baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2475443-A (GB)
Title: Forming and packing stacks of biscuits
Inventor: PARSONS WILLIAM CHARLES
IPC: B65B23/14
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: An apparatus for forming and delivering a stack of planar articles comprises a feed arrangement (1, figure 1) for forming individual stacks of articles B in register with one another, a dispensing chamber 16 for receiving a stack B, having an upper inlet opening for receiving the stack and comprising in its bottom surface an openable outlet for delivering the stack of articles, the dispensing chamber being reciprocable to permit movement between a position in which the stack is delivered into the dispensing chamber 16 and a return position, a control device 29 for controlling the movement of the dispensing chamber 16 and the opening of the outlet, a conveyor 23 located beneath the dispensing chamber 16, and a sensor device 27 for detecting the presence of a container 24 in which the stack is to be delivered, wherein the control device 29 and the sensor device 27 are arranged so to synchronise the movement of the dispensing chamber 16 with the movement of a container 24 detected on the conveyor 23 so that the dispensing chamber 16 is temporarily in register with the container 24, and, whilst the chamber 16 is substantially in register with the container 24, to open the outlet for delivery of the stack.
Patent GB-2490722-A (GB)
Title: Edging product for raised platforms incorporating a tactile surface
Inventor: TELFORD IAN
IPC: A61H3/06
Filed: 2011-05-13
Abstract: The edging 1 comprises a tactile unit 5 let into the upper surface of a coping stone 2 used for edging. The edging is particularly used for raised platforms such as railway platforms or roadside kerb pavements. The edging preferably is in the form of a block, lamina or slab with a recess, indentation or rebate 7 which receives the tactile unit. The tactile unit is preferably thin relative to the coping stone such that the thickness of the stone below the unit is 85% of the overall thickness of the stone. The product allows easier access to those with visual impairments by having a tactile, relieved, studded or ridged surface near the edge of a road or platform, additionally the tactile unit can be made from material which is of a contrasting colour to the coping stone for easier visibility and acting as a warning. The tactile unit may have protrusions which are integral to it or have integers such as bosses, studs or domes attached to it.
Patent GB-2481890-A (GB)
Title: A MESFET RF switch
Inventor: STIEBLER WOLFRAM C
IPC: H03K17/693
Filed: 2011-06-27
Abstract: A GaAs FET RF switch comprises return transistors T5 and T6 in addition to series and shunt switches T1-T4. The shunt circuits do not require capacitors, for biasing and blocking, and so the switch requires less area and has less off-capacitance in the series and shunt circuits. The insertion loss may be lower and the shunt path isolation may be higher. The switch may be used in a duplexer for a wireless device.
Patent GB-2491657-A (GB)
Title: Improving Performance of a Link Between a mobile Device and a Terminal
Inventor: HAGGETT SIMON JAMES
IPC: H04W4/50
Filed: 2011-07-15
Abstract: A session in which a mobile device is linked to a remote terminal by a data link is improved by defining a set of parameters which determine performance of a session when said mobile device is linked to said remote terminal. The performance of a session between the mobile device and the remote terminal is evaluated/estimated and a change to a parameter from the set of parameters is identified and changed. The performance is re-evaluated based on the changed parameter and the identified parameter change is adopted if performance is improved. If necessary, the evaluating, identifying, changing, re-evaluating and adopting steps are reiterated until termination. The changed set of parameters can be stored. Images may be captured and transmitted between the mobile device and terminal. The set of parameters may comprise an image scaling parameter. Changes to static parameters may be prioritised above changes to dynamic parameters.
Patent GB-2479845-A (GB)
Title: Width indicating cycle light unit
Inventor: KIMPTON EDDIE
IPC: B62J6/04
Filed: 2011-08-05
Abstract: A light unit 103 for use with cycles, comprising a central housing 106 with two opposed extendable arms 105,109 projecting therefrom, each of the extendable arms 105, 109 being provided with a light source 110. The extendable aims 105, 109 may additionally carry reflective streamers 111. The central housing 106 may comprise a central lamp 107.
Patent GB-2494858-A (GB)
Title: Managing connections to a network in a mobile device
Inventor: MICHAELIDES CHRISTOS
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2011-08-31
Abstract: A mobile device is configured to open a plurality of connections for sending and/or receiving data over a communications link to a network. A plurality of parameters relating to characteristics of the connection are obtained S201, and a connection state for each connection is defined based on the plurality of parameters S202. When a predefined event is detected S203, it is determined for each connection whether to change the connection state in response to the predefined event S204, according to a plurality of predefined rules. The plurality of parameters may include a connection type parameter (bursty, continuous, or periodic), a frequency-of-use parameter, a bandwidth parameter and priority information. Events may include changes in battery level, signal strength, available networks, number of open connections. Information about data transfer characteristics of each connection may be obtained, and the predefined event may comprise a change in the data transfer characteristics of one of the connections. Predefined connection states may include at least one of a high priority state, a low priority state, a suspended state, and a terminated state. Suitable for a mobile device simultaneously running multiple applications which may open several connections over a communications link to the network.
Patent GB-2481180-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for optimizing a load in a flight control system while an aircraft is on the ground
Inventor: HUYNH NEAL V
IPC: B64C13/38
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product for managing movement of a flight control surface on an aircraft. A control signal is received to move the flight control surface to a position. Travel in a number of actuators in a plurality of actuators coupled to the flight control surface is limited to an amount that reduces a load on the number of actuators in the plurality of actuators in response to receiving the control signal while the aircraft is on the ground and the speed of the aircraft is less than a threshold.
Patent GB-2492184-A (GB)
Title: Spillage containment boom which can be raised and lowered
Inventor: STRATTON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 2011-11-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of containing a spill in an aqueous environment 36 and comprises the steps of placing a polymeric pipe 35 under the surface level of the aqueous environment, in the vicinity of a site of potential spillage; and raising the pipe from under the surface level to a containment level. The pipe when raised forms at least a partial boundary to contain the spill. The pipe may be raised by pumping 46 a gas into the pipe, which gas may be inert relative to a hydrocarbon which is being contained. The pipe may contain dispersants and or bioremediation and or treatment agents. The pipe may comprise a skirt 37, 38 below and or above the pipe. The pipe may be connected to a tether 41 or a detachable ballast for placing the pipe at the surface level. Later embodiments relate to a containment apparatus comprising a polymeric pipe of more than 300mm, having at least one inlet for pumping gas into the pipe to adjust the buoyancy.
Patent GB-2512264-A (GB)
Title: An improved shovel arrangement
Inventor: DHAWAN PHILLIP
IPC: A01D7/00
Filed: 2012-01-13
Abstract: The sweeping shovel for sweeping loose material from a hard surface. The shovel has a head and a handle. The head is at least partially formed as a blade having a face and a foot which trails from the face. In one use the head rests on a hard surface supported by the trailing foot with the foot supporting the face at a predetermined angle to the hard surface. This allows the material to rise from the hard surface across the face, to be swept from the hard surface as the trailing foot travels on the hard surface. The head may include integral spaced reinforcing support struts which are connected to the foot. The handle may be detachable from the head. The foot may comprise teeth or grooves for moving leaves or grass.
Patent GB-2502061-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharger with tubercles on the nozzle ring vanes
Inventor: COSTALL AARON WILLIAM
IPC: F01D9/02
Filed: 2012-05-14
Abstract: A turbocharger with a nozzle ring of vanes in the turbine and/or compressor provided with tubercles, as found on the fins of humpback whales, on the proximal edge of the vanes to improve lift efficiency and stall resistance. Preferably there are between 8 and 15 vanes with 10 tubercles on each. The vanes may be fixed or variable geometry.
Patent GB-2502280-A (GB)
Title: Separator device
Inventor: ADEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2012-05-21
Abstract: A separator device 10 for removing particles from suspension in a fluid comprises: a housing 12, having first and second ports 96 for ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing, the first and second ports being centrally disposed on an axis wherein the axis runs parallel to a central axis of the housing; and at least one separation chamber for separating solid particles from the fluid. Preferably at least one deflector 100 is provided adjacent to one of the first and second ports for setting up a flow of fluid in circular motion about the central axis. Advantageously the separator device is used to remove solid particles such as iron oxide from water circulating in a heating system and is easily fitted to a heating circuit due to the provision of in-line ports.
Patent GB-2489149-A (GB)
Title: Data measurement and feedback mechanism using an application framework
Inventor: MOSKOWITZ ALAN
IPC: H04H60/33
Filed: 2010-12-08
Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses are provided for conditioning media content based on user input. In one implementation, a barker screen is displayed on an output interface of the user device when a request to switch media channels is received. The barker screen may include a request for user input and at least partially block the output interface. As such, the content of the new channel may be at least partially unavailable until user input is received. Furthermore, techniques and apparatuses are provided for transmitting a request for user input to the user device switched to a unidirectional broadcast channel. Information contained in responses generated based on user inputs is then used to adjust media content.
Patent GB-2505453-A (GB)
Title: Underwater connecting apparatus
Inventor: PLANT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus for the underwater connection of an electrical cable 2 to a piece of electrical equipment where the apparatus comprises a chamber 22 in which part of the cable 2 is located and where a flexible diaphragm 30 forms a wall of the chamber 22. The diaphragm 30 comprises an electrically conductive material that is earthed and engages a conductive screen layer 6 of the cable 2. The diaphragm 30 can be made of a conductive silicone elastomer. The chamber 22 further contains an electrically insulating fill material 28 around the cable 2. The apparatus can also comprise second and third chambers 24 & 26 which both having a respective flexible diaphragm 56 & 84 that forms a wall of the respective chamber 24 & 26. The second and third diaphragms 56 & 84 have perimeters with a wave-shaped profile whereby the volume of the second and third chambers 24 & 26 can change without a substantial change in the perimeter length of the corresponding diaphragm 56 & 84.
Patent GB-2495395-A (GB)
Title: Tube joiner
Inventor: BRADBURY MARK
IPC: E04G7/20
Filed: 2012-10-02
Abstract: A tube joiner 10 comprises first and second joining members 12, 14 to cooperate with end regions of respective first and second tubes 210, 212 and join the first and second tubes to each other. Preferably the tubes are aligned along a common axis. Also provided is a tool (110, 112, fig 11) for joining the tubes to the joiner. The tube joiner optionally has a locating member 16 to locate the tube joiner and the first and second tubes into the tool. The joiner may have dimples 24 into which the tubes are deformed by the tool to achieve secure engagement. In a further aspect, a method of joining tubes is provided.
Patent GB-2506655-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief valve
Inventor: HOMFRAY ALLAN
IPC: F16K17/10
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A pressure relief valve comprises a primary valve member 32 engageable with a primary valve seat 34 to control the passage of fluid between an inlet 24 and an outlet 26. The primary valve member 32 is biased by spring 42 towards a closed position and defines, with an associated housing 22, a control chamber 40. The fluid pressure within the control chamber 40 applies a load to the primary valve member 32 urging the primary valve member towards the primary seat 34. A control valve 44 controls the fluid pressure within the control chamber 40 and includes a control valve member 46 engageable in a first position with a first seat 48 to control communication between the control chamber 40 and the inlet 24, and engageable in a second position with a second seat 56 to control communication between the control chamber 40 and the outlet 26. The control valve member 46 is biased by spring 58 towards the first position, and defines a piston, the fluid pressure upon which urges the control valve member 46 towards its second position.
Patent GB-2494810-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a drill bit
Inventor: LOCKWOOD GREGORY T
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a drill bit that includes a bit body having a plurality of blades extending radially therefrom comprises adhering a first matrix material to at least a portion of a mould cavity corresponding to an outer surface of the bit body, loading a second matrix material into the other portions of the mould cavity and heating the mould contents to forma matrix body drill bit.
Patent GB-2498075-A (GB)
Title: Vertical Subsea Tree Assembly Control
Inventor: BRYSON WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A vertical subsea tree (21) is operated by a subsea control module (47) supplied with hydraulic and electric power from the surface via umbilical 45. Landing sub (27) connects to and is run into the vertical subsea tree (21) through riser (23). The landing sub (27) engages mating penetrations (41) on an upper portion of the master valve block (33) of the vertical subsea tree (21) to supply flow passages (37) extending from the penetrations (41) and through the master valve block (33)to the subsea control module (47) on the exterior of the tree. The subsea control module (47) is then operated through the landing sub umbilical (45) to control operation of the vertical subsea tree (21).
Patent GB-2499116-A (GB)
Title: Drill string with two independent reamers
Inventor: MACKENZIE ALAN
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2013-01-29
Abstract: A drill string comrpsises first and second reamers that are independently actuable. Also disclosed is an apparatus 30 for use in controlling first and second downhole tools 14, 16 that includes a first cyclical indexing mechanism 32 associated with a first down hole tool, and a second cyclical indexing mechanism 34 associated with a second downhole tool. The first indexing mechanism defines at least three sequential indexing positions within a cycle and the second indexing mechanism defines at least two sequential indexing positions within a cycle. The apparatus includes at least one actuator 36, 38 for actuating the first and second indexing mechanisms in response to a common stimulus to cause said first and second indexing mechanisms to advance between respective indexing positions so as to permit co-ordination of the operational states of the associated first and second downhole tools.
Patent GB-2495883-A (GB)
Title: Flange Pipe Coupling
Inventor: STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: F16L23/036
Filed: 2012-02-09
Abstract: Apparatus and method for clamping a flanged joint, in the form of a clamp that is applied across the flanges, having first and second clamp devices applied to circumferentially separate portions of the flanges, each of the first and second clamp devices having a foot portion to engage an outer face of a flange, and a force driver, e.g. in the form of a tensioning nut and bolt assembly, adapted to press the flanges together from opposite sides of the flanged connection. Typically the flanged connection is a bolted connection, with bolts or threaded studs etc passing through the flanges, and typically a foot portion on the apparatus is adapted to engage the outer face of each flange between the bolts, to allow transmission of forces to the flanges without applying forces to the bolts, or the nuts or other fixings attached thereto. Typically the clamping devices are provided at spaced apart locations on the circumference of the flange, and a tensioning band is typically fitted around the head of each clamping device and tensioned to retain the clamping devices in position and to allow fine adjustment of the clamping force. The clamping force applied across the flanged connection is applied not through the existing bolts passing through the flanges, as these might be structurally compromised, but instead is applied through the clamping device of the invention. In this way, structurally intact threaded studs and other components of the invention which are applied to an older failing flanged connection can be certified for use for a further period of time to coincide with or extend beyond the expected lifetime of the flanged connection and the pipeline itself, without disturbing the existing bolts. These can optionally be left in place if desired, as they no longer apply any force, or can optionally be removed according to operator preference.
Patent GB-2511516-A (GB)
Title: Radiation reflector using tensioned metallised sheets
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAVID ANDREW
IPC: F24S23/70
Filed: 2013-03-05
Abstract: A reflector comprises a metallised sheet 1 held in shape due to tension provided by a framework of semi-rigid wires 2, 3 or rigid rods. The reflector may in the form of a paraboloid or a hyperboloid. The framework may comprise a set of radial wires and may further include a set of concentric circular wires. Alternatively, the framework may be square or rectangular and comprise rigid rods (9, figure 4) separated by extendable members (10). The reflector may form part of a solar concentrator energy system for providing high intensity solar radiation for electrical power generation or process heat for chemical and other manufacturing processes.
Patent GB-2511758-A (GB)
Title: Collecting user information
Inventor: SIPILA PASI
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2013-03-11
Abstract: User 6, in particular customer, information is collected by a wireless terminal apparatus, e.g. a point of sale (POS) PIN terminal 1, in a predefined location 7, e.g. a restaurant, hotel or shop. The apparatus has a memory storing questions from which it generates different subsets of questions for presentation to the user via a user interface, such that a survey of 30 questions may be broken down into only 2 or 3 per customer. The apparatus collects user input including address information, e.g. a mobile number or email address, and responses to the questions. Based on the user input targeted communications, in particular marketing, are made to the users mobile phone 3. For example, a discount voucher for a nearby cafÃ© may be sent. The user information, information regarding the users purchase, information of the predefined location and further pre-stored information may be processed to generate an analysis of the user and to communicate further information, e.g. marketing, to a users mobile phone based on the processing and the collected address information.
Patent GB-2513613-A (GB)
Title: Electrosurgical device
Inventor: BROOKE GERARD
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: A forceps type electrosurgical device comprising a fixed elongate body 10 a pair of moveable tips 20 arranged for engaging tissue in use and extending from a forward end 12 of the body 10, the tips 20 being relatively moveable between a first position in which the tips are spaced apart and a second position in which the tips are brought together. The body 10 further comprising an actuation member 40 moveable relative to the body 10 and connected to the tips 20 such that a user may move the actuation member 40 to result in movement of the tips 20 between the first and second positions. In another aspect a suction 30 port is proximal to the tips 20. In another aspect one tip is comprises an outwardly facing surface with a sharp tapered profile (28, Fig 4), and the other tip 20b comprises an outwardly facing surface with a blunt profile.
Patent GB-2501632-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable riser suspension and sealing system
Inventor: VANDERFORD DELBERT E
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2011-12-13
Abstract: An adjustable riser suspension system for suspending a riser under tension including a riser hanger, a mating sleeve rotationally coupled to the riser hanger, a ratchet-latch sleeve located inside the mating sleeve with an external profile configured to engage an internal profile of the mating sleeve and an internal profile configured to engage an externally threaded face of the riser. The riser hanger and mating sleeve are configured to move downward relative to the riser such that the mating sleeve fits over at least a portion of the riser, causing the ratchet-latch device to ratchet over the external threads of the riser. The mating sleeve is configured to rotate relative to the riser, causing the internal and external profiles of ratchet-latch device to lock the riser and the mating sleeve to prevent movement of the riser relative to the mating sleeve.
Patent GB-2505762-A (GB)
Title: Child motion apparatus
Inventor: MOUNTZ JONATHAN K
IPC: A47D9/02
Filed: 2013-07-12
Abstract: A child motion apparatus 100 includes an upright column 112 defining a vertical axis, a carriage 114 assembled with the upright column and including a swing shaft portion 116/118 operable to rotate about a pivot axis P1, P2, at least one swing arm 104/106 affixed with the swing shaft portion, a first motor drive unit (122, Fig 3) assembled with the carriage and having an output shaft (166, Fig 3), a drive transmission (154, Fig 3) respectively connected with the output shaft and the swing shaft portion, a second motor drive unit 120 assembled with the upright column, and an actuating mechanism (130, Fig 2) respectively connected with the second motor drive unit and the carriage. The drive transmission can transfer an output drive provided by the first motor drive unit at the output shaft to the swing shaft portion to impart rotation to the driven swing arm. The actuating mechanism is drivable by the second motor drive unit to vertically move the carriage relative to the upright column.