baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2375428-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing tokens of varied sizes
Inventor: JUDS SCOTT
IPC: G07D5/00
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: Apparatus for testing tokens of varied sizes comprises opposite walls in part defining a chute through which a token 10 is adapted to pass and a first token characteristic sensing means 191 for sensing a first token characteristics during token movement along said token path. The first token characteristic sensing means 191 is constructed and arranged for sensing each token substantially along a token path centre line of said token path whereby on-axis token sensing is effected. At least one of the said opposite walls 102 is transparent and a light source means 260 such as an LED emits light through said transparent wall 102 toward the chute. The transparent wall 102 has an in situ formed lens means 193 for directing light rays at a predetermined angle to thereby properly impinge upon tokens moving through the chute. The apparatus has means 261 such as a photodetector for sensing light emanating from each token during movement thereof along the token path. Each of said opposite walls may be transparent.
Patent GB-2394548-A (GB)
Title: Method of reducing noise in a microseismic survey
Inventor: JONES ROBERT HUGHES
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A method of monitoring a microseismic event comprises detecting the event to produce a first signal dependent on the event, the first signal including noise at a frequency of f Hz, e.g. 50 Hz; taking a first sample of the first signal; taking a second sample of the first signal, the second sample occurring n/f seconds after the first sample, where n is an integer, e.g. 1; and subtracting the first and second samples from each other to produce a further signal dependent on the event in which the noise has been at least partly compensated for. The method is designed for reducing the effects of electrical noise in microseismic surveying such as the noise caused by the use of electrical currents used for cathodic protection in borehole surveys.
Patent GB-2394539-A (GB)
Title: Condensate removal apparatus for air ventilation plant
Inventor: CAMPBELL JAMES
IPC: F24F13/22
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A condensate removal apparatus comprises pipework 4, clear flexible tubing 3 and a check valve 1 in flow communication with a drain 6. Tubing 3 may allow the condensate to be seen. Check valve 1 may be provided with an indicator for the direction of flow. The tubing 3 and pipework 4 may be connected by push fit connection and clips 5 to aid fitting and removal. Check valve 1 may be fitted inside the tubing 3 (fig 2).
Patent GB-2389036-A (GB)
Title: A cyclone-type vacuum cleaner comprising an ultraviolet light
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A61L9/20
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A cyclone-type vacuum cleaner comprises a cyclone body 10, a dirt collecting receptacle 20 disposed at the lower part of the cyclone body 10 and an ultraviolet light source 500 disposed in the cleaner 200 for disinfecting the air inside the dirt collecting receptacle 20. The dirt collecting receptacle 20 has an inwardly depressed lamp positioning groove 50 for positioning an ultraviolet light source 500 that is disposed on the vacuum cleaner body 200. A protruding flow path 40 facing away from the cleaner body 200 is preferably formed on one side of the cyclone body 10 and the dirt-collecting receptacle 20, for smoothly collecting the large particles of dirt separated by the centrifugal force of the cyclone stream. The protruding flow path 40 may be formed from first and second protruding portions 40a, 40b which are respectively formed in the lower part of the cyclone body 10 and the upper part of the dirt-collecting receptacle 20. At least a pair of grip portions (41, fig 6) may be formed on the second protruding portion 40b to enable the user to easily remove the dirt-collecting receptacle 20 from the cleaner body 200.
Patent GB-2385029-A (GB)
Title: Foldable impact absorbing strip
Inventor: HOSKIN DANIEL BLYTHE
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A side guard for a vehicle comprises an elongate foldable impact absorbing strip 1, means to secure the strip to a surface and a hinge 3 positioned along the length of the strip to enable it to be folded. The strip may be attachable magnetically to a vehicle by means of magnets 2, said magnets possibly being embedded within the strip. The impact absorbing strip may be a foam like material such as a cross-linked polyethylene foam. A line (7, figures 5 and 6) may be attached to an eyelet 5 at the end of the strip, the other end of the line being attached to a pad (8) which may be secured within the vehicle. The line may be recoiled within the pad for storage. The side guard may also be attachable to a wall surface adjacent which a vehicle may be parked thus protecting side doors when opened.
Patent GB-2385419-A (GB)
Title: Chassis alignment system
Inventor: MACHEK PAUL
IPC: G01B11/27
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: A chassis alignment system comprises an alignment tool 11. The alignment tool 11 comprises a housing 12 which accommodates a laser emitting means 41 associated with a king-pin target. The housing 12 has a mounting means 21 adapted to enable the alignment tool to be aligned relative to a steerable axle and to be moveable therewith, and also to allow the laser emitting means to be oriented about the central axis of the axle. The laser emitting means 41 is disposed in the housing at a predetermined distance from the mounting means and adapted to emit a beam through an aperture 63 in a direction which is substantially transverse to the central axis of the axle. The target indicates the position at which the laser beam is incident thereon, relative to a reference, and is positionable relative to the vehicle to enable the orientation of the axle relative to another part of the vehicle to be ascertained.
Patent GB-2399660-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading networked devices
Inventor: ORAEE JALIL
IPC: H04N21/435
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: Upgrading of devices in a network, such as an IEEE 1394 network, of digitally connected devices, such as AV devices, is performed using a reproduction device for reproducing a recording medium insertable in the reproduction device. A controller for controlling the reproduction device is arranged, on insertion in the reproduction device of a recording medium, to detect if the inserted recording medium has recorded thereon upgrade software for upgrading a target device in the network. If so, the controller causes the target device to be upgraded by the upgrade software.
Patent GB-2388361-A (GB)
Title: Infusion package
Inventor: FINAN PETER
IPC: B65D85/808
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: The infusion package is provided from at least two pieces 2, 4 of joined sheet material and provided in a form such that when the same is moved to an erected form such as, for example, by the immersion of the package in liquid, the package takes a three dimensional form of for example a sphere or cube. The ability to take this form means that the tea or coffee or other material 20 held within the package can diffuse through the perforated sheet material more effectively into the liquid as there is a greater area of sheet material through which the beverage can flow. In order to make a cube-shaped package instead of a sphere as shown, each piece 2, 4 is rectangular (Figures 8 to 11). To make either shape, the pieces 2, 4 are folded into C-shape as shown and sealed together at 6, 8. One of the pieces 2 may be slightly narrower than the other 4.
Patent GB-2392022-A (GB)
Title: Controllable frequency dimmer for compact fluorescent lamps
Inventor: YAO XIAO LI
IPC: H05B41/392
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A dimmer for a compact fluorescent lamp including a high-frequency switching circuit for generating PWM or other similar control signals and a filter with simple filtering elements. The dimmer circuitry is simple and can be built on a wall-mountable housing for retro-fitting even in an existing two-wire wall-socket.
Patent GB-2402985-A (GB)
Title: Beam clip
Inventor: WHALE LUKE RICHARD JOHN
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: A beam clip (1) for coupling an I-beam to a reinforcement member, including fixing means (3) connectable to an I-beam; and support means (5) projecting outwards from the fixing means (3) and defining a space in which an end section of the reinforcement member is supportably accommodated when coupled to the I-beam.
Patent GB-2393417-A (GB)
Title: A method of cladding a surface by applying a liquid directly on to the surface
Inventor: HUSBAND PETER
IPC: B29C39/32
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: A method of cladding a surface comprises the steps of: applying a liquid directly onto the surface and retaining the cladding material in place on the surface until it hardens and bonds intimately with the surface. A mould 10 may be used where a mould plate 12 is held at a predetermined distance from the surface and introducing the cladding material in liquid form between the mould plate and the surface, allowing the cladding material to bond and harden with the surface, such that the thickness and shape of the cladding material is determined by the distance and shape of the mould plate. The mould plate may then be repositioned to another section of the surface adjacent the previously clad section until the entire surface is clad, with any gaps between the clad sections being filled with cladding material. The mould may be modular and shaped to match the surface to be clad. Also included is a seal (14, 16, 18, and 20 figure 3) for use with the mould where the seal has a body portion 64, a contact portion (66 figure 3) attached to the body portion and an attachment portion (62 figure 3) on the body portion for removably attaching the seal to the mould plate.
Patent GB-2395522-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop minimum timing for the best torque (MBT) timing control in i.c. engines using ionization feedback
Inventor: ZHU GUOMING GEORGE
IPC: F02P5/153
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to engine ignition systems. More particularly, it relates to a method of controlling ignition timing. This feature of the present invention comprises a closed loop which uses estimated Minimum timing for the Best Torque (MBT) timing criteria and ignition diagnostics (knock, partial-burn, and misfire) to control engine ignition. When the engine is not knock limited, it operates at its MBT timing. When the engine is knock limited, the engine runs at its inaudible knock limit. When the engine is misfire/partial-burn limited, the engine is maintained at its misfire/partial-burn limit. Three different embodiments of the closed loop MBT timing control architecture are disclosed: a cylinder-by-cylinder control, an average control and a mixed control.
Patent GB-2395209-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated roof with ventilation means and a building comprising such a roof
Inventor: DELPLANQUE ALAIN
IPC: E04D13/17
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A roof 4 is supported by a framework 2 and comprises panels of corrugated sheet metal 10. The longitudinal edges 10a of the panels extend perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the building and are placed one above the other so as define a ventilation opening. The panels may be arranged so that one longitudinal edge of the panel is formed by a peak 12 and the other by a valley 11, the peak of each panel being placed substantially above the valley of the adjacent panel.
Patent GB-2398642-A (GB)
Title: Mass fluid flow sensor with low-loss bypass passage
Inventor: MYERS ERIC CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01F5/00
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A mass fluid flow sensor 10 includes an internal bypass passage 22 characterised by a first section 30 that converges along a first axis to define a nozzle, and a radially expanded cylindrical second section 38 coaxial with the first section defining a radial step. The passage further includes a semi-spherical third section 44 adjacent to the second section having the same diameter, and a converging fourth section whose axis is disposed at a right angle to the axis of the first and second sections. A fifth section 58 may be provided adjacent to the fourth section that includes a further ninety degree bend. The resulting U-shaped passage features reduced pressure losses and an improved velocity profile, whereby the performance of a sensing element 66, e.g. a hot-wire element, disposed proximate to the radial step is improved.
Patent GB-2412699-A (GB)
Title: Heat shield for rotor blade hub
Inventor: DODD ALEC GEORGE
IPC: F01D5/26
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A rotor blade arrangement 100, has a damper member 106 below platform sections 103, 104 both to prevent vibration chatter between adjacent rotor blades 101, 102, and also to provide a heat radiation barrier. This heat radiation barrier within the member 106 reduces heat radiation flux within a cavity 113 so a rotor disc 108 can be kept at an acceptable operational temperature. The heat radiation feature takes the form of a shield 201 secured upon base or wing sections 204, 205 of the damper member 106. As the space between adjacent blade roots 202, 203 is irregular, the heat shield feature 201 is also irregular to ensure damping function is maintained whilst achieving a heat flux radiation barrier.
Patent GB-2399806-A (GB)
Title: Labelling device
Inventor: MILLER HOWARD
IPC: B65C9/26
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: A labeling device is provided. The labeling device can accommodate labels and media having differing geometries.
Patent GB-2406145-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced composite blade
Inventor: FINN SCOTT ROGER
IPC: F02C7/00
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A blade comprising a plurality of fibre composite layers 30 and at least one higher elongation composite strip 20, 22, 24 joined to one of the fibre composite layers 30. Some higher elongation fibres 20 may be orientated parallel to the span-wise direction of the blade, and some higher elongation fibres 22 may be orientated at an angle of 45{ to the span-wise direction of the blade. There may be further higher elongation fibres 24 orientated at -45{ to the span-wise direction of the blade. The high elongation fibres 20, 22, 24 may be present at the leading edge and/or trailing edge of the blade. The blade is preferably a fan blade and could be used in jet engines or turbines.
Patent GB-2407127-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism for urban refuse containers
Inventor: DE LA SERNA JIMENEZ JOSE ANTON
IPC: E05C21/02
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: This invention has as its object, as its heading indicates, a lock which centres its characteristics on the fact that the locking mechanism, instead of being located on the inside of the container, is located in the traditional external downwards facing perimeter groove that is defined in the body of the container by the traditional effect of its rigidity-providing rim, in such a way that the locking mechanism does not interfere at all in the stacking of the containers, which allows the groove of the locking mechanism to be wider, and consequently the reception groove of the complementary tongue to be wider too.
Patent GB-2408165-A (GB)
Title: Transparency imaging system
Inventor: SHILLING CHARLES ROGER
IPC: H04N1/10
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A transparency imaging system 100 comprises: an imaging surface 120; a cover 130 mounted adjacent said imaging surface 120; a media adapter 150 provided as part of said cover 130 and; at least one template (400, fig. 3) which is receivable in the media adaptor 150 so that transparent media is loaded in the adapter, preferably even when the cover 130 is in a closed position. Preferably the template (400, fig. 3) is a filler template formed so as to block substantially all light emitted by the adaptor 150 from the imaging surface 120. Preferably the template (400, fig. 3) is positionable within the adaptor to selectively image only a portion of the transparent media, and at least one position indicator may be provided upon the adapter 150 to indicate the position of the template (400, fig. 3) in the adapter. Preferably the indicator provides tactile feedback to a user. A method of imaging transparent media is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2408852-A (GB)
Title: High-power direct current engine comprising a collector and carbon brushes for a racing car serving as prototype
Inventor: NEIDHART PHILIPPE
IPC: H01R39/41
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a direct current engine (30) comprising a rotor (11) mounted rotatable about an axis (29) in a housing (16) and at least one winding (13) which is fed with direct current from outside, in alternating directions, by a collector (14) arranged on the rotor (11) and by carbon brushes (32, 33) supported on the collector (14). The collector (14) includes several collector segments (20) located on a cylinder jacket about the axis (29) and circulating the current. The carbon brushes (32, 33) are arranged mobile relative to the collector (14) and are compressed on said collector (14) by means of a spring pressure. The invention aims at providing a simple design for such an engine whereby power is increased, in particular at high speed, and spark formation is reduced. This is achieved by damping the movement of the carbon brushes (32, 33) against the spring pressure, while maintaining the movement of the carbon brushes unchanged to a large extent.
Patent GB-2426106-A (GB)
Title: Instability alarm for a vehicle with a load bearing arm
Inventor: INGREY JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: B66C23/90
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A combined road and rail track vehicle comprises wheels 5,7,13 for road traction and wheel 17,19 for rail traction. The rail traction wheels comprise a front pair joined by a front axle and a rear pair joined by a rear axle. The vehicle further comprises a load bearing arm 33 and an instability warning system. The instability warning system comprises a strain gauge transducer mounted in either the front axle or the rear axle and an electronic module arranged to receive signals from the transducer. The module produces a warning signal indicative of vehicle instability upon receipt of a signal from the transducer of an axle load approaching zero.
Patent GB-2416725-A (GB)
Title: Superfinishing device and method
Inventor: BONACHERA RICHARD
IPC: B24B53/04
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A device for superfinishing a rotating cylindrical workpiece 2 comprises a body 4, a grinding belt 3 and at least three jaws 8-10 radially movable relative to the body 4. Each jaw 8-10 has at least one pad 14, 15 & 18-21 fixed to it that comprises elements made of a natural mineral having a Shore hardness of at least 80. The pads 14, 15 & 18-21 may be made of stone or a mixture of quartz particles and a synthetic material such as epoxy resin. The pads 14, 15 & 18-21 press the belt 3 onto the workpiece 2. Pads 14, 15 & 18-21 can be formed into the desired shape by placing new unfinished pads on the jaws 8-10 and shaping them by rotating a former with an abrasive surface and a diameter equal to the desired diameter of the workpieces. The device can be used to finish internal combustion engine cylinder jackets and combustion engine crankshafts.
Patent GB-2413228-A (GB)
Title: A submarine branching unit with spiral interleaved cables
Inventor: TAKEDA TAIICHI
IPC: H02G15/14
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A submarine branching unit is provided that comprises a pressure-tight cylinder 36 and a pair of cables 44 extending out of a cover of the pressure-tight cylinder. The cables are wound spirally and engaged with each other in an interleaved and overlapped fashion. The cables spiral in opposite directions.
Patent GB-2415589-A (GB)
Title: X-ray scanning system
Inventor: MORTON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: A61B6/03
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: An X-ray scanner comprises an array (12) of X-ray detectors (16) arranged in cylindrical configuration around an imaging volume (28), and a multi-focus X-ray source (20) which extends in a helical configuration around the outside of the detector array (12). A helical gap (24) in the detector array (12) allows X-rays from the source (20) to pass through the patient (26) in the imaging volume (28), and onto the detectors (16) on the opposite side of the scanner. The source (20) is controlled so that the X-rays are produced from a number of source points along the helical locus (23) to produce a tomographic image. As the patient is stationary and the source point varied electrically, the scanning rate is sufficient to produce a series of images which can be displayed as a real time three-dimensional video image.
Patent GB-2420705-A (GB)
Title: Child's high chair
Inventor: CHURCH GRAHAM
IPC: A47C5/06
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A high chair comprising a support frame, a seat of flexible material, and at least one attaching means for attaching the seat to the support frame, the attaching means comprising an elongate member and a corresponding groove in the support frame, the elongate member being attachable to the seat and receivable in the groove. Preferably the elongate member comprises an enlarged part, receivable in the groove. Preferably the groove has an opening, the width of the opening being narrower than the cross-section of at least part of the elongate member such that at least part of the elongate member is retained in the groove.
Patent GB-2422518-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for using audio prompts in mobile communication devices
Inventor: LAZAY THOMAS
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: The apparatus and methods for using earcons as user prompts in mobile communication devices described herein are directed to implementing a mode of communication in these communication devices having speech recognition capabilities wherein spoken prompts are disabled and replaced with short identifiable sound prompts such as the earcons. In general, according to one aspect of the invention, a method for operating a communication device that includes speech recognition capabilities, comprises implementing on the device a user interface that employs a plurality of different user prompts, wherein each user prompt is for soliciting a corresponding spoken input from the user or informing the user about an action or state of the device; implementing on the device a plurality of different earcons, each earcon being mapped to a corresponding different one of the plurality of user prompts; and when any selected one of said plurality of user prompts is issued by the user interface on the device, generating the earcon that is mapped to the selected user prompt. Each prompt of the plurality of user prompts has a corresponding language representation and wherein generating the earcon for the selected user prompts includes generating the corresponding language representation through the user interface.
Patent GB-2441501-A (GB)
Title: Surgical instrument with sealing mechanism to retain pressurised gas
Inventor: JENKINS ANDREW E
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: A surgical system comprises a tubular member, a surgical instrument and a sealing assembly 23. The surgical instrument is locatable within the tubular member, the tubular member having a distal end locatable at a surgical operation site which is supplied with pressurised gas, and a proximal end remote from the surgical operation site. The surgical instrument has a distal end locatable at the surgical operation site. The sealing assembly 23 is provided at the proximal end of the tubular member to seal the tubular member with respect to the proximal end portion of the surgical instrument to prevent gas escaping from the surgical operation site through the proximal end of the tubular member. The sealing assembly 23 is constituted by a diaphragm 26 whose peripheral edge portions 26a are fixed to the tubular member. The central portion 26b of the diaphragm 26 is formed with a slit through which the surgical instrument passes. The sealing assembly 23 is such that movement of the surgical instrument relative to the tubular member causes the diaphragm 26 to move between first and second operating positions in which the slit faces respectively towards and away from the distal end of the tubular member, and such that the edges of the slit sealingly engage with the surgical instrument in the first and second operating positions, and in all positions therebetween.