baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2411638-A (GB)
Title: A stackable pallet
Inventor: JACKS STEPHEN ANDREW
IPC: B65D19/22
Filed: 2004-03-06
Abstract: A pallet has an upper deck surface on which goods are to be loaded for transport or storage and an underside surface that has locking formations defined thereon. The formations comprise, for example, a first rib 14 on one side of the centreline of the pallet and a second pair of ribs 16,17 that define a channel 22 therebetween and which are disposed on the opposite side of the centreline. When two such pallets are to be stacked together, the one is rotated and inverted with respect to the other so that the first rib is received in the channel in interlocking engagement. The design provides for a single pallet that can serve both as a base and a lid by simple inversion and rotation and ensures that stacked pallets are interlocked and thus restricted from moving relative to one another during transport in lateral directions.
Patent GB-2412056-A (GB)
Title: Form-fit method of maufacture of a personal protection device involving forming an image of a body part and a model based on the image.
Inventor: JOHANNESSEN EGIL
IPC: A43D1/02
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A method comprises the steps of: providing an image of a body part, milling out a model of the body part based on the image, providing at least one blank with a curved inner surface which corresponds to the model and cutting or finishing the edge of the blank (see figure 1). The image may be produced from a number of cameras arranged in a circular pattern and passed along the body part. The blank may be thermoformed thermoplastic or carbon composite material. Fasteners 43, such as hooks and loops may be provided for the blank(s) 40, 46. Preferably two blanks 40, 46 are provided which when assembled form a tube. The blank may have padding and upholstery, shock absorbing material on the outside and temperature transporting material on the inside. Preferably the device protects a shin and calf (see figure 3).
Patent GB-2407204-A (GB)
Title: Electronic musical score device
Inventor: SHAO SHU-LAN
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: An electronic musical score device is disclosed. An audio unit is provided for receiving a sound signal. An audio recognition unit performs an audio frequency recognition process to the sound signal to obtain a recognized musical note. A microprocessor unit receives musical score data with a plurality of standard musical notes and at least one recognized musical note and compares the recognized musical note with the plurality of standard musical notes to find a corresponding position for the recognized musical note in the music score data, wherein the music score data is capable of segmentation into at least one page. A display unit displays at least one page of the musical score data, wherein when the recognized musical note is located at a predetermined position in at least one page of the music score data, the microprocessor unit displays another page of the musical score data.
Patent GB-2398025-A (GB)
Title: Simulated eyes for figurines or dolls
Inventor: KENDRICK DEAN
IPC: A63H3/42
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a realistic simulated eye for use in figurines and dolls. The method comprises the bringing together of a lens and an image of an eye with an adhesive disposed between them and pressing he lens and the image together so that the lens is fixed to the image by the adhesive. The adhesive has an initial viscosity which enables it to flow between the lens and image of the eye when the two are pressed together This causes the adhesive to form a continuous transparent layer of adhesive between the lens and the images and displaces any air that may be trapped between them. This result is a more realistic simulated eye that if has hitherto been possible to make.
Patent GB-2401355-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft with moveable nose
Inventor: MORGANS SIMON CHARLES
IPC: B64C19/00
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: The aircraft comprises a nose that moveable due to a connection with the aircraft's steering system. The nose may be driven by pumps/motors.
Patent GB-2401816-A (GB)
Title: Cutter for opening packaging
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: B26B5/00
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A knife comprising a first side element 10, a second side element 20, the first and second side elements 10, 20 defining therebetween a channel 36 across at least a part of which a cutting edge of a blade extends 38, wherein the second side element 20 is moveable relative to the first side element 10 to vary the width of the channel 36.
Patent GB-2426244-A (GB)
Title: Motor-driven device for parking a car in a garage
Inventor: PITT ANDREW S
IPC: E04H6/06
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: To park a car in a narrow domestic garage the vehicle is driven onto transit plates just inside the garage and a motor operated to pull the car into the garage whilst the car owner remains outside. The procedure is reversed to retrieve the vehicle from the garage.
Patent GB-2420664-A (GB)
Title: Suspension control device for electric appliance
Inventor: WEI JUNG-TSUNG
IPC: H01H17/08
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A suspension control device for an electric appliance includes a control circuit (24) having a sensing circuit (25), and a control chain (22) having a first end connected to the sensing circuit of the control circuit and a second end suspended in an ambient environment. Thus, the control chain functions as a sensing member and when the user's one hand approaches or touches the control chain, the control circuit is operated to control operation of the electric appliance (2), so that the user can control operation of the electric appliance easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user operating the electric appliance.
Patent GB-2406644-A (GB)
Title: Viral marker
Inventor: DAVIS-POYNTER NICK
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to herpesviruses genetic markers, and provides methods and materials for assessing the virulence of herpesviruses comprising the use of genetic markers (e.g. within the herpesvirus DNA polymerase (ORF30 in Equine herpesvirus type 1). In another aspect the invention provides vaccines based on the manipulation of the markers disclosed.
Patent GB-2423757-A (GB)
Title: Packet of nicotine-containing elements
Inventor: BAXTER JILL
IPC: A61J1/00
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: A product comprises an outer container (1) containing a plurality of individual nicotine-containing elements, each element being a nicotine delivery vehicle to be delivered, in use, into the mouth of a user as a solid. The outer container may have a closure which can be displaced or removed, and then replaced; for example a flip-top lid (2). The product seeks to assist people to give up smoking by requiring them, in obtaining a nicotine-containing element, to employ actions similar to those used which would be required to remove a cigarette from a cigarette pack. The nicotine-containing elements may be chewing gum pieces in a blister pack (4).
Patent GB-2413289-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH PAUL
IPC: A63B21/012
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a pair of discs 17, 18 arranged for rotation about a common axis, handles 29, 30 for effecting rotation of the discs 17, 18 and restraint means 31 acting on the discs 17, 18 to resist rotation thereof, the restraint means 31 acting on one disc 17 or 18 being independent of the restraint means 31 acting on the other disc 18 or 17.
Patent GB-2425457-A (GB)
Title: Garment protector
Inventor: LOWNDES ROY BASIL WALTER
IPC: A41D27/13
Filed: 2005-04-30
Abstract: A garment protector 10 for positioning adjacent an armpit of a user comprises a first layer 12 which is moisture permeable, a second layer 14 connected to the first layer and a moisture absorbing zeolite-type material 18 provided between the first and second layers. The moisture absorbing material may be in the form of granules and/or powder; it may also comprise fly ash. A third layer may be provided with adhesive portions and the first layer may be undulated and/or waffled and/or ribbed with a plurality of indentations to provide a wicking effect.
Patent GB-2429488-A (GB)
Title: Sealing arrangement for positioning between a closure member and a frame
Inventor: BIRTWISTLE GORDON
IPC: E06B7/21
Filed: 2005-05-28
Abstract: A device for positioning between a closure member 100 and a frame 102 for housing the closure member, the device comprising a first rigid portion 104 configured to abut a surface of the frame 102, a second rigid portion (105 in fig.2) configured to abut a surface of the closure member 100, and adjustment means 108 configured to displace the first surface relative to the first surface. The adjustment means 108 may comprise biasing means, being disposed between the first portion 104 and the second portion (105 in fig.2), for example a spring or an elastic insert. In another embodiment the adjustment means 108 comprise a bolt being disposed between the first portion 104 and the second portion (105 in fig.2), wherein the first portion is configured to move relative to the second portion when the bolt is turned.
Patent GB-2417558-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring liquid level in an anaesthetic tank
Inventor: BUNKE CLAUS
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: The level of liquid (e.g. desflurane) in an anaesthetic tank 1 of an anaesthetic metering device is monitored by a level tube 3 fitted on the outer wall of the tank and also by an optical level sensor 4. The level tube has a marking 33 which is at the same level as the optical axis 5 of the optical level sensor. If the level falls below the marked level 33 the optical sensor will trigger an optical or acoustic signal to alert personnel of the need for the tank to be topped-up.
Patent GB-2420786-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive articles with novel structures and methods for grinding
Inventor: BRIGHT ERIC
IPC: B24D11/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: Bonded abrasive tools comprising a three-dimensional composite of 22 to 46 % by volume abrasive grains bonded with 4 to 20 % by volume inorganic bond material. The composite has 40 to 68 % by volume interconnected porosity and most of the grains are present as irregularly spaced clusters within the composite. The elastic modulus of the tool is at least 10% lower than one having regularly spaced abrasive grains, and the tool has a minimum burst speed of 20.32 m/s. A method for creep feed grinding utilising these bonded abrasive tools is also outlined. Suitable inorganic bond materials include vitrified, ceramic, glass-ceramic or metallic bond materials and inorganic salt materials or combinations thereof. The abrasive grains are preferably present as a plurality of grains agglomerated together with an inorganic or organic binder material.
Patent GB-2423421-A (GB)
Title: Armature construction and a method of manufacture therefor.
Inventor: RIEPL GERHARD
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: An armature sector 100 is manufactured by forming an outer arc member 140 with a plurality of core segments 120 projecting from its inner surface 141 from a plurality of laminated layers of sheet metal. The outer arc member 140 is additionally provided with a series of grooves 142 in its inner surface, the grooves 142 provided between the projecting core segments 120. The core segments are each wound with Copper wire to provide coils 130. An inner arc member 110 is constructed from a laminate of sheet metal and is provided with a plurality of channels 111 in its outer surface, the channels 111 having a shape corresponding to the shape of the inner ends 122 of the projecting core segments 120. The inner ends 122 of the core segments 120 are then retained in the channels 111. The outer surface 143 of the outer arc member 140 is then machined removing material from its outer surface 143. When sufficient material is removed, the grooves 142 in the inner surface 141 of the outer arc member 140 extend through the whole of the member and the outer ends 121 of the individual core segments 120 are thus separated from one another by gaps 142.
Patent GB-2437970-A (GB)
Title: Braking system with running clearance adjustment
Inventor: STURGESS PETER
IPC: F16D55/40
Filed: 2006-04-08
Abstract: A braking system 20 having a master cylinder/valve 22 which is hydraulically connected via a transmission line 51 to a brake actuator 24 which is operable to bring braking members into engagement, wherein the system comprises a charging valve 70 which is operable to deliver hydraulic fluid into the transmission line so as to reduce the running clearance between the braking members. The charging valve delivers a predetermined volume of fluid to the transmission line when activated, and the reverse when deactivated. The system is ideally used in a bulldozer having a wet brake disc system with interleaved discs, i.e. rotors and stators, wherein the running clearance is increased when vehicle speed is high so as to reduce parasitic losses caused by the churning / shearing of the oil between discs. Sensors may be used to detect when the speed of the bulldozer is above a threshold speed.
Patent GB-2438210-A (GB)
Title: Insulation of pipe in pipe systems
Inventor: FREEMAN RICHARD WARD
IPC: F16L9/18
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A pipe-in-pipe apparatus comprises a central flow pipe 12 and an outer pipe 14, wherein the annular space between two comprises a particulate insulation material 18 the remains of vacuum-packaging of the material, and a polyurethane foam 22 in intimate contact with at least one of the pipes and at least one of the remains and the particulate material. Further, a method of preparing a pipe-in-pipe apparatus comprises the steps of assembling a pair of pipes, one within the other, inserting a plurality of sealed packages 16 containing a particulate insulation material into the space between the two pipes, backfilling at least part of the remainder of the space between the pipes with a polyurethane foam, and rupturing the packaging of the half-shells. We prefer that the sealed packages are vacuum-packaged, and also that they are formed into a half-annular shape. However, loose-filled packages and/or other shapes could be used with advantageous effect. Generally, the sealed packages are opened by the application of heat. A conductive element can be provided for this purpose, such as a tape 20 applied to the packaging.
Patent GB-2441352-A (GB)
Title: 3D document generator
Inventor: CURINGTON IAN J
IPC: G06F40/14
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: Disclosed is a 3D document generator 405 for technical data publishing, reporting and 3D PDF file generation. The 3D document generator comprises a plurality of data connection processes configured to accept 3D data from host application(s) 200 by various methods. The generator is configured for re-use within multiple distinct host applications, producing PDF format output containing embedded 3D content, without intermediate 3D data files.
Patent GB-2441996-A (GB)
Title: Reusable synthetic pyramidal container
Inventor: RITCHIE GARRY
IPC: B65D6/02
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A three-sided pyramid shaped container comprises sections a, b, c one above another which are interconnected by hinged joints 3. When pivoted into full contact, they can be held together such as by snap push fits to close the container. Each section may be closable by a lid 2, L1, L2. The container may be made of plastics material and may be collapsible by folding flat, folding occurring along fold lines between the side walls and a fold line 4 along the centre of one of the side walls. The container may be for items for human consumption and suitable to be cleaned and re-used.
Patent GB-2433911-A (GB)
Title: Chisel with handle that can enclose cutting edge
Inventor: COOPER ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: B25G1/08
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: The chisel comprises an elongate shaft 3 Fig 4, 105 adjustably mounted on a handle 2 Fig 3, 101, 102. The cutting end (4 Fig 2D) of the shaft may extend from the handle or be stored within the handle's cavity 21. Preferably the shaft includes shoulders 31 Fig 4 which allow it to pass through the mount 51 Fig 5 but not rotate about its longitudinal axis. Preferably the shaft is held in position by a threaded 56 Fig 6 or resilient 57 Fig 7 locking component. Alternatively, the two parts of the handle 101, 102 can pivot 104 so as to enclose the cutting edge of the shaft.
Patent GB-2447050-A (GB)
Title: Pressure activated security device for a cargo container
Inventor: WHIFFEN JULIAN
IPC: G08B13/20
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A security device for a cargo container 12 comprises a processing means operable to control a ventilator 14 onboard said cargo container 12 so as to vary air pressure within the cargo container 12. The variation in air pressure within the cargo container 12 is measured 16 and may be compared to a reference value or values. An additional opening 18, such as an orifice made by an unauthorised person on any surface of the cargo container 12, is detected by determining a change in the measured variation in air pressure. In an alternative embodiment the air pressure within the cargo container 12 is kept constant and the difference between the pressure inside and outside the cargo container 12 is monitored 16. Unauthorised openings 18 made on the surfaces of the cargo container 12 are detected by determining a change in the measured pressure difference.
Patent GB-2434129-A (GB)
Title: Suspension device
Inventor: HOZUMI YUTAKA
IPC: B62D17/00
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A knuckle 13 is formed by a knuckle body 14 and a lower arm support bracket 15 fastened to front and rear fastening portions provided in a lower portion of the knuckle body with front and rear bolts 17,19. A line connecting the bolts 17,19 normally toes-in when no load F is applied to the wheel W. When a load F towards the rear of the vehicle is applied to the wheel, it acts on the knuckle 13, a kingpin trail of the suspension device S is placed inwards in the vehicle width direction causing the wheel and knuckle to oscillate in a toe-out direction to reduce the toe-in angle of line A towards zero (line A'). Further, when the knuckle bumps from a normal position, an angle of a line connecting fastening surfaces of the front and rear fastening portions moves closer to the horizontal.
Patent GB-2445431-A (GB)
Title: Sponsoring a requested service based upon sponsoring rules
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A monitoring device 2 decides whether a service 9 requested by a recipient 1 is a sponsored service for the specific recipient 1 based on sponsoring rules, i.e. the delivery of the requested service 9 to the recipient 1 can be sponsored if a sponsoring value of the recipient 1 is sufficient in relation to a resource requirement associated with providing the requested service 9. The sponsoring rules contain various pieces of information for recognizing a sponsored service and for determining the sponsoring value and the cost of the delivery. The sponsoring of different services to different recipients can be controlled, created, deleted, maintained or modified by means of the sponsoring rules. The sponsor, such an advertiser 5, is able to control the cost of sponsoring by affecting the sponsoring value.
Patent GB-2436985-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing flow through a pump using heat and a chemical
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A system usable with a well comprises a pump 30 to establish a flow through the well, a chemical injection line to inject a chemical into the flow upstream of the pump 30, a circuit to control the injection of the chemical to enhance a flow through the pump 30, and a heater 25 to heat fluid flowing into the pump 30 to enhance reaction of the chemical with the fluid. The controlling step may involve reducing the instability of a mixture flowing through the pump 30, reducing dynamic viscosity of a liquid phase of a well fluid, or inhibiting the formation of a product in the pump 30.
Patent GB-2450165-A (GB)
Title: Imaging Material
Inventor: OSBORN JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: B41M5/50
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: There is provided a glossy image receiving material suitable for recording using the ink jet printing process comprising: <UL ST="  Ò  "> <LI>  a supporting substrate comprising a baryta-coated paper base; <LI>on at least one side of the supporting substrate at least one porous ink-receptive recording layer comprising alumina pigment, polyvinyl alcohol, and boric acid or salt thereof; and <LI>an upper protective porous layer comprising cationic colloidal silica pigment with little or no binder.
Patent GB-2454465-A (GB)
Title: A system for controlling flow of water in a building
Inventor: DICKINSON MARTIN
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A system 10 for controlling flow of water in a building comprising, an inlet 20 for connection to a water supply; an outlet 30 connected to the inlet 20; a valve 40 for controlling flow of water from the inlet 20 to the outlet 30. The valve 40 being configured to maintain a closed configuration to prevent flow of water from the inlet 20 to the outlet 30 in the absence of a genuine water demand being determined by the system 10. A sensor 50 senses a rate of flow in the system 10, the sensor 50 being configured to provide an output representative of a rate of flow sensed; and control means 62 receives the output from the sensor means 50 and opens the valve 40 to allow flow from the inlet 20 to the outlet (30) if the received output from the sensor 50 exceeds a predetermined threshold rate. The outlet 30 comprises water storage means 80 for providing an initial supply of pressurised water to the building when the valve 40 is in its closed configuration, the water storage means 80 comprising a chamber means (84 fig 2b) for storing water received from the inlet 20; and pressurisation means (100 fig 2b) for pressurising water.
Patent GB-2444814-A (GB)
Title: Estimating inertial acceleration bias errors
Inventor: KROGH STEVEN B
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A method for estimating inertial acceleration bias errors including obtaining uncorrected acceleration measurements on board a vehicle (S400); obtaining independent position and independent velocity data of the vehicle (S402); transforming the uncorrected acceleration measurements into a reference frame of the independent position and independent velocity data (S404); blending the transformed acceleration measurements with the independent position and the independent velocity data to produce feedback errors (S406); transforming the feedback errors into the reference frame of the acceleration measurements (S408); multiplying the feedback errors by a gain and integrating to estimate the acceleration measurement bias errors (S410).
Patent GB-2453185-A (GB)
Title: Clock recovery in a sampled received signal including removal of ISI effects from data samples used to detect zero-crossing
Inventor: WEINER NICHOLAS
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A zero-crossing of a sampled received signal can be determined by looking at the values and polarities of successive samples using, e.g., the Gardner algorithm. However where the signal is subject to inter-symbol interference (ISI) these values are affected by "contributions" from previous and following symbols in the signal (fig.15, not shown). The present invention seeks to compensate for ISI by subtracting these contributions from a sample between first and second samples having opposite polarities, and therefore potentially a zero-crossing point. The values of the first and second samples are not included in the caalculation. The contribution may be expressed as, e.g., a weighted summation, hash function or other function of samples immediately preceding and following the first and second samples. The calculation is done in an equaliser (171) and the output may be applied to a PLL for clock recovery.