baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2403993-A (GB)
Title: Pipe protection sleeve
Inventor: REVELL EDMUND
IPC: F16L57/00
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A protective cylindrical outer casing (2) with collapsible ribs (1) along its length. The casing is formed in two halves which interlock together (3) allowing placement around the pipe (6) requiring protection from external forces.
Patent GB-2393750-A (GB)
Title: Method of making rail support assemblies
Inventor: WOOLFENDALE ROBIN
IPC: E01B3/38
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A rail support assembly comprises a beam (12) with a channel (11). This receives a rail (10) clad with a sheath (15) and the channel outside the sheath is filled with a liner or infill. The upper edge of the sheath may be sloped either towards or away from the rail, and a cover such as (18) or (15) place over the rail and resting on the top edges of the sheath during moulding.
Patent GB-2397796-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle for use in hot runner mold
Inventor: NAKANO HIROHIDE
IPC: B29C45/27
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A nozzle (26) for a hot runner mold (10) having a cavity (29) and a runner (27) formed in a body (24) thereof and communicating with the cavity. The nozzle leads to the runner and has a heating means (36), a heat-insulating groove (37), and a heat transmitting ring (38) provided on an outer peripheral surface (35) thereof. The nozzle has a flow passageway (33) formed therein. The heating means, the groove, and the ring are arranged in order along a direction of flow of resin (51) within the passageway. The groove serves to prevent heat generated by the heating means from being transferred to a distal end portion (43a) of the nozzle. The ring serves to release the heat of the distal end portion to the body. With this arrangement, the resulting molded product (11) can be removed from the mold without causing any stringiness between the runner and the distal end portion.
Patent GB-2409956-A (GB)
Title: Watermarking audio tracks by inverting a portion of the audio signal
Inventor: SKEAPING ADAM
IPC: G10L19/018
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A method of watermarking audio tracks and a method of detection of such watermarks. A watermark is applied to an audio track by inverting the audio signal between two points on the audio track. Inversion of an audio signal results in no perceivable change in the audio characteristics of the audio track. The start and end points of the inverted portion are preferably selected to be at zero-crossing points of the audio waveform and at parts of the audio track which comprise high frequency energy so as to disguise these points. The watermark is detected by synchronising an original non-watermarked audio track with a watermarked audio track. When played back together there should preferably be complete cancellation of the signals for the duration of the inverted portion and at least degradation of the sound quality.
Patent GB-2420711-A (GB)
Title: An autoclave and a latching and locking device therefor
Inventor: WILSON BRIAN JOHN
IPC: B01J3/03
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: An autoclave is disclosed that comprises a vessel 10 defining a chamber (16, Fig. 3A) and an opening for gaining access to the chamber, said vessel including a surround 18 disposed around said opening. A door 40 is adapted to cooperate with said surround for closing the chamber. A compressible seal 20 is disposed between the door and the surround. A door mounting device is provided for mounting the door adjacent the vessel. The mounting device is adapted to allow the door to rotate about an axis 27, such that upon opening the door can swing from a closed position in which the door abuts the surround through a small arc sufficient to move the door clear of the surround, and to move translationally in a direction parallel to the axis to move the door clear of the opening to allow access to the chamber. Hook-shaped abutment members 60 are adapted to hold the door in a fully closed position. Also claimed is latching and locking device comprising a first latching device 80 mounted on one of the autoclave vessel or the door comprising a reciprocating engaging member 82 which engages a catch 70 which is mounted on the other of said door or vessel. A second high-load locking device comprising a first rotatable coupling member 91 adapted to be mounted on one of the vessel and door and a second coupling member (92, Fig. 10) said first member being rotatable between a disengaged position and an engaged position in which the first member engages the second member when the door is fully closed for holding the door in said fully closed position during operation of the autoclave. The locking device includes an automatic operating mechanism for operating said latching and locking devices according to a predetermined sequence for opening and closing the autoclave.
Patent GB-2424560-A (GB)
Title: User interface for systems with automatic conversion from text to an acoustic representation
Inventor: REES DAVID LLEWELLYN
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: The invention relates to systems that provide a speech user interface. Automatic speech recognition and speech synthesis methods are used for speech input and output, and both require text information to be first convened into an acoustic representation such as phonemes. The performance of the speech user interface is critically dependent on the quality of the conversion step yet the conversion step can often fail or be of low quality depending on the text. Accordingly, this invention utilises information about the quality of the conversion in order to inform the user when performance may have been adversely affected as a result. Preferably the user is provided with output that allows them to identify the text for which the quality of conversion has failed or is of dubious quality, identify the specific reason for the conversion problem and correct it by modifying the text.
Patent GB-2423370-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic surveying for resistive or conductive bodies
Inventor: ANDREIS DAVID
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A method of analysing electromagnetic survey data from an area of the sea floor that is thought or known to contain a resistive or conductive body, for example a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir, is described. The method includes providing horizontal electromagnetic field data obtained by at least one receiver 40 from at least one horizontal electric dipole transmitter. Horizontal gradients in the electromagnetic field data are determined for a first component of the electromagnetic field data along a first direction and for a second component of the electromagnetic field data along a second direction. The first and second components can be the electric field along the first and second directions, or the magnetic field perpendicular to the first direction and second directions. The gradients are then combined to provide combined response data. Because the combined response data are relatively insensitive to the transverse electric (TE) mode component of the transmitted signal, the method allows hydrocarbon reservoirs to be detected in shallow water where the TE mode component interacting with the air would otherwise dominate.
Patent GB-2425484-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to catheter needles
Inventor: IEVINS ANDRIS
IPC: A61M5/158
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A catheter needle (2) is inserted into muscle tissue (20) of a patient. A needle tip aperture (28) includes a deflection member (30) orientated such that a catheter (12) emerging from the aperture (28) is deflected at an acute angle from the longitudinal axis of the needle body.
Patent GB-2411172-A (GB)
Title: Dimetalhydroxy malates
Inventor: HARTLE JENNIFER
IPC: A23K1/175
Filed: 2003-12-02
Abstract: Dimetalhydroxy malate compositions as well as methods of administering and making such bioavailable compositions are provided. The metal used can be any nutritionally relevant divalent metal such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and iron. The composition can be prepared by reacting malic acid with a divalent metal oxide or hydroxide at a 1:2 molar ratio. The composition can be administered to a warm-blooded animal by any of a number of known delivery routes, including oral delivery.
Patent GB-2420743-A (GB)
Title: Tamper resistant sealing device
Inventor: SHEEHAN DAVID
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A sealing device is disclosed which is particularly adapted for sealing reusable mailing pouches, bags or envelopes. The sealing device 10 comprises a locking housing 11, a tab cover 30 and a seal 31. The locking housing is fixed to a side of the pouch adjacent the closed end of fastening means, eg a slidable fastener 35. The locking housing has a lock opening (15, Fig 1b) in wall 13 and a locking element 22 in the form of a tapered stud. The tab is connected to the fastener of the pouch and is engageable with the locking housing. The seal comprises a body portion and a waist portion (45, Fig 6d) linked to a pair of legs 44, each leg has a hip (50, Fig 6d) on an outside edge thereof. Each hip latchingly engages behind a respective shoulder on each side of the lock opening of the locking housing. The legs also have recesses (53, Fig 6d) which form a snap-fit arrangement with the stud. In use the seal is inserted through apertures (38,39; Fig 1a) in the tab cover and through the lock opening in the locking housing to lock in position. The seal is designed for single use and has a region of weakness (43, Fig 1c) which breaks when the bag is opened.
Patent GB-2413302-A (GB)
Title: Authentication recording medium and authentication recording medium producing method
Inventor: HATTORI RYOJI
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: An authentication recording medium characterized in that a base light-scattering preventive layer having a thickness from 0.3 to 100 m is formed on an authentication recording medium base having a center line average (Ra) from 0.5 to 80.0 m and a hologram layer is formed on the base light-scattering preventive layer is formed. The appearance of a hologram is not damaged, and the adhesion with the hologram is good. Therefore, an authentication recording medium hardly faked and altered can be produced.
Patent GB-2430191-A (GB)
Title: Carton with access feature
Inventor: AUCLAIR JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: B65D71/34
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A carton for packaging articles arranged in rows comprises a tear-open panel (62,16,66) to gain access to the carton contents, the tear-open panel being permanently hinged (17) to an adjacent panel (18) which is adapted to be utilized as a base panel for the opened carton whereby the contents can be withdrawn when the tear-open panel has been manipulated. The tear-open panel is adapted to be folded for use internally of the carton about a hinge line (64) and the hinged connection (17) to said adjacent panel (18) and to be positioned within the carton to displace the articles away from said adjacent panel (18) so that the articles are discouraged from being undesirably dislodged from the carton when it is at rest on the adjacent panel (18).
Patent GB-2418250-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus used to prevent cross-contamination along a platform and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: GRANGER JENNIFER H
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus designed to prevent cross-contamination of a fluid along the surface of a platform comprising a cover slip (12) having one or more defined orifices (14).
Patent GB-2428751-A (GB)
Title: Inflating/deflating device for an inflatable mattress
Inventor: WU HSIN-TSAI
IPC: F04B19/04
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: An inflating/deflating device 21 includes a fan unit 4 disposed inside a main housing 3. A release valve assembly 7 is connected to a deflating port 313 of the main housing 3 for fluid communication with a first air passage 343 of the fan unit 4. An inlet valve assembly 6 is connected to an inflating port 314 of the main housing 3 for fluid communication with a second air passage 344 of the fan unit. A control unit 5 is provided to control the release and inlet valve assemblies 7, 6. The control unit 5 is operable to switch to a first or a second actuating position. The control unit 5 actuates the fan unit 4 and the inlet valve assembly 6 to perform an inflating mode in the first actuating position, and actuates the fan unit 4 and the release valve assembly 7 to perform a deflating mode in the second actuating position. The inflatable is an air mattress 22.
Patent GB-2434352-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mounted twin capstan winch
Inventor: SIDDONS RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B66D3/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A winch 10, for mounting on a vehicle 12, has a two level base frame 16. On the lower, rear level are two capstans 62, 64 mounted one above the other. On the upper, forward level is a cable drum 44. A fairlead 74 is mounted on the base frame. The cable passes through the fairlead, to the lower capstan and round the capstans to the drum. At least one of the capstans is driven by a motor 72, powered from the vehicle. The motor may be a hydraulic motor. The drum is driven to reel in the cable. The axes of the capstans may run laterally across the vehicle. The winch may have a spooling device 52 between the capstans and the drum which is driven from side to side to control the pattern of the cable on the drum. The winch may use an electronic controller 89.
Patent GB-2434494-A (GB)
Title: Low noise amplifier (LNA) suitable for large dynamic range operation
Inventor: KATHIRESAN GANESH
IPC: H03F1/26
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: An amplifier having multiple gain modes comprises a plurality of cascoded input transistors arranged in parallel, a degeneration stage connected to the input transistors and having a variable impedance, and switching means for switching between different gain modes of the amplifier by switching off one or more of the input transistors and varying the impedance of the degeneration stage. The invention provides an LNA architecture which preserves input impedance match across a large dynamic range.
Patent GB-2422425-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic friction fluid heater and method of using same
Inventor: REID B J
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for heating a portion of a subsea structure is provided. The method includes pumping a fluid through a length of tubing such that the temperature of the fluid increases. The temperature increase of the fluid is created by friction in the tubing, and may be also be created by at least one pressure reducing device such as an orifice, pressure reducing valve, or relief valve. A subsea structure may be heated by transferring heat from fluid circulating in a closed loop configuration or by direct application of fluid to the subsea structure using a nozzle. A remotely operated vehicle may be utilized to transport some or all of the equipment necessary, including pumps, tubing, heat exchangers, nozzles and tanks. The remotely operated vehicle provides power to the pumps used for circulating fluid through the tubing.
Patent GB-2427767-A (GB)
Title: Circuitry arrangements for operating light sources
Inventor: ARBINGER KAI
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A circuitry arrangement (20) for operating a light source (11) has a driver circuit (21) and a control circuit (22), wherein the driver circuit (21) makes available an output voltage (ULA) for the light source (11), in dependence upon control signals of the control circuit (22), and wherein the control circuit (21), on the basis of the switch-on and switch-off times (T0, T1) of a current supply (U0) for the circuitry arrangement (20), determines a time base for lamp operation and time-dependently controls the driver circuit (21). The circuitry arrangement (20) further has a device (23) for the detection or estimation of the switch-off time duration between a switching off and a renewed switching on of the current supply (U0) for the circuitry arrangement (20), wherein the information passed on from this device (23) is taken into account by the control circuit (22) in the determination of the time base.
Patent GB-2440107-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LIMITED DYSON TECHNOLOGY
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: The invention provides a hand-held cleaning appliance (10) comprising a suction conduit (14), an airflow generator (36) for generating an airflow along the suction conduit (14), separating apparatus (18) in communication with the suction conduit (14) for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source (32) for supplying power to the airflow generator (36) and a handgrip (28) for enabling a user to manoeuvre the hand-held cleaning appliance. The handgrip (28) has a first end (46) and a second end (48). The airflow generator (36) is arranged adjacent the first end (46) of the handgrip (28) and the power source (32) is arranged adjacent the second end (48) of the handgrip (28)_ The invention further provides a hand-held cleaning appliance (10) comprising a suction conduit (14) having a longitudinal axis (Y-Y), an airflow generator (36) for generating an airflow along the suction conduit (14), separating apparatus (18) arranged in communication with the suction conduit (14) for separating dirt and dust from the airflow, a power source (32) for supplying power to the airflow generator (36) and an elongate handle (28) disposed between the airflow generator (36) and the power source (32). The elongate handle (28) is dimensioned and arranged to be gripped by a user's hand and the elongate handle (28) lies transverse to the longitudinal axis (Y-Y) of the suction conduit. By providing a hand-held vacuum cleaner (10) with such an arrangement, the hand-held vacuum cleaner (10) is easier and more comfortable to manipulate in use. The separating apparatus (18) may be a cyclonic separator.
Patent GB-2442452-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat belt restraint
Inventor: BROOK ARTHUR SAMUEL PAUL
IPC: B60R22/02
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: An adjustable seat belt restraint comprising of a webbing belt 10, attached to an anchor clip 12, which then passes through an adjusting buckle 14. This buckle is attached to a second piece of webbing 16, which in turn is attached to a sliding locator clip 18. Once assembled, during it's manufacture, through the adjusting buckle 14, the end of the webbing belt 10 is turned over on itself and sewn together 20, in such a manor that the whole unit cannot be unassembled, thus ensuring that it cannot be subsequently reassembled Incorrectly. In use, the anchor clip 12 is attached to the lower seat belt anchorage point and the sliding locator clip 18 is attached to the diagonal of a convention seat belt. The diagonal strap is thus prevented from rising higher than desired.
Patent GB-2444478-A (GB)
Title: Vertical blind cleaner
Inventor: HARKESS WAYNE
IPC: A47L4/04
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A vertical blind cleaner comprises a pillar c which is held in basket container b. During use the slats of the blind are wrapped around the pillar using the grip e to join blinds and grip f to lock in place. A lid is placed on top of the basket b and is made secure by using screw d. The device including the blind is then placed in a washing machine.
Patent GB-2445946-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for introducing antifreeze into a water supply system
Inventor: SEDGWICK DANIEL
IPC: E03B7/12
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A water supply system 8 is provided with means 10 for introducing an anti-freeze substance 20 into the system in response to flow of water through the system. The introducing means is suitably a pump or may be operated by the flow of water which, in use draws the antifreeze into the system e.g. by creating a pressure differential between the water flow and the antifreeze substance. Preferably a non-return valve 22 is positioned between the introducing means 10 and the water source 12. The system may comprise hot and cold water supply arrangements. The system is suitable for recreational or temporary accommodation, whereby the system allows a protective arrangement against frost induced pipe damage during seasonal disuse.
Patent GB-2449227-A (GB)
Title: Data distribution system using a wireless tag
Inventor: TRICKER GRAHAM
IPC: H04W52/50
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: An electronic tag, such as might be attached to a poster, has a store (5) of data, e.g. of relevance to the poster, which it can send via a short range wireless link to users of wireless mobile units such as mobile phones. Before sending the data the tag transmits an invitation to receive the data which a user may accept or reject. A relatively low power signal is transmitted enquiring what mobile units are within range at that low power and a list (6) of mobiles that respond is stored. Data may then be transmitted at a relatively high power to mobiles whose identities are held in the list (6). As a consequence only persons who are sufficiently close to the tag to suggest that they have a special interest in the data will receive an invitation, while people who merely happen to be passing through the general area of the tag will be excluded from the invitation.
Patent GB-2439167-A (GB)
Title: Orientation control electrode arrangement for an active matrix vertical alignment LCD
Inventor: TANAKA SAKAE
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: An active matrix vertical alignment liquid crystal display apparatus comprises two types of orientation control electrode installed at an upper layer of a transparent pixel electrode through an insulating film. Each orientation control electrode is connected to a different potential, for controlling the oblique direction of negative dielectric anisotropic liquid crystal molecules. Only one TFT array substrate side is used for the orientation control and the need for installing a bump or slit electrode onto the substrate is obviated. Preferably, one of the orientation control electrodes is coupled to a common electrode of the pixel area while the other is coupled to the pixel electrode. The orientation electrodes may be formed of the same electrode material and may be on the same layer or on different layers to each other.
Patent GB-2449090-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner driven by an air compressor
Inventor: CHADBONE ALAN GEORGE
IPC: A47L5/12
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: This dust and debris removal tool uses a vacuum system that is created by an exterior, self contained, low-pressure air supply from an air compressor. The air compressor is connected to the apparatus using a length of flexible hose or pipe leading to the body of the apparatus. The low-pressure air is controlled by a manual switch, which allows the operator of this apparatus to control the airflow and therefore the efficiency of the suction system. The air is allowed into this apparatus by the operator and passes over a set of inclined ports in the suction head, which in turn creates a venturi effect and therefore, suction. Having completed its task, the pressurised air is allowed to continue through the body of the apparatus, carrying the accumulated debris and dust with it and into the collection chamber. The excess, spent, low-pressure air is exhausted through a filter, so retaining the waste product in the collection chamber. This chamber can then be removed at the operator's convenience, for the waste to be disposed of.
Patent GB-2454642-A (GB)
Title: Portable UV steriliser
Inventor: MUTTON PHILIP
IPC: A61L2/10
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A portable ultraviolet germicidal irradiation device including a body housing a UV-C radiation source for generating UV-C radiation of a wavelength and intensity sufficient to render harmless microorganisms exposed to said UV-C radiation; and at least one switch or sensor for detecting or otherwise recognising an undesirable occurrence by altering the condition of the switch or sensor; wherein the switch or sensor causes operation of the device to be interrupted when the undesirable occurrence is detected or otherwise recognised. The invention sets out to provide safety features such as a dead man's switch, a lock, a timer and a bright light to deter users from pointing the device towards their eyes.