baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399852-A (GB)
Title: Sealing, trimming and guiding strips
Inventor: GRUETER ACHIM
IPC: B60J10/08
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A sealing, trimming or guiding strip 40 for sealing an opening closed by a closure member comprises a first sealing part 42 for attachment to one of the opening and the closure member and a second sealing part 44 for engagement with the first sealing part. The first sealing part may extend continuously around the periphery of the door whereas the second sealing part may be provided only around a part of the door so as to provide additional sound insulation in that region. The second sealing part may be clippingly engaged to the first sealing part by means of an engagement lip 66 and corresponding recess 58 in the first sealing part.
Patent GB-2388024-A (GB)
Title: Ampoules for sprinklers
Inventor: SCHEEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: A62C37/14
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A method of producing glass ampoules as thermo-sensitive elements for sprinklers comprises subjecting the unfilled ampoule to a tempering process, surface treating the central portion of the ampoule between its ends, mounting the ampoule in a filling magazine 1, immersing the magazine in the filling liquid, and accelerating it to fill the ampoules. The tempering process takes place for up to seven hours at a temperature of up to 600{C. The surface treatment is effected by sandblasting.
Patent GB-2389438-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating printing to a local printing device
Inventor: SANDFORT PATRICK O
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: Identification information regarding a printing device, including a network address of the printing device is obtained (604) as a result of communication with the local printing device so that a print path can be established with the printing device via a network.
Patent GB-2407003-A (GB)
Title: Reduced acquisition time for a mobile device
Inventor: FITTON MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: When a cellular or wireless device is switched on or requires a service, it carries out a search for available infrastructure, e.g. a base station in a cellular system or an access point in a Wireless Local Area Network, which can be time-consuming. The invention aims to reduce this acquisition time by storing a list of previously communicated with devices, and to attempt to connect with a device in the stored list before scanning the area for devices. One embodiment describes a cellular communication system where a list of base stations is stored, enabling the mobile telephone to attempt to connect to a small list of previously connected base stations, thus in many cases removing the need for a full search of available base stations in the vicinity. Another embodiment describes a WLAN device (e.g. laptop computer) which stores the identities of devices it connects to regularly, (e.g. printer, camera).
Patent GB-2397184-A (GB)
Title: Status information backup procedure prolongs EEPROM life
Inventor: ENDO SATOSHI
IPC: G06F12/16
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A multi-source audio apparatus (MMSA) has a control section 300 which includes a controller 310, a non-volatile memory (EEPROM) 340, an operating power detector circuit 350, and a capacitor 360 which acts as an energy storage device. When power is shut off, the controller 310 writes operational status information to the non-volatile memory 340. This EEPROM memory device has a relatively short life, in terms of the number of times that data can be written to the device. Thus, the invention selectively writes operational status information to the non-volatile memory 340, depending on whether operating power is being supplied to the system. When power is shut off, the period of time required for status information backup is reduced. The clock speed of the controller 310 is also reduced at power shut off, and the controller 310 can work at lower voltage, and thus a smaller capacitor 360 can be used.
Patent GB-2395189-A (GB)
Title: Aerial delivery platform
Inventor: PARKINSON STEPHEN THOMAS
IPC: B64D1/14
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: An aerial delivery platform or pallet 2 comprising a generally flat base for supporting a payload, at least one pair of inflatable airbags 3 mounted underneath the base and capable of inflation during aerial descent, the airbags having a main body part 4 extending downwardly of the base, and an extension part 5 adjacent the main body part extending outwardly thereof and having a sidewall 8 which, upon airbag inflation, extends to the region of at least one base member edge 7, the extension part also forming an extension to the base of the main body part. Preferably, a membrane 11 divides the main and extension parts. Embodiments of the present aerial delivery platform can provide an enhanced impact area and therefore greater protection to the framework of the platform, and less risk of damage to the platform or payload thereon particularly during descents in prevailing side wind conditions.
Patent GB-2407755-A (GB)
Title: A coaster
Inventor: GOOSEN CHARLIE
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A coaster for a container such as a glass, with a non-absorbent base 2 with an upstanding liquid absorbent edge 1, where the inner surface of the absorbent edge grips the exterior of the glass so that the coaster remains attached to the base of the glass when the glass is lifted. The liquid absorbent edge absorbs condensation and/or slight spillage that may run down the exterior surface of a lifted glass, thereby protecting surfaces from being stained and damage. Preferably the non absorbent base 2 is made from a non-absorbent fabric that covers the outer surface of the absorbent edge to avoid spillage or dripping from the coaster.
Patent GB-2399286-A (GB)
Title: Sub-lingual fentanyl formulation
Inventor: ROSS CALVIN JOHN
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: An pharmaceutical formulation comprising (i) fentanyl or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, (ii) water and (iii) a polar organic solvent, wherein the said polar organic solvent is available in a sufficient amount to enhance the solubility of the fentanyl or salt thereof in the water. The resulting solution is for use as a sub-lingual spray - preferably delivered by means of a pump spray device.
Patent GB-2400226-A (GB)
Title: Picture display frame for a flat panel device
Inventor: HSU TSUNG-HAN
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A picture display frame includes a frame body (2) defining a receiving space (24) with an access opening facing forwardly, a holding tray (32) adapted for holding a flat panel device (12), like a tablet PC, and movable relative to the frame body (2) between an extending position where the holding tray (32) extends forwardly and outwardly of the opening, and a retreat position where the holding tray (32) retreats into the space (24), a front profile frame (23) movable relative to the frame body (2) between open and closed positions, and a linkage (251,27) pivoted on the front profile frame (23) and coupled to a key (253) which is disposed on the holding tray (32) such that when the linkage (251,27) is moved in response to the movement of the front profile frame (23), the holding tray (32) is moved between the extending and retreat positions. A biassing mechanism (331, Fig 3) biases a backing number (31) away from the body (2).
Patent GB-2412925-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible tent support framework
Inventor: YANG LIEN-CHUAN
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A pre-connected foldable tent support framework has a plurality of jointed, folding legs (50, fig 4) meeting at a central hub 10, 20 and braced against the hub by a plurality of support arms 40. The central hub comprises upper 10 and lower 20 connection parts each provided with means to engage the other, when connected the tent is supported. The engagement means on the lower part 20 preferably comprise sprung protrusions 221 on a upwardly projecting tube 22 which cooperates with holes 131 in a tube (13, fig 3) depending from the upper part 10. The supporting arms 40 are preferably pivoted against the lower part 20, the legs (50) with the upper part 10. A rope 23 with handle 231 may extend from the lower part 20 and through the upper part tube (13) to aid erection. The legs (50) are preferably linked with elastic cord 55. A hook 513 provided at the upper end of the legs (50) may engage with elastic ring 60 for securing the legs when erect (fig 1) and collapsed (fig 7). The framework is provided between tent inner and outer.
Patent GB-2414403-A (GB)
Title: Injection device
Inventor: BARROW-WILLIAMS TIM
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An injection device 110 is described having a housing (112) that receives a syringe 114. The syringe 114 is biased by a return spring (126) from an extended position in which the needle 118 extends from the housing 112 through an exit aperture 128 to a retracted position in which it does not. A drive spring (130) acts via a drive to advance the syringe 114 from its retracted position to its extended position and discharge its contents through the needle 118 and a return spring (126), brought into play when the drive has reached a nominal return position, restores the syringe 114 to its retracted position. A releasable locking mechanism retains the syringe 114 in its retracted position. A sleeve 119 projects from the exit aperture 128 and can be depressed to release the locking mechanism. A trigger 300 has a rest position, in which it engages the drive, retaining it in a position corresponding to the retracted position of the syringe 114, and a depressed position, in which it no longer causes the drive to be so retained. The sleeve 119 normally locks the trigger 300 in its rest position. However, depression of the sleeve 119 into the exit aperture 128, allows the trigger to be depressed. Thereafter, the trigger 300 is retained in its active position.
Patent GB-2415493-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting hand implement
Inventor: CHEN CHANG HAO
IPC: B25B23/18
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A light emitting device capable of being combined to a tool e.g. a screwdriver, comprising a light emitting handle having a receiving hole at one end thereof. A transparent plug made of hard plastics; the transparent plug having a shape coupled to the receiving hole; the transparent plug installed in the receiving hole of the light emitting handle and having a via hole. The light source can be a LED lamp or a laser device. A metal plate is in the via hole; one tip end of the metal plate being protruded from one end of the transparent plug so that the light emitting device is as an opener; or an insertable pencil or a refill of a pen is assembled into the via hole of the light emitting handle so that the light emitting handle has the function of writing; or a telescopic tube is installed in the via hole of the transparent plug. An embodiment having a solid transparent plug made of hard plastic installed in the receiving hole. The transparent plug can be mixed with fluorescent emitting material.
Patent GB-2401808-A (GB)
Title: High-tension electrostatic classifier and separator, and associated method
Inventor: YAN ERIC S
IPC: B03C7/06
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: The electrostatic classifier and separator is supported by a housing and includes a corona classifier section for classifying particulate materials according to size. Corona means supplies mobile ions for bombarding particulate materials dropping down a passageway from a reservoir. A splitter and screen may be included in the passageway to direct particulate materials into respective fractions. First separator section receives fine to middle size fractions and second separator section receives middle to coarse size fractions. A support frame having adjustable slots supports a plurality of static electrodes. Corona means for emitting a corona charge is spaced generally in a first quadrant of first separator section. A rotatable brush and an alternating current wiper may be included for removing fine to middle size nonconductive fractions from first separator section. Additional splitter and/or a baffle may be included to help guide particulate material fractions into respective containers, onto a conveyor belt or the like. In an alternate embodiment, the corona classifier section may be housed and powered separately and independently from first and second separator sections.
Patent GB-2408604-A (GB)
Title: System for providing potential problem solutions to a service provider
Inventor: PLOETZ LAWRENCE E
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A system and method of identifying at least one potential solution to a problem associated with a remote medical device (22) (e.g. medical imaging device). The technique comprises sending medical device data automatically to a service center (20). The service center has a database (44) containing historic data for the medical device (22) and a database (46) containing potential solutions to a problem associated with at least one remote medical device (22). The technique comprises automatically searching the database (44) for historic data for the medical device (22) using the medical device data. The technique comprises using the historic data found as a result of the search of the historic data database (44) to automatically search the database (46) of potential solutions. The technique also comprises sending the at least one potential problem solution found as a result of the search of the problem solution database from the service center (20) to a service provider via a communications network (26).
Patent GB-2405865-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for securely housing information storage media
Inventor: FRASER ANTHONY HENRY JOSEPH
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: Apparatus for holding information storage media, such as a CD or DVD, is provided with a releasable security member (8) insertable into the apparatus for inhibiting removal of the storage media from the apparatus, e.g. by inhibiting access to the storage media by locking the lid and base members (2, 3) of the apparatus in a closed configuration and/or by locking the storage media to the apparatus. Interengaging pegs and sockets (250, 251) (Figs 17A and 17B) on the lid and base members help strengthen the apparatus against efforts to prise the lid and base members apart. Weak portions and/or stress concentrators (210) are provided to initiate catastrophic failure if an attempt is made to prise the apparatus open. An interengaging ridge and groove (320, 323) may be provided to resist sliding movement between the lid and base portion. Barriers (322B, 230B) may be provided around the security member when inserted to inhibit access thereto. A resilient member (330) may be provided in the apparatus to assist in ejection of the security member upon release.
Patent GB-2421469-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the production of plastic pipes.
Inventor: RICHARDS LAWRENCE
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A method for the production of a plastics pipe having an inner core and an outer removable skin bonded thereto comprises co-extruding molten polymeric materials to form the inner core and the outer removable skin layer from one or more extruder dies. The polymeric materials are brought together allowing them to solidify. Conditioning the solidified polymeric materials at a temperature and for a time sufficient to influence the adhesion of the outer skin layer to the inner core, such that on cooling the adhesion of the outer skin layer to the inner core is sufficient to prevent substantial undesired relative movement between the skin layer and the core during installation of the pipe, but insufficient to prevent the outer skin layer from being clearly removed by peeling, at least at the ends of the pipe, and insufficient to cause a substantial reduction in the impact strength of the inner core. Also included is an apparatus for carrying out the above method.
Patent GB-2412132-A (GB)
Title: Optimising charge phasing of a perforating gun
Inventor: BROOKS JAMES E
IPC: E21B43/119
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: The shaped charges of a perforating gun 150 extend partially around a longitudinal axis of the gun and are oriented in a deviated well to compensate for anisotropic permeability of a formation, to penetrate the wall of a casing string 159 and produce more generally upwardly and downwardly directed vertical perforation tunnels 151,154 than horizontal perforation tunnels.
Patent GB-2416341-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum belt assembly to drive tubular packaging material
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED ALEXANDER
IPC: B65B9/20
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A vacuum belt assembly (10) to drive tubular material through a packaging machine includes three belts driven by rollers (22). The belts have respectively lengths (28, 29) located in planes inclined by an angle greater than 0{ but less than 180{, preferably an obtuse angle, to one another, so that they partly face one another. Each belt has through-holes (26) through which suction is applied to engage the tubular material along said lengths. Two of the belts (28, 29) may be disposed on one side of the tubular material with a sealing bar (13, Figure 1) between them to effect the longitudinal seal of web material being formed into the tube, and the third belt (27) on the opposite side of the tube.
Patent GB-2413445-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to frequency and/or phase lock loops
Inventor: SIDDALL WILLIAM MARK
IPC: H03L7/185
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A control loop (10) for producing an output signal with a stable nominal frequency is provided. The control loop includes inputs for reference (11) and oscillator (25) output signals, a beat frequency generator (12) for producing a signal with a frequency that is the difference between the oscillator and reference signal frequencies, an ADC (14) to convert the beat frequency to a digital beat frequency signal, an estimator (17) for estimating the frequency or phase of the beat signal, an adder (18) for combining an offset and modulation signal and the estimated frequency or phase of the beat signal into an added signal, and a DAC (23) for generating an analogue control signal for controlling the oscillator output frequency.
Patent GB-2421860-A (GB)
Title: Common mode surge protection filter
Inventor: YATES KIRK
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A common mode surge protection filter circuit 200 comprises an RC circuit 214 having a bulk Y capacitor C and a resistor R coupled in parallel, a first metal oxide varistor (MOV) 204, and a second MOV 208. The RC circuit is coupled to ground, the first MOV is coupled between a first line 206 and the RC circuit and the second MOV is coupled between a second line 210 and the RC circuit. Thermal cut-offs (TCOs) 220, 222 may be provided for thermal protection. The first line may be a voltage line and the second line may be a neutral line. The circuit may be incorporated in an electrical equipment unit (300, fig. 3), for example as part of a computer, a storage system, a communication system, a consumer electronics unit or an entertainment system.
Patent GB-2435927-A (GB)
Title: Sample collection and testing device with pivot arm
Inventor: HANNANT MATTHEW
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A device (10) for collecting and testing biological samples comprises a housing (12) having a pivot arm (14) pivotally attached thereto and moveable from a sample collection configuration to a sample analysis configuration. A sample collector (16) such as a swab is provided at the distal end of the pivot arm for the collection of the sample. When the pivot arm (14) has been moved to the sample analysis configuration, the sample collector (16) is received in a sample receiving port (29) in the housing. A retaining clip (18) is movable from a free configuration to a retaining configuration whereby the clip retains the pivot arm in the sample analysis configuration. A fluid reservoir (56) is mounted on the retaining clip (18) so as to overlie the sample receiving port (29) when the retaining clip is in the retaining position. Sterile saline solution is expelled from the reservoir by a user deforming the reservoir. The solution follows a flow path through the sample receiving port (29) past the sample-containing sample collector (16) and to an analytical device (20).
Patent GB-2431778-A (GB)
Title: Stranded bar to solidified bar braze method and series loop connection
Inventor: BURGOON DAVID R
IPC: H02K3/12
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A stator bar series loop connection is provided that is comprised of a solidified stator bar 132 and a stranded stator bar 134 disposed in a stator slot so that one of the bars is disposed as atop bar and the other of the bars is disposed as a bottom bar in the slot. A first side plate 136 is brazed adjacent a first end thereof to a first side of an end of the solidified bar 132 and adjacent a second end thereof to a first side of the stranded bar 134. Further, a second side plate 136 is brazed adjacent a first end thereof to a second side of the end of the solidified bar 132 and adjacent a second end thereof to a second side of the stranded bar 134. Excess 142 is removed flush with strapping plates 136 and the joint torch brazed using for example a single or two tip torch.
Patent GB-2443609-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of NOX emissions
Inventor: MYRSTAD TROND
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: A method for reducing the NOx emissions from a CO boiler wherein the gases added to the CO boiler comprise flue gas from a fluid catalytic cracker regenerator operated in partial burn mode and at least part of a NO containing exhaust gas stream from the same and/or a different CO boiler. When recycling gases from the same CO boiler a recycle line is provided from the exhaust of the boiler to the input line of the same boiler.
Patent GB-2433117-A (GB)
Title: Histology staining agent for use in endoscopy
Inventor: YAMAMOTO AKIRA
IPC: C09B61/00
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a histology stain composition for use in endoscopy containing one or more members selected from colors derived from Monascus. The stain composition is a staining agent which sharpens the shapes of digestive tract lumen surfaces and the like with light in the visible wavelength range, being excitable by light of specific wavelength to emit fluorescence, and being biologically safe.
Patent GB-2446433-A (GB)
Title: Video archival system and method for identifying events of interest via user operated wireless remote control
Inventor: CHALMERS HAMISH
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A video archival system for recording events of interest is disclosed. The system comprises: a video camera for providing video data for a location; a remote control device having user operable controls for enabling a user to identify the event of interest and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting event data; a receiver for wirelessly receiving the event data from the remote control device; and a data recorder for recording the video data provided by the video camera. The system is arranged to use the event data received by the receiver to identify the video data for the event of interest.
Patent GB-2438479-A (GB)
Title: Briefs with pouch for penis
Inventor: LAI TSUNG-HSIEN
IPC: A41B9/02
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A pair of men's briefs <B>10</B> include an upper opening for a waist, two leg holes for legs, and an elongate pouch <B>14</B> formed between the upper opening and the two leg holes. The pouch <B>14</B> extends up and beyond the upper waist opening <B>13</B> in use so that the penis <B>20</B> of a wearer may still be kept straight not bent or restricted therein even when erected. A waistband may be sewn around the upper opening, the waistband may be located behind or infront of the pouch <B>20</B> in use. The pouch may be wider at a lower, in use, end than at an upper end.