baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366096-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector box with two cable sealing means
Inventor: KISSANE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2001-07-30
Abstract: A twin-socket electrical connector has a lid 6 that closes onto a body-part 2 to define a watertight enclosure for socket(s) 4 and plug(s) 22. A Cable 23 exits the enclosure through port 15 which otherwise seals watertightly by flat face-to-face abutment together of resilient strips 19,20 carried by the lid 6 and body-part 2. Sealing integrity is maintained when there is a cable 23 by elements 24,25 which abut the strips 19,20, and which have conical grooves 26 of semi-circular cross-section. When the lid 6 is closed on the cable 23 the hollow elements 24,25 are squeezed around cable 23, and also onto one another and the strip elements 19,20. A lever 8 can move between an 'on' and 'off' position.
Patent GB-2371047-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing imidacloprid
Inventor: YEH CHUN-LIN
IPC: C07D401/06
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A process for preparing imidacloprid involves reacting 2-nitroiminoimidazolidine with 2-chloro-5-(chloromethyl) pyridine in the presence of an alkali carbonate in an organic solvent. A stoichiometric amount of the 2-chloro-5-(chloromethyl) pyridine is gradually added into mixture of a corresponding stoichiometric amount of the 2-nitroiminoimidazolidine and the organic solvent under reflux condition.
Patent GB-2372177-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting email automatically from a mobile terminal apparatus to a radio mobile terminal apparatus and on to a mail server
Inventor: KIDO TORU
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: In an e-mail transmitting method, a radio mobile terminal apparatus (200) and a mobile terminal apparatus (100) are connected to establish a communication channel therebetween. The radio mobile terminal apparatus has a radio communication function. The establishment of the communication channel between the mobile terminal apparatus and the radio mobile terminal apparatus is detected. Transmission scheduled e-mails produced in the mobile terminal apparatus are automatically transmitted from the mobile terminal apparatus to the radio mobile terminal apparatus through the communication channel in response to the detection of the establishment of the communication channel. The transmission scheduled e-mails received from the mobile terminal apparatus are automatically transmitted from the radio mobile terminal apparatus to a mail server through a base station using the radio communication function.
Patent GB-2383269-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: RUSSELL THOMAS
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A board game having a gangland or criminal theme. The game is played using a board; sets of player tokens, one set being allocated to each player; a set of cards relating to actions or outcomes; a second set of cards, each of which relate to a section of the board; and monetary notes. Also included is a random number generator, for example two dice. The board has a number of areas, each of which has a number of sections. A section in one area is in some way linked to one section in each of the other areas forming groups of sections (perhaps different types of shops or businesses). Marked steps connect the sections and areas to one another. Each player has a number of tokens in his set and a token may be moved in accordance with a score on each of the dice. For example when second dice are used one token may be moved the score of one die, and a second token moved the score of the second die when two dice are used or a single token may be moved the total score of both dice. Preferably, when a token lands on a section of the board, a card from the first set of cards is selected and the instructions followed. This determines whether or not the player "owns" section. Tokens may attack one another, the outcome of the attack being decided upon the roll of dice.
Patent GB-2386433-A (GB)
Title: Transparent plastics strip for protecting spectacle lenses
Inventor: DUNN JEREMY
IPC: G02C9/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: Equipment for protecting the lenses 1 of a pair of spectacles comprises a pair of elongated pegs 4, each having a transverse cross section with at least one rectilinear side, and each being releasably secured along the length of a side arm of the spectacles by securing means 7, the rectilinear side being in contact with the side arm, each peg having at its forward end a waisted stud 5 adapted to co-operate with an aperture 9 punched in an elongated transparent plastics strip 8 so that the transparent plastics strip is securely but releasably retained in front of the spectacle lenses. Grooves 6 are shown.
Patent GB-2386597-A (GB)
Title: Container having a roller shutter
Inventor: KING GERALD
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: A container for waste material comprises wall portions (6) defining an internal void space and at least one opening through which waste material may be inserted and/or withdrawn from said void space, wherein a roller shutter (23) is provided which is movable from an extended position closing the opening to a retracted position in which the opening is substantially unobstructed. The roller shutter (23) is wound onto a barrel arrangement (26) as it is retracted and in the retracted position, that portion of the roller shutter (23) wound onto the barrel arrangement (26) is located within the internal void space of the container defined by the wall portions. The barrel arrangement (26) is preferably encased by an arcuate plate (27) and may be accessible through a flap (28).
Patent GB-2380137-A (GB)
Title: A splint
Inventor: MATSUMOTO YOSHIKAZU
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A fixation device comprising a support member 1 which can be deformed along or around a body part. A cushion member 5 is integrally formed with the support member wherein the cushion is in the form of a bag containing a granulated material 6 of or comprising a water-curable resin 7 which when exposed to water binds the granules together. The granules may have elastic properties in addition to the resin being elastic. The support member may be impregnated with a curable-resin.
Patent GB-2378787-A (GB)
Title: Internet transaction performance monitor
Inventor: CARL MICHAEL R
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: The present invention provides estimated completion time related to an Internet transaction to a user device. The present invention stores completion time information in a repository or repositories. Moreover, the present invention correlates a received Internet transaction message with previously stored completion time information. Utilizing the previously stored completion time information, the present invention generates estimated completion times. The present invention may communicate the completion time to the user device for display by a widget 112 or control associated with a browser plug in.
Patent GB-2371733-A (GB)
Title: Chocolate product having break-away portion
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A23G3/50
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A chocolate product has a break-away portion of a sheet-like member. The break-away portion frangibly detaches in order to form an opening that provides access through the opening.
Patent GB-2377189-A (GB)
Title: Removal of filtered dust by an air stream
Inventor: SPONNER HANS BERNHARD
IPC: F02M35/08
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: An aspirating device 1 for combustion air 2 in an internal combustion engine 3 comprises an air filter 5 to clean the combustion air 2 entering the filter 5 via an opening 6 in a filter housing 7 to a dirty chamber 14 and means for removal of the dust collected from the combustion air 2 by a carrier air stream 10 provided on the side of the dirty chamber 14. Preferably the carrier air stream 10 is generated by an axial or radial type fan 9 located at an end of a flow channel 15 and removes the dust dislodged from the filter 5 by inertia forces during operation of the engine and which has fallen into the discharge pipe 13 due to gravitational forces. Advantageously the aspirating device 1 is suitable for manually operated tools having an internal combustion engine such as a grinder 4 and a motor saw which operate in a dusty environment.
Patent GB-2386744-A (GB)
Title: Air-breathing fuel cell stack
Inventor: IDO YASUO
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An air-breathing fuel cell stack which includes a pair of end plates 24A,B, a plurality of unit cells 10, which are provided between the two end plates, a fuel distribution manifold 32 provided in central portions of the unit cells so as to supply fuel thereto, a single tie bolt 26 passing through a central portion of the fuel distribution manifold and the central portions of the unit cells so as to clamp the fuel cell components together into a unitary construction, and a pair of fixing nuts threaded respectively on both end portions of the tie bolt through O-rings, washers or the like to clamp the plurality of unit cells between the two end plates. The unit cell includes a polymer electrolyte membrane 12, an oxygen electrode 13b and a fuel electrode 13A disposed respectively on both sides of the polymer electrolyte membrane in opposed relation to each other, a flow field plate 18 disposed adjacent to the oxygen electrode, and a pair of current collector plates 34A,B contacting outer sides of the flow passage and fuel electrode, respectively. The end plate, the end gasket and the current collector plate have a communication passage which is open outwardly, and communicates with the oxygen flow field plate of the cell portion.
Patent GB-2393247-A (GB)
Title: Method and device to calculate and display the phase transformation of optical polarization
Inventor: EVANKOW JR JOSEPH DAVID
IPC: G01J4/00
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: Apparatus (1200, 1300) and accompanying methods to visualize and calculate, by direct visual measurement and interpolation, polarized light, in the form of sphere (observable polarization sphere - OPS) along with its associated spherical coordinate system consisting of latitudes and longitudes, which maps transformation of the state(s) of polarization (SOP) of an optical beam that propagates through either a single optical device (generally a "media") or a series of optical devices (mediums), e.g., phase shifters (waveplates, compensators), attenuators (polarizers), and field rotators. The OPS can be used to calculate and display phase shifting of the polarization state of an optical beam as it propagates through each such polarizing media, traversing along latitudinal small circles on the prime meridian, with the elevation angle and being a measure of intensity ratio of the orthogonal components of the beam and the azimuth angle being phase angle.
Patent GB-2391832-A (GB)
Title: Geogrid or mesh structure
Inventor: WALSH ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: E02D17/18
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: To make an oriented plastics material geogrid 10 in which oriented strands 6, 9 form triangular meshes with a junction 11 at each corner and six of the strands 6, 9 meet at each junction 11, a plastics material sheet starting material 1 has holes 2 in an array of hexagons 3, opposite holes 2 of each hexagon being aligned in the machine direction, and the starting material 1 is stretched first in the machine direction and secondly in the transverse direction. In the eventual geogrid 10, the centre portions of the hexagons in the starting material 1 form the junctions 11. The centres of the junctions 11 are slightly biaxially oriented, but at the edges of the junctions 11, the orientation of the edge of substantially each strand 6 or 9 runs around the edge of the respective junction 11 and into the edge of the next strand 6 or 9. During the second stretch, restraint can be applied in the first stretch direction and discontinued before the material is allowed to relax in the second stretch direction. If desired, the procedure can be terminated after the first stretch, to produce a uniaxially-oriented geogrid. By using a starting material 21 which has though holes 22 and weakened zones 23, it is possible to form the geogrid of the invention from a starting material 21 having a rectangular array of though holes 22.
Patent GB-2404928-A (GB)
Title: Modular platform suitable for use as a temporary car park
Inventor: ROTHWELL FRANCIS LEIGH
IPC: E04H6/10
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A modular car park comprises a plurality of prefabricated deck modules, each having a rectangular deck surface laid out to include support areas separated by an aisle, the modules being attached together to form a platform and held off the ground by a support. Preferably the support is in the form of legs (14, 25) each having a foot (22), where the foot is able to pivot and/or move laterally with respect to the leg, furthermore, the surface of the foot may be curved (36, Figure 9).
Patent GB-2395016-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for obtaining electrical images of a borehole wall through nonconductive mud
Inventor: CHEMALI ROLAND
IPC: G01V3/20
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A resistivity logging apparatus has an array of electrodes (1-8) projecting from imaging pads (29). The electrodes penetrate nonconductive mud lining the borehole wall. Some of the electrodes (2-7) are moveable in and out of the pad while others of the electrodes (1,8) can be fixed. The electrodes, which are arranged in an array along a circumferential portion of the borehole wall, are able to make contact with the borehole wall. Sequencing electronics causes one electrode to be a source, another to be a measuring electrode, with the measurements of source electrode and measuring electrode moving along the array in order to log a circumferential portion of the borehole wall.
Patent GB-2412231-A (GB)
Title: Photomultiplier
Inventor: MCALPINE RON MARSHALL
IPC: H01J43/04
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A photomultiplier is disclosed having means such as a wire 16 for modifying the gain thereof either during manufacture (after the normal activation process) or in use, by changing the secondary electron emission characteristics of dynodes 8a-8f of the photomultiplier and/or by modifying the electromagnetic field within the photomultiplier. Methods of manufacturing a photomultiplier and of tuning the gain of a photomultiplier are also disclosed. The wire 16 may be heated before use to deposit material on the dynodes or may have a potential applied to it in use to modify the electromagnetic field. The wire is located along an equipotential line.
Patent GB-2400292-A (GB)
Title: Navigation device displaying simulated navigation data
Inventor: PINKUS AYAL
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: An in-car navigation device has a route preview or simulation function. The name of the actual road along which the vehicle is simulated as moving is also displayed, just as it would be if the vehicle were actually travelling along the route. The road name can be displayed on the normal status bar, or actually on the road itself. This 'demonstrate route' function is achievable because the device stores a database sequence of road names, together with the vectors and actions which define the roads of the calculated route (this route has been fully calculated in advance and stored in device memory). Records in this database that define the route can then be sequentially selected (say simulating progress at a rate that allows the entire journey to be completed in 15 seconds) and the device can then display simulated progress of the car along the vectors which define the roads of the calculated route on the map image.
Patent GB-2411560-A (GB)
Title: Fishing tackle connector
Inventor: DRENNAN PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K91/047
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A fishing-tackle connector for connecting an elastic cord to a fishing line comprises a connector body 3 to which an elastic cord and a fishing line may be attached, and a sleeve 5 adapted to enclose at least part of the connector body, at least part of the exterior of the sleeve being substantially ball-shaped 19, or the sleeve being formed from a resilient material, such as an elastomer. The connector may be used with a fishing pole, to connect the elastic cord of the pole to a fishing line. The second attachment member 11 comprises a slot 13. The elastic cord goes through aperture 9 and is kotted behind first attachment member 7. Fishing line is secured to hook 11 by passing a loop of line over the hook and closing the hook by means of sleeve 5.
Patent GB-2398279-A (GB)
Title: Holding device for an adjustable steering column
Inventor: MATSUMIYA TAKESHI
IPC: F16B2/18
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A holding device for an adjustable steering column 2 comprises two friction plates, the first 3 having an elongate hole 7 therethrough, and in use being attached to the steering column 2, the first 3 and second 5 plates, in use, sandwiching a fixing member or bracket 1. A bolt 6 is inserted through the holes in the plates, and the coefficient of friction between either of the plates and the fixing bracket is at least 0.45. In a preferred embodiment, the friction plate members each comprise a backing plate, on to which is bonded a friction material, and this material may be formed using a base of steel, copper, aramid, ceramic or glass fibres.
Patent GB-2405538-A (GB)
Title: Motor controller
Inventor: KATOU MASANORI
IPC: H02P23/14
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A motor controller comprising a temperature variation estimating section (11) for operating the temperature variation amplitude (108) by estimating the temperature variation of a semiconductor element in a switching circuit (5) based on an output current signal (105) operated from a current flowing through the semiconductor element, an operating frequency signal and a carrier frequency signal, a thermal stress operating section (13) for operating a thermal stress signal (111) by expressing power cycle curve data stored in a power cycle curve data storing section (14) in terms of the number (110)of power cycles corresponding to the temperature variation amplitude (108), a lifetime estimating section (15a) for estimating the lifetime of the semiconductor element based on the thermal stress signal (111), and a display section (16) for displaying a lifetime estimation result signal (12).
Patent GB-2416195-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine blade
Inventor: PEACE STEVEN
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A blade for use in a wind turbine has a modular structure comprising at least two sections 10. Each section 10 has upper and lower panels 12, 14 with a cavity formed therebetween though which extends a spar section 18. The spar section 18 of one blade section is connectable to a spar section of a further blade section thereby to connect the blade sections together. Each blade section may comprise a tensioning tube 20, 22 though which a tensioning cable can extend.
Patent GB-2416335-A (GB)
Title: Parachute ripcord pin
Inventor: HIRST DAVID RICHARD JORDAN
IPC: B64D17/46
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A parachute ripcord pin 10 which includes means for providing an indication when the blade has been deformed. The indication means may be visual and may comprise a length of brittle material, such as a ceramic 22 or paint 21 which is broken on deformation, mounted on the pin 10, or may include dye which is released on deformation. Alternatively, the indication means may include an electrical resistor providing a detectable change in resistance on deformation.
Patent GB-2417538-A (GB)
Title: Safety system for a kitchen appliance
Inventor: EDEN ROLAND
IPC: F16P3/10
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A safety system (of eg. a blender or shredder) for permitting a motor to drive an implement 80 within a container / goblet / jar 100, the system comprising a detent member rotatable with the motor / implement 80, and a trapping member having means constraining it against rotation, said detent and trapping members having a first engaged position and means 140 urging said members into said position, and a second disengaged position which is assumed when the goblet 100 is correctly placed to contain the implement 80. The first and second positions are spaced apart in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the motor. The goblet 100 may be secured in place via screw thread means or bayonet fixtures, and thereby moves the members into the second disengaged position. The detent and trapping members may comprise teeth 50 / sockets 130. The urging means is a preferably a spring 140.
Patent GB-2406138-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharged i.c. engine with two-stage compression and passive EGR flow
Inventor: SISKEN KEVIN D
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A turbocharged internal combustion engine is operated such that the intake manifold pressure generally exceeds the exhaust manifold pressure. A low pressure turbocharger 18 and a high pressure turbocharger 24 are provided in series. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system 32 passively routes a portion of the exhaust gases to the inlet high pressure turbocharger compressor 28. A charge air cooler 30 may be provided downstream of the compressor 22 of the low pressure turbocharger 18. A particulate filter 36 and a cooler 38 may be provided in the EGR system. The first stage compressor 22 may have a higher compression ratio (eg 2.5:1) than that of the second stage compressor 22 (eg 1.4:1).
Patent GB-2406980-A (GB)
Title: A fast solenoid valve operating on an intrinsically safe power supply in a mine
Inventor: TITSCHERT JENS
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: The response time of an electromagnetically controlled hydraulic valve is improved by storing the intrinsically safe supply voltage 8,9 on a capacitor 24,25 and then switching the capacitor in series with the supply 8,9 at the start of valve actuation to increase the operating voltage supplied to the windings 2,3. The holding current is much lower than the initial current and is controlled by pulse width modulation. The short duration of the high-current drawing-in period allows twice as many hydraulic valves to be operated from a single intrinsically safe power supply 23 in the same time. The valves 5,6 are operated successively so that the high-current initial phases do not overlap (figure 2).
Patent GB-2403049-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for providing access to an application
Inventor: KRAMER ANDRE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: The invention enables the publishing (220) of a graphical user interface application on the web (120) in a manner so that they can be discovered by manual or automatic searches. The invention includes the step of receiving a service access point (SAP) from a web service directory (145). The SAP is associated with a first application and identifies a web server (115). The invention also includes the step of retrieving address information associated with the first application from the web server identified by the SAP and launching a second application. The second application establishes a communication channel with an application server (205) identified by the retrieved address information. The application server (205) subsequently executes the first application and returns information to the second application.