baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2418260-A (GB)
Title: System and method for in-situ flow verification and calibration
Inventor: ZARKAR KAVEH
IPC: G01F25/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A system and method for in-situ verification and calibration of flow control devices includes a first network physical layer connecting the flow control devices to a flow verification device. A controller of the flow verification device is programmed to communicate with each of the flow control devices through the first network physical layer, receive gas specific information and a transfer function from each of the flow control devices, and verify the flow of each flow control device. The controller of the flow verification device is further programmed to communicate with each of the flow control devices through the first network physical layer and, if necessary, calibrate the flow control devices. The verification and calibration of the flow control devices is preferably carried out based upon a single command provided through a tool controller connected to a second network physical layer connected to the flow control devices.
Patent GB-2418673-A (GB)
Title: Fuels and lubricants using layered bed catalysts in hydrotreating waxy feeds, including fischer-tropsch wax
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G65/12
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: Wary hydrocarbon feedstocks are contacted with a hydrocracking catalyst and the effluent then contacted with an intermediate pore size molecular sieve hydroisomerization catalyst. The effluent from the hydroisomerization is fractionated to provide a heavy fraction and a middle distillate fuel. A high quality lubricant base oil with a high viscosity index and a low pour point is isolated from the heavy fraction.
Patent GB-2424081-A (GB)
Title: A blender with sensor feedback control
Inventor: BOHANNON JOHN ROBERT JR
IPC: A47J43/04
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A blender control system/method/apparatus comprises a blender assembly which includes a blender motor, a cutter assembly disposed in a blender jar 110; An energy control switch capable of receiving a signal from a sensor which detects an attribute associated with the blender motor such as speed, revolutions, power of torque; the control switch activates and control the amount of energy supplied to the motor. Preferably a processor analyses when cavitation is occurring. Also a graphic user interface 125 is operatively connected to the motor and is used for displaying a plurality of choices of predefined blender cycles. The cycles may include portion sizes and the number of portions to be blended. Additionally the blender may also include an ice shaver.
Patent GB-2427400-A (GB)
Title: Method for thiosulfate leaching of precious metal-containing materials
Inventor: HACKL RALPH PETER
IPC: C01G5/00
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A process for recovering a precious metal from a precious metal-containing material, comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) providing a particulate precious metal-containing material; <LI>(b) contacting the precious metal-containing material with a thiosulfate lixiviant and a calcium-containing material; <LI>(c) after the contacting step, forming the precious metal-containing material into agglomerates, wherein the agglomerates comprise particles of the precious metal-containing material, thiosulfate lixiviant, and calcium-containing material; <LI>(d) forming the agglomerates into a heap; and <LI>(e) thereafter passing the thiosulfate lixiviant through the heap to form a pregnant leach solution in which at least most of the precious metal content of the precious metal-containing material is dissolved. </SL>
Patent GB-2440207-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing platform for use with scaffolding
Inventor: WIGLEY VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: A62B1/22
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: An energy absorbing, fall or impact breaking structure may be comprised of a plurality of folding cardboard sections or partitions. Said sections may be joined together in a concertina fashion to allow the sections to be folded flat when not in use or extended when in use. Stiffening members 2 and 3 which may be of card or polystyrene, may be placed between the extendable members to provide more rigidity to the structure. A lid or working platform may be placed on top of the energy absorbing structure. Additional cleats or brackets 5 may be provided to add extra stiffening in the corners of the structure.
Patent GB-2440389-A (GB)
Title: A tool with means to pick up and throw a retrieval object for a dog
Inventor: MAIDMENT LESLIE
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A tool with means to lift and throw a retrieval object for a dog. The retrieval object is in the form of a stick comprising a cylinder 2 with a narrow wheel 3 at each end, where the wheel has narrow rim 5 that is joined to the cylinder 2 by spokes 6. During use, the stick is coupled to the tool, and released from the tool when the user swings the tool in a forward motion e.g. over arm, thereby preventing the user from touching said stick. The tool may have a bifurcated clip (Fig 3) to releasable engage the cylinder to the tool, the coupling force is sufficient to allow the stick to be lifted, yet allows the stick to be released when the when the tool is rotated. Alternatively the tool may have a handle (14, fig 4) and a rod (13, fig 4) that passes through the cylinder 2 of the stick. The cylinder of the stick preferably extends slightly from the rim of one of the wheel and has a groove (10, fig 4) allowing the stick to be coupled to the tool via an adjustable cantilever (15, fig 4) on the handle of the tool or magnets. The position of the stick along the length of the rod (13, fig 4) can be adjusted by means of a sliding collar on the rod thereby allowing the user to vary the trajectory of the stick as it leaves the tool. Alternatively the stick may be thrown to and fro between people as part of a game.
Patent GB-2428715-A (GB)
Title: Creation and testing of an annular barrier
Inventor: GIROUX RICHARD L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for performing an expedited shoe test using an expandable casing portion 12 as an annular fluid barrier. A first pressure is applied to expand a folded, non-circular portion of an unexpanded tubular into sealing engagement with a wellbore by means of a ball 10 sealing against a ball seat 11 after a volume of cement is pumped through fluid path 14. A second pressure is applied to a first side of the sealing engagement between the expandable portion and the wellbore and any change in pressure on the second side of the sealing engagement is monitored during testing of the annular barrier. Further provided are methods and apparatus for successfully recovering from a failed expansion so that a shoe test can be completed without replacement of the expandable casing portion. In one recovery method, cement is supplied through a selectively actuable fluid circulation tool and/or the expandable portion is further expanded. Additionally, methods and apparatus are provided to drill a wellbore and form an annular fluid barrier in a single trip.
Patent GB-2434317-A (GB)
Title: Autoinjector
Inventor: STAMP KEVIN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: An autoinjector comprises housing 200 in which a syringe barrel seat 101 accommodates a syringe barrel containing a medicament and needle. The housing also provides an abutment surface 109 which acts to support the front end 92 of the syringe barrel ahead of the plunger during injection. By ensuring a gap G between the barrel seat and a syringe barrel 'finger flange' 90, the barrel is held under axial compression throughout medicament delivery, thereby reducing the risk of syringe breakage. The abutment surface 109 may comprise flexible inwardly directed fingers (108, figure 7). Also described is a method of assembly for the autoinjector of the invention.
Patent GB-2449089-A (GB)
Title: Telephone number book
Inventor: VANDERVEER WIJTZE VIC
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A multi-part book for recording telephone numbers and codes. Preferably the book is roughly the size of a business card and may be carried in a wallet or pocket. The book may be mistaken for a business card and therefore has covert characteristics. The book may comprise a strip of paper folded accordion fashion held between two covers made from magnetic rubber.
Patent GB-2451128-A (GB)
Title: A stopper for a bottle
Inventor: HEPBURN BRIAN WILLIAM THOMSON
IPC: B65D39/00
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: A Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) testing bottle (1), the bottle comprising a mouth (5) and the bottle having a stopper (15) located in the mouth (5) for inhibiting fluid communication into and out of the bottle (1) through the mouth (5). The stopper comprises a fluid displacing element (23), arranged to displace fluid in the bottle in the region of the mouth, and the bottle and stopper comprise complementary screw threads (9a-c, 21a-c) for holding the stopper in the mouth so as to form a seal between the stopper and the bottle. The bottle may have an elongate neck portion (7) for inhibiting bubble formation when a probe is interted into the bottle.
Patent GB-2453737-A (GB)
Title: Separation apparatus
Inventor: EDWARDS PETER STANTON
IPC: B04C5/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for separating out biodiesel and glycerol from a mixture of biodiesel and glycerol and/or a reacting mixture of base oil and alcohol comprises a vat 12 in which a hydrocyclone 76 is disposed. The hydrocyclone has a downwardly-pointing generally-conical wall 80, an inlet port 84 adjacent the top of the hydrocyclone which is fed by an inlet passageway 86 so that the process liquid is fed tangentially into the hydrocyclone. A lower, downwardly-directed outlet port 92 adjacent the bottom of the hydrocyclone, and an upper, upwardly-directed outlet port 92 adjacent the top of the hydrocyclone. A bottom outlet passageway 116 adjacent the bottom of the vat and an optional upper outlet passageway 150 adjacent the top of the vat can be used to drain glycerol and biodiesel from the vat, and a middle outlet passageway part-way up the vat can be used to recirculate process liquid back to the inlet passageway.
Patent GB-2444620-A (GB)
Title: Dry shaver having inner blade with a concave convex cross-section
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-CHUAN
IPC: B26B19/04
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: The electric hair trimmer includes a seat 10 with a vibration mechanism 11 which reciprocates an inner blade 20 and a mesh outer blade 30. The inner blade has concave surfaces 21 which are fixed on the vibrating mechanism and another surface forming a plurality of blades 22. The outer blade 30 conforms to the outline of the inner blade 20. The longitudinal profile of the blades may be straight or arced.
Patent GB-2459297-A (GB)
Title: Electrically driven linear actuator
Inventor: WALE JOHN
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A linear actuator comprises first and second actuator elements, in which a first element 20 is coupled to an electric motor stator 1, an electric motor rotor 2 is rotatably drivable within the stator and is threadedly engaged with the second element 22, such that rotation of the rotor varies the separation of the first and second actuator elements. A bearing assembly 3, 7 may support the rotor relative to the first element, providing both radial and axial support to the rotor. The rotor 2 may be integral with or coupled to a drive portion or screw 6 which is threadedly engaged with the second element 22. A brake 5 and/or a rotary position sensor may be provided on the rotor 2. The second element 22 may be coupled to a nut 8 which may be prevented from rotating by means of a rail 9 and slider 10.
Patent GB-2445520-A (GB)
Title: Imaging system and method for a stencil printer
Inventor: PRINCE DAVID P
IPC: B41F15/18
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A stencil printer for depositing solder paste onto a plurality of pads of an electronic substrate includes a frame and a stencil coupled to the frame. The stencil has a plurality of apertures formed therein. The stencil printer further includes a support assembly coupled to the frame, the support assembly supporting the electronic substrate in a printing position. An imaging system is adapted to capture images of multiple areas of one of the electronic substrate and the stencil. A controller, coupled to the imaging system, is adapted to control movement of the imaging system to capture an image of an area while maintaining a minimum velocity above zero when capturing the image of the area. Methods for dispensing solder paste on a substrate and for inspecting the substrate are further disclosed.
Patent GB-2459720-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control device, eg for a remote pipeline valve positioning system
Inventor: FISHWICK JAMES
IPC: F15B13/042
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: A fluid flow control device such as a volume booster for a pipeline valve actuator has an inlet 24, an outlet 25 and an exhaust port 26 all for an operating fluid. A pilot inlet 27 receives a pilot pressure signal which operates a valve stem assembly 44 via a piston 47. The valve stem 50 is operable to open a supply valve 52 between the inlet 24 and outlet 25 and, separately and independently, to open an exhaust valve 53 disposed between the outlet 25 and the exhaust 26. In a further position both the valves 52, 53 are closed. Fluid leak paths are provided by clearances 83, 102 between the valve assemblies 52, 53 and the valve stem 50 to provide for a force balancing arrangement that allows the valve stem 50 to move easily and the piston 47 to be reduced in size. The arrangement allows a quick exhaust to flow through the device instead of using a separate component. It also allows the device to provide a regulated flow of fluid to the actuator. A filter 61 is provided between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid flow control device is provided in a control circuit (17, fig. 1) comprising a compressor (16), and a positioner (22) which generates a control signal for moving the valve actuator (12).
Patent GB-2451755-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic isolating manifold
Inventor: NATILI RICHARD PETER JR
IPC: F15B13/08
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: An isolating manifold 52 fluidly connected between a hydraulic valve 30-44 and a hydraulic manifold 10 operates to automatically isolate the valve 30-44 from the hydraulic manifold 10 as the valve 30-44 is removed from the manifold, without requiring any particular blocking and bleeding procedures to be implemented on the valve or the manifold prior to the removal process. The isolating manifold 52 includes an adaptor 110 removably mounted onto a base 112 with various pressure, control and tank fluid channels disposed in alignment through the adaptor 110 and base 112 portions to allow fluid to flow through each of the channels 84, 86, 88, 90 between the hydraulic manifold 10 and the valve 30-44. During operation, the valve 30-44 is mounted onto the adaptor 110 while the base 112 is mounted onto the hydraulic manifold 10. The valve 30-44 may be removed from the hydraulic manifold 10 by removing the adaptor 110 from the base 112, during which process, the isolating manifold 52 operates automatically to block the pressure and control ports 84, 88, 90 of the hydraulic manifold 10 and to bleed pressurized fluid from the pressure and control channels 84b, 84c, of the valve to a tank channel 86b, 86c so as to automatically isolate the valve 30-44 from the hydraulic manifold 10 as the valve 30-44 is removed from the hydraulic manifold 10.
Patent GB-2462648-A (GB)
Title: Prevention of Relay Attacks in Electronic Authentication Systems
Inventor: MAIN DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: A method of preventing relay attacks between a terminal device and a token device (e.g. smartcard) in an electronic authentication system, comprising: sending first dynamic (random) data from said terminal device to said token device and receiving second random data from said token device at said terminal device; monitoring a timing characteristic relating to a time difference between the exchange of the random data; receiving encrypted data generated by the token device after said monitored exchange has taken place, wherein said encrypted data is cryptographically related to both said first and said second random data (e.g. by encrypting the random data) such that a cryptographic validation process may be used to confirm that said timing characteristic is representative of said token device having validly taken part in the exchange of random data.
Patent GB-2464754-A (GB)
Title: Traffic signal bracket
Inventor: BABER NIGEL
IPC: F21V21/116
Filed: 2008-10-25
Abstract: A traffic light bracket has an L shape and is formed of plastic. The bracket has a lattice or bird nest or web structure, which allows the bracket to be light whilst retaining its strength. The bracket may have slots to allow for adjustment. The bracket may have a pole mounting pad.
Patent GB-2455693-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for automatically estimating the spacial positions on cameras in a camera network
Inventor: HUSETH STEVE D
IPC: H04N5/247
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A method for automatically estimating the spatial positions between cameras in a camera network utilizes unique identifying signals, such as RFID signals, transmitting between nearby cameras to estimate the relative distances or positions between cameras from received signal strength (RSS), time of arrival (TOA), or time difference of arrival (TDOA) measurements to thereby determine the neighboring relationship among the cameras. A discover-locate process can be used to discover, from the estimated relative distances, unknown cameras in the vicinity of at least three cameras at known locations. Absolute locations of the discovered unknown cameras can then be calculated using a geometric calculation. The discover-locate process can be cascaded throughout the network to discover and locate all unknown cameras automatically using previously discovered and located cameras. Such methods can be implemented in systems having cameras with transceivers integrated therein and a controller operably linked to the cameras.
Patent GB-2470355-A (GB)
Title: Pop-up device for book or greetings card to form 3D shape, e.g. conical party hat.
Inventor: BURGERS NICOLAAS
IPC: A63H33/38
Filed: 2009-05-18
Abstract: A collapsible pop up device for a pop-up display that forms a three dimensional shape, comprises a cover member 2, a first member 31 and a second member 51 connected to a first side 3 of a folding item 5 e.g. book or greetings card, a first connector 20 and a second connector 60. The cover member comprises front 6 and rear 7 flexible separated by fold lines. In use, when the folding item is unfolded the second connector 60 pulls the second member 51 into a supporting position in which it extends away from the first opposing surface 3 and the cover member 2 is pulled and guided by the first connector 20 and the first member 31 into an erected configuration, in which the cover member extends away from the first opposing surface 3.
Patent GB-2470555-A (GB)
Title: Ladder clamp for vehicle roof rack
Inventor: OTTER STUART
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2009-05-26
Abstract: A ladder clamp for a vehicle roof rack 1 or the like comprises a cross-member 4, 5 engageable on the two side rails of a ladder 3, and an elongate member 8 carrying a hook 9 at one end thereof. The elongate member 8 is connected at the other end thereof to, and depends from, a lever 10 mounted at the centre of the cross-member 4 such that the lever is movable between a first position, wherein the hook 9 is at a first distance from the cross-member, and a second position, wherein the hook 9 is at a smaller distance from the cross-member 4 than said first distance. When the cross-member 4 is located on the side rails of a ladder 3 positioned on a vehicle roof rack 1 and the hook 9 is engaged with the roof rack 1, moving the lever 10 to the second position tensions the elongate member 8 to clamp the ladder 3 between the cross-member 4 and the roof rack 1.
Patent GB-2472192-A (GB)
Title: A system for identifying lost pets
Inventor: STAGG CERI PHILLIP
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: A system for identifying lost pets comprising a fixed electronic wireless base unit 1 and a small electronic receiving unit 2 attached to a pet's collar. The receiving unit receives signals from the base unit which resets an internal timer. If the timer reaches a predetermined value without having been reset the receiving device attracts attention with a light and sound alarm. Both units may have a unique identifier code to ensure signals from other base units do not reset the timer in the receiver unit. The timer may be set to different intervals and the receiving unit may comprise a rechargeable battery.
Patent GB-2472818-A (GB)
Title: A support with inflatable cells wherein the cells at one end have a smaller diameter
Inventor: SAGGERS MIKE
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: An inflatable support for a person comprising a plurality of inflatable cells extending transversely to the direction of the support wherein a group of cells 12 positioned at one end of the support have a smaller diameter than those of the main body 18 of the support. The device is designed to aid in the prevention of sores or ulcers on the feet or heels of bed ridden people. The arrangement may be provided as part of a system that allows for the inflation of some cells whilst others are deflated or inflation or deflation of all the cells at once. The cells may be inflated to a predetermined pressure through an inlet port and different groups of cells may be alternately inflated and inflated to different pressures.
Patent GB-2465654-A (GB)
Title: Media adaptor for use with docking station and personal digital audio apparatus
Inventor: PERKINS ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2009-09-09
Abstract: A media adaptor 1 comprises a docking unit for co-operation with a docking station [Fig. 3, 40] of a speaker unit [Fig. 3, 42], the docking station configured for docking directly with a personal digital audio apparatus [Fig. 4, 50], such as an MP3 player. The adaptor comprises first coupling means 2 for connection with the docking station (which may be socket means allowing the adaptor to dock into the docking station, Fig. 5) and second coupling means 3 for connection with a personal digital audio apparatus (which may be plug means allowing the audio apparatus to dock into the adaptor, Fig. 6). The adaptor can communicate with a source of digitally streamed audio data, and includes an adaptor unit for converting the streamed data into an audio output for delivery to the speaker unit. The adaptor may comprise a power connection from the docking station to the adaptor. The adaptor may wirelessly communicate with a wireless hub for delivery of streamed data to or from a computer/remote server, and means to interconnect with other wireless adaptors to allow audio output to be played on multiple speakers simultaneously.
Patent GB-2472875-A (GB)
Title: High Frequency Control Device for Barcode Scanner
Inventor: CHANG TING-LIN
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2009-09-23
Abstract: A high frequency sound triggering control device 10 for enabling a data collection host 21, such as a barcode reader, to execute a functional action such as an instruction to scan. The triggering control device comprises a processing unit 203, a speaker 204, a control module 202 (such as a press button switch), and a power supply module 201(such as a rechargeable battery) contained in a housing 20. The control module instructs the processing unit to output a control signal which corresponded to the functional action. High-frequency audio sound is then broadcast through the speaker to the data collection host which is then enabled to perform the functional action. The high frequency audio sound may be in the ultrasound or ultrasonic frequency range of 15000 Hz to 20000 Hz (15 kHz to 20 kHz.) The functional action maybe a scanning action or image capturing action.