baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2479549-A (GB)
Title: Selecting receiver antennas of an interference rejection receiver to provide highest SINR
Inventor: DAO NGOC-DUNG
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2010-04-13
Abstract: A low complexity antenna selection method 300 for interference rejection receivers that takes interference and noise power contributions received through receiver antennas that have already been selected into account when selecting the next receiver antenna. For each unselected receiver antenna under consideration, a signal to interference plus noise power ratio (SINR) of the receiver is determined when the unselected receiver antenna under consideration is used in combination with all previously selected receiver antennas. The unselected receiver antenna with the highest SINR is selected as the next receiver antenna. Additionally, a loss in SINR may be determined for each of the selected receiver antennas if the receiver were operated using all the selected receiver antennas but excluding the receiver antenna under consideration. The receiver antenna bringing about the smallest loss in SINR may be excluded.
Patent GB-2482344-A (GB)
Title: Tapering an edge of a reinforcement sheet using an angled cutting tool
Inventor: BECH ANTON
IPC: B26D7/08
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: An apparatus, and method thereof, for tapering an edge of a fibrous reinforcement sheet 14 for a composite structure comprises a support 20 for the sheet and a cutting tool 18 capable of relative translational movement with respect to the sheet; the cutting tool being acutely angled with respect to the sheet to develop an inclined cutting plane 32. Preferably, the sheet is held 24, 34 under tension against the support and the cutting plane is substantially tangential to the supporting surface. The cutting plane may intersect the inner side of the sheet in a clearance zone adjacent the supporting sheet where there is a gap between the inner side of the sheet and the support. The gap may be provided by holding the sheet away from the support, or by a recess in the support. Cooling means 56 may be applied to the sheet through the clearance zone or the support. Preferably, the support is a convex-curved surface and the cutting tool may be an ultrasonic knife.
Patent GB-2485829-A (GB)
Title: A piston actuator having a one-piece body
Inventor: BUNYARD ADAM
IPC: F15B15/06
Filed: 2010-11-26
Abstract: There is disclosed a piston actuator comprising a piston actuator body 1 formed in one piece. The piston actuator body 1 comprises a piston chamber 200 for housing a piston 100; a rack cavity 210 extending from the piston chamber 200 and for holding a rack 110 extending from the base of the piston 100; a feedback chamber 10 for housing feedback circuitry; and a shaft cavity 220 extending from the feedback chamber 10 and for holding a rotatable shaft 50, the shaft cavity 220 transversely intersecting with the rack cavity 210. There may be two spring cavities extending from the piston chamber 200 and arranged next to the rack cavity 210, one either side of the shaft cavity 220. The feedback chamber 10 and piston chamber 200 may each have a cover.
Patent GB-2486029-A (GB)
Title: Offshore oil spill clean up
Inventor: JAUNCEY PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: B63B35/32
Filed: 2011-02-08
Abstract: To facilitate rapid clean up of oil spills at sea, a method of operating an oil platform or a sea-going ship 240 engaged in trade is provided in which an oil spill recovery vessel 10 is carried on the platform or ship for launch from and recovery to the platform or ship. This enables immediate clean up of any spill 6 caused, or occasioned upon, by the platform or ship. An oil platform or a sea-going commercial ship equipped with an oil spill recovery vessel is also provided. The oil spill recovery vessel may be arranged to be launched from a davit system 241 of the platform or ship.
Patent GB-2476599-A (GB)
Title: Mouse hole damper device
Inventor: PEDERSEN JAN ERIK
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: A mouse hole damper device (1) positioned at the bottom portion (4) of a mouse hole pipe (2), the mouse hole damper (1) being arranged to dampen an impact from an object (28) falling in the mouse hole pipe (2), and the mouse hole damper (1) including a material (36) which has been worked into forming walls around elongated openings (34), and the mate-rial (36) being arranged in such a way that the openings (34) are, in the main, parallel to the longitudinal axis (13) of the mouse hole pipe (2).
Patent GB-2489475-A (GB)
Title: Variable geometry duct
Inventor: BITONDO DONATO
IPC: F02C7/04
Filed: 2011-03-30
Abstract: A duct 10 for a gas turbine engine 2 comprises a duct wall 16, 18 having a geometry which is variable between a first condition in which the duct wall defines a first flow path, and a second condition in which the duct wall defines a second flow path. The duct has an opening 26 in the duct wall and the second flow path is diverted with respect to the first flow path such that debris entrained in flow along the duct is directed through the opening. The duct wall may comprise a deformable portion 20 which is deformed to vary the geometry of the duct between the first condition and the second condition. The deformed portion may deflect debris entrained in the flow along the duct and through the opening. The deformable portion may be resilient. The deformable portion may be expandable. The deformable portion may be inflatable. A second deformable portion 30 may oppose the first deformable portion and the duct may further comprise a panel 32 which is slidable over the duct wall to vary the geometry of the duct.
Patent GB-2490103-A (GB)
Title: Aquatic resistance ball
Inventor: JONES RHIANNON
IPC: A63B37/02
Filed: 2011-04-12
Abstract: An aquatic resistance ball 10 comprises a containment skin 12 substantially filled with, and surrounding, a non-toxic soluble granular material such as salt (NaCl) 14. The containment skin 12 is made of a water resistant material and the bulk density of the contents of the containment skin 12 is greater than the 1g/cm3. The resistance ball 10 may be substantially spherical, ovoid or tubular in shape. A method of making an aquatic resistance ball is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2480359-A (GB)
Title: Backrest adjusting device for vehicle seat
Inventor: STEIN MARTIN
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: An adjusting device 10 for adjusting an inclination angle of a backrest 11 of a vehicle seat 14, in particular for a motor vehicle. The adjusting device 10 is arranged inside the vehicle seat 14. Preferably the adjusting device is arranged inside the backrest 11 of the vehicle seat. A ratchet mechanism for actuating the adjusting device may also be arranged inside the vehicle seat. An operating lever 12 may be arranged laterally on the vehicle seat and when not in use may be moved into a parking position. Also claimed is a seat comprising the adjusting device and a motor vehicle comprising the seat.
Patent GB-2490907-A (GB)
Title: Push-in in-ceiling speaker mount
Inventor: CHENG LIANG-CHIH
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2011-05-17
Abstract: A push-in in-ceiling speaker mount has multiple fastening units 1 mounted on an in-ceiling speaker 70. Each fastening unit 1 has a base frame 10, a torsion spring 20 securely mounted on the base frame 10, a pivoting member 30 pivotally mounted on the base frame 10, a slider plate 40 longitudinally movable on the base frame 10, and a spring holder 50 receiving the torsion spring 20, pivotally mounted on the base frame 10 and blocked by the pivoting member 30. When the speaker mount is moved upwardly through a ceiling, the underside of the ceiling holds a ceiling support 42 on the slider plate 40, and so the pivoting member 30 is pushed and pivoted. After being unblocked from the pivoting member 30, the spring holder (50) is pivoted outwardly to hold the topside of the ceiling in completion of the easy mounting of the speaker mount.
Patent GB-2485018-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory protection mask with a drinking device
Inventor: LOW LOTHAR
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A respiratory protection mask 1 is disclosed. The mask 1 comprises a connection piece 11, which is attached to the mask body 3 and an adapter 12, which is accommodated in a rotatable manner in the connection piece 11. The adapter 12 comprises components inside and outside the mask. Outside the mask it comprises an elbow 13 for the connection of a drinking tube 7 and inside the mask it comprises a mouthpiece 10. A rotary joint 29 is provided between the adapter 12 and the elbow 13. Preferably, the mask allows the user to independently alter the position of the drinking tube 7 and the mouthpiece 10 about the mask 1 and user.
Patent GB-2494405-A (GB)
Title: Automatic meter reading component bracket system
Inventor: MIDDLETON MATTHEW
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2011-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic meter reading (AMR) component bracket system in the utility industry. Implementation of AMR for water meters particularly but not exclusively poses particular problems due to the harsh environmental conditions and severe size constraints that are frequently encountered. The present invention provides an AMR component system comprising a supporting structure 72 having a closing arm74 arranged to extend around and at least partially embrace an AMR component container 10, 12. The arm has a flange or lip 78 for limiting the axial movement of the AMR component container along the container's main axis direction. A later embodiment relates to a back plate 86 comprising at least one relative protrusion(s) or recess(es) linked for engagement and positioning of the bracket system.
Patent GB-2495117-A (GB)
Title: Display driver circuits for OLED displays
Inventor: SMITH EUAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2011-09-29
Abstract: A pixel driver architecture for an active matrix OLED display, comprising: a voltage-programmed master pixel programming circuit 102 configured to produce a programmable current Iout in response to programming voltage Vpgm, wherein said master pixel programming circuit comprises a voltage programming line106 to receive a programming voltage defining a pixel luminance, a programmable current generator coupled to said voltage programming line to generate a programmed current responsive to said programming voltage, and a current output line 108 to output said programmed current; and a plurality of current-programmed slave pixel driver circuits 104, each coupled to said master pixel programming circuit, and each configured to drive a respective OLED 120 responsive to a said programming voltage received by said master pixel programming circuit, wherein a said slave pixel driver circuit comprises a current programming line 114 coupled to said current output line of said master pixel programming circuit, an OLED current driver circuit having an OLED drive output to drive an OLED with a current programmed by said programmed current output from said master pixel programming circuit, and a pixel select line 116 to select said current driver circuit for programming by said programmed current output.
Patent GB-2484863-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring bending on a drill bit operating in a well
Inventor: WASSELL MARK ELLSWORTH
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2010-07-30
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the bending on a drill bit operating down hole in a well may comprise at least three pockets circumferentially spaced equidistantly around the drill collar of the drill string to which the drill bit is attached Four strain gauges are equidistantly circumferentially spaced around each of the pockets so as to form first and second sets of strain gauges The strain gauges in the first set are connected into one Wheatstone bridge while the gauges in the second set are connected in a second bridge Each of the strain gauges that are oriented similarly within each of the pockets are connected in series within a single leg of a bridge so that the output voltage of the bridge is unaffected by bending in the drill string The output of first bridge is used to determine the bending on the drill bit Further, an apparatus for measuring the bending, weight, and torque on a drill bit operating down hole in a well may comprise at least three pockets circumferentially spaced equidistantly around the drill collar of the drill string to which the drill bit is attached with twelve strain gauges that are equidistantly circumferentially spaced around each of the pockets so as to form first and second sets of strain gauges The arrangement of the twelve strain gauges allow for a bending on bit measurement that cancels out the affects of the weight on bit and torque on bit.
Patent GB-2500201-A (GB)
Title: A pedestal wash basin incorporating a foot washing apparatus
Inventor: AZMI MOIN UZZAMAN
IPC: A47K3/022
Filed: 2012-03-12
Abstract: A pedestal wash basin comprising a basin part (3) upon a pedestal part (2) wherein the pedestal part incorporates a foot washing apparatus (4) for washing a human foot comprising a washing chamber (6) with walls and a ceiling defining a covered hollow dimensioned and arranged for receiving a foot of a user via an inlet opening (5) in a wall positioned for admitting the foot into the hollow, a water outlet (7, 8, 9) attached to the washing chamber at a position from which to output water across the hollow of the washing chamber in a direction to intersect the foot of the user when so admitted via the inlet opening, and wherein the pedestal part contains the foot washing apparatus and presents a through-opening (3) in an outwardly-presented surface thereof in register with the hollow of the washing chamber permitting access to the hollow for washing the foot of a user.
Patent GB-2489605-A (GB)
Title: Test stand and method for determining potential failure situations of a drive of a vehicle due to effects of acceleration on a liquid vessel of the drive
Inventor: GICKELEITER MICHAEL
IPC: G01M13/02
Filed: 2012-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a test stand and a method for determining potential failure situations of an engine (drive) of motorsport vehicles, for example, due to the effects of acceleration acting on fluids such as oil or gasoline in tanks during driving. The system comprises an automatic movement unit 2 such as a robot arm, which moves a vessel 5 in a predefined movement sequence to simulate the accelerations / forces acting on an oil tank. Whilst the liquid vessel is moved a liquid medium is extracted, according to demand, from the vessel. The extraction according to demand is realized by means of a conditioning device 6 which conveys the liquid medium according to predefined conditions. The conditioning device may be an internal combustion engine on a drivetrain test stand. To determine the potential failure situation a volume flow measuring device may be connected between the vessel and the conditioning device. A pressure loss in an engine can be inferred from a drop in the volume flow. An inspection window may be provided between the vessel and conditioning device to allow induction of air to be identified visually.
Patent GB-2501279-A (GB)
Title: Pellets for glass batch process
Inventor: LEESE SAMUEL MARK
IPC: C03B1/02
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: A pellet for use in a glass batch process is disclosed which comprises a first layer comprising sodium carbonate and a second layer comprising silica and calcium carbonate enclosing the first layer where the first layer comprises 81% or more sodium carbonate by weight of the whole content of the pellet. The pellet may comprise water, an aqueous solution of sodium silicate, an aqueous solution of sodium carbonate, clay or cement as a binder. The pellet may further comprise additional layers and decolourisers. Also disclosed is a method of forming the pellet and its use in forming glass.
Patent GB-2489121-A (GB)
Title: A bracket
Inventor: COX MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: E04G7/16
Filed: 2010-10-07
Abstract: A bracket for securing to a vertical post (4), for example a scaffold pole the bracket comprising: a body(1); mounting means (2) for releasably mounting the body about the post and securing the bracket against movement away from the axis of the post; and fastening means for releasably securing the bracket against movement along the axis of the post, at least in the downward direction. The fastening means comprising a securing member (3) with a cut-out (3B) therein, the securing member being mounted within the body but movable relative thereto between a first position in which the plane of the cut-out lies perpendicular to the axis of the post, so the securing member, and the body, are free to slide along the axis of the post and a second position in which the plane of the cut-out is angled relative to said plane perpendicular to the axis of the post whereby edges of the cut-out engage the post so as to resist movement of the securing member, and the body, along the axis of the post, at least in the downward direction.
Patent GB-2502368-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an Internal Combustion Engine Fitted with a Variable Geometry Turbine
Inventor: MIERTSCHINK MARTIN
IPC: F02B37/24
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: The invention provides a method of controlling an internal combustion engine of an automotive system, the engine comprising a Variable Geometry Turbine (VGT) (250, fig.1) and a Variable Geometry Turbine actuator (290, fig.1), the method, being applicable during engine transient phases and with satisfied enabling criteria 20, comprising opening 21 the Variable Geometry Turbine (250) up to a calibrated value, closing 22 the Variable Geometry Turbine (250) up to a feed forward value coming from the Variable Geometry Turbine actuator (290) closed loop pressure control, and cyclically repeating the above steps up to the end of the engine transient phase. Oscillating the vanes of a VGT during an engine transient phase will improve turbine throttling effects and reduce the damping of pulsating exhaust gases and the engines pumping losses.
Patent GB-2503248-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for repairing a pipe.
Inventor: POTTER MARK THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2012-06-20
Abstract: A first aspect relates to a resin container 50 suitable for holding separately two components, which when mixed provide a curable resin suitable for use in repairing a pipe, the container comprising a single bag separated into two container sections 51, 52 by a removable sealing clip 53. Each container section is provided with a temperature sensor and a temperature indicator 62. A second aspect relates to a protective sheath 40 suitable for use when inserting and positioning apparatus for pipe repair of the type comprising an absorbent patch (10, fig 5b) impregnated with a curable resin fitted around a substantially cylindrical inflatable bladder (20). The sheath comprises a tube provided with a series of eyelets 41, 42 around each open end, the eyelets at a first end being reinforced, the eyelets at a second end not being reinforced. A third aspect relates to a method of repairing a pipe (1, fig. 1) using one or more flexible insertion rods to locate an impregnated patch mounted to an inflatable bladder at a desired repair site (3).
Patent GB-2492234-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to mattresses
Inventor: COLLYER GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A47C27/08
Filed: 2012-06-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a mattress assembly comprising a mattress 10 and a gas supply means wherein the mattress 10 comprises a plurality of chambers 30, 40 which are adapted to be inflated with gas and wherein the gas supply means comprises a controller adapted to control the pressure of gas within said chambers 30, 40. In a preferred embodiment, the mattress comprises only two pipes connecting the mattress to a pump, however, in other embodiments, the mattress is adapted to a) measure the pressure under the patient; and b) operate in dynamic and static modes, whereby the pressure in cells is caused to inflate and deflate in a periodic cycle. Also provided are a mattress 10, an inflated mattress assembly and a cell 20 for use in a mattress 10.
Patent GB-2491759-A (GB)
Title: Security polymer threat detection distribution system
Inventor: MACKLIN JON D
IPC: G01N21/78
Filed: 2011-03-01
Abstract: Embodiments disclosed enable the detection of the presence of chemical, biological, and/or explosive (CBE) substance or other items of interest on individuals handling tickets, fobs, passes, smartcards, or other media. Embodiments generally contemplate issuing media at a first location and analyzing the media at a second location. Material sensitive to CBE substance can be applied to the media at the first and/or second location. An adhesive also may be used to attract and/or retain particles to the media for analysis and/or adhere the detection material to the media. Such embodiments can be utilized in airports, transit stations, and other applications where security against threats posed by CBE substance may be a concern.
Patent GB-2496037-A (GB)
Title: Segmented seal ring
Inventor: TANAKA FABIO OKAMOTO
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2012-10-22
Abstract: A locking assembly for seals within inner 14 and outer 12 members includes a segmented tube 33 with an inner surface that is segmented into a plurality of pieces cut in radial or reversed angles to allow assembling segments in a circumferential groove 32 machined in the internal diameter of a housing 34 (fig 5). The housing has an internal diameter that is smaller than the outside diameter of the segmented tube 33. The segments that make up the segmented tubing are locked into place within the housing via a bushing or locking ring 42 that match a profile on the inner surface of the segmented tube 33 to lockingly engage. The bushing 42 and segmented tube 33 retain a lower inner seal 40 in place and support an upper inner seal 56.
Patent GB-2507509-A (GB)
Title: Pipe measurement tool
Inventor: KRIJNEN ANTONIUS DIMPHENA MARIA
IPC: G01B3/38
Filed: 2012-10-31
Abstract: A measurement tool 10 comprises a first leg 12, a second leg 14 pivotally connected to the first leg 12, and a scale 22 associate with the first leg 12, wherein the scale 22 provides, in conjunction with the relative positions of the legs 12, 14, information relating to the value of a parameter of a pipe section and/or elevator. The information may be a measurement of pipe internal diameter or pipe external diameter.
Patent GB-2498107-A (GB)
Title: Crystalline form of prulifloxacin and processes for its preparation
Inventor: PATHI SRINIVAS LAXMINARAYAN
IPC: A61K31/496
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline polymorphic form of 6-fluoro-1-methyl-7- {4-[(5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl]piperazin-1-yl}-4-oxo-4H-[1,3]-thiazeto-[3,2- a]-quinoline-3-carboxylic acid (prulifloxacin). More specifically, the invention relates to a crystalline form of prulifloxacin (herein referred to as Form A), and a method for preparing the crystalline Form A. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical formulation comprising the novel form of prulifloxacin.
Patent GB-2510189-A (GB)
Title: Vibration Safe Motor Fixation in an Actuator
Inventor: WEBER ROLF
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A mounting clip 40 is arranged to resiliently press the motor 20 into a compartment of the casing 12 of a actuator 10. The mounting clip 40 has fingers 44 which engage axial ends of the motor 20 to support the motor 20 against axial movement and separation due to axial loading and/or external vibrations acting on the actuator 10. In particular the arrangement prevents the plastics end cap 26 carrying the brushes and terminals from separation from the motor housing 24 due to vibration and heavy axial end loading. The clip may be secured but screws 41 or alternatively may have legs with sprung insertion ends having barbed edges which legs are pressed in to respective holes in the casing (Fig 4 not shown). An optional positioning plate 60 is retained to one end of the motor by means of the clips 44 and whose edge is press fitted into a slot in the case. The output 16 is driven by the motor 20 through a gear train 30, 32 disposed within the casing 12, including a worm 30 on a shaft of the motor 20 and a worm wheel 32 meshed with the worm 30.