baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2403399-A (GB)
Title: A curtain tape cord securing device
Inventor: BURGAN JEANETTE
IPC: A47H13/14
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: The securing device has a groove 2 for spooling the excess cord, the edges of the groove being flanges on which there are defined two slots 3. The cord is wound round groove 2 for taking up the excess or slack and fixed via slots 3. The cord is then guided through brackets 4 that keep the device straight upon tension of the cord. Fixed on one wall of the securing device are hooks that attach the device to the curtain tape or pleat (2, FIG.2), the device further adaptable for attaching onto curtain rails.
Patent GB-2405315-A (GB)
Title: A wrist or head band with a cooling patch
Inventor: FAHN ADAM
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A band 3 to be worn primarily around the wrist(s) of a wearer with a cold patch 1 to be positioned over the main veins running through the wrist, to cool the user's blood passing through the body to reduce sweating and the need to sweat. Preferably the band 3 is seamless and made of material with elastic properties and an absorbent material. The cold patch 1 may be fixed to the band 3 by a non permanent securing mechanism 2 which allows the patches to be replaced and changed. Preferably the patch is made of a material with a high specific heat capacity so it stays cool for as long a time as possible, such as self-cooling chemicals, that cools automatically in the air or a material that may be placed in a refrigerator for a period of time prior to use. The band 3 may be worn around the head of the user as a headband.
Patent GB-2395840-A (GB)
Title: Compound electrode for organic electronic devices
Inventor: HELLER CHRISTIAN MARIA ANTON
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A compound electrode (40) suitable for organic electronic devices (10) comprises a first layer (42) of a first electrically conducting material and a second electrically conducting material disposed on the first layer (42). The second electrically conducting material is formed into a plurality of elongated members (44). Alternatively, the second material is formed into a second layer (46). The elongated members (44) or the second layer (46) may have a thickness greater than that of the first layer (42). The second layer (46) may be separated from the first layer (42) by a conducting material having conductivity less than at least the material of the first layer , (42). The compound electrode (40) may be capable of mitigating adverse effects of defects, such as short circuits, in the construction of the organic electronic devices (10), and can be included in light-emitting or photovoltaic devices.
Patent GB-2396049-A (GB)
Title: Understanding and communicating with animals or speech impaired persons.
Inventor: RINES ROBERT HARVEY
IPC: G10L17/00
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A method of improving understanding and communication between humans and animals comprises the steps of sensing, monitoring and storing animal/speech impaired human signals and correlating the signals with behavioural functions responses and intentions. A database is then created from this data, and human language phrases corresponding to the behavioural functions responses and intentions are recorded and associated with the corresponding data in the database. The phrases can then be automatically played back whenever the animal/speech impaired human makes a relevant signal. Apparatus for communicating with animals comprises a database of animal signals correlated with animal functions, responses and intentions, and recorded human phrases describing such animal functions, responses and intentions and means to sense and monitor an animal so that the human phrases may be automatically played back upon sensing the animal's function, response or intention. The playback of phrases may appear to emanate from the animal/speech impaired human as if actually speaking.
Patent GB-2396875-A (GB)
Title: Active controlled bottomhole pressure system & method background of the invention
Inventor: ARONSTAM PETER S
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A wellbore drilling system has an umbilical that carries a drill bit in a wellbore. Drilling fluid pumped into the umbulical discharges at the drill bit bottom and returns through an annulus between the umbilical and the wellbore carrying entrained drill cuttings. An active differential pressure device (APD device), such as a jet pump, turbine or centrifugal pump, in fluid communication with the returning fluid creates a differential pressure across the device, which alters the pressure below or downhole of the device. The APD device can be driven by a positive displacement motor, a turbine, an electric motor, or a hydraulic motor. A controller controls the operation of the APD device in response to programmed instructions and/or one or more parameters of interest detected by one or more sensors. A preferred system is a closed loop system that maintains the wellbore at under-balance condition, at-balance condition or over-balance condition.
Patent GB-2399809-A (GB)
Title: Lifting framework with flat belts as force transmission means
Inventor: GOETZ BERNHARD
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting framework with at least two rail profiles (SP1, SP2, SP3, SP4) which are laterally spaced apart from one another and with at least one traction mechanism member as the force transmission means to a liftable constructional unit (load cradle LS). In order to provide better viewing conditions, according to the invention, the traction mechanism member is designed as a flat belt (FR) which - viewed in cross-section through the lifting framework - is arranged at right angles to the lateral extent of the lifting framework and directly adjacent to a rail profile (SP1; SP2; SP3; SP4).
Patent GB-2412257-A (GB)
Title: Computer power supply status display
Inventor: CHEN NELSON
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A display 2 indicates status information about a computer power supply 1, which may include power loss, power consumption and voltage. The display 2 is electrically connected to the power supply (fig 3,12) by a processor (fig 3, 11) from which it reads pertinent information to be displayed. The display 2 may be mounted on the power supply case (fig 1, 10) or in an opening 31 of the computer case 3.
Patent GB-2400878-A (GB)
Title: Disengageable downhole tool
Inventor: HOWLETT PAUL DAVID
IPC: E21B17/06
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A disengageable downhole tool (10) for use in the oil and gas industry. The tool can be decoupled from a work string to allow further tools to be operated from the work string on being run deeper into a wel. The tool is then picked-up by the work string on retrieval from the well. In one embodiment a milling tool (28, 32)is described having a hex-drive system for operation of the tool from the work string with coupling and decoupling being achieved via shear pins (40) and a mating ledge and shoulder.
Patent GB-2418653-A (GB)
Title: Lead tensioning and retraction device
Inventor: BARRY JAMES
IPC: H02G11/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A lead tensioning and retraction device comprises a base(1, 5), a support (7) mounted on the base and rotatable about an axis, a roller (11) mounted on the support, and a retention mechanism (21, 23) co-operable with the roller to retain a lead (15) on the roller. The roller (11) is rotatable in a first direction to permit passage of the lead (15) over the roller for deployment of the lead. Additionally, the roller (11) is biased, for example by spring (14, Fig 5), so as to urge the roller in a second direction and to apply a tensioning force to the deployed lead and for retracting the deployed lead over the roller. The device is preferably used with a lawn mower.
Patent GB-2420840-A (GB)
Title: Valve for inclusion in an emergency air supply line to the trailer braking system of an articulated vehicle
Inventor: WALKER NEIL EDWARD
IPC: B60T17/18
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A valve or valve assembly for inclusion in an emergency air supply line to the trailer braking system of an articulated vehicle, the valve having: ```an air inlet, connectable to an upstream side of the emergency air supply line; ```an air outlet, connectable to a downstream side of the emergency air supply line; ```a closing member, biased towards a closed position in which passage of air through the valve between the air inlet and air outlet is substantially prevented; ```operating means for opening the closing member; wherein the valve also includes ```control means for retaining the closing member in an open position on receipt of an electrical signal, the signal being derived from an electrical braking system of the vehicle. When such a valve is included in the emergency air supply line to a trailer braking system, the emergency braking system is not deactivated automatically when the emergency line is connected, by virtue of the closing member being biased towards a closed position which prevents passage of air through the valve. Rather, the emergency braking system is deactivated only when the operating means are activated, eg by operation of the foot brake.
Patent GB-2421271-A (GB)
Title: A cable security device
Inventor: WHITTLE MAURICE HENRY
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: In order to attach a cable (30) to a substrate in a secure, tamper-proof manner, a device (10) is provided which comprises an elongate strip of substantially rigid material having apertures (14) therein to enable it to be attached to a substrate by fastening means, such as bolts or screws (20) or the like, and having upturned tabs (16) at each end, each tab (16) also having an aperture (18) therein. In use, a cable is passed through the apertures (18) in both of the tabs (16) so as to overlie the fastening means (20). A secondary member in the form of a plate (12) having slits (13, 15) therein may additionally be provided to fit over the respective upturned tabs (16). The cable (30) can then be passed back through the apertures (18) above said plate (12).
Patent GB-2423068-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft using lighter than air detached electrons
Inventor: THORP KENNETH
IPC: B64B1/58
Filed: 2005-02-12
Abstract: A lighter-than-air aircraft comprises a non-conductive flexible envelope 1 which is filled with electrons, detached from source atoms, to displace a greater weight of air than the weight of the envelope 1 and electrons. The electrons may be detached from the atoms by boiling them out of a hot metal plate 3, and they may be pushed into the envelope 1 by high frequency electro-magnetic waves (microwaves) created by a magnetron 6 or by varying magnetic fields. The aircraft may use its own charge reacting with the Earth's electro-magnetic fields for motive power or geographic positioning.
Patent GB-2412245-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controlled rocker switches
Inventor: PRINEPPI FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: H01H3/20
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a remote control adaptor assembly for remotely operating a rocker switch comprising a motorized unit for locating near to the switch and a radio frequency control unit which activates the motorised unit and so governs when the rocker switch is switched on and off.
Patent GB-2411903-A (GB)
Title: Double layer shutter mechanism for sputtering methods and apparatus
Inventor: NOMURA SHUJI
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A double-layer shutter control method for a multi-sputtering system provided with at least three targets 35-38 in a single chamber and a double-layer rotating shutter mechanism having shutter plates 61,62 which independently rotate and have holes 61a,61b,62a formed therein, comprising selecting a target by a combination of holes of a first shutter plate and a second shutter plate and uses the selected target for a pre-sputtering step and a main sputtering step with continuous discharge so as to deposit a film on a substrate 34, whereby it is possible to prevent cross-contamination between targets due to target substances etc. deposited on the shutter plates.
Patent GB-2413802-A (GB)
Title: Isomerized petroleum pour point depressant and its use in improving the lubricating properties of base oils
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10M101/02
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A method for improving the lubricating properties of a isomerized distillate base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C between about 2.5 cSt and about 8 cSt, the method comprising blending with said isomerized 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 petroleum derived base oil containing material having a boiling range above about 1050 degrees F; also lubricating base oil blends prepared according to the process; and the pour point depressing base oil blending component.
Patent GB-2429575-A (GB)
Title: Audio player with touch sensitive plate
Inventor: HO CHIN-CHEN
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: An audio player comprises a turntable mounted on an outer shaft 111 and driven by an actuator, an inner shaft 12 within the outer shaft and insulated from it, a round disk 13 mounted on the inner shaft above the turntable and a touch sensitive plate 2 mounted on the top end of the inner shaft. The audio player is adapted to apply scratch effects to the audio output in response to touching of the touch plate and to the rotation of the round disk. The touch plate is constructed from a conductive material and signals are sent from the touch plate to the main body of the player through the inner shaft.
Patent GB-2430694-A (GB)
Title: Pet door with removably connected control unit
Inventor: HARRIS NICHOLAS ROBERT
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A pet door 2 comprising a door flap 8 pivotally mounted in an aperture 6 in a frame 4 and at least one locking mechanism 24, 26 including an electrically operable actuator 34, 36 for selectively locking the door flap. A control unit 92 is provided that is adapted to operate the at least one locking mechanism 24, 26 and is removably connected to the frame. The control unit 92 may comprise a programmable timer, display and manually operable controls, which may be programmable when the control unit is remote from the frame. A portion of the frame 4 may conceal the manually operable controls when the control unit is connected to the frame. Detecting means may be provided that detect when the control unit is connected.
Patent GB-2419718-A (GB)
Title: A selectable range remote entry vehicle controller
Inventor: CONNER BRUCE
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A vehicle remote entry system includes a keyless entry module (12) for controlling the actuation of at least one vehicle entry function (28; Fig 1, 13,14,15) (eg. door unlock/lock, window up/down, alarm on/off), and a remote entry device (11) for transmitting a wireless signal to the remote keyless entry module (12) for activating the at least one vehicle entry function (28; Fig 1, 13,14,15). The systems also includes a human machine interface (27) for selecting at least one vehicle operating parameter including a signal range limitation setting for defining an operating range of the wireless signal for actuating the at least one vehicle entry function (28; Fig 1, 13,14,15). The human machine interface (27) provides the signal range limitation setting to the remote keyless entry module (12) and a controller (26) determines whether the wireless vehicle entry signal is within the signal range limitation setting for allowing actuation of the at least one vehicle entry function (28; 13,14,15).
Patent GB-2420561-A (GB)
Title: Epihalohydrin rubber compositions
Inventor: OTAKA TOYOFUMI
IPC: C08J3/24
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A composition for vulcanised rubber comprises an epihalohydrin rubber, a metal soap, an acid acceptor, and a vulcanising agent. Preferably, the metal soap is a sodium or potassium salt of a C12-24 fatty acid, such as sodium stearate or potassium stearate. The acid acceptor may be a metal compound and/or an inorganic microporous crystal selected from the group of synthetic hydrotalcites, Li-Al inclusion compounds, and synthetic zeolites. The vulcanising agent may be a triazine or preferably, a quinoxaline, such as 6-methylquinoxaline-2,3-dithiocarbonate. A fatty acid and/or an alcohol may also be included in the composition. A rubber part for use in automobiles comprising a vulcanised product derived from the composition is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2420633-A (GB)
Title: Fusion splicing optical fibres with intentional offset
Inventor: TAKAYANAGI HIROSHI
IPC: G02B6/255
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: Fusion splicing optical fibers includes (a) detecting fiber positions and core positions of optical fibers to be spliced at an abutting position and a fiber offset that is caused when said optical fibers are in core alignment, (b) determining the self-alignment ratio corresponding to the preferred melted condition value based on a predetermined expression for a relationship between melted condition value and self-alignment ratio, (c1) determining an intentional offset that achieves a prescribed splicing loss based on the fiber offset and the self alignment ratio, (d1) aligning the core positions by offsetting the intentional offset value, and (e1) heating and fusing the optical fibers.
Patent GB-2434043-A (GB)
Title: Determining when a display is correctly connected to a hot-plug extension device
Inventor: LENG CHUNG-MING
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: An LCD display 20 comprises a microprocessor 21 with a detecting port 1 connected to at least two switches 22,23 and a signal out port 2 connected to a power switch 26. The microprocessor 21 judges if the extension device 10 is correctly connected to the LCD display 20 using switches 22,23, and may decide if the power is allowed to activate the extension device 10. Switches 22,23 may be connected to detection pins 11,12 in the hot-plug extension device. Power switch 26 may be connected to the signal out pin through a delay circuit (fig 2, 25), that may comprise a resistor and a capacitor. A delay may be provided by the microprocessor 21. Power switch 26 may be connected to the signal out pin through an overcurrent protecting circuit 27. Switches 22,23 may be formed by transistors (fig 2) or diodes. Hot-plug extension device 10 may be for example a set top box, a card reader or a multimedia player.
Patent GB-2438919-A (GB)
Title: Reusable banner, e.g. for attachment to window.
Inventor: CHANCE PAUL KEITH
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A reusable banner comprises a planar portion and means for releasably attaching the banner to a transparent substrate, preferably in the form of suction cups for mounting the banner to a window. The planar portion may be a perforated, e.g. a PVC coated polyester fabric, a non-perforated material or a fabric. The edges of the banner may be hemmed (103) and provided with eyelets (102) for receiving the attachment means. A method of manufacturing a banner (Fig. 4) comprises the steps of preparing the image, printing the image, curing the image and adding means to adhere the banner to a substrate.
Patent GB-2425644-A (GB)
Title: Printing press simulator, particularly for training.
Inventor: MAMBERER HANS-ECKHARD
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A printing-press simulator 10 is integrated into a control desk 11 of a printing press. Input data 13 can be predefined by a printer on an input device 12 of the control desk 11 during the simulation, on the basis of which data a simulation unit 16 of the printing-press simulator simulates the printing process and the behaviour of the printing press and produces output data 19 which can be displayed on an output device 14 of the control desk 11. The printing-press simulator has a database 20 with intended image data 22 based on the prepress stage for a specific number of customer-specific and updatable printed pages, and a manipulation unit 21 which, on the basis of the input data 13 predefined by the printer, changes the intended image data 22 based on the prepress stage and stored in the database 20 in order to provide simulation image data on a display 24. The simulator is designed to be used for training operators.
Patent GB-2427781-A (GB)
Title: Central database image correction accessed by imager specific key or identifier
Inventor: VOOK DIETRICH WERNER
IPC: H04N5/367
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: An image processing system 200 using centralized image correction data to process digital images, includes a centralized database 230 for storing image correction data 240 for imaging devices 10. An image processor 220 that receives image data representing an image captured by one of the imaging devices 10 accesses the centralized database with a key 210 associated with the imaging device to retrieve the image correction data for the imaging device. The image processor processes the image data using the retrieved image correction data to correct the image data e.g. by reducing various noise components in the image, such as dark current, or for colour or lens distortion correction. The corrected image may be printed as part of a photo finishing system.
Patent GB-2438835-A (GB)
Title: Earpiece and method for securing a device within the ear
Inventor: CREEK SIMON RICHARD
IPC: A61F11/08
Filed: 2006-06-05
Abstract: There is described an earpiece 11 for securing a device 12 within an individual's ear comprising a body 14 made from resilient material and means for attaching the earpiece 11 to the device 12 to form an earpiece assembly, wherein the earpiece body 14 is compressible to allow insertion of the earpiece 11 assembly into the ear and the earpiece body 14 is expandable to substantially fill the individual's auricular cavity. The invention has particular utility for securing an earphone or earplug in the ear. A method for manufacturing the earpiece is also provided.
Patent GB-2430253-A (GB)
Title: Plasma torch spectrometer
Inventor: CONDICK GEOFFREY MARK
IPC: G01N21/00
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A spectrometer is disclosed which comprises a plasma torch (12) and an induction coil (40) for generating a normal plasma (P) within the torch. The torch (12) has an outer tube (20) and an inner tube (22). If the plasma (50) collapses from a normal plasma slate to a toroidal or faulty plasma shape (52), a photodiode (70) detects the change in shape so that the plasma torch can be shut down to prevent the plasma shape (52) from melting the tube (20) of the torch.
Patent GB-2447956-A (GB)
Title: Clip for locating a capping member on a glazing stem
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A clip 30 for location on the stem of a glazing bar 10 acts on depending locating formations 18 of a capping 20 for the glazing bar. The glazing bar has a part 40 to urge the locating formations of the capping apart. The capping 20 may be plastic and the glazing bar 10 may be aluminum. The clip 30 prevents slippage of the capping 20 relative to the glazing bar 10 due to any differences in rates of thermal expansion.