baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2469763-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for obtaining media over a communications network
Inventor: LJUNGGREN ANDREAS
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining a real time media stream provided as a plurality of media fragments from a plurality of remote nodes in a communications network. A first series of media fragments satisfying a first selection criterion is requested from a first remote node and a further series of media fragments satisfying a further different selection criterion is requested from at least one furtherremote node. When combined, the first series of fragments and the further series of fragments provide the complete media stream.
Patent GB-2481212-A (GB)
Title: A biogas production apparatus
Inventor: RAJPUT ARVIND
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2010-06-15
Abstract: A Biogas digestion apparatus comprises a composter 2, preferably made of a high thermal conductivity material, which is built inside an anaerobic digester tank 1. The anaerobic digester tank 1 may contain feedstock (food waste paste) mixed with water which is inputted in to the tank at inlet 5 after passing through grinder 7. The composter 2 is typically submerged under the feedstock in the anaerobic digester tank and fed via inlet 18 with composting material such as garden waste. The composter maybe supplied with air via inlet 26 and the digested material maybe released via outlet 19. The heat generated by the hot composting process is transferred to the feedstock in the anaerobic digester tank via the composter's high thermal conductivity walls thus raising its temperature to assist anaerobic digestion which produces biogas. Advantageously, the biogas produced in the process is then fed to a storage tank from where it is further fed to a biogas consumption system.
Patent GB-2468444-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of water-containing waste
Inventor: CLARKE SUSAN ELIZABETH
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: Methods are provided for processing sanitary waste comprising the step of chemical treatment of the waste to release liquid present therein prior to further treatment of the waste. Also provided is the use of a chemical agent to facilitate and/or enable release of liquid from sanitary waste prior to further processing. Methods of improving the efficiency of sanitary waste processing comprising chemical treatment of the sanitary waste to release absorbed liquid prior to further processing are also provided.
Patent GB-2468088-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the properties of hydrocarbon reservoirs from geophysical data
Inventor: DEFFENBAUGH MAX
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2008-09-11
Abstract: A hydrocarbon exploration method is disclosed for developing a model of at least one effective material property of a subsurface reservoir as a function of the composition and structure of the reservoir rock. In one embodiment, the method comprises: obtaining a 3D image (102) of a rock sample characteristic of a reservoir of interest (101); segmenting the 3D image into compositional classes (103) based on similarities in mineralogy, structure and spatial distribution; selecting a model (105) that relates an effective material property of interest to the volume fractions of each compositional class; and determining the parameters of the model (106). The model may be used to assess the commercial potential of the subsurface reservoir (107).
Patent GB-2481652-A (GB)
Title: Manipulatable puzzle
Inventor: ENGLAND ALEXANDER COURTNEY
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 2010-07-02
Abstract: A manipulatable puzzle comprises a wheel (5) rotatable about an axis (7), a continuous track extending around the puzzle, the continuous track crossing and partially defined by the wheel (5). The puzzle also comprises a plurality of sliding elements (3) in which each sliding element is engagable with the wheel (5) such that it is rotatable with the wheel (5) about the axis (7). Each sliding element (3) is slidably engagable with the track such that it is moveable along the track. Optionally there may be a plurality of wheels and each of the wheels is independently rotatable, there may also be two continuous tracks in which each continuous track comprises a curved portion.
Patent GB-2483066-A (GB)
Title: Ratchet and latch mechanism and preloading devices for a subsea wellhead
Inventor: ELLISON STUART JAMES
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2010-08-23
Abstract: A device for the application of a preload between a subsea wellhead and a conductor housing includes an activating member 1, a support housing 2, a locking member 3, and means 9 for securing the support housing relative to the wellhead. Movement of the activating member causes an inclined lateral movement of the locking member. The activating member carries a ratchet 7 comprising a multiplicity of serrations which have a regular pitch in the activating direction and the support housing 1, 2 carries at least two latches 19, 20 which allow the relative movement and can engage the ratchet to inhibit movement reverse to the activating direction. The discrete locking positions provided by one of the latches are positionally out of phase with the discrete locking positions provided by the other latch or latches. In an alternative embodiment a support member 16 is positioned to be moved laterally in response to movement of the activating member and to support the locking member 3 against the engagement zone 18 of the datum member 2.
Patent GB-2483246-A (GB)
Title: Identifying Plagiarised Material
Inventor: GOODMAN DANIEL
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2010-09-01
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of identifying plagiarised material in a suspect file stored in a first computer system by comparison against a database (DBF) of available files in a second, remote computer system, the method comprising processing the suspect file to produce a suspect file fingerprint (S100); and using the result of a comparison (S110) with available file fingerprints from the second computer system database to identify any part of the suspect file which may be plagiarised. The database (DBF) in the second computer system is preferably a master database and the first computer system preferably incorporates a slave database transmitted from the second computer system. The fingerprint is preferably generated using a feature element matrix by producing a hash value for each keyword in a character string.
Patent GB-2474366-A (GB)
Title: Zone cooling system for vacuum forming
Inventor: PRESTON JOHN MEEK
IPC: B29C51/10
Filed: 2010-10-12
Abstract: A cooling system 321 for selectively cooling a heated plastic sheet 303 during vacuum forming, in which cooling gas 323 is directed onto the plastic sheet so as to cause selective thickening of one or more portions of the plastic sheet during vacuum forming. Preferably, a motion system allows the cooling system to follow the plastic sheet into the mould as the forming takes place. The cooling system may comprise a plurality of outlets in the form of nozzles, providing flow in a plurality of directions wherein each outlet can be separately addressable and control means are provided to vary the flow as required. Vacuum forming machines and stretching and forming apparatus employing such a cooling system, as well as a method of zone cooling, are disclosed.
Patent GB-2475372-A (GB)
Title: Optical flow sensor for emulation of bowed stringed musical instruments
Inventor: MENZIES-GOW DYLAN
IPC: G10H1/055
Filed: 2010-10-14
Abstract: The invention provides a music controller, in the form of a bowing sensor. The music controller may permit consistent access to specific samples. It comprises an elongate musical bow member 4 movable over a guide 2; the guide 2 may be arcuate in the general shape of a violin bridge. Associated with the guide is at least one optical flow sensor 6, such as those found in optical mice for example, for monitoring the speed and direction of the musical bow member 4 when it is moved longitudinally in contact with the guide. Optionally a pressure sensor is used for monitoring the pressure of the bow member 4 on the guide 2. The optical flow sensor 6 output may be combined with input from a keyboard or touch-sensitive ribbon controller 16, enabling an attached synthesiser to generate sound emulating that of a real bowed performance.
Patent GB-2479627-A (GB)
Title: Determination of a location of an apparatus
Inventor: KHANDELIA ANKUR
IPC: G01C21/10
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: A location of an apparatus is determined relative to a previously determined location (e.g. GPS fix) by detecting a change in motion of the apparatus by use of one or more sensors in the apparatus (e.g. accelerometer, compass, altimeter) and determining a first estimate of the location of the apparatus at which the change in motion is detected, by using a sensor. Information is held relating to reference points at which a change in motion is expected and it is determined that the detected change in motion relates to a first reference point based on the first location estimate and this information. The first estimate if location is then re-set to the location of the first reference point so that a tendency for errors in location of the apparatus to be accumulated can be counteracted. The information relating to the first reference point can be updated in view of the first estimate of location. Signal strengths of known wireless access points can also be used to aid location.
Patent GB-2490681-A (GB)
Title: An animal waste scraper system
Inventor: EGAN JOSEPH
IPC: A01K1/01
Filed: 2011-05-10
Abstract: An animal waste scraper system for scraping animal waste along a passageway comprising scraper means 10 adapted to move lengthways along the passageway, actuating means for controlling the movement of the scraper means along the passageway, and a tripping device 1 for modifying (i.e. stopping, or reversing the direction of) movement of the scraper means when it encounters an obstacle. The tripping device comprises a slider 2 mounted within a housing 4 for movement along an axis generally parallel to the movement of the scraper means. At least a proximal end of the slider abuts a resiliently deformable means 5a, 5b. The slider is operably connected to the actuating means such that when the scraper encounters an obstacle and stops suddenly, inertia causes the slider to move and engage the actuating means to modify movement of the scraper means. The resiliently deformable means is generally a helical spring which upon movement of the slider biases the slider back to its resting position (Fig. la). The actuating means is a ratchet mechanism 12 which extends along the passageway and is adapted for backwards and forwards reciprocal movement, and a pawl 13 pivotally mounted on the scraper means for engagement with the ratchet mechanism. The slider includes an arm 3 which in a resting position abuts an end of the pawl such that movement of the slider effects movement of the pawl out of engagement with the ratchet mechanism.
Patent GB-2483548-A (GB)
Title: Advertising behind sports nets, in particular goal nets.
Inventor: SANLLEHI IGNACIO IRIARTE
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2011-09-05
Abstract: An advertising device for sports nets, in particular football goal nets, comprises a transparent laminar element, e.g. panel 2. The laminar element 2 includes opaque or semitransparent areas 3 with the same or similar color to the colour of the net 12 for the formation of a design, sign or logo, suitable to create an optical effect that the opaque or semi transparent areas 3 are incorporated into the net 12 of the goal (Fig. 3). i.e. the design, sign or logo appears to be formed on the net rather than being carried by a device behind the net. The device is equipped with supports 21 that may also be transparent. The opaque or semi-transparent areas may be removably attached to the laminar element.
Patent GB-2480411-A (GB)
Title: Method for tranferring session in converged internet protocol essaging system
Inventor: EOM HYEONSANG
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2010-02-22
Abstract: A method is provided for transferring a session between multiple devices by a target device, in which the target device selects a particular session of a source device and sends a request for session transfer for the selected session to a call server, the target device acquires from the call server data that has been transmitted from the remote party's device of the particular session and temporarily stored in the call server after the session transfer request, and the target device sends a message indicating completed acquisition of the temporarily stored data to the call server, and receives the particular session transferred in response thereto.
Patent GB-2498981-A (GB)
Title: Improved horticultural nutrient compositions
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C05B15/00
Filed: 2012-02-01
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a horticultural nutrient composition comprises: blending de-polymerised nitrogenous and phosphatic monomers and/or oligomers and/or finely ground polymers together to give a blended feed; reacting this blended feed with an acid catalyst to give a reacting feed; absorbing the reacting feed onto dry powder(s) to produce a cake; and granulating the cake to produce a mixed polymeric substance. Preferably the acid catalyst is phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid and/or nitric acid(s). Also preferably the dry powder(s) are based on minerals and/or oxides containing potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur and phyto nutrient trace elements. The polymerisation process takes place during granulation, preferably at temperatures between 80 and 120Â°C. In another embodiment a horticultural nutrient composition comprises a granulated blend of re-polymerised organic waste, wherein the organic waste comprises de-polymerised nitrogenous and phosphatic monomers and/or oligomers and/or finely ground polymers. Preferably the polymeric substance has controlled sequentially attenuating nutrient release properties.
Patent GB-2500568-A (GB)
Title: Weapon adaptor
Inventor: FELTON GREGORY
IPC: F41A21/32
Filed: 2012-02-16
Abstract: Disclosed is an adaptor 1 for coupling to an end portion 19 of a firearm, for example to a flash hider portion of the weapon. The adaptor comprises a body 3 having a sleeve portion 13 for axial sliding engagement with an exterior surface of said firearm end portion 19, a pusher element 5 movable relative to the sleeve portion 13 of the body 3, and a biasing means 7 acting on the pusher 5. The pusher 5 contacts a surface 10 of the firearm end portion 19 and resists passage of the firearm end portion 19 under the action of the biasing means 7. The adaptor also includes catch means 15 for resisting expulsion of the firearm end portion 19 from the adaptor 1 against the force from the biasing means 7 once the firearm end portion 19 is inserted into the sleeve 13. The adaptor holds the firearm more securely than prior art adaptors in which the en portion of the weapon may slidingly engage with a pusher element. The adaptor may be threaded to hold attachments such as bayonets, grenade launchers or suppressors (silencers).
Patent GB-2501772-A (GB)
Title: Latching mechanism
Inventor: DOWELL SIMON
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 2012-05-04
Abstract: A latch mechanism comprising a first member 11 which can be held in a first position relative to a second member 16 by a sliding latch 25, preferably S-shaped bent rod, having three parallel shafts connected by transverse bars; first and second parallel shafts are slidingly located in first and second holes in the second member and the third latching bar 36 is located in a hole (15, fig.1) in the first member to retain it in the first position. The latch is released by axially sliding the latch to disengage the shaft 36 from the hole. The latch may be spring biased into the latch position. The first member may be a u-shaped bracket pivotally mounted between first latched position and release position and may form a tilting head of a floor cleaning apparatus.
Patent GB-2502353-A (GB)
Title: Compact keyboards
Inventor: DONOHOE VINCENT PATRICK
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: A keyboard 1 includes fingers 2 which move from a first closed position where the fingers lie adjacent to each other to a second open in use position with the fingers radially spaced from each other. Keys (4) forming a keyboard are supported on the fingers. The fingers may be triangular and pivoted together at their apex so as to open out in a fan like manner. Additionally or alternatively a keyboard includes a sheet (13, fig 2) material and a means to guide the sheet material from a first compact position to a planar position. The guide means may be a roller or an arrangement of fingers.
Patent GB-2506183-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic gantry rail with smooth transition
Inventor: CHEAL PETER
IPC: A61G7/14
Filed: 2012-09-25
Abstract: A gantry (10 fig. 1) to transfer a person or patient includes a telescopic support rail 15 which comprises an outer member 20 and an inner member 22 each having an upper surface and telescopically movable relative to one another, the inner member 22 also comprises two spaced-apart wheels 30, 32 and a chain of links 38 forming part of an endless chain 36 that extends around the two wheels 30, 32, one link 38a being fixed to the end of the outer member 20, such that the links 38 along the top of the inner member 22 define a substantially continuous surface 43 aligned with the upper surface 42 of the outer member 20. Thus as a carriage (16 fig. 1) moves along the rail 15 it does not encounter a step between the inner and outer members 20, 22. The inner and outer members 20, 22 may be tubular extruded aluminium structures. The links 38 may be metal or an engineering plastic such as nylon or ABS. The chain 36 may locate with a recess 25 along the upper surface of the inner member 22. The upper surface 42 of the outer member 20 and the upper surface 43 of each link may form matching concave running surfaces for the carriage (16 fig. 1).
Patent GB-2509066-A (GB)
Title: A control system for a trailer
Inventor: HARRISON DUDLEY JOHN
IPC: B60G17/0195
Filed: 2012-12-19
Abstract: A control system for a trailer 1 is provided. The trailer 1 comprises: a trailer deck 3 and a suspension system which is controllable to adjust the height of the trailer deck 3 above the surface 11 on which the trailer 1 rests. The control system comprises: a processor which is operable to control the suspension system; and a determining arrangement including a camera 9 to determine automatically the height of a surface 8 of a loading bay 7 in proximity to the trailer 1, either relative to the surface 11 on which the trailer 1 rests or relative to a part of the trailer. The processor is operable to adjust the height of the trailer deck, in response to information from the determining arrangement, to match substantially that of the surface 8 of the loading bay 7.Â
Patent GB-2509944-A (GB)
Title: Pin joint assembly
Inventor: GREEN CHRIS
IPC: F16B19/02
Filed: 2013-01-18
Abstract: A pin joint assembly for an aircraft landing gear comprises an elongate joint pin 106, at least one first lug 102, 102a through which the joint pin 106 passes, and at least one second lug 104, 104a through which the joint pin 106 passes. The joint pin 106 includes first and second retaining elements 108, 108a located at opposite ends of the joint pin 106 arranged to maintain the location of the joint pin 106 relative to the first and second lugs 102, 102a, 104, 104a. At least portion of the pin joint is elastically deformable.
Patent GB-2512085-A (GB)
Title: Removable baby car seat liner with carrying handles
Inventor: EMMETT CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: A47D13/02
Filed: 2013-03-19
Abstract: A baby car seat liner 1 with carrying handles 6,7 that is designed to be used in conjunction with a conventional baby car seat. The seat liner 1 has an integrated looping strap 5 which is designed to function as carrying handles 6,7 whilst at the same time supporting the baby during transport. The handle is designed to support the baby underneath its head and under its bottom. The seat liner 1 is constructed in such as way as to follow the contours of a baby's profile, giving it a 'peanut' like concave shape, providing additional support and protection for the baby during transport. The seat liner 1 also incorporates a foot pouch 8 to prevent the baby from slipping during transport. The central fabric panel 4 is made from a soft material to absorb vibration and to aid comfort.
Patent GB-2507836-A (GB)
Title: Plug installation system including a tractor
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2013-04-30
Abstract: A system for maneuvering a plug 28 in and out of a tubing hanger mounted to a subsea wellhead assembly includes a tractor 22 and an end effector 26 that are sheltered in a housing. A control cable 30 spools from a reel mounted on the housing and attaches to the tractor 22. The control cable 30 provides communication from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) 45 to the tractor 22 and end effector 26 so that commands from the ROV 45 via the control cable control the tractor 22 and end effector 26. After the housing connects to the wellhead assembly, control signals from the ROV 45 activate the tractor 22 to drive the end effector 26 into the wellhead assembly and command the end effector to set the plug 28 in the tubing hanger, or to remove the plug 28 from the tubing hanger.
Patent GB-2515046-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lamp and lamp breather system
Inventor: CHAMPANERI BHAVESH
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2013-06-12
Abstract: A rotatable breather system and a rotatable vehicle lamp comprising a rotatable breather system are described. The rotatable breather system comprises a baffle having first and second openings that are arranged substantially on opposite sides of a breather hole, in use to allow liquid to drain from the baffle under the influence of gravity through the first or second opening, depending upon the orientation of the breather system. The rotatable breather system and rotatable vehicle lamp find particular use as a centrally mounted rear fog lamp in which a light source is laterally displaced within the lamp housing to one side of a median vertical plane of the lamp housing. The rotatable breather system and lateral displacement of the light source within the lamp housing allow for the fog lamp to be rotatable by 180o to be centrally mountable on both left-hand drive and right-hand drive vehicles, while maintaining the requisite visibility of the illuminated surface even when the lamp is placed low on the vehicle bumper and a tow bar is present.
Patent GB-2504843-A (GB)
Title: Patient lifting unit
Inventor: FLETCHER RICHARD
IPC: A61G15/02
Filed: 2013-06-27
Abstract: A base unit 4 comprises a lift carriage 24 for coupling with a support device 2 in use and actuating means for moving the lift carriage 24. The lift carriage 24 is movably mounted on a pair of vertically extending, arcuate tracks 26 so as to be simultaneously lifted and tilted upon operation of the actuating means. Latches 28 may be provided to aid coupling with the support. The base unit is particularly suitable for use with a wheelchair platform or podiatry chair.
Patent GB-2504392-A (GB)
Title: Recoil reduction system
Inventor: NEWELL DAVID TIMOTHY
IPC: F41A1/08
Filed: 2013-07-03
Abstract: A recoil reduction system (100) for a weapon having a barrel (110) comprises a barrel holder (152, 155), a reservoir (170) supported by the barrel holder, and a plunger portion (160) that is fixed, in use, to an outside of the barrel (110). The plunger portion (160) moves to reduce the volume of the reservoir (170) as the barrel (110) slides in the barrel holder (152, 155) upon initiation of a propellant (190) in the barrel, thereby forcing fluid out of the reservoir (170) and into the external environment.