baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420798-A (GB)
Title: False floor with heating or insulation panels supported on saddles
Inventor: DANSKIN JOHN FINLAYSON
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A floor comprising floorboards or panels 16 supported on battens 48 in turn supported by saddles 12 has panels 20a, 20b supported on lands 48 of the saddles and being either heating panels, e.g. with hot water pipes 44 and heat spreaders 42 or insulation panels. Packing plates 32, 34, with locating nipples to fit apertures 46 may be used to level the floor and sound absorbent 26 may be sited under the saddle base 30.
Patent GB-2422161-A (GB)
Title: Tubing annulus valve actuation
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN P
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has a tubing hanger with a tubing annulus passage and a production passage. A metal-sealing shuttle valve is mounted in the tubing hanger for blocking upward flow through the tubing annulus passage. The shuttle valve has a retention mechanism that prevents the shuttle from moving to the open position when fluid pressure is applied from above. The running tool releases the retention mechanism after testing has been completed, causing the shuttle to close. The tree has an engaging member that can be stroked downward into the tubing hanger annulus passage to move the shuttle valve to the open position for communicating with the annulus. The running tool 111, or part of the tree, has a hydraulically driven actuator secured by threads to an engagement tool 149 having a releasable lock comprising a collet 153 with fingers 157 for engagement with a valve sleeve 163, to move it from an upper closed position to a lower open position and then to pull it upwards back to its closed position - negating the need for a return spring.
Patent GB-2423167-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional control of cooling system for a computer
Inventor: BHAGWATH NITIN
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2006-02-06
Abstract: A method of cooling a computer comprises the steps of receiving at a cooling controller 46 a hardware instruction 52 and a software instruction 40 having originated from an application running on an operating system, the controller retrieving from a look up table 62 information corresponding to each instruction, the controller selecting which instruction is to be used and forwarding a control signal 68 to the cooling apparatus. Preferably the cooling apparatus is a fan. In selecting the instruction the instruction requiring the greatest cooling is chosen. The hardware instruction may be received at bootup 82. A software driver may be loaded to allow communication between the operating system and the controller 86. Once loaded the software driver may generate a default cooling level 88. The controller may continually monitor the input information 90. Preferably, the internal temperature of the computer will be monitored and compared to a stored value.
Patent GB-2438433-A (GB)
Title: Baby monitor wherein audio content played to baby is masked from detected sound
Inventor: GOLD JONATHAN MORRIS
IPC: G10K11/175
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: A baby monitor system for remote monitoring of a baby comprises a baby unit 30 and a parent unit 10. The baby unit 30 includes an audio player 34, e.g. an MP3 player, for playing audio content to a baby, a sound detector 38 for detecting sound local to the baby and a transmitter 40 for transmitting a signal 42 representative of the detected sound. The parent unit 10 includes a receiver 22 for receiving the signal 42 and an audio player14 for playing the detected sound to a carer. The baby monitor system is further provided with an audio mask 44 for masking out the audio content from the detected sound so that the audio content is not played to the carer. The audio mask 44 may be provided in the baby unit or in the parent unit (144 fig.7).
Patent GB-2425184-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for use of the real component of a magnetic filed of multicomponent resistivity measurements
Inventor: YU LIMING
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: Multi-component induction measurements are made using a resistivity logging tool in an anistropic earth formation. A subset of the multi-component measurements are inverted to first determine horizontal resistivities. Using the determined horizontal resistivities and another subset of the multi-component measurements, the vertical resistivities are obtained. Results of using the in-phase signals are comparable to those obtained using multifrequence focusing of quadrature signals.
Patent GB-2442215-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle with at least one retractable wheel
Inventor: BAILEY STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 10 has land propulsion means and marine propulsion means. At least two axles with wheels 12 are spaced apart along the length of the vehicle. At least one intermediate axle with retractable wheels 14 is positioned between the other axles. This additional axle may improve maneuverability over rough ground. Wheel 14 may be retracted on water and/or on land. Wheels 12 may also be retractable. One or more axles may be driven, full time or selectively. The vehicle may plane on water, and may have a vee type hull (11, fig. 2). Marine propulsion may be by means of a jet drive. Wheels 14 may retract vertically or through arcs around a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. Skid steer may be used. Mudguards, a vehicle roof, and retraction guides for the wheels (16, fig. 2) may be fitted. Pairs of slides may provide roof supports. A forward control driving position may be provided.
Patent GB-2431265-A (GB)
Title: A remote entry/control system for a motor vehicle with range limited function
Inventor: TANG TOM Q
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A system (10) for remotely controlling a function, in particular of a motor vehicle (eg door lock/unlock, widow activation, engine start) in which a range-limited function is performed when a wireless control signal (16) is indicative of a range-limited function and an elapsed time value between the end of the wireless control signal and the detection of a noise signal exceeds a threshold value. Detection of the noise signal may be inhibited through the use of a comparator having a capacitor coupled to one of its inputs. The capacitor can be made to store charge in proportion to the strength of the received signal. The noise signal may thereby be inhibited the time it takes to the capacitor to discharge. The system can be used in both passive and active remote systems.
Patent GB-2438230-A (GB)
Title: Method of calculating the accumulated processing time for tasks
Inventor: GREINER DAN F
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A method for determining the amount of processing time that a task (or job, process, subroutine) uses. This is carried out using an instruction that calculates the elapsed time, and reports it as a single uninterruptible operation. When called, the instruction stores the timer value (task start), and when the task completes, it retrieves this and subtracts it from the current timer value (task end). The invention can also be used to determine the running time of a task that is switched in and out of execution. For each time slice that the task is running, the time taken is added into an accumulation value to give the time taken so far.
Patent GB-2434197-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant charging system and method using vapor-phase refrigerant
Inventor: GOVEKAR CRAIG F
IPC: F25B9/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A refrigerant charging system (10) and method for charging a refrigeration system (32) with a vapor-phase refrigerant includes a refrigerant source (12), an input line (16), a sensor (19) and a pressure regulator (18). The input line (16) connects the refrigerant source (12) to the refrigeration system (32). One or more valves (14, 18, 30) are disposed between the refrigerant source (12) and refrigeration system (32) to regulate the pressure of the refrigerant being introduced into the refrigeration system (32). A pressure regulator (18) can also be used to regulator the flow of refrigerant. Once the pressure of the refrigerant reaches a predetermined pressure, the refrigeration system (32) is fully charged, and the transfer of refrigerant to the refrigeration system (32) is stopped. The system and method are used to charge the refrigeration system (32) of, e.g., an automotive vehicle, and the refrigeration is carbon dioxide.
Patent GB-2440608-A (GB)
Title: Labelling of RNA using RNA ligase
Inventor: WANG HUI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A method of labelling RNA in which a sample containing RNA 102 is contacted with an enzyme 114 having an RNA ligation activity in the presence of a labelled substrate 110A; 110B to provide labelled RNA 118A; 118B. The labelled substrate comprises a nucleotide moiety having a 3'-phosphate group and an observable label attached to this 3'-phosphate group via a linking group. Methods of performing an array analysis of a labelled RNA sample are also described.
Patent GB-2454706-A (GB)
Title: Pet brush with adjustable bristle length
Inventor: LIN CHENG-LANG
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: The present invention provides a pet brush, comprising a coupling seat 10 with handle 11, a brush seat 20, several brush rods or bristles 21, and a positioning frame 30 wherein the positioning frame is assembled to link the brush seat and coupling seat. A positioning and control mechanism are arranged, in use, to adjust the length of the bristles; and may include a pressing body 51, a locating rod 15 and a resilient component (for example a spring 16) which operate to move a positioning seat 40 along the length of the bristles. Guiding blocks 55, 56 co-operate with a stop block 57 such that, when the pressing body is pressed, the locating rod is moved around a guide groove to move the positioning seat.
Patent GB-2442646-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation and conversion of synthesis gas
Inventor: STEYNBERG ANDRE PETER
IPC: B01J23/755
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A process (10) for the preparation and conversion of synthesis gas includes reforming a feed gas (34) comprising methane in a reforming stage (18) to produce synthesis gas (46) which includes hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Some of the hydrogen and carbon monoxide is converted to a Fischer-Tropsch product (48) in a Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon synthesis stage (24). A tail gas (52), including unreacted hydrogen and carbon monoxide, methane and carbon dioxide, is separated from the Fischer-Tropsch product (48). In a tail gas treatment stage (28,30), the tail gas (52) is treated by reforming the methane in the tail gas (52) with steam (66) and removing carbon dioxide to produce a hydrogen rich gas (56). The tail gas treatment stage (28,30) may be either a combined tail gas treatment stage (28,30) or a composite tail gas treatment stage. The carbon dioxide from the tail gas treatment stage (28,30) is fed to the reforming stage (18).
Patent GB-2460299-A (GB)
Title: Automatic device for opening and closing curtains
Inventor: GORE SAMANTHA JANE
IPC: A47H5/02
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: An automatic device for opening and closing curtains comprises a chain or cord which is connected to an external motor which enables the curtains to be drawn back. The apparatus may also comprise a daylight sensor, control electronics and an output drive. The daylight sensor recognizes when it is light or dark. A micro-controller may be incorporated to optimize function and to allow a timer to enable the device to come on and off at set periods as defined by a user. The micro controller may recognize normal daylight hours to prevent false closing during cloudy periods and normal night time to prevent false opening by car head-lights, torches or similar. The device may be retrofitted and installed by direct attachment to a wall. The device may be installed by fixing to a curtain tie-back hook. The device may be battery or mains operated. The device is designed for all-year-round use to deter thieves or intruders.
Patent GB-2450406-A (GB)
Title: De-icing method
Inventor: SHEEN ALAN DAVID
IPC: C09K3/18
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A method of reducing the build up of ice or snow on roads comprises mixing a solid de-icing material such as rock salt with a non brine additive solution such as an aqueous solution of a refined molasses stream. The de-icing material and additive solution being carried on a vehicle (lorry) 10, and being mixed immediately prior to spreading on a road.
Patent GB-2448624-A (GB)
Title: Assessing the level of total dissolved solids in a steam boiler
Inventor: KEMP BRENDAN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a pressurised steam boiler 50 heated by a burner 20 includes the step of measuring the conductivity of water contained in the boiler. The level of total dissolved solids in the water is assessed having regard to the results of the conductivity measurement. The conductivity of the water is measured using pulses of electrical energy that are emitted only for a proportion of the time during which the conductivity measurement is being made. Alternative methods of controlling the operation include measuring the conductivity and temperature of the water or providing a water sampling probe assembly for measuring the total dissolved solids in the water.
Patent GB-2462143-A (GB)
Title: Heating system comprising wireless radiator control
Inventor: LOWE JEFF
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A heating system comprises a plurality of radiators 3 and at least one radiator with a radiator control 4 capable of adjusting the heat output of the radiator. The radiator control has a radiator temperature sensor and a two way wireless communication link 2 with a central controller 1. The central controller stores a temperature against time profile for the radiator and provides control signals to the radiator control to enable it to adjust the heat output by the radiator dependent upon a radiator temperature signal provided by the radiator control. The radiator temperature signal takes account of the temperature sensor and whether the radiator is on or off. The radiator control may comprise a valve which may be adjusted by an electrical actuator having a power supply, such as a battery. Preferably, each radiator is individually identifiable by the central controller by using a locally unique handshake address. The central controller may also communicate 5 with a heat source, such as a water heating boiler 6, and communicate 7 with a flow driving means, such as a pump 8, to adjust the output of heat provided to the system.
Patent GB-2466647-A (GB)
Title: A fluorescent lamp with detachable ballast and reflective shade
Inventor: CHAO WEN-HSIN
IPC: F21Y103/37
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: A fluorescent lamp includes a reflective shade 30, a hollow base 20 mounted on the reflective shade 30, a ballast 10 detachably mounted on the base 201 at least one fluorescent tube 12 detachably mounted on the ballast 10, and a mounting seat 40 mounted on an opened end of the reflective shade 30 and combined with the base 20 to detachably clamp the reflective shade between the base and the mounting seat. Thus, the ballast is detachably mounted on the base, and the reflective shade is detachably mounted between the base and the mounting seat so that the ballast and the reflective shade are separated from each other and can be repaired and replaced individually.
Patent GB-2467756-A (GB)
Title: Electric corkscrew
Inventor: CHEUNG CHUN MING
IPC: B67B7/00
Filed: 2009-02-12
Abstract: A corkscrew comprises; a casing 1, 4; a downwardly opening socket 19 within the casing, the socket having a vertical axis being dimensioned to receive the neck of a bottle; a corkscrew spiral 2 arranged axially within the socket; a motor 5 adapted to rotate the spiral in clockwise and anticlockwise directions; a power supply; wherein when the socket is placed upon the neck of a bottle in use the corkscrew detects the presence of the bottle and penetrates the cork with the spiral and upon removal of the uncorked bottle from the socket withdraws the spiral from the cork allowing discharge of the cork from the socket. A LED or LCD display 13 may display the number of corks which may be removed before the battery becomes depleted and a charging unit may be provided. A spring 17 may urge a movable sensor ring 8 downwardly so that a metallic contact portion 10 is urged disengage a pair of contacts 9 to give an open circuit. When a bottle neck is inserted into the socket it may contact sensor ring 8 and move it upwardly so that contacts 9 and 10 are engaged to complete the circuit.
Patent GB-2472054-A (GB)
Title: Phaser assembly for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L1/047
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A phaser assembly is mounted on one end of an i.e. engine camshaft 102 having two groups of cam lobes that can be varied in phase relative to one another and relative to a crankshaft of the engine. The phaser assembly comprises two phasers each having an input member and at least one output member. The first phaser has an input member driven directly by the engine crankshaft and an output member connectible to a first of the two groups of cam lobes, while the second phaser has an input member connected to, or formed integrally, with the output member of the first phaser and an output member driving the second of the two groups of cam lobes. The two phasers may share a common stator 114 having two groups 116a, 116b of recesses forming the working chambers of the first and second phasers, respectively. The rotor 112 and stator 114 serve as the input and output member, respectively, of the first phaser. The stator 114 is also the input member of the second phaser. The rotor 118 of the second phaser is coupled directly to the camshaft 102.
Patent GB-2466542-A (GB)
Title: Fitting assembly for a drinking water heater
Inventor: HECKING WILLI
IPC: F24H1/18
Filed: 2009-10-06
Abstract: A fitting assembly (10, fig. 1), for a drinking water heater with an integrated expansion vessel, comprises a safety valve 12 and a drain assembly 14 for draining expansion water. The fitting assembly is characterised by a sensor 42, 44, 46, such as a moisture sensor, situated in the flow path (22, fig. 1) through the drain assembly, for detecting expansion water. Preferably, the drain assembly is provided with a drain body 16 and an outlet hopper 20, where the sensor may be arranged in the drain body. The sensor may also comprise evaluation means for storing and evaluating the amount of the expansion water, the duration of its occurrence and/or the amount of occurrences of expansion water. If the sensed occurrences exceed defined empirical values, the evaluation circuit may generate a signal to activate an indicator lamp 48, where the lamp preferably continues to shine even when expansion water is no longer present. In use, the assembly provides a means by which it is possible to recognise if more expansion water was flowing than with a properly operating installation at any unobserved point in time, so that the proper functioning of the expansion vessel can be recognised.
Patent GB-2474508-A (GB)
Title: Determining media content source information
Inventor: FALCON FERNANDO
IPC: H04H60/33
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A method, device and system 116 are provided for determining, using a metering device 115, source information for media content output by a media device (eg a television) wherein said media device is operable to output media content derived from a plurality of different sources. The method comprises continuously detecting media content (eg audio) output by the media device, for example by detecting audio output with microphone 120. The media content has at least one media variable associated therewith. The method further comprises detecting a plurality of user commands using parallel detection mechanism 117 and detecting a change in a media variable associated with the media content output by the media device. This is achieved by use of sensors 119 such as infrared, radio or ultrasonic sensors to detect the output of local remote-control units for different source devices. The method uses the detected media variable change in conjunction with the detected user commands to determine a source of media content output by the media device. Also disclosed is an audience measurement system for measuring audiences to particular media content.
Patent GB-2461659-A (GB)
Title: Structured compositions comprising a clay
Inventor: HILLIARD PETER R JR
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 2008-03-21
Abstract: Structured personal care compositions comprising a clay are contemplated, as well as methods for using such compositions.
Patent GB-2474714-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible stand, e.g. book rest, with lazy tongs folding mechanism.
Inventor: ZOLTIE JACK
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: A folding stand for supporting viewable material such as reading material, e.g. a book rest, comprise a generally elongate base member 1, a first extendable linkage 3 adapted to provide a support surface for the viewable material when expanded and being collapsible to a folded position abutting the base member 1. An upper transverse support bar 2 is provided which may have a clip 4 for holding the viewable material. The first linkage is in the form of a lazy tongs mechanism comprising first and a second elongate support elements 5, 6, each having respective lower ends movable relative to the base member 1 in the longitudinal direction, and a pair of further elongate support elements 20, 21. The two further elongate support elements 20, 21 are connected to the upper transverse support bar 2. The stand further comprises a pair of opposed transverse elongate elements 25, 26 each of which has one end pivotally connected at 23 and 24 to an associated one of the outer ends of said support elements, the other ends of the transverse elements each having a longitudinal slot 27 and 28 engaged with the pivotal connection 23, 24 of the other support element. As the lazy togs mechanism is extended the transverse elongate elements extend longitudinally outwardly to provide support for the viewable material. The stand further comprises a pair of elongate base elements 16, 17 for supporting the stand when extended. The stand may be provided with an audio unit to record and play audio signals, e.g. audio reminders.
Patent GB-2461220-A (GB)
Title: Door furniture item having sealing means
Inventor: JENNINGS DAVID LESLIE
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2008-06-03
Abstract: A door furniture item (1, 12, 16) comprises means (11) for the attachment of the item to a door and defines a back surface (7) adapted to lie adjacent a surface of the door once the item has been fitted thereto. A seal (9) is provided that surrounds the means (11) for attachment of the item and that stands proud of the back surface (7) prior to attachment of the item to the door. Hence, on attachment the seal (9) is compressed between the item (1, 12, 16) and the surface of the door. Preferably, the back surface (7) of the item defines a continuous groove (8) into which the seal is fitted prior to attachment of the item to the door.
Patent GB-2475892-A (GB)
Title: Curtain-sided trailer with improved aerodynamics
Inventor: BACON ANDY
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A curtain-sided trailer (figure 1) has a side face, a front face 24 and a movable curtain 22 for opening and closing the side face. The curtain defines a curved transition between the side face and the front face of the trailer when the curtain is secured in a closed condition. The arrangement improves the aerodynamics of the trailer, and is intended to reduce air resistance and improve fuel efficiency. A guide 30 may project from the front face of the trailer so as to provide the curved transition, said guide possibly being an integral part of a trailer upright. A curtain pole 28 may be provided, said pole being secured in bracket 26 when the curtain is to be closed. A conventional curtain-sided trailer may be modified by attaching the guide to the front face and extending the curtain around the guide and securing it to a closure part.