baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370720-A (GB)
Title: Determination of paths between nodes of a network with consideration of connector types
Inventor: NATARAJAN SRIKANTH
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A preferred system includes a processor (102), a discovery mechanism (302, Fig 3) and a layout mechanism (304). The discovery mechanism is configured to generate and store topology data specifying connectors and segments of a communication network. The layout mechanism, which interfaces with the discovery mechanism, is configured to receive topology data from the discovery mechanism and drive a display (108) based upon the topology data. Additionally, the discovery mechanism is configured to determine a path between a start node and an end node based upon the topology data. For instance, such a path(s) may be based upon information corresponding to a type of path of interest and/or information corresponding to a type of connector of interest. Methods and computer readable media also are provided.
Patent GB-2370832-A (GB)
Title: Web cutting apparatus
Inventor: LANGE KLAUS-ULRICH
IPC: B65H35/10
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: In a web cutting apparatus the cutting blade 13 of a cross-cutting device 2 mounted ahead of a collecting cylinder 1 is provided with cut-outs that leave residual lands (19, Fig.2) behind in the web 18 that is to be cut. In order to avoid smearing as the cut products are accelerated away, rather than providing a second cutting device, accelerating and tear-off cam wheels 7, corresponding to the lands, are arranged to grip the incoming product 10 and tear it off from the web 18 at the residual lands 19. The cams are arranged in the product-directing region 9 between the cross-cutting device 2 and the collecting cylinder 1.
Patent GB-2382071-A (GB)
Title: Threaded container closure
Inventor: KING ROGER MILNER
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: A threaded container closure, comprises a container with a neck 10 and an opening, a closure 12 for said neck 10 having a base 14 and a skirt portion 16, a first screw thread on said neck 10 having one or more first thread segments 18, a second screw thread on the inner surface of said skirt having one or more second thread segments 20. The first thread segments 18 being shorter than the second thread segments 20, which are each made up of one or more radially spaced projecting portions, each said portion extending radially no more than about 60{ around the closure skirt. The container neck may be provided with four or more of the said first thread segments 18, which may extend circumferentially around the container neck 10, and may have an upper or a lower surface with a constant pitch region extending for at least 5{ around the container. The second thread segments 20 may extend less than 45{ around said skirt and maybe spaced apart by gaps, define a substantially continuous helical thread path, and the first and/or second thread segments 18, 20 may have a maximum radial height. The second thread segments 20 may also define a substantially helical recess for receiving the first thread segments 18, at least one of the segments may have a smoothed cross-section. The first thread segments 18 may have a rounded, chaffered, trapezoidal or triangular shape. The container closure may have mutually engageable elements or complementary locking means 36 on the neck 10 and the closure12 to block or restrict rotation of the closure, the container neck 10 may be formed from thermoplastics, glass, metal and combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2382355-A (GB)
Title: Card clothing
Inventor: TRIVEDI MEHUL
IPC: D01G15/88
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A length of metallic card clothing wire is formed with non-uniform teeth, particularly so that the teeth at the ends of a cylinder are different from those in the middle e.g. to compensate for air currents and give more uniform carding. Adjacent pairs of teeth may have different pitches P or adjacent teeth may have different depths or base, front or back angles or may be of different types. A machine for producing the wire may have individual motors for feeding and punching and a control means to produce varying pitch. It may also have different cutters to produce teeth of different shapes.
Patent GB-2377559-A (GB)
Title: Inverter circuit for charging a capactive load
Inventor: HEFTMAN GEORGE
IPC: H05B41/34
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: An inverter circuit charges a capacitive load 4 incrementally by repetitive fly-back in an inductor 8 connected in series with an FET 9 across DC input terminals 2,3. A transistor 14, turned ON in response to current build-up in the inductor 8 during each charging cycle, switches FET 9 OFF to initiate fly-back, and feedback from the fly-back acts via a resistor 16 to hold transistor 14 ON and FET 9 OFF through to the cycle end. Adding resistors 21,22 in series with the load 4 across the input terminals 2,3, derives a voltage which, like that via the feedback resistor 16, is dependent on the input voltage. The derived voltage acts via a zener diode 23 to counteract the feedback, holding transistor 14 OFF and interrupting further charging until the load 4 is discharged into a xenon flash-tube 5. By making the values of resistors 16 and 21 equal, the load 4 charges to a voltage independent of input-voltage variation; with them unequal, a deliberate variation of output voltage with input can be obtained.
Patent GB-2396117-A (GB)
Title: A recreational playing surface
Inventor: DURY DAVID
IPC: E01C13/02
Filed: 2002-12-14
Abstract: A playing surface for sports or other recreational activities which comprises a water permeable textile envelope (8) containing a layer of mineral particle (9), an upper layer of the textile envelope (8) bearing a resin bound, adherent, subjacent layer of discrete rubber particles (7). A method of preparing a playing surface is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2388911-A (GB)
Title: Steerable downhole drilling tool
Inventor: BRAZIL STEWART
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A system and method for steering a rotating downhole drilling tool. The downhole tool includes an inclinometer having directional accelerometers capable of measuring drilling parameters, such as angular position and rotation rate, of the downhole tool. An offset accelerometer is further included for determining centripetal acceleration of the downhole tool. Collar rotation rate and the orientation toolface may be determined from the drilling parameters. Filters, analog to digital converters and processor devices may be used to process the signals and send commands in response thereto for steering the tool.
Patent GB-2400547-A (GB)
Title: A toothbrush having a piston toothpaste dispenser
Inventor: SOLOMON ALLEN JOE
IPC: A46B17/04
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a tubular body 10 forming a handle, an elongate stem 14 projecting from one end of the tubular body and a cover 18. The tubular body has compartment 24 containing toothpaste and a piston 22. In order to deliver toothpaste through the brush head the cover is removed and inserted in an aperture in the base of the brush 22 whereby it engages the piston and compresses the toothpaste in the compartment 24. The toothpaste is then forced through a delivery tube (not shown) in the stem and passes out a channel (not shown) in the brush head. The stem and handle are formed of a hollow one-piece structure.
Patent GB-2402273-A (GB)
Title: Providing an oscillating signal to a load
Inventor: WALSH GREGORY S
IPC: H03L5/02
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: An apparatus for providing an oscillating signal to a load comprises: a phase locked loop, PLL, comprising a feedback loop; a power control means for manipulating oscillating signal power; an isolator for isolating the feedback loop from the load; and a mode selector coupled to the power control means and the isolator, for controlling the power control means and the isolator so that in a steady state power mode, oscillation power is supplied to the load and in a reduced power mode, power is isolated by the isolator from the load to the feedback loop so that phase lock is maintained when the oscillation power is reduced.
Patent GB-2392112-A (GB)
Title: Moveable crew for radio controlled model sailing boats
Inventor: CLEAR PATRICK JAMES
IPC: A63H23/02
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A radio controlled model sailing boat has a crew comprising moveable crew figures. The mechanism to move the crew comprises a carriage capable of rotation, and a slotted arm. The rest of the figure is rotatably attached to the carriage which is carried on a support frame which allows the carriage to move from side to side of the deck. The carriage and figure are attached to the slotted arm, which is attached to the deck by a pivot. The figure may be attached to a cord which may be used to move the sails on the boat, or may be use to right a capsized vessel.
Patent GB-2403088-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic image projector
Inventor: JARVIS KEVIN MICHAEL
IPC: F16M11/18
Filed: 2003-06-19
Abstract: A video projector 10 is supported in two axes by a cradle 30 such that it is free to rotate both vertically and horizontally in order to project an image in any direction by means of motorised drive in elevation 20 and azimuth 40. Typically the projector will illuminate a portion of the inside of a spherical screen in any chosen direction. The projected image is free to rotate continuously without restriction by means of a wireless transfer 60 of power, video, and necessary control signals. The projector has application to flight simulation, weapon aiming simulation, entertainment, education and advertising.
Patent GB-2403204-A (GB)
Title: Tail lift with ramp portion
Inventor: GOODALL RONALD
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A tail lift 10 comprising a tail board 12 and an arrangement 16 for raising and lowering the tail board by moving the tail board from its initial vertical position at the rear of the vehicle body into a horizontal position and then in substantially the same horizontal attitude to ground level and back again. The tail board is adapted to carry loads between the loading area of the vehicle and a lower level, and the tail lift comprises a ramp 14 and an arrangement 22 for operating the ramp during raising and lowering of the tail board. The ramp operating arrangement 22 causes the ramp to fold over or to unfold from the tail board during respective raising or lowering of the tailboard between the horizontal position and the vertical position. The ramp 14 is operated via a link 18 connected to an offset pivot point Y. A releasable stop 22 holds the ramp in a vertical position. A roll stop 30 is also provided.
Patent GB-2390957-A (GB)
Title: System for enhanced radiation performance of a communication device
Inventor: JALALI AMIN T
IPC: H01Q1/52
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A system (115) provides enhanced radiation performance for a communication device (10). The system (115) includes one or more shields (90) for directing radio frequency energy. The one or more shields (90) are isolated from the radio frequency currents on the ground plane of the communications device (10). The system (115) further includes a display bezel (60) also isolated from the radio frequency currents on the ground plane. The system (115) further includes one or more impedance blocks electrically connected between the display bezel (60) and a printed circuit board (25) for providing a direct current ground path between the display bezel (60) and the printed circuit board (25) and for providing radio frequency isolation between the display bezel (60) and the printed circuit board (25).
Patent GB-2393232-A (GB)
Title: Chain tensioner having a pair of wedge-shaped cams
Inventor: YOSHIDA OSAMU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A chain tensioner comprising a plunger 120 having toothed racks 121 engageable with wedge-shaped cams 160 which cooperate with oblique cam-guiding surfaces 141, the cam-guiding surfaces are formed on a cam-receiving ring 140 axially movable, through a limited distance, in a space between a shoulder 111a and a seal cap 180. The axially movable cam-receiving ring 140 increases both the minimum and maximum backlash distances of the plunger, thereby making it possible for the tensioner to accommodate different chain conditions by changing the axial dimensions of the cam- receiving ring, or the space in which it moves, instead of or in addition to, modifying the angle of the cam-guiding surfaces.
Patent GB-2404336-A (GB)
Title: Stabilisation of therapeutic agents using a carbonate salt of an amino acid, preferably in the presence of a saccharide, & pharmaceutical compositions thereof
Inventor: LULLA AMAR
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: Therapeutic agents, which are degradation when present in a pharmaceutical formulation, may be stabilised by admixing a stabilising agent comprising at least one carbonate salt of an amino acid, wherein, at least in the case where the therapeutic agent is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, or an ACE inhibitor, the stabilising agent is enhanced by further comprising one or more saccharides. The therapeutic agent susceptible to degradation may be selected from HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, ACE inhibitors, antihistaminics, benzimidazoles and anti-viral agents, (including nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors). The carbonate salt of the amino acid is preferably present as either the group I or II alkali or alkali earth metal salt thereof, and the amino acid is preferably selected from the group consisting of glycine, arginine and lysine. The saccharide is preferably selected from the group consisting of lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, xylitol, maltiol, sorbitol and erythritol, either in anhydrous or hydrated form. Such combinations may be combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient to provide a pharmaceutical formulation.
Patent GB-2392172-A (GB)
Title: Yarn feed mechanism for tufting machine
Inventor: FROST STEVEN
IPC: D05C15/32
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A yarns feed mechanism for a tufting machine comprises a plurality of feed rolls 59 on a support 26, each roll preferably feeding two ends and being driven by a servo-motor 31 through an intermediate gear 55 in mesh with a larger gear 58 on the roll so as to provide a relatively high torque. The specification also describes modifications with one, three or four ends per roll.
Patent GB-2405546-A (GB)
Title: Dual view directional display providing images having different angular extent.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY DAVID JAMES
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: A multiple view directional display 17 operates to display a first image in a first direction and a second image in a second direction, via a parallax optic (Figures 5A(1) and 5A(2); the display is adapted such that the angular extent of the first image is different from the angular extent of the second image. The width of the display area associated with the first image direction may be different from that associated with the second image. The display may interlace the first and second images. The parallax barrier may have different properties with respect to the plural imaging directions: different transmitting aperture areas or portions, or diffusers. The display may be embodied in a automobile, displaying different views - such as GPS map data or a film or movie - to the vehicle driver 22 and car passengers 19, 20, 21 respectively.
Patent GB-2392739-A (GB)
Title: A system, apparatus and method for film tension control.
Inventor: MEAD TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: G05D15/01
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: The control system is used for controlling the tension of film in a film scanner, such as a telecine. The film scanner includes a film feed system arranged to feed film under tension and a guide member around which film is guided which is biassed to oppose the tension of the film, and the guide member is displaceable by variations in film tension. The control system includes receiving a guide member position signal and a means for determining a target position of the guide member at which the tension of the film is a minimum for a given drive applied to the guide member by the guide member.
Patent GB-2409371-A (GB)
Title: Answering Machine Doorbell
Inventor: CARTER BRADLEY
IPC: H04M11/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A door intercom system comprises exterior (figure 1) and interior (figure 2a) units, encased in either plastic or metal casings. The exterior unit, which is placed on the exterior of a house, near the door, contains a microphone, microprocessor, sub miniature speaker and battery compartment on a printed circuit board (PCB) with the necessary firmware (figure 1d). The interior unit, which may be powered from the exterior unit contains a sub miniature speaker and a storage facility and may contain a microprocessor on a PCB, also with the necessary firmware (figure 2c). The units may be interconnected by a wired or wireless link. The system provides visitors with a greeting message and enables them to record messages for absent homeowners.
Patent GB-2392838-A (GB)
Title: Calcium L-threonate for preventing or treating cartilage related diseases
Inventor: YU KAI
IPC: A61K31/19
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to calcium L-threonate compound for preventing or treating cartilage related diseases, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and use of the same. It had been demonstrated by experiments that calcium L-threonate could improve significantly the positive expression percentage of collagen I mRNA in the chondrocyte and osteoblast, improved significantly the positive expression percentage of articular cartilage and epiphyseal cartilage, facilitated the growth of chondrocyte, increased the quantity of bone collagen, promoted the formation of bone and cartilage matrix and the synthesis of proteoglycan. It could also promote the formation of bone nourishing blood vessels and improve the microcirculation of bone.
Patent GB-2409809-A (GB)
Title: Hammock stuffed with polystyrene beans
Inventor: HERRTAGE TRACIE
IPC: A45F3/24
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A hammock or the like piece of furniture that is stuffed with cushioning material and can be used indoors and outdoors. In one embodiment the piece of furniture is filled with polystyrene beans and suspended from a ceiling by four corners and can be used instead of a traditional sofa.
Patent GB-2399358-A (GB)
Title: Plastics shuttering for base of building, e.g. extension
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A base 10 for a building structure to be erected abutting an existing building comprises a plastics shutter 14 having a base 16 and sides 18 to be filled with concrete 26. The shutter may have a lip 22 part 22a of which serves as a DPC: the base may have a raised region 20 so that less concrete is required and insulation 24 such as foam polystyrene may be attached to the shutter, which may also have clips for retention of wall panels 40.
Patent GB-2417039-A (GB)
Title: Building cladding support system:retaining member
Inventor: LAW GRAHAM
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A cladding support system comprises a retaining member 10,. 210, and a bracket 26 , which supports a support 44 for e.g. bricks. The bracket 26 comprises a fixing aperture 28 for a fixing 29, for securing e.g. to a concrete wall, and a first slot 36 shaped to receive a formation 31, 31b, so as to permit longitudinal sliding but prevent (transverse) horizontal, vertical or rotational movement, and a second slot 38 adapted to receive a retaining member 10, 210, which as shown in Fig 1 includes a location portion 16 and an engagement portion 18 spaced along the axis 14 of the member: the retaining member may be placed manually and then struck at end 24 to force it such that slope 22 bearing against slot 38 fixes the system in place.
Patent GB-2417229-A (GB)
Title: Automated packaging in tubular material
Inventor: LOCKYER ANDREW MARTYN
IPC: B65B9/13
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: Apparatus (30) for the automated packaging of products, such as blocks of cheese (21) is provided. The apparatus (30) removes a length of packaging material from a continuous length of flexible, pre-formed tubular material at the packaging site. The apparatus (30) closes one end of the length of packaging material to form a bag (50) and thereafter prepares the bag for receiving product (21) through its open end. Product is filled into the newly formed bag and the open end is closed to envelope the product. A method for the automated packaging of a product and a cheese block packaging installation (10) is also provided. Preparation of the bag to receive product may comprise distending its open end. After filling, the open end may be closed by vacuum sealing.
Patent GB-2402673-A (GB)
Title: Cathode ray tube-use glass funnel and cathode ray tube
Inventor: SHIBATA SHUICHI
IPC: C03C4/08
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A glass funnel suitable for an electric-field-applying chemical strengthening method without compromise in cathode ray tube safety. A cathode ray tube-use glass funnel, wherein the glass of a body (3) contains at least Na2O and K2O, electric conductivity at the strain point of the glass is at least 4 x 10<-6>S/cm, electric conductivity at 150{C is up to 5 x 10<-12>S/cm, and a compressive stress layer is formed on at least part of the surface of the body (3) by a chemical strengthening method.
Patent GB-2406940-A (GB)
Title: A method of predicting the contact migration behaviour of chemical substances, e.g. approximating dermal or oral transfer of pesticides.
Inventor: MATOBA YOSHIHIDE
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: The invention provides a method for estimating the dermal transfer efficiency of a chemical substance comprising a step of determining a calculated value for the dermal transfer efficiency for the time elapsed after use of the chemical substance, based on a formula wherein the temporal change in the dermal transfer efficiency is expressed as a function dependent on the -0.5 power of the time, or on a computer program incorporating the formula, and a step of establishing the calculated value determined in the previous step as the estimated dermal transfer efficiency.
Patent GB-2419930-A (GB)
Title: A gas transportation apparatus and a method of transporting gas
Inventor: BRADMAN GODFREY MICHAEL
IPC: E04F17/02
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: Greenhouse or other noxious gasses are transported away from the Earth into space by apparatus comprising a tubular member (4) having its proximal end (9) secured at a point (P) on the Earth's surface and its distal end (13) of the tubular member (4) at an altitude where the gas does not rejoin the Earth's atmosphere. In a preferred embodiment is the distal end (13) of the tubular member (4) attached to a satellite orbiting the Earth. Fans (11, 17, 18) convey the gas through the tubular member. The altitude of the distal end above the Earth's surface is sufficient to prevent gas leaving the distal end from returning to the Earth's atmosphere.
Patent GB-2421562-A (GB)
Title: Cooling carbonated drinks
Inventor: YALDEN ROGER
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A method of cooling a carbonated drink, such as keg beer or lager, includes fitting a coil (12) within the keg (10) and causing a coolant to flow through the coil (12). The coolant is supplied continuously from a cooler (14). The use of snap-on connectors (13) ensures that kegs (10) may be readily connected or disconnected from the cooler (14).