baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366255-A (GB)
Title: Rear entry wheelchair
Inventor: SOMERTON BRUCE EDWARD
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2000-08-26
Abstract: A wheelchair comprises a chassis (10), a pair of ground engageable wheels (13), which can be propelled by an occupant of the wheelchair, a footrest (11), a knee abutment (12) above the foot test (11) and two seat parts (17). The seat parts (17) are movable between inoperative positions in which a person can enter the wheelchair from the rear and operative positions when the seat parts (17) support the person.
Patent GB-2367144-A (GB)
Title: Detachable cover for an instrument for examining the human body
Inventor: VAN ARSDALE EUGENE
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 2000-09-09
Abstract: An instrument (1) for examining the human body, such as an ophthalmoscope is provided with a detachable cover (2) which fits over the front of the instrument and is shaped so as to allow the instrument to be used with the cover in place. The cover can bear a decorative design so that the instrument can be given a less threatening appearance when being used to examine the eyes of children. Also provided is a decorative cover for an ophthalmoscope. The cover is T-shaped and includes at least one finer which can be resiliently connected to the ophthalmoscope housing.
Patent GB-2360774-A (GB)
Title: Photoresist composition
Inventor: LEE GEUN-SU
IPC: G03F7/40
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A photoresist resin composition and process for forming a photoresist pattern is characterised by the photoresist resin comprising a first copolymer monomer of specified formulae, such as poly[4-hydroxystyrene/4-(1-ethoxy)ethoxy styrene/styrene/neopentylglycoldiacrylate], polyl[4-hydroxystyrene/4-(1-benzyloxy)ethoxy styrene/styrene], poly[4-hydroxystyrene/4-(1-ethoxy)ethoxy styrene/styrene], and a second copolymer monomer of specified formulae, such as poly[4-hydoxystyrene/tert-butylacrylate/styrene/neopentylglycoldiacrylate], poly (4-hydroxystyrene/tert-butylacrylate/styrene/2,4-dimethyl-2,4-pentanedioldiacrylate), poly(4-hydroxtstyrene/tert-butylacrylate/styrene).
Patent GB-2371033-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic levitation transport system
Inventor: HANNAFORD NORMAN GEORGE
IPC: B61B13/08
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: The transport system has a carrying body 1 that is propelled by magnetic levitation riding on circular supports e.g. spheres 2. Within each sphere 2 covering the internal surface at right angles to each other are tracks of magnets optionally with dynamo power. The body 1 is levitated from the spheres. The spheres 2 are controlled and rotated by further tracks of powered magnets adjacent within arches of the carrying body adjacent to the spheres. Electronic switching provides the necessary sequencing of the magnets to rotate independently each sphere 2 and thus provide the carrying body 1 with directional motion.
Patent GB-2372780-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine nozzle with noise-reducing tabs
Inventor: WHITE KEVIN ANDREW
IPC: F02K1/46
Filed: 2001-03-03
Abstract: A gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle arrangement 16, comprises a nozzle wall 15, and a plurality of noise-reducing tabs 20. The tabs 20, extend in a generally downstream direction from the downstream periphery of the nozzle and each tab 20, comprises a fin 27, for the purpose of controlling the vortices shed by the tab. The tabs may be deployable and may be curved. The tabs may also be used in the bypass nozzle of an engine and in conjunction with a lobed mixer.
Patent GB-2375191-A (GB)
Title: A client computer backup method comprising maintaining a list of files allocated for back up and so determining if total file size is within a certain limit
Inventor: GOLD STEPHEN
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A backup method for a client computer wherein a list of client data files 1401 allocated for back up is stored on the client computer, the total size of the listed files is compared with a predetermined limit 1409. Preferably if the total file size, of files allocated for backup, exceeds the predetermined limit a warning is displayed on the client computer 1413, similarly a warning is given when a second predetermined (hard) limit is attained 1414. Further preferable features include that the files allocated for backup are stored in a backup region of the client computer and that a current list of files allocated for backup 1401 is compared with a previously generated list 1403 allowing a difference list 1404 to be generated. Also disclosed are methods which include: receiving total file size data from each of a plurality of client computers and transmitting to each of the client computers a file size limit for which backup of files is permitted; comparison of a first file set and a second file set wherein identical files from the second file set are backed up by providing a pointer to the file in the first file set.
Patent GB-2361742-A (GB)
Title: Gravity actuated latch for waste container lid which releases on tilting of the container
Inventor: LOWE PETER
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: The latch comprises an elongate member (14) pivotable in the hinged lid (11) about a generally horizontal axis. The elongate member has an engagement portion (17) at one end and a biasing mass (19) at the other end which also comprises an operating handle. The latch releases automatically when the container or bin is upended for emptying due to the action of gravity on mass (19) which causes elongate member to pivot and tooth (17) to be released from lip (18). The latch can also be released manually by pivoting the handle (19). The latch latches automatically when the lid (11) is dropped.
Patent GB-2367794-A (GB)
Title: Plasma propulsion engine
Inventor: CONTORET ADAM EDWARD ALEXANDER
IPC: F03H1/00
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A plasma propulsion engine comprises a disc with a number of gas filled chambers located around its outer circumference. The disc is rotated at a high angular velocity by a motor, or similar device, and an electromagnetic field is used to switch the gas in the chambers from an unexcited state to a state of plasma discharge and back again. The switching of state is controlled such that gas contained in the chambers on one side of the rotating disc is always in a state of plasma discharge while the gas on the other side is always in an unexcited state. Rotating the disc and controlling plasma discharge as described above is said to produce a net thrust in a direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The disc, or a combination of discs, can be used to produce a stable platform with reduced weight, or to provide thrust for the propulsion of craft in the vacuum of space.
Patent GB-2360555-A (GB)
Title: A sealing device and a method fo repairing/replacing sealing devices
Inventor: TONER MICHAEL
IPC: F16J15/18
Filed: 1999-12-13
Abstract: A sealing device (20), optionally in the form of a kit is provided for sealing about a rotatable member such as a shaft (22), includes a follower housing (32) for mounting about the rotatable member (22) with an axial direction of the follower housing (32) aligned with the rotational axis of the rotatable member (22). Further, a follower (40) is provided for compressing a primary sealing means such as packing (28) for sealing against the rotatable member (22). The follower (40) is slidable within the follower housing (32) generally in axial direction and has sliding interfaces (54, 56) for interfacing with the follower housing (32) and/or the rotatable member (22). There is also a chamber (68) or simply a recess defined by the housing (32) and a pressure face of the follower (40), with the chamber/recess having means (70) to receive fluid. Secondary sealing means are also provided at the sliding interfaces (56) for sealing against the egress of fluid in use, from the chamber/recess (68) along the sliding interfaces (56) of the follower.
Patent GB-2363535-A (GB)
Title: Device for the production of a phase-modulated and amplitude-modulated signal
Inventor: ROMAO FERNANDO
IPC: H03C5/00
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: Device (102) for the production of phase-modulated and amplitude-modulated signals working on the basis of I and Q input signals (129, 130) has a saturator circuit (106) between a modulator circuit (103) and a phase-locked loop circuit (109). The phase-locked loop (109) produces a modulated signal of constant amplitude that is amplified by a power amplifier (112). The amplification is modulated by a signal produced from signals picked up between the modulator (103) and the saturator (106), and after the amplifier (113). These picked-up signals are used by a comparator circuit (120) to produce the amplitude modulation command. These signals are detected by detectors (117, 127) having similar transfer functions.
Patent GB-2361534-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method to measure three-dimensional data
Inventor: CHUANG PING DERG
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus to optically measure three-dimensional data of an object (7) to be viewed, comprising: a light source (8) or illuminating an object to be viewed; a means (11) for generating multiple parallel bundles of parallel light rays, each of said parallel bundles of parallel light rays containing image information of the object to be viewed and said parallel bundles of parallel light rays being separated from each other; a means (9) for collecting the light rays in said parallel bundles of parallel light rays and directing them on an imaging means; an imaging means (2) for generating images of the incident parallel bundles of parallel light rays, wherein each image corresponds to one specific parallel bundle of parallel light rays an wherein the generated images are separated from one another in a two-dimensional imaging area (12) describable by a set of two coordinate axes; an analyzing device (11) for extracting length, width and height information of the object to be viewed from the coordinate values of the points of incidence of corresponding light rays originating from the very same point (h<SB>1</SB>) of the object (7) to be viewed but travelling in different bundles of parallel light from the object to said two-dimensional imaging area (12). Furthermore, the invention relates to a corresponding method to optically measure three-dimensional data of an object to be viewed.
Patent GB-2379005-A (GB)
Title: Illuminating Rubber Strip for a Car
Inventor: CHIANG SHUN-FA
IPC: B60Q1/32
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A rubbing strip for a car has a body (2) adapted to be secured to a side face of the car and having a receiving space (21) with an open end (211); a transparent cap (3) received in the open end (211) of the receiving space (21) of the body (2) and having a reflection area (31) oppositely formed relative to the open end (211) of the body (2); the reflection area (31) having multiple reflection faces (311) formed to enhance the reflection effect; an illuminating assembly (5) received in the receiving space (21) of the body (2) and located to face the reflection faces (311), the illuminating assembly (5) being composed of multiple light emitting diodes (52).
Patent GB-2363573-A (GB)
Title: Organ arrest, protection and preservation
Inventor: DOBSON GEOFFREY PHILLIP
IPC: A01N1/02
Filed: 2000-03-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which includes administering effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) local anaesthetic to a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which comprises adding a composition which includes effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) a local anaesthetic to the organ. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition which includes effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) a local anaesthetic.
Patent GB-2384234-A (GB)
Title: Unit for keeping shopping tidy in a car boot
Inventor: MAUS NIGEL PETER
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A unit for keeping shopping tidy in the boot of a car comprises a structure having an expanded condition in which it provides a plurality of open-top compartments (S,S1,S) for receiving bags or individual items of shopping, and a compact condition for storage. The structure shown comprises front and rear panels (14,12) and folding dividers (20) such that the front and back panels may be moved together to provide the compact condition, in which the dividers are folded up between the front and back panels.
Patent GB-2371738-A (GB)
Title: Slicing machine
Inventor: BURTON COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: B26D5/00
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A slicing machine includes a camera (1 fig 2) producing an image of the cut face of a food product 2, a window 8, 9, 10, 11 being superimposed on said image for an image processor to process image signals within said window, a computerised control system controlling the machine in response to the processed image signals, a hold down device 5, 6 and associated position indicating means 7 being used to determine the position of the top line 8 of the window. A guide plate and associated second position indicating means (12, 13 fig 5) may determine the position of the right side line of the window (15 fig 5). The position indicating means may be a light source or LED, a reflective region and illumination source or a low voltage displacement transducer. Perspective correction means may be used to correct image data from the camera before or after processing, eg if the cut face is inclined relative to the camera axis (fig 2). The bottom and left borders of the window 9, 10 may be manually aligned with shear edges 3, 4 against which the food product abuts.
Patent GB-2372271-A (GB)
Title: Downhole pump driven by injection water
Inventor: SHARP ALLAN
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A method of enhancing hydrocarbon production involves pumping injection water down a wellbore to drive a downhole pump assembly (13) and using the pump assembly (13) to increase the production rate of hydrocarbons from the well. The injection water, after driving the pump assembly (13), exits through outlets (25) below a packer (17) and enters the injection zone (19) thereby driving hydrocarbons into the pump assembly (13) initially through inlets (10). The pump assembly (13) includes a turbine unit (12) driven by the movement of the injection water over turbine blades (32, fig 2).
Patent GB-2435745-A (GB)
Title: Dual feed antenna with independently rotatable radiation paths
Inventor: KUMAR BALBIR
IPC: H01Q19/00
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A battlefield tank has two optical instruments allowing both a gunner and a commander to view potential targets. A directional antenna is associated with the optical means to allow the commander or gunner to confirm if a potential target is a friend or foe. The present invention relates to a dual feed antenna comprising first 1 and second 3 radiation paths associated with the first and second instruments. The first and second paths are independently rotatable around a common axis in tandem with a directional weapon or an optical sight. The two radiation paths join to form a common radiation path which may be fed to a common set of components used in signal generation or analysis. The two radiation paths may be orthogonally polarised and a polarising switch 23 may be used to selectively allow radiation from the first or second path to pass.
Patent GB-2379618-A (GB)
Title: Resistance device for exercise bikes
Inventor: CHEN TSUNG-YU
IPC: A63B21/005
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A bike exerciser includes a resistance device connected to the frame of the exerciser and the resistance device has a base board 50 fixedly connected to the frame and a movable board 43 movably restrained on the base board 50. A plurality of magnets 431 are connected to movable board 43. A lever 211 is connected to the frame and a connection member 42 is connected between the movable board 43 and the lever 211. The connection member 42 movably extends through a tube 41 and a first end member 410 is connected to an end of the tube 41 and a second end member 430 is connected to the movable board 43. A spring 421 is mounted to the connection member 42 and biased between the first end member 40 and the second end member 430. The movable board 43 is moved to let the magnets 431 move toward the wheel 34 of the exerciser by pivoting the lever 211.
Patent GB-2387738-A (GB)
Title: Contact centre data integration with enterprise applications
Inventor: DEZONNO ANTHONY J
IPC: H04M3/523
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for processing a call with a client detected by a call center to an agent of the call center. The method includes the step of providing a call object for the call, collecting attributes of the call within the call object, associating an agent object with the call object and displaying client data to an agent of the call center based upon a view process of the associated agent object.
Patent GB-2388811-A (GB)
Title: Method for anchoring an elastomer into a thermoplastic during injection moulding
Inventor: OLK OLAF
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger constituted from first and second plastic materials which are fused and mechanically bonded to form a composite garment hanger. A coinjected plastic member formed of the second plastic material is molded into the plastic body member formed of the first plastic material, and is secured thereto by a plume 40 of the second plastic material of the coinjected plastic member which is formed as the second plastic material is coinjected and breaches the surface of the first plastic material of the molded plastic body member which is not completely set and hardened, such that the plume of the second plastic material extends into and is secured and anchored into the first plastic material. A method and apparatus for co-injection molding of plastic materials for the formation of the plastic garment hanger construction are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2403053-A (GB)
Title: Closed track warning system
Inventor: WINDER DAVID
IPC: B61L23/06
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A railway track section protection and warning device (as shown in drawing RPE/Sheet 1) is mounted each end of the section of railway line being protected. The protection and warning devices are remotely controlled via a transmitter/receiver arrangement (or other suitable or practicable mode of communication that can be operated within the railway environs) to switch the protection and warning devices on and off Signals are also continuously passed back to the remote control unit so that the safe protection of work site (s) can be continuously monitored. A power source supplies power to the protection and warning devices. The protection and warning device automatically gives a signal to any train passing the location of the equipment suitable to automatically stop any such train that passes when the equipment is switched on.
Patent GB-2390081-A (GB)
Title: Bottled water discharging apparatus
Inventor: LEE YEON SEOK
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2002-11-09
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bottled water discharging apparatus (2). The bottled water discharging apparatus (2) includes a water bottle support (4), packing cover (11) and a manifold (16). The water bottle support (4) is put on the mouth of a water bottle (1), and includes a sterilizing means, an air inflow pipe (6), a lid member (8) having a water outlet, a closing member (9), and an elastic member (10). The hopper-shaped packing cover (11) is put on the opening of a bottled water disperser (2) to accommodate the water bottle support (4) put on the water bottle (1), and is provided at its edge with a flange (12) to be held by the opening of the bottled water dispenser. The flange (12) is integrated with a packing member (13). The manifold (16) tightly is inserted into the center of the bottom of the packing cover (11) to be connected to hot and cold water containers (14), (15). The manifold (16) is upwardly projected from the bottom of the packing cover (11) to lift up the closing member (9) of the water bottle support (4) and open the water outlet of the water bottle support (4).
Patent GB-2391814-A (GB)
Title: Stereotactic frame and method for supporting a stereotactic frame
Inventor: HANNULA HENRI
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A stereotactic frame for the determination of the position of the head comprises of at least three fiducial markers 6 for determining the location of a frame 3 comprising of a localising bow 1, a nasion relator portion 2, an adjustable band 4 and a nose piece 5. The nasion relator portion is compliant wit the bridge of the nose and accepts the nose piece 5 so tat a variety of nose shapes and sizes may be accommodated. The frame is held on the face by means of a compressive force which may be supplied by the adjustable band 4 or other such device.
Patent GB-2393329-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink with heat pipe in direct contact with component
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: H01L23/427
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A heat sink (5) includes at least one heat pipe (10) and a base (12) adapted to allow the heat pipe (10) to directly contact a component (20). By directly contacting the component (20), thermal efficiency is increased. Furthermore, increasing the surface area of the heat pipe (10) that is in direct contact with the component (20) also increases thermal efficiency. The heat pipes and base may have fins mounted thereon.
Patent GB-2406854-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sterilising a material or treating carbonaceous material
Inventor: PEARSON FREDERICK
IPC: A61L2/12
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: A process and apparatus for sterilisation of a material comprises a housing 11 defining a chamber 12 with an opening 14, through which material may be introduced, and a closure means for closing the chamber. The housing comprises means (28, 29, fig. 2) for extracting/displacing oxygen from the chamber. The chamber is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation of sufficient power to sterilise the material without combusting it. The electromagnetic radiation may be microwave or infra-red, or both may be applied. Also disclosed is a process and apparatus for treatment of carbonaceous material, comprising a housing, chamber, closure means and oxygen displacement means as above. The contents of the chamber are irradiated for a sufficient length of time to degrade the material. The apparatus is provided with means 22 for admitting oxygen/air to the chamber, and means 21 for igniting the residue so as to reduce the residue to a fine ash. A coffin and a body may be treated using the processes and apparatus as described. A further disclosure relates to a receptacle for containing material, comprising a ceramic body within which material is received prior to treatment.