivering an impulse of electrical power which is converted into sufficient thermal energy to fuse the pieces together at the interface. The impulse and the fusion occur within a preferable time of 0.5-2.0 seconds but no greater than 4.0 seconds. The temperature of the thermal energy is regulated between 1500C- 2000C. The tissue pieces are compressed to a thickness of 0.05-0.10 mm. Jaws which compress the tissue and transfer the energy have smooth working surfaces with an Ra of 0.15 or less microns to 0.40 microns.
Patent GB-2462541-A (GB)
Title: Token game machine
Inventor: NIWA SHINYA
IPC: A63F7/00
Filed: 2008-08-14
Abstract: A coin pusher includes means 10, 400 for dispensing tokens M and special rolling tokens AM1 onto a playfield 6, means for sorting tokens M, AM1 which fall into a win chute 4, means for storing the sorted special tokens, means 300 for transferring the stored special tokens to the dispensing means, and a control means 40. The transfer means preferably comprises a vertical tube 306 to receive and stack special tokens AM1 through a lower end, a rod or piston 302 which pushes the lowermost special token AM1 up the tube, and swing arms 308b or rollers (350R, 350L, fig. 32) which prevent the stacked tokens AM1 from falling back down the tube, such that special tokens may be sequentially placed in the lower end of the tube and the piston operated reciprocally to push the lowermost special token through the gate, thus filling the tube and discharging the uppermost special token through an upper end (not shown). The coin pusher may dispense second special rolling tokens AM2 from a dispenser 500, and special tokens AM1, AM2 may initiate a bonus game upon falling into the win chute. Special tokens AM1, AM2 are preferably balls.
Patent GB-2474680-A (GB)
Title: An audio processing method and apparatus
Inventor: FOURNEL NICOLAS CHRISTIAN ANDRE
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: A method of audio processing using an entertainment device operable to implement a game environment comprises generating an output audio signal relating to the game environment from an input audio signal, detecting an in-game event from a set of in-game events each having an associated audio event, and selecting an audio processing operation to be applied to the input audio signal to implement the audio event. The audio processing operation is selected in dependence upon a current spectral content of the output audio signal and spectral information representing the effect on the output audio signal of the candidate audio processing operations, such that the spectral content of the output audio signal after implementation of the audio event approximates to a required spectral content. The method further comprises outputting the output audio signal. The generating step may comprise the step of including one or more of a plurality of audio assets, and candidate audio processing operations may comprise an audio asset selection operation. An audio processing apparatus is also described.
Patent GB-2461000-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for adjusting backlight luminance
Inventor: HUPMAN PAUL M
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A display system (200) is provided, the display system (200) having a processor (202) and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel (230) coupled to the processor (202). The display system (200) also includes a backlight (222) for the LCD panel (230), the backlight (222) having an adjustable backlight luminance. The processor (202) causes a plurality of successive image frames to be displayed on the LCD panel (230). The backlight luminance is selectively adjusted for each of the image frames.
Patent GB-2462574-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for coded orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing
Inventor: STOTT JONATHAN HIGHTON
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A COFDM transmission scheme is provided that offers improved resilience to noise or deleterious effects in the transmission path. The scheme transmits two copies of the data on different symbols or carriers, if one version of the data is lost, the receiver can attempt demodulation of the surviving version. Furthermore, by using a different PAM mapping to encode each copy of the data, signal to noise performance and data rates are equivalent to conventional Quadrature Amplitude Modulation schemes, but with an improvement in SNR when transmission conditions are poor.