baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2396291-A (GB)
Title: Electric toaster
Inventor: CHIU CHIN-CHENG
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: In an electric toaster, a power switch unit 53 is switched by a actuator 74 provided on a support seat 71, which is movable together with a carriage 6, from an OFF-mode, where power to an electric heating unit 4 is cut-off, to an ON-mode, where power is supplied to the heating unit 4 , when the carriage 6 is moved from an upper limit position to a lower limit position. A control unit 5 energizes an electromagnet 52 when the switch unit 53 is switched to the ON-mode to attract a magnetically-attracted plate 73 on the seat 71 so that, once a force to move the carriage 6 to the lower limit position is relieved, a biasing device 8 biases the carriage 6 to move from the lower limit position to a toasting position, thereby holding the seat 71 in a lower retaining position against biasing action of a biasing member 72 and thereby holding the carriage 6 in the toasting position. The support seat 71 moves relative to the carriage 6 and breaks the switch for the heating unit 4 regardless of whether the carriage 6 is jammed in the toasting position or free to move.
Patent GB-2388173-A (GB)
Title: Pipe comprising a porous inner wall
Inventor: CHARRON YVES
IPC: F15D1/06
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: Pipe (1) for conveying a fluid comprising a metal tube (2), the inner wall of the metal tube is coated with a layer (3) of a porous material permeable to the fluid conveyed. The fluid circulates in layer (3) in order to limit the pressure drops generated by the flow.
Patent GB-2398566-A (GB)
Title: Structural forms of Ondansetron and processes for their preparation
Inventor: WESTHEIM RAYMOND JOZEF HUBERTU
IPC: C07D403/06
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid crystalline ondansetron having at least one of the following characteristics: ```a melting endotherm peak greater than or equal to 240{C; ```a trace amount of a base or residue thereof comprising an alkali metal, an amine, an ammonium or an ion thereof; or ```a water content of 1.3 to 1.5 wt%, to a composition comprising said ondansetron and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and to processes for making said ondansetron which comprises: ```neutralizing an acid addition salt of ondansetron to liberate ondansetron free base; and ```precipitating said ondansetron free base from a liquid media, or comprising dissolving ondansetron free base in a solvent and precipitating said dissolved ondansetron free base to form ondansetron having a melting endotherm peak of greater than or equal to 240{C measured on DSC at 5{C/min.
Patent GB-2401770-A (GB)
Title: A holder for a cigarette packet
Inventor: LELAND PENELOPE IRENE
IPC: A24F15/12
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A holder for a cigarette packet is disclosed, the holder having at least one portion adapted to obscure part of the surface of the cigarette packet when positioned in the holder.
Patent GB-2402455-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable casing for a helical spring
Inventor: CHOU CHENG-MING
IPC: F16F1/04
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: An adjustable casing for a helical spring includes a male case 10, a female case 20, and a rotation member 30. A helical spring 40 is located within the casing, an end of the helical spring 40 is fixedly connected to a fixing seat 201 provided at a bottom end of either of the female case 20 and male case 10, the other end being located in the other of the female case 20 and male case 10. The rotation member 30 includes a plurality of stoppers 301 which are adapted to engage with the coils of the helical spring 40. Rotational movement of the rotation member 30 varies the spring rate of the helical spring 40 by varying the number of active coils of the helical spring 40. The spring rate of the helical spring 40 mounted in the adjustable casing can thus be adjusted to suit a variety of applications on different machines.
Patent GB-2391917-A (GB)
Title: Improved composite tubing
Inventor: FEECHAN MICHAEL
IPC: F16L9/00
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of composite tubing having properties tailored to meet a wide variety of environmental and working conditions. Composite tubes disclosed herein may include one or more of the following layers: a internal liner, a composite layer, a thermal insulation layer, a crush resistant layer, a permeation barrier, buoyancy control layer, a pressure barrier layer, and a wear resistant layer. Grooves may be provided in one or more layers of the composite tube to provide increased axial permeability to the composite tube. A venting system, including vent paths, may be provided in the composite tube to vent fluid that may become trapped within the wall of the composite tube.
Patent GB-2405728-A (GB)
Title: Punctuation of automated documents
Inventor: VASEY PHILIP EDGAR
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: Method, computer program and system for generating a customised document by using content elements selected by rules operating on input information. The customised document further contains punctuation elements that are selected by rules which may be evaluated independently of the rules for selecting the content elements. The system comprises at least one computer that may be part of a client server network having a document generation program. The method may access a template comprising content elements and punctuation elements and has at least one content element selection rule associated with the template. The customised document is generated before the punctuation of the document is performed by evaluating at least one rule associated with the punctuation elements.
Patent GB-2401014-A (GB)
Title: Identifier based encryption method using an encrypted condition and a trusted party
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A first party 20 provides a receiver 30 with encrypted data and an encryption key KENC comprising an encrypted (hidden) condition which serves to identify the intended recipient. A trusted third party 40 only supplies the receiver 30 with the corresponding decryption key KDEC after checking the condition (and hence the receiver's identity) in module 43, hence providing an Identifier Based Encryption (IBE). Encrypting the condition using a keyed hash, the key being a secret shared with the trusted party, prevents access to knowledge of the intended recipient which may be used to crack the encryption key. IBE algorithms such as Quadratic Residuosity, Bilinear mappings and RSA can be used, and simpler embodiments do not require the condition to be encrypted.
Patent GB-2404568-A (GB)
Title: An underarm protection pad
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE VALERIE ROSLYN
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: An underarm protection pad comprising an absorbent layer and an adhesive layer for adhering the pad to the skin of the user, the pad absorbs the wearer's perspiration thereby preventing perspiration from leaking onto the clothes of the wearer. Preferably the pad has a cotton absorbent layer with a perforated layer B to absorb the perspiration and an additional scented layer C. The pad is preferably surrounded by a plastic outer layer D to hold it together and prevent leakage. The adhesive strip A may have a peelable paper covering E.
Patent GB-2402491-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically neutral displacement (torque) transducer for a ferromagnetic member with coil(s) and magnetic field sensor(s)
Inventor: MAY LUTZ AXEL
IPC: G01D5/12
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A transducer for measuring displacement comprises a transducer assembly in which there is a coil (22) wound about an axis (A) and energisable to generate a magnetic field, and first and second magnetic field sensor devices (MFSI.2), that are axially spaced with the coil therebetween, each device being in proximity to the coil to respond to a magnetic field component generated by energisation of the coil. A ferromagnetic member (30) is disposed to interact with the field generated by the coil, the ferromagnetic member and the transducer assembly being mounted for relative displacement in the direction of said axis, such that the balance of the respective field components sensed by the first and second sensor devices is a function of the axial position of the ferromagnetic member relative to the transducer assembly. 20Hz- 100Hz AC pulses (220) through a ferromagnetic tube (10). Also two coils (212, 214) and one sensor device (218). Also torque of a shaft (210).
Patent GB-2417831-A (GB)
Title: Bathroom dimmer switch
Inventor: WOODGATE MARK
IPC: H01H17/08
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: An electrical light pull-cord switch with a dimming function, the pull-cord comprising a solid rod 2 made of non-conductive material. The dimming function may be performed by rotationally twisting the solid rod 2 with respect to the ceiling mount 1 or may be performed by pressing buttons [7, fig 2] disposed at the end of the solid rod. The solid rod and/or control pad may be illuminated, possibly with coloured light.
Patent GB-2417908-A (GB)
Title: Golf training device
Inventor: TAYLOR MALCOLM GEORGE
IPC: A63B47/00
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A golf training device comprises: an input arrangement which allows data to be entered concerning physical and playing characteristics of the golfer, the nature of the shot to be practised, and the intended club to be used; a calculating system which uses pre-collected reference data and algorithms to provide specified factors in an ideal address position or for weight transference during a stroke; and indicators which give visual and/or audible instruction to the golfer concerning these factors. The device may be incorporated with a striking mat having arrays of light emitting diodes to show the ideal ball position, the placement and angling of both feet, and the clubface alignment and position for addressing the ball, Figs 1 to 3 (not shown) with the personal and shot data being entered via a touch sensitive screen. Pressure responsive devices which distinguish between the heel and toe regions of both feet can be housed within the mat and provide analysis of weight distribution at address and weight transference during a playing stroke in order to give suitable instruction, as in Fig 4b where the upper diagram gives the player weight distribution at address, the lower diagram a calculated preferred distribution and the instruction can be provided on the screen or audibly, or in Figs 5, 7 and 8 (not shown) where the diagrams relate to dynamic changes and the instructions are suggested after each stroke has been completed.
Patent GB-2406209-A (GB)
Title: Battery Pack
Inventor: WATANABE ATSUSHI
IPC: H01M50/583
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A battery pack comprises a molded resin portion 1 which holds a part of or the whole of battery 2 inserted thereto, and an externally exposed output terminal 3. The battery pack further comprises an insulating block 11 which is provided with a breaker mechanism 4 for cutting-off current flow when an over-current flows. The insulating block 11 is held by being inserted in the molded resin portion 1. The insulating block 11 holds the output terminal 3 on its surface. The output terminal 3 held by the insulating block 11 is held at a prescribed position so as to be externally exposed from the molded resin portion 1.
Patent GB-2403494-A (GB)
Title: Whipstock assembly and method of manufacture
Inventor: CARTER THURMAN B
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: The present invention discloses a whipstock assembly (100) for use in forming a lateral borehole from a parent wellbore. The whipstock assembly comprises a body (122) and a deflection member 120) above the body. The deflection member includes a concave portion (111) for deflecting a milling bit during a milling operation. Disposed on a perforation plate (110) portion of the concave portion is a raised surface feature (116). The raised surface supports a milling bit above the perforation plate portion during a milling operation. This, in turn, substantially prevents frictional contact between the milling bits and the perforation plate portion during a milling operation. The present invention also provides a novel method for manufacturing a whipstock in which a cavity portion is formed behind the perforation plate by milling out the backside of the deflection member and then joining a second back cover member to the whipstock body to complete the assembly.
Patent GB-2419860-A (GB)
Title: Tube railway
Inventor: SWALES ALEXANDER WALTER
IPC: B61B13/10
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: Passenger/freight vehicles 1 are driven through a large diameter tube 2, enclosing the complete vehicles, by means of an air drive system, supplied by ground based, large volume flow air fans 3, causing a negative pressure in front and a positive pressure behind the vehicles thus inducing a thrust to impel the vehicles in the direction of the negative pressure. Seals of low friction compressible material, between the vehicles and the tube ensure a minimum loss of air pressure.
Patent GB-2404763-A (GB)
Title: System for rating constructed responses based on concepts and a model answer
Inventor: LEACOCK CLAUDIA
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2003-04-18
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2410720-A (GB)
Title: Aligning elements of a printing plate handling apparatus
Inventor: LASSEN BERND
IPC: B41C1/055
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: An apparatus for handling printing plates (23), comprising at least one imaging device and a frame (28) which at least partly surrounds the imaging device, wherein the imaging device is decoupled from the frame (28) by decoupling feet extending through gaps in the frame (28) and standing on the floor (6). Aligning the imaging device and the frame (28) with each other is problematic, or at least time-consuming, when the imaging device is decoupled from the frame (28). Alignment is especially necessary if the frame (28) carries further processing stations (24 to 27) and transport systems. According to the invention, easier and quicker alignment can be obtained by means of at least one guiding aligning element at least for assisting alignment of the imaging device and frame (28) with each other.
Patent GB-2426887-A (GB)
Title: Client responsibilities in messaging systems
Inventor: CRAGGS IAN GERALD
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2005-06-04
Abstract: A method of distributing messages from a server system to a plurality of client systems comprises defining, for each client system, a quality of service (QoS) level for messages provided by the messaging system to the client system; defining, as between the messaging system and each client system, a message processing capacity provided by a client to the messaging system; and degrading the QoS level of messages in the event that the client system does not provide the defined message processing capacity to the messaging system.
Patent GB-2415979-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible expansion cone
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable tubular (66, fig 10a) comprises a tubular support member 12, a collapsible expansion cone 44 coupled to the tubular support member 12 and an expandable tubular (66, fig 10a) coupled to the collapsible expansion cone 44. Means are provided for displacing the collapsible expansion cone 44 relative to the expandable tubular (66, fig 10a) and means are also provided for collapsing the expansion cone 44.
Patent GB-2419994-A (GB)
Title: Remote-control switch
Inventor: MIYAKOSHI TETSUYA
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A remote touch pad 4 capable of performing selection operation is provided separately from a navigation body 2 and the navigation body 2 can be remote-controlled by touch input through an input panel 11. Hence, the same operating feeling as if touching a touch panel 5 can be given a user via the input panel 11, thus allowing finger dirt to be prevented from adhering to a monitor 6. A switch selected in the input panel 11 changes colour in the touch panel 5. The input panel 11 has an upper layer 12 for xy coordinate detection and a lower layer 13 detecting strength of pressing, for example to control a zoom function.
Patent GB-2434260-A (GB)
Title: Phototherapy lights
Inventor: HAYES STEPHEN BRYCE
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: This invention relates to phototherapy lights, in particular for a combination of Bright Light Therapy and Dawn Simulation, for treating conditions such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A phototherapy light source having two operational modes, a first dawn simulator mode; and a second, bright light therapy mode; the light comprising a controller coupled to a light source; and wherein, in said first mode said light source is controlled to provide variable illumination with a minimum light intensity of less than 1 lux at 50 centimetres, and in said second mode said light source is controlled to provide illumination with a light intensity of at least 1000 lux at 50 centimetres. The lights may be LEDs or discharge lamps, or a combination of the two.
Patent GB-2423860-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic detecting device
Inventor: IDE YOSUKE
IPC: G01R33/09
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A magnetic detecting device and a method of manufacturing the magnetic detecting device are provided. The magnetic detecting device can increase the product between a magnetoresistance variation and a device area and decrease a ferromagnetic coupling magnetic field. Non-magnetic material layer-side magnetic layers of second fixed magnetic layers form a fixed magnetic layer. Each of the non-magnetic material layer-side magnetic layers and a free magnetic layer is formed of a layer, for example, a CoMnGeCu layer. In the CoMnGeCu layer, a bulk scattering coefficient may become larger, as compared with a CoMnGe layer. As a result, it is possible to increase the product between a magnetoresistance variation and a device area. Further, the ferromagnetic coupling magnetic field can be decreased. The Cu is added by a range which is larger than 0 at.% and not more than 17.5 at.% (average composition ratio). The first element may be Rh, Pt, Au, Pd, Ir, Ru, Ag, Zn, Cd, or Fe instead, the second Fe, Ti, V, Zr, Nb, Hf, Ta, Cr, or Co, and the third Al, Sn, In, Sb, Ga, Si, Pb, or Zn. Cu may be replaced by Ni.
Patent GB-2432123-A (GB)
Title: A breathing apparatus demand valve
Inventor: FOSS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A62B9/02
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A demand valve for breathing apparatus is provided whereby breathable gas, stored under pressure, is admitted to a face-piece, hood or helmet at a rate that matches the respiratory requirements of the wearer whilst at the same time maintaining a super-ambient pressure within the face-piece. The demand valve has a housing (1) with an outlet port (17) for connection to the face-piece and an inlet connection (9) terminating inside the housing (1) with a conical jet (10, abutting the end face of which is a resilient seating (14) mounted upon a lever (7) affixed to the housing (1) by means of a pivot (8) such that rotation of the lever (7) about the pivot (8) causes the resilient seating (14) to move towards or away from the jet (10), the free end of the lever being engaged with a hook or bridge (6) attached to the rigid central portion (5) of a flexible pressure-responsive diaphragm (4), the periphery of which is sealed to the housing (1) such that changes in pressure within the housing (1) will cause the diaphragm (4) to move inwards or outwards, so controlling the position of the lever (7) and thus the position of the resilient seating (14) with respect to the jet (10). The lever (7) further comprises a vane (16) which deflects the flow of incoming gas away from the diaphragm (4).
Patent GB-2425876-A (GB)
Title: Testing an array of active devices
Inventor: JEN CHIEN-CHIH
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: An array of active devices 500, such as those used in flat panel displays comprises a substrate 302 and a plurality of scan lines 312, data lines 314, pixel units 320 and test pads 516. The substrate 302 preferably comprises a display area 304 and a peripheral area 308, whereby the scan lines 312 and data lines 314 are positioned on the substrate 302 and enclose a plurality of pixel areas 324 and dummy pixel areas 307 in the display area 304 and peripheral area 308 respectively. Each pixel and dummy pixel area may comprise an active device 322, 318, such as a thin film transistor. Test pads 516 are positioned in the peripheral area 308 and are connected to the scan or data lines. In one embodiment, the test pads 516 are located adjacent to the dummy pixel areas 307 and a transparent electrode (326) inside each dummy pixel area 307 may be used for testing, in addition to the test pads 516. In a further embodiment, all of the test pads 516 are located inside the dummy pixel area 307.
Patent GB-2427260-A (GB)
Title: Versatile tank unit
Inventor: RAPHAEL EDWIN SHARETT
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: The unit includes an inner insulated tank C housed inside a larger insulated tank B. The tanks may supply hot and cold water via water pipe outlets E and F. The water outlet F may go through both tanks. Water level and pressure to both tanks is maintained by a non-return valve O supplied by a cold water mains pipe N. An elevated section of foam H may support a reflective material K to give additional heat to the tank from sunlight. An overflow pipe G, heating element L, lid A, insulated base I and water temperature controlling thermostat M may also be provided. A non-return valve J is housed in tank C to allow water to flow between the tanks when water is used from either tank B or tank C. A support D sits on protruding lip K to support the inner insulated tank C. The unit may be used with an electric heating element system or a central heating system.
Patent GB-2427923-A (GB)
Title: Palatography flexible circuit sheet
Inventor: WRENCH ALAN ALEXANDER
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A flexile circuit sheet 29 comprising a sensor array is mounted on an artificial palate 1 for palatometry. The flexible circuit sheet 29 comprises a connector portion 20 having a plurality of electrical contacts 34, and a sensor array portion 40 having an array of sensor contacts 44. The plurality of electrical contacts 34 is connected to the sensor contacts 44 by conductive tracks 18. The sensor array portion 40 is divided into a plurality of separate elongate lobes 38. A first end of each lobe 38 is attached to the connector portion 20 and a second end 42 of each lobe 38 has a sub-array of the sensor contacts 44 on which sensor components 46 are correspondingly mounted. The sensor components 46 may be conductive dots, or alternatively optical sensors. Two flexible sensor, sheets are mounted on a pseudopalate 1 to create a palatometer.
Patent GB-2428883-A (GB)
Title: Gravure plate for OLED manufacture
Inventor: TAKEDA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Cells 12 in a striped array have a ratio of the width b of each cell measure in the direction of printing to the width a of each cell measured in the direction perpendicular to the direction of printing, b/a, of 0.6 or more. The proportion of the length L of each cell to the length S of each non-cell 10 portion is from 0.8 to 100. The length L of each cell is from 10 to 500 m, the length S of each non-cell portion is from 2 to 500 m, and the depth of the gravure plate is from 20 to 200 m. The uniformity of the printed organic semiconductor layers is improved without decreasing the viscosity of the ink unduly.