baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2451622-A (GB)
Title: Bonnet hinge mechanism
Inventor: KALARGEROS NIKOLAOS
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A hinge mechanism 10 to lift the rear edge of a bonnet 11 of a motor vehicle comprises an upper leaf 13 connected to the bonnet 11, a lower leaf 12 connected to the body structure of the vehicle and a middle leaf 14 connected to the upper leaf 13 and the lower leaf 12. The lower leaf 12 is pivotally attached at a pivot axis 9 to the rearward end of the middle leaf 14 while at its forward end the middle leaf 14 has a pivot pin 19 by which it is pivotally attached to the upper leaf 13. A restraining link 18 is pivotally connected between the upper leaf 13 and the middle leaf 14. At least one of the pivotal connections is a lost motion connection comprising a laterally extending stud 16 slidable in a slot 17. The restraining link 18 limits movement of the bonnet from a normal position to a deployed position under an upward force exerted by a lift actuator while the lost motion connection provided by the stud 16 and slot 17 includes resiliently deformable element (30, figure 4) arranged at the end of the slot for dissipating impact energy of the stud 16 against the slot 17 during deployment of the upward force.
Patent GB-2438542-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for tracking the distribution of pharmaceutical products
Inventor: HAKOS GEORGE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A method for use in tracking the transaction of pharmaceutical-related products from a supplier to a receiver, said method being operable on a computer system including a first server interconnected to a relatively remote second server via a communication link, wherein said method includes the steps of: (i) inputting transaction information into the second server, said transaction information including electronically encoded data representing a unique signature of the receiver for verifying the identity of the receiver; (ii) transmitting the transaction information from the second server to the first server via the communication link; (iii) storing the transaction information received by the first server in a database of the first server; (iv) generating a report based on the transaction information stored in the database.
Patent GB-2452507-A (GB)
Title: Post with wedging end
Inventor: FAVELL GILES
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: The invention resides in a post <B>12</B>, configured to be removably securable in an aperture and having a predetermined first cross-sectional area. The post includes an end portion <B>14</B> having an angled face <B>20</B> and a wedge <B>22</B>, having a complementary angled face arranged against the angled face of the end portion. The wedge <B>22</B> is configured to be slidably movable at the end portion <B>14</B> to adjust a second cross-sectional area, defined by the wedge and the end portion. The angled face of the wedge is slidably movable relative to the angled face <B>20</B> of the end portion <B>14</B> to increase the second cross-sectional area relative to the first cross-sectional area to tightly secure the end portion <B>14</B> within an aperture. The post may further comprise a mechanism <B>32</B> connected to the wedge for slidably moving the angled face of the wedge relative to the angled face of the end portion to increase the second cross-sectional area relative to the first cross-sectional area to tightly secure the end portion within an aperture. The mechanism may be a drawbar having a threaded portion, which is engageable with the wedge whereby rotation of the drawbar causes the wedge to slidably move. The drawbar may extend to a distal end of the post. The post may be circular or square in cross section. A barrier may comprise at least two such posts and at least one cross member.
Patent GB-2440065-A (GB)
Title: Verifying smart battery failures by measuring input charging voltage
Inventor: WANG LIGONG
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A battery 102 includes a voltage input analogue-to-digital converter 100 arranged to detect the input charging voltage applied to the battery 102. A battery management unit 202 is arranged to detect charging failures based on the input charging voltage. Charge interruption switch 218 and discharge interruption switch 220 may be used to interrupt charging or discharging respectively whilst verification takes place. Charging current may also be measured using current input analogue-to-digital converter 204. If a fault is established the battery 102 may be permanently disabled by operating fuse 206.
Patent GB-2454177-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled stationary vehicle support for rotation of wheels
Inventor: FARRENDON RODERICK SIMON
IPC: B60B30/00
Filed: 2007-10-29
Abstract: A stationary wheel rotation device 3 includes a number of rollers 1 mounted on axles 2 onto which a vehicle including a trailer or caravan can be driven and parked. The wheels of said vehicle may then be revolved whilst they rest on the rollers. Ramp 5 may be provided to allow the vehicle to enter or leave the device. Two or more devices may be linked together to support tandem wheels as found in twin axle vehicles via the use of a bridging unit 6 which may be detachable and interchangeable with the ramp unit 5. The rollers may be located at different heights with respect to each other and one roller may act as a stop to prevent the vehicle wheel from leaving said device.
Patent GB-2457296-A (GB)
Title: Optical device e.g. radiant-power-transferring light engine
Inventor: STEVEN DAVID
IPC: G02B17/06
Filed: 2008-02-09
Abstract: The optical device 3 has an input face 9 and an output face 11. A first surface 13 is provided for reflecting light from a light source 5 and a second surface 15 is provided for reflecting light reflected from said first surface 13 towards the output face 11. The light reflected from the first surface 13 is convergent. The present invention also relates to an illumination system 1 comprising one or more of the optical devices 3. Also claimed is an optical system comprising a first optical device for converging light from a light source and outputting substantially collimated light. A second optical device converges light output from the first optical device and outputs substantially collimated light.
Patent GB-2446933-A (GB)
Title: A cellular system for transmitting data by which MBMS data is transmitted to maximise an area in which it is receivable
Inventor: HAMABE KOJIRO
IPC: H04W52/04
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: A cellular system where, in each of a plurality of cells, a base station transmits the same data to a plurality of mobile stations at a predetermined transmission rate (Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS)). It comprises an adjusting portion for adjusting a resource used for data transmission to make a resource consumption level equal to a predetermined threshold when the resource consumption level in the cell exceeds the predetermined threshold due to the data transmission, and a transmitting portion for performing the data transmission by using the adjusted resource. The invention provides a cellular system for transmitting data by which MBMS data is transmitted to maximise an area where MBMS data is receivable.
Patent GB-2459090-A (GB)
Title: Pointer and mouse removably mounted on a computer device
Inventor: HEALEY NICHOLAS
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2008-04-07
Abstract: A computer pointer has two input modes: firstly fixed to a computer device (such as at the centre of a wristrest) with a sensor such as a touchpad (4, fig 6) or pointing stick (4, fig 5) sensitive to touch, force or position; and secondly all or part of the device can be dismounted and used as a mouse, with a different sensor detecting the mouse movement. The computer may be a laptop with a catch (5, fig 6) for the lid in the pointer 1. The computer can alert a user if the dismountable pant of pointer is not mounted when the user requests a power off state. The pointer can be a shallow height platform with constrained movements that clips to a projection from the computer device in the fixed mode.
Patent GB-2465011-A (GB)
Title: Lock Maintenance Unit
Inventor: MARSDEN KEITH
IPC: B66C23/18
Filed: 2008-11-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a lock maintenance unit and comprises a loader arm 4 with four outriggers (1 figure 2) and stabilizers 3 for use over a canal lock 2. The unit is transported by barge (2 figure 4) and remains suspended above the lock chamber 2 after deployment. The unit preferably has a slewing mechanism (3 figure 2) to position the unit across the lock on the floating barge and is then lowered into position by dropping the water level in the lock. The unit is then supported across the lock by the four outriggers and stabilizers. The unit has the ability to work using the loader arm as a crane to lift heavy items or to remove silt from the lock chamber with a clamshell bucket (2 figure 2).
Patent GB-2465836-A (GB)
Title: A method, system and a computer program product for determining the vertical load on a suspended wheel
Inventor: HALLNOR MATILDA
IPC: B60G17/0195
Filed: 2008-12-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method, a system and a computer program product for determining the vertical load on a suspended wheel 10 of a vehicle. A static and dynamic vertical force F components acting on the wheel are determined. The dynamic vertical force component acting on the wheel 10 is further determined by making use of the dynamic behavior of the vehicle's suspension system (102 fig 3) during traction and/or braking of the vehicle. The dynamic behavior of the suspension may be determined from a longitudinal and a vertical suspension parameter. The parameters may be determined by measurement of the suspension reaction during braking and or traction control of the vehicle. The parameters may be derived or calculated from the suspension configuration.
Patent GB-2455439-A (GB)
Title: Display element
Inventor: KOKEGUCHI NORIYUKI
IPC: G02F1/1506
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A display element comprising a pair of electrodes having therebetween an electrolyte layer containing silver or a silver compound, the display element being driven by the pair of electrodes so as to electrochemically dissolve silver or to electrochemically deposit silver, wherein the electrolyte layer contains a compound of Formula (1) or Formula (2): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=83 WI=130 LX=237 LY=1135 TI=CF> wherein the R groups and q are as described in claim 1.
Patent GB-2467114-A (GB)
Title: Reactionless electric-field thruster
Inventor: BATES TERENCE
IPC: H02N1/00
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: The invention consists of a reaction-less thrust engine (or thruster) which can be built into any vehicle for land, sea, air, or space transport. Construction is based on a plurality of pairs of concentric cylindrical electrode sectors 1,2 embedded in high dielectric strength insulators and combined into layers, as indicated in Fig 4. It has no moving parts, produces no noise and does not require any propellant to be ejected, but is propelled solely by shaped electric fields 4 assisted by choice of different dielectrics 5,6.. The power requirement is a DC or low frequency AC voltage supply in the range of thousands to tens of thousands of volts to produce a high thrust force and low current to compensate leakage current of the insulating dielectric materials and perhaps to provide accelerating power. Fig 5 shows a further layered arrangement comprising semi-circular section assembled in a sinusoidal manner.
Patent GB-2467520-A (GB)
Title: Detecting aqueous contamination using sentinel species
Inventor: BLAKER FRANK
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2009-01-28
Abstract: A method of detecting contamination in a water mass such as a lake, river or sea, in the vicinity of an operation, such as an oil well 2, and of indicating the likely source of the contamination. The method comprises detecting signals indicative of aqueous contamination using a plurality of sentinel species, such as fish or shellfish (59 in fig. 5), kept in sensor units (44 in fig. 5). Contamination may cause changes in, for example, the respiration or shell movement of the sentinel species as a result of changes in, for example, temperature, pressure or salinity. Data is relayed to an analyser 15 which sends information about the existence, severity and source of contamination to the operator of the operation. The method also comprises relaying other data to the analyser, for example data relating to the performance of the operation, data relating to environmental releases in the vicinity by parties other than the operator, data relating to the topography, and third party data relating to the properties of the aqueous mass in said vicinity.
Patent GB-2468317-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable and oscillating fan
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A fan assembly 10 comprises means for creating an air flow and an air outlet 14 for emitting the air flow, the air outlet 14 being mounted on a pedestal 12 comprising a base 16 and a height adjustable stand 18, the base 16 comprising means for oscillating the stand 18, the air outlet 14, and preferably also the means for creating the air flow. The base 16 may comprise an upper part 20 and a floor engaging lower part 22, the oscillating means being arranged to oscillate the upper part 20 relative to the lower part 30. The upper part 20 may house the means for creating the air flow, the stand 18 comprising a duct for conveying the air flow to the outlet 14. The air outlet 14 may extend about an opening 38 through which air from outside the fan assembly 10 is drawn by the air emitted from the outlet 14.
Patent GB-2468472-A (GB)
Title: Waste receptacle
Inventor: TODD JONATHAN ADAM
IPC: B65D43/26
Filed: 2009-03-07
Abstract: A closure system for a waste bin receptacle 1 comprises a closure 6 which is movable between an open position in which waste material can be deposited in the receptacle 1 and a closed position. The closure system further comprises an actuation arrangement arranged to effect movement of the closure 6 between the closed position and the open position. The actuation arrangement comprises a motor driven electrically powered actuator system and a separately actuatable manual pedal actuator system, both operated by foot pedals 14, 15.
Patent GB-2458767-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically damped mounting device
Inventor: JONES ALUN
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 2009-03-19
Abstract: A hydraulically damped mounting device has two anchor parts 1,4 connected by a deformable wall 6, a working chamber 9 between the deformable wall 6 and a rigid partition 7 associated with one of the anchor parts. The working chamber 9 is connected via a passageway 12 to a compensation chamber 10 partially bounded by another deformable wall 11. The partition 7 separates the working and compensation chambers, and the device has a diaphragm 13 being a barrier between the hydraulic fluid and a gas chamber. In one arrangement at least part of the passageway is formed within a cavity in the partition 7 in which there are projections which are arranged to overlap, and so define a convoluted path for the hydraulic fluid around the projections. In another arrangement a duct to a diaphragm part is at least partially formed by a cavity within the partition, which cavity has cylindrical projections arranged one within the other and overlapping to form a convoluted path for hydraulic fluid. In a third arrangement the passageway has a branch to the diaphragm, which branch is convoluted as it passages through a cavity in the partition 7 containing cylindrical projections.
Patent GB-2455668-A (GB)
Title: Providing subscriber specific information across wireless networks
Inventor: HOSE DAVID ALAN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A Clearinghouse is configured to provision subscriber-specific information with respect to subscribers of multiple wireless networks associated with multiple carriers. Application providers can access subscriber-specific information for subscribers of the various networks via a single source, thereby expediting application development and deployment. Moreover, the reach of such wireless service applications can be extended across wireless networks, thereby enhancing application functionality for subscribers. The Clearinghouse can provision the subscriber-specific information in accordance with specific rule sets for each carrier and/or application provider, thereby enabling provision of subscriber-specific information across multiple networks while addressing the privacy and other concerns of individual carriers. For example, in the context of a social networking application, a social network need not be limited in relation to carrier affiliations.
Patent GB-2456939-A (GB)
Title: Solar energy collection, storage and release apparatus
Inventor: RIDGMENT NICHOLAS
IPC: F24J2/34
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: An apparatus for collecting, storing and releasing solar energy comprises a combined solar heat storage and heat radiation system. The apparatus may capture solar energy using a solar energy collector 1. Preferably, the apparatus does not employ a separate hot water tank for heat storage and/or heat release, but advantageously releases solar energy to the surrounding environment by a heat radiator mechanism 5. Preferably, the apparatus transfers and stores solar energy in a heat retaining medium 7 integrated within the radiator, and then releases solar energy stored in the medium during periods of solar inactivity. The apparatus may further comprise a solar powered pump 10, connected into a closed fluid network distribution system, with mechanisms to control its operation.
Patent GB-2497718-A (GB)
Title: Simulated electric fire incorporating LEDs
Inventor: COIMIN AUBREY O
IPC: F21S10/04
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: An electric fire is described that has a chassis including a light source, simulated flame effect means for reflecting light from said light source to simulate flames, simulated fuel means to simulate a bed of combusting fuel, and screen means on which to view an image of the simulated flames. The screen means is positioned between said flame effect means and the simulated fuel means. The screen means is capable of diffusely transmitting light reflected by said flame effect means. The light source includes at least one light emitting diode (LED) coupled to a frame that provides a heat sink such that heat generated by the at least one LED can be taken away from the LED.
Patent GB-2463751-A (GB)
Title: Portable bed pan with removable inner lining
Inventor: WALLER LARRY
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: A portable fluid storage device 10 for the receipt of human waste including a fluid impervious container 12, a removable hollow tube 24 extending from the container 12, a cap 26 removably disposed at the inlet of the tube 24 and a flexible lining 20 removably disposed in the hollow tube 24 and having an end removably connected to the cap 26 and an end in fluid communication with the interior of the container 12. There may also be a further lining element 16 in the container to receive the waste. The hollow tube 24 may be rigid and extend in an initially vertical direction before having a horizontal end piece. The tube 24 may be connected to the container 12 using a threaded compression fitting and the flexible lining 20 may be used to extend the reach of the device. There may be a handle on the container 12 and a deodorizing fluid or gel.
Patent GB-2462012-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating an entity and/or a transaction with the entity to a service provider
Inventor: GROSS THOMAS
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: An entity (D) is authenticated to a service provider (C) and/or a transaction is authorized with the entity (D) to the service provider (C) over a small bandwidth channel. The entity (D) pre-computes an identity proof (IDP) dependent on an identity information (CERTu) and a policy (Pc) of the service provider (C). The identity proof (IDP) is transmitted to a transaction authorization service (T). Alternatively, the entity (D) pre-computes the identity proof (IDP) interacting with the transaction authorization service (T). A primary transaction code (TAN) is determined and transmitted to the entity (D). With the entity (D), a secondary transaction code (A) is computed dependent on the primary transaction code (TAN) and is transmitted to the service provider (C). The secondary transaction code (A) is transmitted to the transaction authorization service (T). The secondary transaction code (A) is validated dependent on the primary transaction code (TAN). The transaction authorization service (T) transmits the pre-computed identity proof (IDP) and/or a validation information dependent on a validation result of the validation to the service provider (C). The arrangement allows an anonymous authentication with a service provider using zero-knowledge proof.
Patent GB-2465458-A (GB)
Title: A sex harness having a pair of handles and a vibrator
Inventor: WEBBER SEAN BARRY
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: A sex enhancement device1worn as a harness and including a vibrating attachment4. The harness has a pair of handles or handlebars2. The speed of the vibrating attachment4is controlled by a throttle on one of the two protruding handlebars2attached to the harness. The vibrating attachment may be a clitoral stimulator.
Patent GB-842187-A (GB)
Title: Light amplifier and storage device
IPC: H01L31/14
Filed: 1958-03-28
Abstract: 842,187. Electroluminescent devices. SYLVANIA ELECTRIC PRODUCTS Inc. March 28, 1958 [April 9, 1957], No. 10122/58. Class 39(1). A light amplifying or storage device comprises an electroluminescent layer 23, a matrix including a plurality of discrete transparent pedestals, a layer 33 of photoconductive material disposed on the matrix, electrodes 22, 34 and means on the matrix for limiting the current flow through the photoconductive material to predetermined areas thereof. As shown the limiting means comprises a conductive film 15 covering all but the predetermined areas of the layer 33. The electrodes comprise conductive films 15 on the top and bottom of the matrix, a wire mesh 34 and a conductive film 22 on the remote side of the electroluminescent layer. An opaque webbing 25 may be disposed between the pedestals to prevent optical feedback. The device is made by cutting a first plurality of parallel slots in one surface of a glass blank, cutting a similar plurality of parallel slots in the opposite surface of the blank, the slots on the two surfaces being aligned and leaving glass bridges between the bottom surfaces of the slots, applying the conductive film 15, cutting a plurality of slots narrower than the first centrally through the bridges leaving projections having opposed faces in the slots and applying the photoconductive layer to the blank, the material being in direct contact with the glass of the blank only on the opposed faces of the projections. The photoconductive material is then removed to expose the conductive film on the upper surfaces of the pedestal. The matrix is then glass soldered to the electroluminescent layer. Specifications 731,364, 773,997 and 842,186 are referred to.