baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2439328-A (GB)
Title: Domestic appliance with hinge mechanism allowing less door protrusion in open position
Inventor: DARNEY IAN
IPC: E05D7/08
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A domestic appliance for built-in installation, comprising a housing having at least two sides, a front door, and a hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism allows the extension of protrusion of the door laterally beyond one side of the appliance when the door is in an open position F, to be less than or equal to that when the door is in a closed position L. Preferably, the hinge mechanism is shaped and arranged whereby double movement, for example both rotational and translational movement, of the door relative to the housing is facilitated during movement between said first position and said second position. At the top and bottom of the device, a pair of hinge members (brackets) may be used with connecting pins 416, 418 and different shaped slots 412, 420 in each of the hinge members permitting two different motions of the hinge members relative to each other during door opening. The appliance may be a refrigerator or microwave oven. The door may comprise a glass plate 216. The hinge arrangement may remove the need for a pacing (figure 2, 212) to be provided within a compartment of a built-in kitchen.
Patent GB-2427599-A (GB)
Title: Plural chamber cooling system expansion tank
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F01P11/18
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: An expansion tank for an internal combustion engine cooling system comprises a housing formed by mouldings 24 and 25 (Fig.4) joined at vertical joint faces 26 and 27. An inlet port 35 connects into an inlet passageway 36. Hexagonal and part-hexagonal chambers are arranged in the manner of a honeycomb to form a central column 62, 63, 64 arranged above a bottom chamber 61 and an offset column 82, 83 below a top chamber 65. The bottom chamber 61 has an outlet port for returning coolant to a pump and the top chamber 65 has a filler neck 34 for a pressure cap. Between the central column 62-64 and the inlet passageway 35 there is a riser 66 which has outlets which allow coolant into the central column of chambers 62, 63, 64. These outlets are at vertically spaced heights so that low flow rates, coolant flows only into the lower chamber 64 while at higher flow rates flow is also into the intermediate and upper chambers 63, 62. Flow of coolant from the intermediate and upper chambers 63, 62 is into the next lower chamber 83 or 82 in the offset column so that coolant flows through the chambers in a manner which allows for escape of gases at higher flow rates while allowing a direct flow of warm degassed coolant to the outlet port at low flow rates.
Patent GB-2440933-A (GB)
Title: Feeding bottle for use in feeding liquid foodstuffs to an infant
Inventor: GOLD JONATHAN MORRIS
IPC: B65D47/00
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: There is provided a feeding bottle 101 for use in feeding liquid foodstuffs to an infant comprising a bottle container 110 defining an interior for containing said liquid foodstuffs, and defining a container rim 112; a teat 120 arranged for receipt by said container rim; a fixing ring 130 for reversibly fixing said teat to the container rim; and a sealing disc 140 arranged for reversible receipt between the bottle container and the teat such that in a non-feeding configuration the interior of the bottle container is sealed off from the teat, wherein said feeding bottle further includes a recess 150 for stowed receipt of said sealing disc in a feeding configuration. The recess for receiving the sealing disc may be provided in a lid 160 or in a seperable base (218, fig 6). The sealing disc may be provided with a circular indent 144 and a protrusion 146 in combination to act as a finger-grip.
Patent GB-2441368-A (GB)
Title: Thinner bending wave device includes elements formed by printing
Inventor: BOYD GEOFFREY
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A device for applying bending wave energy to an acoustic member to cause the member to radiate an acoustic output, comprising a sheet-like substrate 7 adapted for application to the acoustic member, and an actuator 5, a battery power source 1 and a signal memory source 2 mounted on the substrate, wherein at least the signal memory source 2 is at least partly printed on the substrate. This is done to make the device thinner. The signal memory source may store sound material as compressed or uncompressed digital data. The device comprises means for synthesizing an analogue waveform from the stored digital data whereby the analogue waveform drives the device to produce bending wave vibration.
Patent GB-2434206-A (GB)
Title: Eliminating undesirable reflections of ultrasonic waves in liquid filled test container
Inventor: DOLEZAL LADISLAV
IPC: G01N29/30
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: A device for testing the operation of an ultrasonic transducer 6 comprises a container 1 filled with liquid 2. A target 8, which may be a sensor or a reflector, hangs in the liquid 2 and may be moved during metering using positioning device 7. Undesirable reflections of ultrasonic waves are eliminated using ultrasound absorbers 3,9,10 including a first absorber 3 fixed on the wall of the container opposite the transducer, a second moveable absorber 9 whose position is determined prior to metering and/or a third absorber 10 fixed to the hanging support 71 for the target 8 and moves simultaneously with the target during metering. The second 9 and third 10 absorbers are in the space in the container between the target and the wall opposite the location of the ultrasonic transducer 6 so as to minimise unwanted reflections from behind the target 8. The transducer may be either inside the container or outside the container in which case the container is provided with an acoustic window 101.
Patent GB-2442515-A (GB)
Title: Ranging information indicator
Inventor: RAIF MENAHEM
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A communication system (100) includes a first terminal (105) sending to a second terminal (101) a communication including ranging information by which the second terminal is able to calculate a range between the first terminal and the second terminal. The communication is sent in a plurality of frames (400) and in at least one of the plurality of frames, ranging information is included in a ranging region (431) of the frame and the size and position of the ranging region is known to the first and second terminals without a ranging information indicator being sent in the frame to indicate the size and position of the ranging region. As the ranging information indicator is not included in every frame, this allows more data to be transmitted.
Patent GB-2444287-A (GB)
Title: Backup Server System
Inventor: NEUPERT DAVID PETER
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2006-12-02
Abstract: On a network having a server, a computer 20 can boot two operating systems. One of the operating systems OS_B is a network server operating system. The default operating system OS_A may be the other operating system. When the default operating system is running, the computer may copy the files from the server's storage area to the storage area of the server operating system. Alternately, the server may copy the files to the storage area of the server operating system. If the server fails, the computer may be rebooted with the server operating system to replace the server. The computer may have two disc drives 24, 26 or two partitions on the same disc, one for each operating system. The computer may require authentication, such as a password, before it will boot the server operating system.
Patent GB-2430121-A (GB)
Title: Cellular base station having an interface for a SIM card
Inventor: KEEVILL PETER
IPC: H04L45/85
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A base station for a cellular wireless communications network comprises an interface for a SIM card (214, fig.2).
Patent GB-2434113-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for disc-shaped tool with locking mechanism
Inventor: HABELE MICHAEL
IPC: B24B45/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A clamping device is provided for detachably fastening a disc-shaped tool 15 on a rotatingly driven working spindle 6. The tool is received between a fastening element, such as a clamping nut 14, and a supporting flange 10. The supporting flange can be locked, when in a position in which it is shifted axially in the direction of the tool, to the working spindle or to a component, such as a gearwheel 5, connected to the working spindle 6 in a non-rotating manner. The supporting flange is capable of being shifted axially away from the tool only after the locking mechanism 20 has been released, eg via actuation of a push-button 17. The supporting flange and the gearwheel may be supported against one another via axial oblique faces L, L' (see figs 3 and 4), relative rotation of the two causing the supporting flange to move either towards or away from the tool.
Patent GB-2445772-A (GB)
Title: A switch assembly for use in an item of footwear
Inventor: BRODIE ANDREW NEIL
IPC: H01H13/14
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A switch assembly is provided for use in an item of footwear for activation by the sole of the foot of a user, the switch assembly comprising a first electrical contact element; a second electrical contact element, spaced apart from the first contact element; a conductive element moveable between a first position in which the conductive element is spaced apart from both the first and second electrical contact elements, and a second position in which the conductive element contacts both the first and second electrical contact elements; a resilient support means supporting the conductive element and biasing the conductive element to the first position. An item of footwear and an insole comprising the switch assembly are also provided.
Patent GB-2449507-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for manufacturing a food packaging container
Inventor: DAVIES PETER
IPC: A23P30/10
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a food packaging container 10 made from sugar cane pulp or bagasse and having a polymer liner on an internal face of the container or tray 10, an apparatus for manufacturing the container 10 and the container so produced. The pulp solution is introduced into a moulding chamber, the water is extracted and an appropriate profile of the container is formed, the profile is transferred to a tooling head and pressure and heat are applied and a peelable polymer liner is applied to the internal face of the container. The addition of the polymer liner ensures that the container is capable of accepting a variety of ambient, chilled, fresh and frozen foodstuffs. After use, the bagasse tray is 100% compostable, and the polymer liner can be removed by a fibre tear and disposed of separately if desired. The application of the liner is performed using thermoforming, blow moulding or spray application. The tray 10 has detents 16.
Patent GB-2440643-A (GB)
Title: Antitumor composition comprising a taxotere derivative and herceptin
Inventor: BISSERY MARIE-CHRISTINE
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising (a) acetocyclopropyl taxotere and (b) at least one monoclonal antibody against ErbB2, preferably herceptin
Patent GB-2453164-A (GB)
Title: Multiple spiral groove twist drill with leading screw point
Inventor: LIAO CHUNG-LIANG
IPC: B23B51/02
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A multiple spiral groove twist drill includes a shank which is adapted to be secured to a drilling machine, multiple spiral grooves 11 formed between respective flute lands 12 and spurs 14 formed at the junctions of a cutting section 13 and the flute lands 12. The drill further comprises a leading screw point 2 located centrally at the front end of the drill, which is provided with tapered threads 21. Preferably, the drill is provided with four spiral grooves, wherein the spiral angle (  r  , Fig. 2) may be 30 degrees.
Patent GB-2455989-A (GB)
Title: Sending a signal on a single line representing two data bits on a pair of input lines, and converting back to data bits on a pair of output lines at a receive
Inventor: BARDHI NAMIK
IPC: H04L25/49
Filed: 2007-12-27
Abstract: The invention enables the transfer of digital data by two bits per line at the same time. A Two Bits per Line Transfer device includes a transmitter 1 connected to input lines 4, a receiver 2 connected to output lines 5, and transfer lines 3 connecting the transmitter and receiver. For each pair of input lines, a voltage representing the combination of bits on that line pair is sent on a respective single line 3. The voltage has a unique value for each combination of bits on the input lines. The voltages received at the receiver are then converted back to the original data bit values and output on respective pairs of lines 5. The Two Bits per Line Transfer can be of any desirable capacity depending on the need of its application and the limitations. Circuitry for conversion between data bits and voltages is described (figs. 2-5, not shown).
Patent GB-2453274-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor magnetic memory
Inventor: BANERJEE PARAG
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A semiconductor magnetic memory device has a magnetic tunneling junction (103-107) formed over a memory cell. The memory cell has a control gate (101, 102) surrounded by a floating gate (120). The floating gate is coupled to the magnetic tunneling junction through a pinning layer (103) that maintains the magnetic orientation of the lower magnetic layer (106) of the junction. A current through a selected word line (101), coupled to the control gate, generates a first magnetic field. A current through a cell select line (110) generates a second magnetic field that is orthogonal to the first magnetic field. This changes the magnetic orientation of the upper magnetic layer (107) of the junction to lower its resistance, thus allowing a write/erase voltage on a program/erase line (109) to program/erase the floating gate.
Patent GB-2455891-A (GB)
Title: Plastically deformable riot shield
Inventor: BAUER ERAN NICODEMUS
IPC: F41H5/08
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A riot shield comprises a planar shield member (1), and at least one handle (3,4), secured to the back of the shield member (1). The shield member (1) is formed from a plastics material that is capable of deforming plastically upon impact. Integral linking means (5,6) are preferably provided on each of two opposing sides of the shield member (1) whereby the shield member (1) can be releasably interlinked with integral linking means of a second riot shield.
Patent GB-2466198-A (GB)
Title: Spark generator for optical emission spectroscopy
Inventor: VINCENT FRANCOIS
IPC: G01J3/443
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A spark generator for generating a spark for optical emission spectroscopy (OES), produces spark having a current waveform comprising a first modulated portion A which comprises a plurality of relatively high current and high gradient peaks of variable amplitude and/or inter-peak duration P1-P6. The waveform includes a second modulated portion B of relatively low current and low gradient which is substantially without modulated peaks. The spark generator is used in an optical emission spectrometer and a method of optical emission spectroscopy. The modulated spark waveform improves reproducibility of results and improves lifetime of optical detectors in the spectrometer.
Patent GB-2466825-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle convertible between bicycle and tricycle
Inventor: WRIGHT PAUL
IPC: B62K9/02
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: A ride-on vehicle (2) for selective use in a tricycle configuration or a bicycle configuration which comprises a front wheel (4), a rear axle (8, 10) free of a mechanical drive connection, a first rear wheel (6a) mounted on the rear axle and a frame (20) which comprises a rear fork assembly (22). The rear fork assembly comprises a first fork arm (24a) and a second fork arm (24b) spaced apart from the first fork arm. The first fork arm and the second fork arm support the rear axle and define a wheel mounting slot (28) between them. In the bicycle configuration, the first rear wheel is mounted on the rear axle (10, figure 6b) within the wheel mounting slot and in the tricycle configuration, the first rear wheel is mounted on the rear axle outside the wheel mounting slot and the wheel mounting slot is wheel-free. The ride-on vehicle may be propelled by means of pedal cranks (18) driving a front wheel (4) via a clutch which is used to engage / disengage the driving connection between the cranks (18) and front wheel (4). The clutch may be engaged or disengaged by grasping a collar (62, figure 7a) and sliding said collar (62) axially relative to the pedal crank axis (18).
Patent GB-2467347-A (GB)
Title: Fan heater for use in wet environments
Inventor: BETZ MARTIN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: A wall mounted fan heater (100, fig 1) comprises an air path between an inlet and an outlet, a safety element (thermal cut-out and/or thermal fuse link) 600, 610 provided in an interior volume 401 of the heater (100) and between the inlet and outlet. The safety element 600, 610 is located adjacent a water impervious barrier 620A, 620B to minimise water that enters the interior volume 401 coming into contact with the safety element 600, 610. The safety element 600, 610 may be located in the air path. If two safety elements 600, 610 are used, each is provided with a dedicated water impervious barrier 620A, 620B. The barrier 620A, 620B may also be an electrical insulator, may be manufactured from high temperature silicon, PTFE, Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP), PolyVinylidene Fluoride (PVDF), may be in the form of a sleeve that may be heat shrinkable, in liquid form that cures to form a solid seal around the safety element 600, 610, or may be a latex based paint whereby the safety element 600, 610 is painted or dipped. The heater (100) may be used in wet environments such as bathrooms.
Patent GB-2470751-A (GB)
Title: Delivering messages/content by determining if a target device is equipped with the appropriate application to enable the message/content to be conveyed.
Inventor: O'KELLY NIALL B
IPC: H04M1/72406
Filed: 2009-06-04
Abstract: A method of delivering content/message between mobile devices, the content/message requiring a particular software application to enable it to be conveyed (played, displayed, run) at a mobile device to a user, the method comprising generating a message at a first device containing at least one item of content requiring the software application to be opened or to enable that content to be conveyed to a user; selecting a target device; conducting at least one check to determine if the target device is equipped with/in possession of the appropriate application, and to take appropriate actions if not.Aspects of the invention include the appropriate actions comprising withholding the message and sending software related for installation of the application, or the application, or a link to it, to the target device and wherein a database provided on the device is interrogated to determine if the second device is equipped with the appropriate software. Further aspects include after the target device obtains and installs the application, a message is sent to the transmitting device and the desired content is allowed to be transmitted to the target device and wherein the application downloading software checks the specification of the receiving device and downloads an appropriate version of the application form one of the servers.
Patent GB-2459595-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator, and electric device
Inventor: KAMISAKO TOYOSHI
IPC: F25D17/04
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: Provided is a refrigerator comprising a vegetable compartment (107) heat-insulated and defined by a back partitioning wall (111), and an atomizing unit (139) for atomizing mist into the vegetable compartment (107). The atomizing unit (139) includes an atomizing electrode (135) for atomizing the mist into the vegetable compartment (107), a voltage applying unit (133) for applying a voltage to the atomizing electrode (135), and a cooling pin (134) jointed to the atomizing electrode (135). This atomizing electrode (135) is cooled to a temperature lower than the dew point by a refrigerating chamber discharge wind passage (141), so that the watercontent in the air is frozen to the atomizing electrode (135) and atomized as the mist into the vegetable compartment (107). The simple constitution can freeze the water content stably on the atomizing electrode (135) so that the reliability of the refrigerator can be enhanced to improve the freshness of food.
Patent GB-2463769-A (GB)
Title: A transceiver module with a plurality of lasers and two laser driver ICs
Inventor: MCCOLLOCH LAURENCE R
IPC: H01S5/026
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A parallel optical transceiver module (100) is provided that has a balanced laser driver arrangement. The balanced laser driver arrangement of the invention includes at least two laser diode driver integrated circuits (ICs) (110A, 110B), which preferably are located on opposite sides of a laser diode IC (120). Each laser diode driver IC (110A, 110B) drives a subset (e.g., half) of the total number of laser diodes of the laser diode IC (120). Because each laser diode driver IC (110A, 110B) drives a subset of the total number of laser diodes of the laser diode IC (120), the pitch (i.e., distance) between the high-speed signal pathways within the laser diode driver ICs (120) can be increased. Increasing the pitch between the high-speed signal pathways provides several advantages, including, for example, reducing the potential for electrical cross-talk and inductive coupling between adjacent wire bonds that connect the output driver pads on the driver IC to the respective input pads on the laser diode IC (120).
Patent GB-2460006-A (GB)
Title: System and method for performing intervention operations with a subsea y-tool
Inventor: SBORDONE ANDREA
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A technique utilizes a Y-tool (22) mounted at a subsurface installation (24) for subsea intervention operations. The Y-tool comprises a guide branch (30) and an open water branch (28) that each allows movement of intervention tools to the subsea installation. A tubular guide member can be coupled to the guide branch to enable movement of equipment down through the tubular guide member and into the Y-tool. Alternatively or in combination, other equipment can be moved down through the open water and into the Y-tool through the open water branch. The Y-tool further facilitates deployment of conveyances through the tubular guide and the guide branch to enable engagement of the conveyance with an intervention tool deployed through the open water and into the open water branch of the Y-tool.