baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2466879-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for working on a wheel
Inventor: RAE RONALD
IPC: B23P6/00
Filed: 2010-01-08
Abstract: An apparatus and a method of use thereof for removing a tyre from a wheel using a tyre changing means (6, figure 1) and abrasion of a wheel rim using an abrasion means 4, wherein both operations can be performed on a single machine. Tyre removal is performed by inserting a lever 18 into the interface between the tyre and rim and rotating a turntable 8. Abrasion of the wheel rim is performed by pivoting an abrasive disc 26 into contact with the rim. The tyre removal and wheel abrasion/polishing operations can be performed independently or as part of sequence of wheel refurbishment.
Patent GB-2468428-A (GB)
Title: Estimating signal to interference ratio in a wireless communications receiver
Inventor: LUSCHI CARLO
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: A method and corresponding system for generating an estimate of at least one of a signal power, a noise power and a signal to interference ratio for signal samples received via first and second wireless channels, the signal samples corresponding to pilot symbols transmitted in respective different structures via the first and second wireless channels. The method comprises: calculating first and second variables, each variable being a sequence of values computed from the received signal samples and the pilot symbols for each respective first and second wireless channel; generating first and second channel estimates from the first and second variables; combining the first and second channel estimates to generate a combined channel estimate; and generating at least one of the signal power, noise power and SIR using the combined channel estimate.
Patent GB-2481234-A (GB)
Title: Curtain lining kit
Inventor: LEE STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A47H13/00
Filed: 2010-06-17
Abstract: A curtain lining kit for adding a lining to a separate eyelet curtain mountable upon a curtain rod without attaching the lining to the eyelet 234 curtain comprises at least one sheet of lining material 102 having a curtain tape 126 attached along and adjacent an upper edge thereof. The kit can further includes a plurality of hooks 132 attachable to the curtain tape and a plurality of curtain rings 230 each attachable to a respective one of the curtain hooks. In another embodiment (not shown, but see figure 5), the at least one sheet of lining material is provided with pairs of adjacent eyelets through which a curtain rod is passed in use. In use, the drop of the first sheet of lining material is less than the drop of the eyelet curtain with which the lining is to be used. The curtain lining kit allows any eyelet curtain to be retrofitted with a lining.
Patent GB-2481576-A (GB)
Title: Encoding of a video frame for transmission to a plurality of clients
Inventor: FLOCH HERVA LE
IPC: H04L47/2416
Filed: 2010-06-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and server for encoding a video frame (for example MPEG encoding) to be transmitted to a plurality of clients over a plurality of network connections. A set of parameters is associated with each connection. A frame size that can be transported over said connection is determined 301 based on the associated set of parameters. The video frame is compressed 303 to a target 302 frame size based on the minimum of the plurality of determined frame sizes. The frame size may be the maximum acceptable frame size transportable over a connection. The frame size may be determined based on a measure of bandwidth of a connection and a transmission buffer filling level. The buffer filling level may take into account the start and finish times of the transmission of a group of pictures (GOP). The frame size may may be determined in dependence on a measure of end to end transmission time (for example round trip time RTT or relative one way trip time RoTT) and the acceptable delay between an operation on the frame prior to transmission and an operation after receipt of the transmission.
Patent GB-2481863-A (GB)
Title: Processing vouchers with standard payment card numbers at a standard POS
Inventor: TYMM DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2010-07-10
Abstract: A method of redeeming cash value vouchers, in particular, vouchers distributed via portable electronic devices by using the electronic funds transfer network. The point of sale terminal is adapted to authorise and validate payments made with a voucher comprising an alphanumeric string compatible with a standards compliant payment card number, such as a credit card. In the method of the present invention, the point of sale terminal recognises a predetermined number of digits of the alphanumeric string and compares the predetermined number of digits to a list stored.on the terminal and, if the digits correspond to an entry on the list, then the terminal stores a predetermined number of digits from the string and can authorise the transaction. If the read digits do not correspond to an entry in the list, then the digits do not represent a voucher, and the terminal proceeds with a standard card payment transaction. The terminal is further adapted to store a queue comprising a plurality of predetermined number of digits from different vouchers and to transfer the queue as a message at a predetermined time or under predetermined circumstances.
Patent GB-2482141-A (GB)
Title: Implementing UML activity diagrams Via task sequencing
Inventor: UYGUN ERKUT
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2010-07-20
Abstract: In a computer comprising multiple processing elements and suitable for executing the software implementation of a UML activity diagram, nodes or primitives that connect activities within the diagram are implemented by a sequencing arrangement comprising detecting that event signals necessary to trigger the node have been received, and either instructing a processor to perform the activity that follows from the node, or dispatching a further event signal to another node. The sequencing arrangement ensures that the organisation of the activity diagram is accurately retained and carried out by executable code. The arrangement may comprise a barrier-counter element, where the barrier 112 breaks after receiving the required number of event signals, which triggers the dispatch of instructions 114. The event signal may be a pulse issued by a timer within the computer. A compiler for converting the activity diagram nodes into executable code is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2469770-A (GB)
Title: A drainage bed
Inventor: ANSELL PAUL ERNEST GEORGE
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2009-04-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a drainage bed which provides a means for holding collected surface water from large outside surface areas such as car parks and roofs. The drainage bed comprises an arrangement of conduits 12 interconnected at one or more joints to form an interconnected internal volume 16 in which water can flow. The arrangement of conduits 12 is adapted to allow the passage of water between the internal volume 16 and a lined sump 28 outside the arrangement of conduits 12. The lined sump 28 may contain a porous packing material 36 and a loosely packed granular bed 30. The sump is lined with a geotextile water impermeable barrier layer or geomembrane. The passage of fluid from the internal volume 16 to the lined sump is by allowing the fluid to leak through one or more of the conduit joints or preferably through the conduits. The drainage assembly allows storm water to pass into the void space 28 in extreme weather conditions to reduce overloading of the public drainage system.
Patent GB-2474387-A (GB)
Title: Card reader
Inventor: WATANABE TAKEKI
IPC: G06K13/08
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: Provided is a card reader that is capable of saving energy as it is a card reader that has a card pull-out prevention function. More specifically, the card reader (1) is equipped with a card movement path (6) in which a card (2) moves, a pull-out prevention part (9) that is configured such that it can pivot between a closed position where the card movement path (6) is blocked and an open position where the card movement path (6) is released and prevents the inserted card (2) from being pulled out in the closed position, an energizing member to energize the pull-out prevention part (9) toward the closed position, a pivoting regulating member (11) for regulating the pivoting of the pull-out prevention part (9) by contacting the pull-out prevention part (9) in the closed position, and a solenoid (12) for moving the pivoting regulating member (11) between a pivoting regulating position where the pivoting of the pull-out prevention part (9) is regulated and a pivoting enabling position where the pivoting of the pull-out prevention part (9) is enabled.
Patent GB-2487778-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle for delivering a flowable substance
Inventor: WILDE CHARLES DAVID
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2011-02-04
Abstract: A nozzle 1 for applying a fillet of a flowable substance over a joint between two perpendicular surfaces. The nozzle comprises an elongate tube having an axial bore 2 through which the substance is dispensed, the bore having at one end an entrance aperture 3 through which the substance enters and at the other end a elliptical exit aperture 7 through which the substance is dispensed. First and second wings 13 are connected to the tube at, or in the region of, the elongate sides of the exit aperture and extend along different respective planes having an engagement angle of substantially 90 degrees, the wings being arranged, in use, to support the nozzle between respective perpendicular surfaces such that the exit is in a fixed position above the underlying void between the perpendicular surfaces. There may be a nozzle system arranged whereby different sizes of nozzle connect together (figure 8)
Patent GB-2492164-A (GB)
Title: Scooter with illuminating brake member
Inventor: GROSSMAN MARTIN
IPC: B62J6/04
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: A rider-propelled, user-propelled or foot-propelled vehicle (5) comprising a platform (28), the vehicle (5) further comprising a brake member (12). The brake member (12) comprises an illumination means (14). The vehicle (5) is a scooter (10), such as a collapsible scooter or microscooter. The vehicle (5) comprises a front wheel (30) and a rear wheel (36). The platform (28) is at least in use provided between the front wheel (30) and. the rear wheel (36). A brake member suitable for use with a single wheel or a pair of wheels is also claimed. The scooter may comprise suspension.
Patent GB-2493406-A (GB)
Title: Food oven heated by hot fluid
Inventor: COWE GRAHAM
IPC: A47J27/10
Filed: 2011-12-08
Abstract: An oven 1 for heating food has a vessel 3 for receiving the food and a heat transfer element 7 receiving hot working fluid from a separate heat source via a conduit without any direct contact between working fluid and the food. The oven can be a water oven with vessel filled with water to level 35; the food be in containers 39 (such as bags or pouches); the fluid be engine coolant for the internal combustion engine of a water-borne craft; and heat also can come from immersion heater 45. Other heat sources can be solar, central heating, or heat pumps; and the heat transfer element 7 can be a coiled pipe slidable relative to the vessel. The oven can have insulation, a lid 5, a drain 49 and temperature control equipment.
Patent GB-2487627-A (GB)
Title: Method of transporting solid particles having a refractive index greater than 1.4 into the atmosphere
Inventor: DAVIDSON PETER
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2010-03-12
Abstract: A method of transporting solid particles having a refractive index of greater than 1.40 into the earth's atmosphere, comprises transporting the particles via a conduit 210 from a substantially ground level location 200 to an elevated location and dispersing the particles into the atmosphere. The elevated location may be the stratosphere and the particles may be deagglomerated before dispersal. The particles may be transported in a carrier fluid. The method may further comprise coupling a balloon, dirigible or airship 220 to the conduit.
Patent GB-2487827-A (GB)
Title: Enabling network connection between mass storage devices and multi-function devices
Inventor: MIYACHI CHRISTINE M
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2012-01-23
Abstract: Multi-function copier, scanner, printer and fax devices (MFDs 60) and other peripherals are made network accessible to mass storage devices (eg. USB drives 64) via a server 42 running an application 40 which detects the presence of the storage device via queries and communicates via a Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP). Stored electronic documents can thus be modified and printed by applying print attributes (eg. colour, quantity etc.) at either the device 60 or the client application 40. The server may require authentication before access, and different servers may be permitted access only to specific areas of the mass storage device.
Patent GB-2502508-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft passenger seat
Inventor: DOY GARY
IPC: B60N2/64
Filed: 2012-03-27
Abstract: An aircraft seat arrangement 1comprises at least one aircraft seat 19 having a back support 3 and back foam 5, a seat cushion 2 and at least one leg assembly 12. The back support is formed of a rigid material and comprises a central portion and at least one wing portion 146,147 projecting from the central portion. The back foam comprises a foam layer of substantially uniform thickness secured to the central and wing portions of the back support.
Patent GB-2490208-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for manufacturing a can body for an aerosol can
Inventor: BLEI KLAUS
IPC: B21D22/30
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: The present invention thus relates to a device and to a method in which a can body (11) with cylindrical wall (12) and a neck section (13) of lower diameter can be manuÂ­factured in one working stroke in one working direction (A). The device (10) has a drivable drawing ring (27) used for deep-drawing of a cup from a round, disk-like or plate Â­like blank (32) in a first phase of the working stroke. AfÂ­ter completion of this first phase the cup is drawn with the aid of an ironing mandrel (59) into an ironing channel (38) and formed into an ironed workpiece . FiÂ­nally, a stretch-forming mandrel (58) is moved out of a guide recess (60) of the ironing mandrel (59) and forms the neck section (13) or at least a part thereof in a stretch-drawing phase of the working stroke, in conjunction with a forming depression (48) of a domer (45). With the concluÂ­sion of the stretch-drawing phase, the working stroke is completed.
Patent GB-2490995-A (GB)
Title: LNAs adaptable between inductively degenerated and internal impedance matching configurations
Inventor: RIEKKI JONNE JUHANI
IPC: H03F1/26
Filed: 2011-10-12
Abstract: LNAs adaptable between inductively degenerated and internal impedance matching configurations A radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) comprises at least one low noise amplifier whichÂ  may be adapted into either inductively-degenerated or internal impedance-matching configurations by the use of switches and variable bias voltages. Internal impedance matching may be achieved by use of a common-gate input transistor M1, by resistive feedback from the LNA output (figure 15), or by the use of an impedance matching input amplifier in parallel with the main amplifier and having resistive feedback (M1,M3, Rfb, figure 19). The output of the impedance matching amplifier may augment the output of the main amplifier (M4P, figure 19). A single RFIC type may be manufactured in high volumes, with attendant economy, and then adapted for use in various applications depending on requirements for noise figure, linearity, and the need to eliminate external inductors such as Lextp.
Patent GB-2501262-A (GB)
Title: A top allowing attachment of a chair
Inventor: HAMILTON RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2012-04-17
Abstract: A top has at least torso-covering material and a plurality of item compartments and is characterised in that the material allows attachment of a portable folding chair. The top may include straps for holding a chair in a position for transportation that is higher than a position for deployment. The top or material may include support to maintain the shape of the top whilst carrying a chair. Preferably a shoulder portion of the top can be opened to allow a user to stand from an attached chair without removing their arms from the top. The top may be used with a chair that comprises a frame having material extension tags to aid unfolding of the chair. The top may be used for activities such as fishing or camping.
Patent GB-2502272-A (GB)
Title: A modified outlet end fitting and frit for reaction chromatography
Inventor: RITCHIE HARALD
IPC: B01D15/10
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: A chromatography column having a fluid outlet (305) configured with two or more fluid ports (301, 302), of which are: one or more reactant ports connecting a reactant flow from a reactant source with the eluate flow, and one or more are product ports being in communication with one or more processing units to process the eluate flow. The ports may be positioned to react with a portion of the eluate flowing from restricted regions of the column to allow for different processing, specifically the central region (301) separately from its peripheral region (302). Processing units may be a detector, a fraction collector and/or another chromatography column. The column outlet may further comprise a split frit (303) for further segmentation of the eluent. Also given is the method of reaction chromatography including the introduction and reaction of a reactant flow with the eluate flow at the outlet of the column.
Patent GB-2504474-A (GB)
Title: Base for a Generator
Inventor: SPRATT GORDON
IPC: F02B63/04
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: A base 200 made of a composite material, such as dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) for supporting a generator (100, fig.1) on a support surface (202, fig.2). The base 200 may be required to endure large number of stresses due to large weight of the generator (100) mounted thereon. The base 200 provides ribs 252 which helps in better weight distribution of the generator (100) over the base 200, and therefore helps to reduce stress concentration therein. The base also has a flange 218 extending outwardly from the lower edges of the walls of the base 200 to improve the rigidity and stability of the base. The base also has walls depending downwardly from the support surface, the walls, or skirt, being angled to flare outwardly from the support surface towards the lower edge providing better weight distribution and stiffness to the base and aiding manufacturing by allowing easier removal of the base from a mould during the casting process.
Patent GB-2504967-A (GB)
Title: Electrical supply unit with overheating protection measuring rate of change of temperature
Inventor: RADFORD ALAN
IPC: H02H5/04
Filed: 2012-08-15
Abstract: An electrical consumer unit delivers electrical power to electrical outlet sockets has an electrical supply with live, neutral and earth lines L, N, E protected by a residual current device (RCD) 12. A thermal latch 15 responds when the rate of increase of temperature within the housing 10 exceeds a predetermined threshold level. The thermal latch 15 may also respond if the temperature exceeds a predetermined limit. The thermal latch 15 may trigger a warning device 16, which may comprise an alarm or visual warning. The warning device 16 may not reset in the event that the temperature returns to normal limits. The thermal latch 15 may produce an earth leakage current to earth 14 or neutral 13, activating the RCD 12 to isolate the unit from the power supply L, N, E. The device provides improved response to overheating over simple temperature detection.
Patent GB-2492511-A (GB)
Title: Session initiation protocol extensions for call control and resource status monitoring in turrets and turret switching systems
Inventor: POTTS TIMOTHY
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for controlling calls and monitoring resource status for turret systems. A SIP message including at least one of a header field and an event package is received from a SIP user agent over a communication network. The header field includes a first parameter corresponding to a first call feature and the event package includes a second parameter corresponding to a second call feature. At least one of the first call feature and the second call feature is implemented by the Softswitch or a SIP-enabled turret in response to the receiving.
Patent GB-2507103-A (GB)
Title: Electronic inhalation device
Inventor: LORD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A24F40/60
Filed: 2012-10-19
Abstract: An electronic inhalation device comprises a power cell 22 and a computer 20, where the computer 20 comprises a computer processor, a memory and an input-output means; wherein the computer 20 is configured in use to enter a menu mode when a user activates the menu mode. Normal use of the device may be suspended when the computer is in its menu mode. The menu mode may be activated by the user pressing a switch or button, or may alternatively be activated using a pressure sensor 16, e.g. by detecting blowing or sucking on the device in a particular manner different from normal use of the device.
Patent GB-2497835-A (GB)
Title: Using hot and cold memory tiers to increase the memory capacity in power-constrained systems
Inventor: RAJAMANI KARTHICK
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2012-10-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a method, system, and computer program product that increases the capacity of a memory. The method uses an application executing on a host system, the memory includes a set of ranks. The memory is configured to form a cold tier and a hot tier, each tier including a subset of the ranks in the memory. When a memory access request is made a determination is made whether the page to which the memory access request is directed is located in the cold tier in the memory. If the requested page is located in the cold tier of the memory, the memory access request is throttled by delaying the processing of the memory access request. If the requested page is located in the hot tier the method may determine whether to delay the request, by determining if processing the request will exceed a power budget. The method may count the number of access requests to the pages to determine if the page should be moved between the tiers based on the exceeding of a count threshold.
Patent GB-2495243-A (GB)
Title: Sensor device and method of fabricating sensor device
Inventor: WILKS STEPHEN PATRICK
IPC: B82Y15/00
Filed: 2011-06-17
Abstract: A method of fabricating a sensor device from a substrate comprising a plurality of transistor components (4, 6), a dielectric layer (10) isolating the transistor components, a plurality of contact electrodes (12, 14) of a first conductive material, and at least one gate electrode (24) arranged on the dielectric layer is disclosed. The method comprises forming a trench in the substrate to expose the gate electrode (24), forming a seed layer of a semiconductor material in the trench, forming a plurality of elongate wires (30) of the semiconductor material on and extending from the seed layer, and forming a layer (32) of a second conductive material, at ends of the elongate wires in the trench.