baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2436856-A (GB)
Title: Pressure control for system with primary and secondary consumers
Inventor: BROCKMANN ANDREAS
IPC: F15B11/16
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A hydraulic system for utility vehicles supplies primary 7 and secondary 12,13 consumers with different system pressures, exceeding load pressure by a pressure differential. To produce a first primary consumer differential, its load pressure 24 is used directly 23, 17 at sequence 16 and regulator 15 valves. To produce a second, higher auxiliary consumer differential, its load pressure 31, 32, 33 is converted to an increased pressure 40, 41 in amplifier 34 comprising a pressure reducing valve 35 permanently adjusted to a reduced pressure and having pressure 38 and second 39 inlets, an outlet 40 and control piston 42 whereby system pressure line 5 is connected to the pressure inlet, auxiliary load line 33a is connected to the second inlet and an amplified load reporting line 41 connected to the outlet 40. The control piston balances spring force 43 second inlet and outlet pressures.
Patent GB-2452470-A (GB)
Title: A ski with a device to control airflow
Inventor: MUDOY MICHAEL A
IPC: A63C5/052
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A ski is provided having a front end 21, which curves upwards, and a rear tail end 22. The front end has an aperture 24 with a circular single blade 10 mounted in the aperture for rotation about a horizontal axis 5A, 5B. The blade on either side of the axle is curved in opposite directions. In use airflow created by forward movement of the ski causes the blade to rotate. A vertical stabiliser (23 fig 3) may also be provided at the rear of the ski.
Patent GB-2443849-A (GB)
Title: Backlight and display
Inventor: MONTGOMERY DAVID JAMES
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A backlight is provided for a transmissive spatial light modulator such as a liquid crystal device (1). The backlight comprises a light source (5), which supplies light through an input edge surface (12) of a non-flat light guide (4) having a front surface (4a) and a rear surface (4b). The rear surface (4b) comprises a plurality of concave features (10), each of which has a surface (11) which faces the input surface (12) and which is oriented so as to direct light towards and out of the front surface (4a). The surfaces (11) have slope angles with respect to a tangent plane to the rear surface (4b) at the feature (10) which vary with distance from the input surface (12) so as to concentrate output light from the light guide (4) into a desired angular output range.
Patent GB-2444075-A (GB)
Title: Simulated fire with angle between an LED and screen defining height of flame image
Inventor: O'COIMIN AUBREY
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A simulated fire has a LED light source 305 and screen 180 that are orientable relative to each other to define a height of flames generated on a screen 180. The LEDs 305 can tilt to change angle, or have their height adjusted by moving a frame (200, fig 2) with a thread and spindle arrangement. Some embodiments have the height or angle of the light source or the surface onto which it is directed fixed (figs 2a,2b,6). In some embodiments multiple colours are output from one or more multi-coloured LEDs or from an array of LEDs of different colours to generate an image of a fire on the screen 180, a coloured filter used, and/or the lens/shaper may be tinted. The LEDs can be individually controlled by a processor, as can the angle or height. A fuel bed (110, fig 1) may be illuminated by the light source or an additional light source. The screen 180 may have a diffusing surface and a reflecting surface. The flame effect may include ribbons (186, fig 1) and a fan; a mask; a rotating foil rotisserie (fig 3); a rotating filter (645, fig 6); or a rotating drum with LEDs (715, fig 7) on its surface. In addition to the epoxy casing encapsulating the LED, a secondary lens or light shaper with ridges (426, fig 4) or an array of micro-lens (fig 5) may be provided.
Patent GB-2445187-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic test device
Inventor: DUESBURY PAUL
IPC: G01N21/86
Filed: 2006-12-29
Abstract: A diagnostic test device comprises means for sampling a liquid biological sample. Means is provided for reacting the sample with a reagent to provide one or more visible indicia. A photodetector 43 scans a detection region 25 to produce a pulsed output indicative of the presence of the one or more indicia. The photodetector is connected to a signal processing circuit for processing the pulsed output. The signal processing circuit produces an output change in response to light intensity variation which is substantially independent of baseline current.
Patent GB-2446862-A (GB)
Title: Lift shaft pit liner
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN HENRY
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A lift shaft basement liner comprising a waterproof membrane manufactured from glass reinforced plastic or other composite materials, the liner being either a single article or assembled from multiple parts. The invention seeks to improve upon the sealing effectiveness of conventional painted waterproofing materials.
Patent GB-2447496-A (GB)
Title: Laundry detergent dispenser
Inventor: HARKINS PAULINE
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A domed detergent dispenser which has a textured outer surface, a detachable inner portion with swirling slats and a double layer upper portion with a rotating closure housed in the top between the inner and outer layers and vents around the sides of the upper half. Preferably the double layers are contrasting colours and the outer layer may be rotated to open the vents. The slats and vents may be adjusted according to the machine load. The dispenser may be used with liquid or powder detergent which may be diluted by adding water and shaking whilst the vents are closed.
Patent GB-2449424-A (GB)
Title: Dumper vehicle with endless track assemblies
Inventor: DENNIS ALAN EDWARD
IPC: B60P1/04
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: The thread chaser device 1 includes an elongated member 2. A coupling mechanism 8 is formed at one end 2b of the member. A thread cutting device 6 is formed at the other end 2a of the member and is spaced from the coupling mechanism. The elongated member may define an internal bore 4 located between the coupling mechanism and the thread cutting device. In one embodiment the thread chaser device may be at least two inches long and have a thin walled construction. The bore may closely receive a stud to maintain the angular orientation of the thread chaser relative to the stud. The thread chaser may be part of a kit of thread chasers having an elongated member, coupling mechanism and thread cutting device.
Patent GB-2449686-A (GB)
Title: Processing medical scan data using both general purpose and task specific reconstruction methods
Inventor: SCHOTTLANDER DAVID
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A method of processing medical scan data, e.g. from Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), comprises: performing general purpose data reconstruction; identifying regions of interest (ROIs) in the resulting image; and, for identified ROIs, performing a task specific reconstruction. Examples of general purpose image data reconstruction include using Filtered Back Projection (FBP), Maximum A Posteriori (MAP) or Maximum Likelihood Expectation Maximum (ML-EM) approaches. The task or region specific reconstruction may comprise: parametric map reconstruction, e.g. using compartmental modelling; maximising lesion detectability (maximising contrast); reconstruction of average / regional intensity values and associated confidence values: or reconstruction of a regional ROI homogeneity index. The method addresses the problem of algorithm specific artifacts introduced by medical scan reconstruction. In an example with cardiac PET imaging, first the entire volume is reconstructed using FBP, then a bounding box is added; the bounding box is divided into two regions, A and B (see Figure 2), region A is divided into a fine grid, and the data is reconstructed a second time using task-specific reconstruction.
Patent GB-2436044-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic allocation of buffer across multiple clients in a threaded processor
Inventor: PIAZZA THOMAS
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A method may include distributing ranges of addresses in a memory among a first set of functions in a first pipeline. The first set of the functions in the first pipeline may operate on data using the ranges of addresses. Different ranges of addresses in the memory may be redistributed among a second set of functions in a second pipeline without waiting for the first set of functions to be flushed of data.
Patent GB-2455551-A (GB)
Title: Docking and recharging an electric vehicle
Inventor: KNIGHT MARK
IPC: B60L11/18
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: A docking and recharging system for an electric vehicle comprises a docking station 1 to which an electric vehicle, e.g. a bicycle 2, may be connected for charging. The docking station is arranged to cooperate with the vehicle such that the locking together of the vehicle and the establishing of an electrical connection between the respective electric terminals 5, 7, 21, 23 of the vehicle and docking station for recharging, may be established in a single operation.
Patent GB-2441099-A (GB)
Title: Directional transmissions to multiple wireless devices
Inventor: POSAMENTIER JOSHUA
IPC: H04W16/28
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A wireless communications device may receive information about the locations of other wireless communications devices from those other wireless communications devices, use the location information to determine what directions those other wireless communications devices are from it, and create a directional transmission to focus the transmission in the direction of one or more of those other wireless communications devices.
Patent GB-2459497-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance Dispenser
Inventor: WONNACOTT PAUL
IPC: A61L9/04
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: In our arrangement we provide a fan for directing airflow past the wick, that can be driven intermittently. In a preferred arrangement, the fan has a plurality of settings offering different on/off ratios and times, and can therefore be adjusted for fragrance performance and the affects of the ambient temperatures. The fan can also have different settings offering different flow rates such as high, medium and low fan speeds. The intermittent fan option also has the advantage of considerably increasing the life of the battery from which the necessary electrical power is drawn. We have also designed an interlocking hydrophilic porous material which aids quick and easy assembly without the need for additional adhesive components. An embodiment of the fragrance dispenser comprises a housing containing a removable cartridge, a motor, and a fan driven by the motor for creating an airflow past the cartridge, the cartridge containing a receptacle for fragrance and a wick comprising a sheet of porous material formed into a cylindrical shape and having interengaging formations at opposing ends of the sheet. A removable cartridge for a fragrance dispenser is also described.
Patent GB-2461844-A (GB)
Title: A two wheeled planing amphibian with retractable wheels
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A two wheeled planing amphibian 10 has a hull 20, bow 24, front wheel 30 and rear wheel 40. Front suspension 32 and rear suspension 42 are retractable, separately or simultaneously. Front wheel 30 may retract vertically or rotationally. Steering is by handlebars (50, Fig 1), link (54, Fig 1), and forks 36. The front wheel 20 is located outside the hull in both protracted and retracted positions. In another embodiment of the invention the underside of hull 20 is continuous in both land mode and marine mode along and across its centreline from the bow to the rearmost underside point on the hull along the centreline; or from the forwardmost underside point on the hull when it is planing at its lowest speed to the rear. In another embodiment of the invention there are no wheel closures attached to the hull. A wheel bay (22, Fig 2a), which is open at its top side, may be provided to allow rear wheel retraction.
Patent GB-2450642-A (GB)
Title: Bleeping golf ball
Inventor: CAULFIELD PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: A golf ball is disclosed which comprises at least one sensor for sensing an audible signal, said sensor generating an electrical signal in response to said audible signal, and at least one audible sound emitter in communication with said sensor which, in response to said electrical signal, emits an audible sound.
Patent GB-2452633-A (GB)
Title: Capo for use with a stringed instrument
Inventor: SMALL CRAIG
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: A capo 10 for use with a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, includes a frame 12 with a first arm 16 configured to extend across a neck of the instrument and a second arm 18 connected to the first arm 16 and extending at a first angle of less than 180{. The capo 10 further includes a pivot arm 14 that is substantially Y-shaped, includes base, actuator 22, and clamp portions 20 and is pivotally connected to the frame 12 to move between open and closed positions. The clamp portion 20 is connected to the base portion and in the closed position extends away from the base portion toward the first arm 16. In another aspect of the invention the capo 10 includes a pick holder (30) comprising slots 32 disposed in the first arm 16 for retaining a plurality of picks.
Patent GB-2460912-A (GB)
Title: An annular gasket
Inventor: REX BRIAN
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: An annular gasket has a sealing surface 21. A series of parallel, substantially equally spaced annular ribs 22a, 22b extend annularly across the sealing surface 21. A second series of ribs 23 cross the ribs 22a, 22b to produce a waffle pattern. The ribs define a plurality of square perimeters which seal against a target pipe surface (not shown) and Isolate deep score marks, cracks or crevices from each other thereby preventing the spread of leaks by tracking. As can be seen from the cut edge, the ribs have a substantially arcuate or domed cross section 24. The gasket has a substantially L shaped cross section.
Patent GB-2459346-A (GB)
Title: Flapper valve
Inventor: MONDELLI MAXIMILIANO
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A safety valve assembly 10 comprises a valve body 11, a flapper mount 12, flapper 20 and a hinge 16 used to rotate the flapper 20 in an opened or closed position. Torsional pins 22 are mounted adjacent the flapper mount 20, each having ends which extend into the hinge 16 and terminating adjacent each other at a location along the hinge 16. Torsional springs 38 are circumferentially mounted around the torsional pins 22. Tabs 42 extend from the torsional springs and contact an actuation member 45 extending over the top of the flapper 20. As such, the torque created by the torsional springs 38 is transferred to the actuation member 45 via the tabs 42, thereby reducing the stress on the torsional springs 38.
Patent GB-2458075-A (GB)
Title: Track and curtain system
Inventor: DEWEES JOHN
IPC: A47H1/00
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A modular track system for hanging a curtain, the track system consisting of modules or sections with attachments and accessories designed to adjust to varying environments and specifications. Track shape and length are adjusted by specifying various combinations of the specialized components created as part of the system. Complementing the track system is a curtain with integrated loop fasteners which allows the curtain to be attached and removed without removing the track. The system further preferably includes a side support for use in attached the track to a fixed support in the environment, and a guiderail on the side of the track on one or more track sections, the track and curtain all being coordinated to form an efficient and improved curtain hanging system.
Patent GB-2472409-A (GB)
Title: Portable paper making apparatus
Inventor: JUST JOSIE
IPC: D21F13/00
Filed: 2009-08-05
Abstract: Portable paper making apparatus comprises a housing containing a shredder 1c, a first chamber 1d for receiving shredded material from the shredder, a water input 1f, and a second chamber 1i in which the shredded material and water are blended to a slurry. A permeable sheet 1j is arranged to be raised through the slurry to deposit a layer of pulp on its surface. A device 1p compresses the layer of pulp on the permeable sheet to form a sheet of paper. At least one of the shredder, blender, separator and compressor is manually operable and all are operable such that material is moved from one to the next as the apparatus is operated. Decorations may be manually added to the pulp layer prior to compression. Preferably shredded paper falls from the first into the second chamber. A transfer sheet and inversion mechanism may invert the compressed pulp layer. The paper thickness may be set on the machine and the required number of sheets to be shredded may be indicated to the operator. A balance may be provided to weigh waste paper.
Patent GB-2473211-A (GB)
Title: Hinged pallet locking device
Inventor: HAYES MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: A hinged pallet locking device made from two components held together by an integral hinge formed by the insertion of a metal pin. When fully unfolded the two main components form a clasp at the back of the device that enclose the front central block of a standard block pallet. On the front face of the device the fully unfolded components cause two prominent structures, one on each half of the device to align. A hole in each of the prominent structures facilitates the insertion of a standard padlock allowing the device to be fixed in its unfolded position and so secured to the pallet. When in place the device blocks the entry of lifting forks to both pallet openings preventing any unintended pallet movements. The device is designed to assist in pallet quarantine systems.
Patent GB-2470793-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic structure for a socket
Inventor: LAI JIN-TSAI
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: The magnetic structure for a socket includes a containing body 1 made of a soft material to embed into the socket (3, figure 4). The containing body has an embedding hole 11 defined therein. A magnetic element 2 is received in the embedding hole. The containing body may have a plurality of ribs 13 disposed around an outer periphery of the body. When the containing body is embedded into the socket, the ribs abut an inner wall of the socket for appropriately adjusting a compression level of the containing body with respect to the inner wall to securely couple the containing body with the socket.
Patent GB-2465884-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling advertising content for insertion into video on demand playback
Inventor: WEIHS JOSEPH
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for scheduling advertising content for dynamic insertion during play of video on demand (VOD) assets. A virtual linear program channel is generated that is associated with a plurality of video on demand assets 122, the virtual linear program channel comprising data defining a plurality of predetermined time periods and a forecast number of views of the virtual channel assets within each of the time slots. The virtual linear program channel data is transmitted to a remote scheduling server 56. Advertising content and linear program channel scheduling instructions are received from the remote scheduling server, the linear program channel scheduling instructions identifying the virtual linear program channel and a selected time bin for insertion of the advertising content. The linear program channel scheduling instructions are translated into scheduling criteria for dynamically inserting the advertising content 120during playback of any of the virtual channel assets within the selected time bin.
Patent GB-1027723-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the printing of textiles
IPC: B41F13/10
Filed: 1963-08-07
Abstract: 1,027,723. Printing-machines. STAFFORD PRINTERS Inc. Aug. 7, 1963 [Aug. 10, 1962], No. 10003/65. Divided out of 1,027,722. Heading B6C. The subject-matter is the same as that disclosed in Specification 1,027,722 but the claims relate to the carrier member for the printing cylinders.
Patent GB-579754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to eye screens or masks
IPC: G02C7/16
Filed: 1942-05-24
Abstract: 579,754. Eye-screens. GILLIES, S. May 24, 1944, No. 10009. [Class 97 (i)] An eye-screen or mask comprises in combination a frameless sheet of transparent flexible material fashioned to fit closely over the brow nose and cheeks of the wearer, strips 9, 10 and 13 of soft padding material secured to the inner surface of the sheet along the upper and lower edges thereof, and apertures 12 provided beneath the padding strips, the sheet being formed at its sides with tapered parts ending in lugs 4 for receiving adjustable rigid side arms 7 which engage the wearer's ears. The lugs 4 are formed with slots 5 which are engaged by the hook 6 formed on the arm 7. In a modification (Fig. 4) the arm comprises a strip 14 hinged to the lug 4, and having a shaped ear-piece 15, in which the slots 19 are formed for selective engagement by the clip member 16 pivoted to the strip at 17.
Patent GB-502640-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in head-stocks for machine tools, particularly grinding machines
IPC: B24B41/00
Filed: 1938-04-01
Abstract: 502,640. Grinding &c. machines; milling-machines. JUNG, K., (trading as JUNG MASCHINENFABRIK, K.). April I, 1938, No. 10068. Convention date, Nov. 15, 1937. [Class 60] [Also in Group. XXII] A head-stock d for a grinding-machine &c. slidable on a column a, is provided with means -ensuring accurate guiding of the headstock The column has at its corners machined guide surfaces b, and at the back has two surfaces c exactly perpendicular to the axis of the spindle of the grinding-wheel f, and the headstock, comprising a hollow body, has thereon two datum surfaces n exactly perpendicular to the axis of 'the spindle, and parallel to the direction of movement of the headstock. Slide blocks i having flanges o, held by screws &c. against the surfaces n, project through holes in the headstock with their inner ends bearing on the surfaces c, and blocks h, adjustable by screws k in the headstock press against the surfaces b, the blocks having therein Z- shaped lubricating grooves ; the column may be of circular or other form in cross-section. At least two rows of the blocks h, i are provided ; datum surfaces and slide blocks i may be provided on two perpendicular sides of the headstock.