baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2439783-A (GB)
Title: Reversible latch with slidable block
Inventor: MIDDLETON COLIN SIDNEY
IPC: E05B63/04
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A latch comprises a casing (1), a latch bolt (2), a latch bolt lath (14) mounted in the casing (1), a follower (23) arranged to act on the latch bolt lath (14) and a spring (28) arranged to act on the follower (23). The latch bolt (21) is rotatably mounted on the latch bolt lath (14) and is normally urged by the spring (28) to a position in which it partially projects from the casing (1). A block (31) is slidably mounted in the casing (1) and is normally engaged by an arm (24) of the follower (23). The block (31) is movable to a position in which the follower (23) can be moved under the action of the spring (28) to a position in which it moves the latch bolt lath (14) to a position in which it allows the latch bolt (21) to be moved to a position in which it projects entirely from the casing (1) and can be rotated with respect to the casing (1) to reverse said latch bolt (21). The latch may also be provided with a dead bolt (35).
Patent GB-2429225-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular joint with overlapping frangible sleeve
Inventor: COSTA SCOTT
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: An expandable tubular assembly comprises a first tubular 110 and a second tubular 128 engaged with the first tubular to form a joint. It also comprises a sleeve 116 overlapping and coupling the first and second tubulars at the joint. A portion of the sleeve is made of frangible or breakable material. After radial expansion, the sleeve is preferably circumferentially tensioned while the tubulars are circumferentially compressed. Alternatively, the tubular assembly includes means for avoiding stress risers in the coupling between the first and second tubulars before and after expansion. Preferably, the tubulars are overlapping.
Patent GB-2432250-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable chanter for bagpipes
Inventor: CAMPBELL KYLE
IPC: G10D7/06
Filed: 2006-11-08
Abstract: An adjustable chanter for mounting in an outlet tube of a set of bagpipes includes a conventional reed 31, and a conventional chanter pipe 10 having a series of finger holes 14 by which notes can be selected. The chanter pipe 10 has a collar at an upper end which is screw fastened to a hub 15 defining a sleeve extending into the tube of the set of bagpipes as a friction fit within the tube. The position of the mouth 32 of the reed 31 relative to the holes 14 in the chanter pipe 10 is adjusted by a shuttle 23 which slides longitudinally in the hub 15 moved by a manually operable shah projecting from the hub 15 to one side. The shuttle 23 is manually rotatable so that the reed 31 can be adjusted to change tuning without rotating the chanter pipe 10 or removing the chanter pipe 10 from the tube of the bag.
Patent GB-2444482-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held variable weight exercise device
Inventor: REEVELL TONY
IPC: A63B21/075
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: A hand-held variable weight exercise device comprises a cylindrical shaped container 10 and a plurality of solid weights 11 having a cross sectional shape of a circular sector. The cylindrical container 10 is open at one end and closed at the opposing end and is substantially hollow with partition means 13 forming discrete hole sections 12. Weights 11 fit into the hole sections 12 and a lid 14 secures the weights within the container. Gripping means 15 enable the device to be gripped firmly. The weights protrude slightly to allow them to be removed from the cylinder more easily. The total weight of the device can be adjusted by adding or removing weights from within the container.
Patent GB-2434944-A (GB)
Title: Providing video services in a telecommunications network
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04Q7/22
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A mobile communications system network 2 includes video services equipment 8 that is configured to be able to receive a video call and to record it. A user can set up an association between a virtual mobile number for use to connect to the video call recording video services equipment 8, and an intended recipient delivery email address for a call made using that virtual mobile number. The user can then place a video call to the allocated virtual mobile number to record and send a video message to the indicated delivery email address. The video services equipment 8 prepares the recorded video message as an email attachment and forwards it by email to the indicated delivery email address.
Patent GB-2432915-A (GB)
Title: Error correction and calibration of a deep reading propagation resistivity tool
Inventor: FOLBERTH MARTIN
IPC: G01V13/00
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A resistivity logging tool suitable for downhole use includes a transmitter, two spaced apart receivers. The measured signals are inverted to determine the distance to a boundary in the earth formation in the presence of a transition zone in resistivity. The direction of drilling may be controlled based on the determined distance.
Patent GB-2446786-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardant fabric
Inventor: LIN CHIN-TUN
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A flame retardant fabric includes a base fabric (30), a bonding agent (20) and a surface layer (10). The base fabric (30) is fire-resisting and is a plain weave or knitting fabric fabricated from yarns made of flame retardant man-made fibers, or yarns made by blending, weaving or twisting the flame retardant man-made fibers and other fibers. The surface layer (10) is a fabric, suede cloth or man-made leather or the like that is aesthetic appealing but not fire-resisting. The bonding agent (20) bonds the base fabric (30) and the surface layer (10) together. The surface layer (10) is not fire resisting, but the resulting composite fabric is flame retardant permanently. It also does not fuse or melt and can be directly carbonized to form an isolation layer.
Patent GB-2435038-A (GB)
Title: Closure with frangible tamper-evident band
Inventor: HIGGINS CHRISTOPHER LYNDON
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A closure 100 for connection to a container, said closure comprises a dispensing orifice 22 for dispensing contents from the container, and a cover 540 for covering and sealing the dispensing orifice, the cover including a tamper evidence band 543, such that upon removel of the cover from the closure, the tamper evidence band indicates that the cover has been at least partially removed from the closure. The cover may be provided with a flap (fig 36, 88) for covering the dispensing orifice, the flap may be connected to the cover along a hinge line (fig 35, 80).
Patent GB-2442290-A (GB)
Title: Rotating object image analysis
Inventor: REINHOLT FRODE
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing objects in a flow or product sample where there is mutual rotational movement between the object and image capturing means. A sample is poured into a funnel, fed onto a vibrator plate and then falls off the edge of the plate. The objects or particles in the sample then fall and rotate into the measuring volume where an imaging system, such as a high-speed mega-pixel camera, captures multiple images of objects in the sample. The object 1, 2, 3, 4 is the same object in consecutive images, providing different projected areas due to the rotation of the object. The same objects are recognized and identified in consecutive images (Fig. 2) using a computer based imager analyzer. The multiple images may be used to estimate different size and shape properties for each individual object, such as maximum/minimum width or length, or common data such as size distribution. The rotation of the objects can be generated using a vibrator feeder, mechanical excitation device, conveyor belt etc.
Patent GB-2451618-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard overlay for touch screen
Inventor: GEDALL GARY EDWARD
IPC: B41J5/10
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A mechanical keyboard overlay for use with a touch sensitive screen or base comprises a grid of walls or partitions surrounding keys to guide a user and enable easy and accurate input through a system of key or button presses. The overlay is preferably a sealed unit that may be easily interchanged with similar devices to change the input language or provide different functions such as a musical keyboard, a Braille keyboard, a telephone keypad or a series of shapes or blocks or simplified keyboard for use by children. The device may be foldable or made in separate parts for easy transportation and may contain light up elements.
Patent GB-2441888-A (GB)
Title: Core sampling
Inventor: REID LENNOX
IPC: E21B49/06
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A method for evaluation a formation involves obtaining a core by use of a coring tool 110 and extracting a portion of hydrocarbons from the core sample, the extraction being performed in the tool 110. The hydrocarbons are then analysed possibly downhole or at the surface. Also claimed are methods for extracting fluid from a core and analyzing the core; obtaining a core sample and measuring a specific property of the core; capturing and sealing the core in a container; and cooling the core whilst retrieving it to the surface.
Patent GB-2443079-A (GB)
Title: Assembly structure for fuel cell stacks and fan
Inventor: CHEN CHIEN AN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: This invention discloses an assembly structure for a fuel cell stack and a fan, which comprises at least one or two fuel cell stack(s) and a fan 3. Each fuel cell stack includes more than one air inlet and more than one air outlet. The fan includes at least one shaft and more than one fan blade, the fan blades being combined with said shaft and in rotation accompanying the rotation of said shaft, and said fan being associated with said air outlets of said fuel cell stack(s). The axial direction of said shaft faces toward said air outlets of said fuel cell stack(s) and the fan blades change the air flow from said axial direction to a radial direction.
Patent GB-2453755-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Imaging Plate Support For Recording of Radiographs
Inventor: REEVES MARK
IPC: G03B42/02
Filed: 2007-10-17
Abstract: A support system for securely holding Xray and other medical imaging plates 4 of any length and height comprises one or more channelled posts 1 attached to magnetic bases such that the posts can be positioned at any location on a suitably coated ferromagnetic thin plate 3 and magnetically held in position. The magnetic holding force may be modified by means of a spacer or coating between the magnetic base and ferromagnetic plate. This feature allows a compromise between the holding force achieved by the magnet and the ability to reposition the support, while using manufactured magnets which of themselves may be unsuitable due to excessive strength. In an alternative embodiment the magnets have a holding strength that is switchable between a substantially low and a substantially high state.
Patent GB-2454234-A (GB)
Title: Folding desk including composite board
Inventor: LENG LUHAO
IPC: A47B3/08
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: A folding desk comprises a desk plate, two side plates 12, 14 pivotally connected to ends of the desk plate, and a front baffle or modesty panel 16 pivotally connected to a lower side of the desk plate. Position restricting and locking mechanisms (18, Figs. 11, 12) are provided at the connection positions between the front baffle and the side plates to stabilise the desk in its open state. The desk plate is a plastic composite board comprising a perforated plate (24, Fig. 5) and liner (26, Fig. 5) sandwiched between a faceplate (20, Fig. 5) and a soleplate (22, Fig. 5), the liner covering part or all the periphery of the perforated plate. The side plates are linked to the desk plate by hinge units 54 connected between the side plates and the liner. The front baffle may be linked to the desk plate by at least two hinge units 52 connected between the front baffle and the liner.
Patent GB-2440487-A (GB)
Title: Browser enabled video manipulation
Inventor: LERMAN DAVID R
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 2007-11-19
Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for providing a self contained embeddable software component adapted to be deployed in response to a website video posting interaction, wherein the self contained embeddable software component is adapted to provide video capture and video editing functions.
Patent GB-2446091-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced noise cancellation in VSP type measurements
Inventor: MATHISZIK HOLGER
IPC: G01V1/42
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A method and system for acquiring seismic data while conducting drill string operations in a wellbore. The seismic receiver combination set comprises a combination of orthogonal geophones and accelerometers, and an array of hydrophones.
Patent GB-2460452-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to optical fibre patch panels
Inventor: DEMPSTER RICHARD
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A patch panel (1) has a plurality of optical fibre outlets (21 to 26 inclusive and 31 to 36 inclusive) mounted on a front face of a tray (2), the tray being mounted so as to be withdrawn (in a direction 1 W) from the patch panel. The tray is arranged so that at least a portion (50) of the tray is moveable by pivoting (3P) and or hinging (in the direction of 4D) to a position (4H) for easy access. A benefit of the invention is that an installer may easily access optical fibres and optical fibre cables within the tray for installation or maintenance purposes.
Patent GB-2446111-A (GB)
Title: Solid state electrochemical gas sensor and method for fabricating same
Inventor: DORISIO DEININGER DEBRA J
IPC: G01N27/407
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor, a method for making the sensor and methods for the detection of a gaseous species. The electrochemical gas sensor is a solid-state gas sensor that includes a solid polymer electrolyte. A working electrode is separated from a counter electrode by the solid polymer electrolyte. The sensor can include a multilaminate structure for improved detection properties, where electrode microbands are disposed within the solid polymer electrolyte.
Patent GB-2462800-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a conversation between an agent and a customer and performing real time analytics on the audio signal for determining future handling of the call
Inventor: PICKERING RICHARD
IPC: G10L15/28
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: The invention provides a computer-implemented method of handling a telephone call. The method comprises monitoring a conversation between an agent and a customer on a telephone line as part of the telephone call to extract the audio signal therefrom. Real-time voice analytics are performed on the extracted audio signal while the telephone call is in progress. The results from the voice analytics are then passed to a computer-telephony integration system responsible for the call for use by the computer-telephony integration system for determining future handling of the call. The handling may include one or more of the following: impacting the application flow or script used by the agent involved in the call (via interaction with the workstation), alerting a supervisor to participate in the call, transferring the call from the agent currently involved in the call, e.g. to an agent with different skills and/or experience, to a supervisor, or to an IVR system.
Patent GB-2460882-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining antibiotic resistance
Inventor: CIESIELSKI DR MAREK
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A method of determining bacterial resistance or susceptibility by measuring the amount of antibiotic in urine or other bodily fluids after antibiotics have been administered. If the amount of antibiotic is above the thereapeutic level or minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) it is inferred that the bacteria is not producing a beta lactamase and so is susceptible, whereas an absence or low level of antibiotic indicates bacterial resistance. The test may be used for monitoring antibiotic therapy, or after a standard antibiotic dose to screen for asymptomatic carriers of resistant bacteria. The test may be by lateral flow, particularly lateral flow immunochromatographic means, such a testing device is disclosed.
Patent GB-2451171-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle drive state alert
Inventor: VALASCHO JOSEPH FRANCIS
IPC: B60Q9/00
Filed: 2008-07-15
Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for alerting a driver of a hybrid electric vehicle 12 that the vehicle is in a drive state. An engine 28 of the hybrid electric vehicle 12 is started following a determination using various sensors 16a, 16b, 16c, 20 that the vehicle 12 is not moving or is moving at below a speed threshold, an ignition system 18 is in a run state, a door 21 is open and the engine 28 is not running to alert a driver that the vehicle 12 is in a drive state. The engine 28 may be run as an alert when the door 21 is open and when the ignition is in a run state or the vehicle 12 is not moving.
Patent GB-2461887-A (GB)
Title: Mask for a horse
Inventor: HOBSLEY CLARE GILLIAN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: A mask for an animal 1 to reduce the amount of air inhaled breath and cause recirculation of proportion of exhaled breath. The mask comprises an air porous fabric part 6 which in use hangs in front of the nostrils 5 and weight means 9 to return the air porous part to position if displaced by the animal during any activity.
Patent GB-2449813-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for use in real-time nanometer and subnanometer position measurements
Inventor: O'HARA TETSUO
IPC: G05B19/19
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: An improved signal processing method and apparatus are presented for use in real-time sub-nanometer scale position measurements with the aid of probing sensors and/or beams scanning periodically undulating surfaces such as a grating and diffraction patterns generated thereby, and the like, enabling greater sub-nanometer precision, higher stage scanner movement speeds, and simultaneous high accuracy and top speed measuring capabilities.
Patent GB-2464708-A (GB)
Title: Curtain track
Inventor: DAY PERRY
IPC: A47H1/124
Filed: 2008-10-23
Abstract: The curtain track assembly includes an extruded rail 1 having a closed top and a channel 6 at the bottom for slidably receiving curtain hangers. The rail 1 has longitudinal grooves 9, 10 defining faces (11, Figure 1) to receive projections 24, 25 of bracket 20. The rail can be mounted below a suspended ceiling (40, Figure 4) by means of a standoff arm 30 having a mounting bracket 20 which slides over the rail. A screw threaded rod 31 is inserted through the bracket 20 via hole 28 and tightened against the rail 1. The rod 31 passes through a ceiling tile (40) and a backing plate (41, Figure 4) and is secured by a back nut 33 which clamps a compression tube 32 between the backing plate (41) and the mounting bracket 20. Sections of rail 1 may be joined together by a connector (50, Figure 5).
Patent GB-2465147-A (GB)
Title: Cricket practice apparatus
Inventor: KLIMCKE ANDREW E S
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A cricket practice apparatus comprises at least one panel 1 for displaying a background representation, such as a cricket ground, and at least one element (7, Fig 2) to be mounted on the background panel 1. The element (7, Fig 2) to be mounted on the panel 1 may represent a fielder at a fielding position and a plurality of such elements (7, Fig 2) can be provided for mounting at different positions on the panel 1 or on a further panel. The elements (7, Fig 2) to be mounted on the panel 1 may be of different sizes to indicate the relative distance from the batsman of the fielding position using a perspective effect. The background representation on the panel may include representation of a horizon line 4. The apparatus may be utilised for various sports, in particular ball games such as baseball, softball or rounders.
Patent GB-2466485-A (GB)
Title: User selection of a location service in a hand-held electronic device
Inventor: JOKINEN ALTTI
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-12-22
Abstract: An apparatus 100 is disclosed comprising a processing means 102 configured to provide a user with location service selection information 114, The location service selection information 114 allows for user selection of one or more differing types of location service 108, 110, wherein each location service provides location related data for the apparatus. The apparatus also comprises an input means 104 configured to receive a user selection 106 representing a location service selection, and a processing means 102 configured to allow for use of the user selection 106 to select one or more of the location services 108, 110 for providing the location related data for the apparatus. The user interface 104 may be a touch sensitive display screen. The location service selection information may present characteristics such as service cost, power consumption of differing options, accuracy and monetary costs to the user. The location services may include global navigation satellite systems such as GPS, cellular based location services, and wireless networking applications such as time difference processing, time of arrival processing, and triangulation.
Patent GB-2466665-A (GB)
Title: Lock having auxiliary drive member to increase the throw distance of the lock bolt
Inventor: LIU TIEN-KAO
IPC: E05B15/10
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock case 1 containing a latch unit 3 and a lock bolt unit 4, a cover plate 2, a handle for controlling the latch unit, and a core unit 5 for controlling the latch unit and the lock bolt unit independently. The lock bolt unit 4 includes an intermediate member 45 for transmitting driving movement of the lock core 5 to a lock bolt 41. The transmission block 45 has a protrusion 454 which slides in arc guide slot 23; protrusions 452, 453, engage with the lock core, e.g. by a rotating cam 51, and protruding pin 424 of the lock bolt is engaged within groove 451 of the transmission block 45. The intermediate driving member 45 increases the distance over which the lock core is operationally engaged with the bolt and thus increases the throw distance of the bolt such that it extends further from the door edge and provides a more secure lock. A sprung stop plate 43 having bolt engaging protrusion 434 cooperates with either recess 421, 422, on the bolt to retain the bolt in the retracted or extended positions. Auxiliary pushing member 44 is guided by protrusion 423 in slot 441 and pin 442 in L-shaped slot 21 for engaging latch moving plate 39 in order to retract the latch 31. The latch unit 3 may have a sprung loaded adjustment rod 32 enabling the latch 31 to be rotated to suit a door opening in either direction.
Patent GB-2469072-A (GB)
Title: Guidewire with Anchor for a catheter
Inventor: MULLEN MICHAEL
IPC: A61M25/04
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A guidewire 104 for a catheter comprising an anchor 102 for providing an anchoring force that inhibits longitudinal movement of the guidewire when the guidewire is deployed within a body cavity, duct or vessel 208. Preferably the anchor is a collapsible frame and has a connecting portion for connecting the anchor to the stem of a guidewire. Preferably the anchor is configured to press radially outward to grip the body cavity and can be reversibly switched between a radially constrained and a radially expanded state with the longitudinal movement of a delivery catheter. Preferably the anchor comprises either a plurality of rods obliquely angled relative to the anchor axis and diverging from a root, or a wire which is shaped so as to form a partial loop. Also included is a system for cardiovascular intervention using a guidewire with an anchor and, a deployment system for a guidewire with an anchor and a delivery catheter.