baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2475770-A (GB)
Title: Inner web suspended within pressurized outer pack
Inventor: HOWES NEVILLE
IPC: B31B19/74
Filed: 2010-11-16
Abstract: A package for an article 1 comprises a pressurised outer bag having gas-tight seals at opposite ends, and an inner web 2 for supporting the article within the outer bag 5. The web 2 extends along the length of the outer bag 5 and is secured to the outer bag 2 only at the gas-tight seals 7. The web 2 is maintained under sufficient tension by the pressure within the outer bag 5 to suspend the article within the bag 5 and to maintain a space between the article and the outer bag 5 on all sides of the article. The inner web 2 may form an inner pouch 2. The outer bag 5 may include longitdunally extending welded pinches to impart a cusped cross section. A plurality of packages may be formed in a chain with the packages being connected end to end to one another. A method of packaging an article 1 is also described. The method includes the steps of securing a plurality of articles to the inner web 2, and then forming a tube around the articles secured thereto. The tube is then pressurised, and sealed. A packaging machine (fig 6) having stations for carrying out the method of packaging is also described.
Patent GB-2472938-A (GB)
Title: Actively energized dynamic seal system
Inventor: SBORDONE ANDREA
IPC: E21B33/076
Filed: 2009-05-25
Abstract: A technique for subsea intervention operations utilizes a retrievable dynamic seal system. The technique provides improved dynamic seal system that is retrievable from a subsea installation. A retrievable dynamic seal is deployed with a tool strung on a conveyance and positioned in or at the subsea installation. The retrievable dynamic seal is then actuated to form a seal with the conveyance by mechanically manipulating a seal element to force the seal element into sealing engagement with the con veyance.
Patent GB-2490935-A (GB)
Title: Method of diagnosing cooling pump in an internal combustion engine status and associated control methods
Inventor: BILANCIA MICHELE
IPC: F01P5/14
Filed: 2011-05-19
Abstract: A method is disclosed for performing on/off diagnosis of a smart cooling pump for an internal combustion engine (ICE) comprising the steps of: measuring the current value of a plurality of engine parameters including at least a coolant layer temperature (Tc) and an inner liner layer temperature (TL) and measuring the current value of the ambient temperature (Ta); modeling the current value of the average temperature (TavgL) of an inner liner layer (L) by solving at least one enthalpy balance equation, at least one heat exchange equation and by solving at least one combustion heat flow equation and at least one friction heat flow equation for the engine. On/off status diagnosis of the smart cooling pump is performed by comparing the modeled average temperature (TavgL) with the measured temperature (TL) of the inner liner layer. The determined status of the smart cooling pump is compared with the status of the smart cooling pump requested by an electronic control unit (ECU) for the internal combustion engine. Control of the smart cooling pump and/or said internal combustion engine is carried out based on the diagnosis results. The method allows control of ICE in the event of coolant pump failure.
Patent GB-2481159-A (GB)
Title: Gamma ray generator
Inventor: INANC FEYZI
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2010-04-07
Abstract: An instrument for performing measurements downhole, includes an irradiator oriented to irradiate sub-surface materials surrounding the instrument, the irradiator including at least one neutron source disposed proximate to a moderator for providing a source of inelastic gamma photons and also disposed proximate to a material for providing a source of capture gamma photons; and a first detector and a second detector, each detector for detecting gamma rays and oriented in a relationship to the irradiator for receiving gamma photons from at least one of the irradiator and the formation. A method for irradiating sub-surface materials is provided.
Patent GB-2495548-A (GB)
Title: Slotted coupling brackets
Inventor: GUERIN XAVIER
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2011-10-14
Abstract: A connection apparatus comprises first and second brackets. The first bracket comprises a planar plate having a finger extending out of the plane and separated from adjacent parts of the plate by slots. The second bracket comprises a flanged channel with slots formed in the channel side wall. The brackets are connected by sliding engagement of each other, with the plate of the first bracket parallel with the flanges of the second bracket and the finger of the first bracket received within the channel of the second bracket, so that the plate of the first bracket is received in the slots of the second bracket and the side walls of the channel of the second bracket are received in the slots of the first bracket. The coupling apparatus may be used to connect panels edge to edge.
Patent GB-2507462-A (GB)
Title: Variable multi-view display
Inventor: JAMES DAVID
IPC: G02B30/20
Filed: 2011-12-19
Abstract: Until now 3D displays, especially glasses-free displays have fixed optical and physical alignment constraints, which can cause serious design, manufacture, costs, setup, use and versatility problems. This invention overcomes these problems and opens up an number of other possibilities in 3D displays including those of holography. This is due to freeing 3D image decoder screen constraints by moving the source 3D or multi-view image to an optically or otherwise adjustable layer. For example, until recently 3D lenticular barriers or polarised screens have been fixed to the source image surface, usually an LCD or LED fixed pitch display whereas the current invention operates by placing the source image on an adjustable adjustment layer or by modifying the source image with the adjustable adjustment layer.
Patent GB-2498360-A (GB)
Title: Gabion containment apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT KENNY JOHN
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2012-01-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a gabion containment apparatus 80 for storing a folded multi-compartment gabion and from which the gabion 22 can be deployed, comprising: a base element, which may be an L-shaped bracket 82. The base element has a first member 84 and a second member 86 extending transversely from the first, each member extending along a side of the gabion. Also included is a retaining element 88, which may be a strap, coupled to the base element. The retaining element is releasably attached, for example by a frangible loop or ring 92, to the gabion. The retaining element is configured to extend from the base element, over a portion of the gabion, said at least one retaining element serving to attach the gabion to the base element when the gabion is folded but to release the gabion from the base element when the gabion is deployed.
Patent GB-2498576-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the filling of a receptacle with a predetermined volume of water
Inventor: BLAIR NIGEL STEPHEN
IPC: B67D7/30
Filed: 2012-01-20
Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that fills a bucket, watering can or similar receptacle with water much faster and more easily than can be achieved using the tap or other water source. A watertight container 1 has an inlet connected to a water source and automatically fills to a predetermined volume. The user places a receptacle (2, Fig.1) beneath an outlet point (3, Fig.2) and starts the flow of water using handle 15. The water flows rapidly and continuously into the receptacle until the required volume of liquid has been delivered at which point the outlet is sealed off by a blocking means and the container begins to refill. The container may be filled via a standard toilet cistern or a water-trough valve 8 and ball-cock assembly 13 connected by pipe 9 to a water source. Preferably the container is connected to a water source (tap 10, Fig.1) via T-connector (12, Fig.1).
Patent GB-2500018-A (GB)
Title: Air intake insert having a barrier and hole for passage of fluid and particle matter to sump
Inventor: MARTIN SCOTT
IPC: B60K13/02
Filed: 2012-03-06
Abstract: Disclosed is a device 30 which is insertable within a conduit adapted to carry fluid which contains an unwanted fluid or matter. The device 30 comprises a barrier portion 34 adapted to longitudinally divide at least a length of the conduit to define a passageway for the carried fluid above the barrier portion and a sump 38 for collecting unwanted fluid or matter below the barrier portion. The barrier portion 34 may include a hole 50 for allowing the passage of fluid and matter to the sump 38. The device is intended to be used in the air intake of a turbocharged engine and may remove oil, dirt and water vapor from the air passing through the conduit.
Patent GB-2490766-A (GB)
Title: Switching processing tasks between cores by moving memory segments between core memory and task memory using a multiplexer based fabric
Inventor: SANDSTROM MARK HENRIK
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2012-04-13
Abstract: A multiprocessor data processing system has a number of cores 115 each with its own memory. Programs are divided in to tasks and the task images are stored in a task specific memory segments 550. The cores are connected to the task specific memories using core specific multiplexers and task specific multiplexers 510. When a task is allocated to a core, the core is connected to the corresponding memory segment and the memory image is copied into the core memory. A controller 140 continually re-evaluates the task allocation based on the number of cores a program is demanding and the task priority list. If a core is allocated to a different task, then the task memory image is copied to the task specific memory and the new task image is copied from its memory.
Patent GB-2491018-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical deposition and spectroscopic analysis using diamond electrodes
Inventor: NEWTON MARK EDWARD
IPC: G01N23/223
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: A method of analysing chemical species in a solution comprises providing an electrochemical deposition apparatus comprising a first electrode 2 formed of an electrically conductive diamond material and a second electrode 4, locating the first electrode in contact with a solution 8 to be analysed and the second electrode in electrical contact with the solution, applying a potential difference from voltage source 12 between the electrodes such that current flows through the solution and chemical species are electro-deposited from the solution onto the first electrode, applying a spectroscopic analysis technique using spectrometer 16 to the electro-deposited chemical species on the first electrode to generate spectroscopic data about the species, and using the spectroscopic data to determine the type of chemical species. The spectrometer may be an XRF or gamma device and the spectroscopic data may be combined with stripping voltammetry data from the electrochemical deposition arrangement.
Patent GB-2491971-A (GB)
Title: Using drill cuttings to produce a plastic product
Inventor: GARRICK DOUGLAS CAMPBELL
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A process for the utilisation of waste drill cuttings involves combining the cuttings with plastic to provide a plastic based product in the plastics industry. The waste cuttings can be ground to a powder and used as a filler or compressed to form pellets. They may be used to produce a bollard, a bench, a planter and decking.
Patent GB-2503894-A (GB)
Title: Support device for a mobile or portable building formed from stacked plastic grids
Inventor: THOMAS STUART
IPC: E01C5/20
Filed: 2012-07-10
Abstract: The support comprises a plastics or polymer component 12, 14, 16, 18 having upright wall portions forming a lattice, grid or grille formation and at least one bearing layer or sheet atop the plastic component for resting the building on top of. The plastics component may have side formations for complementary interlocking connections to similar components. The components may be stacked in use with others to form a square shaped support, the vertical column being supported by plastic elongate stakes which go through aligned openings or apertures in the components. The bearing layer may include a resilient soft play mat interlocking with the plastic component and have a metal plate positioned on top of the resilient part. Also claimed is a method of supporting a portable or temporary building using the supports and a building installation using the supports. The plastics component may be an Eco Grid (RTM) tile. The support may be placed on a stone base.
Patent GB-2505653-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector with ground units which guide heat from the connector
Inventor: YANG FENNY
IPC: H01R13/6471
Filed: 2012-09-05
Abstract: An electrical connector 1 for inserting onto a circuit board (500, figure 6) includes a case 100, and a plurality of ground units 200 and transmission units 300a, 300b which may be alternately arranged in the case side by side. The transmission units may include a plurality of transmission members 320; and the ground units are capable of guiding heat energy produced by the electrical connector to the circuit board for dissipation. At least one coupling unit 400 may be coupled to the ground units and in contact with the circuit board, so that the heat energy can be more efficiently transferred from the ground units to the circuit board via the coupling unit. The ground units and the coupling unit also provide the function of preventing electromagnetic interference and crosstalk, so that the electrical connector can have increased signal transmission rate. There may also be a vent or notch (110, figure 6) for air flow.
Patent GB-2498615-A (GB)
Title: X-ray detection apparatus
Inventor: GIBSON GARY
IPC: G01N23/087
Filed: 2012-11-08
Abstract: The x-ray detector comprises a scintillator, a position for a material under test, an x-ray source, and a structure configured to perturb an x-ray energy spectrum, each lying on a common axis. The structure lies between the x-ray source and the scintillator and comprises at least three adjacent regions, each region different to immediately adjacent regions and configured to perturb the x-ray energy spectrum differently. Use of different thicknesses, materials, different layers of wire mesh or foil including apertures are described. A further use of arrays of protrusions and depressions is described, as is determining a material property from measurements made.
Patent GB-2494351-A (GB)
Title: Side push handles for a patient lift
Inventor: BIERSTEKER MELVIN C
IPC: A61G7/053
Filed: 2011-05-31
Abstract: A patient lift includes a base with one or more casters supporting the base for movement relative to a support surface. A mast is supported by the base and extends generally upwards. An elongated boom is mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mast and extends in a forward direction. The boom is adapted to support a patient. An actuator is operatively connected to the boom, and the actuator is adapted to be driven to move the boom relative to the mast in order to move the supported patient relative to the support surface. The patient lift also includes a handle assembly mounted to the mast. The handle assembly includes a first side handle that extends to a position on the forward side of the mast.
Patent GB-2509756-A (GB)
Title: A fishing system
Inventor: PEARCE JASON
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2013-01-12
Abstract: A fishing system comprising at least one bite alarm 106 with wireless connectivity, at least one cast device 102 with wireless connectivity and a mobile apparatus 104 enabled with a software application for processing location and time data parameters. The cast device is preferably a bait distributer and the mobile apparatus is preferably a phone. The system detects and maps the location and methods of an angler and logs the data for future use. The data may include the location of the angler, the path followed by the angler in a body of water, date and time of trip, time and location of a bite and bite intensity. Additional capabilities such as photography, weather updates, logging of environmental factors, communication with other anglers and location ratings may also be included. The bite alarm, cast device and phone may all be provided in carry case 108.
Patent GB-2504400-A (GB)
Title: Multi-position mechanical spear for multiple tension cuts while removing cuttings
Inventor: CROW STEPHEN L
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.
Patent GB-2520532-A (GB)
Title: System for authenticating multiple users
Inventor: WILES CHARLES STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2013-11-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of registering users in a software system for participation in a multi-user activity. The method involves receiving authentication information for a first user from a client device, and authenticating the first user based on the authentication information. In response to successful authentication of the first user, a user group associated with the first user is identified, the user group comprising a plurality of further users. User identifiers for the further users are transmitted to the client device. A selection of one or more of the further users is then received from the client device, and the one or more selected further users are registered within the software system as participants in the multi-user activity.
Patent GB-2522053-A (GB)
Title: Artificial display
Inventor: MUS DIRK JAN JABOC
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2014-01-13
Abstract: An artificial aquarium comprises a housing and an electronic display screen 103 which is adapted to display a desired image; a semi-transparent mirror 101 comprising first and second segments angularly offset from one another is positioned in front of the display screen; physical elements 102 such as artificial plants are provided in front of the semi-transparent mirror. The physical elements are reflected as imaginary elements by the semi-transparent mirror and an image displayed on the display screen will appear to the user viewing the display to be located in a foreground area defined by the physical elements and the imaginary elements generated by the semi-transparent mirror. The arrangement gives the effect of a three dimensional (3D) aquarium.
Patent GB-2527535-A (GB)
Title: Watercraft
Inventor: MCLEOD-ROSS ANDREW
IPC: B63B7/08
Filed: 2014-06-24
Abstract: A semi-rigid inflatable boat 10, or "S-RIB", comprising permanently interconnected inflatable gunwale 12, a flexible bow hull portion 18 and a rigid hull portion16 which may be located aft of the flexible bow hull portion. The S-RIB may additionally comprise a flexible hull portion 18 located aft of the rigid hull portion. The flexible hull portions may be suitably inflatable, and in certain embodiments comprise an air cell structure, but in preferred embodiments, comprise a drop-stitch structure (114, Fig 11), which renders them substantially rigid when inflated.
Patent GB-2531249-A (GB)
Title: Control method for integrated electric drive and charger apparatus for a grid enabled vehicle
Inventor: URQUHART IAIN
IPC: H02P21/00
Filed: 2014-10-08
Abstract: A system 20 for a grid-enabled vehicle that integrates vehicle traction comprises a bi-directional DC energy source 22, an electric machine 28 including a rotor, a stator, a first winding 36 and a second winding 38. The stator carries the first winding. The system further comprises a first bidirectional converter 24 connected to the first winding and including an input port 30 configured to be coupled to the grid, and a second bidirectional converter 26 through which the second winding is connected to the bi-directional DC energy source. A method of controlling the system comprises coupling the first bidirectional converter to the grid, and operating the first bidirectional converter according to a field-oriented current space vector method so as to convert grid-supplied electrical energy into an alternating voltage waveform. Said operation comprises periodically switching a current vector in a d-q reference frame between diametrically opposed first and second vector points, the current vector being disposed at an angle relative to the d-axis to define a d-axis component value and a q-axis component value. The bi-directional DC energy source is charged using an induced alternating voltage waveform in the second winding arising through magnetic coupling between the first and second windings.
Patent GB-2529731-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: WESTON RICHARD
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2014-11-21
Abstract: A stabiliser (10, fig. 1), for attachment to a base of a ladder, including a housing 16 containing arms 18, 20 which slide between a retracted and deployed position. When deployed the arms extend laterally beyond the stiles 12, 14 of the ladder while being held firmly by the housing, and when retracted the arms lie adjacent one another within the housing in an at least partially overlapping relationship. The arms may be telescopic. The arms may be lockable in a retracted position or at different degrees of extension. The locking mechanism may comprise a resiliently biased locking pin for engaging within a hole (32, fig. 5). The stabiliser may have at least one height adjustable foot 22, 24 extending from at least one arm.
Patent GB-2525270-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal compounds
Inventor: WAILES JEFFREY STEVEN
IPC: C07D513/04
Filed: 2014-12-01
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a salt or N-oxide thereof: (I) wherein R1, R2, R5, R6 and R7 are each independently H or a substituent; R4 is a substituent; G is H or a substituent; X is O or S; R8 is optionally substituted mono- or bicyclic aryl or an optionally substituted mono- or bicyclic heteroaryl containing a heteroatom selected from N, O and S. Preferably G is H; X is O; R1 is H; R2 is optionally substituted alkyl; R4 is Me or Et; R5 = R6 = R7 = H; R8 is substituted phenyl; substituted pyridyl; substituted quinoxalinyl or substituted benzoxazolyl; In another aspect, the invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, and to their use in controlling weeds such as grassy monocotyledonous weeds, especially in crops of useful plants, or in inhibiting undesired plant growth.