baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2488929-A (GB)
Title: Low inertia fuel pressure actuated inward opening direct injector
Inventor: LIETUVIETIS VILIS IVARS
IPC: F02M61/04
Filed: 2012-05-28
Abstract: A direct injection inwardly opening differential valve type nozzle based liquid or gaseous fuel injector with improved speed and frequency of operation by use of an ultra low inertia valve closer unit 10 positioned within the nozzle insertion tip 1of the injector, and with a valve tip 20 which is biased to the closed position by a spring 3 which also has at least part of its axial length within the nozzle insertion tip, and where the entire inertial mass of the valve closer unit 10 is preferably positioned at the tip of the injector. The injector is of benefit but not limited to, VCO and SAC nozzle type fuel injectors piezoelectrically operated from a fuel rail source. High-speed operation with negligible fuel leakage return flow of said nozzle benefits by being driven by the high-speed outward opening piezoelectric metering valve unit (29, fig.14), wherein return flow may be eliminated entirely by application of a venturi preferably inside the fuel injector.
Patent GB-2503247-A (GB)
Title: User equipment only reports measurements relevant to maintaining a network connection when experiencing unfavourable signal conditions
Inventor: HAMILTON CHRISTIAN
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2012-06-20
Abstract: In response to a triggering event, e.g. associated with a primary scrambling code, user equipment takes measurements 402 for the cell associated with the event and may also take measurements of other cells as directed by the network. The user equipment evaluates its signal conditions 404 and, if it is experiencing unfavourable signal conditions, e.g. based upon a comparison of signal conditions against a minimum required quality level, discards measurements other than those relating to maintaining a connection with the network and prepares a report relating to only those measurements 408. Additionally, the user equipment computes a scaling factor based on its measurements 412, e.g. to increase the frequency of triggering events if the user equipment is experiencing unfavourable signal conditions, and uses the scaling factor to adjust a network configured measurement parameter used to determine parameters of a measurement event 414, e.g. relating to the frequency at which a measurement event is triggered.
Patent GB-2504696-A (GB)
Title: Detecting whether to install modem software or to use intrinsic software of a host
Inventor: THORSEN TOM
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2012-08-06
Abstract: A USB wireless modem device 4 may be used with a first version of a first operating system 14 comprising intrinsic software 34 for operating the device as a wireless modem, and a second operating system that requires installation of driver software to operate the device as a wireless modem. The device 4 includes: a wireless transceiver 28; an interface 26, e.g. a universal serial bus (USB) interface, for connecting with a terminal 2 running one of the first and second operating systems; memory 24 storing the driver software 34 for installation on the terminal if running the second operating system; and processing apparatus 22 operable to output a first definition of a configuration of the device and a second definition of a configuration of the device. The first definition defines configuration of the device as a storage device for providing the driver software to the terminal. On condition that the terminal is running the first version of the first operating system, the second definition defines configuration of the device as a modem. The condition may be determined in dependence on whether a query for an indication (e.g. descriptor) of a proprietary protocol is detected.
Patent GB-2505931-A (GB)
Title: Anchor with a shank and single fluke
Inventor: SMITH PETER KEVIN
IPC: B63B21/32
Filed: 2012-09-17
Abstract: The invention comprises an anchor 1 including a shank 2 which in transverse cross section along at least part of the length of the shank has a forward facing edge 15, a rearward facing edge 16 and a pair of side faces 17 and 18 between the forward facing edge and the rearward facing edge. The parts 19 of the shank adjacent the forward facing edge are substantially V-shaped in cross section and at least part of the side faces between the substantially V-shaped part and the rearward facing edges are concave on each side face. The anchor further includes a fluke having a forward end 6 and a rearward edge 7 in normal use, the rearward edge has a continuous flange (50, Fig 7) extending therefrom over at least a substantial part of the rearward edge. Also the anchor has a roll-bar 40 positioned substantially above the upper surface of the fluke. The roll-bar forms a semi-circular or elliptical wheel spanning the maximum width of the fluke and along at least a substantial part of its length the roll-bar is in cross section substantially in the form of a foil (Fig 3).
Patent GB-2508208-A (GB)
Title: Tent or lean to with concertina side walls
Inventor: TOOTELL DOUGLAS JAMES
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2012-11-25
Abstract: A leisure tent/shelter/lean-to has concertina foldable side panels spaced and connected by a back wall and floor. The side panels may fold in a zig-zag fashion, like an accordion or concertina. The side panels may be supported in flat configuration by fibre glass poles to create a sturdy lean-to structure. With the poles removes the concertina side panels collapse into a fold-flat easily packable and portable unit, makes the unit very portable and enables carriage of other accessories in the same bag.
Patent GB-2498071-A (GB)
Title: Liquid-crystalline medium
Inventor: KLASEN-MEMMER MELANIE
IPC: C09K19/12
Filed: 2012-12-13
Abstract: A liquid-crystalline medium which comprises at least one compound of the formula I, in which R1, R1*, Z1, L1 and L2 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1. Preferably the liquid-crystalline medium comprises at least two compound of formula I and further liquid-crystalline compounds. Also shown is the use of the liquid-crystalline medium for an active-matrix display, in particular based on the VA, PSA-, PS-VA, PALC, FFS, PS-FFS, PS-IPS or IPS effect.
Patent GB-2509736-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling engagement of a clutch when a vehicle is at standstill and based on the gradient on which the vehicle stands
Inventor: TISSOT PASCAL
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2013-01-11
Abstract: A method for controlling engagement of a clutch (3, Figure 1) for coupling a transmission (5, Figure 1) to an engine (4, Figure 1) of a vehicle (1, Figure 1) includes determining a standstill status of the vehicle 100, deterÂ­mining the longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle whilst the vehicle (1) is in the standstill status. Determining a gradient from the longitudinal acceleration 102, 104 and determining that a signal representative of a status of a brake pedal indicates that the brake pedal is inactive 106. If the gradient is greater than a first predefined threshold 109, an uphill mode is activated 110 and the clutch (3) is engaged in accordance with the uphill mode. If the gradient is less than a seÂ­cond predefined threshold 111, a downhill mode 113 is activated and the clutch (3) is engaged in accordance with the downhill mode.
Patent GB-2502175-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting backoff time period based on current network load
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2013-01-30
Abstract: Typically, if a mobile device is unable to access a random access communication channel due to contention by other mobile devices, a random back off time is generated and the device is prevented from attempting to communicate again during this time. This may be inefficient depending on current network loading. To overcome this a mobile device can receive an indication to use a longer back off time during periods of heavy network load and a shorter time period during less congested times. Data can be maintained to be used in determination of a back-off time period by a user terminal based on current loading of the communication network. The data comprises at least one extended acquisition indicator (E-AI) of a first type, the E-AI of the first type being indicative of inaccessibility of an enhanced dedicated channel (E-DCH) by the user terminal; and transmit the maintained data for use controlling access to the E-DCH by the user terminal.
Patent GB-2506949-A (GB)
Title: Cordless roman blind
Inventor: COLLIANDER EDGAR
IPC: E06B9/262
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A roman blind uses fabric strips in place of lifting cords and an operating chain so as to avoid the possibility of a child becoming entangled and suffering strangulation. The blind may be lifted by a central pull mechanism (fig 10) made from a fabric strip and attached to a spring actuated roller (fig 7) at the top of the blind. Instead of lifting cords, wide strips of fabric may be used, attached at the top to the spring roller tube and at the bottom to a rod located at the base of the blind (fig 9).
Patent GB-2511868-A (GB)
Title: Eye/gaze tracker and method of tracking the position of an eye and/or a gaze point of a subject
Inventor: SKOGO M RTEN
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2013-03-15
Abstract: Disclosed is an eye/gaze tracker with first and second light sources 121, 122; 125 each illuminates an eye of a subject. The lights are controlled to selectively emit light L1, L2; Î»1, Î»2 towards the eye such that within an operation sequence t0-t6 the eye is illuminated by the first light source during a first time interval P1, P3, P5 and by the second light source during a second time interval P2, P4, P6. An image sensor ie a camera, has photodiodes associated with first and second charge storages Al, A2 that store images as electric charges. An image sensor switch S1, S2 is controlled so that the images are stored in the first storage during the first interval and in the second storage during the second interval. The image data obtained by the image sensor is processed by a data processor to generate an output signal describing the position and gaze point for the eye.
Patent GB-2516413-A (GB)
Title: Guard
Inventor: THOMPSON TIM
IPC: F16P1/02
Filed: 2013-05-17
Abstract: A spring compressor guard 10 for a spring compressor 28 which in use supports a spring 42, the guard 10 comprising a shroud which is movable between an operative position in which the shroud encloses a spring on the spring compressor and an inoperative position in which a spring on the spring compressor is exposed. The shroud is in the form of a cage formed from a plurality of mutually independent elongate members 16.
Patent GB-2508680-A (GB)
Title: Buffer air for a labyrinth seal
Inventor: NEILSEN ENGWARD WILLIAM
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2011-10-12
Abstract: A method of providing buffer air to a labyrinth seal (20) includes operating a multi-stage compressor system (30) having an earlier stage (30a) and a later stage (30b) such that the air pressure at the later stage is higher than the air pressure at the earlier stage. The method may further include selectively directing compressed air from one of the earlier stage or the later stage to the seal based on a parameter indicative of air pressure within the compressor system (steps 79, 80).
Patent GB-2499547-A (GB)
Title: Information processing system achieving connection distribution for load balancing of distributed database, information processing device,
Inventor: MAKINO YUKI
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: The present invention achieves load balancing among physical nodes in a distributed database environment. The information processing system (100) of the present invention includes: a plurality of database servers (122) which are characterized in being a plurality of database servers (122) which are distributed in being deployed upon a plurality of physical nodes (124), wherein among the plurality of database servers (122), two or more servers which are each mutually responsible for different data are deployed upon the same physical node, and one or more servers which are responsible for the same data as any of the two or more servers are each deployed upon one or more other physical nodes; and distribution units (140 and 170), which monitor the loads related to each of the physical nodes, move a connection with a client from a database server upon a physical node which has a load which is larger than a target to a database server upon a physical node which has a load which is smaller than the target in order to distribute the connections so as to balance the loads thereof.
Patent GB-2503116-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for drilling rig testing using virtualized components
Inventor: SHAFER DONALD F
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2011-12-29
Abstract: A method and system dynamically generates virtualized configurations of sensors and signals used in drilling system equipment. The virtualized configurations may be used for novel operational testing of automation systems on drilling rigs. The methods and systems may be configured to virtualize actual drill floor equipment in order to have enhanced fault coverage of the automation systems. A control network that is a component of the automation systems may implement a testing loop that accommodates virtualized equipment in a manner substantially similar to actual equipment. In this manner, the testing loop may be configured to control elements specific to the equipment under control, and generate testing results for those specific control elements.
Patent GB-2505315-A (GB)
Title: optical amplifier arrangement
Inventor: LEE JASON ROBERT
IPC: H01S3/07
Filed: 2013-08-07
Abstract: An optical amplifier 10 which integrates a pre-amplifier and a power amplifier in a single rectangular active medium to enable amplification of low power ultra-short pulses to optimal power levels. A seed beam 12 passes through the amplification medium 14 along a first pre-amplification path 16 making multiple traverses of the medium. It is imaged back along the first path to make a double pass of the medium as a pre-amplifier. The beam is then re-imaged into the medium again on a second power amplification path 18, making multiple traverses of the medium in a single pass. The paths are independent but overlap so that efficient power extraction is achieved.
Patent GB-2518358-A (GB)
Title: Glass preforms for molding and a method of molding glass articles
Inventor: CECH JIRKA
IPC: G02B1/10
Filed: 2013-09-13
Abstract: The invention provides a glass preform for molding having at least one surface coated with a silane based coating layer. A process of molding a glass component is also provided in which the process comprises: using a glass preform having a silane based coating (e.g. of Fluorinated Tri Chloro Silane). The process preferably includes the steps of providing the glass preform in a molding chamber; providing a mold; heating the mold and/or the preform to a temperature at which the glass is moldable; applying the mold to the preform so as to mold the glass preform; and removing the molded glass from the mold.
Patent GB-2522416-A (GB)
Title: Flange extender comprising honey
Inventor: MOAVENIAN ARASH
IPC: A61L24/00
Filed: 2014-01-22
Abstract: A flange extender 4, 5, 6 for an ostomy bag comprises honey. In a preferred embodiment, the flange extender comprises a composition of hydrocolloid and medical grade Manuka honey and at least one release liner (7, fig 2). Incorporation of honey into a flange extender provides additional adhesion to the skin of an ostomate and to a flange 1 of an ostomy bag, increased wear time may possible and there may be reduced peristomal skin irritation. These advantages provide increased comfort for a user as well as reduced risk of infection through the antibacterial properties of honey. Preferably, the flange extender comprises an acrylic based or silicone based PU-based adhesive, and is applied to both the body facing surface and an ostomy bag facing surface of the flange extender.
Patent GB-2524101-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power supply programmable via input or output terminals
Inventor: GREENWOOD SIMON RICHARD
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2014-03-14
Abstract: A power supply, e.g. for an LED lighting system, receives mains electrical power through input terminals 1, 2 and delivers regulated electrical power through output terminals 16, 17 to a load. The power supply includes programmable means 13, such as a microprocessor, to receive a remote programming signal that determines a characteristic of the output power. The programming signal may be provided through the input terminals 1, 2 or through the output terminals 16, 17. The apparatus may include a standalone programming device 9 which may externally configure the power supply when it is not receiving mains power.
Patent GB-2524782-A (GB)
Title: Turbine assembly
Inventor: ROBERTS PETER MILES
IPC: F03B13/08
Filed: 2014-04-02
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for generating electricity from water flow held behind a barrier or dam 12 comprises a venturi 14 with a convergent section 16, a mixing tube 18 and a diffuser section 22 so that the pressure at the mixing section 18 is lower than the pressure at the exit of the diffuser section 22. A turbine tube is supported in the convergent section such that an annular first flow passage 28 is defined between the turbine tube 24 and the convergent section 16, and the turbine tube 24 defines a second flow passage. The turbine tube is rotatably mounted in a support boss 26 and blades 30 are attached to the inner surface of turbine tube 24 such that water flow drives rotation of the turbine tube. The venturi reduces pressure at the turbine tube 24 outlet, so allowing efficient use with a head H as low as 1 metre.
Patent GB-2523849-A (GB)
Title: A service vehicle for an aircraft
Inventor: MALLAGHAN RONAN
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 2014-04-07
Abstract: A service vehicle for aircraft comprising a wheeled chassis 2, an operators cab 8 mounted on a forward end of the chassis 2 and a container body 10 mounted on a rear portion of the chassis 2 behind the operators cab 8 via a lifting means 12, which may be a scissor lift permitting the container body 10 to be elevated with respect to the chassis 2 to allow the container body to be aligned with a service entrance of an aircraft. A front loading platform 14 being provided at a front end of the container body 10 and a rear loading platform 20 being provided at a rear end of the container body 10. Sensing means, which may be cameras or ultrasonic proximity sensors are provided on or adjacent a rear of the body 10 for transmitting information to an operator in the cab 8 such that the operator can manoeuvre the vehicle to align the rear loading platform into position adjacent a service opening of an aircraft without leaving the cab 8.
Patent GB-2529202-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for recording and analysing a surface electrocardiogram (ECG) for distinguishing a physiological signal from noise
Inventor: SAUMAREZ RICHARD C
IPC: A61N1/37
Filed: 2014-08-13
Abstract: Means for reducing noise in a physiological ECG signal which involves aligning and averaging multiple surface electrocardiogram records taken for repeated pacing sequences with the same interval between pacing stimuli. The technique includes means to pace the heart in a sequence comprising a number of stimuli with a constant interval followed by an early stimulus, repeating the pacing sequence with the same interval between the early stimulus and the proceeding stimulus, repeating the pacing sequence with a different interval between the early stimulus and the proceeding stimulus, creating ECGs whilst repeating the 2 pacing sequences and averaging the ECGs for each of the pacing sequences.
Patent GB-2532787-A (GB)
Title: Sensor arrangement for position sensing
Inventor: ANGELIKI PANTAZI
IPC: G01R33/09
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A sensor arrangement for position sensing comprises a magnetic field source (2) and a magnetoresistive element (1) arranged in a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field source (2). The magnetoresistive element (1) provides an output signal (R) dependent on a position (x) of the magnetoresistive element (1) relative to the magnetic field source (2). A feedback controller (3) is configured to receive the output signal (R) of the magnetoresistive element (1) and is configured to adjust one or more of the position (x) of the magnetoresistive element relative to the magnetic field source (2) and a the strength of the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field source (2) acting on the magnetoresistive element dependent on the output signal (R) of the magnetoresistive element. The sensor comprises a conductive layer between two magnetic layers.
Patent GB-2537180-A (GB)
Title: Packing case erection
Inventor: MICHAEL JAMES MORLEY WEBB
IPC: B31B50/78
Filed: 2015-04-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method takes flat box blanks 10 and folds them outwards into boxes 1. The apparatus features two jaws 11, 12, with gripping devices 13, that start flat and parallel to each other. The jaws 11, 12 are then transported and rotated in a synchronised manner, so that they end up substantially at right angles to each other, thus holding the blank in an opened configuration (fig.4). In significant embodiments, the transport mechanism is a pair of struts 14, on a slide way 23. In significant embodiments, the box further has remaining flaps closed by various folding mechanisms. After folding out, the boxes may be packed.
Patent GB-2524213-A (GB)
Title: Backlight drive board and liquid crystal display
Inventor: ZHANG HUA
IPC: G02B30/00
Filed: 2013-03-27
Abstract: A backlight drive board (11) for driving a plurality of backlight sources (12), comprising a microprocessor (111) and a constant current drive chip (112). The microprocessor (111) is used for receiving a display mode switching signal (Vsync) and a synchronization signal (T) from a liquid crystal drive board (10), and generating a first pulse-width modulation signal (PWMl-PWMn) corresponding to the backlight sources (12) respectively in accordance with the display mode switching signal (Vsync) and the synchronization signal (T). The constant current drive chip (112) is used for controlling the operating state of the corresponding backlight sources (12) in accordance with the first pulse-width modulation signal (PWM1-PWMn). Therefore, signal lines between the backlight drive board (11) and the liquid crystal drive board (10) are reduced, and then the operating stability is improved.
Patent GB-2530177-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for installing an object in a recess
Inventor: GOODWIN EDWARD
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2015-09-08
Abstract: The method makes use of fixings 12, 12. The fixings 12, 12 comprise a retaining member 16 and a flexible tail 14 (see figs 5a, 5b). The method comprises inserting the retaining member 16 and the loudspeaker 1 into the recess 4, such that a first portion of the tail 14 is located outside the recess 4 immediately after the retaining member 16 and loudspeaker 1 have been inserted therein. The method then comprises moving the first portion of the tail 14 in a first direction such that the retaining member 14 abuts a surface 6 of the recess 4 thereby retaining the loudspeaker 1 in the recess 4. The tail 14 is then bent around a bar 18 and returned into a channel 24 for retention. The method may be used to install a loudspeaker, light fitting or other object.