baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2490079-A (GB)
Title: Lithology pair ratio: a ratio-based lithology indicator using pair production
Inventor: ROBERTS LOREN P
IPC: G01V5/10
Filed: 2011-01-31
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to borehole logging methods and apparatuses for estimating formation properties using nuclear radiation, particularly an apparatus and method for estimating a formation lithology parameter. The method may include using gamma ray count or count rate information to estimate a formation lithology parameter that may be one of, but not limited to: Z2/A, bulk density, Z2*bulk density/A, linear attenuation coefficients, and porosity. The method may include using time-dependent ratios with a pulsed radiation source. The method may also include dividing gamma ray information by time and/or by energy window. The apparatus includes a processor and storage subsystem with a program that, when executed, implements the method.
Patent GB-2507470-A (GB)
Title: Reconfiguring a spatial light modulator during image correlation
Inventor: CHRISTMAS JAMIESON
IPC: G02B27/46
Filed: 2012-09-03
Abstract: Operating a spatial light modulator or SLM 201 where, in a first configuration, a first subset of pixels 221 represents an input pattern, representative of an input image, and a second subset of pixels 222 represents a filter pattern, representative of a reference image. An optical correlation is performed between the input image and the reference image and based upon this correlation, the spatial light modulator 201 is reconfigured.
Patent GB-2495206-A (GB)
Title: Power saw miter cutting guide
Inventor: HOLBA JOHN
IPC: B23D47/02
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A cutting guide 780 includes a first guide structure 782 having a base 790, a first saw support 786, and a second saw support 788: The first saw support is attached to said base and defines a first saw contact surface 792. The second saw support is attached to said base and defines a second saw contact surface 802 that is spaced apart from said first saw contact surface so as to define an elongated cutting slot 804 therebetween. The elongate cutting slot defines (i) a first slot portion, (ii) a second slot portion that is contiguous with said first slot portion, and (iii) a third slot portion that is contiguous with said second slot portion. The second slot portion is interposed between said first slot portion and said third slot portion. The base defines a first workpiece passage 830 and a second workpiece passage that are spaced apart from each other so as to define a first workpiece space therebetween. The base defines a cavity positioned below said elongated cutting slot. The cavity includes (i) said workpiece space, (ii) a cutting member start space positioned on a first side of said first workpiece space, and (iii) a cutting member end space positioned on an opposite second side of said first workpiece space. The cutting member start space is positioned below said first slot portion, (ii) said first workpiece space is positioned below said second slot portion, and (iii) said cutting member end space is positioned below said third slot portion. The start space provides a region in which a saw assembly can be energized to bring a cutting wheel up to full speed without being in contact with the workpiece. The guide structure may be used to make miter cuts.
Patent GB-2508210-A (GB)
Title: A cable clip gun
Inventor: WOOLLAMS STEPHEN RAYMOND
IPC: B25C1/00
Filed: 2012-11-24
Abstract: A cable clip gun includes a surface 7 to contact a work piece; a guide 4 to hold a strip of cable clips; and an actuator 8 to move the clips towards the contact surface. The actuator may be in the form of a spring 14 moving a pusher 12 along a rod 10. Ideally the rod is detachable and extends through the cable clips recesses. Alternatively movement of the handle 40 may move a sweeping rod pushing the clip strip forward by the width of a clip. Ideally a spring biases the handle to its resting position after actuation. Ideally the gun drives the fastener of the clip into the substrate by a spring loaded hammer.
Patent GB-2497452-A (GB)
Title: Drive arrangement for an autonomous surface treating appliance
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: A01D34/00
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: A drive arrangement for a mobile robot comprises a transmission unit for transmitting drive from a motor unit (100, fig 7) to a drive shaft (102, fig 7) extending from the transmission unit along a drive shaft axis, a swing arm 92 coupled to the transmission unit so as to swing angularly about an axis of the drive shaft (102, fig 7), a drive sprocket 94 mounted to the drive shaft (102, fig 7) and a driven pulley 96 mounted on a portion of the swing arm 92 remote from the drive shaft (102, fig 7) and being rotatable about an axis parallel to the drive shaft axis. A track 98 is constrained around the sprocket 94 and the pulley 96, wherein the sprocket 94 and the pulley 96 are arranged such that the track 98 presents an inclined driving surface.
Patent GB-2512336-A (GB)
Title: Security barrier comprising gabions
Inventor: TOWERS SIMON
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2013-03-26
Abstract: A security barrier comprises a row of gabions 2 containing a fill material and a row of posts 8 and panels 9 supported by the gabions and extending above the fill height of the gabions. The posts may be supported by concrete blocks or other anchor elements engaged with the fill material. The concrete blocks may be spaced apart and housed in separate compartments within the gabion and the fill material placed in the gaps between the concrete blocks. The base portion of the posts may be embedded within the concrete blocks. In another aspect, a row of gabions are placed in compression by a post-tensioned steel cable arranged between opposed load spreading elements and embedded in the fill material.
Patent GB-2515464-A (GB)
Title: A water separator
Inventor: RAMA PRATAP
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A liquid separator 100 comprises an inlet 102 configured to receive a fluid flow, an outlet 104 and a separation chamber 106 defining a fluid flow path between the inlet and outlet, wherein the separation chamber comprises an aerofoil 108 in the fluid flow path 110 configured to separate liquid out of the fluid flow at regions of reduced fluid pressure. The liquid separator may comprise a plurality of aerofoils (508, figure 5) disposed in a longitudinally or a laterally extending array or both relative to the flow path. Cooling means may be provided to cool the aerofoil, said means preferably comprising a conduit (422, figure 4) configured to receive a coolant (424) passing through the aerofoil. The separator may comprise a drain (668, figure 6) configured to communicate the separated liquid out of the separation chamber. Also disclosed is a fuel cell system (660) comprising a fuel cell (662) and the liquid separator of the invention (600) coupled to an exhaust (666) of the fuel cell. Said exhaust is preferably a cathode exhaust.
Patent GB-2505773-A (GB)
Title: Low row steam generator inspection probe
Inventor: DRAPER JEFFREY BISHOP
IPC: F22B37/00
Filed: 2012-02-17
Abstract: An inspection assembly for inspecting a hollow member, with a probe head, which includes at least one sensor, and a flexible shaft connected to the probe head to transmit motive force. The shaft encloses at least one wire operatively connected to the probe head for sensory operation of the sensor. The shaft has a first part adjacent to the probe head and a second part distal there from. The first part is relatively more flexible that the second part. The shaft has an improved ability to follow a torturous path of the hollow member and for aiding in kink prevention of the shaft. In one aspect, the first part is made of polymer material and has a reduced-diameter and corrugations. Optionally, at least one non-metallic retrieval cable is enclosed within the shaft and connected to the probe head for transmitting a pulling force to the probe head.
Patent GB-2518459-A (GB)
Title: Bathing aid and bathing assembly using the same
Inventor: CHANG CHE-YUAN
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 2013-12-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a bathing aid 10 comprising a base 20, a scrubbing member 30 mounted to a top side 25 of the base, a fastener 50 mounted to a bottom side 27 of the base for detachably fastening the base to a surface of an object, and a binding member 40 for binding the scrubbing member and the fastener to the base. The base has a positioning portion 23 and a connecting part (21 figure 13). The scrubbing member is partially received in the positioning portion. The connecting part is detachably coupled with the base of another same bathing aid to substantially expand the scrubbing area for body cleaning. In this way, the bathing aid can not only be fixed to a wall or the ground for the user to conveniently clean his or her back or feet but expand the area for contact the users body or serve as a pillow for the user to lie on in the bath.
Patent GB-2511918-A (GB)
Title: Cooling apparatus and method
Inventor: TANSLEY IAN
IPC: F25D11/00
Filed: 2014-01-17
Abstract: An article e.g. batteries (40, fig 4) is cooled by a heat exchanger 20 fed with fluid from a higher reservoir 12 which has a cooling means (e.g. solar or mains powered element 16, or thermal mass), so that gravity causes denser fluid to sink into the heat exchanger 20. Reservoir 12 is insulated and connected to the heat exchanger by pipe 18. Heat exchanger 20 has apertures (23, fig 3; 122A, fig 5) through which air is blown onto a battery 40, or can be in direct contact with a battery. The temperature of fluid in the heat exchanger can held at the juncture of the positive/negative change of coefficient of thermal expansion, which for water is approximately 4 degrees Celsius. By cooling a battery 40 significantly below ambient temperature its usable life is extended.
Patent GB-2525439-A (GB)
Title: Monitor
Inventor: HINCHLIFFE JAMES
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2014-04-25
Abstract: A monitor measures the temperature of a controller for a cooking appliance 1, which has an electrical supply. The monitor comprises a temperature sensor 13, an alarm and means to operatively connect the monitor to the controller of a cooking appliance 11. The monitor is arranged in use to monitor the temperature of the controller or its surrounding environment 9 and to activate the alarm if the temperature exceeds a first threshold temperature. It overrides operation of the cooking appliance if the temperature exceeds a second threshold temperature, thereby reducing the risk of the controller or other electrical components of the cooking appliance being damaged by heat from the cooking appliances heating elements 7.
Patent GB-2518930-A (GB)
Title: A modular radio transceiver
Inventor: LANTZ MARTIN
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2014-06-17
Abstract: A modular Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver (1, 1') comprising a frequency synthesizer module (2, 2'), at least one transmitter module (8a, 8b; 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) and at least one receiver module (9a, 9b, 9c; 20a, 20c, 20d). The frequency synthesizer module (2, 2') is arranged to generate a local oscillator signal (5). All modules (2, 2'; 10a, 10b; 11a, 11b, 11c; 20a, 20b, 20d; 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) are arranged adjacently to each other, sequentially extending one after the other, such that at least one transmitter module (8a, 8b; 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) and/or at least one receiver module (9a, 9b, 9c; 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) is arranged adjacent the frequency synthesizer module (2, 2'). Each transmitter module (8a, 8b; 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) and receiver module (9a, 9b, 9c; 20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) is arranged to mix at least one respective input signal (6, 7) with the local oscillator signal (5). Adjacently arranged modules are electrically connected to each other with respect to at least data signals, the local oscillator signal (5) and a power supply.
Patent GB-2517571-A (GB)
Title: Processing transactions
Inventor: STRAUSS TAMIR
IPC: G06Q20/38
Filed: 2014-06-25
Abstract: A method for maintaining a multicurrency card for use with a processing scheme for processing transactions, the multicurrency card being associated with a plurality of currencies, each of the plurality of currencies being associated with a respective wallet capable of representing funds in its respective currency. The processing scheme is configured so as to preferentially debit, for a transaction, the wallet associated with the currency of the transaction. The method comprising the step of inhibiting the crediting of the balance of a subset of the wallets associated with the plurality of currencies such that the balance for each of said subset of wallets is less than or equal to a predetermined amount irrespective of the currency of credit credited to the multicurrency card. Also claimed is a method where credit may be intermittently transferred from a subset of wallets such that the balance for each of said subset of wallets is less than or equal to a predetermined amount.
Patent GB-2520437-A (GB)
Title: Solar panel fastening device
Inventor: JIANG LIPING
IPC: H02S20/00
Filed: 2014-04-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a solar panel fastening device. The solar panel fastening device comprises: a guide rail (1), the upper end of the guide rail (1) being provided with a fixture block accommodating groove (11); a clamping component (2), the upper part of the clamping component (2) being a bolt connecting part (21), the central part of the clamping component (2) being two connecting plates (22) which are arranged symmetrically, a through groove (221) being formed between the two connecting plates (22), and the lower part of the clamping component (2) being a fixture block part (23), the fixture block part (23) cooperating with the fixture block accommodating groove (11), and the bottom centre of the fixture block part (23) being provided with a spring mounting hole (231); a bolt (3), the bolt (3) being screwed with the bolt connecting part (21) and extending into the through groove (221); a pressing panel (4), the pressing panel (4) being located above the clamping component (2), and the pressing panel (4) being connected to the clamping component (2) through the bolt (3); and a spring (5), the upper section of the spring (5) being fixedly connected in the spring mounting hole (231). The present utility model can meet installation requirements of solar panels with different thicknesses, and the installation is simple and convenient.
Patent GB-2527871-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear reactor containment vessel and nuclear reactor
Inventor: TAMURA AKINORI
IPC: G21C13/02
Filed: 2014-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a nuclear reactor in nuclear power generation plant, said reactor comprising a containment vessel 2 covering a nuclear reactor pressure vessel 10. An air-cooled heat exchanger 9, which is installed outside the containment vessel, performs heat exchange between steam in the containment vessel and air outside the containment vessel. A column-shaped air flow path 12 is also provided vertically above the air-cooled heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2533925-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial compounds, compositions and methods
Inventor: BARRY VICTOR LLOYD POTTER
IPC: C07D241/04
Filed: 2014-12-31
Abstract: A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically active salt or N-oxide thereof: wherein A and B are optionally substituted aryl/heteroaryl; X is -(R1)W(R2)-, Y is a bond, C1-C3alkylene, C=O, C(R5)=N, or C1-C3oxyalkylene; W is O, S, SO, SO2, NH, N(C1-C6)alkyl, C(O)O, C(O)NH, SO2NH, Si(C1-C6)alkyl2, or C(R3)=C(R4); Z is -N(R6)C=R9NR7R8; R1 and R2 are a bond or C1-C3alkylene; R3, R4 and R5 are H or (C1-C6)alkyl; R6, R7, and R8 are hydrogen or a substituent; R9 is O, S, SO, SO2, NR10, or CR11R12; R10, R11 and R12 are hydrogen or a substituent or, R6 and R7, R7 and R8, R8 and R10, R6 and R10, R6 and R11, or R8 and R11 form an optionally substituted heteroaryl/heterocyclyl ring; or, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11 form an optionally substituted heteroaryl/heterocyclyl ring fused to ring A. The compounds are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of bacterial infections in an animal.
Patent GB-2535998-A (GB)
Title: A device for receiving and analysing a sample
Inventor: MARK HUDSON
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A device 1 for receiving and analysing a sample, where the analysis involves the use of a solution, comprising: a sample receiving portion 4; a solution capsule 5 that has a sealed configuration and a release configuration in which the contents of the capsule are released via a flow path between the solution capsule and sample receiving portion 4; and a bistable release mechanism comprising an actuator where, upon application of a threshold amount of force, the actuator will cause a one-way conversion of the solution capsule from the sealed configuration to the release configuration. Preferably the bistable release mechanism comprises a piercing member, especially a pair of piercing members (91, 92), and the solution capsule comprises a pierceable surface (54). Preferably the bistable release mechanism comprises a slip-latch. Preferably device 1 is used for obtaining a skin print, such as a fingerprint, and an analyte of interest in the skin print is detected via a competitive binding assay. Also claimed is a device for receiving and analysing a sample comprising a first sample receiving portions comprising a wicking material and a second sample receiving portion comprising a non-porous substrate.
Patent GB-2538275-A (GB)
Title: Floating production unit and method of installing a floating production unit
Inventor: Duncan Pearce
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2015-05-13
Abstract: A floating production unit 300 comprises a deck structure 301 for mounting equipment for processing hydrocarbons, and a hull structure 302 formed from a first section 303 and a second section 306, wherein the second section may be wider than the first section. The dimensions of the floating production unit can lead to a heave natural period outside an area of significant wave energy, and as a result, it has substantially reduced and improved hydrodynamic responses. The floating production unit is configured to be small and lightweight, and can be fabricated, launched and towed to the installation site in two parts, without the requirement for heavy lifting or construction machinery, thus lowering manufacturing costs. In addition, the two parts of the floating production unit can be joined together at the installation site using a buoyancy and ballasting based technique, the method for which is disclosed.
Patent GB-2538562-A (GB)
Title: A hand held appliance
Inventor: Christopher Daniel Currer Wilkinson
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2015-05-22
Abstract: A hand held appliance such as a hairdryer 10 comprises a fluid flow path (400, fig. 2) at least partially defined by a wall 200. A switch mechanism 100 is housed by the wall 200 and a switch cover 110 extends within the wall and contains the switch mechanism 100. An externally accessible actuating button 62a is provided to cooperate with the switch mechanism 100. The switch cover 110 may encase the switch mechanism 100 and maintain a spatial location of the switch relative to the actuating button 62a and/or the wall 200. Preferably the switch cover 110 isolates the switch mechanism 100 from the fluid flow path (400, fig.2). The switch cover 110 is preferably curved towards an upstream end to reduce disturbance to the flow of fluid within the fluid flow path (440, fig.2). The switch cover 110 protects the switch mechanism 100 from dirt or moisture which may be drawn into the hairdryer 10.
Patent GB-2524678-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a pressure sensor
Inventor: SMITH PAUL DAVID
IPC: G08B17/04
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an overheat or fire alarm detection system comprises the steps of micromachining a pressure sensor 10, and securing a sensor tube (20,Fig.2) in fluid communication with the pressure sensor 10. The sensor tube may comprise a hollow tube (24,Fig.2) containing a material that evolves gas upon heating. The micromachining step may comprise doping at least a portion (13,Fig.1c) of a first layer 12; forming a cavity (19,Fig.1c) at least partially within the doped portion (13,Fig.1c) and forming a deformable diaphragm 14 over the cavity. The micromachining may comprise forming at least two recesses having different depths whereby the deeper the cavity, the more pressure will be required to deform the diaphragm sufficiently to close an electrical terminal within the cavity and trigger an alarm. The use of micromachining techniques, micro systems technology (MST) or micro-electro mechanical system (MEMS) technology for production of the pressure sensor 10 results in a sensor comprising much smaller and more accurate dimensions, and thus a more accurate and reliable response to changes in pressure.
Patent GB-2529066-A (GB)
Title: Antenna device
Inventor: HAYASHI MAKOTO
IPC: H01Q1/32
Filed: 2015-08-03
Abstract: An antenna device attached to a vehicle, such as a car, has a base 5 to which an antenna 3 is fixed and a cover is attached. A flexible pad 6 is positioned between the vehicle and the cover, contacts and edge of the cover, and has a protrusion 51 with a body portion 43 which supports an edge of the base 5. The pad 6 also has rib like protrusions 44 extending from the edge of the body portion 43 to an edge of the pad 6. The cover may have plate shaped projections on an inner surface to contact the ribs on the pad 6. The pad 6 may have holes adjacent to the positions of ribs 44, through which screws fix the vehicle, the pad 6 and the base 5 to each other. The light weight pad 6 is prevented from deforming during use, and water tightness is maintained.
Patent GB-2524703-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable equipment mount assembly for an overhead support module
Inventor: CURSETJEE ZAREER
IPC: F24F13/32
Filed: 2014-01-08
Abstract: An adjustable equipment mount assembly is configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure, such as a ceiling of an enclosed room. The overhead support module is configured to deliver air to the structure. The assembly may include an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to equipment, one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction, and one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction.
Patent GB-2535019-A (GB)
Title: Optical analysis cell and particle size distribution measuring apparatus
Inventor: TETSUJI YAMAGUCHI
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 2016-01-25
Abstract: An optical analysis cell 100 that features a pair of light transmitting plates 10 for sandwiching and holding a sample X between the opposed inner surfaces 10a of the plates, where the sample has a predetermined viscoelasticity. A distance fixing member 20 is also provided, having a pair of opposed surfaces 21a, 22a separated from each other by a predetermined distance. The light transmitting plates receive an elastic force from the sample causing the outer surfaces of the plates 10b, which are opposite to the inner surfaces 10a, to be pressed against the opposed surfaces 21a, 22a so as to fix a separation distance between the inwards surfaces of the plates. There may be a sample escape space S2 from the sample holding space S1 formed between the inward surfaces 10a. Optionally, the optical analysis cell may be used as part of a particle size measuring apparatus.