baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2437642-A (GB)
Title: Net array for fish farming
Inventor: AYLING LAURENCE JOHN
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A net array for fish farming which may be deployed at sea. The net array comprises a plurality of vertical struts in the form of buoys arranged so as to define the exterior shape of the array. Upper and lower enclosure mounting cables are connected between the struts and mooring cables are attached to the struts and anchored to the sea bed so as to maintain the enclosure mounting cables in tension. At least one net enclosure comprising side members, a base member and a ceiling member is detachably attached to the enclosure mounting cables. The array can be lowered and raised with respect to the surface of the sea using a winch mechanism.
Patent GB-2448944-A (GB)
Title: Scaling video to be sent over a mobile network depending on spatial loss
Inventor: SEDEFFOW PETER VASSILEV
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: The optimizing of video data files for downloading to a mobile device is disclosed, in which the total data volume of the file is limited. An input video dip of image frames is coded to produce a first coded video data file having a predetermined data volume. A measure of spatial data loss is obtained and the obtained measure of data loss is compared against a predetermined data loss value. If too much spatial loss has occurred, frames are removed from the input clip arid a re-coding process is performed of the input video clip to produce an alternative output data file. Preferably, the data frame-rate is not allowed to drop below a predetermined minimum and if too much spatial loss still occurs, audio quality is reduced.
Patent GB-2439213-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage, multi-port optical isolator
Inventor: COLBOURNE PAUL
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A multi-stage, multi-port optical isolator comprises first and second isolating stages coupled together by means of a totally internally reflective Porro prism 320. The first and second isolating stages comprise a beam splitter for splitting input beams into sub-beams based on polarisation of the input beam, non reciprocal rotating means 314 for rotating light passing therethrough in a polarisation dependent manner and means for combining light that has been split in to sub-beams. The non-reciprocal rotating means may comprise a waveplate and a Faraday rotator 314.
Patent GB-2439486-A (GB)
Title: Performance motivation systems and methods for contact centers
Inventor: COOPER KIM A
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: An embodiment of a system for optimizing agent performance (574) includes a data collector (860) configured to receive data representative of contact center statistics (845) from a contact center (820) and to use the statistics (845) to calculate performance metrics (505, 850). The system also includes a presentation module (890) configured to provide data representative of the performance metrics (505, 850) to a client device (835) configured to present the performance metrics (505, 850) for consideration by an agent associated with the contact center (820). The performance metrics (505, 850) are representative of agent performance (574) in relation to at least one predefined performance threshold (536, 537, 547, 548, 572). In certain embodiments, the statistics include a customer satisfaction survey score that is based on actual feedback received from a customer. In certain embodiments, the performance metrics are provided to the client device (835) in real time or near real time.
Patent GB-2444846-A (GB)
Title: Titanium-containing lubricating oil composition
Inventor: LAN WILLIAM Y
IPC: C10M159/18
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A fully formulated lubricating oil has a lubricant additive concentrate providing reduced sludge formation. The fully formulated lubricating oil composition has therein at least one succinimide dispersant derived from a polyalkylene compound having from about 50 to about 85 % vinylidene double bonds in the compound, a metal containing detergent, at least one wear reducing agent, at least one antioxidant, and a hydrocarbon soluble titanium compound as a friction modifier (especially titanium oleate or titanium neodecanoate). The lubricating oil composition is also substantially free of molybdenum compounds.
Patent GB-2442684-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced searching using a thesaurus
Inventor: REDFERN VICTORIA LESLIE
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A method of providing enhanced on-line computer searching capabilities comprises: (a) forming a thesaurus data-base including first core concept terms and a series of secondary related terms; (b) providing a user interface to said database for selection of first core concept terms by a user; (c) carrying out a search for information relating to the core concept terms and to the secondary related terms; and (d) returning the results of the search to the user.
Patent GB-2449148-A (GB)
Title: Load containment device for a vehicle interior
Inventor: WATSON STEPHEN TREVOR
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: A containment device for personnel, animals or objects to be transported in a vehicle so as to avoid cross-contamination, comprises an envelope 11 having a size and shape approximating to, for example, the rear seating area of a vehicle and having one or more closable panels 12 for access to and removal from the envelope. The flexible envelope 11 is readily transformable between a collapsed and compact condition for storage and an expanded condition for deployment within a vehicle, thus to be readily usable, and in some cases reusable, and avoiding the conventional method of wrapping the interior surfaces of the vehicle in impermeable sheeting. The device may be maintained in its expanded state by means of a collapsible framework 14, such as coilable but naturally straight rods, inflatable tubes or straight rods joined by deformable end members. The envelope may comprise a window of at least semi-transparent material 17 and an access port 18 enabling objects to be passed into and out of the envelope. Slots in the wall of the envelope may be provided for seatbelts to pass through.
Patent GB-2459159-A (GB)
Title: A wind acceleration and control funnel for a vertical axis wind generator
Inventor: HAWORTH LEONARD
IPC: F03D3/04
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A wind acceleration and control funnel where the oncoming wind (22, figure 9) enters the mouth presenting an area several times larger than the exit. The wind (22, figure 9) passes over splayed surfaces 13, 14., 15 and 16 and is accelerated as it does so. The accelerated wind (22, figure 9) then exerts its enhanced power onto the active wind vanes 1 of the typical generator as they transit rotationally through the funnel to the exit. An aerodynamic wind shield 19 attached to the funnel 16 protects the passive wind vanes 2 from the contrary wind (22, figure 9). Alignment of the funnel and wind shield 19 assembly toward the oncoming wind (22, figure 9) is maintained by an electrical wind direction weather vane 23 interfaced with bi-polarity electric motors 24 driving the support wheels of the assembly clockwise or anticlockwise according to the wind directional change as necessary, the whole assembly axially rotates around the wind generator. An electrical anemometer 25 determines rotation of the assembly to reduce access of dangerously high winds.
Patent GB-2467942-A (GB)
Title: Self cleaning heat exchanger
Inventor: WATSON MICHAEL
IPC: B08B9/057
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: A self cleaning heat exchanger 10 having tubes 14 extending between two headers 12, 16 comprises introducing 20 tube scouring projectiles 18 into a first header 12 and separating the projectiles from a fluid in the heat exchanger 10 after passing through the tubes 14 into the second header 16. The fluid flow is periodically accelerated through the tubes 14 to dislodge projectiles 18 that have come to a standstill (i.e. become stuck) on encountering excessive resistance while passing through a tube 14. The heat exchanger 10 may be a multi-pass type whereby the headers 12, 16 are partitioned 17. The means for periodically accelerating fluid flow may comprise of an auxiliary positive displacement pump 30 applying pulses of high pressure to the first header 12 so that fluid flows through all the tubes 14 in unison/together. The fluid may flow through only some of the tubes 14 whereby an obturating plate (40, figs 2 & 3) moves axially and rotates thereby obstructing some of the tubes 14 while those not obstructed are cleaned. A separate housing (50, figs 4 & 5) may be formed on the first header 12 and lances (54, figs 4 & 5) mounted in the first header 12 connected to a high fluid pressure source may be moveable towards and away from the ends of the tubes 14 so that jets of fluid penetrate into some of the tubes.
Patent GB-2456710-A (GB)
Title: Cot or play pen bumper
Inventor: DUFFY GORDON
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A cot or play pen bumper comprising at least one padded body portion adapted to be detachably mountable to at least a portion of a bar of the cot or play pen such that the padded body portion surrounds the at least a portion of the bar of the cot or play pen.
Patent GB-2465243-A (GB)
Title: Key structure
Inventor: CHENG CHIA-FA
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A key structure has a fixing base that includes a fixing board 120, and a plurality of platforms 122 extending upwards from a top of the fixing board and spaced away from each other; Each of the platforms is formed with a restraining hole 123 at a top thereof. A resilient assembly 130 adhered onto the fixing board has a resilient portion which is placed among the platforms. A key cap 110 is resiliently supported by the resilient portion to suspend above the fixing base, and has a plurality of guiding rods 114 extending downwards from a bottom thereof and movably inserted into the corresponding restraining holes 123 for guiding the key cap to move upwards and downwards with respect to the fixing base.
Patent GB-2460946-A (GB)
Title: Modular battery box with cooling provision
Inventor: SHIMADA MOTOMI
IPC: H01M50/249
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A battery box 1 comprises a plate like first member 20 disposed on one side of a storage chamber 2 and a plate-like second member 30 disposed on the other side of the storage chamber 2 for supporting a plurality of battery modules 10 between the first member 20, wherein the first member 20 has feed ports 21 in airtight communication with inlets 11 opening at one end of battery modules 10 for introducing air therein, the second member 30 has discharge ports 31 for discharging the air introduced through the feed ports 21 into the interior of the battery modules 10 to the exterior, and at least one of the first member 20 or the second member 30 is attached in a detachable manner to one side or the other side of the storage chamber 2. Dust sensitive features such as electrical connections (19b, figure 6) are separated from the cooling air flow. The battery box may be used in a hybrid railway vehicle.
Patent GB-2459582-A (GB)
Title: Process of and apparatus for notification of financial documents and the like
Inventor: BLAIR ANDREW
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A payee (300A) sends a financial document (335) such as an invoice to a payer (1A) via a payment adviser service (2001, 3001). The payer (1A) sends a financial document (45) such as an advice of payment to the payment adviser service (2001, 3001) and instructions for payment (80) to a payment clearance system (100). The payment clearance system sends to the payee (300A) information on where to access the financial document (45) by including it in the payee's bank statement (315).
Patent GB-2471506-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle heat exchange system
Inventor: JEKEL PETER
IPC: B60H1/02
Filed: 2009-07-02
Abstract: A heat exchange system 1b to cool and / or heat at least one fluid on a vehicle having a cooling and / or heating circuit 1a, which may comprise a compressor 10, a condenser 12, an expansion valve 18 and an evaporator 19, through which a refrigerant flows which is preferably a hydrofluorocarbon or carbon dioxide. The refrigerant flows in a refrigeration cycle through the circuit and a portion of the circuit exchanges heat with said at least one fluid. An embodiment is disclosed where the at least one fluid cooled by the cooling system is a urea solution 31a, which may be stored in a tank 31 which may be connected to a fluid outlet, for exhaust gas treatment system 30 of a tractor and the cooling system is an HVAC cooling system already present in the vehicle.
Patent GB-2473451-A (GB)
Title: Method of driving a well pump
Inventor: WELLS ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2009-09-09
Abstract: Production liquid from a well 11 is pumped to the surface by a hydraulically driven reciprocating piston pump 10. The pump is driven in a drive stroke by a flow of hydraulic fluid supplied through a single tubing line 21 applied to a drive side of a drive piston (41 figure 2), and in a return stroke by the weight of the production liquid 13 which is heavier than the hydraulic fluid applied to the return side of the drive piston. The production liquid is pumped though the well casing 14. A control valve 26 causes application of pressure in the hydraulic fluid for the drive stroke and release for the return stroke. The pump body (30 figure 2) includes a first duct (44 figure 2) communicating between the tubing and the bottom drive side of the drive piston and a second duct (46 figure 2) communicating between the well casing and the top drive return of the drive piston.
Patent GB-2475277-A (GB)
Title: Optical absorption gas analyser with temperature sensor
Inventor: TKACHUK MICHAEL
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2009-11-12
Abstract: An optical absorption gas analyser 10 for determining concentration of a target gas in a sample comprises sample chamber 1, an optopair comprising LED 3 to emit radiation into the chamber and a photovoltaic radiation detector 2 to detect the radiation and to output a detection signal, temperature sensor 5 arranged in thermal contact with the LED and detector to output a temperature signal of the optopair, memory 9a' having stored data representative of an optopair baseline detection signal in the absence of the target gas as a function of the temperature of the optopair across a range of temperatures, and processor 9a adapted to generate a differential detection signal indicative of the concentration of target gas by retrieving the baseline detection signal corresponding to the temperature signal and calculating the difference between the detection signal and the baseline detection signal.
Patent GB-539256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in snap and pin gauges
IPC: G01B3/42
Filed: 1940-06-08
Abstract: 539,256. Snap and pin gauges. SMITH, C. June 8, 1940, No. 10038. [Class 106 (ii)] Snap gauges are provided with plain cylindrical anvils b which are a close working fit in the holes in the gauge body c and are formed at their outer ends a<SP>1</SP> to receive a tool or key for adjustment purposes. In the form shown the ends are hollowed out and provided with notches to engage pins on an insertable key. Locking pins e have the middle part hollowed out at one side and are slackened to permit adjustment of the anvil. In the case of pin gauges the ends are formed by plain cylindrical members mounted in sockets.
Patent GB-701961-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to surgical knives
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 1948-04-12
Abstract: 701,961. Making knives. EVANS, C. E., and EVANS, A. W. April 12, 1949 [April 12, 1948; Dec. 15, 1948], Nos. 10161/48 and 32460/48. Class 83 (2). [Also in Groups VI and XIV] The blade 3 and handle 4 of a knife are stamped in one piece from thin continuous strip material, the handle being stiffened by longitudinal corrugations 7 formed during the stamping operation. The knives issue from a stamping machine 2 in a continuous strip, the blades being tempered at 5 and provided with a hollowground cutting edge in a precision sharpening machine 6. The handle may be roughened near its junction with the blade to facilitate gripping and the free end of the handle may be flattened for use as a dissector and apertured for stringing on a wire during sterilization. The blade may be provided with a corrugation or finger-piece on the edge remote from the cutting edge.
Patent GB-493153-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of laminated glass plates
IPC: C09J167/00
Filed: 1937-04-09
Abstract: Cellulosic fibrous material is stored for several months in dilute hydrochloric acid, squeezed and washed free from acid, and further decomposed by immersing in a sugar solution which is subjected to alcoholic fermentation.  An adhesive for uniting glass sheets comprises the cellulose conversion product, finely ground, mixed with an acid-hardenable synthetic resin such as an alkyd resin, a solvent therefor such as acetone, and dyes or pigments.  The back and edges of the compound plate are coated with a composition containing an alkyd resin, the cellulose conversion product, zinc dust, a solution of the alkyd resin, e.g. in acetone, and quartz meal either mixed with the other ingredients or subsequently applied.
Patent GB-315015-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to electrical socket connections
IPC: H01R27/00
Filed: 1928-04-04
Abstract: 315,015. Groves, W. E. April 4, 1928. Plug couplings.-The socket member of a plug and socket coupling is provided with a number of pairs of sockets to receive a number of plugs of different sizes. Fig. 2 shows in section a member having three pairs of sockets. Three of the sockets are formed in a metal piece c, the other three sockets being in a similar metal piece spaced apart from the block c. The sockets j, k, l form pairs with the corresponding sockets in the second metal piece to receive plugs m, n, o. One or both of the metal pieces c may be formed in two parts secured together but separated by an insulating washer e as shown in Fig. 8. The two parts are connected by a fuse which bridges pillars h standing up from the two sections of the block c. The latter may be formed with an earthing terminal. Figs. 13, 14 show a modification in which the sockets j, k, l are formed in one face of the metal blocks c, the two blocks being inclined as shown in Fig. 13 to allow plugs to be used having different distances between the pins. The front of the fitting is closed by a cover p and a fuse g is situated in a part i of the casing. The first Provisional Specification states that a switch may be combined with the socket, and the third Provisional Specification states that the two portions of the divided metal blocks may be so connected as to provide a slight swivelling movement between the portions.
Patent GB-972955-A (GB)
Title: New heterocyclic dyes
Inventor: DEHNERT JOHANNES
IPC: C09B29/033
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: The invention comprises dyes of formula <FORM:0972955/C4-C5/1> wherein Z is a divalent radical which may contain one or more hetero atoms, necessary for the completion of a 5- or 6-membered ring which may bear fixed rings and may be substituted, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical which may be substituted, a cyclohexyl, benzyl or phenyl radical, R2 is an alkyl radical which may be substituted, A is a divalent radical completing a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered mono- or poly-nuclear heterocyclic ring system, X is a formly, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid ester, carboxylic acid hydrazide, a substituted or unsubstituted carboxylic acid amide, a carboxylic thioamide group or an acyl group of an aliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid, E is the equivalent of an anion, m is 1 or 2 and n is 1 or 2.  The dyes are prepared by (a) coupling a diazo compound of an amine of formula <FORM:0972955/C4-C5/2> with a heterocyclic methylene compound of formula <FORM:0972955/C4-C5/3> or (b) reacting a hydrazone of formula <FORM:0972955/C4-C5/4> with a heterocyclic methylene compound as specified above in the presence of a dehydrogenating or oxidizing agent.  The dyes so prepared may be subsequently alkylated.  The dyes may be used to colour mordanted cotton, leather, cellulose ethers and esters, polyamides, polyurethane, polyester and, in particular, polyacrylonitrile materials in yellow and red shades. In examples, dyes wherein the ring <FORM:0972955/C4-C5/5> is a benzthiazole, thiodiazole, indazole, thiazole or triazole ring and the heterocyclic methylene compound is a benzimidazole, or indoline derivative are specified.
Patent GB-993024-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to evaporators
Inventor: RANDELL FORREST THOMSON
IPC: C02F1/16
Filed: 1962-03-17
Abstract: 993,024. Evaporation apparatus. G. & J. WEIR Ltd. Feb. 28, 1963 [March 17, 1962], No. 10305/62. Heading BIB. An evaporator for use in distilling sea water includes a conduit system for local circulation within the evaporator itself of heating liquid for heating the sea water, and means e.g. a jet of steam for heating the liquid as it is circulated through the conduit system. Preferably the conduit system comprises a plurality of tubes, the inlet and outlet ends of which open into a common chamber. A turbine may act as a source of low pressure steam for heating purposes. The chamber may be provided with an inlet 17 for steam and an outlet 16 for liquid to compensate for the intake of steam. Circulation of the heating liquid may be effected by means of a stirrer 14 driven by electric motor. 15. The evaporator as described may be associated with a distilling condenser as an integrated single unit.
Patent GB-986506-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the preparation of polyamides
IPC: C08G69/04
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyamides comprises polymerizing a mixture comprising one or more polyamide-forming monomers with water and during the last stages of the reaction intermittently injecting an inert gas into the reaction mixture, to evaporate water therefrom. The inert gas is defined as being any gas or vapour which is inert to the reaction mixture. The example describes the polymerization of water in the presence of acetic acid and water.
Patent GB-692070-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a regulating arrangement for controlling the delivery of an auxiliary liquid into a main duct through which a main liquid flows under pressure
IPC: A62C5/00
Filed: 1951-05-02
Abstract: 692,070. Proportionate mixing of liquids. FOERSTNER, W., [trading as TOTAL KOMMANDIT-GES. FOERSTNER & CO.]. May 2, 1951 [May 3, 1950; May 20, 1950], No. 10316/51. Class 86 [Also in Group XXIX] A system for delivering a secondary liquid into a main liquid duct at a point of decreased pressure includes a piston exposed on one side to main liquid pressure and on the other side to the secondary liquid pressure, and coupled to a circular slide valve controlling the flow of second ary liquid. The main liquid is forced by a pump 31 along a conduit 32 through a Venturi 33 and acts via pipe 17 on one face of a hollow piston 26a connected to a piston valve 23. The secondary liquid is drawn from a container 30 by a pump 34 and supplied through pipe 15 to a port 21 controlled by the valve to act on the other piston face. Variations in pressure on the piston position the valve so that varying amounts of the secondary liquid pass through a compensating container 28 to enter the main conduit via the Venturi, When the valve closes the port 21 it opens a port 56 to allow the secondary liquid to flow back to the container 30 via pipe 29 and equalise the pressure between the duct 32 and the container 28. The piston, which may be a differential one, may carry a position indicating pin visible through an observation glass or a handle for indicating and manual adjustment.