baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433349-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for assessing a musical performance
Inventor: EVANS DAVID
IPC: G09B15/00
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for assessing a performance of a musical composition in relation to a model performance of the same composition. In particular, as even a model performance does not follow a score of a composition precisely, the present invention initially correlates the model performance to a score of the performed composition. This allows for an accurate assessment of the timing of the assessable performance, relative to the timing of the model performance. The invention is of particular use where the assessable performance is performed along with the model performance, but the two performances are remote from each other.
Patent GB-2447951-A (GB)
Title: Indented inspection panel
Inventor: OHLEWSCHLAGER CHRISTINE SYLVIA
IPC: E06B5/00
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A window for use in observing hazardous or potentially hazardous areas is shown. This device enables the inspection of an area without the inspector having to physically enter the area. The depression or indentation in the panel permits the head or even the whole body of the inspector to enter beyond the boundary wall of the area to examine areas that would not otherwise be visible. A planar window leaves blind spots in the areas immediately adjacent the window.
Patent GB-2436793-A (GB)
Title: Water hygiene system
Inventor: DIDONATO PASQUALE
IPC: E03C1/046
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus 30 for a hand-washing water supply comprising a first conduit 20 connected to an outlet 16, a pump 44 configured to introduce cleaning fluid 62 into the first conduit, wherein the pump has a dormant condition and an active condition such that substantially all of the hand washing water supply to the outlet passes through the first fluid conduit. The outlet is preferably a hot or cold tap 16 and 18, the pump a diaphragm pump and the cleaning fluid preferably a soap or a detergent. The apparatus preferably comprises a feedback circuit 36 comprising a relay 50, flow switch 52 and power supply 54 so that when a user opens the tap and water flows through the first conduit, the flow switch closes, activating the relay and starting the pump which feeds the cleaning fluid into the first conduit. Once the tap is closed the flow switch operates the relay and stops the pump. Later embodiments relate to a water hygiene apparatus for hand washing comprising first and second conduits, a pump and a valve assembly, as well as a water hygiene apparatus for hand washing and a method comprising a flow detection means.
Patent GB-2436033-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring gap bulk density of a catalytic converter support mat
Inventor: HORN TOBIN L
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: Gap bulk density (GBD) of a support mat surrounding a catalyst substrate in a catalytic converter is calculated using an average gap width optically determined by a camera system. Mat weight determined at an assembly station is bar coded and placed in a bar code label attached to the converter under test. A programmable controller calculates an average gap width from a plurality of camera readings. GBD is then calculated using mat weight and dimensions, and the GBD is compared to an acceptable range to determine pass/failure of the converter.
Patent GB-2450566-A (GB)
Title: Ice protection heater control system
Inventor: STOTHERS IAN MCGREGOR
IPC: B64D15/12
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: There is disclosed an ice protection system for an aerodynamic structure (for example an aircraft wing) 1100, the ice protection system comprising: a plurality of independently controllable heater elements 1108, 1110, 1112 arranged on the structure: and a control system, operable: to detect an underperformance of at least one underperforming heater element 1114; and to control the supply of power to at least one further heater element 1120 in dependence on a stored relationship or algorithm relating said at least one further heater element to said at least one underperforming heater element. Also disclosed is a heater array wherein the array is arranged substantially diagonal in relation to the leading edge of the structure 1100. Further disclosed is a heater array wherein the array is arranged in a matrix divided both substantially in line with and perpendicular in relation to the leading edge of the structure 1100. Still further disclosed is a system for switching the heating elements on and off to produce a traveling wave for transferring ice across the surface.
Patent GB-2441436-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimizing the location of a secondary cutting structure in a drill string
Inventor: PAEZ LUIS C
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A method of drilling a well using at least one drill bit and at least one secondary cutting structure, that includes determining a neutral point of a drill string (ST 1000) positioning at least one secondary cutting structure based on the neutral point of the drill string, and drilling an earth formation. Additional methods involve determining a neutral point (ST 1000) of the drilling tool assembly, modeling the drilling tool assembly having a secondary cutting structure such as reamer at a position and simulating the drilling tool assembly (ST 1010), and using the simulation to determine a location for the secondary cutting structure; or selecting a weight on bit for a drilling application, comprising, determining a neutral point based on a first weight and a neutral point based on a second weight, and then determining a weight on bit that places the neutral point of the drill string adjacent a secondary cutting structure.
Patent GB-2448788-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetic dispensers with closable product reservoirs
Inventor: THORPE TIMOTHY
IPC: A45D33/24
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A container, particularly a cosmetics dispenser, includes a base 104 including a reservoir 106 for containing a product such as a cosmetic and a lid 102 carrying an interior tapered cap 110 of compressible material. The reservoir includes an upper portion containing a shaped opening, and the tapered cap ends in a shaped projection 112 that is sized to fit into the shaped opening of the reservoir. The lid 102 may be connected to the base 104 by a hinge 126 and be pivotable relative to the base between an open position in which the cosmetic product is accessible, and a closed position. In the closed position, the lid 102 seals the reservoir 106 by inserting the shaped projection 112 into the shaped opening in the reservoir and by compressing the tapered cap 110 into the upper portion of the reservoir. The dispenser may include wells and recesses 118, 120 for further cosmetics and applicators, and a mirror 116 may be located inside the lid, said lid possibly being formed of two parts (figure 13).
Patent GB-2454268-A (GB)
Title: cryostat for reduced cryogen consumption
Inventor: TROWELL STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: F17C3/08
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A cryostat comprising a cryogen vessel 12 retained within an outer vacuum container (OVC) 14, further comprising a thermally insulating jacket 30 surrounding the OVC and insulating it from ambient temperature. In a preferred embodiment the cryogen vessel 12 is provided with a vent path allowing cryogen gas to escape from the cryogen vessel and a cooling pipe 32 is interposed between the thermally insulating jacket 30 and the OVC 14, such that cryogen gas escaping through the vent path is directed through the cooling pipe, thereby to cool the OVC. Thermally insulating jacket 30 is applied to reduce cryogen losses during transport or shutdown of the refrigerator.
Patent GB-2456777-A (GB)
Title: Pom-pom and tassel maker
Inventor: DANBY MARY
IPC: D04D7/06
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: A pom-pom or tassel maker 1 comprises a housing 3, a rotatable platform 5, a rotation mechanism within the housing and a pair of support posts 7 on the platform. An optional spindle 6 is inserted into slots 8 in the posts. Yarn passes through the eye of a thread guide 4 and is engaged with one of the support posts. Handle 9 is depressed repeatedly to rotate the platform such that the yarn is wrapped about the posts 7 a number of times. When sufficiently wound, the turns of yarn can be turned into a pom-pom, by binding them at their centre and cutting through at both ends. The spindle which may be hollow is replaced by a notched elongate element (15, fig 7) to make a tassel.
Patent GB-2457258-A (GB)
Title: Needle safety sheath
Inventor: JONES-FORD NICHOLAS
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: The sheath has guiding means 5, 8 adapted to guide at least part of the needle 1 towards a receiving cavity 6. The sheath may comprise a cap 12 for attachment to the sheath once the needle portion 2 is inside. The guiding means may comprise a V-shaped notch 8. The needle portion 2 may be prevented from rotating when in the sheath by ridges 11 on the inner surface.
Patent GB-2446966-A (GB)
Title: Digital circuit arrangements for ambient noise-reduction
Inventor: CLEMOW RICHARD
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A digital circuit arrangement for an ambient noise-reduction system affording a higher degree of noise reduction than has hitherto been possible, through the use of a low latency signal processing chain. The circuit arrangement includes analogue-to-digital converter 81, a digital processor including digital filter 82 and digital delta-sigma modulator 83, and digital-to-analogue converter 84. The arrangement converts analogue ambient noise signals into N-bit digital signals at sample rate f0, and then subjects the converted signals to digital filtering. The value of N in some embodiments is 1, but, in any event, is no greater than 8, and f0 may be 64 times the Nyquist sampling rate but, in any event, is substantially greater than the Nyquist sampling rate. This permits digital processing to be used without incurring group delay problems that rule out the use of conventional digital processing in this context. Furthermore, adjustment of the group delay can readily be achieved, providing the ability to fine tune the group delay for feed-forward applications.
Patent GB-2459337-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise in an air conditioning unit
Inventor: GILLATT PHILIP
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: An air conditioning unit 100 comprises a means of reducing the noise 300 of the unit 100 by preventing the dripping of condensate from a cooled heat exchanger 210, 220, and collecting or removing the formed condensate that accumulates in the unit 100. The unit 100 may cool air via natural induction and/or convection and does not require fan. The heat exchanger may comprise of a chilled beam having pipework 210 through which chilled water flows and connected to one or more spaced fins 220. An air deflection plate 230 may direct air between the fins 220. Noise reducing means 300 may comprise of a first inclined guide 310 communicating condensate via gravity to a first drain point 330. The chilled beam may be in contact with the first guide 310. The first drain point 330 comprises a gap between the first guide 310 and a first wall 322 that permits condensate to flow down by surface tension. First guide 310 may comprise of an extended portion 312 extending to a collector 320. A second guide 350 with an extended portion 352, second drain point 340 and second wall 324 may be provided and permits condensate to flow down when the volume of condensate is too great for the first drain point 330. The unit 100 is of particular use in sound recording or audio booths for conducting hearing tests.
Patent GB-2449774-A (GB)
Title: Implantable graft material
Inventor: JOHNSON CHAD E
IPC: A61F2/86
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: Described are graft materials suitable for implantation within a patient including isolated tissue material remodeled in a body cavity. Also described are methods of treating a patient that include implanting these materials and prosthetic devices comprising these materials within the patient's body.
Patent GB-2448275-A (GB)
Title: Document analysis system for integration of paper records into a searchable electronic database
Inventor: TILLBERG MICHAEL
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2007-01-03
Abstract: Electronic extraction of information from fields within documents comprises identifying a document by comparison to a template library, identifying data fields based on size and position, extracting data from the fields, and applying recognition. Line identification employs shaded region identification, line capture and gap filling, line segment clustering, and optional line rotation. Fingerprinting methods compare line segments found in a document with line definitions for templates to identify the template that best matches the document. Templates for new form types are defined by identifying and determining a location and size for lines, boxes, or shaded regions located within the form. Form fields based on location are then defined, any text within each field is recognized, and field identifiers and content descriptors are assigned and stored to define the template. Identification of unmatched documents is facilitated by clustering unidentified documents for use in identification or creation of a new form template.
Patent GB-2465829-A (GB)
Title: Multiple barrel corer
Inventor: SMITH DAVID J
IPC: E21B7/00
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: Corer comprising a plurality of core barrel assemblies 100 a-j, a drive mechanism 128 and an attachment mechanism. Each core barrel assembly has a scorer (108, fig 1) which marks the core / sample obtained enabling the orientation of the sample to be determined. The attachment mechanism attaches each of the core barrel assemblies in sequence to the drive mechanism and the marking knife is oriented to a predetermined / known position. The core barrel assembly may comprise of a fixed inner barrel with the scorer on its inner surface and a rotatable outer barrel. The attachment mechanism may have a conveyor 140 to move the core barrel assemblies to the drive mechanism 128. Preferably there may be a mechanism to alter the angle of drilling. A second independent claim concerns a drive transmitting element biased to be disengaged with the core barrel assembly and move able by actuator to an engaged position.
Patent GB-2454832-A (GB)
Title: Peripheral device of programmable logic controller and automatic program verification method
Inventor: SAKAGAMI KAORI
IPC: G05B19/05
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: It is possible to provide a peripheral device of a programmable logic controller capable of accurately verifying a sequence program created according to a time chart. A PLC peripheral device (2) is connected to a PLC (1) controlling an external device according to a sequence program and verifies the operation state of the sequence program in the PLC (1). The PLC peripheral device (2) includes: a trace result optimization processing unit (26) for generating an optimized trace result obtained by correcting a trace result according to performance of an external device, the trace result being obtained by the PLC (1) which executes a sequence process corresponding to a predetermined signal I/O unit among the external devices; and a trace result correlation processing unit (27) which correlates the optimized trace result with a time chart as a base of the sequence process for the external device and detects a deviation from the optimized trace result.
Patent GB-2466782-A (GB)
Title: Light transmitting construction block
Inventor: LEWIS JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04C1/42
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: A light transmitting construction block 2 has a metal chassis (6, figure 1) of rectangular section, having open end faces 8, 10 and a rectangular glass panel 12 bonded to each end face. Interlocking means may restrict the relative movement of the blocks and may comprise fixing clips (14, figure 4) that snap fit into a concealed channel 26 around the middle of the blocks.
Patent GB-2456681-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic liquid pump with different valve actuation pressures
Inventor: CEFAI JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: F04B35/00
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A pump 170 for liquid therapeutic product comprises has a thermal expansion actuator 100 and inlet 172 and outlet 175 valves. The inlet 171 may be connected to a pressurised reservoir 191 of the therapeutic produce 192 e.g. insulin. The outlet valve 175 has a higher activation pressure than the inlet valve172, to prevent leakage due to the reservoir pressure. The pump may be used in an infusion system.
Patent GB-2455665-A (GB)
Title: System and method of determining and recommending a document control policy for a document
Inventor: CHANG WALTER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: This specification describes technologies relating to identifying an appropriate document control policy for a given document. In general, a method can include determining for a document a genre classification including multiple terms and corresponding scores indicating confidence levels for the terms with respect to the document; identifying a relevant node in a document control policy ontology in accordance with the genre classification; assessing a confidence level for applicability of the relevant node based at least in part upon at least one of the scores; selecting a parent node of the relevant node in the document control policy ontology to stand in for the relevant node if the assessed confidence level for applicability of the relevant node falls below a threshold; and recommending at least one document control policy to govern access to the document based on the identified or selected relevant node in the document control policy ontology.
Patent GB-2461444-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to private access points for wireless networking
Inventor: NG SHI BAW CH
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: An invitation (310) to use a personal access point (300) to access a wireless network is transmitted to an access terminal (302). An indication (312) that the invitation has been accepted is received and the personal access point is authorized (314) to provide the access terminal with access (316) to the network. At an access terminal (302), an invitation (310) to use a personal access point (300) to access a wireless network is received, an instruction to accept the invitation is received from an operator of the access terminal, and an acceptance (312) of the invitation is communicated.
Patent GB-2474491-A (GB)
Title: A display stand for the blind
Inventor: PAULENOK MACIEJ
IPC: A47F5/00
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: A display stand designed for use by visually impaired people including shelves 111, 121 and 131 with at least 2 orders of rotational symmetry and placed in at least two horizontal planes, at least 2 vertical partition walls 141 and 142 dividing the shelves 111, 121 and 131 into display chambers 112, 113, 122, 123, 132 and 133 and a ring 151 fixed to elastic supports 152 and 153 which has extends outwardly beyond the shelves 111, 121 and 131. Replaceable labels with Braille print are placed on the partition walls 114, 124 and 134 and the ring 154. The ring 151 may be placed below the lowest shelf 131, cardboard printed with low migration paint may be used, the stand may have a base 161 to which the elastic supports 152 and 153 are attached and which doesn't extend outwardly beyond the shelves 111, 121 and 131 and the labels on the partition walls and the ring may respectively intersect the planes of the shelves and the partition walls.
Patent GB-1404434-A (GB)
Title: Fuel elements for nuclear reactors
IPC: G21C3/60
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1404434 Nuclear fuel elements GELSENBERG AG 1 March 1973 [1 March 1972 4 May 1972] 10043/73 Heading G6C A nuclear fuel element comprises a metal jacket tube containing (a) coated spherical particles of a Pu or U233 fuel or (b) cylindrical pellets made by pressing unsintered coated spherical particles of a Pu or U233 fuel, and sintering, the coating material being free from Pu and U233 and including an oxide, carbide, or nitride of fertile material U238 or Th232; an outer layer of BeO may be applied over an inner layer of the fertile material or an additional layer of ZrC may be applied. The coating layer may be applied by chemical precipitation or in a rotating vessel containing the powdered coating material. The purpose of the coating is to reduce alpha radiation and Pu toxicity.
Patent GB-374194-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to seats for tramcars and other vehicles
IPC: B61D33/00
Filed: 1931-04-02
Abstract: 374,194. Seats. PETERS & CO., Ltd., G. D. and BAILEY, E. A., Windsor Works, Slough, Buckinghamshire. April 2, 1931, No. 10090. [Class 52 (ii).] Two single rotatable seats, arranged side by side, are provided with crank arm and link mechanism so that when one seat is rotated and reversed the other seat also is rotated and reversed. In the construction shown, two such seats 11, 12 are pivoted on axes 19 to bars 7, 8 fixed to the framework of the pedestal. The seats carry diametrical bars 13, 14 to which are rigidly fixed crank arms 21, 22, connected by a link 20. The link 25 is pivotally mounted on the studs 23, 24. Recesses 27 .. 30 in the bars 7, 8 form limiting stops for the studs 23, 24. A locking catch 31, which may be operated by a weighted tail 34 engages notches 32, 33 to secure the seats in either position of use.
Patent GB-541880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tools for the production of templates
IPC: B25H7/02
Filed: 1940-06-11
Abstract: 541,880. Drilling and like jigs. BARDSLEY, J. H., and POWELL. H. F. June 11, 1940. No. 10148. [Class 83 (iii)] [Also in Group XXIII] A drilling jig or tool for marking out work particularly for making templates of flat sheet material or for drilling castings comprises a main rectangular frame mounted on a base plate and a transverse bar 2 slidable along the sides B of the frame, the bar carrying a primary slide 3 which in turn carries a secondary slide 4 movable at right angles to the primary slide and carrying one of a series of hardened bushes 19 which serves as a drill guide. The slides are adjusted by screws 5, 6 associated with vernier setting means. Pivoted arms 8 support one or two drilling machines the spindles of which, electrically or otherwise driven, may be moved into coincidence with the bush 19. The sides B of the frame are of X section and may also slide along the base plate. The sides B are also bored with equi-spaced holes spaced for example one inch apart. The transverse bar may thus be moved across the frame in inch steps and located by pins in the holes. A magnetic table or vice may be used to hold the template and may be adjusted to enable the template to be brought flush with the base of the bush 19. A slidable and swingable arm 22 terminates in a centre 24 which may be located at any part of the frame and which carries an adjustable trammel bar 25 for drawing arcs of any radius. A scriber may also be inserted in the bush 19 for drawing vertical or horizontal lines on the template. Angles may be set out by the use of a sine bar or protractor used in conjunction with either edge of the cross bar. To enable long templates to be marked out or drilled the frame may be moved along its guides in steps equal to the length of the frame. The width of the frame may also be increased up to 4-5 feet. For drilling a circle of pitched holes the templates may be attached to a turntable situated centrally under the 'frame.