baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2496579-A (GB)
Title: A device for holding and laying out sheeting for covering scaffolding
Inventor: JONES JAY
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2011-10-24
Abstract: A device for holding and laying out sheeting for covering scaffolding consists of two sections with opposing spigots (102, Fig 1, 301, rig 3) and support sections 101, 302 for clamping 105 to sealToldin,g 201. The sheeting 202 is held on the spigots to allow it to he rolled out across scaffolding. It may be used for deploying sheeting such as monarflcx. An additional guide section may be provided to support the partially deployed sheeting.
Patent GB-2497365-A (GB)
Title: Generator comprising a turbocharger
Inventor: ROBERTS TOM J
IPC: F02C3/10
Filed: 2011-12-10
Abstract: A generator arrangement 40 comprises a turbocharger 48 having a compressor 52 configured to be placed in fluid flow communication with an engine inlet 44. A first turbine 54 is provided with a first turbine wheel, a first inducer portion 64 upstream of the first turbine wheel and configured to be placed in fluid flow communication with an engine outlet 46, and a first exducer portion 66 downstream, in use, of the first turbine wheel. An electrical generator 74 is provided and comprises a second turbine having a second turbine wheel 70, a second inducer portion 76 upstream, in use, of the second turbine wheel and configured to be placed in fluid flow communication with the engine outlet, and a second exducer portion 78 downstream, in use, of the second turbine wheel. The first and second turbines are arranged in parallel to one another; and the first inducer portion and second inducer portion, and/or the first exducer portion and second exducer portion are contiguous.
Patent GB-2501913-A (GB)
Title: Determining information relating to occupancy of a space
Inventor: SNELL WILLIAM
IPC: G07C11/00
Filed: 2012-05-10
Abstract: A method of determining information relating to the occupancy of a space, comprises receiving first data relating to the occupancy of the space over a time period; receiving second data indicative of either times of decrementing events or times of incrementing events affecting the occupancy of the space during the time period and either: for each decrementing event time, using the first data to obtain an estimated incrementing event time or for each incrementing event time, using the first data to obtain an estimated decrementing event time. The method has particular application in the determination of waiting times, for example in the context of queue monitoring. The space to be monitored may be a queuing area for a number of electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) devices or checkouts. Otherwise the space to be monitored may be a purchase fulfilment area after a purchase transaction. The first data may be obtained from sensors that monitor the checkout queuing area. The second data may be obtained from transaction records of the ePoS devices or checkouts. The method can also be used to determine information relating to the occupancy of parking spaces for vehicles or shelves for products.
Patent GB-2502095-A (GB)
Title: Diversion valve
Inventor: CROSSLEY HUGH LEONARD
IPC: F16K11/08
Filed: 2012-05-15
Abstract: A compact diversion valve for installation in a waste water drain system where the outflow is considered clean enough for recycling and reuse, rather than immediate disposal to waste, comprises an inlet pipe 2, outlet pipes 3, 4 and diverter 5. The valve can be mounted vertically or horizontally and is normally biased in a waste flow position. It can be operated either manually via a flexible cable from a remote device or by integral electric motor.
Patent GB-2491727-A (GB)
Title: Memory card providing wireless functionality and network-searching to an apparatus
Inventor: TAN JOON YONG WAYNE
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A memory card 200 to be used in an apparatus 100, e.g. a camera, having an inbuilt processor (104) incapable of independently exporting digital data externally of the apparatus. The digital data is captured by the apparatus. The memory card comprises a central processor (202) configured to control the export of data from the apparatus, a storage module (206) operably connected to the central processor and configured to store the data to be exported, and a wireless module (204) configured to export the digital data from the storage module. The central processor is configured to receive instructions from the inbuilt processor (104) of the apparatus to activate the wireless module to search wireless networks. A button of the apparatus may be used to control the central processor of the card. The central processor may also send a file of menu items to the apparatus as part of control process for the central processor.
Patent GB-2503745-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid-valve four stroke engine
Inventor: KARDOOSH BEN LUKE
IPC: F01L1/28
Filed: 2012-07-06
Abstract: A four-stroke internal combustion engine, comprising a combustion cylinder 5, piston 4, piston rod 8, and crankshaft 6. The cylinder head 9 featuring a single primary valve 1 to manage flow in and out of the combustion cylinder 5, in conjunction with two or more secondary valves 2, 3 to independently direct gas flow during intake and exhaust events. Being the only valve on the surface of the combustion chamber 5, the primary valve 1 can occupy a larger proportion of the cylinder head's area than if multiple valves were used. The greater valve surface area equates to potentially less obstruction to gas-flow, and thereby, a reduction in parasitic energy consumption due to resistance to gas flow during operation, which in turn will benefit performance and potentially increase efficiency. The primary valve may be a poppet valve mechanically controlled by a geared linkage to the crankshaft. The secondary valves may also be mechanically controlled by a camshaft, or they may be pressure actuated reed valves.
Patent GB-2490823-A (GB)
Title: A data processing apparatus and method for switching a workload between first and second processing circuitry
Inventor: GREENHALGH PETER RICHARD
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2011-02-17
Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method are provided for switching performance of a workload between two processing circuits. The data processing apparatus has first processing circuitry which is architecturally compatible with second processing circuitry, but with the first processing circuitry being micro-architecturally different from the second processing circuitry. At any point in time, a workload consisting of at least one application and at least one operating system for running that application is performed by one of the first processing circuitry and the second processing circuitry. A switch controller is responsive to a transfer stimulus to perform a handover operation to transfer performance of the workload from source processing circuitry to destination processing circuitry, with the source processing circuitry being one of the first and second processing circuitry and the destination processing circuitry being the other of the first and second processing circuitry. During the handover operation, the switch controller causes the source processing circuitry to makes it current architectural state available to the destination processing circuitry, the current architectural state being that state not available from shared memory at a time the handover operation is initiated, and that is necessary for the destination processing circuitry to successfully take over performance of the workload from the source processing circuitry. In addition, the switch controller masks predetermined processor specific configuration information from the at least one operating system such that the transfer of the workload is transparent to that operating system. Such an approach has been found to yield significant energy consumption benefits whilst avoiding complexities associated with providing operating systems with the capability for switching applications between processing circuits.
Patent GB-2507948-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular visual safety device
Inventor: WHITFIELD GAVIN
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 2012-09-16
Abstract: A vehicular visual safety device 1, which includes attachment means (10, Figure 2) for attaching the device to the windscreen of a vehicle, mirrors 2, 3 which can rotate around a hinge 4 when adjusted by the driver using tabs 5, 6 such that the driver can see left and right simultaneously from an area ahead of the driver in the direction of motion.
Patent GB-2497163-A (GB)
Title: Connector for connecting to air inflation valve
Inventor: KUO CHUNG-TSUN
IPC: B60S5/04
Filed: 2012-10-17
Abstract: A connector 1 for connecting to air inflation valve 2. The valve body includes outer threads 3 defined around an outer peripheral side thereof. The connector includes: a body having a hole 11 defined therein, an inlet 12 communicating with the hole, and at least one orifice 13 penetrating from an exterior environment to the hole; at least one limiting member 20 secured and moving in the at least one orifice and having meshing teeth 21 formed on one end thereof to correspond to the hole, the meshing teeth engaging with the outer threads of the valve, and the limiting member having a defining segment arranged on another end thereof; and a controlling assembly 30 fitted on the body and used to control the at least one limiting member to move in the at least one orifice. The connector may be suitable for connecting to Presta or Schrader (RTM) inflation valves.
Patent GB-2493874-A (GB)
Title: System, method and software for analyzing the execution performance of an application in a distributed computing environment based on application characterist
Inventor: HASSELL SUZANNE P
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2011-05-10
Abstract: In certain embodiments, an application maneuvering analysis tool accesses application characteristics information indicating one or more characteristics of an application for which a maneuver evaluation is desired. Using the accessed application characteristics information, the application maneuvering analysis tool determines a maneuverability index representing a maneuvering efficiency of the application and determines an implementation difficulty level according to the determined maneuverability index.
Patent GB-2494073-A (GB)
Title: Improving the nucleate boiling and heat transfer characteristics of a central heating system
Inventor: DEENEY GERRY
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 2012-11-28
Abstract: An additive is adapted to improve the efficiency of a central heating system. The additive comprises alkyl polyglycosides and may additionally comprise a corrosion inhibitor, a scale inhibitor, a sludge conditioner, a bactericide, alkyl polyglucosides and/or a non-ionic surfactant. The additive reduces the surface tension of water in the central heating system, thereby enhancing the nucleate boiling and heat transfer characteristics of the system. Also claimed is a method of dosing a central heating system with the additive, whereby the additive is dispensed directly into a bleed valve of a radiator of the system using a syringe. Dosing the central heating system with the additive produces a solution 140 having a surface tension smaller than that of water such that the solution forms microscopic bubbles 120 when heated in, for example, a heat exchange tube 100 of a boiler of the central heating system. This is beneficial over use of untreated water 14, which forms large bubbles 12 that act as a barrier to efficient heat transfer between the source of heat and the water.
Patent GB-2495646-A (GB)
Title: Fishing adapter with hook
Inventor: MALTBY MALORY
IPC: B23B51/08
Filed: 2010-04-27
Abstract: The fishing adaptor includes a drill bit connector 2b to enable the adapter to be demountably attached to a drill bit 1. An item connector 2a enables a cable C or other elongate / linear item to be attached to the adapter. The drill bit connector includes a hook that is formed in situ from a wire element that is mounted in the fishing adaptor body. Another embodiment of fishing adaptor includes a body (4a, Figure 7B) adapted to grip a pipe P or conduit by splaying when prised apart by a wedge 4d pulled by a hook (4b, Figure 7A). The adapter may further have a rotary coupling 2d between the drill bit connector and the item connector to permit the drill bit to rotate as the adapter with cable or elongate / linear item attached is pulled through a drilled hole without significantly twisting the cable or elongate / linear item. An alternative embodiment includes a drill bit with an elliptical, rectangular or elongate hole near to a tip end of the bit for securing a hook on an adapter to the drill bit.
Patent GB-2509708-A (GB)
Title: Suspending a bin form a structural projection
Inventor: HUNTER VIRGINIA
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2013-01-08
Abstract: A bin 1 is provided with a hanger 2 to engage with a projection of a structure such as a door knob 101. There are additional means of attachment 3 intended to minimize movement of the bin about two axes X, Z. The additional attachment means may suction cups 31, 32, straps (fig 3) or clamps on the bin or the hanger. The bin may be directly below the projection or offset below it. The bin and hanger may be detachable. The bin can be formed from resilient material such as silicone, have a movable lid and/or have provisions to secure bin liners.
Patent GB-2511093-A (GB)
Title: Pipe-bending regulator
Inventor: SHORTHOUSE STEVEN
IPC: B21D7/024
Filed: 2013-02-22
Abstract: A pipe bending regulator comprises a sliding block 6 for temporary attachment to a tube or work-piece f and a head-block 4 engaging a component e of a pipe-bender, means 6 sliding relative to the regulator. Head-block 4 may engage the pipe- bender in one of several fixed angular positions (fig. 10) or may be adjustable through 360Â° (fig. 11). A graduated rod 8 may assist positioning of the sliding block 6 to ensure the correct length of tube is fed through the pipe-bender for a given offset or multi-bend. A bend angle measuring attachment 1 may be provided on the pipe bender, preferably quickly releasably. The regulator ensures that the subsequent bends of a pipe offset are made in a pre-determined plane.
Patent GB-2512587-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BASSETT ALEXANDER ANTHONY DENNY
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2013-04-02
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a detachable separation unit having first and second devices 13, 26 for separating dirt and dust from an airflow through the cleaner. The dirt and dust separated by the first device 13 is deposited in a first collection region 14. The dirt and dust separated by the second device 26 is collected in a second collection region 30 which is a passageway 30 extending between the second device 26 and the first collection region 14. The passageway 30, during vacuum cleaner use, is closed by a valve or bung 35 to prevent air from leaving the cyclone chamber 14 and to retain dirt separated by the second device in the passageway 30. An actuator 34 is provided for automatically opening the valve 35 to release the collected dirt and dust in the second collection region 30 when the unit is detached from the body of the cleaner, so that it can fall from the unit along with dirt and dust from the first region 14 when a flap or closure 17 at the bottom of the chamber 14 is opened.
Patent GB-2513341-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for data de-duplication
Inventor: BAESSLER MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2013-04-23
Abstract: Comparison of the quality of matching file formats, so as to store those having higher quality in a file de-deduplication system. A transformation matrix (2C3) indicative of a conversion between the file formats are used, such that on receiving a request to store a first file having a first format, if the second format has a higher quality indicator value than the first format and the second format is convertible to the first format deleting the first file. Otherwise the first file is stored file and on receiving a request to retrieve a file with a file format, if the transformation matrix indicates that the format of the stored file is convertible to the format of the requested file, converting the stored file format to the format of the requested file and sending the converted stored file, or otherwise sending the unconverted stored file. Stored files in different formats may be ranked according to quality, which may be based on sampling rate, resolution, compression ratio and an information richness of the content for a media file or an e-mail format.
Patent GB-2515557-A (GB)
Title: Folding structure of baby stroller and method for folding the baby stroller
Inventor: CHENG PAO-HSIEN
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2013-06-28
Abstract: A folding structure of a baby stroller includes two respective links 3 which are connected to the lower ends of two handles 2 which pass through connection units 4. The links are movable along two front frames 5 and pivotably connected at their lower ends with two respective slides 6. Said slides are pivotably connected to a preferably X-shaped connection frame 7 which is pivotably connected to two rear frames 8. When folding the baby stroller, the two handles are pushed downward to activate the slides by the links, the movement of the slides then causes the connection frame to collapse, thus also moving the rear frame inwards and leaving the stroller in an upright position (figure 8). Each connection unit may include a locking mechanism including a resiliently biased locking member (911, figure 5) and a push button release (92). The connection frame may have end pieces 71 which allow the stroller to be stood upright (figure 8) in the collapsed position.
Patent GB-2511586-A (GB)
Title: Disk reciprocating power conversion device
Inventor: LIU WEN-CHING
IPC: F16H47/04
Filed: 2011-12-16
Abstract: A disk reciprocating power conversion device comprises a planetary gear set and more than one eccentric control disk group. The eccentric control disk group comprises a rotating disk pivotally disposed at an opposite end of the planetary gear set, and the rotating disk is capable of being guided by rotation of most planetary gears of the planetary gear set, so that the rotating disk reciprocates and rotates in certain amplitude. An annular chamber is formed around the disk at an interval, and the annular chamber accommodates a medium capable of forming a pressure. At least one volume variable chamber is formed in the annular chamber at intervals. Spacers are disposed at the periphery of the disk, and the number of spacers is the same as the number of volume variable chambers, so as to press or suck the medium, thereby adjusting and braking the rotation of the planetary gears.
Patent GB-2506500-A (GB)
Title: Circuits and methods for driving light sources
Inventor: YAN TIESHENG
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2013-08-01
Abstract: A driving circuit 1800 for an LED light source 1808 includes a converter 1820, a transformer 1822, a first current sensor 1838 and a second current sensor 1842. The converter is coupled to a switch 1834 that operates in a first state or in a second state. The converter receives an input voltage VIN and provides a regulated voltage VREG. The transformer transforms the regulated voltage to an output voltage VOUT to power said LED light source. Both a first current IC through the converter and a second current IPR through the transformer further flow through the switch when the switch operates in the first state. The first current sensor coupled between the switch and a first reference node GND1 provides a first sense signal 1856 indicating a combined current ICOMBINE of the first current and the second current. The second current sensor coupled between the first reference node and a second reference node GND3 provides a second sense signal 1852 indicating only the second current.
Patent GB-2501443-A (GB)
Title: Gap sealing tape
Inventor: ROGERS PAUL
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2011-11-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive gap sealing tape for sealing the air gaps between the edges of adjacent panels or structural elements against which they abut, the tape comprising a backing having an adhesive layer on one surface and an elongate strip of foam material extending lengthwise along the adhesive layer. In one embodiment, the elongate strip of foam material extending lengthwise along the adhesive layer is provided along a central portion of said adhesive layer. In this arrangement, the portions of backing which extend widthwise beyond the edges of the elongate strip of foam material are foldable to provide foldable flaps which are adapted to overlap and adhere to the respective sides of a panel or structural element so that the foam strip is securable against the edge of said panel or structural element and is sealed on all its sides.
Patent GB-2518644-A (GB)
Title: Method of displaying a parameter
Inventor: GREEN DONNA LOUISE
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 2013-09-26
Abstract: A method (100) of displaying a parameter that can be modeled by an algorithm having multiple variables on a display to provide an understanding of an impact of the variables on the parameter, the method includes displaying on a first portion of the display a plot of the parameter for a first period (102) and simultaneously with the display of the plot of the parameter, displaying on a second portion of the display, different from the first portion, a plot related to the parameter (104). The presentation of information in this way may aid an operator or user who is monitoring the health of a complex system such as an aircraft, power plant, engine, wind turbine, etc, where large quantities of data are generated for analysis.
Patent GB-2508292-A (GB)
Title: Migrating a virtual machine
Inventor: LEMANSKI RICHARD M
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2013-10-22
Abstract: A system includes a first computing device (104) including a virtual machine (VM, 116), a second computing device (106), and a third computing device coupled (110) to the first computing device and to the second computing device. The third computing device includes a management module (122) configured to create a backup image of the VM while the VM is executing on the first computing device, create at least one delta file for use in storing changes to the VM that occur after the backup image is created, and copy the backup image to the second computing device while the VM is executing. The management module is also configured to suspend the VM (118) on the first computing device after the backup image has been copied to the second computing device, and execute the VM (120) on the second computing device using the backup image and the at least one delta file. The connection to the first device may be a secure connection (404) using an asymmetric key exchange.
Patent GB-2518695-A (GB)
Title: Enabling Configuration in Networks
Inventor: KUC ZENON
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: Users enter tunnel endpoint configuration information, possibly using a command line interface, at an edge configuration device 204. The configuration information may be a virtual local area network identifier (VLAN-ID or VID) to service identifier (I-SID) mapping. The configuration information is transmitted to the edge server device 202 in a message, possibly using a link layer discovery protocol (LLDP) format. The edge server may set up a IEEE 802.1 ah Mac-in-Mac encapsulation tunnel using the information. SPB is used to create paths for the tunnels through the SPB cloud network and may use intermediate system to intermediate system (IS-IS) format messages for control plane signalling.