baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2361895-A (GB)
Title: A folding hard top for a convertible automobile
Inventor: KINNANEN MATTI
IPC: B60J7/14
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A folding hard top (3) for a convertible, consists of forward (6), rearward (7) and middle (8) top panels, wherein the rear end (10) of the forward top panel (6) and the front end (11) of the rearward top panel (7) have respectively first and second cut-outs (14, 16) extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle across a substantial part of the width of the respective top panel. The front edge (15) of the first cut-out and the rear edge (17) of the second cut-out are respectfully located in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle at a first distance (1) and second distance (L) from the first hinge axis (12). The middle top panel (8) has been fitted to cover the opening (19) formed by the successive first cut-out (14) and second cut-out (16) when the top is in the first position (I). When the top is in the folded second position (II) the cut-outs (14,16) are positioned one above the other so that a luggage space (20) is formed at the rear part of the boot (5) in the area of the cut-outs (14,16).
Patent GB-2370829-A (GB)
Title: Structural bay pole
Inventor: NICHOLLS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: The principle of a structural bay pole is to stabilise the bearing weight on the windows. A structural bay pole is comprised of three parts (A,B,C). One member (A) is a plate upon which is welded a length of continuous threaded screw, at a perpendicular angle. The main member (B) is a tube. At one end is welded a threaded insert. At the other end of the main pole (B) is a hole where the base plate (C) locates. The base plate (C) consists of a flat, upon which a locating lug is welded.
Patent GB-2358145-A (GB)
Title: Dissolving a mixture of gases in a beverage
Inventor: PAGE J K R
IPC: B67D1/04
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: A process for providing separately-adjustable solution of two gases eg CO<SB>2</SB> and N<SB>2</SB>, in a dispensed beverage eg beer, uses gas permeable hollow fibre membrane 2 with a valve assembly 4,5 operated in a sequence that sequentially feeds the gases from respective supplies 8,9 to the bore side of the membrane with the beverage fed from supply 1 to the shell side. The first gas is vented from the bore side of the membrane through an orifice 6 before applying the second gas.
Patent GB-2361238-A (GB)
Title: Human genome-derived single exon nucleic acid probes
Inventor: PENN SHARRON G
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: A single exon nucleic acid microarray comprising a plurality of single exon nucleic acid probes for measuring gene expression in a sample derived from human heart is described. Also described are single exon nucleic acid probes expressed in the heart and their use in methods for detecting gene expression.
Patent GB-2362945-A (GB)
Title: Self destructing impact fuse
Inventor: AW CHENG HOK
IPC: F42C15/20
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: The present invention is a cylindrical firing pin having a hollow centrifugal chamber (48) for holding a number of spheres (50) and a number of radial openings (49) on its surface for exposing portions of the spheres (50) when the chamber is spun. At one end of the chamber (48) is a spring (54) for exerting compression force along the longitudinal axis of the chamber (48) and at the other end is a self destructing (SD) firing pin (52) for striking the detonator (26). A centrifugal lock (40) having a pivot offset from the longitudinal axis holds the chamber (48) in place by mating with a groove (46) on surface of the centrifugal chamber (48). The cylindrical firing pin is seated concentrically within a frame (30) and disposed over an escapement assembly featuring the detonator (26). The detonator (26) is rotated into alignment with the SD firing pin (52) after the projectile incorporating the fuse travels the minimum tactical distance. The frame (30) is further coupled with a base (34) which features a point detonation (PD) firing pin (36) for striking the detonator (26).
Patent GB-2366177-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable animal cage with removable base portion
Inventor: WATLING JOHN
IPC: A01K31/07
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: A cage for an animal comprises a mesh top (21), mesh sides each having an upper part (23) and a lower part (24) and mesh ends (27,28). The side parts (23,24) are pivotally connected to the top and the sides (45) of a base frame and to each other. The ends (27,28) are pivotally connected to the top (21) whereby the cage can be folded when not required for use by folding the ends (27,28) up to the top (21) and then folding in the side parts (23,24) so that the top rests on the base frame. The sides (45) of the base frame are provided with grooves (46) for receiving ribs (52) on the sides (53) of a tray (51) so that the tray can be slid into the base frame. One end (47) of the base frame is provided with a slot (49) to permit the tray to pass through it. The end (28) of the cage is provided with a door (41) and a carrying handle (60) is pivotally attached to the top (21). In use, the tray is removed, the cage is placed over an animal, and the tray is slid into place in the base frame to secure the animal in the cage.
Patent GB-2379741-A (GB)
Title: Determining sea surface elevation to reduce effect of sea surface ghost reflections
Inventor: LAWS ROBERT
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: Method for reducing the effect of rough sea surface ghost reflections in marine seismic surveys involves determining the sea surface elevation above the seismic source(s) and/or receiver(s) which may comprise streamers or ocean bottom cables. Sea surface waves occupy a frequency band of 0.03 Hz to 1 Hz and the wave height near the source of receiver location can be calculated by recording water pressure variation at that location within this low frequency band. The pressure data may be recorded by dedicated sensors or advantageously the data can obtained directly from the seismic receivers, preferably, seismic hydrophones or geophones that output their raw signals prior to conventional high-pass filtering. The sea elevation is calculated from the measured hydrostatic pressure and preferably includes corrections for effects due to rough sea waves and the depth of the sensors. The 2-D sea-surface may be reconstructed using the resultant data allowing the sea surface reflection response to the determined.
Patent GB-2380768-A (GB)
Title: Ring pump
Inventor: NICCOLAI PAOLO
IPC: F04C2/356
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A rotary pump in which a piston 5 sweeps through a toroidal or annular cylinder 6 has a spring loaded sliding valve 1 operated by a cam connected to a central shaft 7. The pump has an inlet 2 and an outlet 3 on opposite sides of the valve.
Patent GB-2371427-A (GB)
Title: Speed control of synchronous reluctance motor
Inventor: JUNG DAL HO
IPC: H02P21/28
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A speed control apparatus of a synchronous reluctance motor 440 includes: a rectifier 420 for receiving, an AC power and rectifying it to a DC power; an inverter 430 for receiving a DC power to an AC power and supplying it to a synchronous reluctance motor 440, a detecting unit 461, 462 for detecting a current and a voltage supplied to the synchronous reluctance motor, operating the generated induction voltage and the estimated induction voltage generated from the current, and generating an estimated angular velocity of the synchronous reluctance motor; and a controller 450 for receiving the estimated angular velocity and the velocity command value inputted by a user and controlling the speed of the synchronous reluctance motor through the inverter 430. Since the speed of the synchronous reluctance motor is controlled by detecting the current and the voltage supplied to the synchronous reluctance motor, rather than using an encoder or a hall sensor, a production cost of the synchronous reluctance motor can be reduced.
Patent GB-2378561-A (GB)
Title: Tubular transport system
Inventor: DENNESS PETER
IPC: B61B13/10
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A transport system comprises a plurality of tubes which link a first communal area to the centre of a conurbation or urban area wherein each tube carries a plurality of individual vehicles. The vehicles are completely enclosed by the tube and may be conventional bicycles or electric vehicles which may be powered by magnetic induction. Preferably the tubes are suspended above street level from gantries which may also support other sweet services. The tubes may be fabricated from flexible sections which can be linked together. Other constructional features of the tubes include the upward surfaces being translucent or transparent and UV protected whilst other surfaces may be opaque, tinted or frosted. The tubes can be arranged side by side or in groups of three with the traffic flow in the central tube reversible depending on the time of day.
Patent GB-2385458-A (GB)
Title: Information display device.
Inventor: MCCANN NEIL RONALD
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A frame for attachment around a viewing screen of an appliance, such as a computer monitor, comprises a panel (12) having an aperture (18). The front side (14) provides a display face (20), which is preferably of plastics and can be written on by ink and wiped clean again. The rear side has adhesive means, such as a double sided adhesive sheet, or adhesive strips, whereby the device is attached as a frame around the screen.
Patent GB-2384881-A (GB)
Title: Analysing the performance of information systems and their impact on business processes
Inventor: JAGER OSCAR
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A pest trap, especially for a mouse, including an enclosure (1, 2) capable of accomodating the pest, an entry port (3) permitting the entry of the pest into the enclosure (1, 2), detector means capable of detecting the presence of the pest in the enclosure (1, 2), signalling means for signalling the detection of the presence of the pest in the enclosure (1, 2), closure means (12a) capable of closing the entry port (3) in response to signalling by the signalling means and container means (4, 5) which, for the operation of the trap, is charged with material capable of producing a product harmful to the pest, the container means (4, 5) including a first container (4) capable of holding a liquid which serves as a component of the material or as an activator for the material and the product harmful to the pest being produced in the enclosure (1, 2) in response to signalling by the signalling means, the first container (4), for the operation of the trap, holding a volume of the liquid and being sealed by a closure member (8).
Patent GB-2385755-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer where there is removed from a message, data which is the same as data in another message
Inventor: PICCINELLI GIACOMO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A computing system for allowing data transfer comprising a first computer entity with an associated first filter and a second computer entity, the first filter being arranged to remove from a message to be transmitted from the first computer entity to the second computer entity data substantially the same as data incorporated in an associated message received from another computer entity.
Patent GB-2385791-A (GB)
Title: Surgical device
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALEXANDER CRAIG WILLE
IPC: A61F2/08
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A surgical device (10) suitable for use in orthopaedic hand surgery where there exists the requirement to dilate a tendon sheath (42) in order to pass a retrieved or harvested tendon (34) through the dilated sheath. The device (10) has an elongate body (12) having a central bore (14) extending from an open (16) to a closed end (18). An inflatable balloon (24) is disposed around a portion of the body (12) in proximity to the closed end (18) thereof. The balloon (24) is in fluid communication with the central bore (14) via perforations (28) in the outer surface of the body (12). The device (10) also includes an aperture (22) in the closed end for receiving a suture (Fig. 5, 36) . Thus, the device (10) may be progressively passed through a tendon sheath (Fig. 5, 42) with the balloon (24) inflated to dilate the sheath, and a tendon portion (Fig. 5, 34) secured to the aperture (22) in the closed end (18) with a suture (Fig. 5, 36) so that the tendon portion (Fig. 5, 34) can be pulled through the dilated sheath by the device (10).
Patent GB-2376595-A (GB)
Title: Surround sound system using only one array of transducers
Inventor: TROUGHTON PAUL THOMAS
IPC: H04R3/12
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A single steerable loudspeaker array 3801 outputs multiple sound channels (eg centre, left, right, rear) to create a surround sound effect. The signal representing each channel is replicated and distributed to each transducer of the loudspeaker array via a signal modifier, which includes a delay control. The delays applied to the replicated signals of the surround channels create a desired directivity and radiation pattern (eg parallel, focussed). The delays applied to the centre channel ensure that all signals reach the listener at the appropriate time. Low and high pass filters may be included so that different frequency ranges are delayed separately and sent to appropriate transducers in the array. A camera may be used to locate the point in space where the sound should be focussed. Artificial reflecting or resonating screens permit use of the system outdoors.
Patent GB-2380758-A (GB)
Title: Sash spring support mounting using mounting peg
Inventor: BRAID HAROLD KEITH
IPC: E05D15/18
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A spring support 100 for counterbalancing a sash window is provided with at least one mounting peg 106, which engages a mounting aperture 52 defined within a channel 9 in the sash window jamb to locate and secure the spring support. The peg may be retractable and may be resiliently biassed into engagement, or be relatively rigid with the biassing means provided by the channel walls. The end of the mounting peg 106 may have a sloped profile 102 so that it can easily be slid into position in the channel where it will be biassed downwards, against the side face of the peg, by the sash spring in use. However the support may be removed by sliding upwards, as the sloping end face 102 of the peg causes it to disengage from the hole 52. This acts as a safety feature in the event of accidental release of the sash shoe from the window, or rapid upwards movement of the sash.
Patent GB-2370753-A (GB)
Title: Lockable shelf bracket
Inventor: MAGNUSSON REINE
IPC: A47B57/42
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: A shelf system for releasable mounting of shelves (6) in a supporting element (1) which is essentially vertically positioned and has slots or grooves (3). Plate-shaped shelf brackets (4) are adapted to support said shelves (6) and are by means of hook-shaped portions (8) adapted to be inserted into a chosen slot (3) for sustaining the shelf brackets (4) in the supporting elements (1). A locking element (5) releasably locks each shelf bracket (4) on the supporting element. The hook-shaped portion (8) has a fastening end (9) which is directed up wards in the mounting position of the shelf bracket (4) and is defined by a recess (15) in the shelf bracket (4). The hook-shaped portion (8) has a base length which corresponds to the height of the slot (3). The shelf bracket (4) is adapted to be applied obliquely from above in the supporting element (1) and, subsequently, be pivoted in place downwards. The recess (15) has a width that is greater than the material thickness of the supporting element (1) in said slot area for releasable receiving of the locking element (5), which is adapted to be positioned perpendicular to the plane of the shelf bracket (4) and which prevents the shelf bracket (4) from being pivoted in relation to the supporting element (1), whereby the shelf bracket (4) is releasably locked on the supporting element (1).
Patent GB-2372466-A (GB)
Title: Improved flow cytometer nozzle and flow cytometer sample handling methods
Inventor: BUCHANAN KRISTOPHER S
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: An improved nozzle system for a flow cytometer and accompanying methods have been invented for a high efficiency orientation and sorting process of a flat sample and dedicates items such as equine or bovine sperm cells. This improved nozzle system comprises a nozzle (16) with a novel interior surface geometry that can both gently accelerate the cells and can include an elliptical-like, single torsional interior surface element within (c) the nozzle, i.e., a single torsional orientation nozzle (6). The elliptical-like single torsional interior surface element (e.g.) (8,9,10) may have a laminar flow surface and may produce the simplest flow path for applying minimal forces which act in either an accelerative nature or orienting hydrodynamic forces, namely, the single torsional orientation forces, to orient a flat sample (16) such as animal sperm cells into a proper direction for an analyzing and efficiently sorting process in clinical use, for research and for the animal insemination industry.
Patent GB-2388299-A (GB)
Title: An active ventilation structure for garments
Inventor: MESSIOU ANTOINE YVON
IPC: A41D27/28
Filed: 2002-07-06
Abstract: The active ventilation structure increases the ventilation performance of garments and footwear by utilising body motion of the wearer. The ventilation structure may have at least one leaf vane 3 with an aperture 5 that is supported by a spine 2 located within a ventilation channel, the free ends 4 of the leaf vane 3 are preferably angled and provide concealment to the ventilation channels opening. The leaf vane 3 may be rectangular and may have a vibration frequency which matches that of the wearer. When the leaf vane 3 vibrates the surrounding air is stirred and ventilation assisted. The central spine 2 within the ventilation channel may support multiple leaf vanes 3. The ventilation channel may be rectangular in shape with an opening at each end with apertures in the sidewall preferably rigid to allow the vanes to vibrate unhindered. A further embodiment of the vane structure is a single component supported by springs (Fig 3).
Patent GB-2390901-A (GB)
Title: Measuring and levelling device
Inventor: KENDREW SIMON
IPC: G01C9/28
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: The device is extendable due to the presence of the telescopic rods 4 carrying a portion of the levelling device which carries at least one bubble vial. A locking device 3 is provided to secure the device at the desired extended position. A scale 6 is provided along an edge of the device, there being a series of holes 5 to allow a marking implement to pass through and mark a surface/wall. In an embodiment (fig.4), the bubble vial may be rotated through 360 degrees.
Patent GB-2377794-A (GB)
Title: Platform and method for remote attestation of a platform
Inventor: HERBERT HOWARD C
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of remote attestation for a special mode of operation. The method comprises storing an audit log within protected memory of a platform. The audit log is a listing of data representing each of a plurality of IsoX software modules loaded into the platform. The audit log is retrieved from the protected memory in response to receiving a remote attestation request from a remotely located platform. Then, the retrieved audit log is digitally signed to produce a digital signature for transfer to the remotely located platform.
Patent GB-2394902-A (GB)
Title: A dry ski slope surface
Inventor: NIKE JOHN
IPC: E01C13/12
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A dry ski slope surface <B>1</B> comprises of a looped blanket <B>2</B> attached to a flexible cushioning and draining base <B>3</B>. The loops and felt backing cloth cause a moisture retention as well as providing for the edging control of the skis and snowboards whilst attributing slide. The looped blanket <B>2</B> is detachable from the cushioning and draining flexible base <B>3</B>. The two layers affording the ski-able surface <B>2</B> and flexible base <B>3</B> are attached to each other by using a loop and hook <B>4</B> method of fastening. The looped blanket <B>2</B> is replaceable to any size for the renewing of worn areas through a peeling away and cutting process. The base layer <B>3</B> remains in place during the renewing of the looped skiing blanket <B>2</B>. The whole is the dry ski slope surface.
Patent GB-2381085-A (GB)
Title: A moveable barrier operator with motor speed controlled according to signal pulse length
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: A moveable barrier operator 10, eg for a remote-controlled garage door, comprises an electric motor 12 and a transmission 18 driven by the electric motor and connected to the moveable barrier. The barrier operator automatically detects the type of door (single panel 24 or segmented) and uses this information to set a maximum speed of door travel by adjusting, via a controller which controls a length of pluses in a pulse signal, the speed of the motor 12 linearly from zero to a maximum and from the maximum to zero. This linearly variable speed from start of travel to stop provides a smooth and quiet performance. A voltage frequency is automatically detected and this information is used to set a worklight shut-off time. The operator 10 provides full door closure by driving the door into a floor when a DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition has been detected. A user selects a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of a sticky or binding door. A flasher light which can indicate that the door is about to be moved by the barrier operator.
Patent GB-2398724-A (GB)
Title: Directional indicator for cyclists and equestrians
Inventor: CLARKE NICHOLAS ANTHONEY
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A directional indicator for cyclists and equestrians consists of a pair of indicator devices attached to each of the arms of the rider. Each device may have an array of light emitting diodes 4, a power source (5, Fig 1) and a switching device (6, Fig 1) that will connect the light emitters to the power source. The switching device may be an attitude-sensing switch that will sense horizontal lateral extension of the rider's arm and connect the power source to the emitters. When powered, the light emitters may continuously emit light or be sequentially occulted under the control of electrical logical circuits (7, Fig 3). The device includes a mode selection switch (8, Fig 1) that allows the operator to choose the pattern of occultation of the emitters.
Patent GB-2400550-A (GB)
Title: Reading stand for outdoor use
Inventor: SUMMERS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47B19/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A reading stand comprises a lower ground-engaging post (10) and an upper, e.g., book-supporting tray (1, 2) attached thereto. The attachment is articulated and the post (10) has means to stop its rotation when inserted into the ground, e.g. by being of cruciform cross-section. The item is particularly useful as a portable stand which can be inexpensively produced and which can be used, e.g., to hold a book up for reading when the reader is located in a garden or on a beach. The item is preferably made of plastics material and may be produced sufficiently inexpensively to be sold or given away as a disposable item.