baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384544-A (GB)
Title: Reorientation of an actuator on a valve body
Inventor: GARCIA JOAQUIN
IPC: F16K11/052
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: The motor-operated zone valve for a hydronic system is either of two normally open or normally closed types and comprises a two or three-way valve body (2) with a rotary closure member (3) and a body cover (11) entailing the valve spindle (8), an actuator (4) connectable to the valve spindle (8) with a single direction of rotation, and an actuator (4) interconnection device (8a,10,12) for manual detachment from the body. Both valve types are built on the basis of the same body (2) and with the same actuator (4). Firstly, the position of an assembly formed by the cover (11) with the spindle (8) and the closure member (3) and a rectangular-shaped intermediate platform (12) is turned through an angle of 180{, and afterwards the whole actuator (4). Elastic leaf spring clips may be used as a push-fit connection between the actuator and valve body.
Patent GB-2390762-A (GB)
Title: Isolating power supply
Inventor: GEORGE RICHARD WARRINGTON
IPC: H02M1/14
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: An isolating power supply for electrical equipment comprises a transformer 22 having an input for a mains alternating current (AC) power supply 20, a rectifier 24 by which the output of the transformer 20 can be rectified, and a primary energy storage device 26 for electrically smoothing the output of the rectifier 24. A switching device 30 is provided which is electrically connected to the output of the primary energy storage device 26 and which can be switched between a conducting state and a non-conducting state, and a secondary energy storage device 34 is also provided which is electrically connected to the switching device 30. In use, when the switching device 30 is in a non-conducting state, the primary energy storage device 26 stores the output from the rectifier 24 and the secondary energy storage device 34 is electrically isolated from the primary energy storage device 26 and supplies an electrical output to associated electrical equipment. When the switching device 30 is a conducting state, the primary and secondary energy storage devices 26,34 are electrically connected and the secondary energy storage device 34 stores the output from the primary energy storage device 26. Preferably, the switching device 30 is a power MOSFET switching device. A detailed circuit is described (Fig 5).
Patent GB-2390035-A (GB)
Title: Game cards
Inventor: MILLER JOHN TERENCE
IPC: A63F1/02
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A set of cards for playing a card game is described. Each of said cards is printed with indicia essential for the playing of the game and one or more of said cards is printed with such indicia towards a central region of the card, that is inwardly disposed from the perimeter edge. In accordance with the invention, one or more of said cards in the set is provided with one or more apertures in predetermined locations within said central region to allow at least some of the indicia printed in the central region of a first card to be seen through the apertures of second and optionally further cards when said second and further cards are superposed over said first card.
Patent GB-2389990-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle active noise cancelling system provides warning horn sounds
Inventor: ASTORINO JOHN F
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: An active noise control system for use onboard a vehicle 20 normally provides noise cancellation of engine sounds. The speaker 24 of the active noise control system also emits a horn sound responsive to appropriate commands from a controller 28 that receives a horn switch signal from a horn switch 32 supported on a steering wheel assembly 30. The active noise control system controller enters a power saving mode when the vehicle ignition is turned off and the vehicle is not running. A horn switch activation 44 during the power saving mode 42 wakes up the controller so that the controller unmutes 48 an amplifier and drives 50 the speaker to emit the desired horn sound.
Patent GB-2393540-A (GB)
Title: Managing the operating frequency of blades
Inventor: BARR ANDREW H
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: In a system, method and apparatus for managing the operating frequency of blades in a blade-based computer system (100) based upon performance requirements, a first blade (120) that requires a specific power allocation is operated at a specific frequency and consumes a portion of the thermal and power budget for the blade-based computer system. A second blade (130) that requires a specific power allocation is operated at a specific frequency and consumes a portion of the thermal and power budget for the blade-based computer system (100). Additionally, the overall power and thermal budget of the blade-based computer system (100) is maintained.
Patent GB-2408565-A (GB)
Title: Secondary Heat Exchanger
Inventor: RENNISON RAYMOND
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A secondary heat exchanger 18 for a boiler assembly 10 comprises a housing 31 having a first part 31a and a second part 31b independent of the first part 31a. The first part 31a defines a first flow path for a first fluid, and the second part 31b defines a second flow path for a second fluid. The first part 31a has at least two distinct first galleries 38 and the second part has a second gallery 40 which extends between the two first galleries 38 of the first part 31a. The second gallery 40 is oriented so that, in use, the second fluid flows generally vertically in the second gallery 40. Each first gallery may be formed of two inter-connected heat transfer plates.
Patent GB-2401328-A (GB)
Title: Sewerage system screening arrangement
Inventor: MIDDLETON DAVID GRANT
IPC: E02B8/02
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A sewerage system comprises a solids screening conveyor arrangement 101, adjacent a weir 109, with an upwardly angled portion leading to a conveyor cleaning mechanism, such as a rotating brush (608.fig6), mounted at an elevated position relative to the main body of the conveyor. Also disclosed is an associated method with corresponds with normal usage of the apparatus described. During heavy loading conditions, such as heavy rainfall, water may be forced over the weir 109 into a relief channel 108 which may flow into a river. The screening conveyor prevents solids from progressing over the weir 109. The raised position of the cleaning device (608, fig.6), above the highest possible water mark of the system, prevents it from becoming clogged with solids, and ineffectual. Also disclosed is a variant on the apparatus, further featuring an additional box structure (910, fig.9).
Patent GB-2395902-A (GB)
Title: Spontaneous emulsions containing cyclosporine
Inventor: EGBARIA KAMEL F
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains cyclosporine as the active ingredient. More specifically, the composition is an orally administered pharmaceutical formulation in the form of a spontaneous emulsion comprising cyclosporine, ethanol ethyl oleate and polyoxyethylene glycerol trioleate. A method for preparing an orally administered pharmaceutical composition involves first dissolving cyclosporine in ethanol. Polyoxyethylene glycerol trioleate and an oil component are then added, mixed and diluted in an aqueous media to form a spontaneous emulsion.
Patent GB-2414451-A (GB)
Title: Tractor with chassis arrangement for implement visibility
Inventor: RATHKE GERD
IPC: B60G3/18
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A farm tractor has a vehicle frame which carries driven front and rear wheels. The vehicle frame includes a main housing 1 which includes an oil sump on which an internal combustion engine 3 is located. A separate housing 2 in front of the main housing 1 carries independent wheel suspension 4 for the front wheels, a front differential and a steering cylinder for pivoting the front wheels. The separate front housing 2 at its front portion also includes support locations 16, 17 for a lower suspension arrangement 18 connected to front implement lifting cylinders 20. The housing arrangement improves the view of the implement for a driver of the tractor.
Patent GB-2398453-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunication network that provides caller-entered information to multiple call destinations
Inventor: ROGERS CARL E
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: In a telecommunication network, a switching system routes a call to a service platform. The service platform transfers a prompt message over the call, collects caller-entered information from the caller, and transfers the caller-entered information to an SCP system. The SCP system transfers the caller-entered information to a first destination processor, processes a first destination routing code from the first destination processor to determine a first destination routing instruction, and transfers the first destination routing instruction to the switching system. The switching system routes the call to a first destination in response to the first destination routing instruction. The SCP system transfers the caller-entered information to a second destination processor, processes a second destination routing code from the second destination processor to determine a second destination routing instruction, and transfers the second destination routing instruction to the switching system. The switching system routes the call to a second destination in response to the second destination routing instruction.
Patent GB-2417492-A (GB)
Title: Detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine
Inventor: BRANDT GUIDO
IPC: A47L15/44
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: The device 1 includes a cartridge 5 within a housing 2. The cartridge is divided into a plurality of chambers 9. The cartridge may have a cylindrical or linear shape (figure 2b). Each chamber is filled with a detergent composition. An inlet aperture 12 in a rotatable lid 3 directs wash liquor into a particular chamber of the cartridge. The lid may be rotated manually or automatically during a machine wash cycle. Drainage apertures 10 are provided for the chambers which lead to a uni-directional flow outlet 13. Alternatively a protective film may act as a barrier to wash liquor ingress to the chambers. The film is moved by a winder, or pierced, to allow successive chambers to be opened and access for the wash liquor.
Patent GB-2421353-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing opto-electronic device
Inventor: WILSON RICHARD
IPC: H05B33/10
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A method is provided to produce an opto-electronic device comprising a substrate 15, a first electrode layer 16, a second electrode layer 19 of opposite polarity to said first electrode layer, any interlayers 17,18 and, between said first and second electrode layers, a first functional material 2 in interfacial contact with a second functional material 3, wherein the first functional material 2 has the structure of a laterally porous film and the second functional material 3 is a film disposed over and interpenetrating with the film of the first functional material 2.
Patent GB-2423999-A (GB)
Title: Tower with shock absorbing means
Inventor: STALEY MATTHEW BARRIE
IPC: E04H12/10
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: A pylon or other tower includes shock absorbing means 5, 7, which absorb or dissipate forces, such as wind generated uplift or compression forces, travelling along the length of a structural member of said tower. The absorbing means preferably comprise one or more plates 5 which join together two structural members and may comprise part of a structural member. The plate may be sized the same as a conventional splice plate. The absorbing means 5 may be located on a leg 2 or alternatively, or in addition, absorbing means 7 may be located in the bracing 6. The absorbing means includes fixings means which align with existing tower fixing means. Preferably the material of the absorbing means has a Young's modulus less than 205kN/mmé and includes a coating for protection against bi-metallic corrosion/oxidation, it is preferably a material with an Ultimate Tensile Strength equivalent to high tensile steel.
Patent GB-2427568-A (GB)
Title: Football card game
Inventor: PICKERING WARWICK JAMES
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A football card game comprises a card printed with a time relating to a designated football match. If the time printed on the card matches the time of the last goal scored by the winning side, the player wins a prize. If there is no score a winning card is provided, and in the case of a score draw the time of the first goal is the winning time. The card may have a scratch off layer concealing the time. The game may also be played on line or on a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2415699-A (GB)
Title: Seal material for a dispensing apparatus
Inventor: OHBI DALJIT S
IPC: C08F36/18
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A seal for a valve for use in a pharmaceutical dispensing device, which seal is formed from an elastomeric composition comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) a chlorine-substituted diene polymer or co-polymer thereof; <LI>(b) a cross-linking agent for the chlorine-substituted diene polymer or co-polymer thereof; and <LI>(c) an accelerator for the cross-linking agent, wherein the accelerator includes a polysulphide compound derived from a substituted dithiocarbonic acid or derivative thereof. </SL>
Patent GB-2417534-A (GB)
Title: A spool piece termination structure, a connection arrangement comprising such a termination structure and a pipeline termination
Inventor: BASTESEN ROLF
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a spool piece termination structure to be mounted to a spool piece so as to support a spool piece hub during the connection of the spool piece hub to a corresponding pipeline hub. The termination structure (5) comprises a clamping device (3) for clamping together said spool piece hub and pipeline hub, and a base frame (7) openly shaped downwards so as to allow the termination structure (5) to receive a pipeline end section provided with said pipeline hub by lowering the termination structure (5) downwards onto said pipeline end section. The invention also relates to a connection arrangement comprising such a spool piece termination structure (5) and a method for subsea connection of a pipeline to a spool piece.
Patent GB-2422463-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit having optimised side rake angle
Inventor: DURAIRAJAN BALA
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A fixed cuter drill bit and a method for designing a fixed cutter drill bit includes simulating the fixed cutter drill bit in an earth formation. A performance characteristic of the simulated fixed cutter drill bit is determined. A side rake angle distribution of the cutters is adjusted at least along a cone region 641 of a blade of the fixed cutter drill bit to change the performance characteristics of the fixed cutter drill bit. The drill bit produced by the invention comprises cutters positioned along a blade of the drill bit in a cone region 641 and cutters positioned along the blade in a nose region 642, wherein the cutters in the cone region 641 towards a centre of the drill bit have larger side rake angles than the cutters positioned along the nose region 642. The simulation may include calculating wear pattern on the cutters. The simulation is done without constraining a centreline of the drill bit to be coaxial with a centre line of a bore hole.
Patent GB-2424118-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cells
Inventor: CREETH ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: H01M8/20
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: This invention concerns a redox fuel cell comprising an anode and a cathode separated by an ion selective polymer electrolyte -membrane, preferably a bi-membrane, the cathode comprising a cathodic material and a proton-conducting polymeric material; means for supplying a fuel to the anode region of the cell; means for supplying an oxidant to the cathode region of the cell; means for providing an electrical circuit between the anode and the cathode; a non-volatile redox couple in solution in flowing fluid communication with the cathode, the redox couple being at least partially reduced at the cathode in operation of the cell, and at least partially re-generated by reaction with the oxidant after such reduction at the cathode.
Patent GB-2429823-A (GB)
Title: Method for transition of a liquid crystal layer
Inventor: CHENG JUNG-CHIEH
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A method for the transition of a liquid crystal display is provided. The liquid crystal display includes a liquid crystal panel including a first electrode, a second electrode and a vertical alignment liquid crystal layer between the first and second electrodes. The method includes performing a pre-driving step including applying a reference voltage on the first electrode and applying a driving voltage on the second electrode so as to form an electric field between the first and second electrodes, wherein the frequency of the driving voltage is a voltage level variation frequency. The liquid crystal layer is an optically compensated bire fringence (OCB) liquid crystal layer.
Patent GB-2424639-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing system
Inventor: KERSHAW DAVID
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A beverage dispensing system comprises a source of concentrate 6, a water supply 2 and a mixing means 11 located before a dispensing system 14. The apparatus also includes means 12 for carbonating the beverage after mixing, so that both the water and concentrate absorb carbon dioxide. Means for cooling the beverage 9 may also be provided. The proportion of concentrate and water is controlled by a controller and metering means 10.
Patent GB-2439551-A (GB)
Title: A constrained layer damping arrangement
Inventor: CLARK BRYNLEY
IPC: F16F9/30
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A constrained layer damping arrangement comprises a component 2, for example a vane of a gas turbine engine, a viscoelastic layer 4 and a constraining layer 6. The viscoelastic layer 4 comprises two different viscoelastic materials disposed in different regions of the viscoelastic layer 4. The different viscoelastic materials 8, 10 reach their maximum loss factors at different temperatures, so that the damping effectiveness of the combined layer 4 extends over a relatively wide temperature range.
Patent GB-2435542-A (GB)
Title: A method of making a nano-structured field emitter
Inventor: ZHANG ANPING
IPC: H01J1/304
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: In a method of making a field emitter, at least one post 120 is formed on a semiconductor substrate 110. The post 120 extends upwardly from the substrate 110. The post 120 is monocrystalline with the substrate 110. A dielectric layer 130 is deposited on the substrate 110, the dielectric layer (130) defining a via 132 therethrough about the post 120. A conductive gate electrode layer 140 is applied to the dielectric layer 130 so that the conductive gate layer 140 defines an opening that is juxtaposed with the via 132. At least one nanostructure 150 is grown upwardly from the top surface of the post 120. The at least one nanostructure may comprise a carbon nanotube or an inorganic nano-rod.
Patent GB-2442235-A (GB)
Title: Water recycling system
Inventor: COTTERILL MARK
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: Apparatus for recycling rinse water from a plurality of commercial washing machines (1), comprises: (i) a 3-way motorised port valve (3) for diverting the rinse water either to waste (8) or to a water collection tank (9) via a filtration system (6), (ii) a first pump system for pumping the water from the water collection tank to a main water storage tank (11), (iii) a second pump system (13) for pumping the water from the main water storage tank to a water boiler (14), and (iv) a hot water feed-pipe (12) for transferring the water from the boiler to the washing machines. A shut-off valve (5) may be provided between the port valve (3) and the filtration system (6). The first pump system suitably comprises two submersible pumps (10) housed in the water collection tank (11).
Patent GB-2430532-A (GB)
Title: System for electronic game promotion
Inventor: JEFFREY JORDAN R
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A gaming system is described, where a gaming device is coupled to a gaming network. The gaming network includes a player database and an identification system, linked to the gaming network and gaming device. The identification system is structured to match a user playing the game to player information stored in the database. A ticket reader is also coupled to the gaming device and is structured to read and decode data from a ticket inserted in the ticket reader to identify a particular award. A ticket validator is coupled to the ticket reader and the gaming network, which is organised to grant the particular award to the identified player when the ticket is inserted in the ticket reader, and the identified player is authorised to receive such an award. The award can comprise bonus points, credits to a player account held on the database or credits to the gaming device.
Patent GB-2433876-A (GB)
Title: Self weighing suitcase
Inventor: CALLANDER JAMES
IPC: G01G19/00
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A portable container 1 for transporting an item or items housed within the container 1 comprises means 14 for supporting the container 1 when the container 1 is at rest on the ground. The container 1 supporting means 14 being adapted to provide an output representative of the weight of the container 1 and the item or items. The container 1 further having means for displaying the output as a reading of the weight. Preferably the means 14 for supporting the container 1 comprises a plurality of feet 14, each foot being a load cell 14 and providing a signal representative of the weight of the container 1 in the region occupied by the foot 14. Most preferably the container 1 is a suitcase, and the means for displaying the output as a reading of the weight comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) 16.
Patent GB-2432048-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric refrigerating module
Inventor: WEN YAOSHENG
IPC: F25B21/00
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoelectric refrigerating module comprising a TEC refrigerating piece (8), a radiator (16) and a cold eliminator (18). The top surface of the TEC refrigerating piece (8) is adhered to the bottom surface of the brick body (4) of the cold eliminator. The bottom surface of the TEC refrigerating piece (8) is contacted with the radiator (16) closely. The module's characteristic in that, a thermal insulation frame (7) is disposed between the radiator (16) and the cold eliminator (18). The brick body (4) of the cold eliminator (18) together with the TEC refrigerating piece (8) is located in the frame of thermal insulation frame (7). The radiator (16) and the cold eliminator (18) are connected with the thermal insulation frame (7) via a connecting piece respectively. The end of the cold eliminator (18) on which some aluminum fins are mounted is located in the inside frame of a locating frame (1). Some sealed devices are sealed among the inside frame of the locating frame, the cold eliminator, and the thermal insulation frame. Some screw rods (17) are set around the locating frame (1). The cold eliminator according to the present invention together with the TEC refrigerating piece is located in the frame of the thermal insulation frame, so the refrigerating effect of the refrigerating piece is good.
Patent GB-2447415-A (GB)
Title: Sheets dispenser
Inventor: BUNOZ ETIENNE VINCENT
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A sheets dispenser comprises a container 2 and a plurality of sheets 3 in the form of a roll of wet wipes to be dispensed contained therein, in which the container comprises an opening 4 provided with extrusion means (5) and an access aperture (6). The plurality of sheets are connected to one another in a sequence by connection means, in which at least a portion of a first sheet in the sequence protrudes from the other sheets and is arranged adjacent to the access aperture such that it is manually accessible therethrough. The container comprises two main panels 8 and 9 of a flexible plastics material and is provided with a Doy (RTM) base.