baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2487657-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ground anchor
Inventor: PAANANEN TUOMO
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2012-01-25
Abstract: The ground anchor, primarily for use with posts 28 or poles, comprises an anchoring element to the top of which a base plate 11 is fixed that includes a pair of slots symmetrically arranged on a line which passes through the centre of the plate. Two L-shaped brackets 16 form the retaining portion for a post and include slots in the flange designed to abut the base plate, with a bolt passing through each of the slots flange slots and a respective base plate slot, so as to allow movement between the flanges and slot prior to the bolt being tightened. The base plate preferably includes downwards-bent edges and the bolts are preferably carriage bolts arranged so their square shoulder engages the base plate. A second pair of slots may be provided in the base plate. The upward-facing bracket flanges preferably include holes for screws to engage a post.
Patent GB-2498760-A (GB)
Title: Turbine shaft with worm gear
Inventor: BYWATER JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D15/12
Filed: 2012-01-26
Abstract: A turbine assembly comprises a turbine wheel 52 mounted on a turbine shaft 50 and the turbine shaft 50 comprises a worm gear 36 for engagement with a worm wheel 38. This allows a large speed reduction between the turbine 52 and the driven device 42. The turbine assembly may form part of a turbocharger, and the worm may be formed between the turbine and compressor (figure 2).
Patent GB-2490999-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust mounting device for an exhaust device of a vehicle
Inventor: UHLENBRUCH LUTZ
IPC: B60K13/04
Filed: 2012-04-18
Abstract: An exhaust mounting device 4 for attaching an exhaust device 3 to a vehicle body element 1 of a motor vehicle, where the device has a holder 11 for a damper device 12 that has a fastening element 14 on its outer side, which is designed to fasten the exhaust mounting device on the vehicle body element. Preferably the fastening element comprises a screw-in element, the damper device has a bore for accommodating an exhaust holder of the exhaust device and the holder is implemented as a ring element. The damper device may be a rubber mount 13 comprising an outer rubber ring 18 and an inner rubber ring 19, which are connected together via a membrane 20. A motor vehicle with a vehicle body element, an exhaust device and a mounting device is also claimed.
Patent GB-2490430-A (GB)
Title: Configuring an uplink data channel for multi-cell periodic feedback of channel state information
Inventor: GAO CHUN YAN
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2012-05-11
Abstract: A user equipment (UE) determines, 302, from a received downlink resource allocation that an uplink data channel is reconfigured for multi-cell periodic feedback of channel state information. In response, the UE utilises, 306, at least a first and a second instance of the uplink data channel to send the multi-cell periodic feedback of the channel state information. Certain indications in the Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) are what triggers reconfiguration. Four different triggering mechanisms, 304, are disclosed by which the UE determines the Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCCH) reconfiguration. The UE can detect a predetermined combination of at least two fields of the resource allocation; or a value of a channel state indication request state in the resource allocation; or a predefined sequence in a field of the resource allocation; or by de-scrambling at least a portion of the resource allocation using a temporary identifier dedicated for this purpose.
Patent GB-2496004-A (GB)
Title: Predator proof entrance for a fowl coop
Inventor: BLACKHAM NEIL
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2012-05-24
Abstract: An entrance 3 for a fowl coop 5, animal or livestock enclosure, sleeping quarter or the like, the entrance comprising a first opening (2, fig 2) and a second opening (4, fig 2), providing access for a non-predator animal or first animal species through the entrance and a passageway 20 intermediate the first opening and second opening. The entrance serves to resist a predator or second animal species passing through both the first and second openings. An internal partition (18, fig 2) creates a tortuous or meandering pathway between the two openings e.g. an S- shaped or U shaped pathway. The entrance is preferably a predator-resistant entrance, even more preferably a fox resistant entrance. The entrance can be integral with the coop or may be provided as an add on feature.
Patent GB-2491470-A (GB)
Title: A bleed line in a wellbore heated by production fluids
Inventor: BELL ROBERT
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2012-05-30
Abstract: A wellhead system for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation that includes concentric tubulars that form an annulus 62. The annulus 62 is vented by flowing fluid from the annulus 62 through a bleed line 74 having a valve that is selectively opened and closed. Upstream of the bleed line valve, the bleed line is routed (Q) adjacent a production flow line 58. The temperature of the fluid in the production flow line 58 is greater than annulus temperature and warms the bleed line 74. Hydrate formation in the bleed line 74 is thereby inhibited by the thermal energy it receives from the production flow line 58.
Patent GB-2503019-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner sealing arrangement
Inventor: MCLUCKIE PAUL ANDREW
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a removable cyclonic dust separator 30 having a cyclone chamber, a dirt collection chamber or bin 70 open at one end, and defining the primary stage of separation. An outlet duct190 is positioned at the other end, which is arranged for connection to a motor intake duct 410 on the cleaner. Outlet duct 190 and dirt collection chamber 70 share a common wall section dividing the open end of the outlet duct 190 from the open end of the collection chamber. A cover can close the open end of the dirt collection chamber and has a sealing member 350 which when the cover is closed seals the cover and common wall section. An outlet duct sealing member between the outlet duct 190 and motor sealing duct 410. Other identified components include inner chamber 110, inner wall 310 of inlet duct 290, base 230, dirty air duct 370, annular gasket 350b and lip seal 390.
Patent GB-2503731-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic energy storage and liquefaction process
Inventor: MORGAN ROBERT
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A cryogenic liquefaction device comprising: a heat exchanger 100; a phase separator 2; an expansion device; first 5 and second 6 expansion turbines; a cold recovery circuit including a heat transfer fluid; and an arrangement of conduits, wherein the operating inlet pressures of the first and second expansion turbines are different from each other and the arrangement of conduits is such that: a first portion of a pressurised stream of gas is directed through the heat exchanger, the expansion device and the phase separator 2; a second portion of the pressurised stream of gas is directed through the first expansion turbine 5, then through the heat exchanger 100 in a counter-flow direction to the first portion, and the then through the second expansion turbine 6; and the heat transfer fluid is directed through the heat exchanger 100.
Patent GB-2503735-A (GB)
Title: Steam self sufficient recovery of heavy hydrocarbons including deasphalting
Inventor: GRANDE KNUT VEBJORN
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A method and system for recovering and processing a hydrocarbon mixture from a subterranean formation is at least partially self-sufficient in terms of steam generation and involves: (i) injecting steam into said formation to mobilise said hydrocarbon mixture (ii) recovering said mobilised hydrocarbon mixture; (iii) deasphalting said recovered hydrocarbon mixture to produce a deasphalted hydrocarbon and asphaltenes; (iv) combusting said asphaltenes in an oxy-combustion process to generate steam and/or energy and CO2; and (v) injecting said steam produced in step (iv) into said formation and/or applying said energy produced in step (iv) to generate steam and injecting said steam into said formation. The method may also be self sufficient in terms of water or diluent.
Patent GB-2494296-A (GB)
Title: Photocatalytic oxidising assembly
Inventor: BOHLEN JOHN R
IPC: A61L9/20
Filed: 2012-08-30
Abstract: A photocatalytic oxidising (PCO) assembly 500 comprises a PCO substrate 504, wherein the substrate includes a first and second outer surface 534, 536, and a plurality of air passages 506 having a depth that extend from the first outer surface to the second outer surface at an angle 538 that is not orthogonal to the first outer surface. A photocatalyst 546 is disposed on the substrate and is stimulated using an ultraviolet (UV) light source 532. Preferably, the cross-sections of the air passages are hexagonal. The angle and depth of the air passages may be sufficient to block the illumination generated by the UV light source from being visible through the air passages. In one embodiment, the air passages are angled 15 degrees down which permits the UV light to penetrate further and blocks UVA from being visible to users. An air cleaner (100, Fig. 1) comprising the PCO assembly is also claimed.
Patent GB-2504782-A (GB)
Title: Freestanding and foldaway airer / dryer unit for washing
Inventor: STENSON MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2012-09-07
Abstract: The unit incorporates a maximum number of items for two alternative methods of construction taken from three lengths of tubing 3, one length of standard washing line 5, three short lengths of standard guy rope 22, three standard tent pegs 24 and a maximum of three different mouldings in its assembly. The unit is constructed with the minimum number of items required to perform its function without impairing the expected performance. When assembled the unit can be used both indoors and outdoors without the requirement for disassembly. The unit may incorporate currently available commercial components to minimize any new tooling costs. The unit also includes an inbuilt foot system 4 that nullifies feet pressure point damage to soft furnishings whilst also providing feet anchorage points for exterior usage in breezy and/or uneven ground conditions. The unit may be folded away as a single unit and enclosed in its own carrying bag.
Patent GB-2506650-A (GB)
Title: Filter apparatus with lever operated cam mechanism
Inventor: BEN-DAVID JONATHAN
IPC: B01D27/08
Filed: 2012-10-05
Abstract: A liquid filtration apparatus comprises a filter cartridge adapted to mount within a dispensing apparatus, the apparatus comprising a lever operated cam mechanism for locking and unlocking the cartridge into and out of place. Preferably, a rotatable lever 11 acts on one or more deflectable tabs 15, 16 to cause them to lock into and out of diametrically opposed recesses on a dispenser. The lever may comprise an orifice 14 to enable it to be used as a handle. The cartridge may also comprise a head portion (3, fig 4) and a body portion 1 adapted to retain a filter medium (2, fig 4) and the head portion and body portion being connectable to and disconnectable from each other to remove the filter medium, such as by screw threads (4, 5, fig 3). The apparatus may be used to filter water, and the filter medium may be a carbon filter.
Patent GB-2512100-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a synthetic surface covering
Inventor: OATES ANDREW
IPC: B63B3/48
Filed: 2013-03-20
Abstract: An extruded elongate plank section 10 for use in forming a surface covering together with other similar plank sections has a main plank portion 16 made of a relatively flexible polymeric material and a co-extruded stiffening member 28 made of a relatively rigid polymeric material, extending longitudinally along at least one side of the plank section. The plank section may also have a co-extruded jointing region 20 extending along at least one longitudinal edge above a respective stiffening member. At least part of an upper surface of the jointing region slopes downwardly in a lateral direction of the plank section so that when two plank sections (10A, 10B, Fig 3) are aligned side by side, adjacent jointing regions (20A, 20B, Fig 3) define a groove in which weld (38, Fig 3) is formed to join the plank sections together. Co-extruded stiffening sections and jointing regions can be provided along both sides of the plank section and may be configured to form a coupling arrangement for aligning adjacent plank sections during assembly.
Patent GB-2499174-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained patient monitor
Inventor: BASTA JOSEPH CHARLES
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A device for continuous, uninterrupted patient monitoring includes a portable, self-contained Patient Worn Hub (PWH). The PWH is a compact, lightweight device designed to remain with the patient. Parameter measurement devices connect to the PWH. Third party parameter measurement devices connect to the PWH via the use of a connection assembly that translates the information provided by the third party device to the protocol embedded within the PWH. The PWH is able to communicate with a bedside monitor via wired cables or wirelessly. Measured values are shown on external displays and/or on an optional integrated PWH touchscreen display. The PWH includes memory for storage of patient data and trends. The PWH optionally includes a docking station for providing operating and battery charging power. The PWH is assigned to each patient and will remain with that patient across multiple departments throughout the care process, thus eliminating the need for re-cabling patients.
Patent GB-2513429-A (GB)
Title: Reel dispenser
Inventor: WORTHINGTON SIMON
IPC: B65H75/18
Filed: 2013-09-04
Abstract: Reel 14 and coupling 12 for reel dispenser 10. Reel 14 rotates relative to coupling 12. Coupling 12 has female mounting 54 to engage male mounting 28 on support 22. Coupling 12 is mounted in a direction transverse to the axis of rotation of reel 14. Coupling 12 may have lock 58 preventing reel rotation, which may cooperate with key 28 on support 22 to allow rotation. Orientation mechanism, comprising notches (56, figure 2) and guide arms 32, 34, might permit coupling 12 to be mounted in one orientation. The lock formation may comprise latch bolt 58 on coupling 12 and catch / locking recess 48 on reel 14. Visual indicator / window (66, figure 2) may indicate whether lock 58 is locked or free. Coupling 12 may have handle 69. There may be a second coupling. The dispensed material may be foil for use in hair colouring. Methods of mounting are also provided.
Patent GB-2511454-A (GB)
Title: Collision cell for tandem mass spectrometry
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER ALEKSEEVICH
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2012-12-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for tandem mass spectrometry is disclosed. Precursor ions are fragmented and the fragments are accumulated in parallel, by converting an incoming stream of ions from an ion source (10) into a time separated sequence of multiple precursor ions which are then assigned to their own particular channel of a multi compartment collision cell (40). In this manner, precursor ion species, being allocated to their own dedicated fragmentation cell chambers (41, 42... 43) within the fragmentation cell (40), can then be captured and fragmented by that dedicated fragmentation chamber at optimum energy and/or fragmentation conditions.
Patent GB-2530008-A (GB)
Title: Furniture assembly
Inventor: WILSON PAUL
IPC: A47B21/06
Filed: 2014-07-18
Abstract: A furniture assembly 10 including an inner unit 12 which is suitable for the connection of services such as data and power and suitable for deployment in a desired location, and an outer unit 14 mountable thereon once deployed. Preferably the assembly is a desk. Preferably a forming unit 16 of similar dimensions to the inner unit is provided on which the outer unit can be constructed, held and transported. Preferably the former unit is collapsible. Also claimed is a method for locating an inner unit in a desired location, connecting services thereto and subsequently locating the outer unit on the inner unit. The assembly allows connection of power and data to furniture during construction, with the outer units fitted only once construction is completed, such that minor damage to the inner unit does not affect the form or function of the completed assembly.
Patent GB-2528968-A (GB)
Title: Cycloidal vibration motor module construction and frame arrangement
Inventor: ELLIN PHILIP
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2014-08-07
Abstract: A cycloidal vibration module comprises a motor 16 with a body 18 and end caps 20, 22 with a fan 24a, 24b and an eccentric weight 26 mounted at each end of a shaft 25 outside the end caps 20, 22, a pair of clamshell housings 12, 14 and a plurality of elastomeric rings 34 around the motor clamped between the motor 16 and housings 12, 14. The housings 12, 14 define a plurality of lugs 98 comprising slots 101 suitable for receipt of a frame. The motor module can be used in vibration therapy and the prevention and treatment of ulcers. The lugs 98 may be defined by two lug halves, one on each housing half. There may be four lugs 98. The rings 34 are disposed between the end caps 20, 22 and the housing 12, 14. The end caps 20, 22 and rings 34 may comprise first and second circumferential ridges and grooves 32, 36, 38, 40. The caps 20, 22 and housings 12, 14 may have windows (90 fig 6) to permit air flow. The body 18 of the motor may be cup shaped with one open end. The motor module may be incorporated into a chair, bed and/or mattress.
Patent GB-2513801-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Driven Vertical Axis Turbine
Inventor: SALIS RUPERT STEPHEN TULL DE
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2013-02-14
Abstract: A fluid turbine comprises a rotor rotatable in use about an axis transverse to the direction of fluid flow, the rotor having a first part carrying a plurality of arcuate blades that may be arranged selectably in compact straight shapes or in arcuate shapes and a second part journalled in a base structure by two or more bearings. Another aspect of the invention discloses an installation frame, devised to support the turbine or other elongated structures in a folded arrangement for transportation on a trailer, and to support assembly and erection thereof.
Patent GB-2533113-A (GB)
Title: Floatable spool apparatus
Inventor: STEPHEN HATTON
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2014-12-09
Abstract: A floatable spool apparatus 10 comprising a rotor assembly having a floatable base 14 and a spool mounted on the floatable base for spooling a spoolable medium 18 thereon. When in use, the floatable base is floatable and rotatable within or on a fluid. The floatable base may comprise an annular air filled tank or may be a solid structure. The apparatus may further comprise a fluid receptacle 20 adapted to receive the rotor assembly and hold the fluid on which the floatable base is floatable. A method of spooling a spoolable medium on a floatable spool is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2530591-A (GB)
Title: Secondary Portion of a security tag
Inventor: PAUL KANNAN MICHAEL
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2014-12-12
Abstract: A secondary portion 1208 of a security tag for cooperation with a primary portion. The secondary portion comprising a locking part, e.g. locking pin 1010, which is to be secured by the primary portion of the security tag and a retraction mechanism to retract the locking pin when not secured by the primary portion. The retraction mechanism may include a locking pin supporting plate and compression spring (907 fig.9) or more preferably a pin supporting disc 1204 with three pivotal lever legs 1211-1213 and three tension springs 1201-1203. The secondary portion may include a housing having a shell 1205 and a first part 1206 for contacting a garment or article and a second part 1207 for pushing into the shell to extend the pin. Locking pin 1010 able to retract within the housing shell 1205 when released from primary portion of the tag.
Patent GB-2535465-A (GB)
Title: Cone washing apparatus
Inventor: GORDON MATHERS
IPC: E01H1/00
Filed: 2015-02-16
Abstract: A washing apparatus for cleaning a traffic cone, bollard or refuse bin 9 comprises a cleaning assembly 3 that includes a frame (32, fig 3) having an inner periphery defining a mouth (34, fig 3) for receiving the object 9, at least one nozzle (48, fig 3) directed towards the mouth (34, fig 3), and at least one conduit (46, fig 3) connected to said at least one nozzle (48, fig 3) for delivering liquid to said at least one nozzle (48, fig 3) and a support assembly 2 coupled to said cleaning assembly 3 and comprising means for actuating said cleaning assembly 3 along a notional axis that extends through said mouth (34, fig 3). The cleaning assembly is preferably moved in a vertical direction up and down over the object 9 to be cleaned. The washing apparatus can be pivotally connected to and controlled from a vehicle such as a street cleaner 5.
Patent GB-2536232-A (GB)
Title: Graphics Processing Systems
Inventor: JØRN NYSTAD
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2015-03-09
Abstract: When sampling a multi-face texture (e.g. cube map) during rendering, the vector representation of the desired sample provided is converted into a 2D position on a face of the multi-face texture for use by a texturing unit. This vector also indicates the face of the texture to be sampled. Each texture coordinate is represented using a format for representing numbers (e.g. 32-bit IEEE 754 floating point numbers (50)). One or more of the bits (e.g. the LSB of the mantissa) of the texture coordinate representation are used to indicate the face to be sampled. This avoids including a separate face indication (face index), and allows using a number representation already familiar to pipelines. The bits used for face indication can then be set to a particular value, and face sampling may continue using these set values. The 3-bit face index (51) for the cube map may be included in the texture coordinates numbers by packing it into the sign and the top two bits of the exponent (60). The modified 32-bit coordinate representation may then be provided with the 32-bit floating point number corresponding to the other texture coordinate as the cube map descriptor to the texturing unit.
Patent GB-2539511-A (GB)
Title: Method for classifying data sets and estimating values based on data sets
Inventor: PAUL DAVIS
IPC: G06Q50/16
Filed: 2015-06-19
Abstract: The invention allows for the automatic classification and valuation of properties, including domestic and business properties, using data about comparable properties obtained at the same time to generate a snapshot of the market. Comparable properties are identified 109 based on e.g. council tax band, rateable data provided by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), value per unit area, use, size, quality, type, location, rent levels, potential income generation and prominence. This may be normalized, generated iteratively to ensure statistical significance and outliers may be disregarded. A multiplier is generated based on comparison of the property data with that of comparable properties 113 and valuation is calculated from property data 105 and market data 101 using the multiplier. The market data may be real sales data or valuations. An index showing movement of relevant parts of the market may be included (Figure 2). Viability of the property for a different use (Figure 3), condition of the property and existing or potential developments, such as extensions, may be taken into account. The invention may be made available via a web portal.