baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2447239-A (GB)
Title: Kinematic mounting apparatus
Inventor: GRANT GEORGE
IPC: G02B7/182
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A kinematic mounting apparatus comprises a plurality of spherical mount means 305 and a plurality of grooved mount means 310 which are operable to support a platform (701). The mount means may comprise a ball 305; it may comprise two balls 305 joined by a connecting bar 375. The balls may be enclosed in socket mounts; the socket mount may be hemispherical 390. The mounting arrangement 300 may comprise three screw assemblies 301, 302 and 303, each screw assembly using at least one ball bearing. The apparatus may be used as an adjustable mount for optical devices requiring linear and tilt adjustment whereby a platform (e.g. a mirror) remains in a stress free condition at all times.
Patent GB-2441602-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for a drinks can
Inventor: DEALE SIMON
IPC: B65D51/20
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a soft drinks can protective cover, which incorporates a rotating top. When placed on an open can of drink and correctly lined up it allows the user to freely drink from the can and then to rotate again to a closed position, when not drinking to prevent the ingress of insects, bugs and other foreign bodies. Additionally a straw can be placed through a small circular aperture on the top to allow people to drink from the can. This can also be rotated to a closed position once the straw has been removed.
Patent GB-2433710-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle with fluid deflector arrangement
Inventor: OAG JAMIE
IPC: B05B1/26
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: A nozzle (1, Fig 1) for use with a pressurised water source as typically used in the offshore environment such as a water wall around a flare in a hydrocarbon well-test operation, can be attached (via a coupling ring 5) to a hose or fixed work pipe installation. The nozzle (1) provides a channel 19 through a body (3), on which is arranged a frusto-conical fluid deflector 7. Deflecting surface 9 is angled away from the direction of the fluid flowing along channel 19 which may impinge upon the fluid deflector 7 and travel along a surface of the deflector and out of the nozzle in a jet. The angle of the deflector surface 9 relative o the main axis of the body may be as much as 105 degrees. The frusto-conical deflecting surface 9 extends beyond the maximum width of channel 19. Various embodiments are described for varying the width of the channel at the deflector to adjusting a characteristic of the jet and for providing self-cleaning of the nozzle as well as including an arrangement of sensors.
Patent GB-2435382-A (GB)
Title: Camera lens suspension
Inventor: LIVINGSTON DAVID
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: The suspension allows movement of a lens along the optic axis while minimising any off-axis or tilt movement. The suspension comprises two non-parallel hinged linkages. Each linkage allows movement of the lens only in the plane perpendicular to the hinges within that linkage. As the two linkages are non-parallel, movement of the lens is constrained to the line of intersection of the two movement planes. The suspension is used to suspend a lens in a camera to allow movement of the lens along the optic axis for example during focussing or zooming. The suspension may be made as a plastic moulding, possibly integral with the lens barrel, forming a compact suspension suitable for use n a miniature camera, as used for example in portable devices such as mobile phones.
Patent GB-2452953-A (GB)
Title: Coffee composition containing kappa-carrageenan and/or iota-carrageenan
Inventor: MASSEY AYSE TULAY
IPC: A23L29/256
Filed: 2007-09-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a coffee composition which may be an instant coffee composition which can provide a three-layered coffee drink in one step. The coffee composition comprises coffee, a foaming agent, a protein source and at least 1.3 wt% (based on the total weight of the composition) of a kappa-carrageenan, iota-carrageenan or mixture thereof. The foaming agent may comprise a dairy creamer while the protein source may comprise a dairy creamer or a non-dairy creamer and a milk protein. The present invention also relates to a method for the preparation of such a composition and such a drink.
Patent GB-2458097-A (GB)
Title: Cooling using cryogenic liquids
Inventor: OBERT WOLFGANG
IPC: A41D13/005
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: The invention provides a cooling system using a cryogenic liquid, characterized by a porous or fibrous material adapted to incorporate said cryogenic liquid. Furthermore, the invention provides a method for cooling a garment using a cryogenic liquid, comprising the steps of providing by a porous or fibrous material 2 adapted to incorporate a cryogenic liquid, incorporating said cryogenic liquid in said porous or fibrous material, gradual releasing or dispensing of said cryogenic liquid from said porous or fibrous material, generating cooling effect by evaporation of said cryogenic liquid. The Garment may also include armour plate 13.
Patent GB-2454940-A (GB)
Title: Slider having link attached between body portion and top portion
Inventor: ISLEY DAVID ANDREW
IPC: E05D15/30
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: A slider (13) for moving along a track (3) of a hinge (1) comprises a body portion (15), a top portion (17) and fastening components (21, 23) for attaching the top portion (17) to the body portion (15). The fastening components (21, 23) in use support a link (7, 9) of the hinge 1. This construction may mean that a predetermined distance is provided between the body portion and the top portion (17) for accommodating, in use, the link (7, 9). The fastener may comprise a first part (21) including a stop and a second part (23) including an abutment against which the second part bears. The provision of a top portion or plate above the links (7, 9) and a predefined space for the links (7), (9) may mean that a stronger and more free-running slider mount arrangement is provided. The slider may form part of a hinge comprising links, a vent arm and track (see figure 1).
Patent GB-2444009-A (GB)
Title: Wireless packet-switched paging apparatus, systems, and methods
Inventor: BAKSHI SANJAY
IPC: H04W76/04
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: A wireless Packet Switched Network WPSN is divided in Paging Groups PG, each PG having a plurality of Base Station BS, each PG being controlled by Paging Controller PC within a Aggregation Router AGR. A mobile node MN operates according to a power management protocol and enters an idle mode for a predertermined idle interval. During the idle interval the current Aggregation Router may generate a packet stream, which is buffered in the Paging Controller. When MN turns to awake mode it is to receive a paging signal. When paged the MN replies, thus being localized by the network. Then, the Paging Controller knows where to send the buffered packet stream. If the MN, after it turns to awake state, is localized to another Paging Group (e.g. PG2 belonging to PC2, which is part of AGR2) the PS is routed/tunelled from AGR1 to AGR2 and forwarded to MN via PC2.
Patent GB-2459861-A (GB)
Title: Laser alignment aid for custom fitting golf putters
Inventor: HICKS DAVID
IPC: A63B53/06
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A device 1 for custom fitting golf putters comprises a putting head assembly 3 having a striking face 19, laser beam generators 13 for generating laser alignment beams AB which project forwardly through and perpendicular to the striking face 19, and a shaft assembly 5 including a grip 63. In a preferred embodiment a pair of spaced laser alignment beams AB is generated with one at each opposing end of the striking face (see fig. 5). The beam generators 13 are preferably removably attached to the putting head via fitting means 23, e.g. screw threads, having through-bores 26 through which the beams AB are projected, with attachment of each beam generator 13 to the respective fitting means 23 operating a switch 47 which actuates the beam generator. An alignment screen (2, fig. 15) may be provided having first and second spaced alignment marks (121, 123, fig. 15) onto which the alignment beams are projected in order to assist in fitting the putter to the player. The putter preferably includes means for adjusting the lie angle and shaft length, with the lie angle being indicated by a lie angle indicator attached to the putting head, e.g. angular scale 11.
Patent GB-2462426-A (GB)
Title: Display screen mounting apparatus
Inventor: MOHAMMED MUSA
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A display screen mounting system 1 comprises a first mounting frame 12 for attachment to a vertical surface 40, and a first display panel 16 for receiving a display screen 50, the first display panel 16 being attached to the first mounting frame 12. The frames and panels may have openings 20 for cables 34 to pass through to behind the panel, thus hiding the cables 34 from view. A spirit level 32 may be provided as part of the first mounting frame. The screens may be attached to the panels by cooperating brackets 26, 27, with the frames attached to the wall via screws 13. Furthermore there may be at least one plate 22 attached to the display panel for providing a shelf 24 for supporting one or more ancillary devices 30. A template may be provided for prior to mounting the apparatus on the wall. A display screen mounting method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2462448-A (GB)
Title: Deodorant-container vending apparatus
Inventor: BOOTH PHILLIP JOHN
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: Deodorant-container vending apparatus 10 comprises a vending device 12 having a housing 16, a storage compartment 18 in the housing 16, and a user-operable dispensing mechanism 20 in the housing 16. A plurality of disposable deodorant containers 14 provided in the storage compartment 18 of the housing 16. The storage compartment is preferably a hopper with a viewing window 28. The deodorant containers 14 are dispensable one at a time from the housing 16. The dispensing mechanism may comprise a cog wheel 30 with a space between the teeth 32 to accommodate a container 14 and transport it to an outlet 34. Preferably, the deodorant container 14 is a disposable one-use device.
Patent GB-2451956-A (GB)
Title: Generating a signal which corresponds to the degree of opening of the vocal folds of the larynx
Inventor: CZANIERA JURGEN
IPC: A61B1/04
Filed: 2008-08-15
Abstract: A method for generating a signal corresponding to the degree of opening of the vocal folds 2 of the larynx, in which the vocal folds 2 are illuminated with near-infrared light from a light source 1. The light source 1 produces a signal modulated by the movement of the vocal folds 2, which is displayed and/or recorded by a sensor 6 and evaluation unit 9. Visible light from a stroboscopic source 7 containing little or no infrared light is used simultaneously to observe the vocal folds 2 with an endoscope 3. A mirror 5 couples out any infrared light from the light from light source 7 and this parasitic IR signal is received by sensor 10. The output signal of sensor 10 is used to compensate the output signal of sensor 6.
Patent GB-2463701-A (GB)
Title: Homing pantograph
Inventor: WEBER ROBIN
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: The pantograph has an electronic system to control its contact relative to its base. Three Hall Effect Sensors, L, C and R are fitted underneath the contact to measure the magnetic field from a live overhead wire. The voltages from the sensors are fed into three voltage comparators, LC, RC and LR. The outputs from the voltage comparators control relay switches in the circuit of a two-way electric motor, which moves the pantograph contact from side to side to align it centrally underneath the live wire.
Patent GB-2465219-A (GB)
Title: Traffic wind turbine and ventilation unit
Inventor: KHALAF BAHJAT MOHAMAD
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A traffic wind turbine and ventilation unit is disclosed which generates power from wind generated by the rapid movement of vehicles 1 on a road. A wind turbine, with turbine blades 3, is provided in an underground chamber. Louvers 2 allow the wind/air to enter the underground chamber. The turbine blades are caused to rotate by the wind, rotating a shaft 4 and driving a generator (5). The device may collect rain water in grooves 10, air may be directed through the rain water to remove pollutants from the air. Three units may be connected together. The units may form a network and supply energy to lighting, businesses and houses close to the road.
Patent GB-2466634-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic Enzyme and Nitrogen mix Fermentor
Inventor: TODD ROLAND EDDIE
IPC: B01F11/02
Filed: 2008-12-30
Abstract: A fermenting system is disclosed comprising a fermenting vessel and an ultrasonic mixer for mixing nitrogen or enzymes into the fermenting liquid, the apparatus being arranged such that the fermenting liquid is directed from the fermentor using a pump, with subsequent addition of enzymes and/or nitrogen to the liquid, and wherein the fermenting liquid then passes through the ultrasonic mixer and back into the bottom of the fermentor, thereby lifting and mixing the liquid in the fermenting vessel. The ultrasonic mixer distributes the enzymes and nitrogen in the liquid, and creates smaller nitrogen bubbles which aid lifting and mixing of the liquid in the fermentor. The apparatus and method can be used for fermenting thick mixtures of waste bread and confectionary which may sediment on the bottom of the fermenting vessel, leading to an increased alcohol yield in such fermentations. The enzymes used may include alpha-amylase.
Patent GB-2453300-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle identification system
Inventor: BELL JOHN THOMAS
IPC: G08G1/017
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: In order to allow vehicles to be identified at a distance, the present invention provides a vehicle identification system comprising at least one identification pattern, which is suitably a 2-D barcode (1) attached to a vehicle (3), and at least one imaging device (4) for imaging the identification pattern, the imaging device being capable of reading the identification pattern at a range of not less than 30m. According to another aspect of the invention, the machine readable coded identification comprises a two-dimensional bar code comprising a grid of cells, the smallest dimension of the grid being not less than 300mm, the cells having a least dimension not less than 10mm.
Patent GB-2468314-A (GB)
Title: Fan assembly
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A fan assembly 10 for creating an air current comprises a base 12 having an air inlet and an air outlet, the base 12 housing a motor driven which creates an air flow passing from the air inlet to the air outlet. The fan assembly 10 further comprises a vertically oriented, elongate annular nozzle 14 comprising an interior passage having an air inlet for receiving the air flow from the base 12, and a mouth 26 for emitting the air flow, the nozzle 14 defining an opening 24 through which air from outside the fan assembly is drawn by the air flow emitted from the mouth 26. A Coanda surface 28 may be located adjacent the nozzle mouth 26, with a diffuser 30 located downstream of the Coanda surface 28. The fan assembly 10 may be a portable tower fan.
Patent GB-2468711-A (GB)
Title: Flexible safety cover for service pit
Inventor: BURRELL MELVYN
IPC: E04H5/06
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A safety cover4for a service pit1comprises a plurality of support rods12configured to extend between first and second guide rails8. The guide rails are configured for attachment along opposing sides of the service pit1. A flexible cover sheet10is connected to and extends between the support rods12. The support rods12are supported for sliding movement along the guide rails8. The flexible sheet10is connected to the support rods such that relative movement of the support members away from each other along the guide members causes the flexible sheet10to extend from a stored position to a cover position.
Patent GB-2468730-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telecommunications system cell site
Inventor: DUNKIN ANDREW
IPC: H04B10/2575
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A cell site 20 comprises an antenna element 62 with a first cross-polar antenna 63A and a base station 30. Transmit (downlink) signals and receive (uplink) signals are transmitted between the antenna 63A and the base station 30 via conventional feeder cables 44A,44B. To improve the capacity of the cell site the antenna element 62 is modified to include a second cross-polar antenna 63B. Receive (uplink) signals from the second cross-polar antenna 63B are converted into optical signals by RF to optical conversion unit 64 and transmitted via a fibre optic cable 66 to optical to RF conversion unit 67 mounted at the base station 30. The capacity of the cell site is increased by providing a dual cross-polar antenna unit that provides four receive paths in total. The requirement for additional feeder cables is avoided by transmitting the data from the two additional antenna receive paths via a fibre optic cable 66.
Patent GB-2457629-A (GB)
Title: Metering valve
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B65D83/54
Filed: 2008-01-21
Abstract: A metering valve (1) for a pressurised dispensing container comprising a metering chamber (5); an inlet (9) to the metering chamber and a separate outlet (10) to the metering chamber; one or more sealing members (7, 8) for sealing the inlet (9) to the metering chamber (5) and the outlet (10) to the metering chamber (5). The one or more sealing members (7, 8) are static and the metering chamber (5) is rotatable between a first position, in which the inlet (9) to the metering chamber is open and the outlet (10) to the metering chamber is closed, and a second position, in which the inlet (9) to the metering chamber is closed and the outlet (10) to the metering chamber is open.
Patent GB-2468733-A (GB)
Title: Building vehicle dock bumper
Inventor: MEALE JOHN
IPC: B65G69/00
Filed: 2009-08-04
Abstract: A building vehicle dock bumper 1, has some degree of freedom of vertical movement of a bumper or bumper face 16, within a supporting frame 5. The bumper is normally attached to front facing walls of an elevated vehicle dock on building. The ability to displace vertically may accommodate similar such movement in a vehicle when docking.
Patent GB-2472828-A (GB)
Title: Correcting the charge current profile of a piezoelectric injector of an i.c. engine
Inventor: FAZIO TOMMASO DE
IPC: F02D41/20
Filed: 2009-08-20
Abstract: The invention relates a method for controlling a piezoelectric injector for metering fuel inside the cylinder of a combustion engine, wherein the injector comprises an injection needle operated by means of a piezoelectric actuator and a charge current profile is applied to the piezoelectric actuator. The method comprising the following steps: (i) calculate a charge setpoint value in function of an engine operating parameter, (ii) sample, during at least a time interval of the fuel injection cycle, the charge stored in the piezoelectric actuator, (iii) determine the difference between the charge setpoint value and the charge stored in the piezoelectric actuator and (iv) use the difference between the charge setpoint value and the charge stored in the piezoelectric actuator to generate a correction index to be applied, during the next fuel injection cycle, to the charge current profile.
Patent GB-2473034-A (GB)
Title: Foldable dart board arrangement
Inventor: WHIELDON IAN
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: A dart board arrangement comprises a dartboard A, stand and oche F. The arrangement is foldable such that when folded, the oche F comprises a case containing other parts of the arrangement.
Patent GB-2472874-A (GB)
Title: Carbon capture, unmanned offshore structures
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: B65G5/00
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: An unmanned offshore structure is rigidly connected to a seabed, and features a control module and power module operationally connected to a supply means, and is used to sequester carbon dioxide beneath sea beds. Also disclosed is an unmanned floating offshore structure which features a control module and power module operationally connected to a supply means, and is used to sequester carbon dioxide beneath sea beds (fig.1).
Patent GB-260494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pressing or punching machines
IPC: B21J15/24
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 260,494. Brodsky, G. Dec. 16, 1925, [Convention date]. Reciprocating machines. - In pressing or punching machines of the type in which a plunger &c. is actuated by a solenoid and returned by a spring when the circuit of the solenoid is opened, the solenoid is included in two circuits so arranged that the solenoid core is moved through a predetermined distance by one circuit, which is then opened, the second circuit being closed simultaneously to maintain the solenoid energized; the second circuit may be opened by a treadle switch, or automatically after the solenoid core has been moved through a further predetermined distance by a switch actuated by the solenoid core. The anvil 3 is supported in a recess 2 in a block 1 by a spring 22 and the upper tool 4, carried by a plunger 5 movable in guides 6, 7, 8, is adapted to be depressed by a solenoid 11 against the action of a spring 9 engaging between the guide 6 and a collar 10 on the plunger 5. During the idle part of the stroke of the tool 4 the current from the source 13 passes to the solenoid via the manually or foot-operated switch 17 and the spaced contacts 18 which are at this time closed by a bridge 19 on the anvil 3. When the tool 4 engages the work the anvil 3 is depressed and the circuit broken at 18, but the contact member 20 moving with the plunger 5 at the same time meets the contact member 21 and maintains the circuit of the solenoid. After a further movement of the plunger a pivoted switch 14 is opened by a spring 16 and the circuit broken, or the switch 14 may be kept closed by a latch and the circuit interrupted at 17. If the finger of the operator gets in the way of the tool 4 the anvil is slightly depressed and the circuit broken at 18. Fig. 4 shows a machine for fixing stay strips to the corners of boxes comprising an upper die 28 actuated by a solenoid 11 and a yieldably supported lower die 26.
Patent GB-685421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to devices for feeding objects
IPC: B65G47/29
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: 685,421. Cartridge feed mechanism. AKTIEBOLAGET BOFORS. April 30,1951. [May 3, 1950], No. 10076/51. Class 92(ii) [Also in Groups II and XXX] Similar objects such as rounds 4 cf ammunition are fed by star wheels 2 on a shaft upon which is mounted a cogged stop wheel 3. The teeth of the wheel 3 are engaged in succession by a stop member 5 which is formed with an abutment 14 adapted temporarily to arrest the motion of the shaft during its motion from the engagement of one tooth to the engagement of the next. In the form shown, a bar 10 moves upwardly from the position shown in Fig. 1 when the gun recoils and by engaging an abutment 12 on the member 5 tilts the latter about its pivot to disengage it from a tooth on the wheel 3. The round 4 is now free to move downwards by gravity to the position shown in Fig. 3 where the abutment 14, by engaging the next tooth, prevents further rotation of the shaft. When the bar 10 subsequently moves downwards the shaft 1 again rotates until the stop member, having been freed from the bar and having moved down-- wards under the action of a spring 9, engages the next tooth.