baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410311-A (GB)
Title: Accelerator and method of accelerating an object
Inventor: BIGNELL PETER
IPC: G01M17/007
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an accelerator, for accelerating an object to be tested in an impact testing rig, and a method of accelerating an object. The accelerator comprises two releasably connected carriages, a front carriage 630, to which the object is mounted, and a rear carriage 632; elastic (bungee) cords 620; pulleys 660 662 664 666 668; and a motor and winch mechanism 612. As the carriages are pulled back by the winch mechanism a pin 622, mounted on the underside of the front carriage, engages with the elastic cords 620. The elastic cords are therefore extended by a combination of a) the movement of the rear carriage and b) the movement of the front carriage once the pin has engaged. The front carnage is then accelerated when a coupling 634 between the two carriages is released. This arrangement reduces the intial acceleration of the object to be fired, which as a result reduces the likelihood of disturbing the fired object before impact.
Patent GB-2411381-A (GB)
Title: Hinged or dismantleable structures, particularly for boat carriers
Inventor: FIRBY PAUL
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2004-02-28
Abstract: A boat carrier comprising a supporting spine having front and back sections hinged or releasably connected so that they can be folded together or dismantled when not in use, and two lateral arms adapted to carry respective wheels and hinged or releasably connected to the back section of the spine so that they can be folded to lie alongside the spine or dismantled when not in use. Also claimed is a supporting structure comprising hollow elongated tubular members made by rotational moulding of thermoplastics material, each member being formed at one end with a boss; and the members being connected together by a pin passing through the bosses.
Patent GB-2397063-A (GB)
Title: A medicament comprising a cytotoxic pro drug activated by HSV TK
Inventor: LOWENSTEIN PEDRO
IPC: C12N15/38
Filed: 2000-10-23
Abstract: Use of a cytotoxic pro-drug for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment by suicide gene therapy of an individual suffering from a brain disease who has at least one cell that has been transduced with a herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase gene for up to 12 months, or more, before more than one cycle of administration of the cytotoxic prodrug. The prodrug may be a nucleoside analogue, eg, ganciclovir, (GCV), acyclovir or AZT and the brain disease may be cancer, or neurodegenerative conditions, eg, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. The HSV TK gene may be expressed, together with an exogenous gene which may be a therapeutic or a marker gene from a vector, which may comprise specific tissue targeting means. The invention is based on the discovery that HSV thymidine kinase expression is prolonged in the brain.
Patent GB-2402995-A (GB)
Title: Freezing liquids
Inventor: ACTON ELIZABETH
IPC: F25C1/20
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A method of batch freezing a volume of a liquid product 7 comprises the steps of reducing the temperature of the liquid product to a predetermined temperature below the melting point of the liquid product in a first chamber (5, Fig.1a), nucleating ice (at 15) in the liquid product, and then further reducing the temperature of the liquid product whilst agitating the liquid product. The step of nucleating ice may comprise agitating the liquid product, by the release of gas pressure, or by sonic or ultrasonic treatment, mechanical vibration or by stirring. The agitation during the final hardening process in chamber 21 may be by any convenient method, such as sonic or ultrasonic treatment, or mechanical vibration. The vibration may be caused by a transducer or by oscillating metal heat sinks. The liquid product may be cooled in a flexible container of elongate shape. Agitation may then occur by passing the containers along a conveyor formed by a set of rollers 26. The product may pass through the hardening chamber 21 on a conveyor (23, Fig.2a). The batch freezing may be for preparing ice cream or slush drinks, or for cryopreserving cell suspensions.
Patent GB-2402816-A (GB)
Title: Computer system with air flow blockage member
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A computer system 20 comprises an enclosure 22, a forced air cooling system 38 which creates airflow within the enclosure, a printed circuit board (PCB) 42 and at least one airflow blockage member 74. The PCB comprises first and second connectors 48, 50 separated by a space 58. The airflow blockage member is proximate to the space and is moveable between a first open position and a second open position distinct from the first open position, so that the air flow in the space is adjustable. An actuator 76 may be provided which operates the airflow blockage members in response to a manual input, a processor unit or a signal from a sensor 82. Removable PCB's such as PCI cards 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 may be connected to the connectors. Also claimed are the removable PCB's and the method of cooling the computer system.
Patent GB-2405815-A (GB)
Title: Resiliently sprung railway track mount
Inventor: JONES RONALD
IPC: A63G7/00
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A railway track mount 10 comprises a mounting apparatus 50 for mounting the mount to a base, fixing apparatus 30 for connecting the mount to a railway rack section 100, and resilient spring apparatus 25 for connecting the mounting apparatus to the fixing apparatus. The mounting apparatus may include spikes 70 for insertion into the ground, and may include a spacer plate 60. The mounting apparatus may include a nut and bolt, or a screw, for attaching to a complementary surface, and may also include a sleeper plate 30 designed to fit inside a hollow recessed type of sleeper. The resilient spring apparatus may comprise a rubber or other resiliently flexible member, or one or more helical springs. The mount may include a gravel shield 40.
Patent GB-2417392-A (GB)
Title: Determining packet resend latency
Inventor: STURROCK OLIVER
IPC: H04L47/2416
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: Data packet transmission involves transmitting a first data packet from a first station over a network to create a first transmission with the intention of the first transmission being received at a second station. Either in response to receipt of a negative acknowledgement, or in response to identifying that the first transmission has not been properly received, said first data packet is retransmitted from the first station to the second station to create a second transmission, wherein said second transmission of said first data packet includes latency information indicating the time between said first transmission and said second transmission. The second station processes said latency information to determine a resend latency measurement.
Patent GB-2419334-A (GB)
Title: Wheel hub security device
Inventor: JOHNSON KENNETH
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: There is provided a security device configured to restrict fitting of a wheel to a wheel hub assembly 108 comprising a cover 101, the cover 101 comprising at least one orifice 103, said orifice configured to receive fixing means 113, said fixing means 113 being configured to affix the cover 101 to the wheel hub assembly 108 thereby restricting fitting of a wheel to the wheel hub assembly 108. The fixing means comprises a locking bolt or nut which can only be released by a matching locking bolt key.
Patent GB-2409530-A (GB)
Title: Emulating the operational characteristics of an electronic device
Inventor: AUGUSTIN THOMAS J
IPC: F24H3/06
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: Controller 104 uses thermal components 106 to emulate operational characteristics of an electronic device, which may include temperature, thermal dissipation, airflow and noise characteristics. Simulation of these characteristics may be in conjunction with a frame 102 baffles 112 and fans 108 coupled with the frame 102. User interface 114 may be used to enter parameters for testing and controller 104 may adjust thermal energy and the volume and direction of air flowing through the frame 102. The invention may be used to model the environmental characteristics of a planned computer installation which may comprise a network switch, a communication link and data storage device 118.
Patent GB-2425561-A (GB)
Title: Metal door with decorative facing
Inventor: TORRES JUAN MANUEL HURTADO
IPC: E06B3/70
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A door formed from a metal panel 5, with insulating material 4, has a perimeter lip 6 to which are attached a plurality of F-shaped profiles 1. A decorative facing 2 is held within the opening 7 formed by the parallel arms of the F-shaped profiles. The profiles are preferably attached by their orthogonal portions 8, for example by stapling, riveting, screwing or adhesion, and may be permanently or removably fixed.
Patent GB-2410356-A (GB)
Title: Mobile digital receipts
Inventor: MARSHALL CARL S
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: Memorialization of commercial transactions via an electronic receipt including establishing a connection between a mobile device and an electronic receipt terminal, and transmitting an electronic receipt of a commercial transaction from the electronic receipt terminal to the mobile device.
Patent GB-2428937-A (GB)
Title: Self-configuring cellular basestation
Inventor: KEEVILL PETER
IPC: H04L45/85
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A basestation 110 for a cellular wireless communications network is able to configure itself for operation in the network, by selecting appropriate operating frequencies (in the case of a GSM network) or scrambling codes (in the case of a UMTS network), and appropriate transmit powers. This makes it practical for a large number of such basestations to be deployed in a network, within customers' premises 120, without requiring network intervention in each case. The basestation 110 may monitor received signal strengths on a plurality of network carriers and select a network carrier as a downlink carrier accordingly. The basestation 110 may also comprise an interface for communicating using UMA protocols over an IP network 170 with a UMA network controller 152, to provide communications with a wireless communications device 122 using cellular wireless communications protocol. Only specific preconfigured mobile stations 122 are able to connect to the network by means of the basestation 110.
Patent GB-2416588-A (GB)
Title: Optical time domain reflectometry
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: An optical time domain reflectometry apparatus for sensing a parameter to be measured in a region of interest comprises an optical fibres, source means 1 operable to launch optical radiation into the optical fibre at a probe wavelength; and detection means 2 operable to produce electrical output signals in response to optical radiation backscattered from the optical fibre; and wherein the optical fibre comprises a first section 50 , into which optical radiation at the the probe wavelength having a preselected intensity is launched, and a second section 60 deployed in the region of interest, there being a remote amplifier arranged between the first and second sections which is operable to compensate for attenuation losses in the intensity of the probe wavelength in the first section.
Patent GB-2430702-A (GB)
Title: Combination lock with combination reset device
Inventor: RUAN JIA QIANG
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A combination lock with combination reset device has a two part lock body 11 12, locking latch 20 which engages with two openings 111 121, a numerical actuation unit 30 comprising of a plurality of number rotors 31, a plurality of locking rings 32 and a preferably a plurality of securing rings 33. The combination reset device preferably has resilient means 34 to apply a longitudinal force against the locking rings 32 to engage them with the number rotors 31. The reset device preferably has a knob 70, which is rotatably mounted on the second body 12 portion wherein rotation of the knob 70 actuates the reset device 40. There may also be locking members 412 and locker holes 411 spaced along the main locking tube 41.
Patent GB-2422904-A (GB)
Title: Pressure gauge
Inventor: PETRUCELLI STEVEN
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A handheld tire pressure gauge 10 includes: a display (40); a pressure sensor (340); a memory (320); and a processor (310) operatively coupled to the display, pressure sensor and memory. Code stored in the memory is operable by the processor to: retrieve at least one value indicative of a target tire pressure from the memory, determine a pressure sensed by the pressure sensor, and, cause the display to present invention indicative of the target tire pressure and sensed pressure Also claimed is a method is a method of comparing the sensed pressure and the target tire pressure and indicating the relationship between the two.
Patent GB-2419870-A (GB)
Title: Bag cartridge for bag-in-box
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN
IPC: B65D25/16
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A collapsed bag cartridge (20) for Bag-in-Box (BIB) carton packaging, is configured for installation as a self-contained module in an aperture in a pre-assembled carton (14) wall; the bag cartridge features a collapsed bag (11) in a compact folded or rolled format (21) with a locating and retention collar (12) upon a bag neck (13) of complementary profile to the carton aperture; with complementary inter-fitting ribs and slots in collar aperture rim upstand and bag neck (13) for closure anti-torque action. The collapsed bag may be located within the footprint of the collar.
Patent GB-2432572-A (GB)
Title: Fire retardant envelope
Inventor: BOYD ANDREW KEVIN
IPC: B65D27/00
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: An envelope for storing important combustible documents, data or anything flammable which is fire retardant to the average fire and will protect the contents K from both fire and water damage. Preferably the envelope is tough, strong and tear resistant under normal postal conditions and may be reusable. The envelope may be constructed from soft fire retardant laminated fabric Y with a ceramic filling Z. Fire retardant fastenings such as metallic buttons L and loops M or bands J may be included. The envelope may comprise outer panels A, B, inner panels C, D and side flaps and may be used to post documents or data.
Patent GB-2421502-A (GB)
Title: Waste solid cleaning
Inventor: MARTIN ANDREW
IPC: B09C1/02
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing oil from oil-contaminated waste. In particular, the present invention relates to the removal of oil from drilling wastes such as drill cuttings and oil slops, and other industrial oily wastes such as refinery and interceptor wastes by forming a microemulsion of reduced particle size oil-contaminated material.
Patent GB-2421120-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: SCHMID JOHANNES
IPC: H01H73/04
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a switch comprising a contact bridge (8) that can be displaced in relation to at least one fixed contact (32) between a first and a second switching position and that is pre-stressed by a contact spring (9) against its closing position and guided transversally in relation to its longitudinal extension. The contact bridge (8) can be controlled by a lever (5) by means of a coupling device (12, 11, 9). The aim of the invention is to prevent the contacts from fusing under high currents. To achieve this, the contact bridge (8) is in contact with a blocking element (7) that is controlled by the lever (5) and the contact spring (9) rests on a support part (11) that is controlled by the lever (5) and can be displaced in relation to the contact bridge (8). When the blocking element (7) is in the blocking position, the contacts of the contact bridge (8) are maintained in an intermediate position between the fully opened and closed positions of the contacts, said position creating an electrically insulating gap to the fixed contacts (32). A release device for the blocking element (7) is also provided.
Patent GB-2437937-A (GB)
Title: Staple remover
Inventor: HADDEN ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B25C11/00
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The staple remover includes a base member 5 and at least one elongate staple-engaging member 12 having a free end 13. The base member and the or each staple-engaging member are spaced apart to define a gap for the receipt of a stack of stapled sheets 14 there between. The or each staple-engaging member is arranged to bear against the top sheet in the stack 14 when the stack is received in the gap. The free end 13 of the staple-engaging member passes between the crown of the staple 1 and the top sheet in the stack as the staple remover is moved across the staple in the direction R. The or each staple-engaging member may be tapered to narrow towards its free end. The staple remover may be formed from a single piece of sprung metal such as steel.
Patent GB-2426033-A (GB)
Title: Shaft retaining ring
Inventor: TANAKA KOUICHI
IPC: F16B21/18
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: least three projections 3, 3a,... which are formed in an inner periphery of a C-shaped base material 2 that has a diverging opening portion 1. Spaces between the adjacent projections 3, 3a,... define inner notches 5, 5a,... . Inner edges of the projections 3, 3a,... are shaped like a convex circular arc circumscribed to an outer circumferential surface of a mounting region of the shaft S. Thus, the respective projections 3, 3a,... can abut the shaft at one point, so that the retaining ring for shaft of the present application can be mounted to the shaft in a good posture. A ring having four projections is also described.
Patent GB-2428156-A (GB)
Title: Digital camera with a flexible printed wiring board for anti vibration movement
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: An imaging device comprises an image pickup device. The image pickup device is placed on a movable support plate which is movable in the plane orthogonal to the optical axis. A flexible printed wiring board extends from the image pickup device to a movable support member which is positioned behind the image pickup device. Part of the wiring board is connected to a rear protection plate. Another imaging device comprises a flexible printed wiring board with a bending resistance.
Patent GB-2439524-A (GB)
Title: Road Tax Disc Holder & Freshener 2 in 1
Inventor: JANJUA ABID MAHMOOD
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle tax disc holder which incorporates an air freshener. The tax disc holder may also include a picture or image a). The road tax disc would be seen from the exterior of the car/vehicle, the picture is displayed in the interior of the vehicle. The product is made from a soft, foam cardboard d). The material contains a fragrance or a smell neutralizing compound. A clear, sticky, paper cover g) would be removed from the product so as to enable attachment to the windscreen of a vehicle. The pictures and fragrances may be varied. The product would be up to 3mm in depth, with a tax disc area e) that is 1mm in depth in order for the disc to slot in. The device may be used for other purposes than displaying road tax, for example it may be used to display parking permits.
Patent GB-2427638-A (GB)
Title: System and method for determining pump underperformance
Inventor: OLLRE ALBERT G
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A system and method are provided for identifying underperformance in a pumping system used to produce a desired fluid. Various conditions are sensed during operation of the pumping system, and those sensed conditions are used to determine measured parameters that are provided with an associated confidence factor. The measured parameters in conjunction with the confidence factors are compared to a reference composite curve for the specific pumping system to determine whether actual performance has satisfied underperformance criteria or moved across a threshold into underperformance.
Patent GB-2426979-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium alloy
Inventor: BENEDICTUS RINZE
IPC: C22F1/053
Filed: 2004-04-09
Abstract: An aluminium alloy comprising (by weight): 6.5-7.9% Zn, 1.92-2.2% Mg, 1.0-1.9% Cu, 0.05-0.40% Mn, <0.3% Fe, <0.20% Si, <0.5% Zr, <0.7% Sc, <0.4% Cr, <0.3% Hf, <0.4% Ti, <0.4% V, and other impurities or incidental elements each <0.05, total <0.15, and the balance being aluminium.
Patent GB-2431443-A (GB)
Title: Brake mechanism for a baby stroller
Inventor: YEH CHUAN-MING
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A brake mechanism is provided for a baby stroller which has a plurality of wheels (27) and a pair of rotatable push arms (10) capable of changing their direction between a forward or a rearward configuration. The brake mechanism comprises a brake mechanism (2), a connecting assembly (3) and an actuator (1). The brake mechanism (2) has a braking block for braking the baby stroller, and the connecting assembly (3) has a pulling slider (3) for operative association with the braking block of the brake mechanism (2). The actuator (1) is secured to one said push arm (10) and is associated with the connecting assembly (3) for indirectly driving the brake mechanism (2) so as to allow a user to manipulate the actuator (1) to brake the stroller from either in front of or to the rear of the stroller.
Patent GB-2447644-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for enhancing proprioception in the foot of a subject
Inventor: COWLEY EMMA
IPC: A43B7/24
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for enhancing proprioception in the foot of a subject comprising: a member having a surface for contacting the sole of the foot of the subject, and structures, e.g. cones, slabs, recesses or dimples, disposed on the surface of the member for applying increased pressure in the region corresponding to the saphenous zone 8, the medial plantar zone 9, and the sural dermatone 10 of the subjects foot whilst in use, thereby increasing the proprioception of the subject.
Patent GB-2447669-A (GB)
Title: Slider comprising automatically resettable restricting device
Inventor: ISLEY DAVID ANDREW
IPC: E05C17/28
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: A slider 7 for use in a track 3, the slider 7 comprising a releasable restrictor 41, wherein the releasable restrictor 41 can be held in an active position (figure 3) or an inactive position (figure 5), and wherein the releasable restrictor 41 is automatically reset into its active position. The restrictor 41 may be reset when the slider 7 reaches an end stop (figure 9, 49) in the track 3. The slider may allow for the restrictor 41 to be set in an inactive position by a user for closing a window, yet the restrictor may be automatically reactivated following closing such that full motion along the track 3 is restricted. The restrictor 41 may be held in its active position by a detent, such as a spring clip 37, which may interact with a rib 45 on the restrictor. The slider may be used as part of a stay to enable more controlled movement of a window sash.
Patent GB-2448501-A (GB)
Title: Aperture cover assembly for a tunnel oven
Inventor: MILNER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F27B9/38
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: An aperture cover assembly (7, fig.2) for mounting on an open aperture (2, fig.1) of a heating chamber 3 of a tunnel-oven 1 for heating work-pieces (5, fig.1) conveyed through the heating chamber. The aperture cover assembly is adapted to automatically open as a work-piece is conveyed towards the aperture cover assembly, to allow passage of the work-piece through the aperture cover assembly, and to automatically close after passage of the work-piece. The aperture cover may open in response to a first sensor 15 signalling the approach of the work-piece, and close in response to a second sensor 18 signalling the passing of the work-piece. Preferably, the first sensor is adapted to measure the width of the work-piece and to transmit the width to a processing device which controls a door actuator 11 to open at least one door 9 to form a minimum opening. The first sensor may comprise an array of photoelectric detectors adapted to monitor the width of the work-piece. The assembly is designed to minimise the energy loss from the oven by convection at the oven-ends.