baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2436085-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card for a pet
Inventor: HARTLEY NICOLA
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A greetings card comprises a face panel and a back panel hinged together. The greetings card is constructed from a material adapted to be consumed by a non-human animal. In particular, the card is intended as an edible greetings card for canines. In this case the front and rear panels and the strip 8 are made of rawhide. The front panel may carry edible indicia or decoration. The rear panel can have 4 slots for holding a piece of paper or card.
Patent GB-2427337-A (GB)
Title: Quantum key distribution with classical shared secrets and key authentication
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A quantum key distribution (QKD) method involves the sending of random data from a QKD transmitter to a QKD receiver over a quantum signal channel, and the QKD transmitter and receiver respectively processing the data transmitted and received over the quantum signal channel in order to seek to derive a common random data set. This processing is effected with the aid of messages exchanged between QKD transmitter and receiver over an insecure classical communication channel. A least some of the messages transmitted over the classical channel may be based on shared secrets (102, 106, Fig. 4A). The processing concludes with a check 145, effected by an exchange 144 of authenticated messages over the classical communication channel, that the QKD transmitter and receiver have derived the same random data set. This check may involve Alice XORing the common random data set with bits from a store of shared secrets, hashing the result and sending to Bob for comparison with his XORed data. Preferably, messages exchanged during an error correction phase are exchanged without authentication / integrity checking.
Patent GB-2426371-A (GB)
Title: Drapable Liquid Crystal Transfer Display Films
Inventor: DOANE J WILLIAM
IPC: D03D15/233
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a display film that may be transferred by lamination or otherwise onto a substrate. The display film is formed of a stack of layers that can include different types, arrangements, and functionality within the stack depending upon factors including the characteristics of the substrate (32) (e.g. upper or lower, transparent or opaque, substrates) and addressing of the display (e.g., active or passive matrix, electrical or optical addressing). The layers of the stacked display film include one or more electrode layers and one or more liquid crystal layers and in addition, may include various combinations of an adhesive layer, preparation layer, casting layer, light absorbing layer (16), insulation layers (22) and protective layers. The liquid crystal layer (18) can include cholesteric or other liquid crystal material. The liquid crystal layer can be a dispersion of liquid crystal in a polymer matrix formed by a variety of techniques.
Patent GB-2436135-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensitive cursor control
Inventor: GILBERT DAVID PETER
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: Apparatus for controlling movement of a cursor on a display screen comprises a touch sensitive device interacting with electronic circuitry arranged to move the cursor in a direction determined by the angular position at which the device is touched and for a distance determined by the length of time for which the device is touched, or the cursor is controlled by an algorithm whereby the speed increases over time during each touch event, and whereby the speed at the start of each touch event increases in proportion to the time interval since the previous touch event. The touch sensitive device can be an annular ring or other loop shape of capacitive segment elements (15, fig 2) surrounding a 'select' button (13) and an inner region (12) which is not touch sensitive. Look up tables may be used to convert Polar coordinates to Cartesian, and a user may choose an acceleration curve (fig 4c). In an embodiment the touch elements are a keypad of a mobile phone or music player, and alphabetic characters may also be produced. Thus both cursor repositioning and fine control are possible.
Patent GB-2433411-A (GB)
Title: A lace fastening system for a boot
Inventor: CONOLLY BRIAN
IPC: A43B1/10
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A lace fastening system 2 for a boot 1 such as a water sport boot, comprising a lace that has one end attached to the toe of the boot, and other threaded through multiple loops on the boot, before being fastened at the top of the boot. The fastening system allows the boot to be tightened around the foot at multiple tensioning points. The end of the lace may have a Velcro (RTM) tab (6, 7, Fig 3) to fasten the end of the lace in position, the end of the lace may pass around the top of the boot before passing through a buckle 3at the top of the boot before folding back on itself and detachably fastening the lace to itself Alternatively the end of the lace may be secured with a knot. The fastening system provides tension at the top of the boot, to provide a watertight fit. Preferably the fastening system is on the side of the boot to prevent interference with the profiled gripping layer of raised diamond pattern on the top of the boot that grips to hiking straps lined with a similar gripping layer. Preferably the boot is made from neoprene and rubber with a nitrile gripping layer on the upper surface of the boot. The lace may be made from durable nylon.
Patent GB-2444299-A (GB)
Title: Weather signal processing in a magnetron based radar system
Inventor: DARLINGTON TIMOTHY
IPC: G01S13/95
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A system is described whereby a magnetron based radar transmission signal frequency is accurately measured allowing for measurement of absolute phase change returns from fixed clutter targets, caused by changes in the refractive index of the transmission medium. The system is particularly suited for determining the humidity of the atmosphere, which is the transmission medium in the case of a weather radar.
Patent GB-2444485-A (GB)
Title: Applying a constrained layer damping material
Inventor: ASHLEY DUNCAN EDWARD
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A constrained layer damping material 18 is applied to a component 16 by placing the material 18 on the component 16, and applying pressure over substantially the entire area of the material 18 for not less than 5 minutes and not more than 8 hours, the pressure being not less than 34 kPa, and the temperature being maintained at not less 80{C and not more than 180{C for at least part of the duration of the application of pressure. The adhesive may be a visco-elastic damping adhesive such as acrylic polymer. The constraining layer may be stainless steel, aluminium, aluminium alloy, thermoplastic material, or glass or carbon fibre composite material. The component may be an aerofoil component of a gas turbine engine such as a compressor vane.
Patent GB-2444899-A (GB)
Title: Card storage case with a card dispensing mechanism
Inventor: CHANG SHEN-WEI
IPC: A45C11/18
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A card case comprises a body 2 having a cavity 22 to receive a stack 91 of cards and a dispensing hole through which to dispense the business or like cards The cavity (22) is closed by a cover (23) having an aperture (232) and a slide rail unit (233). The card dispenser (8) includes a slide (81) disposed over the aperture and mounted slidably to the slide rail unit, and a pusher arm (83) connected to the slide and extending into the cavity through the aperture. The pusher arm has a push end (832) to contact the cards. The slide is slidable relative to the cover to move the push end toward the dispensing hole so that the push end pushes one of the cards outward from the dispensing hole. The card-holding case may be hung on the user's body when a hanging string (92) is attached to the case body.
Patent GB-2446588-A (GB)
Title: Seat with integrated connector for an electronic device.
Inventor: NOBLE PAUL
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2007-02-17
Abstract: A seating portion 16 for a seating assembly in a motor vehicle is provided. The seating portion 16 is movable between at least a first, substantially upright position and a second, substantially horizontal position. The seating portion includes a connector 19 for an electronic device. The connector 19 is configured to be accessible when the seating portion is in either position. The connector 19 may be within a tray 20 with a lid and the seat portion may be a seat back or an arm rest.
Patent GB-2450701-A (GB)
Title: Hairdressing Roller
Inventor: COOMBES BRIAN
IPC: A45D2/10
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A hairdressing device comprises a hair roller with a plurality of circumferential grooves, channels or the like 2. The roller may have small protruding ends 3.
Patent GB-2445041-A (GB)
Title: A hand held serum dispensing and massage device
Inventor: HILDITCH SHARON
IPC: A61H15/02
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a device which dispenses serum onto the skin of a user, and which also provides a massage effect. It is particularly well suited to cosmetic use. The device comprises a housing 12 which is to be hand held and a massage head 16. A powered drive 46 is mounted by or in the housing and operatively coupled to the massage head to cause it execute a massage motion. Preferably, the massage motion is rotary. The device has at least one serum dispensing outlet and a pump mechanism, comprising a piston (114, figure 1) and a cylinder (100, figure 1), arranged to draw serum from a reservoir and to dispense it through the dispensing outlet. A user-actuatable member (116, figure 1) formed by the massage head itself, is movably mounted upon the housing and operatively coupled to the piston, so that by means of the user-actuatable member the user can move the piston and so cause a dose of serum to be dispensed.
Patent GB-2443289-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell System
Inventor: YAMASHITA KIYOMI
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A fuel cell system is provided with a fuel cell, a system power, an inverter system and a fuel gas supply device for supplying the fuel cell with fuel gas of a regulated quantity, wherein when the system power source falls in a power failure during_the_power use by the external loads, at least one of the power use by the internal loads (resistances) and the supply quantity of the fuel gas supply device is altered in dependence on the output power from the fuel cell or the power use by the external loads.
Patent GB-2459847-A (GB)
Title: Stretcher with frame lock
Inventor: JENKINS STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: A61G1/06
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A lower frame 14 of a stretcher is secured to a forwards holder 90 and a rearwards clamp mechanism 100 mounted on an ambulance floor. The upper frame is held fast to the lower frame by plate locks 42 holding the upper frame 12 to the lower frame 14. A hydraulic actuator 16 holds the other ends of the stretcher down. The plate locks can be released and the hydraulic actuator can raise the upper frame when the lower frame fast from the ambulance floor. The stretcher may be wheeled and the locks may include a ratchet mechanism.
Patent GB-2462110-A (GB)
Title: A cable identification attachment
Inventor: O'CONNELL JACQUELINE A
IPC: G09F3/20
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A cable attachment 1 comprises a first part 2, a second part 3 and connection means preferably in the form of hinges 4 and a releasable latching means 5, 6; the first part and the second part are moveable between an open position, as shown in figs 1 and 2, in which subject cable (not shown) is placable between them and a closed position, as shown in figure 3, in which they define a cable chamber 7; the connection means is adapted to connect the first part and the second part together in the closed position, in which an inner surface of the first part and/or the second part is provided with grip means 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 30-33, adapted to retain a subject cable in the cable chamber. The grip means is preferably a wall disposed at one end of each of said parts causing the cable to deform in S-shape; alternatively a spring means is employed in one part only compressing the cable against the inner surface of said other part. Preferably at least one of said parts is adapted to receive indicia relating to cable identification.
Patent GB-2461581-A (GB)
Title: Breast support garment
Inventor: MORGAN JOANNE LYNSEY
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: A garment such as a brassiere or bikini top 1 including loosely located, generally flat, breast support apparatus 2, 3 attached to the side of each breast cup (or breast cup portion) 4,5 by guide pieces 6, 7. The breast support apparatus, preferably slings, 2, 3 are elasticated or 'stretchable' and non-slip. The sling pieces 2, 3 are each similarly shaped and are integrally joined together at X in mirror image arrangement to form a double-lobed sling S loosely located relative to the breast cups 4, 5. Each guide piece 6, 7 is of a trapezium shape and of very thin, flexible and stretchable perforate (one-layer) material and is sewn into seams S1, S2 on the associated wing piece W1 , W2 of the brassiere 1 at the outside edge of the associated cup, and into the seams of the associated sling piece 2, 3.
Patent GB-2452162-A (GB)
Title: Wire or Strip Cutting or Shearing
Inventor: DALY MICHAEL RICHARD
IPC: B21F11/00
Filed: 2008-08-22
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting or shearing lengths of wire or strip from a source thereof, comprising supply means able to supply wire or strip to extend from holding means into a cutting or shearing member of cutting or shearing means arranged to cut or shear lengths of said wire or strip , the cutting or shearing means arranged to cut or shear lengths of said wire or strip,the cutting or shearing means comprising a plurality of spaced such cutting or shearing members and disposed to cut or shear a length of wire or strip by a displacement of the cutting or shearing means which positions another cutting or shearing member to receive a further length of wire or strip from the holding means. A method of cutting or shearing wire or strip is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2452827-A (GB)
Title: Stand for supporting structure such as notebook or ring binder
Inventor: TO CHUN YUEN
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A stand 101 for supporting a structure 10 for holding one or more pages comprises a mounting member 131 having a mounting surface 141 to engage the structure, and a support member 201 movable between a stowed position (Fig. 1) and a support position (Fig. 6). The support member comprises at least one leg 221 movable between a stowed position and a support position, the leg defining in part a base of the support member, the base having a relatively wider width when the leg is in the support position and a relatively narrower width when the leg is in the stowed position. The support member may comprise a bracket 231 pivoted to the mounting member, with two legs pivoted to the bracket. The bracket and legs may be biased into their respective support positions, and the mounting member may comprise a retaining system 241 to releasably hold the bracket and legs in their stowed positions. The legs may be adjustable in length. Also disclosed are a self-supporting structure comprising a notebook, and a notebook in combination with a stand.
Patent GB-2452634-A (GB)
Title: Tap
Inventor: ROBINSON BRIAN ANTHONY
IPC: F16K27/02
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: A tap housing 29 is positioned in a flow path between an inlet and an outlet with the interior of the housing in communication with one of the inlet and outlet and with the exterior of the housing in communication with the other of the inlet and outlet. The wall of the housing has at least one aperture and the housing is resiliently urged by spring 38 into engagement with one of the inlet and outlet. Within the housing a piston 25 carried by a spindle housed in a spindle housing is reciprocated and the passage between the housing and the piston is sealed by at least one seal on one of the housing and piston. In one embodiment the seal does not traverse the aperture during reciprocation of the piston.
Patent GB-2460727-A (GB)
Title: Disposable absorbent article with substantially continously distributed absorbent particulate polymer material and method
Inventor: HUNDORF HARALD HERMANN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A disposable absorbent core comprises first and second absorbent layers each comprising an absorbent particulate polymer material such that the absorbent particulate polymer material is substantially continuously distributed across an absorbent particulate polymer material area. A disposable absorbent article and method for making the absorbent core are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2464464-A (GB)
Title: Control and display arrangement for iron
Inventor: ADKINS RALPH
IPC: D06F75/26
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A steam iron comprising a body, a handle 301, a heated sole plate and performance controlling means 107, 108. The body encloses a reservoir having a reservoir inlet, and maintaining the heated sole plate on its underside, the handle 301 being connected to, or integral with, the body and including a handle inlet in fluid communication with the reservoir inlet. There is a lid 303 hinged about the handle 301 for releasably covering the handle inlet, wherein the performance controlling means 107, 108 are located in a substantially frontal area of the handle 301. There may be LED or LCD display means 302 which may be mounted on the lid 303. There is an independent claim to the hinged lid itself.
Patent GB-2451995-A (GB)
Title: Improved method and system for promoting service providers
Inventor: PLUNKETT DAVID BRUCE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a set of computer executable instructions and preferably an apparatus employed to promote at least one service provider. The invention operates to initially present a plurality of service provider listings to a user. The user selects and employs a service provider and then subsequently supplies a service provider review. This service provider review is employed to update the associated service provider listing of the service provider employed.
Patent GB-2471318-A (GB)
Title: Conductive prepreg
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN
IPC: B32B27/04
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: The prepreg comprises a structural layer of packed unidirectional conductive fibres with thermosetting resin in the interstices, and a first outer layer of resin comprising thermosetting resin which when cured under elevated temperature, produces a cured composite material comprising a cured structural layer of packed unidirectional conductive fibres and a first outer layer of cured resin comprising unidirectional conductive fibres dispersed within. The preferred electrically conductive fibres are carbon. During the curing process, some unidirectional fibres are preferably displaced into the interlayer by particles.
Patent GB-2462365-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held power tool with blowing duct
Inventor: CASOTA MARCEL
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: A hand-held power tool, such as a jigsaw (12a, fig 1), comprises a housing (14a, fig 1), at least one directing device 16a for directing at least one blower flow (18a, fig 3), where the directing device has at least one deflecting duct 20a. Preferably, the deflecting duct includes at least two sections that extend in different directions. The directing device may have at least one mounting body 72a, which forms at least one part of the deflecting duct. Preferably, the direction duct extends at least partly outside the housing.
Patent GB-2472772-A (GB)
Title: Cistern Insulation
Inventor: DOBBIN KIERON BOSCO
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-sweat apparatus for preventing sweating of a toilet cistern. The apparatus comprises a tank-form moulded lining 1 shaped to fit into the toilet cistern 2 with clearance to line the cistern and hold at least the main body of the cold water within the cistern away from the walls of the cistern leaving an insulation gap 3. The gap reduces cooling of the walls of the cistern by the cold water within the cistern. The lining is preferably preformed polyurethane with elongate ribs 4 formed on the exterior of the sidewalls to maintain the gap between the interior of the cistern. The lining may have a number of apertures 5a-d formed in the sidewalls to accommodate the water supply or overflow pipes. The lining may be formed integrally with the cistern or may be made separately and retro-fitted to existing cisterns.
Patent GB-2459620-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for cleaning non-fixed media filters
Inventor: LEE DOUGLAS W
IPC: B01D24/42
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A method and apparatuses are presented for rejuvenating a bed of granular filter medium that has accumulated contaminants during filtration of a liquid stream. The method first includes the step of establishing a small volumetric flow rate of clean filtrate in reverse flow. Then, the filter media is agitated to break-up contaminants that have become agglomerated on the surface of or within the interstitial spaces of the filter media. The agitating step is accomplished by exposing the liquid-full filter media to a jetting stream comprised mostly of a gas mixed with a clean liquid. The jetting stream is dispersed throughout the filter media through a plurality of radial nozzles located within the filter bed. The radial nozzles disperse the gas within the liquid and filter media causing sufficient turbulence and agitation o the filter media granules to liberate the trapped contaminants without the need for high liquid flow rates. The number of nozzles and their placement within the filter bed are varied depending on factors such as size and shape of the filter vessel and the type of filter media being cleaned. The amount of water and gas flowing through the nozzles is also adjusted to provide substantially uniform cleaning of the entire bed. This method results in lower volumes of clean filtrate being consumed in the backwash cycle and the associated storage and recycle of that liquid back into the process. The radial nozzles are each comprised of two horizontal and parallel circular disks spaced apart to create a cylindrical void through which the pressurized gas and liquid jetting stream flows. The apparatuses presented are a singular filter vessel an a plurality of filter chambers within a common filter vessel each containing granular filter media and a plurality of radial nozzles disposed with the media for dispersing the jetting stream throughout during the cleaning and rejuvenation steps of a filtering process.
Patent GB-2464012-A (GB)
Title: Iron-based brazing foil and method for brazing
Inventor: HARTMANN THOMAS
IPC: B23K35/30
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: Use of an amorphous, ductile foil with a composition consisting essentially of FeRestNiaCrb,MofCugSicBdPe, wherein (in atomic %): 5< a <25, 0=< b =<15, 1< =< 10, 4=< d =< 15, 1=< e =<9, 0< f =<3, 0=< g =<3, any impurities =<0.5, rest being Fe. In addition 2=< c + e =<10 and 15=< c + d + e =< 22. atomic % as a brazing foil. The brazing seam has a thickness of > 20 µm. The foil can be used to braze stainless steel exhaust gas recirculation cooler components or oil cooler components.
Patent GB-383531-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to methods and apparatus for hot rolling metal
IPC: B21B39/14
Filed: 1932-04-07
Abstract: 383,531. Cleaning metals. COLD METAL PROCESS CO., 1200, City Bank Building, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.A. April 7, 1932, No. 10016. Convention date, May 4, 1931. [Class 82 (ii).] As sheet metal strip is being passed to and fro through a rolling mill and being wound and unwound from coilers 69 at either end a descaling roll 99 is located between the rolls and the coiler whereby the metal is bent sharply round the de-scaling roll.