baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2402527-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for printing labels
Inventor: COUNSELL JOHN
IPC: B41J3/407
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of printing labels comprises a monitor (6) for displaying a diagram of a network comprising a number of components. The apparatus comprises a keyboard (10), mouse (12) or similar printing device for selecting a component on the diagram, a database for storing information relating to each component, processing means (4) for retrieving information relating to a selected component and for introducing the retrieved information into a label template. A printer (8) is provided for printing out a label containing the label template and retrieved information.
Patent GB-2406616-A (GB)
Title: Scroll pump provided with precision holes in fixed scroll and crankcase to assist alignment
Inventor: POWELL MICHAEL P
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A method of aligning a crankcase 26 to a non-orbiting scroll 24 includes the steps of forming initial alignment surfaces on both the non-orbiting scroll and the crankcase (fig 4). Further, when the non-orbiting scroll 24 and the crankcase 26 are machined, precision drilled holes 44,46 are drilled into each of the two. These holes are drilled relative to datum surfaces on both the non-orbiting scroll and the crankcase. Thus, once the two have been pre-positioned, the precision drilled holes are aligned and a threaded bolt 48 is inserted into the precision drilled holes. The threaded bolt ensures that the two will be radially positioned properly relative to each other.
Patent GB-2405870-A (GB)
Title: Benzopyranone DNA-PK inhibitors
Inventor: GRIFFIN ROGER JOHN
IPC: C07D311/22
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein: R1, R2 = H, an optionally substituted alkyl, heterocyclic or aryl group, or together with the N an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, preferably a morpholino group; and one of R3, R4 or R5 = an optionally substituted phenyl and the others are H. Most preferably the compound has formula II. The compound is used as an adjunct in cancer therapy and in the treatment of retroviral diseases.
Patent GB-2409588-A (GB)
Title: Connecting structure comprising busbar base, busbar and printed circuit board
Inventor: OKANO HIROFUMI
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A connecting structure comprises a busbar 5 in electrical contact with a busbar base 11a, 13a, a male terminal 5a protruding from the busbar and a female terminal 4b connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) 4, the busbar and the PCB being electrically and securely connected when the male terminal engages the female terminal. In an alternative embodiment, the male terminal protrudes from the PCB and the female terminal is connected to the busbar.
Patent GB-2411512-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated sign with canopy for e.g. bus stop or telephone kiosk.
Inventor: HILL GEORGE ROLAND
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: An illumination assembly comprises an artificial source of illumination 20, a shelter with an external canopy 16 and a vertical display surface 10 located under the canopy. The external canopy comprises a canopy reflective surface wherein light from the illumination source is redirected onto the display surface. The shelter may be part of a bus stop or a telephone kiosk. The canopy may also comprise a sign. A transparent anti-vandal panel 22 may be provided to protect the source of illumination. A second source of illumination 21 to illuminate a second sign 32 may also be provided. The sign may be partially transparent and partially opaque or translucent.
Patent GB-2408665-A (GB)
Title: Device for fixing blades to a rotary shaft and agricultural machine fitted with said device
Inventor: DAIRON MICHEL
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fixing blades to plates which are rotationally integral with a rotary shaft and an agricultural machine fitted with said device. The device is characterized in that the flanks of each plate (4) are cut and embodied such that they can receive in an interlocking manner and radially retain a planar additional part acting as a supporting leg (L2) for a blade (L) and in that the end plates (4) are axially and jointedly packed against each other in order to lock the blades (L) to the respective end plates (4). The invention can be used in agricultural machines.
Patent GB-2409675-A (GB)
Title: Coloured diamond
Inventor: TWITCHEN DANIEL JAMES
IPC: C30B33/00
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A method of producing a single crystal CVD diamond of a desired colour which includes the steps of providing single crystal CVD diamond which is coloured and heat treating the diamond under conditions suitable to produce the desired colour. Colours which may be produced are, for example, in the pink-green range.
Patent GB-2416622-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing an electroluminescent element
Inventor: ITOH KIYOSHI
IPC: H01L51/40
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A production process of an electroluminescent (EL) element comprising a buffer layer reduces luminescence failure from cross contamination or variation in film thickness. The process comprises repeating at least twice the step of forming an EL layer comprising a buffer layer 2 and a luminescent layer 3 by photolithography. A first pattern 5 comprising a first buffer layer 2 is formed and coated with a solution 6(1) for a second buffer layer (6 fig 1c). The first buffer layer 2 is immiscible in the solution 6(1) for the second buffer layer (6). The solution 6(1) for the buffer layer (6) may comprise a metal oxide or a photocatatlyst and a heat- or photo-curable binder. Alternatively, the solution for the buffer layer may comprise an organic material dispersed in water or alcohol and a silane coupling agent.
Patent GB-2417537-A (GB)
Title: Locking threaded fasteners using tapered insert
Inventor: LITTLEWOOD BARRY
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A threaded fastener assembly has a male threaded fastener (12) insertable in a threaded bore and has a slotted recess (8) at one end defining a plurality of segments. A tapered insert (3) is insertable in the recess (8) to expand the segments radially. One of the recess (8) or insert (3) has a lip or ridge (5) and the other of the recess (8) or insert (3) has a plurality of parallel grooves (9). The lip/ridge (5) engages one of the grooves (9) to resist removal of the insert (3).
Patent GB-2415298-A (GB)
Title: Optical module and optical transmission/reception device
Inventor: SATO YOSHIYASU
IPC: H05K3/30
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A technique that increases degree of freedom in mounting electrodes of an optical element on a printed circuit board. This can be achieved without being affected by an angle in a circumferential direction of an optical fiber of the optical element constituting an optical module. An optical module of the technique has an optical element (5) from which electrodes (61-64) are projected and a circuit board (7) on which electric wires (10) for making connection between the individual electrodes are arranged in a substantially concentric circular form. Each end of the electrodes is connected to each of the electric wires such that distances between each end of the electrodes and the center of the optical element vary.
Patent GB-2423487-A (GB)
Title: Culinary whisk
Inventor: CHEUNG PO WO PAUL
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A culinary whisk comprising a handle portion, and a utility portion including a first group of wires extending from the handle portion and defining a first generally balloon-shaped portion, and a second generally balloon-shaped portion disposed within the first portion, wherein the second portion is connected to the handle portion independent of the first portion and/or is movable in different degree when compared to the first portion in relation to the handle portion.
Patent GB-2433423-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for remotely cleaning a structure
Inventor: HOWARD GLYN
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus for remotely cleaning a structure, such as a gutter, comprises a hose section 2, a nozzle 4 attachable to a free end of the hose section 2, an extendable and retractable support section 12 attachable to the hose section 2 and movable relative thereto and means for retaining a portion of the hose section 2 in a predetermined position to direct the nozzle 4 relative to the support section 12. The support section 12 is preferably made up of a plurality of sections with one or more of the sections being telescopically extendable and retractable. The means for retaining a portion of the hose section 2 maybe a spacer element 6 attachable to two sections of the hose section 2 so that it retains the hose section 2 in a substantially U-shaped configuration. The support section 12 is preferably connected to the hose section 2 via a connector 10 which may be pivotable relative to the support section 12 to enable relative movement of the hose section 2 and the support section 12. The hose section 2 is preferably in contact with a source of suction therefore allowing debris to be removed from the surface being cleaned.
Patent GB-2424744-A (GB)
Title: A system for controlling metered parking
Inventor: VUMMUDI PRASANA
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a storage device system for the management of a storage system. The storage device system comprises a field station, the field station having: a tag reader; means for inputting a user identification item, and storing the user identification item in a memory of the field station; user input means for inputting user data from a user wherein the user data comprises a purchase request; means for deducting a credit amount from a credit value of a user; communication means for communicating with a monitor; and a monitor, the monitor comprising means for inputting an object identification item, and means for determining whether the object identification item input to the monitor corresponds to a user identification item stored in the memory of the field station. The system facilitates a storage operation using virtual tickets.
Patent GB-2424272-A (GB)
Title: System for judging an abnormal condition of a distance sensor for a vehicle
Inventor: KIKUCHI HAYATO
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: An object sensing member M1 comprises radar apparatus for sensing distances and directions of objects located in front of a vehicle such as a car. Electromagnetic waves are transmitted from a light transmitting unit 1 such as a laser to a predetermined region and electromagnetic waves reflected from an object are received by a light receiving unit 3. A distance detecting member 5 detects at least a distance to the object. An abnormal condition judging member M2 judges that the object sensing member M1 is under abnormal conditions, if a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of reception levels of the electromagnetic waves received by the light receiving unit 3 and within a predetermined time measured by a time measuring member M3 is smaller than a predetermined threshold value. As a result the abnormal condition judging member M2 can judge the abnormal condition even, if the vehicle is driven on a deserted road where objects to be sensed are only occasionally present. The abnormal condition may be snow, dirt, dust, mud etc attached to the sensing apparatus thus lowering its sensitivity.
Patent GB-2436298-A (GB)
Title: Number matching game
Inventor: PRIDDLE SEAN
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: Game apparatus 1, comprising a playing surface 7, a random number allocation device 2, wherein the number allocation device is adapted to allocate consecutive numbers to individual players of a game as a result of individual requests by players. The player may be awarded a prize if the requested random number matches a predetermined number.
Patent GB-2426860-A (GB)
Title: Media player cooperating with external storage
Inventor: BOERGER PAUL
IPC: H04N21/436
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A system (50) comprises a media player (52) adapted to receive a removable medium (74). The media player is adapted to couple to a display device (54). A device (56) external to and communicatively coupled to the media player comprises storage (58). The media player stores information on the external device's storage. Such information is used by the media player when rendering on said display.
Patent GB-2440345-A (GB)
Title: Integrally bladed rotor having blades made of metallic and non-metallic materials
Inventor: CHIVERS NIGEL JAMES DAVID
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: An integrally bladed rotor (IBR) suitable for turbo-machinery comprises a metallic disc and a plurality of blades of metallic and non-metallic material extending radially outwards from the disc. The blades may comprise a metallic root 20 and a non-metallic aerofoil section 21. The metallic root 20 preferably comprises a radially extending portion 24 extending into the aerofoil section 21. The radially extending portion 24 comprises apertures 40 through which reinforcement fibres 60 can be laid up prior to the aerofoil section 21 being moulded onto the extending portion 24. The non-metallic aerofoil material preferably comprises a fibre reinforced composite material. The blades are preferably joined to the disc / hub by friction welding. Once joined, machining can be done to finish the integrally bladed rotor / blisk (i.e. bladed disk). An independent claim entails a method for manufacturing a composite blade suitable for an IBR.
Patent GB-2428615-A (GB)
Title: Laser welding method and device
Inventor: ODA KOJI
IPC: B23K26/24
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: At least one, but preferably two, electrodes 2, 3 are contacted with an uppermost work Wl and energized with electricity so as to form a gap (H, figure 3) between the uppermost work W1 and a further overlapping work W2. The gap (H, figure 3) is formed by creating a deformed portion (Q, figure 3) on the uppermost work W1 and separating the deformed portion from the adjoining work. At least one of the works W1, W2 is coated; preferably both works are steel sheets with a galvanized coating. A laser beam L is irradiated at a position where the gap (H, figure 3) is large enough to spread the vapour generated by the vaporization of the heated coating. The gap (h, figure 3) is preferably formed by thermally expanding an electrode contact portion of the work Wl, or alternatively thermally expanding the electrode contact portion of the work Wl and a heat transfer portion of the adjoining work W2 to which heat is transferred from the electrode contact portion, and then contracting the portions so as to form the deformed portion (Q, figure 3).
Patent GB-2441131-A (GB)
Title: Modulation of binding of CK2a to NDPK
Inventor: MEHTA ANIL
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: Methods for identifying an agent which has the property of modulating the binding of CK2  a  (casein kinase II) to an isoform of NDPK (nucleoside diphosphate kinase) are disclosed. Uses of the agents are also disclosed, including their use in the treatment or prevention of cancer. Assays for the binding of CK2  a  to an isoform of NDPK or the distribution of CK2  a  between isoforms of NDPK, and transgenic animals for use in such assays are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2445420-A (GB)
Title: Hazardous Waste Treatment Process
Inventor: DEEGAN DAVID
IPC: A62D3/19
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A method comprises treating hazardous waste with a host slag material containing SiO2, CaO, and Al2O3 in a plasma reactor so as to incorporate the non-combustible waste components into the melted slag. Preferably the slag comprises 43 wt.% SiO2, 29 wt.% CaO, and 28 wt.% Al2O3. An oxidant, such as oxygen, as well as steam may be present in the plasma reactor. The waste to be treated may contain radioactive material and/or hazardous material, such as asbestos. An apparatus for the plasma treatment of waste is also disclosed, which comprises a plasma reactor having a crucible comprising SiO2, CaO, Al2O3, and optionally MgO. The reactor may comprise two plasma torches or one or more alumina-coated electrodes. The apparatus may also comprise inlets for steam and oxygen arranged such that, in use, the oxygen and steam may be mixed before or upon entry into the interior of the reactor.
Patent GB-2446225-A (GB)
Title: A golf putter with mirror
Inventor: GOODWIN THOMAS
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A golf putter comprises a shaft 5 and a putter head 1. A mirror 3 is set into the top of the head at an angle, and a transparent window 4 is recessed into the face of the club. The player looks down towards the mirror and can see the target through the face of the putter.
Patent GB-2451853-A (GB)
Title: A bracket for use in decking and other timber constructions
Inventor: CULLEN DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A bracket (10) in the form of a joist hanger for use in timber construction such as decking is presented. The bracket includes a continuous back plate (12) for location against an inner wall of a supporting heading member such as a sill, side walls (30,32) for connecting to a joist and a locating tab (84) against which the joist is aligned to ensure alignment between the surface of the joist and sill for locating timber boards upon. Further features provide for a load bearing fixing between the joist and bracket by providing a fastener (94) extending through the joist and the side walls to support the joist. Further the bracket is formed from single sheet metal and adapted to fold for use in corners. A method of constructing a timber platform such as decking by pre-fixing the brackets to the joists is also described.
Patent GB-2442605-A (GB)
Title: Self retracting piston and collar for sliding bolt keeper
Inventor: NOTZLI ADRIAN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: The present invention consists of a pipe 1, open at one end and closed at the other, which is intended to mount into the ground to function as a keeper to receive a sliding bolt mounted on a closure such as a gate. Within the pipe 1 there is a self retracting piston that consists of a piston head 3 and a coil compression spring 4. A domed collar 2 is attached to the open end of the pipe 1 and a perforation 5 is formed at the closed end to allow water to escape. The device operates to prevent debris from clogging up the pipe. The lowered bolt displaces the piston head 3 against the spring 4 and the spring acts on the piston head 3 to push debris out of the pipe when the bolt is raised. The piston head 3 is domed and wedge shaped so as to crush sand and other materials that may wedge themselves between the piston head 3 and the inside of the pipe 1.
Patent GB-2453789-A (GB)
Title: Intuitive means of navigating large quantities of television programming to find desired programmes
Inventor: MILES MARISA
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: Providing an interactive user interface for a television display comprising providing at least three levels of information in a display space, wherein a fist level provides a plurality of user selectable first level entities each associated with a respective display section providing a different category of information and being selectable by a user independently of the other sections. Each first level entity is associated with a plurality of user selectable second level entities each associated with a respective data content sub-section of the display section of the associated first level entity, each respective data content sub section being provided in a third level. The inventions aims to overcome the problem that a viewer wants to watch only desired television content which is spread over hundreds of channels or other modes of distribution.
Patent GB-2439039-A (GB)
Title: Identification of a sterol acyltransferase gene
Inventor: ZOU JITAO
IPC: A01H5/00
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of genetic engineering to produce sterol esters. In one embodiment, an isolated or recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a sterol acyltransferase is disclosed. In another embodiment, a cell transformed with the isolated or recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a sterol acyltransferase is disclosed. A process for producing sterol esters using the transformed cell is also disclosed. In a further embodiment; an isolated or recombinant sterol acyltransferase is disclosed.
Patent GB-2455576-A (GB)
Title: Garment with groin portion to protect against transmission of heat
Inventor: GUEST WENDY
IPC: A41D13/04
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A garment which in use extends over at least the frontal portion of the lower abdomen and upper thighs includes a thermally protective material 6 to shield the groin. The garment may be an apron 1 with adjustable fasteners 4, 5, or a jacket (11, fig 3); it is preferably breathable. The shield 6 can be removably or permanently mounted to the garment, or integrally formed with the garment. The shield is preferably at most 500mm in width and height. The shield is preferably woven, ideally from inorganic or polymeric fibres such as glass, silica, ceramic or aramid. The shield may include a heat resistant coating, preferably polymeric or metallic, optionally aluminium.
Patent GB-2454272-A (GB)
Title: Combined state of charge meter and fuel gauge
Inventor: BRADY JOSEPH
IPC: G01D7/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A vehicle meter 10 can include first and second inputs (pins 40,42, fig.4) and a gauge 24. The first input can be configured to receive a fuel level value from a fuel system (52, fig.5). The second input can be configured to receive a power level value from a battery system (62,64,fig 6). The gauge can be configured to display one of the fuel level or the power level. The gauge can display the fuel level when the first input is in communication with the fuel system and the power level value when the second input is in communication with the battery system.
Patent GB-2457670-A (GB)
Title: Secure data transfer device
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM JONATHAN PETER
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A data transfer device for transferring data to a removable data storage item, the data transfer device being operable to: <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(a) receive content data to be stored to the removable data storage item; <LI>(b) encrypt the content data using an encryption key; <LI>(c) transform at least one of predetermined reference data and the encryption key; <LI>(d)(i) encrypt the transformed predetermined reference data using the encryption key; or <LI>(d)(ii) encrypt the predetermined reference data using the transformed encryption key; and <LI>(e) store the encrypted content data and the encrypted transformed/predetermined reference data to the removable data storage item. </SL> In one embodiment the data transfer device is a tape drive and the removable data storage item is a tape cartridge. The predetermined reference data may be a serial number of the tape cartridge or derived therefrom or may be a fixed/constant value. In further embodiments the transform of the predetermined reference data and/or encryption key may comprise encrypting the predetermined reference data and/or encryption key using the encryption key itself. The transform of the encryption key may alternatively comprise a logical operation on the encryption key such as exclusive disjunction (XOR) or inversion. The data transfer device may store the encrypted data in LTO or DDS/DAT formats and may use the (Galois) counter mode of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Compression schemes may also be used.