baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2409307-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supporting a portable computer at different angles
Inventor: HUANG CHAO-MING
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A portable computer standing support structure is disclosed to include a base member having a front locating device formed on the top face near the front edge and a rear locating device formed on the top face between the front edge and the rear edge, and a portable computer supported on a support arm at the base member and selectively positioned on the front locating device and rear locating device of the base member between an inclined position of low steepness for use with a touching pen and an inclined position of high steepness for use with a keyboard.
Patent GB-2413765-A (GB)
Title: Decontamination system
Inventor: SWINNEY PAUL
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A decontamination system suitable for decontaminating items of medical equipment such as endoscopes, the system comprising a plurality of pre-clean wipes, a two part sterilant system, and a plurality of rinse wipes. The two-part sterilant system comprises a first part comprising a reagent in a carrier medium and a second part which is miscible with the first part and which comprises a second reagent in a carrier medium. The first reagent will react with the second reagent when mixed to provide a sterilising composition. The first reagent preferably comprises sodium chlorite or sodium chlorate. The second reagent may comprise a solution of citric acid, boric acid, and sorbic acid. The reagents react to form chlorine dioxide in situ. The first part is contained in a dispenser 2 and the second part is adsorbed or impregnated in sterilising wipes (18, Fig. 2) which are contained in a sealed container 20. The first part is preferably contained within a pump dispenser or trigger-operated dispenser and dispensed as a fluid, foam, paste, powder, spray or a gel. The pre-clean wipes contain a surfactant which may comprise an enzyme. The rinse wipes contain an antioxidant such as sodium thiosulphate. Each wipe (pre-clean, sterilising and rinse) is contained in their own sealed sachet 20, 30, 40.
Patent GB-2405691-A (GB)
Title: An air feed duct for a gas turbine combustor
Inventor: MANTEIGA JOHN A
IPC: F23R3/60
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine engine (10, figure 1) comprises a liner assembly 43, comprising an inner liner 44 and an outer liner 46 defining a chamber 54 therein and a casing 40 extending circumferentially around the combustor liner assembly 43, the casing 40 comprising an inlet 84 coupled in flow communication with a feed air source and a scroll duct 86 coupled in flow communication with the inlet 84 and extending at least partially circumferentially around the liner assembly 43. The scroll duct 86 may comprise a plurality of openings 134 formed therein for directing feed air substantially uniformly around the liner assembly 43. The scroll duct 86 may comprise first and second arcuate portions (120, figure 3), 122 extending from said inlet 84. There may be a splitter (200, figure 3) positioned between the scroll duct 86 and the inlet 84 for channelling a portion of the feed air in a clockwise direction through the first arcuate portion (120, figure 3) and for channelling the remaining feed air counter-clockwise through the second arcuate portion 122. The scroll duct may have a variable cross-sectional area along the length of the scroll duct 86, the area 114 adjacent the inlet being the largest. The scroll duct reduces circumferential thermal gradients within the liner assembly 43.
Patent GB-2406051-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to releasably hold and display sheet material
Inventor: KIRK MATTHEW
IPC: A47G1/17
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus (10) for releasably holding and displaying a sheet material (20) such as a photograph or a sheet of paper. The apparatus (10) comprises a housing (11) which includes at least one wall (11a) defining a substantially planar sheet receiving surface. The apparatus (10) further comprises a magnet (13) which is fixed to the interior surface of the sheet receiving surface. A metallic member (14) is magnetically cooperable with the magnet (13) to thus hold and display the sheet material (20) . The housing (11) may include a ballasting material (12) to stabilise the apparatus (10) in use. Alternative embodiments of the invention allow it to be mounted on a metallic surface such as a household radiator via a further magnet (40). The apparatus (10) may also be wall mounted via nail or screw heads which pass through an aperture (50).
Patent GB-2420048-A (GB)
Title: Bluetooth headset and bluetooth device connectable to audio equipment
Inventor: YANG BILL
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A Bluetooth headset and a Bluetooth device 200 connectable to audio equipment 360 are provided. The Bluetooth device 200 is suitable for connecting a stereo headset 300. The Bluetooth headset 300 and the Bluetooth device 200are both suitable for transceiving signals from a mobile communication device 360 and audio equipment 330. Both the Bluetooth headset 300 and the Bluetooth device 200 at least comprises a Bluetooth transceiver 230 and an audio-in port 220. The Bluetooth transceiver 230 is used to transceive signals from the mobile communication device 360. The audio-in port 220 is used to connect the audio equipment 330. Wherein, when a calling signal from the mobile communication device 360 is received by the Bluetooth transceiver 200, the audio signal transmitted to the stereo headset 300 connected to the Bluetooth device 200 is switched to the audio signal provided by the mobile communication device 360, and the audio signal transmitted to a speaker 302, 304 of the Bluetooth headset 300 is switched to the audio signal provided by the mobile communication device 360.
Patent GB-2408448-A (GB)
Title: A swivel seat for a vehicle
Inventor: WIECLAWSKI STANISLAW
IPC: B60N2/14
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A swivel seat (1) comprising a base frame (2) for mounting in a vehicle. The base frame (2) carrying a seat member (3) and a backrest (4) coupled to the base frame (2). The seat member (3) and backrest (4) are pivotable relative to the base frame (2) about a substantially vertical pivot axis (5) which is arranged in eccentrically offset fashion towards a seat outside (6) oriented towards an associated vehicle door. The base frame (2) preferably comprises a bottom frame (8) and an intermediate frame (9). The bottom frame serving to adjust seat member (3) and backrest (4), and the intermediate frame (9) serving to pivot seat member (3) and backrest (4) about the pivot axis (5). The intermediate frame (8) is furthermore preferably bipartite, consisting of a support frame member (11) and a pivot frame member (12) pivotally supported on said support frame member (11) about the pivot axis (5).
Patent GB-2420964-A (GB)
Title: Cable management arm for a sliding structure
IPC: H02B1/21
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A cable management arm 1 is located between a pair of parallel slides 2 that also support a slide in chassis. The arm is split into two main sections that are hinged together at a central retractable member 13. One end 11 of the arm is fixed to the rear of one of the slides by a pivoting connection. The other end 12 of the arm is slidably attached to the same slide via a similar pivoting connection. A sliding member 15 extends from the hinge and engages with a channel 143 of a support slide 14. The support slide has ends 141, 142 which slidably engage the pair of slides 2. The support slide provides additional support to the centre of the cable management arm and moves with the arm.
Patent GB-2425491-A (GB)
Title: Articulated figure
Inventor: MCDONALD LEE
IPC: A63H13/00
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: An articulated figure comprises a motor attached to flexible tubing. A number of tubes may be joined together using brackets. Each motor is connected to a switchboard with an on/off switch for each motor. The motors are driven by batteries and protected by shock absorbing materials.
Patent GB-2426227-A (GB)
Title: Baler apparatus for waste material disposal
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: An apparatus for compacting and bundling of waste material into bales has a cylinder formed by two semi-cylindrical side members with one side member fixed (1) and the other side member (2) hinged at (3). At the centre of the top of the fixed side (1), there is a means (6) of pulling and retaining the two half cylinders together comprising a small ratchet winch (6a) acting on a wire, chain, strap or rope (6b) which is slung across to hinged side (2). Operation of the winch compresses the material inside. Before filling with waste material one end of a string or cord (8) with a loop is attached to a Vee grip (10) on the fixed side and the other end of the cord (8) is attached to a similar Vee grip (9) on the other hinged side. After the material has been compacted through operation of the winch (6a), both ends of the cord are taken out of their Vee grips and then tied securely together. The bale of material can then be removed by releasing the hinged side and is easily stored for subsequent disposal.
Patent GB-2428620-A (GB)
Title: Assembly tool for installation of a vehicle safety barrier
Inventor: ROBERTS ALED MON
IPC: E01F15/04
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: An assembly tool 30 for a vehicle safety barrier comprises a first rail engagement means for connection to a first rail (10, fig 2), a second rail engagement means for connection to a second rail (12, fig 2), and a means for driving the first and second rail engagement means apart. The tool may include an elongate rod 32 having a hexagonal head 34 at one end and which is threaded along at least part of its extent 36 up to the end 38 distal the hexagonal head 34. Preferably the first and/or second rail engagement means comprise rods 42, 50 extending laterally with respect to the tool, which engage with holes (24, 26, fig 2) in the rails of the safety barrier. Rotation of the hexagonal head may cause the first and second rail engagement means to move apart, thus taking up slack between the first and second rails of the safety barrier. A vehicle safety barrier comprises two lengths of joined rail sections, the join between them comprising an overlapping section (14, fig 2), where each rail section has a through aperture spaced from the overlapping section.
Patent GB-2417108-A (GB)
Title: Index extraction using a plurality of indexing entities
Inventor: SIMSKE STEVEN J
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: Systems, methods, and programs embodied in a computer readable medium are provided for index extraction. An extraction of a plurality of sets of indices from a document (200) in a server (106) is implemented using a plurality of indexing entities (213). Each set of indices is extracted using a corresponding one of the indexing entities (213). Attempts are made to obtain a composite set of indices from the sets of indices extracted. The composite set of indices is associated with the document (200) if the composite set of indices is successfully obtained from the sets of indices.
Patent GB-2417943-A (GB)
Title: Material handling vehcile control circuit with modulating valve
Inventor: WHATLEY MARK LEWIS
IPC: B66F9/24
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: A material handling vehicle (10, fig 1) comprising a structure having ground engageable propulsion means, a material handling means (13) mounted on the structure for movement relative thereto, the material handling means comprising a first part (14) and a second part (15), the vehicle further comprising a first actuator 20 comprising a fluid operated ram operable to move the first part relative to the structure, and a second actuator 21 comprising a fluid operated ram operable to move the second part relative to the first part, an operator control 34 operable to generate a fluid pressure control signal, a first control valve 30 operable to supply fluid pressure to the first actuator and a second control valve 31 operable to supply fluid pressure to the second actuator in response to the fluid pressure control signal, a modulating valve 39,40 operable to vary the fluid pressure control signal, and an electronic control unit 41 operable to control the modulating valve in accordance with a desired operation of the material handling means. The arrangement is such that the fluid pressure control signal must be generated to permit operation of the first and second actuators. The control circuit allows e g level digging. Preferably, the modulating valve varies the control signal also in the second control valve via a selection valve 38. In a modification, Figure 3, two, two way selection valve's (50, 51) are provided and the modulating valves (52, 53) control both ends of the control valves 30, 31. Instead of an excavator, a lift truck ( 60, figures 4 and 5) with telescopic forks can be controlled to maintain the forks level automatically.
Patent GB-2415315-A (GB)
Title: Image data capture device allowing annotation of captured images
Inventor: NUTTALL GORDON R
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an image data capture device for editing captured image data, the device generally including at least one image data capture element, an image data processor for generating image files from image data acquired by the capture element, and a user data entry device for enabling a user to modify image files. Preferably, one or more image data capture elements, the image data processor, and the user data entry device are disposed within a portable container.
Patent GB-2418991-A (GB)
Title: A capacitive door edge sensor
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: H03K17/955
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A system and method for sensing capacitance at the edge of a movable barrier such as a garage door (302) or sliding door comprises a conductive member such as a wire or rod (304) mounted within a holder (306) mounted pivotally (305) on the door. As the door closes (311) the conductive member is maintained at a minimum distance from a physical reference, in this case the ground (308), such that the sensed capacitance between the conductive member and the ground remains below a predetermined threshold value. If an object obstructs the door then the capacitance will increase above the threshold and the obstruction will be sensed by a controller.
Patent GB-2431689-A (GB)
Title: Latch retracted by follower movement in either direction
Inventor: MIDDLETON COLIN SIDNEY
IPC: E05C1/16
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A latch comprises a casing (1), a latch bolt (17), a latch bolt lath (11) slidably mounted in the casing (1) and a follower (21) pivotally mounted in the casing (1). The follower (21) and the latch bolt lath (11) are so designed that the latch bolt lath (11) is moved to retract the latch bolt (17) into the casing (1) when the follower (21) is turned in either direction. Arms (24,25) are pivoted on the follower and engage bolt lath apertures via pins (38,39). Follower rotation in either direction causes a respective arm to rotate and retract the bolt. Separate return springs (28,29) act on the arms (24,25) and may be of different strengths. The bolt head may be turned to allow different handed operation.
Patent GB-2440934-A (GB)
Title: Polymer for manufacturing an opto-electrical device
Inventor: CONWAY NATASHA
IPC: C08G73/02
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A polymer for manufacturing an opto-electrical device comprises aromatically conjugated repeat units of optionally substituted 9,9-dimethylfluorene.
Patent GB-2424724-A (GB)
Title: Reformate cooling system for use in a fuel processing subsystem
Inventor: VALENSA JEROEN
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A reformate cooling system is provided for use in a fuel processing subsystem including a process water flow that supplies water to a fuel flow at various locations in the fuel processing subsystem. The reformate cooling system includes a heat exchanger capable of completely vaporizing a portion of the process water flow while bringing the reformat and the portion of the process water flow to a common exit temperature. The common exit temperature is dynamically controllable to a desired temperature range for optimal removal of carbon monoxide from the reformate flow. The portion of the process water flow is recombined with a remainder of the process water to be utilized as steam and/or water in the fuel processing subsystem.
Patent GB-2439075-A (GB)
Title: Wall corner trim strip
Inventor: GOFF ANDREW
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A wall corner trim strip <B>51</B>, <B>52</B> comprises a substrate <B>511</B>, <B>521</B> having a first side <B>515</B>, <B>526</B> and a second side <B>510</B>, <B>520</B>. At least one engaging portion <B>512</B>, <B>522</B> is formed on the first side of the substrate <B>511</B>, <B>521</B> for engaging with a lining strip <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> for one of an inner wall corner and an outer wall corner. The second side of the substrate has a pattern or colour. The substrate <B>511</B>, <B>521</B> includes a bending portion <B>514</B>, <B>524</B> which allows the substrate to be bent to form two wings at an angle with each other. The bending portion may allow the wings to be bent away from the engaging portion or back on the engaging portion. The engaging portion may include at least one plate extending from the substrate and having teeth on at least one face. The second side of the substrate has a pattern or colour. A method for manufacturing the trim is also disclosed. The pattern or colour may be provided by pressing, printing or bonding a patterned or coloured strip to the substrate. The bending portion and substrate may be provided simultaneously. The substrate may be formed of rigid synthetic resin, the bending portion may be formed of soft or semi-rigid synthetic resin.
Patent GB-2428084-A (GB)
Title: Pressurised submergible vehicle light
Inventor: ALLMANN CHRISTIAN
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: An exterior lamp 10 is provided on a wading vehicle, such as disaster emergency vehicle or a military vehicle. The lamp casing 12 is of a conventional construction with the connection 13 of a compressed-air supply "A". The compressed air provides a specified overpressure to prevent ingress of water into the lamp. Preferably the overpressure is 0.2 bar. The lamp may include a deaeration tube 16. A relief valve can be fitted to limit the pressure in the casing. The lamp construction enables function in floods or when traversing rivers and the like.
Patent GB-2440002-A (GB)
Title: Stone surface picking device
Inventor: CRAVEN PAUL
IPC: B28D1/26
Filed: 2006-07-08
Abstract: A picking or scabbling device 202 features a rotating cyclinder carrying protrusions 216 which provide a surface finish to a block or slab of stone 218 or similar as it is moved under the cylinder. Different displacement means may be used to move the stone 218, such as a plate and roller arrangement 206, 214 or a conveyor (304, fig.3) Different cylinder and protrusion configurations may be used to provide different surface finishes such as parallel lines (fig.1) or chevrons (fig.5a).
Patent GB-2442049-A (GB)
Title: Proximity sensor activated camera
Inventor: FARRELL-DILLON JOSEPH
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A camera 4 is automatically activated by proximity sensor 3, which sends a signal to camera trigger (5, figure 1), the images captured being conveyed to storage device 6 to enable subsequent analysis. The proximity sensor may comprise an ultrasonic emitter and receiver. The system is of particular use in car-park premises to identify vehicle registration details and the presence of disability parking permits to determine unauthorized parking.
Patent GB-2443023-A (GB)
Title: Determining the carbon dioxide content of an exhaled gas stream
Inventor: VARNEY MARK
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A method for the determination of the carbon dioxide content of an exhaled gas stream, such as a patient's breath is provided, the method comprising measuring the water vapour content (humidity) of the exhaled gas stream; and determining the concentration of carbon dioxide in the exhaled gas stream from the measured water vapour content. A particular method comprises causing the gas stream to impinge on a sensing element 8 of a sensor 2 comprising a working electrode 12 and a counter electrode 14; applying an electric potential across the working electrode and counter electrode; measuring the current flowing between the working electrode and counter electrode as a result of the applied potential; and determining from the measured current flow an indication of the concentration of the water vapour in the gas stream.
Patent GB-2446198-A (GB)
Title: Non-repudiation of messages in peer-to-peer network
Inventor: IRVINE DAVID
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for message (e.g. email) delivery across a peer-to-peer network. The system has the property of non-repudiation, to prevent spam. The messages are also encrypted to provide confidentiality, and may remain in encrypted form when stored in buffers during transit. An initial step in the security procedure requires the user to enter a non-public ID, which is used to generate a public-private key pair. The user also has a public ID which is equivalent to an e-mail address in conventional systems. When a user wishes to communicate with another node a handshake procedure may be carried out. This involves sending a signed message to the other node. Also disclosed is a system for signing digital contracts to subject subsequent "conversations" to the terms of the contract. According to another aspect of the invention a user is only granted a public ID if he/she has a sufficient trust ranking.
Patent GB-2444734-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient road lighting employing presence detection
Inventor: HOWE ANDREW ROBERT LINTON
IPC: F21S8/00
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A street lighting system is described that is used to illuminate a roadway and provides significant energy saving through predictive control of the illuminating lights. The system combines object presence detection means, communication means and control means. Predictive illumination is provided for objects passing along the path of the roadway by detecting said objects presence by one or more sensors and passing information to other remotely located control means to illuminate at least one street light in the path ahead.
Patent GB-2433903-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic material
Inventor: HALL BARRY
IPC: D06N3/06
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a slip-resistant plastics flooring material having an upper surface which is formed by a first layer of plastics material which first layer of plastics material has on its upper surface a particulate layer of one or more polymeric particles which polymeric particles provide a slip-resistant effect and are bonded to the first layer of plastics material which has enhanced cleanability and retention of the slip-resistant polymeric particles; and a method for preparing a slip-resistant plastics flooring material.
Patent GB-2438941-A (GB)
Title: Power hand tool
Inventor: WU FU-TSAI
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: The power hand tool 100 includes a rotary adjustment knob 60 for adjusting maximum output torque. The knob has a plurality of radial ribs 622 and radial locating grooves 623 alternatively arranged on the inner sidewall thereof. A locating member 70 is for supporting the rotary adjustment knob 60 in position, which has a mounting base 71 coupled to a part inside the housing 10 of the tool. Two locating portions 72 are located at two opposite sides of the mounting base 71. Each of the locating portions has a protrusion 721 engaged with one of the radial locating grooves 623 of the rotary adjustment knob 60.