baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2421900-A (GB)
Title: Paving brush
Inventor: LANGSTON PAUL KEITH
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A paving brush 1 for cleaning between block paving stones 6, 7 has a head 2 with a bristle set which has a shaped contoured distal end 8 for entry between the paving blocks 6, 7. The bristles in a central strip of the bristle set are longer and more flexible than bristles towards the outer edges, forming a rounded convex profile (fig. 2), a point (31, fig.4) or a raised point (41, fig.5) with shoulder sections either side. The removal of debris 5 from the junction 4 between the paving blocks 6, 7 is facilitated because the longer and more flexible bristles in the central strip will tend to flex and sweep more readily than the stiffer outer bristles 3a, 3b. The head 2 may be secured to a handle 11 by a swivel mounting, and a pick element (10. fig.1) may be provided at each end of the head 2 for loosening debris 5.
Patent GB-2411349-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle occupant restraint system including a rollover sensor which controls movement of a seat back and also the operation of an inflatable seat belt
Inventor: WU FUBANG
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: An occupant restraint system 11 for an automotive vehicle 10 includes a rollover sensor 30 which generates a rollover signal in a rollover condition. A seat 12 with a seat base 16 rotatably coupled to a seat back 18 may be included in the restraint system. A controller 26 is coupled to the sensor and seat base. The controller controls the seat back to rotate rearwardly and downward relative to the seat base in response to the rollover signal. The controller may also control the deployment operation of an inflatable seat belt 36 to maintain the occupant's position relative to the seat back. The arrangement increases the amount of occupant headroom during a rollover event.
Patent GB-2423566-A (GB)
Title: A variable ratio brake pedal assembly
Inventor: RANDLES THOMAS PETER
IPC: G05G1/30
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A pedal control assembly 10 for moving an operating member 22 of a system 10, includes an actuating part 14 which is pivoted to a pedal support structure 12, and a linkage mechanism 20 between the actuating part 14 and the operating member 22, the linkage mechanism 20 including a pivot member 28 which is pivotal about a second pivot axis B generally parallel to a first pivot axis A about which the actuating part 14 pivots, the pivot member 28 including first and second formations 29, 30 which extend radially outwardly of the second pivot axis B, the first formation 29 being pivotally connected to the operating member 22 and the second formation 30 being pivotally connected to a link 35 which extends to and is pivotally connected to a lever member 18 which extends radially outwardly of the first pivot axis A about which the actuating part 14 pivots, and moves with the actuating member 14, whereby upon an initial actuating part 14 movement from a rest condition, the operating member 22 is moved a greater amount than for a corresponding subsequent actuating part 14 movement.
Patent GB-2425683-A (GB)
Title: Discovery of neighbour cell beacon frequencies in mobile networks
Inventor: HURST MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: In order to discover at least part of a frequency list used by an active wireless device in a cellular communications network for neighbour cell signal measurements, measurement reports are extracted from messages carrying reports of measurements relating to propagation of wireless signals between the network and the device. Additional information (such as identity of sections of the network adjacent to a current serving cell for the device) is extracted from other messages, and the extracted measurement reports and additional information are combined to discover the required frequency list.
Patent GB-2412266-A (GB)
Title: Transparent media template for a scanner
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A template 354, 356 for use with a conventional adapter and a scanner system comprises a body having an aperture 362, 362 for receiving a transparent media and an optical pattern 380 such as a bar code or tab 381 connected to the edge of the body. When the scan is initiated, a reflective scan is performed through a predefined translation distance over the pattern. The scanned pattern may be compared with stored patterns to determine a match and the scan routine associated therewith is executed. Also described is a template and adapter for a document scanner including at least one actuation device (371, 372 Fig 4b) on the template and at least one cooperating switch on the adapter (311, 312, Fig 3). The template is configured to accommodate a film transparency or negative and the combination of actuation devices indicates the nature of the original. The adapter includes a light source which is activated when the switches detect a combination of actuation devices indicating a transparency or negative. The switches additionally control signal processing to invert the picture signal generated from a negative original.
Patent GB-2412950-A (GB)
Title: A pump unit with an ultra-violet lamp
Inventor: PATEL KAUSHIK ISHWARBHAI
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A pump unit for placing in a pond, the unit comprising 10 a housing 40 in which is housed an electrical pump 70 and UV lamp 80. In operation the pump causes water from the pond to flow past the UV lamp so as to be exposed to the UV light. Such UV "filters" are used to remove the green colour due to algae growth, by causing the algae cell walls to rupture, and thus clarify the water. The pump unit may be submersible in water. The UV lamp may have a cover 86 of a material, such as quartz, which tends to allow UV light to pass through it. The pump unit may also have a mechanical filtering means (50 figure 3) removably located in the housing and a bypass means 52 for use if the filter becomes clogged. The pump unit may have a fountain 90 outlet and a flow control means 102 to variably control the flow through the bypass outlet and/or the fountain. Independently claimed are a pond pump and filter; a pond pump with variable flow control means and a pond pump with fountain outlet and bypass means.
Patent GB-2416215-A (GB)
Title: Wireless battery tester
Inventor: BERTNESS KEVIN I
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A battery tester 602 comprises means to wirelessly transmit test data. The tester may also comprise a battery charger 604 and the battery status information may be encrypted before being transmitted. The signal 144 carrying the test data may be transmitted using infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF) waves. The battery tester may determine the conductance or temperature of the battery and the test circuitry may be able to receive software updates. A receiver 145 capable of receiving and storing 152 the battery test data is also disclosed. The receiver may be connected to the internet 180 or an intranet 186 and the test data may be accessible using a web browser.
Patent GB-2416808-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling engine start in a vehicle
Inventor: MCGEE RYAN
IPC: B60W20/00
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling engine start in a vehicle 10. The vehicle 10 includes an electric machine 14 operable to provide a starting torque to an engine 12. The vehicle 10 also includes a battery 46 capable of providing energy to operate the electric machine 14. A number of battery parameters are determined including a discharge power limit, an output power and an engine starting power level. The engine starting power level is related to the discharge power limit and an amount of output power for the battery 46 necessary to operate the electric machine 14 to provide the starting torque to the engine 12. When the output power of the battery 46 is at or above the engine starting power level, the engine 12 is automatically started.
Patent GB-2416580-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum enhancing valve for a brake booster
Inventor: ZAPARACKAS ALGIS
IPC: B60T17/04
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A vacuum enhancing valve 10 is disclosed for direct connection to a vehicle brake booster 96 which increases the partial vacuum provided thereto and restricts possible air back flow into the brake booster 96. The valve 10 comprises a venturi 36, 38, 40 for reducing the pressure of air induced to flow between a first air inlet 18 and an air outlet 20 by a partial vacuum at an intake manifold of an engine. By significantly reducing the air pressure, the valve enhances the partial vacuum available for provision to the brake booster 96. The venturi 36, 38, 40 is also in air communication with a second air inlet 62 directly attachable to the brake booster 96 such that the air pressure at the second air inlet 62 tends toward the enhanced partial vacuum within the venturi 36, 38, 40. A valve seat 42, 44; 74, 76 and seal member 60, 61 within the valve 10 are cooperative to allow air flow from the second air inlet 62 toward the venturi 36, 38, 40 but not in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-2416570-A (GB)
Title: A device for adjusting the displacement of a fluid pump
Inventor: KALKSTEIN JAMES
IPC: F04B1/29
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A device for adjusting the displacement of a fluid pump is disclosed which includes a swashplate 86 supported for pivotal movement about a first axis 88 and an engine having first and second cylinders 14 and 16. A first piston 80 is located in the first cylinder 14 and secured to the swashplate 86 at a first side of the first axis 88. A second piston 82 is located in the second cylinder 16 and secured to the swashplare 86 at a second side of the first axis 88 opposite the first side. A plate 104 is secured to the swashplate 86 for pivotal movement about the first axis 88 and is supported for rotary oscillation relative to the swashplate about a second axis 84. A pump includes a first pump cylinder 15 and a first plunger 110 located in the first pump cylinder 15 the plunger 110 displaces fluid from the first pump cylinder 15 as it reciprocates. The plate 104 is rotated by an actuator 108 to vary the output from the pump.
Patent GB-2432580-A (GB)
Title: Spiral dispensing machine
Inventor: EMMOTT TIMOTHY EDWARD DAMIEN
IPC: G07F11/36
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A spiral dispensing machine comprising: a cabinet having a window in a front wall thereof; a dispensing spiral 12 located inside the cabinet and oriented with its axis substantially perpendicular to the window; a support shelf 3 for supporting articles retained within the convolutions of the dispensing spiral, said shelf having a front edge over which said articles can be driven by rotation of the dispensing spiral; and a dispensing bin for receiving dispensed articles that have been driven over the front edge of the shelf wherein the dispensing machine further comprises a flap 14 suspended in front of the dispensing spiral proximate to the front edge of the support shelf. Preferably the flap can pivot about an axis above the dispensing spiral. The flap reduces dispensing failures, especially those due to incorrect stocking of the machine.
Patent GB-2433228-A (GB)
Title: Reclamation or rejuvenation of printed matter
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B41M7/00
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A method of reclamation or rejuvenation of printed matter, wherein light energy delivery apparatus 3 is operated to transmit light energy to the printed surface of printed matter 1. The light energy is tailored to be of sufficient quality to effect a physical change at the print and/or substrate surface of the printed matter, resulting in a rejuvenated appearance in which print is either substantially removed from the printed matter substrate or the resolution of the print is significantly diminished. The mechanism for reclamation or rejuvenation may be an ablative or pyrolising mechanism by localised heating of the substrate and print, or a bleaching mechanism by irradiation with ultraviolet radiation. The light energy may be delivered according to a predetermined pulse regime.
Patent GB-2433609-A (GB)
Title: Folding roof control of a vehicle
Inventor: BREEN SIMON
IPC: B60J7/00
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A cabriolet roof movement controller, the controller comprising inputs for receiving data representing the speed of the vehicle and data representing the position of the roof; a processor programmed to determine roof movement responses in dependence on the position of the roof and the vehicle speed; and outputs for outputting a roof movement response signal as determined by the processor. Preferably the said response signal is either a signal to control the operation of the roof mechanism or a signal inhibiting the vehicle speed. Alternatively the response signal generates a notification signal such as an audio alarm, visual indicator or a tactile indicator. Additionally a display device (figure 5) is used to show the user the position of the roof. This display device may also be used to display the vehicle's speed and alarm the user if the speed is above a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2422443-A (GB)
Title: Defining and checking conformance of an object shape to shape
Inventor: BLAINE GEORGE
IPC: B23Q15/12
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: A system and method are provided for automatically defining acceptable shape requirements for an object. A reference shape is a shape that the object should be in, and the acceptable shape requirements define an acceptable shape of the object that may deviate from the reference shape and yet is acceptable to a user. The system includes two elements: a processor, and a scanner coupled to the processor for scanning objects and sending scanned information of the objects to the processor. The processor is configured to perform three steps: (i) receiving scanned information of two or more acceptable shapes from the scanner; (ii) combining the scanned information of the two or more acceptable shapes to define acceptable shape requirements; and (iii) storing the acceptable shape requirements. The processor may be further configured to perform the steps of: (iv) receiving a scanned shape of an object from the scanner, and (v) determining whether the scanned shape of the object is in conformance to the acceptable shape requirements. Preferably the system is for use in portioning food objects into optimal sizes, whereby a cutter is used to trim the food object to meet the requirements of the reference object.
Patent GB-2442700-A (GB)
Title: Safety device for power take off shaft
Inventor: FOX JAMES
IPC: A01B71/06
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device 2 for a power take off (PTO) shaft 8. The safety device 2 comprises a safety mechanism and control means 26. The safety mechanism is arranged to decelerate rotation of the PTO shaft 8 by isolating the power to the PTO shaft 8 and/or operating a brake 30 to stop the rotation of PTO shaft 8. The control means 26 is preferably a cable which extends adjacent to the PTO shaft 8, and can be pulled to activate the safety mechanism in an emergency to stop the rotation of the PTO shaft 8. The cord is preferably connected to the safety mechanism by a plug and socket construction.
Patent GB-2430165-A (GB)
Title: Othopaedic cement mixing device
Inventor: FOSTER DAVID
IPC: B01F13/06
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: An orthopaedic cement mixing apparatus comprising a mixing chamber and a cylindrical dispensing chamber, the mixing chamber having an outlet opening and the dispensing chamber having an inlet opening, the outlet opening and the inlet opening being arranged so as to allow cement mixed in the mixing chamber to pass into the dispensing chamber; closure means having a first position separating the outlet opening of the mixing chamber and the inlet opening of the dispensing chamber. Wherein the closure means comprises a 'trap door' arrangement, whereby cement is mixed in the mixing chamber which is closed at the bottom by a slidable closure which can then be opened or removed when the cement is mixed and the cement then drops down into the dispensing chamber.
Patent GB-2434079-A (GB)
Title: Medicine cup combined with gauge for checking risk of objects causing a baby to choke
Inventor: WILLIAMS KEELY
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A babycare device combines in one piece a medicine cup 10 and a choking hazard checking unit 16. The cup and the checking unit are formed in one piece, with the checking unit forming a stem for the cup, and the cup forming a base for the checking unit, with a neck 14 therebetween. The device may be a transparent plastics moulding with graduations on the wall of the cup. The unit 16 may be a hollow cylindrical tube 18 with an inclined inner floor 20 and of a size corresponding to dimensions of a baby's throat, so as to serve as a gauge to assess risk of choking by attempting to insert objects into it.
Patent GB-2443173-A (GB)
Title: Support for holding a planar workpiece in an upright position
Inventor: HAZLEWOOD JOHN
IPC: B25B5/08
Filed: 2006-10-28
Abstract: A freestanding support 10 comprises a generally elongate footing having a recess 16 for holding a workpiece (22, fig 3) in an upright position. The recess has first and second sidewalls 26, 28, which are arranged to allow the workpiece to be secured by securing means, such as by a wedge 12. The first sidewall comprises a resilient layer configured to inhibit damage to the workpiece when secured in position. The second sidewall may be provided with a friction layer configured for mutual engagement with a corresponding friction layer on the wedge (such as complementary vertical ribs 40, 42). Preferably, the footing comprises longitudinal attachment means (64, 64', fig 4) for securing a plurality of similar supports to one another. Magnetic means 82, 82' may also be provided to secure a number of blocks together during transportation and storage. The support may be used to hold a planar item such as a door or kitchen worktop.
Patent GB-2430855-A (GB)
Title: 3-Dimensional cad system
Inventor: IMANISHI KENJI
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: It is possible to match a parts model with a 2-dimensional drawing. A parts model has shape changing elements whose shapes are changed before and after assembling and other common elements. 3-dimensional shape data on the shapes of the shape changing elements before assembling and their shapes after assembling and the shapes of the common elements are scored as 3-dimensional shape data on the parts model in a database (12). A calculation unit (14) sets a restriction condition to become a single part between the shapes of the shape changing elements before assembling and the shapes of the common elements for the 3-dimensional shape data stored in the data base (12) and sets a restriction condition to become a single part between the shapes of the shape changing elements after the assembling and the shapes of the common elements, so that 3-dimensional shape data is spread into the 2-dimensional drawing according to the restriction condition and displayed on the screen of the display unit (16).
Patent GB-2447923-A (GB)
Title: Level apparatus
Inventor: CURRIE JAMES LITHGOW
IPC: G01C9/12
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A level apparatus for use in indicating whether a surface is in level or plumb. The apparatus may also indicate the angle of a surface. The apparatus comprises a body, a fluid filled enclosure (4) mounted on or in the body. The inside of which is visible through one or more windows (16,18). A pointer (6) is rotatably mounted within the fluid filled enclosure (4) and is positively buoyant in the fluid (9). The pointer head (7) is arrow-shaped and can be partially hollow and contain a fluid, such as gas. One or more level markings (c) may be provided to indicate particular angles. In an embodiment the apparatus comprise a plurality of fluid filled enclosures (4).
Patent GB-2440437-A (GB)
Title: A fuel return line connection device with integrated non-return valve for an internal combustion engine with fuel injection
Inventor: ROEHNER MARC OLIVER
IPC: F02M63/02
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A return line connection device 20 with integrated non-return valve has a return inlet 27 and at least two return outlets. The device may have a screw-like body 21 and head 22 with a sleeve-like valve receiving body 24, the end of which forms the return inlet 27. The head 22 may be hexagonal. There may be two through holes 31,32 between the head 22 and body 21 which form the outlets and the return lines may be attached here. A sealing seat may be formed by a stop sleeve 44 fastened to the body 21 at the end remote from the head 26. The body 21 may also be provided with a screw thread 28. The non-return valve body 35 may open a size-variable passage which may increase in cross-section as the pressure difference between inlet 27 and outlets increases, and may move in a reciprocating manner. The valve body 35 may be a valve piston or cone and may be star shaped. There may be a spring 40 between the valve body 35 and head 22 of the return line connector.
Patent GB-2440676-A (GB)
Title: Restraint for fork-lift truck
Inventor: JERMYN ALAN
IPC: B60P3/073
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A restraint 10 for a fork-lift vehicle 72 having a first, lifting surface 74', 74'' moveable from a first height above a floor to a second, greater height is configured to be attached to the floor and has a second surface 76', 76'' configured to engage with said first, lifting surface 74', 74'' of the vehicle at a height above the floor between said first and second height. The restraint preferably comprises a post having a cross member and may be releasably attached to the floor by means of a key (20, fig. 4) member. A resilient member (24, fig. 1A) may be configured to hold the key in engagement.
Patent GB-2454702-A (GB)
Title: Cutting removal with a wireline lateral drilling tool
Inventor: WALTER ALDRED
IPC: E21B4/04
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A method of removing cuttings from a workfront of a lateral borehole 12 being drilled from a main borehole 14 uses a drilling tool 10 that includes a tool body, a motor 20, an axial drive mechanism 18 for advancing the tool body in the well, and a drill bit 22 powered by the motor 22 for drilling the underground formation at the workface and producing cuttings 36 as the tool is advanced. The drilling tool is connected to the surface by means of a cable 16 extending through the lateral borehole 12 and main borehole 14. The method involves transporting the drilled cuttings 36 from the workface to the part of the lateral borehole immediately behind the drilling tool 10; transporting the drilled cuttings 36 from immediately behind the drilling tool to the junction of the lateral borehole and the main well; and transporting the cuttings 36 from the junction to a place of disposal; wherein the steps of transporting around the drilling tool, transporting from the drilling tool to the junction and transporting from the junction to the place of disposal are all independent of each other. Transportation of the cuttings 36 can be achieved by various means including by movement of the drilling tool, fluid pressure, the use of shuttles 30, by chemical means, and by peristaltic movement of the tool body.
Patent GB-2444833-A (GB)
Title: Reversible child car seat with separable base member
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JAMES M F
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A child car seat includes a seat member 30 and a separable base member 20 that is mounted to the vehicle seat via a guide for the vehicle seat belt. The seat member 30 is mounted on the base member 20 in either a forward-facing orientation or a rear-facing (fig 21) orientation. The base member may have spaced sides and a saddle in between, over which the vehicle belt is guided. Also disclosed is a recline mechanism 25 for a child seat, having a base with a recline control rack 25 with parallel notches 26 to lock the seat member in a selected recline position, and pairs of upper 28 and lower 27 recline slots that receive retractable latch pins 61, 62 securing the seat member to the base member. The base may also have latch holes 63 which prevent unwanted recline movement. Bar 33a may fit into the recline rack 25 and is pivoted to actuation handle 71.