baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2444318-A (GB)
Title: A Grip Device
Inventor: CRIDLAND GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: A01K87/08
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A grip device 1 includes a support or cradle 3 which extends along a portion of a limb inserted in the support in use. The support is formed from a rigid material and can act as a brace or splint against the limb. The grip device 1 is provided with attachment means 11 for releasable attachment to the limb. There are preferably a pair of attachment means 11 which are longitudinally spaced from one another along the length of the support, and are preferably in the form of flexible straps which extends around the outer surface of the support and defines free ends 13, 15 which may be fastened together around a limb. The support is further provided with a second attachment means 21 for attaching the support 3 to an object 2. In the preferred embodiment the second attachment means comprise a pair of releasable and adjustable clamping means 21 which may be clamped around an object, such as a fishing rod. A further embodiment includes a hinge (220; fig 7) between a longitudinal end (226; fig 7) of the support (212; fig 7) and the attachment means (222; fig 7) for attaching the support to an object.
Patent GB-2439589-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and method for driving the same
Inventor: CHO NAM WOOK
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: An LCD device which can reduce the brightness deviation among pixel cells in a 2-dot inversion system. The LCD device includes at least one data line (DL1 to DLn), a plurality of first pixel cells connected in common to one side of the data line, and sequentially driven in accordance with gate signals respectively output from first gate lines (GL1 to GLm) in every period, a timing controller (321) for alternately outputting first and second-polarity data signals for display of an image, at intervals of at least two successive periods, a data modulator (322) for outputting the first and second-polarity data signals supplied from the timing controller, the data modulator modulating a grayscale value of one of the data signals respectively supplied in two successive periods from the timing controller, and outputting the modulated data signal, and a data driver (DD) for receiving the first and second-polarity data signals from the data modulator, and alternately outputting the first and second-polarity data signals at intervals of at least two successive periods, to supply the first and second-polarity data signals to the data line.
Patent GB-2429253-A (GB)
Title: Hand tightened knob or key
Inventor: JACKSON ANDREW
IPC: G05G1/06
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A knob, key, handle or lever has a central boss (4) from which extend at least two curved, in plan, arms (1). In one form, the curved shape of arms (1) aids grip or purchase during tightening. Alternatively, a reverse curvature aids grip or purchase during releasing motion of boss (4) and thereby minimises the risk of overtightening. Arms (1) can be provided with ribs or recesses (3) to provide additional grip. Boss (4) may be internally threaded or it can include an externally threaded spindle. A method of connecting two items together using the knob is also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2446376-A (GB)
Title: Riding device
Inventor: CHUANG JIN CHEN
IPC: A63B69/04
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A riding device, particularly for rodeo riding, includes one or more cranks 13 rotatably attached to a base 10,12, and a rider support 50 supported on a carrier 30 and movable relative to the base, and a moving device 20 for moving the carrier and the rider support relative to the base in an elliptical and reciprocating action. The base includes one or more rotatable cranks 13 having a roller 15 attached to the free end of thereof and the carrier 30 includes a curved member 35 slidably and movably engaged with the roller 15 for allowing the curved member 35 of the carrier to be forced to move in the elliptical and reciprocating action by the crank. The rider support may be moved in different moving strokes relative to the base (see figures 5-7) and may be adjusted up and down.
Patent GB-2435717-A (GB)
Title: Organic active matrix display device
Inventor: ANDO MASAHIKO
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: An active matrix display device (fig 14) comprises an thin film transistor (TFT) substrate, (16, fig 14), display elements (20) formed on the TFT substrate (16), a counter electrode formed on the display elements (20), a scanning circuit (17) providing a scanning voltage and a signal circuit (18) providing a signal voltage. The TFT substrate (16) comprises an insulating film 3 over the gate electrode 2. The insulating film 3 is provided with lyophobic 4 and lyophilic regions where source and drain electrodes 5 are formed on the lyophilic regions with a lyophobic region 4 disposed in between. Using the gate electrode 2 as a photomask, a lyophobic region 4 having the same pattern as that of the gate electrode 2 and a lyophilic region having a pattern which is the inversion of the gate electrode pattern are formed on the insulating film. Therefore no misalignment occurs even if a printing method is used.
Patent GB-2435820-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with improved hygenic performance
Inventor: FESTER JOSEPH A
IPC: A47L9/30
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a housing, a cleaning head assembly, a dirt collector, a suction source 22, a filter 302 positioned between the dirt collector and an inlet to the suction source 22 and an ultraviolet light source 324 positioned between the dirt collector and the filter 302 and wherein the UV light source 324 is positioned so as to illuminate the filter 302. The UV light source 324 is preferably annular and arranged so that the airstream generated by the suction motor 22 passes through the open centre of the annular UV light source 324. Also disclosed is a vacuum cleaner that comprises a working air path that is formed, at least in part, from a plastic material that includes at least one anti-microbial agent.
Patent GB-2447851-A (GB)
Title: Skis for attachment to pushchair
Inventor: HALL RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B62B19/02
Filed: 2007-03-26
Abstract: A pushchair gliding device (ski) which attaches to a child's pushchair by the wheels. Attachment may be by means of straps (1 ,2, figure 1). The gliding device may be used to allow free movement through snow or sand.
Patent GB-2439532-A (GB)
Title: Water absorbing sheet-like material
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH WENDY PATRICIA
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2007-06-14
Abstract: A sweat-absorbent, multi-layer sheet includes a first layer 1 comprising a wicking fabric such as a polyester micro-brushed material and a second layer 3 comprising a water-absorbent fabric such as needle felt layer. A third, liquid permeable layer 5 such as polyester-cotton may also be provided which provides support to the second layer. The sheet may be in the form of bedsheet, quilt cover, pillowcase or item of nightwear.
Patent GB-2436250-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous multi-thread processing using a thread bit
Inventor: KIM MIN-SU
IPC: G06F12/1036
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A method of translating a virtual memory address into a physical memory address comprises determining the value of a thread bit and performing an operation in a thread memory or process memory depending on the determined thread bit value. The determined thread bit value could cause the performed operation to be a thread operation which is performed in corresponding thread memory or it could cause the performed operation to use the process memory to transmit data, a message or a parameter. This method could be used in a translation lookaside buffer (TLB).
Patent GB-2450168-A (GB)
Title: A SAW torque and temperature sensor with improved temperature sensitivity
Inventor: KALININ VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: G01L1/16
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A contactless SAW-based torque and temperature sensor comprising a first 2 and a second 3 SAW resonator provided on a substrate made of Y+34{ cut of quartz. The first SAW resonator 2 has its principle axis inclined at +45{ to the X-axis of the substrate, which, in use, is either aligned with the longitudinal axis of the device whose torque is to be measured or is perpendicular thereto, and the second SAW 3 has its principle axis inclined at -45{ to the X-axis of the substrate. A third SAW 4 has its principle axis inclined at an angle of 30 degrees to the X-axis of the substrate. Each said SAW resonator 2, 3, 4 is formed by laying a film of aluminium on the substrate having a thickness (h) and the SAW resonators have an average operating wavelength X where the ratio h/X is in the range 0.021 to 0.032. The resonators may operate in the frequency range 428 - 437 MHz; preferably the aluminium has a thickness in the range 160 - 240 nm.
Patent GB-2438327-A (GB)
Title: Racecheck:a race logic analyzer program for digital integrated circuits
Inventor: CHAN TERENCE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: This invention describes RaceCheck, which audits IC designs for race logic design errors. Specically, RaceCheck make use of structural and timing information of IC designs for accurate static and/or dynamic race logic analysis The static logic analysis reports all possible race logic in IC designs,and it can be used in all stages of IC's decelopment. The dynamic race logic analysis is used once an IC design's testbench is available It uses a HDL simulation kernel to execute the IC design operations, and reports the exact times and locations of detected race logic in the design. The use of both structural and timing information of IC designs to filter out false violations, the detection of concurrent invocation races of system-and user-defined functions and tasks, and the use of a HDL simulation kernel for dynamic race logic analysis are all novel features of the invention.
Patent GB-2436502-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident closure and bead on container neck
Inventor: HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER LYNDON
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: This invention relates to closures for containers, and more particularly to tamper-evident closures for containers. One aspect of the invention provides a container and a closure for connection to said container, said closure including: an upper wall (102); a skirt (104) formed integrally with and extending downwardly from said upper wall, said skirt adapted to engage with a neck portion of the container to secure the closure to the container; a tamper-evident band (110) frangibly connected to said skirt; the neck of a container including a tamper bead adapted to engage with tabs (122) on said tamper-evident band to facilitate separation of the band (110) from the skirt of the closure and an inwardly and downwardly sloping container neck surface beneath said tamper bead, said inwardly and downwardly sloping surface urging said separated tamper-evident band downwards away from said skirt.
Patent GB-2455800-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring the rotational speed of a shaft
Inventor: PALMER ANTHONY
IPC: G01P3/481
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: Method and apparatus for monitoring the rotational speed of a shaft having a number of spaced features on or rotating with the shaft, in which first and second spaced sensors 5, 6 are provided, the spacing between the sensors being variable e.g. due to thermal expansion of a sensor mounting fixture, the time of flight between the passage of a first feature past the first sensor and the second sensor is measured, the total time for a selected number of features to pass the sensors is determined, the period between the passage of a first feature past one of the sensors and the passage of the next feature past the same sensor is measured and the total time for the selected number of features to pass this sensor is determined and a correction factor for measured times of flight is determined from a ratio of the two total times referred to above.
Patent GB-2445681-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable clamp assembly
Inventor: WEGER KRIS A
IPC: F16B2/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An adjustable clamp assembly capable of securing various sized cylindrical members 40 is formed from a high strength plastic material and comprises a pair of unitary clamp halves 12, 14 each having a first end 16, 20 to engage a U-shaped channel and a second end 18, 22 to receive a fastener to draw the halves together. Each half has two faces 72, 76 and 74, 78 which are set at an angle 88, 90 to each other to accommodate different diameters of member 40. The clamp halves can be formed from ribs which interleave with one another to enhance the cylindrical member size adjustment capability.
Patent GB-2445693-A (GB)
Title: Emulsifier based on polyamines and fatty acid/maleic anhydride
Inventor: NAVARRETE REINALDO CONRADO
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a polyamide emulsifier obtainable by reacting a polyamine with a fatty acid and an anhydride, preferably maleic anhydride, to a drilling fluid composition that comprises said emulsifier and to a method of drilling a borehole into a subterranean formation utilizing the drilling fluid composition of the invention.
Patent GB-2450599-A (GB)
Title: Automated culture of stem cells
Inventor: KERBY JULIE
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: Methods are provided for large-scale automated production of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, and differentiated cells derived from stem cells in culture. Also provided are populations of stem cells or differentiated cells and apparatus adapted for the large-scale production of stem cells or the differentiated progeny thereof.
Patent GB-2452628-A (GB)
Title: Liquid delivery apparatus
Inventor: DEGGERDALE ARNE
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A work surface assembly for use in an automated liquid handling device is provided wherein the pipette assembly moves only in the horizontal axis. The work surface is arranged (or the modules are ordered) so as to minimise contamination when the pipette is passing over used wells or liquids used later in the process. This is done by providing the following elements on the work surface B1: pipette tip holder C, output container holder D, waste container holder B3, reaction container holder B4, and a central reagent container holder A. The elements are arranged in that order from the periphery to the centre of the work surface, the same elements are then arranged in an inverted repeat in the remainder of the work surface. The central (common) reagent container holder may be thermostatically or temperature controlled such as by a Peltier block. An automated liquid handling device comprising such a work surface assembly, and a method for processing a plurality of samples therein are also claimed.
Patent GB-2465775-A (GB)
Title: Controller for compensation of wheel vibrations.
Inventor: LINDENSTRUTH MICHAEL
IPC: G01M1/38
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A control system 27 for controlling an electric powered wheel to reduce torque pulses has a learning control device (50, fig 3) for the suppression of periodic disturbances at the wheel. The learning device (50, fig 3) may be a POISON or periodic on-line iterative signal optimum navigation controller and performs inverting, correction, filtering and iterative learning of a reference signal to compensate for control errors which occur in a conventional closed loop control systems.
Patent GB-2453485-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing remote access to events from a database access system
Inventor: GAN ZHEN-QI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: In one embodiment, a database access system includes a remote client application, a database having a plurality of data records, and a data event agent. The database has a plurality of data records and is coupled to the data event agent. The data event agent is remotely coupled to the remote client application through a firewall and operable to receive a query from the remote client application. In response to receipt of the query, the data event agent stores the query in memory in order to continually filter additions and modifications to data records against the one or more filter criteria included in the query. In the event that a data record matches the query, the data event agent transmits the data record to the remote client application.
Patent GB-2469441-A (GB)
Title: Liner-less self-adhesive material, used for labels, having water soluble coating
Inventor: PATEL SHILPAN PRAVINCHANDRA
IPC: B05D5/08
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A face material is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, which is in turn coated with a water-soluble protective layer. The opposite, printed, side of the face material may be coated with hydrophobic lacquer. The adhesive is dried or cooled before the protective coating is applied. The protective layer is applied by extrusion of solution casting. Alternatively, a reusable liner can be coated with the protective material and adhesive, before the protected adhesive is transferred onto a face material. Labels made from the material can be applied by passing them through water and guide rolls, and then between punching die and two way moving vacuum cylinder, and squeeze rolls.
Patent GB-2470724-A (GB)
Title: A catalyst for treating exhaust emissions
Inventor: KRISTOFFERSSON ANNIKA C
IPC: B01J35/10
Filed: 2009-06-01
Abstract: A catalyst (1) for treating exhaust emissions from an automotive vehicle is disclosed which comprises a monolith (2) and a washcoat (4) covering the monolith (2). The washcoat (4) comprises at least one catalytically active metal (7) and a ceramic matrix (5) comprising a plurality of grains (6) having a grain size distribution (14, Fig. 5). The washcoat (4) further comprises a plurality of pores (8) having a diameter and a pore diameter distribution (16, Fig. 5). The grain size distribution (14) has a single peak (15, Fig. 5) and the pore diameter distribution (16) has two peaks (17, 18, Fig. 5). Also disclosed is a washcoat comprising at least one catalytically active metal, a ceramic, a fugitive material and a solvent. The metal may be a noble metal. The ceramic may be titania, alumina or zirconia.
Patent GB-2472235-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device with disposable pump
Inventor: BUNOZ ETIENNE
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2009-07-29
Abstract: A dispensing device 1 having an enclosure comprising a base 4 and a cover 5 where the cover and base are attached by way of a hinged connection 6 allowing the cover to rotate with respect to the base. The dispensing device includes a pump 3 with an operating plunger 7, the cover attached to the plunger by way of a pivoting linkage 8 to convert rotational movement of the cover into linear movement of the plunger. The pivoted linkage 8 may include a track (fig 5. 9) and sliding member (fig 5, 11) disposed in the track. The track may be mounted on the cover with the sliding member located on the plunger, the sliding member may be releasable. The sliding member may be a ball corresponding with an annular cross-sectioned track. The base may comprise a spring member (fig4, 39) which acts to bias the cover away from the base.
Patent GB-2463147-A (GB)
Title: Providing an uninterruptable power supply to a ship-service bus of a marine vessel
Inventor: GEMIN PAUL R
IPC: B63H21/00
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: A marine vessel power and propulsion system 100 that provides a vessel-wide uninterruptible power supply is provided. The power and propulsion system 100 includes a propulsion system 110 including a prime mover 130 and 132 coupled to a motor/generator 138 and a propulsion device 134. The motor/generator is configured to be driven by the prime mover and to generate alternating current (AC) electric power. The system also includes a ship-service electrical system 120 including a generator set 150 and 152 and a ship-service bus 158. The generator set is configured to generate ship-service electric power for distribution over the ship-service bus. The system further includes a bi-directional converter 200, configured to couple the propulsion system to the ship-service electrical system and to convert AC electric power generated by the propulsion system to ship-service electric power for distribution over the ship-service electrical system.
Patent GB-2473277-A (GB)
Title: Clip - On Belt
Inventor: BICKLE RICHARD EDWARD
IPC: A41F9/00
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A belt 1 with metallic clips 2 fitted into the belt for the purpose of securing onto a garment 1 which does not have belt loops as typically found in jeans. The clips are integral to the belt.
Patent GB-1154963-A (GB)
Title: Method for Burning Fuel and Fuel Burner for such method
Inventor: VOORHEIS JAMES TUTTLE
IPC: F23D11/00
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,154,963. Burners. J. T. VOORHEIS. 2 March, 1967 [9 May, 1966], No. 10043/67. Heading F4T. In a burner for gaseous, liquid or pulverulent fuel a mixture of air and fuel is directed in a non-whirling path through chambers 40, 41 to create a back-flow of a portion of the mixture, downstream of the chambers, into the chambers to maintain a continuous non-vortex flame around the main flow. Oil fuel is supplied to a header 26 and enters a tube 22, to which air is supplied by a compressor 30, via openings 25 and is sprayed through a substantially annular discharge orifice, provided by a partial closure member 23, in a non-whirling flow. A windbox 69 surrounding the burner is connected to a blower 68 and an ignition pilot 60 fed with gas through a pipe 61 is ignited by a spark-plug 63. A flame sensor 85 is provided in chamber 41. In a modification air is supplied through tube 22 and gaseous or pulverized fuel is supplied through another pipe to chamber 40. In a further modification, Fig. 8, a plurality of burners are arranged radially relative to a chamber 65c connected to the main combustion chamber by a refractory collar 76 and in yet another embodiment the walls of the secondary combustion chamber are adjustable in position.
Patent GB-1092588-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to combine harvesters
IPC: A01F12/28
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: In a combine-harvester, having a threshing chamber defined laterally by side-plates and containing a threshing drum and a concave which is relatively adjustable thereto, the concave is supported on each side of the chamber by arms which are located outside the side-plates and are attached to the concave at two points, each arm being upwardly extended above the concave and being pivoted to the respective side-plate at its upper end.  The attachment points to the concave comprise bolts which extend through slots in the side-plates and may be unscrewed to release the concave for withdrawal, inside the harvester-body, in the direction of crop-feed.  The lower bolt on each arm is also connected to an adjustable link operable by a lever pivoted at a fixed point on the body.  The link, which may be resiliently telescopic, causes the inlet end of the concave to be adjusted twice as far as its outlet end.