baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2435317-A (GB)
Title: Serrated end fitting for composite tube
Inventor: DEWHIRST MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: F16C3/02
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A fibre reinforced composite shaft (Co) has a metallic flanges end coupling (Me) attached to the outside diameter through a concentric cylindrical torsional joint. The flanged end fitting has a number of teeth (Te) parallel to the tube axis which cut longitudinal channels into the outside diameter of the composite tube wall during press fitting. Pairs of troughs or grooves (Tr) run adjacent to each tooth and allow space for redistribution of the composite material and debris (Deb) formed during the press fitting process. This forms a mechanical interface (In) capable of supporting high torsional and axial stresses. A structural adhesive (Ad) may be applied to the joint region, either before or after press fitting, to form a secondary joint. In this case the cutting debris reinforces the adhesive which fills the trough channels. The adhesive enhances fatigue strength and also seals the joint from the environment.
Patent GB-2434586-A (GB)
Title: Structured liquid abrasive composition
Inventor: HAWKINS JOHN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A stable, pourable, homogeneous, abrasive composition comprises a particulate solid salt suspended in a saturated aqueous solution of said salt, and sufficient surfactant to form a solid-supporting structured surfactant system. The salt is preferably sodium chloride. The composition may be used as a manual dishwashing detergent or as a scouring liquid. Also disclosed are methods of manual dishwashing and scouring hard surfaces using the composition.
Patent GB-2432934-A (GB)
Title: Virus scanning for subscribers in a network environment
Inventor: CURNYN JON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: The invention provides virus scanning for subscribers in a network environment. The content of a data stream extracted from network traffic is inspected 212 to establish a threat profile for the content. On the basis of the threat profile one or more scanners from an array of heterogeneous scanners are selected to scan the content 222, the selected scanner(s) being the most suitable for that content. The threat profile therefore allows optimum use to be made of a plurality of different virus scanners. The threat profile may depend upon at least one of an application for which the content is intended, a program by which the content is used, and a content type. In the preferred embodiment the invention is implemented in a dedicated hardware analysis device (fig. 1), such as a Content Security Gateway (CSG), which is capable of simultaneously performing a number of content processing services for subscribers. A plurality of content engines (150, fig. 1) may be used to perform one or more content processing functions.
Patent GB-2424491-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine generator controller
Inventor: OKAHARA HIDETO
IPC: H02P9/30
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A power generation controller 1 receives and holds a command transmitted from an internal combustion engine control unit (ECU). The controller regulates the excitation current of a generator 3 driven by the engine on the basis of a control command transmitted from the ECU 2 when the engine is in a stopped state. The command, which may be in the form of a digital signal containing a binary pulse train, is therefore les likely to contain an error due to noise from a source such as the engine ignition system. The control command may include a gradual excitation time period command, a maximum power increase command, a gradual excitation removal speed command, an initial excitation duty ratio command, an excitation current limit command, and a target output voltage correction command, depending on a temperature of the power generation controller 1. Controller 1 may refrain from receiving a control signal received from the ECU when the engine is running, and a control command holder 12 may refrain from replacing a control command transmitted and stored while the engine is stopped with one newly received while the engine is running. The power generation controller 1 may be used in the engine compartment of a vehicle and the control command may depend upon such factors as the capacity of generator 3, and a battery 4, and the wattage of electrical loads connected to the vehicle battery 4.
Patent GB-2423059-A (GB)
Title: A pedestrian safety device
Inventor: THOMAS ALAN VAUGHAN
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A safety device for the bonnet 10 of a motor vehicle includes a spring 12 which is used to move two arms, L1, L2 from a collapsed state to an extended state when the bonnet 10 is raised due to a collision with a pedestrian. The spring 12 may ensure that the two arms L1, L2 reach an over-centre position in which they are able to prevent the bonnet from being forced down when a pedestrian falls upon the bonnet 10, by interacting with a stop 13. Third and fourth arms L3 and L4 form a secondary linkage between the bonnet 10 and a body structure 11 of the vehicle, the first and third arms L1 and L3 being pivoted at a first pivot P1 to the bonnet 10 while the second and fourth arms L2 and L4 are pivoted at a second pivot P2 to the body structure 11, the first and second arms L1 and L2 being pivoted together at a third pivot P3 and the third and fourth arms L3 and L4 being pivoted together at a fourth pivot P4. The spring 12 may be arranged between the third pivot P3 and the fourth pivot P4 to form a self-contained unit. In an alternative (Fig.7, not shown), the spring is connected between the fourth pivot and the body structure.
Patent GB-2443598-A (GB)
Title: Hedge trimmer having collector
Inventor: COATES NEIL ANDREW
IPC: A01G3/053
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A hedge trimmer comprises an elongate cutter 3 and a collector 4 extending along, and associated with, the cutter. The collector 4 is constituted by two collector portions 4a, 4b defining a substantially V-shaped configuration, each collector portion being configured in such a manner as to define a collection space for clippings cut by the cutter. The collector is preferably detachable from the trimmer, and may be formed from polycarbonate. Also claimed is a hedge trimmer collector comprising two collector portions defining a V-shape, the base of the V-shape engaging with a support for the cutter.
Patent GB-2438930-A (GB)
Title: Forming a glove by dip-moulding using a mixer
Inventor: CONNOR DENNIS FREDERICK
IPC: B01F27/91
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A glove, containing electro-magnetically detectable particles, is formed by dip-moulding in an apparatus comprising a dip tank 1 and a mixer 3 for mixing the particles in a solution of a polymeric material containing the particles. In using the mixer 3, the tank 1 prevents the particles from sinking to the bottom of the tank 1 to produce gloves with more evenly dispersed particles. The dip tank 1 is connected to a mixing chamber 2 containing the mixer 3. The chamber 2 comprises an inlet 4 for receiving the liquid from the tank 1 and an outlet 5 for returning the liquid to the tank 1. A baffle plate 10, which may be adjustable in height, may be positioned at the entrance to the inlet 4. In the embodiment of figure 4, the tank includes a baffle 12, which corresponds in shape to the tank and forms a conduit 13 to direct the returning liquid to the tank. The particles allow torn pieces of the glove to be detected to prevent contamination of products in the manufacturing industry.
Patent GB-2425871-A (GB)
Title: Flexible loyalty points management for gaming machines
Inventor: KAMINKOW JOSEPH E
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: As disclosed a gaming machine includes an input mechanism with a non-physical contact data interface. The non-physical contact data interface is capable of reading loyalty program data from a loyalty program instrument without contact between the loyalty program instrument and the non-physical contact data interface. The input mechanism with the non-physical contact data interface is a bar-code reader. The loyalty program instrument is a substrate including at least one of a 1-D bar-code printed on the substrate or a 2-D bar-code printed on the substrate. The substrate may further comprise one of: a symbol printed on the substrate, alpha-numeric character printed on the substrate, a RFID tag embedded in the substrate, a RFID tag printed on the substrate and combinations thereof The loyalty program instrument may be used to store an index to a record in a database or a portable data file.
Patent GB-2430640-A (GB)
Title: Method for microstructuring surfaces of a workpiece and use thereof
Inventor: REPPHUN GERNOT
IPC: B21D26/06
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A method for microstructuring surfaces (5) of a workpiece (1) is proposed, comprising the following steps: <SL> <LI>a) arranging a workpiece (1) to be structured in a liquid medium (10); <LI>b) providing a light source (20) for generating a cavitation bubble (25) in the liquid medium (10), and <LI>c) generating a cavitation bubble (25) with the light source (20) in such a way that the ensuing collapse of the cavitation bubble (25) structures the surface (5) of the workpiece (1), and in particular that material is removed from the surface (5). </SL> A use of the method is also proposed.
Patent GB-2427543-A (GB)
Title: Infusion beverage brewing system
Inventor: GLUCKSMAN DOV Z
IPC: A47J31/20
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: An infusion beverage brewing system includes a container (21) and an infuser (30). The infuser (30) is positioned in a liquid (84), such as hot water, and has an infusing chamber (40) for containing infusible materials, such as tea leaves (85). A plunger (60) includes a piston (61) with a peripheral seal (83) and flap valves (72). After a brewing time has elapsed, an individual pushes on an operator (62) to move the piston (61) past a perforated wall portion (44) of the infusing chamber (40). When the piston (61) reaches a solid wall portion (43) at the bottom of the infusing chamber (40), the flap valves (72) open to allow liquid (84) to escape. However, small apertures aligned with the flap valves prevent the passage of the infusible material. Consequently the infusible material is isolated from the liquid (84) when the piston (61) reaches the solid bottom wall portion (43) of the infusing chamber (40).
Patent GB-2446603-A (GB)
Title: Processing and recovery system for cooling or heating flowable products
Inventor: CRAGGS BRYN
IPC: F28G1/12
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A processing system comprises a heat exchanger 1 in the form of a tube (6, fig 1) arranged to exchange heat between a product (4) travelling inside the tube (6) and a fluid (14, 16) encircling the tube (6), and a product recovery system comprising a pig 38 arranged to pass through the tube (6) and propulsion means 40 arranged to propel the pig 38 at a controlled rate through the tube (6). Tube (6) may be food grade stainless steel formed into a helix and fluid (14, 16) encircling the tube (6) may be enclosed in a jacket (12) divided into one or more zones (18, 22) and having baffles (20) to disturb the flow of the fluid (14, 16) through the jacket (12). Pig 38 may comprise of flexible wipers (112, fig 3) and propelled by an incompressible fluid such as water being pumped. The controlled passage of the pig 38 permits the tube (6) to be cleaned and the product (4) temperature to be accurately controlled by monitoring the temperature and flow of the product (4) or fluid (14, 16). Product (4) may be foodstuff, toiletries, personal care products, or medicines that may be cooled or heated.
Patent GB-2446618-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus using user psychological profile data and application rules to generate user preferences
Inventor: PICAULT JEROME
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2007-02-19
Abstract: A personalisation apparatus comprises: means 301, 303 for receiving application non-specific psychological profile data for a user; means 307 providing a set of application specific rules relating psychological profile data values to user preferences for an application, the rules being associated with a first application; preference means such as processor 305 to generate a user preference in response to the psychological profile data and the application specific rules; and application means such as processor 309 for adapting the operation of the first application in response to the user preference. An equivalent method, broadly shown in Figure 5, is also independently claimed, as is the use of the apparatus on plural servers (101, Figure 1), each for transmitting application output data to remote, client devices (103, Figure 1); each remote device (103) transmits psychological profile data to any personalisation device (101). The invention aims to personalize recommendations for television, music content etc to the user.
Patent GB-2439709-A (GB)
Title: Tractor front hitch
Inventor: HUSSON GEOFFROY
IPC: A01B59/06
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A tractor front hitch 10 has a support structure 11 for attachment to a tractor, a linkage 12 mounted on the support structure for pivoting about a horizontal axis 13, and actuators (14, fig.2) mounted on the support structure for pivoting the linkage relative to the support structure. The actuators are connected by links 15 pivotally mounted on the linkage 12, and can be secured in first and second positions relative to the linkage. The two positions allow two different ranges of movement of the linkages, one of the ranges of movement allowing the linkage to move to a fully raised stowed position.
Patent GB-2436971-A (GB)
Title: Interior panel attachment system
Inventor: EBNER JAMES E
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An attachment system for coupling together two airplane sections 10,12 includes an attachment section 14 securing one of the airplane sections and a mount section 11 affixed to the other section. The attachment section includes a top 32, a bottom 31, a first end 32, and a second end 34. Coupled to the top are a two clamp sections 32,42, whereby at least one of the clamp sections is preferably moveable. Coupled to the bottom is a pair of buttons 42, 44. The mount section includes a top and a bottom, such that the mount bottom couples to the second airplane section. The mount section further includes a track 22 coupled to the mount top, wherein the track includes an open end 24 having outwardly tapered edges and a closed end. The one of the buttons slides into the track for coupling the attachment section to the mount section.
Patent GB-2437874-A (GB)
Title: Universal media storage frame
Inventor: TOOD DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A media storage structure for storing media comprises a first support surface; a second support surface positioned substantially parallel to and above said first support surface such that a media case can be supported at a tilted position by contacting two edges of the case with the first and second support surfaces; and an article retaining member attached to at least one of said first or second support surfaces, said article retaining member comprising a lower member portion positioned greater than 0.1 inches below a pivot line extending between the first and second surfaces, and an upper member portion positioned greater than 0.1 inches above said pivot line, wherein said article retaining member is in a plane substantially perpendicular to both of said support surfaces.
Patent GB-2438129-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: REID MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A well tubing valve is described, having a substantially tubular body connected in a tubular string and a rotational valve member having at least one aperture. The valve member, which may be a sleeve having a part spherical surface, is rotationally moveable relative to the body to align and misalign the aperture in the valve member with a port in the body. The valve member is actuable to rotate relative to the body in a single direction, and moves from the open position to a closed position and back by rotation in the same sense. In an alternative embodiment, two such valves members are provided and each valve member is actuable from a common control line to at least three operating positions, to incrementally adjust flow through the ports. Methods of operation are also described.
Patent GB-2448790-A (GB)
Title: Testing the folding or bending characteristics of a sheet material such as card or corrugated cardboard
Inventor: CARUANA JOSEPH
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: The force required to be exerted on the card to move it from a flat to a folded configuration is detected 12 and then compared with predetermined parameters. If the comparison is favourable the card is deemed to have been manufactured to acceptable parameters. The apparatus includes a pivoting movable plate 4 onto which force is exerted by a portion of the sheet material as the sheet material is moved to the folded configuration (figs 2 and 3). The sheet material passes under bar 30 and one end of the sheet material lies against stop bar 28. Detection means 14, 18, 20-26 are connected to the plate to generate a value indicative of the force detected. A second embodiment (fig 4) makes use of a different detection means.
Patent GB-2446968-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing apparatus and screen printing method
Inventor: TANAKA TETSUYA
IPC: B41F15/08
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: To provide a screen printing apparatus and a screen printing method which can enhance a plate separating property after a printing operation regardless of a type of a mask, thereby suppressing occurrence of printing failure. A screen printing apparatus includes mask supporting means 6 for supporting a mask 2 from the rear surface thereof, holding means 20 for holding a printing medium 3, posture changing means 30 for changing a posture of the printing medium 3 held by the holding means 20 between a parallel posture parallel to the mask 2 and a tilted posture tilted about the mask 2, and lifting means for lifting the holding means 20 so as to contact and separate the surface of the printing medium 3 with or from the rear surface of the mask 2. Here, the printing medium 3 having been subjected to a pattern printing operation is separated from the mask 2 from one end of the printing medium to the other end thereof. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance a separating properly between the printing medium 3 and the mask 2, thereby suppressing occurrence of printing failure.
Patent GB-2449526-A (GB)
Title: Generating a context-aware lighting pattern on a computer input device
Inventor: WANG YI-HUNG
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: A method for generating a lighting pattern on a computer input device comprises detecting an event and then generating a lighting pattern on a computer input device. The event could be the detection of: sound that has been generated by a computer and output from a sound mixer; a series of serial-input characters (e.g. keystrokes or key presses) which are input within a predetermined time interval or form a predetermined word or phrase; notification from an email or instant messaging application, standalone or web-based; occurrence of a predetermined event arranged by a scheduling function; and system information, such as internet connection speed and status, and memory/hard disk/processor usage. The input device could be a keyboard, mouse, game stick (joystick), or remote control and the lighting pattern could comprise a bright-dark alternating pattern (i.e. flash or blink), gradually increasing bright or dark patterns (i.e. appear/fade), or a multiple colour alternating pattern.
Patent GB-2459480-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger
Inventor: TURNBULL JONATHAN CHARLES
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A heat exchanger 10 comprises a casing 12 defining a chamber 8 for liquid, an internal spacer 16 inside the chamber 8 and means to enable detection of the presence of the spacer 16. The detection means may comprise an aperture in the form of a square notch or rebate 34 in the casing 12 to receive a projection (42, fig 2A) of the spacer 16 so that the projection (42) can be seen. The casing 12 may be made of two plates 14, 14' in the form of shallow trays with a floor 20, side wall (22,fig 4D) having an outwardly extending flange 24 with a horizontal surface 26 around the periphery of the plates 14, 14'. At each end of the plates 14, 14' central openings 28 with a downwardly extending rim 30 with a tab 32 a little bit longer than the rim 30 may be provided to permit connection to another casing 12. The projection (42) may be flush with or project from the outer peripheral surface of the casing, and may be tapered (figs 8A and 8B). Spacer 16 may comprise of two projections (42,Fig 6A and 6B). The plates 14, 14' and the spacer 16 may be brazed together. An orifice (70,fig 10) in the floor 20 may be provided and may be covered by the spacer 16 to determine that the spacer 16 is in situ. An external spacer 18 between adjacent casings 12 may be provided.
Patent GB-2452800-A (GB)
Title: Toy grilling apparatus
Inventor: CASSIDY PAUL M
IPC: A63H33/30
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A toy grilling apparatus includes a grill base 114 having a grilling surface 120 and a grill lid 112. The grill lid and grill base are movable relative to one another to be brought together into a grilling arrangement. The apparatus further includes a reservoir 140 capable of retaining fluid. The apparatus being such that when the grill base and grill lid are in the grilling arrangement fluid is able to be expelled from the reservoir to flow on the grilling surface giving the perception that fat and/or juices are rendered from a toy food item when it is grilled. A kit of parts to from the grilling apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2451166-A (GB)
Title: Negotiating terms of consumer defined coupons
Inventor: WEISS BENJAMIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A process for providing consumer defined coupons whereby a consumer proposes/defines the parameters or "terms" of a proposed coupon and/or marketing offer that the consumer feels would compel the consumer to purchase a product and/or service, shop at a defined store, or perform some other defined action. The consumer defined coupon terms are then provided to a potential coupon provider. The potential coupon provider is then provided the opportunity to review the consumer defined coupon terms. The potential coupon provider is then provided the opportunity to accept the consumer defined coupon terms, reject the consumer defined coupon terms, and/or propose alternative coupon terms. If the potential coupon provider accepts the consumer defined coupon terms, a coupon is then created and provided to the consumer.
Patent GB-2457965-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for determining efficacy of medicaments
Inventor: FERGUSON MARK WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: A method for determining the efficacy of a medicament comprises selecting first and second scar portions wherein the first scar portion has been treated with a medicament. A pair of images corresponding to first and second scar portions is generated and displayed. A recording element comprising fist and second recording portions is provided, wherein first recording portion comprises a plurality of points indicating that scarring in the first image is less severe than scarring in the second image, and the second recording portion comprises a plurality of second points indicating that scarring in the second image is less severe than scarring in the first image. Each of the first and second points has different associated values. Data identifying one of the points is received and analysed to determine the efficacy of the medicament.