baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2427504-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sensing element with reactive-ion-etching stop layers
Inventor: HONDA KENJI
IPC: G11B5/40
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A first reactive-ion-etching (RIE) stop layer 36 is disposed on a free magnetic layer 28. Second RIE stop layers 42b are disposed on bias layers. The first and second RIE stop layers function as stop layers when layers on the first and second RIE stop layers are removed by reactive ion etching in a production process. Reactive ion etching is completed when the first RIE stop layer and the second RIE stop layers are exposed, the first and second RIE stop layers being disposed at almost the same height. This reduces a variation in height between the top face 22a of a laminate and the bias layers 41 at both sides of the laminate, thus reducing a variation in the distance between shield layers compared with that in the known art. Thereby, it is possible to improve read characteristics.
Patent GB-2429265-A (GB)
Title: Flow through isolation valve for high pressure fluids
Inventor: KEENE RUSSELL
IPC: F16K11/06
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A flow through isolation valve having a stationary member; a movable member, with a surface of the stationary member interfacing with a surface of the movable member, and at least one pin isolation valve. The pin isolation valve has a flow through internal conduit and is movable so that the internal conduit can fluidically communicate with at least one blank opening in the movable member and with a flow through internal conduit in the movable member. Movement is by rotation, linear or curvilinear translation. At least one pin isolation valve is fluidically coupled typically to a sample loop of a face seal valve, or to a pump supplying high pressure liquid to or to a column discharging liquid from a face seal valve of a high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) system or directly to the face seal valve.
Patent GB-2433317-A (GB)
Title: Phase shifting imaging module for handheld interferometer
Inventor: TANG SHU-GUO
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A phase shifting imaging module 74 in a handheld imager (10, Fig. 1) is provided. The system is particularly used for surface topography measurements. The phase shifting imaging module 74 includes a first beam splitter 90 configured to split an image radiation beam 72 into first 92 and second 94 image radiation beams. It also includes a first prism 96 configured to align the first 92 and second 94 image radiation beams, and a second beam splitter 98 configured to split the first 92 and second 94 image radiation beams into four image radiation beams. A second prism 100 aligns the four image radiation beams. A phase mask 80 introduces phase retardation between the four image radiation beams, resulting in four phase shifted image radiation beams 102, 104, 106, 108. A pixilated sensor 82 generates image data (84, Fig. 2) based upon each of the four phase shifted image radiation beams 102, 104, 106, 108. A portable interferometer (26, Fig. 2) including the phase shifting imaging module 74 may comprise two radiation sources (28, 30, Fig.2) radiating at different wavelengths, configured to illuminate a part surface (16, Fig. 2) to be tested, and a lens (44, Fig.2) and polarizer (52, Fig.2).
Patent GB-2445144-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible fabric-sided basket with frame
Inventor: FU KUANG HUAN
IPC: A45C3/04
Filed: 2006-12-27
Abstract: A collapsible basket includes a fabric body, a base rack and a snap-in frame 2,3, hook and loop fastener 11,12 being attached to the inner circumference of the opening of the fabric body secure it to the snap-in frame. The basket may further comprise a base board placed flat on the bottom of the base rack when the basket is in use.
Patent GB-2434910-A (GB)
Title: A temperature control, apparatus for a hard disk drive and a method of varying the temperature of a hard disk drive
Inventor: FARQUHAR DAVID RONALD BAIN
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: The invention provides a temperature control apparatus for a hard disk drive, the apparatus comprising: a thermal chamber for receiving a hard disk drive; and an oscillatory air movement generator for generating air movement within a region between the thermal chamber and a said hard disk drive when received in the thermal chamber, thereby to facilitate heat transfer between the thermal chamber and a said hard disk drive.
Patent GB-2449223-A (GB)
Title: Method of payment via SMS
Inventor: ALKANDARI ANWAR RASHED MOHAMED
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The SMS payment method is a payment method for implementation via a mobile phone network. The method may comprise steps of sending a short message (SMS) to dedicated short number (DSN) associated with a particular company or business, wherein the SMS may indicate the amount of money to be paid and contain a verification code to confirm the transaction. The user receives confirmation of the transaction detailing whether the money has been deducted directly from the user's bank account or from the mobile phone credit account. Once the transaction has been completed, details may be sent to a POS (point of sale) terminal.
Patent GB-2437173-A (GB)
Title: Electrical-Cable Shielding with a Grounding Connector.
Inventor: BURLAND GREGORY NEIL
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: An electrical-cable bundle 20 is shielded against electromagnetic interference by preferably a woven-wire mesh 2 of an elongate tape 1 that is wrapped widthwise round the bundle 20 with longitudinal margins 8,11 of the tape overlapping one another. An external electrical ground-connection via a conductive element 35 disposed within the shield and exits between the tape's overlapping region. Preferably the element is a split metal collar 30 which encircles the bundle within the tape with the shielding tape clamped to it under an externally-encircling strap 37 and a lug 34 exiting the tape between the overlapping margins. Alternatively, a bundle-encircling collar (40, fig.8) has an attached flexible ground-bonding lead strap (44) which exits the tape between the overlapping margins. Alternatively, the conductive element may be in the form of a T-piece having a main sleeve-body (52,fig.13)and a branched section (54) for projecting between the overlapping margins of the tape. A lug (57,58) is used for ground connection.
Patent GB-2450683-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional LED lamp
Inventor: TSAI TZUNG-SHIUN
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A multi-functional LED lamp comprises a base 1, an illumination device 3, a transparent light guide 500 and a lampshade 6. The illuminating device 3 comprises LEDs 30 welded to a laminate such as printed circuit board 31 and is installed in a chamber 10 of the base 1 which has a cooling member such as fins 11 on the outside. Cooling members 11 may be integrally formed or assembled with the base 1 which is made from a conductive material and dissipates heat generated by the light emitting diodes. The light guide may have a reflector surface 510, and the lamp may further comprise a diffusion sheet 550, a prism sheet 560, a coloured optical sheet, reflection strip 540, and a cooling fan (fig 7, 8). The lamp can be used as a table, wall or ceiling lamp, and lamps can be arrayed (fig 3) stacked, and arranged (figs 4-7). 4 and 5) or constructed in cylindrical form (figs 9-11) where it can include a screw E-series connector (fig 9, 9).
Patent GB-2451467-A (GB)
Title: Current driver suitable for LED
Inventor: TAYLOR CRAIG
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2007-07-28
Abstract: A current driving circuit arranged in either boost, buck, buck-boost or bootstrap configuration comprises an inductor 3, a load 4, a switch 5, a series load current sensing resistor 40 and a switch current sensing resistor 50. A controller 100 monitors a demand signal ADJ and the voltages across the sense resistors to generate a monitor signal. Switch 5 is switched off when the monitor signal exceeds a threshold so that the inductor peak charging current is dependent upon the demand signal and the load current. The monitor signal may be derived by summing currents representing load current, demand, and a sensed load temperature generated in voltage to current converters (fig 3, 81, 82, 83) and integrated using a capacitor (fig 3, 84). The circuit can be used to drive an LED and allows brightness adjustment, prevents thermal damage and can work from a wide range of battery voltages.
Patent GB-2452094-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle incident recorder
Inventor: CHANG CHING-SHAN
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 2007-10-18
Abstract: A car incident or event recorder comprises a plurality of cameras 11 and a digital recording system 10. The recording system comprises two memories (30 and 40, fig. 2) or may be two areas 31, 32 of a single memory 30. The first memory is used to record real time video data and, when full, the data is overwritten. In the event of an incident or alarm a predetermined duration of pre and post event data is transferred to the second memory. The recorder may also record audio from microphones. The system may also connect to a GPS receiver 20, be controlled by a remote control 15 and output to displays 12, 13 or a speaker 14.
Patent GB-2443525-A (GB)
Title: Operation of an angular position sensor in an electrically assisted power steering system
Inventor: WILSON-JONES RUSSELL
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A method of operating an angular position sensor for an electric power assisted steering system of the kind in which an eclectic motor applies an assistance torque to a portion of a steering mechanism comprises at least one angular position sensor. Said sensor is provided to produces an output signal having a plurality of discrete output states, the output changing between the states as a function of the angular position of <B>either the</B> steering mechanism or the motor rotor. The method includes steps of detecting the transitions between the output of the sensor and from this modifying a count value which gives a measure of the angular position of the sensor. The at least one sensor is alternately powered up and powered down at a frequency which is lower than the maximum expected frequency of transition between states of the sensor output.
Patent GB-2443559-A (GB)
Title: Distributed temperature sensing fibre optic cable
Inventor: SMITH PETER MARK
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: A system for monitoring the temperature of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) (806, fig. 8) umbilical cable (800, fig. 8) in an oil well or a subsea pipeline. The umbilical (800, fig. 8) supplies power to the ROV (806, fig. 8) in order to perform a particular task and contains an optical fibre 702 which is coupled to a laser 706. Backscattered light is detected by a spectrometer 708 and a distributed temperature profile T(z) along the optical fibre 702 is measured. Overheating or weaknesses in the umbilical cable (800, fig. 8) and improvements in power delivery can be identified.
Patent GB-2455520-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic closure label holder
Inventor: LEI TSUNG-MING
IPC: G09F3/18
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A label holder has a plurality of discrete magnets 303, 311 mounted in a closure arrangement so as to provide an easily releasable closure for the label holder. Also disclosed is label holder with a two magnetic rings 303a, 313a mounted in a closure arrangement, again so as to provide an easily releasable closure for the label holder. The holders may be used for the exhibition of an identity card.
Patent GB-2458332-A (GB)
Title: Steerable projectile with a rotatable nose cone having a flat formation extending off-axis from the tip of the nose
Inventor: MALLON PADDY
IPC: F41G7/22
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A steerable bullet 30 comprises a cylindrical body portion 32 and a nose portion 34. The body 32 and nose 34 are substantially coaxially arranged and rotatable relative to one another about their co-axis. The nose 34 further comprises an asymmetric formation 36 operable to enable the bullet 30 to be subjected to off-axis drag during flight. The nose 34 may be ellipsoidal in profile, with a flat formation extending off-axis from the tip of the nose. In use, the bullet 30, on expulsion from a gun barrel, will rotate about its elongate axis. The nose 34 may counter rotate relative to the body 32 during flight by means of DC motor (46,Fig.4). The nose may thus be rendered stationary with respect to the ground such that the asymmetric formation 36 can impart a steering force onto the bullet 30. Rotation of the nose 34 may be controlled by control electronics (42,Fig.4) which may act on information received from an optical detection system 40 and a laser guidance means.
Patent GB-2449335-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable irrigation device
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID
IPC: A01G25/02
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: An irrigation device including a connector end for connection with a liquid supply, and a biodegradable body adapted to receive liquid from the connector end, wherein the outer surface of the body is substantially water resistant with the exception of one or more feeder areas. The connector end may be biodegradable or reusable. The body may be hollow and water permeable, with a water resistant covering. Preferably, the body is formed from a fibreboard material. The material may contain soluble additives, and the body may carry seeds for dispersal.
Patent GB-2453429-A (GB)
Title: Pick holder for a mineral cutter
Inventor: MOORE PHILIP NIGEL
IPC: E21C35/197
Filed: 2008-09-29
Abstract: A mineral cutter system comprises a pick box 3 adapted to be secured, by welding, to a powered drum or disc and having a bore 4 to receive a replaceable sleeve 5 having a collar 8 and also a circular section bore 15 to receive a circular section shank 16A (or 16B fig 9) of a replaceable mineral cutter pick 17A (or 17B fig 9), the bore 4 of the pick box 3 incorporating at least one flat 8, and the sleeve 5 being provided with at least one external flat 7 to engage the flat 6 whereby the sleeve 5 is non-rotatable with respect to the box 3, and the collar 8 of the sleeve 5 being both recessed 21 to accommodate a circular collar 20 of a point attack pick 17A, and slotted to provide opposed abutment faces 23 to engage a pair of opposed flats (27 fig. 9) of a non-rotatable, semi-forward attack pick (17B fig 9).
Patent GB-2464276-A (GB)
Title: A method associating energy expenditure with a particular type of physical activity
Inventor: BARRETT STEVEN
IPC: G16H20/30
Filed: 2008-10-07
Abstract: A database comprising information categorizing a physical activity into categories and information indicating the points value (level of energy expenditure) associated with each category. Preferably the results are used to formulate an improved program of physical activities for an individual in which the cumulative points value achieves or exceeds a target number of points for the individual. Optionally the activity categories may be categorised by activity components such as weight-bearing or non-weight bearing, full impact or non-impact, propulsion or stationary components.
Patent GB-2464675-A (GB)
Title: Administering event attendee data
Inventor: DEAN ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: A system (10) is provided for administering data by a service provider, said data pertaining to attendees of an event hosted at a venue. The system (10) comprises; a data store (26) and a network connection associated with the service provider, the data store (26) comprising profile data for a plurality of users and user identification media (12) issued to a user upon registration of user profile information with the service provider, the media (12) being capable of carrying user identification data (16) thereon. Electronic apparatus are also provided for location at the venue, comprising a reader device (18) capable of determining user identification data carried by said user identification media (12), wherein the reader device (18) has a signal transmitter associated therewith for transmission of an identification data signal to the service provider upon determination of a user's identification data. The service provider is arranged to search the data store (26) for profile data relating to the identified user upon receipt of the identification data signal transmits a return data signal to the electronic apparatus. The return data signal comprises music preference data retrieved from the user profile data. The electronic apparatus at the venue is arranged to compile received music preference data from the service provider into one or more arrays of compiled data.
Patent GB-2465159-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of a structural composite component by resin impregnation
Inventor: KENDALL KEN
IPC: B29C70/42
Filed: 2008-11-05
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of manufacturing structural composites component in a mould comprising first and second mould halves 50a, 50b. The method comprises the steps of providing a fibre or fabric perform 10, providing a resin layer 20 that is separate from the perform 10, inserting one of the preform or the resin layer 10 or 20 into the first mould half 50a of the mould, then separately inserting the other of the preform or the resin layer 10 or 20 into the first mould half 50a such that the one of the preform or the resin layer 10 or 20 is disposed on top of the other of the preform or the resin layer 10 or 20in the first mould half 50a. The second mould half 50b is then closed over the first mould half 50a and the mould is pressurised in a compression press to cause the resin film 20 to impregnate the perform 10 and the mould is maintained at a constant temperature throughout the method of manufacture. Vacuum may be applied to remove air before the second half 50b is clamped over half 50a. A press tool 70 may apply pressure to the mould.
Patent GB-2452179-A (GB)
Title: Tamper proof and tamper evident number plate assembly for vehicle registration
Inventor: COXALL BRIAN
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A number plate assembly for a vehicle registration is provided that is arranged to destroy a registration code 5 if the assembly is removed from the vehicle. The assembly includes a dividable element for displaying the registration code 5, fixing means, e.g. adhesive, for fixing the number plate 1 to a vehicle 17, and a guard device. The dividable element includes a separable portion 13 that is arranged to deface the registration when separated. The guard device forms a surround around the number plate 23, 25 for restricting access to the fixing means such that the number plate cannot be prised or otherwise forced from the vehicle by tampering with the fixing means. The guard device is malleable such that it is bendable to form a substantially fixed curved shape.
Patent GB-2454148-A (GB)
Title: A Method of brewing ethanol
Inventor: LI WENTAO
IPC: C01B32/50
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: A method of brewing ethanol includes at least the following steps: mixing raw material with water and milling to obtain a mash comprising raw material residue; adding fermenting enzyme to the mash; fermenting the mash comprising raw material residue and fermenting enzyme; distilling the mash after fermentation to obtain ethanol.
Patent GB-2460939-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for distracting a hip using an expandable member
Inventor: BOUDREAULT DAVID
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: An apparatus for distracting a hip joint comprising a fluidly expandable member 414 attached to elongate flexible member 412 designed to be positionable within the acetabulat fossa during use. The expandable member 414 may take a number of different shapes such as spherical, toroidal or tapered. There may also be means to collapse the fluidly expandable member 414. The elongate member 412 may have a distal tip with a specific radius of curvature or geometric shape to assistin passage into the joint. A stylet or other guiding elements may be provided to help position the expandable member. Also detailed is a joint distraction device utilising an elongate member and an expandable member and further featuring a retention mechanism for securing a cannula in place in a joint capsule. The retention mechanism may comprise a radially expandable portion of the cannula or radially outwardly flared resilient fingers.
Patent GB-2471874-A (GB)
Title: Support for Water Turbine
Inventor: TODMAN MICHAEL TORR
IPC: F03B13/10
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: An underwater turbine device has a frame or support 10 for turbines 11. The frame 10 is formed by two identical buoyant legs 12 having long 21 and short 22 parts. The legs 12 are connected together by limbs 13 having a hydrofoil shape. A tether 14 for an underwater anchorage 15 allows the device to rotate and align itself with current flow. The buoyancy of the legs 12 can be varied so that the device may be in a working position underwater, where the short legs 22 pierce the surface of the water to act as a visual identification, and a maintenance position, where the whole device floats on the water surface (fig 2).
Patent GB-2470791-A (GB)
Title: A removable double-sided adhesive anchor for temporarily securing an object in place
Inventor: ASCOTT INES CATHERINE
IPC: C09J7/26
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A removable double-sided anchor (2) for temporarily securing an object (6) in place, which anchor (2) is such that: (i) it is in the form of a circular disc; (ii) it is at least 3.5mm thick; (iii) it is made of a plastics foam material; (iv) it has a first adhesive (8) on a first side (10, and a second adhesive (12) on a second side (14); (v) the first adhesive (8) is protected by a first separable sheet (16); (vi) the second adhesive (12) is protected by a second separable sheet (18); (vii) the first adhesive (8) is such that it enables the anchor (2) to be stuck to a support surface (20) such that the infant (4) cannot remove the anchor (2) from the support surface (20), an adult can remove the anchor (2) from the support surface (20), and the support surface (20) will not normally be damaged when the anchor (2) is removed from the support surface (20);(viii) the second adhesive (12) is such that it enables the object (6) to be stuck to the anchor (2) such that the infant (4) cannot remove the object (6) from the anchor (2), an adult can remove the object (6) from the anchor (2), and the object (6) will not normally be damaged when the object is removed from the support surface (20); and (ix) the plastics foam material, the first adhesive (8) and the second adhesive (12) are non-toxic to the infant (4).
Patent GB-795489-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to woven wire slings
Inventor: JEFFREY ERNEST HAROLD KENNETT
IPC: B66C1/18
Filed: 1956-04-03
Abstract: 795,489. Wire belt slings. BRITISH WEDGE WIRE CO., Ltd. Feb. 28, 1957 [April 3, 1956], No. 10072/56. Class 78 (4). The web of a woven wire sling is formed of closed links 11 connected in groups by transverse rods 12 and the web is connected to the end handles 14, 15 by end coils 10 passing through holes 17, 20 near the edges of the handles. As illustrated the rods 12 are welded to the ends of the flattened coils 11 to form hinges between the adjacent coils while an additional rod 13 is welded to the ends of the end coil 10 which may be circular or flattened in section. The holes 17, 20 are countersunk and the handle 15 has a slot 19 so that the handle 14 may be passed through it to form a choke hitch.
Patent GB-418352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in knitting machinery
IPC: B21F99/00
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 418,352. Knitting. MAYER, D. J., 201, Linden Avenue, Belleville, New Jersey, U.S.A. April 3, 1934, No. 10077. [Class 74 (ii).] A device for flattening metallic &c. stranded or filamentary material delivered to a circular knitting-machine consists of a pair of rolls 32, 42, the distance between which can be varied. The device revolves with the needle cams, one of the rolls being geared to a stationary ring 35 concentric with the needle-cylinder. The rolls are preferably mounted on ball-bearings. The idler roll 42 is carried in a frame horizontally adjustable by means of bolts 45, 47. The stranded &c. material passes over a grooved roller 52, between the rolls and through eyes 56, 59, 61 to the needles. The needle-cylinder and stitch cams are vertically adjustable.