baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2395782-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating an incremental count of movement
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: G01D5/245
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: An operator controller 10 controls a motor 12 via a motor controller (11). The motor (12), in turn, selectively controls movement of an object (such as a movable barrier) along a substantially predetermined path. An incremental movement sensor (13) monitors movement of the object by monitoring, in one embodiment, movement associated with operation of the motor (12). At the same time, a passpoint event generator (15) generates at least some passpoint events that are uniquely identifiable. When a given predetermined passpoint event is detected, the incremental movement sensor activity is potentially recalibrated.
Patent GB-2396061-A (GB)
Title: Shielded conduit connector
Inventor: FIEBER DIETER
IPC: F16L25/00
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A device for fastening corrugated conduits 3 provided with external shielding 2. The device comprises a metallic housing 5, comprising at least one inner conical abutting face 4, for housing the corrugated conduit 3; a fastening part 7 which comprises an aperture 6 for the introduction of the corrugated conduit 3 and which is to be screwed to the housing 5; and at least one sliding sleeve 8 which, when the housing 5 is frictionally screwed to the fastening part 7 between the shielding 2 and the fastening part 7, produces mechanical contact, runs up against the inner conical abutting face 4 by means of an abutting face 8a and engages into a wave trough of the corrugated conduit 3 by means of a radial projection 8b. At least a first seal 11 produces fluid-tight contact by mechanical deformation, is disposed between the fastening part 7 and a fluid-tight casing 1 applied over the outer shielding 2 when the housing (5) is frictionally screwed to the fastening part 7. The shielding 2 may be clamped between the first seal 11 and the fastening part 7.
Patent GB-2392432-A (GB)
Title: Lifting apparatus
Inventor: LIM ENG GUAN
IPC: B66C1/66
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: Apparatus for lifting a freight container has a frame (1) and a number of pickup elements (3) coupled to the frame (1). Each pickup element (3) has an engagement end (5), adapted to engage with an engagement aperture in a freight container, and a fixing end (6). The fixing end (6) is secured to the frame and the fixing end (6) includes a threaded formation (8) formed in the fixing end. A threaded member (9) is engaged with the thread formation (8). A fixing member (11, 12) is engaged with the threaded member (9) and a retaining device (13) retains the fixing member (11, 12) in engagement with the threaded member (9). The fixing member (11, 12) securing the pickup element (3) to the frame (1) when the fixing end (6) of the pickup element (3) is positioned in a securing position on the frame (1) and the fixing member (11, 12) is engaged with the threaded member (9).
Patent GB-2399565-A (GB)
Title: A system for dispensing adhesive-backed products from a plurality of webs.
Inventor: HOFFMAN RONALD J
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A dispenser system comprises at least two dispensers secured together, each dispenser 10 having a housing 12 for an adhesive-backed web wound upon a roll 14, there being at least two different web materials stored in the different dispensers comprising the dispenser system.
Patent GB-2411259-A (GB)
Title: Computer Asset Management System and Method
Inventor: MARK LARRY EDWARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer asset management system. This comprises a data storage means arranged to store asset data, relating to a plurality of assets, such as the computer equipment of a datacentre. Processing means are arranged to process the asset data so as to determine an acceptable location for an asset within a datacentre based upon a comparison of a number of complimentary parameters associated with the asset and at least an element of the datacentre. Display means are arranged to output the acceptable location to a user of the system. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to an asset management system and method for managing assets, typically computer equipment, within a datacentre. The aim is to allocate equipment, such as servers, within a datacentre so as to increase the performance of the assets by managing such parameters as heat dissipation, power loading and network connectivity.
Patent GB-2416377-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet with retained mandrel
Inventor: JONES STEVEN VICTOR
IPC: F16B5/04
Filed: 2004-07-17
Abstract: A blind rivet (10) for fixing a secondary component (25) to a riveted assembly of components (20, 21) comprises a hollow body (11) having a head (13) and a shank (12) that has a deformable portion (14) that is deformable against a component of the assembly when the rivet (10) is set. The rivet (10) is provided with a mandrel (16) extending through the body (11), and the mandrel (16) has a head (17) located adjacent a free end of the shank (12) . The mandrel (16) has a free end that projects beyond the head (13) of the body (11) . The free end of the mandrel is provided with a protrusion (18) that in use co-operates with a retaining feature (26) on the secondary component (25) to retain the secondary component (25) to the mandrel (16).
Patent GB-2405970-A (GB)
Title: Mobile report capture
Inventor: TINBERG RICKARD JON
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A method of generating and managing property reports, in which a report is generated using a remote device (20) at the place of inspection or occurrence, said device including an image capture function, said report including both written and image data wherein the date and time of creation of both said data are recorded and related to each other. The remote device may be a PDA with an integrated digital camera.
Patent GB-2405426-A (GB)
Title: Multiple zone downhole intelligent flow control valve system and method for controlling commingling of flows from multiple zones
Inventor: JONES KEVIN R
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2003-05-03
Abstract: Disclosed here is a production control system (10) having a series of nested tubular members (32, 34) including at least one axial flow channel and at least two annular flow channels. At least one valve (44, 46, 52) configured and positioned to control flow from each flow channel is provided. Further disclosed herein is a production apparatus having a series of nested tubulars connected to one another such that at least an axial flow channel and at least two annular flow channels are formed. A valve is associated with each of the flow channels and is configured and positioned to independently control flow from each of the flow channels. Further disclosed herein is a method for controlling commingling of flows from multiple zones. The method includes physically containing flows from different zones to individual concentric flow channels commingling one or more of the flows by setting in a nested tubular arrangement and selectively at least one valve associated with each flow channel to a closed position one of an infinite number of flow capable positions.
Patent GB-2422185-A (GB)
Title: A biodegradable plastic wad for a projectile cartridge
Inventor: MORRIS PETER
IPC: F42B7/08
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A wad 10 for a projectile cartridge (11,Fig4) is disclosed, comprising a holder 17 for holding a projectile, such as a plurality of shot (54,Fig4), a charge barrier 26, and a support 28 for mounting the holder to the barrier 26. The wad 10 is unitary and is formed from a biodegradable plastic material. The barrier 26 is preferably compressible and more preferably substantially more compressible than the support 28. The wad 10 has a first moisture content and is adapted to be conditioned, prior to employment in a projectile cartridge (11,Fig4), to have a second moisture content. After conditioning, the weight of the wad 10 may be increased by up to 19%, or the size of the wad 10 may be increased in at least one dimension by up to 6%.
Patent GB-2413299-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool with vibration damped handle
Inventor: HELBACH MANFRED
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: Hand tool machine 10 having a housing 11, which comprises a drive device for driving a tool 12 receivable in a tool holder 13, and in the rear region 14 remote from the tool holder 13, a gripping device 20 acting on the housing 11 for grasping and handling purposes. The device 20 is characterised by vibration damping in a substantially axial direction in relation to the housing 11. The damping element (figure 4, 31) maybe a spring. A swivel mounting (figure 4, 40) can also be provided in the housing 11 so that the gripping device 20 may be pivoted about a swivelling axis (figure 4, 41).
Patent GB-2426139-A (GB)
Title: Spring/cam-driven mechanical opening mechanism for a sliding radiotelephone
Inventor: ROBERTS ANDREW
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A mechanism for generating a semi-automatic opening action, the mechanism comprising at least a first and a second module operably connected via a further sliding mechanism, and one mechanical energy storage device. The mechanical energy storage device or spring 815 is mechanically located 805 to only a first module (130, fig 1) via guide-pins 805. A second module (120, fig 1) is provided with a cam 900 and is mechanically located via a sliding mechanism to the first module (130). The guide pins 805 rest on the profile of the cam 900. The force/displacement function of the mechanism is determined by the cam profile 900 and characteristics of the energy storage device.
Patent GB-2414916-A (GB)
Title: Food for gastrointestinal health
Inventor: BUTTERWICK RICHARD
IPC: A23L1/0522
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foodstuff comprising a source of rice starch, a non-fermentable fibre and a bulk forming fermentable fibre and, in particular, its use in improving or maintaining the gastrointestinal health of a dog.
Patent GB-2416791-A (GB)
Title: Top drive system with access tool, ball or plug launching tool, or cementing tool
Inventor: GIROUX RICHARD
IPC: E21B21/02
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A top drive system for drilling with casing, comprises a top drive 10 and a top drive adapter 20 for gripping the casing. The top drive adapter is operatively connected to the top drive. In one aspect, an access tool 210 is operatively connected to the top drive and adapted for accessing a fluid passage of the top drive system. The access tool may be configured for top entry (fig. 1) or disposed below the top drive. The access tool may be used for insertion of a conveying member such as a wireline 15. In a second aspect, a launching tool (360, fig. 8) and actuating device (367, fig. 8) are coupled to the top drive. The actuating device may release a ball or plug. In a third aspect, a cementing tool (515, fig. 9) is coupled to the top drive.
Patent GB-2426890-A (GB)
Title: Configuring a telephone based upon biometric data obtained from a user
Inventor: SURYANARAYANA LALITHA
IPC: H04M1/247
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A phone system (100) can include a phone terminal (120) that includes a biometric data input device (128). Methods of using the phone terminal (120) can include receiving biometric data of a user at the phone terminal (120) and comparing the biometric data to saved biometric data (242-262). A comparison of the received and saved biometric data can be performed to locate one or more configuration files for a user (222-284), to authenticate or otherwise confirm the identity of a party (402-462), perform another activity, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the biometric data, other data, or a combination thereof can be used to access one or more configuration files that can be used to configure a phone terminal (120) or a data processing system (160, 166) outside of the phone terminal (120). In another embodiment, the identity of a calling party (300), a called party (380), one or more other parties, or any combination thereof can be authenticated or otherwise confirmed (402-462).
Patent GB-2428312-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Controlling Soot Blowing using Statistical Process Control.
Inventor: FRANCINO PETER N
IPC: F28G1/16
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: A method of controlling a soot blower located in a heat exchange section, the method comprising operating the soot blower according to an operating sequence 302 for a first period of time, determining heat absorption data 304 of the heat exchange section during the first period of time, determining a heat absorption statistical value 310 from the heat absorption data, and evaluating the heat absorption statistical value 312 to determine a change 314 in an operating parameter of the operating sequence.
Patent GB-2427202-A (GB)
Title: Alumina/aluminate sealant for silicon containing substrate
Inventor: SPITSBERG IRENE
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: An article 12 comprising a silicon-containing substrate 30 with an environmental barrier coating (EBC) 42 overlying the substrate. The EBC comprises an outer alkaline earth aluminosilicate barrier layer 66, and a subsequent corrosion resistant alumina/aluminate sealant 74. A process is also provided for forming a corrosion resistant alumina/aluminate sealant layer over the outer barrier layer of the EBC. Also provided is an alternative process for treating a porous outer barrier layer with a liquid composition comprising an corrosion resistant alumina/aluminate sealant precursor to infiltrate the porous outer barrier layer with the alumina/aluminate sealant precursor in an amount sufficient to provide, when converted to the corrosion resistant alumina/aluminate sealant, protection of the environmental barrier coating against environmental attack; and converting the infiltrated alumina/aluminate sealant precursor within the porous outer barrier layer to the corrosion resistant alumina/aluminate sealant. The sealant may be alpha alumina or calcium aluminate etc and the outer barrier layer may be BSAS.
Patent GB-2439079-A (GB)
Title: Anchor for vehicle safety barrier
Inventor: LAWRENCE MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: E01F15/14
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: The anchor comprises first 22 and second 24 uprights, bracing 28 between the uprights and a deflector bar 30 extending from the first upright to the second and beyond by a distance of at least half the spacing between the uprights. The bracing preferably comprises at least one inclined strut extending upwardly from the first to the second upright. The deflector bar is preferably a w-section which may be reinforced by a length of C-section 34 extending alongside and into the recesses of the bar.
Patent GB-2447038-A (GB)
Title: Tapping tee with bores for punch and fluid connection at opposite angles
Inventor: MELI OSWALD PETER JOHN
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A tapping tee fitting surrounds a pipe 16 comprises a punch 60 which is angled relative to the pipe 16 and can be advanced to cut through the wall of the pipe 16 by screwing threaded engagement 78, 80. The fitting has a second bore 32, at an opposite angle to the punch 60, which allows fluid flow once the punch 60 is withdrawn. The body of the fitting may have a threaded end 90 so that the pipe 16, having been tapped, may be cut off and an end cap fitted. A pair of such tapping fittings may be fitted either side of a stop cock, for example to allow replacement with a water meter (figure 7).
Patent GB-2432303-A (GB)
Title: A portable cleaning machine
Inventor: STEPHENS RONALD J
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus comprises a housing 44, a recovery system which includes a recovery tank 64 removably mounted to the housing 44, a suction nozzle 62 selectively mounted to the housing 44 and usable in both and attached position and in a detached position for cleaning said surface and a suction source 46 for drawing liquid and dirt from the surface through the nozzle 62 and into the recovery tank 64. A liquid distribution system is also provided and is, at least in part, mounted to the housing 44 for dispensing liquid to the surface being cleaned. The liquid distribution system including a solution tank (52, fig 3) removably mounted to the housing 44 for holding a cleaning solution. The handle 104 is preferably telescopic and maybe moveable between a first position in which it is used to propel the cleaner (fig 1), and a second position (fig 3) such that the cleaner can be used as a hand-held cleaning machine.
Patent GB-2435485-A (GB)
Title: Barrier attached to surface via suction feet with central vacuum source
Inventor: FULLAGAR JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: E04H17/22
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A segregator barrier 2 comprises a barrier attached to a surface via one or more suction plates 4, a vacuum source and at least one one-way flow valve provided between the vacuum source and a suction plate. Also claimed is a barrier having a vacuum reservoir between the source and a suction plate and a barrier having a shock-absorber (see figure 4). Flow valves may be positioned anywhere in the system between the source, a manifold, reservoirs and suction plates. The reservoirs are preferably positioned between the source and the manifold. The barrier may comprise a toe board, and may have mesh infill panels. The source may comprise a pump driven by an electric motor. A fail-safe may be provided and may comprise a power-loss detector and a back-up battery. It may be linked to an audible or visible alarm. In use barrier is temporary and may be removed easily and quickly, it is designed as a fence for a railway station platform.
Patent GB-2438055-A (GB)
Title: Multiple View Angle Cargo Security Inspection Method
Inventor: ZHANG LI
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A multiple-view-angle cargo security inspection method for inspecting an object using a cargo security inspection system, said cargo security inspection system comprising a radiation source for generating beam of rays for transmitting the object to be inspected and a data collecting unit for collecting the transmission projection data after the beam of rays has transmitted the inspected object, said method comprising a scanning step comprising: rotating said radiation source and/or said object about a rotation axis so as to achieve a relative rotation, thereby positioning said radiation source in a plurality of discrete positions with different view angles with respect to said inspected object, wherein in each view angle, said radiation source moves along a straight line in a direction parallel to said rotation axis and at the same time scans said inspected object so as to acquire the transmission projection data at each view angle.
Patent GB-2446678-A (GB)
Title: An input device
Inventor: YANG AN-PING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: An input device 32 constructed in a portable electronic apparatus comprises a letter button module 34 and a number button module 38. The letter button module 34 has a plurality of letter buttons 3402 to represent different letters respectively, and the number button module 38 has a plurality of number buttons 3802 to represent different numbers 3804 respectively. The number buttons are separated from the letter buttons by being located in the intervals 36 formed by adjacent rows of the letter buttons 3402. The size, form, and colour of the number buttons are different to those of the letter buttons.
Patent GB-2454271-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank comprising mounting features
Inventor: HANSON DONALD S JR
IPC: B60K15/01
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A fuel tank 50 is provided including an integrally formed body. The body includes a generally hollow portion defined by an outer wall 68 and a fill neck 82 extending around an aperture 72 in the outer wall 68. The body further includes mounting tabs 114, 116 generally extending from the body and snap-fit retainers 74-80 configured to engage at least one accessory mounted to the fuel tank 50. A filter (56 see fig 2), fuel lines (54, 48 see fig 2) and a pump (52 see fig 2) may be attached to the tank 50 which may be mounted to a frame (14 see fig 2) of a golf car (12 see fig 1). The tank 50, the tank assembly (10 see fig 2) and its simultaneous formation by blow moulding address concerns with prior art arrangements in terms of complexity, cost and assembly time.
Patent GB-2456168-A (GB)
Title: Coin counting device
Inventor: CHUNG SHU-CHUAN
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2008-01-05
Abstract: A coin counting device includes a rotary plate assembly (5) disposed on a base seat (22), and having coin holes (52), a toothed portion (54), and angularly spaced apart protrusions (53). Each protrusion (53) extends between a corresponding pair of the coin holes (52), and has a height equal to a coin thickness. Each adjacent pair of the protrusions (53) defines a coin passage (55) therebetween that is in spatial communication with a corresponding coin hole (52). A drive gear (62) meshes with the toothed portion (54) to drive rotation of the rotary plate assembly (5). A coin stop (7) is mounted retractably on the base seat (22), and serves to stop co-rotation of a coin (200) in a registered coin passage (55) with the rotary plate assembly (5) such that the coin (200) is swept by a corresponding one of the corresponding pair of protrusions (53) defining the registered coin passages (55) out of the registered coin passage (55) and through a coin exit (225).
Patent GB-2446917-A (GB)
Title: Floor surface cleaning device
Inventor: CHUGUN SABURO
IPC: A47L11/29
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: In a floor surface cleaning device, an electrolyzer (10) for electrolyzing cleaning water into alkaline water and acid water is installed in a device body (1) that has wheels (4a, 4b) and can travel on a floor surface (9). The cleaning device has an ejection nozzle mechanism (23) which selectively sucks the alkaline water or the acid water electrolyzed by the electrolyzer (10), pressurizes the sucked water by a booster pump (20), and ejects the water pressurized by the booster pump (20) onto the floor surface (9). The cleaning device also has a suction nozzle (49) fitted to the device body (1) on the rear side of the ejection nozzle mechanism (23) and opened toward the floor surface (9). The cleaning water ejected onto the floor surface (9) is sucked together with contaminants by a sucking mechanism (43). The sucked cleaning water is contained together with the contaminants in a containing tank (44) mounted on the device body (1).
Patent GB-2462095-A (GB)
Title: Processing of images to represent a transition in viewpoint
Inventor: WESTON MARTIN
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2008-07-23
Abstract: When mixing cutting between video cameras viewing a common scene from different viewpoints, geometric transforms that vary from image to image are applied to one or both camera outputs so as to create an apparent point of view that moves along on a path joining the viewpoints of the cameras. The geometric transforms transform the shape of a laminar object lying in a plane in the common scene so that it maintains the shape it would appear to have from the apparent point of view.
Patent GB-2452832-A (GB)
Title: Delivery of magnetically susceptible particle-linked reagents into cells using a Halbach array
Inventor: DOBSON JON
IPC: C12M1/42
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: A method of delivering a reagent into a cell is disclosed, the method comprising positioning at least one cell, and at least one magnetically susceptible particle attached to the reagent, in the magnetic field of a Halbach array such that the magnetically susceptible particle is attracted to and contacts the cell. The reagent may be DNA, RNA, RNAi, or proteins, among others. An apparatus including a Halbach array of magnets for the delivery of the reagent in such a method is also claimed, along with a method of manufacturing the apparatus, and methods of treatment using the claimed methods and compositions comprising magnetically susceptible particles attached to the reagent. The method and apparatus may be used for the transfection of cells with nucleic acids.