baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2401859-A (GB)
Title: Closure with integral spaced hinge portions
Inventor: MAVIN GERRY
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: There is described a closure comprising a spout portion and a cover portion. The cover portion is formed integrally with the spout portion and joined thereto by an elongate web. The web is adapted for pivotal movement with respect to the spout portion about a first hinge and is adapted for pivotal movement with respect to the cover portion about a second hinge. The first and second hinges are mutually spaced and extend transversely to the length of the web. There is also described a closure for use with a container in which the closure comprises a first part and a second part. The second part is movable with respect to the first part from a closed position to an open position to allow access to the contents of the container. One of the first and second parts has a detent and the other of the parts has a formation engageable by the detent when the second part is in the closed position to retain the second part in the closed position. One of the first and second parts additionally comprises a frangible means which, when broken, is adapted to engage the detent or formation on the other of said parts and move the detent or formation out of engagement with the previously engaging structure, thereby permitting the second part to be moved to the open position.
Patent GB-2404583-A (GB)
Title: A part spherical mirror
Inventor: MOSS DAVID
IPC: A45D42/08
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A semi spherical mirror which is able to enlarge the size of the reflection of a person's face enabling the user to get a very close shave.
Patent GB-2391613-A (GB)
Title: Air terminal device
Inventor: ULMANEN HEIMO
IPC: F24F1/01
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A supply air terminal device comprises a supply air chamber (11) into which air is passed from a supply air duct. The supply air chamber (11) comprises nozzles (12a1, 12a2...) on both sides of a vertical axis (Y) for passing an air flow (L1) into a mixing chamber (F). The supply air terminal device comprises a bottom plate (13) which closes the device from below and which can be used as a mounting plate for a light fitting (15, Fig 2). A heat exchanger (14) is located on the bottom plate (13) for heating or cooling circulated air, so that a circulated air flow (L2) from a room space is passed to the heat exchanger (14) horizontally and into connection with the supply air flow (L1) passed from the nozzles (12a1, 12a2...). The circulated air flow (L2) changes its direction through about 180{ and a combined air flow (L1 + L2) flows from the mixing chamber (F) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the circulated air flow (L2) comes to the heat exchanger (14). A plate (T) can be placed on the heat exchanger (14) to help create the air flow (L2). The nozzles (12) may be located on only one side of the supply air chamber (11). The heat exchanger (14) may be disposed below the air supply chamber (11).
Patent GB-2393535-A (GB)
Title: Method for multi-core on-chip semaphore
Inventor: SEDMAK MICHAEL C
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method for implementing a semaphore on a multi-core processor (102) including a central arbitration unit (CAU) (110) connected to each core (104(1), 104(2)) thereof. The scheme involves, for each core (104(1), 104(2)), outputting a first signal from the core (104(1), 104(2)) to the CAU (110) to request access to a common resource (105(l)-105(3)) to perform an operation; and responsive to receipt of a second signal from the CAU (110), the core (104(1), 104(2)) performing the operation.
Patent GB-2404536-A (GB)
Title: Protection of data using software wrappers
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A method of protecting a users' data comprises: <SL> <LI>a) wrapping data content to be sent to a third party 12 computing platform in a compound software wrapper; <LI>b) interrogating the third party computing platform for compliance with a trusted platform specification; <LI>c) on successful interrogation of the third party computing platform, transmitting the data content wrapped in the compound wrapper to the third party computing platform; <LI>d) unwrapping the compound software wrapper on the third party computing platform; <LI>e) wherein the third party computing platform treats the data content in conformity with a compound policy forming part of the software wrapper which specifies how the data content may be used. </SL> The compound policy may be stored on a security token (such as a smart card 10), and the compound policy may include a rights management policy (e.g. terms of purchase), an information flow policy (how the data may be manipulated) and/or a user privacy policy (e.g. the circumstances in which the data content may be used. In a second embodiment a compound software wrapper is described which comprises a header section, a data content, a key record section and includes a compound policy including one or more of a rights management policy, an information flow control policy and/or a user privacy policy.
Patent GB-2389069-A (GB)
Title: Gas injection moulding method and apparatus
Inventor: SMITH GORDON FREDERICK
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A gas injection moulding method and apparatus are disclosed. A melt is injected into a mould 12 and gas is injected into the melt to form a gas cavity 26 in the melt, wherein gas flow is established through the mould cavity and between a gas inlet 24 and a gas outlet 28. A gas channel is formed between the gas cavity 26 and the outlet 28. The injection gas may be nitrogen.
Patent GB-2405129-A (GB)
Title: Infinitely variable transmission
Inventor: ELLIS CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM HEND
IPC: B60L50/30
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: The transmission comprises a planetary gear system made up of a ring gear, a sun gear and two or more planetary gears, an input/output shaft directly connected to the planetary gear carrier, a high-speed shaft directly connected to the sun gear, a motor/generator with its rotor mounted on the input/output shaft and its stator mounted on the transmission casing, a motor/generator with its rotor mounted on the ring gear and its stator mounted on the transmission casing, and control means whereby the system is arranged to be controlled. When the motor/generator on the ring gear is temporarily acting as a generator, its electrical output is fed directly to the other motor/generator, and vice-versa, their efforts being mutually reinforcing in both cases. The principal application is in support of high-speed flywheels in road vehicles. The energy source can be a battery, a fuel cell or an internal combustion engine. The transmission provides reverse operation, through geared neutral to full forward speed, drawing energy from the flywheel on acceleration, and feeding it energy during regenerative braking. The energy transfer in each direction is normally a combination of purely mechanical through the planetary gear, and electro-mechanical between the two motor/generators. This is considerably more efficient than the conventional multiple transformations from mechanical into electrical and then into chemical for braking, and then the processes in reverse for acceleration. An optional braking device can be fitted to the ring gear, to provide higher levels of power than the motor/generators can achieve in combination.
Patent GB-2394510-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle heating system with burner exhaust fed through the i.c. engine
Inventor: EBERSPACH GUNTER
IPC: F02N19/06
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The passenger compartment heater 12 has a burner 14 which receives fuel via a metering device 18 and is supplied with air by a positive-displacement blower 20. The i.c. engine has an air intake 28, eg an intake manifold, and an exhaust gas treatment area 30, eg a catalytic converter. The combustion products of the space heater 12 are introduced into the engine air intake 28; this can be done even when the engine is not running by closing a valve 44 to prevent combustion products passing through the engine air filter, and acting on the engine to ensure that the intake and exhaust valves 34, 36 are held partially open to maintain communication between the air intake 28 and the exhaust treatment area 30. Thus not only is the passenger compartment heated but also parts of the engine are pre-heated. When the engine is running, valve 44 is open and the combustion products of the space heater 12 are drawn into the engine by the partial vacuum of the air intake. When the space heater 12 is not required, the positive-displacement nature of the stationary blower 20 prevents air from reaching the engine without passing through the air filter.
Patent GB-2395459-A (GB)
Title: Bonding articles with complementary alignment features
Inventor: HOUGHTON HARRY VINCENT
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A manufacturing method comprises the heat and pressure fusing together of thermoplastic elements 102, 104 which are aligned using complementary features 108,110, such as a peg 108 and hole 110 arrangement. Also disclosed is a corresponding heating apparatus such as an interstitial heating plate with cutaway portions 112a. The final product made by the process may such as be a facing stone, driveway block, kerbstone or gully covered made from recycled plastics.
Patent GB-2407102-A (GB)
Title: Drainage separator system
Inventor: MURFIN QUINTIN ANTHONY
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: The system 2 comprises two channels, inner channel 4 and outer channel 3, each with its own outlet 5, 6 respectively. Surface runoff drains into the system 2 from a surrounding paved drainage surface 1. The system comprises a flow control arrangement whereby the runoff can be diverted to one open outfall, the selection of outfall dependent upon the pollutant level of the runoff. Preferably when there is non-polluted runoff control valve 8 in outer channel outlet 6 is opened to dived the runoff towards a surface water disposal point. When pollution is generated in the vicinity of the paved drainage surface 1 control valve 8 is shut and the runoff is permitted to flow into the inner channel, to be discharged via outlet 5 towards treatment. The system may be used to separate drainage flows generated by an outdoor fire fighting aircraft training rig.
Patent GB-2407793-A (GB)
Title: Fascia board with a foamed core and an unfoamed skin
Inventor: JARRETT ANDREW
IPC: B29C48/07
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a die for forming a roofing fascia board of plastics material and comprises a foamed plastics core and un-foamed plastics skin. The board is formed by co-extruding a first foamed plastics material forming the core of the board and a second un-foamed plastics material that is delivered onto the opposing major faces of the core of the board by means of a delivery channel 5 that branches 6 and 7 to pass around the core (3a,3b figure 5) of the board. The delivery channel branches are shaped to enhance the flow of the second plastics material to the opposing face of the core of the board to provide a substantially even delivery of the second plastics material to both faces of the board. The branching channels have a cross section that narrows in both width and depth as the channels run adjacent the opposing face of the core. Also included is a roofing fasica board with an unfoamed skin and a foam core.
Patent GB-2407992-A (GB)
Title: Racquet with integral ball holder
Inventor: ROBSON NEAL S
IPC: A63B49/00
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A sports racquet or racket, e.g. a squash racquet, tennis racquet, or table tennis bat, includes an integral ball holder. The racquet may comprise a squash racquet having a V-shaped throat which connects the head 1 to the shaft 2, with the ball holder 3, 4, 5 being formed in the gap of the throat. The ball holder exerts sufficient pressure to hold a ball 6 in position when the racquet is not being used, but is unable to hold the ball in position when the racquet is hit by another ball, e.g. during a game. Instructions (9, 10, 11, fig. 2) may be provided on the racquet in order to remind a player to remove the ball from the holder before play commences, and the instructions may be provided in different colours on either side of the racquet such that, upon spinning the racquet in order to decide which player should serve first, the instructions serve as a means of visually distinguishing one side of the racquet from the other.
Patent GB-2392565-A (GB)
Title: Communications distribution box having improved access
Inventor: ENGLISH STEPHEN T
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: A distribution box (100) for supporting a plurality of distribution jacks (110), each distribution jack having a first terminal (111) and a second terminal (112), the distribution box (100) being configured to permit a plurality of cables to be selectively interconnected with the plurality of distribution jacks, the distribution box (100) includes a housing defining a hollow interior, said housing having a wall adapted to support said plurality of such distribution jacks (110) such that the first terminal (111) of each distribution jack is positioned in the hollow interior and the second terminal (112) of each distribution jack (110) is accessible from the exterior of the housing, and the housing having an opening configured to allow said cables to be routed into said hollow interior for interconnection to the first terminals (111) of said distribution jacks; and a removable shield mountable over said opening and being adapted to seal around the cables disposed in said opening.
Patent GB-2398927-A (GB)
Title: C49 titanium disilicide source/drain electrode fabrication
Inventor: LEE MOON-KEUN
IPC: H01L21/285
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: Mosfet source/drain contact regions are treated using a nitrogen containing plasma which forms a nitrogen trapped layer at the source/drain region surface. An ion metal plasma (IMP) method is used to deposit titanium metal on the source /drain regions. C49 phase TiSi2 is formed when the titanium layer is heated and the nitrogen trapped layer slows down the silicide formation rate and prevents the occurrence of other phases and providing a uniform electrode layer. CVD and ALD methods using a TiCl4 source gas and a hydrogen reduction gas for forming a C49 titanium silicide layer are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2392672-A (GB)
Title: Mouse lambda light chain locus
Inventor: BRUGGEMANN MARIANNE
IPC: C07K16/00
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: The present invention provides in a first aspect a mouse in which the   g  (lambda) light chain locus has been functionally silenced. In one embodiment, the mouse   g  light chain locus was functional silenced by deletion of gene segments coding for the   g  light chain locus. In a further aspect, a mouse containing functionally silenced   g  and   k  (kappa) L chain loci was produced. The invention is useful for the production of antibodies, for example heterologous antibodies, including heavy chain only antibodies.
Patent GB-2412325-A (GB)
Title: A portable spacer for use with inhalers
Inventor: FAHMY GALAL ELDIN IBRAHIM
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A device comprises two telescoping tubes 1,2 each having at least one perforation 9 therein, and a sleeve 8 mounted on the tubes 1,2 and surrounding the perforations 9. A valve 15 has two operable positions, in the first position it allows the patient to blow into the spacer, in the second position it allows the patient to inhale from the spacer. When in use a inhaler and mouthpiece are attached to each end, the patient blows into the spacer and activates the inhaler at the same time. The turbulence mixes the air and medicine. The patient then inhales this mix. Such a device constitutes a portable, collapsible spacer suitable for use with inhalers, intended in particular for the treatment of asthmatics.
Patent GB-2413309-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a pair of hand propelled load carrying vehicles
Inventor: NASEBY DONNA
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a hand propelled load carrying vehicle comprising first and second vehicle units (see figure 2) such as strollers or pushchairs 1. Each pushchair comprises two spaced apart side frames 2, 3, each side frame mounting a front wheel 11, a rear wheel 12 and a handle 10. The front and rear wheels of one frame of one of the pushchairs are detachable so as reveal attachment points which may be secured in brackets 14 on the other pushchair. The handle 22 of the first pushchair may also be detached so as to be inserted through bracket 14 on the second pushchair. The present invention provides a means for connecting two pushchairs for transporting two children.
Patent GB-2414465-A (GB)
Title: Flexible receptacle for liquids
Inventor: WILLIAMSON DAVID
IPC: B65D33/24
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A receptacle for liquids comprises a bag or pouch 10, of liquid impermeable flexible material such as waterproofed textile, plastics, or a plastics-textile laminate material, with an open end 14 which has edge reinforcement strips 15, 16 and securing means such as hook-and-pile fabric strips 18, 19 to close the bag. The flexible bag can be used in positions which would not be accessible to a rigid receptacle such as a bucket. The securing means may alternatively comprise complementary rib and channel means. The reinforcement may comprise two strips 15,16 of stiff foamed plastics, over which the edges of the flexible material are draped and secured such as by stitching 17.
Patent GB-2413929-A (GB)
Title: Horse reins with elastic insert
Inventor: HANCOX DEBORAH JANE
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: Reins, for connection to the mouth bit of a horse bridle, with an elastic insert set between the connection with the bit and the area of the reins normally held by the rider. The insert, which may be of approximately 15 centimetres in length, is fitted to the reins with stud and billet and/or a buckle fastenings. The insert reduces trauma injury caused by the bit in the mouth of a novice horse or horse with a novice rider. The main section of the rein may be of leather with a rubber coating.
Patent GB-2414978-A (GB)
Title: Capsule-making apparatus and method
Inventor: GRIMES RYAN
IPC: A61J3/07
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: Capsules, for example for the delivery of pharmaceuticals, are produced from two films (18, Fig 1) of a water-soluble polymeric material, by deforming the films to form a multiplicity of recesses and filling the recesses with a flowable filling material. The films are welded together by dielectric welding to form filled capsules using two opposed electrodes with recesses 32 that correspond to each capsule. Shallow grooves 36 in the surfaces of the dies surround each recess leaving a land around each recess. Dielectric welding does not occur along these grooves, so the films suffer less distortion. The capsules can readily be separated from the resulting web. The polymeric material may be gelatin, or a water-soluble cellulose derivative such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, and also contain a plasticiser.
Patent GB-2405385-A (GB)
Title: Mode control of hybrid vehicle
Inventor: KUANG MING
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A control method and system (10 see fig 1) for propelling a hybrid vehicle comprises launching the vehicle using a secondary power source (4 see fig 1) and then activating a primary power source (2 see fig 1) when a calculated vehicle weight and driver torque request exceed respective threshold values. A controller 110 determines the weight based on initial acceleration of the vehicle. The system (10) may improve vehicle driveability and performance. The primary power source (2) may be an internal combustion engine 116 in parallel with the secondary power source (4) which is typically an electric motor 146. Alternatively, a fuel cell engine (12 see fig 2b) may be used as the primary power source. An alternative series layout comprises a generator (18a see fig 2a) for driving a motor (18b see fig 2a).
Patent GB-2424527-A (GB)
Title: Collision warning and countermeasure system for an automobile
Inventor: MALHOTRA ANITA B
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A collision warning and countermeasure system 10 for an automotive vehicle is disclosed. The system 10 comprises at least one object detection sensor 14 for generating an object detection signal, at least one image generating sensor 16 for generating an image detection signal and a controller 18 electrically coupled to the object detection sensor(s) 14 and the image generating sensor(s) 16. The controller 18 determines a centre of reflection and a centre of intensity in response to the object detection signal and the image detection signal over a plurality of frames. The difference between the centres of intensity and reflection are used to generate a sensor difference signal which may be utilised for classifying at least one detected object. The object detection sensor 14 may be a radar or lidar arrangement. The image generating sensor 16 may be a CCD camera.
Patent GB-2404476-A (GB)
Title: A programmable transmitter using either fixed codes or rolling codes
Inventor: CHUEY MARK D
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A universal remote control (fig 1 30) interacts with a user to assist in training to one or more appliances (fig 1 24). If the appliance is activated by a rolling code activation signal, a sequence of different rolling code activation signals is transmitted (380) until the user indicates a successful (384) rolling code transmission. If the appliance is activated by a fixed code activation signal, a fixed code word is used to generate and transmit (424) each of a sequence of different fixed code activation signals until the user indicates a successful fixed code transmission. In response to an activation input (384), an activation signal is generated and transmitted based on data stored (386) following user indication of a successful (384) transmission. Binary modification of fixed codes is also disclosed such modification adjusts fixed codes so as to allow for user error when inputing the code.
Patent GB-2418914-A (GB)
Title: Concrete that deteriorates in water
Inventor: ELLINGSRUD SVEIN
IPC: C04B28/16
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A concrete formulation which undergoes controlled deterioration in water can be used for making anchors for releasably tethering submarine devices, such as seabed logging devices, at the seabed. The cement mixture used in the concrete comprises Portland cement, calcium carbonate and a source of sulphate. Preferably the source of sulphate is anhydrite. The cement mixture transforms into non-binding Thaumasite over a pre-set period of time, leaving only natural material on the sea floor. The anchor may have a central hole 12 for the attachment of a central release mechanism.
Patent GB-2413790-A (GB)
Title: Insert providing increased vertical rigidity in a box
Inventor: HUSSAIN IMRAN
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An insert for point of sale display box packaging has a rectangular centre panel 1 and side panels 2, 3, 4, 5 provided in folding relationship along each of the edges of the centre panel. The insert is inserted through an open end of a box such that the side panels of the insert are between the product and the side walls of the box and the centre panel forms a cover above the product. A hole 6 may be provided in the centre panel to allow insertion of a finger for removal of the insert. The insert is preferably made from cardboard or paper materials but it may alternatively be made from plastic materials. Its use increases the vertical rigidity of the box and protects the product from damage during transit and storage.