baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2379278-A (GB)
Title: Frequency conversion using non-linear optics
Inventor: HEIST PETER
IPC: G02F1/35
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: In a frequency conversion device a birefringent crystal 11 is placed between two non-linear crystals C1, C2. The birefringent crystal produces spatial or temporal walk-off in an opposite sense to that produced by one or other of the non-linear crystals C1, C2. The first of the two non-linear crystals C1 is a second harmonic device while C2 is a frequency mixing device.
Patent GB-2390871-A (GB)
Title: Automotive supercharger driven via differential gearing
Inventor: MOELLER FRANK
IPC: B60K6/26
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: An automotive supercharger includes a blower wheel (2), which is situated, in use, in the inlet duct of an automotive engine that is connected to a shaft (4) and a turbine wheel (6), which is also connected to the shaft (4) and is situated, in use, in the exhaust duct of the engine. The shaft (4) is also connected to one shaft of a three branch differential comprising an epicyclic gear train. A second shaft of the differential is connected to the rotor (28) of an electric motor/generator unit, the electrical connections of the stator (30) of which are connected, in use, to a battery via a controller arranged to control the electrical power flow between the battery and the stator. The third shaft of the differential is connected to a mechanical input shaft, which is connected, in use, to be rotated by the engine.
Patent GB-2380759-A (GB)
Title: A ladder mounting assembly for securing a ladder to a wall of an access chamber
Inventor: HELLIER KEVIN
IPC: E06C9/02
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: An assembly comprises a ladder (16), first and second mounting means (10, 14) and a locator (34), where the locator is secured to a wall (20) and in use engages with the second mounting means, the first mounting means is attached to a stile (24) of the ladder and the first and second mounting means are engageable with one another. Preferably the second mounting means is an eyebolt (32) and the first mounting means includes a threaded part (22) which, in use, passes through the eyebolt and is locked in place by locking nuts (28, 30). A first mounting means may be attached to each stile of a ladder by a bracket (26). Such an assembly is also claimed in combination with an access chamber, which may have at least two locators secured in the wall in a predetermined position. Also claimed in an access chamber with two locators secured in a predetermined position.
Patent GB-2376909-A (GB)
Title: Grinding tool for buttons of a rock drill bit
Inventor: SJOLANDER BO THOMAS
IPC: B24D7/18
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a grinding cup (31) having a lower grinding section (32) and an upper body section (33) connected to form a grinding cup having top (34) and bottom surfaces (35). The grinding section (32) is formed from a material capable of grinding the hard materials such as tungsten carbide inserts of button hits etc. A centrally disposed convey recess is formed in the bottom surface (35) having the desired size and profile for the button to be ground. Drive means (38) are provided on or in the upper body section that cooperate with the output shaft of the grinding machine. The drive means (38) and the upper body section or grinding section (33) of the grinding cup are adapted to optimize the engagement surfaces and points of contact between the grinding cup (31) and rotor or adapter to reduce negative impact on operational stability and rotor wear, as well as other potential associated wear to the grinding apparatus caused by vibration and/or resonance.
Patent GB-2379078-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell for downhole power systems
Inventor: ZHANG WENLIN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is a fuel cell suitable for use downhole in an oil and gas well includes a fuel vessel providing a source of fuel and an oxidant vessel providing a source of oxidant. A reaction zone comprises at least one cathode, at least one anode, and an electrolyte between each anode and cathode. A closed water vessel is connected to the reaction zone by a least one capillary flow path. The fuel cell also comprises a fuel conduit that connects the fuel vessel and the reaction zone. This fuel conduit comprises a fuel pressure control apparatus adapted to maintain a static pressure of fuel in the reaction zone. The fuel cell further comprises an oxidant conduit that connects the oxidant vessel and the reaction zone, and includes an oxidant pressure control apparatus adapted to maintain a static pressure of oxidant in the reaction zone. In addition, the fuel cell comprises electrical conductors connected to the anode and cathode and adapted to conduct electricity to an external device. In this fuel cell there is no need for fuel, oxidant, or water to flow in a closed loop through the reaction zone.
Patent GB-2383415-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wireless sensing and communication system
Inventor: BREED DAVID SCRANTON
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: Valve cap (10) for monitoring pressure and/or temperature of a tire (1) having a valve stem (2) including a valve assembly (5) having a valve pin (6). A body (9) of the valve cap (10) mates with the valve stem (2) and defines a chamber (12) upon such mating. A valve pin depressor (14) is arranged in the body (9) and depresses the valve pin (6) upon mating of the body (9) with the valve stem (2) to open the valve assembly (5) and enable flow communication between an interior of the tire (1) and the chamber (12). At least one SAW sensor (11) is arranged in the chamber (12) for receiving a signal and returning a signal modified by virtue of the temperature and/or pressure of the tire (1).
Patent GB-2403300-A (GB)
Title: Three group zoom lens system with aspheric surfaces
Inventor: CHANG KUO WEN
IPC: G02B15/177
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A zoom lens system comprises, in order from the object side, a first lens group 100 having negative refractive power, a second lens group 200 having positive refractive power, and a third lens group 300 having positive refractive power. The first lens group includes a first lens unit 110 having negative refractive power, which includes a negative lens and a negative lens having at least one aspherical surface, and a second lens unit 120 including a positive lens. The second lens group 200 includes an aperture element 201, a first lens unit 210 having positive refractive power, which has a positive lens 211, a second lens unit 220 having positive refractive power, which has a cemented positive lens including a positive lens 221 and a negative lens 222, and a third lens unit 230 having negative refractive power, which has a negative lens 231 having at least one aspherical surface. The third lens group 300 includes a positive lens 301 preferably with a multi-layer coating in the surface facing to the object side in order to cut off infrared rays and decrease the influence of infrared rays on image. Lens 231 may be biconcave and lens 301 may be plano-convex. Lens 112 may be made of plastics. The zoom ratio may be 3.0.
Patent GB-2387299-A (GB)
Title: Communication module with retractable antenae and method therefor
Inventor: TOU JARVIS
IPC: H01Q1/06
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a communication module may include an antennae unit that may extracted or extended from and inserted into the communication module. The antennae unit may be used to disable the operation of the communication module when the antennae unit is inserted into the communication module.
Patent GB-2393815-A (GB)
Title: Integrated electronic signatures for approving the use of software objects in a process control system
Inventor: DEITZ DAVID L
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A software object authorization system includes the ability to select signers who must approve a software object before it is downloaded to a process control system. The signers are presented with a form allowing them to authenticate their identity with a username and a password. Signers that have authenticated their identity may approve or reject the software object. A software object is authorized when all approvals needed for that software object have been received. Authorized software objects may then be downloaded to the process control system.
Patent GB-2405076-A (GB)
Title: An animal tails costume for a child
Inventor: GRAHAM ALISON
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A costume for a child has a belt 5 with a tail attached where the belt is adjustably fastened by Velcro (RTM) 3 to allow the belt to fit various sized waists of children. The belt preferably contains a sound box 4 that can be activated to produce an animal noise by applying pressure to the box. The tail is preferably made from material that resembles a real animal's tail in colour and shape. A tag comprising a picture of the relevant animal on one side and a story of the animal on the other may be attached to the belt.
Patent GB-2405343-A (GB)
Title: Charcoal Wound Dressings
Inventor: SILCOCK DEREK
IPC: A61L15/18
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A wound dressing material comprising a charcoal cloth wherein the charcoal is coated with a substantially water-insoluble polymer. Also provided are wound dressings comprising such materials, and methods of preparing such materials comprising the steps of impregnating a charcoal cloth with a dispersion of a polymer or polymer precursor in a solvent, followed by drying the charcoal cloth to leave a coating of the water-insoluble polymer on the charcoal cloth.
Patent GB-2408414-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle position monitoring system
Inventor: SWIFT MICHAEL JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: As a vehicle V travels along a route, detectors along that route A-I are able to receive identification information from the passing vehicle V and transmit this back to a central station. An embodiment describes a bus as the vehicle and the detectors located at bus stops. As the bus travels along its route its time of arrival at each bus stop is transmitted back to the central station. This information can then be transmitted to users (e.g. via a personal communicator or a display at the bus stop) which informs them of delays to the bus. The transmitter on the vehicle could be a RFID tag.
Patent GB-2392757-A (GB)
Title: Performance management system
Inventor: ALLPRESS KEITH NEVILLE
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A computerised method of managing the performance of an employee or a group of employees of an organisation, the method comprising the steps of: a) creating a job description containing jop description data for an employee or group of employees, b) creating an objectives file containing objectives data relating to objectives to be achieved by the employee or group of employees in the performance of their job description, c) processing of the job description data and the objectives data to obtain defined performance expectation data for employee or group of employees, d) receiving performance data obtained from the organisation relating to the performance of employee or group of employees, e) comparing the performance data with the defined performance expectations data and f) creating and/or modifying a development plan for the employee or group of employees.
Patent GB-2392412-A (GB)
Title: Brick and stone facings
Inventor: CLARKE CAMERON JOHN ROSS
IPC: E04B1/16
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A constructional panel 1 has a facing 3 which is brick or stone-like with mortar joints 4 therebetween and a backing 2 of cementitious material. The panel is cast using a mould mat 20 and a mask 30. The mat 20 is formed from a built panel and the mask 30 is formed from the 20. The mask 30 is used to provide realistic mortar joints between the facing elements 3.
Patent GB-2409998-A (GB)
Title: Laser machining using a surfactant film
Inventor: GILLEN DAVID
IPC: B23K26/16
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A surface of a workpiece 12 to be laser machined is protected by a surfactant film 11 from debris 15 produced during machining with a laser beam 14 by reducing adherence to the surface of debris produced by the laser machining. The surfactant film is preferably subsequently removed together with debris 151 deposited thereon.
Patent GB-2399678-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A mass spectrometer 1 is disclosed comprising a multi-mode AC or RF ion guide 6'6". In a first mode of operation the ion guide 6" is operated as an ion guide which radially confines the ions which pass there through. In a second mode of operation the ion guide 6" operates as a drift or time of flight region in which ions 8 which have been pulsed into the drift or time of flight region become temporally separated according to their mass to charge ratios. In the second mode of operation the ion detector 7 determines the time of flight of ions passing through the ion guide 6'.
Patent GB-2404132-A (GB)
Title: Weighted cover sheet for silage
Inventor: WOMAR STEWART MATTHEW
IPC: A01F25/13
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A weighting device 12 typically for weighting down a silage clamp or pit (1, figure 1), comprising two sheets of plastics material, having an array of welds 21,22,25, between the sheets defining an array of interconnected fillable spaces 23 between the sheets. Two tubular connectors 26 are provided on each device, connected to spaced fillable spaces 23. For use, water can be introduced via one of the connectors 26 to render the device heavy yet flexible for weighting down and uneven body. Several devices 12 can be connected together via the connectors 26 and tied together via eyelets 27 provided in the sheets.
Patent GB-2415836-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of socket outlet or switch
Inventor: HARRISON DAVID CHARLES PETER
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: An electrical accessory comprises a box 30 mountable in a wall, a component such as a socket 40 or switch, a yoke 50 which goes on the back of the component and in front of the wall and/or the box, and a face plate 60 which closes the box but has a hole to allow access to the component. This allows an electrical accessory to be fitted in an incomplete wall by a skilled electrician leaving the final fitting (after the wall is completed) safe to be carried out by an unskilled worker.
Patent GB-2401024-A (GB)
Title: Wetsuit
Inventor: GORDON JOHN
IPC: B63C11/04
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of a suit for use to be worn by a person when immersed in water or in contact with water and may be provided, for example, as a wetsuit construction or a dry suit construction. The suit includes an outer layer typically of a rubber foam construction and in accordance with the invention there is provided on the inner side of said layer, at least one portion of the suit, a layer of wool (8) or wool blended with other material. This inner wool (8) containing layer typically lies in contact with the wearer. In one embodiment the wool used is that obtained from Merino sheep which is found to be particularly well suited.
Patent GB-2402644-A (GB)
Title: Solder-bearing articles and method of retaining a solder mass thereon
Inventor: SEIDLER JACK
IPC: B23K3/06
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A method of retaining a solder mass (40) to a solder-bearing article (20) is provided and includes the steps of: (a) disposing a length of solder mass over at least some of the plurality of openings (30); and forming a plurality of solder rivets along the length of the solder mass. The solder rivets serve to retain the length of solder mass to the solder-bearing article. The solder-bearing article includes any number of different types of components where a solder mass is held thereby, e.g.. leads, terminals, connectors, electromagnetic shields, etc.
Patent GB-2408635-A (GB)
Title: Holder for elongate objects
Inventor: NAKANISHI HIDEAKI
IPC: F16L3/223
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A holder for elongate objects has a main pad 10 and a cover pad 20 which are connected together by a hinge 30, which can all be made of an electrically conductive hard resin or electrically conductive hard plastic material. The pads 10,20 are shaped, for example with curves 12, 22 so as to be able to support an elongate object positioned between the parts 10,20. Voids 14 may be provided in the main pad 10 between the curves 12 and a base 11 of the pad 10 and also in the cover 20 (see voids 24 fig 4) which may be filled with a soft resin or soft plastic material which may also be electrically conductive. The soft resin/plastic provides support for elongate members through its surfaces 41, 42, 43, 44 which cover the curved walls 12, 22. The elongate objects may be held in place by protrusions 15 on the main part 10. A catch 32 and pawl 26 may be provided to hold the cover 20 shut.
Patent GB-2412079-A (GB)
Title: Folding utility knife with removable blade
Inventor: PING QIU JIAN
IPC: B26B1/02
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A utility knife (1) having a handle (2) and a blade holder (3) which is pivotally mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space (5) adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder includes a main wall (34) and guard wall (35) mounted together and adapted to receive a blade (B) therebetween and a locking means (15) pivotally mounted on the blade holder to lock the blade in place.
Patent GB-2406037-A (GB)
Title: Waste material collection apparatus
Inventor: LEE DAVID NDENDE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: Waste material collection apparatus comprises a receptacle (10), means (25) for applying compaction pressure to material in the receptacle, and means (20,21,22,24,) connecting together the receptacle (10) and the pressure-applying means (25) and adapted to cause the pressure-applying means (25) to move in a pressure-applying direction relative to the receptacle (10). The means (25) for applying compaction pressure preferably comprises a pressure plate (25) slidingly mounted for movement towards and away from the base or closed end of the receptacle (10), the plate (25) being operatively connected to a lever means (20,21,22,24) adapted to actuate the plate (25) in either a compaction or a release direction relative to the receptacle (10).
Patent GB-2410248-A (GB)
Title: Charge transfer-promoting materials and electronic devices incorporating same
Inventor: LIU JIE
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A charge transfer-promoting material comprises a material having a formula selected from the group consisting of AM, AM<n+>X<->n and A-R<3> <n->M<n+>; wherein A is a fused ring radical having from 2 to 5 rings, inclusive; crown ethers; cryptands; or macrocyclic polyamines; M is a metal; R<3> is selected from the group consisting of alkoxy silane, carboxylic acid, thiol, amine, phosphine, amide, imine, ester, anhydride, and epoxy, and is covalently attached to A; and n is 1, 2, or 3. Electronic devices (10) comprise such a charge transfer-promoting material (50) for enhancing the charge injection or transport between an electrode (20, 30) and an electronically active material (40).
Patent GB-2416716-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for integrated analysis of a hydrocarbon sample
Inventor: BERTONCINI FABRICE
IPC: G01N30/66
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: The invention relates to an integrated analysis method and device for characterization of a hydrocarbon sample in distillation fractions, comprising: <SL> <LI>```a) carrying out a simulated distillation so as to separate the sample into a light fraction and at least one heavy fraction, <LI>b) analysing in detail the light fraction, <LI>c) collecting at least one heavy fraction after separation, and <LI>d) analysing in detail at least one heavy fraction. </SL>
Patent GB-2418392-A (GB)
Title: Electric tool for planing or routing
Inventor: STOEGER JUERGEN
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: An electric hand tool comprises a sole 109 with a lateral guide 104 attached thereto, a cutter 107 driven by shaft 106, a motor 119 which drives shaft 102, which is perpendicular to shaft 106 and drives the same via bevel gears 118. The motor housing forms the handle for the tool. A second adjustable sole 110, allows the depth of cut made by cutter 107 to be adjusted. The height of lateral guide 104 may also be adjusted via control knob 115. The angle of the lateral guide relative to sole 109 may also be adjustable. Alternatively in some embodiments the sole and guide are fixed relative to one another, typically at right angles to one another. The tool may be used as a hand plane or a hand router. To allow the tool to be used to chamfer an edge, lateral guide 104 may have a chamfer 122 whilst sole 109 may have a v-shaped groove 123.
Patent GB-2419616-A (GB)
Title: Steerable drilling apparatus having a differential displacement side-force exerting mechanism
Inventor: STEENWYK DONALD H VAN
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: An apparatus for steerable rotary drilling of a borehole comprises a mandrel 31 having a central opening there through for the passage of drilling fluid 32, the mandrel having a lower connection 111 for a drill bit and an upper connection 31a for a drill string; radially extensible side-force elements 44, 45; a pair of pistons 39, 40 within an outer housing 30 for activating the side-force elements 44, 45; displacement transducers 115, 116, for the pistons; control valves within the housing 30 for control of the pistons; and sensing, control and power supply elements to control operation of the control valves to steer the drillbit.
Patent GB-2434131-A (GB)
Title: Rail wagon for high volume containers and trailers
Inventor: ORD ROBERT MALCOLM
IPC: B61D3/20
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A rail wagon includes longitudinal members <B>3</B>, deep central pocket <B>4</B>, shallower pockets <B>5</B> above bogies <B>10</B>, floor structure <B>6</B>, open sides <B>7</B> in central pocket <B>4</B>, four locating spigots <B>8</B> and rail couplings <B>9</B>. The pockets <B>4,5</B> accommodate a container or trailer <B>11</B> the width determining the combined wagon width for curving. The wagon length may be longer to enable high containers to be transported between the bogies <B>10</B>, on the floor of the central pocket <B>4</B>, and an alternative higher reference plane enables longer containers to be transported. A shorter wagon version can be provided.
Patent GB-2418694-A (GB)
Title: Valve for oil well
Inventor: HORNE BENJAMIN
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: A barrier device for a downhole tool controls the flow of production fluids in the wellbore. The device may include a flapper mechanism which may be supported on both sides when it is closed, by lower seat 60 and upper seat 76, to block the fluid flow. Alternatively, or in addition, a flapper may comprise a first flapper 66 and a second flapper 68 articulably linked together and articulably linked to a base member 72 that can slide within the tool. A flapper operated by a piston is also described.
Patent GB-2424160-A (GB)
Title: Digital information reproducing apparatus and method
Inventor: KANEMARU TAKASHI
IPC: G10L19/02
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: High audibility output is realized when audio output is provided in special playback. In special playback with audio output, skip/repeat control is done so that decoding and outputting of the audio data is periodically repeated/skipped during part of one frame. The output level may be corrected so as to emphasize appropriate frequency components. This realizes good audio output. In addition, the skip/repeat control and output level correcting methods are changed according to characteristics of the audio data to be reproduced. Also, this realizes good audio output.