baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2518427-A (GB)
Title: An aid for horse riding
Inventor: MCGUINNESS JEANETTE
IPC: B68B11/00
Filed: 2013-09-21
Abstract: An aid for horse riders comprising a flexible elongated body 120, with a hand grip 110 at one end and a plate 130 at the opposing end, wherein the plate has an indicia 160 that can be viewed by a third party. The indicia may be in the form of fluorescent / reflective lettering, have illuminating means in the form of LEDs or an electronic display; the indicia will warn third parties of the users presence. Preferably the hand grip 110 is rotatable.
Patent GB-2520937-A (GB)
Title: Stand mixers
Inventor: JAYS NICK
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 2013-12-03
Abstract: A stand mixer 10 comprises a head unit 50 having a lower surface presenting, in operation, a downwardly-facing drive outlet for driving in rotation at least one tool suspended therefrom. The head unit is supported with the downwardly-facing drive outlet above a receiving location 30 for a mixing bowl 40. Driving means, including an electric motor 70 and associated transmission means for conveying rotary drive to the drive outlet, are provided. The mixer further comprises first 80 and second 90 coaxial driving outlets presented on an upper surface (52) of the head unit 50; the coaxial outlets 80, 90 run at different speeds and are driven from the motor 70 by means of an epicyclic gearbox 100. The motor 70 is housed in the support means 60 with its drive shaft 72 in substantial alignment with the coaxial drive outlets 80, 90.
Patent GB-2506053-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for generating read-only operating systems
Inventor: MILSTEAD JAMES M
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: Methods and systems for use in generating read-only production operating systems including at least one application for use with a target workstation are disclosed. One example method includes providing a baseline operating system based on a hardware profile of the target workstation, executing an installation script for a target application, adding at least one resource to the baseline operating system based on an error message indicating at least one resource called by the installation script is not found, and writing, at a computing device, a production operating system to a read-only media. The production operating includes the baseline operating system and the at least one resource.
Patent GB-2521634-A (GB)
Title: Belt buckle with interchangeable facia
Inventor: MARSHALL DAVID ANDREW
IPC: A44B11/00
Filed: 2013-12-24
Abstract: A belt buckle 2 includes a recessed area 5 into which a fascia 1 can be inserted and fixed. Fixing means which may include magnets allow for the fascia 1 to be removable and/or interchangeable. The buckle 2 may have an aperture 6 to allow for the fascia to be pushed out of the buckle by a suitable object pushed through the hole 6.
Patent GB-2527484-A (GB)
Title: Ultraviolet discharge lamp apparatuses with one or more reflectors and systems which determine operating parameters and disinfection schedules
Inventor: STIBICH MARK ANDREW
IPC: H01J61/40
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light; a support structure supporting the discharge lamp; an automated means for moving the discharge lamp relative to the support structure; a processor 32; and a storage medium having program instructions which are executable by the processor for activating the automated means such that the discharge lamp is repositioned within the apparatus relative to the support structure while the discharge lamp is emitting ultraviolet light. Also claimed is an apparatus comprising: a discharge lamp configured to emit ultraviolet light; a support structure supporting the discharge lamp; and an automated means for moving the discharge lamp in and out of the support structure.
Patent GB-2512981-A (GB)
Title: Pressure test cell
Inventor: FINDLAY BRIAN FRASER
IPC: E04B1/98
Filed: 2014-02-05
Abstract: A test cell 10 for containing equipment 12 subject to pressure testing comprises a plurality of metal plate wall panels 14 and a mesh roof panel 16 formed from mesh strands 26 of a high strength material. Each wall panel may have a lappedconnection 18 with an adjacent wall panel. The mesh panel 16 may be formed from a ballistic fabric, and the mesh strands 26 may be wire, rope and braid of steel, metal, plastic, natural or composite fibre, or a combination thereof. In the event of a pressure failure of the equipment 12 under test, the roof panel 16 captures fragments of the equipment while allowing the dissipation of pressureshock waves through the apertures 28 in the mesh. The lapped connections 18 between wall panels 14 result in increased friction between adjacent wall panels 14 and thus an increase in the strength of the connection when subject to pressure shock waves. A system of cells may include a plurality of wall panels and a plurality of roofs of different sizes, the wall panels being assemble-able to form enclosures corresponding to the roof sizes.
Patent GB-2523148-A (GB)
Title: A support apparatus for plyometric exercise
Inventor: JANUSZEK MATTHEW
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2014-02-14
Abstract: A support apparatus 1 for use during plyometric exercise comprises a resilient body 2 having a cuboid shape. A flexible cover is provided that surrounds the body 2. The cuboid body 2 has a height, width and depth which are all of different lengths to each other such that the apparatus 1 may be arranged in three different orientations in which the uppermost face defines a landing platform of three different heights. The body 2 comprises a foam core (16, figure 4) and a shock absorbing layer (18) located at and bonded to the outer surface of the core that surrounds and encapsulates the core. The shock absorbing layer (18) is formed of a foam material having a density greater than the foam core (16) and is located at all six sides of the apparatus such that the intermediate layer (18) is located at the upper face of the apparatus 1 to define a landing platform whatever the orientation of the apparatus 1.
Patent GB-2523567-A (GB)
Title: Producing hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation
Inventor: WESENBERG MARGRETE HÃ NES
IPC: E21B43/30
Filed: 2014-02-27
Abstract: The system comprises a horizontal production well P, at least part of the production well located in a portion of the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. A horizontal heating well H is also provided, at least part of the heating well located in a portion of the hydrocarbon-bearing formation; wherein the heating well comprises a main well and a plurality of smaller bore lateral wells extending into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. The smaller bore lateral wells improve heat distribution within the formation, and so fewer heating wells are required to achieve the same effect as using heating wells without smaller bore lateral wells. In the embodiment of Figure 2, a repeating hexagonal structure of heating wells H is shown. A production well P is located substantially at the centre of each hexagonal arrangement of heating wells.
Patent GB-2509420-A (GB)
Title: Using biocide coating to prevent marine growth on geophysical equipment
Inventor: STENZEL ANDRE
IPC: A01N59/20
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: Marine geophysical equipment has polyurethane-based material at least partially covering a surface. The surface may be the jacket of a cable such as a marine seismic or electromagnetic streamer, or a seismic or electromagnetic ocean bottom cable. The surface is at least partially coated with a suspension medium and with a biocide. The biocide may comprise particles of copper or copper alloy. The suspension medium may be a solvent such as N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP). The suspension medium may be mixed with the biocide before it is applied to the surface 54,55, or the suspension medium may be applied to the surface and then the biocide applied to the suspension medium-coated surface 56,67. The method may include curing the coating 58 with a curing agent such as water.
Patent GB-2525888-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to loudspeakers
Inventor: ORNELLAS DANIEL BAILEY
IPC: H04R7/20
Filed: 2014-05-07
Abstract: A loudspeaker assembly comprises a diaphragm 102, a chassis 104 and a first surround 101. The first surround extends across a gap 106 between the chassis and the diaphragm which is arranged and configured to move from a neutral position to an extended position. When the diaphragm is in the neutral position the cross-sectional shape of the support comprises a first portion 101a extending across the gap from a region adjacent to the edge of the diaphragm to a first point and a second portion 101b extending across the gap from the first point to a second point. The first portion is less curved than the second portion or substantially straight. Other embodiments are shown (figs 2b-3b). A second surround may be employed (figs 4a, 4b). This surround structure is said to avoid contact between the first surround and the grille.
Patent GB-2511976-A (GB)
Title: Input command based on hand gesture
Inventor: HOFFMAN DUSTIN L
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2011-12-23
Abstract: Examples disclose a device with a sensor to detect a location of a chassis which does not include an input component for a hand gesture and to execute an input command on the device based on the hand gesture and if the hand gesture is detected at the location of the chassis which does not include the input component.
Patent GB-2534350-A (GB)
Title: Oil/water interface detection
Inventor: WILLIAM GEORGE CLARK
IPC: G01F23/284
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus and method for use of a separator for an oil/water interface 26. Apparatus comprising a separation tank 12, having an inlet 16 for an oil/water mixture, an oil outlet 18 for separated oil and a water outlet for separated water. A radio transmitter 30 and receiver 32 are mounted within the separation tank. A controller 28 is configured to transmit a radio pulse, said pulse is reflected by an interface between an oil 22 and a water 24 layer in the separation tank and is received by the receiver after reflection. The radio pulse has a duration of less than 10ns or nanoseconds. The level of the interface may be based upon the reflected waveform received, including time-of-flight of the reflected radio waveform. The radio pulse may be one or more frequency components between 300 MHz and 30 GHz or an ultra-wideband radar pulse having a bandwidth of at least 500 MHz and. The sampling signal may comprise at least 100 samples at a sampling frequency of at least 500 MHz. The receiver may have a passive Vivaldi antenna, which may be further laminated in resin to reduce corrosion.
Patent GB-2535781-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and a method for assembling a window unit
Inventor: CLIVE SOUTH
IPC: E06B9/264
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A device 101 is disclosed comprising two toothed tracks 102A and 102B arranged parallel to each other. A handle 103 is provided to open or close a window blind (104, Fig. 1) and comprises two toothed wheels 105A and 105B, configured to engage the first and second toothed tracks, respectively. A control mechanism 106 causes the two toothed wheels to be able to rotate only at the same rate. A method for the assembly of the device is also provided Fig. 14). The device preferably comprises a rail 109 with number of magnets and a blind attached to the bar. The handle may also comprise magnets arranged to interact with the ones on the rail. Preferably, the apparatus includes up to two transparent glass panels 111, 115, each provided with two slide tracks (112A, 112 B, Fig. 1), the latter being configured to prevent contact between rails and transparent panels.
Patent GB-2536461-A (GB)
Title: Pump monitoring apparatus and method
Inventor: LAURENT MARC PHILIPPE
IPC: F04C28/28
Filed: 2015-03-18
Abstract: A pump monitoring apparatus for monitoring a vacuum pump 2 having an electric motor 5, the monitoring apparatus comprising at least one sensor 12 for measuring a current of the electric motor to generate a time-based signal; and at least one electronic processor 10 configured to transform the time-based signal into a frequency-based signal; and analyse the frequency-based signal to identify a signal pattern representing a pump fault condition. Preferably the signal pattern comprises at least one signal peak occurring at a predefined frequency or in a predefined frequency range in the frequency-based signal. Preferably the signal pattern comprises an amplitude for the at least one signal peak. The signal pattern may be predefined and represent a known pump fault condition, where a fault diagnostic is associated with the predefined signal pattern. By monitoring the frequency-based signal, the monitoring apparatus can identify a pump fault condition. The signal pattern can, for example, correspond to a vibration signature associated with the pump fault condition.
Patent GB-2541648-A (GB)
Title: Non-linear diagnostic analysis apparatus, and essential oils evaluation method using the same
Inventor: LI-YUN TU
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2015-08-21
Abstract: A non-linear diagnostic analysis apparatus includes at least one transducer connected to an examinees head for transmitting a transmission frequency and feeding back a reflection frequency from the examinees head through the transducer, a detection unit connected to the transducer to allow the transducer to transmit the transmission frequency and receive the reflection frequency, and a control unit connected to the detection unit. The control unit has a computing unit for computing the reflection frequency and comparing the transmission frequency and reflection frequency to obtain detected information, an essential oils database containing essential oils information and essential oils using methods, such that after the computing unit computes the reflection frequency, the detected information and essential oils database are compared to select suitable type and dosage of the essential oil, and a screen for displaying the detected information and the suggested type and using method of the essential oil. The detected information may include the structure of all organs of the examinee and detected data.
Patent GB-2531911-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for a roman blind assembly
Inventor: MICHAEL HAYES
IPC: E06B9/326
Filed: 2015-09-18
Abstract: The assembly comprises head and bottom rails, blind material, a lift cord and a safety device attached to the blind material proximal the bottom rail and arranged to clamp the lift cord and release it when the force upon it exceeds a predetermined amount. The safety device may comprise a plunger 25 and socket 23 with complementary openings 57, [35, fig 5] defining a clamping sleeve through which the cord extends. A biasing spring 27 may provide the clamping force. The safety device may have a structure 31 for attachment to the blind material. The structure may be a loop or hook for respectively sewing or clipping to the blind material. The loop may have teeth 43 for retaining the sewn thread. Also claimed separately is the safety device, a kit of parts for constructing the blind assembly, and a method of improving the blind assembly using the safety device.
Patent GB-2528015-A (GB)
Title: Stator comprising a split core and method for producing such a stator
Inventor: RABRET BERNARD
IPC: H02K29/03
Filed: 2014-05-13
Abstract: Stator (1) of an electric motor, comprising an annular central part (2) and a yoke (3) surrounding the central part (2), the central part (2) comprising a bundle of laminations delimiting poles (4). The bundle of laminations comprises a plurality of first laminations (21), each comprising portions forming a pole part (21.2) and which are joined by an annular internal portion (21.1) and second laminations (22) each forming a pole part and which are mounted between the first laminations (21), the first laminations (21) being axially spaced apart according to a predetermined spacing.
Patent GB-2544535-A (GB)
Title: Method for the detection of an open ventilation opening
Inventor: MANFRED LISTOPAD
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2015-11-20
Abstract: A method for detecting an open ventilation opening 1,7, 1,8 in a section of a building section 2.9. A temperature variation is detected with a temperature sensor 3, and a temperature gradient determined and compared with a temperature gradient boundary condition. A concentration variation of a trace gas is detected with a gas sensor 5, a concentration gradient is determined and the concentration gradient compared to a concentration gradient boundary condition. An energy consumption variation of a HVAC device 10,14 is detected with an energy consumption sensor 6, an energy consumption gradient determined and the energy consumption gradient compared to an energy consumption gradient boundary condition. Control unit 4 sends an open ventilation opening message if at least two of the temperature gradient, concentration gradient or energy consumption gradient meet their respective boundary conditions. The open ventilation opening message may be sent only if all of the temperature, concentration and energy consumption gradients meet their respective boundary conditions in a given time period. The concentration of a second trace gas may be measured by a second gas sensor 15.
Patent GB-2531438-A (GB)
Title: Pulmonary nodule access devices and methods of using the same
Inventor: DILLARD DAVID H
IPC: A61M25/09
Filed: 2013-02-26
Abstract: A device for delivery and attachment to the site of a nodule in the lung or other body organ or lumen to enable repeatable access to the site of the target nodule comprises a channel portion with a lumen through which medical devices and/or instruments can be navigated. The proximal end of the channel portion has an outwardly flared portion such as a plurality of outwardly projecting fingers forming a basket 723 or outwardly projecting strips (623, Figure 26) to facilitate insertion and docking of instruments into the proximal end of the guide channel. The distal end of the channel portion has extending directional members 721such as projections configured to deflect or bend the distal end of the channel away from a body wall and direct it toward a nodule or other site of interest. The projections of the directional member 721 can be oriented to vary the extent to which the distal end is deflected.
Patent GB-2535296-A (GB)
Title: Head-protection device and respiratory protective device
Inventor: OLAF BALKE
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2015-12-10
Abstract: A head-protection respirator 2 comprising a head support 4, a visor 8 rotatably secured to the head support 4 by means of rotary joints 6, and a branched air guide 10 provided with an air inlet 12 and a plurality of air outlets 14, 20 for guiding fresh air from an air-supply to at least the forehead and chin regions of a user. Further, at least one of the rotary joints 6 is provided with an inner air channel 24 which forms a portion of the air guide 10. To this end the rotary joints 6 may comprise a hollow cylindrical joint housing 24 and a hollow shaft 28 provided with the air channel 24; the hollow shaft 28 maintaining a fixed, stationary relationship with respect to the visor 8. In such an arrangement the rotary joints 6 can be seen to form rotary restriction valves 30 which regulating the proportion of air delivered to each of the outlets 14, 20 in relation to the position of the visor 8.
Patent GB-2538349-A (GB)
Title: Mobile scaffolding
Inventor: ROBERT COX
IPC: E04G5/10
Filed: 2016-03-10
Abstract: A scaffolding tower comprises a folding frame comprising first 22 and second end sections connected by a folding side section and a platform 4 connectable to the frame at two or more heights from the ground. A guard rail surrounds the platform, defining a periphery of the frame. An adjustable step system is connectable to the first end of the frame and comprises a first step unit arranged to extend outwardly of the periphery of the frame and a second step unit arranged to extend inwardly between the first end of the folding frame and the platform. The platform may comprise a hinged section and a hatch, and the rail may comprise a gate. Also claimed are a kit of parts to make a scaffolding tower, an extension pack for connecting to the tower, an adjustable step system, a folding frame and a locking sleeve connector.
Patent GB-2548552-A (GB)
Title: A retaining apparatus for a window of a vehicle
Inventor: CRAIG HARRIS
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2016-03-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a retaining apparatus 31 for a window 3 of a vehicle (1, see figure 1), the retaining apparatus comprising: attachment means 33 arranged to attach the retaining apparatus to an inner face of the window. A locking means 37 is arranged to engage with a corresponding locking member (41, see figure 4) on the body (25, see figure 2) of the vehicle and retain the window in position when the window is closed, wherein the locking means enables the window to be retained in a position which is flush with a portion of the body of the vehicle. And a positioning means 35 comprises a tensile member 38 coupled to the locking means and arranged to pull the locking means into a locked position with the corresponding locking member on the body of the vehicle. The retaining apparatus may comprise a rigid or semi rigid locking means. Additionally, the locking means may be coupled to a tensile member, such that deformation of the tensile member causes movement of the locking means.
Patent GB-2532695-A (GB)
Title: Stereotactic device
Inventor: STEVEN STREATFIELD GILL
IPC: A61D1/00
Filed: 2014-09-18
Abstract: An adapter (10) is disclosed for a human stereotactic device to adapt the human stereotactic device for use with an animal. An adapter (10) comprises at least one skull attachment feature (14) for attaching the adapter to the skull of an animal, and at least one device attachment feature (16) for attaching the adapter (10) to the human stereotactic device. The at least one device attachment feature (14) is or are substantially the same as or equivalent to or compatible with at least one attachment feature provided on a base ring or base ring platform for the human stereotactic device for attaching the base ring or base ring platform to the human stereotactic device. This allows the human stereotactic device to attach to the adapter without modification of the human stereotactic device.
Patent GB-2558522-A (GB)
Title: A pressurised Container
Inventor: KHINE ZAW NYEIN
IPC: B65D83/48
Filed: 2016-06-20
Abstract: A pressurised container (1) contains a liquid composition to be dispensed and a propellant to pressurise the container. The container has a non-metred outlet valve at its lower end such that it is in communication with liquid in the container when the container is oriented with the valve lowermost. The valve comprises a valve stem (5) having an outlet (12) towards the bottom end communicating with an inlet as a lateral port (13) through the side of the stem, the lateral port being positioned such that it is moveable between a first position out of communication with the liquid and a second position in communication with the liquids. A resilient element (6) biases the valve element to the first position. A sealing plate (4) which surrounds the valve stem (5) and has a first seal (9) at its inner edge which seals against the valve stem, and a second seal (10) towards its outer periphery to seal against a container body to create a sealed enclosure, the sealing plate further being positioned to support the resilient element (6). An end cap (7) is fitted over the sealing plate (4) to attach the sealing plate to the container body, the end cap also being configured to retain the valve stem (5) in place.