baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2412523-A (GB)
Title: Audio/Visual Component Networking System
Inventor: JOHNSON DAN SCOTT
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: An audio/video (A/V) component networking system comprises a plurality of source components 16 each adapted to provide A/V program data 32. The system also comprises a presentation device 14 adapted to present A/V program data to a user. The system further comprises a sink component 12 communicatively coupled to each of the source components. The sink component is adapted to present to the user an aggregated listing of the A/V program data available from each of the plurality of source components to enable the user to select particular A/V program data from at least one of the plurality of source components for presentation on the presentation device.
Patent GB-2414148-A (GB)
Title: Managing the flow of data traffic
Inventor: REEVES DAMIAN J
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: Flow of data traffic between at least one server and a plurality of clients is managed. Client-side connections are provided and server-side connections are provided. An isolated processing environment is created responsive to instructions specific to the environment. Isolated environment specific instructions are received, defining a traffic management rule. A request from a client, via an established client-side connection, is received and a response is made following the environment specific instructions. In one embodiment the isolated processing environment is embodied as a virtual machine which performs load balancing among a plurality of servers from a pod of servers.
Patent GB-2421463-A (GB)
Title: Hammer drill with a switching mechanism including a seesaw lever
Inventor: KUNZ MICHAEL
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A hammer drill (102, fig 1) comprises a mode change mechanism, having first and second gears 122, 124. A first drive sleeve 162 engages with the first gear, and a reciprocating drive shaft is driven in response to rotation of the first drive sleeve. A second drive sleeve 164 engages with the second gear, and a rotary drive shaft driven in response to rotation of the second drive sleeve is connected to a rotary mechanism, for transmitting a rotational force to a tool bit. A switching mechanism is provided for selectively engaging or disengaging the first and second gears from their respective drive sleeves. The switching mechanism comprises a seesaw lever 180 pivotally connected to a housing (104, fig 1), which is pivotable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axes of the reciprocating drive shaft and rotary drive shaft. The switching mechanism also comprises first and second engaging portions (such as C-shaped brackets 182, 184) for engaging the respective first and second drive sleeves.
Patent GB-2415187-A (GB)
Title: Anti spike device
Inventor: SANDERS MARK JOHN
IPC: B65D39/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: This invention relates to a family of rubber, plastic devices that when the relevant one is attached by a suitable machine or by hand to a bottle, glass. The plastic, rubber devices will help to deter people from spiking drinks. The plastic, rubber closure or plug device 1 is attached to a bottle 4. The rubber device 1 has a hollow, core and a slit, section 2 from which a straw 3 is inserted through the device , section 2. Attached to the body of the straw 3 is a series of spikes 4. The spikes will help to stop a person from removing the straw from the bottle.
Patent GB-2419842-A (GB)
Title: Moulded interior trim assembly with a cover member
Inventor: COWELCHUK GLENN A
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: An automotive interior trim assembly (10) has at least one area which provides an enhanced tactile feel that is soft to the touch. The interior trim assembly (10) includes a first substrate member (14) forming at least part of a structural support of a trim assembly and a cover member (40) formed of thermoplastic elastic foam supported on the first substrate member (14). A second substrate member (20) is connected to the first substrate member (14). In one embodiment, a portion of the interior trim assembly (10) is formed in a two-shot molding operation wherein a first material is moulded during a first shot to form the first substrate member (14). The cover member (40) is molded onto the first substrate member (14) during a second shot of the molding operation. In one embodiment, the first and second substrate members (14,20) are connected together through cooperating locking structures (26,28) formed on each of the first and second substrate members (14,20). Alternatively, members 14,20 may be heat welded together or connected through adhesive, tape etc.
Patent GB-2418785-A (GB)
Title: Tube For Installation Of Flexible Cable
Inventor: STOCKTON DAVID JOHN
IPC: H02G1/08
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A co-extruded tube (2) for receiving fibre optic cables by blowing comprises an outer layer (4) co-extruded with an inner layer (6). The tube (2) has an outer diameter of 5 mm; an inner diameter of 3.5 mm and the radial thickness of the inner layer lining material is approximately 0.1 mm. The outer layer (4) is formed from low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The inner layer (6) is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) carrier containing a blend of polyamide and polyether block amides with a silicone slip agent. The blend is produced by combining these ingredients using heat and pressure and a thermoplastic compounding line.
Patent GB-2434741-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue
Inventor: AYOUB SHAHEEN
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: A barbecue for outdoor cooking comprising a rotatable wheel 20 which has a plurality of baskets, mounted around its periphery, which baskets are adapted to retain therein items to be cooked, a heat source comprising two spaced apart fire pans 44, 46 a first of which 44 is adapted to extend inside the wheel 20 and to cook one side of the retained food items as the wheel 20 rotates thereabout, whilst the second of which 46 extends underneath the exterior of the wheel 20 and cooks the opposite side of the retained food as the wheel 20 rotates thereabove.
Patent GB-2425801-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securing first and second tubulars
Inventor: HAZEL PAUL RODERICK
IPC: E21B29/10
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: An apparatus for securing a first tubular member 7 to a second tubular member 9 already located within a liner or borehole of a well comprises a pair of seal means 13 associated with the second tubular member 9 and a pressure control means operable to increase the pressure within the second tubular member 9 between the pair of seal means 13 such that operation of the pressure control means causes the second tubular member 9 to move radially to bear against an inner surface of the first tubular member 7. At least the second tubular member 9 undergoes elastic deformation and also plastic deformation.
Patent GB-2438007-A (GB)
Title: Combined flat screen television and PC
Inventor: STEHLE TARQUIN ANDREW
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A multimedia television apparatus comprises a plasma or LCD flat screen 1, a television receiver, a personal computer and a removable hard disc drive 2, all housed in a single unit 8. The apparatus may also contain a satellite receiver, a radio receiver and be able to access the internet. The computer may be operated with a wireless keyboard, containing a finger operated trackball and the television by an infra-red remote control. A wireless printer may also be used.
Patent GB-2426790-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector control system and method
Inventor: BARNES TRAVIS E
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: A fuel injector 32 for an internal combustion engine 10 having a crankshaft 24 is disclosed. The fuel injector 32 has plunger 72 to displace fuel and an electronically controlled spill valve 68. The fuel injector 32 also has a nozzle member 62 with at least one orifice 104 and a valve needle 76 disposed within the nozzle member 62, and movable against a spring bias 82 to selectively inject pressurized fuel through the at least one orifice 104. The fuel injector 32 also has an electronically controlled check valve 80. The valve needle 76 is automatically moved to inject pressurized fuel when the pressure of the fuel within the fuel injector 32 reaches a predetermined valve opening pressure determined by a spring bias 82. Valve elements 110,118 of the electronically controlled spill and check valves 68,80 are both in a flow blocking position before the pressure of the fuel within the fuel injector 32 reaches the predetermined valve opening pressure. Injection terminates when the valve element 118 of the electronically controlled check valve 80 is moved to a flow-passing position.
Patent GB-2439316-A (GB)
Title: Improved panel
Inventor: WATTERS PHILIP GRAHAM
IPC: B32B7/03
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel 20 for use in the assembly of a modular hot work habitat 10 so as to form an enclosure to facilitate hot working such as welding, cutting or grinding that generates sparks, and in certain environments can be extremely hazardous, particularly where there may be combustible gases present. The panels 20 comprise a first layer of a flexible structural material (22 figure 2), and a second layer of a flexible fireproof material (24 figure 2) fixed to the structural layer. The structural material may be a flame retardant polyvinylchloride (PVC) coated woven polyester, and the fire proof material may be silica chemically treated to create an amorphous silica coating on each side with a high temperature resisting silicone rubber. The layers are preferably stuck together by silicon adhesive as well as being fixed by mechanical fixings such as rivets, nuts, bolts and the like. Later embodiments relate to a habitat 10 comprising a plurality of interconnected panels, and a kit comprising a plurality of panels for assembling into a hot work habitat.
Patent GB-2431735-A (GB)
Title: Integrated Vehicle Control System Using Dynamically Determined Vehicle Conditions
Inventor: LU JIANBO
IPC: B60T8/00
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A vehicle 10 includes a control system 50 that is used to control a vehicle system. The control system 50 determines a roll condition in response to a yaw rate sensor and a pitch rate sensor without having to use a roll rate sensor. A relative roll angle, relative pitch angle, global roll angle, and global pitch angle may also be determined. A safety system may be controlled in response to the roll condition, roll angle, or the pitch angles individually or in combination.
Patent GB-2430218-A (GB)
Title: Thermal processes for subsurface formations
Inventor: WELLINGTON SCOTT LEE
IPC: E21B43/243
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: A system and method for treating a formation in situ comprises providing a mixture of fuel (such as hydrogen, methane, ethane, and/or other hydrocarbons) and oxidising fluid to a plurality of oxidizers 1270 of an oxidizer assembly 1268 in a formation for ignition and combustion to produce heat to heat the formation. Exhaust gas 1280 from one of the oxidizers is mixed with oxidising fluid provided to another of the oxidizers. Five or more oxidizers 1270 may be configured to be placed in an opening in the formation with fuel conduits 1274 configured to provide fuel 1272 and oxidizer conduits 1278 to provide oxidizing fluid 1276 to the oxidizers 1270. The conduits are configured to provide a portion of exhaust gas 1280 from at least one of the oxidizers to be mixed with a portion of the oxidizing fluid provided to another one of the oxidizers.
Patent GB-2433274-A (GB)
Title: Sample chamber
Inventor: VILLAREAL STEVEN G
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A sampling while drilling tool positionable in a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation includes a drill collar 302, at least one sample chamber 314, at least one flowline 311 and at least one cover 342. The drill collar is operatively connectable to a drill string of the sampling while drilling tool. The drill collar has at least one opening 303 extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. The drill collar has a passage therein for conducting mud therethrough. The sample chamber is positionable in the cavity of the drill collar. The flowline in the drill collar, the at least one flowline operatively connectable to the sample chamber for passing a downhole fluid thereto. The cover is positionable about the at least one opening of the drill collar whereby the sample chamber is removably secured therein.
Patent GB-2433462-A (GB)
Title: Calibration gauge for hair cutter bladesets
Inventor: MCCAMBRIDGE JAMES E
IPC: B26B19/20
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A blade calibration gauge 10 for a bladeset 12 for a hair clipper has a moving blade 32 laterally reciprocating relative to a stationary blade 34, where the moving blade 32 and the stationary blade 34 are adjustable relative to one another in a direction normal to a direction of reciprocation. The blade calibration gauge 10 has a base 14 defining a recess 16 configured for receiving the stationary blade 34 and providing a first stop 62 for engaging a toothed edge 38 of the stationary blade 34, and a second stop 64 on the base 14 disposed relative to first stop 62 for providing a designed offset spacing for a toothed cutting edge 36 of the moving blade 32 relative to the corresponding toothed edge 38 of the fixed blade 34. A tool for adjusting the securing of the moving blade 32 relative to the stationary blade 34 having a handle 74 with two axially aligned sections 76,78. One grip section having a surface texturing such as knurling 82 for enhanced grip, and the second section having a grip with at least two fins 84.
Patent GB-2429484-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for measuring formation properties
Inventor: FOGAL JAMES M
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: This application relates to various methods and apparatus for rapidly obtaining accurate formation property data from a drilled earthen borehole. Quickly obtaining accurate formation property data, including formation fluid pressure, is vital to beneficially describing the various formations being intersected. For example, methods are disclosed for collecting numerous property values with a minimum of downhole tools, correcting and calibrating downhole measurements and sensors, and developing complete formation predictors and models by acquiring a diverse set of direct formation measurements, such as formation fluid pressure and temperature. Also disclosed are various methods of using of accurately and quickly obtained formation property data.
Patent GB-2435520-A (GB)
Title: A Device For Measuring The Temperature Of A Fluid
Inventor: TONDELLONI DANIELE
IPC: G01K1/08
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A device (1) for measuring the temperature of a fluid, comprising an outer casing (2) removably connectable to a conduit containing a fluid, said outer casing (2) being at least partially immersed in the fluid. The device (1) is provided with a temperature sensor (3) housed internally to the outer casing (2) and so shaped as to be able to be removably coupled to said outer casing (2). The system allows the temperature sensor to be replaced without needing to empty the conduit where the device is mounted.
Patent GB-2450547-A (GB)
Title: Foldable bag
Inventor: BARTON JAMES PAUL
IPC: A45C3/04
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A foldable bag which includes, in its unfolded configuration, a rectangular base member (10) and four side members (12, 14, 16, 18) secured to the edges of the base member (10). A securing device (72) which can be an elastic loop, non-elastic ties, studs, clips or hook-and-loop fixing device secures the bag in a substantially flat folded configuration. The securing device (72) is connected to at least one side member (16, 18). At least one reinforcing member (68) which may consist of synthetic materials such as polyacetate sheet or non-synthetic materials such as card or metal is provided in contact with the base member (10). The bag may be folded by first folding it about the horizontal axes (74) around the reinforcing member (68) and then folded about vertical hinge axes (76) around the reinforcing member (68). The securing device (72) secures the bag in the substantially flat folded configuration.
Patent GB-2452499-A (GB)
Title: Rigid and Semi-Rigid board or sheet carrier
Inventor: BUTLER DAVID
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A manual lifting and carrying device for rigid and semi-rigid sheet materials comprises a handle and base unit (shoe). The shoe is attached to the handle either by a pivot arrangement or by a fixed method such as welding.
Patent GB-2452509-A (GB)
Title: Text and video communication
Inventor: WILSON JEFFERY
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a telecommunications network is described. The apparatus comprises a video server operable to provide video content to a telephone handset associated with the telecommunications network for display on a display screen of the telephone handset; and a text server for receiving control signals from the handset indicative of keys of the telephone handset selected by a user, wherein the text server is operable to process the received control signals to generate a text string, and the video server is responsive to the content of the text string. A user may be provided with feedback as to the generated text string via an audio signal accompanying the video content, or by a visual representation of the text string combined with the video content. Thus the apparatus allows for a user to interact with a video application running on a video server using text-based commands without using a text message composition and sending feature of the handset. This allows complete text commands to be composed by the user without him exiting the video display mode of his handset.
Patent GB-2441077-A (GB)
Title: Compliant cladding seal/hanger
Inventor: MCMAHAN MICHAEL EDDIE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A pair of corrective eyeglasses (10) having removable safety lenses (11). Each safety lens is designed to overlap a corrective lens (12) and may be attached to the front or to the back of the eyeglasses. The eyeglasses comprise rims (15) for securing the corrective lenses, wherein each rim comprises a flange (16) that is formed along a lower edge of the rim, either on the front or on the back of the eyeglasses. Each flange preferably includes a resilient material (17) for engaging a lower edge of a safety lens to hold the safety lens securely adjacent a corrective lens.
Patent GB-2447149-A (GB)
Title: Pipe coupling
Inventor: WEBB IAN RICHARD
IPC: F16L17/04
Filed: 2008-03-03
Abstract: A pipe coupling with an anchoring arrangement for locking the pipes together axially is described. The anchoring arrangement comprises a tubular casing 10, a frusto-conical gripping ring 40 with inwardly projecting gripping teeth 42 and tensioning bolts 17 for tightening the casing 10 about the frusto-conical gripping ring 40. The frusto-conical gripping ring 40 is formed of a plurality of arcuate segments 40a and 40b which overlap to form a complete ring. By forming the gripping ring of segments, the gripping ring is able to adapt to pipes that are not truly circular in cross section and a better grip on the pipe may be achieved than with a single-piece gripping ring.
Patent GB-2459708-A (GB)
Title: Pultruded fibre composite cavity wall lintel
Inventor: ROBERTS MARTIN ARTHUR
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A pultruded fibre composite cavity wall lintel has a homogenous construction and is inert. It has low thermal conductivity and is light weight for ease of installation. The lintel can be manufactured in lengths of 6 metres.
Patent GB-2449013-A (GB)
Title: A method of binding information to a runtime application
Inventor: BEOUGHTER KEN J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A method of binding information to a runtime application, comprising providing a data context associated wit the runtime application to a resource manager 1508. Associating via the resource manager at least one property from the data context with at least one of a variable, a script, or a data source reference, and binding 1512 the at least one property to the at least one of the variable, the script, or the data source. In an embodiment the application is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) 1502. Change data is provided associated to a parameter to the resource manager and a method associated with the GUI is called to update the GUI 1504corresponding to the change notification.
Patent GB-2453309-A (GB)
Title: Protective sheet for exterior damage prevention
Inventor: OZAKI HIDENORI
IPC: B32B25/08
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: A protective sheet for exterior damage prevention having a base (1) that is composed of one side with self-suction ability and the other side, and also having a foam rubber layer (3) provided on the other side. More particularly, a protective sheet for exterior damage prevention, in which a sheet layer (5) having a peelability relative to the self-suction surface of the base (1) can be provided on the foam rubber layer (5). The protective sheet is used to protect the surfaces of various articles and is particularly used to prevent a painted portion of a vehicle body panel from being damaged in a vehicle assembly process. The sheet can be easily adhered in a close contact manner, does not affect a painted surface, has good curve following ability, water resistance, strength, and cushioning ability, can be repeatedly used, is produced at low costs, and can be applied to a wide range of objects.
Patent GB-2467949-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for improving the operation of a particulate filter by heating
Inventor: RICH CLIVE ROBERT
IPC: F01N3/027
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: Apparatus 2 for improving the operation of a particulate filter 4 of an internal combustion engine, which apparatus comprises a monitoring device 6 for monitoring the operation of the particulate filter, a heater element 8, timer 10 for controlling the length of operation of the heater element, and switch mechanism 12 for activating the heater element and the timer when the monitor device indicates that the particulate filter is not operating correctly, providing a timed injection of heat to the particulate filter in order to cause insufficiently burnt engine exhaust particles trapped in the particulate filter and blocking the particulate filter to re-burn to unblock the particulate filter. The apparatus may include a waterproof and weather proof insulation jacket. Preferably the switch mechanism can be manually or automatically operated, the timer is a solenoid-operated device and the monitor device conveys its results visually or audibly.
Patent GB-2470019-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible display unit with convexly curved display faces
Inventor: O'DONOGHUE COLIN
IPC: G09F1/06
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: A display unit with convexly curved display faces F1, B1, B2 is formed from at least one sheet of a substantially rigid and foldable material divided into a plurality of panels F1, B1, B2, S1 by crease lines. A strut panel S1 is provided which is foldable so that it extends perpendicularly between the display faces to hold them in their curved configuration by exerting a lateral pressure on the display faces. The unit is collapsible and may be stored and shipped flat and erected by virtue of the strut panel attached down the centre of one of the panels. The strut panel may be integral with the sheet of material or it may be adhered in place (G2, Fig. 6). The ends of the display sheet may be glued together G1, or at ab and slot type fastening (T1-4, Fig. 10) may be provided.
Patent GB-2463799-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with pivotable aerodynamic surface
Inventor: PARISH GREG
IPC: B60J1/04
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A system for enabling a vehicle (1) to improve its aerodynamic characteristics comprising a pivotable sheet 2 extending upwardly from the front (4) of the vehicle towards the windscreen 3. The system also comprises a pivotable sheet 6 behind the rear window. Both the front sheet 2 and rear sheet 6 can be pivoted by the driver to provide wind braking of the vehicle. A turbine (16, figure 7) may be provided in the rear sheet 6 to provide a means of generating power for the vehicle.