baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2440632-A (GB)
Title: Method and tool for performing maintenance of components
Inventor: BOUVIER KEN D
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A method of performing maintenance on a component of a system or platform utilizes historical data relating to a component, associates a maintenance task with a related component and determines a maintenance task interval to perform the task. Also claimed is a Maintenance Interval Determination and Optimization Tool (MIDOT) which provides optimized maintenance schedules for performing maintenance tasks on one or more components or systems, preferably based on component survival functions and economic analysis of non-safety tasks associated with maintenance schedules. MIDOT is preferably used for specified platforms such as aircraft. The MIDOT preferably filters maintenance history data, uses a statistical analysis, to predict likely maintenance needs, and performs an economic analysis to optimize aircraft maintenance schedules. Specifically, the MIDOT preferably calculates component survival probability, based on the specific usage of one or more related components within the platform and determines an optimal maintenance task interval to perform a maintenance task associated with the one or more related components.
Patent GB-2443901-A (GB)
Title: Flanking strip for use with flooring
Inventor: DANSKIN JOHN FINLAYSON
IPC: E04F15/18
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: The flanking strip 10, particularly for use sealing around wooden and/or floating floor systems, comprises a first portion 20 that is substantially rigid and/or thermally insulating and a second portion 25 which is substantially flexible. The strip is preferably L-shaped with the first portion having a rectilinear cross-section and being formed from an insulating polymeric foam, with the second portion being a sheet of resiliently flexible material adhered to one side of the first portion. In use the first portion is designed to be located underneath the floor 125A while the second portion extends up between the floor and the wall 170 before being secured between the skirting board 160 and the floor.
Patent GB-2441631-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating oil compositions for inhibiting coolant-induced oil filter plugging
Inventor: DEVLIN CATHY C
IPC: C10M149/02
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: Low sulfur-ash-phosphorus (SAP) lubricating oil compositions are provided that inhibit coolant-induced oil filter plugging in heavy-duty diesel engines, and particularly CJ-4 and CI-4 PLUS compliant lubricating oil compositions that inhibit coolant-induced oil filter plugging in exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or recycle engines. The compositions contain an amine-functionalised olefin copolymer dispersant viscosity index improver produced by reacting an acylated olefin copolymer and a polyamine compound. The compositions inhibit coolant-induced filter plugging, as measured by the Cummins ISM EGR test or by a filtration test method based on ISO 13357-2 using Cummins M11 HST filtration media.
Patent GB-2445443-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a mobile communication terminal
Inventor: JONES RICHARD
IPC: H04W4/10
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: In the method, the terminal receives an instruction to enter a mode of operation in which it will transmit without the need for the user to press or hold a key. In response to receiving such an instruction, the terminal sends a request to transmit, together with an associated transmission priority setting, which when granted results in the terminal transmitting on the allocated channel. The terminal continues to transmit on this channel in this manner until either an instruction to stop is received, or another user requests to t transmit on the same channel with a higher transmission priority setting.
Patent GB-2453528-A (GB)
Title: Creating Customisable CAD Image Files
Inventor: TURNER RICHARD
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2007-09-29
Abstract: The method of producing an image data file representative of a rendered three dimensional image includes the steps of: creating a master image data file representative of a three-dimensional master image which is rendered with contrasting colours for each different object type in the image; creating a plurality of fully rendered image data files representative of the three-dimensional image rendered with realistic surfaces including effects such as shadowing, textures and/or realistic colours and creating a mapping file which records which realistic surfaces are used for different objects types in which fully rendered image data file together with which contrasting colour is used in the master image data file for each respective object type. An object type realistic surfaces for each object type is selected and the master image data file is processed to determine the edges of object types in the three dimensional image using the contrasting colour information in the mapping file and an edge detection process. From this edge coordinate data is produced for one or more respective object type and selected portions of one or more of the fully rendered image files which correspond to the selected realistic surface and object type are extracted with the portion boundary of each portion being determined by the relevant edge coordinate. The extracted portions are combined to produce a composite output image file representative of the three-dimensional image with the selected combination of object type realistic surfaces. The invention is aimed at allowing previewing of room designs wherein the detail of the various units and surfaces can be changed under user control.
Patent GB-2443088-A (GB)
Title: Gerotor pump with filling axial rotor slot.
Inventor: HODGE STEPHEN MARK
IPC: F04C2/08
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A twin rotor indexing, variable displacement, variable flow gerotor pump has an annulus 14 and two rotors 18, 20 wherein a rotor comprises a peripheral slot 48 extending axially along its outer periphery, preferably symmetrically between adjacent lobes to facilitate filling of the pump chambers in use. The slot may be the full or partial axial length of the rotor and has a width W less than 30 degrees with a depth to width ratio D/W equal to or greater than 1:0.7, preferably 1:3. The slot may be undercut with peripheral width less than the average slot width. The pump may have additional pumped fluid passages 16, 22 in the rotor and annulus.
Patent GB-2445472-A (GB)
Title: Cladding system for roof skin
Inventor: TOY JOHN
IPC: E04D3/362
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A cladding system comprises a channel section support bar 60 made of steel and a plurality of brackets 70 slideably located in the channel section. The channel section has a base 62 and a pair of side walls 64 extending to one side of the base, inwardly extending flange formations 66 extending along the edges of the side walls remote from the base. Each of the brackets has a foot formation 74 which engages in the channel section, the foot formation engaging beneath the flange formation on each side of the channel section and an elongate formation of uniform profile spaced axially of the foot formation for engagement of a seam formed between two adjacent cladding panels. Inserts are provided between the support bar and brackets to isolate the brackets from the support bar both thermally and chemically. The brackets may be formed by extrusion and cut to length to fit the support bar and to ensure a correct fit, slots (78, fig.6) may be punched in the brackets by means of a punch which may be adapted to round these edges. The inserts may be formed of plastic or of stainless steel. A support bracket may be provided to mount the support bar to a support structure.
Patent GB-2459527-A (GB)
Title: Single use bottle with non-resealable lid
Inventor: PENROSE MICHAEL
IPC: B65D41/32
Filed: 2008-01-05
Abstract: A liquid pack is made from paperboard and forms a container for holding liquid eg; water. The container has a lid which is secured to the body by a foil seal. By pushing the lid upwards relative to the body the seal is broken, and the lid hinges back to expose a spout. Once the seal is broken and the lid is opened, the lid cannot be reclosed. The liquid pack is to be sued by sports competitors and is of only 120ml capacity. It is intended that the contents of the pack are consumed immediately, and the pack is not passed to a sports competitor's team mates, thus prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses, etc.
Patent GB-2446282-A (GB)
Title: Slotted toothbrush body
Inventor: SIRKETI BANAT FIRCA VE PLASTIK
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A slotted toothbrush body and neck comprise an elastomer portion 1, a polypropylene portion 2 and legs 3. The legs and elastomer contact surfaces of the legs enable secure attachment to the rim of a toothbrush glass or holder. Polypropylene bridges 6 form the toothbrush neck and an elastomer section 7 supports the bridges. The bridges allow the head of the toothbrush to pivot toward the front and back and lateral directions. A toothbrush incorporating the neck and body can be secured to the toothbrush holder/glass 4 preventing contact between the bristles of the brush.
Patent GB-2461065-A (GB)
Title: Fail safe safety valve
Inventor: ROGACHEVA ALEXANDRA VASIL EVNA
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A well installation includes metallic tubing 1 and a sub surface safety valve 2 disposed in the tubing 1. A detector associated with the valve 2 detects electrical signals transmitted from the surface and holds the valve 2 open as long as signals are detected. If the signals are interrupted the valve 2 closes. The valve may be held open by a solenoid control means 3.
Patent GB-2450614-A (GB)
Title: Shadow detection and/or suppression in camera images
Inventor: MERKEL MARCEL
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: An image processing device 3 for shadow detection and/or suppression in a camera image 10 of an observation scene comprises a camera 2 which captures an image 10 showing static objects with static shadow areas and moving objects with dynamic shadow areas. A long term module 5 generates a long term scene reference image 8 of the scene by analysing the scene over a long observation period whilst a medium term module 6 generates a medium term scene reference image 9 by analysing the scene over a shorter medium observation period. Detection module 7 processes current image 10 with the generated reference images 8,9 to output a processed object image 18 in which shadows have been detected and/or suppressed. Object module 4 is subsequently able to perform object detection without making false determinations of new objects in the image due to changing shadow areas caused by, for example, movement of the sun.
Patent GB-2463865-A (GB)
Title: Manual Earth Rod Driver
Inventor: O'GORMAN MICHAEL
IPC: B25D1/16
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A manual earth rod driver includes an auxiliary driving rod 7. An earth rod 6 is placed within an inner metal tube 2 of the manual earth rod driver, which is raised and lowered until the driver is in contact with the ground. The earth rod driver is removed, and the auxiliary rod is attached to the earth rod. The driver is again used to drive the earth rod to the required depth. This process can be repeated if further auxiliary rods are required. The manual earth rod driver may comprise an outer metal tube attached to the inner metal tube by a disc 3, handles 4, and strike plate 5.
Patent GB-2449614-A (GB)
Title: Subsea pipeline repair and maintenance tools and method for replacement of broken pipelines
Inventor: HORNE INGOLF
IPC: F16L1/26
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A pipeline repair connector (40), for a sub sea pipeline repair system, arranged for connecting and disconnecting pipelines on the ocean floor. The invention also related to a system including a connector (40), and to a method for replacement of broken pipelines on the ocean floor.
Patent GB-2467318-A (GB)
Title: Self-weighing suitcase with two-part handle wherein weight is measured by relative movement of one portion of the handle with respect to the other
Inventor: HAMPSEY GERARD
IPC: A45C13/28
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: A piece of luggage comprises a handle having upper and lower sections 16, 18. In normal use, the two sections are in contact (optionally secured by locking mechanism (Fig. 2, 22)) and together define a grip for carrying the bag. The upper section may be disconnected from the lower section - and from the suitcase body - in order to weigh the case; this may also reveal the otherwise hidden weight display 20 and readout freeze and release buttons 46, 48 which are provided on that surface of the lower handle section which forms an interface with the upper section. The scale 30 may be housed within the upper handle section and may comprise electrical or mechanical strain gauges 32 and 34 connected to the suitcase body 12 by steel cables 38, 38.
Patent GB-2457837-A (GB)
Title: Equipment cabinet with a ventilation system
Inventor: HILL DENNIS MASON
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: An equipment cabinet (1) has a first compartment (3), a second compartment (5), and a ventilation system. The first compartment (3) may be an inner or electronic compartment and the second compartment (5) may be an outer or battery compartment. The ventilation system has at least one operating configuration which enables air to flow from outside the second compartment to the first compartment then to the second compartment, and which enables little or no air to flow from the second compartment to the first compartment. The ventilation system has another operating configuration in which little or no air can flow from outside the second compartment to the first compartment, little or no air can flow from the second compartment to the first compartment, and air is able to substantially recirculate through or in the first compartment.
Patent GB-2466086-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with drive torque determination
Inventor: BROUGHTWOOD MARTIN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A trailer 100 for being towed by a vehicle, the trailer comprising a plurality of wheels 106 with each wheel having an associated drive unit, wherein each drive unit is arranged to apply a torque to its associated wheel independent of the torque applied by a different drive unit associated with a different wheel; and an arrangement 108 of sensors for measuring a characteristic associated with the motion or mass of the trailer 100, where the measured characteristics allow a determination to be made as to the amount of torque to be applied by each drive unit to their respective wheel. The invention complements the drive provided by a towing vehicle without necessarily relying on a communication interface therewith. However, towing vehicle information may be used if available.
Patent GB-2473269-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to a printer when a print server is not available
Inventor: HUSTER KARSTEN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A multi function print device 14 is connected to a network 15. It uses a database 16 on a network server 10 to authorise the use of the printer. A monitoring unit 22 checks the availability of the server. The device controller 28 uses one of several access modes if the unit cannot contact the server. One access mode may allow all users to access the device. Another may stop all users accessing the device. Users may enter identity information to the device using an input device 18. An identity checker 22 checks the information against information stored in a memory 20, if the server is not available. The memory may store emergency account information to use when the device cannot contact the server. The device may store information about the accounts of the most recent users of the device. The device may record use information, while the server is unavailable.
Patent GB-2465253-A (GB)
Title: Water trap for a coaxial respiratory gas line
Inventor: REINBOTH THOMAS
IPC: A61M16/08
Filed: 2009-09-25
Abstract: A condensate separator for a coaxial tube system, having a double pipe gas line 2 comprising an inner gas channel 3 and an outer gas channel 4. A first liquid passage 10 is provided between the inner gas channel 3 and a first collection volume 8 and a second liquid passage 11 is located between the outer gas channel 4 and a second collection volume 9. The collection volumes 8, 9 are located either side of a partition wall 7 in a liquid collection container 6. The passages have shut-off valves 12, 17 which may be activated by valves lifters 23, 24 which push onto valve body extensions 14, 19, acting against the springs 15, 21 to lift the valve body 13, 18 off the valve seat 16, 20. When the collection container 6 is removed, the springs 15, 21 push the valve bodies 13, 18 down and shut the through holes (26, 27, see figures 2 and 3).
Patent GB-2475555-A (GB)
Title: Wind deflector for sports board
Inventor: KNOWLES ROBIN DAVID
IPC: A63C5/00
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A sports' board comprises a wind deflector 22 extending rearwards from the nose of the board. The board may be a snowboard in which the deflector 22 has a maximum height product approximating to the height of the top of a user's' boot sole when the user is attached to the board. The deflector 22 may form of shroud over the leading edge 20 of the sports' board. The deflector serves to reduce the drag on the board.
Patent GB-196290-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric current collecting brush devices
IPC: H02K13/14
Filed: 1923-04-12
Abstract: 196,290. Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co., Ltd., (Assignees of Wagner, C. F.). April 13, 1922, [Convention date]. Brushes; improving current-collection, auxiliary means for. - The current distribution between parallel-connected brushes is equalized by connecting each brush through a separate winding of a common impedance device such that the impedance of any winding is high when the current distribution among the brushes is abnormal and is low when it is normal. Fig. 1 shows brushes 1 co-operating with a collecting-ring 3, the current being equalized by means of a balancing- transformer 4, the coils 6 of which are connected together at one end whilst the other ends are connected to the respective brushes; the coils are so wound that no flux will traverse the core 5 when the currents are equal. In machines having a large number of brushes, groups of brushes are connected to the coils of a balancing- transformer 4, Fig. 2, and an impedance, such as an ohmic resistance 8, is connected in series with each brush.
Patent GB-170023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to printing machines more especially applicable for intaglio printing
IPC: B41F31/07
Filed: 1920-04-09
Abstract: 170,023. Pictorial Machinery, Ltd., Corkett, F. T., and Smith, J. H. W. April 9, 1920. Intaglio-plate printing; rotary machines; inking- apparatus; starting, stopping, tripping, throw-out, and like arrangements.- Rotary printing-machines, more especially for intaglio printing, are so constructed that the means for assembling or dis-mantling the printing couples and the associated inking, feeding, and like mechanisms are controlled by the movements of 'the ink fountain into and out of position for printing. An intaglio printing machine with a printing- 'cylinder j and impression cylinder k is supplied with ink from a fountain e. which is carried by nuts e<2> engaged by a pair of threaded spindles d. These are geared by bevel-gearing to a shaft c rotated by worm and bevel gearing from a shaft a where a double-acting clutch, controlled from a hand-lever f, is operated to move the clutch to operative position. The clutch lever c<6> is operated by adjustably-mounted studs f<4> on arms f<2>, f<3> of the lever f. When the lever f is operated to enable the machine to be dismantled from the operative position shown, the clutch is put in to rotate the screws d in a direction to depress thefountain e, and this movement is transmitted by the action of the fountain, or its bracket, or a lever n which operates to raise the doctor blade m<5> by means of a link m<2>, and lever m<3>, and also operates a shaft l of a cam l<1> which effects other controls as follows. The cam l<1> acts on a bellcrank lever n to throw in a clutch g to cause rotation of a shaft i, which acts by worm gearing i<1> to rotate the slotted bearings j<5> of the plate cylinder j to such a position that the cylinder shaft can be withdrawn from the bearings. The shaft i also.operates nuts k<7> by spiral and worm gearing, and the nuts operate screws k<5> which are raised together with bearing boxes k<6> in which the impression cylinder is mounted A cam q on one bearing-box k<6> actuates a spring-controlled rod q<2> which automatically throws out a clutch on the shaft t of the feeder and cutting cylinders. The cam l also actuates, via a lever o, link o<1>, and lever p, a cock p<2> which controls the supply of cleansing fluid to a pipe p<3> which directs the fluid on to the doctor blade and the printing cylinder. The clutch on shaft c is returned to inoperative position by the action of the fountain on a bell-crank g connected by a link g<1> to the clutch lever f.
Patent GB-1029914-A (GB)
Title: Nitroso glycolurils
Inventor: TERHORST WILLIAM PETER
IPC: C08J9/10
Filed: 1963-03-13
Abstract: The invention comprises compounds of the formula <FORM:1029914/C2/1> where each X is hydrogen, methylol or nitroso, each Y is hydrogen or methyl, and n is an integer of 0-3; and their production by reacting a compound of formula <FORM:1029914/C2/2> where each X is hydrogen, with an alkali metal nitrite in aqueous nitric acid at below 25 DEG C., and, if desired, reacting the produce with formaldehyde or a polymer or donor thereof.  The products are blowing agents for polymers (see Division C3).  Starting compounds may be prepared from urea and a dialdehyde, diketone or ketoaldehyde, e.g. methyl glyoxal, dimethyl glyoxal, acetylacetone, acetonylacetone and glutaraldehyde.ALSO:Compounds suitable as blowing agents for polymers have the formula <FORM:1029914/C3/1> where each X is hydrogen, methylol or nitroso, each Y is hydrogen or methyl, and n is an integer of 0-3 (see Division C2). Suitable polymer are P.V.C., natural rubber, butadienestyrene rubbers, Neoprene and butyl rubbers, polyethylene, polypropylene, Nylon, Lexan and Penton.  Examples use also various additives, such as urea, benzothiazyl disulphide, sulphur, silica, titania, oils, stearic acid di-o-tolylguanidine, plasticizers, stabilizers, antioxidants, and metal soaps.
Patent GB-165969-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for transmitting rotary motion especially suitable for endless track vehicles
IPC: B62D11/08
Filed: 1920-04-10
Abstract: 165,969. Rackham, G. J. April 10, 1920. Clutches, friction.-Driving-gear particularly for endless-track vehicles wherein steering is effected by de-clutching on one side or the other, comprises a brake-drum D mounted on the driven shaft B and capable of a small amount of rotation thereon, a clutch F between the driving shaft A and the driven shaft, and means such as cam surfaces G operated by the brake drum, so that whenever the brake is applied the clutch is disconnected. A spring E normally causes the clutch to engage. A stop I limits the movement of the brake drum on the shaft B, so that when the drum bears against this stop the drum and the shaft are rigidly connected and the shaft is braked. Modifications are described in which (1) one of the clutch members slides on the driven shaft, (2) clutch members are moved radially by the brake drum to engage and disengage, and (3) the clutch spring is applied and released by a plate operated by the brake drum.