baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2400793-A (GB)
Title: A portable sponge bed
Inventor: HASSAN TEJEL
IPC: A47C17/82
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A portable sponge bed comprising six sponge cushions that may be held together in a bed formation when in use, and may be held together in a cube or a box shape when the bed is not in use. Hook-and-loop type fastenings are used to hold the cushions together in either state. The invention is characterised in that the cube or box shape provides storage space for a sleeping bag or duvet. The cushions have a nylon covering so that they may be wiped clean. The bed may be provided with a separate bag to facilitate storage and transportation.
Patent GB-2405316-A (GB)
Title: Infant's feeding bowl with spoon wiper
Inventor: MEYUCHAS RONA
IPC: A47G19/02
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A feeding bowl is described having a rigid base and side walls. The upper edge of an upstanding element 18 of the bowl includes a wiping lip 18a, 18b adapted to make line contact with the underside of a spoon. At least the wiping lip is formed of a flexible material to act as a squeegee for removing excess food adhering to the underside of a spoon drawn across it. The wiping lip may be on a side wall 18a or a partition wall 18b of the bowl. The lip may be formed integrally with the bowl or secured thereto by bonding or a releasable mechanical fixing. Rather than a bowl, the vessel may be a plate, jar or cup used for feeding.
Patent GB-2396370-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic circuit construction in downhole tools
Inventor: MCGREGOR RONALD W
IPC: F15B13/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A hydraulic circuit construction 30 for use in downhole tools includes first and second layers 36, 34. At least one fluid-operative component 40 is received in the first layer 36. A fluid passage 48 is formed on a surface 50 of the second layer 34. The passage 48 is in fluid communication with the fluid-operative component 40. The second layer surface 50 is sealingly attached to a surface of the first layer 36, so that the first layer 36 surface closes off an outer side of the passage 48.
Patent GB-2396598-A (GB)
Title: Tube squeezer
Inventor: TANAKA MAMORU
IPC: B65D35/32
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A tube squeezer (1) having a simple and small-sized structure, which can squeeze out the content material out of a tube effectively, and surely maintain the squeezed state of the tube. This tube squeezer comprises, a tube (1) having a closed one end (1a) along a length direction and another end (1b) from which a material contained therein can be discharged; a frame (3) mounted integrally on one end (1a) of the tube; and a handle (4) having a main body (6) mounted on the frame and an arm (7) extending from the main body. The main body (6) projects from the tube in the width direction, so that a user can hold the main body when rolling up the tube by the frame. The arm extends from the main body such that a tip end portion (7a) thereof overlaps with a part of the tube.
Patent GB-2410320-A (GB)
Title: A self supporting radiator cover
Inventor: USHER JOHN
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A self supporting radiator cover comprises a single sheet of metal and does not require any additional fixing means to attach the cover to the radiator. The cover may include top 2 and bottom 3 flanges that permit the cover to be located on the radiator and apertures 1 in a top portion of the cover to permit heat transfer by convection.
Patent GB-2413172-A (GB)
Title: An enclosure for apparatus for refrigeration or air conditioning
Inventor: COLEMAN GAVIN JOHN
IPC: F24F1/00
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: An enclosure for apparatus for refrigeration or air conditioning, the apparatus comprising at least one compressor (17) and at least one condenser (20), and the enclosure (1) comprising at least one air intake pathway comprising at least two initial air intake channels (10, 11) separated by at least one sound insulating panel (12), an air intake plenum chamber (13) downstream of the initial air intake channels (10,11), and a subsequent air intake passage which leads from the plenum chamber (13) of the enclosure, the subsequent air intake passage (14, 15) being such that it provides a change in direction of air flow from the direction of the initial air intake channel. A fan (23, Fig 3) may draw air through the condenser (20). Air from the fan passes to an outlet channel (25, Fig 3) and an outlet plenum (26, Fig 3). The air outlet passage then reverses direction into two outlet channels (27, 28 Fig 3) before exhausting air into the environment.
Patent GB-2403741-A (GB)
Title: Building components clad with or incorporating intumescent material
Inventor: HOEIE TOR
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A composite construction panel comprises a core (2) having a pair of major faces which are clad with a facing (3) and where the core incorporates an intumescent material. Preferably the core is formed by mixing polymer beads with intumescent materials prior to expansion and moulding of the core. In a second invention a composite construction panel comprises a core having a pair of major faces which are clad with a facing and intumescent material (4) is placed directly onto at least one of the facings. Preferably the intumescent material is in the form if a pad or sheet and may be covered by an outer cladding of plasterboard (5). The imtumescent material may further incorporate or be covered by a heat reflective or refractive material such as silicon dioxide or aluminium oxide or a material which will carbonise readily. A third invention claims a timber load bearing component clad directly onto one face with an intumescent sheathing.
Patent GB-2404205-A (GB)
Title: A rib frame structural member and a method of construction using the rib frame structural member
Inventor: BARR JOHN CAMPBELL ANDERSON
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: Rib frame structural members 1 are disposed adjacent to one another in parallel, in series or in orthogonal layout. Each rib frame structural member 1 has a series of rib frames 2 spaced by linking frames 3. Each rib frame 2 is formed from a pair of frame plates. Rib frames 2 of adjacent rib frame structural members 1 are integrally linked and fixed by linking plates 2D projecting from between the frame plates of the rib frames 2 of one rib frame structural member 1 being received between the frame plates of the rib frames 2 of an adjacent structural member 1. Each rib frame structural member 1 is given a tubular structure by fixing an inner wall covering 4 to the inner sides of the rib frames 2 of the structural member 1. For rib frame structural members 1 in series, the front and rear rib frames 2 of adjacent rib frame structural members 1 are integrally linked and fixed by viscoelastic dampers 7. Desired buildings of single-storey structure or of multi-storey structure can be constructed from the rib frame structural members.
Patent GB-2416648-A (GB)
Title: A method of mapping a first interface to a second interface
Inventor: AGHVAMI ABDOL HAMID
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A method of mapping a first interface to a second interface both of an electronic data communication device (16), which first interface enables exchange of data with a first electronic data communication network (13) and which second interface enables exchange of data with a second electronic data communication network (12), the method comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(1) obtaining an address representative of said first interface; <LI>(2) generating an identifier; <LI>(3) storing said identifier and said address representative of said first interface in a memory with a mapping therebetween; <LI>(4) transmitting said identifier to said address representative of said first interface; <LI>(5) awaiting receipt of data comprising said identifier and an address representative of said second interface from said electronic data communication device (16) via said second electronic data communication network (12); and <LI>(6) if said data is received, said identifier can be used to map said address representative of said first interface to said address representative of said second interface. </SL>
Patent GB-2400083-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle crossbar/shoulder-strap cover with display pocket
Inventor: DURHAM DANIEL L
IPC: G09F3/14
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet (20), a flexible pocket (122) secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel (22) secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to alloe releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener (40, 42) is configure to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.
Patent GB-2402129-A (GB)
Title: Novel furan derivatives and their use as antiproliferative agents
Inventor: AYUKO WASHINGTON ODUR
IPC: A61P35/04
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A compound of formula IV: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=79 WI=122 LX=396 LY=549 TI=CF> <PC>in which R<1> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclylalkyl group; R<2> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, acyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclylalkyl group; R<3> represents an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group; and W and X each independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom. A preferred compound is 5-[N-formyl-N-methylamino]-3,4-dichloro-2-furyl-2,2-dichloroacetate. Also a process for preparing a compound of formula IV by reacting a compound of formula III with a compound of formula V wherein Z<1> and Z<2> each independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom and Z<3> is a halogen atom. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula IV and a carrier. Compounds of formula IV are useful as antibiotics, antiviral agents and as anti-proliferative agents, preferably as a tumour growth inhibitor.
Patent GB-2403021-A (GB)
Title: Interchangeable lens with angular velocity sensors
Inventor: UENAKA YUKIO
IPC: G02B27/64
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: An interchangeable lens has a compensation device comprising at least two angular speed sensors (251, 252), each for sensing an angular speed in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the interchangeable lens, a compensation lens (not shown), and a calculation device (211) for determining a direction and speed of driving of said compensation lens, in accordance with each said angular speed sensed by said at least two angular speed sensors. A a lens driver (253, 254, 256, 257) drives the compensation lens in accordance with the determined driving direction and the determined speed of said compensation lens. A lens controller (211) is responsive to receipt of specific information from a camera body controller to stop said lens driver whilst keeping said at least two angular speed sensors operating.
Patent GB-2403628-A (GB)
Title: Broadband communication
Inventor: MCKEOWN JEAN CHRISTOPHE
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: There are disclosed network provisioning and management tools and methods for a communications network, particularly a broadband communications network over which one or more services are provided to a user. In particular, a provisioning tool for a broadband network is disclosed which comprises means for receiving stored configuration data indicative of a network configuration and client data identifying the client to be provisioned and means for determining a sequence of actions based on the stored configuration data and client data. Provisioning and other network tools with additional or alternative advantageous features are disclosed and the provisioning tools disclosed may communicate with a variety of other tools including planning and inventory applications and agents associated with equipment, all of which are also independently provided, enabling provision of a variety of novel services and features dealing with a spectrum of problems arising in a communications environment, particularly a broadband environment.
Patent GB-2422990-A (GB)
Title: Applying received communications data to a tapped delay line, storing data extracted from the taps in a register and analysing the register data externally
Inventor: HEALY DAVID
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A testing system (1) for characterising signal distortion in an optical communications system comprises a signal distortion analyser (23) and a test receiver unit (2). The test receiver unit (2) comprises an optical input (26) for receiving optical radiation (8) from the communications link (6), a photoreceiver (4) for converting the optical radiation (8) into an electrical signal (101) , at least one delay line (121-12N) arranged to delay the electrical signal (101) , at least two taps (141-14N) from the delay line(s), a register (16) connected to the delay line(s) (121-12N) via the taps (141-14N) and thereby being arranged to hold a plurality of values (181-18N) corresponding with different delays of the electrical signal, and an output by which said values (181-18N) may be externally provided to a signal distortion analyser (24). The distortion analyser may be used to select equiliser coefficients 311-313.
Patent GB-2407093-A (GB)
Title: Mutations of voltage-gated potassium channels
Inventor: FEDIDA DAVID
IPC: C12N1/15
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: The subject invention includes mutant voltage-gated ion channels that are open over a wide range of potential differences across membranes. The present invention also includes methods of use of such mutant voltage-gated ion channels in cells with highly negative potential differences across their membranes. One preferred mutant voltage-gated ion channel is a channel with a mutation at the residue homologous to P513 in Kv1.5 and at least one mutation at one of the residues homologous to R400, R403, and R409 in Kv1.5.
Patent GB-2428148-A (GB)
Title: A PVT bias current stabilisation circuit for an AGC amplifier
Inventor: SEIFU FESSEHA TESSERA
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: The bias current source 20 for a differential amplifier 14 is stabilised against process, voltage and temperature (PVT) variations by a feedback loop using a matched current source 34 and a reference resistor 36. The voltage produced across the resistor is compared against a reference voltage Vref by operational amplifier 32, which drives a bipolar current source 24,28 to produce identical compensation currents for the current sources 34 and 20. The differential amplifier may form part of a post-amplifier arranged for automatic gain control (AGC) in an equalizer for a high-speed fibre-optic receiver. For supply voltage compensation, resistor 36 is coupled to a bandgap reference instead of Vdd. The reference voltage Vref may be a bandgap voltage or may be a PTAT (Proportional To Absolute Temperature) or CTAT (Complementary To Absolute Temperature) reference voltage.
Patent GB-2428743-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine
Inventor: MITCHELL IAN ALEXANDER
IPC: F02K1/82
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: An exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine comprises a nozzle casing 2 having top and bottom walls 6, 8 and side walls 10. A liner may be provided within the nozzle casing 2 to define a cooling passage (18, fig 2). At least one of the top and bottom walls 6, 8 comprise mutually inclined planar wall portions 20, 22; 24, 26 which meet at respective creases 28, 30. The creases 28, 30 increase the rigidity of the top and bottom walls 6, 8. Additionally the inclined wall portions 20, 22; 24, 26 cause the cooling passage (18, fig 2) to taper in the direction outwardly to the creases 28, 30 so assisting in the distribution of cooling air over the liner 4.
Patent GB-2431034-A (GB)
Title: Track circuit apparatus for taking possession of a section of track by altering the circuit as an indication of an intention to take possession
Inventor: BOINTON RICHARD GUY
IPC: B61L23/16
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: Electrical track circuit apparatus for taking possession of a signalling section of track is disclosed. The apparatus is securely located near the track circuit and consists of a switch to be incorporated into the track circuit. The switch alters the operation of the track circuit to give an indication of a intention to take possession of the section of railway track. The apparatus may have actuating means which may be identification means such as a keyed interlock. The switch may consist of several switches, each of which are fitted in series along the track circuit. The apparatus may also include signalling means to indicate that the track circuit has been altered. The signal may a light, a placard and/or an aural warning. The signal may be detachable from the apparatus, with a actuating means enabling the connection between the apparatus and the signal to be released. Also disclosed is a train signalling apparatus for taking passion of a section of railway track comprising signalling means operable to indicate that possession of the section of track is in force.
Patent GB-2432513-A (GB)
Title: Applicator
Inventor: LANE MELINDA SUE
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: An applicator for a viscous material, such as mascara, comprises a tubular container 10 with an applicator brush 22, 24 mounted to the cap 12, which may be screwed onto the container. A mechanism is provided to enable the brush 22 to be moved within the container 10 without removing the cap 12 from the container 10. Various different mechanisms which will provide this movement are described. The cap 12 may include a spring-loaded 34 push-button 14 linked to a finger running in a helical track so that as the button 14 is pressed, the brush 22 is both rotated in the tube 10 and moved axially along the tube to load the brush 22 with mascara 16. Alternatively, an outer housing containing mascara may be moved along a cylinder containing the brush, the cylinder having openings through which the mascara may pass. A mascara container including a narrow neck (568, fig. 9) dividing the main length of the tube from a product containing portion (510a, fig. 9) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2433695-A (GB)
Title: Modular shelf rack
Inventor: CHEN FANG-YIN
IPC: A47F5/01
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A modular shelf rack comprises a pair of bar / tube type side racks (1A, 1B). Each rack has a main frame (10) with horizontal upper and lower positioning elements (11, 12). A lower rack member (20) may have a hook (21) at each corner. Each hook may be located over the elements (12) on the outside and adjacent to the lower vertical part of the side racks (see also Fig 2). Blocking bars (22) may be located inside and adjacent the lower vertical part of the side racks. An upper rack member (30) which may be a frame comprises an external frame bar (301) and at least two internal supporting bars (302) may be located over the side racks, (see also Fig 3). Additional members which may be drawers (50), sack (60) or work surface (30 B) may be attached to the rack see Figures 6, 7 and 8 respectively.
Patent GB-2422861-A (GB)
Title: Gas-liquid separator positionable down hole in a well bore
Inventor: HALL JARED C
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A gas-liquid separator 10 positionable down hole in a well bore (12 Fig 1a) comprises an external tube 30 having an external tube interior 66 and an internal tube 32 having an internal tube interior (70 Fig 1a). The internal tube is positioned in the external tube interior to form an internal annulus 72 defining a gas flowpath and the internal tube interior defines a reduced-gas fluid flowpath. A plate 76 at least partially encircles the external tube to form a curved flow channel, which defines a produced fluid mixture flowpath (142 Fig 2A). A first internal annulus opening is provided in the external tube, which defines a gas inlet port. An internal tube interior opening is provided in the internal tube, which defines a reduced-gas fluid inlet port. A produced fluid mixture is conveyed through the flow channel, which spins the produced fluid mixture about the external tube. At least a portion of a gas in the produced fluid mixture is separated from the liquid in response to spinning, thereby producing a separated free gas (146 Fig 2A) which enters the gas flowpath via the gas inlet port and a reduced-gas fluid which enters the reduced-gas fluid flowpath via the reduced gas-fluid inlet port.
Patent GB-2436596-A (GB)
Title: River or tidal power generator
Inventor: TAYLOR CAMPBELL MCKAY
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A main host wheel is driven by fixed or free spinning drogue-like cones, or a single cone, in order to generate power from river or tidal flow. End-to-end double bell-shaped drogue cones C may be fitted on separate spindles on the periphery of the host wheel which rotates on a central spindle S to drive a generator directly or indirectly via a flexi drive. A float and slide arrangement on the back of the host wheel ensures that only the lower part of the wheel is submerged, enabling efficient thrust. A cowling CL may be provided to shield the upper part of the wheel and drogues, to prevent adverse braking by the wind as the wheel rotates. In a modification, an impeller is fitted within the narrow end of a cone to generate electricity.
Patent GB-2425792-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool with removable memory
Inventor: YU HAN
IPC: E21B47/26
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A downhole tool 410 includes a removable memory unit 422a, 422b which, when removed, can communicate via a link 416 with a surface computer 414. The communication link 416 with the computer 414 can be via serial cable, USB, firewire (RTM), Ethernet, wireless, infrared, wifi (RTM), Bluetooth (RTM) or fibre optics. The removable memory unit 422 stores data acquired by a logging while drilling (LWD) or measuring while drilling tool (MWD); the tool also comprises a processor 420 and a sensor unit 419. The data in the memory unit can be received in a data storage device (530, figure 5) before transfer to the computer. An adapter (638, figure 6) with its own power source can be used to extract the data from the memory unit.
Patent GB-2438886-A (GB)
Title: Random personal identification number input screen
Inventor: ELDON GINA MARIA
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2006-06-10
Abstract: The Random PIN Input Screen has two major applications <UL ST="  Ò  "> <LI>ATM Screens <LI>PIN Input terminals at Point of Sale (POS) sites </UL> ```At the point in a Card Transaction where a PIN is required to be input, the keypad to input the numbers will be displayed on a VDU screen. In order to reduce fraud, the keypad (whilst appearing in the conventional format) will have the numbers displayed in a random fashion. For those wishing to return to the keypad to the usual format, a key will be displayed on the touchscreen.
Patent GB-2428188-A (GB)
Title: Castor with removable axle and wheel
Inventor: POTTS ROBERT
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A castor 10 comprising a mounting bracket 12, an axle 14 and a castor wheel 16, the castor wheel 16 being rotatably mounted upon the axle 14 and the axle 14 being removably mounted upon the mounting bracket 12. The axle 14 may be mounted on a housing 26 which is removable from the mounting bracket 12. This allows the housing 26, axle 14 and castor wheel 16 to be removed and separated from one another. The housing 26 may be retained in the mounting bracket 12 by a retaining member, preferably a resilient lip (see Figure 3). The housing 26 may have two aligned holes 34 for receiving the axle 14 and the mounting bracket 12 has two surfaces which overlie the holes 34.