baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410838-A (GB)
Title: Antenna with adjustable beam direction
Inventor: COLLINS BRIAN
IPC: H01Q3/32
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: An antenna having an adjustable beam tilt is described. The antenna comprises an array of antenna elements and phase-shifting apparatus to adjust the phase of the signal supplied to each antenna element 12, 14, 16, 18 in the array such that the beam is caused to tilt by a desired amount. The phase shifting apparatus comprises a microstrip line feed network connected to input terminals, output terminals and one or more stator pads. Disposed around the stator pad is a transmission line arc. A rotatable conductor element connects the stator pad, and the feed network to the transmission line arc, the position on the arc of the rotatable conductor element determining the phase-shift introduced in the signal. The antennas described comprise a plurality of phase shifters, the rotatable conductive elements of which are operated by a single actuator rod. The antenna also comprises novel shielding 20 between respective antenna elements in the array that reduce cross-modulation products and that stabilize the radio beam in the desired direction.
Patent GB-2428075-A (GB)
Title: Tool for installing tank connectors
Inventor: BURGHARDT NEIL OTTO
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A tool to facilitate the fitting of tank connectors comprises a relatively large diameter part 2 with features to engage the lugs of a tank connector 3. An extension of the part 2 is passed though the bore of the tank connector, and both the connector 3 and tool 2 are pushed though the predrilled hole in the tank wall 7, from the inside of the tank. A tommy bar 1 is placed though a hole near the end of the extension 2, and can then be held to resist turning of the connector. After the back nut 4 has been tightened to secure the connector, the tommy bar is removed and the tool is withdrawn from the bore of the connector.
Patent GB-2429272-A (GB)
Title: Folding bicycle indicator
Inventor: FESSLER PAUL JULIUS
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: An indicator for a bicycle comprises a base and first and second substrate portions 2, 4. The substrate portions are connected to the base and foldable between open and closed formations. The substrates are preferably hinged 6. The substrates include LEDs 20 to indicate the direction of travel. Signalling may be achieved by a direction controller mounted on the bicycle handlebar. The LEDs may be coloured white and red to indicate the front and rear of the cycle, and may be illuminated in a sequence along the substrates. The indicator may be mounted using a quick-release bracket 10. The closable nature of the hinged indicator facilitates portability.
Patent GB-2432402-A (GB)
Title: Advance and retard mechanism using a transmission
Inventor: SWEATMAN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F16H3/56
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: An advance and retard mechanism, for providing variable timing drive to a camshaft 28, comprises a hollow input shaft 24 fixed to a first gear 12 meshing with a second gear 14 that drives a third gear 18 meshing with a forth gear 20 that is fixed to the camshaft 28. The second and third gears 14, 18 have different diameters and rotate with a shaft 16 so that rotation of the input shaft 24 is transmitted to the forth gear 20 via the first gear 12, the second gear 14 and third gear 18. Shaft 16 is journalled in a rotatable case 30 so that when the case 30 rotates the shaft 16 and gears 14, 18 also rotate, thereby incrementally controlling, e.g. by a stepper motor, the rotation of the case 30 will either advance or retard the camshaft 28 with respect to the input shaft 24. This advance/retardation is due to the different diameters of the second and third gears 14, 18 which results in a gear ratio which is non-unity. The gear 12, 14, 18 and 20 may be replaced with friction wheels or sprockets or belt drive wheels.
Patent GB-2440994-A (GB)
Title: Security glazing panel
Inventor: BLAY JOHN
IPC: E06B5/10
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A security glazing panel comprising a hinged sheet of bandit, burglary or bullet resistant glass in a weather resistant metal frame placed in front of a door or window, internally or externally to deter intruders gaining access. The hinges may be installed in numerous ways, manufactured from stainless steel or another similar material. A locking mechanism may be provided to secure the panel in place. The hinge may be fastened to the wall surrounding the window by use of an anchor pin, grubserew and clamp screw.
Patent GB-2436530-A (GB)
Title: Coloured dice board game
Inventor: IBRAHIM DOGAN
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 2006-03-18
Abstract: A board game for two or more players comprises a board with a track printed upon it, coloured counters and a die. The track forms a spiral moving anticlockwise, beginning with square 1 in the corner of the board and ending with square 50 in the centre. Each of the spaces is coloured, with the face of the die coloured to correspond with the spaces. Three of the faces of the die are marked with 'F' and three with 'B' (fig 2). Each player moves their token backwards or forwards according to the letter printed on the die to the next space whose colour matches the face of the die.
Patent GB-2424618-A (GB)
Title: Printed sheet for flooring material
Inventor: TAJIMA ISAO
IPC: E04F15/16
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A printed sheet for flooring material to be disposed between a backer layer (20) and a top sheet (30) in a flooring material, wherein: the printed sheet for flooring material comprises at least a urethane type resin layer (11), a printed layer (12), and a first composite material layer (13); the printed sheet for flooring material comprises the urethane type resin layer and the first composite material layer in this order from a side of the backer layer in the printed sheet; and the first composite material layer comprises at least an EMAA resin layer (131) and a first polyethylene resin layer (132) in this order from a side of the top sheet in the printed sheet. A flooring material containing the printed sheet has improved resistance to delamination.
Patent GB-2428673-A (GB)
Title: Floated ceramic-convertible flat glass and method of manufacture
Inventor: LAUTENSCHLAEGER GERHARD
IPC: C03B32/02
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A method is described of production of a flat glass which can be transformed into glass ceramic, in which a largely crystal-defect-free glass can be produced, in that the glass strip is cooled from the temperature (TKGmax) at which the glass has the highest rate of crystal growth (KGmax) to the temperature of the lower devitrification point (TUEG) at which crystal growth ceases, at a cooling rate of <EMI ID=2.1 HE=9 WI=64 LX=721 LY=1141 TI=MF> <PC>KR = cooling rate [�C-min<->ü], KGmax = maximum crystal growth rate [žm-min<->ü]. The flat glass has a thickness of below equilibrium thickness, a net width of at least 1 m and has, within the net width, not more than 50 crystals with a size of more than 50žm per kg of glass, especially none with a size of more than 10žm.
Patent GB-2440738-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent fabric
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: A fabric 2, preferably knitted, comprises at least two electrodes 4,6 [16,18 Fig. 3] at spaced apart locations to define a space in between which at least one layer of electroluminescent material 12 [20 Fig. 3] is located. Conductive pathways 8,10 connect the electrodes 4,6 to a power supply such that when power is supplied the electroluminescent layer illuminates. In one embodiment, the electroluminescent material may take the form of a coating on conductive fibres [30, Fig. 5]. The fibres are arranged parallel to one another and when a current is passed through them an electric field is created between adjacent yams causing them to luminesce. A yarn 30 for use in such fabric is disclosed and comprises a conductive core with a layer of electroluminescent material coated thereon. The material will normally comprise encapsulated phosphor. A protective polymeric layer may be coated over the electroluminescent material. A method of making the yarn is provided.
Patent GB-2431777-A (GB)
Title: Impingement cooling of components in an electronic system
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A cooling apparatus (100) adapted for impingement cooling of electronic components in an electronic system (104) comprises an air mover <B>(106)</B>, one or more heat sinks <B>(108)</B> configured with multiple fins <B>(110)</B>, and one or more flexible tubing segments (112). The flexible tubing segments (112) are coupled to the air mover <B>(106)</B> and are configured to direct airflow onto the heat sinks <B>(108)</B> for impingement cooling. The air mover (106) may also operate to move air in the opposite direction, drawing air from the heat sinks (108) through the flexible tubing (112) to the outside of the system. The flexible tubing (112) allows easy reconfiguration of components within the electronic system.
Patent GB-2429772-A (GB)
Title: Optical radiation sensor system and method for measuring radiation transmittance of a fluid
Inventor: KNIGHT DOUGLAS GORDON
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: There is disclosed a process for measuring transmittance of a fluid in a radiation field comprising polychromatic radiation - i.e., radiation at a first wavelength and radiation at a second wavelength different from the first wavelength. The process comprises the steps of: (i) positioning a polychromatic radiation source and a polychromatic radiation sensor element in a spaced relationship to define a first thickness of fluid in the radiation field; (ii) detecting a first . radiation intensity corresponding to radiation at the first wavelength received by the sensor element at the first thickness; (iii) detecting a second radiation intensity corresponding to radiation at the second wavelength received by the sensor element at the first thickness; (iv) altering the first thickness to define a second thickness; (v) detecting a third radiation intensity corresponding to radiation at the first wavelength received by the sensor element at the second thickness; (vi) detecting a fourth radiation intensity corresponding to radiation at the second wavelength received by the sensor element at the second thickness; and (vii) calculating radiation transmittance of the fluid in the radiation field from the first radiation intensity, the second radiation intensity, the third radiation intensity and the fourth radiation intensity. Thus, the present process relates to a novel manner to measure UV transmittance of a fluid in an on-line or random measurement manner.
Patent GB-2430574-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transitioning from a missile warning system to a fine tracking system in a directional infrared countermeasures system
Inventor: GIDSEG RONALD A
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A method for transitioning a target from a missile warning system to a fine tracking system in a directional countermeasures system includes capturing at least one image within a field of view of the missile warning system. The method further includes identifying a threat from the captured image or images and identifying features surrounding the threat. These features are registered with the threat and image within a field of view of the fine tracking system is captured. The registered features are used to identify a location of a threat within this captured image.
Patent GB-2434515-A (GB)
Title: Audio data transmitting apparatus for webcasting and audio regulating methods therefor
Inventor: CHEN PO-WEN
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: Webcasting audio including a first layer program and a second layer program where the first layer regulates an output quantity of audio data according to expected data and the second layer program calculates a first data quantity and a difference between the first data quantity and the second data quantity. The difference is transmitted back to the first layer program and the audio data is transformed into virtual audio data. The first data quantity is the output of the audio data between a real time instant and a base time instant, the difference is the expected data. The second data quantity is the output quantity of the audio data between the previous real time instant and the base time instant. Included is also an output unit for transforming the virtual data into a transmissible data format.
Patent GB-2436161-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the load on network traffic virus scanners
Inventor: CURNYN JON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: The volume of traffic sent to one or more network virus scanners is reduced through preliminary analysis of content carried by the network. The preliminary analysis is effective to identify whether or not a virus scan on extracted content is necessary and involves calculating a digest for the extracted content and comparing it against a cache of digests generated from content that has previously undergone a virus scan, each digest being stored along with the results of any scan. If a match is found then the content has already been subject to a virus scan and consequently the extracted content is not scanned again. The digest may be calculated for an entire piece of content or just a segment, and depends upon the source of the content, for example, the IP address, domain or URL. This protects against the possibility of malware developers attempting to fool a digest system that depends only upon the form of the content, since they are unable to disguise its source. The invention reduces the load on virus scanners by preventing the same piece of content from the same source being scanned twice.
Patent GB-2438277-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus for a perforating system
Inventor: GRIGAR LARRY
IPC: E21B43/1185
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A safety apparatus is disclosed for providing ballistic train interruption in a perforating system. The safety apparatus 102 comprises a generally tubular shaped housing 202 having first and second ends 202a,202b which are fabricated to permit the housing to be positioned at any location in the perforating system. The apparatus comprises first and second ballistic sections 203,203a and 204,204a, in the housing, and a third ballistic section (205,205a,Fig.5) which is rotatably mounted via a structure 209 in the housing 202 to move between a disarmed position and an armed position based on downhole pressure. Upon retrieval of the perforating system from the wellbore, the safety apparatus functions to return a third ballistic section 205,205a to a disarmed position. Additionally, a frangible membrane 211 is provided to permanently disable the third ballistic section 205,205a to insure that no inadvertent detonation of the guns occurs when retrieving the system from a wellbore.
Patent GB-2433482-A (GB)
Title: Vertically aligning slackless drawbar
Inventor: RING MICHAEL E
IPC: B61G7/10
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A vertically aligning slackless drawbar for connecting adjacently disposed ends of a pair of railway freight cars together in a substantially semi-permanent manner. Such vertically aligning slackless drawbar comprises a first member and a second member pivotably and slideably coupled to each other with a pivot pin, preventing lifting of the body of such railway freight car from the bolster in a light aluminum railway freight car application. A predetermined clearance is designed between the adjacent ends of the first and second member to limit lateral movement of the second member in relationship to the first member in order to limit occurrence of jackknifing. The first member is secured to a yoke with the standard "F' pin. The yoke is further secured between the rear lug and a front lug of a center sill of a railway freight car. A pair of tapered gravity wedges compensate for longitudinal slack and are held in place with a pair of leaf springs disposed between the rear lug and said gravity wedge.
Patent GB-2448556-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of nuclear sludge
Inventor: DEEGAN DAVID
IPC: G21F9/00
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: A method for treating nuclear sludge comprises subjecting the nuclear sludge to a plasma treatment in a plasma chamber to melt at least some of the inorganic components of the sludge, wherein the plasma chamber comprises a crucible having a cooled inner surface, such that the inorganic components in contact with the inner surface are in a solid state and form a barrier between that part of surface of the crucible and the molten inorganic components of the sludge. The crucible 1 of the plasma chamber preferably is formed from an inner wall 2 in contact with the solid sludge and an outer wall 3 with cooling water passing between the two walls 2,3.
Patent GB-2450919-A (GB)
Title: Generating, at compile-time, a test which is to be used at run-time in a type checking operation prior to decoding of bit sequences
Inventor: MITCHELL KEVIN
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A method of generating a choice determinant at a compile-time is provided. Data to be decoded, such as a bit sequence of a PDU or packet, could be of a first type or a second type, i.e. the data is said to be an alternation of a first type and a second type. The choice determinant is a test used by a decoder, at run-time, to assist in distinguishing type and thus in decoding. The method of the invention involves determining 302 a first probe set for the first type. The probe set is in effect a trial choice determinant. The first probe set (310, 312) is then used to generate a partial bit sequence. An attempt to decode (320) the partial bit sequence using an encoder configured to decode bit sequences of the second type follows. The first probe set is adopted as the choice determinant in response to failure of the attempt to decode the partial bit sequence.
Patent GB-2452708-A (GB)
Title: A reusable moulding tool made from sand
Inventor: KLOEB JAMES TODD
IPC: B22C1/12
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A reusable tool 10 comprising a base 16, pattern 12 and sidewalls 18 and a method for making the same are disclosed. Layers 20 of foundry sand and resin binder are initially built up to form the base 16. The process continues with the sidewalls 18 and pattern 12 being built up layer by layer on the base 16. A mixture of sand and an activator is applied as a layer onto which a printed resin is deposited. The reusable tool 10 is coated with a curable resin to form a protective shell 22. An ink jet printing head is used to print the resin. The tool may be a vacuum forming tool 26 having vacuum holes 38. CAD design instructions may be used. The tool may be used for producing sand castings, sheet metal dies and vacuum formed parts.
Patent GB-2445225-A (GB)
Title: A chain transmission comprising a sprocket having at least two different pitch angles
Inventor: HIRAI AKIRA
IPC: F16H55/30
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A chain transmission comprises a standard roller chain 50 or a standard rollerless bushing chain and a sprocket 11, the sprocket comprising at least two different tooth form pitch angles, wherein the tooth form pitch angles are irregularly arranged along a circumferential direction of the sprockets pitch circle, and wherein the root diameter (df13, in fig.1) of the sprocket is larger than the root diameter (df, in fig.1) of a standard sprocket designed for used with said standard chain. The tooth form pitch angles may be   r  -   Wr  ,   r  -   Wr  and   r  + 2  Wr  , or perhaps,   r  -   Wr  ,   r  and   r  +   Wr  arranged randomly around the circumference of the chain wheel. The 'standard' sprocket and 'standard' chain relationship is based on ISO606:1994(E). By irregularly arranging the pitch angles, kinetic energy from the rollers / bushings impacting on the sprocket are buffered, resulting in reduced engagement shock and reduced noise.
Patent GB-2440090-A (GB)
Title: Equine training aid
Inventor: BENTLEY HILARY ELIZABETH
IPC: B68B1/04
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an equine training aid for enabling a horse, pony, donkey or the like, particularly dressage or show horses, to adopt an optimum outline or profile which comprises a self -centring, continuous loop portion (1), configured, during lungeing or riding, to be in contact tension with the equine wherein the continuous loop portion (1) comprises a front section (Ia) and a rear section (Ib) each of which are linked by linking means in the form of rings (2a) and pivotal clips (2b). Each of the loop sections (Ia) and (Ib) additionally has two adjustment means (e.g. sliders; (3)) to allow each loop section to be lengthened or shortened and both ends of the rear section (Ib) terminate in a safety loop (4) which allows rotation of the device to a limited extent and prevents the rear section of the loop portion (Ib) from slipping down the hind legs of the equine when the device is being dismantled and removed from the equine.
Patent GB-2455151-A (GB)
Title: An Astragalus extract as an antiviral for several genera of the Flaviviridae family
Inventor: ZHONG SHOUMING
IPC: A61K31/7048
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: An antiviral product and its use in the treatment of the Flaviviridae family of viruses including the genera Flavivirus, particularly Dengue, Pestivirus, Unassigned Flaviviradae, and tentative Species of the Genus HCV. The antiviral product is an extract of Astragalus and preferably comprises at least one marker selected from astragaloside I, astragaloside IV, formononetin-7-O-beta-d-glucoside and 3'hydroxyl-formononetin-7-O-beta-d-glucoside.
Patent GB-2455974-A (GB)
Title: Boron-containing compositions
Inventor: COOK SIMON GREGSON
IPC: C03C8/00
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A comminuted, heterogeneous boron-containing compositions which may be prepared by heating to a temperature sufficiently high that calcination occurs but insufficient for the formation of a homogeneous melt a composition in particulate form comprising a mixture of components capable, under the conditions of heating, of yielding the oxides B203 and Si02 and optionally Al203, Na20 and/or CaO in proportions such that the relative percentages by weight of the said oxides, based on the total weight of said oxides, are 5 to 35% B203, 10 to 65% Si02, 0 to 35% Al203, 0 to 20% Na20, and 0 to 50% CaO; where the resulting composition is comminuted. The heating step may be carried out in a rotary calciner or a roller kiln. By varying the proportions of the ingredients and the heating conditions, there may be obtained products of differing boron solubility characteristics according to the desired use of the products. Such compositions may be used as a source of boron in ceramics and heavy clay bodies, glass and fiberglass; in agriculture; as wood preservatives and pesticides; in polymers and rubbers; in wood, including wood-plastics, composites; as flame retardant; in intumescent materials; in paints and coatings, in soaps and detergents; in cosmetics; in industrial fluids; in steel slag; in water treatment; and in gypsum wallboard as well as in glazes.
Patent GB-2457454-A (GB)
Title: Polymorphic form II of the adamantylamino-platinum (IV) complex LA-12
Inventor: SOVA PETR
IPC: A61K31/282
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: Polymorphic form II of the compound (0C-6-43)-bis(acetato)(1-tricyclo -[3,3,1,13  Ò  7] decylamine)amminedichloroplatinum(IV), also called LA-12, having the structure shown in formula (I), methods of preparation, isolation and identification thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, use of such a polymorph in therapy and in the treatment of oncological deseases.