baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2390854-A (GB)
Title: Skin cleansing composition incorporating anionic particles
Inventor: KOENIG DAVID W
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: Novel skin cleansing formulations are disclosed herein. The formulations comprise an anionic particles, microfibers, or compounds which dislodge contaminants from skin through electrostatic interactions. The anionic particles, compounds, or microfibers can easily be incorporated into various products for improved skin cleaning and removal of the contaminant from the skin. The anionic particles do not necessarily kill microbes on the skin, but dislodge them from the skin surface such that they and other contaminants can easily be removed away from the skin by a substrate.
Patent GB-2394626-A (GB)
Title: Non-dedicated access node and switch connections in a wireless telecommunications network
Inventor: PAPADIMITRIOU DIMITRIOS
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A telecommunications network (20) provides non-dedicated circuit connections between access nodes and switches of the network. A switch pool (24) enables the switches to communicate with access nodes disposed about a service area of the telecommunications network. The invention also provides methods of providing non-dedicated circuit pathways between access nodes (12a, ..., n) and switches (14a...n) in a telecommunications network (20) having a plurality of gateways (28(a), 28(b)). A media gateway selection onde (22) provides a circuit connection mechanism and uses a gateway selection database (26) as a means for storing and accessing data and means for defining relationships among the media gateways (28(a), 28(b)), access nodes (12(a..n)) and switches (14(a..n)).
Patent GB-2416276-A (GB)
Title: Providing services in communications networks and selectively charging for their use
Inventor: FOX DAVID
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A GSM mobile telecommunications network provides a radio access network, comprising base transceiver stations 22 and base station controllers 26, together with a core network, comprising mobile switching centres 2, serving gateway support nodes 16, core 12 and home location register 10. The radio access network comprises a plurality of geographically distributed cells. The network provides GSM functions to mobile devices registered therewith over a GSM bearer. The network is adapted to also provide core network GSM functions to devices registered therewith over a non-GSM bearer via a different access network. This different access network may comprise a Bluetooth (RTM) connection between the mobile terminal and an access point 20, and an IP-based communications link between the access point 20 and an access controller 24. The access points 20 may be provided by different organisations, some of which provide service without charge, some of which charge the mobile terminal user directly, and some of which charge the cellular network operator. The identity of the access point used is determined, and the charge rendered for using the core network is selected in dependence upon the identity of the identity of the access point.
Patent GB-2417500-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable support base for column or the like
Inventor: KLIPPEL SIMON
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: An adjustable base for a column or post has a base plate 12, a lower adjustment plate 14 and an upper adjustment plate 16, the lower plate 14 being adjustable relative to base 10 along axis 34 by means of fastenings 30 passing though elongate slots, the upper plate 16 being adjustable relative to plate 14 along axis 38 by means of fastenings 18 passing though elongate slots 36, and adjustable along axis 50 by means of threaded nuts on threaded fastenings 18, so that a post attached to plate 16, e.g. via slots 40, can be adjusted in three mutually perpendicular directions. Plate 10 is fastened, e.g. via holes 28, to a fixed structure, which may be the bottom of a hole drilled in concrete, and adjustment means such as nuts 30, 26 are designed for access from above upper plate 16 for adjustment where space is restricted.
Patent GB-2403113-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of one of a plurality of channels using identification data
Inventor: FITTON MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: This invention is generally concerned with the reception of high rate digital data, and more particularly with methods and apparatus for improved channel estimation in high rate digital data communications systems, particularly packet data communications systems. A method is described of determining an estimated response of a data channel of a current data link of a data communications system having a plurality of data links each with a corresponding channel. The method comprises storing in a data store data for a plurality of previously determined estimates for the channels of said plurality of data links in association with data for identifying each link; determining data for identifying said current data link; retrieving from said data store previously determined channel estimate data for said current data link using said data for identifying said current data link; initialising an adaptive channel estimator using said retrieved channel estimate data; and determining said estimated response using said adaptive estimator and data received on said current data link.
Patent GB-2418379-A (GB)
Title: Cleansing wipes
Inventor: DUFFIELD JOHN PAUL
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: Wipes for cleaning oily surfaces comprise an oleophilic material covalently bonded to the surface of the wipe substrate. The wipes retain absorbency, clean oily soil with reduced residues or streaks and retain their properties after washing. A process for coating the wipes employs atmospheric or low pressure plasma discharge and/or excited gas streams resulting therefrom. The wipe substrate may be a woven or knitted cloth, a non-woven textile or paper or a natural or synthetic sponge. The oleophilic coating forming material may be an unsaturated hydrocarbon such as alpha-olefins or have a hydrocarbon chain with a terminal group such as alcohol, aldehyde, halide or fatty acid or esters of short chain alcohols and fatty acids such as triglycerides.
Patent GB-2419360-A (GB)
Title: Fabric softener comprising a sublimable carrier
Inventor: BINNS VIKKI LOUISE
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A solid fabric softening composition which is suitable for adding to a heated tumble dryer along with fabric articles comprises a cationic softening agent, a sublimable carrier and talc as a distribution aid. Preferably the sublimable carrier is adamantane and cationic softening agent is a cationic surfactant, more preferably Quaternium- 18 methosulphate. In another aspect, a method of conditioning fabrics comprising tumbling the fabrics with the composition in a heated tumble dryer with a hot air temperature of 35{C or more. In yet another aspect, the use of the composition for softening fabric articles in a heated tumble dryer with a hot air temperature of 35{C or more. The composition disintegrates to provide softening with a reduction in risk of greasy spots.
Patent GB-2407598-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting information down hole using a pulser
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM EVANS
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A pulser 12 incorporated into the bottom hole assembly of a drill string generates encoded pressure pulses, for travel to the surface for decoding and deciphering, by means of a rotor 36 with blades that oscillate between first and second orientations to obstruct the flow of drilling fluid through passages in a stator 38. A motor 32, which may electric, is located in an air-filled chamber 65 and drives a drive train including drive shaft 34 reduction gear 46 and magnetic coupling 52,50, a major portion of which is located in a separate liquid-filled chamber 63. One or more characteristics of the pressure pulses, such as amplitude, is controlled by varying the oscillation of the rotor.
Patent GB-2424363-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a vehicle seat
Inventor: SIMONSSON LENNART
IPC: B60N2/42
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A vehicle seat (1) comprises a squab (2) and a backrest (3). The headrest (4) is carried by the backrest. The headrest 4 is provided with a mechanism (7) to move the headrest forwardly in the event that an impact should occur. A locking mechanism (9) is provided to lock the headrest to prevent forward movement of the headrest in response to a predetermined signal. The signal may be generated in response to a rear impact in excess of a predetermined severity. The mechanism acts to reduce whiplash injury from a rear impact/ accident. An energy absorbing device may be fitted. A controller (10) receives signals from sensors (11 and 12) to control the locking mechanism (9).
Patent GB-2411721-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for measuring tissue histology
Inventor: COTTON SYMON D OYLY
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A method of non-invasively analysing skin structure, comprising the steps of irradiating a plurality of locations over an area of tissue under investigation and detecting the light remitted at each location. An analysis of the light remitted at each location may then be made and a measurement representing the total melanin and dermal melanin within the tissue taken. Next a comparison of the measurement for the dermal melanin obtained previously is made with the measurement for the total melanin obtained previously. The comparison is then used to investigate the histology of the skin.
Patent GB-2421487-A (GB)
Title: Machine for sealing a cryotube with a shrink film
Inventor: HWANG SHIAW-MIN
IPC: B65B11/00
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A machine for sealing a cryotube with a thermoplastic film, which is heated and shrunk, is disclosed. The cryotube has a cap with threads, a tube body and a tubular thermoplastic film, wherein the cap is threadably connected to an open end of the tube body and the thermoplastic film is disposed around the cap and the tube body at the connection thereof. The machine includes a holder 43 for holding the cryotube, a rotation mechanism 44, 45 for rotating the cryotube around a longitudinal axis of the cryotube, and a heating mechanism 20 for heating the thermoplastic film of the cryotube hold in the holder, whilst the holder is being rotated, so that the thermoplastic film shrinks. Heating may be by blowing hot air. The holder 43 may be of heat insulating material. The rotation mechanism, heating mechanism and a conveying mechanism 30, 31, 32 for raising and lowering the holder may be co-ordinated by a control unit.
Patent GB-2429938-A (GB)
Title: Filtering dispersions
Inventor: KOSVINTSEV SERGUEI RUDOLFOVICH
IPC: B01D39/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A method of, and filter for, filtering a dispersed phase 115 from a continuous liquid 106 of a dispersion 111, the filter comprises a substrate 107 having a plurality of apertures 120 each extending directly through the substrate between a first surface and a second surface and a layer of material applied over at least a portion of the first surface, wherein the material rejects the continuous liquid to a greater extent than the dispersed liquid. Advantageously the filter and method is used to remove yeast cells or in the oil industry to remove crude oil from water. Also disclosed is a surface microfilter 105 for filtering oil from water comprising a substrate having a plurality of apertures extending through the substrate between a first and second surface and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) applied over at least a portion of the first filtering surface.
Patent GB-2417909-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with a metal/organic composite rear body
Inventor: SERANO ANTHONY D
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A golf club head is formed of a hollow body, the rear body portion of which includes a metallic stringer 38 that extends along the crown-skirt interface and a plurality of ribs 40 intersecting the metallic stringer to form a lattice frame, the openings 34 of which are filled with an organic composite material such as graphite epoxy. An additional aperture 36 formed in the skirt may also be filled with the same graphite epoxy material. Because the graphite epoxy is lighter than the surrounding metal frame, the rear body portion of the golf club head is lighter than a comparable all metal club head. Yet, the presence of the metallic stringer and frame renders the metal-organic composite rear body portion substantially stiffer than a comparable all-composite rear body portion.
Patent GB-2431628-A (GB)
Title: A deployment and retrieval apparatus for submerged power generating devices
Inventor: GIBBERD GEORGE JAMES
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A submersible winching device (4) is mounted on a positively buoyant power generating apparatus (1) for the purposes of deploying said power generating apparatus onto a submerged support structure (7). A diver or remotely operated vehicle is initially employed to attach the winching tether to the support structure. The winching device is then powered by a motor drive unit (2) to pull the power generating apparatus down through the water column. The power generating apparatus mates mechanically with the support structure at (3) and (5) and they latch together. To retrieve the power generating apparatus the latch is released, allowing positive buoyancy to bring the power generating apparatus back to the surface, whereupon the winching tether can be released from the support structure.
Patent GB-2417321-A (GB)
Title: Impact-absorbing end caps for levels
Inventor: KIM CHARLES
IPC: B43L7/00
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: An impact-absorbing end cap (20) for an instrument such as a level (10) is provided that is secured to an end (14, 15) of the level (10) and has an outer layer (21) and an intermediate layer (22). The intermediate layer (22) is positioned between the outer layer (21) and the body (11) of the level (10) and is securely fastened to the outer layer (21). In addition, the intermediate layer (22) provides greater resilient compressibility than the outer layer (21) so that the end cap (20) is better adapted to absorb impacts to the outer layer (21) and thereby prevent damage to the level (10). Preferably, the outer layer has a profile (27) matching the body profile (17) at the end (14, 15) of the level (10) and the intermediate layer (22) forms a serrated intermediate profile (28) to facilitate compression of the end cap (20). Also preferred is where the end cap (20) includes an inner layer (23) with less resilient compressibility than the intermediate layer (22).
Patent GB-2423289-A (GB)
Title: All terrain vehicle with steering power assistance
Inventor: YANAI HIDEO
IPC: B62D1/14
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle has an input-shaft 24 (on a handlebar side) and an output shaft 81 (on the wheel side), which are connected together via a motor-driven power steering apparatus. A power assist motor included in the power steering apparatus is driven in accordance with a relative rotational angle in the input shaft and the output shaft. The steering system has side protrusion portions 116a, 116b secured to input shaft 24; an upward protruding tab 115 as a first stopper secured to a vehicle body at a position corresponding to the side protrusion portions 116a, 116b, for restricting a swing range of the side protrusion portions 116a, 116b; side protrusion portions 82b, 82c secured to output shaft 81; and a downward protrusion portion 132a as a second stopper secured to the vehicle body at a position corresponding to the side protrusion portions 82b, 82c, for restricting a swing range of the side protrusion portions 82b, 82c. The restriction in swing range can reduce the load on the electric motor.
Patent GB-2431333-A (GB)
Title: Sports shoe
Inventor: HARTVELD ADRI
IPC: A43B5/06
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A sports shoe having a sole arrangement with a ground engaging resilient base member <B>4</B> and a plate member <B>2</B> located above the base member <B>4</B> and extending substantially to the rear of the shoe and to the ball of the foot, the plate member <B>2</B> being more rigid than the base member <B>4</B>. The plate member <B>2</B> may include areas of different rigidity. The shoe may also have a protrusion which is located in the rear third of the shoe. The plate member <B>2</B> may be made of carbon fibre composite or natural fibre reinforced plastics. The shoe is for use in running and jumping. The plate member <B>2</B> may increase the sensory information available to a user. The shoe may prevent overuse injuries.
Patent GB-2436547-A (GB)
Title: Cycle carrier
Inventor: FARRELL DANIEL BRENDAN
IPC: B62J7/04
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A bicycle carrier is pre-stressed by a tension member 22 extending between the rear of the carrier 15 and an upright limb 16 at the front of the carrier. Load capacity is thereby enhanced. Tension members at each side of the carrier may be provided, and the or each tension member may be incorporated in a container 21 for attachment to the platform 12 of the cycle carrier.
Patent GB-2431868-A (GB)
Title: Swivel limiting device and quick release coupling for stroller castor wheel
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A device for limiting swivel of a wheel (33 fig 4) of a stroller (3 fig 4) includes a fork (31) mounted to the wheel (33), a swivel-limiting unit (4), and a quick release unit (5). The swivel-limiting unit (4) includes a connecting seat (41) adapted to be disposed fixedly on a frame unit of the stroller , a limiting seat (42) connected fixedly to the fork (31), and a control member (43) disposed on the connecting seat (41) and operable to extend into the limiting seat (42) so as to prevent rotation of the fork (31) relative to the connecting seat (41). The quick release unit (5) includes a base (51) disposed fixedly on the connecting seat (41), and a movable member (52, 55, 56) disposed movably on the base (51) and operable to move on the base (51) so as to allow for removal of the fork (31) from the swivel-limiting unit (4).
Patent GB-2438193-A (GB)
Title: Article supply system
Inventor: POGET PIERRE-YVES
IPC: B65B35/02
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: An article supply device comprising a magazine for sequentially dispensing articles, such as blister packs 222, from an aligned stack of articles, the magazine including a dispensing mechanism 244 located at the output end of the magazine, the dispensing mechanism being operable to displace selective lead articles from the magazine out of alignment with the stack where each selected article is presented in a transfer position adjacent said output end, and a transfer device 240 for transferring that selected article away from the magazine so that the next succeeding article can be put into the transfer position by the dispensing mechanism.
Patent GB-2439743-A (GB)
Title: Wedged joint
Inventor: PALMER BARRY DAVID
IPC: F16B12/20
Filed: 2006-07-01
Abstract: A wedged joint includes first and second components (A, B) and a wedge member (C). A portion of the first component (A) engages a portion of the second component (B) and the wedge member (C) is in sliding engagement with a recess in the second component (B) to secure the joint.
Patent GB-2428386-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: SPITTLE MARK CHARLES
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A game playing apparatus comprises a plurality of handsets A,B,C,D, each of which comprises at least two operating buttons 10. The apparatus further comprises receivers 8 for receiving an input signal identifying the correct sequence in which the buttons of each handset must be pressed, means for determining from the input signal whether the buttons of each handset are pressed in the correct sequence and means 12 for transmitting at least one control signal identifying at least the handset whose buttons are the first to be pressed in the correct sequence. The input signal may be a wireless signal, transmitted as sound disguised in music or the like, the receivers taking the form of microphones in the handsets, which can be programmable remote controls. In another embodiment there is a hub (24, Fig 3) to which the handsets are connected, the hub having an infra-red transmitter (28) and a microphone receiver (26). The game data can be incorporated in an audio or video signal, from a broadcast or pre-recorded medium and the game apparatus may be used in conjunction with a video recorder, DVD player, set-top box or similar to access the data. The apparatus thus provides convenient means by which a plurality of players may compete against one another in, for example, a general knowledge quiz in which answers must given in the correct order.
Patent GB-2441173-A (GB)
Title: A domestic water saving device
Inventor: CURRY ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: E03B7/04
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A water saving device, suitable for incorporation into a domestic hot water supply system, comprises a means for diverting cold water from a tap until the water has achieved a desired predetermined temperature. The diverting means is suitably controlled by a pressure switch.
Patent GB-2431164-A (GB)
Title: Process for improving the lubricating properties of base oils using Fischer-Tropsch derived bottoms
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10M159/04
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A method for improving the lubricating properties of a distillate base oil characterized by a pour point of 0{C or less and a boiling range having the 10 percent point falling between about 625{ F (329{C) and about 790{ F (421{C) and the 90 percent point falling between about 725{ F (385{C) and about 950{ F (510{C), the method comprises blending with said distillate base oil a sufficient amount of a pour point depressing base oil blending component to reduce the pour point of the resulting base oil blend at least 3 degrees C below the pour point of the distillate base oil, wherein the pour point depressing base oil blending component is an isomerized Fischer-Tropsch derived bottoms product having boiling point of greater than 900{F (482{C).
Patent GB-2432500-A (GB)
Title: Image generation using vertex and pixel processing sections
Inventor: IMAGIRE TAKASHI
IPC: A63F13/52
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: An image generation system including a vertex processing section and a pixel processing section. When subjecting a background or first group object to predetermined processing which is implemented by a first processing and a second processing, the vertex processing section performs the first processing with a processing load lower than a processing load of the second processing, and the pixel processing section performs the second processing. When subjecting a moving or second group object to the predetermined processing which is implemented by a third processing and a fourth processing, the vertex processing section performs the third processing with a processing load higher than a processing load of the fourth processing, and the pixel processing section performs the fourth processing.
Patent GB-2433558-A (GB)
Title: Flexible chamber pump with valve between actuating mechanism and airbag inlet
Inventor: HUANG T C
IPC: F04B45/02
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: An air pump operable by a motor includes a body 10 and an airbag unit mounted in the body having multiple airbags each having an air chamber 34 and an air inlet. A lifting mechanism comprising a swash member 40 and rotary member 50 reciprocates the airbags to pump air. Each of the swash member arms has its own air inlet. An air intake control valve 37 is set between the air inlet of each airbag and respective lifting mechanism air inlets to control the air passage between each airbag air inlet and the lifting mechanism inlets subject to the operation status of the airbags. An exhaust structure 82 is coupled to the airbag unit for exhaust of air from the airbags. The intake control valve may be integral with the airbag, may be fastened to the lifting mechanism or may be free to float between lifting member and airbag. Provides simplified construction and convenient bottom location of the inlets.