baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2479938-A (GB)
Title: Folding cushion and case with external pocket
Inventor: BEIJEN DICK
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2010-04-30
Abstract: A cushion 2 is formed from filler 6 disposed within a case 4. The case comprises three compartments 8, 10, 12, one of which having an externally formed pocket 14. Hinge regions 20,22 connect the three compartments, and permit them to move from a first, unfolded configuration to a second configuration in which two of the compartments are at least partially inserted into the external pocket on the third such that all three compartments are held in overlapping engagement by the pocket. An additional pocket 30 may be formed on the exterior of one of the compartments in a way which causes it to be located between two of the compartments when the case is in the second configuration, suitable for an aromatherapy sachet or similar. The reduced thickness of each compartment improves cleaning and drying of the cushion.
Patent GB-2470142-A (GB)
Title: A grease filter and a ventilation arrangement incorporating such a filter
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL LEON
IPC: B01D45/06
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: A grease filter (1, 31) comprises a first frame (2) in which is mounted a first set of baffles (4) and a second frame (3) in which is mounted a second set of baffles (5). The second frame (3) is disposed adjacent the first frame (2) such that the first and second sets of baffles (4, 5) interleave to define therebetween one or more air pathways (10) through the filter (1). A connecting means (11) connects the first and second frames (2, 3) together and is releasable to permit the frames (2, 3) and therefore the two sets of baffles (4, 5) to move apart, in particular to permit the filter (1) to be thoroughly cleaned. Preferably, the frames (2, 3) slide relative to one another between a first position wherein the air pathway or pathways (10) are open and a second position wherein the air pathway or pathways (10) are closed. The grease filter (1, 31) therefore also acts as a fire damper and a ventilation arrangement (20) incorporating such a filter (1) need not also incorporate a fire damper.
Patent GB-2487783-A (GB)
Title: Pressure warning device for a hot water system
Inventor: ADEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2011-02-04
Abstract: A pressure warning device 10 for a hot water system comprises a body 12 having an internal chamber 14, an inlet 16 to the chamber for connection to a filling loop and an outlet 18 to the chamber for connection to the hot water system, a pressure sensing means 30 for determining fluid pressure within the chamber, and at least one non-return valve 70 for preventing backflow through the inlet. An alarm means is adapted to indicate when the pressure detected in the chamber is above or below respective pre-determined thresholds. Preferably, the alarm means is audible and also includes a visual alert in the form of an array of LEDs 42. The device may be powered by a battery. In use, the pressure warning device is designed to be connected to a hot water heating system, such as a central heating system, at the position where the system is filled.
Patent GB-2474985-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant compositions
Inventor: DEVLIN MARK T
IPC: C10M129/26
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A lubricant composition comprises a base oil and an additive composition comprising: a detergent, wherein the detergent is an overbased phenate detergent; and an additive, wherein the additive is a succinimide dispersant. The additive composition exhibits at least one of reduced thin-film friction and increased fuel efficiency as compared to an additive composition that is devoid of the detergent and the additive. The lubricant composition can be used to lubricate an engine, a transmission or a gear set.
Patent GB-2488181-A (GB)
Title: Horse blanket storage bar and hoist
Inventor: NEWELL KATE
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2011-02-21
Abstract: A hoist 1 for equine rugs includes a supporting bar 7 with notches or grooves 8 spaced along its length at specific intervals, a supporting rope 4, a double pulley 6 incorporating a clutch and single pulleys 5a 5b and 5c which allow the bar 7 to be raised and lowered by hand. The hoist may include hooks 9 located in the notches 8 for supporting rugs. The notches 8 prevent the rug hooks 9 moving from designated positions or sliding in the event of an inclined rug support bar 7. Wall brackets 2, 3 may offset the equine rug hoist 1 from a mounting surface. The rope 4 may be secured via a cleat 10 which is attached to a supporting wall or member.
Patent GB-2486032-A (GB)
Title: Micro-inverter for PV modules with a plastic housing over-moulded on and though holes in a conductive shield to encapsulate the circuitry
Inventor: GARRITY PAUL
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2011-03-22
Abstract: A solar photovoltaic inverter (DC to AC) has: a power conditioning circuit mounted on a circuit board 402 with dc power input 404 from one or more photovoltaic PV solar panels and produces ac power output 406 for an ac mains power supply. An electrically conductive shield (for EMC) comprising two parts 408a, 408b encloses the circuit board and has a plastic over-mould 412 thereon, and where holes 410 in the shield allow the plastic over-mould to also extend through to cover the circuit board. The shield 408 may be metal, such as aluminium, may also act as a heatsink for the inverter. The plastic over-mould is not shown as finally formed in the exploded diagram of 4b, but the final device has a continuous mechanical housing which also extends though the holes 410 around the circuit and expels any air to coat the circuit board 402. Preferably the over-mould provides a hermetic sealing and encapsulation for IP67 or IP68 rated protection. At least one part of the shield may also act as part of an antenna (figures 5, 3a) of an RF transceiver used in a 2.4 ISM GHz band which may allow monitoring and/or control of the inverter. The holes 410 are preferably no larger that a quarter wavelength of the free space wavelength of the transceiver.
Patent GB-2478438-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for noise reduction in video
Inventor: NESTARES OSCAR
IPC: H04N5/21
Filed: 2009-12-16
Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of processing a video sequence may include receiving an input video sequence having an input video sequence resolution, aligning images from the input video sequence, reducing noise in the aligned images, and producing an output video sequence from the reduced noise images, wherein the output video sequence has the same resolution as the input video sequence resolution. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2490676-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle powertrain with electric launch mode
Inventor: TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2011-05-09
Abstract: A vehicle powertrain comprises a combustion engine 10 and an electric motor 70. The electric motor 70 is capable of powering the vehicle at velocities including zero, while the combustion engine 10 is only capable of powering the vehicle at velocities greater than zero. A corresponding transmission comprises: a power input shaft 20 and a power output shaft 60, the input and output shafts being connected by a clutch 50; an electrical motor 70 that rotates with the output shaft; and an electrical battery 90 connected to an electrical generator 40 and the electrical motor 70. The invention is suitable for use in hearses, limousines and other applications which do not require an engine launch mode.
Patent GB-2480756-A (GB)
Title: Reducing power consumption in a multi-core processing complex.
Inventor: MATHIESON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: A method for reducing the power consumption in multi-core processing complex comprises the steps of evaluating a workload associated with a processing operation on a first core and determining if it should be processed on a second core. A processing complex, such as a CPU or a GPU, includes a first set of cores comprising one or more fast cores and second set of cores comprising one or more slow cores. A processing mode of the processing complex can switch between a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation based on one or more of the workload characteristics, performance characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, power characteristics of the first and second sets of cores, and operating conditions of the processing complex. A controller causes the processing operations to be executed by either the first set of cores or the second set of cores to achieve the lowest total power consumption. Performance characteristics may include the processing frequency or instruction throughput. Switching between cores may be based upon a threshold frequency or instruction throughput. The first core may be disabled, powered off or clock gated when the operation is switched to the second core.
Patent GB-2477479-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial cable connector having electrical continuity member
Inventor: PURDY ERIC
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 2010-05-14
Abstract: A coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body; a post engageable with connector body, wherein the post includes a flange; a nut, axially rotatable with respect to the post and the connector body, the nut having a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the nut includes air internal lip, and wherein a second end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the second end of the nut to the side of the lip of the nut facing the first end of the nut at a point nearest the second end of the nut, and a first end portion of the nut corresponds to the portion of the nut extending from the first end of the nut to the same point nearest the second end of the nut of the same side of the lip facing the first end of the nut; and a continuity member disposed within the second end portion of the nut and contacting the post and the nut, so that the continuity member extends electrical growiding continuity through the post and the nut is provided.
Patent GB-2478249-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article saturation indication system and method
Inventor: KIM JAEHO
IPC: A61F13/42
Filed: 2009-11-22
Abstract: An absorbent article includes an absorbent body in contact with a moisture activatable shrinking yarn in the form of a metering string. The metering string includes a hanging portion that is at least initially visible to a user when the absorbent article is in use. By observing the change in length of the hanging portion, a user wearing the absorbent article can determine how saturated the absorbent article has become. The metering string may be used with absorbent articles such as tampons and diapers.
Patent GB-2493731-A (GB)
Title: Railway Track Support System
Inventor: HOFFMAN ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: E01B2/00
Filed: 2011-08-16
Abstract: A railway track stabilisation method and system comprising insertion of an elongate support, such as a pile 20, having a generally hollow interior into the ground in the vicinity of existing railway track 12 in situ. The support is inserted to a depth such that the entire support is below the surface of the ground thereby leaving a void between the support and the surface of the ground. A cementitious material is inserted into the hollow interior of the support. Ballast material is subsequently inserted into the void between the support and the ground surface. Supports may be inserted between existing sleepers 14 and/or rails 12. Supports may be overfilled with the cementitious material such that a portion of the material forms a cementitious cap 27.
Patent GB-2495539-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen doorway safety sign warning not to leave cooking unattended.
Inventor: GREAVES CHRISTINE ELIZABETH
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2011-10-13
Abstract: A free standing safety sign is used to form a barrier in a kitchen doorway. The sign bears a warning that conveys the imperative not to leave cooking unattended and is intended to guard against fire. The sign is formed by a number of hinged panels of similar shape and size joined permanently or semi-permanently together at the top or side, to create a self-balancing barrier. The panels are hingedly connected, e.g. at their upper ends, by at least one flexible elongate element that may be tied or otherwise formed into a loop. The sign is self-supporting, light-weight and easily mobile. In particular the sign is in the form of an A-frame easel type sign. The sign may be formed from plastic, wood, bamboo, wicker, etc. The sign may incorporate an alarm clock (Fig. 25).
Patent GB-2482089-A (GB)
Title: System and method for storage and retrieval of electronic documents
Inventor: MCKAY GAVIN BRENT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2010-05-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method of determining where electronic documents are stored. The system and method of the present invention analyses the metadata of a document, and determines status attributes of the document based on the metadata. The document is then stored in an appropriate storage system based on the status attribute of the document. The metadata of the document includes usage patterns.
Patent GB-2491667-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding stabiliser with circumferential fastening device
Inventor: SANTOS LEWIS ALBERTO GRIJO DOS
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2011-12-01
Abstract: A stabiliser 10 for a scaffolding structure has a main elongate body member 11 with a first end portion 15, 16 designed to contact a support surface. A fastening device 18 for attachment to a tubular portion 19 of the scaffolding structure is supported by the other end of the main body member. The fastening device 18 has two circumferentially extending embracing formations 21 designed to extend partially around the tubular portion of the scaffolding structure in opposite directions. These formations 21 are axially spaced relative to the tubular portion to define therebetween a gap G inclined at an angle A relative to the axis of the tubular portion through which the tubular portion can pass in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the tubular portion w. The main elongated body member 11 may be telescopic. The stabiliser may have a brace 23 positioned horizontally in use, one end of the brace being connected with the stabiliser and the other end having connecting means 26 for attachment to the scaffolding structure.
Patent GB-2490379-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating current and gypsum from hydrogen sulphide containing exhaust gases.
Inventor: HUELLER ROLF
IPC: F01K21/00
Filed: 2011-12-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for generating current from hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases (3), particularly from the natural gas industry . The method according to the invention is characterized in that the hydrogen sulphide-containing exhaust gases (3) are delivered to a current generation device (4) and are burnt there, preferably with air (5) being supplied, the energy released during combustion being employed at least partially for current generation. The current generation device may comprise a gas turbine, steam turbine or gas engine and the combustion gases subjected to desulphurisation in which gypsum is produced,
Patent GB-2498520-A (GB)
Title: Accelerometer
Inventor: GEORGE DAVID
IPC: G01P15/02
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: The invention provides for an accelerometer comprising a proof mass 10 within a fixed substrate 12 wherein the proof mass is connected to the substrate by one or more v-beams 14. Acceleration is determined by measuring the deflection of the v-beam or beams. A gold coating reflective mirror 16 is attached to the v-beam, and an optical analyser 18 detects movement of the beam.
Patent GB-2498546-A (GB)
Title: Double ridge horn antenna
Inventor: KNOWLES BRENDAN
IPC: H01Q13/00
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: A horn antenna 10, or a horn antenna component, comprises: first and second plates 12, 14 which are arranged at an acute angle to one another to define a horn mouth 16 and throat 28. A first ridge 24 extends towards the second plate 14 from the first plate 12 and a second ridge 36 extends from the second plate 14 towards the first plate 12 to define a slit 22 running from the mouth 16 of the horn towards the throat 28 of the horn antenna. The horn antenna 10 has open sides which extend from the mouth 16 of the antenna to at least a point 30 where a transmission line is coupled to the slit 22. The horn antenna 10 may comprise two antenna components which are attached to one another at a coupling plane defined by the first and/or second ridges. An insulated feed line feeds signals to the feed point 30 and may be located in a curved grooves formed in ridge members24, 36 and sandwiched between ridge members such that a coaxial feed transmission line is formed. The slit 22 may be flared towards the mouth 16 of the horn antenna and the first and second plates 12, 14 may be rectangular. The horn antenna 10 may be formed from solid conductive material, such as an aluminium alloy, or by an insulating material coated with conductive material.
Patent GB-2502248-A (GB)
Title: Hand washing and drying device
Inventor: OTTEN ANDRIES
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2012-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a hand washing device comprising a washing chamber 1 having an enclosed interior with a forwardly and upwardly facing mouth 4 through which a user's hand or hands may be inserted. The mouth has a lip that is directed inwardly into the enclosed interior. The washing chamber is configured as a funnel from the mouth towards a drain 12 located at a lowermost part of the interior. Spray nozzles (13, 13 & 14 figure 5) are mounted in a flush manner in the interior surface, and at least some of the spray nozzles 13are angled at an angle from 5Â° to 20Â° to a line substantially normal to the interior surface, the angle being in a direction away from the mouth. The device further includes at least one exhaust port 15 in the interior surface connected to an aspirator configured to generate an airflow through the interior from the mouth towards the at least one exhaust port.
Patent GB-2488250-A (GB)
Title: Methods of directed self-assembly with 193 - nm immersion lithography and layered structures formed therefrom
Inventor: CHENG JOY
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2010-11-26
Abstract: A method of forming a layered structure comprising a domain pattern of a self-assembled material comprises: disposing on a substrate a photoresist layer comprising a non-crosslinking photoresist; optionally baking the photoresist layer; pattern- wise exposing the photoresist layer to first radiation; optionally baking the exposed photoresist layer; and developing the exposed photoresist layer with a non-alkaline developer to form a negative-tone patterned photoresist layer comprising non-crosslinked developed photoresist; wherein the developed photoresist is not soluble in a given organic solvent suitable for casting a given material capable of self-assembly, and the developed photoresist is soluble in an aqueous alkaline developer and/or a second organic solvent. A solution comprising the given material capable of self-assembly dissolved in the given organic solvent is casted on the patterned photoresist layer, and the given organic solvent is removed. The casted given material is allowed to self-assemble while optionally heating and/or annealing the casted given material, thereby forming the layered structure comprising the domain pattern of the self-assembled given material.
Patent GB-2486105-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a combination packaging container and a casing-shaped outer part
Inventor: RIETHMUELLER STEFFEN
IPC: B65D1/26
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: This invention relates to a sleeve-shaped outer part (3), which can be assembled with a beaker-shaped inner container (3) to form a combination packaging container (I). The outer part (3) is formed from a cutting by joining ends (33, 34) in an overlap region (35), and the outer part (3) has end regions (18, 28) spaced apart from one another in the direction of a longitudinal axis (4) and at least one tear-off region is provided in the wall of the outer part (3). The at least one tear-off region is provided in the form of a tear-off strip (45), and the tear-off strip (45) is bounded in terms of its width by weakened areas in the material such as perforations (38). The tear-off strip (45) is spaced circumferentially apart from the overlap region (35), and the tear-off strip (45) extends from a first end region (18) facing the base (9) of the inner container (2) across a partial height (46) to the other end region (28).
Patent GB-2507250-A (GB)
Title: Sending acknowledgments on a unidirectional channel
Inventor: HIGGINS ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H04B10/25
Filed: 2012-08-22
Abstract: A system (6) is provided for acknowledging to a first (insecure) network that a message has been transmitted to a second (secure) network through a unidirectional communication channel (10, 24). An input (12) receives the message from a host interface (8) of the first network. A copy of the message is sent over a transmit-only connection (14) to an output (16) which sends the message to the second network via a host interface (26). The two copies of the message are processed by respective processors (18, 20) and compared (e.g. bit-wise) by a comparator (28). If the messages match, the input (12) sends an acknowledgment to the insecure network via the interface (8). In this way data flow from the output (16) to the input is prevented. A counter (30) records the number of messages processed.
Patent GB-2494301-A (GB)
Title: Silent chain
Inventor: MIYANAGA SYOTA
IPC: F16G13/04
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: In the silent chain 100, an engagement starting point of a middle link plate 130 with a sprocket tooth 4 and an engagement starting point of a inner link plate 140 with the sprocket tooth 4 are set at positions where a guide plate 110 is avoided from contacting the sprocket tooth before when the respective link plates 130 and 150 start to engage with the sprocket tooth 4. Tensile rigidity of the guide plate 110 is set to be smaller than bending rigidity of each connecting pin 103 with respect to chain tension acting on the connecting pin 105. A back surface 121 of the guide plate 110 is configured so as to avoid the back surface from contacting a sliding-contact surface (7, figs 5 & 6) of a chain guide member (5, figs 5 & 6) with which back surfaces 141 and 161 of the middle link plates 130 and 150 slidingly contact. The silent chain reduces frictional losses and improves power transmitting efficiency and noise performance.