baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2361027-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for a quick release coupling
Inventor: CHIEN KUO-PIAO
IPC: F16L37/18
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: A locking device for a quick release coupling includes a coupling (10) having at least two pairs of supports (101) which containing a groove (102) and a locking pin (104). A sleeve (11) is attached to the coupling (10) and containing an arcuate groove (111). A lever (20) is pivotally mounted on the pair of supports (101) and includes a cam (21) abutting the arcuate groove (111), and a recess (22) with an opening (23) and an indentation (25) to receive the locking pin (104). A linkage (26) is received in the recess (22) and pivotally mounted on the lever (20), and having a first end (261) abutting the locking pin (104) and a second end (262) penetrating the opening (23). A spring (271) is pivotally mounted on the lever (20) and abuts the linkage (26) and the lever (20).
Patent GB-2363852-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for determining the time taken for a fluid to flow through a length of conduit.
Inventor: BOWLING MICHAEL KEITH
IPC: G01F1/7084
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: The method includes the steps of, inducing a change in the temperature of the fluid which maybe by a heat exchanger 1, detecting the passage of the increased or decreased temperature fluid passed first and second temperature sensors 4 and 5 mounted in or on the conduit 3 and determining the time interval between detection of the temperature changed fluid passed the sensors 4 and 5. The temperature sensors maybe of a sensitive and fast response type, for example thermocouples or thermistors. The sensors maybe linked to a microprocessor to record the time at which the temperature changed fluid passes the sensors 4 and 5, and / or to calculate and record the associated time interval. The method and apparatus are particularly, but not exclusively, concerned with determining the dwell or holding time of a liquid, such as milk, in a dairy pasteuriser without the need to inject a tracer into the fluid.
Patent GB-2355416-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory screen and method of fabrication
Inventor: BAKULA JOHN JAMES
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2000-09-08
Abstract: A mesh screen 10 comprises woven warp and woof wires having openings in the warp direction 13 which are longer than the openings in the woof direction 11. The warp wires have warp crimp angles and the woof wires have woof crimp angles which do not allow the wires to slip relative to each other when used as a vibratory screen. A method of fabricating a screening screen of the above type includes determining the size of the openings in the woof direction and length of openings in the warp direction and determining the maximum wire size of woof and warp wires to produce a maximum woof and warp crimp angle. A table provides warp and weft crimp angles for given wire diameters.
Patent GB-2375236-A (GB)
Title: Electrical wiring accessory
Inventor: JOSEPH LANCE
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: An electrical wiring accessory for mounting on a wiring box (12) recessed in a wall (14), the electrical wiring accessory including a front plate (2) having a front face (6) and a rear edge (16), the rear edge defining a mounting plane which is coincident with the wall when the accessory is mounted on the wiring box. Mounted on the rear of the front plate (2) there is a contact housing (4), which protrudes rearwardly of the mounting plane, such that it extends into the wiring box when the accessory is mounted on the box. The accessory is configured such that, measuring the depth of the accessory from the most forward point on the front face (6) of the front plate (2) to the most rearward point on the contact housing (4) along a line perpendicular to the mounting plane, the mounting plane lies between 10% and 30% of the depth of the accessory measured from the most forward point on the front face. The electrical wiring accessory may be an electrical socket or switch.
Patent GB-2364386-A (GB)
Title: Rna binding compounds
Inventor: MURCHIE ALASTAIR IAIN HAMILTON
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: A method for determining whether a test compound binds to a target RNA comprises (a) contacting the test compound with a target RNA and RNA-modifying enzyme and (b) detecting the modification of the RNA in the presence and absence of the test compound. Inhibition of enzymatic modification of the RNA indicates that the compound may induce antibiotic resistance. RNA-modifying enzymes include methyltransferases, pseudouridine synthase, guanine glycosylase and a 2'-O-ribosyl phosphate transferase. The test compound may be selected from a combinatorial library.
Patent GB-2370501-A (GB)
Title: Christmas tree and decorations
Inventor: KIMSEY PAUL
IPC: A47G33/06
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: A Christmas tree has branches formed in different colours representative of a sports club. Decorations with a sporting theme are provided, such as flat shapes bearing a sporting image and having a corresponding profile. Baubles are shaped and painted to represent sports balls, and lengths of tinsel may have integral shapes which represent sporting items.
Patent GB-2395791-A (GB)
Title: Electronic tyre inspection system
Inventor: CHARLESWORTH FRANK DAVID WATTS
IPC: G01M17/02
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A method and means of tyre inspection comprises positioning an electrode 9 inside a tyre 6 and an electrode outside said tyre and providing a liquid between the surface of the tyre 6 and the said electrodes. The liquid may be water provide in a water tank 4, into which the tyre 6 may be partially immersed. An alternating voltage may be applied to the electrodes and signals relating to the electrodes may be analysed by a computer. A tyre supporting frame, hoist, rollers 7 and position encoder arrangement may be employed to move the tyre 6 past the electrodes such that they scan the tyre, from one sidewall to the other. The signals may then be used to create a two dimensional map of the holes, cuts and debris present in the tyre. This information may then be used to decide if the tyre is repairable and how to repair it.
Patent GB-2381577-A (GB)
Title: A gas fired appliance with a catalytic converter.
Inventor: BARSON STEVE
IPC: F23M9/00
Filed: 2001-11-03
Abstract: A gas fired appliance comprising a combustion chamber 8, a gas burner inlet 12, an air inlet 10, an exhaust outlet 18 with a catalytic converter 20 disposed between the outlet and a flue 26. Preferably, a baffle is disposed across the exhaust outlet and constructed to from a labyrinth passage in conjunction with a top plate 24. Preferably, the gas appliance is used for heating a domestic dwelling, the appliance being such as a gas fireplace, a gas boiler or even a gas wall heater.
Patent GB-2372930-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for investigating a sample using terahertz radiation
Inventor: ARNONE DONALD DOMINIC
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: An apparatus and method for imaging a sample, the method comprising the steps of irradiating a sample with a pulse of electromagnetic radiation, said pulse having a plurality of frequencies in the range from 25 GHz to 100 THz; detecting the amplitude of the radiation reflected from or transmitted by the sample; and generating an image of sample using the amplitude of the radiation detected at a single point in time. The apparatus may be used for internal imaging of a object or for medical imaging for diagnosis. The radiation is less damaging than other types of penetrating radiation.
Patent GB-2370218-A (GB)
Title: Disposable dual cup
Inventor: POLLOCK MARIE
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A disposable dual cup having two vessels ( 1a and 1b) and each vessel having a semicircular base (2a and 2b), and being joined to form one moulding by having a circular rim (3) at the upper end of the cup. Preferably an adhesive panel (4) is contained within the interior walls (5) of both vessels to enable both vessels to connect for stability and to allow the creation of a partition within the cup. A lid (6) is then secured to the circular rim preventing the mixing of drinks and two openings (7a and 7b) are strategically pierced within the lid to allow the cup to receive straws (8a and 8b) for dispensation of both drinks. Prior to fixing by the panel (4), the lower parts of the vessels are able to move apart allowing the cup to be stacked in a nested relationship with other such cups.
Patent GB-2388822-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow with telescopic handles
Inventor: MCDOWELL BARRY
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A wheelbarrow comprises handles 2 which may be telescopically extended and which may be pushed into a retracted position. The handles 2 are mounted on bars 6 which are slidably mounted within tubes 12 and are preferably lockable by inserting a pin 7 into holes (10) corresponding to the desired telescopic length. The wheelbarrow typically comprises a wheel 1, a bucket 4, a bucket frame 9 and a wheel frame 8 which may be angled to facilitate tipping and uphill movement. Extension of the handles 2 can facilitate the lifting of loads, whilst fully retracting the handles 2 can facilitate storage of the wheelbarrow. A moulded handle 3 may be provided at the rear of the bucket 4 for manoeuvring of the wheelbarrow when the handles 2 are retracted.
Patent GB-2388366-A (GB)
Title: Method of simplfying commodity picking
Inventor: LIN KUANG-SHIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A method of simplifying commodity picking management is disclosed. It is applied in a stock management system to provide an optimized goods picking procedure in production distribution. The method includes the steps of analysing the schedules of delivery lorries, resetting the order of picking such that the goods for one lorry are picked from the most closely adjacent storage areas. Where the same goods from a number of orders are for the same lorry, they are all picked at the same time and the shortest picking route is chosen. Once analysed, a new, modified picking list is printed.
Patent GB-2391515-A (GB)
Title: Sunblock or suncream applicator pen
Inventor: CINATO VICTORIA
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2002-08-10
Abstract: A sunblock or suncream applicator pen comprising a cylindrical pen with a narrow opening in the tip to enable accurate application of product to small surface areas such as moles. Preferably the pen is made of plastic, or a combination of plastic and sponge. The applicator pen may also have a screw on cap.
Patent GB-2387657-A (GB)
Title: Downhole magnetic field based feature detector
Inventor: ALMAGUER JAMES S
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus usable in a subterranean well includes a magnetometer (44) to indicate the strength of a magnetic field (42) that at least partially extends through a portion of a downhole pipe (20). The feature of the pipe may be a casing collar joint (22), an anomaly or similar geometrical feature which causes a change in the local permeability of the pipe. The magnetometer may be a search coil which detects a change in strength of the flux field as it passes through the feature. The system may also be used to detect a transverse movement in the well. The magnetic field may be generated by a magnet (40) or may be a naturally occurring field.
Patent GB-2396845-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction keypad
Inventor: ELDON JAMES
IPC: H04M1/72466
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: A keypad (31) comprising: a set of switches (43); a set of key elements (21) each capable of being moved by a user so as to operate a respective switch (43); and a display device (41), the display pattern of which can be varied under the control of a display controlle<WC 1>r (22) and arranged so as to be capable of propagating two or more patterns of light from at least some of the key elements; whereby indicia may be displayed from the key elements (21) and the displayed indicia varied under the control of the display controller (22).
Patent GB-2399584-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular crash barrier
Inventor: SPANSWICK-SMITH DAVID JOHN
IPC: B63G11/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: The crash barrier comprises a series of flexible rubber sheets 10 which are each anchored along one edge of a retaining wall. The sheets are profiled so that the free end portions all extend in the same direction generally parallel to the wall 2. The trailing edge of each free end portion overlaps the leading end of the free end portion lying immediately downstream. Blocks 8 of foam are located one between each two adjacent sheets and retained against the wall by the sheets. Any vehicle impacting the barrier has its impact absorbed by the blocks and is pushed from one block to the next by the sliding of the free end portions of the sheets over one another. Also claimed is a crash barrier designed to float on water and to be towed behind a water craft.
Patent GB-2389933-A (GB)
Title: Programmable index hashing function circuit and method of optimisation, for use with a cache memory on a microprocessor
Inventor: MOYER PAUL J
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A programmable index hashing function is designed that allows the index hashing function to be programmed after the microprocessor has been fabricated. The index hashing function may be "tuned" by running an application on the microprocessor and observing the performance of the cache memory based on the type of index hashing function used. The index hashing function may be programmed by several methods. These include EPROMS, EEPROMS, laser blown fuses, electrically blown fuses and remote diagnostic registers. The circuit comprises a set of AND gates, and XOR gates, a hashing mask (which is programmable) and a memory array. The inputs to The AND gate consist at the hashing mask and halt at the memory array bits. The output from the AND gates are combined with the other half at the memory array bits in the XOR gates to produce a hashed value.
Patent GB-2384345-A (GB)
Title: Automated code delivery
Inventor: SIMON MICHAEL P
IPC: G07F17/24
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: In an automated code delivery system (fig 1) a user can pay for and request one or more codes from a bank (140), an automated teller machine (130), a convenience store, grocery store or check cashing store, all of which are convenient payment receiving center. A device (130) at a convenient payment receiving center will interact with a finance company (120) to forward a payment for financed goods. The finance company (120) then provide an indication to an automated code delivery computer (110) that payments have been received for a financed purchase. If payments have been received, the convenient payment receiving center (130) can obtain one or more codes from the automated code delivery computer (110).
Patent GB-2389463-A (GB)
Title: Variable impedance matching circuit for the antenna of a device with a re-configurable housing
Inventor: KURIHARA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A variable impedance matching circuit for an antenna 10 comprises means suitable for detecting a change in the configuration of a housing 40 of an associated device and means of changing an impedance matching circuit accordingly. The detecting means 40 may provide an electrical signal to further means 25 which may change the impedance matching circuit 20 appropriately. The impedance matching circuit 20 may comprise an inductive and capacitive network in which at least one capacitive element 23, 24 may be switched in or out of the circuit 20 to change the impedance of the circuit. The detecting means 40 may be activated by the presence of speech. The variable impedance matching circuit is intended for use in foldable or collapsable portable communication devices.
Patent GB-2405964-A (GB)
Title: Database access
Inventor: ROGER OLIVIER
IPC: G16H70/60
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A user inputs a reference via an interface to a server; the server accesses the database, the database returning information relating to that reference only, to the server, and the server sends information pertaining to the reference to the user via the interface.
Patent GB-2391241-A (GB)
Title: Nested stack-down casing hanger system for subsea wellheads for annulus pressure monitoring
Inventor: BATEN ROBERT B
IPC: E21B33/03
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A wellhead system (52) for petroleum producing wells comprises a "stack-down" casing hanger configuration. In this stack-down system, the hanger for each successively smaller diameter casing string is landed or "nested" within the hanger for the next larger casing string. This approach allows the pack-off for each casing hanger to be retrieved independently, thus allowing fluid communication to be established with any of the casing annuli after all of the casing strings and hangers have been installed. Thus the pressure in each annulus may be monitored while the well is in production mode.
Patent GB-2406283-A (GB)
Title: Compliance monitor for a drug delivery device and method of using the compliance monitor.
Inventor: JONGEJAN ROBERTO
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A compliance monitor <B>20</B> is attachable to or forms part of a drug delivery device, such as an inhaler <B>2</B>. The monitor <B>20</B> comprises a switch <B>38</B> which is actuated by a user when delivering a dose of medicament. The monitor <B>20</B> further comprises a sensor <B>30</B> for sensing whether the device is properly positioned in contact with or relative to the user's body for administration of the medicament. For example where the device is an inhaler <B>2</B> and the sensor <B>30</B> a temperature sensor, temperature variations caused by insertion of the inhaler mouthpiece <B>8</B> into the user's mouth indicate whether the dose has been delivered into the patient's mouth. A memory in the compliance monitor <B>20</B> stores a compliance record indicating whether or not the device was properly positioned each time a dose was delivered. Also disclosed is a method of using a compliance monitor.
Patent GB-2406462-A (GB)
Title: Multicasting apparatus
Inventor: MULLER DOMINIQUE
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: IP data is multicast from one or more servers (4) in sessions through a network (N) comprising a plurality of routers (R) in a multicast tree to transmission sites (S) of a DVB-T network, where the data is encapsulated by IPEs 28 and transmitted unidirectionally to mobile user equipment (UE). A controller (38) builds up a schedule of session data concerning sessions transmitted by the servers (4) and instructs the IPEs to send join messages to receive data for selected sessions. The join messages may include the address of the source and may be transmitted in good time before the start of the session.
Patent GB-2406542-A (GB)
Title: Scented greeting card
Inventor: BEALE JUDITH ELIZABETH
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2003-10-04
Abstract: A greeting card containing a pocket of scented pot pourri to suit the occasion. Preferably the pot pourri pocket is made from perforated paper to allow the fragrance to circulate, and it may be combined with lace or ribbons. The card may be provided in a sealed, clear cellophane bag to keep the fragrance fresh. The card may fragrance a room during display and may be used as a drawer fragrancer after display. The pot pourri fragrance may also be topped up with bottled fragrance if it starts to fade, and the card may contain a phial of fragrance for later use. The card may also include a conventional greeting 3 and a shaped aperture 2 to display the fragranced pocket.
Patent GB-2394688-A (GB)
Title: Pocket tool
Inventor: ELSENER CARL
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A pocket tool (1) with a housing body with two oppositely lying housing side faces bounding at least certain regions thereof, as well as at least one housing area between the side faces, and an implement (10) displaceable out of a stowed position inside the housing area into an operating position outside the housing area. The implement (10) having a housing case (22) with two oppositely lying side walls extending substantially parallel with the housing side faces at a distance apart, and slim or edge faces extending between the side walls. A lighting means (37) is provided on an edge face of the housing case (22) facing outwardly from the housing body. An axis of symmetry (86) of a conical beam (85) emitted by the lighting means (37) and a plane (87) oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the pocket tool subtend an angle (88) which is freely adjustable. The application further relates to a switch connecting mechanism for a switch contact in an implement (10) of the pocket tool. The pocket tool (1) may comprise a pocket knife or a plate-shaped tool card.
Patent GB-2408515-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive tape and its reinforcement fabric
Inventor: TERNON GERARD LUCIEN ROGER
IPC: C09J7/21
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: An adhesive tape (5) comprises a reinforcement fabric, optionally laminated to a polymer layer and one or two faces of the tape being coated with pressure sensitive adhesive. The reinforcement fabric is selected from the group comprising WIWK fabric and Leno weave fabric, and it is provided with oblique weft yarns (3) held by the adhesive and by stitches or loops (2) at an oblique angle (  a  ) of 20 to 80 degrees to the warp stitching wales or warp yarn. Inlay warps (1) may also be provided. The wefts (3) may be skewed by withdrawing the fabric obliquely downstream of pressure rollers.
Patent GB-2393520-A (GB)
Title: Use of axial accelerometer for estimation of instantaneous rop downhole for lwd and wireline applications
Inventor: DUBINSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: Determination of the rate penetration (ROP) of drilling has usually been based upon surface measurements and may not be an accurate representation of the actual ROP. This can cause problems in Logging While Drilling (LWD). Because of the lack of a high-speed surface to-downhole communication while drilling, a conventional method of measuring ROP at the surface does not provide a solution to this problem. However, the instantaneous ROP can be derived downhole with a certain degree of accuracy by utilizing an accelerometer placed in (or near) the tool to measure acceleration in the axial direction. When three-component accelerometers are used, the method may be used to determine the true vertical depth of the borehole.
Patent GB-2409355-A (GB)
Title: Detecting failure in a converter
Inventor: GEBHARDT SVEN
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2003-12-20
Abstract: A method of and apparatus for detecting a failure in a system which comprises a converter 11 and a load 13, in particular a driving motor of a railroad traction vehicle, wherein the load is connected to the converter via a line 5a-c. At least one electric current carried by the line is measured, the convener is controlled by a controlling device 4 and the controlling device uses values of the measured current for operating the system. A local minimum value (MIN) and a local maximum value (MAX) of the measured current (I) is determined and used to decide whether there is a failure of the system.
Patent GB-2397590-A (GB)
Title: Steel girder with porous layer and carbon fibre friction lining
Inventor: HARTNER GERHARD
IPC: F16D65/092
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: An apparatus or friction body comprises a steel girder (1) with a carbon fibre friction lining (2) and a porous layer (3) located there between. The porous layer is adhered on one side (4) to the girder and on the other (5) to the lining. Preferably the porous layer is a paper or fibre composite insulating layer.