baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2406502-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated bag
Inventor: BROWN SIMON JOHN
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A bag 1 has an illumination means (6 figure 2), associated switch 9 means and at least one transparent panel 4 in the outer surface of the bag through which light from the illumination means may shine. A plurality of transparent panels, which panels may be tinted, may be provided to form a pattern, such as a sun with rays, a character, a name or a logo. The illumination means may include one or more bulbs (7 figure 2) and a battery (8 figure 2) and may be arranged between the outer surface of the bag and a liner, which may be transparent or opaque. The switch means may be a slide switch or a push button and may be arranged on a handle 10 of the bag or an openable portion and may be arranged to turn on the illumination means when the bag is opened or closed. The bag may be a toy or novelty bag.
Patent GB-2407405-A (GB)
Title: RAID arrays with solid-state memory devices
Inventor: LESTER ANDREW
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A unit 1 consists of a RAID array and adapter that can replace existing storage units, for example a hard drive. The unit is intended principally for use with mobile computing devices. The array is, built from standard removable solid-state memory cards which are stored in caddies 2, where each card takes a role similar to that of a hard drive in a normal RAID setup. Additional storage devices can be included with the RAID array. Either the RAID array or an additional unit can act as a cache. The solid-state memory cards 2 can form two or more predefined groups, each a separate RAID entity. The caddies 2 may be hinged or removable, and may or may not contain the necessary interfaces and controller circuitry.
Patent GB-2392442-A (GB)
Title: Catalyst system for rendering organic propellants hypergolic with hydrogen peroxide
Inventor: DOBBINS THOMAS A
IPC: C06D5/04
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: Novel catalysts capable of rendering both polar and non-polar organic fuels hypergolic with rocket-grade hydrogen peroxide are disclosed. These catalysts are complexes formed by reacting alkyl-substituted diamines or triamines, with metal salts of an aliphatic carboxylic acid or metal 1, 3-dione chelates. In addition, the use of various acetylenic compounds as stability enhancing additives and/or promoters is described.
Patent GB-2415533-A (GB)
Title: A plug-in SMS socket
Inventor: HEYES JONATHAN
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: The plug-in SMS socket is configured to remotely switch on/off power to household or domestic appliances by SMS text messages. The device is configured as a plug-in socket located between the domestic power supply socket and the plug of an appliance. An SMS message sent from a remote mobile phone is received by the plug-in socket and causes power to be switched on or off to the appliance. The plug-in socket comprises a SIM card and aerial for receiving SMS messages over a GSM network.
Patent GB-2415301-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle ground and object lighting equipment
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHELT GEORGE
IPC: B60Q1/06
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: A multi-purpose adjustable bracket (see fig.1), comprising a multi-configuration adjustable lighting system secured under both sides of a vehicle, providing a multi-function form of illumination immediately below and outwards adjacent to the sides of the vehicle. The light unit(s) 34 are controlled via a controller comprising an integrated circuit/central-processing unit or other means and is connected to the vehicle's electrical or onboard computer system via any means and is equipped with sensors 20, 22, 24, 26 to facilitate the manual or automatic control of both the multi-function illumination and the attitude/movement of the light unit(s).
Patent GB-2417596-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-resistant identification plate
Inventor: CORDELL MICHAEL
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A combination of an identification plate 10 and a support 1, wherein the support comprises a surface 2 to which the plate is securable, one of the surface or the plate having at least one wall 6, 7, 8, 9 upstanding therefrom to prevent or inhibit access between the surface and the facing surface of the plate secured thereto, either the surface or the facing surface of the plate having securing means 30, 31 located thereon to secure the plate to the surface. The securing means may comprise adhesive-backed pads. The plate may comprise one or more frangible portions 12, 13, 14, 15, the portions being arranged to break if an attempt is made to separate the plate from the support.
Patent GB-2402680-A (GB)
Title: Yarn feed apparatus
Inventor: WAITE DAVID
IPC: B65H51/20
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A yarn feed apparatus comprises a plurality of yam stores Ys, a plurality of yarn tensioners 22 and a yarn drawing means 20 located between said stores and tensioners. The yarn drawing means are arranged to draw a predetermined length of yarn from its store which can then be drawn through its respective tensioner. The yarn drawing means may be a displaceable rod 27, where the distance D can be set to determine the size of the loop L and thus the length of yarn to be drawn. The plurality of tensioners may be arranged in a row (see Fig 1) and the rod 27 may extend along this row. The tensioner may be a roll 24. The yarn may be consumed by a device (CD, Fig 1) such as a loom.
Patent GB-2414188-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable seal for mask or goggles
Inventor: DARABI-FORD AKBAR
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for covering at least one part of a person's face, which apparatus (2) comprises a cover portion (18) for covering the part (4) of the face (6), retainer means (10) for retaining the cover portion (8) in position, and sealing means (12) for providing a seal between the cover portion (8) and the face (6), the sealing means (12) being such that it has a thickness (14) that fills a gap that would exist between the cover portion (8) and the face (6) if the sealing means (12) were not present, and the sealing means (12) being such that it is of a soft construction that is responsive to pressure so that the sealing means (12) is able to be compressed and expanded in order to cause the sealing means (12) to be of a varying thickness along its length. The sealing means 12 may comprise a tube filled with air via a pump (42, fig 4) or manual blowing.
Patent GB-2408903-A (GB)
Title: Heating element arrangement for an electric blanket or the like
Inventor: CARR SHELDON P
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: An electrically operated heating device, such as an electric blanket, mattress pad, heating pad or throw having a pliable member, includes heating elements located within an interior defined by the pliable member which are configured to prevent breakage or disconnection of the heating elements in the event the pliable member is subjected to a concentrated load that applies tension to the heating elements. The interior of the pliable member includes a series of passages within which the heating elements are located. The heating elements have a non-linear configuration such that the overall length of the heating element contained within each passage has a length greater than that of the passage, which enables the heating elements to stretch and flex when the blanket portion is subjected to a concentrated load. The ends of adjacent heating elements are connected, such that the heating elements are defined by a single length of heating wire that is placed in a back and forth manner throughout the surface area of the blanket portion. The heating wire defines ends which are engaged with a power input for supplying electrical power to the heating elements.
Patent GB-2429498-A (GB)
Title: A blade mounting arrangement
Inventor: REED JULIAN MARK
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: Blades 2, (12, 22) are generally secured to a mounting disc (28) using a main retention mechanism comprising a dovetail base 3, (13, 23) entering a reciprocal slot in the mounting disc (28). If that main retention mechanism should fail then parts of the disc may become released and cause damage. In order to prevent such release, lateral extensions 4, 5, (14, 24) are provided which are engaged by cross retainers 6, 7, (16, 26) such that the cross retainers 6, 7, (16, 26) acts to catch at least the base portions 3, (13, 23) through association with the extensions 4, 5, (14, 24) and generally similar associations with other blades 2, (12, 22). Generally the cross retainer comprises a ring extending about the periphery of the mounting disc 28 whilst the lateral extensions are formed by lugs or pegs or pins.
Patent GB-2430648-A (GB)
Title: Security device having a repeating pattern and alphanumeric characters
Inventor: CLINCH DAVID STEWART
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a security device for security substrates, such as paper, used for making security documents, such as bank notes, having anti-counterfeitable features. The security device comprises a carrier 11 of an at least partially light transmitting polymeric material, the carrier being provided with indicia. The indicia comprise a first component being at least one non-alphanumeric pattern 13 which repeats along the length of the device and is formed from at least one fine line, and a second component being alphanumeric characters 12, the two components being registered to and interlinked with each other. The pattern 13 directs the eye to the alphanumeric characters 12. The pattern may frame the characters. The device may be produced by partial demetallisation of a metallised carrier film.
Patent GB-2431144-A (GB)
Title: Making barcode label from input postcode
Inventor: LYONS KEITH
IPC: B41G3/00
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus converts a typed in postcode to a machine readable barcode, which is then written to, and output in, a label format. The label may be attached to a item of post, thus making the tracking and delivery of the item simpler and more reliable.
Patent GB-2418530-A (GB)
Title: Space charge adjustment of activation frequency
Inventor: SENKO MICHAEL W
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, including computer program products, for operating a quadrupole ion trap in mass spectrometry. A calibrated resonant frequency is determined for precursor ions in a first ion population in an ion trap. A frequency adjustment is determined for the precursor ions in a second ion population based on the number of ions in the second ion population. The ion trap is operated using an adjusted resonant frequency that is based on the calibrated resonant frequency and the determined frequency adjustment.
Patent GB-2421513-A (GB)
Title: Dental alloys containing chromium and ruthenium
Inventor: CASCONE PAUL J
IPC: C22C38/48
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A first alloy is cobalt-, iron- and/or nickel-chromium based and comprises (by weight): 15-30 % chromium, at least 25 % metals selected from ruthenium, platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium and gold wherein the major portion of these metals is ruthenium, with a principal balance being selected from iron, nickel and cobalt. The alloy may comprise up to 15 % gallium, up to 5 % silicon, up to 1 % boron, up to 5 % selected from niobium, tantalum and rhenium. A second alloy is cobalt- and/or iron-chromium based and comprises (by weight): 5-10 % chromium, 10-15 % gallium, at least 25 % metals selected from ruthenium, platinum, palladium, iridium, osmium, rhodium and gold wherein 25-35 % of metal in this group is ruthenium, with a principal balance being selected from iron and cobalt. The alloy may comprise up to 5 % silicon, up to 1 % boron, up to 5 % selected from niobium, tantalum and rhenium.
Patent GB-2422042-A (GB)
Title: checklist error mitigation system
Inventor: POIER JAMES A
IPC: G08B5/36
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a checklist error mitigation system and a method provided to reduce the chance for error when completing a checklist. The system may receive a checklist step from an electronic or voice checklist system and highlights (see Figure 1) any switch (150), lever, dial (160) or control (170) that needs to be manipulated in completion of the checklist step. The highlighting may be accomplished by spotlighting or surface lighting (130, 140).
Patent GB-2426090-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for predicting remaining life for motors featuring on-line insulation condition monitor
Inventor: HOUSE MICHAEL BRYNN
IPC: G06F17/18
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A method for determining reliability and a remaining time before failure with statistical confidence for a motor system (402) includes acquiring historical motor data in a computer system (500), obtaining operational parameter data, uploading the operational parameter data to the computer system (500), performing failure analysis, developing a causal network, and performing an integrated causal network and reliability analysis of the motor system (402). The historical motor data corresponds to the motor system (402). The operational parameter data is obtained from sensors at the motor system (402). The sensors include a tan delta sensor. The failure analysis is performed based on a composite of reliability probability distributions corresponding to predetermined sub-populations of historical motor system (402) failure causes. The causal network is developed for modeling reliability of one or more motor system components and assessing motor system component condition based on the causal network. Results from the performing failure analysis are integrated with results from the assessing motor system component condition based on the causal network to compute a quantitative value for a time remaining before failure with an ascertained statistical confidence.
Patent GB-2423854-A (GB)
Title: Portable security transaction protocol
Inventor: BENSON GLENN STUART
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A technique for providing message authenticity includes accepting transaction information, accepting a first data item used for authenticating an originating user, cryptographically processing the transaction information using only a second data item, wherein the entropy of the first data item is less than the entropy of the second data item, and authenticating the originating user using the first data item. The first data item can be a sequence of digits corresponding to those displayed on an external device, such as, for example, an RSA authorization token, credit card, etc. In general, the first data item will be a short alphanumeric string and the second data item will generally be much larger, e.g., a 128 bit sequence to be used principally for data authentication. According to another aspect of the present invention, consequential evidence of the transaction may be secured to provide after-the-fact evidence of the transaction. This evidence can include a message written to a tamper-resistant log record, the message including the transaction information, the first data item, the second item, and an identifier for the originating user, as well as other information. At a subsequent point, the transaction can be shown to have been sent by the originating user and received by the intended recipient, by consulting the log record. Preferably, the validity of the transaction would be ascertained by an independent, mutually trusted third party.
Patent GB-2428250-A (GB)
Title: Method for introducing a scent into an unscented candle
Inventor: RUFF BRENDAN
IPC: C08L91/08
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A scented pellet comprising a suitable bulk material such as wax and a scented material for introducing scent to the melt pool of a candle. The pellet is so constructed that it melts and mixes into the melt pool of the candle for the purpose of releasing the scented material within the pellet into the melt pool as the bulk material of the pellet melts. The scent is mixed with the candle melt pool giving the candle a scent while the candle burns.
Patent GB-2430440-A (GB)
Title: Organic compounds comprising predominantly planar heterocyclic molecular system & binding groups, for use in semiconductor crystal film & photovoltaic device
Inventor: LAZAREV PAVEL IVAN
IPC: C09B57/08
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: There is provided an organic compound of formula I: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=26 WI=46 LX=843 LY=606 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: <DL TSIZE=4> <DT>Het<DD>is a predominantly planar heterocyclic molecular system; <DT>B<DD>is a binding group; <DT>p<DD>is 3 to 8; <DT>S<DD>is a group providing a solubility of the organic compound (in a water, water-miscible or organic solvent); <DT>m<DD>is 0 to 8; <DT>D<DD>is -Me, -Et, -NO2, -Cl, -Br, -F, -CF3, -CN, -OH, -OMe, -OEt, -O-CO-Me, -OCN, -SCN, -NH2, -NHCO-Me and -CONH2; z is 0 to 4; and wherein the compound absorbs electromagnetic radiation within the range 400 to 3000 nm and a solution of the compound or its salt is capable of forming a photovoltaic layer on a substrate. </DL> There is also provided a semiconductor crystal film (comprising a photovoltaic layer on a substrate) and an organic photovoltaic device (comprising a photovoltaic layer), wherein the photovoltaic layer comprises a compound of formula II <EMI ID=1.2 HE=24 WI=58 LX=776 LY=1829 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: <DL TSIZE=3> <DT>X<DD>is a counterion H<+>, NH4<+>, Mg<2+>, Ca<2+>, Sr<2+>, Ba<2+> or Zn<2+>; and <DT>t<DD>is the number of counterions necessary to provide for the electrical neutrality of compound II. </DL> In one embodiment, these semiconductor films possess a high conductivity in the direction perpendicular to the organic semiconductor layer and are intended for the application in solar cells and in other organic optoelectronic devices.
Patent GB-2441313-A (GB)
Title: Method and plant for forming a concrete building product
Inventor: STOCK CLAUDE
IPC: B28B7/42
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: A cementitious composition containing at least water, aggregate and cement, is mixed and fed into the moulding cavity 40 of a mould 7, where at least the surface 36, 38 of the cavity 40 is formed of a concrete releasing polymer to prevent the adhesion of the cementitious composition thereto. Surrounding the moulding cavity 40 is a hollow space 42 which contains a static heat-control liquid 34 that allows the cementitious composition to cure without the application of heat. The product (e.g. concrete roof tiles) is then de-moulded from the mould 7 and a top coating is applied on the upper surface of the product. A suitable plant includes a mixing station (2), a moulding station (4) (figure 2 - not shown), a curing station (26), a demoulding station (8) (figure 3 - not shown) and a coating station.
Patent GB-2430618-A (GB)
Title: Washing Apparatus
Inventor: THOMAS RONALD GLYN
IPC: A47K3/06
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: Apparatus for washing a body, for example a patient with limited mobility, including membrane adapted to receive a body, with a plurality of body portions, each body portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface, water conduit for passage of water through the body membrane to the interior surface, an air conduit separate to the water conduit for passage of air through the body membrane to the interior surface, and control means to control the passage of water and air independently through the water and air conduits respectively, also to control the passage of water and air in each body portion independently.
Patent GB-2442522-A (GB)
Title: Real Time Pressure Wave Telemetry Device
Inventor: KUWERTZ LUKE
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A real time telemetry system is disclosed for use with a drilling system including a rotary valve 28 controlling the supply of drilling fluid or mud to a downhole tool. The system comprises receiving data to be transmitted, encoding the data as a duration, and controlling the rotation the rotary valve 28 such that the rotary valve 28 is rotated for the said duration at a predetermined rotary speed to cause the formation of pressure fluctuations or waves in the drilling fluid or mud.
Patent GB-2430746-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for synchornizing geophysical survey data
Inventor: HUMPHREY DAVID
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A method and system for synchronizing geophysical survey data is provided. Detection of geophysically significant subsurface anomalies potentially associated with ore bodies or hydrocarbon deposits can be made by vehicle mounted surface or airborne regional gravitational studies. Recorded geophysical survey data is processed to synchronize data collected by various sensors. Data from the various sensors is synchronized based on position coordinates corresponding to locations where the data was collected. In this manner, at one specific location on Earth, the electromagnetic reading, magnetometer reading, gravimeter reading, and altimeter reading can all be associated together so that many characteristics of the specific location can be identified.
Patent GB-2446595-A (GB)
Title: A gas turbine power plant operating on flare gas
Inventor: LO PETER JOHN
IPC: F02C9/40
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: The invention entails a gas turbine power plant Q which is fuelled with flare gas. The flare gas is preferably obtained from an oil refinery (A), where instead of being burnt as waste gas in a flare stack, is channelled to a simple or combined cycle AB gas turbine power plant Q. Preferably, the flare gas is blended with natural gas before being supplied P to combustor of the gas turbine power plant which in turn drives a generator R to provide electrical power. Ideally, there are chromatograph and contaminant analysers K1, K2 to check the quality of the flare gas, which may divert the gas to a heat recovery steam generator supplementary firing system (AA) if it is not of sufficient quality for the gas turbine Q. Flare gas of low quality may be burnt in the flare stack Z. The gas turbine power station is preferably located near an oil refinery.
Patent GB-2437849-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion system for model airplane
Inventor: CHOI KEI FUNG
IPC: A63H27/24
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: An improved structure and method for powering the flight of a model airplane by positioning the motors and propellers on the back side of the top wings of an airplane using a single or double-deck wing design so that the propellers and motors of the airplane are better protected from damage in the event of a crash. The fuselage of the airplane is formed of a deformable material such as a foam to aid in crash resistance.
Patent GB-2451104-A (GB)
Title: A shower curtain with a number of battens secured to the shower curtain
Inventor: OLIVER STEWART
IPC: A47K3/38
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A shower curtain with a number of battens secured to the shower curtain, the battens provide additional weight and stiffness to the shower curtain and prevent the shower curtain from wrapping around the user or manoeuvring outside of the bath or shower tray. The battens are located in vertical pockets located on the shower curtain, and may be created by a fold in the material of the shower curtain or by attaching an additional strip of material to the shower curtain. The pockets may be the full height of the shower curtain, open at the top and closed at the bottom or a number of smaller pockets located vertically above each other. The battens may be formed as a single strip or rod or as a number of sections that connect to aid transportation, and made from glassfibre, metal or wood for example. The shower curtain may be made from polyester, PVC, EVA or PEVA. The battens may be removable from the pockets to allow the curtain to be washed and transported.