baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433154-A (GB)
Title: Wearable learning system
Inventor: WEINBURG JONATHAN
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A wearable learning systems comprises a series of two or more wearable display articles 1 each marked with successive indicia 2 wherein once a wearer has memorised said indicia on a first display article in said series, it can be replaced or supplemented with a successive display article from said series such that said wearer can build on their existing knowledge. The wearable learning system has been developed primarily as a device to aid in memorising information. The wearable learning system can be provided on a simple, yet eye-catching medium for presenting information to be memorised which can be conveniently displayed to the wearer on a wrist band, neck lanyard or key chain. Also disclosed is a wearable learning system including a series of two or more removable sleeves adapted to cover a wearable display article, each sleeve marked with successive indicia to be memorised.
Patent GB-2421331-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transferring blanks
Inventor: ROYER ROBERT JR
IPC: G06F12/0817
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: In a Constant Access Time Bounded cache, reserving a first number of unallocated lines in the cache for pinned data, the first number being less than the number of lines in the cache; and if data needs to be inserted into the cache as pinned data, selecting a line from the lines reserved for pinned data; storing the data in the line; and inserting the line into a search group of the cache.
Patent GB-2424442-A (GB)
Title: Ramp forming attachment for a plank
Inventor: HEAD DAVID JOHN
IPC: E04G27/00
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: An attachment for a plank <B>34</B> has a fitting portion <B>12</B> and a tongue portion <B>14</B> projecting from the fitting portion <B>12</B>. The tongue portion <B>14</B> has a support surface for resting in use on a support. The fitting portion <B>12</B> is arranged to be releasably fined to an end of the plank <B>34</B>. In use with the major faces of the plank <B>34</B> uppermost and lowermost the tongue portion <B>14</B> projects from the end of the plank <B>34</B> with its support surface lowermost and at an obtuse angle to the longitudinal direction of the plank <B>34</B>. The fining <B>12</B> and tongue <B>14</B> portions may be rigid with respect to each other or may be moveable between different configurations. The fining portion <B>12</B> may be capable of being fitted partway along the plank so that the end of the plank <B>34</B> projects beyond it.
Patent GB-2431317-A (GB)
Title: Automatic VoIP / PSTN call transfer
Inventor: RON ERAN
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: Providing a telecommunication service between two devices, comprising receiving a dialled number from the first device, checking whether the dialled number is subscribed to a service (VoIP), checking whether communication is possible based on data transfer in a computer network that meet minimum desired QoS (Quality of service). If the dialled number is subscribed to VoIP and there is minimum QoS, signalling to the subscriber using the computer network (VoIP). If the dialled number is not subscribed to VoIP or there is not a minimum desired QoS, trying to connect a regular (POTS/PSTN) call between the devices. The present invention enables users of telecommunication service to use the common Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and dial a PSTN telephone number and automatically manages the call to be transferred by Voice Over IP (VoIP) if possible, otherwise it transfers the call via PSTN. However, the VoIP call still needs to have minimum quality. When the system sees the option to transfer the call through computer networks (e.g. internet) it would do so. When no computer network call is possible, or there is not a minimum desired QoS between the two end points - the system would automatically transfer the call through switched telecommunication system (PSTN). It makes VoIP transparent to users.
Patent GB-2437263-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer apparatus
Inventor: DALLAS JAMES
IPC: B01D37/00
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A portable fluid apparatus comprising a pump 2, filtering means 3, a first hose means 4 and second hose means 5, in which the first hose means is feedable into a fluid tank to be drained of fluid, in which the second hose means is feedable into a fluid tank to be filled with fluid, in which the pump is adapted to pump fluid through the first hose means, the filtering means and through the second hose means. The portable fluid apparatus is adapted to transfer and filter completion fluid. Preferably the pump is a vacuum pump and the filtering means a filter cartridge unit or filter press unit such as a Diamatious Earth filter press. The first and second hose means may be one or more lengths of rubber hose or rigid pipework. Advantageously the portable fluid apparatus is used in the oil and drilling industry for transferring completion fluid between tanks at drilling stations.
Patent GB-2423434-A (GB)
Title: Noise attenuation system for vehicles
Inventor: STOTHERS IAN MCGREGOR
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: The vehicle, particularly an aircraft, has an interior wall 1 defining a cabin and an exterior wall 5 defining a cavity between the two walls. Undesirable noise passes through both walls into the cabin. The noise attenuation system comprises at least one reference detector 20 on or towards the exterior wall, at least one acoustic actuator 3 arranged on or towards the interior wall, at least one residual detector 2 mounted on or towards the interior wall and a controller that uses signals from both the reference and residual detectors to generate a drive signal for the actuator.
Patent GB-2440143-A (GB)
Title: Retractable cover for skip
Inventor: BYWATER-LEES RALPH TIMOTHY
IPC: E04H6/02
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: A retractable cantilever frame to act as a roof or platform for services over a skip or other demountable container is provided. The cantilevered frame is supported from fixed pillars (2) by arms (3) that are pivoted at both ends. At the back edge of the cantilevered frame are rollers (8) that move within vertical guides (10). The rollers upper limit is formed by a stop. Moving the rollers up causes the cantilevered frame to extend and moving them down cause the cantilever frame to retract.
Patent GB-2440347-A (GB)
Title: Automatic transmission with two Ravigneaux gearsets arranged in series
Inventor: TICKLE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A nine speed automatic transmission has a low range and a high range which provide at least three low forward gear ratios and one reverse low gear ratio. The transmission comprises two Ravigneaux gearsets 21, 22 arranged in series and are termed a primary gearset 21 and a secondary gearset 22. Each gearset 21, 22 has two sun gears 210, 215, 220, and 225 which mesh with planet gears 212, 214, 222 and 224 that are meshed with ring gears 211, 221. The ring gear 211 is an output from the primary gearset 21 and is coupled to the sun gears 220, 225 of the secondary gearset 22 via clutches D, E. Sun gear 215 is directly coupled to an input shaft 11 while sun gear may be coupled to the input shaft 11 by clutch A. Brake B attaches the sun gear 210 to a housing while brake F fastens sun gear 220 to the housing. Planes carries 213 and 223 are also fixed to the housing by brakes C and G. The transmission may be used in off-road 4x4 vehicles or other all wheel drive vehicles.
Patent GB-2426481-A (GB)
Title: Cast-cutter
Inventor: ROSS DAVID J
IPC: B26B15/00
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A cast-cutter (10) for removing a cast from a patient comprises a body (12) and a cutting assembly (18) secured thereto, wherein the cutting assembly (18) includes first and second relatively moveable cutting members (40, 44). Each cutting member (40,44) defines a cutting edge (46,48) which when in use cooperate to cut by a shearing action. Each cutting member (40, 44) also defines an inner face (60) and are adapted to maintain the inner faces (60) in non-engaging relationship to provide clearance therebetween in order to prevent material binding between the members (40,44) during a cutting operation.
Patent GB-2445999-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible insulated store
Inventor: HARRISON PAUL COLIN
IPC: E04B1/344
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A thermally insulated, portable store comprises a rectangular base 1, one or more frame members 2, 3, 4 pivotally connected to the base in the region of a first side thereof, and a flexible material 6 carried by the frame members. The store is transferable between a first erect condition, in which the frame members fan upwardly from the first side of the base at staggered inclinations to the base and an enclosed storage space is defined, and a second collapsed condition in which the frame members lie adjacent to the base. The store is further transformable from the second collapsed condition into a third stowed condition, in which the frame members and the base are divided into two parts approximately along a plane perpendicular to the first side of the base. The store may include a refrigeration unit and be carried in a canvas bag 13.
Patent GB-2444769-A (GB)
Title: Ground surface access assembly
Inventor: MILLS BRIAN
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: The ground surface access assembly 110, such as a manhole cover, comprises a base frame 112 and a cover 130, which can be mounted in the base frame in a first configuration, and a raising frame, which in a second configuration can be mounted in the base frame and into which the cover can then be placed. The assembly may include packing to reduce movement between the cover and base frame when the assembly is in a first configuration. The packing may comprise one or more elements that can be located between the cover and the frame or alternatively the cover may be formed from two or more elements and the packing 82 may be located, in use, between adjacent elements of the cover. The assembly may include a hinge to allow the cover to be hingedly secured to the raising frame in the second configuration, the hinge being arranged so that when the free side of the cover is raised the hinged side of the cover is also moved out of the raising frame opening.
Patent GB-2444947-A (GB)
Title: Wall Element and Associated Structure for a Gas Turbine Engine
Inventor: FOALE MARCUS
IPC: F23R3/00
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A wall structure for a gas turbine engine combustor has an outer wall 27 and an inner wall (28 fig 2) defining a duct between the inner and outer walls for the passage of cooling air, with the inner wall composed of several wall elements, in the form of tiles 29A and 29B. The outer wall has a radial step and the inner wall overlaps the radial step and has a local thickening region 50 positioned opposite the radial step. The inner wall element may have a body portion 36 aligned in use with the general direction of fluid flow through the combustor and a plurality of pedestals 38 that extend within the duct from the body portion towards the outer wall. The wall element may overlap adjacent elements at their upstream 30 and downstream 31 edge regions. Air may be admitted through the outer wall at an aperture 40, the air flow splitting into an upstream flow 42 and a downstream flow 44. The invention provides that the velocity of cooling air through the duct is maintained and cooling of the combustor wall elements is subsequently improved. The wall element may also include a barrier coating 64 which provides further heat resistance.
Patent GB-2435120-A (GB)
Title: Prepayment system for electric power meters using a contactless smart card with an automatic supply cut-off device
Inventor: NERI-BADILLO EDUARDO AUGUSTIN
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a meter comprising only one piece which is completely covered and which does not come into contact with the exterior, including a prepayment system and a more efficient method of controlling the supply of electric power and obtaining relevant information from the meter using contactless smart cards.
Patent GB-2448869-A (GB)
Title: Stray light compensation in ambient light sensor
Inventor: HADWEN BENJAMIN JAMES
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A method of compensating for stray light in a light sensor having a detection photosensor (7) and a reference photosensor (20), the reference photosensor (20) being for use in compensating for stray light falling on the detection photosensor, comprises using the reference photosensor (20) at least in part to determine a bias voltage or current applied to the detection photosensor (7). Based on this method, a display device is provided comprising a backlight and a light sensor for determining an ambient light level with the effects of stray light from the display backlight substantially removed, with means provided for controlling the intensity of the backlight in dependence upon the determined ambient light level. The sensor may be used with an active matrix LCD, AMLCD.
Patent GB-2451290-A (GB)
Title: Magnetohydrodynamic generator with photo-ionisation
Inventor: JOHNSTON DAVID ANDREW
IPC: H02K44/08
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A source of radiation is placed around the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generator, which ionizes either the flowing gas or the seed material with a lower ionisation energy (which may be a vapour of an alkali metal) carried by it. The spectral distribution of the radiation depends on the ionisation energy of the material to be ionized. Generally the radiation will be in the ultraviolet part of the spectrum. The gas must remain ionized until during all of its passage through the magnetohydrodynamic system i.e. during its passage between the field coils and between the electrodes. Therefore the ionizing radiation must illuminate all of this region. The ionizing radiation may be produced by discharge tubes, or by corona discharges from the electrodes, or a combination of both.
Patent GB-2453308-A (GB)
Title: Foam resin laminate products
Inventor: ALBERTELLI ALDINO
IPC: B29C33/38
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A composite product is made by providing a layer comprising a sheet-form moulding material 34, 44 on, for instance a mould 30, providing a substrate 36, 42, applying the layer of sheet form material onto a surface of the substrate and pressing, preferably with heat, the sheet-form material to the substrate, the configuration of the substrate being such that gas and/or vapour can be displaced from the pressing region. The substrate may be open celled crushable foam. The sheet forming material may comprise a thermosetting material. The mould surface may comprise aluminium or aluminium alloy. The substrate may include surface formations such as hollows, pits, cavities, pores, channels or grooves so that the sheet-form material keys with the formations. The product may be used for door, windows and other panels used in building, architectural components such as mouldings, vehicle parts and fittings, casings for electrical equipment and household items such as furniture, picture frames, chairs, tables, lamp bases, vases and bowls.
Patent GB-2443545-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal solid particulate separator
Inventor: LANGE NEVILLE ERNEST
IPC: B04B11/08
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A centrifugal particulates solids separator comprises a rotatable separator drum 23 having one end wider than the other and means for rotating said drum about its axis. Slurry introducing means are included whereby slurry can be poured onto the inside of the slurry drum to form a slurry film 20, 21 on the inside surface 22 of the drum 23, and thereafter said film tending to migrate towards the wider end of the drum. Radially disposed scraper blade means 1 comprising a plurality of scraper blades 5 that adapted to scrape the inside surface of drum 23as it rotates. This preferentially causes denser particles 20 within the slurry to migrate towards the narrower end of the drum. Scraper blade 5, which is less than the thickness of the film of slurry 20, 21, allows less dense solid particles 21 and / or the liquid forming part of the original slurry to flow over the scraper blades 5 and out of the drum 23 from its widest end. Denser solid particles 20 are preferentially scraped and separated out of the drum via its narrower end.
Patent GB-2443583-A (GB)
Title: Reflection coefficient measurement for water-based mud resistivity imaging
Inventor: FOLBERTH MARTIN
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: A galvanic resistivity tool with one or more measurement electrodes and guard electrodes, and one or more shielding electrodes. The impedance seen by the measurement electrode (indicative of the formation resistivity) is determined by using a directional coupler that measures a reflection coefficient of an electrical signal.
Patent GB-2457685-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter swash plate which changes contour and shape
Inventor: WAIN DAVID HOSTETTLER
IPC: B64C27/605
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: An adaptive swash plate comprising two semi-rigid circular plates is constructed by placing one plate directly on top of the other, the plates may be rotatably held together by a series of concentric tongue and grooves or T-bar "rails" (fig 2). The inner surface of the plates may have a low coefficient of friction and a lubricant may be introduced between them to further reduce friction and wear. The swash plate is flexible enough such that actuators can bend the swash plate to a desired shape. The lower plate is connected to eight actuators that can tilt, elevate or deform the swash plate vertically. The top plate is connected to four linkages that control pitch of blades of a helicopter. As the adaptive swash plate may be deformed rather than merely tilted or elevated, slower blade rotations for a fixed forward speed of the helicopter are possible.
Patent GB-2453191-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN LEE E
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: The invention features a method of diagnosing or providing a prognosis regarding the state of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) in a mammal by contacting a target tissue or other environmental sample with a detectable compound, which binds to a non-amyloid form of a disease specific prion (PrP-d). An increase in binding of the compound to the target tissue or environmental sample compared to a normal control level of binding indicates that the mammal is suffering from or is at risk of developing TSE, or that the sample is contaminated with TSE-infected material.
Patent GB-2448469-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer thermal insulation system
Inventor: SQUIRES LESLIE JAMES
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A thermal insulation structure includes a plurality of inner air and water vapour permeable insulating layers which entrap air and a water vapour permeable, at least substantially air impermeable film layer separating two said water vapour permeable insulating layers, the inner layers being sandwiched between first and second outer air and liquid water impermeable, water vapour permeable outer film layers, the construction and arrangement of the layers being such as to control, in use, water vapour transmission through the thermal insulation structure. Alternatively, a thermal insulation structure includes a plurality of inner air and water vapour permeable insulating layers which entrap air and an inner air and water vapour impermeable film layer separating two said insulating air entrapment layers, the inner layers being sandwiched between first and second outer air, liquid and moisture vapour impermeable outer film layers.
Patent GB-2453455-A (GB)
Title: Controllable release nasal system
Inventor: HILLIS W DANIEL
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: Methods and systems for managing shared state within a distributed system with varying consistency and consensus semantics are described. In one configuration, a computing device receives a first plurality of objects representing the state of a first item and a second plurality of objects representing the state of a second item. The computing device generates a composed view of the state of each of the first item and the second item. The resulting composed views are transmitted using a reliable multicast protocol.
Patent GB-2466494-A (GB)
Title: Container with flap and two adhesive securing elements
Inventor: WOOD NICHOLAS BERNDT
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: A container (101) constructed from card is build up by a storage portion (102) having a base (104) and an opening through which items are insertable, and a closure portion (103) foldable between a first configuration with access to the opening of the storage portion and a second configuration that closes the opening of the storage portion. The closure portion (103) has a flap (105) having a free edge, where the flap has a first securing element (107) for securing the closure portion in the second configuration and a second securing element (108) also for securing the closure portion in the second configuration. Either the first or the second securing element is manually separable from the flap using a perforation line or a tear strip at the free edge thereof. The securing elements (107,108) have an adhesive surface. The container can have a further third securing element. Also claimed is a method for use of the container.
Patent GB-2468166-A (GB)
Title: Cascade refrigeration system with aftercooler
Inventor: LAWSON MARK ANTHONY
IPC: F25B6/04
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A multi-stage refrigeration system 24 has at least first and second stages 4, 6, each stage comprising a complete refrigeration circuit which includes a compressor 10, 18, a condenser 12, 20, an evaporator 8, 16, and an expansion valve 14, 22. The first stage also includes an aftercooler 26, for removing heat from refrigerant in the first stage before heat from the first stage is transferred to the second stage (6) for further cooling. The aftercooler may include a fan, and both the first and second stages may each have a different refrigerant. The multi-stage refrigeration system can include more than two stages, with each stage except the last stage including an aftercooler.
Patent GB-2459179-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric pressure control valve
Inventor: DUPUIS PAUL B
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 2009-04-08
Abstract: A pressure control valve has a common plenum formed by two flow control valves that each use piezoelectric actuators 102 to generate a number of possible operating states and thus control an output pressure from the common plenum formed by the two flow control valves. The flow control valves each have at least one pressure fitting 108, 110 and nozzle 114, and a nozzle orifice sealing mechanism (138, Fig. 2) coupled to the piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric actuator 102 may be a piezoceramic actuator fixed along one side 122 to a chamber 104 of the flow control valve and having a free side opposite the fixed side. Upon receiving a voltage of a desired magnitude and polarity, the free side of the piezoceramic actuator and the nozzle orifice sealing mechanism moves to control a fluid flow into the common plenum. By controllably dithering the piezoelectric actuators, the output pressure from the common plenum may be accurately regulated.
Patent GB-2457404-A (GB)
Title: Glycerol fuel
Inventor: DAY PAUL
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A fuel composition comprises glycerol and a combustion improving agent. The glycerol may be obtained from a renewable biological source and before mixing with the combustion improving agent may be treated by mixing with an inorganic acid and removing water and methanol under normal or reduced pressure, and removing solid material. Other aspects of the invention provide a method of making a fuel composition and methods of combusting glycerol fuel compositions.