baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2367010-A (GB)
Title: Body treatment product
Inventor: JOHNSON ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2000-05-15
Abstract: A body treatment product (10) suitable for home or salon use and which allows the user to pursue other activities during its use is provided. The product (10) applies electrical pulses to the skin for toning and massaging the muscles, especially the facial muscles. The product (10) has one or more body contactors (15) operable to apply electrical pulses to the body of a person being treated and a control unit (20) operable to control the characteristics of the electrical pulses. The product (10) includes a body unit (11) adapted to be worn on the person and which supports the body contactor(s) (15) through adjustable links (14). For facial massage the body unit (11) has a headband (12), which incorporates ear pads (13) so that the wearer may listen to instructions or music played on an audio system (40) whilst being massaged.
Patent GB-2388816-A (GB)
Title: Laser stamp
Inventor: MONTAQUE DAVID JOHN
IPC: B41J3/36
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A laser stamping device comprises means for storing upto five different data types for laser reproduction of the data onto a tangible object. The device is 3 x 2 x 2.5 inches in size and is intended to provide a multi-data laser stamping function. The device is electronically driven by battery and has the facility to hold up to five featured addresses or frequently used stamping data. This data would initially be entered into the device using a 12 key alphanumeric keypad 2, which would also hold the facility for punctuation and related images. Once data has been keyed in, the device will allow the user to programme it to one of five memory buttons. This process can be repeated for the remaining four memory buttons and hence allowing the facility to change addresses/data using the same stamp, at the touch of a button. The actual data image would then be reproduced onto the desired object by creating an electronically 'burnt' impression, similar to that created by a laser printer or facsimile machine. The data may be displayed in a L.C.D on top of the device.
Patent GB-2390639-A (GB)
Title: A device for protecting a lockable fastener from tampering
Inventor: YULL MATTHEW
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A vehicular access hindering system (1) includes a base frame (3) set into the ground (2) and a vehicle obstacle (9) which can be set into the frame (3) and be locked thereto. The frame (3) includes a ring (7) which extends upwards through a slot (13) in the bottom of the obstacle (9), when it is set into the frame (3). An aperture (14) is provided in a cover (10) of the obstacle (9) to allow a users hand and arm to extend into the obstacle (9) to gain access to the ring (7) extending through the slot (13) so as to be able to lock or unlock a padlock (16). In order to reduce free movement of the persons hand and arm within the obstacle (9), a tube (15) extends generally between the aperture (14) and the slot (13) so that use of unauthorized devices, such as tools, to try to open the padlock by illegal means is prevented, or at least hindered. The obstacle (9) may be pyramidal in shape, or may be hemispherical, or of other shape, and of a size suitable to allow a rear portion of an unauthorized vehicle, such as a lorry, from reversing over it, but such as to grate against mechanical parts, such as a rear axle, under the vehicle or to allow the vehicle to ride up onto the obstacle to lodge thereon, so as to deter an unauthorized vehicle from attempting to enter an area where the obstacle is situated.
Patent GB-2391589-A (GB)
Title: Heat pipe generator
Inventor: BATTY BILL
IPC: F01K9/02
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A heat pipe electricity generator has a body 1 with ends 13 and 14 for heat input 17 and heat output 18. An internal turbine 2 is provided for converting fluid energy into electricity in a generator 6. A control system 8 may be provided to modulate the heat input by resistance wire heating 9 in addition to conventional heating 13. In another aspect a double walled heat insulation section 12 is provided with a vacuum between the two walls in order to prevent entrainment of the working fluid liquid by the working fluid vapour.
Patent GB-2376936-A (GB)
Title: Recloseable retort pouch
Inventor: STERN RANI
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: There is provided machinery and a method for manufacturing a stand-up retort pouch. The pouch has at least two opposed sheets of retort-resistant laminate material and a bottom gusset. It further has a recloseable fastener between the opposing sheet surfaces thereof, the recloseable fastener extending from a first side outer edge to an opposing second side outer edge and adjacent to at least one outer edge. The sheet surfaces are each scored with a laser score line. The laser score lines are in registration with one another and parallel with the recloseable fastener. The sheets are heat-sealed together along the top and side outer edges thereof and together with the gusset at a bottom edge thereof. The disclosed pouch is burst-resistant when sealed after first being filled with wet contents and subsequently being subjected to retort processing.
Patent GB-2381289-A (GB)
Title: Clip
Inventor: OGAWA ATSUSHI
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A clip is detachably attached to first member with a rib, and engages a second member with a hole. The clip includes a pair of engaging members projecting with an inclination so that a space therebetween gradually is narrowed toward an insertion direction of a rib of the member to be attached, and engaging portions of the engaging members are engaged with an engagement portion of the inserted rib. The clip also includes clipping members for clipping a leading end portion of the inserted rib.
Patent GB-2383597-A (GB)
Title: Fracturing fluid containing gas hydrate inhibitor
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A fracturing fluid comprises water, a hydratable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a crosslinking delay agent, a breaking agent and a gas hydrate inhibitor. The crosslinking delay agent and the gas hydrate inhibitor make it possible to pump the fracturing fluid into deep wells where the temperature may reach 177{C. The gas hydrate inhibitor may be selected from NaCl, KCl, CaCl  Þ  , MgCl  Þ  , formates brines, polyols, amine glycols, glycol ethers, alcohols, electrolytes, polymers, vinyl polymers, polysaccharides, amides, lactams, pyrrolidines, acrylates, fatty acid surfactants, alkyl glucosides, alkyl amines, alkyl sulphonates, hydrocarbon based dispersants, polycarbonates, amino acids, proteins and amino carboxylic acids. The hydratable polymer is preferably a polysaccharide, such as guar. The crosslinking agent may comprise a borate, zirconate or titanate ion. The crosslinking agent and the crosslinking delay agent may be a single component, for example slurried borax suspensions, ulexite, colemanite, or complexes of borate ion, zirconate ion and/or titanate ion with a polyol selected from the group of sorbitol, mannitol, sodium gluconate, sodium glucoheptonate, glyceral, alpha D-glucose, fructose, ribose and alkyl glucosides. Preferably, two different gas hydrate inhibitors are used to ensure that gas hydrate inhibitor is present in both the aqueous phase and the polymer accumulation. In addition, the components of the fracturing fluid composition are environmentally benign and/or biodegradable.
Patent GB-2388123-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation means for toilet bowl
Inventor: CURTIS GARY IAN
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: An odour removal apparatus for a toilet bowl wherein a gases extraction means is in communication with an area (80) in the vicinity of the bowl and the outlet whereby operation of the gases extraction means substantially removes odours from the vicinity of the bowl and transfers them to the outlet (82). The gases extraction means comprises a fan means (15) operable to induce a flow of gases and entrained odours for removal of the odours from the vicinity of a toilet. A flow control means such as a one way valve, is provided to substantially prevent odours flowing from the outlet to the bowl through the gases extraction means. Also claimed is a similar apparatus characterised by the gas extraction means being in communication with the bowl via an overflow conduit in a cistern. Also claimed is a toilet having walls adapted to conceal a gases extraction from means.
Patent GB-2403613-A (GB)
Title: A Cartesian loop RF amplifier in which compression is detected by use of a test tone
Inventor: BEN-AYUN MOSHE
IPC: H03F1/34
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: Saturation in an RF power amplifier 126 without an output isolator may be caused by reflection from the antenna 128. Compression lowers the small signal gain of the Cartesian linearisation loop and so distortion increases. The reduction in loop gain is detected by adding a low level test tone at an offset frequency 166 to the input signal and monitoring the level of the test tone at the output of the loop filters 116,118. The test tone is detected by wideband and narrowband bandpass filters 142,144,146,148 feeding RMS detectors 150,154. When the ratio of the detected test tone to the main transmission signal calculated by the divider 156 exceeds a first threshold, the input signal is attenuated 108,109. The input signal level may be raised again when the ratio of the test tone to the main transmission signal calculated by the divider 158 falls below a second threshold.
Patent GB-2404673-A (GB)
Title: Plastic fencing panel
Inventor: PAYNE LAURENCE DAVID
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A fencing panel comprises frame 10, 11 and panel members 16 wherein the frame comprises at least two elongate plastic members spaced apart so as to receive the plastic panel member. The panel member comprises at least one planar and substantially rigid member. The frame may comprise four members arranged in a rectangular array and attached together by corner members 13 and the panel member may comprise a matrix of individual panel members.
Patent GB-2396848-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods of automatic recovery for disabled printers
Inventor: JOHNSON BRUCE L
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: Methods of recovering from disabled printer states due to the unavailability of print consumables such as toner, ink, or other colorants. Some of those methods use a conversion 210, 310 to a degraded format, such as process black or grayscale. Others of those methods transfer a print job to a printer 604, 704, 806, 906 that is not disabled, the print job optionally including instructions in a printer language or a metafile. A color printer 400 capable of recovering from a disabled printer state due to the unavailability of colorants by converting 210, 310 a print job to a degraded format, such as true black to process black or color to grayscale printing. A printer capable of recovering from a disabled printer state due to the unavailability of colorants by forwarding 506, 534, 806, 906 a print job to another compatible printer 604, 704 or a print server 1004, 1100. A system capable of recovering from a printer having unavailable colorants necessary for printing a print job including a printer 1002 and a print server 1004,1100, the printer forwarding the print job to the print server, the print server selecting an alternate printer 1006 and forwarding the print job thereto.
Patent GB-2408377-A (GB)
Title: Brace bar for sound board of guitar
Inventor: PARK IN JAE
IPC: G10D1/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a brace bar attached to an inner surface of a sound board of a guitar to prevent the sound board from being distorted, which has a modified shape to improve the flexibility of the sound board while maintaining the strength of the sound board, thus improving the resonance of the sound board and reducing a weight of the sound board. The brace bar includes a narrow portion having a cross-section with a profile of which a side extends vertically upward to a position of a predetermined height, thus forming a lower base part, and is bent inward at the position toward a center of the brace bar, and, thereafter, extends upward while being inclined at a predetermined inclination angle to form a tapered upper part.
Patent GB-2394979-A (GB)
Title: Liner hanger
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming or repairing a wellbore casing (210) by radially expanding a tubular liner (125).
Patent GB-2399637-A (GB)
Title: Detecting sand particles in a flowing fluid by assessing the power of acoustic pressure disturbances
Inventor: GYSLING DANIEL L
IPC: G01F1/7082
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of particles, such as sand, flowing within a fluid 11 in a conduit 13 is disclosed. At least two optical sensors 14,16,18 measure pressure variations propagating through the fluid. These pressure variations are caused by acoustic noise generated by typical background noises of the well production environment and from sand particles flowing within the fluid. If the acoustics are sufficiently energetic with respect to other disturbances, the signals provided by the sensors will form an acoustic ridge on a k  l  plot, where each data point represents the power of the acoustic wave corresponding to that particular wave number and temporal frequency. A sand metric then compares the average power of the data points forming the acoustic ridge to the average power of the data points falling outside of the acoustic ridge. The result of this comparison allows one to determine whether particles are present within the fluid. Furthermore, the present invention can also determine whether the generated acoustic noise is occurring upstream or downstream of the sensors, thus giving an indication of the location of the particles in the fluid relative to the sensors.
Patent GB-2400051-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric garment materials
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: Polymeric garment material is made by applying coagulant (34) to a substrate (32) which may be present on a mould (30), applying a foam (38) of a polymeric material to the substrate, allowing the coagulant to coagulate some of the foam and removing uncoagulated foam from the substrate to leave a layer of coagulated polymeric material on the substrate. The uncoagulated foam may be removed by spraying liquid such as water or directing a jet of gas such as air onto the substrate. After removing uncoagulated foam the substrate may be immersed in water to remove coagulant. The polymeric material may be one or more of nitrile latex, natural latex, polyurethane latex, polyvinyl chloride latex, neoprene and polyvinylacetate. The coagulant may be an aqueous or alcoholic solution of an electrolyte such as formic acid, acetic acid, calcium nitrate and calcium chloride. The garment may be a coat, an apron, a boot, a shoe, a sock, an item of underwear, a gloove or a corset. The garment material allows perspiration to escape and reduces heat build up. It may have a water vapour permeability of 3.5 to 6.5 mg.cm<-2> .h<-1> and when subjected to a temperature of 20 Ò 2{C and a relative humidity of 65 Ò 2% for 265 minutes holds between 1.0 and 8.5 mg of water per cm<2>.
Patent GB-2412799-A (GB)
Title: Receiving means for displaying the location of a beacon
Inventor: MASON PETER
IPC: G01S1/68
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A receiving means is disclosed for interpreting the transmission from a beacon operating in the vicinity and displaying the location of the beacon. The receiving means may be fitted with an acoustic alerting device or a visual display. The receiving means may be fitted with a communications link for communication with other equipment. The receiving means may be connected to equipment capable of controlling a vehicle or vessel, whereby the vehicle or vessel may be steered to a position in the vicinity of the beacon position. The beacon may be a Personal Location Beacon (PLB) or an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).
Patent GB-2403895-A (GB)
Title: Footwear for removing hair from floor coverings.
Inventor: JULIER ALAN JAMES
IPC: A47L25/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A set of footwear comprises soles which are provided with means for removing hairs from floor coverings as the user walks. In the preferred embodiments the sole has a strip of hooked material derived from the commonly available 'hook and pile' type fastening materials. The foot wear may be shoes or slippers, and the hair engaging material may be disposable. The hair engaging material may also be an electrostatic material.
Patent GB-2403700-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece release with computer verified connections
Inventor: ENGLE BRIAN A
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a workpiece, such as an automotive fuel tank 10, comprises making a connection between a male 30 and a female 32 connector, one of which includes a removable tab 34 bearing a computer readable code 36. An alert is produced if a correctly identified code is not read following workpiece assembly and removal of the tab 34. The alert may comprise preventing the workpiece from being released from a workstation. The code 36 may be a magnetic, alphanumeric or bar code removable from a female connector 32 for a fuel tank vent valve 20, the connection 28 being enclosed by a flange 18.
Patent GB-2398855-A (GB)
Title: Parts feeder
Inventor: BAIRD RANDY K
IPC: B65G27/32
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: In parts feeder (5) driven by an electromagnet driver (11), the magnet core and the armature are rotationally misaligned either to adjust the lines of direct magnetic force between the electromagnet and the armature or, where the armature is magnetically charged, such that the magnetic force will exert both an attractive force between the magnet core and the armature and a relative torque between the magnet core and the armature which tends to align the poles of the armature and the magnetic core. A round baseplate (32) design allows the unit to be simply enclosed for aesthetic or for potential air purging applications. Counterweights for tuning the parts feeder (5) natural frequency can be bolted to the round baseplate (32), the counterweights having a ring segment shape to compactly fit on the round baseplate (32).
Patent GB-2417155-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a mobile telephone
Inventor: DESHPANDE ANAND DHONDO
IPC: H04M1/04
Filed: 2004-08-14
Abstract: A holder device for a mobile telephone handset comprises two clamping members A,B between which the handset is held and a strap D,E for attachment of the holder to an arm of a user. The clamping members comprise a base plate A having three upstanding pillars, and a slider plate B with a further three upstanding pillars. The slider plate B is movably retained between upper and lower panels of the base plate A. Springs C attached to both plates act to urge the pillars of the slider plate towards the pillars of the base plate. The strap comprises two parts D,E which are attached to either side of the base plate A. One strap part D has a buckle which engages in holes provided in the second part E. The holder provides hands free use of a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2410342-A (GB)
Title: Environmental Control System And Device
Inventor: POPPLEMANN KLAUS-WERNER
IPC: C02F11/00
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: An environmental control device 6 for controlling operation of apparatus eg. a central heating system or air conditioning which influences the environmental conditions of an inhabited environment has a first mode of operation 10N for providing an environmental condition preselected by an inhabitant of that environment, a second mode 10R of operation for providing an environmental condition lying in a range more restricted than the range of conditions which may be sought in the first mode of operation and delay means 9 to cause the second mode of operation to become operative only when the controlled apparatus is due for inspection or maintenance, said delay means being selectively adjustable on initial installation to allow an installer to set the initial period of operation in the first modes, eg 400 days.
Patent GB-2419868-A (GB)
Title: Food date indicator
Inventor: MCNEIGHT DAVID LESLIE
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: An indicator for food packages of which the contents have a limited life after opening, comprising a label associated with the package actuatable on opening the package indicating passage of time after actuation. The label 11 may comprise a portion 11a to be torn off by opening of the package. The removal of the end portion 11a may initiate a colour-changing oxidation reaction by exposing a chemical composition 12 to the atmosphere. A colour change may gradually extend along the length of the label. The label may be constructed to re-seal the package when the "use-by" time of food therein has expired. The label may comprise an RFID tag having a shunt across two contacts that is broken to actuate the indicator.
Patent GB-2426637-A (GB)
Title: Corner fitting for a cable trunking unit
Inventor: DOHERTY TOM
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A corner fitting (40, fig 1) for connecting two sections of a cable trunking system (10, fig 1) that extend to either side of an external corner, the two sections having aligned compartments for containing a cable (60, fig 1). The corner fitting (40, fig 1) comprises respective aligned end apertures for interfacing with the compartments of the two sections of adjacent trunking, and a corner compartment (40, fig 1) extending between the aligned end apertures. The corner compartment (40, fig 1) comprises a stop member 49a, 49b positioned out of alignment with the aligned end apertures for guiding the cable (60, fig 1) between the aligned compartments of the two sections of adjacent trunking around the corner fitting (40, fig 1) and for deflecting the cable (60, fig 1) along the length of the corner (40, fig 1). The stop member 49a, 49b is positioned for stopping the cable (60, fig 1) from being pulled back into alignment. There is also described a cable trunking assembly comprising such a corner fitting.
Patent GB-2421193-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: INAMOTO YASUNORI
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A hollow golf club head comprises a main body 34, having a face opening 32 on a face side 30 of the body, and a face member 36. All or part of the upper edge of the face member 36 extends to a crown portion 38 of the main body 34 of the golf club head. The main body 34 is preferably integrally formed by casting, whilst the face member 36 may be cast or press-formed. The two parts may be welded together. The distance between the centre of figure position of the face member D and the centre of gravity of the golf club head when projected on to the face member C should be less than 5 mm. Preferably, the two points should be co-incident.
Patent GB-2434101-A (GB)
Title: A fistula cutting device
Inventor: SIBBONS PAUL
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A surgical device comprising an elongate shaft <B>12</B> and a head <B>14</B> with a cutting edge <B>18</B> for use in treating anal fistulas. The head <B>14</B> may be a tubular head and it may be closed at the end furthest from the shaft. The cutting edge <B>18</B> on the head may be serrated and there may be an attachment point for a seton. The shaft <B>12</B> may be adapted to be attached to a high-speed rotary device <B>20, 22</B> and also the shaft may be hollow to allow fluid to be emitted into the fistula. The device facilitates the removal of tissue from the walls of the fistula allowing the introduction of collagen that aids the healing of the fistula.
Patent GB-2435986-A (GB)
Title: A mobile telephone having a docking unit for a wireless headset
Inventor: MARCELIN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications apparatus (10) for transmitting and receiving data over a mobile telecommunications network, the apparatus comprising a handset (12) having a docking unit (34, 40) for a wireless headset. Also disclosed is an embodiment wherein the wireless headset is charged by the handset.