baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2465301-A (GB)
Title: Spherical sulphated cellulose
Inventor: YOSHIDA NAOYUKI
IPC: B01D15/38
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A process for producing spherical sulphated cellulose comprises a step of subjecting spherical cellulose to sulphate esterification using a mixture of N,N-dimethylformamide and sulphuric anhydride. The spherical cellulose may be crosslinked and may be obtained by using crystalline cellulose as a starting material. The cellulose is typically subjected to an initial dehydration treatment carried out by liquid substitution using a water-soluble solvent, such as N,N-dimethylformamide. After sulphate esterification, the modified cellulose may be neutralized with an alkali. The sulphate esterification treatment may be conducted at 0-70°C.
Patent GB-2478709-A (GB)
Title: Oven door shield
Inventor: O'CONNOR JAIME
IPC: A21B3/02
Filed: 2010-03-15
Abstract: A non stick, heat resistant and washable door liner shield 2 may include a handle 4 or flap which is attached to the top of the door shield. The handle or flap 6 may include a picture of pan or casserole dish with text. The handle may also include a magnet 5 or sucker to allow the fixing of the oven door shield to the oven door.
Patent GB-2470679-A (GB)
Title: Digital filter arrangement for ambient noise reduction, using an oversampled audio signal
Inventor: CLEMOW RICHARD
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A digital circuit arrangement for an ambient noise-reduction system uses a low latency signal processing chain. The circuit arrangement includes a digital filter 82 which preferably comprises an IIR filter and means, such as a flip-flop or shift register, for adjusting a delay imparted by the filter. The arrangement preferably converts analogue ambient noise signals, collected by microphone 13, into digital signals and then subjects the converted signals to digital filtering. The digital signals are N-bit digital signals at sample rate f0, where the value of N is no greater than 8, and fois at least 8 times the Nyquist sampling rate required for sampling of audio signals. This permits digital processing to be used without incurring group delay problems that rule out the use of conventional digital processing in this context. This arrangement is suited to devices incorporating a loudspeaker in proximity to the ear, such as headphones and telephone handsets.
Patent GB-2475148-A (GB)
Title: Hydrophilic polymeric ionomer
Inventor: WRIGHT SHAUN
IPC: C25B9/23
Filed: 2010-10-27
Abstract: A hydrophilic polymeric ionomer is prepared by reacting, in a solvent, such as dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylsulphoxide (DMSO), N-methyl-2- pyrrolidinone (NMP), components comprising a polymer, such as polyepichlorohydrin, polyepichlorohydrin-co-ethylene oxide, and an ionic component selected from a strong acid, vinylphosphonic acid, or a strong base, such as Diazobicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABCO). Also disclosed, is a method for forming a membrane electrode assembly comprising introducing the components comprising a polymer, an ionic component from a strong acid or a strong base and a solvent between two electrodes and polymerising the components in situ. Further disclosed is use of the hydrophilic polymeric ionomer in fuel cell or an electrolyser.
Patent GB-2474605-A (GB)
Title: Antenna mast system and mounting apparatus
Inventor: KOLOKOTRONIS DIMITRIS
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2010-07-05
Abstract: A cellular communication antenna mounting arrangement comprises a plurality of mounting apparatuses 144, 146, 148, each comprising an intermediate member 158 pivotally attached to an antenna mount 154 to pivot about a first axis 160 and where the antenna element 162 is pivotally attached to the intermediate member 158 to pivot about a second axis 164 which is parallel to the first axis 160. The pivoting of the antennas may be performed manually or automatically and may involve an optical encoder, or potentiometer, position sensors and/or stepper motors, control and gearing arrangements. Also disclosed is an antenna mast system comprising a base, at least one mast component and an antenna mount, which include mast alignment means providing a datum for accurate and repeatable positioning of an antenna system. Alternatively, there is an antenna mast comprising two vertically spaced mounting structures for different antennas which are independently operable to adjust the position of the said antennas. Further disclosed is an antenna mast system where modular mast components are selectively secured together in a variety of different configurations to suit an installer's requirements.
Patent GB-2487570-A (GB)
Title: Earphone cable winding device
Inventor: TOMLINSON ARTHUR LESLIE
IPC: B65H75/40
Filed: 2011-01-27
Abstract: An earphone cable winding device 10 comprises a housing 11 and an earphone cable winding spool 26 rotatably mounted within the housing 11, an opening 16 formed in the housing 11 for an earphone cable 17 to be wound on the spool 26 with a part of the cable 17 extending out from the opening 16, a spring 29 with one end 30 connected to the spool 26 and the other end 31 connected to the housing 11 to exert a bias to the spool 26 which serves to wind the cable 17 onto the spool 26, a one-way mechanism 36, 38 acting between the spool 26 and the housing 11 to allow the spool 26 to rotate to unwind the cable 17 from the spool 26 and a release member 35 or button on the housing operable to release the one-way mechanism 36, 38 in order to allow the spring 29 to cause rotation of the spool 26 and to wind the cable 17 onto the spool 26. A resiliently flexible hook 48 on the spool 26 may engage the earphone cable 17, the hook 48 sliding along a groove (45 fig. 4) on the spool 26. Flexible membranes 33 on the side cheeks 28 of the spool 26 may grip the cable 17 and prevent tangling.
Patent GB-2478059-A (GB)
Title: Determining motion of a projectile such as a golf ball
Inventor: LINDSAY NORMAN MATHESON
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2011-02-18
Abstract: The motion of a golf ball or other projectile is determined as it passes through substantially-parallel fields of view 3, 4;45, 46;55, 56 of two line-scan sensors 1, 2;43, 44;53, 54 that are spaced apart from one another. The fields of view of the two sensors are each substantially-planar or wedge-shape with respective mid-way planes offset or otherwise from one another, and each sensor responds at successive intervals of time to the angular position of the projectile in its field of view. From the sample measurements of angle, velocity vectors of the projectile and its direction are calculated. The fields of view 3,4 of horizontally-looking sensors 1,2 spaced from one another at the side of a target area 5 of a golf driving range have a background-shading structure 7 to improve ball-detectability, and downward-looking sensors 43,44 have mutually-spaced fields of view 45,46 forward of a tee-off mat 41 and modulated light synchronised to the sensor-sampling. Sensors 53,54, which are spaced apart either side of the approach from tee-off mats 51 to a chip-shot practice green 50, have overlapping horizontal, wedge-shape fields of view 55,56 with zero offset, to provide sample measurement that enable identification of from which of the mats 51 arriving balls have been hit.
Patent GB-2492167-A (GB)
Title: Pillared particles for metal ion battery
Inventor: FRIEND CHRIS
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2011-06-24
Abstract: A powder comprising pillared particles for use as an active component of a metal ion battery, the pillared particles comprising a particle core and a plurality of pillars extending from the particle core, wherein the pillared particles are formed from a starting material powder wherein at least 10% of the total volume of the starting material powder is made up of starting material particles having a particle size of no more than 10 microns. The pillars are preferably silicon and the particle cores are preferably silicon or carbon. In use the material expands in volume by at least 10% as metal ions are inserted.
Patent GB-2479325-A (GB)
Title: Application of platform dependent routines in virtual machines by embedding native code in class files
Inventor: FROST GARY
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2010-01-27
Abstract: The deployment of native methods ina virtual machine enviroiunent may significantly be simplified by incorporating a corresponding native code segment into the application file, such as a JAVA class file, and using the embedded native code segment for library bind operations of the corresponding class file.
Patent GB-2497303-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguisher safety mechanism
Inventor: MAY JOHN JAMES
IPC: A62C13/76
Filed: 2011-12-06
Abstract: A fire extinguisher safety mechanism (4) comprises a release member (16) and an indicator member (18). The release member (16) is configured for lengthwise insertion and withdrawal from between the handles (8, 10) of a fire extinguisher (2). It has a proximal end (38) for gripping by a user and a distal end (46) having an aperture (56). The indicator member (18) has a head (60) and a shank (62) projecting from the head (60). The distal end (80) of the shank has resilient retaining teeth (84). The indicator member (18) is configured to be mounted to the extinguisher 2 with its shank (62) passing through an aperture (71) in the extinguisher (2) and through the aperture (56) in the distal end (46) of the release member (16) so as to be retained relative to the release member (16) by said resilient retaining teeth and to prevent accidental withdrawal of the release member (16) from between the handles (8, 10). An indicator member comprising a disc-like head portion and a shank extending thereof, where the shank comprises a weaker intermediate region (92), is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2496705-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable pillow with storage compartment
Inventor: ALDRIDGE JAMES KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: A47G9/10
Filed: 2012-03-25
Abstract: An inflatable pillow comprises a double-skinned inflatable bladder 4 defining an internal storage compartment 3 sealed by a waterproof zipper fastener 2 having two zipper pullers 5 adapted to be secured together by a padlock. The bladder is inflated and deflated by a valve 1. When inflated the device functions as a pillow and when deflated may be used as a carrying pouch. In use, the inflatable pillow conceals the user   s valuables such as electronic devices, cash, passports, cheques and credit or debit cards, when festival going, backpacking or otherwise travelling.
Patent GB-2488460-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing drilling operations using petrotechnical data
Inventor: MEYER JOERG H
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2008-11-22
Abstract: Drilling operation optimizing method, involves updating earth model with petrotechnical data based on comparison, and modifying drilling trajectory. The method involves obtaining petrotechnical data about volume of an earth model while drilling a well. The petrotechnical data is compared with the earth model. A migration imaging process is performed on the volume. A three dimensional anisotropic depth model is created with the petrotechnical data. The earth model is updated with the petrotechnical data based on the comparison. A well construction is defined based on interpretations or properties derived from the updated earth model. The method allows auditing of available information regarding the earth volume and determining feasibility of drilling the planned well, thus enabling minimization of uncertainties and mitigating risks associated with drilling the planned well.
Patent GB-2502278-A (GB)
Title: Separator device
Inventor: ADEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: A separator device 10 for removing particles from suspension in a fluid comprising: a housing 12, having a central axis extending between first and second opposing ends; an inlet 34 and an outlet 36 provided in an end of the housing; a separation chamber 46 for separating solid particles from the fluid, including obstruction means to slow the flow of fluid within the chamber. Preferably the obstruction means includes curved walls forming concave collection areas for collection of particles. A cylindrical magnet may be provided inside a hollow central section of an insert 42 to attract ferrous particles collecting on the outer surface of a central sheath section 44 of the insert 42. Advantageously the separator device is used in heating systems where the vertical space required for installation of the device is substantially less than the space required by a device which is mounted with the central axis vertically.
Patent GB-2504473-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a fuel injection of an idle stop-start diesel internal combustion engine
Inventor: PRESOT MATTEO
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2012-07-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling a fuel injection of an internal combustion diesel engine of an automotive system during cranking the engine. The method comprises the steps of comparing a reference idle engine speed with a current engine speed and defining the difference between them as an engine speed error, multiplying said engine speed error by a proportional gain Kprop of a proportional regulator, thus obtaining a fuel quantity Uprop. The fuel quantity Uprop calculated is added to an offset fuel quantity to provide a fuel quantity Utot to be injected in to the engine. The method is for use with idle stop-start engines connected to an automatic gearbox.
Patent GB-2491072-A (GB)
Title: Goldmann applanation tonometer, biomicroscopy device and related methods
Inventor: GLOVINSKY YOSEPH
IPC: A61B3/00
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for subjecting a patient to an slit lamp microscopy and/or Goldmann tonometry eye examination are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the patient is in a side-lying down position at a time of the examination. In some embodiments, it is possible to examine an upper and/or lower eye - for example, a lower eye slightly above a supporting surface. Related apparatus are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a bed and/or a headrest and/or a face immobilization assembly are disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2503055-A (GB)
Title: ECG mat with movement sensing and motion noise removal
Inventor: CROCKFORD CHRISTOPHER NEIL JOHN
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) measuring mat 105 comprises electrodes 101, 102 at the surface of the mat 105 for electrical contact with a pair of extremities of a user (e.g. hands, feet). The mat 105 also comprises movement sensors (e.g. accelerometer (305, fig. 3), camera 131) to detect movement of the users extremities, and a control unit 112 to process said ECG signals in dependence on the output of the movement sensors to filter movement noise from the ECG signals. Indicia are provided to aid positioning of a persons hands/feet on the electrodes. The electrodes are embedded within interaction regions (301, fig. 3) of the mat, which are decoupled from the rigid body of the mat, and formed from memory foam (fig. 3a) or a floating plate (fig. 3b). Additional sensors 103, 104 may be provided (e.g. electric potential sensors). The mat may be used to detect EMG signals. The mat can be folded (fig. 2), or in the form of a book (fig. 5).
Patent GB-2495232-A (GB)
Title: Work vehicle
Inventor: TAKESHIMA HIROAKI
IPC: F16H41/24
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: Hydraulic fluid is guided to a lock-up clutch device via a simple configuration in a configuration in which the drive shaft of a hydraulic pump is positioned in the interior of a transmission input shaft. This work vehicle has a hydraulic pump and a transmission (1). The transmission (1) is provided with: a transmission body (5) having a cylindrical input shaft (4); a torque converter body (9); a lock-up clutch device (10); a PTO drive shaft (12); and an oil passage (61). The lock-up clutch device (10) has a piston (41), an oil chamber (16b) formed on the rear surface of the piston (41), and a clutch. The PTO shaft (12) passes through the interior of the input shaft (4), is positioned along the same axis as the input shaft (4), and transmits driving force to the hydraulic pump (13). The oil passage (61) is formed between the inner-circumferential surface of the input shaft (4) and the outer-circumferential surface of the PTO shaft (12), and connects to the oil chamber (16b) in the lock-up clutch device (10).
Patent GB-2492737-A (GB)
Title: Footwear
Inventor: MCCARRON MICHAEL P
IPC: A43B13/12
Filed: 2011-05-03
Abstract: Footwear according to the present disclosure includes an upper and a sole assembly coupled to the upper, with the sole assembly including an outsole with a ground-contacting surface and a midsole positioned above the outsole. The midsole includes a peripheral lasting member that defines a central aperture, and a cushioning member positioned at least above the peripheral lasting member. In some embodiments, the footwear further includes a heel and the midsole includes a heel strike projection that engages the heel. In some embodiments, the midsole further includes a shank. In some embodiments, the cushioning member defines the optional heel strike projection, and in other embodiments, the optional shank defines the optional heel strike projection. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a spur support.
Patent GB-2510854-A (GB)
Title: Improved apparatus and method for detection of asbestos fibres
Inventor: KAYE PAUL HENRY
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2013-02-15
Abstract: A fibre detector 210 comprises a scattering chamber, means 222 for drawing particles 220 through said chamber in a particle stream, said means 222 being adapted such that particles travel in single file with a longitudinal axis substantially aligned with the flow direction, means 212 for illuminating the particle stream within the chamber, an optical detector 236 adapted to collect a portion of light scattered by particles, data processing means adapted to process the signals from the detector, wherein the apparatus further comprises a means 224, 226 for perpendicularly applying a magnetic field across the particle stream. The detector may a radial detector array or linear arrays. A further detector 234 collects scattered light for particle sizing and to trigger the detector 236. A second light source may also be implemented with the first, and a means for providing a sheath of clean air with the particle flow may be included.
Patent GB-2506217-A (GB)
Title: Clamping mechanism for milking claw
Inventor: LOCKETT NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A01J5/04
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: A claw for a milking machine has an axially tubular passage 151 through the bowl (30, fig 2), lid 20 and pulsation manifold 15 of the claw, through which passage extends a clamp 10 with two stopping surfaces 12, 14 which sandwich the bowl, lid, manifold and a compressible biasing element 210 and which clamp compresses the compressible biasing element between the bowl and lid. A mating element on the clamp (14, fig 4) engages a mating element (316, fig 5) on the bowl to hold the claw together when the clamp is in a clamping position. The clamp is moveable from that clamping position to an open position to release the clamping effect. When the claw is in the clamping position, the biasing element is compressed and the clamp is under tension. The mating elements are a complementary socket and pin. A further rubber clamp seal 40 may be provided between the outer rim of the bowl and the outer rim of the lid.
Patent GB-2504849-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum appliance floor tool peripheral skirt arrangement
Inventor: MCVEY THOMAS MICHAEL
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2013-07-10
Abstract: A floor tool (8, Fig 2) suitable for a vacuum cleaning appliance (2, Fig 1) with a suction nozzle assembly (26) comprising a support member (28) with a carrier plate and a floor engaging pad. At least one suction nozzle (30, 32) is in fluid communication with a conduit and air manifold (34) on the upper surface of support member (28). The nozzle has a surface engaging skirt 120 of each suction chamber 126, 128, downwardly positioned so as to define an outer periphery of a suction chamber with a chamber outlet. The surface engaging skirt 120 has a leading edge 132, a trailing edge 130 and side edges extending therebetween; with trailing edge 130 facing downwards from the suction nozzle by a distance X, the leading edge 130 likewise facing downwards from the suction nozzle by a distance < X. There is thereby defined a predetermined gap with the floor surface S (1 to 4 mm) during use.
Patent GB-2516630-A (GB)
Title: Theft Detection Apparatus
Inventor: RICHARDSON DAVID
IPC: B60R25/33
Filed: 2013-07-26
Abstract: A license (registration) plate 401 is configured to be attached to a vehicle such that when attached the license plate appears substantially similar to a conventional license plate. The license plate includes a concealed housing 403, inside of which there is provided a position detection device 404 and a communication device 405. A battery 406 may also be provided within the housing and may be recharged from a battery present within the vehicle or it may receive electrical power from a photo-voltaic source 407. The position detection device may comprise a GPS system, and the communication device may use a mobile telephony system. The communication device may receive operational characteristics such as a boundary or geo-fence within which the vehicle may operate, but outside of which an alarm signal is generated. The licence plate may be illuminated to display stolen when triggered.
Patent GB-2519375-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for interaction via television system
Inventor: KODERISCH MARTIN
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2013-10-21
Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing user interaction with third parties through an electronic programme guide for a television receiver, comprising: receiving scheduling information 310 for populating the EPG; receiving offer information 320 associated with the scheduling information; displaying the scheduling information with associated advertisement information 330 as an electronic TV listing; receiving a user selection of offer information 340; and establishing a transaction for the offer information 350. The method may be performed by a smart TV (1, Fig. 1), set-top box, media hub or computing device such as a laptop, smart phone (6, Fig. 1) or tablet that communicates with the TV receiver. The transaction 350 may be processed by a payment application. The offer 320 may be provided by a broadcaster, merchant or payment provider. Also disclosed is a method of providing offer information 320 in an electronic TV program guide 330, comprising: receiving scheduling information for populating the television guide 310; identifying user history information; determining offers specific to the user based on the user history; associating the adverts with the schedule information 320; and presenting the offer and schedule information in the TV program listing 330. The user history information may comprise past purchase information or viewing history.
Patent GB-2520320-A (GB)
Title: Friction strain gauge sensor
Inventor: CAMPBELL ANDREW
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2013-11-18
Abstract: A friction strain gauge sensor comprises a body adapted for insertion into a hole in a component, the body having a first end and a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the ends. The first end includes an attachment means for attachment of the sensor body to the component, and the second end mounts a friction strain gauge element. The friction strain gauge element is movable with respect to the body in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the body and wherein the friction strain gauge element is constrained against rotation about the longitudinal axis with respect to the body. The component in which the sensor body is inserted may be a bearing or the like on which a load is measured. The sensor body may be in the form of a bolt 2 which screws via a thread 4 into a hole in the component. The strain gauge may be resiliently or spring 15 biased towards, for example, a rotating member within a bearing. In effect the first end is urged away from the second end.