baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376355-A (GB)
Title: Connector with terminal position assurance member operated by counterpart
Inventor: SUZUKI KENJI
IPC: H01R13/64
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A coupling comprises a connector 10 and a counterpart 60; the connector 10 has a front-fitting terminal position assurance member (TPA) 20 moved from a provisional position (figure 9) in which terminals may be inserted and held in the connector to a permanent position blocking the release of the terminals held in the connector; the movement of the TPA 20 is made by engagement of the TPA with a counterpart 60 upon first mating, such that the TPA is permanently engaged simultaneously with a terminal of the connector engaging a terminal of the counterpart. Each terminal may be held by a latch 11g whose release is prevented by a corresponding wall 21c of the TPA when in the permanent position. A further, side mounted member 30 may also block release of the terminals.
Patent GB-2380025-A (GB)
Title: Generation of object oriented code using meta data
Inventor: HUNT JOSEPH R
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus of automating generation of object oriented code for an object. A common object repository stores a library of interrelated objects for reuse in a large software system. An object is defined by a user entering meta data defining the object and the object's relationships with objects stored in the common object repository. Source code is created from the meta data, wherein the source code defines the object and the object's relationships. A definition is created for the storage of an instantiation of the object using the meta data, and this definition is stored in a relational database table stored as a part of the common object repository. When an object is to be instantiated, the source code is used and the instantiation of the object is stored in the common object repository.
Patent GB-2395066-A (GB)
Title: Flip chip bonding and passive alignment of optical devices
Inventor: KAERKKAEINEN ARI
IPC: H01S5/02
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: Optical devices, such as a laser diode 130 and a waveguide 135, are fabricated onto separate substrates 100, and 150, respectively. Both devices have optical confinement regions defined by core layers 115 and 140. The laser diode 130 and waveguide 135 are flip chip mounted by means of their bonding surfaces 155 and 160 onto a shared substrate 110. The depth of the layers above the optical confinement region is closely controlled during fabrication so that when the devices are subsequently flip chip mounted they are precisely aligned.
Patent GB-2387801-A (GB)
Title: Improved cutting tool
Inventor: FARRARONS LOSSE PEDRO
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved cutting tool, of the type having a shank for filling the tool on a machine with a revolving head stock. The cutting tool has a front section 2 fitted with teeth around the periphery 1 which form a cutting edge at the front and another at the side. The tool is characterised in that at the base of the peripheral teeth the sides of the front section of the tool have slot-shaped holes 4 that run into an axial hole 5 provided with an outlet 6 in the front part of the tool. Preferably, the slotshaped holes, in conjunction with the axial hole, form a conduit for discharging the shavings of material removed by the teeth as the tool revolves.
Patent GB-2398124-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the time of arrival of a seismic wave
Inventor: JONES ROBERT HUGHES
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2003-02-08
Abstract: Data processing means are described for calculating an estimated time of arrival of a seismic or microseismic P or S wave at a sensor station, based on a P to S wave velocity ratio, a calculated estimated time of origin of the event and, where the estimated arrival time of a P wave is to be calculated, a picked arrival time of the S wave at the sensor station or, where the estimated arrival time of a S wave is to be calculated, a picked arrival time of the P wave at the sensor station.
Patent GB-2386832-A (GB)
Title: A foldable high chair
Inventor: CAFFYN CHARLES ANTHONY
IPC: A47D1/02
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A foldable high chair (2) comprises a seat portion (4) and a frame (6); the frame supports the seat portion and comprises a front leg (22) and a back leg (24); the seat portion comprises a back (12), a sitting portion (8) and a tray (10), the seat portion and the frame are arranged such that when the seat is folded the seat portion is framed by the front leg and the front leg is framed by the back leg, and a face of the back (12) is positioned adjacent to a face of the tray (10) and a face of the sitting portion (8). The seat portion may comprise a foot-rest (14), a calf-rest (16) and a connecting section (18). The seat portion is arranged such that when the seat is folded a face of the back is flush with a first face of the tray and the sitting portion lies adjacent to a second face of the tray. A connecting section (18) comprises a handle (28) for carrying the chair when it is folded.
Patent GB-2391926-A (GB)
Title: A reduced noise pulse tube refrigerator system
Inventor: CROWLEY DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A pulse tube refrigerator system comprises a pulse tube refrigerator (PTR) 1 and a compressor 2 coupled together via a high pressure line 3 and low pressure line 5. A cryogenic fluid, which may be helium, is transferred between the compressor and PTR via the pressure lines, flowing from the compressor to the PTR via the high pressure line and associated coupling 4 and returning from the PTR to the compressor via low pressure coupling 6 and the low pressure line. The system further comprises an acoustic tuning device 7 (or 9 fig 3) in fluid communication with the return line such that noise and vibration is reduced. The acoustic tuning device may be coupled 8 to the low pressure return line, or acoustic tuning may be effected by increasing the bore of the low pressure line with respect to the high pressure line. The acoustic tuning device coupled to the low pressure line may comprise a dead end volume, and the low pressure line may comprise a flexible stainless steel tubing having a diameter of between ² inch (1.905cm) and 6 inches (15.24cm). The high pressure and low pressure lines may have a pressure difference of 12 Bar and the dead end volume may be up to 10 litres in volume.
Patent GB-2387837-A (GB)
Title: System for producing coreless fabric rolls
Inventor: SINGH BALBIR
IPC: B65H19/26
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: A system for producing coreless fabric rolls includes a feed station 12 operable to supply a leading edge of a fabric web 24 from a parent roll 18. The system includes a first tucking station 132 operable to position the leading edge of the fabric web 24 adjacent one of a plurality of spindles 48,50,52 coupled to a turret 46. The system also includes a winding station 38 comprising a winding roller 36. The winding station 38 is operable to receive the leading edge in a nip defined by the spindle and the winding roller and wind the fabric web into a fabric roll about the spindle. The system also includes a cutting station 40 operable to separate the fabric roll from a remaining portion of the fabric web 24. The system also includes a second tucking station 42 operable to receive the spindle from the winding station and wind a trailing edge of the fabric roll about the fabric roll. The spindle is transferred along a generally hypocycloidal path.
Patent GB-2404338-A (GB)
Title: Actuator and containment device for a syringe
Inventor: JEFFREY PETER
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: To eliminate needle-stick risk by encapsulating the needle of a syringe immediately after discharge of syringe contents 43, the entire syringe, such as a pre-filled miniature glass syringe 40, is housed in a device comprising a hollow body 10, a spring 20 and a plunger 30. The barrel 41 of the syringe 40 is held in the body interior against the force of the spring 20 by latching formations 18 internal to the body 10. As the plunger 30 is pushed in to the body 10, it displaces the syringe piston/rod 45, 46 to discharge the syringe contents 43 via a hollow needle 42. As the plunger 30 is pushed home, means 34 at its forward end disengage, e.g. by deflection, the latch formations 18 and the syringe barrel 41 together with the needle 42 and piston means 45, 46 are immediately retracted into the device by force of the spring 20. The plunger 30 itself is hollow so provides a chamber 36 to receive the syringe piston means 45, 46 and at least part of the barrel 41.
Patent GB-2389923-A (GB)
Title: Perpetual lunar gauge
Inventor: FITCHET ALISTAIR
IPC: G09D3/08
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A perpetual lunar gauge consisting of a disc upon which there are arranged (49) equally spaced radial marks around the perimeter, another disc within this one around which there are arranged (32) equally spaced radial marks, and within this, another moveable disc with phases of the moon indicated upon it where a whole lunation corresponds to a concentric arc of approximately 216.96 degrees. An index arm or indicator placed upon this is used to align with any particular angle on the gauge. A central axle securing these together, allows each piece to be turned relative to the others.
Patent GB-2407479-A (GB)
Title: Kettle for boiling water
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A cordless kettle for heating water includes a heating element 2 within an oil filled stainless steel container 6 beneath the water chamber of the kettle. Overheating is prevented by use of a switch and a bimetallic strip 3 within the oil filled heating unit.
Patent GB-2398869-A (GB)
Title: Detecting an operation of a downhole tool
Inventor: ROBISON CLARK E
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A means for detecting an operation of a downhole tool 400 using an optical sensing system is disclosed. The downhole tool 400 may be a flow control device or a packer. In a first embodiment, a flow control device 400 has an inner tubular member 402 moveable relative to an outer tubular member 408, whereby an acoustic signal is generated during a movement between the inner and outer tubular members 402,408. The acoustic signal is detected by means of an optical fibre based sensor 25 and provides real time information as to the position of the flow control device 400. In a further embodiment, a flow control device 400 has an inner tubular member 402 moveable relative to an outer tubular member 408 and a thermally responsive chamber (600,Fig5) capable of a change in temperature during a movement between the inner and outer tubular members 402,408. The change in temperature in the thermally responsive chamber (600,Fig5) is detected by means of an optical fibre based sensor (25,Fig5) and provides real time information as to the position of the flow control device 400. The optical fibre based sensor may comprise an optical fibre 51 and a Bragg grating within the optical fibre 51.
Patent GB-2413338-A (GB)
Title: Holding and covering pipe at skirting level in a building
Inventor: DUDNEY MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: Apparatus (74) for holding and covering at least one pipe (80) positioned at skirting level in a building, which apparatus (74) comprises a skirting cover (26) and a pipe holder (86): the skirting cover (26) comprising a front wall (28) and an abutment member (30) which extends from an inner face (32) of the front wall (28) and towards a vertical surface (34) adjacent to which the skirting. cover (26) is to be fixed, the front wall (28) comprising a vertical portion (36) and an upper portion (38) which extends towards the vertical surface (34), and the skirting cover (26) being an extrusion of a plastics material; the pipe holder (86) comprising a mounting member (48) for being secured to the vertical surface (34), an interlocking arrangement (50) for securing the front wall (28) and the abutment member (30) to the mounting member (48), and at least one clip (78) for holding the pipe (80), the clip (78) being such that it is able to extend sufficiently far around the pipe (80) for the clip (78) to hold the pipe (80) firmly in position without requiring the presence of the skirting cover (26); the apparatus (74) being such that the skirting cover (26) is completely removable from the pipe holder (86) after the pipe holder (86) has been installed in the building; and the apparatus (74) being such that the skirting cover (26) is connectable to and removable from the pipe holder (86) substantially without straining the pipe (80) in the clip (78) during use of the apparatus (74).
Patent GB-2399370-A (GB)
Title: Flow actuated valve for use in a wellbore
Inventor: HEBERT JOHN EMILE
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a flow-actuated valve for use in a wellbore. The invention includes a body having a closing member (127) and a seat (109). The closing member and seat are separable to open and close the valve, thereby allowing the flow of fluid through the valve. The invention further includes a retainer (205) to initially retain the valve in the open position absent a predetermined fluid flow rate in a first direction for a predetermined time period. A biasing member (140) thereafter urges the valve to the closed position, absent another fluid flow rate in the first direction.
Patent GB-2415036-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM NEVIL HEATON
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A security device for a means of transport, e.g. a road vehicle, comprises a radiation source 1 to direct radiation towards the eye of a person intending to take control of the means of transport, a receiver arrangement 9 to receive radiation reflected from the eye of the person and generates data signals 7, 8, 22 indicative of biometric information relating to the person, and a comparator arrangement 10 to compare said data signals with corresponding predetermined signals stored in memory and to generate output signals 13, 16, 25, the device further comprising an alarm unit 18 to generate an alarm and/or an immobiliser unit 17 to immobilise the means of transport, the or each unit being responsive to said output signals. The data signals may be in the form of an image of the iris of the driver's eye to establish driver identity, pupillometer measurements to assess drowsiness of the driver or spectral measurements to detect the presence of drugs or alcohol in the driver's bloodstream or the driver's blood sugar level.
Patent GB-2400279-A (GB)
Title: Extended dynamic resource allocation in packet data transfer
Inventor: BEARD TIMOTHY GILES
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A method for control of packet data transmissions in a TDMA network is provided for additional choices in the allocation of communication channels. The usual fixed relationship in the timing of downlink allocation signalling and subsequent uplink transmission is altered for certain classes of mobile stations to avoid physical constraints e.g. concerning time for measuremencs of adjacent cell signal levels, or to switch between receive and transmit states. Examples of variations in USF signalling in GPRS using 8 slots on up- and down-link, separated by a three slot delay, are given. For example, normally, the USF is sent in slot 0, which means that following a two slot gap to allow for receive transmit switching, allocation of five uplink slots would not allow time for switching back to receive in time for the next USF (Figure 3). By signalling that the USF in slot 1 indicates to begin transmission in slot 1 of the next frame, time spacing allows both switching stages to be accomplished (Figure 4). The invention relates to application of the method to a mobile station, to the mobile station itself and a system including such a mobile station.
Patent GB-2419285-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic cover for a pillow, cushion, bolster or mattress
Inventor: WILKINS PAUL SPILLER
IPC: A47G9/00
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A cover 1 for a pillow, cushion, bolster or mattress having a pocket or pockets 2 attached to the outside or inside to hold a pad or pads. Preferably the pads are impregnated with aromatherapy oils to provide therapeutic or medical effects such as inducing sleep, relaxation, increasing alertness, aiding breathing, relieving headaches or depression, deterring insects or to act as an aphrodisiac. The pockets 2 may also contain herbs, magnets or magnetic powder. The pockets 2 may be made separately and may be attached to the cover 1 by a variety of methods, or they may be placed loose inside the cover 1. The pads may be formed from an absorbent material.
Patent GB-2420899-A (GB)
Title: Smoke alarm housing
Inventor: FROST-GASKIN PETER
IPC: G08B29/18
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: An alarm housing 1 comprises two units 2, 3 which may be in a closed position as shown or moved apart into an open position but still mutually attached by a cord 5. The cord is preferably a tape. There is also disclosed a rod and hook arrangement for manoeuvring the unit 2.
Patent GB-2409314-A (GB)
Title: Test system and control method thereof
Inventor: YAMASHITA HITOSHI
IPC: G06Q50/10
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: There is provided a test system capable of giving a partial point in addition to the binary evaluation of correct/incorrect in an English achievement test or the like. The test system includes computers (101, 102) having I/O devices (207, 208) and a network (103) such as the Internet. Estimation of an item parameter and ability utilizes a partial point model obtained by modifying the conventional item reaction theory.
Patent GB-2428606-A (GB)
Title: Watering nozzle with rotatable head
Inventor: WANG KING-YUAN
IPC: B05B1/14
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A watering nozzle 10 includes a handle 16 with a trigger 17 to control a valve 111 in an inlet pipe 11 received in the handle 16. An outlet pipe 12 is connected to the first pipe 11 and an adjusting member 20 has a rear end connected to the outlet pipe 12. A plurality of first outlets 224 are defined radially in the adjusting member. A rotatable head 30 is threadedly and rotatably connected to the adjusting member 20 and includes a plurality of chambers 34,35,36 and each of which has an outward cone-shaped inner periphery 342, a plurality of tiny holes 351 and elongate holes 361. The adjusting member 20 is movable linearly when rotating the rotatable head 30 so that water is introduced into one of the chambers 34,35,36 via the first outlets 224 so as to generate different watering patterns.
Patent GB-2417794-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for performing parallel processes
Inventor: MALLET CLAUDE R
IPC: G01N30/46
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an apparatus and method for performing parallel processes. One embodiment of the present invention is directed to an apparatus for performing a process having a plurality of steps in which each step is performed in a vessel (13a-13f) by flowing a fluid through said vessel as shown in the figure. The steps of the process comprise at least a first step and at least one subsequent step. At least one of the subsequent steps is a final step, and each step has a time associated with its performance, a step period. At least one step has a longest step period, and the total number of steps, times the longest step period equals a process period. The apparatus comprises a plurality of vessels (13a-13f). Each of the plurality of vessels is for performing sequentially all the steps of the process in the process period and each of the plurality of vessels is for performing each step of the process in the longest step period.
Patent GB-2432814-A (GB)
Title: A sectional water craft incorporating tongue and groove joints
Inventor: MARTEN JEFFREY COLIN
IPC: B63B7/04
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A disassemblable water craft assembled from a plurality of parts including a plurality of hull sections (4,9,10,11) disconnectably connected in tandem to form a hull. At least two of said hull sections are disconnectably connected by a joining means including a tongue 4 and groove 1 joint. The water craft is particularly suited to mass production by injection moulding and provides great strength and rigidity with minimal bulkhead profile between hull sections. The sections may be held together by means of nuts (6'. Fig 6) and bolts (6, Fig 6). A sealing means (24, Fig 6) may be provided in the base of each groove.
Patent GB-2422461-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining the performance of an integrated circuit
Inventor: NAFFZIGER SAMUEL DAVID
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A working power limit for the integrated circuit is calculated based on a performance factor of the circuit. A power management system varies the power of the integrated circuit based on the working power limit to maintain constant performance. The system may take the actual power of the circuit into account. The performance factor may be the maximum performance or the temperature. It may be based on the inherent characteristics of the circuit. manufacturing variations in the circuit, the operating conditions of the circuit or the maximum allowable power consumption of the circuit. It may be based on a manufacturing test parameter which may be the inherent base power, a leakage parameter or a temperature parameter. The power of the circuit may be adjusted to ensure consistent performance over a number of circuits of the same design.
Patent GB-2419745-A (GB)
Title: Circulation and external venting unit
Inventor: HILL DENNIS
IPC: F24F11/76
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: Air circulation and ventilation unit (2) provided including housing configured to fit at least partially over the ceiling of an equipment cabinet (1) including fitting over at least one vent (5, 8) in the ceiling of the cabinet so that the interior of the housing is in communication with the interior of the cabinet, housing includes housing vent (4) moveable between open position in which air flows between outside of housing and inside of housing and closed position in which little or no air flows between outside of housing and inside of housing, and controller (3) to control position of housing vent.
Patent GB-2423859-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Detecting Element
Inventor: ISHIZONE MASAHIKO
IPC: G01R33/09
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A magnetic detecting element comprising a pinned magnetic layer 4 with a fixed magnetization direction, a free magnetic layer 6, at least in part formed from a nickel, iron and "other element" alloy (NiFeX), where the other element is selected from Cu, Sc, Ti, Zn, Zr, Hf, Au, Ag, Mn and Al and has an average ratio composition of between 5 and 20 atomic percent. A nonmagnetic layer 5 is positioned between the free magnetic layer and pinned magnetic layer. Also claimed is a magnetic detecting element with an antiferromagnetic layer 3 which sets the magnetic direction of the pinned layer. Preferably there may be two pinned layers 4 8 either side of the free magnetic layer 6, with two non magnetic layers 5 7, and two antiferromagnetic layers 3 9. Preferably X is copper. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the element using diffusion and thermal treatment.
Patent GB-2436798-A (GB)
Title: High-waisted nappy
Inventor: WEDGEWOOD ROGER ANTHONY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A nappy 1 which includes a high girdle to fit around the chest of a baby which is fastened around the body by numerous strips 4. Preferably the nappy also includes leg coverings 5 which are fastened around the legs by strips 6 along the edges. The edges of the girdle 3 and the ends of the leg coverings 7 may be elasticated. The nappy may have a highly absorbent interior and a waterproof exterior. The nappy may extend above the normal waistline 2 and may provide extra coverage and protection during bouts of diarrhoea.