baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433974-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of a SCP (single cam phaser) camshaft on an engine
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F16D3/10
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: An engine (not shown) having a crankshaft (not shown), a single cam phaser camshaft 10 formed of concentric inner rotary shaft 12 and outer rotary tube 14 each fast in rotation with a respective group of cams 16, 18, and a phaser 30 for enabling the phase of at least one of the rotary member to be varied dynamically relative to the crankshaft and the other rotary member, wherein the SCP camshaft and phaser are capable of being fitted to the engine as a single sub-assembly. A method of installing the camshaft and phaser as a sub-assembly into the engine is also disclosed, specifying that the phaser is fitted to an end of the camshaft, and that an abutment, eg. thrust plate, is secured to the engine to limit axial displacement of the camshaft. The camshaft is preferably mounted by sliding it axially into bearing bores in the engine.
Patent GB-2420789-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic filtering of a fischer-tropsch derived hydrocarbon stream
Inventor: MAYER JEROME F
IPC: C07C7/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: Novel methods of treating a Fischer-Tropsch derived hydrocarbon stream with an active filtering catalyst are disclosed. Such methods are capable of removing soluble (and ultra-fine particulate) contamination, fouling agents, and/or plugging precursors from the Fischer-Tropsch derived hydrocarbon stream such that plugging of the catalyst beds of a subsequent hydroprocessing process is substantially avoided.
Patent GB-2423786-A (GB)
Title: Footstep and anchor device provides fixed ladder
Inventor: ROWBERRY JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: E04D13/12
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A safety system comprises a number of anchor and rungs or rung making means, wherein a rung is secured via a pair of anchors to a support structure of a building such as the rafters of a roof to provide a fixed ladder. Thus a ladder of any desireable route may be erected. The anchors may be brackets with upstanding rung securing means and an integral strap. The strap length may be determined with regard to the distance between the supporting structures; it is preferably formed from a single folded sheet of metal. Reinforcement for the supporting structures may also be provided, preferably in the form of plates. The anchoring brackets are preferably used in conjunction with the reinforcing plates. In use, the system provides footsteps which can be positioned where desired on a building roof & wall to provide an escape route from an upper storey or loft window.
Patent GB-2424881-A (GB)
Title: 2,7-Di(halophenyl)-9,9-bisalkylfluorene derivatives for liquid crystal compositions & organic electroluminescent display devices
Inventor: GOULDING MARK JOHN
IPC: C09K19/44
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: The invention relates to 2,7-di(halophenyl)-9,9bisalkylfluorene derivatives of formula I and liquid crystal compositions comprising them, and their use in liquid crystal displays and organic electroluminescent display devices (inter alia). <EMI ID=1.1 HE=34 WI=132 LX=396 LY=721 TI=CF> <PC>[wherein R<3> and R<4> are independently of each other straight-chain or branched alkyl with 8 to 20 C atoms that is optionally mono- or polyfluorinated, and in which one or more non-adjacent CH2 groups are optionally replaced by -O-, -CY<1>=CY<2>- or -C=C-, <DL TSIZE=3> <DT>Y<1><DD>and Y<2> are independently of each other H, F, CI or CN, <DT>X<DD>is F or CI <DT>s<DD>is independently of one another 1, 2, 3 or 4, <DT>t<DD>is independently of one another 0,1, 2 or 3 and </DL> the remaining substituents, m and n are as defined herein.
Patent GB-2442270-A (GB)
Title: Sensors and mobile phones for automatic communication
Inventor: OSKOUEI EASA TAHERI
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A first device (600) comprising a first wireless or wired communication unit it on a local network, such as blue-tooth, a sensor, and electronic computing processor unit (CPU), and a second device (500), such as blue tooth, a radio communication unit, video camera, microphone, and electronic CPU means, a third device (101) comprising a third wireless or wired unit on a local network, such as blue tooth, a radio communication unit, a video display unit, speaker, and electronic CPU means, wherein the first device (600) is adapted upon detecting a change by virtue of its sensor in an environment (300), to send a data signal (210) to the second device (500), to activate the second device to do a voice, or video, or messaging call (202) to the third remote device (101), and the third radio communication device(101) is adapted to display the live video on the video display means, or present the sounds or messaging data transmitted from the environment (300) by the second device (500).
Patent GB-2442266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in memory management for use with systems generating 3D computer images
Inventor: REDSHAW JONATHON
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: Memory's first and second portions stores object data for divided image's rectangles and depth data (object data derived) respectively. Further object data replaces part of contents, repeated until no more exists. Image and shading data (depth data derived) displayed. Object data is stored in memory for each rectangle's objects by allocating portion per rectangle. Portion allocated global list storing data of objects crossing multiple rectangles. Each rectangle's data supplied from respective portion and, if required, from global list, derives rectangle's image and shading data. Latter stored for display. Subdividing rectangles is disclosed. Memory comprises portions storing data for each rectangle's objects and pointers from each subdivision to subdivision's objects data. Image objects are divided triangularly, data defining triangles, vertexes and pointers between. When processing subdivisions, system fetches vertex data once using pointer from each subdivision to triangle data for subdivision's objects and pointer between that triangle and vertex data.
Patent GB-2427994-A (GB)
Title: A freezer to retarder to oven dough
Inventor: ZHANG DAVE
IPC: A21D2/26
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A frozen dough comprising flour, a high yeast level comprising one or more yeast with activity covering temperature range of 33-140 {F, emulsifiers, dough conditioners, stabilizers, sugar, lipid source and optionally supplemental glut such that the frozen dough does not require a conventional proofing (proofer) step prior to freezing or prior to baking. When the frozen dough is thawed in a retarder at 33-42 {F for at least 12 hours, or at an elevated temperature of between 43-85 {F for at least 1 hour, and then baked, the baked products have good appearance, taste and texture, and a specific volume of at least 4 cc/gram.
Patent GB-2443401-A (GB)
Title: Producing fibres by extruding onto a treatment device
Inventor: RHEINNECKER MICHAEL
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a feedstock reservoir 20, a spinneret 30, an extrusion opening 40, a treatment drum 50 and a storage device 100. The drum 50 is a short distance from the opening 40. The direct physical contact between the extrudate and the surface of the treatment drum 50 enables change of chemical and physical properties of the extrudate, thereby allowing, for example, precise control of the crystallization processes of the extrudate. Preferably the reservoir 20, spinneret 30 or drum 50 is permeable. The apparatus produces mechanically strong fibres from: biopolymers especially spider or silkworm silk; semiconductors; and liquid crystals.
Patent GB-2434452-A (GB)
Title: NMR probe head with heated housing
Inventor: HAUEISEN RALF
IPC: G01N24/08
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A cryogenically cooled NMR probe head for investigating a temperature-sensitive test object, for example a small animal such as a mouse. A separating wall between the mouse and cooler has excellent heat conducting properties and is coupled to at least one heating element by at least one contact location. The heating element lies well outside the volume of investigation and location of the coils. The inventive NMR probe head permits disposition of the RF receiver coil in close proximity to the test object to be measured without inadvertently cooling it.
Patent GB-2444123-A (GB)
Title: Stress free MEMS transducer
Inventor: LAMING RICHARD IAN
IPC: B81B3/00
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A micro-electrical-mechanical (MEMS) device 227 comprises a transducer arrangement having a membrane 216 mounted with respect to a substrate 110 and electrical interface means for relating electrical signals to movement of the membrane 216. The transducer arrangement is provided with stress alleviating formations 223 which at least partially decouple the membrane 216 from expansion or contraction of the substrate 110. The stress alleviating formations 223 comprise holes provided inside the perimeter of the membrane 216 which damp air flow through the membrane 216. The transducer arrangement may further comprise a back-plate 118 which includes another electrical interface. The back-plate 118 is separated from the membrane by a cavity 121. In another embodiment, the thermal expansion coefficient of the membrane 216 is matched to that of the substrate 110 which is made of silicon. The MEMS device may be a pressure sensor, an acceleration sensor or a microphone and may also comprise an array of such devices.
Patent GB-2448936-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for stacking sheets
Inventor: DUGGAN FRANCIS JOSEPH
IPC: B21D43/22
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for stacking sheets, such as steel sheets shaped by roll formers 3, which are moving along a production line includes an arrangement 14 for detecting a moving sheet (also 7, 16 fig 2), a stacking position detection member 14 for detecting a sheet stacking position 12, means 8 for engaging and releasing a sheet, such as a clamp arrangement 8, and means, such as carriage 9, for moving the engaging and releasing means 8 between the sheet pickup position 11 and the sheet stacking position 12. The sheet detecting arrangement may include a collision prevention sensor (7 fig 2) for detecting the presence of a sheet at the pickup position 11, an end of production line sensor 14 for adjusting the clamp 8 into a sheet receiving position and a sheet engaging sensor (16 fig 2) for detecting the presence of a sheet at the clamp. The clamp arrangement 8 may include a sheet push off arm (23 fig 2). The clamp arrangement 8 may include a strap for aligning the most recently stacked sheet with the previously stacked sheets by engaging the most recently stacked sheet and dragging it towards the sheet pickup position as the clamp arrangement moves back to the sheet pickup position.
Patent GB-2449491-A (GB)
Title: Needle assembly with a locking protective sheath
Inventor: SHAMS IDEN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A medical piercing needle assembly <B>1</B> comprises a piercing needle <B>2</B> slideably attached to a sheath <B>6</B>; wherein the piercing needle <B>2</B> is moveable between two positions such that in its first position the piercing needle <B>2</B> is reversibly lockable such that its piercing end projects from said sheath to an extent to allow it, in use, to pierce an object; and such that in its second position the piercing needle <B>2</B> is irreversibly locked such that its piercing end is contained within said sheath. The piercing needle may be sharp at both ends.
Patent GB-2451642-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorption by rotation
Inventor: GOODALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: A45B25/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: Rotation of turbines 54b adjacent to a cliff 74 by wave energy 52b may be used to reduce coastal erosion or protect flood defences, or rotation by wind energy to protect buildings or bridges. Also disclosed is a lighter than air structure (e.g. airship or balloon) which has one or more turbines mounted thereon, rotation of the turbines by the wind reducing the force of the wind impacting on the structure. Alternatively the lighter than air structure may itself rotate to reduce the force of the wind impacting thereon. The rotation of the turbines or structure may be used to drive an electric generator. The rotation of turbines mounted on an airship may be used to power one or more propellers to enable controlled movement of the airship. Rotation of the turbines may be slowed or braked so as to allow increased wind force on the lighter than air structure in order to move it to a desired location. An umbrella may rotate so as to absorb some or all of the wind which makes it better able to resist the wind and not fold up.
Patent GB-2449508-A (GB)
Title: Cut-outs around pads in the interconnect path of multi- layered substrates
Inventor: BHANDAL AMARJIT SINGH
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A PCB or package substrate comprises a number of metal layers interleaved between a number of dielectric layers to form a stack and an electronic signal interconnect path comprising a plurality of micro-vias, each micro-via connecting a pair of adjacent metal layers. The micro-vias are positioned in a staggered arrangement in relation to each other, so that vertically adjacent micro-vias in the stack do not coincide in their alignment. This reduces the level of excess capacitance in the vicinity of the vias, and so causes their characteristic impedance to be closer to the 50 Ohm value implemented for the traces. In a further invention, the geometry of the landing pad associated with the via is arranged to minimize the area of the pad whilst maintaining mechanical stability (fig 5).
Patent GB-2453589-A (GB)
Title: Protease inhibition
Inventor: BARTSCH JOERG
IPC: C07K5/12
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A method for inhibiting an ADAM (a disintegrin and metalloprotease) protease, comprising inhibiting binding to an integrin-binding loop of a disintegrin domain in the ADAM protease. Also claimed are ADAM protease inhibitors which inhibit binding to an integrin-binding loop of an ADAM protease; such inhibitors may be cyclic peptides and comprise amino acid sequences TSE, KDE, KDM, SNS, ARQ, MGD, DSD, RGD, NAT, KDK, VRQ, ATD and TDD.
Patent GB-2456316-A (GB)
Title: Cable support in an umbilical.
Inventor: FOGG DAVID
IPC: E21B17/20
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: An umbilical 1 for use in the offshore production of hydrocarbons comprising a number cables, pipes, hoses and rods 2,3,4,5,6 bundled together with filler 7 in a sheath 8. Each cable 2 is encased in a tight fit tube 2e which exerts a compressive force on the cable 2 and is capable of supporting the weight of the cable 2 in an axial direction.
Patent GB-2458255-A (GB)
Title: A finishing material and a related constructional article
Inventor: TRICKETT ROBERT
IPC: B32B3/24
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: In building construction there is a need for an improved finishing material and constructional article each of which obviates the need for an intermediate fastener to securely retain a screw. A laminated finishing material (10), for use in building construction, or unattached constructional article (30) (figure 2) comprises a pre-constructed finishing substrate (12) and a planar support member (16) bonded with the finishing substrate (12). The support member (16) is engagable with a screw (20) passing through the finishing substrate (12) to retain the screw (20) relative to the finishing substrate (12) and prevent axial withdrawal of the screw (20) from the finishing substrate (12). The pre-constructed finishing substrate may be a plasterboard panel, a polystyrene panel, or a fibreboard panel. The support member may be bonded to the finishing substrate by adhesive or mechanical bonding. The support member may include perforations which may be of uniform or differing size and which may be arranged in rows, each row being offset from the or each adjacent row.
Patent GB-2448614-A (GB)
Title: Composite cladding panel with ventilation passageways
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: The invention relates to a composite cladding panel 1 comprising an internal skin or backing tray 2, an external skin 3 with a layer of foam insulation 4 between the skins. A plurality of spacers 10 are attached to the external skin 3 and adapted for fixing tiles 5 or the like to the spacers to form a cladding. The spacers 10, space the tiles 5 apart from the skin 3 so that the tiles 5 define with the skin 3 ventilation passageways 30 which can remove moisture. The spacers 10 are preferably of a top-hat form with mounting legs 41 for mounting to the skin 3 and, a support 40 to which side edge clips 20 are mounted. The clips 20 may have spaced-apart formations 21 that engage in the corresponding side edge-recesses 22 of the tiles 5. A later embodiment relates to a composite cladding panel comprising internal and external skins with insulation material between the skins, wherein one of the skins has a plurality of support elements attached. The support elements adapted for fixing tiles or the like to form a cladding. The support elements comprise a mounting leg for mounting to the panel, and a support leg for receiving a tile fixing.
Patent GB-2450027-A (GB)
Title: Invariant radial iris segmentation
Inventor: HAMZA RIDA M
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A method and computer product are presented for identifying a subject by biometric analysis of an eye. First, an image of the iris of a subject to be identified is acquired. Texture enhancements may be done to the image as desired, but are not necessary. Next, the iris image is radially segmented into a selected number of radial segments, for example 200 segments, each segment representing 1.8{ of the iris scan. After segmenting, each radial segment is analyzed, and the peaks and valleys of color intensity are detected in the iris radial segment. These detected peaks and valleys are mathematically transformed into a data set used to construct a template. The template represents the subject's scanned and analyzed iris, being constructed of each transformed data set from each of the radial segments. After construction, this template may be stored in a database, or used for matching purposes if the subject is already registered in the database.
Patent GB-2457345-A (GB)
Title: Heat transfer compositions
Inventor: CORR STUART
IPC: C09K5/00
Filed: 2008-10-13
Abstract: A composition comprises R-1243zf (3,3,3-trifluoropropene), R-134a (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) and R-32 (difluoromethane). The composition preferably has a low GWP and may further comprise a lubricant, a stabiliser or a flame retardant. The composition may be a refrigerant, a blowing agent, a foam or a sprayable composition. The composition may be used in a heat transfer device e.g. automotive air conditioning systems, chiller refrigeration systems. Also shown are methods of cooling, heating, extraction and cleaning using the composition.
Patent GB-2464540-A (GB)
Title: Patterned laminate
Inventor: ALDINO ALBERTELLI
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: The laminate comprises a porous substrate 136, sheet material 134 and a patterned sheet 131. The laminate is formed by application of pressure, preferably in a mould 130. The sheet material 134 comprises cured (or curable, thermosetting) plastic, and preferably filler and reinforcing fibres. The sheet material 134 may comprise a sheet moulding compound (SMC). Preferably the non-woven patterned, especially printed, sheet 131, especially glass veil, is impregnated by the curable material during the process. The substrate 136 is preferably open cell foam.
Patent GB-2462520-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead assembly having seal assembly with axial restraint.
Inventor: GETTE NICHOLAS P
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A wellhead system comprising a seal assembly 40 with a restraining member 52 adapted to cooperate with a housing 24 to restrict axial movement of the seal assembly. Seal ring 46 is energized by ring 48 to expand and form a seal between the housing 24, such as a wellhead, and a tubular member 26, such as a casing hanger. The seal assembly 40 has a split latch ring 52, attached by means of nose ring 50, that is expanded outward as the seal 40 is installed within the wellhead. Axial movement of the seal 40 is restricted by engagement between the expanded latch ring 52 and the inner profile 32 of the housing 24. The seal 40 and housing 26 may be adapted so that a portion of the seal is received by a recess 72 in the inner profile of the housing 24.
Patent GB-2473005-A (GB)
Title: Producing a signal related to utility meter usage
Inventor: CLEGG ANDREW SIMON
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: Apparatus 200 is used to produce a signal relating to utility meter usage, the apparatus including a detection device 204 which is directed at an area of a utility meter that includes representation 110, 112 of utility usage. The detection device produces an output representing characteristics detected at the area. The apparatus further includes a processor 212 to convert the detection device output into a signal representing at least one detected characteristic. The detection device may be a visual detection device, which may be in colour. The detection device may be pointed at an area where a dial rotates 112. The detection device may produce an output which represents detected colour levels at a dial pointer area. The apparatus may be fitted at least partially inside a housing 202 which is fitted to a utility meter 100. The housing may be fitted to a transparent fascia 104 of the utility meter and may be fitted by adhesive or a mechanical bracket. The apparatus may be retrofitted to a previously-installed meter. The apparatus may include a memory device 213 to store the signal at least temporarily and communications device to transmit the signal to a remote device.
Patent GB-2474631-A (GB)
Title: Photonic Mixer
Inventor: TEMPEL WARD VAN DER
IPC: G01S7/4913
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: The photonic mixer for use in time of flight (TOF) applications comprises substrate 1 having a field area that is doped with a dopant of a first conductivity type; a couple of an injecting contact region 3 for injecting the majority carrier-current into the semiconductor substrate 1 and a detector region 7 for collecting the photocurrent, whereby the injecting contact region 3 is doped with a dopant of the first conductivity type at a higher dopant concentration than the semiconductor substrate 1 and where the detector region 7 is doped with a dopant of a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type such that it forms a junction with the semiconductor substrate 1, a zone of the semiconductor substrate around said junction being a depleted substrate zone 11; and a field shaping zone 13 of the first conductivity type defining a lateral edge of the couple and having a dopant concentration between the dopant concentrations of the semiconductor substrate 1 and the injecting contact region 3, the field shaping zone 13 is designed to limit said depleted substrate zone 11 laterally. The detector region 7 may also take the form of a continuous ring containing the injection region 3, in this case the field shaping zone 13 tracks laterally with the detector region 7. The field shaping zone 13 may also be omitted in favour of the case where the substrate 1 comprises an active layer with the injection 3 and detection 7 regions on one face and a current collection contact on the other.