baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2379301-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for making a production plan
Inventor: SHAN-FA SHIH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A method and a system (4) for making a production plan are proposed for allowing a request (410) from a client to be analyzed in real time, and the production plan (430) to be constructed in response to manufactured or semi-manufactured products at a production line, so as to implement production according to the production plan and allow a production condition to be effectively controlled and managed. Moreover, the method and system for making a production plan allow a production cycle and human resources to be effectively controlled and adjusted respectively, so that sale, purchase and manufacture departments can realize the latest production and export conditions according to the production plan. In addition, in the use of the method and system for making a production plan, the manufactured products can be effectively controlled in stock and exportation.
Patent GB-2372610-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the assembly of a product from a workpiece
Inventor: SWORDS DAVID
IPC: G07C3/14
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: The assembly of a product from a workpiece is monitored by collecting test data from a plurality of automatic or manual testing stations (6, 7) which perform tests on the workpiece at different stages of assembly. The testing stations are controlled and operated asynchronously and connected together by a network (5) to a yield server (9). The test data are aggregated and analysed in real time to calculate and display the values of specific properties of the assembly process, such as the yield and the test station utilisation value, at any level of aggregation selected by the user. The method enables the user to monitor the performance of an entire assembly process comprising numerous sites, lines, groups of test stations, individual test stations and individual tests.
Patent GB-2369594-A (GB)
Title: Making investment casting molds; heated hopper
Inventor: YANG XI
IPC: B22C7/02
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A method of forming a ceramic investment shell mold about a fugitive wax pattern of an article comprises coating the pattern with ceramic slurry, applying a ceramic particulate material heated above ambient temperature to the slurry layer, drying the ceramic slurry layer with ceramic particulates thereon, and repeating said coating, applying and drying steps to build up a shell mold on the pattern. The ceramic slurry with ceramic particulates thereon is dried initially dried for a time using relatively low humidity flowing air at an air temperature above about 80 degrees F and then subsequently for a time using relatively low humidity flowing air at an air temperature not exceeding about 80 degrees F. Ceramic investment shell molds can be built-up in times typically less than 10 hours by practice of the invention with substantially reduced incidence of shell mold cracking during the shell mold building process and subsequent pattern removal operation. An apparatus for supplying the heated ceramic particulate material comprises a chamber and a hopper, the hopper including heating means 141 to heat stucco particulates residing in the hopper to a superambient temperature.
Patent GB-2380952-A (GB)
Title: Regenerating filter media in situ
Inventor: SAITO YASUHIRO
IPC: B01D24/12
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: The filter media 51 in a filter chamber 11 is regenerated by means of a screw conveyor 23 in a cleaning tank 22. In filtering mode, raw water enters through inlet pipe 19 and passes down through the bed of filter media 51 and out through the purified water outlet pipe 16. In regeneration mode, a valve 17 in the outlet pipe closes to retain water in the filter chamber 11, and a valve (24, Fig 2) controlling opening 22a in the cleaning tank 22 opens. The screw conveyor 23 is rotated to convey filter media and water up through the cleaning tank and out through the top opening 22b back into the filter chamber 11. In this process the contaminants (53, Fig 6) are released from the filter media 51 and end up floating in the water on top of the cleaned bed in the filter chamber. The contaminants are then removed by a backwashing step, in which purified water is pumped along (outlet) pipe 16, up through the filter bed and out through (inlet) pipe 19. In Fig 7 (n.s) the valve 24 is replaced by a flap (160) extending the length of the cleaning tank (122), and the cleaning tank also contains filter media and takes part in the filtering process.
Patent GB-2384714-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted basketball hoop and extendable framework and net
Inventor: TIEN FENG YI
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A wall mounted basket for practising basketball comprises at least a box 10 enclosing an extendable frame 70, a net 96, a backboard 20, retaining plate (30 figure 2), bottom support 40, two connecting rods 50 and a supporting rod 60. The framework sidewalls have a plurality of connecting rods 71 made from tubular material rivetted together and are telescopic allowing it to be pulled out to present a framework from beneath the basketball hoop sloping downwards to the user and covering with a net to act as a base being is supported by the bottom support positioned horizontally between the two framework sidewalls allowing the basketball to be channelled back to the user. The support rod extends to floor level from the distal end of the framework to keep the framework and base net at the required height. Once the player has finished the assembly can be folded back into the wall mounted box for space saving storage.
Patent GB-2386888-A (GB)
Title: A pallet and racking system
Inventor: GRAINGER ALLAN
IPC: B65D19/44
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A pallet system comprising a pallet 1 and a support (12, Fig 8) therefor, the support comprising two parallel opposed horizontal rails 14, 15 of channel section, open towards each other and spaced to receive opposed side edge portions of the pallet moved in a horizontal plane between the rails. The pallet bears on substantially the full length of the lower flanges in a stowed position and is prevented from significant upward movement by the upper flanges. The upper flanges are cut away at one end as shown to expose to view from overhead the corresponding ends of the lower flanges, so that a pallet can be lowered to rest two of its corners on the exposed ends of the lower flanges and thus be located before horizontal movement into the stowed position. Preferably, the pallet has box section rails 5 with guides 11 cooperating with angled ends (17, 18, Figs 10 and 11) of the rail 14.
Patent GB-2377785-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for finite element modeling and simulation of enhanced magnetoresistance in thin film semiconductors with metallic inclusions
Inventor: HINES DANIEL R
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and system for finite element modeling of enhanced magnetoresistance in thin film semiconductors containing at least one metallic inclusion therein. The method and system utilizes finite element analysis techniques as a function of the applied magnetic field and the geometry of the device for comparing the device characteristics with predetermined qualities, and modifies the device to achieve a correlation between the device characteristics and the predetermined qualities.
Patent GB-2374280-A (GB)
Title: Seating system for a vehicle having a deceleration sensor
Inventor: PAVLOV KEVIN J
IPC: B60N2/02
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A vehicle has a deceleration sensor coupled to a control unit which tilts a seat of the vehicle when deceleration, particularly above given threshold, is detected. The front and/or back of the seat may be supported by hydraulic actuators 32,34 which raise the front and/or lower the back. Tilting may also be accompanied by operation of an inflatable restraint.
Patent GB-2376690-A (GB)
Title: Mouldable silicone gel composition
Inventor: OTOMO TAKAYOSHI
IPC: C08K3/36
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A mouldable silicone gel composition that forms a low compression set silicone gel that exhibits an excellent mould releasability comprises the following components: <SL> <LI>(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups in each molecule <LI>(B) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, in an amount such that the molar ratio of silicon bonded hydrogen atoms in component B to alkenyl groups in component A is from 0.5:1 to 10:1 <LI>(C) 100 to 500 parts by weight of organopolysiloxane whose molecule contains which is free of both alkenyl groups and silicon bonded hydrogen<BR> and <LI>(D) a platinum group catalyst, in an amount sufficient to effect the cure of the composition. </SL>
Patent GB-2390019-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler system
Inventor: CRANSWICK ERIC
IPC: A62C31/02
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A sprinkler system comprises a nozzle block 2 adapted to be mounted to a side wall of a room, the nozzle block comprising a water inlet 10, upper and lower water outlets 6, 8 with at least one passageway therebetween, and a valve located in the passageway for controlling the flow of water through the block, said valve communicating with actuation means 14. The upper outlet 6 comprises a substantially elongate aperture 7.
Patent GB-2374290-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide output configurations for a surgical tool
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A waveguide output for a cutting or coagulating tool is driven ultrasonically in a torsional mode. The waveguide has a elliptical profile which acts in co-operation with a static jaw. The waveguide may be disposed in either of two orientations relative to the jaw. When the major axis of the elliptical waveguide is aligned with the static jaw the gentle curve of the ellipse against the jaw effects coagulation of any intervening tissue (figure 1), whereas when the minor axis of the elliptical waveguide is aligned parallel to the static jaw the action of the sharp curve against the jaw effects cutting (figure 2).
Patent GB-2391928-A (GB)
Title: Lamp unit
Inventor: LOFTHOUSE DANIEL MICHAEL
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2002-07-20
Abstract: A lamp unit comprises a base (10, fig 1) having a pair of electrically conductive support rods 12 projecting therefrom. A pair of contact members 14,16 are mounted to the ends of the rods 12 and an electrically insulating spacer member 18 is positioned between the contact members 14,16 and arranged to receive a low voltage dichroic lamp B. The lamp comprises two projecting contact pins P which are disposed on respective opposite sides of the spacer member 18, with the contact members 14,16, being clamped against respective pins P to retain the lamp B and to make electrical contact with the pins P. The lamp unit is simple construction and can be used in a wide range of applications.
Patent GB-2393644-A (GB)
Title: Bottle rack
Inventor: SAUNDERS CARL ARTHUR
IPC: A47B73/00
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A bottle storage rack comprising a substantially orthogonal grid 4 of metal strips 1 and a plurality of elongate support members 5. Each support member 5 being provided at one end 6 with orthogonal slots, each of which is wider at its mouth 14 than at its inner end 13 and which are adapted to accommodate a respective intersection of the grid 4, so as to project perpendicularly therefrom. The distal ends of the elongate support members 5 each being provided with a pilot hole so as to allow a plurality of further metal strips to be secured to the support members using nails or screws. Further, a plurality of alignment means are provided so as to allow alignment of the orthogonal grid prior to attachment of the elongate support members.
Patent GB-2379801-A (GB)
Title: Electro-mechanical interlock for hot-swappable power supplies and cards
Inventor: BROOKS MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus to achieve an electro-mechanical interlock for a hot- swappable component such as a power supply or a card (100) comprising a solenoid with a pin (205) where the pin can extend and retract to engage or disengage a mechanical linkage (206) on a data processing system frame. This invention prevents the misuse and possible damage to the hot-swappable component or the host data processing system (101) due to incorrect insertion or removal of an energized hot-swappable component. A method of making the interlock including testing a prototype is also claimed.
Patent GB-2395225-A (GB)
Title: Improved bolt dock for door lock
Inventor: YAO CELINA
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: An improved bolt dock for a door lock and particularly a bolt dock capable of locking automatically when the door is closed and preventing the bolt from deforming mainly consists of an upper bolt set and a lower bolt set covered by a lid to couple with an inner handle and an outer handle to be installed on a door. The bolt dock thus made can achieve safe locking and increase the durability of the door lock.
Patent GB-2383073-A (GB)
Title: Door having metal external face to minimise maintenance
Inventor: HURTADO TORRES JUAN MANUEL
IPC: E06B3/82
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A door 1 has its exterior surface 4 formed of a metal plate, and an interior surface 5 of plywood to allow a decorative finish. There is a filling 7 of insulating material between the faces, contained by wooden battens 61, 63 around the edge of the door. The exterior part of the door frame 2 is also covered with metal 9. The external face may be extended to cover the sides of the door in various arrangements. The metal face provides improved resistance to break-in and requires less maintenance.
Patent GB-2384284-A (GB)
Title: An acoustic suppression arrangement for a component undergoing induced vibration
Inventor: VRSEK GARY ALLAN
IPC: F01M11/00
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: An acoustic suppression arrangement 7 for a component undergoing induced vibration includes a component body 8 having an interior surface 9 and an exterior surface 11 having a panel portion 20 and a containment plate 24 arranged in a spaced relationship from the panel portion 20. A first projector 25 is connected to the component body panel portion 20 and a second projector 30 is connected to the containment plate 24. A connector system 39, 45 is provided to connect the containment plate 24 to the component body 8 while placing the first and second projectors 25, 30 in an interference fit. Vibratory energy of the component body 8 is dissipated by frictional contact between the projectors 25, 30.
Patent GB-2397029-A (GB)
Title: Transmission for a motorised cycling exerciser
Inventor: LEE CHIN-TSUN
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: An electrical cycling exerciser includes a motor 3, two pedals 2 attached to a shaft 11, a gear 42 mounted to the shaft 11 and an overload clutch 43 to allow the pedals and shaft to slip relative to the gear 42 if the pedals are subject to a force exceeding a safe level. The overload clutch 43 may be received in the gear 42. The clutch 43 includes grooves 45 for locating elastic elements 5 and inserts 6. The gear 42 includes radial insertion grooves 422 for receiving the inserts 6. The inserts 6 are biassed into the insertion grooves 422 allowing the gear 42 and shaft 11 to turn jointly until excessive force is applied to the pedals and the inserts are forced against the biase out of the insertion grooves 422 causing the gear 42 to rotate relative to the shaft 11. The grooves 45 may be placed on the inside surface of the gear 11 (figure 6). The inserts 6 may move along the axil of the shaft (figure 9). The overload clutch may be mounted on shaft 52.
Patent GB-2397276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in multi-colour coated comestibles
Inventor: RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: In the manufacture of a multi-coloured comestible product, e.g. a chocolate bar or a chocolate coating for a cake, an out of proportion image is formed on a planar carrier of food grade plastic material, the image being formed by screen printing using an edible ink. The carrier and the image are then moulded, e.g. by a vacuum forming means, to create a relief mould in which the out of proportion image is regularised to a true image of a design to be applied to a comestible. After forming the relief mould may be filled with chocolate or other filling as required. The coated comestible may then be removed from the relief mould immediately thereafter or when required for subsequent packaging and distribution. Alternatively, the relief moulds may be stored for some time before being filled with chocolate or other filling. In either case the demoulded product is provided with a true to life image thereon. The edible inks used may include a mixture of fondant icing sugar, Polysorbate 60, glycerine, lecithin and water.
Patent GB-2397559-A (GB)
Title: Airbag arrangement for windscreen and A-pillar
Inventor: FREDRIKSSON RIKARD
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: An arrangement of an airbag 11 on a vehicle 1 comprises a metallic airbag 11 and a gas generator 10, wherein on inflation the airbag 11 extends over at least part of a windscreen (4, see fig 2) and part of an adjacent A-pillar 3. The airbag 11 may be constructed from two superimposed sheets of a material such as plastically deformable stainless steel, welded together at a peripheral seam (12, see fig 4), and may comprise a vent hole (13, see fig 4). Sheets are typically no more than 0.25 mm thick. The airbag 11 and generator 10 may be positioned within a scuttle region of a bonnet 2 (see fig 9). More typically, they are located behind a cover in a recess 8 in a channel (6, see fig 2) of the A-pillar 3. A hinge may facilitate movement away from the pillar 3 on inflation. For storage, the airbag 11 may be folded or may be rolled to a diameter of preferably 20-70 mm. The airbag 11 may protect a pedestrian from impacting the windscreen (4, see fig 2) or pillar 3.
Patent GB-2386493-A (GB)
Title: Audio recording in a digital camera using two position shutter button
Inventor: BATTLES AMY E
IPC: H04N101/00
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A system for capturing, via a digital camera 101, an audio clip (310, fig 3) either before, during, or after the capture of an associated photographic image (311, fig 3). The system allows a user to associate an audio clip with a corresponding photographic image by using two shutter button positions S1, S2 to respectively control the initiation of an audio recording and the termination thereof. In operation, a user presses the shutter button 105 to a partially depressed position S1, which initiates audio capture. The user then fully depresses the shutter button 105, which initiates image capture with continued recording of the audio clip. Audio recording continues until the shutter button is fully released. The recorded audio clip and corresponding image are stored in local camera 101 memory 102 in a format that allows them to be re-associated when the memory is downloaded from the camera 101.
Patent GB-2399355-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting connector for conservatory roof bars
Inventor: RICKMAN PAUL
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A connector to join a jack rafter 19 and a hip bar 18. The connector has a flat plate 22 an edge 27 of which is received in a channel 37 of the hip bar 18. A screw threaded adjuster 29 is received in a boss (23, fig 2) on plate 22, an end of adjuster 29 is received in another channel 38 of the hip bar 18, tightening the adjuster clamps the plate 22 to the hip bar 18. A jack rafter support pin (34, fig 2) has a connector part (35, fig 2) pivotally received in the boss 23 and a support part 36, the support part 36 is received in an opening of the jack rafter 19. The adjuster 29 and pin (34) are preferably received in parallel, upright bores in the boss. The adjuster 29 may comprise a headed bolt, the head being received in channel 38 to prevent rotation and a nut (30, fig 2), the bore surrounding it is preferably threaded.
Patent GB-2399304-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing lithium, niobium, tantalum oxide films
Inventor: KAM CHAN HIN
IPC: B05D1/00
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A method of preparing a LiNb1-xTaxO3 film comprising the steps of applying a LiNb1-xTaxO3 sol coating onto a substrate where 0   &  x   &  1 and annealing the substrate. The LiNb1-xTaxO3 sol may be prepared by reacting LiNb(OC2H5)6 and LiTa(OC2H5)6.
Patent GB-2390894-A (GB)
Title: Detecting items on the bottom tray of a shopping trolley
Inventor: BALLANTYNE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detecting a shopping cart used to bring items to a checkout location, and inspecting its bottom tray for the presence of items. The apparatus includes a cart-detector to detect the presence of the cart at a pre-determined location; and an item-detector to detect the presence of items placed on the lower tray of the cart. The cart detector includes an arrangement of three optical sensors and corresponding retro-reflective targets; and finite state-machine processing logic to discriminate a specific sequence of sensor responses. The item detector includes an optical line generator to project a structured illumination pattern on any items placed on the lower tray of the shopping cart as well as on the opposite wall of the checkout lane; an area-imaging sensor and associated optics and digitizing means to capture the reflected pattern in digital form; a pattern-analysis means to analyze the captured pattern; and a means for transmitting the result of the pattern analysis, for example, to a system that can alert the attendant and/or the customer, or to a means that prevents further progress of the car through the checkout lane.
Patent GB-2399767-A (GB)
Title: Interactive exercise apparatus
Inventor: LEVINGSTON DAMIAN MARK
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: Personal exercise apparatus comprises an instructor device 2 and a personal performer device 3. The two devices are interactive whereby a user can coordinate an exercise activity with a selected exercise programme. The personal performer device 3 may take the form of a mat 3 and step 7 divided into pressure sensitive squares 6,8. The user steps on the squares following an exercise routine selected from the instructor device 2. The results of the exercise routine are checked and monitored by suitable circuitry.
Patent GB-2400397-A (GB)
Title: Variable configuration step ladder having two pairs of stiles joined by at lea st one sliding hinge
Inventor: JAMES DAVID SIMON
IPC: E06C1/12
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A ladder comprises first and second pairs of stiles (2, 6) joined by at least one slidable hinge (7), where the stiles are connected such that they pivot to open at an acute angle to each other, and where the stiles are lockable in such an open position by sliding the slidable hinge along the first pair of stiles between a release position, in which the stiles are free to close and a locking position (Figure 6). Each slidable hinge may include an elongate slot (13) with a pivot pin (18) therein, the pin being at a lower end of the slot when the stiles are in a release position and at an upper end in a locking position (Figure 6). Each hinge may further include a second slot (14) having a second pin (20) therein, the slot including an arcuate portion (15) and a straight portion (16), the straight portion being parallel to the elongate slot, the second pin being in the straight portion when the stiles are in the locking position. Preferably the or each hinge is slidable along the first pair of stiles to allow the second pair, when in a closed position, to slide relative to the first pair of stiles in the manner of an extension ladder (Figure 1).