baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2477974-A (GB)
Title: Socket cover
Inventor: BATEUP ASHLEY
IPC: H01H9/28
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: A socket cover 2 has a body 4 to be secured to a socket and a switch cover 14 that overlays one or more socket switches, and includes an access element to selectively permit access to a switch. The access element can be a pivoting flap 14 having a hinge 12 and a lug 20 to engage the body and lock the flap. The access element can include apertures in the switch cover (fig 3, 130) through which a detachable wand (fig 3, 132) can be inserted to operate the switch. The switch cover can be formed of a rigid material that resists deflection and the body can be a web 4 interposed between the socket and a plug, have apertures 6a,b for the plug pins and be secured to the face of the socket using a releasable adhesive. The body 4 can be a transparent polymeric material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and electrically insulating. The switch cover can be used to prevent unintentional switching off of electrical equipment such as freezers, computers and medical equipment, and prevent switch operation by children.
Patent GB-2478316-A (GB)
Title: Scooter having a collapsible structure
Inventor: YEH CHING-HO
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2010-03-03
Abstract: A scooter includes a main frame 2, a head tube 3 mounted on the main frame, two side plates 30 extending from the head tube and each having a first locking slot 300 and a second locking slot 302, a handlebar stem mounted on the head tube, a mounting sleeve 40 mounted on the handlebar stem, a locking tube 41 movably mounted on the mounting sleeve and having two locking blocks 410 each locked in the first locking slot or the second locking slot of the respective side plate, and a rotation tube 42 mounted on the mounting sleeve and abutting the locking tube. The rotation tube 42 can be rotated to move the locking tube relative to the head tube so as to lock or unlock the handlebar stem so that the user only needs to rotate the rotation tube to expand and collapse the handlebar stem.
Patent GB-2469567-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof connector with ridged annular packing
Inventor: SAWAIRI KAORU
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2010-04-14
Abstract: A waterproof connector comprises an annular packing 33 mounted on an outer periphery of a tubular fitting portion of a connector housing such that the annular packing forms a seal between the fitting portion of the connector and that of a mating connector. An annular ridge 41, formed into a generally mountain-shape, is formed on an outer periphery 49 of the packing. The annular ridge has a pair of inclined surfaces 41a, 41b which incline respectively in opposite directions along an axis of the tubular fitting portion. The angle of inclination α of inclined surface 41 a disposed close to a front end of the packing is larger than the angle of inclination β of the other inclined surface 41b. A plurality of such ridges 41, 43 may be formed on the outer periphery of the tubular fitting portion arranged along its axis. The annular ridge 41 disposed close to the front of the packing 33 may be smaller in height than the annular ridge 43 disposed close to the rear of the packing 33. An apex portion 41c, 43c of each annular ridge 41, 43 may be defined by a convexly-curved surface 41R, 43R interconnecting the pair of inclined surfaces.
Patent GB-2481601-A (GB)
Title: Solvent injection hydrocarbon recovery process
Inventor: IER LARS HA
IPC: E21B43/16
Filed: 2010-06-28
Abstract: A process for the recovery of hydrocarbon such as bitumen/EHO from a hydrocarbon bearing formation in which are situated an upper injection well and a lower production well 5, involves the steps of: preheating an area around and between the wells by circulating hot solvent 1 through the completed interval of each of the wells until sufficient hydraulic communication between both wells is achieved; injecting one of more hydrocarbon solvents into the upper injection well at or above critical temperature of the solvent or solvent mixture to create a solvent chamber, thereby causing a mixture of hydrocarbon and solvent to flow by downwards by gravity drainage and sideways by pressure to the lower production well 5; and producing the hydrocarbon to the surface through the lower production well 5. A non-compressible gas may also be injected into the solvent chamber.
Patent GB-2485241-A (GB)
Title: Incremental browser-based fingerprinting of a computing device
Inventor: BARRETT JOSEPH JOHN
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2010-11-23
Abstract: Device identification code is executed 802 in response to a website receiving a resource request through a computing deviceâ  s web browser, e.g. for retrieval of a web page. The code is programmed to retrieve from the browser a complete set of device configuration metrics. Execution of the code is interrupted 804, perhaps by a user exiting a web page, after a first subset of the metrics has been retrieved. A partial device fingerprint is generated 806 from the first subset, a temporary device identifier is generated 808 from the partial fingerprint and a subset indicator is generated 810 to identify metrics that compose the first subset. The temporary identifier and subset indicator are written 812 to browser-based storage and, subsequently, execution of the identification code resumes 814. On resumption, the browser-based storage is queried 816 and, if a temporary device identifier is present, a second subset of metrics is retrieved 818 that comprises metrics not identified by the subset indicator. The partial fingerprint, temporary ID and subset ID may be updated by incremental retrieval and processing of further subsets of metrics. A complete fingerprint and a permanent device indicator may be generated on retrieval of the complete set of metrics.
Patent GB-2476174-A (GB)
Title: Actuator with thermally switched cooling valves
Inventor: VEILLEUX LEO J
IPC: B64C13/40
Filed: 2010-12-13
Abstract: An actuator 18, for moving aircraft components such as movable control surfaces, comprises a piston 42 which is moved by pressurised fluid supplied via a control valve 28. The piston 42 divides a chamber 40 into a first portion 44 and a second portion 46 which are in fluid communication with a first thermally switched valve 50 and a second thermally switched valve 52. The valves 50, 52 are passively operable and in response to an elevated temperature they open to allow fluid flow through return cooling flow passages 30, 32. The cooling flow through the passages 30, 32 is returned through return line 24 and heat exchanger 25 to a reservoir 20. Valves 50, 52 are ball valves which have balls held in place by a spring member (58, fig 4B) and dislodged from a seat be a push rod (60) moved by a thermally expandable material 62 that may be a bimetal combination.
Patent GB-2475805-A (GB)
Title: Downhole seal
Inventor: DEWAR JOHN
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A downhole seal (10) comprises an inflatable structure (14) which receives a volume of swellable particles (18) at a downhole location. The seal (10) is adapted to permit the swellable particles (18) to become exposed to an activator to initiate swelling of said particles (18) to inflate the inflatable structure (14).
Patent GB-2489920-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for automatically preparing pre-analysis cytological specimens
Inventor: AREMU PETERS
IPC: B01L3/14
Filed: 2011-04-06
Abstract: A method of preparing a cytological specimen for analysis comprising the steps of (i) providing a cytological material, such as gynaecological cells obtained during a cervical smear test, in a specimen container; (ii) adding an anti-coagulant such as ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) or heparin to the specimen container and (iii) receiving the cytological material and anti-coagulant in an automated apparatus for pre-analysis preparation. The anti-coagulant may be added to the specimen container before the cytological material is provided therein. An apparatus 10 for automatically preparing pre-analysis cytological specimens comprising; receiving means for receiving at least one deposit of a cytological specimen, first and second staining stations 84, 86, and transfer means for transferring a portion of the or each deposit from the receiving means to the first staining station and/or a portion of the or each deposit to the second staining station, the first staining station being operable for a papanicolaou staining technique and the second staining station being operable for a papanicolaou staining technique and at least one further staining technique is also outlined.
Patent GB-2485004-A (GB)
Title: A packer tool with a ring of seal elements to prevent extrusion of the packer
Inventor: PEDERSEN DAG
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2011-04-15
Abstract: An expandable packer tool comprising; a mandrel tool body 10, a sleeve-like packer element 12; a setting mechanism operable to axially compress the packer so the diameter of the packer is increased, a ring of seal elements 18 disposed around the tool body on either side of the packer and arranged to engage the packer so that expansion of the packer element causes the ring to expand and form an extrusion barrier; the ring of seal elements comprises wedge-shaped seal members with first seal members 34a having a inner base wider than an outer surface, and second seal members 34b having an inner base narrower than an outer surface, the ring comprising alternating first and second members. Also disclosed; a retraction mechanism, for the packer element, comprising a cut-out (24, figure 2) in its inner surface near at least one end; and the setting mechanism comprises an inner mandrel that has an outward projection (28, figure 2) that engages in the cut-out so that the inner mandrel can exert a pulling force on the packer element.
Patent GB-2476898-A (GB)
Title: VSP imaging of acoustic interfaces
Inventor: HALDORSEN JAKOB BRANDT UTNE
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A method to generate images of acoustic contrasts for structures located between at least one acoustic source and at least one receiver, said structures converting a part of the compressional energy to shear.
Patent GB-2481325-A (GB)
Title: Restraining harness for infants
Inventor: TRAINER ANDREW ANTHONY RYAN
IPC: A47D13/08
Filed: 2011-06-20
Abstract: A restraining harness for an infant seated between front and rear frames 6, 7 of a back pack carrier 1 has straps 10, 11 that pass over the infant's shoulders to extend diagonally to a four-arm cross-shaped anchor plate 13 located on the infant's chest. The straps thread through internal channels (26, 27, Fig. 3) of individual arms (19, 20, Fig. 3) of the plate and each fold over through 90 degrees onto the front surface of the plate through a common central slot (21, Fig. 3) before exiting the plate via slots (22, 23, Fig. 3) to channels (24, 25, Fig. 3) in the other two arms 17, 18 respectively, and then extend diagonally to releasable buckles (14, 15, Fig. 2) attached to either side of the carrier seat 16. A strap (30, Fig. 6) attached to a bar (48, Fig. 8) of a modified anchor plate (33, Fig. 8) links to an additional seat fixing (49, Fig. 6). The straps 10, 11 extend in an alternative anchor plate (63, Fig. 12) against front and rear surfaces of the plate when passing between channels (68, 71; 72, 75, Fig. 13) of individual pairs of aligned arms (64, 66; 65, 67, Fig. 13) of the alternative anchor plate.
Patent GB-2494130-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles and lens fitting apparatus
Inventor: SNELGROVE JOHN DEREK
IPC: G02C1/02
Filed: 2011-08-30
Abstract: Spectacles 100 include a frame-engaging member 121, for at least partially frictionally engaging frame 110, a clasping member 122, for engaging the frame-engaging member such that either the frame-engaging member or the clasping member frictionally engages the frame. A lens 112, 115 is attachable to the clasping member. The spectacles are suitable for use in developing countries as they are simple to assemble. An apparatus for fitting a lens to a frame consists of strap (Figure 10, 600) having a first side having a groove configured to receive a lens having a V-shape periphery, and a second side having a protrusion (Figure 10, 612) configured to engage a lens having a groove.
Patent GB-2485100-A (GB)
Title: Method for optically scanning and measuring an environment
Inventor: GITTINGER JUERGEN
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2010-07-29
Abstract: With a method for optically scanning and measuring an environment of a laser scanner (10), which comprises a measuring head (12) with a light emitter (17) and a light receiver (21), a mirror (16), which is rotatable about a first axis (A) relative to the measuring head (12), a base (14), relative to which the measuring head (12) is rotatable about a second axis (B), a control and evaluation unit (22), and a center (Ci0), which, for a scan, defines the stationary reference system of the laser scanner (10) and the center of this scan, wherein the light emitter (17) emits an emission light beam (18), the mirror (16) reflects the emission light beam (18) into the environment and makes several complete revolutions during the rotation of the measuring head (12), the light receiver (21) receives a reception light beam via the mirror (16), which reception light beam is reflected by an object (O) in the environment of the laser scanner (10) or scattered otherwise, and the control and evaluation unit (22) determines, for a multitude of measuring points (X) of the scan, at least the distance (d) of the center (Ci0) to the object (O), the measuring head (12) makes more than half a revolution for the scan, wherein at least some measuring points (X) are doubly determined.
Patent GB-2513523-A (GB)
Title: Electric power generating device utilizing wind and rainwater energy
Inventor: LIU XUDONG
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2010-09-29
Abstract: An electric power generating device utilizing wind and rainwater energy comprises a generator (8), a fan blade wheel (9) and a supporting pillar (6). The fan blade wheel (9) is arranged on a shaft of the generator (8). A water storage drawer (3) is arranged on the end of each blade of the fan blade wheel (9). The generator (8) is driven through comprehensive utilization of the wind and rainwater energy to generate electricity. The wind and rainwater energy is converted into mechanical energy, and the mechanical energy is converted into electric energy. The device mounted on a roof of a building can power the building, and the electric energy is stored in a storage battery. The device mounted in the countryside or the mountains can avoid occupying much land. The rainwater is utilized for generating electricity, and is stored for recycling.
Patent GB-2500903-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus comprising a positive temperature coefficient heating element
Inventor: LEOW YUEN KEE
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2012-04-04
Abstract: A heating apparatus 10 comprises an air inlet 14, at least one air outlet 18, an impeller (64, fig.3), a motor 68 for rotating the impeller to draw air through the air inlet, a user interface 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 for allowing a user to select a rotational speed of the motor from a user selectable range of values, and at least one heater assembly (104, fig.4) comprising at least one positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating element 106 for heating air passing from the air inlet to a respective air outlet. The magnitude of a current drawn by the at least one heater assembly is detected, and the rotational speed of the motor is controlled independently from the rotational speed selected by the user depending on a characteristic of the current drawn by the at least one heater assembly. Preferably, the heating apparatus takes the form of a portable fan heater for creating a warm air current in a room, office or other domestic environment.
Patent GB-2486852-A (GB)
Title: Programmatically determining an execution mode for request dispatch utilizing historic metrics
Inventor: HOWARD CURTISS JAMES
IPC: G06F9/54
Filed: 2011-02-28
Abstract: A request dispatcher can automatically switch between processing request dispatches (e.g., include()) in a synchronous mode and an asynchronous mode. Each dispatch can be associated with a unique identification value such as a process ID or Uniform Resource Identifier (URI), historic metrics, and a ruleset. With each execution of the request dispatch, historic metrics can be collected. Metrics can include, but is not limited to, execution duration and/or execution frequency, processor load, memory usage, network input/output, number of dependent dispatches, and the like. Utilizing historic metrics, rules can be constructed for determining which mode to execute the subsequent execution of the dispatch. As such, runtime optimization of Web applications can be further improved.
Patent GB-2502350-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler having means to control the force applied to an actuating lever
Inventor: MELINIOTIS ANDREAS MARK
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2012-05-25
Abstract: The inhaler comprises a housing to receive a strip having a plurality of blisters, a mouthpiece, a blister piercing member mounted for rotation about a first axis and an actuating mechanism including an actuating lever 81mounted for rotation about a second axis to sequentially move each blister into alignment with the blister piercing member. The actuating lever 81 cooperates with the blister piercing member so that the blister piercing member pivots about said first axis in response to rotation of the actuating member from an initial position about the second axis to puncture the lid of an aligned blister. The inhaler comprises an actuating lever load control member in the form of cantilever 82 to control the force applied to the actuating lever by running up ramp 300 during rotation of the lever. The ramp is shaped so the user is required to apply the same level of force throughout its stroke.
Patent GB-2491732-A (GB)
Title: Vertical quilt basting frame
Inventor: CROSSE ANN
IPC: D05B11/00
Filed: 2010-12-15
Abstract: A vertical quilt basting frame (100) enables an improved quilting experience. The frame (100) includes four frame members (105, 110, 115, 120) defining a rectangle. At least one leg member (125) extends from at least one of the frame members (105, 110, 115, 120). A plurality of fabric side panels (150, 155, 160, 165) are attached to each of the four frame members (105, 110, 115, 120), wherein the fabric side panels (150, 155, 160, 165) define a workspace window (170) inside of the rectangle.
Patent GB-2496263-A (GB)
Title: An Annular Fan Nozzle
Inventor: NICOLAS FREDERIC
IPC: B05B1/06
Filed: 2010-11-02
Abstract: A fan assembly includes an annular nozzle and means for creating a primary air flow. The nozzle 102 includes an outer wall 106 and an inner wall 108 surrounded by the outer wall, the inner wall defining a bore having a bore axis. The nozzle also includes an interior passage 128 located between the inner and outer walls, and extending about the bore axis for receiving an air flow, and an air outlet 104 located at the front (or trailing edge 118) of the nozzle for emitting the air flow. The nozzle is configured to emit the air flow through the air outlet in a direction extending away from the bore axis, wherein the interior passage comprises a convergent air channel extending towards the air outlet. Variation of the direction of the air flow from the nozzle can be used to vary the degree of entrainment of secondary air flow through the bore.
Patent GB-2502394-A (GB)
Title: In-cell Touch Type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Device
Inventor: CHO SEONGHO
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2012-12-24
Abstract: An in-cell LCD touchscreen display device comprises an LCD panel including at least two touch blocks (TB), each touch block having a plurality of gate lines and common lines; a gate driver for applying high-potential driving signals to gate lines of the first TB; a common voltage generator for supplying common voltages (Vcom) of a first waveform to common lines of the first TB and, at least partially at the same time, a second waveform to common lines of the second TB; and a touch detection circuit for detecting a touched position. The first Vcom may be direct current (DC) corresponding to a pixel voltage of a pixel at the LC panel. The second Vcom may be an alternating current (AC) voltage sensed by the TB, which swings at constant intervals. The gate driving signal may have a time period more than two horizontal time periods. A stated aim of the application is to divide TBs in a spatial manner, not in a time manner.
Patent GB-2496077-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to structural separation monitoring systems, methods of installing systems and/or position sensors
Inventor: HARKER BENJAMIN
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2011-08-26
Abstract: A structural separation monitoring system for monitoring a region of an existing separation such as a crack or joint of a structure located between a first side and a second side of said structure; said first and second sides displacing over time relative to one another; said system comprises a first part and a second part; said parts being moveable relative to one another dependent upon the extent of structural separation; said first part being configured for attachment to the surface of said structure on said first side; said second part being configured for attachment to the surface of said structure on said second side; and at least one of said parts incorporating a magnet and at least the other incorporating one or more sensors for sensing the magnetic field of said magnet; and means for obtaining an output from said one or more sensors.
Patent GB-2503338-A (GB)
Title: Dual primary switch mode power supply having individual primary control
Inventor: HART SIMON DAVID
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A power conversion system comprises a transformer 110 comprising first 111, second 112, and third 114 inductive coupling elements. The system also comprises a first power supply 101 arranged to provide a voltage across the first coupling clement, a second power supply 102 arranged to provide a voltage across the second coupling element and an output 104 arranged to receive a voltage from the third coupling element. The voltage across the first coupling element and the voltage across the second coupling element are arranged to induce a voltage in the third coupling element in use. The system also comprises a control arrangement 105, 106 arranged to independently control the operation of the first and second power supplies. The first power supply may be a main power supply and the second power supply a back-up power supply. First and second controllers may be provided as master and slave microcontrollers. The first and second power supplies may be switched mode power supplies (SMPS).
Patent GB-2515817-A (GB)
Title: The measurement of magnetic fields in localised regions of space
Inventor: DUDDING JOHN
IPC: G01R33/12
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A parameter of a rapidly varying magnetic field in a localised region of space, e.g. the residual magnetism in a ferrous object, is measured using an array of sensors spaced at known positions around the region. The sensors may be Hall sensors 302 in a linear array forming a probe 300 which is moved along the surface of the object 304. Alternatively, a single sensor may be moved to simulate an array. Three mutually orthogonal arrays may also be used. The probe measures the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field at known or determinable distances from the region of space and determines therefrom the parameter of the magnetic field in the region of space. The parameter may be displayed visually or audibly e.g. if it exceeds a threshold.