baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376906-A (GB)
Title: Coating bread
Inventor: BARTLETT PETER
IPC: A21C15/00
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: Apparatus for buttering a slice of bread is able to apply butter from a non-contact buttering head, in this case in the form of a spinning disc 5, without contaminating the edges, 1a,, 1b of the slice, by arranging for an acute angle   a   between the direction of flow of a butter curtain 3 and the plane of the slice 1 as the leading edge 1a enters the curtain, and an obtuse angle   b   between the direction of the butter and the plane of the slice as the trailing edge 1b leaves the curtain. In the preferred embodiment the slice is inclined downwardly on passing from an in-feed conveyor to a forwarding conveyor at a lower level, to generate the angle   a  , and virtue of the butter flow is non-vertical with an orientation to ensure that the flow does not contact the trailing edge 1b as the slice 1 leaves the curtain 3. Alternatively the axis 7 of the spinning disc 5 may be altered.
Patent GB-2379719-A (GB)
Title: Flexible tube pump
Inventor: SHAW STEWART PATRICK DOUGLAS
IPC: F04B43/107
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: In a flexible tube pump, a flexible tube 1 passes through a chamber 2 which is filled with a incompressible material 6, the incompressible material is moved, thereby compressing the flexible tube 1 and pumping fluid. Inlet and outlet valves 4 and 5 at upstream and downstream ends of the flexible tube control the flow of the fluid through the tube. The means of moving the incompressible material may be by reducing the volume of the chamber, ie by using a piston 7 or diaphragm, or by introducing more incompressible material into the chamber. The means for moving the incompressible material may be controlled by a piezo-electric device. The tubing may have an oval cross section. The tubing may be bent or coiled as it passes through the chamber. The incompressible material may be a liquid, gel or elastic solid. The valves may be automatic non-return valves The valves may have a Peltier device and may operate by freezing the fluid to prevent flow.
Patent GB-2380143-A (GB)
Title: A deck of cards with machine code and a networked dealing shoe and sensors
Inventor: BURSILL DONALD WILLIAM
IPC: A63F1/14
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: A deck of cards and a dealing shoe comprises at least one deck of cards, each card 1 having a back and an identification face 2, the identification face having conventional information 3, displaying the identity of the card, and machine readable information 4, the machine readable information identifying the card and being supplementary to the conventional information. A reader 9 operable to read the machine readable information displayed on the card where the machine readable information may be a bar code, read by the reader as it is dealt from the dealing area which may be a dealing shoe 6 which incorporates the reader. A plurality of destination areas (10 a,b 11a,b figure 3) may also be included to which the cards are dealt by the dealing shoe, and at which destination areas are located sensors 12 able to detect the presence of the cards. The dealing shoe may include a processing machine (12 figure 4) which may be a computer or server which can be connected 11 to the reader and sensors where information about the identity of the cards may be exchanged between the sensors, readers and server. The information exchanged may also include the progress of the game, bets placed, jackpot and the winning position. The networking may be hard wired or remote (14 figure 4) using the telephone lines and the internet (15 figure 4) to allow online betting.
Patent GB-2370002-A (GB)
Title: A multimedia prize system
Inventor: MUZAFFAR SAJ
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A system for playing a game online providing prizes in the form of multimedia items such as a picture, video clip, music recording or access to a video or film online. The system may be accessed via a computer, interactive television or interactive mobile phone, or via a amusement with prizes machine.
Patent GB-2373346-A (GB)
Title: Identifying an input/output network in a process control system
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN DAN D
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: The network identification system creates and stores a unique network identification tag for input/output networks 60-72 in the process control system 10. During the configuration process, each process controller 12, 14 is assigned a unique controller identification tag. In addition, each input/output device 22-40 installed on each process controller is assigned a device identification tag. The network identification system creates a network identification tag for an input/output network by concatenating and combining the unique controller identification tag and the device identification tag. The network identification system may be configured to periodically transmit the network identification tag, or to provide the network identification tag in response to a request for identification.
Patent GB-2388629-A (GB)
Title: Power actuator assembly
Inventor: MOORE PAUL
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: An actuator assembly comprises: a power actuator 12,130; a rotatable driven member 16,160 provided with a "Y-shaped hole 45 defining three notches 46,47,48, 148; an output element 20, 120; a coupling 57,157, which is displaceable within the notches and which connects the output element to the driven member; and a guide means 160 which guides the coupling along a longitudinal axis of the output element and which provides 'tight' control 182 over lateral movement of the coupling when the coupling is positioned within one of the notches, and provides 'loose' control 184 over lateral movement of the coupling when the coupling is positioned between two adjacent notches. Also disclosed is an actuator which comprises a stop means 22 which acts at the end of power rotation of the driven member 16 to stop the driven member, and an actuator which comprises an interlock means which acts between a chassis 14 and the driven member to actively ensure that the coupling 57 remains proximate a notch end during part of a powered actuation of the driven member.
Patent GB-2389635-A (GB)
Title: Wall plug
Inventor: SKILLINGS SIMON JAMES
IPC: F16B19/02
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A wall plug comprises an elongate body (12) having an internal bore (14). The bore has an opening (20) at a first end (18) of the body (12), there also being rotation means (16) at the first end (18) of the body (12). The rotation means (16) are operable to rotate the body (12) when located in a wall hole or bore. The opening (20) is offset from, and the bore (14) inclined to a longitudinal axis of the body (12).
Patent GB-2390665-A (GB)
Title: Gas generator for airbags
Inventor: KARLIN MATS
IPC: B60R21/217
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A gas generator (1) for use with a safety device in a motor vehicle has a combustion chamber within a housing (7) containing a pyrotechnic material (18) which is to be ignited to generate gas. The combustion chamber has a main outlet flow path (24) and is provided with a plurality of emergency vent ports (13). Sealing elements (20) initially seal the vent pods. The sealing elements (20) are configured to open the emergency vent ports in the event that an excessive pressure is present within the combustion chamber.
Patent GB-2378976-A (GB)
Title: Insulated glazing panel
Inventor: JEFFREY ROBIN
IPC: E04D3/28
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: An insulated glazing unit <B>110</B> comprises a pair of translucent or transparent panels <B>112</B>, <B>114</B>, secured together and shaped to define a cavity between the panels <B>12</B>, <B>14</B>. The cavity accommodates insulating means <B>116</B> comprising light transmitting components in the form of tubes <B>118</B>. The tubes <B>118</B> may be oriented parallel to the panels <B>112</B>, <B>114</B> (see figs 3-5) or perpendicular to the panels <B>112</B>, <B>114</B> (see fig 6). The glazing unit may be provided with spacing means <B>130</B> between one of the panels <B>112</B>, <B>114</B> and the insulating means <B>116</B> to define a cavity <B>C</B>. A translucent capping sheet <B>140</B> may be disposed between the insulating means <B>116</B> and the cavity <B>C</B>. Also disclosed is a glazing unit accommodating insulating means in the form of prismatic components and having an upper mounting means for mounting the glazing unit to a roof.
Patent GB-2384548-A (GB)
Title: Hand grenade
Inventor: FISCHER ROBERT
IPC: F42C14/02
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: In the case of a hand grenade with a trigger head (3) upon which a safety clip (5) is pivotably and releasably attached, the safety clip (5) is retained by means of a moveable tethering element (10) such that it cannot be lost.
Patent GB-2393920-A (GB)
Title: Rider-propelled roundabout
Inventor: PRENTICE KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: A63G1/22
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A children's roundabout comprises a flat base 10 and a hub assembly 20 having a number of radial arms 21 extending from it, the outer ends of the radial arms being arranged for attachment of respective tricycles or other wheeled conveyances. The base 10 provides a trackway T for the tricycles etc. to move in a circular path, and may comprise one or more ribs 11, 12, 13 for constraining the wheels of the conveyances.
Patent GB-2397878-A (GB)
Title: Identification of coating defects using thermography
Inventor: CHANDLER PETER EDMOND
IPC: G01N25/72
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: Apparatus and method used to identify and locate defects in coatings 6, which may be used in-situ where the coatings are applied, utilises transient (pulsed, flash) thermography whereby a heat source 1 is used to generate a thermal pulse. The response of the coated substrate 6 is monitored using an array of photodiodes 2. The results generated are displayed such that any anomalous behaviour within the coating can be identified and such areas located, by means of a corresponding array of light emitters 3 whose amplitude corresponds to the maximum output of the corresponding photodiode 2. Thus "hot-spots" may be located.
Patent GB-2397840-A (GB)
Title: Barrier apparatus
Inventor: BAKER JOSEPH PETER WILLIAM
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: The barrier apparatus 10, primarily for preventing vehicular passage along a throughway or into/out of a car parking space, comprises a post 14 or similar mounted to be movable between a collapsed state in which the post lies substantially along the ground of said throughway and permits passage along the throughway and an erected state in which the post projects substantially upright away from the ground of said throughway and obstructs such vehicular passage. The post has a main length from which a nose extension 18 protrudes, the post being mounted for pivotal motion about a transverse horizontal axis extending through the post at least adjacent to the junction between the main length and the nose extension, with a solenoid 25 with an armature 30 linked to the nose extension being provided to pivot the post between the collapsed state and the erected state. The armature is preferably connected directly to the nose extension via a pivotable extension, with the armature preferably extending generally vertical. A counterbalancing system 35 such as coiled springs or damping elements may be provided, preferably comprising a coiled tension spring 34 and a damping element 36 attached to the end of the armature remote from the note extension. The apparatus may be operated remotely, e.g. by radio or infra-red, and a remote transmit/receive system may comprise a transmitter located adjacent the throughway to be controlled and spaced from the post.
Patent GB-2381243-A (GB)
Title: Writing instrument with freely moveable locking element
Inventor: MAYNE GEOFFREY PETER
IPC: B43K24/08
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A ball point pen has a retractable ink refill or container 13,13A and writing tip 12,12A which are releasably held in the extended position by a locking element 19,27 freely moveable in a transparent enclosure 18,18A at the remote end of the barrel 11,11A. Locking element 19 may have the appearance of a football or golf ball. Alternatively, the locking element 27 is elongated and has flat sides which may carry advertising or promotional markings. To extend the container, it is moved to compress the spring 14,14A by trigger or latch 16,16A attached to plunger 15,15A. Under the action of gravity or inertia, locking element 19 moves between flange 21 and stop 20. In the alternative, locking element 27 moves between groove 23 and step 25. Other configurations are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2383521-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying curved leg elastics using pucks with curved surfaces
Inventor: QUERESHI SHAWN A
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A method of applying curved leg elastics to absorbent garments involves stretching and wrapping a pair of elastic ribbons about a first curved surface of a pair of pucks. A portion of each of the elastic ribbons is simultaneously folded onto a second surface of each of the pucks. The pucks are attached to a rotating device that rotates the pucks into alignment with a substrate. As the pucks are rotated toward the substrate, the pucks are also oscillated individually toward the substrate. Once the second surfaces of the pucks are aligned, parallel to the substrate, the substrate is bonded to the second surface portion of each of the elastic ribbons in their stretched positions on the pucks, thereby forming finished seams. The resulting absorbent garments have gasket-like leg openings with improved comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Patent GB-2391914-A (GB)
Title: Low permeation sealing member
Inventor: POTTER JAMES FULLER
IPC: F16J15/10
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: The sealing member 12 is disposed between a tank wall 14 of a vessel such as a fuel tank and a fuel delivery module cover 16. The sealing member has an elongate elastic body partially surrounded by a low permeation barrier layer 38. Two opposing edges 44 and 46 of the barrier layer define a slot for the elongate elastic body to expand through. An optional bead 34 for retaining and sealing may be included. The permeation of hydrocarbon particles or molecules 24 is reduced by the annular sealing member. Further low permeation barrier portions may be included on the outer portion/s of the barrier layer. The sealing member is made by a method of extruding the body and barrier layer/s and then cooling them.
Patent GB-2405832-A (GB)
Title: Printer having printhead and transport means that engage substrate by means of a cam follower
Inventor: COLES RAYMOND W
IPC: B41J13/12
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A printer (2) for printing security cards (14) in which two pairs of pinch rollers (22, 24) convey a substrate (14) past a print head (20). A cam follower (42) is driven by a cam (40) and is mounted on shafts of lower rollers (22a, 24a) of the pinch rollers and a shaft of a platen roller (32). The cam follower can be moved to act against upper rollers (22b, 24b) of the pinch rollers and the print head, in order to bring the pinch rollers or the print head in and out of engagement with the substrate. The printer may also include a return device (70) to urge the substrate back towards a pair of pinch rollers. The rollers can then be reversed, enabling multiple passes of the substrate past the print head or a magnetic strip encoder (36). The substrate can also be inserted and removed via a single slot (12) in the housing of the printer.
Patent GB-2395503-A (GB)
Title: Logging while tripping with a modified tubular
Inventor: FREY MARK T
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A method and system for subsurface logging while tripping is disclosed that utilises a sub 30 featuring an elongate tubular body with an inner bore. The sub further includes slots 38 that penetrate through the tubular walls, and pressure barrier means 52 mounted within the sub. A run in tool 10 is positioned within this bore, and in turn features attachment or engagement means at each end. The run in tool may include a sensor or energy source and one or more antenna 12, and in a preferred embodiment, this sensor or source is in alignment with the slots in the sub. Furthermore, the sub and the run in tool may be inductively coupled.
Patent GB-2409974-A (GB)
Title: Gel comprising citrus complex carbohydrates for the application to a wound
Inventor: TAKTAK YOUSEF SAMIH
IPC: A61L26/00
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A gel for application to a wound comprising a mixture of citrus complex carbohydrates, a cellulose derivative a polyol, and water, wherein the citrus complex carbohydrates are cross-linked to the cellulose derivative by an ionic cross-linking agent. Preferably, the cellulose derivative is sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, the polyol is propylene glycol or polypropylene glycol and the ionic cross-linking agent is a magnesium or calcium ion. The citrus complex carbohydrates are preferably extracted from citrus fruit peel by aqueous leeching. Alternatively, a process for making a gel comprising the steps of mixing a citrus complex carbohydrate, a cellulose derivative and an ionic cross-linking agent in aqueous solution and adding a polyol to the mixture to form a gel.
Patent GB-2402793-A (GB)
Title: Control system
Inventor: BASHIR ANWAR
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A control system for controlling a physical device 1 includes a computer 5, a controlled device 1, and a micro-controller 3 having input means and output means, the controller including micro-controller software, wherein the micro-controller software is programmed to generate a hypertext transfer protocol request (http) upon receipt of an input signal by the micro-controller input means, which request is transmitted to the computer via the output means, wherein the transmission of data from the device to the computer is performed by the micro-controller, and wherein the micro-controlled software is programmed to receive text data contained in a web page, the said data including control information, and upon receipt of such data the micro-controller software identifies the control information contained in the web page, and allows a control signal to be sent from the computer to the controlled device.
Patent GB-2415149-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable exercise device
Inventor: BURNETT JOHN SEYMOUR
IPC: A63B21/00
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: An inflatable exercise device comprises an airtight bag in the shape of the sole of the foot. The bag is divided into three chambers: one at the heel 1, one at the ball of the foot 3 and one under the arch of the foot 1, and partially inflated. The chamber at the heel is connected to the chamber at the ball of the foot 5, and separately connected to the chamber under the arch 4. The air is forced from the heel chamber to the other chambers by action of rocking the foot from the heel to the toe. The rocking action stimulates the vein in the arch of the foot, assisting with the removal of de-oxygenated blood from the lower limb. The sole is around the foot with straps covered in hook and loop fabric or similar. A switch between the layers of fabric records the number of times the switch is depressed.
Patent GB-2417313-A (GB)
Title: Motorised breech loading system
Inventor: SNOOK DAVID NORMAN
IPC: F41B11/62
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: A motor driven 6 breech 7 loading system incorporating a sliding probe 2 and locking pin for use primarily but not exclusively in air guns which are equipped with a pressurised air container and a magazine feed. Probe 2 may take the form of a helix 5 corrected directly to, or indirectly with the drive motor 6. Other elements include stock 1, magazine actuation ramp 3, trigger 11, air transfer port 10 and sensors 13, 14, 15.
Patent GB-2405537-A (GB)
Title: Headset Connection Plug
Inventor: AMOR JOHN HOWARD GILBERT
IPC: H01R13/56
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A headset connection plug is provided which is adapted to engage with a headset socket arrangement, such as is provided in an aircraft seat. The connection plug comprises at least one connection pin for engaging with a socket a plug body for housing the electrical wiring from the connection pin(s), the body having a base surface and a top surface, the base serving as a mounting for the connection pin; and wherein the cross-sectional area of the base surface significantly greater than the cross-sectional area of the connection pin(s). By giving a wide surrounding base, the plug body offers significant support to the inserted pin, and spreads any load applied to it over a far greater area around the socket, than with a conventional arrangement.
Patent GB-2402395-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardant polyurethane composition and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: GILMAN AMY L
IPC: C08G18/40
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A polyurethane foam or elastomer comprises an organic polyisocyanate component, an active hydrogen-containing component reactive with the polyisocyanate component, wherein the viscosity of this component is less than about 500 cP at room temperature, a catalyst component, a surfactant, and a flame retarding composition. The components may be low VOC. A preferred flame retarding composition comprises an antimony-based compound, a halogenated, active hydrogen-containing component reactive with the polyisocyanate component, and a halogenated flame-retarding agent. Such polyurethanes are useful as gaskets, seals, padding, in automotive applications, and the like.
Patent GB-2410563-A (GB)
Title: Method And Apparatus For Accessing Hidden Data In A Boundary Scan Test Interface
Inventor: LIANG BOR-SUNG
IPC: G01R31/317
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for accessing hidden data in a boundary scan test interface is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a state detector, a shift register, a hidden register 37 and a comparison device. The invalid state transition loop, fig. 4, in the state transition diagram of the boundary scan test interface is used to transfer hidden signals without inputting signals through the standard input / output pins. An input, TMS, of the state transition diagram of the boundary scan test interface is initially monitored and an output of a first data is generated when a first predetermined input stream conforming to the invalid state transition loop is detected. An output of a second data is then generated when a second predetermined input stream is detected. The second predetermined input stream is different from the first one and also conforms to the invalid state transition loop. A combination of the first and second output data is stored in the shift register. An input key included in a combination of the first and second data is compared with a predetermined write key, and optionally a read key and a resume key. If the input key matches the write key specific write data is written to a hidden register. If the input key matches the read key a selector 38 is controlled to output the content of the hidden register. If the input key matches the resume key the selector is controlled to output the content of the ID code register 321. The boundary scan test interface may be a JTAG interface, IEEE 1149.1 interface or IEEE 1149.4 interface, and the state transition diagram may be in a test access port (TAP) controller, 31. The input to the state transition diagram may be a test mode select (TMS) input. The first predetermined input stream may be '0111' or a plurality of zeroes followed by '111'. The second predetermined input stream may be '1'. The first output data may be a '1' and the second output data may be a '0'. The odd bits of the combination of the first and second output data may be the input key and the even bits may be the specific write data. The access method is compatible with the boundary scan test interface and does not impact on state or data paths of the interface.