baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384689-A (GB)
Title: Infusion device for beverage making
Inventor: DICK-READ GILES
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: The device 1 has a hollow housing 2 containing eg tea, a handle 3 connected to the housing and at least one aperture sealed by a porous wall or membrane eg a plastics mesh 10. Solid walls 2 of the housing help reduce dripping when the device is removed from liquid. A membrane may be provided on both sides of the chamber and the or each membrane may have a peripheral fold which allows it to expand when its contents swell. The housing may be divided into compartments which may or may not intercommunicate. When they do not, different ingredients eg tea, milk and/or sugar may be put in the separate compartments. The handle may be integral with or separately attached to the housing. The handle may include an indicator for time and/or temperature of immersion, eg a thermochromic material.
Patent GB-2388873-A (GB)
Title: Tidal power generator with hydraulic cylinders
Inventor: MACKAY RONALD GORDON
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A tidal power generator comprises at least one hydraulic cylinder 107 and a buoyant member 104 to which one member of the hydraulic cylinder 107 is attached. The buoyant member 104 is constrained to move vertically in response to tidal motion, allowing the a first member of the hydraulic cylinder to move relative to a second member of the hydraulic cylinder. This relative motion causes a working fluid to pass between the hydraulic cylinder and a reservoir, and a prime mover is operated by the fluid. The cylinders may be mounted on a platform which may form the buoyant member, or the buoyant member may lie below the platform 109. There may also be an hydraulic pressure accumulator for providing pressurised fluid when tidal motion is minimal and the prime mover may be an hydraulic motor 111 for driving an electrical generator 112.
Patent GB-2381094-A (GB)
Title: System and method for automated rendering of files to print, without the file's source application
Inventor: REICH LAINYE E
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: An automated system and method for rendering of files to print when the source application is not available is disclosed. The method includes the system identifying the source application, selecting the rendering application from a library in the computer system and using the rendering application to produce a rendered output file. The document to be rendered can be received from a client device and the rendered output file could be transmitted to a client device. The method could also include the step of automatically rendering the output file into printer compatible file for a selected printer. Also the method can include the setting of a global print setting associated with the selected rendering application, generating a copy of the selected rendering application to automatically render the document and to perform a print operation on the document.
Patent GB-2375351-A (GB)
Title: Retrodifferentiation of cells to form undifferentiated cells
Inventor: ABULJADAYEL ILHAM MOHAMED SALE
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: A device for preparing an undifferentiated cell, the device comprises means for contacting a more committed cell with an agent that causes the more committed cell to retrodifferentiate into an undifferentiated cell.
Patent GB-2383166-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of toner usage based on an adjusted pulse width count
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ SANTIAGO
IPC: H04N1/29
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: An estimate of toner use in a printer is made based on an adjusted pulse width count. The pulse width is corrected in response to a measured environmental factor (eg humidity).
Patent GB-2379307-A (GB)
Title: Distributed web serving system
Inventor: KRIEGSMAN MARK E
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: A distributed web serving system for delivering content from a primary server to a client includes a database accessible to the client. The database includes information from which the client can itself identify a secondary server from which to obtain a copy of content from the primary server. The system also includes a processor, other than the primary server, for delivering the content to the client. As a result, the primary server does not need to intervene in a client's initial request for content.
Patent GB-2396289-A (GB)
Title: A tray with foldable supports
Inventor: GRAZEBROOK ROBERT FRANCIS NEED
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A tray 1 is suspended from a handle 5 by a plurality of foldable cords 2 where the cords are spiral or arc shaped and can fold flat onto the tray 1. Preferably the tray 1 is supported by three cords 2 that are fixed equidistance to the edge of the tray at positions 4 and along the base of the handle 3. The tray 1 may have a hole in the centre to accommodate the handle of another tray to allow the trays to be stacked. The tray may allow a glass of wine to be carried by one hand or a single finger. The cords may be made of stiff springy material and the tray made of stiff paper or plastic material. The complete tray and supports may be moulded from plastic material in one seamless piece.
Patent GB-2386374-A (GB)
Title: Slip agent comprising fatty acid amides
Inventor: ISIDA NOBUHIRO
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A composition comprises gadoleic amide represented by the following formula 1: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=32 WI=62 LX=894 LY=826 TI=CF> <PC>and erucic amide represented by the following formula 2: <EMI ID=1.2 HE=29 WI=65 LX=884 LY=1212 TI=CF> <PC>characterized in that the weight ratio of gadoleic amide and erucic amide is 1:15 to 1:2. The composition imparts initial slip property and blocking resistance to a resin. The resin is preperably a polyolefin such as polyethylene.
Patent GB-2398593-A (GB)
Title: Cover assembly for an inspection chamber, manhole etc.
Inventor: CLARK RONALD FRANCIS
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: The cover assembly, primarily for use with non-man-entry inspection chambers, includes a cover 10, a frame 11 for receiving the cover and an adaptor 12 designed to be received by the frame so that it defines an opening that is smaller than that defined by the frame. The cover, frame and adaptor preferably all have the same shape with the adaptor having an outer and inner portions joined together by a frangible section so that the inner portion can be removed to vary the size of the opening through the assembly. The assembly elements are preferably all formed from plastic material and the adaptor may include spaced apart strengthening ribs. The adaptor may include a substantially horizontal flange which is received in a groove in the frame and/or the adaptor may snap-fit in the frame.
Patent GB-2391575-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant coating for expandable tubular members
Inventor: RING LEV
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: A method of coupling an expandable tubular assembly including one or more tubular members to a preexisting structure which comprises ```coating the interior surfaces of the tubular members with a first part of a lubricant; ```positioning the tubular members within a preexisting structure; ```circulating a fluidic material including a second part of the lubricant into contact with the coating of the first part of the lubricant; and ```radially expanding the tubular members into contact with the preexisting structure. An apparatus formed using the above method.
Patent GB-2395931-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle front body structure
Inventor: SAITOU TSUTOMU
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 2003-12-02
Abstract: A vehicle front body structure includes: a pair of side members 2,3 extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a bumper reinforcing member 4 connected to front ends of the side members; a cross-member 11 connected to the bottoms of the side members in the vicinities of the front ends thereof; and a connecting member 15 connected to the bumper reinforcing member and the cross-member. The connection strength between the connecting member and the bumper reinforcing member in the vehicle longitudinal direction being lower than the flexural strength of the cross-member in said longitudinal direction. Should a force be applied to the bumper reinforcing member, such as in an impact, the connecting member may be deformed (see figure 3) rather than the cross-member. The strength of the connecting member may be varied by use of a rib (see figure 5) on its rear surface, or bolt attachment points (see figures 6 and 7) having thinner bearing faces.
Patent GB-2392911-A (GB)
Title: Inhibitors of dna methyltransferase isoforms
Inventor: MACLEOD ALAN ROBERT
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: This invention relates to the inhibition of DNA MeTase expression and enzymatic activity. The invention provides methods and agents for inhibiting specific DNA MeTase isoforms by inhibiting expression at the nucleic acid level or enzymatic activity at the protein level.
Patent GB-2413782-A (GB)
Title: A casualty harness for a vehicle seat
Inventor: TABONE ENNIO
IPC: B60R22/00
Filed: 2004-05-08
Abstract: A device for extricating an injured person from a vehicle seat comprises a harness constructed from a plurality of lifting straps, possibly formed of webbing, located behind a seat cover. The harness is located beneath the seat cover so that in the event of a collision, necessitating the occupant being removed from the vehicle by the emergency services, a rip panel or zip fastening may be opened to reveal the harness. The occupant is then removed from the vehicle by way of the harness and seat cover being lifted by means of loops located at the ends of the straps.
Patent GB-2404235-A (GB)
Title: An anti-vibration element for use in a manually operated tool
Inventor: MENZEL JOHANNES
IPC: B23D47/00
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: In order to reduce the formation of vibrations in the coil spring 2 in an anti-vibration element 1, for a manually operated tool having such a coil spring 2, an additional mass 8 is positioned on the coil spring 2. The additional mass 8 is of essentially disc-shaped design and has two holes 10 positioned approximately opposite one another through each of which runs a coil 9 of the coil spring 2.
Patent GB-2402690-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer screen and downhole completion method
Inventor: VOLL BENN A
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an expandable filter assembly for downhole use and comprises a base pipe (10) having an inside surface, a plurality of openings (12) and at least one filtration layer (26) mounted over the pipe. The filtration layer (26) comprises a weave (see Fig. 2) having weft (28) and warp (30) wires wherein one of said wires is disposed at an angle of about 10-80 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base pipe (10). The diameter of the weft wires (28) may be up to 50% larger than the diameter of the warp wires (30).
Patent GB-2409775-A (GB)
Title: A draw out compartment with safety switch for rechargeable batteries
Inventor: YU DAMIEN YAT SHUN
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A battery drawer for a cordless telephone or other apparatus that operates from both regular AC power and battery power and that has a stand-by battery recharging system and associated battery charging circuit. The battery drawer is slidably mounted in a body and is configured to receive and hold at least one rechargeable battery. A combination ejector and electrical circuit maker is associated with the battery drawer. The combination ejector and electrical circuit maker establishes an electric circuit between the battery charging circuit and the at least one rechargeable battery when the battery drawer is in a closed state, operates to eject the battery drawer from the body, and electrically opens the electric circuit between the battery charging circuit and the at least one rechargeable battery when the battery drawer is in an open state. Increased safety is afforded to users by disconnecting the battery drawer from the charging circuit when the battery is replaced in the drawer.
Patent GB-2410987-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical seal fluid support system
Inventor: TAHIR NADIM
IPC: F16J15/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A mechanical seal fluid support system comprises a reservoir which contains barrier fluid (e.g. oil) 1. The oil is fed to a mechanical seal 10 by a pump and motor set 3. The oil is then forced through a regulating valve 6, the pressure of which can be read via the gauge 7. An oil safety fuse 50 takes a pilot pressure reading 9 from the oil exiting the mechanical seal 10, and also takes a pilot pressure reading 11 from the oil leaving the pump and motor set 3. Should there be a pressure drop between the two pilot pressure readings 9, 11, the flow of oil is diverted to point 12 into the oil safety fuse 50 and the flow to the mechanical seal 10 is blocked. The oil then leaves the oil safety fuse 50 from point 13 and back into the reservoir 1 at point 14.
Patent GB-2413853-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of azimuthal dependence of subterranean parameters
Inventor: HAUGHLAND SAMUEL MARK
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A method to process borehole logging data to determine the azimuthal dependence of a parameter of the wellbore uses a downhole tool having at least one logging sensor and at least one azimuth sensor. The method includes acquiring at least one logging parameter and corresponding azimuth measurement from the tool to create a data pair, and processing a convolution of the data pairs with a predetermined window function (e.g. a Bartlett function) to determine convolved logging sensor data for at least one azimuthal position. The logging sensor may be any type of sensor such as a formation pressure sensor, a neutron sensor, an ultrasonic sensor etc. The method may be used in LWD imaging applications to improve image quality by reducing statistical measurement noise and image distortion.
Patent GB-2416478-A (GB)
Title: Visor assembly and removable optical assembly for a helmet
Inventor: SUTTER BRAD
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A removable dual visor kit for a helmet comprises outer and inner visors 198,199 and a pair of latches 152 which are releasbly mounted in retaining assemblies (102, Fig 1) on the helmet shell, each latch being adapted to allow one-handed raising and lowering of a respective one of the visors. The retaining assemblies may be retofitted to an existing helmet. The visor assembly may be replaced by another optical assembly such as night vision binoculars. These may have a mounting bar (700, Fig 8) with latches (751,752, Fig 8) which are received in the retaining assemblies.
Patent GB-2417811-A (GB)
Title: Hand washing detector device with module for timing the occurrence of hand washing events
Inventor: KEENAN BRIAN
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A hand washing detector device, suitable to be fitted to a person possibly on the hand or wrist, comprises a sensor (2) for sensing a hand washing event and a timing module (12) responsive to the sensor. The device may also include an alarm system (6, 8, 10) wherein the timing module (12) activates the alarm system (6, 8, 10) when a first predetermined time limit is exceeded between hand washing events. The alarm may be audible (6), vibratory (8) and/or visual (10) and the sensor (2) may detect the presence of water or any other chemical present during hand washing. The device may help in infection control by monitoring hand washing and reminding people to wash their hands regularly.
Patent GB-2429156-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal dilator
Inventor: GREENWOOD NICOLA REGAN
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A vaginal dilator comprising a plurality of spaced markings wherein at least two types of marking used are distinguishable from each other by touch. Markings of different form (eg 3-6) are provided at regular spaced intervals to enable the user to monitor depth of insertion by tactile recognition alone.
Patent GB-2428778-A (GB)
Title: Thermal insulation structure for vehicle room lamp
Inventor: OCHIAI HIROSHI
IPC: F21W106/00
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: An interior vehicle light assembly has bulb cassettes 5 for mounting a light bulb into a case 1. Bulb cassettes 5 are made from thermal resistant resin. A heat shield wall 5a interposed between the bulb cassette and the case 1 prevents the casing from being damaged by heat generated by the light bulb. Bus bars 4 are insulated by members 8.
Patent GB-2431542-A (GB)
Title: Anchor structure for a fire-proof steel frame of a ceiling speaker
Inventor: HSU HUNG-JUNG
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: An anchor structure for a fire-proof steel frame of a ceiling speaker aims to anchor the fire-proof steel frame on a ceiling 1 . The fire-proof steel frame has a case 10 to hold a speaker. The anchor structure includes a seat 20 coupled with the case 10 . The case 10 and seat 20 have respectively a retaining member 11 and a first slot 21 that are corresponding to and engageable with each other. The seat and case are coupled with a thrusting member 12. The seat 20 is pivotally coupled with a flap 30 . The flap 30 and the seat 20 are interposed by a pressing member 22 . The flap 30 is pushed by the pressing member 22 to form an extending angle in normal conditions, and is depressible to form a closing angle. Thereby the fire-proof steel frame can be installed easily and securely on the ceiling to seal the speaker inside and provide a desired fire-proof effect.
Patent GB-2421103-A (GB)
Title: Controlling speech synthesis on a mobile device by detecting content information
Inventor: UMEZAWA YOHEI
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: The present invention provides for a mobile radio communication device comprising a determination unit determines, based on whether electronic mail received by a communication unit contains contents identification information, whether the electronic mail is contents electronic mail. When determining that the electronic mail is contents electronic mail, the determination unit outputs an activation signal to a speech synthesis unit and an image processing unit. Upon receiving the activation signal, the speech synthesis unit executes speech synthesis based on text contained in the electronic mail to output voice through a speaker. Upon receiving the activation signal, an image processing unit preferably executes image processing based on face marks contained in the text of the electronic mail to change a face expression of a face image displayed by the image display unit according to voice output by a voice output unit.
Patent GB-2434455-A (GB)
Title: Sensing an operating state of an electrical component
Inventor: GUMMERSON PAUL
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: The operating state of a system, such as the contacts of a relay 5, is sensed to produce a digital signal at terminals C,D depending on whether a voltage DI exceeds a threshold, by comparator 45. A control unit 42 detects the operating voltage U+ and controls the input current in line 8 so that the current is low when voltage U+ is high and high when voltage U+ is low. The resulting sensing device thus consumes constant power, may be used as a digital input module over a wide range of operating voltage U+, and is unaffected by such as debris or oxidation associated with contacts of relay 5. The system such as relay 5 may also switch a load (fig 1, 3) and the operating voltage U+ may be linearly detected over two ranges (fig 3, I1, 12) by operational amplifiers (fig 2, 27,28) connected by diodes (fig 2, 30) to a control input (fig 1, 10) of a voltage controlled current source comprising operational amplifier (fig 1, 9) transistor (fig 1, 7) and resistor (fig 1, 13). Transistor (fig 1, 7) may be an insulated type such as an IGBT or a MOSFET.
Patent GB-2438663-A (GB)
Title: Signal detection in MIMO systems
Inventor: LILLIE ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: This invention relates to methods, apparatus, and processor control code for signal detection in Multiple Input Multiple Output Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed (MIMO-OFDM) communications systems. A method for determining outputs from a received signal in a lattice-reduction-aided receiver based multi-carrier wireless communications system having a plurality of sub-carriers divided into a plurality of sets of sub-carriers, the method comprising performing a detection method for each of said sets, the detection method comprising the step of applying lattice reduction to said set of sub-carriers thereby generating a reduced basis channel response.
Patent GB-2430973-A (GB)
Title: Letterbox conveyor apparatus
Inventor: SWINHOE IVOR J
IPC: A47G29/122
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A letterbox has height adjustable conveyors 6, 7 for conveying mail of different thicknesses and object detection means. Two conveyor are provided, preferably in the form of rollers which may be rubber coated. The object detection means may comprise a switch activated by the opening of a flap. Conveyor moving means 8 which adjust the height of at least one conveyor preferably comprise a pivoting arm upon which a conveyor is mounted and a rotatable cam 14 which causes the arm to pivot such that the conveyor means are moved between open and object engaging positions. The cam will not activate more than twice in response to a single signal from the detector. After two activations, if the detector still detects an object, alarm means may send an alarm to a variety of devices such as a telephone or camera. In use the apparatus prevents portions of mail remaining on the exterior of a letterbox.
Patent GB-2426007-A (GB)
Title: Water-based intercoating composition and method of forming multilayered coating film
Inventor: NAKAE YASUHIKO
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A water-based intercoating composition which comprises an aqueous dispersion type polyurethane composition obtained from a polyisocyanate ingredient comprising a diisocyanate as an essential component, a polyol ingredient comprising a polycarbonate diol having an average molecular weight of 500 to 5,000 and a carboxylated diol as essential components, an amine ingredient comprising a monoamine compound as an essential component, a carboxy-neutralizing ingredient, and water. A coating film made up of three layers is formed respectively from the water-based intercoating composition, a water-based base coating composition, and a clear coating composition by the wet-on-wet technique on an object to be coated which has an electrodeposited coating film formed thereon. The three layers are simultaneously baked and cured to form a multilayered coating film.
Patent GB-2443452-A (GB)
Title: Electric switch assemblies
Inventor: GOH LIN LIH
IPC: H01H9/28
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: An electric switch assembly including a rocker switch member 3 which is accessible at a front face 21 of the assembly and is movable to cause activation of the switch assembly, and a blocking arrangement 5 having a first condition for physically blocking movement of the switch member 3 to prevent actuation of the switch and a second condition for allowing movement of the switch member 3 to cause activation of the switch assembly. The blocking arrangement 5 is generally disposed to the rear of the front face 21 of the assembly but includes a part 6 accessible through an opening in the front face of the assembly and comprising a socket of non-circular cross-section engageable by a key for routine the accessible part to move the blocking arrangement 5 between the first and second conditions.
Patent GB-2444964-A (GB)
Title: A computerised search of a vehicle registration database
Inventor: SHERRIFF JONATHON
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: In order to identify vehicle registration numbers which have been tampered with or reported incorrectly a database comprises structurally or phonetically similar permutations of the characters of the vehicle registration number. If an initial check reveals that a reported vehicle registration is incorrect a selective list of alternatives can be generated and used in a further search with additional search criteria such as vehicle make, model and colour to identify the vehicle. This reduces the number of possible permutations to consider as compared with wildcard searches.