baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2359506-A (GB)
Title: Clamping jaw for a drill chuck and corresponding manufacturing process
Inventor: MACK HANS-DIETER
IPC: C21D9/22
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: The invention concerns a process for producing clamping jaws (5) for drilling chucks (1) or the like, having hard metal inserts (11) as clamping cutting edges, wherein each clamping jaw (5) having a jaw shank in which is provided a row of teeth (9) intended for engagement into a screwthread associated with the drilling chuck (1) and a clamping surface (8) which extends parallel to the tool shank is subjected to an annealing procedure and then provided in the clamping surface (8) by cutting machining with a groove (13) which extends parallel to the axis (6) of the chuck, wherein provided in the mutually oppositely disposed walls of the groove (13) at a spacing corresponding to the length of the hard metal inserts (11) are two pairs of impressions (14), between which a hard metal insert (11) is crimped, and wherein a binding substance (15) which flows along the hard metal insert (11) is introduced into the groove (13) above the hard metal insert (11). The invention further concerns clamping jaws (5) produced with that process and a drilling chuck having said clamping jaws (5).
Patent GB-2368037-A (GB)
Title: Cramp with ratchet mechanism
Inventor: STEELE HUBERT ALAN
IPC: B25B5/10
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A RATCHET MECHANISM to speed up manually operated 'G' and 'SASH' cramps incorporating spring loaded toggles that when pressed together allow the main shaft to retract freely to maximum opening, also when the shaft is pushed to close onto the 'work' it passes through the toggles without operating them, then it requires only one and a half turns of the handle to clamp the 'work' firmly.
Patent GB-2353587-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supplying a draught beverage
Inventor: SCULLION SIMON DANIEL
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for supplying a draught beverage comprises a cooling heat exchange means for cooling the beverage, an outlet 14 for the cooled beverage, a valve means 10 for controlling supply of beverage to said outlet 14 and a beverage circulation loop 22, 24, 40 around which the beverage is continuously circulated when valve means 10 is closed. The beverage may be stored in a cask 4 from where it is pumped using a pump 8 into a drinking glass via the outlet 14 controlled by the valve 10. The final stage of cooling the beverage may take place in a dispensing unit 18 which has heat exchangers 28a, 28b, 28c, 28d therein. The beverage is circulated to reduce the risk or avoid freezing beverage blocking a beverage supply path to the outlet 14. The beverage may be alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
Patent GB-2369591-A (GB)
Title: A tracheostoma filter
Inventor: WORTHINGTON IAN DAVID
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2000-12-02
Abstract: A tracheostoma filter comprises a substantially planar element 1 with at least one sealed edge 6. The sealed edge 6 may be heat sealed by fusion and may have a generally rounded profile. Preferably the filter element is hot press cut from a sheet of foam or fabric material e.g. cellular polymeric foam or woven and non-woven fabrics. A skin adhesive layer 3 may be provided along one or more of the edges to facilitate adhesion of the filter element to the subject's neck over the stoma. The adhesive layer may be positioned at the edge of the filter element and may be provided with a backing layer 4 that extends beyond the adhesive layer to provide a projecting portion 5 or a kiss-cut notch to facilitate its removal. Sealing the edge of the filter element eliminates stray loose fibres which reduces irritation of the wearer, increases durability and serves to ensure that the edges are no longer prone to the accumulation of dirt. The filter element is attached directly to the skin minimising additional components e.g. a frame or holder. The filter element may be supplied with double-sided adhesive tape.
Patent GB-2358464-A (GB)
Title: A cooling apparatus
Inventor: FOLEY NICHOLAS
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: A cooling apparatus for cooling electrical devices W,X,Y,Z using a flow of coolant comprises a duct 35, 37 through which the coolant flows past the devices W, X, Y, Z. The duct 35, 37 includes a first inlet 45, 45' for a first stream of coolant and a second inlet 41, 43 for a second stream of coolant downstream of the first inlet 45, 45'. The cooling apparatus also has a deflector 26 downstream of the second inlet 41, 43. In an alternative embodiment the cooling apparatus comprises a first inlet for a first stream of coolant, a second inlet downstream of the first inlet for a second stream of coolant, wherein the width of the second inlet is less than 50% of the width of the duct at the second inlet. In a further embodiment the cooling apparatus comprises a baffle in a duct for restricting the flow of a first stream of coolant past a device in the duct and a channel for transporting a second stream of coolant past the device and into the duct. In another embodiment the cooling apparatus comprises a channel for transporting a flow of coolant, the channel having an outlet, such that the outlet is adjacent an electrical device.
Patent GB-2360536-A (GB)
Title: Releasable No-Go Tool
Inventor: GANO JOHN C
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: A releasable no-go tool 22 is used to position an item of equipment 24 in a wellbore 14. The no-go tool 22 has a circumferentially continuous key 26 which in use is displaced radially outwards by pistons. The tool 22 is interconnected in a tubing string 20 which is lowered into casing string 12 within the wellbore 14. The casing string 12 has a nipple 16, having an internal profile 18. The tool 22 is positioned below the nipple 16, fluid pressure is applied to the tubing string 20 to extend the key 26, end the tubing string is raised to engage the key 26 with the profile 18.
Patent GB-2361427-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus with artificial aroma generator
Inventor: LEE WON-WOO
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A cooking apparatus such as a microwave oven is provided with an artificial aroma generator. This can comprise a number of aroma storage units 31 in which are stored volatile aroma producing substances. Depending upon the food being cooked an appropriate aroma can be produced by automatic selective mixing from these storage units. The aroma may be released into the cooking chamber or externally of the apparatus. The aroma may be released before during or after the food is cooked. The aroma may be either related to the food being cooked or may be of a type which masks the cooking smell.
Patent GB-2361018-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit having a fluid course with chip breaker
Inventor: BERZAS SEAN K
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A chip breaker <B>31</B> for use in a fixed-cutter rotary type drill bit <B>10</B> used in drilling subterranean formations includes a knife-like protrusion positioned proximate a cutting element <B>25</B> and adjacent or in a fluid course <B>23</B> defined by the rotary drill bit body <B>12</B>. As formation chips, shavings or cuttings are generated during drilling, the chips move over the protrusion and are split or scribed by the protrusion. Drilling fluid breaks the split or scribed chips away from the surface of the fluid course <B>23</B> adjacent the cutting element <B>25</B> and transports them through the junk slots <B>24</B>. Additionally, chip splitters <B>31</B> may be positioned on ramped surfaces that further lift the formation chips away from the surface of the fluid course.
Patent GB-2362822-A (GB)
Title: Modular desk with cantilever top or tops attachable to slotted uprights via b  racket ends / end formations
Inventor: KELLY ALBERT
IPC: A47B1/08
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A modular desk comprises two spaced apart uprights 10, 11 on which are mounted at least one cantilevered desk top 3 via mounting bracket 4 inner ends / end formations engaged in complementary slots 14 in the uprights 10, 11. Desk tops may be engaged with the uprights in opposites direction to form a surface extending in both directions from the uprights 10, 11 in which configuration the uprights 10, 11 are central in relation to the support surface. A number of desks may be joined end to end to provide a multiple desk configuration (fig.10). The desk features a ground engaging support frame with feet 12, 13, and possibly an additional upright 16 therebewteen. Upper and lower bracing members 18, 19 interconnect the uprights 10, 11, 16 and are formed by a rectangular lower bracing frame 18 mounted between lower ends of an adjacent pair of uprights 10, 11, 16.
Patent GB-2376439-A (GB)
Title: Improved printing method
Inventor: MALLON DEBORAH
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: A method of printing a solder paste formulation onto a substrate surface through a stencil wherein a lubricant additive is included in the solder paste formulation in order to improve the release of the solder paste from the stencil. The method of the present invention provides an improved release of the solder pastes from a stencil during printing and is therefore of particular use in fine pitch stencil printing.
Patent GB-2361143-A (GB)
Title: Data message delivery method and apparatus
Inventor: COATES ROBIN
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: A method for delivering a data message such as an e-mail or SMS from a message server 11 to a user apparatus 31 over a public switch telephone network (PSTN) 20. A telephone call initiated at the server 11 is received at the user apparatus 31 and calling line identity (CLI) information compared against one or more stored CLI. The user apparatus 31 determines that the incoming call is from the message server 11, and answers the call in a mode appropriate for delivery of the data message. Optionally, a ringing circuit of the user telephone line is suppressed such that other customer equipment coupled to the telephone line does not ring when a data message is being delivered.
Patent GB-2366097-A (GB)
Title: Hyperboloid electrical socket
Inventor: LACOY DONALD RICHARD
IPC: H01R13/33
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A hyperboloid electrical socket contact has a tubular ferrule 20 with several oblique slots 27 extend along its length. Resilient contact wires 21 extend along the slots so that they project inwardly into the bore through the ferrule midway along their length to form a contact region for an inserted male pin 3. The ends of the wires 21 are bent into locating notches 28 in the ferrule where they are welded.
Patent GB-2365853-A (GB)
Title: Means for hanging articles such as packages
Inventor: KRAEMER HANS
IPC: B65D25/22
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: An article such as a package is provided with hook parts of different forms (Figs 2A and 2B) one of which may be selected for attachment to the article. One form of hook part may have a closed hanging aperture (21B) while another has an open aperture (21A), the apertures preferably being of generally rectangular slot form. The hook parts and article preferably have co-operating means for releasable attachment.
Patent GB-2371451-A (GB)
Title: DualLCD folder-type mobile terminal
Inventor: LEE JAE-WOOK
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A method of displaying a message in a folder-type mobile terminal is described. The terminal includes a main body and a folding sub-body that is attached to the main body and is movable between closed and open positions. The sub-body has a first display mounted on its outer surface and a second display mounted on its inner surface. Upon receipt of a message when the sub-body is in its closed position, a message indicator is displayed on the first display. Subsequently, upon receipt of a message display request from a user, by operation of an external key, the received message is displayed on the first display.
Patent GB-2382534-A (GB)
Title: An all terrain walking aid
Inventor: WILLIAMS KEVIN RICHARD
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: An all terrain walking aid comprises a 3 sided frame fabricated from tubular aluminium. Small wheels are fitted to the rear supports, which also have hand grips. A wheel device on a spindle having a plurality of legs each ending in a wheel may be attached to the legs at the front of the frame. Preferably damping devices are fitted into the front legs of the frame to reduce impact stress.
Patent GB-2370314-A (GB)
Title: Ball ramp actuator for locking mechanism
Inventor: BRAUER MICHAEL C
IPC: F16D15/00
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A ball ramp actuator has two cam plates (22, 24) each having at least one groove (26, 28) providing a non-circumferential ball ramp. The ball ramp of the second cam plate intersects with the ball ramp of the first cam plate when viewed axially. At least one ball (30) is positioned between the first and second cam plates, in the grooves of the first and second cam plates. The ball is biased radially to ensure that the ball follows the non-circumferential ball ramps of both cam plates in response to relative rotation of the two cam plates.
Patent GB-2371873-A (GB)
Title: An electrochemical gas sensor
Inventor: SAFFELL JOHN R
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor comprises, a working electrode 20; a counter electrode 60 having an outer periphery; a reservoir for electrolyte 90, wick means 80 providing a path for the electrolyte from the reservoir 90, around a first part or parts of the outer periphery of the counter electrode 60, to provide electrolytic continuity between the counter electrode 60 and the working electrode 20; and a gas diffusion path for gas to diffuse to or from a second part or parts of the outer periphery of the counter electrode 60. The sensor may also comprise a reference electrode 50. The sensor is suitable for sensing for example carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide and nitric oxide. The electrodes may comprise for example a platinum black / PTFE catalytic layer covering one face of a hydrophobic microporous PTFE support. The electrolyte may be concentrated sulphuric acid. The wick means may be an unbound glass fibre.
Patent GB-2379482-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic motor-generator
Inventor: MONFOR ALEXANDER ORESTOVICH
IPC: F04C15/00
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A hydraulic motor - generator or dynamo comprises a stator 1 and an internal, elliptical, or similar shaped, rotor 2 which is in sealing contact with the stator at its apexes. The stator has a circular internal cross section and at least a pair of shutters or vanes 4 and 5 which slide inwardly towards the rotor axis. Magnets 7 are mounted to an internal surface of the rotor around a stationary core 3 with windings. Seals 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 act at the points of contact between the rotor, stator and shutters. Hydraulic fluid entering chambers 19 causes the rotor and magnets to rotate about the core generating electricity.
Patent GB-2389754-A (GB)
Title: Interactive TV system where requests for services are transmitted to the provider over a packet network and responses incorporated in the TV broadcast signal
Inventor: VAN NOETSELE ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A data transmission system comprising: a data distribution unit (1) for distributing items of data to data terminals (8,10) over a broadcast channel; and a plurality of data terminals capable of requesting items of data from the data distribution unit over a point-to-point communication system (eg the internet). The data terminals transmit requests for items of data to the data distribution unit via the point-to-point communication system, and the data distribution unit, in response to receiving such a request, retrieves the requested item of data and transmits it via the broadcast communication system. The serving device can detect frequently asked resources and initiate broadcast of such resources through the broadcasting device, eliminating all bandwidth usage for future requests of such resources. The system is intended to operate as an interactive television service.
Patent GB-2391987-A (GB)
Title: Electronic access control system with reprogrammable lock memory
Inventor: SUTTON PATRICK RICHARD
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: An electronic access control system comprising a lock cylinder and one or more user keys for use in operating the lock. Each user key has an ID chip in which is embedded (at the time of manufacture) a unique and unalterable ID. A user key can be used to successfully open the lock if its unique ID number has been added to a list stored in a lock memory. An edit key can be used to cause the lock to enter "edit" mode, in which the ID number of a key can be added or deleted from the list of valid keys by applying or inserting the corresponding key into the lock. Preferably, all identification data stored in the lock memory can be deleted by application or insertion of the edit key to the lock for a predetermined period of time. Additional memory may be provided in one or more keys, for storing the unique ID number relating to another key, which may also be used to operate the lock if it matches the list of valid numbers in the lock memory. A key writing unit (Fig. 1) may be used to copy the unique ID number from a first key to the additional memory of a second key.
Patent GB-2376464-A (GB)
Title: Processes and apparatus for extraction of active substances and enriched extracts from natural products
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: Processes for preparing extracts of natural products such as plant material, and for preparing purified extracts from crude extracts of natural products, by extraction with hot gas. Apparatus suitable for use in preparing extracts of natural products are also described.
Patent GB-2388693-A (GB)
Title: Emergency exit indicator
Inventor: WILLIAMS PHILLIP JOHN
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: An emergency exit indicator has an array of light emitting diodes 10 which are energised by a circuit responsive to a microphone 7 receiving an audible signal from a smoke or carbon monoxide detector. The LEDs 10 are held on by a thyristor circuit until destroyed or turned off The device has a casing 1 and a backplate 2 fixed to a wall, and may include a test switch 6 and sensitivity adjustment 9.
Patent GB-2373083-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for longest match address lookup
Inventor: BROWN DAVID A
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: We present a lookup table which allows sparse subtree descriptors and dense subtree descriptors to be stored in the same memory. A subtree entry in the memory stores a dense subtree descriptor for a dense subtree or a plurality of sparse subtree descriptors for sparse subtrees. The subtree entry is indexed by a leaf in the previous subtree. The sparse subtree descriptor stores at least one node descriptor. The node descriptor describes a set of leaves in the sparse subtree having a common value. The common value is encoded in the node descriptor using run length encoding.
Patent GB-2378583-A (GB)
Title: Computer system with mid-plane connector for equivalent front and back loading
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A computer system <B>10</B> comprises a chassis <B>12</B> and a mid-plane board <B>14</B>. The mid-plane board <B>14</B> forms bus circuitry and is positioned between a front and back of the chassis <B>12</B>. The chassis <B>12</B> and mid-plane board <B>14</B> combine to define PCI slots <B>20</B> including front slots extending from the front of the chassis <B>12</B> to the mid-plane board <B>14</B> and back slots extending from the back of the chassis <B>12</B> to the mid-plane board <B>14</B>. At least one of the front slots and at least one of the back slots is configured to receive and provide independent bus connections for system processor cards.
Patent GB-2378821-A (GB)
Title: Daughter-card to mother-board attachment
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: H05K3/36
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A daughter card 104 is attached to a motherboard via a connector which may be of the spine and rib type 302, 304 and may contain L-shaped portions (not shown) for engaging the daughter-card. The support may be constructed of a variety of alloys, plastics or composite materials. A method of sizing the support by using mathematical modelling to refine manual calculations is discussed.
Patent GB-2374832-A (GB)
Title: Removable ink cassette for a printing press
Inventor: GOLDBURT MIKHAIL
IPC: B41F31/06
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: There is provided a removable ink cassette for a flexographic printing press containing an ink pan and a meter roll. The ink pan and the meter roll are removed from the printing press together by removing the ink cassette from the printing press. The ink pan may be removed from the printing press without first removing the anilox roll and the meter roll.
Patent GB-2379802-A (GB)
Title: A method for forming a product sensor and a product sensor
Inventor: HANHIKORPI MARKO
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a product sensor (2), and a product sensor (2). The product sensor (2) is formed on a substrate (1) and provided with at least one electric circuit comprising at least one capacitor (C) and at least one coil (L). At least part of the electric circuit is formed by evaporating a first metallization layer (3) at least at the electric circuit in the product sensor.
Patent GB-2390027-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic device
Inventor: ORR CHARLES RORY
IPC: A61N2/02
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A therapeutic device that uses magnetic fields for relieving pain and other conditions. The device includes means for producing electrical signals and a coil that is constructed and arranged to generate a magnetic field in response to energisation by the electrical signals, wherein the means for producing the electrical signals is constructed and arranged to produce wave forms that include decaying pulses. The device is preferably a portable hand-held applicator comprising a body 1 enclosing battery power supply, and electrical circuitry 9 , the body terminated by end caps 3, 11. The body has an indicator light 7 and switch 5.
Patent GB-2393994-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted window shutter
Inventor: NIEN MING
IPC: E05D7/08
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A wooden shutter 100 installed on a wall around a window, the shutter comprises a frame 11, 12, 13, 14 containing louvres 20. A bottom mounting portion 16 on the bottom side of the frame has a first coupling unit 40 which comprises a mounting plate 41 fixedly fastened to the wall and a fixed pivot member 42 fixedly located on the mounting plate and pivoted to the mounting portion on bottom of the frame. A mounting portion 15 on the top side of the frame has a second coupling unit 50 attached, which comprises a mounting plate 51 fixed to the wall and a movable pivot member 52 detachably installed in the mounting plate providing a pivot to the top of the frame. This enables the frame to be turned towards and away from the window (Fig 5). Preferably, the detachable pivot member 52 is a round pivot pin which may be inserted through the hole 514 of the mounting plate of the second coupling unit.
Patent GB-2397710-A (GB)
Title: A shift register for an LCD driver, comprising reset-dominant RS flip-flops
Inventor: ZEBEDEE PATRICK A
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2003-01-25
Abstract: A shift register is provided, for example, for use in scan and data line drivers (2, 3) for an active matrix liquid crystal display. The shift register comprises X stages (31-35), where X is an integer greater than 3. A clock signal generator (51) supplies Y-phase clock signals (CK1-CK3), where Y is greater than 2. Each of the stages (31-35) comprises a reset-over-set flip-flop circuit (such as 36, 41, 46). Each intermediate stage (32-34) receives a set signal from the immediately preceding stage output and a reset signal from one of the clock phases (CK1-CK3). In order to provide bi-directional operation, each intermediate stage (32-34) also receives set signals from the immediately succeeding stage output. The clock signal generator (51) supplies clock pulses in a first order for shift register operation in the forward direction and in the reverse order for shift register operation in the reverse direction.