baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2346862-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor belt scraper blade
Inventor: RANDERSON IVAN
IPC: B65G45/12
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: A scraper blade 1 for a belt conveyor 8, the scraper 1 consists of a plurality of resilient fingers 3 adapted at one end 5 to engage the belt surface 6 for scraping purposes and the other end to be supported in suitable proximity to the belt surface 6, with the individual fingers 3 capable of deflection upon encountering any projection 10 such as a mound or joint of the belt surface 6. The fingers 3 may be formed by cutting an elongate strip from one lateral side to the other lateral side to describe an array of parallel cuts defining the fingers 3. The cuts may extend to half the width of the strip so that the fingers 3 are integral with the remaining uncut portion of the strip. The fingers 3 may be formed of synthetic plastics material, preferably polyurethane and may be rectangular in cross-section. The blade 1 may be produced by casting flowable polyurethane into a mould and using different grades of polyurethane to give different characteristics of stiffness for different parts of the blade 1. The scraper blade 1 may comprise an array of individual fingers 3 clamped in a suitable support 12 to form a single integral blade 1 which extends the full width of the belt 7 involved. A plurality of relatively short length blade modules are provided for a belt 7 of one metre width, so that it is only necessary to replace the worn module. Also disclosed is a belt conveyor 8 incorporating at least one of the scraper blades 1 of the invention.
Patent GB-2358351-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal cleaning tool
Inventor: LA MANTIA GUIDO
IPC: A61F13/38
Filed: 2000-01-22
Abstract: A vaginal cleaning tool has an outer sponge 1 mounted on a flexible rubber core 2. A protective guard 3 is provided between the cleaning head and the handle.
Patent GB-2361342-A (GB)
Title: Identifying equipment
Inventor: BERGAMASCO MICHAEL BENEDICT
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: A first unit A stores the identity of equipment (e.g. vehicle) to which the unit is attached and transmits it in scrambled digitally coded form to a second unit B (e.g. hand-held) which unscrambles it and compares the identity with a database of identities (stolen equipment) and actuates a display in the event of a match. The system enables a vehicle to be stopped.
Patent GB-2364721-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel end-face support
Inventor: DEVINE ARTHUR ST JOHN
IPC: E21D19/04
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A tunnel end-face support apparatus (10) includes hinged supporting portions (1, 3), preferably in the form of steel plates, that are moveable relative to each other and which can be connected to a vehicle (20) via a connector (4). The support apparatus (10) can be removed from the vehicle (20) and is free-standing, which would allow the vehicle (20) to be used for drilling into the tunnel end face (30). The vehicle (20) may have a number of rams (7, fig 4) with which the tunnel roof and sidewalls can be supported.
Patent GB-2351314-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold support bracket
Inventor: KERNAGHAN WILLIAM
IPC: E04G3/20
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: A scaffold support bracket (2) adapted for attachment to an edge comprises a main cantilever bar (4), a first support member (6) able to support one end of the bar (4) on the edge, and one or more supporting arms (18), each arm (18) is attachable at one end to the edge or a parallel edge by a second support member (20), and attachable at its other end to the main bar (4) along its length. The first and second support members (6, 20) each comprise two connected side portions (8) adapted to fit around the relevant edge, and having fastening means (12) adapted to secure the support member (6, 20) to the relevant edge between the fastening means (12) and the other side portion (8).
Patent GB-2368889-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a blind threaded insert
Inventor: DENHAM KEITH
IPC: F16B37/06
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: A blind threaded insert is partially formed by a cold forming process. An internal thread is then formed in the insert and part of the insert is annealed to promote deformation of the insert when it is installed in a workpiece.
Patent GB-2372049-A (GB)
Title: Cladding sheet and fixing
Inventor: POLLARD STEPHEN RONALD JOSEPH
IPC: E04D13/158
Filed: 2000-11-18
Abstract: A cladding sheet has a rear face 15 which engages a substratum and a front face 14, connected by ribs 16, the ribs being spaced by a dimension smaller than the head 11a of a fixing 11 so that crushing of the sheet, which may be an extruded plastics, is avoided. The sheet may be used as cladding for a fascia, or as architrave or skirting.
Patent GB-2371176-A (GB)
Title: Using electromagnetic radiation inadvertently emitted from a display to transmit data
Inventor: LOCKHART PETER
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: The inadvertently emitted electromagnetic radiation from a display is modulated to transmit data to a portable receiver. The display may be plasma, electroluminescent VFD, LCD or CRT. The portable receiver may be an adapted mobile phone, MP3 player, PDA or portable radio. The arrangement may be used to transmit advertising information to the receiver.
Patent GB-2373050-A (GB)
Title: Method of analysing the condition of a surface using wheel sound detection
Inventor: KIMBER IAN DAVID
IPC: E01B35/06
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A wheel 1 is moved over a surface such as a rail 3, a detector 5 detects the sound of the wheel passing over the surface which is then analysed to ascertain the physical condition of the surface. In a further embodiment a two wheel system is used with the second wheel detecting the sounds caused by the first wheel moving over the surface.
Patent GB-2357704-A (GB)
Title: A multi layer golf ball having an increased moment of inertia
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: A63B45/02
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A golf ball which comprises a core 10, an inner cover layer 14, an outer cover layer 16 and an amount of weighting material disposed in either the inner cover layer 14 or the outer cover layer 16, or both; the inner layer 14 having a flexural modulus of at least 15,000 psi and a hardness of at least 60 on the Shore D scale and the outer layer 16 having a flexural modulus of from 1000 psi to 10,000 psi and a Shore D hardness of about 65 or less. The effective amount of the weighting material may range from 10 to 25 parts material to 100 parts of the material comprising the ball. The golf ball may further comprise at least one discrete region of weighting material disposed in the outer layer, this weighting material being in the form of a visible perimeter weighting material (see figs 3 to 12). The weighting material may comprise metal powders, glass fibres, carbonaceous materials, clay, or various metals, metal oxides or metal stearates.
Patent GB-2372593-A (GB)
Title: Virtual room user authentication
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A service-provider 600 including a physically and logically protected computing environment 401, and a user space 400 accepts a request 604 to provide a private virtual room for a particular purpose from a customer or multiple customers 606. At 702, it checks the legitimacy of the proposed purpose and seeks input about the criteria for filtering the participants. Providing the legitimacy of the proposed purposes are verified, at 703 the service-provider 600 sets up the virtual room 608 which provides a secure environment within which the participants can communicate electronically. At 704, the service-provider 600 receives requests from the potential participants 610 to enter the virtual room 608 and filters the participants 610 to ensure they meet predetermined criteria. In a further aspect, means are provided to verify the integrity of data within the protected environment.
Patent GB-2360568-A (GB)
Title: Float and valve assembly for accumulator
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JEFFRY A
IPC: F15B21/04
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: Float and valve assembly 22 for a liquid-gas accumulator 10 having housing 12 with top gas port 14 and bottom liquid port 16, gas charging valve 18 positioned in top port 14 for admission of high pressure gas. A sleeve 24 is releasably connected in liquid port 16 and includes valve seat 28. Assembly 22 comprises the sleeve with a vertically extending bore 64 and poppet valve element 30 coacting with seat 28 for opening and closing port 16 including stem 62 longitudinally movable in bore 64, which may be a polished or mirror finish, or grooved to reduce drag. A spring 32 is positioned between sleeve 24 and bottom of valve 30 yieldably urging valve 30 to the open position, perhaps via a crown. Buoyant float 50 is rigidly connected only to valve element 30 for controlling valve 30 in response to the level of liquid in housing, the float 50 having a density selected to be sufficient to avoid failure at the desired working pressure. Float 50 may be made from removable segments. The ratio of bore 64 length to float and valve assembly 22 length is preferably 5.05.
Patent GB-2376333-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating postage marks
Inventor: PATEL-EVANS ASHA
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A method of authenticating a postage mark includes the steps of: extracting an item of information from one component of the mark 152, extracting the same item of information from another component of the mark 152; comparing the items of information extracted from the two components of the mark 156, and determining the postage mark to be valid if the items match, or invalid if information items do not match.
Patent GB-2358796-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for forming strings of pocketed coil springs
Inventor: GRAF ROLAND
IPC: A47C27/07
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A string (12) of pocketed coil springs (14) is formed by inserting compressed springs between upper and lower plies of a folded, preferably thermally weldable fabric (16). The springs are maintained in a compressed configuration while a longitudinal seam (54) joins the free edges of the thermally welded fabric (16) together. Subsequently, the compressed springs (14) are allowed to relax into an expanded configuration after which a transverse seam (80) is formed in the fabric (16) between the adjacent springs (14) thereby encapsulating each spring (14) within a fabric pocket (86). The string (12) of pocketed coil springs (14) is advantageously formed without the need for reorienting the springs (14) after being inserted between the plies (24, 26) of the fabric (16) and thereby avoiding the disadvantages and complications associated with turning or reorienting the pocketed coil spring (14).
Patent GB-2374951-A (GB)
Title: Database update arrangement
Inventor: MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A database updating arrangement for a system having a persistent copy of a data table 202 in database 201 in server 101 and transient copies 301, 302 in client systems 102-104 which access and amend the data resulting im modifications thereto. Upon performing a data update of the persistent copy a transaction request containing SQL statements is created and stored in a database request queue. Requests are processed at al lower priority than the modifications.
Patent GB-2362406-A (GB)
Title: Toughness optimised PCD insert for roller and hammer bits
Inventor: BELNAP JOHN DANIEL
IPC: C04B35/486
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: An insert for a roller or hammer bit is includes a cutting portion made from composite polycrystalline diamond having a hardness in the range of 2000-3000 Vickers Hardness Units. This is achieved by using polycrystalline diamond in a first phase and a second phase in the range of 10-60 % of the first phase, consisting of particles of metal oxides, carbides, particulates or nitrides and sintering the phases. This is said to produce a material which is hard and tough.
Patent GB-2376730-A (GB)
Title: Abrasion resistant tiles for lining ductwork
Inventor: SHARPLES THOMAS DONALD
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: A fixing for securing an abrasion resistant tile to ductwork, which fixing comprises a head and a shank, characterized in that at least part of said head is provided with a layer of abrasion resistant material. An abrasion resistant tile for lining ductwork, which abrasion resistant tile comprises a base layer (typically of steel) provided with a layer of abrasion resistant material and a bore passing therethrough, characterized by a reinforcing plate secured to said base layer and having a hole therethrough to accommodate the shank of a fixing.
Patent GB-2361384-A (GB)
Title: Remote programming of a user apparatus over a PSTN
Inventor: COATES ROBIN
IPC: H04M3/537
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: A user apparatus 31 such as an e-mail telephone is remotely programmed from a server 11, over a public switched telecommunications network (PSTN) 20. An incoming call is received at the user apparatus 31 from the server 11 with a recognised calling line identity (CLI). In response, the user apparatus 31 automatically answers the incoming call and receives a data message to update programming of the user apparatus. Alternatively, the user apparatus 31 automatically initiates an outgoing call to the server 11 to collect a data message, which updates programming of the user apparatus 31.
Patent GB-2372149-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of white LEDs having uniform colour temperature
Inventor: HUANG WEN-CHIEH
IPC: B41J2/01
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: The spectral output of each blue/UV LED formed on a wafer is measured, and the quantity of phosphor required to provide a white LED having a desired colour temperature is determined for each LED. Subsequently, the necessary phosphor doses to achieve a uniform colour temperature are applied to each LED by ink jet printing, and the dies are separated.
Patent GB-2368551-A (GB)
Title: Electric arc equipment
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID EDWARD
IPC: B23K9/00
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: Electric arc equipment comprises an earthed safety electrode 5 strategically positioned close to the torch 1 of the electric arc equipment, to create the closest earth to which current could flow, but without the striking of an arc between a torch electrode 4 and the earthed safety electrode 5. The equipment may particularly be used for plasma arc cutting or welding processes, and can be used underwater, where the equipment can operate at higher voltages while reducing the risk of electric shock to the diver.
Patent GB-2371923-A (GB)
Title: Aligning an optical device system with an optical lens system
Inventor: MILLER DAVID B
IPC: H01S5/022
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: A system and method for passively aligning one or more optical devices with a corresponding number or optical lenses in an accurate and efficient manner is described. In one aspect, an optoelectronic device 10 includes an optical device system 40, an optical lens system 50 and a plurality of solder bumps 66 disposed therebetween. The optical device system 40 includes an optical device substrate 42 supporting one or more optical devices 44 and a solderable metallization pattern 46, 48 having a spatial arrangement with respect to the one or more optical devices 44. The optical lens system 50 includes one or more optical lenses 60, 62 and a device bonding surface 54 supporting a solderable metallization pattern 56, 58. The plurality of solder bumps 66 bond the optical device substrate 40 to the device bonding surface 54 with one or more optical devices 44 aligned with the one or more optical lenses 60, 62. In another aspect (Fig. 4 and 5) the optical lens system 50 includes a spacer substrate 80 defining one or more apertures 82 therethrough.
Patent GB-2365617-A (GB)
Title: Multi-use lead-acid power pack for use with a cordless power hand tool and other loads
Inventor: EGGERT DANIEL M
IPC: H01M50/296
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: A multiple-use battery pack system (20) includes a battery pack housing (21) enclosing a lead-acid battery (B) and a post portion (25) projecting from the housing (21) and adapted to be plugged into a cavity (16) in an associated cordless power hand tool (10). First terminals (17) on the post portion (25) connect the battery (B) to the tool circuitry when the post portion (25) is plugged into the tool (10). When used for powering other loads, the post portion (25) is plugged into a receptacle (31) in an adapter housing (30), in which position either the first terminals (17) or, alternatively, second terminals (27) on the battery pack housing (21) connect the battery to jumper cables (33) on the adapter housing (30). Latch mechanisms (28) on the battery pack housing (21) cooperate with keepers on the associated hand tool (10) for latching the battery pack (20) in place thereon.
Patent GB-2372111-A (GB)
Title: High zoom ratio lens
Inventor: TODANI SATOSHI
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: The invention is directed to provide a high zoom ratio lens that can be configured to be efficiently downsized and to effectively attain sufficient compensation rate for focusing a lens component in any type of zoom ranges. The high zoom ratio lens comprises a focusing lens (B) that moves forward and backward while simultaneously moving in a circumferential direction during zooming and focusing, and a focusing cam barrel (9) that includes a first focusing cam (103) moving the focusing lens (B) during the focusing, a zooming cam (100) moving the focusing lens (B) during the zooming, and a second focusing cam (102) compensating for a displacement of the first focusing cam (103) and a telescopic movement of the focusing cam barrel (9) in any of zoom ranges. The high zoom ratio lens further comprises a stud (C) that is engaged with the zooming cam (100) and moves within a range corresponding to circumferential movement of the first focusing cam (103).
Patent GB-2386085-A (GB)
Title: A measuring and tool setting device for use on woodworking machines
Inventor: KENNEDY JAMES PARKER
IPC: G01B5/06
Filed: 2002-03-02
Abstract: This invention relates to a measuring and tool setting device having a bridging cursor body 11 of plastics material, wood, metal or any combination of these with an integral locking cam mechanism 12 these acting upon a steel rule or scale 13 which passes through said body at an angle of 90 degrees to a datum drawn between the feet 14 of the body all of these foregoing in conjunction measuring the projection of a cutting edge from a relevant reference face the measurements being read as indicated on the rule or scale by the bevel 15 situated on the cursor body.
Patent GB-2385902-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic valve module with offset valves for compactness
Inventor: BRAMLEY HUGH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F15B13/00
Filed: 2002-03-02
Abstract: A valve module comprises a plurality of pneumatic valves 1 arranged in groups 2, 3 with the valves 1 in one group 2 offset vertically and horizontally relative to the valves 1 in another group 3. Offsetting the valves 1 provides a compact arrangement in which the valves 1 can be mounted in stages 5, 6 stacked on top of one another and connected to ports in a base stage 7, via passageways between the valves 1.
Patent GB-2373986-A (GB)
Title: Dog training lead
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A dog training lead with a neck loop and a nose loop both of which tighten when a dog is pulling on the lead and loosen when the dog is not. The lead has a handle 1 at one end and a ring 2 secured to the other. In use the lead is passed through the ring to make a large loop 3, and a smaller loop 4 is then made by twisting the lower half of the large loop and securing it with the nose loop guide 5. The large loop fits around the dog's neck and the small loop around its nose. The size of both loops can be easily adjusted to fit individual dogs. The lead above the neck loop slides through a lead guide 7 on a collar 6 so that the dog is unable to pull out of the loops.
Patent GB-2380380-A (GB)
Title: Speech synthesis method and apparatus
Inventor: BRITTAN PAUL ST JOHN
IPC: G10L13/027
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A speech synthesizer has a language generator for generating a text-form utterance from input semantic information and a text-to-speech converter for converting the text-from utterance into speech form. The overall quality of the speech-form utterance produced by the text-to-speech converter (6), is assessed and if judged inadequate, the language generator (23) is triggered to produce a new version of the text-form utterance. The assessment of the overall quality of the speech form utterance is preferably effected by a classifier (43) fed with feature values generated during the conversion process operated by the text-to-speech converter (6).
Patent GB-2379762-A (GB)
Title: Determining a warranty start date
Inventor: BURKES THERESA A
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A warranty start event is determined and a warranty start date after occurrence of the warranty start event is generated. A timestamp may be generated through a query to a time server on a network connected to the product. Preferred examples of warranty start events comprise first use by the user, and production of a specified cumulative quantity of product output. The warranty start event as well as the generated warranty start date are preferably stored on a memory internal to the product.
Patent GB-2375093-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to mountings for payloads
Inventor: LINDSAY RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: F16M11/10
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a mounting for a payload (e.g. a TV/Video camera) comprising a platform (18) providing a mounting face for the payload, means (15, 19) to mount the platform for rotation about a horizontal axis for tilting of the platform to either side of a neutral position in which the platform is horizontal and spring (25) means to provide resistance to the said tilting movement in either direction from said neutral position to counterbalance the payload/platform in any position of tilt. The spring means compromise a torsion spring means and coupling means (21, 22, 24, 24) are provided interconnecting the platform and said spring means with a mechanical advantage which increases automatically with movement of the platform away from said neutral position to compensate for the increasing spring resistance to tilting generated by the torsion spring to counterbalance the camera/platform combination through its range of tilting.
Patent GB-2382475-A (GB)
Title: Grounding electrical circuit to motor vehicle beam
Inventor: KLINE DANIEL
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: The present invention is generally directed grounding an electrical connection to a magnesium cross beam 14 of a motor vehicle. In order to ensure proper grounding, the cross beam is provided with a copper connector 22. The connector defines a first aperture 26. An electric circuit is preferably traced on a plastic substrate 32, where the substrate defines a second aperture 34. The substrate is placed on top of the cross beam such that the first aperture and the second aperture are aligned with each other. An attaching means such as screw 40 is inserted through the first aperture to the second aperture such that the substrate is attached to the cross beam. In order to prevent the movement of the substrate relative to the cross beam the second aperture is provided with a washer 36. An aluminium heat spreader 42 may be provided.
Patent GB-2383616-A (GB)
Title: A CVT transmission with four wheel drive
Inventor: KUKUCKA RICHARD
IPC: F16H61/662
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A belt and pulley CVT 16 delivers torque to a first differential 20 which drives a front pair of axle shafts 22,24, and a PTO 30, consisting of a pair of bevel gears 62,64, on one of the front axles 22,24 provides a driveline to a second differential 36 which can be drivingly connected or disconnected via a couple 34 to engage four wheel drive. The couple may be operated automatically by slip of the front drive wheels. A switch (70, fig 1) may be operated to activate the four wheel drive, which may be prevented if a controller (68, fig 1) determines the vehicle is driving too quickly.