baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2457077-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for headwear
Inventor: PRESTON-POWERS JULIAN JOSHUA
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: The cooling system, primarily for use with protective headwear such as motorcycle helmets 3 to help minimise injuries following an accident, comprises an endothermic reactor 40,50 and a trigger 60 to initiate the endothermic reaction in the reactor whilst being worn on a wearer's head. The trigger is preferably arranged to initiate the reaction in response to detection of an impact or imminent impact, either through detection of acceleration or pressure generated on the headwear exceeding a threshold magnitude. The endothermic reactor may comprise two or more reagents which are initially stored in separate respective reservoirs and which react in an endothermic reaction when mixed through action of the trigger. The trigger may act to pierce or open a separating membrane between reagents and may comprise a plunger or shape memory alloy. Also claimed is headwear which uses gas-expansion to cool a wearer's head, headwear comprising a reagent package and motorcycle safety helmets.
Patent GB-2457451-A (GB)
Title: Security shutter locking assembly
Inventor: ACTON CARL
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A locking system for a security shutter 1 includes a locking assembly 23 and a channel 3A in which the security shutter is slidable. The security shutter 1 and the channel 3A include alignable apertures 17, 19, 21. The locking assembly 23 has a shoulder 33 at one end of a shaft 25 and a retractable bolt 29 at the other end of the shaft. In use the shaft 25 is arranged to extend through the apertures 17, 19 and 21 such that the shoulder 33 abuts the front side wall 13 of the channel 3A and the bolt 29 abuts the rear side wall 15 of the channel 3A. The bolt 29 is retractable into the shaft 25 in order to facilitate insertion and removal of the locking mechanism 23.
Patent GB-2461495-A (GB)
Title: Ethanol production by lactate dehydrogenase-deleted thermophilic microorganisms
Inventor: BAGHAEI-YAZDI NAMDAR
IPC: C12N1/20
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: Fermentation processes for production of ethanol include supplying a thermophilic microorganism lacking lactate dehydrogenase activity with sugars and supplying sufficient glycerol to convert all of the sugars to ethanol in order to maintain the redox balance. In a preferred embodiment, the amount of glycerol supplied is sufficient to convert the exogenous acetate present in biomass hydrolysates into ethanol. The glycerol may be supplied as a by product of biodiesel production. Preferably the thermophilic microorganisms are from the genusBacillus, such asBacllussearothermophilus or Geobacillus thermoglucosidasius.
Patent GB-2458281-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispensing security system with independently operable dispensers
Inventor: HART NIGEL
IPC: G08B13/08
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: A system comprises a controller 12 and fluid dispensers 16, wherein the controller receives signals from remote detectors 14, determines which detector has transmitted the signal and transmits a signal to one or more dispensers, each dispenser is configured to dispense fluid when such a signal is received. An additional set of detectors may be included, which send a signal to the controller which arms the system. The signal transmitted to the dispensers may switch them on or off, indicate dispensing time, fluid type or pulsed dispensing. Different signals may be sent to each of the dispensers. The system may include a programmable user interface.
Patent GB-2448039-A (GB)
Title: Heated applicator device for a cosmetic product
Inventor: TRANCHANT JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: An applicator device for applying a cosmetic product comprises an applicator device having an elongate body 2 adapted to be held in the hand, an applicator head 10, a feed device 16, 17, 18, 19 adapted to feed the applicator head with cosmetic 20 supplied in solid form and a heater device 21 adapted to heat the applicator head, thereby causing the cosmetic to melt. The feed device comprises a feed duct provided in the body of the applicator device and communicating with passageways 17 in the applicator head and that open out to the outside adjacent to the teeth 12 of the applicator head. In use, the applicator device is especially suited for use with a mascara product.
Patent GB-2445508-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for exercising multiple body parts
Inventor: QUINN ANTHONY
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: An exercise apparatus for exercising multiple body parts comprises a frame 1 and a front user bearer assembly 2 which is angularly and height adjustable relative to the frame 1. The front bearer assembly 2 is mounted to a guide means for guiding upward and downward movement of the front bearer assembly 2. Compensating means to ensure that the front assembly travels in a substantially vertical plane during exercise comprises a number of support elements 50, 51 which are pivotally mounted.
Patent GB-2447365-A (GB)
Title: Access point provides interworking function between core network presence services platform and incompatible mobile device
Inventor: KEEVILL PETER
IPC: H04L45/85
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: An access point 50, e.g. within a home or office 40, comprises a wireless interface, enabling connection with a mobile communications device 30 using a cellular wireless communications protocol, and an interface for connection to a core network 20 of a cellular wireless communications network. The core network 20 comprises a presence services platform, which provides presence-based services to compatible mobile communications devices, e.g. Instant Messaging (IM). The access point 50 is able to act as an interworking function, or "proxy", between a presence services platform of the core network 20 and an incompatible mobile communications device 30 camped on the access point 50. The presence of a user may be indicated to the presence services platform when the incompatible mobile communications device 30 roams onto the access point 50. Therefore, legacy GSM and UMTS mobile communications devices, for example, can take advantage of new service capabilities available through systems such as IMS, while they are camped onto the access point 50.
Patent GB-2450418-A (GB)
Title: Modular Heat Pump With Components Within An Attic Space and Method of Installation
Inventor: FORSTER JOHN A G
IPC: F24D3/18
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A roof space mounted heat pump 60 has a plurality of modules adapted to be separately inserted within the roof space 52 of a building 50. The modules include at least an evaporator 64 and a condenser 66 located within the roof space, and which when coupled together, define the roof space mounted heat pump. The heat pump may be adapted for heating water for use in the building heating system 62, and may be located on a base 68. The evaporator and the condenser may be provided as a single module or as separate modules, and the heat pump may also include a compressor and a fan. The heat pump is installed by passing at least one module into the roof space through an internal access opening 58, and the plurality of modules are assembled together to form the heat pump. The modules may be assembled using "plug and play" type connections for connecting pipework and/or electrical control connections, and the heat pump may be powered from solar or wind generators.
Patent GB-2448260-A (GB)
Title: X-ray tomography inspection systems
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An X-ray imaging inspection system for inspecting items comprises an X- ray source (10) extending around an imaging volume (16), and defining a plurality of source points (14) from which X-rays can be directed through the imaging volume. An X-ray detector array (12) also extends around the imaging volume (16) and is arranged to detect X-rays from the source points which have passed through the imaging volume, and to produce output signals dependent on the detected X-rays. A conveyor (20) is arranged to convey the items through the imaging volume (16).
Patent GB-2454762-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional RF ion traps with high ion capture efficiency
Inventor: PARK MEL
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: The invention relates to three-dimensional Paul RF ion traps with high capture efficiency for the collection of analyte ions for subsequent reactions, especially for monomolecular reactions or reactions with reactants, preferably for reactions between positive analyte ions and negative reactant ions. The invention consists in using an ion trap with structured electrodes to produce a high capture efficiency for the analyte ions. The structuring of the electrodes may consist in a surface profiling with edges or protrusions, resulting in a scattering reflection of the ions, or in a complete division of at least one electrode into electrode components 63. This is made possible by the fact that the 3D RF ion trap is not simultaneously used as an ion analyzer, requiring highest shaping precision for the electrodes. In a particularly favorable embodiment, the device can be switched from a two-dimensional linear ion trap with good capture efficiency to a three-dimensional ion trap for ion reactions (see Figs 3, 4 and 10-12).
Patent GB-2462584-A (GB)
Title: Six point wheelchair tie down with occupant and head restraint
Inventor: STEEDMAN DANIEL
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system that comprises of a head restraint that attaches to any wheelchair, to which the shoulder elements of an occupant restraint are attached, and six wheelchair tiedowns that secure the wheelchair and attached head restraint to a vehicle floor using recognised and appropriate floor attachment systems. Two tiedowns may be provided at the front of the wheelchair, and four similar tiedowns at the rear. Upper ones of the rear tiedowns may be attached to either the head restraint or the wheelchair frame, and the occupant restraint or harness may also be attached to either the head restraint or frame. The invention provides that the wheelchair and its occupant may be secured within a vehicle during transport thereof.
Patent GB-2453027-A (GB)
Title: Motor using magnetic normal force
Inventor: EDELSON JONATHAN SIDNEY
IPC: H02K7/06
Filed: 2008-09-11
Abstract: A motor is disclosed comprising: at least one stator 1 comprising a magnetic core and at least one magnetic winding 22, having a cylindrical internal cavity; at least one cylindrical rotor 2 inside said stator, comprising magnetically conductive materials; said rotor having an outer diameter significantly smaller than the inner diameter of said stator, being eccentrically mounted with respect to said stator and able to move within said fixed member, said motor further having: an output shaft concentric with said stator and transmission means for absorbing oscillation and transmitting rotation, the winding inducing sequentially magnetic normal force which rotates around the circumference of said stator, such that a contact patch between said rotor and said stator rotates around the inner circumference of said stator whereby said rotor oscillates and rotates. The transmission means may comprise a magnetorheostatic fluid which absorbs the oscillation of said rotor and transmits the rotation of said rotor to said output shaft. Alternative the transmission means may comprise bearings 4,5 and carriers 3 which allow the eccentric motion whilst transmitting rotary motion to the output shaft, the carriers being adjustable between positions which permit or disallow contact between the rotor and the stator so as to allow the rotor to turn freely in a clutched mode. Teeth e.g. 25,23 are provided on the rotor and stator to reduce the contact friction required to prevent slipping. Various structural arrangements including epicyclic, ratchet and pawl and cam arrangements are disclosed.
Patent GB-2466051-A (GB)
Title: Self-advertising TV
Inventor: VIDAL ARNAU LLOVAT
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: For the purpose of promotional labelling in shops, a television apparatus 1 modifies the video signal 20 supplied to the display device 2 to superimpose promotional graphics 21 that advertise technical information about the television 1 onto the video image 20 that is displayed. The TV apparatus 1 may include a graphics generator (15, Figure 1) to generate a graphics signal representing the promotional graphics 21 which may be displayed continuously during a change in the channel of the TV signal 20. The graphics 21 may change over time and may consist of a plurality of sequentially displayed pages. The TV may have a number of modes including a normal mode where the main video image 20 is displayed and a composite promotional mode where the promotional graphics 21 overlay the video image 20. The promotional mode may only be accessible using a pre-determined button sequence on the remote control, so a user will not accidentally access the promotional mode at home. This self-advertising TV avoids the need for adhesive promotional labelling, hence avoiding damage caused by the removal of adhesive labels.
Patent GB-2468667-A (GB)
Title: Tray lift comprising elevator screws
Inventor: HUNTER MATTHEW
IPC: B65H3/28
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: Tray lift 3 comprises elevator screws 4, comprising shaft 5 mounted for rotation and helical flange 7. Flange 7 defines a first length 8 with a first pitch, and second length 9 with a second, smaller pitch. There may be a third length 11 with a third pitch greater than the second pitch. Trays 1 engaged by the flange in the first section are un-nested, whilst trays in the middle section are nested to save space. If the third length 11 is present, the trays 1 will be un-nested when they reach the top of the tray lift. Screws 4 arranged on opposite sides of tray 1 may rotate in opposing directions, and screws 4 arranged on the same side of tray 1 may also rotate in opposing directions. Lift 3 may comprise sensors to detect the arrival of a tray 1 between screws 4, or to detect the presence of a tray 1 in lift 3. An actuator may be arranged to discharge a tray 1 from lift 3, and a controller may control the rotation of screws 4 is response to a signal from one or more sensors. Tray lift 3 may be used for trays that are used with X-ray scanning apparatus in security checks, for example in airports.
Patent GB-2473851-A (GB)
Title: Etching silicon
Inventor: O'HARA ANTHONY
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for etching microstructures that provides improved selectivity to surrounding materials such as silicon nitride when etching silicon isotropically by using xenon difluoride (XeF2). Etch selectivity is greatly enhanced with the addition of hydrogen to the process chamber. The method may be used for fabricating MEMS structures.
Patent GB-329099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in air filters
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1929-03-28
Abstract: 329,099. Vokes, C. G. March 28, 1929. Filtering. - An air filter comprises stiffened filtering material formed in pleats and held between end plates. The filter is a cylinder of star-shaped cross-section, and airtight joints 4 of felt or rubber are formed between the filter 1 and the end plates 2 and 3. The whole is firmly secured by a bolt 6 between the end plate 2 and a strip 5 attached to the plate 3. Fig. 4 shows a layer of felt 12 stiffened by two layers of gauze 13. In modifications, the felt 12 is replaced by finer gauze and also when felt is used the pleats are closed by extending the felt beyond the gauze and by stitching.
Patent GB-112240-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Portable Handlamps and the like.
Inventor: MCLEAN NEIL
IPC: F21L14/00
Filed: 1917-02-02
Abstract: 112,240. McLean, N. Feb. 2, 1917. Electric-lamp casings. - In a hand lamp or the like, the conductors are carried, without separation, around a groove 5 in the handle 1, so that they are retained bv friction. As shown, the groove is U- shaped but undercut at the inner side. The conductors pass through a bore 3 in the handle to the groove and from the groove to a space 4 below the lamp-holder 6. This is retained by a flanged block 2, which is secured to the handle 1 by a guard 8 for the lamp, as described in Specification 108,270. In a modification, the handle is in line with the axis of the lamp.
Patent GB-745155-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to valves for the retention of pressure within hollow bodies
Inventor: BURTON GEORGE HARRY
IPC: F16K15/20
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 745,155. Inflating valves. AVON INDIA RUBBER CO., Ltd. March 17, 1954 [April 13, 1953], No. 10058/53. Class 135. A valve for footballs &c. comprises a resilient body 2 with a T-shaped air passage 11, 12 and a plug 14 with end flanges 16 situated in the head of the T. The plug, which is initially of larger diameter than the bore 12, may be of rubber but harder than the body, or of non-resilient material such as metal, hard plastic, &c. The end flanges 16 hold the plug in position during inflation and deflation. The passage 11 is tapered towards the plug so as to reduce the area to be sealed and is formed at its upper end 10 to retain a pump nozzle. Deflation is effected by inserting a stem through the passage 11 to deform the plug.
Patent GB-454772-A (GB)
Title: Thread-controlling mechanism for sewing machines
IPC: D05B47/00
Filed: 1936-04-06
Abstract: 454,772. Sewing-machines. FAIRWEATHER, W. C., 65, Chancery Lane, London.-(Singer Manufacturing Co. ; Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.A.) April 6, 1936, No. 10064. [Class 112] An overedge stitching-machine with a straight eyed-needle and two threaded loopers, as described in Specification 14799/07, [Class 112], is provided with a needle-thread controller consisting of a member with a pair of stationary arms with thread eyes, between which a camshaped finger is operated by the needle-bar actuating mechanism to engage the thread. The needle-bar 7 and its bearings 6 are inclined to the vertical. The needle-bar 7 is operated by an inclined link 11 and lever 12, pivoted at 13. The lever 12 has a rearward arm 15 with a ball-connection 16 to a pitman 18 operated by the ball-crank 3 on the main shaft 2. Thread controller. A plate 24 is fixed to the frame 4 below the usual tension device 25 This plate has two arms 27, 28 between which a cam-finger 31, adjustably fixed to the needlebar operating lever 12 by screws 29, and slots 30, works. As the machine is operated, the needle descends and the cam-surface 32 of the finger 31 engages the needle-thread A between the eyes 271, 28<1> of the arms 27, 28, the edge 32 being shaped to keep the thread under control at all times. When the needle reaches its lowest position, the thread is engaged by the portion Z of the cam edge. This allows sufficient slack thread to permit formation of a needle loop for seizure by the primary looper 20. On the ascent of the needle, the loop is drawn snugly about the blade of the looper 20, so that when this is withdrawn, the loop is too small to be accidentally seized in the succeeding looper stroke. The stitch is set on the upstroke of the needle and the cam-edge gradually pulls thread from supply through the tension 25, permitting a minimum tension to be used.
Patent GB-141698-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in rotors for multistage high-speed turbines, pumps and compressors and particularly for rotors of the disc-type for steam turbines
IPC: F01D5/06
Filed: 1920-04-10
Abstract: 141,698. Akt.-Ges. der Maschinenfabriken Escher, Wyss, et Cie. April 12, 1919, [Convention date]. Rotors.-A rotor for a multi-stage turbine, compressor, &c. comprises a number of disks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, each shaped as a body of uniform strength from a solid mass without any central bore, and the disks are coupled together by means of gripping-joints provided as near to the axis as possible. Several forms of coupling are illustrated. Thus, a hollow boss 8 on the disk 2 may be shrunk upon the solid boss 7 of the adjacent disk 1, or the inter-engaging bosses 9, 13 may be screwthreaded. A flange 16 on one disk may press inwards on the hollow boss 14 of another disk to secure rigidity. Again, the bosses 21, 22 may be coupled by a two-part ring 23 bound by wire 24. Transverse bolts 31, 32 may pass through the bosses.
Patent GB-1158525-A (GB)
Title: Electrically Insulating Wall for MHD Conversion Ducts
Inventor: YEROUCHALMI DAVID
IPC: H02K44/12
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,158,525. Generators operating by electromagnetic interaction with fluids. COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE. 3 March, 1967 [22 March, 1966], No. 10216/67. Heading H2A. A wall structure for a MHD generator comprises ceramic blocks, of electrically insulating material held in recesses in a partition structure formed on one wall of a cooled casing with the outer faces of the blocks forming a continuous surface. Casing 14 has cooling ducts 17 and is provided on one surface with longitudinal dovetail grooves 20 and transverse slots 22 into which the partition members comprising tapered cross-pieces 28 and separators 24 are respectively fitted to provide recesses for ceramic blocks 36. The blocks have surfaces shaped to co-operate with the sides of the cross-pieces and separators and have an enlarged end portion which is dimensioned to overlap the partition members and provide a smooth wall surface. Pins 26 are used to secure separators 24 and the whole structure is secured by clamping members 30. Edge members 38 of insulating ceramic fit under the end portion to provide a smooth surface to mate with the adjacent electrode wall which may be constructed as described in Specification 1,158,526. To improve thermal conductivity the sides of the blocks contacting the partition members may be silver coated and particles of tin introduced into the dovetail grooves before inserting the cross-pieces. The wall structure may be modified by making the side faces of the blocks plane and having the cross-pieces extend the full length of the wall so that the separators can be omitted, Fig. 5 (not shown). In a modification the easing member may fit into a recess in a solid trough member and have projections fitting against the bottom of the recess to provide coolant flow channels. The ceramic blocks are made of high density sintered calcium or strontium zirconate.
Patent GB-1421762-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in tilting slabs of magnetic material
IPC: B66C1/06
Filed: 1972-03-04
Abstract: 1421762 Electromagnetic holding devices SCOMAGG Ltd 2 March 1973 [4 March 1972] 10229/72 Heading H1P Electromagnetic lifting apparatus for manipulating slabs of ferromagnetic material in steelworks comprises (Fig. 1) two longitudinally spaced electromagnetic devices suspended from a longitudinal beam 2 by bridles 4 for positioning over a slab 5 required to be inverted on a supporting surface. Each electromagnetic device (Fig. 7) comprises three equispaced heads 7, 8, 9 disposed symmetrically and transversely of the beam; each having plural longitudinally spaced rectangular blocks 10 separated by plural energizing coils therebetween; cranked arms 12 pivoted on stub shafts 11 coaxial with the coils interconnecting the heads for relative pivotal up and down and rotational rocking motions. The bridles extend from longitudinal pins 13 of the beam and corresponding pins on the outer faces of blocks 10 so that the aperture underfaces of heads 7, 8, 9 are angled to the horizontal when suspended and horizontal when resting on a surface (Fig. 8, not shown). In operation (Figs. 2 to 6, not shown) a first pair of heads 7 engages the top flat surface of a slab 5 and are energized; the assembly is raised to tilt the slab about a longitudinal edge until a second pair of heads 8 engages a side face of the slab and is energized, and the latter is raised to rest on its longitudinal edge, when heads 7 are de-energized. The assembly is then lowered to tilt the slab so that a third pair of heads 9 engages its reverse face and is energized; and the assembly is further lowered. Heads 8 are de-energized and the inverted slab is deposited on the flat surface, after which heads 9 are de-energized. Selective energization is achieved by sequential switching.