baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2487292-A (GB)
Title: Flow diverter for by passing an electric submersible pump
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2012-01-10
Abstract: Method and system to enhance the life of an electric submersible pump comprising a downhole arrangement having a flow diverter valve 46 and an electric submersible pump 42. The flow is diverted to bypass the ESP when the ESP is not operating and channels flow to the ESP when it is operating. The flow diverter may comprise one way flow restrictors. A segmented flapper valve may form part of the assembly (126, FIG 9). The flow diverter may have a mandrel (114, FIG 9) which is used to cover flow ports 120 to direct fluid to the pump. The mandrel can be spring biased. The pump may be installed using a snap latch 88.
Patent GB-2498540-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine heat and electricity generating apparatus
Inventor: MOHSENI SEYED MOHAMMAD
IPC: F02C6/18
Filed: 2012-01-18
Abstract: A heat and electricity generating apparatus 201 is described, preferably for a boiler system 202 for use in a residential or small-scale building. The heat and electricity generating apparatus comprises an air compressor 203, a turbo-expander 204 and an electric generator 205 operatively connected by a rotatable drive shaft 206, and further comprises a high-pressure combustor 207, a first heat exchanger 208, and a second heat exchanger 209. In operation, a method of heat transfer is performed in which gas issued by the turbo-expander passes through the first heat exchanger, to heat compressed air issued by the centrifugal air compressor prior to entry into the high-pressure combustor, and then passes through the second heat exchanger, to heat a heat-conveying fluid. The heat conveying fluid may be a circulatory fluid of a central heating system 217 or a hot water supply system 215. The high pressure combustor may comprise a fuel port in fluid communication with one of; a gas fuel source, or a liquid fuel source 212.
Patent GB-2486160-A (GB)
Title: Manhole remover
Inventor: COCHRAN GARY
IPC: B28D1/28
Filed: 2010-10-14
Abstract: A device and system for removing structures embedded in surrounding material is disclosed. Embodiments include a powered, expandable clamp attached to a rotating cutting tool for removing manholes from roadways. Select embodiments include anchoring a clamp to a manhole and using the manhole itself as leverage to move a cutting device through the surrounding material. Alternate embodiments allow an operator, working alone from a control station, to secure the manhole remover to the manhole, cut through the surrounding roadway, remove the manhole, and deposit the manhole at another location without requiring the operator to leave the control station. Further embodiments optionally include a depth gauge indicating the penetration depth of the cutting tool, an indicator reflecting the expanded state of the clamp, a pendulum mount allowing the clamp and drum to vertically orient using gravity, and/or the ability to attach to a host machine, such as a skid-steer loader.
Patent GB-2490593-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint sensor integrated with an electronic display
Inventor: ERHART RICHARD ALEXANDER
IPC: G06V30/144
Filed: 2012-05-02
Abstract: A fingerprint sensor 240 is incorporated into an electronic device 200, having a display 228. The device also includes a controller 262 coupled to the fingerprint sensor to capture a fingerprint image. The controller can further be adapted to control the display. The sensor is incorporated into the electronic device display beneath a protective layer 222. The electronic device may further comprise a touch sensor 235, and a mask layer 224. The fingerprint sensor may include at least one conductive layer. The display may also contain a lens 238 above the display, below the sensor.
Patent GB-2490053-A (GB)
Title: Handy scanner apparatus and control method thereof
Inventor: LEE MYOUNG-SOOL
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2010-12-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to a handy scanner apparatus and a control method thereof, which scan the surface of the object under scan, larger than a scanner, into units of two-dimensional tile images each of which has a predetermined size, and synthesize the photographed images in accordance with shift information into final page images. Particularly, a scan unit comprises: a transparent window portion which forms an area of tile images to be scanned; a housing portion which prevents the introduction of light from an external source; a camera module which maintains a fixed optical distance from the object under scan, and photographs tile images; a lighting module which provides light only during a preset time in accordance with a lighting signal; and a shift sensing module which outputs shift information. According to the present invention, the surface of the object under scan is scanned by units of two-dimensional tile images in which positions of pixels are physically fixed, to thereby achieve improved accuracy of positions of pixels. According to the present invention, the number of arithmetic operations required for image synthesis is reduced, thus enabling high speed signal processing, and the bottom surface of the housing portion can approach closely to the scanning area, thus maximizing a scannable area.
Patent GB-2491734-A (GB)
Title: Air sanitizer and malodour removal formulation
Inventor: LOW WAH BOON
IPC: A61L9/014
Filed: 2010-05-25
Abstract: There is provided a formulation for sanitizing air and reducing malodour in the air. The formulation comprises a malodour absorbing compound, an antimicrobial compound, wherein the antimicrobial compound is chemically incompatible with the malodour absorbing compound when mixed alone together, a solubiliser, and a chelating agent for the malodour absorbing compound, wherein the chelating agent prevents the formation of precipitate or a cloudy solution when the malodour absorbing compound is mixed with the antimicrobial compound in the presence of the solubiliser.
Patent GB-2508200-A (GB)
Title: Rotary slag granulator with air feed
Inventor: FEATHERSTONE WILLIAM BARRY
IPC: C21B3/08
Filed: 2012-11-23
Abstract: A slag granulator device comprises a chamber, a rotary atomising granulator 5 mounted in the chamber for atomising molten slag 9 and an air supply for supplying air to the molten slag 9 before it is atomised. Figure 3b shows a device where slag 9 is fed onto the rotary granulator 5 through a pipe 4 from a tundish 2, with air being supplied through a porous section 31 of the pipe 4 at an end remote from the tundish. Figure 4b shows a device where air is supplied through a lance 32 located in a pipe which feeds slag 9 from a tundish 2 onto the rotary granulator 5. This device further comprises a slag flow stopper 17. Figures 5a and 5d respectively show devices where air is supplied through a porous plug 35 located across the entire top surface of the rotary granulator 5 and through a porous plug 37 located in the centre of the rotary granulator. In the last two devices air is supplied through a drive shaft 6 to the porous plugs 35 & 37. The rate of air supply is controlled according to slag granule size.
Patent GB-2508589-A (GB)
Title: Hair dryer nozzle having a vent
Inventor: BRADY DANIEL
IPC: A45D20/12
Filed: 2012-12-03
Abstract: A hair dryer nozzle 10 comprises an air inlet 14, an air outlet 12 and one or more venting apertures 16. A valve mechanism, such as rotary valve mechanism 20, is moveable between a closed position, in which apertures 16 are covered, and an open position, to open the venting apertures 16, when the temperature within the housing exceeds a threshold value. The actuator for such a valve mechanism 20 may be one configured to change shape in response to a temperature change, such as a bimetallic coil. Alternative nozzles are also described (30, fig. 3a, 70, fig 7a, 80, fig8a) which have vents opened in response to an increase in pressure within the housing rather than temperature, e.g. if the outlet of the nozzle is restricted, air may then escape through the one or more venting apertures to prevent heat build-up within the nozzle or hair dryer.
Patent GB-2509700-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for doors
Inventor: ISAACS OLIVER SIMON
IPC: E05C19/18
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: A locking device 10 for doors comprises a securing member 12 having a planar portion 19 for locating between the door and the frame and secured to the frame and a barrier member 14 releasably attachable together. Preferably, the securing member 12 is secured to a door frame by means of a planar portion 19 having an aperture 20 and a wall member or cover 22 for engaging in a recess in the door frame such as a latch bolt recess. The barrier member 14 is then attached to the securing member 12 by a mechanical connection such as a threaded connection, bayonet fitting, snap fitting, push fitting or a hinge and the two members are secured together by a restraining member such as a padlock 16 passing through apertures 36, 38 in the two members. The purpose of the locking device is a secondary lock for inside hotel rooms etc. where the door lock is of questionable security.
Patent GB-2497490-A (GB)
Title: Chemical mechanical planarization processes for fabrication of finfet devices
Inventor: CHANG JOSEPHINE
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 2011-10-03
Abstract: A planarization method includes planarizing a semiconductor wafer in a first chemical mechanical polish step to remove overburden and planarize a top layer leaving a thickness of top layer material over underlying layers. The top layer material is planarized in a second chemical mechanical polish step to further remove the top layer and expose underlying layers of a second material and a third material such that a selectivity of the top layer material to the second material to the third material is between about 1:1:1 to about 2:1:1 to provide a planar topography.
Patent GB-2515094-A (GB)
Title: Post Support Device
Inventor: GIBBS JOHN ROBERT
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2013-06-14
Abstract: Post support device 1 for vertical post 10 having support member 2, 3 engaging post 10 below ground at a point remote from bottom end 10B of post 10, and at least two pairs of fins 2A, 3A and 2B, 3B extending from, and forming a triangular structure with, support member 2, 3 or post 10. The fins are designed to provide lateral resistance against the ground to prevent tilting of post 10. Pairs of fins 2A-3B may have opposing faces. Post 10 may be a fence post. Support member 2, 3 may comprise opposing plates with securing means 4A, 4B and fins extending from plate edges. The ends of fins 2A-2B from first plate may join the ends of fins 3A-3B from second plate to form a triangular structure. Fin ends may be integrally formed or joined by clip, rivet, screw or fold. The device may be formed from nestable, perhaps identical, components.
Patent GB-2516288-A (GB)
Title: Image processing system
Inventor: BISHOP MICHAEL
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2013-07-18
Abstract: An image processing system is described herein in which a multi-line processing block has multiple inputs and multiple outputs. In order to provide the multiple outputs the multi-line processing block has multiple processing units operating in parallel on the multiple inputs. The multiple outputs of the multi-line processing block are coupled to corresponding multiple inputs of a subsequent multi-line processing block in the image processing system.
Patent GB-2508512-A (GB)
Title: Downloading encrypted media content within an application and authenticating user before they can access the media
Inventor: VITZTHUM THOMAS
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2013-11-08
Abstract: System for outputting at least one music file or multimedia file on an user device by downloading and storing the music or media in an encrypted form in the memory of the device. Authorisation data which may comprise of user identification data is compared with authorisation data stored on a server, a decryption key is then transmitted from the server to the user device for decrypting the music or media files so that they can be used. The system facilitates the easy distribution of digital media and negates the high effort of cloud solutions as music is downloaded to a device in a encrypted format, a key is then requested from a server to decrypt that music to allow it to be output. Additional information such as biographies, lyrics and merchandise related to the media may be made available.
Patent GB-2521438-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mounting to a vehicle
Inventor: TRUMAN MARK
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: The present application relates to apparatus for mounting in a door aperture A of a vehicle 3. The apparatus includes a mounting element(s) (21L, 21R figure 2) for removably mounting the apparatus in the door aperture, the mounting element(s) being adapted to cooperate with a fixing means 41L, 41R disposed on the vehicle. The apparatus can include one or more seats 7L, 7R for use when the vehicle is stationary. The fixing means may comprise part of the latch mechanism for the door of the vehicle, such that when the door (35, figure 6A) is opened the mounting element(s) of the temporary seating may be secured in the door latche(s) (figure 6C). The apparatus may also comprise a carrier rack (figure 7) for sporting equipment or the like. The application also relates to a method of mounting the apparatus to a vehicle.
Patent GB-2506812-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable Dam Assembly
Inventor: LEE CHRISTOPHER EUGENE
IPC: E02B7/00
Filed: 2014-01-30
Abstract: This invention relates to an inflatable dam assembly 1 and especially to a combined inflation, sealing and anchoring arrangement for a self-supporting dam for protecting buildings and property from flood water. The inflatable dam assembly comprises an inflatable membrane 2; a means for inflating the membrane; an anchoring element 14 engaged with the inflatable membrane and a duct 20 for housing the anchoring element and at least a part of the membrane. The duct comprising a retaining means 28 & 30 to retain the anchoring element within the duct. In use, the anchoring element is moveable relative to the duct in a first direction towards the retaining means and in a second direction away from the retaining means. The retaining means may comprise opposing ridges or lobes which form a neck region 32. The membrane is preferably inflated via the anchoring element 14 and the inflation manifold 16 connected to gas cylinders (46 figure 3) or a compressor.
Patent GB-2522676-A (GB)
Title: Folding table/chair
Inventor: STONE RICHARD EREN
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 2014-02-02
Abstract: An item of furniture is disclosed that provides a chair having a rotatable back rest 3 that folds down to form a table. The convertible chair comprises a seat portion and a back portion co-rotating about a rod pivot 5. Both the seat and back portion are formed form parallel slats 3, 4 so that when the chair back is lowered, the back portion and seat portions interconnect to form a coplanar table surface. A bench design of two or more chair widths in length, with a single connecting pivot rod and each unit able to be raised or lowered independently, provides a larger item of furniture able to offer a range of seating and table combinations. Items can be manufactured in wood, metal, plastic or a combination of these.
Patent GB-2517039-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle communication system
Inventor: SISWICK HOWARD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2014-06-02
Abstract: A communication system for facilitating control over a function of a vehicle (102) comprises a base station (104) positioned in the vehicle (102) and a mobile communication unit (122). The base station (104) comprises a first transmitter for transmitting a signal to the mobile communication unit (122) and a first receiver for receiving a signal from the mobile communication unit (122). The base station (104) is configured to determine a location of the mobile communication unit (122) relative to the vehicle (102) and to cause the mobile communication unit (122) to operate in accordance with a limited-response duty cycle when the location of the communication unit relative to the vehicle (102) remains substantially unchanged for a predetermined period of time.
Patent GB-2527037-A (GB)
Title: Blood clot risk reducing footwear
Inventor: ALLEN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B23/08
Filed: 2014-06-08
Abstract: An article of footwear, e.g. sandal 100, comprising an upper sole 200 with a retaining strap 500 and a lower sole 300, with a convex downward protrusion 400 which acts as a curved rocker corresponding with the transverse mid arch area of the wearers foot. The downward protrusion 400, remains in contact with the ground whilst the wearer is in a seated position and acts as a fulcrum, allowing the foot to rock back and forth in a see-saw motion, exercising the calf and lower leg muscles and improving blood flow in the lower leg. The shape of the footwear is configured to try and mitigate against the formation of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis in the wearer.
Patent GB-2531523-A (GB)
Title: A guide for cutting walls
Inventor: ANDREW FITZMAURICE
IPC: B28D1/02
Filed: 2014-10-20
Abstract: A wall cutting guide comprises a guide member 1 for guiding a cutting tool and a clamping means 2. The clamping means 2 comprises a deformable locator 5, a spindle 6, and a handle 7. The locator 5 is arranged to be inserted in a hole in a wall. The spindle 6 extends through an opening in the guide member and on one side of the opening the handle 7 is connected to the spindle 6 and on the other side of the opening the locator 5 is connected to the spindle 6. The handle 7 is adjustable to control the amount the locator 5 is deformed thereby to locate the locator 5 in the hole. The locator 5 may be an expandable bush, and formed from an elastomeric material. The opening in the guide member may be a slot allowing the clamping means 2 to slide relative to the guide member.
Patent GB-2521530-A (GB)
Title: Improved structures, functions and methods regarding internal combustion engines
Inventor: COBB MATTHEW
IPC: F02B35/02
Filed: 2013-05-02
Abstract: Improved structures, functions, and methods regarding internal combustion engines (ICE's). ICE embodiments disclosed are divided into three groups, all of which have at least one embodiment structurally possessing at least one actively powered fan cooperating with at least one exhaust manifold. All of said embodiments disclosed at least solve the objective technical problem of reducing emissions in an ICE. Said embodiments include both normally aspirated and forced induction ICE's. Said embodiments are capable of operation in two stroke cycle Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) mode, two stroke cycle spark ignition mode, two stroke cycle combination spark ignition and HCCI mode, or four stroke cycle spark ignition mode. The technical field respecting all embodiments and or their methodologies relates generally to ICE's. Principal uses of the embodiments include enabling the operation of ICE's in the above said various mode or modes.
Patent GB-2534896-A (GB)
Title: Rotary downhole tool
Inventor: Haydn Guy Smith
IPC: E21B10/34
Filed: 2015-02-04
Abstract: A rotary downhole tool, comprising a tool body 1 with a gauge region 5, featuring at least one gauge roller 6. The tool may further feature at least one gauge pad 7, disposed between each gauge roller. Each gauge pad and roller may be affixed such that they are interchangeable, and mounted at an angle to the axis of the tool or mounted with an adjustable angle. Each roller may further feature a ratcheting mechanism, a fluid damping system or a braking system for restricting the rotation of the roller. Each roller may feature an internal thrust bearing with a diamond coated surface. Each roller may feature cutting teeth. Preferably the downhole tool is a drill bit, with cutting bits 4 which have a cutting diameter equal to the diameter of the gauge region 5.
Patent GB-2537804-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to bricklaying
Inventor: STEPHEN ATKINSON
IPC: E04G21/22
Filed: 2015-02-20
Abstract: A portable apparatus (10, Fig 1) for supporting and carrying a brick structure 22 includes a base (12, Fig 1) that is configured to carry, in use, the brick structure 22. The portable apparatus 10 also includes a position assembly 14 that has one or more position members 16. The or each position member 16 is configured to define, in use, a first layout for a plurality of bricks of the brick structure 22. A method of laying a brick structure using the portable apparatus is also defined. Independent claims to a mortar application device and a method of modifying an existing brick structure are also included.
Patent GB-2525477-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella-like device using flexible ribs
Inventor: NG JAMES
IPC: A45B25/24
Filed: 2015-02-26
Abstract: A collapsible umbrella-like device comprising flexible ribs 20 and a hollow storage tube 5. The device includes short restraining lines 40 connected to the flexible ribs at one end and to a portion of the tube at their other end. When the ribs are pushed out of an open end of the tube, the restraining lines pull on the flexible ribs causing them to arc downwards. The device may comprise a reservoir for collecting rain that falls on the canopy. The canopy of the device may include photovoltaic cells or solar thermal collectors. Also disclosed is an umbrella-like device that makes use of a reel to control the extension of two or more flexible shafts.
Patent GB-2535799-A (GB)
Title: Device
Inventor: ROBERTO PIZZAMIGLIO
IPC: A61B17/06
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: A suture (100) for cosmetic surgery comprises a bioresorbable elongate filament structure (102) having first and second ends (104, 106). At least ten bioresorbable frusto-conical elements (108) suitable for subcutaneous tissue engagement are received movably upon the filament structure. At least twelve protrusions (110) are disposed along the filament structure wherein the elements and protrusions are disposed as spatially-separated first and second sets (116, 118), each of at least 5 elements and at least 6 protrusions. The first set is proximal to the first needle and distal to the second needle, and the second set is proximal to the second needle and distal to the first needle. The elements are orientated in a bidirectional manner such that, when the filament structure is taut, the narrower ends of the elements in the first and second sets are orientated towards the first and second needles. When said elements are in the furthest position from their respective proximal needles that is allowed by the configuration of the suture (120, 122), and the points at which the filament structure is coupled to said needles (124, 126), is at least 10 cm (128, 130).
Patent GB-2536678-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable multi-band circuit network with negative impedance converter
Inventor: SAMPSON HU
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2015-03-25
Abstract: An impedance matching network for connecting an electrically small antenna 1 to an RF source or load 2 comprises a negative impedance converter (NIC) 3, a pre-matching network 4 coupling the NIC to the antenna, and a post-matching network 9 coupling the NIC converter to the RF source or load. The post-matching network comprises parallel passive branches 5,6 with adjustable inductors 10 or capacitors 11, each branch operating in a different frequency band. The branches may be tuned by the use of variable or switchable capacitors or inductors.  The adjustable capacitators may be varactors or MEMS capacitors.  The use of a single NIC in conjunction with muliple passive branches reduces the component count, noise figure, and instability.  The arrangement of figure 9 is usefull when the frequency separation is small and independent control is required.  In an alternative arrangement, a passive matching branch(6, figure10) for a second frequency band may be placed in parallel with a matching branch comprising an NIC.