baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2398610-A (GB)
Title: Clutch having a hub with protrusions engaging closed apertures in friction discs
Inventor: ISTSCHENKO MICHAEL
IPC: F16D13/38
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A multi-plate friction clutch comprises a housing 12, a plurality of first discs 30a-30d connected to the housing 12 and a plurality of second discs 34a, 34b coupled to a hub 36. The hub 36 comprises a plurality of outwardly extending coupling arms 46 each having coupling protrusions (52, 54, fig 3) which engage in radially inwardly closed apertures 60 in at least one of the second discs 34a, 34b so that the second discs 34a, 34b are rotary fixed but axially moveable. First discs 30a-30d have recesses 32 which engage web portions 16 on housing 12 so that the first discs 30a-30d are rotary fixed but axially displaceable. A diaphragm spring 24 biases all of the discs into mutual engagement. Hub 36 has a ring-shaped member region (44) which forms an axial locking region for axial locking the hub 36 with respect to the friction discs 34a, 34b.
Patent GB-2399577-A (GB)
Title: Wooden beam with corrugated paper or cardboard filling
Inventor: HOLLOWAY WYNN PETER
IPC: E04C3/14
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A wooden composite beam has a central cavity surrounded by wood or wood derivative walls and filled with a core 17 of corrugated paper or corrugated cardboard, the core being adhered to the surrounding walls 11,12, 25, 26, which may be of hardboard, cardboard or plywood, and may form an I -beam as shown. Adjacent layers of corrugated material may be mutually orthogonal.
Patent GB-2413487-A (GB)
Title: Patient support structures
Inventor: DALY PATRICK NOEL
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A patient support structure typically in the form of a portable mattress overlay comprises and air impermeable envelope containing a body of resilient foam. The body of foam is a visco-elastic foam. The envelope may be provided with a valve arrangement for communication of air between the interior and exterior, whereby the support structure may be compressed for transport and storage and is self inflating for use. A disposable cover is provided for use with the support structure for the prevention of cross-infection between patients successively using the support structure. The materials of the support structure and the disposable cover are selected to minimise or prevent the incidence of pressure sores.
Patent GB-2414408-A (GB)
Title: Implanted pacemaker with antenna formed on or by the device enclosure
Inventor: HIGGINS MICHAEL
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for implantation into a living animal body, such as a human body. The apparatus comprises an electronic circuit (1), which has a radio frequency transmitter (19) and/or receiver for wireless communication with the exterior of the body. The electronic circuit (1) is housed within an enclosure (2) which provides an antenna arrangement. For example, the enclosure (2) may comprise top and bottom halves (3, 4) made of electrically conductive material and electrically connected via radio frequency feed conductors (6, 7) to receive radio frequency signals of opposite phases from the transmitter of the electronic circuit (1) (Figs 1, 2). Alternatively, the enclosure may be made from an insulating material such as a ceramic and the antenna may be formed by metallised regions that are either on the internal surface (8, 9 of fig 4) only or by metallised regions on both the internal and external 10, 11 surfaces of the enclosure 2.
Patent GB-2415093-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing composite materials
Inventor: YOUNGS IAN JOHN
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: A method of producing an element having pre-determined properties, the method including the steps of selecting an user-determined pattern (5) corresponding to the pre-determined properties, and then making an element comprising a pre-determined material in the user-determined pattern (5). In an embodiment of the invention, a composite material comprising electrically conductive particles in an insulating or dielectric matrix or filler is made by printing particles of electrical conductive material (5) onto an insulating substrate (4).
Patent GB-2409757-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device
Inventor: CHAE GEE SUNG
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device and a method for fabricating the same is disclosed, to obtain high aperture ratio and to solve the problem due to the force of gravity, which includes first and second substrates (110, 120) facing each other at a predetermined distance; gate and data lines (111, 114) crossing each other on the first substrate (110), to define a pixel region; a first common line (111b) substantially parallel to the gate line (111); a thin film transistor where the gate and data lines (111, 114) cross; a first insulating interlayer (115) on an entire surface of the first substrate (110) including the thin film transistor; an insulating layer (118) having walls (118a) above the gate and data lines (111, 114); a second common line (119a) and a common electrode (119b) in the pixel region extending in one direction, and overlapping with the gate line (111), the data line (114) and the thin film transistor; and a pixel electrode (119c) in contact with a drain electrode (114b) of the thin film transistor and between the common electrodes (119b) of the pixel region at fixed intervals.
Patent GB-2404293-A (GB)
Title: Electric heater for heating a liquid in two phases
Inventor: COSGROVE PAUL
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: A method of operating an electric liquid heating apparatus comprising detecting whether the volume of liquid in the apparatus is above a predetermined threshold, applying a first power to the liquid during a first heating phase in which the liquid is heated to an intermediate temperature and applying a second lower power during a second heating phase in which the liquid is brought to boiling.
Patent GB-2407615-A (GB)
Title: Security chain with mechanical lock and manual release
Inventor: WELLMAN DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 2004-10-30
Abstract: A security device 14 comprises: a first securing means 16 mounted to the frame 12 of a wing 10 and a second securing means 20 mounted to the wing 10, a strap 22 is secured to the first securing means 16 and releasably secured to the second securing means 20 thus restricting the opening of the wing 10 with respect to frame 12, the device can be decoupled manually, for example by push button 32 and also by means of a lock, for example a key 64 inserted in a cylinder lock 60 preferably installed on the external face of wing 10 to enable the device to be unlocked from the outside. Preferably the connector 50 of strap 22 is spring biased 80 to eject the connector 50 upon release, the connector also being tapered and having annular groove for engagement with spring biased latch plate (30, figure 3). Especially for use with windows and doors.
Patent GB-2404332-A (GB)
Title: Article washing device
Inventor: YAMAMOTO SEIJI
IPC: B08B3/02
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A dishwasher washes off leftovers adhering to tableware by washing water spouted toward the interior of a shower sink (12) and washes away the leftovers falling down into the shower sink (12) by the washing water. The cross-sectional shape of the shower sink (12) has a bottom wall (12a) of large curvature, a first lateral wall (12b) rising substantially upright from one end of the bottom wall (12a), and a second lateral wall (12c) having a curvature smaller than that of the bottom wall (12a) and rising from the other end of the bottom wall (12a). The flow channel cross-sectional area of the bottom wall (12a) is smaller than that of the shower sink (12) having a quadrangular or circular cross-section; therefore, even if water is saved by reducing the flow rate of washing water, it is possible to increase the flow rate of washing water flowing in the bottom wall (12a) to effectively wash away the leftovers.
Patent GB-2420560-A (GB)
Title: A method for increasing the specificity of enzymatic DNA synthesis
Inventor: IGNATOV KONSTANTIN
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: The invention provides a method of performing a DNA polymerase reaction by including in a reaction mixture containing a DNA polymerase a compound of the formula I: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=46 WI=40 LX=901 LY=776 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: ```R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 may be the same or different and are independently selected from the group consisting of-H, -OH, -F, -Cl, -Br, -CF3, -CCl3, -CBr3, -NH2, -NO2, -CN, -CONH2, -CHO, - CO2H, -SH, -SO3H, -OPO3H2 and a group R7, ```R6 is selected from the group consisting of -O<->, -OPO3H2, -CF3, -CCl3, -CBr3, -CN, - CONH2, -CHO, -CO2H, and a group R7; ```each group R7 is independently selected from C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, or an aryl or heteroaryl ring containing from 5 to 8 ring members, which in the case of heteroaryl rings may include 1 or 2 nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur atoms or mixtures thereof, the remainder being carbon, and wherein R7 is optionally be substituted by from 1 to 4 groups selected from -OH, -F, -Cl, -Br, -I, -CF3, -CCl3, -CBr3, -NH-NH2, , -NH2, -NO, -NO2, -CN, -CONH2, -CHO, - CO2H, -SH, -SO3H, -OPO3H2, or mixtures thereof, and further optionally R7 may comprise a group -NH-NH-, -NN-, -NH-, -CO-, -S-S-. Kits comprising a DNA polymerase and compounds of the formula (I) also form part of the invention.
Patent GB-2411290-A (GB)
Title: Wafer stage for holding a wafer in a plasma chamber
Inventor: WICKRAMANAYAKA SUNIL
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A wafer stage 10 comprises an electrode (not shown) and a dielectric plate 13 to hold a semiconductor wafer during processing in a plasma chamber. An outer ring 17 is provided around the periphery of the wafer stage. The outer ring has a magnetic material 25 on its lower surface and is fixed to the wafer stage 10 by magnets 24. The magnets 24 hold the outer ring 17 in place and also allow good thermal conductivity between plate 13 and ring 17. The temperature of the wafer held on the stage is therefore kept uniform between inner and outer portions. The magnets 24 may be arranged as a plurality of individual magnets with alternating polarity or as two concentric magnetic rings (fig 4, not shown).
Patent GB-2412057-A (GB)
Title: Waste bin with plural receptacles
Inventor: O'SHEA FERGUS
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A waste management device (1) comprises a housing comprising a top support for a number of open rims (18). Side panels and the top rim support together define a front opening and front hinged doors (7, 8) cover the front opening when closed. A top cover (10) is arranged such that when closed it is sloped downwardly towards the front for water run-off. The rims (18) are of dimensions suitable for receiving a standard sized refuse bag. A bag (3) is secured to a rim by training the mouth of the bag up through the rim's opening and stretching it out to wrap it "inside-out" over the rim (18) in a stretch fit. The stretch fit over the rim (18) secures the bag (3) in place. Up to four bags may be secured in this manner, only two being shown in Fig. 4. The bags are filled by opening the top cover (10), and are removed by opening one or both front doors (7, 8).
Patent GB-2425014-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring progress of a signalling message and network monitoring
Inventor: GARCIA FRANCISCO JAVIER
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: In the field of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) transactions, it is desirable to obtain diagnostic information concerning SIP transactions, for example, times of transmission or receipt of SIP messages. However, messages forming parts of transactions can be routed via a number of different paths through a series of servers in a communications network and it is desirable to obtain measurement data from one or more or the servers. Consequently, the present invention provides a method of monitoring progress of a signalling message over a message sequence path that analyses Via object data (1010) stored in SIP messages (1002) to determine a path taken by a given message and obtaining measurement data from at least one server (1000) in the path identified.
Patent GB-2422928-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission between a chip set and data storage
Inventor: LIAO TSE-HSINE
IPC: G06F5/06
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A data transmission method for improved data transmission efficiency comprises sending data from a chip set 10 to a first data storage device 21 via a transmission control unit 20. If the first storage device 21 is able to completely receive and process the data being sent then the transmission control unit 20 immediately sends data to the first storage device 21. If the first storage device 21 cannot receive all of the data, a portion is sent to the first storage device 21 and the remainder is temporarily stored in a second storage device 22. The remaining portion is then sent to the first storage device 21 from the second storage device 22. This method can also be applied in reverse for sending data from the first storage device 21 to the chip set 10 via the transmission control unit 20. The first storage device could be a hard disk drive and the second storage device could be a memory unit which has a backup power supply 23. The transmission control unit could have a plurality of PCI Express (PCI-E) lanes and the interface with the chip set is therefore a PCI-E interface. Also disclosed is a method for booting a computer system wherein the chipset can access boot data from a memory unit via the transmission control unit. This enables the computer system to boot more quickly as the boot data does not need to be retrieved from a hard disk drive.
Patent GB-2443429-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Vaporisation Within a Burner Associated With a Combustion Chamber
Inventor: NILSSON ULF ERIK
IPC: F23N1/00
Filed: 2005-09-24
Abstract: A liquid fuel is prepared for combustion in a combustion chamber 8 associated with a burner by vaporisation of the liquid in a passage 13 within the burner. The arrangement includes means to supply fuel 12 to the passage, and in use the burner receives heat energy from the combustion process to effect vaporisation. The vaporised fuel is then delivered to the combustion chamber for combustion. The passage is arranged in solid portions 11 of the burner, and may be coated to prevent fouling. The burner body may be dismantled for cleaning, and formed from at least two parts, with one part (29 fig 5) being removed from the burner to expose the internal passage. A temperature sensor (32 fig 6), a control unit (31 fig 6), and a valve (33 fig 6) may also be included to measure the temperature of the burner body and permit vaporised fuel, as necessary. The liquid fuel supply may be an alcohol, such as dimethyl ether, and the internal passage may include turbulators to enhance evaporation. The passage may deliver vaporised fuel to a pilot 14 and/or a main fuel injector 16, and the vaporised fuel may be burnt in a gas turbine or in a boiler for heating applications. When used in a gas turbine application, the combustion chamber may include guide vanes 19 at an air inlet, and an ignitor 15 to initiate combustion.
Patent GB-2430641-A (GB)
Title: Injection compresson impact moulding
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C45/56
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A mould for injection compression moulding an article E.G. A cup comprises two mould parts 14 and 16 mounted on two relatively movable platens 12 and 10 of an injection moulding machine and defining between them a cavity. A first mould part 14 is supported on a first 12 of the two platens in such a manner that it is capable of tilting out of parallel with the first platen 12. The first mould part 14 is rigidly connected to at least one axially extending support bar 24 which engages at its first end with a guide surface 28 mounted in fixed relation to the first platen and which slidably engages at its second end with a guide surface 26 mounted in fixed relation to the second platen, whereby in the closing stages of the mould, the weight of the first mould part 14 is carried by a support bar 24 resting on both platens.
Patent GB-2432350-A (GB)
Title: Luggage conveyor flush with floor
Inventor: JONES DAVID PIERCE
IPC: B64F1/36
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A check-in system 1 for receiving luggage comprises a conveyor 2 for transporting luggage and a floor 3. A top surface 5 of a front end 6 of the conveyor is substantially flush with the floor, to allow luggage to be transferred from the floor to the conveyor. The conveyor is inclined upwardly from the front end to a rear end 7. Removable access panels may be located adjacent the conveyor and flush with the floor. A method of assembling a check-in system is also claimed.
Patent GB-2431650-A (GB)
Title: Alternative synthesis of aryl-octanoyl amide compounds
Inventor: MICKEL STUART JOHN
IPC: C07D303/38
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An alternative synthesis of certain 2(S), 4(S), 5(S), 7(S)-2,7-dialkyl-4-hydroxy-5-amino-8-aryl-octanoyl amide compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which uses cyclooctadiene monoepoxide as a starting material. Novel intermediates are used in the preparation of the above target compound.
Patent GB-2437049-A (GB)
Title: Wearable wrist support
Inventor: ANDREWS MARGARET
IPC: A41D20/00
Filed: 2006-03-25
Abstract: A wearable wrist support comprises a toroidal body for encircling the wrist of a user. The body has a curved elongate resiliently deformable support portion <B>2</B> which has a concave inner surface for placement against a wrist and a convex outer surface. The wrist support may have a cushioning material contained in a flexible skin. The cushioning material may be of a cellular, fibrous or flowable nature. Opposite ends of the support portion may be provided with overlapping end tabs <B>3</B>, <B>4</B> which may be releasably attachable. The body may include an internal element which may tend to remain in any position to which it is bent or may be of a springy nature, tending to return to its original position when bent. The toroidal body may be formed as a circumferentially expandable endless ring.
Patent GB-2437559-A (GB)
Title: System for reducing background noise in a speech signal by use of a fast Fourier transform
Inventor: RAHBAR KAMRAN
IPC: G10L21/0208
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for reducing background noise in a speech signal. The method involves converting the speech signal to the frequency domain using a fast Fourier transform (FFT), creating a subset of selected spectral subbands, determining the appropriate gain for each subband, and interpolating the gains to match the number of FFT points. The converted speech signal is then filtered using the interpolated gains as filter coefficients, and an inverse FFT performed on the processed signal to recover the time domain output signal. The appropriate gain for each subband may be determined from a lookup table with a table for each subband. The input to the lookup table may be determined from the estimated noise power and signal power for each subband, and is the ratio between the noise power and signal power for each subband. The speech signal may be pre-processed prior to being converted to the frequency domain to remove low frequency artefacts. The estimate of signal power may be performed using a first order autoregressive estimator. The estimated noise power in each subband may be determined from the estimated power in each subband. Also disclosed is a circuit for operating the method.
Patent GB-2425200-A (GB)
Title: 3-D visualized data set for all types of reservoir data
Inventor: JACKSON JAMES C
IPC: G06T15/08
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: A visualization program is embedded with data that is to be visualized. The program is restricted to accessing only the data with that is embedded within. The combination of the program and the data may be delivered to an end-user either on a machine readable medium or by a communication link such as the Internet.
Patent GB-2426273-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable sealing assembly and method for sealing off an inside of a flow carrier
Inventor: ASHMIN LC
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: An inflatable sealing assembly (10) integrated with a flow carrier (12) which seals the inside of the flow carrier upon detection of a physical condition (e.g., fluid pressure). The inflatable sealing assembly includes a housing (11), a compartment (18) in the interior (17) of the housing for storing an inflatable sealing device (20), an inflating mechanism (23), and a sensor (24). Upon detection of the physical condition in the exterior and/or interior of the flow carrier, the sensor activates the inflating mechanism, preferably automatically, to inflate and deploy the inflatable sealing device which seals off the inside of the flow carrier. The inflatable sealing device may be an air bag (36).
Patent GB-2440557-A (GB)
Title: Testing an article using vibration and gravitational forces
Inventor: LEFEUVRE JAMES DOMINIC
IPC: G01M7/02
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: The apparatus includes driving means -actuator 26 - for imparting vibration to the article, the driving means including an element 28 connected or adapted for connection to the article by support plate 30 and operable in a direction which is subject to at least a component of the prevailing force, wherein there is provided a balancing member - weight 32 - so as to be subject to at least the component of the prevailing force, and connected to the element so as to apply to it a force in opposition to the prevailing force component thereon.
Patent GB-2431616-A (GB)
Title: Reusable greeting card
Inventor: SHERIDAN AIDAN JOHN DAVID
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A reusable greetings card comprising a plurality of message sections for inscribing messages which are configured to enable the card to be used more than once whereby two or more parties may pass the card between themselves by adding a new message and sending it on so that the messages are presented in a chronological sequence. Preferably at least one message section permits the attachment of graphics or pictures. The card may comprise a four page folded cover and one or more pages to accommodate messages in booklet form. The cover and message sections may be separate and instructions for use may be provided. The cover may further comprise three pages with a photographic frame having slots to hold a picture. Alternatively the card may be folded concertina fashion. The card may be constructed from sturdy material for repeated use.
Patent GB-2430639-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for machining flange part of the wheel arch
Inventor: HONDA NORIYUKI
IPC: B21D39/02
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: An apparatus for machining a flange of a wheel arch to bend the flange comprising:a base 46 first slide means 55 slidably mounted on said base, with workpiece guide means 58,60 being disposed on said first slide means; second slide means 57 slidably mounted on said base, with workpiece rest means 86 and workpiece bending means 104 being disposed on said second slide means 57 and mutual distance changing means 65 for moving said first slide means and said second slide means toward and away from each other.
Patent GB-2435446-A (GB)
Title: Insulating material
Inventor: BROWN HUGO
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: An insulating material for use within wall cavities 13 comprises a sheet of bubble pack plastics material providing an array of bubble cells, laminated on both sides with low emissive aluminium foil 19, 20, 19' 20', wherein the opposing longitudinal edges of said sheet incorporate a flange or lap region 21, 22 so sized and shaped that adjacent sheets may overlap, in use, without significantly increasing the thickness of the insulating material. The sheet of bubble material may comprise first and second layers of bubble pack plastics 17, 18, 17', 18'. The flange regions may comprise a region formed from aluminium foil only or may be formed by omitting or removing one layer of bubble pack or may be formed by application of heat and/or pressure to collapse bubbles. The flange may be about 75mm. wide.