baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2488378-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with assisted boost to turbocharger
Inventor: THOMAS TSOI HEI MA
IPC: F02B29/02
Filed: 2011-03-25
Abstract: A vehicle powered by a turbocharged internal combustion engine, wherein the engine has at least one air or gas nozzle 10 positioned within an air intake duct 30 upstream of the turbo-blower of the turbocharger and connected to receive compressed air or compressed gases from a compressed air or gas supply, such as a storage tank 20, on board the vehicle. The air or gas nozzle 10 is directed to deliver at least one jet of the compressed air or gases 12 towards the impeller of the compressor 32 such that the expanding momentum flux of the jet or jets 12 fills the frontal entry area of the impeller 14 thereby entraining and accelerating the intake air arriving at the impeller 14 and increasing the exit boost pressure produced by the turbo-blower 32 of the turbocharger.
Patent GB-2490859-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heating coaster or placemat
Inventor: RAHWAN TALAL
IPC: A47G19/08
Filed: 2011-03-29
Abstract: A battery-operated coaster or placemat 12 fitted with a heating element 2 to keep food, beverage, or container (such as a plate, a mug, a kettle, a pan, etc.) warm for a certain period of time while placed on the coaster or placemat. The placemat is both cordless, and slim. This also makes it portable, and allows for use anywhere, especially outdoor such as in a garden, or while on a picnic trip. The placemat or coaster comprises a housing 3 which houses the heating element 2, a control means 4 and a battery 7; the control means being used to allow the user to switch the element on and off. A heat reflective material 5 may be placed between the heating element and the housing so as to reflect some of the heat generated towards the heating upper layer 1. The control means also allows for the ability to adjust the temperature of the heating element. A bottom case 9 which holds the housing, battery and control circuit may comprise ventilation slots 10 to vent some of the heat generated from the battery. Rubber feet (11, Fig 4) may be used to allow for air circulation beneath the placemat.
Patent GB-2490142-A (GB)
Title: Electrical fittings with grouped terminals
Inventor: DHANJAL AVTARJEET SINGH
IPC: H01H9/00
Filed: 2011-04-19
Abstract: Electrical fittings, such as wall sockets and light switches, are made easier to connect by bringing a plurality of in-feed connection points 42L, 42E, 42N to a single location, and arranged in rows, sets or groups. The in-feed points in each set may be arranged in a logical sequence of Live, Earth and Neutral (matching that in flat sheathed cables). A second set of terminals may also be provided, as may an additional earth terminal. The terminals may be screw terminals, push-in terminals, or use a plug and socket.
Patent GB-2498990-A (GB)
Title: Meteorological apparatus
Inventor: SALKOVSKIS MARK
IPC: G01S13/87
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: A meteorological apparatus comprises a weather radar having a weather radar antenna 20 and a wind profiler having a wind profiler antenna 40 separate to the weather radar antenna. A coupler 60 collocates the weather radar antenna with the wind profiler antenna in a spatial relationship. The coupling 60 is coupled with a pedestal 70 which may incorporate turning gear for scanning in elevation and azimuth. A coupling which locates the weather radar antenna next to the wind profiler antenna enables both antennas to be positioned with respect to each other to avoid interfering with each other. The coupling also enables the antennas to be positioned such that both are orientated optimally and enables both antennas to be moved together. In this way, synergistic data may be collected from a single location concurrently without causing interference between the two instruments, which reduces the number of observation sites required and reduces the cost and complexity of the supporting infrastructure.
Patent GB-2499592-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic device
Inventor: WAI THAN HTUN
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: The device 1 comprises a pair of frames 10, 20 of different sizes with a convex upper surface 11, 21. In use one or both of said frames may be used to manipulate parts of the body for therapeutic benefit. The frames may be formed individually or combined as a unitary moulding. The frames may be joined by a hinge or releasable connector. A cushioned or non-slip surface may be applied to the convex surfaces. The small frame may have a curved surface with a smaller radius of curvature at its apex and a larger radius of curvature either side of the apex.
Patent GB-2488885-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle key wireless payment
Inventor: LAYNE JEROMY
IPC: G06Q20/30
Filed: 2012-03-05
Abstract: A motor vehicle key (1) which may be for a cars    electronic or physical lock, includes an electronic data memory for storing payment information and a device for wireless transmission of payment information to an external receiver. The automobile key may use near field communications (NFC), Bluetooth or WLAN to communicate in order to complete a financial transaction to debit a bank account associated with the key and credit the receiver, or a prepaid balance may be stored.
Patent GB-2501133-A (GB)
Title: Mixed martial arts dummy
Inventor: SINGH MEHAR
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2012-05-16
Abstract: A mixed martial arts dummy having a main body element with one or more foam elements 6,8 acting as a skeleton or core skeleton frame, having at least one or more objects of weight 7 placed within the body element so that the body stands freely on its own and at least one or more extended elements (Fig.2; 2,3) extended from the body element. Optionally the main body element can include one or more plastic sheets. The weights may be sand, metal, rubber, wooden or beanbag weights. The foam may be memory foam, chipped foam or alternatively needle felt or flexible hard filling.
Patent GB-2504515-A (GB)
Title: An impact protection device for attachment to the inside of a vehicle door
Inventor: CORKHILL PETER ANDREW
IPC: B60R21/04
Filed: 2012-08-01
Abstract: An impact protection device 20 for a vehicle door 5 comprises an impact-absorbing body formed from an impact absorbing material such as high-density foam and an attachment surface with means such as hook and loop fasteners for removably attaching the device to the interior of the door. The body is shaped to fit around a ridge protruding from below a window of the door. The high-density foam may have a thickness between 2.5cm and 6cm and be suitable for absorbing and dampening energy resulting from a vehicle impact of at least 48kph. An inside surface of the body may be curved in a shape approximating the letter L, and an outer surface may be patterned so as to appeal to a child. The device is intended to protect the head of a child in the event of a side-impact collision.
Patent GB-2496980-A (GB)
Title: Blast mitigation device
Inventor: JAMES PETER
IPC: F41H11/16
Filed: 2012-11-22
Abstract: A device 10 for mitigating against blast from ground located explosive devices includes a roller 11 and a support 12 for supporting the roller for rotation about a horizontal axis.. The roller 11 is in the form of a collapsible container fabricated from flexible water impervious material 13 and includes an inlet valve for allowing the roller to be filled with water. The roller further comprises a bleed valve for allowing air to escape as the roller is filled.
Patent GB-2500083-A (GB)
Title: Concrete floor structure with expandable tubular members enclosed in a framework
Inventor: BLUNDELL STEPHEN GERARD PETER
IPC: E04B5/32
Filed: 2013-01-04
Abstract: The concrete floor structure 10 comprises a framework enclosing a series of expandable tubular members 11, the members being expandable to an extent limited by the framework. The framework may be in the form of a mesh and may be formed of lightweight welded steel reinforcement. The tubular members may be retained in position by restraint straps 12 and are used to form voids that extend through the floor structure. The voids may be used to convey the likes of liquids, gases, conduits or cables and may be accessed via an opening that can be closed by a plug. The floor structure may be formed as a single cast piece or as a plurality of pre-cast pieces joined together.
Patent GB-2510146-A (GB)
Title: Combined grooming and massage device
Inventor: STEPHENS PATRICIA
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2013-01-25
Abstract: A combined grooming and massage device for animals, providing added convenience over carrying multiple items. The device 1 has a main body 3, which is preferably a handle 5. The main body has a plurality of teeth 7 extending from it which are of differing lengths as to effectively groom both the animals top coat and undercoat simultaneously. Massage cap 9 is placed over the teeth to form a massage surface for the device.
Patent GB-2503068-A (GB)
Title: Ion guide construction method
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: H01J9/02
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: A method of constructing an ion guide is disclosed comprising providing an elongated spine member 4 and a plurality of plates 2. Each plate 2 comprises an aperture there through for receiving the spine member 4 and at least one electrode 3 for use in guiding ions. The apertures 5 of the plates 2 are arranged around the spine member 4 and the plates 2 are arranged along the spine member 4. The plates 2 are then locked in position on the spine member such that the plates 2 are fixed axially with respect to the spine member 4. Furthermore the plates are locked into position such that the electrodes 3 of the plates 2 are arranged so as to form an array of electrodes 1 for use in guiding ions. Different means of locking the plates into position are envisaged (Fig. 1, 5, 6 & 7).
Patent GB-2510207-A (GB)
Title: Sign holder for mesh floor grating.
Inventor: GODBOLD ANDREW LEA
IPC: E04C2/42
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A sign holder 1 for an open mesh floor grating comÂ­prises a body part 2 having a front face, with a recess in which a sign 12 is held. At least one attachment member 18 extends from the back face, the attachment members 18 being adapted for insertion into openings in the grating, and wherein the attachment member 18 is provided with a resistance structure which grips the bars which form the grating to resist removal and to fasten the body part 2 to the grating. The resistance structure preferably comprises cooperating rows of protruding teeth. An overhanging lip 10 is provided to retain the sign in the recess and a transparent protective cover 13 may also be provided. The attachment members may be detachable from the body part, the body part being provided with holes through which the attachment members pass.
Patent GB-2513888-A (GB)
Title: A Device for Emergency Shelter
Inventor: HOWARTH NEIL MARTIN
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2013-05-09
Abstract: A temporary outdoor shelter comprising a flexible rectangular shaped protective canopy 12 that has a closed upper end 14 and an open lower end 16, and a front panel 18 and rear panel 20, which in use is supported by one or more people contained within the canopy 12. Preferably the front panel 12 has an openable window 28 that is attached at its upper edge, and releasably fastened along the remaining edges 24, 36, 38, and have a transparent region 30. The canopy may also have a window 30 on the rear panel with an inner mesh cover and an openable outer cover for ventilation. Preferably the canopy 12 has a drawstring 42 within the hem of the open end of the canopy. The canopy may be made from reflective material, and/or have reflective tape 44 to increase visibility of the shelter. In addition one or more light sources may be attached to the canopy. The canopy is made from a breathable, waterproof fabric preferably treated with an atmospheric pressure plasma. The edges of the canopy 12 may be stiffened with flexible beads or rods.
Patent GB-2516842-A (GB)
Title: Deployment of software images with distinct configuration logic
Inventor: COCCO ANTONIO DI
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2013-07-31
Abstract: Deploying a software image, comprising a target operating system, on a target computing machine comprises mounting (A7.1) the software image as a storage device, identifying (A8.1) each software program comprised in the software image, downloading (A9.1) a configuration logic for configuring each software program, applying (A11.1) each configuration logic against the software image, and booting (A12.1) the target computing machine from the target operating system. The target computing machine may be booted from a configuration operating system, which also deploys the software image on the target computing machine. Alternatively, a configuration computing machine running a configuration operating system implementing a configuration service may receive a request to configure the target computing machine, the deployment of the software image being controlled by the configuration computing machine. The identification of each software program in the software image may comprise scanning the software image. The target operating system may be configured within the software image. An auto-start application may also be configured in the software image. The invention has particular use in cloud computing environments where the software image is used to implement a virtual machine. The invention allows the separation of the configuration of the software image and its usage.
Patent GB-2507158-A (GB)
Title: Measuring algal growth
Inventor: BOWES MICHAEL
IPC: G01N33/18
Filed: 2013-08-16
Abstract: A sensing apparatus for measuring and/or monitoring algal growth in a body of water comprises a light source; a light sensor arranged to sense light emitted from the light source; a data logger operably connected to the light sensor and adapted to record the intensity of the light sensed by the light sensor over a period of time; and a gap between the light source and the light sensor, within which algal growth can take place, when, in use, the sensing apparatus is at least partially submerged in the body of water; wherein, in use, algal growth within the gap is measured and/or monitored, as the algal growth affects the intensity of the light sensed by the light sensor and recorded by the data logger over the period of time.
Patent GB-2518411-A (GB)
Title: Pump Control
Inventor: MICHAEL BARNES
IPC: F04B43/02
Filed: 2013-09-20
Abstract: A pump control device for an air controlled double diaphragm (AODD)pumpÂ comprises a pump housing, a pumping chamber within the housing, at least two diaphragms and a diaphragm coupling shaft 4, the diaphragms arranged within the chamber and operatively connected to the diaphragm coupling shaft, the control device comprising at least one ring magnet10, 12 mounted within the diaphragm coupling shaft and a sensor apparatus. There is a sensor apparatus located within the pump housing and arranged to detect the proximity of the at least one ring magnet and the diaphragm coupling shaft to the sensor apparatus. A programmable controller is arranged to receive and respond to information from the sensor apparatus so as to control the end stroke and reciprocation of the coupling shaft. A method of operation of the pump and the pump control device is also described.
Patent GB-2514450-A (GB)
Title: Lightning protection system
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER CHARLES RAWLINSON
IPC: H05F3/00
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A lightning protection system comprising a low observable aircraft 2 having its surfaces oriented at a limited number of directions and including a lightning diverter strip 4 comprising a plurality of electrically conductive elements 8 arranged in a spaced apart relation. Each of the electrically conductive elements 8 comprises an elongate portion. The lightning diverter strip 4 is attached to the aircraft in such a way that the conductive elements 8 are located on an exposed outer surface of the lightning diverter strip 4 and exposed to atmospheric conditions. For each conductive element 8 a long axis of the elongate portion of that conductive element 8 is substantially parallel with a surface of the aircraft. The conductive elements are mounted on a substrate strip 6 and may adopt one of a number of different layouts (figs 2-7).
Patent GB-2525377-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for reading a gas meter
Inventor: ROWE PAUL RICHARD
IPC: G01D4/08
Filed: 2014-03-28
Abstract: There is described a gas meter sensor for detecting movement of a rotating element of a gas meter, the gas meter sensor comprising first and second sensors, wherein the first sensor is an optical sensor and the second sensor is a magnetic sensor. Also described, is a mounting bracket suitable for mounting a gas meter sensor, comprising a gas meter sensor receiving portion for attaching at least a part of the gas meter sensor to the bracket; a first aperture adjacent the gas meter sensor receiving portion; and a fixing element for fixing the mounting bracket to a gas meter such that aperture is located adjacent a rotating element in the gas meter. A kit of parts is also described, comprising a gas meter sensor and a mounting bracket. Also disclosed is a means for calibrating an optical means for detecting reflected radiation from the rotating element, in which binary 1 value is given when a threshold is reached. During the calibration routine, the intensity emitted radiation is varied to obtain reference intensity. A method of calibrating a three-dimensional magnetic sensor to allow for magnetic saturation in one or directions is also described.
Patent GB-2525441-A (GB)
Title: Data Processing
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL JEFFREY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: A request message, e.g. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) request, is received at a routing node 106 in relation to the establishment of a communication session involving a given subscriber 102. The routing node receives subscriber configuration data 2d in relation to the establishment, the subscriber configuration data including a set of one or more trigger points or conditions at which one or more application services should be invoked in relation to the communication session. The trigger points may comprise Initial Filter Criteria (IFC). The routing node encodes at least one trigger point from the set into an identifier for the communication session within the request message, e.g. an Original Dialog Identifier (ODI), and transmits the request message to an application server AS1. A forwarded request message is received back from the application server and a determination made as to whether a further trigger point fires for the communication session. The determination may be performed by a different routing node (107, figure 3).
Patent GB-2527065-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to door and window assemblies
Inventor: REDSHAW ADRIAN
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2014-06-10
Abstract: A head vent 10, for providing ventilation through the top of a door or window assembly 14, having a vent body 12, securable to a door or window frame, and having first and second openings 16,18 between which extends a ventilation chamber 20. There may also be a filtration member 22 within the ventilation chamber, with rigid support elements 36a,36b which may extend between first and second sides 28, 30 and first and second ends (32,34 figure 4) of the vent body. The support element may house or retain a porous foam filter element 44, and have fluid conduits 62,64 which permit the passage of air 24 between first and second openings while inhibiting the passage of airborne debris e.g. dust. The conduits may have the same cross sectional area as the first and second openings. There may also be end caps selectively securable to the vent body, with a fastener guide 70, and an engagement formation couplable to frame. Also claimed is construction assembly comprising said vent.
Patent GB-2528979-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for recycling wood
Inventor: MAHER KEVIN
IPC: B07C5/342
Filed: 2014-08-08
Abstract: A method for automatically recycling wood into a plurality of disparate grades of wood comprises the steps of shredding the wood in a shredder 5, preferably into a size of the order of less than 60mm in diameter, removing metal from the shredded wood at a first metal removal station 9, screening the shredded wood in a first sorting station 15 to remove fines and oversized shredded wood, removing any residual metal from the shredded wood at a second metal removal station 25, delivering the de-metalized sized shredded wood in an even manner to a second sorting station 39, 41 where the de-metalized sized shredded wood is processed using an optical sorting unit 43 having an optical sensor unit 44 and an actuator unit 45 to separate the shredded wood into a plurality of disparate grades which are then stored in separate, dedicated storage areas 59, 61, 63. The optical sensor unit 44 may comprise a near infra red light unit, a detector for detecting reflected light and a processor and the actuator unit 45 may comprise a plurality of pressurised air nozzles. The oversized wood may be returned to the shredder 5 and the fines may be led off to a storage area 19.
Patent GB-2519424-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for housing one or more power supplies
Inventor: HICKS JAMES
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2014-09-01
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for housing power supplies (2), the apparatus (1) comprising: a storage area (4) for holding one or more power supplies (2) wherein the power supplies (2) are stacked orthogonally to the air inlet path; a first air flow compartment (5) provided at a first side of the storage area (4); and a second air flow compartment (6) provided at a second side of the storage area (4); wherein the first air flow compartment (5) comprises fans (7), mounted in or adjacent to its front surface, equidistant from the front of the apparatus (1) and stacked orthogonally to the air inlet path, for drawing air into the first air flow compartment (5) from the front of the apparatus (1) and creating an air flow path from the front of the apparatus (1), through the front of the first air flow compartment (5), through the side of the first airflow compartment (1) adjacent to the storage area (4), across the storage area (4), through the side of the second air flow compartment (6) adjacent to the storage area (4) and out of the rear of the apparatus (1) through the rear of the second air flow compartment (6), such that, in use, when one or more power supplies (2) are held within the storage area (4) the air flow path passes through and/or around the one or more power supplies (2).
Patent GB-2520811-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensing system and method for driving the same
Inventor: PARK DONGJO
IPC: G06F3/046
Filed: 2014-09-26
Abstract: A touch sensing system includes a pen which has at least one resonant circuit embedded therein, XY electrodes including X electrodes and Y electrodes perpendicular to the X electrodes, an antenna surrounding the XY electrodes, and a first touch driving circuit which supplies a resonant inductive signal to the XY electrodes. The touch sensing system decides a location of the pen based on a resonance magnitude of a resonance signal received through the antenna, and decides a pen pressure of the pen based on a resonant frequency of the resonant circuit and an adjacent frequency of the resonant frequency measured while varying a frequency of the resonant inductive signal. The pen may include multiple resonant circuits associated with separate tips and separate functions (e.g. delete or different colour functions). The touch sensing system may also operate to sense finger touch. The pen may contain a LC circuit whose inductance changes (increases) with pressure.