baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384423-A (GB)
Title: A towelling garment
Inventor: WALTON PAULINE ANN
IPC: A47K10/02
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: An over - garment made up of a non-circular sheet of towelling material with a bound aperture for fitting over the head. Sitting securely on the shoulders, and covering the body and arms, the towel is worn poncho-style with the sides of the towel falling respectively to the front and back of the body when standing. The garment may have decorative features such as fringes, patterns, or branded images.
Patent GB-2369930-A (GB)
Title: New methods of fabricating devices and semiconductor layers comprising cadmium mercury telluride,mercury telluride,and cadmium telluride
Inventor: HAILS JANET ELIZABETH
IPC: C23C16/30
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of depositing Hg<SB>1-x</SB>Cd<SB>x</SB>Te onto a substrate, in a MOVPE technique, where 0   &   x   &   1; comprising the step of reacting together a volatile organotellurium compound, and one or both of (i) a volatile organocadmium compound and (ii) mercury vapour; characterised in that the organotellurium compound is isopropylallyltelluride. The invention also relates to devices, such as infrared sensors and solar cells, that comprise Hg<SB>1-x</SB>Cd<SB>x</SB>Te materials.
Patent GB-2392826-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for steam cleaning a surface
Inventor: ADAMS MARTIN MACRITCHIE
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface with steam comprises supplying steam from a steam source, to a cleaning head which includes steam delivery means and a member 40 mounted thereon, passing steam from steam delivery means to the member 40 which is mounted on the steam delivery means so as to inhibit its displacement on receipt of steam, rotating said member 40 and passing steam through an outlet 64 in the member, thus cleaning a surface in the proximity of the outlet 64. There is preferably at least two outlets 64 which trace different paths on the surface to be cleaned. The cleaning head may further comprise a shroud 72 that encloses the member. The shroud preferably comprises a plurality of holes 74 therein to inhibit the device from sticking to the surface being cleaned. Suction means 16 may also be provided to remove any dirty material from the surface being cleaned.
Patent GB-2382699-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic generation of a networked information resource
Inventor: MACER PETER J
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A networked information resource generation system includes a wireless network (10), a transceiver (12) and mobile devices (14 a-e). The mobile devices (14a-e) share information over the network (10) either via a transceiver (12) or via a direct link between the devices (14a-e) forming a piconet, as shown in Fig.2. The information shared over the network (10) is displayed on the mobile devices (14 a-e) web-page (71) which is dynamically updated with information from the mobile devices (14 a-e).
Patent GB-2395626-A (GB)
Title: A memory tag and a reader
Inventor: WATERS JOHN DERYK
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A memory tag 30' comprising a resonant circuit part 32', a memory 34, a detector module 42 and an output generator module 43, the resonant circuit part 32' being operable to generate an output signal in response to a signal from a reader 31', the amplitude of the output signal dependent on the magnitude of the signal from the reader 31', the detector module 42 being responsive to the magnitude of the output signal such that, when the magnitude of the output signal is relatively low, the detector module 42 causes the output generator module 43 to transmit an identifier signal, and when the magnitude of the output signal is relatively high, the detector module 42 connects the memory 34 to the resonant circuit part 32'. Also disclosed is integrating the tag with a device such as a PDA or mobile telephone for storage of text, images, programs and sound or movie files.
Patent GB-2385404-A (GB)
Title: Tensioner having a plurality of reinforcing plates
Inventor: KONNO MASAHIKO
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A moveable belt/chain tensioning guide wherein a guide body is formed from a synthetic resin and comprises a chain-contacting shoe 111 and a plate-receiving portion 110 formed as a unit with the shoe 111 on the back side thereof, the plate-receiving portion 110 has a plurality of longitudinally extending slots 112a each receiving a reinforcing plate 120. Improve compactness of the overall mechanism is made possible by the use of a plurality of reinforcing plates 120. The plates can be connected to one another by a tensioner-connecting portion, formed as a unit with the plates, (fig 5).
Patent GB-2384971-A (GB)
Title: An easy to assemble and disassemble shelving system
Inventor: NISKANEN ARI
IPC: A47B57/10
Filed: 2003-01-25
Abstract: An easy to assemble and disassemble shelving system comprises at least two upright panels 1, joining pieces 2 to join and lock the upright panels to each other and a plurality of plane shelves 3, 3a, where means for mounting the shelves comprises two vertical grooves 4a, 4b extending from end to end along the length of the panel and displaced inwards from the ends of the upright panel; branching grooves 5a, 5b lie at right angles to the vertical grooves such that all the branching grooves extend an equal length and where the branching grooves are recessed to the same depth as the respective vertical grooves. The shelves have two support pegs (6a 6b figure 4) at their ends adapted to fit into the vertical grooves so as to be movable along the vertical grooves until the support pegs can be slipped into one of the branching grooves at the desired height level. The vertical grooves may have a rectangular cross section whilst the branching grooves may have a dove-tail shaped cross section.
Patent GB-2388563-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning liquid distibutor for centrifuge
Inventor: YAMADA KENJI
IPC: B04B5/04
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A bio cell cleaning rotor 22 in a centrifuge (1, fig 1) includes a plurality of test tube holders 21 for holing a plurality of test tubes 7. The holders are pivotally movably supported to a rotor body so that the test tube holders are moved toward a horizontal direction upon application of centrifugal force. A cleaning liquid distributor 30 is positioned above the rotor and is rotatable together with the rotor for distributing even amount of cleaning liquid to the plurality of test tubes. The distributor includes a disc like upper segment (31, fig 3) and a disc like lower segment (36, fig 3) in opposition thereto. The upper and lower distribution segments are separately molded products and have radially outer side flat sections (33, 38, fig 3) in intimate contact with each other. A plurality of radial grooves (38B, fig 3) are formed in at least one of the flat sections. The radial grooves serving as cleaning liquid distribution nozzles each having radially outer end open toward each opening of each test tube. The radial grooves are aligned such that the cleaning liquid is dispensed slightly in advance of the direction of travel of the axis of the test tubes (figs 6 and 7).
Patent GB-2399733-A (GB)
Title: Smoking apparatus for cooling smoke
Inventor: TILLEY ADAM CLAYTON
IPC: A24F1/14
Filed: 2003-03-22
Abstract: A device for cooling smoke before it is inhaled by the smoker. The device uses the movement of water under gravity from an upper chamber di to a lower chamber dii to draw smoke into the upper chamber. The smoke is then cooled by the water before being displaced out of the device for inhalation by the smoker when the whole device is rotated through 180 degrees around the horizontal axis. A gauze-lined bowl (j, fig 5) in which tobacco or a herbal mix is burned is placed in a hole at the top of the upper chamber di. An arrangement of valves, control dials h and outlet ports gi, gii is located between the upper and lower chambers to control the flow of water and smoke through the device. A flexible tube (k, fig 6) connects to the outlet ports to supply cooled smoke to the user.
Patent GB-2388474-A (GB)
Title: Fan tray assembly for an electronics assembly with integral attachment features
Inventor: OLESIEWICZ TIMOTHY W
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A fan tray assembly 100 for an electronics enclosure includes two opposing, spaced apart shells 101, 102 made of a sheet material. The opposing shells are attached to each other by attachment features 104, 106 formed in the sheet material of each shell. The attachment features reduce or eliminate the need for separate fasteners or adhesive to attach the shells. Each shell has openings forming a grill 116, 118. The grill is aligned with a similarly formed grill of the opposing shell. Each shell also has retention features 122 formed in the sheet material around a periphery of the grill. A ventilation fan 108 is retained between the two shells by the retention features, in alignment with the grill of each shell. An electrical connector 112 may be connected to the ventilation fan and retained by at least one of the shells. The electrical connector is exposed by an opening of the fan tray assembly and oriented towards an exterior thereof. The shells may also include features for retaining the electrical connector without using fasteners or adhesive. Such features may allow the connector to float in a plane perpendicular to its principle axis of alignment. The assembly may additionally include a latch 114 for latching the assembly to the electronic enclosure.
Patent GB-2401302-A (GB)
Title: Tailored apparel with moisture management
Inventor: CALDWELL SUSAN GUTHRIE
IPC: A41D27/28
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: The item of apparel is typically a tailored jacket or a pair of trousers, having a moisture management system whereby the wearer stays dry and comfortable during everyday wear such as when working and travelling even in hot and/or humid conditions. The moisture management is achieved by introducing into the fabric e.g. a polyester material which wicks perspiration away from the body of the wearer to the outer surface of the garment where it can evaporate quickly. More particularly the fabric is a blend of wool and a breathable polyester, a spun worsted polyester fibre being woven with wool to provide a polyester weft at the rear of the garment with wicking properties and a wool warp at the front of the garment.
Patent GB-2402624-A (GB)
Title: Golf club face cleaner
Inventor: BURNETT JOHN SEYMOUR
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: Abrasive and absorbent pads 2 are attached to the lower legs of golfers trousers 1 which provide a means for removing contaminants on a clubface occurring during practice strokes, particularly in wet weather, by drawing a club face over the pad 3 as illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Patent GB-2393569-A (GB)
Title: Battery
Inventor: FUKUI SHIGEAKI
IPC: H01M10/42
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A battery includes a battery cell 2, a circuit base board 3 which is connected to terminals in the battery cell electrically via connection members, a heat protecting element 13 disposed in the connecting members, in which electric resistance increases according to an increase in a temperature therein i.e. a PTC element, and a resin mold section 4 which covers the circuit base board, the connecting members, and the heat protecting element so as to fix thereof on the battery cell. The heat protecting element is disposed so as to be separated from a surface of the battery cell via the resin mold section. By doing this, it is possible to increase electric resistance in the heat protecting element due to overcurrent normally in a battery which is provided with a heat protecting element so as to protect the electronic apparatus such as a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2395382-A (GB)
Title: RF power amplifier with variable bias and load impedance
Inventor: KLOMSDORF ARMIN
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: An amplifier is disclosed, suitable for a mobile transmitter, which is capable of supplying power to a load at a plurality of different power levels, and with increased efficiency at low power levels. The bias applied to the power amplifier at low power output differs from that applied at high power. In addition, the output of the amplifier is loaded with a different impedance at low power output, than at high power output. Thus, in comparison with prior art, it is possible at low power output to reduce the bias further, increasing efficiency, while the amount of noise or power transmitted in an adjacent channel remains acceptable. In an embodiment, the power amplifier changes between high and low power outputs at a different threshold level depending upon whether the amplifier is transition from a higher to a lower power output, or from a lower to a higher.
Patent GB-2397107-A (GB)
Title: A longwall conveyor chain having a short broad vertical link
Inventor: POWELL GORDON EDMUND
IPC: E21F13/00
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A chain 10 adapted to be driven over a horizontal pan, said chain 10 including an oblong endless horizontal link 18, and an oblong endless vertical link 22, said vertical link 22 having an overall height and said horizontal link 18 having a horizontal width, said width to height ratio being greater than 1.3. The width to height ratio may be 1.6. The vertical link 22 of the chain may have a 'D' shaped cross section 13, with the rounded portion of the 'D' cross section 13 facing the centre of the vertical link 22.
Patent GB-2398126-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the thickness of a road marking
Inventor: WARD CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS
IPC: E01C23/01
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: Apparatus 30 for measuring the thickness of a marking 15 on a surface, the apparatus 30 comprising surface detection means 1 adapted to detect a surface 3, marking detection means 1 adapted to detect a marking 15 on the surface 3, and processing means 20 adapted to determine the thickness of the marking 15 on the surface 3, based on output from the surface detection 1 means and the marking detection means 1. This arrangement can be used to determine the thickness of painted road markings by determining the difference in level between the top and the bottom of the marking. The uneveness of the surface adjacent to the marking is compensated for by averaging a plurality of readings.
Patent GB-2409110-A (GB)
Title: Common mode absorbing device for cables
Inventor: MARSHALL RICHARD CARLILE
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A filter apparatus to act in common mode upon a cable 1 without requiring connection to conductors within the cable or access to either end of the cable includes one or more resistive lamina 5 positioned such that the magnetic and electric radio-frequency fields of the cable interact with the lamina and electrical energy is dissipated therein. The apparatus may be used in electromagnetic compatibility testing to provide isolation for equipment under test. The lamina may have a resistivity of between 25 and 2000 ohms per square metre and comprise metal evaporated or sputtered onto a plastic substrate. The cable and lamina may be spaced from an earthed plane 2. The cable may be formed into loops sandwiched between two lamina, the cable being held by securing means 7 and looped around nylon drums 6.
Patent GB-2410598-A (GB)
Title: Reflective character for house name or number.
Inventor: BURTON AMANDA
IPC: G09F7/16
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A reflective character is provided for mounting at the front of a building, the character having at least one reflective surface and attachment means for securing the character to the front of a building. The reflective surface may comprise cube-corner reflectors or silvered glass and may be convex. The attachment means may comprise an adhesive layer or one or more holes to receive a nail or screw. A kit of parts for forming house names or house numbers comprises at least one reflective character and attachment means for securing the character to the front of a building. The characters may be coloured e.g. white, amber or red.
Patent GB-2400209-A (GB)
Title: System for automated Internet-based auctions
Inventor: ASHER JOSEPH M
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A system for implementing an automated auction process that is held at a designated time on the Internet, and that ends after bidding has been completed, comprises a server connected to a plurality of workstations that may establish several auctions that allow for trading of multiple goods, while simulating the live and dynamic setting of traditional auctions. The system displays an animated auctioneer.
Patent GB-2415147-A (GB)
Title: Prediction game
Inventor: BRIGGS DAVID
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for playing a multi-player game comprises an outcome receiving means 6 that is adapted to repeatedly receive a generated outcome, a prediction input means 4 which is adapted to receive an input constituting a prediction of the generated outcome, a check means 7 for checking the input at the prediction input means 4 against the generated outcome received by the outcome receiving means 6, and a control means 8 which is adapted to respond to an output from the check means 7 to control the continuation or discontinuation of the game, wherein, in each turn of play, an input is received at the prediction input means 4 from a first and/or second player, an outcome is generated, and the check means 7 determines whether the input at the prediction input means 4 matches the generated outcome and sends a corresponding signal to the control means 8, which processes that signal to determine whether or not the game can continue depending on whether the input at the prediction input means 4 matched the generated outcome.
Patent GB-2416152-A (GB)
Title: An air bag with an igniter triggered by a tether.
Inventor: QVINT PETER
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A safety arrangement comprises: an inflatable element 1, such as a vehicle air bag; an inflator to provide a combustible gas to the interior of the inflatable element to inflate it at least partially; a flexible member or strip 3 having first 4 and second 5 ends, at least one of which 5 is connected to the inflatable element; and an igniter 9 connected to the strip. Upon inflation of the inflatable element the first and second ends of the strip move apart, and upon exceeding a predetermined distance the igniter is ignited, thus igniting the combustible gas within the inflatable element and so producing further inflation. Should the inflatable element encounter an obstruction (figure 1c) the strip will not become fully extended, and thus the igniter will not be triggered and full inflation will not take place. The igniter may be a pull igniter and may be located within a loop 6 of the strip. Alternatively the igniter may be located adjacent to the inflatable element (figure 3a).
Patent GB-2417188-A (GB)
Title: A wheelie bin compactor
Inventor: DEACON MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A manually operable waste compactor for a wheelie bin comprising a pivotally mounted lever that accommodates a push rod c with a foot h to compact waste in the bin when the lever is pulled downwards. The lever may have a 'Y' shaped cross member a with cupped feet b on the end that hook under the handles of the wheelie bin. The push rod c is preferably slotted and located against a fixed pin d in the 'Y' of the lever. As the operator pulls the lever down, the fixed pin d will re-locate itself into a higher slot in the push rod c and allow the push bar to extend further into the bin. The foot of the compactor is preferably star shaped to allow air to escape while the refuse is being compacted. Preferably the lever has an extension handle e which allows the operator to apply a greater downward force.
Patent GB-2401867-A (GB)
Title: Polymer composite with internally distributed deposition matter
Inventor: HOWDLE STEVEN MELVYN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polymer composite comprising internally distributed deposition matter wherein the process comprises providing a deposit of deposition matter at the surface of a solid state polymer substrate, contacting the surface deposited polymer with a plasticising fluid or a mixture of plasticising fluids under plasticising conditions to plasticise and/or swell the polymer and internally distribute deposition matter, and releasing the plasticising fluid or fluids to obtain polymer composite.; A polymer composite comprising a porous or non porous polymer throughout which particulate deposition matter as hereinbefore defined is distributed with desired uniformity, preferably with high uniformity in excess of 80 % for example in excess of 98 %.; A scaffold comprising a polymer composite having internally distributed deposition matter; and use of the composite as a support or scaffold for drug delivery, for use in bioremediation, as a biocatalyst or biobarrier for human or animal or plant matter, for use as a structural component, for example comprising the polymer and optional additional synthetic or natural metal, plastic, carbon or glass fibre mesh, scrim, rod or like reinforcing for medical or surgical insertion, for insertion as a solid monolith into bone or tissue, as fillers or cements for wet insertion into bone or teeth or as solid aggregates or monoliths for orthopaedic implants such as pins, or dental implants such as crowns etc.
Patent GB-2407613-A (GB)
Title: Repairing drywall damage, with reinstatement of lost anchor as required
Inventor: STEPHENSON ALAN
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A method of repairing a damaged plasterboard panel 10 comprises the steps of: a) providing a flexible back-plate 18, sized to overlap the edges of a hole 16, b) removing a temporary cover sheet from adhesive 24 on the edge of the back-plate, c) flexing the back-plate and inserting it through the hole, using a handle 30 to pull and adhere it against the rear of the damaged panel, d) filling the hole, e) removing or trimming the handle 30. A cover-plate 26 may be provided before or after step d. The handle may be flexible and may be tied around the cover-plate 26. The filler may comprises pieces of fabric 38 laid one on another, or randomly orientated within a powdered filler material such as plaster of paris. The back-plate may have a thicker central portion, its flexibility may arise from cuts, holes, slots or undulations. An anchor plug for a fixing screw may be formed integrally with, or secured to, the back-plate. Apparatus for performing the method are also claimed.
Patent GB-2413945-A (GB)
Title: Robot vacuum cleaner and associated contaminant guide members
Inventor: LEE JU-SANG
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A robot cleaner comprising a main body 10 having a driving wheel(s) 12, 13, 14, 15 (driven by motors 41, 42), a suction port 20 under the main body 10 and a guide member 30 there under so as to guide contaminants present on the surface to be cleaned towards the suction port 20. The guide member 30 may be accompanied by another guide member 30, each positioned at opposite ends of the port 20, and made from a resiliently deformable material, possibly comprising thermoplastic polyurethane. The guide member(s) 30 are configured and shaped so as to make contact with the surface to be cleaned and is also arranged so as to extend laterally beyond the driving wheel(s) 12, 13. Suction port 20 is preferably located behind driving wheel. A sensory camera unit 11, and brush elements 40, 41, 42 may also be included.