baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2367902-A (GB)
Title: Organising ribbon fibres of varying sizes
Inventor: MENDES LUIZ NEVES
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A device (1) for organising a plurality of ribbon fibres (20) comprises a first part (2) and a second part (3) which can be brought together to enclose an opening (4) in which ribbon fibres (20) can be accommodated. To ensure a good fit even when the device is not filled to capacity, the cross-sectional area of the opening can be varied, by inserting modules (5) into the opening. Also provided is a ribbon fibre organising device mountable support. Kit of parts forming the device, a cable termination with the device, a management system and a method of organising ribbon fibres are also provided.
Patent GB-2374847-A (GB)
Title: Integrated vessel control system
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT GERARD BERNARD
IPC: B63H21/22
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A boat comprises a main propulsion system including at least one stem propeller 6 and 8 arranged to produce thrust longitudinally of the hull and an auxiliary propulsion system including a bow thruster 14 and a stem thruster 15 arranged to produce thrust transversely of the hull. A primary control device (10 and 11, Fig 2) is operable by a pilot of the boat to control the main propulsion system at a high thrust level, while a secondary control device comprising a joystick 20 is operable by the pilot to control the main and auxiliary propulsion systems together at a low thrust level. Movement directions (Fig 3) defined by the secondary control device may include forward with port and starboard movement directions, backward with port and starboard movement directions or simply port, starboard, forward or backward movement directions.
Patent GB-2358087-A (GB)
Title: Bus plug door interlock
Inventor: LATIMER JR WILLIAM R
IPC: H01H9/22
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: An improved bus plug door interlock for use with a bus plug in conjunction with an electrical power busway distribution system is described. The bus plug includes the bus plug door (106) interlock, a door, a housing (102) and an electrical switch. The bus plug door interlock prevents the bus plug door from opening when the electrical switch is in the "on" position and prevents the power from being turned "on" when the door is open. The bus plug door interlock includes a door interlock pivot (206) with a single flat surface (232) and an elongated slot (230) with a narrow and a wide section. When the door interlock pivot is in the narrow section of the elongated slot, the single flat surface engages the narrow section of the elongated slot, preventing the electrical switch from being turned "on". When the door interlock pivot is in the wide section of the elongated slot, the door interlock pivot can rotate freely, allowing the electrical switch to be turned "on". Additionally, the single flat surface prevents the electrical switch from being turned "on" when the door is partially open.
Patent GB-2363785-A (GB)
Title: Guiding structure for a moving member such as a lid
Inventor: FUKUO MICHIHIRO
IPC: F16H53/00
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A guiding structure for a moving member such as a lid (1) of a housing box (2) includes a cam groove (22) in a slot shape provided in the box (2), a shaft (10) inserted into the cam groove and attached to the lid (1), and a collar (12) provided on the shaft to be rotated around the shaft while slidably contacting walls of the cam groove (22). Thus, without applying a lubricant to the shaft and the cam groove, the shaft can be guided with less frictional resistance with respect to the cam groove. Preferably, two shafts (10) pass through holes (11a) in a projecting portion (11) of the lid and have respective collars (12) running in the cam groove (2). The shafts (10) also enter a hole (26a) and slot (26c) in a plate (26) rotatable on a projection (27) of the box (2).
Patent GB-2375511-A (GB)
Title: Secure storage container for location in a vehicle
Inventor: GREEN STANLEY
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A motor vehicle such as a van is provided with an installation for providing a secure storage container for the storage of articles such as tradesman's tools etc. The installation comprises a plurality of walls which are connected together in such a way that they may be folded into a collapsed configuration or expanded so as to form the storage container. The installation may comprise a substantially L-shaped frame with side members 13,15 and a series of cross members. Hingedly attached to the frame are front wall 33, side walls 39,41 and lid 57. The front wall and side walls lie substantially flat against the floor of the vehicle when in the collapsed state (see figure 2), and may be pivoted upwardly when required. The lid is latched 75 against the frame when open and may be pivoted downwardly so that the box may be padlocked shut (see figure 5). Also provided is a kit of parts for assembling such an installation.
Patent GB-2362600-A (GB)
Title: Tubular elements formed by extrusion
Inventor: MOGAVERO CESARE
IPC: B29C48/21
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A first annular layer 7 of silicone rubber is extruded over a tubular support element 4 in extrusion station 5, the outer surface of which is unsuitable for bonding with silicone rubber. A tubular mesh or braiding 9 is then formed or fitted on layer 7 in mesh-forming station 19. A second annular layer 11 of silicone rubber is then extruded over layer 7 and over the mesh or braiding 9 in extrusion station 12. A passage through a cooling bath 14, a cutting station 15 and a maturing station then takes place. The element 4 is then detached to provide a tubular element (16) (figure 7, not shown). A flow of gaseous fluid may be blown into element 4.
Patent GB-2362570-A (GB)
Title: Picture frame
Inventor: OGG MALCOLM CHARLES
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A picture frame comprises a base 10 and a lens 1, preferably both transparent and formed as plastic mouldings, adapted to locate one or more pictures between them and having one or more interengaging projections 2 and apertures 12 which hold the base and lens together. Square section pins 2 are formed integrally with the lens and there are corresponding square section apertures 12 in the base in which the pins are a friction fit. The base is a frame-like structure with a recess 18 in its back face to receive and locate a picture proper, which can be seen through the base. A plate, which fits in the recess 18 to close the opening of the base, includes a magnetic strip, a hook and a foot, any one of which may be selected for mounting the picture frame on a surface. A further recess 20 in the front face of the base accommodates a mount, which provides a surround for the picture proper, and a frame-like picture is located against the front face of the base, between the base and lens, and has apertures engaged by the pins 2 of the lens.
Patent GB-2364389-A (GB)
Title: Touch signal probe
Inventor: HIDAKA KAZUHIKO
IPC: G01B7/28
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: A stylus has a detection element support part 1E for supporting and fixing piezoelectric elements 21 to 24 and a rod 1D placed on the detection element support part 1E. The detection element support part 1E has a plurality of flange parts 1F each being regular polygonal in cross section orthogonal to the axis of the rod 1D. The displacement detection elements are attached to the sides of the flange parts 1F in a state in which they are inclined at a predetermined angle   a   relative to the axis of the rod 1D. If a measured force in a torsion direction Q or in a bend direction P occurs on the rod 1D through a contact ball 1A, the measured force is transmitted along substantially the length direction of the piezoelectric elements 21 to 24.
Patent GB-2369363-A (GB)
Title: Matrix metalloproteases
Inventor: DELANY NATALIE SAMANTHA
IPC: C12N15/57
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: An isolated matrix metalloprotease polypeptide comprising (i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or (ii) a variant thereof which comprises a catalytic domain capable of binding a zinc residue or (iii) a fragment of (i) or (ii) which comprises a catalytic domain capable of binding a zinc residue.
Patent GB-2378785-A (GB)
Title: Online trademark application system
Inventor: FRANKS ROBERT BENJAMIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-18
Abstract: There is disclosed an interface and architecture for a transaction system capable of collecting data for filing of intellectual property rights, which includes provision for collecting text data, image data, audio data, and/or video data, and supplying that data to a service provider in a form which enables the service provider to apply for legal protection for that data.
Patent GB-2369140-A (GB)
Title: Steel body drill bits with tailored hardfacing structural elements
Inventor: COSTO JR ROBERT J
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: Hardfacing 41 deposited on PDC-equipped steel body rotary drag bit 10 forms substantially protruding structural elements, such as wear knots 40 or chip breakers (50, figures 5 and 6). Hardfacing 84, 86 may also be applied to features such a gage pads 80, wherein at least two different hardfacing compositions are utilised and specifically located in order to exploit the material characteristics of each type of hardfacing composition employed. The use of multiple hardfacing compositions may further be employed as a wear-resistant coating 70, 72, 74 on various elements of the drill bit 10. The surfaces to which hardfacing is applied may include machined slots, cavities or grooves providing increased surface area for application of the hardfacing. Additionally, such surface features may serve to effect a desired stress state in the resultant hardfacing layer or other structure.
Patent GB-2370116-A (GB)
Title: Washing syringes
Inventor: BENTE H BRYAN
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: Automated syringes of analytical devices e.g. syringes which are used to inject sample solutions or solvents into gas chromatographs, are washed/rinsed by placing the syringe needle into a wash solution then withdrawing the syringe plunger to draw a plug of the solution into the syringe barrel followed by removing the needle from the solution and drawing air into the barrel by further withdrawal of the plunger then depressing the plunger to expel the plug of wash solution from the syringe. The procedure is then repeated. The wash solution may be cleaning solvent or sample solution.
Patent GB-2386829-A (GB)
Title: A travel toothbrush
Inventor: COLEMAN FREDERICK PAUL
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A travel toothbrush comprises a bristle carrier 1 with a hollow stem which is screwed onto the end of a tube 2 containing toothpaste. In use, pressure on a plunger type disc 3 forces toothpaste through the hollow stem and out through holes amongst the bristles 4. The bristles may be covered with a cap 5, whereas a cap 4 covers the bottom of the tube. The toothpaste in the tube may be replaced by screwing onto the top of an ordinary toothpaste tube. The bristle carrier may also be screwed onto an ordinary toothpaste tube and used by squeezing the tube to deliver paste to the brush head.
Patent GB-2378262-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for adjusting the fuel supply based on an oxygen exhaust sensor.
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD J
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: The fuel provided to an internal combustion engine 13 is based on an output signal from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor 53 preferably positioned downstream of an emission control device 52. The output signal from the exhaust gas oxygen sensor 53 is compared to a set point reference value. The set point reference value is varied as a function of time, preferably according to a set point waveform that oscillates around an average set point. The average set point may either be a pre-determined constant or it may be determined based on at least one engine operating parameter such as speed or load. An electronic engine controller 15 adjusts the amount of fuel provided to the engine 13 based on the result of the comparison between the output signal of the exhaust gas oxygen sensor 53 and the set point reference value. Alternatively two oxygen sensors are positioned upstream and downstream of a catalytic converter 52.
Patent GB-2389625-A (GB)
Title: Oil sump
Inventor: PIERRO ENZO
IPC: F01M11/00
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: An oil sump is disclosed for a structural engine of an agricultural vehicle. The underside of the sump is formed with a longitudinally extending downwardly concave tunnel to accommodate a propeller shaft. The tunnel divides the interior of the sump into two oil trays arranged one on each side of the tunnel. Oil passages are cast into the sump to connect the two trays to a common recirculation duct that leads to the intake side of the engine oil pump.
Patent GB-2377209-A (GB)
Title: Hollow mudguard
Inventor: LICKES JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A hollow mudguard (10) for a vehicle has a plurality of openings (26, see figure 3) in a wall (14) adjacent a wheel (12) to enable water droplets to enter, and water discharge points (36). The mudguard has an open rear end (22) to create a zone of low pressure during forward movement of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2385560-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having micro-controller with an embedded non-volatile EEPROM memory for storing cartridge identification and ink remaining data
Inventor: CHAN ON BON PETER
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: The cartridge comprises at least one ink chamber 1 and an electronics module 2 (e.g. a RISC 8-bit micro-controller of CMOS) which stores identification information about the cartridge and the amount of ink remaining therein. The electronics module (Fig.8) comprises a micro-controller with an embedded non-volatile memory (e.g. EEPROM), for storage, controlling, calculation and accessing of ink remaining data, such that the maximum ink capacity of the cartridge may be improved. A method of manufacturing the cartridge is also disclosed, including the steps of setting a micro-controller in the cartridge; writing cartridge identification information and a program controlling access and process operations of ink remaining data into a non-volatile memory of the micro-controller; and carrying out the program such that it meets the requirements of the printer regarding reading/writing remaining data when the capacity of the cartridge is increased is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2382188-A (GB)
Title: Collecting and distributing calendar information via a network
Inventor: CULP JERLYN R
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for obtaining and distributing calendar information from one or more calendar sources, as may be defined by a user, in a manner that allows for easy incorporation of the obtained calendar information into a personal or group calendar database. A collection and distribution unit (100) is provided for obtaining calendar information from a predetermined calendar source (122). If necessary, the collection and distribution unit may convert the obtained calendar information into a predetermined format. Calendar data is distributed by the collection and distribution unit (100) in accordance with preferences specified by a subscriber record.
Patent GB-2383243-A (GB)
Title: A frame including two error detection codes, one of the codes masking additional information such as a terminal identifier or Walsh code identifier
Inventor: YOU CHEOL WOO
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: An initial error detection code is calculated for information which is to be transmitted in a frame across a wireless communication network using CDMA. The error detection code is then combined with one or more identifiers, such as a terminal identifier for the terminal which is to receive the frame or/and a Walsh code allocation (WCA) identifier, to produce a first error detection code. The frame contains the information, the first error detection code and a second error detection code which protects both the information and the first error detection code. This method allows additional information (i.e. the identifiers) to be implicitly transmitted, without adding overhead. Preferably the frame is transmitted on PDCCH control channel. The error detection codes may be generated using CRC. The combining operation may be performed using an Exclusive-OR operation, or by initialising CRC registers with identifier bits. The frame may also include tail bits.
Patent GB-2396011-A (GB)
Title: Analysing noise generated by fluid flow inside production tubing of a well
Inventor: ERIKSSON KLAS GORAN
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: Acoustic sensors 1 are located between the production tubing and the well casing of a well. The acoustic sensors may be those already installed in the well for providing information about seismic and microseismic events (eg geophones, accelerometers). The output from the sensors 1 is amplified 7 and filtered 8 to isolate the noise generated by the fluid flowing in the tubing. The fluid flow sound data may be obtained by windowing 9 the sensor output either side of the transient sound data, or by subtracting 10 transient sound data from the sensor output. Once processed, the fluid noise is analysed to derive one or more characteristics of the flow (eg velocity, flow rate, composition).
Patent GB-2385094-A (GB)
Title: Condensation reduction in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system of a compression ignition i.c. engine based on humidity
Inventor: RAMAMURTHY RAVISHANKAR
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: The exhaust gas recirculation is shut off depending upon the sensed or calculated humidity in the intake manifold relative to the dew point of the exhaust/intake air mixture. The humidity of the exhaust/intake air mixture may be measured in the intake manifold, charge air mixer or the ambient humidity may be sensed. If humidity is measured in the air charge mixer or in the ambient air, other factors such as engine speed and load, intake manifold pressure, EGR flow and air/fuel ratio may be used to calculate the humidity in the intake manifold. When the temperature of the mixture in the intake manifold is less than the dew point of the mixture, the engine control strategy may be shut off the EGR to prevent condensation in the exhaust gas recirculation system or engine.
Patent GB-2398581-A (GB)
Title: Ground penetration device
Inventor: ALLSOP JOHN DAVID
IPC: E21B25/00
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A ground penetration device, preferably for the sampling of soil, consists of a drive member 52 which includes an opening (53, figure 7) into which, in use, a penetration member 4 may pass. Preferably, an anvil 54 is employed to transfer the force from the drive member to the penetration member and this anvil also features an opening (55, figure 7). A drive plug (60, figure 7) may be employed to allow the force to be transferred to the penetration member 4 from the drive member 52, which may be a drop weight. Multiple penetration rods 4 may be utilised, in order to penetrate deeper into the ground, and these may be attached to the existing rods by passing them through the openings (53, 55, figure 7) of the drive member 52 and anvil 54.
Patent GB-2401396-A (GB)
Title: Pump assembly
Inventor: WERSON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F04C11/00
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A pump assembly (10) including a pump (12) and an outer housing (14) providing a fluid reservoir, the pump (12) including a plurality of rotors (16, 18, 18') mounted in a pump housing (20) for rotation relative to the pump housing (20), the rotors (16, 18, 18') each being provided with at least one generally helical screw thread and being arranged in the pump housing (20) such the screw threads mesh and rotation of one rotor (16, 18, 18') with respect to the housing (20) causes rotation of the other rotor(s) (16, 18, 18'), rotation of the rotors (16, 18, 18') with respect to the pump housing (20) being achieved by means of an electric motor (22) including a stator (24) and a rotor (25), wherein the pump housing (20) is contained within the outer housing (14), and the stator (24) of the motor (22) is in contact with fluid in the fluid reservoir.
Patent GB-2389954-A (GB)
Title: Optic Fibre Vehicle Mounted Advertisement
Inventor: LASOTA ANDREW STANLEY
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: The display device comprises a transparent illuminating sheet (1) and a remote source of light. A side-emitting fibre-optic cable (5) transmits light from the source and is so disposed along an edge (3) of the sheet that light is directed into the sheet (1). The sheet (1) overlies material to be displayed and illuminated by light emitted through face (4) of the sheet (1). The image can be viewed through an opposed face. These images may be displayed under subdued illumination, with a profile sufficiently thin to be safely mountable to a vehicle or the like.
Patent GB-2388792-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a golf club head with an encapsulated insert
Inventor: SOLHEIM JOHN A
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A golf club head includes a body (formed of cast titanium, steel, bronze, or the like) with a cavity 112 formed therein behind a front face. An insert (e.g., an elastomeric insert) is provided through an opening 110 exposed on a surface of the body (e.g., the sole of the club head) such that the insert is substantially encapsulated within the body. The opening or openings 110 may be configured to provide a distinct visual appearance through the use of, for example, one or more rectangular and/or circular shapes. One or more supports and/or baffles (fig 9) may be provided within the cavity 112 for altering the sound and feel of the club head during impact. Furthermore, the elastomeric insert may include a plurality of bubbles configured to alter the mechanical properties of the insert. The club head may be fabricated, for example, through the use of machining techniques and/or a powdered metal or investment casting process.
Patent GB-2392892-A (GB)
Title: Multi-axle hybrid vehicle drive system
Inventor: KRZESICKI RICHARD M
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A hybrid vehicle 10 comprises an engine 12 driving one axle via a transmission 14 and a drive assembly 20 driving a second axle. The drive assembly 20 comprises an electric motor 28 and a frequency variable generator 24. The engine 12 drives a shaft turning a rotor 54 of the generator 24. A stator 50 of the generator 24 provides power to the motor 28 which typically drives a pair of wheels 18 via a torque distribution mechanism 32 including a differential 34 and a torque biasing actuator 36. An inverter 58 is typically connected to the rotor 54 and may be connected a battery 40. The inverter 58 is connected to a controller 26 which controls the magnitude and frequency of power supplied to the rotor 54 via slip rings and brushes 60. The drive assembly 20 comprises front and rear modules connected by cables 30, and may provide synchronised auxiliary power or a four wheel drive mode for a variety of vehicles.