baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2446220-A (GB)
Title: Removable load carrying trailer body and vehicle trailer and body combination
Inventor: MASON STEPHEN
IPC: B60P1/64
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A vehicle trailer comprises a wheeled trailer chassis having releasable connections with the chassis [9] of a removable trailer body. A plurality of portable hydraulic jacking legs (20) are provided, detachably connectable to spaced-apart jacking formations provided on the body chassis. The jacking legs (20) are supplied by a hydraulic pump carried by the trailer chassis, the pump supplying pipes on the body chassis [9] distributing the pressure to connections [32, 33] for the jacking legs. The pump is driven electrically, powered by batteries carried in a compartment on the trailer. The arrangement is such that when the jacking legs (20) are assembled to the body chassis [9] the body can be lifted clear of the trailer chassis to enable the trailer chassis to be wheeled out from under the body. The body is now lowered to the ground by the hydraulic jacks (20), which can then be disconnected from the body chassis [9]. The electric motor driving the pump may also be used to drive the trailer wheels to facilitate manoeuvring when the trailer is disconnected from a towing vehicle.
Patent GB-2436577-A (GB)
Title: System and method for protecting a submersible motor for pumping
Inventor: WATSON ARTHUR I
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: A technique is provided to facilitate pumping of fluids in a well. A submersible pumping system 20 utilizes a submersible motor to power a submersible pump. A motor protector 26 works in cooperation with the submersible motor to protect motor fluid within the submersible motor 24 by reducing differential pressures between the internal motor fluid and the external well fluid. The motor protector incorporates a piston 52 free sliding and sealed 58 within an interior cavity 50 of the motor protector for movement to reduce undue differential pressures.
Patent GB-2439200-A (GB)
Title: Map pocket illumination
Inventor: HEIN DAVID A
IPC: F21V23/04
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A map pocket 10 or other compartment illumination system suitable for use in any number of environment and application where it is desirable to illuminate a storage location in response to definable illumination events. The system 10 comprises a sensor 26 in proximity to the compartment 14 and configured to generate signals as a function of objects in proximity thereto, and an illumination source 28 in proximity to the compartment and configured to illuminate the compartment as a function the sensor signals.
Patent GB-2451819-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting a message across a communications network to a variety of different display devices
Inventor: MOSTYN-JONES RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: A system where a transmission message is transmitted across a communications network to a variety of different display devices, comprising a shared instruction set, is disclosed. At least one display device is adapted to display a transmission message and a communications network is adapted to receive a transmission message and transfer it to the display device. A first computer is connected to the communications network and a second computer is remote from the first computer and connected to it. Instructions are provided from the second computer to the first which result in the provision of a user message on the first computer. The user message is converted to a transmission message which is provided to the communications network.
Patent GB-2439664-A (GB)
Title: Extraction controller for coal mining
Inventor: KUSSEL WILLI
IPC: G05B19/409
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an extraction controller for coal mining comprising a central control unit (1) above ground and a face control unit (4, 5) at the end of the face for controlling the extraction functions of the extraction units (11), i.e. robbing, advancing and jigging. The face control unit (4, 5) is equipped with a screen (8), which is controlled by a program that is stored on a hard drive (9). The face control unit (4, 5) comprises additional read-only memory modules as program memories for storing the required function programs.
Patent GB-2443101-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for power generation
Inventor: AGAMLOH EMMANUEL
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: Motion of a first component in response to waves is converted to rotary motion of a member of a second component. The two components are magnetically coupled to each other. The relative linear motion of the components causes energy to be transmitted from waves between the two components via the magnetic coupling, and thus no mechanical connection is required for the transmission. This can allow for wave energy conversion without a need for hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Applications for technologies described herein include ocean wave energy converters (OWEC) for generating electricity from wave energy.
Patent GB-2447319-A (GB)
Title: Offshore nuclear fission electrical supply
Inventor: STOTT WILLIAM MAY
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: At least one floatable vessel is provided at an offshore location, the vessel is securely located on to the seabed and generates a nuclear fission electrical energy supply for transfer to the shore. The vessel retains the ability to be to be re-floated and removable when required for decommissioning and transporting the units to dedicated locations for recycling. The arrangement may comprise two transportable floatable vessels, one containing the nuclear primary steam generation unit and the other the secondary electrical generation and services unit, integrated to operate together at an offshore location to supply electrical energy to shore based sources.
Patent GB-2445128-A (GB)
Title: A portable digital media device with a force sensor
Inventor: SIM WONG HOO
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: There is provided a portable digital media device, including: a storage device; a force sensor coupled to the storage device; a display; and a controller coupled to both the storage device and the display, wherein the display shows information. The device may also be used as a cursor control and input device when connected to a computer. Other applications of the device are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2460061-A (GB)
Title: A remote control for navigating hierarchical menu structures
Inventor: TAKAKI GORO
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A remote control handset 10 (for eg a TV) is provided for navigating a user interface of an entertainment device, the user interface having a hierarchical menu structure. The remote control handset 10 has a button 40 on its upper surface 20, and a button 120 on its lower surface 80. The button 40 on its upper surface 20 is used to navigate deeper into the hierarchical menu structure, and the button 120 on its lower surface 80 is used to navigate in the other direction (i.e. higher) in the menu structure. The remote control handset 10 is thus configured to make navigation of a graphical interface having hierarchical menu structure more intuitive, logical, and efficient. The remote control may also have a touch screen which can be used to eg navigation within a menu hierarchy or control other parameters (eg volume). The touch screen may include a display (eg LCD) which changes with function. The remote may provide tactile/ haptic feedback.
Patent GB-2460692-A (GB)
Title: Snowboard lift attachment
Inventor: GALL SCOTT
IPC: B61B11/00
Filed: 2008-06-06
Abstract: A harness to attach the wearer 31 to a button, or poma, type ski or tow lift 33, 34, the harness comprising a strap worn around the wearers thigh, and attached to the strap is a button tow receiving element, wherein the button or disc 33 is inserted into the receiving element from below. The harness may also comprise a belt worn around the wearer's waist and joined via additional straps to the thigh strap. Alternatively the harness may be permanently attached to the thigh area of the wearer's trousers. The apparatus allows a snowboarder 31 to comfortably use a button type ski lift 33, 34 designed for use by skiers.
Patent GB-2461878-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held device for threading of facial hair
IPC: A45D26/00
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A hand operated manual device is disclosed which uproots hair using a mobile twisted thread 2 (e.g. nylon or cotton) connected to fixed arms 3 which have a thread fitting. The device, which may be mechanically or electrically operated via a compressible button 1, and which may be battery driven, may be used to replace the manual threading technique. The device may be used to remove eyebrow hair or other forms of facial hair.
Patent GB-2452614-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus to control information presented to a process plant operator
Inventor: CAHILL JAMES S
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus to upgrade and control information presented to process plant operators is disclosed. The method comprises presenting a first version of a process plant display 605; presenting a dynamic attention user interface 615 when a selectable element of the first version of the process plant operator display is activated. The dynamic attention user interface 615 is used to adjust an importance of information presented in the first version of the process plant display. The display may present a slide bar or a text entry field to adjust the importance of the parameter. A second version of the process plant is then displayed based on a variable adjusted 630 via the dynamic attention user interface. The importance of the parameters may be indicated by highlighting the appearance of the parameter as displayed. Also disclosed is an operator workstation characterized by a content filter to adjust the displayed information.
Patent GB-2466238-A (GB)
Title: Integrated power pack enclosure on vehicle tail-lifts
Inventor: ELLIOTT ROBERT HENRY
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: An integrated enclosure for the power pack 5 of a vehicle tail-lift or patient stretcher lift, comprises a back panel 2, bottom panel and two end panels 3 pre-fitted with suitable transition pieces or seals to a lift beam 1 of the tail-lift. When the tail-lift is installed on a vehicle, the upper part of the enclosure is formed when the top edges or the back panel 2 and side panels 3 seal to the underside of the vehicle floor (8 fig 7), and when the front edges of the enclosure seals against the vehicle side panel or skirt. An access hatch door (7 fig 7) is provided in the vehicle side panel or skirt (6 fig 5), to allow access to the power pack 5.
Patent GB-2466054-A (GB)
Title: An anchor point for fall arrest device
Inventor: ATTWOOD JAMES
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: An anchor point for a personnel fall arrest device comprises: a base (11) for attachment to a roof structure; a shock absorber (5) attached to the base; a top bolt (1), suitable for the attachment of a safety eyebolt, attached to the shock absorber; and at least one release tensioned device (6) which restricts operation of the shock absorber until a specified load is applied, the release tensioned device being selected for a particular application. In use, a falling person applies a load to the top bolt. As the load exceeds the release tensioned device capacity load is applied to the shock absorber which distorts so reducing the shock load applied to the base, roof fixings and roof. The anchor point further comprises an outer tube (4) and cap (3) to provide environmental protection for other elements and may comprise extension legs to accommodate different roof profiles. Preferably the anchor point uses mechanical fixings only instead of welds to provide greater consistency of operation.
Patent GB-2458551-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of downhole asphaltene gradients with spectrophotometry data
Inventor: ZUO YOUXIANG JULIAN
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2009-01-27
Abstract: A method and system are provided for characterising asphaltene gradients of a reservoir of interest traversed by a borehole and analyzing properties of the reservoir based upon such asphaltene gradients. First and second fluid samples are obtained from the reservoir and downhole fluid analysis is performed. The analysis employs a correlation that relates insoluble asphaltene concentration with depth to spectrophotometry measurement data measured at depth.
Patent GB-2467939-A (GB)
Title: Removal of bacteria from media
Inventor: RIMMER STEPHEN
IPC: C12N1/02
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A method for the removal of bacteria from media, comprising the steps of: providing a stimulus responsive polymer (e.g. a hyperbranched or highly branched polymer that shows lower critical solution temperature (LCST)) adapted to be capable of binding bacteria; applying said functionalised polymer to the medium so as to facilitate binding of the polymer to bacteria; and removing the polymer and polymer-bound bacteria from the medium. In preferred embodiments the method provides for the use of thermoresponsive polymers functionalised by the incorporation of bacteria-binding ligands in the removal of bacteria from wounds. The invention also envisages the use of the disclosed polymers for the removal of bacteria from media.
Patent GB-2470547-A (GB)
Title: Exercise vest
Inventor: MORANO JOSEPH ROCCO
IPC: A41D1/04
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: An exercise vest 12 comprises a plurality of pockets 30 on the front and rear portions of the vest and weighted bags adapted to be carried in the pockets. The vest can extend only as far as the base of the rib cage and the pockets may be arranged in a symmetrical herringbone pattern. Each pocket is closed by a flap 32 having a hook and eye type fastening and the weighted bags are made from fabric and carry metal or plastic ball bearings or a mixture of the two. The side portions 28 of the vest may be made from elasticated material. The application further defines an exercise outfit 10 which includes the vest 1 and a pair of shorts 14. Similar pockets 50 are provided on hip portions of the shorts 14.
Patent GB-2459043-A (GB)
Title: Visual Recognition of an Object in an Image
Inventor: MELIKIAN SIMON
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: Visual object recognition in an image includes extracting unique points of an object to be learned and/or a target object. The points are obtained by cross-correlating the image with a structure (12). The structure (12) and/or the size of the structure (12) may vary to detect extremum (i.e. singular maxima or minima) information associated with the learned object and/or target object. An icon, or image patch, corresponding to each of the unique points is extracted, the size of the icon corresponding to the scale of the unique point. After extraction of the various icons, an object becomes a collection of icons. Each icon is unrotated (angle is determined) and normalized (resized) to a constant size for comparison with other icons. A match between the extracted icon and a learned object is determined. The icons are stable over scale and angle, thus allowing the recognition of an image(s) or object(s) from large number of trained images or objects very quickly.
Patent GB-2462509-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous pesticidal composition
Inventor: MATSUMOTO OSAMU
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous pesticidal composition comprising of a pyrethroid compound represented by the formula (1):wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a methoxy group or a methoxymethyl group, and X and Y may be the same or different and represent a chlorine atom, a methyl group or a hydrogen atom;an alkylbenzene sulfonate, a polyoxyethylene styrenated phenyl ether having an HLB of 11 to 13, a hydrophilic solvent, water, and optionally at least one formulation additive, which has excellent storage stability.
Patent GB-2459813-A (GB)
Title: Disposable pump cartridge
Inventor: NIGHY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B67D1/10
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: A disposable pump cartridge (36) for use in conjunction with a pump driver characterised in that the disposable pump cartridge contains a pair of piston pumps (38,40) and inlet and outlet valves (50,48) positioned at one end of each piston (42). The pistons (42) are arranged for reciprocal motion and are retained by a retaining means (58; 76, 78) adjacent the inlet and outlet valves (50,48) during transit.
Patent GB-2460369-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing an interactive control system
Inventor: MOREHOUSE FREDERICK
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: An apparatus includes an imaging device that captures a plurality of positional signals emitted from an interactive control device, which is moveable in a three-dimensional control space in the field of view of the imaging device, to form a twodimensional image having one or more control points. Further, the apparatus includes a display that has a display control area in which a positional signal object and one or more control objects are displayed for interaction with the interactive control device. In addition, the apparatus includes a processor that that generates a positional signal object based on the one or more control points and maps the one or more control objects and the positional signal object to a data structure so that an interaction between the one or more control objects and the positional signal object is spatially-synchronized.
Patent GB-2475040-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating mobile communication for inbound roamers in a visited network using a gateway location register
Inventor: JIANG JOHN YUE JUN
IPC: H04W8/06
Filed: 2009-11-02
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing roaming services to one or more subscribers, correspondingly associated with the one or more Home Public Mobile Networks (HPMNs), while the one or more subscribers are registered with the Visited Public Mobile Network (VPMN). The method includes allocating a pool of Global Titles (GTs) to a Gateway Location Register (GLR) that is associated with the VPMN, where the pool of GTs corresponds to at least one of: one or more Visited Location Registers (VLRs) associated with the VPMN, one or more Serving General Packet Radio System (GPRS) Support Nodes (SGSNs) associated with the VPMN, one or more HPMNs, and one or more HLRs associated with an HPMN from the one or more HPMNs. The method further includes facilitating mobile communication of the one or more subscribers in the VPMN using the allocated pool of GTs. The GLR comnitinicates with each one of the one or more VLRs via a different one selected from the plurality of the GTs in the pool.
Patent GB-2475501-A (GB)
Title: A dual-fed PIFA for diversity and MIMO applications
Inventor: HUANG YI
IPC: H01Q5/35
Filed: 2009-11-19
Abstract: An antenna 10 comprises a conductive ground plane 11 spaced from an electrically conductive top plate 13, where the said top plate 13 is electrically connected to two electrically conductive feed plates 14, 15 which are connectable to respective signal sources and a shorting member 16 electrically connects the top plate 13 to the ground plane 11. The dual-fed Planar Inverted-F Antenna (PIFA) is suitable for diversity and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems. The antenna 10 may include an etched ground plane which is arranged such that it provides isolation between the two feeds 14, 15 employed. The antenna 10 may be used in pattern diversity techniques taking into account an isolated mode antenna technology to achieve a good diversity gain. The antenna has only one radiating plate with two matched and isolated feeding ports which may cover various frequency bands for applications such as wireless LAN. The antenna 10 may provide a compact and cheap arrangement for diversity and MIMO applications.
Patent GB-470630-A (GB)
Title: An improved pneumatic hammer for piercing the tapping-holes of blast furnaces
IPC: B25D9/14
Filed: 1937-04-08
Abstract: 470,630. Percussive drills. ELOY, F. April 8, 1937, No. 10011. Convention date, May 22, 1936. [Class 124] A percussive tool for piercing the tapping holes of blast furnaces has its piston 4 formed with an axial bore 3 and extension guides 5. During the piercing operation the annular face 10 of the piston strikes an anvil block (not shown) carrying the piercing tool. For withdrawing the tool the anvil block is removed and the tool 20 passed through a guide 19, the piston bore 3 and a bush 30. It is then clamped by the eccentric clamp 14, 15 and back blows from the face 11 of the piston strike the bush 30 and through this to the clamp casing.
Patent GB-1082587-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to transmission devices for converting rotary motion into reciprocating motion
IPC: F16N13/04
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 1,082,587. Gearing for converting rotary motion into reciprocating motion; linkwork. G. JESSE. March 8, 1966 [March 10, 1965], No. 10133/66. Headings F2K and F2Q. Rotation of an input shaft 3 is converted into reciprocation of an output member 21 along fixed guides 24 and the amplitude of reciprocation may be varied by rotation of a hand wheel 41. A worm-wheel 2 meshes a worm 1 on shaft 3 and has an eccentric bore 8 in which a member 9 is rotatably mounted. A cylindrical member 14 has a lower extension 13, which is pinned in an eccentric bore 12 of the member 9, and an upper offset cylindrical member 27 integral therewith. The members 14 and 27 are adapted to reciprocate in grooves 18, 28 located at right-angles in a member 9, the angular location of which may be varied by hand wheel 41. The member 14 is also located in a rectangular slot 26 in the member 21. When the groove 18 is disposed parallel to the guides 24, the maximum stroke is achieved, and as the member 19 is rotated through 90 degrees, the stroke is diminished gradually to zero. In a modification, a pin 56, Fig. 4 (not shown), passes through members 2, 14 and 27.
Patent GB-327565-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fuel injection devices for internal combustion engines
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 1929-04-02
Abstract: 327,565. Sunbeam Motor Car Co., Ltd., Ccatalen, L., and Attwood, S. H. April 2, 1929. Regulating delivery by opening suction valves.-In a fuel-injection pump the actuation of the inlet valve b is controlled by the pressure in the delivery passage i, which pressure actuates plungers k of different cross-section and different leverage and thereby adjusts the cam mechanism operating the rod d which actuates the valve lever c. For this purpose the rod d is operated by a pair of cams e, f mounted on axes geared together by toothed wheels e<1>, f<1> and idle wheels h, the latter carried by levers h<1>, h<2> pivoted on the cam axes, and capable of a limited epicyclic adjustment by the action of a lever l which is acted upon by the plungers k. Other arrangements of plungers may be adopted, such as two differential plungers in line. A three-cylinder pump is stated to be a convenient form.
Patent GB-235993-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric mufflle furnaces
IPC: H05B3/66
Filed: 1924-04-24
Abstract: 235,993. Wild, L. W., Barfield, E. P., and Coleman, J. D. April 24, 1924. Wire resistances, cored.- In a muffle furnace a wound externally with a nickelchrome heating wire b, the latter is held out of contact without support for substantially its whole length with material containing silica. The wire is supported in grooves in fireclay or like strips c which are integral with or separate from the furnace according to whether the latter is made of fireclay or metal.