baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2388332-A (GB)
Title: Dual function showerhead for steam and water
Inventor: OUYOUNG SCOTT
IPC: B05B1/16
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A showerhead comprises a handle 10, and a casing 20, said casing enclosing a diversion unit 30 and a spray nozzle unit 70 which are locked within the casing by a locking ring 80. The spray nozzle unit comprises a hard front cover 71 and a soft back cover 78, the front cover has an accommodation trough (72, fig 2A) situated at its upstream side associated with conical atomizing holes (74, fig 2B) for egress of steam, the holes include an upstream flow resistance puck (75, fig 2B) with circumferential dents (76, fig 2B) for allowing passage of water, the front cover also has an outer annulus with pores (77, fig 2A) for the egress of water. The back cover is annular and has nozzles 79 configured to engage with the pores of the front cover and allow water to pass therethrough. A diversion unit is configured such that it has an inlet head 40 with one hole 42 therethrough which passes water to one of two holes (52, 53, fig 2D) in the diversion head 50. The diversion head can be rotated such that in a first orientation water can be transferred to the outer pores for egress of water whilst in the second orientation water is transferred to the accommodation for the generation of steam.
Patent GB-2388540-A (GB)
Title: New use of Ramatroban
Inventor: BACON KEVIN
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: The invention provides the compound represented by the formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=46 WI=82 LX=627 LY=891 TI=CF> <PC>or acceptable salt thereof as a CRTH2 modulator. The compounds of the formula (I): (+)-(3R)-3-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonamido)-1,2,3 ,4-tetrahydrocarbazole-9-propionic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has excellent CRTH2 antagonistic activity and is useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases associated with the activity, in particular for the treatment of allergic diseases, such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjuvatitis. In addition, eosinophil-related diseases, such as Churg-Strauss syndrome and sinusitis should be included as possible targets of a CRTH2 modulator. Moreover, basophil-related diseases, such as basophilic leukemia and basophilic leukocytosis should be also included.
Patent GB-2389578-A (GB)
Title: High temperature cement compositions for use downhole
Inventor: BARLET-GOUEDARD VERONIQUE
IPC: C04B14/10
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: In a process to design high temperature cement slurries, temperature stable mineral phases (such as anorthite and wairakite) are selected that will form at the downhole temperature of the well. Aluminium modifiers and silica oxides are added to the dry cement so that the elemental composition of the blend corresponds to the mineral phases selected. The control of the particle size distribution and the relative amount of those minerals allow their addition at high concentration while leaving the slurry easily mixable and pumpable. The kinetics that affect how quickly the thermodynamic equilibrium of the targeted mineral phases formation is reached, can be influenced by adjusting the crystallinity and the particle sizes of the different solids.
Patent GB-2375364-A (GB)
Title: Cutting element for rock bit
Inventor: ANDERSON NATHAN ROY
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 1999-02-12
Abstract: A culling element for a rock drilling bit comprises a cylindrical grip section (10, figure 1A) from which extends a protrusion 512 having a non-axisymmetric outer surface and a layer of ultra hard material 530 having a convex axisymmetric outer surface is formed over the protrusion. A critical contact region or zone 574, which is the portion of an insert closest to a hole wall while drilling and the region most liable to cracking due to stresses during drilling, is defined on the insert. Measured from a central axis (32, figure 1A) the critical zone is located not less than a first angle (72, figure 1A) of around 20{ and not greater than a second angle (73, figure 1A) of around 80{. Inside this region the ultra hard layer, generally polycrystalline diamond or polycrystalline cubic boron nitride, is thicker than outside to reduce cracking or delamination. One or more transition layers may be placed between the protrusion and the ultra hard layer.
Patent GB-2373167-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming confectionery product
Inventor: KASHULINES JR PETER THOMAS
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a shaped confectionery product of Bingham plastic rheology by cold extrusion wherein particles of the confectionery product are fed between counter-rotating form rolls having depressions corresponding to the desired product shape. The particles are compacted and compressed between the form rolls and fuse together to exit with a thin web of material interconnecting the shaped confectionery product. The release of the product from the roll surface is aided by induced differential motion between the rolls.
Patent GB-2379271-A (GB)
Title: True relative amplitude migration with ray bending and amplitude corrections
Inventor: SUN CHUANWEN
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A method is provided for migrating seismic data. The method comprises determining a travel time; determining a ray-bending correction; determining an amplitude correction; and outputting data based on the travel time, the ray-bending correction, and the amplitude correction. A system is provided for migrating seismic data. The system comprises means for determining a travel time, means for determining a ray-bending correction, means for determining an amplitude correction, and means for outputting data based on the travel time, the ray-bending correction, and the amplitude correction. The system is designed to provide better seismic imaging of an isotopic lithologies.
Patent GB-2388215-A (GB)
Title: A calculator with a liquid filled ornament
Inventor: LEE VINCENT KUO-WEI
IPC: G04B/
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A calculator with liquid ornament includes a base, on a predetermined position of which a downward cavity is formed for detachably or fixedly receiving a hollow enclosure therein. The cavity has dimensions and shape matching with an appearance of the base, and the hollow enclosure has dimensions and shape matching with appearances of the calculator and the cavity to create an integral beauty for the calculator. The hollow enclosure is adapted to contain different types of decorative liquids and floating ornaments therein, giving the calculator a unique appearance and added value.
Patent GB-2378320-A (GB)
Title: Power capacitor containing thixotropic dielectric fluid
Inventor: MINNICK MICHAEL GERALD
IPC: H01G4/22
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: A power capacitor comprises a casing, capacitor roll, and a thixotropic, dielectic fluid having a thixotropic index of a least 20. The thixotropic dielectric fluid may include vegetable oil, transformer oil, and a clay material.
Patent GB-2388651-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant passageway apparatus for a conduit
Inventor: GOMERSALL PAUL
IPC: F23J13/00
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: A fire resistant passageway for a conduit comprises an aperture 15,17 for a conduit to pass through, an opening (20 fig 4) to enable gas to pass through, and fire resistant means comprising an intumescent material 22 to inhibit the passage of gas through the opening, when activated. The apparatus may include a conduit (12 fig 1), which may comprise a chimney flue. The fire resistant means may be activated when exposed to heat greater than 150 degrees Centigrade. The opening may be slots or a plurality of ventilation openings. The intumescent material may seal or block the passageway when jubject to excess heat, and may be located around the aperture through which the conduit is arranged to pass. The intumescent portion may comprise a second portion (26 fig 6) forming an outer wall which locates around the periphery of the passageway, the second portion may comprise a plurality of strips (25,32, fig 6). The passageway may also comprise support means 54 which may at least partially support the conduit.
Patent GB-2388077-A (GB)
Title: Recording writing performed on a surface
Inventor: MOYNE WILLIAM P
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A stylus 12 contains an ultrasound transmitter for transmitting position signals and a second transmitter for transmitting a timing signal which may be infrared. A detector assembly 14 has position signal receivers (condenser microphones) 36 and timing signal receiver 38 on base appliance 30 which also contains hardware and firmware to enable the stylus or an eraser to be tracked on writing surfaces, such as whiteboards, blackboards, flip charts or tablet PCs. It also has a detachable personality module 32 which contains user-related interactions and/or displays, such as push buttons and LEDs and/or LCDs. The personality module contains logic for communications and stand-alone functions. The detector assembly also has a detachable nameplate 34. The detector may be used without an external processor to record writing in local storage, for subsequent transfer and display. Alternatively, it may be used with an external display unit.
Patent GB-2398912-A (GB)
Title: Accessible smoke alarm
Inventor: TURNBULL JOHN ERIC BROCKLESBY
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A battery operated smoke alarm which has a separately located battery housing and tester. The housing is accessed by a sliding panel and contains space for a spare battery so that a dead battery might immediately be replaced.
Patent GB-2386221-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for caching native code in a virtual machine interpreter
Inventor: WALLMAN DAVID
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for efficiently implementing a virtual machine are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for increasing the performance of a virtual machine includes obtaining a program instruction to be executed by the virtual machine, determining when the program instruction is a branch instruction, and determining when a basic block is present in a code cache if the program instruction is a branch instruction. The basic block includes code, and the code cache is associated with the virtual machine. Finally, the method includes executing the code included in the basic block when if the basic block is present. In one embodiment, the program instruction is a bytecode and the code cache is a native code cache.
Patent GB-2405419-A (GB)
Title: Pressure pulse generating tool
Inventor: FRASER SIMON BENEDICT
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a fluid actuated flow restrictor 22 moveable to generate a fluid pressure pulse and a control member 12 moveable between a de-energised closed position and an energised closed position. The device may incorporate first and second flow paths 23, 25 for activating the flow restrictor 22. The control member 12 may take the form of a control valve adapted to sealingly engage a valve seat 64, 66 when in the closed position. The device may incorporate a pressure compensator 58 for pressurising the fluid contained within the chamber 54 housing the control member 12.
Patent GB-2392124-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical machining
Inventor: TCHUGUNOV BORIS
IPC: B23H7/18
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: An electrochemical machining technique involves moving a cathode (2) towards an anodic workpiece (1). A current is passed through an electrolyte which flows between the cathode (2) and workpiece (1) so as to cause material to be removed electrolytically from the workpiece (1). A vibratory movement is imposed on the cathode (2) and the current passed between the cathode (2) and workpiece (1) is also varied. The vibratory movement may consist of a main sinusoidal oscillation and a secondary ultrasonic vibration, and the current variation is synchronised with the main vibration so that current pulses, and ultrasonic vibration pulses, coincide, with a predetermined small phase shift, with peaks of the main vibration corresponding to the smallest gap between the cathode (2) and workpiece (1).
Patent GB-2409027-A (GB)
Title: Face detection
Inventor: HAYNES SIMON DOMINIC
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A method of detecting faces in an image using multiple sets of object probability data relating to different respective expected face sizes relative to the image size comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) storing a list of locations in an image where a face has been detected, the list defining a probability data set and a probability value for each detected face; <LI>(b) detecting face locations in a set of object probability data as locations at which a local maximum probability value exceeds a threshold probability value and, if that location is substantially similar to a location previously stored in the list, where the local maximum probability value exceeds that relating to the previously stored location; and <LI>(c) repeating step (b) successively in respect of each set of probability data. By this method a number of faces of different sizes can be detected in the same image. </SL>
Patent GB-2415006-A (GB)
Title: Ground surface access assembly
Inventor: EDMONDS DAVID
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: The ground surface access assembly 10 includes a cover 14 which is supported by a frame 12 that surrounds the cover at its edges, with a first latch arrangement 40A,40B being provided at one edge of the cover to connect that edge of the cover to the frame and a further latch arrangement 40C,40D being provided at an opposite edge of the cover to connect that edge to the frame. Each latch arrangement can be altered between a condition in which it pivotally connects the edge of the cover to the frame and a condition in which it allows the edge of the cover to be raised relative to the frame to enable the frame to either be pivoted about the latch arrangement at the opposite edge of the cover or to be removed. Each latch arrangement preferably comprises two or more latches spaced along the length of the cover that each include a hinge pin and a restraining arrangement. Each latch can be altered between a condition where the pin and restraining arrangement can undergo relative rotational movement only and a condition where the pin and restraining arrangement are displaced relative to one another to allow the respective edge of the cover to be raised relative to the frame. The hinge pin is preferably integral or connected to the cover while the restraining arrangement is preferably connected to or integral with the frame. The restraining arrangement preferably includes a keeper that can be rotated an open or closed position and a retaining means, preferably a bolt with a security head design that requires a specifically shaped tool, may be tightened to lock the keeper in an open or closed position.
Patent GB-2404932-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible canopy frame having reduced truss bar length
Inventor: SEO DONG WOOG
IPC: E04H15/44
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A collapsible canopy frame is provided that includes a plurality of side poles 12 arranged in a configuration and a centre pole 18 disposed generally at a centre of the configuration. The collapsible canopy frame also includes a plurality of edge scissor assemblies 16, coupled between adjacent side poles. The collapsible canopy frame also includes at least one inner scissor assembly 20 wherein a first end is coupled to a corresponding one of the edge scissor assemblies 16 at a position offset from the midpoint along the length of the edge scissor assembly, and wherein the second end is coupled to the centre pole 18. At least one inner scissor assembly 20 may comprise at least one scissor unit 52, wherein each scissor unit 52 may comprise two truss bars 54 pivotally connected to each other at a position offset from a midpoint along the length of the truss bars.
Patent GB-2420110-A (GB)
Title: Means to conceal information on a container
Inventor: ESPOSITO LUIGI
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: A container (2) comprises a first portion having prize information displayed thereon. Removable concealment means (8) is arranged to conceal the first portion until a user removes it. The container may take the form of a bag, box, can or bottle. The concealment means may take the form of a scratch off panel or a label. The prize information may be a token/ coupon for a free shopping product.
Patent GB-2421086-A (GB)
Title: Suspension system with two non parallel hinged linkages for lens
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE DAVID
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A suspension system 20 comprises two non-parallel hinged linkages 14, 15. Each linkage allows movement of eg a lens 21 only in the plane perpendicular to the hinges within that linkage. As the two linkages are non-parallel, movement of the lens is constrained to the line of intersection of the two movement planes. The suspension may be used to suspend a lens in a camera to allow movement of the lens along the optic axis for example during focussing or zooming. The suspension may be made as a plastic moulding, possibly integral with the lens barrel, forming a compact suspension suitable for use in a miniature camera, as used for example in portable devices such as mobile phones. Each hinged linkage comprises two link elements 16, 17, 18, 19 and three parallel hinges 111-113, 114-116. Support structure 12, moving piece 13 and lens barrel 22, 36 are shown. The suspension system may be moved using piezoelectric actuator 37.
Patent GB-2410326-A (GB)
Title: Double cooking appliance
Inventor: GOETZ BERNHARD
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A double cooking appliance comprises a first, smaller cooking chamber (10), a second, larger cooking chamber (11) and at least one first heating element (12), which is provided at least principally for heating of material, which is to be cooked, in the first chamber (10) by heat radiation and/or by way of heat transport produced by air. In order to provide an accelerated cooking function in the first chamber (10), the appliance further comprises at least one air circulating unit (13) which is associated with the first chamber (10) and which is provided for attainment of a cooking function by a hot air flow in at least one operating mode. The larger cooking chamber (11) may have a heating element (16) and an air circulating unit (15). The fan wheels (23,24) forming the air circulating units (13,15) are located behind a rear wall (17, fig 2). The heating element (12) is designed as a semicircular heating body of doubled heating wire. The heating element (16) is designed as a round heating body. The rear wall comprises shaped portions in its upper and lower edges to allow air to be blown into the first cooking chamber (10). The rear wall additionally has openings designed to direct air flow onto the material to be cooked.
Patent GB-2408380-A (GB)
Title: Method of collating discs for data storage
Inventor: LEE JOHN SCOTT
IPC: G11B17/26
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A method of collating discs for data storage into discrete trays 204 based on predefined sorting criteria comprises picking a disc to be sorted, raising the disc through at least one layer of a plurality of collator trays 110, lowering the disc to just above the tray and depositing the disc on to the selected tray. The collator trays 110 each comprise a stationary collating tray 204 and a rotatable flipper tray 206, the flipper tray 206 being rotatable about a pivot point 202 between the flipper tray 206 and the stationary collating tray 204.
Patent GB-2416373-A (GB)
Title: Fuel feed for an internal combustion engine with direct injection
Inventor: LAUSEN INGO
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: The fuel feed (1) for an internal combustion engine has a feed line (3) comprising a plurality of pipe sections (2). A branch (4) designed for mounting on the engine housing, in which connecting passages (5, 6) for transferring fuel from the feed line (3) to a fuel injection unit are provided, is installed in the joint area (10) of two pipe sections (2). The branch (4) is an integral part of the pipe section (2) at a first end (6). At this point, the pipe section (2) has a connecting piece (8) of a smaller diameter, the outer diameter (AD) of which is matched to the inner diameter (ID) of the pipe section (2) at the other end (9). The pipe section (2) and the branch (4) are integrally cast from stainless steel.
Patent GB-2420172-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with air cooling and heat sink
Inventor: FOWLER JAMES ANDREW
IPC: F21V29/02
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A lighting device comprises a housing 15 having an array of LEDs (7, fig 3) and an air flow path. The air flow path is defined between an inlet 27 and outlet 21. Located in the air flow path is a heat sink 19 for receiving heat generated by the LEDs. Air moving means is mounted within the housing for forcing air along the air flow path. The air moving means may be an electric fan 23. The device may include filters and an illuminated magnifier. The light may be suitable for dentistry to provide illumination for colour matching.
Patent GB-2420803-A (GB)
Title: Expandable reamer with drop ball actuation
Inventor: RADFORD STEVEN R
IPC: E21B10/32
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: An expandable reamer 10 comprises a tubular body 32 connectable to a drill string, including a drilling fluid flow path through the reamer. The reamer has extending blades 12, 14 carried on the tubular body, at least one being laterally moveable. The moveable blades are biased into a contracted position, preferably by dampened springs 24, 26, 28, 30 and are also limited in their extension. An actuation sleeve 40 positioned inside the tubular body is movable in response to an actuation device, preferably a drop ball 50A or dart (51, fig 1F). On actuation, pressurised drilling fluid can communicate with the blades in order to extend them. The actuation device may be wire line retrievable. An alternative expandable reamer is provided with a chamber and piston for actuating moveable blades, where the chamber is pressurised by a turbine or pump.
Patent GB-2437064-A (GB)
Title: Degas apparatus for the cooling system of an engine
Inventor: CLISSOLD ROY
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A degas apparatus for the cooling system of an engine is disclosed comprising of a degas tank 14 having a housing 12 defining a degas chamber 13 having a tangentially arranged inlet 11, 15 towards an upper end of the degas chamber 13 and a tangentially arranged outlet 17 located towards a lower end of the degas chamber 13. The degas chamber 13 is a least partially conical in shape so that the diameter of the degas chamber adjacent the inlet 11 is greater than the diameter of the degas chamber adjacent to the outlet 17. In a preferred embodiment several smaller degas chambers D1, D2, D3, Dn are connected together to form the degas apparatus. The chambers may be connected in gradually decreasing size in series or may be arranged in parallel. Each degas chamber may include conical portions of differing angle.
Patent GB-2425459-A (GB)
Title: An eating utensil for a baby
Inventor: MENSAH HANNAH
IPC: A47G21/02
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: An eating utensil (2) for a baby (4), which eating utensil (2) comprises a handle (6), a part (8) for use in eating, and audio means (10), the audio means (10) being such that it is positioned at a free end (12) of the handle (6), it contains an audio recording, it contains a battery for enabling operation of the audio means (10), it comprises a waterproof housing (14), it comprises an on/off switch, and the audio recording is a recording of at least one mathematics table and/or at least one nursery rhyme and/or at least one piece of music and/or at least one Bible quotation and/or the alphabet and/or spelling and/or mathematics in the form of addition and/or subtraction and/or multiplication and/or division.