baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384741-A (GB)
Title: Hammers and the like
Inventor: ENGLAND KEITH
IPC: B25D1/00
Filed: 2002-02-02
Abstract: A hammer or similar percussive tool 1 is arranged to have the centre of gravity of its head in close proximity to the striking face, this may be through the presence of an insert 4 of heavier material sealed within the head. A shaft 3 and hand grip 2 may be provided. The width of the head may remain constant or increase with increasing distance from the striking face and then decrease rapidly and may form a tongue or claw.
Patent GB-2385317-A (GB)
Title: Package for small articles
Inventor: KITCHEN JOHN TANFIELD
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A package for small articles, such as pills or small engineering components, provides multiple containment spaces for these articles. The package is constructed from front sheet portion (20) and a rear sheet portion (22), the front and rear sheet portions each having a plurality of apertures. The front and rear sheet potions can be overlaid one upon the other such that the apertures in each of the sheet portions at least partially align with one another. The rear sheet portion has a rupturable membrane that closes its apertures. The package also has an insert that has a plurality of enclosure formations, each formation being shaped and dimensioned to receive a small article. The front portion carries an adhesive assembly surrounding the apertures. The adhesive assembly has inner and outer overlaid double-sided adhesive layers separated and covered by a release layer. Upon construction of the package, imposition of the front portion of the rear portion causes the outer double-sided layer to transfer to the rear portion, and subsequent removal of the release layer, exposes adhesive that secures the insert in position between the front and rear portions and secures the front and rear portions together. Further, sheet portions (24,26,28) may protect the insert.
Patent GB-2388406-A (GB)
Title: Rotary reaction generator
Inventor: O'KEEFFE MARK
IPC: F02C3/16
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A rotary reaction generator consists of two compressors 2, mounted on a central shaft 1, within an inner hub 3. An outer hub 4 surrounds the inner hub, with hollow rotor arms 9 fastened to said hub. At the tip of the rotor arms are mounted combustion chambers 10 or jet reaction devices. In use, gases are compressed in the compressor, before passing into the hollow rotor arms. Within these arms, there is an air channel, which may be shaped to reduce in area towards the tip of the blades, to further compress the incoming air. Fuel is added to the air in the combustion chambers, and when ignited, the resulting exhaust gases are eject from the chamber, and rotate the hollow arms. Preferably, an outer housing 12 is attached around the rotor arms, into which the exhaust gases from the system can be directed in order for them to be treated before being discharged into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2369886-A (GB)
Title: Contamination in samples
Inventor: CORBETT CHRISTOPHER W
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: A method for the identification of the presence of <I>E. coli</I>, and <I>Enterococcus faecalis</I> and/or <I>Enterococcus faecium</I> in liquid or liquified samples. The method employs novel oligonucleotide primers based on sequences of the <I>E. coli</I> LamB gene and the <I>Enterococcus faecalis:faecium</I> transposase gene Tnl546. The method involves enrichment of the liquid or liquified sample, preferably using a selective medium, obtaining DNA from bacteria in the sample, and PCR amplification of the DNA using the novel oligonucleotide primers. Kits with the primers are also contemplated.
Patent GB-2387106-A (GB)
Title: Furniture support system
Inventor: LOINES BARRY
IPC: A47B96/14
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A support system for building workstations which may include a plurality worktop and screen supports 9,23 includes a post 1 having multiple parallel profiled channels 3 along its length into which a complementary portion of the support is a sliding fit to allow positional adjustment. The supports may be locked in place by a screw and the post may act as a leg. A plurality of posts may be joined end-to-end.
Patent GB-2378216-A (GB)
Title: Mortise lockset with handle decoupling
Inventor: FROLOV GEORGE
IPC: E05B25/00
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A lock mechanism has a latch 12 biassed to extend from a housing and retractable by a handle acting via lever 30. A cam follower 84 carried on the lever 30 rides on a camming surface 34 which can be moved (eg by a key lock 44 or a thumb turn) between unlocked and locked positions. In the unlocked position (fig. 1) a portion 82 associated with the follower 84 is engaged by a shoulder 85 on a handle-driven member 80. In the locked position (fig. 2) the portion 82 cannot be engaged by the shoulder 85 and the handle is decoupled from the latch. A spring 86 biasses the portion 82 towards the cam surface and a stiff override spring 92 acts between the shoulder and the follower 84 to compensate for any off-centre relationship due to wear and to prevent jamming.
Patent GB-2383190-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar junction transistor compatible with vertical replacment gate transistors
Inventor: CHAUDHRY SAMIR
IPC: H01L21/8222
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A structure and process for fabricating a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) compatible with the fabrication of a vertical MOSFET is disclosed. At least three layers of material (210, 215, 220) are formed on a semiconductor substrate (200) having buried collector region (206). A trench (227) is formed in the layers terminating at buried collector region (206). A semiconductor plug (231) is then deposited in trench (227). The bottom portion (234) of plug (231), forming the BJT collector, has the same conductivity as the buried collector region (206), and the top portion (235) has opposite conductivity and forms the BJT base. A further overlying layer (241) forms the BJT emitter and has the same conductivity as the collector region. One of the layers (215, Fig. 1F) may be then be etched as a sacrificial layer, followed by deposition of a gate dielectric or oxide (250), and a control terminal (266). The process may occur simultaneously with the fabrication of a vertical MOSFET, where a semiconductor plug (230) of one conductivity type is deposited in another trench (225), and a MOSFET gate (265) and dielectric (250) are formed in the same process as the deposition of the dielectric and gate of the BJT.
Patent GB-2380506-A (GB)
Title: A liner hanger with a plurality of slips
Inventor: BAUGH JOHN L
IPC: E21B23/04
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: A liner hanger comprises a body, a plurality of slips mounted to individual seats on the body, where the seats are circumferentially spaced from each other creating longitudinal passages (38) outside the body where wellbore fluids may flow. Upon actuation of the slips, load is transferred to the body from each slip through its individual seat.
Patent GB-2378106-A (GB)
Title: Method for multi-phase data communications and control over an ESP power cable
Inventor: BESSER GORDON L
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A three phase power cable is employed to transmit data encoded in a phase-to-phase manner within a high frequency carrier signal transmitted simultaneously with power transmitted from surface equipment to downhole components. The high frequency carrier signal is transmitted on all conductors of the power cable, with the signal carried on at least two phases or conductors modulated between the two conductors to encode data between the two phases. Any modulation technique may be employed. Multiple phase-to-phase signals may be encoded and transmitted between different pairs of the power cable conductors, or the same data may be encoded and transmitted in multiple phase-to-phase signals in either a single-ended or differential manner. The high frequency carrier may be employed to transmit data from sensors downhole to the surface equipment, control signals from the surface equipment to the downhole components, or both.
Patent GB-2379890-A (GB)
Title: Weighting system for a golf club head
Inventor: HELMSTETTER RICHARD C
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A golf club head has a weight compartment within a hollow interior, and a weight member that is injected into the weight compartment subsequent to formation of the body of the golf club head. The preferred weight member is bismuth. The golf club head has a body that has a volume between 140 cubic centimeters and 350 cubic centimeters. The body of the golf club head weighs between 140 grams and 215 grams. Additionally, the golf club head may have an internal hosel (38), a shaft (40) and a hosel liner (50). The hosel liner (50) reduces axial stress on the shaft (40) during impact of the golf club (20) with a golf ball.
Patent GB-2398237-A (GB)
Title: A chair cover
Inventor: O'CONNELL HELENA
IPC: A47G9/06
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A chair cover 1 made of thermally insulating material comprises a front panel 2, a foot pouch 5, and fastening means 8, 9 for securing the cover to the chair C. The front panel covers the front of the occupant O of the chair. The foot pouch can be formed by folding the lower end portion of the front panel 4 against the inner surface of the front panel and securing it along opposing side edges of the end portion or by fixing a separate foot pouch to the inner side of the front panel. The fastening means can comprise a single or a plurality of straps operable to extend around the rear of the chair. The interior of the foot pouch can be made of a water resistant material.
Patent GB-2384026-A (GB)
Title: Fuel system
Inventor: PEARLMAN SAMUEL
IPC: F02M61/14
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A fuel system (10) is provided for supplying fuel to a fuel injector (20) associated with a cylinder head (16), wherein the fuel injector (20) has an opening and the cylinder head (16) has a bore (22). The fuel system (10) includes a fuel pipe (30) disposable in the bore (22) of the cylinder head (16) and including a pipe body (34) having first and second ends (36,37). The first end (36) is engageable with the fuel injector (20) and alignable with the opening (42). The fuel system (10) further includes a fuel line (62) assembly including a fuel line having an end that is engageable with the second end (37) of the pipe body (34). The assembly further includes a rotatable nut engageable with the fuel line (62) and threadingly engageable with the cylinder head (16) for urging the end of the fuel line into engagement with the second end of the pipe body (34) to thereby urge the first end of the pipe body (34) into engagement with the fuel injector (20).
Patent GB-2386024-A (GB)
Title: Robust time domain block decoding
Inventor: CARRIG JAMES J
IPC: H04N19/895
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A method for robust time domain block decoding is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a block of transform domain coefficients, detecting errors in one or more transform domain coefficients, decoding pixel values from the transform domain coefficients, determining a first estimate for each erroneous pixel value, and updating the decoded pixel values.
Patent GB-2406352-A (GB)
Title: Releasable sealing, trimming or finishing strip
Inventor: GRUETER ACHIM
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A sealing, trimming or finishing strip, preferably for a vehicle door waist seal, has a main body 4, an upper lip 15, a lower lip 8 and a disengageable clip 7 which engages in aperture 14c to mount the seal to a frame (14). The clip 7 is constructed so that there is a recess 12 between the clip and the surround of the aperture by which a force may be applied to the clip, for example to limb 7A, to allow release of the clip. Preferably, the force is applied by a tool such as a screwdriver (13, figure 4).
Patent GB-2394574-A (GB)
Title: An architecture and method for accessing data and instructions of an external memory using store and forward
Inventor: LIANG BOR-SUNG
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: The architecture provided has a processor kernel (51), a cache module (52), a prefetch module (53), a switch (55), and a store and forward controller (54). The switch (55) is provided for switching a connection from the processor kernel (51) to the cache module (52) or the prefetch module (53). The store and forward controller (54) detects access between the prefetch module and the memory device (56), so as to command the switch (55) to switch the connection from the processor kernel (51) to the prefetch module when the prefetch module transfers data by burst transfer, such that data and instructions transferred from the memory device to the prefetch module are also transferred to the processor kernel. Therefore the store and forward controller may output instructions/data obtained from the memory device into the processor kernel before completion of a unit data transfer by the prefetch module.
Patent GB-2405247-A (GB)
Title: Position sensing method with window of detector elements providing a unique logic output
Inventor: LOH WENG WAH
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A position sensor is disclosed with detector elements 11 coupled to a set of output lines 20 according to a connection pattern 30. An object 2 triggers a window subset of the detector elements 11, causing a logic output on the set of output lines 20. Some output lines 20a are coupled to more that one detector element 11. However, the connection pattern 30 is arranged such that for any window subset of the detector elements falling in a variable length range, a unique logic output is provided on the set of output lines 20 to identify the position of the object. A sensing method and search process for determining the connection pattern are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2393466-A (GB)
Title: Pulsed jet cleaning of gravel packs
Inventor: MISSELBROOK JOHN GORDON
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A method of cleaning a plugged gravel pack involves the use of a pressure pulsating jet (55), whilst possibly forming a tangential vortex (55, 59, 60, 61, 62, fig 3) to deliver a pressure pulsating treatment fluid into the gravel pack. This results in dissolution of soluble fines and the displacement of insoluble fines from the interstitial pore spaces of the gravel pack.
Patent GB-2395242-A (GB)
Title: Fitting for providing a seal between a pipe and a wall through which it passes
Inventor: WISE CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A fitting for providing a seal between a wall and a pipe passing through an opening in the wall, comprises a first fitting (20, fig 2) mounted to either the inner or outer surface of the wall, and a second fitting (30, fig 3) mounted to the other of the inner or outer surface of the wall, wherein the first and second fittings are inter-fit with each other and at least one of the fittings (20, fig 2), includes energy transfer means adapted to heat the fittings so that they weld together. The first fitting (20, fig 2) can have a flange or shoulder 24, a first surface (25, fig 2) of which is configured to contact the wall around the opening, and a tubular sleeve 28 that passes through the opening and allows the pipe to pass therethrough. The second fitting (30, fig 3) can also include a flange or shoulder 34 with a first surface (36, fig 3) that contacts the wall and a tubular sleeve 32 that passes through the aperture in the wall and inter-fits with the tubular sleeve 28 of the first fitting (20, fig 2). Adhesive may be applied to the first surfaces 25 of the flanges or shoulders so that they bond to the wall when the fitting is welded together.
Patent GB-2407177-A (GB)
Title: Asset management system in which user places icons on a floor plan
Inventor: HAMMAD SAFE E DEAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: Asset management apparatus arranged under the control of software to display an image of a floor plan, to allow the selection, by a user, of a plurality of indicators, IC1,IC2 each indicator IC1, IC2 indicating a respective asset, to display on the image of the floor plan 101 the plurality of indicators, IC1, IC2 and to allow each indicator to be positioned by a user on the image of the floor plan in a respective position reflecting the physical location of the respective asset.
Patent GB-2396238-A (GB)
Title: Preventing an unqualified person from driving a vehicle
Inventor: TANAKA SHINOBU
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: When a continuously monitoring controller 22 does not detect a marker 11, such as an IC tag, held by a qualified driver a safety measure is taken. The safety measure may include operating an audible and/or visual alarm, or stopping operation of the vehicle. Taking the safety measure may be delayed for a time period after the marker is no longer detected. As soon as marker 11 is detected again the safety measure is removed. Marker 11 may be located in a shoe 31 of the driver and an antenna 23 which receives modulated waves from the marker may be located in the floor or footplate of a vehicle such as a forklift truck (fig 1, 1) on which the operator stands.
Patent GB-2399492-A (GB)
Title: Electric toothbrush
Inventor: KWONG MEI KI
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: An electric toothbrush comprises a neck extending in a longitudinal direction, a head 13 at a remote end of the neck, a handle 27 at a proximal end of the neck, an electric motor 18 located within the handle, and a tuft block mounted to the head in a manner allowing pivotal oscillation about a tuft block axis that is normal to the longitudinal direction of the neck. A primary rocker arm 24 extends longitudinally within the handle and/or neck and pivots about a primary rocker arm axis that is parallel to the tuft block axis. A proximal end of the primary rocker arm is driven by the electric motor. A secondary rocker arm 22 extends longitudinally within the neck and pivots about a secondary rocker arm axis that is parallel to the tuft block axis. A distal end of the secondary rocker arm drives the tuft block and a proximal end of the secondary rocker arm is driven by the primary rocker arm.
Patent GB-2408159-A (GB)
Title: Wireless audio / video transmission system
Inventor: CHAO YUNG-SUNG
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A wireless AV distribution system includes a transmission apparatus 100 and a plurality of receivers 106, 108, which may be suitably equipped personal computers, mobiles or notebooks. In use, apparatus 100 receives a-v signals from a cable 102 and wirelessly transmits the signals to the remote receivers 106, 108. Communications between apparatus 100 and remote receivers 106, 108 may be according to IEEE 802.11xx standard (for wireless local area networking). Apparatus 100 may include more than one tuner (T1, T2, T3, fig.2) in order to send different channels to receivers which request them. Two tuners may be used to send a picture in picture signal to a single receiver. Apparatus 100 may include storage and a recording facility.
Patent GB-2403944-A (GB)
Title: A foldable storage crate
Inventor: ARNOLD MICHAEL
IPC: B65D55/06
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A reusable, foldable, stackable, lidded crate comprising a bottom plate (2 figure 3), an integral lid 7, two side walls 3, 4, a front wall 5 and a back wall 6 with hinge arrangements connecting each wall to the bottom plate and a hinge arrangement connecting the lid to the back wall and being constructed in such a way that the crates may be security tagged or locked when carrying goods and may be folded compactly when not in use so that multiple folded crates can fit inside another in an assembled state. The crate may be manufactured from a suitable plastics material such as polypropylene, polyphylene-oxide or poly carbonate.
Patent GB-2404400-A (GB)
Title: Drilling Head
Inventor: LUDWIG WOLFGANG
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A drilling head 1 for rotary drilling comprises a cutting edge and at least one suction outlet 5, characterised in that a grinding structure is formed in the suction outlet opening 5. The grinding structure may be formed of teeth 7 disposed on the periphery of the drilling head 1.
Patent GB-2406249-A (GB)
Title: Generation of cyclic redundancy checks where sub-messages may be received out of sequence
Inventor: THALER PATRICIA A
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: Generating a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) for a composite sub-message based on a CRC generating polynomial having at least two factors. The composite sub-message includes sub-message data and a number of trailing zeros. A first remainder is generated based on the sub-message data and a first factor of the CRC generating polynomial. A second remainder is generated based on the sub-message data and a second factor of the CRC generating polynomial. The CRC for the composite sub-message is generated based on adjusted versions of the first and the second remainders. The method enables CRCs of sub-messages to be accumulated regardless of arrival order, and without excessive memory-bus loading or latency.
Patent GB-2407272-A (GB)
Title: Micro-stimulator for implantation using a needle
Inventor: GOROSZENIUK TEODOR
IPC: A61N1/372
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A percutaneous stimulating device 10 comprises a self-contained permanent or long-term unit for neuromodulation in the management of chronic pain and for cosmetic applications in accordance with the invention. It comprises a stimulating zone 12 with one or more electrodes 14, and an integral control unit 16 electrically connected by means of suitable wires 18 to the stimulating zone. The control unit 16 is arranged to supply an electrical stimulating signal to the electrode(s) 14. The device is in the form of a closed cylinder having a diameter of 1.2 to 1.5mm and is no more than 70mm in length so that it can be located and inserted into a patient using a stimulating needle, which is subsequently withdrawn from the patient when the device is in place. The device may have flexible wings (20, figs 3-3c) which help to hold the device in place. The device may also have a draw-string (26, fig 4) to enable it the device to be withdrawn after insertion.
Patent GB-2408723-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sub-frame with impact absorption mechanism
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: B62D21/11
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A sub-frame 1 is mounted on a vehicle body (side frame 2 in figure 2) through mounts B1-B6 with elastic bodies (rubber members 6, 7, 11 in figures 3 and 4) at four or more points among which two points B1,B2 are located at a front portion of the sub-frame, and two points B3,B4 are located at a rear portion of the sub-frame. Either the front or rear mounts have a fracture stress upon a collision greater than the fracture stress of the other mounts. In an alternative embodiment there are two middle mounts B5,B6 which have a fracture stress upon a collision smaller than the fracture stress of either the front or rear mounts. The mounts may comprise an elastic body (6) located between two vertical tubes (4,5) or an elastic body (11) located between two horizontal members (14,15). The sub-frame mount structure serves to reduce injury to a passenger caused on collision of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2412611-A (GB)
Title: Combination of trailer and concrete/mortar mixer
Inventor: FINERON STUART
IPC: B28C5/18
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: Apparatus for transporting and mixing constituents of concrete comprising a trailer for carrying said constituents and a mixer operatively connected to said trailer via a mounting assembly. The mixer comprises a mixing drum. The mounting assembly comprises a first support frame to which the mixing drum is rotatably connected such that the mixing drum is rotatable relative to the first support frame about a substantially horizontal tipping axis. The mounting assembly further comprises a second support frame to which the first support frame is rotatably connected such that the first support frame is rotatable relative to the second support frame about a substantially upright swivel axis. Furthermore, said second support frame may be rotatably connected to said trailer such that the second support frame is rotatable relative to the trailer about a substantially upright hinge axis.