baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420800-A (GB)
Title: Cap for joist in blockwork wall
Inventor: VAUGHAN IAN VICTOR
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: A building element (36) is described for use with a joist (12) that has an end portion (16) embedded in a hole through a blockwork wall (10). The building element comprises an end plate (38) arranged to cover the end of the joist and substantially to seal the hole through the blockwork of the wall. The building element is therefore intended to be used in the embedded-end method of joist-laying, and the end plate seals the hole through the blockwork. The end plate having an upper edge portion and/or a lower edge portion (46) lying generally in the plane of the end plate and arranged to overlap an outer face (28) of the blockwork wall above the hole. This assists in providing more effective sealing of the hole through the blockwork of the wall.
Patent GB-2424567-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod holder
Inventor: WEEKS SIMON
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: A device for hands-free support of a fishing rod, said device comprising a base member 20 having a plurality of engagement means 40 adapted to inter-engage with securing means 50 for securing the device to the body of a wearer, and retention means 30 defining a rod receiving region within which a fishing rod is received and retained in use. The retention means 30 may be pivotally attached to the base (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2437754-A (GB)
Title: A switching arrangement for a storage receptacle of a motor vehicle
Inventor: POPHAM THOMAS
IPC: H03K17/955
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A storage receptacle 13 arranged in a door trim panel 10 of a motor vehicle has an access opening 9, an illumination device 15 and a switching arrangement 16 for sensing a hand entering within the receptacle. The switching arrangement 16 comprises a sensing electrode 17 arranged on the back side 12 of the trim panel 10, a guard electrode 23 facing the sensing electrode 17 and arranged on a front panel 14, a capacitance measuring unit 19 for measuring a capacitive signal at the sensing electrode 17, an unity gain amplifier 27, an electronic switch 25 for alternatively connecting the guard electrode 23 to the sensing electrode 17 via the amplifier 27 or ground 26 in response to a signal command and an ECU 25. The ECU generates the signal command and receives a sequence of capacitive measurements from the capacitance measuring unit 19 according as the guard electrode 23 is connected to ground 26 or to the sensing electrode 17, and to process the sequence of capacitive measurements so as to turn on or turn off the illumination device 15 when a hand enters or leaves the receptacle 13.
Patent GB-2440382-A (GB)
Title: Decoder for a QAM signal received over a MIMO channel
Inventor: ANDRIEU CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04L27/38
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: Information is detected in a signal received from a transmission over a multiple input multiple output (MIMO) channel from a plurality of transmit antennas. The information is encoded as quadrature amplitude modulated (QAM) symbols over space and time and/or frequency. The process of detection comprises arranging the available QAM symbols into a hierarchical tree structure where each level of the tree structure provides a greater level of granularity than the previous level. In each level of the tree structure from the least specific onwards, and for each selected branch of the tree structure in each level, a branch likelihood measure is determined which represents the approximated likelihood of a received signal containing a symbol in the branch. One or more of the branches is selected on the basis of their branch likelihood measures, and the selected branches are selected for consideration in the next level of the tree structure. Eventually a last level will be reached in which each branch corresponds to a symbol, and in which the branch likelihood measure for a branch corresponds to a likelihood of the received signal containing the corresponding symbol.
Patent GB-2440602-A (GB)
Title: Modular flooring system
Inventor: FRANCE PAUL
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2006-08-05
Abstract: A modular flooring system 10 and method comprises a plurality of interconnected wiper units 12 comprising a base 14 with integral wings or flanges 6, 18 that are malleable and movable through a generally pivotal action between a position that allows wiper material 20 to be selectively removed or placed on the base, and a clamping position in which the formation retains wiper material on the base. The wings can also have protrusions or formations (34, 36, Fig.1) to assist grip or wiping action and foot members 53 can be inserted in channels formed in the base. The units may be linked together side by side via complementary dovetail formations 44, 62 and special foot members 55 help prevent relative slide between two adjacent units.
Patent GB-2440911-A (GB)
Title: Shoulder replacement
Inventor: BOROWSKY KEITH
IPC: A61F2/40
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A shoulder replacement prosthesis has a head 12 for replacing the humeral head and a connection shaft 14. The head has a domed portion 16 and a flange 18 extending from an end region of the domed portion, and the flange 18 has a width 22 which varies around the domed portion, having a greater width at a part corresponding to a region of the greater tuberosity than at a part corresponding to a region of the lesser tuberosity. The flange is provided with a plurality of connection portions 24 for securing the tendons attached to the tuberosities. The flange 18 provides a firm immovable surface area to which connections can be made, for example by partridge bands of greater surface area and rigidity than conventional sutures. Bands may also pass to a clamp 30 so that a plastic cage surrounds the tuberosities.
Patent GB-2441748-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and process for the treatment of plant waste to produce growing media
Inventor: LONGMUIR GEORGE
IPC: B02C19/00
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A process for the treatment of plant waste matter to produce growing media such as compost. The process includes the steps of feeding plant waste matter through an apparatus comprising a pair of counter-rotating mutually meshing conveying screws 3, 4 disposed within a housing 2 having an inlet 5 and an outlet 6, each screw 3, 4 having a first portion 7 for conveying the matter in a first longitudinal direction from the inlet 5 towards the outlet 6 and, a second portion 8 for conveying said matter in said opposite direction back towards the first portion 7. Matter conveyed in opposite directions is temporarily held within the housing and is fiberized before being allowed to pass out of the housing through the outlet. By fiberizing is meant that the waste is pulled apart or separated into individual or multiple fibres by splitting or tearing the waste. This is achieved in part due to the friction and rubbing of the waste material as it is forced against itself at the second portion 8. Ideally the first and second portions comprise helical threads which may have the same pitch but extend in opposite directions. An intermediate section 9 may be provided with paddles. A magnetic field for removing metallic materials may be included along with a water bath for soaking the waste prior to fiberization. Independent claims also relate to an apparatus used in the process and a growing media produced by the process.
Patent GB-2428718-A (GB)
Title: Ball arrester, seat and resetable actuation mechanism
Inventor: TELFER GEORGE
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A ball arrester 90 dissipates the pressure and energy behind a ball 68 as it leaves a ball seat. The arrester 90 presents a non-linear pathway to the ball 68 which can be in the convoluted form of a number of transverse ledges 100 and longitudinal slots 102. Each ledge can have a trailing, concave ramp 101 which guides the ball 68. Each impact with a ledge slowing the ball 68 as is passes down through the arrester 90. Fluid can pass around the ball 68 as it passes through the arrester 90. A ball seat can comprise two part cylindrical sleeves which can shuttle longitudinally relative to one another (figures 7) . When the sleeves are together the ball locates on the seat. When the sleeves are longitudinally extended relative to one another the ball can pass through the seat. Actuation mechanisms for a downhole tool can comprise a ball acting against and passing through a deformable ball seat (figure 3), or a ball acting against and passing through a sleeve with a helical channel (figure 5), each moving against a biasing means. On release of the ball from the deformable seat or helical channel the biasing mechanism will return the seat or sleeve to its original position.
Patent GB-2443166-A (GB)
Title: Urinary briefs
Inventor: GREYLISH WILLIAM RONALD
IPC: A61F5/453
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A bed mate comprising a pair of cotton briefs with an elasticated waist band, legs and front opening which cooperates with a semi rigid latex insert disc attached to a tube and latex urine container. Preferably the container is flat and may be detached and changed without removing the briefs. The device may be useful for people suffering bladder weakness or for use during travelling.
Patent GB-2446189-A (GB)
Title: Referencing a map to the coordinate space of a positioning system
Inventor: MELAMED THOMAS JACOB
IPC: G01C21/00
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: An arrangement is provided for referencing a map to the coordinate space of a positioning system, such as a GPS system. For each of a number of real-world positions X1, X2, X3, the location Lp1, Lp2, Lp3 of the real-world position in a coordinate space of the map, is associated with a location LG 1, LG2, LG3 in the coordinate space of the positioning system determined by taking at least one positioning-system reading at the real-world position X1, X2, X3. Using these associated locations, a master transform is determined for converting relative location information between the coordinate spaces. The relative location information is information that serves to specify a location relative to the already-known locations and can take the form of displacement vector information.
Patent GB-2446584-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for making filter elements
Inventor: BELENKIY NIKOLAY PAVLOVICH
IPC: B01D39/14
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus 1001 for making a filter element. The method comprises providing a mixture comprising a plastics material; introducing said mixture into a mould 1008a; subjecting the mixture to a raised pressure to form a filter element precursor body; and heating the filter element precursor body. The apparatus 1001 preferably uses a tamper 1004 to apply a maximum compressive force of from 10kN to 100kN. The compressive force may be applied for a short period of time (typically from 0.2 to 1.0 seconds). A screw conveyor 1003 may be used to move the mixture comprising the plastics material towards the mould 1008a via a funnel 1007. The moulds 1008a are preferably one of four moulds mounted on a turntable 1010 which is rotated by motor 1011 to move respective moulds into and out of the mixture receiving position and in which position the mould 1008a is aligned with the tamper 1004.
Patent GB-2447040-A (GB)
Title: Adsorption refrigeration system
Inventor: MIKHEEV VALDIMIR
IPC: F25B17/08
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A method of operating an adsorption refrigeration system is provided. The system comprises a primary adsorption pump 2 which is arranged in fluid communication with a primary chamber 3 containing coolant, a secondary adsorption pump 6, and a high fluid impedance conduit 7 which places the secondary adsorption pump and primary chamber into fluid communication. The method comprises saturating the primary and secondary adsorption pumps with coolant whilst each pump is at its respective operational temperature. The pumps are then heated above their operational temperatures to desorb the coolant such that the coolant pressure in the primary chamber and the secondary adsorption pump substantially equalises through the conduit. The primary chamber and the desorbed coolant within the primary chamber are subsequently cooled. The secondary adsorption pump is then cooled causing coolant gas to be adsorbed whilst reducing the temperature and pressure of the coolant in the primary chamber. The primary adsorption pump is then cooled causing adsorption of the coolant and a further reduction in the temperature and pressure of the coolant in the primary chamber.
Patent GB-2437631-A (GB)
Title: Inflow control devices for sand control screens.
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A well screen includes a filter portion and at least two flow restrictors 24, 30 configured in series, so that fluid 32 which flows through the filter portion 26 must flow through each of the flow restrictors 40. In another embodiment, the at least two tubular flow restrictors may be configured in series, with the flow restrictors being positioned so that fluid which flows through the filter portion must reverse direction twice to flow between the flow restrictors. Also disclosed is a method of installing a well screen includes the step of accessing a flow restrictor by removing a portion of an inflow control device of the screen. The flow restrictors may be tubes, orifices or channels. The device may further comprise at least one flow blocking member to selectively block flow between the restrictors.
Patent GB-2437834-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle power transfer system and method
Inventor: KOZAREKAR SHAILESH S
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A power transfer system is provided for a vehicle. The vehicle power transfer system including a differential unit 144 coupled to a half axle 148a, and an electric motor 140 for supplying torque to propel a vehicle. The electric motor 140 is collinear with the differential unit 144 and the half axle 148a. The rotor of the electric motor 140 may be mounted on bearings 180a, 180b on the half axle 148a for rotation relative to the half axle 148a. The bearings 180a, 180b may be rated at a lower speed than a no-load speed of the motor 140. The motor 140 may drive a longitudinal shaft 212 via a gear 160 and a gear set (210 see fig 3). The vehicle may be a hybrid vehicle comprising an engine (202 see fig 3). A method of use of the invention includes inserting insertion and alignment steps.
Patent GB-2435739-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for monitoring an item for radioactive material on or associated with the item
Inventor: ORR CHRISTOPHER HENRY
IPC: G01T1/169
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: Method and apparatus is provided for monitoring an item for radioactive material on or associated with the item, the apparatus compromising an enclosed volume, an item monitoring location, a detection location, ion detectors provided within the detection location, a mover of gas for providing a flow of gas passed the item monitoring location to a detection location, so as to reveal the level and/or presence of radioactive material on the item. The item maybe supported within the monitoring location by one or more rollers to ease its insertion and/or removal, the item monitoring location may be extremely elongate so as to measure pipes and the like. Various designs of roller and gas flow controllers are provided to optimise monitoring.
Patent GB-2449947-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion bonding and photographic data
Inventor: BRIDGSTOCK ERIC
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2007-06-09
Abstract: A photographic device 2 is used to take photos confirming a pre-preparation surface scrapping step of pipe ends prior to electro-fusion bonding 3, has been completed by a bonding operative. In parallel, an electro-fusion bonding data storage device 1 stores bonding parameter data. The photographic data is combined with data from the bonding parameter data storage device 1, and additionally with GPS positional data of the bonded joint. The data may undergo automatic analysis by a programmed inspection device, and/or may be transmitted to a remote database by a transmission device 2. The transmission device 2 may also incorporate the photographic device 2, and a GPS data device 2.
Patent GB-2435789-A (GB)
Title: Prion sensors for diagnosis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy or for detection of prions,and use thereof
Inventor: HAYWARD GORD
IPC: G01N29/12
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Disclosed are prion sensors that may be used as a diagnostic tool to diagnose TSE, or to detect PrP<Sc> molecules, in biological and environmental samples, and methods for using these sensors. The prion sensor may comprise an acoustic sensor, such as a TSM sensor, coated with PrP<C> molecules, whose resonance characteristics change when contacted with a sample from an animal with TSE, or a sample comprising PrP<Sc> molecules. Alternatively the prion sensor may comprise an optical sensor, such as an SPR sensor, coated with PrP<C> molecules, whose optical characteristics change when contacted with a sample from an animal with TSE, or a sample comprising PrP<Sc> molecules. These changes provide both rapid detection and a quantitative assay for diagnosing TSE or for detecting PrP<Sc> molecules.
Patent GB-2451511-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent shelving system
Inventor: CHADBOURNE ANDREW
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: An intelligent shelving system comprising one or more dividing elements that are arranged to communicate with a controller, each of the one or more dividing elements including an antenna having a detection plane and a base for placement on a shelf. The detection plane of the antenna is configured so as to be substantially parallel to the base. Each of the one or more dividing elements is arranged to identify electronically tagged items falling within the detection plane of its respective antenna and communicate data on said identified items to the controller.
Patent GB-2452933-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic tube cleaning apparatus
Inventor: ORTLIEB JOHANN FRIEDRICH
IPC: B08B9/027
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a casing comprising first and second casing members 3,4, hinged together at 5. The casing has apertures at both ends defining an inner sleeve 8, 9, and a linear arrangement of magnetic poles 11 on each casing member. A flexible snake-like member comprising a plurality of pivotally interconnected units 12 is arranged for insertion into the inner surface of the tube 13. The units 12 have a cleaning surface (18,Fig.4) and a plurality of magnetic poles, and they are connected together via I-shaped connectors comprising a cross member and a central connecting rod (17, 16, respectively, Fig.4). When the magnetic poles 11 are moved relative to the plurality of units 12 positioned within the tube, the magnets cause the units to contact and move along the inner surface of the tube, to clean the tube.
Patent GB-2455809-A (GB)
Title: Facing or trim mounting system for buildings
Inventor: WILSON RODNEY JAMES
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2007-12-22
Abstract: A building or fixing system <B>10b</B> for a building structure <B>45b</B>, comprises a fixing member <B>5b</B>, a facing member or building trim component <B>50b</B>, and means for fixing the fixing member <B>5b</B> and facing member or building trim component <B>50b</B> together. The fixing means comprises mechanical fixing means or push fit means. The fixing member <B>5b</B> is an elongate member and comprises a substantially flat or planar supporting portion <B>15b</B> and a protruding or male portion <B>20b</B>. The protruding or male portion may comprise first and second locking or toothed portions. The facing member or building trim component <B>50b</B> may comprise an engaging or female portion <B>65b</B> which engages with or onto the protruding portion <B>20b</B> of the fixing member <B>5b.</B> In one embodiment the building trim component or facing member <B>50b</B> comprises an outdoor decorative building component, e.g. a string course, a window head, or a window sill.
Patent GB-2457899-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharged i.c. engine with variable volume exhaust manifold to reduce turbo-lag
Inventor: KENT PETER JOHN
IPC: F02B27/06
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: The exhaust manifold has a cylindrical aperture which is a close fit around an actuation rod or shaft which is moved forwards and backwards by a solenoid in order to maintain the correct volume / pressure of exhaust gasses which keep the turbo charger at peak operating conditions to eliminate or counteract, as much as possible, the effects of turbo lag. A pressure sensor monitors the pressure in the exhaust manifold at all times and signals the solenoid to advance or retract the actuation rod or shaft in order to maintain the peak operating conditions required by the turbo charger; ie when low pressure is sensed within the manifold the rod or shaft is advanced to reduce the volume hence instantly increasing the pressure and when pressure too high the rod or shaft is retracted thus reducing pressure hence maximizing the power output of the engine at all times required. An on/off switch may be provided so that the user may start the engine with the invention deactivated if desired.
Patent GB-2463483-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cooled electrical machine with coolant flow control
Inventor: KNIGHT STEPHEN
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: An electric machine has a housing 5 carrying cast ribs 19 which define coolant channels and a partition wall 29 on the external side of which electronic/electrical component requiring cooling are mounted, an injection-moulded plastics ring 101 being supported on ledges 25 so as to define with the wall 29 and the end wall of the sleeve surrounding the stator (when installed), two pairs of coolant flow chambers extending around the internal circumference of the housing. The insert is of tapered form and the height of the ledges 25 with respect to the wall 29 is such as to cause the chamber pairs to taper such that a generally uniform rate of transfer of heat from portions of the machine to the coolant is achieved by the varying velocity of liquid though the chambers (see also fig 6). The insert has fluid inlet and outlet areas 107, 109 and two spacers 117 on the side facing wall 29 in conjunction with a plurality of spacers 117 on the side facing the stator sleeve support the insert such that the outlet 109 is positioned midway between the stator surface and wall 29 to allow coolant entering at 107 and flowing along the tapered channel between the insert and wall 29 to pass into the tapering channel between the insert and the stator sleeve where it is distributed to the channels formed between the ribs to flow axially along the machine. A cast-in structure may be substituted for the removable insert. Undulations on the wall 29 and/or the facing surface of the insert create turbulence to improve heat transfer. The ribs 19 are of different lengths so as to produce a circumferential arranged outlet chamber which also tapers at the other axial end of the machine when the housing closure is applied (see fig 7). A seal arrangement F for the housing closure is also disclosed (figs 10, 11).