baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2341326-A (GB)
Title: Intervertebral disc nucleus prosthesis
Inventor: WARDLAW DOUGLAS
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a prosthetic cover (12) shaped to form a replacement nucleus pulposis (56) for an intervertebral disc (50), said cover comprising a permeable layer of an immunologically neutral material terminating in a valve structure (16) to allow the introduction of a hydrogel material (14); characterized in that a transudative material is disposed on the intended inner face of the cover to allow a through flow of low molecular weight materials only.
Patent GB-2345370-A (GB)
Title: Bar code reader
Inventor: TAMBURRINI THOMAS E
IPC: G06K9/22
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A bar code reading device includes a rotating facet wheel 250 with at least two corner facets 262, 264, disposed at an inward angle adjacent to one another, whose intersection forms a line parallel to the axis of rotation of the facet wheel. The resulting exit beam 261 forms a stationary spot or aiming beam.
Patent GB-2344521-A (GB)
Title: Two pack system for the preparation of peracid compositions for teat-dips
Inventor: SIMMS ROBERT ASHLEY
IPC: A01N37/16
Filed: 1998-09-09
Abstract: A two pack system for the preparation of peracid compositions for the disinfection, cleaning and protection of cow's teats before and after milking. A first component of the product comprises an aqueous equilibrated solution of a lower aliphatic peracid and a second component comprises an aqueous solution containing an emolient, food grade fragrance, food grade dye, food grade thickening agent and alkali buffer. The two packs can be mixed to produce a consistant solution of known quality for reducing disease on cow's teats that is non-irritant, has low odour and/or contains a food grade fragrance and may be coloured, thickened, pH buffered and is effective for at least 24 hours after mixing.
Patent GB-2362017-A (GB)
Title: Network access
Inventor: PEPIN JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: A system for voice-assisting routing of intranet or internet traffic; comprising: network access means, including means 18a for receiving voice input from a user; digitising means to digitise the voice input; a database 44 storing a plurality of intranet or internet addresses, each having a corresponding voice matching pattern, for matching a digitised voice input to an address; and address identification means to match an address or group of addresses to a digitised voice input using the database.
Patent GB-2358092-A (GB)
Title: Terminal for an electrical connector
Inventor: WONG YIN HONG
IPC: H01R13/04
Filed: 2000-06-27
Abstract: A terminal for an electrical connector comprises a pin 5 having a channel 6 for receiving an electrical conductor cable. A screw 1 threaded into the pin 5 secures the electrical cable in the channel by applying pressure to the cable by rotation of the screw. A pressure transfer element 2 is positioned between the screw and the channel for applying pressure from the screw 1 to the cable in the channel 6 to secure the cable in the opening. The pressure transfer element is mounted in such a manner as to allow movement of the element towards the cable but to prevent rotary movement of the element relative to the said channel to prevent distortion of the cable.
Patent GB-2355477-A (GB)
Title: Controlling coning by sensing a formation fluid interface
Inventor: ARONSTAM PETER S
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: A method of detecting a fluid interface (20) in a formation involves drilling a number of micro-boreholes (14, 15) away from the main production borehole (10) close to the zone containing the interface (20). Detectors (17a, 17b) are permanently implanted in the miro-boreholes (14, 15). By using transmitters (16) in the production borehole (fig. 3) or micro-boreholes (14, 15), signals (30) are sent into the formation that are responsive to the position of the interface (20). Processing of the detected signals (30) facilitates monitoring of the location of the interface (20), which allows operation of flow control devices to avoid coning or breakthrough of undesirable fluid into the borehole. The transmitters (16) may be deployed outside the casing (212, fig 3) in the production well or deployed on a wireline (316, fig 4). The transmitters (16) and detectors (17a, 17b) can consist of either seismic or electromagnetic sources and detectors and the interface (20) may be a boundary between oil and gas, a boundary between oil and water, a boundary between gas and water or a boundary between steam and oil.
Patent GB-2369314-A (GB)
Title: Bench vice or clamp with pivotably attached jaw adaptors
Inventor: REED PHILIP OWEN
IPC: B25B1/24
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: Bench vice or clamp having a moveable jaw 3 a fixed jaw 12 and a throat 5 therebetween, the bench vice or clamp further comprising a jaw adaptor 10 pivotably attachable thereto by means of pin 13 such that the jaw adaptor is moveable between a first, in use, position wherein the jaw adaptor is moutable on one of said jaws and a second, storage, position wherein the jaw adaptor is situated substantially wholly outside the throat of the bench vice or clamp.
Patent GB-2369857-A (GB)
Title: Tension adjuster for torsion spring counterbalancing assembly
Inventor: CARTWRIGHT JOHN ALAN
IPC: E05D13/00
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: A torsion spring counterbalancing assembly (10) for a downwardly moveable door (eg. a garage door) has an elongate counterbalance shaft (12) rotatable about its elongate axis (X-X), a torsion spring (14) coiled around the counterbalance shaft (12), and an adjuster (16) rotatably mounted on the counterbalance shaft (12). The torsion spring (14) is secured at one end (18) to the counterbalance shaft (12) and is secured at its other end (20) to the adjuster (16). The adjuster (16) permits adjustment of tension in the torsion spring (14) and includes a gripper member (26) that grips the counterbalance shaft (12) and prevents rotation of the adjuster (16) about the counterbalance shaft (12) in the absence of application of an external driving force to said adjuster (16). A moveable actuator member (30), which can be in form of a clip, is included for causing selective movement of the gripper member (26) in at least one direction.
Patent GB-2362125-A (GB)
Title: Lampshade removing/fitting tool
Inventor: EADES ALAN
IPC: B25B13/28
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A tool is configured to engage with a lamp shade retainer member of a light bulb holder and comprises means for facilitating rotational movement of the tool during use; engagement means 315, 316 configurable to enable engagement of the tool with the retainer member; and adjustment means 305 configured to enable correct engagement of the tool with the retainer member.
Patent GB-2355304-A (GB)
Title: Camp stove with single gas burner
Inventor: CHAMPION MARC DOMAINE VEYRIE
IPC: F24C3/14
Filed: 1999-07-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a stove-grill wherein the link between the body (2) and the bowl (3) is provided by several matching assemblies, angularly spaced about the camp stove vertical axis and consisting, on one of the elements, of projecting catches (13) and on the other element, slots (15) capable of being traversed by the catches (13) and provided with edges (14a) capable of co-operating with said catches such that, after the catches (13) have passed through their respective slots, the relative rotation of one element with respect to the other brings the catches (13) on an edge (14a) adjacent to the slot which it has traversed, while the support stand (10) consists of two pairs of identical legs (20) shorter in length than the bowl (3) inner dimension so as to be able to fit therein, and in each of said pairs, the upper connecting piece (18) of each of the legs (20) is shaped to be engaged in a cavity (17) of the body (2), equipped with locking means (22) which can be manually unlocked.
Patent GB-2371310-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching stains on fabrics using radical initiators
Inventor: BATCHELOR STEPHEN NORMAN
IPC: D06L4/50
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to bleaching compositions comprising radical initiators. More particularly the invention relates to laundry treatment compositions for the spot treatment of soiled articles and to a process using the said compositions. The invention provides a fabric treatment composition which comprises a radical initiator with a logP of greater than 2, which initiator produces active radicals having a logP of greater than 2, preferably greater than 4. The present invention further provides a method for the treatment of fabrics, which comprises applying to the fabric a composition according to the invention. Stains may be removed without affecting dyes on the fabrics.
Patent GB-2358918-A (GB)
Title: Portable and collapsible camp stove with three point support
Inventor: MANDICA FRANCK
IPC: F24C3/14
Filed: 1999-07-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a camp stove wherein the body (2), generally elongated in shape, is equipped at its outer end (2a) with means (4) for being fixed and connected on the tank (3), and, at its inner end (2b) with means for supplying (13) a burner (5), and two brackets (6) each bearing an articulated telescopic leg (7) mounted sliding relative to the brackets, each leg (7) capable of taking either an operative position, wherein it is extended by being spaced outwards, between the bracket and a horizontal support surface, or in a storing position, wherein it is pivoted and retracted relative to the bracket (6) and extends parallel thereto, each of said two brackets (6) being themselves articulated about a vertical axis and relative to said body (2) so as to be capable of taking either an operative position wherein it is substantially at 120{ from the body longitudinal axis, or in a storing position wherein it is folded back against said body.
Patent GB-2360024-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic steering arrangement for emergency steering with a steering handwheel
Inventor: GIVERSEN SVEND
IPC: B62D5/32
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: The steering arrangement includes a steering valve 5 controlled either by pressures from a control pressure generator 7 operated in dependence on steering wheel position, sensed by a sensor 30, or by pressures from a hydraulic unit 3 operated by the steering handwheel 2. The hydraulic unit 3 incorporates a slider valve and a measuring motor useable as an auxiliary pump. Steering is effected by a steering motor 4 acted upon pressure from a pump 6 supplied through the steering valve 5 in normal operation. If the pressure from the pump 6 drops below a threshold value springs 14a, 14b open valves 13a, 13b to bring an emergency steering path 8 into operation. The emergency steering path provides a direct route from the hydraulic unit 3 to the steering motor 4, avoiding the steering valve 5.
Patent GB-2378172-A (GB)
Title: Gripper in or for a robot
Inventor: HAITH DAVID IAN
IPC: B25J15/02
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: A gripper 10 in or for a robot wherein said gripper comprises a body, adapted to be, or mounted on, said robot, the body having first and second article engageable means 23 and a vacuum nozzle 41 and valve means to control the vacuum. Preferably, the gripper parts 23 have hook-like formations to grip a corresponding fitting on eg. a tray or basket (21, fig 1). Preferably the hook parts and suction cup(s) are used alternatively. There can be a plurality of suction cups provided with ones acting on the top of the article to be picked up and one on the side (59, Fig 6). An additional pallet engaging fitting eg. forks (73, Fig 7) can also be provided.
Patent GB-2363757-A (GB)
Title: A creep resistant composite elastic material and method of producing same
Inventor: TAYLOR JACK DRAPER
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A method of producing a creep resistant composite elastic material wherein an elastic fibrous web is bonded to at least one gatherable layer to form a composite elastic material is provided. By passing the composite elastic material into a nip formed between an anvil calender roller and a point un-bonded calender roller, wherein the point un-bonded calender roller has recessed areas in the surface of said roller, a material which is creep resistant, dimensionally stable, and has inherent latency, is formed.
Patent GB-2383925-A (GB)
Title: Pilot signal detection using varying window sizes
Inventor: COOK PAUL
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: Typically a 3G mobile device looks for new signals by searching over a fixed-size window centred around the position of the initial signal. However, depending on the size of the window, signals that appear or disappear quickly (i.e. interrupted signals) may never be spotted if the window size is large, and strong signals that have a time-offset far from the initial signal may not be spotted if the window is small in size. The invention provides a method of detecting a signal for a mobile telecommunications device by correlating with a common pilot channel, comprising the step of searching for a signal by running a sequence of varying window sizes covering different ranges of time-offsets from a given initial signal. This enables the detection of both fast fading signals and strong stable signals.
Patent GB-2375230-A (GB)
Title: A carrier structure for a solar sail
Inventor: BAUER MARKUS
IPC: B64G1/44
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A carrier structure for a solar sail of a satellite is formed of carrier arms 16 that are pivoted to a solar panel using unfolding hinges. A foil 15 is stretched between the carrier arms. A longitudinal connector 17 is located parallel to a side edge of the solar panel 4 with the carrier arms 16.0, 16.1; 16.2; 16.3; 16.4 arranged in one common direction in the plane of the foil, forming at least one U-shaped carrier structure. The foil 21 of the solar sail 15 can be spanned in this U-shaped carrier structure. Corner connectors 22.0, 22.1, 22.2; 22.3; 22.4, 22.5 are arranged in the area of the internal angle 24 between the longitudinal connector 17 and the carrier arms 16.0, 16. 1; 16.2; 16.3; 16.4.
Patent GB-2409792-A (GB)
Title: Hardened automatic synchronisation scheme for ATM cells
Inventor: O'BRIEN ROBIN ERIC
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: A method of preserving and/or reacquiring synchronisation of ATM cells in an ATM cell transmission system, the cells each including a header 21 and payload 20, includes the steps of encoding the header and payload (e.g. using Reed Solomon forward error correction coding) and interleaving the bits of the encoded header and payload along with synchronisation data 22 within a transmission frame for the individual cell. The synchronisation data may comprise a 31 bit maximal length sequence code having good autocorrelation properties.
Patent GB-2375102-A (GB)
Title: Sheet stacking with cam and finger registration assembly
Inventor: CRUZ ISRAEL
IPC: B65H9/10
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: An imaging system includes a roller assembly 26 adapted to guide sheet material in the system into an accumulator 22 and a sheet registration assembly 36. The registration assembly includes a lateral fence 38 and a longitudinal fence 44 adapted to contact edges 40, 46 of sheets fed into the accumulator. A fixed cam 48 is included in the roller assembly. A rotatable registration finger 52 is mounted in contact with the cam. During rotation of the registration finger interaction between the registration finger and the cam causes the registration finger to contact each sheet fed into the accumulator by the roller, and to exert force to urge each sheet toward the lateral fence and the longitudinal fence of the accumulator.
Patent GB-2369485-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of data storage devices
Inventor: GERRARD CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: A device and method for preparing media discs (2) in which servowriting and verification of the media may be carried out simultaneously. A common monolithic platform (1) is provided which supports air bearing systems which allow movement of a media disc rotary carrier (5), a servowriting headstack (3) and certifier headstack (4). Indirect drive may be provided to the rotary carrier (5) via coupling means (62).
Patent GB-2372169-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for time/motion compensation for head mounted displays
Inventor: EDWARDS ERIC C
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: A method and system for time-motion compensation for use with head mounted displays is disclosed. According to the method, a remote camera captures an image for display on a head-mounted display (HMD) including a viewing window. The image and camera position data is transmitted to a system including the HMD for display to a wearer of the HMD. The HMD position is determined. An offset between the HMD position and a known position of the HMD is determined as is an offset between the camera position and a known position of the camera. The image is offset relative to the viewing window of the image based on the difference between the two determined offsets.
Patent GB-2378080-A (GB)
Title: TV phone that allows user to send live or pre-stored video
Inventor: NAKAMURA YOSHITAKA
IPC: H04N21/81
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A TV phone comprising means for capturing live image of a speaker and means for storing s at least one substitute video of the speaker and processing means for selecting the substitute video in place of the live image and transmitting the substitute video to a speech-communication partner. Preferably the substitute image is created by the speaker by selecting from a number of stored part-video data components, such as components representing, eyes, nose, mouth etc, forming a synthesized animation of the speaker to be transmitted. The TV phone may transmit a character string laid out in the video. A means for converting the format of the stored video data and for compressing the data to be stored may also be included.
Patent GB-2373327-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensor with pivot
Inventor: ROSE PAUL STUART
IPC: G01K13/08
Filed: 1999-11-25
Abstract: The sensor 70 is a balanced arrangement that has a set of bi-metallic elements 72 arranged in a vertical column, connected to a cross member 54. The cross member may pivot relative to an upstanding support member 52. A non bi-metallic element, such as a spring 74, is located on the opposite end of the cross member. A temperature change causes an expansion or contraction of the bi-metallic elements and subsequent pivoting of the cross member. The spring provides a resistive force to the pivoting member. Detectable members 56 are provided on the cross member to enable a detection means to monitor the temperature that occurs in, for example, a big end bearing of an internal combustion engine. The spring may be replaced by a further set of bi-metallic elements arranged with an opposite orientation to the first set to provide a magnification to the movement. The sensor may alternatively be balanced by two fluid-filled tubes such as S-shaped bourdon tubes, one or both being filled with a thermally-reactive fluid.
Patent GB-2392561-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic pick-up tool
Inventor: CHANG MING LANG
IPC: B25B9/00
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A magnetic pick-up tool comprises a rod 10 and a magnet 11. The magnet is surrounded by a shield in the form of mounting 12 made of a non-ferrous material e.g. aluminium. A slidable sleeve 13 surrounds the mounting and is of greater axial length than the mounting 12 and magnet 11. The magnet 11 is therefore located in a recess. When the tool engages an object to be picked up, the sleeve 13 retracts (see figure 4) to allow the magnet 11 to make contact with the object. Sleeve 13 may be made from magnetic material such as steel. The mounting 12 and sleeve 13 reduce the lateral magnetic forces due to the magnet 11, and make the tool easier to lower into confined spaces by reducing the magnet's attraction for objects near its sides. The tool is particularly suitable for magnetically retrieving small objects that have been dropped into awkward places e.g. in the engine compartment of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2394774-A (GB)
Title: Microseismic monitoring of hydrocarbon production well including means to reduce fluid flow noise from production tubing
Inventor: JONES ROBERT HUGHES
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A method of monitoring microseismic events in a hydrocarbon production reservoir provided with a well comprising inner production tubing 1 and an outer casing 13, said method comprising providing one or more microseismic sensors 5 in contact with the well casing of the well, and taking steps to enhance the ability of said sensors to detect microseismic signals over the background noise generated by fluid flow inside said production tubing is enhanced. The enhancement is achieved either by processing data detected at the sensors 5 to reduce the effects of fluid flow noise, or by providing sound insulation between the sensors 5 and the production tubing 1.
Patent GB-2377334-A (GB)
Title: Online relay-broadcasting system
Inventor: KIM SUG-BAE
IPC: H04N21/6587
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an online relay-broadcasting system which enables consumers to enjoy viewing not only regular TV images, but also selectively viewing the images output from a camera selected out of plurality of cameras set up around a stadium by combining into three-dimensional dynamic images while an event is relay-broadcasting on the internet, so that consumers can enjoy the reality of a game by directly editing all the online images captured and out by a plurality of digital cameras set up around a stadium without the labor force and cost needed for relay-broadcastings as well as those which are relay-broadcasted by a TV broadcasting station.
Patent GB-2398526-A (GB)
Title: Garment shielding tape
Inventor: PARSONS ANNETTE
IPC: C09J7/21
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A tape for application to garment surfaces, such as inside underarm surfaces and inside collar surfaces, to shield said surfaces from soiling by a wearer of the garment, comprises a first layer (1), comprising material selected from a list consisting of super-absorbent material and absorbent airlaid material, and having a first side and a second side, and an adhesive layer (2) arranged on the second side of the first layer for adhering the tape to one of said surfaces.
Patent GB-2400616-A (GB)
Title: Toilet training apparatus
Inventor: EL TAWIL JACQUELINE LOIS
IPC: A47K13/06
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A toilet training apparatus suitable for assisting infants to use a toilet having dimensions suitable for adults, comprises a support structure and a seat fixedly supported by the support structure. The seat has an aperture therethrough. The toilet training apparatus has at least one step, the at least one step being supported by the support structure, for allowing an infant to ascend the toilet training apparatus and sit on the seat. The toilet training apparatus is dimensioned so that, when in use, the seat of toilet training apparatus is situated above the bowl of a plumbed-in toilet for adults, with the aperture in the seat being aligned with the bowl of the plumbed-in toilet. The support structure supports the seat so that the seat does not have to engage the bowl of the plumbed-in toilet for support.
Patent GB-2388599-A (GB)
Title: Polymerisable mesogenic tolane compounds
Inventor: EASTWOOD AMANDA
IPC: C07C323/18
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to new polymerisable mesogenic or liquid crystalline tolane compounds, to polymerisable mesogenic or liquid crystalline mixtures and anisotropic polymers prepared thereof, and to the use of the new compounds and the mixtures and polymers prepared thereof in optical and electrooptical devices, adhesives, synthetic resins with anisotropic mechanical properties, cosmetics, diagnostics, liquid crystal pigments, decorative and security applications, nonlinear optics, optical information storage, electronic devices like organic field effect transistors (FET or OFET), electroluminescent devices, or as chiral dopants.