baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2480507-A (GB)
Title: Pump for a lubricating system of a combustion engine
Inventor: ZWICKLER GEORG
IPC: F04C14/22
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A pump 1 for a lubricating system 2 of a combustion engine 3 comprises a housing 5 and a lid 7 which together define a pump hollow space 8 in which a pump mechanism 9 for the pumping of lubricant of the lubricating system 2 is arranged and where either the lid or the housing comprises an integrated regulating valve. Preferably the regulating valve is an electromagnetically actuated valve and comprises a valve housing in which an electromagnetic actuation is arranged and a valve body which is displaceable by the actuation device. The lid may comprise a valve hollow space to accommodate the valve body, an output opening and a flange that can be connected to the valve housing via a seal. Preferably the regulating valve is actuated dependent on engine rotational speed of the combustion engine in order to regulate the outlet pressure of the lubricant from the pump. A pump lid is also claimed.
Patent GB-2485400-A (GB)
Title: Avalanche photo-diode single photon detector
Inventor: THOMAS OLIVER EDWARD
IPC: H01F27/02
Filed: 2010-11-12
Abstract: A photon detection system comprising an avalanche photo-diode APD , comprising a p-n junction formed from a first semiconductor layer 103,105 having a first conductivity type and a second semiconductor layer 107 having a second conductivity type, wherein the first conductivity type is one selected from n-type or p-type and the second conductivity type is different to the first conductivity type and is selected from n   type or p-type, wherein the first semiconductor layer is a doped layer which is doped with dopants of a first conductivity type and where there is a variation in the concentration of dopants of the first conductivity type such that the first layer comprises islands 105 of high field zones surrounded by low field zones , the high and low field zones distributed laterally in the plane of the p-n junction, wherein the dopant concentration is higher in the high field zones than the low field zones. The second layer abuts the first layer to form a p-n junction with both high and low field zones in the first layer. The high field zones have a geometric filling factor of 0.5 or more. The system further comprising a biasing unit, (figure 3, 6) said biasing unit being configured to apply an AC and DC voltage across the p-n junction. The system further comprises a counting circuit, a discriminator and a band rejection filter 337 for measuring an avalanche event, and whereby the detection system is capable of removing a time varying component from the output signal of the APD. Preferably the biasing circuit is configured to apply a time varying component (figure 4) to be above the breakdown voltage of the APD, but is of short duration to prevent the avalanche current saturating the whole device. The system also includes a lens and collimating optics to disperse light uniformly across the avalanche photo diode.
Patent GB-2472557-A (GB)
Title: A handle for iron and a steam ironing apparatus with the same
Inventor: LEE CHIHHWA
IPC: D06F75/14
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A handle for an iron is positioned on top the casing of an iron. The handle comprises a front connecting section attached to an upper surface of said casing, a rear connecting section attached to a rear end of the upper surface, and a hand-held section connected between the front connecting section and the rear connecting section. A portion of the hand-held section which protrudes from the rear end of the iron casing in its length direction, is longer by one half than the hand-held section, so that the gravity center of the iron moves backwards greatly. During the course of ironing, a user may grasp the hand-held section and swing his hand in a larger range and iron a great deal of cloth without effort. The time and labour for ironing cats be saved. Furthermore, the iron comprising the handle may be used with a base. Because a steam generator is provided in the base, the size and weight of the iron are reduced so that the iron may be used as a hung iron. The double-duty iron is convenient for use and low in cost.
Patent GB-2486680-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic or acoustic transducer that supports two or more frequencies
Inventor: BESWICK TONY
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2010-12-22
Abstract: A transducer 1, which may be used in wideband SONAR applications, has a vibrator body 2 which comprises a first part 3 for generating and/or receiving acoustic or ultrasonic waves, acoustically coupled to a second part 4 for generating and/or receiving acoustic or ultrasonic waves. An impedance matching layer 5 is coupled to the vibrator body 2 so as, in use, to acoustically match the vibrator body 2 to a medium 6 contacting the matching layer 5. The matching layer 5 may acoustically match a medium 6 to: the first part 3, which ideally resonates at a first frequency; the second part 4, which ideally resonates at a second frequency; or a combination of the first and second parts 3,4, which together ideally resonate at a third frequency which is an odd multiple of the first resonant frequency. The thickness of the matching layer 5 is preferably a quarter wavelength of the sonic waves in the matching layer 5
Patent GB-2477614-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle front structure
Inventor: KLIMEK STANISLAW
IPC: B60R19/18
Filed: 2011-01-26
Abstract: A motor vehicle front structure 1 is provided with at least one front frame 31 having two side members 2, 3 and an impact cross-member structure 8. Two crash boxes 4, 5 are fixed between the respective front end 6, 7 of the side members 2, 3 and the impact cross-member structure 8. Each of the crash boxes 4, 5 comprises a first and a second leg 26, 27 which are jointly fixed to the front end 6, 7 of each side member 2, 3. The first and second legs 26, 27 formed in a V merge shape with ends 28, 29 spread from each other in the direction of the impact cross-member structure 8. The spread ends 28, 29 are fixed on end regions 11, 12 of the impact cross member structure 8. Between the legs 26, 27 a connecting structure 40 with a honeycomb construction 41 is arranged.
Patent GB-2490303-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated arrays of electronic switching devices
Inventor: GARDEN DANIEL
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2011-03-17
Abstract: A TFT (thin film transistor) array encapsulated in an encapsulating structure wherein the there are one or more gas pockets 14 between the array 12 and the encapsulating structure 8. The active matrix TFT array is separated from the encapsulant (midframe) by way of a gasket. The gasket or encapsulating material may have one or more inlets that have a higher transmission for oxygen gas than for moisture. The presence of a gas or air pocket between the array and sealing encapsulant allows harmful or damaging impurities to diffuse and escape from the array into the gas pocket.
Patent GB-2477870-A (GB)
Title: Sputtering apparatus and sputtering method
Inventor: KITADA TORU
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A film having excellent uniformity in in-plane distribution of film thickness or sheet resistance is formed, in the case of forming a magnetic field on a processing surface of a substrate (21) and formmg a magnetic film by oblique incidence sputtering by using high discharge power. A sputtering apparatus (1) is provided with: a substrate holder (22) which rotatably holds the substrate (21) in the surface direction of the substrate surface to be processed; a substrate magnetic field forming apparatus (30), which is arranged on the circumference of the substrate (21) and forms a magnetic field on the substrate (21) surface to be processed; a cathode (41) which is arranged diagonally above the substrate (21) and is supplied with discharge power; a position detecting apparatus (23) which detects the rotating position of the substrate (21); and a control apparatus (50) which adjusts the rotating speed of the substrate (21) in accordance with the rotating position detected by the position detecting apparatus (23).
Patent GB-2489730-A (GB)
Title: An injection device and valve arrangement for downhole use
Inventor: WOODFORD KEITH DONALD
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: An injection device 44 for use in injecting a fluid into a target location comprises a housing 46 and a valve assembly 54 located within the housing. The housing defines an inlet 48 for communicating with an injection line, an outlet 50 for communicating with a target location, and an injection fluid flow path 52 extending between the inlet and outlet. The valve assembly located is configured to control the flow of injection fluid along the flow path and comprises first 56 and second 58 valve members both arranged to move within the housing, wherein in an open configuration to permit flow the first and second members are disengaged, and in a closed configuration to prevent flow the first and second members are engaged and the first valve member is biased against the second member by inlet fluid pressure to assist sealing therebetween. Also disclosed are injection devices with piston arrangements 74, filters (314, figure 8), and surge protection (307, figure 8).
Patent GB-2487012-A (GB)
Title: Mounted scale bar
Inventor: BRIDGES ROBERT E
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 2010-10-20
Abstract: A scale-bar artifact can include a base, a structural component, at least two nests disposed on the structural component and configured to receive a spherically shaped object having a center, and at least three mounting assemblies, each mounting assembly including a first portion and a second portion. The second portion of each mounting assembly is coupled to the base. The first portion of each mounting assembly is coupled to the structural component. The first portion and second portion of each mounting assembly are in mutual contact. Each mounting assembly has a center of rotation. The centers of rotation of the three mounting assemblies share a common plane with the centers of the spherically shaped objects.
Patent GB-2490040-A (GB)
Title: Connector for subsea use
Inventor: MCKAY DAVID EARNEST
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A connector for connecting power or control systems infrastructure such as subsea infrastructure comprises a male component 4 and a female component. The male and female components have cooperating mating surfaces which may be spherical. One component has means for locking the male and female components together, such as levers 43. The locking means are retractably mounted within one of the components but extendible from that component into the other to lock the two components together against axial and rotational movement whilst providing a snag free release when the locking means is in the retracted position. The levers may first catch in an annular groove (53, Fig 4) and then, on rotation of the male component, fall into recesses (58, Fig 4).Alternatively, the connector may have a moving part (26, Fig 2c) to make an electrical connection after a physical connection is made and to break the electrical connection before the physical one.
Patent GB-2490433-A (GB)
Title: Lithium metal powder for lithium-ion applications
Inventor: YAKOLEVA MARINA
IPC: B22F9/06
Filed: 2012-06-21
Abstract: A stabilized lithium metal powder is coated with a substantially continuous layer of a polymer, the coating layer having a thickness of 25 to 200nm. Such a substantially continuous polymer layer provides improved protection of the lithium powder compared with typical CO2-passivation. A further inorganic coating layer may also be provided. The stabilized lithium metal powder finds particular application as an anode material in a Li-ion battery, where the lithium powder is dispersed in a host material capable of absorbing or desorbing lithium. The host material may comprise at least one material selected from carbonaceous materials, silicon, tin, tin oxides, composite tin alloys, transition metal oxides, lithium metal nitrides, graphite, carbon black and lithium metal oxides. A method of forming the stabilized lithium powder is also described.
Patent GB-2505871-A (GB)
Title: Flame or heat resistant material comprising ceramic and carbon layers
Inventor: HAYNES EDWARD WATSON
IPC: B32B18/00
Filed: 2012-07-20
Abstract: A multi-laminar material for the containment of heat and/or flame comprises a layer of ceramic material and a layer of carbon material. The ceramic is preferably alumina fibre paper. The carbon material is preferably carbon felt produced by pre-oxidising polyacrylonitrile. The preferred laminate comprises (in order) a structural layer, ceramic layer and carbon layer, and also adhesive or sealant layers. The preferred structural layer comprises a coated core, preferably a cellular metal, alloy or aromatic polyamide core, especially aluminium alloy honeycomb, coated with carbon fibre reinforced (CFR) thermoset epoxy or phenolic resin. The laminate is a fire guard, especially for a traction battery pack 12 for a motor vehicle with an adjacent fuel tank 14.
Patent GB-2494280-A (GB)
Title: Detecting low-volatility chemicals buried below the ground using an acoustic emitter to generate vapour to be detected by an optical sensor
Inventor: PELTZ LEORA
IPC: G01N21/17
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: According to an embodiment, a system includes an acoustic emitter 120, a controller, an optical sensor 140, and an indicator for indicating a detection of a predetermined trace chemical vapour 20 by the optical sensor. The acoustic emitter is positioned at a predetermined distance above the ground surface and configured to project a beam of acoustic energy toward the ground surface with a variable angle of incidence. The controller is configured to control the acoustic emitter to vary the angle of incidence of the acoustic beam within the variable angle of incidence Î±, while the optical sensor is configured for the standoff sensing of a trace chemical vapour proximate the ground surface. Excitation of the ground surface, particularly at a critical angle of incidence, causes the release of trace chemical vapours from a buried source and the soil into the air above the buried source.
Patent GB-2508927-A (GB)
Title: Retroreflective LCD display panel
Inventor: RANDALL STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 2012-12-17
Abstract: A display comprising a first transmissive liquid crystal display (LCD) panel 102, a second retroreflective panel 104 disposed behind the LCD panel to reflect light transmitted through the front viewing surface of the LCD panel back towards the viewer. The display further has a memory for storing one or more images and a control means to cause the display of said images 124, 126 on the LCD panel. The LCD display panel may comprise two orthogonal light polarising filters 112, 114 and an electrode layer 118 to change the transmissive properties of cells within the liquid crystal layer. The LCD may comprise a twisted nematic liquid crystal layer or a vertical alignment liquid crystal layer and may include colour filters 122. In one embodiment the display panel is part of a road sign and includes a control device for transmitting signals to cause the control means to change the displayed graphic 124, 126.
Patent GB-2512030-A (GB)
Title: Access Panel with Detector
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT PETER THOMAS
IPC: E04F19/08
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: An access panel for inspecting a flue located in a void of a building comprises a continuous peripheral frame surrounding a door, onto the inside of which a flue gas detector is mounted. The door and the frame may be formed from metal. The door may be hinged to the frame and may be removable from the frame. A fireproof lining may be provided on the inside of the door. The detector may be self-powered and may be removably mounted to the door. The detector may be wholly within an envelope defined by the door and the frame. A method of providing flue gas detection and flue joint inspection is also claimed.
Patent GB-2511859-A (GB)
Title: Cable Rod Camera Mount
Inventor: DUNCAN MALCOLM
IPC: A01K87/02
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A camera mount 1 adapted to be fitted to the end of a cable rod. The mount includes a tube for receiving the camera and means associated with the tube for securing the camera therein. There is also included at least a pair of threaded cable rod connector points 5, 6 on or in the mount 1 by which the direction of view of the camera can be changed from generally in-line relative to the major axis of the cable rod to orthogonal thereto to thereby provide generally sideways vision. Preferably the connector points 5, 6 are provided on or in elongate mounting clocks 3, 4 parallel with the major axis of the tube but disposed at right angles to each other with respect to the tube and one mounting block 4 may contain a connector point for mounting the end of a rod at right angles to the major axis of the tube.
Patent GB-2521165-A (GB)
Title: Techno pony
Inventor: ROBSON MARK
IPC: A63B69/04
Filed: 2013-12-11
Abstract: A polo pony simulator used for training purposes comprises a wheeled motorised pony sized frame on which a rider sits. Drive is achieved through the rear wheels and steering through the front wheels with various controls being operated from a riding position. A mix of sensors and cameras may be mounted at various points on the device for the purpose of analysing the riders swing and body position.
Patent GB-2523132-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and associated methods for controlling content on a display user interface
Inventor: ESKOLIN PETER
IPC: G06F3/0487
Filed: 2014-02-13
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a display screen which, based on a detected inclination of a hand gesture relative to the screen, splits the display screen into a first portion displaying at least part of the original screens content, and a second portion. The inclination of the hand may be with respect to a particular side of the screen, where the side of the inclination dictates which side the first portion is located on. The inclination of the hand gesture may enable scrolling through the non-obscured portion of the screen. The delineation of the first and second portions may be based on the location of the hand gesture relative to the screen, with portions sized according to the degree of hand inclination. The portions may be associated with different applications, and/or options may be given to the user to select content to be displayed in the second portion. The inclination may be detected based on the shadow cast and/or three-dimensional (3D) shape recognition.
Patent GB-2524718-A (GB)
Title: Door lock
Inventor: WHITE DAVID A
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2014-02-13
Abstract: A lock assembly comprising an external handle coupled to an inner shaft 5A rotatable within an outer sleeve 5F that may be coupled to an interior handle. Rotation of the outer sleeve drives a lock bolt or latch, e.g. via cam 5E of a cylinder lock. An electrically movable element selectively couples inner shaft and outer sleeve such that outer handle may be uncoupled from outer sleeve. In a first aspect the electrically movable element is located on the inside of the door. The selective coupling may be provided by axially displaceable catch mounted on the inner shaft engaging with a castellated plate on the outer sleeve (fig.7) or may be by radial displacement of pivotal caliper levers (10A, fig.3) engaging protruding tines on a drive cog (9A fig.3). In a second aspect an electrical slip ring transfers power from a power source, e.g. battery, to the electrically movable element which may be a piezoelectric actuator; the slip ring may comprise arcuate electric conductive track on which contacts slide (25, 24, fig.8). Also claimed is an door handle assembly having a casing allowing linear adjustment of handle radially from cylinder lock.
Patent GB-2513972-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method
Inventor: KIRK ED
IPC: E06C9/00
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a pair of brackets adapted to fit on a sloping support member 18, each bracket comprising an engagement member for connecting with a bar 20 such that when the brackets are connected to the support members the bar provides a generally horizontal platform. The engagement member comprises at least one bolt and a backing member such as a nut. The bar may have a plurality of holes for receiving the bolt. The bolt may have a handle and may be formed integral with the backing member. The bar may have an L-shaped cross section and may be formed from steel or aluminium. An elongate member may extend above the bar. The backing member may comprise a second bar. A construction building method including the use of a bar fitted to brackets to provide a horizontal stand is also claimed.
Patent GB-2524518-A (GB)
Title: A satellite navigation system
Inventor: JENNINGS SIMON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2014-03-25
Abstract: A satellite navigation system comprises a database having a first category of data containing longitude values and latitude values and a second category data containing a plurality of individually owned names, where each individually owned name is associated with a longitude value and a latitude value. The database has a third category of data containing ownership details of an owner corresponding to said individually owned name and a further fourth category containing navigation data suitable to navigate a user to a point formed by said longitude and latitude values. The system may also have means for receiving and updating the longitude and latitude location of the owner who may also be able to upload information to the database themselves. Access to the data may be protected, e.g. by a PIN, and/or may be time sensitive, e.g. an owners location may only be available between certain times.
Patent GB-2522502-A (GB)
Title: Indoor location using magnetic fields
Inventor: MCFARTHING ANTHONY LAWRENCE
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2014-08-15
Abstract: A location system that employs multiple magnetic transmitters 210,212,214,218,220,222 that provide magnetic fields modulated with respectively different identifying signals. A magnetic receiver 224 (150, figure 1D) extracts the identifying signal from the modulated magnetic field to determine its location. The magnetic transmitters may be configured as magnetic signal sources including magnetic pseudolites. The identifying signals are repeated at predetermined intervals such that the magnetic receiver accumulates the repeated identifying signals to provide processing gain. A number of different techniques for determining the position of the receiver indoors are disclosed. These include: proximity (chooses closest beacon position a device position)(described in relation to figure 2); centroid (figure 3); fingerprinting (figure 3); triangulation (figure 3); trilateration (figure 4); range RSSI (figure 4); range timing (figure 4); and, return time transmit (figure 4).
Patent GB-2529419-A (GB)
Title: Regenerator devices
Inventor: HORSLEY IAN EDWIN
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 2014-08-19
Abstract: Regenerator devices (30) for use with Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) connections are disclosed which forward user data received in a modulated signal from one link (L1) of a DSL connection on to another link (L2) of the DSL connection. Such devices comprise a first transceiver module (302) which receives a modulated signal from the first link and demodulates it whereby to obtain user data, and a second transceiver module (306) which receives the user data obtained by the first transceiver module and transmits a modulated signal carrying it on to the other link. The device further comprises a performance analyser (308) which obtains performance information in respect of the second link, and a profile management processor (307) which determines a profile to be applied in respect of the second link in dependence on the performance information obtained in respect thereof. An access network including one or more such devices and associated methods are also disclosed.