baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2509932-A (GB)
Title: Boot Rack
Inventor: LEWIS JOSHUA
IPC: A47G25/84
Filed: 2013-01-17
Abstract: A boot rack (1) comprises a backing plate (10) arranged for supporting the boot rack against a substantially vertical support surface and at least one boot support member (20). The boot support member (20) projects from the surface of the backing plate (10) and is provided with an upwardly extending member (23) spaced apart from the backing plate (10), such that a pocket (25) is definedthere between. The pocket (25) extends laterally across the boot rack and is arranged and dimensioned to receive and support the leg portion of a boot such that, in use the boot is supported in a substantially horizontal position.
Patent GB-2510862-A (GB)
Title: Image velocimetry
Inventor: CLEAVER DAVID JAMES
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: In DDPIV (Defocused Digital Particle Image Velocimetry) measurements, colour may be used to give multiple parameters (e.g. R-G-B intensity) instead of one (monochrome intensity) for correlation and particle tracking. This is achieved using laser induced fluorescence applied to tracking particles 206. These particles are illuminated by laser light and fluoresce in different colours allowing individual particles to be differentiated more easily. Camera units 202, pulsed laser 110 and a timing unit 120 are used to capture time-separated samples of liquid flow in a target volume and to produce related colour images with component intensity samples. Each pulse has a predetermined peak frequency and the fluorescent tracking particles have an absorption frequency band including the predetermined peak frequency. Seeding ratio detection (seeding different phases of a multi-phase flow with different colours), and/or temperature detection (through seeding with thermo-liquid crystals) may also be used.
Patent GB-2511511-A (GB)
Title: Installation and method for controlling the supply of heated water
Inventor: HANSEN JAN OESTERHOLM
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: A district heating installation for supplying hot water and space heating to a user, comprises an inlet source pipe 1 connected to a hot water source; an outlet source pipe 2 for returning the water received through the inlet source pipe, a heat exchanger 3 receiving hot water from the inlet source pipe 1 and returning it to the outlet source pipe 2, and a heat receiving appliance for supplying space heating, connected in parallel to the heat exchanger 3. A water supply inlet pipe 8 supplies water to be heated by the heat exchanger 3, and a heated water pipe 9 supplies the heated water to a user. A prepayment meter 12 controls the supply of hot water and space heating to a user, by controlling two separate valves: a first valve 19 controlling either primary or secondary flow in the heat exchanger 3 for preventing the supply of heated water in the absence of payment, and a second valve 20 controls operation of the space heating.
Patent GB-2504567-A (GB)
Title: Anti relatch mechanism
Inventor: COLEMAN PETER
Filed: 2013-04-17
Abstract: A latch and a method for preventing a latch from failing to open while a connected handle is lifted are provided. The latch includes a pivotally mounted primary pawl 50. An end piece 90 having a protrusion 92 extending from it is fixed to the primary pawl. An inner lever 60 is rotatably coupled to the end piece. The inner lever includes a tail adjacent the protrusion of the end piece. The inner lever is movable between a first position and a second position. A secondary pawl 70 is also pivotally mounted and is movable between a first position and a second position. A blocking lever 80 is also included and movable between a first position and a second position. When the inner lever is in its second position, the tail abuts the protrusion and the blocking lever limits movement of the inner lever and the primary pawl. Also claimed is a method of preventing a latch from failing to open while a handle connected to the latch is lifted, comprising: rotating a secondary pawl; disengaging a primary pawl from a claw; rotating an inner lever and retaining an inner lever in a position until the secondary pawl returns to its original position.
Patent GB-2510205-A (GB)
Title: Cutting Guide for Bread and Baked Goods
Inventor: PRESTON DAVID
IPC: B26B29/06
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: A formed channel 1 to aid cutting of bread loaves or other dough based baked products may comprise a horizontal base and two vertical flanges 2, 4 containing one or more pairs of symmetrically opposed cutting guide slots 6 dimensioned to limit the axial rotation of a knife but long enough to allow complete cutting of the baked object. The slots 6 may be parallel to the horizontal base such that the cutting plane is horizontal. One or more spacers 8 may be placed upon the base thus altering the depth of cut. The spacers 8 may be formed from die cut extruded fine flute polypropylene. One flange 2 may carry a third horizontal flange 3 forming a hand rest and safety guard to provide protection from a knife passing through the guide slots 6. The other flange 4 may have two dependent stops 5 to abut the edge of a counter top (fig. 3) to stabilise the guide while in use. The base of the channel 1 may have four non slip feet 7 as a further aid to guide stability and to protect the host work surface from damage. The channel may be formed from a laser cut or machined blank of food quality sheet metal or hot wire line bent acrylic. The channel is suited for left or right handed operation.
Patent GB-2513647-A (GB)
Title: A shower valve
Inventor: THOMPSON STEVEN
IPC: F16K11/06
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A shower valve installation 100 used to mix water from hot and cold supply lines before supplying the mixed temperature water to a showerhead comprises a bathroom surface 112 defining a concealed area C and an exposed area E, a rotary operating handle 128, and a substantially monolithic shower valve body 124. The body 124 has a cold water inlet 122, a hot water inlet 120, a mixed water outlet 126, and an internal mixing chamber housing a water mixing valve cartridge 140. The hot and cold water inlets 120, 122 are arranged in the concealed area C and the internal mixing chamber and mixed water outlet 126 are arranged in the exposed area E. This reduces the likelihood of the user burning themselves when touching the body 124.
Patent GB-2514615-A (GB)
Title: Thermal oscillator
Inventor: GOTSMANN BERND W
IPC: H03B28/00
Filed: 2013-05-31
Abstract: A thermal oscillator 10 for creating an oscillating heat flux from a stationary spatial thermal gradient between a warm reservoir 20 and a cold reservoir 30 is provided. The thermal oscillator 10 includes a thermal conductor 11 connectable to the warm reservoir 20 or the cold reservoir 30 and configured to conduct a heal flux from the warm reservoir 20 towards the cold reservoir 30, and a thermal switch 12 coupled to the thermal conductor 11 for receiving the heat flux and having a difference between two states of thermal conductance (fig.8) for providing thermal relaxation oscillations such that the oscillating heat flux is created from the received heat flux. The thermal switch 12 may be a switching material showing single domain behaviour. Its switching temperatures may lie between the temperatures of the warm and cool reservoirs. A vacuum gap may be arranged between the thermal conductor and the thermal switch, to enhance the switching of the thermal conductance as a result of near-field thermal radiation effects. The thermal oscillator may be a self-sustaining device without moving parts. It may find application in energy harvesting devices.
Patent GB-2504833-A (GB)
Title: A method of making a turbine blade with a trailing edge less than 1 mm thick
Inventor: CUISSART SEBASTIEN DIGARD BROU DE
IPC: B22D19/00
Filed: 2013-06-11
Abstract: A method of making a turbine blade by inserting a body 21 which is to be the trailing edge of the blade into a mould 10 which has the shape of the turbine blade, injecting wax 30 into the mould 10 to form a model 41 of the blade, forming a shell 60 around the model 41, firing the shell 60 thereby removing the wax and then pouring molten metal 70 into the fired shell 60. The trailing edge forming body 21 comprises recesses 22 into which molten metal penetrates during casting. The method can be used to make turbine blades with a trailing edge thickness less than 1 mm.
Patent GB-2515806-A (GB)
Title: A multi-piston brake disc caliper
Inventor: CHAPMAN MALCOLM STEWART
IPC: F16D65/00
Filed: 2013-07-04
Abstract: A brake caliper for automotive disc brake, for a vehicle with ABS. Two or more pistons, each supplied with individual pad and individual hydraulic pressure can be programmed to modulate alternatively so that the null periods when the brake is off, can be diminished. Pistons are located at different radial angles to benefit from residual forces and different radial distance so that pedal pressure on one piston supplying maximum braking force can modulate to another piston with increased resistance to locking. The pistons may be of different sizes, or operate brake pads of different size and/or different friction material.
Patent GB-2521806-A (GB)
Title: Impulse-plus propulsion system
Inventor: MENIAN HARRY
IPC: B64D27/16
Filed: 2013-10-09
Abstract: An impulse based fluid jet propulsion system comprises an intake housing with a variable area intake that acts as a diffuser at high speeds. The intake then leads into an impeller housing of increased diameter. A discharge nozzle with integral stators that redirect the high speed efflux from the impeller axially is provided at the outlet of the system. An impulse based fluid jet propulsion system with means for spinning the incoming fluid within an expanding circular housing to provide a pumping effort for the fluid is also disclosed. An impulse based fluid jet propulsion system with means for centrifugally pressing fluid onto a circular housing, an impulse based fluid jet propulsion system with a fixed area intake and an impulse based fluid jet propulsion system where engine generated heat and exhaust heat is added to the working fluid are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2519797-A (GB)
Title: Safe device
Inventor: GRAHAM DANIEL MARK THOMAS
IPC: E05G1/00
Filed: 2013-10-30
Abstract: A safe device (10, Fig. 1) comprises an anchor 17, a tether 14 e.g. chain or cable, and a storage compartment 12, e.g. a bag, container, or box, with an opening for inserting belongings; the tether 14 connects anchor 17 to compartment 12. Compartment 12 may comprise locking means. The anchor 17 may comprise a central shaft 18 with an umbrella-like end. When the compartment 12 is a bag, it may have two apertures arranged to allow locking by padlock e.g. a combination lock. The safe device (10, Fig. 1) may comprise a carry portion 24, e.g. a hollow tube with a disc arranged inside the tube in which the disc has a central hole (annulus). The carry portion 24 can contain the tether 14 and shaft 18 of anchor 17. The anchor 17 can be buried into sand S e.g. beach or other penetrable ground to reduce the risk of theft. Also a method of use is claimed.
Patent GB-2510245-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication device operable as a portable alarm
Inventor: STOCKDALE MATT
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2013-12-02
Abstract: A mobile communication device 10 comprises a means for communicating with a remotely located second communication device 14 over a communication network 22. A user interface 24,36 is operable by a user for initiating an alert. A control unit 26, generates an alert message when an alert is initiated for transmitting to the second communication device 14. Following transmission of an alert message, an audio / visual connection is automatically made between the first and second communication device in response to a request from the second communication device. The mobile communication device 10 may be a mobile phone. The alert message may be an SMS or text message including a prompt that can be selected by the second communication device 14 in order to establish a connection between the first and second communication device. The prompt may be the phone number of the mobile phone 10. The mobile phone 10 may include a loud speaker, a microphone, and a camera. The mobile phone 10 may further comprise a positioning receiver. The position of the mobile phone 10 may be included in the alert message to the second communication device.
Patent GB-2522846-A (GB)
Title: Carrier aggregation
Inventor: MATHEW BINU
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2014-02-04
Abstract: The invention is concerned with testing user equipment when operating in a carrier aggregation mode. Apparatus is disclosed to emulate the network side, which includes first and second transceivers. The inventors address the specific situation of user equipment which transmits rank indicator (RI) or/and precoder type indicator (PTI) bits in a first subframe over a first component carrier and which then transmits channel quality indicator (CQI) or/and precoding matrix indicator (PMI) bits in subsequent and adjacent second subfame over a second component carrier. The first component carrier is received by the first transceiver and the second component carrier by the second transceiver. It is necessary for the RI/PTI to be decoded before the CQI/PMI can be decoded. The inventors have therefore provided a direct physical link between the transceivers so that RI/PTI bits received by the first transceiver in the first subframe can be decoded and transmitted to the second transceiver before the expiration of the second subframe so as to be available for CQI/PMI decoding. The direct physical link may take the form of a serial peripheral interface (SPI).
Patent GB-2523832-A (GB)
Title: A control assembly
Inventor: JAYNE JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2014-03-07
Abstract: A control assembly and inrush current protector 100 for a heating element comprises a temperature sensor 106 for sensing the ambient temperature in a housing of the assembly, a humidity sensor 107 for sensing the ambient air humidity of the assembly, a current monitoring device 109 for monitoring an electrical current supply to the heating element, and a switching circuit 108 coupled with the temperature sensor 106, humidity sensor 107 and current monitoring device 109, for varying the electrical power supply to the heating element, and also to electrically connect and disconnect a series resistive circuit 111 with the heating element, in dependence of a magnitude of the monitored electrical current. When the heating element is switched on, the current flowing through the cold element triggers the connection of the series resistive circuit 111 to reduce wear on power supply components and prevent triggering of fuses or protective devices.
Patent GB-2522937-A (GB)
Title: Communication system
Inventor: ENNEQUIN CHRISTOPHE LE THIERRY D
IPC: H04W88/04
Filed: 2014-03-19
Abstract: A communication system is disclosed in which a core network node (Mobility Management Entity, MME, 11) generates configuration data including a first parameter for controlling data throughput (such as an Aggregate Maximum Bit Rate AMBR value) for a relaying user device, UE-R 3-2, in dependence on whether or not said relaying user device 3-2 has a relaying connection with another user communication device, UE 3-1, 3-3. The core network node 11 transmits the generated configuration data to another network node, Base Station 5, for managing communications with said relaying user device. The core network node 11 also transmits the generated configuration data to Access Point Name, APN 14, comprising a packet data network PDN gateway. Home Subscriber Server, HSS 16, holds parameters for controlling communications for the relaying user device 3-2, such as first parameters: user equipment aggregated maximum bit rate HSS_UE-AMBR parameter or an access point aggregated maximum bit rate HSS_APN-AMBR parameter, and second parameters: user equipment aggregated maximum bit rate parameter for relaying HSS_UE-Relay-AMBR or HSS_Extra-UE-AMBR or an access point aggregated maximum bit rate parameter for relaying HSS_APN-Relay-AMBR or HSS_Extra-APN-AMBR. Another embodiment determines or identifies whether a data packet is a relayed data packet or a native data packet.
Patent GB-2515878-A (GB)
Title: Housing with heat pipes integrated into enclosure fins
Inventor: FARNER RACHEL
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2014-05-01
Abstract: A housing/chassis with increased heat dissipation for supporting printed wiring boards 60 includes a chassis 10 for holding printed wiring boards 60, fins 50 attached to the chassis 10, and a heat pipe 52 in each of the of fins 50. The housing also comprises ledges 42, which run along the interior of the chassis to support the printed circuit boards. The fins can be attached to a first and second side of the chassis. The heat pipes may contain a working fluid that is capable of phase change. The fins may be positioned on the chassis to cool the chassis by convective heat transfer. The heat generating electronic components may be placed near to the edge of the wiring boards that are near to the chassis to transfer heat from the electronic components to the chassis and then to the heat pipes. The chassis may be used on aircraft.
Patent GB-2526846-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and method for providing an apparatus comprising an audio transducer
Inventor: SLOTTE BENEDICT
IPC: H04M1/62
Filed: 2014-06-05
Abstract: An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a covering portion 23 configured to cover at least part of an electronic device; and an audio transducer 3; and a flexible portion 25 comprising at least one conductive trace 27 wherein the flexible portion is configured to connect the audio transducer to the covering portion 23 and the at least one conductive trace is configured to electrically connect the audio transducer to circuitry within the electronic device. The electronic device may be: a mobile cellular telephone; a personal computer; a voice recorder. The covering portion may comprise sound aperture and the flexible portion may be positioned between the audio transducer and the sound aperture to seal an end of the sound aperture. As the audio transducer and covering portion 23 are separate components this allows them to be separated for repair and/or replacement. The flexible portion also allow for the audio transducer to be connected to the covering portion rather than the circuit board. It also secures the audio transducer in position adjacent to the audio inlet and restricts movement of the audio transducer relative to the audio inlet.
Patent GB-2527781-A (GB)
Title: S-detekt
Inventor: GREEN DAVID
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2014-07-01
Abstract: A vehicle damage detection system comprising of a plurality of vibration sensors attached to the inner surface of vehicle body panels, moulded body parts, wheels and other exposed surfaces, a central control, processing and communication unit, and a GPS chip. The sensors will preferably be connected to the control unit either by a fixed cable or by wireless connection. The central control, processing and communication unit will preferably incorporate the GPS chip, communication module and a data logging storage module. The GPS chip will preferably be used for the purpose of location and time tracking, whilst the data logging storage module will be used for the purpose of recording event information and communicating via the communication module which facilities two way contact with a vehicle operators control centre.
Patent GB-2513045-A (GB)
Title: Sealing device between two axisymmetrical coaxial parts
Inventor: MORREALE SERGE RENE
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2013-01-07
Abstract: The present invention concerns a sealing device (20) between two axisymmetrical coaxial parts, said device (20) comprising: an elastic segment (24), two holding means (22, 23) positioned to either side of said annular segment, an annular spacer (25) arranged between said two holding means (22, 23), said device (20, 40) being characterised in that said annular spacer (25) has a notch (27) on the peripheral rim thereof; said annular elastic segment (24) comprises, at each of the free ends thereof, hooking means (28a, 28b) designed to engage with said notch (27) of said annular spacer (25), and to hold said elastic segment (24) in a so-called pre-holding position by elastic return.
Patent GB-2528683-A (GB)
Title: Support block for use in a method of replacing conductors, apparatus including the block and a method
Inventor: JENKINS ANDREW
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 2014-07-28
Abstract: A catenary support block 42 has an enclosure for receiving a set of conductors and a gate 63 for dividing the enclosure into sections. The gate is movable between a closed position in which the sections are separated and an open position in which the enclosure is not divided into sections, and is biased into the closed position. The gate allows coupled conductors to pass (for example connector 64 which couples four old conductors to three new ones) but also enables the conductors to be allocated individual spaces. The support block is suspended from temporary support cables 40 while the conductors are replaced.
Patent GB-2531715-A (GB)
Title: Novel drug conjugates
Inventor: MARK FRIGERIO
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2014-10-24
Abstract: A conjugate comprising a protein, peptide and/or polymer attached to a maytansine­ containing payload via a linker, characterised in that the maytansine-containing payload consists of at least two maytansine moieties linked to each other through a non-degradable bridging group, with the proviso that when the conjugate comprises a protein or peptide, the linker attaching the payload to the protein or peptide is degradable. Also disclosed is a conjugating reagent that comprises said maytansine containing payload, a maytansine-containing compound as defined therein and a process for the preparation of said conjugate.
Patent GB-2538050-A (GB)
Title: Dunnage Manufacturing apparatus
Inventor: JASON COX
IPC: B31D5/00
Filed: 2015-04-15
Abstract: A dunnage making apparatus, or sheet dispensing apparatus, features a guard downstream of a drive means. The apparatus outputs flat sheet material to be manually torn off against a lower edge of the guard, and subsequently manually crumpled into dunnage. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of usage of the apparatus. The presence of the guard may prevent material from being torn off too close to the drive means, which may block the apparatus
Patent GB-2542108-A (GB)
Title: Automatic dartboard scoring system
Inventor: JASON DALE
IPC: F41J5/10
Filed: 2015-06-18
Abstract: A method for automatically scoring a game of darts involves obtaining an image of a dartboard (2) using three cameras (10), detecting a visual disturbance in the image, and identifying a validly thrown dart if the visual disturbance includes a moving phase and astationary phase when the dart has been embedded in the dartboard (2). The method also includes calculating a score for the validly thrown dart based on its stationary position relative to the dartboard (2). A lighting system for a dartboard is also disclosed where a LED strip light is provided around a circumference of the dartboard (2) and three spotlights (8) are provided above the dartboard (2).
Patent GB-2540143-A (GB)
Title: A headwear device
Inventor: Gemma Elise Pegg
IPC: A42B1/24
Filed: 2015-07-06
Abstract: A hat suitable for a younger user comprising an upper head portion (1), a front panel (3), and side sections (2), wherein the front panel comprises a holder for a light source (7) and the upper head portion comprises an animal styling. The animal styling may include at least one eye (5) and one ear (6). The light source (7) may be a self-contained displaceable unit. The front panel (3) may include a lacuna (14) in which the light source is held and may also include a transparent or translucent screen and elastication. The side sections may form a displaceable continuous side skirt and a rear section. The side sections may include means of fastening to one another (4) either below the chin or above the head of the user such as hook and loop portions.