baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2358050-A (GB)
Title: An automatic power train of a motor vehicle with emergency control in the event of malfunction
Inventor: AHNERT GERD
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 1997-11-11
Abstract: In an automated transmission comprising a clutch 2 and a gearbox 3, one or both being controlled by actuators 11, 8, means are provided to allow manual engagement or disengagement of the clutch 2 or an alteration in the condition of the gearbox 3, into or out of neutral or between ratios, should an associated actuator or control 7 fail. If the actuator is self-locking the connection between the actuator and the controlled component is made engageable and disengageable to allow manual disconnection, eg using tools, and subsequent manual change of state of the controlled component. Where such disconnection is not necessary a remote manual operating means, eg a Bowden cable, may be used or accessible levers or control shafts may protrude from the transmission. Pointers or other indicator may be provided to aid manual operation. The actuators may be electric motors acting through gearing either directly or through fluid columns on the controlled components.
Patent GB-2367256-A (GB)
Title: Oil sludge settling tank with heating means
Inventor: WILLACY GEORGE
IPC: B01D21/02
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A portable containerised plant for separating solid contaminants from an oil sludge comprises a settling tank 4 for receiving an oil sludge via an inlet port 6 of the container, means (14 Fig 4) for heating sludge held within the tank to reduce the viscosity of the sludge, thereby encouraging solid contaminants suspended in the sludge to fall to the bottom of the tank, means (21, 23 Fig 4) for dragging solid material from the base of the tank to a screening unit 24,28 for screening residual oil from the solid material and means 30 for delivering screened solids from the screening unit 24,28 to a receptacle 32 via an outlet port in the container. The plant may thus be transported between geographic locations, as required, to process oil sludge.
Patent GB-2377710-A (GB)
Title: A paint stripper
Inventor: BARNEY PAUL
IPC: C09D9/00
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A paint and varnish stripper comprises one or more active paint and varnish removing solvents that blister and/or soften aged paint and 1 to 10% by weight of linseed oil, preferably boiled linseed oil. The paint stripper is particularly suitable for use in stripping paint and varnish from wood surfaces. The solvent is preferably dichloromethane and other components of the stripper may include an accelerant, e.g. methanol.
Patent GB-2368031-A (GB)
Title: Gas chromatograph
Inventor: ABDEL-RAHMAN MAHMOUD FARID
IPC: G01N30/54
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A gas chromatograph (10) having a plurality of layers or channels comprises an inlet (12), a column (16) disposed in each of the chromatograph layers, each column being in fluid communication with and downstream from the inlet and having a stationary phase coating its inner surfaces, and a detector (18) in fluid communication with and downstream from at least one of the columns. The chromatograph includes a pre-column (14) disposed in each of the chromatograph layers upstream of columns 16, each pre-column being in fluid communication with the inlet and having a stationary phase coating its inner surfaces. Heaters 18, 20 may provide a thermal gradient across all the columns so that different weight fractions may elute from each column during the same time span. Heater 18 may be a thermoelectric cooler. Pre-columns 14 may be purged while the sample passes through main columns 16 via lines 82, 84, 86.
Patent GB-2381633-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transactions
Inventor: LUKKAROINEN MIKKO
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A third party controls transactions between other parties. A first transaction message is signalled between a first user equipment (11) and a second user equipment (10). The first transaction message is associated with a contract the users of the first and second user equipment are willing to enter. A second transaction message (3) based on the first transaction message is signalled to a third user equipment (12) where it is determined if the contract is acceptable. A third transaction message (4) generated based on the outcome of the determination is then signalled from the third user equipment (12).
Patent GB-2368626-A (GB)
Title: Components and methods for use with explosives
Inventor: YANG WENBO
IPC: F42B3/02
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided to reduce interference resulting from activation of explosive devices. One type of interference is charge-to-charge interference, and another type of interference is pre-shock interference between a detonating cord and an explosive, such as a shaped charge. To reduce interference, one or more shock impeding elements are placed proximal one or more explosives to impede propagation of shock caused by detonation of the explosives. The shock impeding elements include a porous material, such as a porous liquid or solid. In another arrangement, a shock barrier may be positioned between a detonating cord and an explosive to reduce pre-shock interference. In yet another feature, an encapsulant may be provided around one or more shaped charges to enhance structural support for the shaped charges.
Patent GB-2385449-A (GB)
Title: A remote controlled power switch
Inventor: SINGH STEVEN SEVAK
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for remotely controlling a light. In the preferred embodiment, a standard remote control is used to turn a light level to a performance setting. The system has means for receiving 62, learning 64, locking and unlocking 66 the learning mode as well as a means to control 68. Importantly the standard remote control is used to configure the system, locking the device in and out of a learning mode as well as to control. This makes it possible for the device to be out of reach of the user with no need for a manual user interface. The invention does not require isolation for configuring the system which reduces cost and complexity and has safety advantages in certain cases. In the locked mode the device becomes highly immune from corruption such as infrared 'noise' and secure from being controlled inadvertantly.
Patent GB-2374350-A (GB)
Title: Water saving device for a valve-discharge flushing cistern
Inventor: WENG YENG-JUNG
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A water-saving device for a valve-discharge flushing cistern comprises a toggle (1) having an inner wall formed with a plurality of strips (3) and a press (2) secured to one side of the toggle. In use, the strips (3) engage a lower end of a water drainage tube (5) and the press engages a top of the water discharge valve (6). A chain (8) is used to connect the valve with the flush handle (7). When the flush handle is pressed downwards, the valve will be pulled by the chain to an open position, so that the press bends and exerts an elastic force. When the flush handle is released, the elastic force will close the valve.
Patent GB-2369398-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for mounting flexible sheet material to a support structure
Inventor: BERMAN JOEL
IPC: A47H5/14
Filed: 2000-09-19
Abstract: In order to measure forces F exerted on a part in a given direction and in the presence of an external pressure p, the part his integrated therein a sensor (10) which delivers an output signal of the form <F>S =   a  .F +   b  .p +   q  </F>, and said sensor is dimensioned in such a manner as to cause the coefficient   b   to be zero. To this end, a sensor (10) is used that includes a tube (12) formed be a thinner walled portion (12a) and a thicker walled portion (12b), together with stain gauges (16a, 16b, 18a, 20) mounted in the tube (12) and interconnected to form a Wheatstone bridge.
Patent GB-2374660-A (GB)
Title: A temperature controlling apparatus
Inventor: MARUYAMA HIDETOSHI
IPC: H01L35/30
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A temperature controlling apparatus comprises a pipe cooler which includes at least one Peltier element 4 fixed in close contact with a surface of a heat exchange block 3 of large heat capacity which performs heat exchange with an end portion 2a of a heat pipe 2. Heat transferring means such as water cooling means is disposed on the opposite side of the Peltier element 4 to the heat exchange block 3. The heat pipe 2 has at least one heat conduction portion 2b projecting from the heat exchange block 3. A heating medium casing 21 having a heating medium chamber encloses the heat conduction portion 2b. Heating medium about the heat conduction extending portion 2b is temperature-controlled by the Peltier element 4 via the heat exchange block 3 and the heat conduction portion 2b of the heat pipe 2. The apparatus may have a tube 23 for flow of fluid to be temperature controlled within the casing 21.
Patent GB-2377447-A (GB)
Title: Matrix and process for separating nucleic acid molecules
Inventor: LEMMENS RAF
IPC: G01N30/80
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A process for separating nucleic acid molecules, particularly open circular and supercoiled plasmid DNA and RNA molecules from each other, comprises (a) subjecting a solution of such molecules to a matrix comprising an S-aryl ligand bound or linked to a carrier; (b) subjecting the molecules to an elution step; and (c) isolating the different fractions. The process is especially suitable for large-scale isolation of supercoiled ccc DNA for use in gene therapy. Also claimed is a matrix for use in separating nucleic acid molecules comprising an S-aryl ligand bound or linked to a carrier <B>provided that</B> the ligand is not 2- or 4-(mercapto methyl)pyridine, 2- or 4-(2- mercaptoethyl) pyridine, 4-nitro- or 3,4-dinitro-1-mercapto methyl-benzene, 2-mercaptomethylquinoline, mercaptoethyl imidazoline or 6-mercapto methyluraciline.
Patent GB-2374552-A (GB)
Title: Sports fall arrester
Inventor: WALBRIDGE ROBERT
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a sport development aid for providing support to a user to arrest the user from falling and is particularly suitable for use by, for example, skate-boarders learning to do stunt manoeuvres. The aid comprises:<BR> an overhead anchor 5;<BR> a support line 2 connected at an upper, in use, end to the overhead anchor 5 and at a lower, in use, end to a harness for supporting the user;<BR> a support line retractor 3 for retracting the support line 2 if there is any slack in the support line but allowing payout of the support line to enable freedom of movement of the user; and<BR> a locking mechanism to lock the support line against further payout if the user should become unbalanced, stumble or fall. The locking mechanism may be an inertia mechanism. The retraction means and inertia mechanism may be provided by a car seat belt mechanism. The overhead anchor may include a universal joint 6.
Patent GB-2380586-A (GB)
Title: Schedule-based printer selection
Inventor: CLOUGH JAMES E
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A printing site is selected based on a schedule. The schedule includes a printing period linked to an appointment location. A start time for printing is compared with the printing period. If the start time is within the printing period, a printer is selected that corresponds to the appointment location.
Patent GB-2390308-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensitive pad controlled game apparatus
Inventor: GREEN STEWART
IPC: A63F13/06
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: An apparatus for playing a game comprises a screen 10, arranged to display at least one player 26 and a controlled object, preferably a ball (34, Fig 2), a controller 14, and an input device 12. The input device 12 is a touch sensitive pad. The controller 14 is arranged to control the movement of the controlled object (34) on the screen on the basis of interaction of the object (34) and the player 26. The movement of the player 26 on the screen 10 is controlled by inputs from the touch sensitive pad 12. The movement of an input member (e.g. a finger) across the touch sensitive pad 12 is preferably reflected in the movement of a player 26 on the screen 10, or the controller 14 may respond to an input on the touch sensitive pad 12 by moving a player 26 to a position on the screen 10 reflecting the position of contact on the touch sensitive pad 12. Movement may take place instantaneously with input, and continuous contact may be ignored. The touch sensitive pad 12 may be divided in to areas, each area having control over a group of one or more players. The preferred embodiment is an electronic table football game.
Patent GB-2379151-A (GB)
Title: Grass collecting grass trimmer
Inventor: BLANCKENSEE THOMAS ALBERT
IPC: A01D43/063
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A grass cutting trimmer which collects the resulting grass cuttings. A device within the body of the trimmer creates a vacuum which draws the cut grass into the storage area or bag which is within the body of the machine. An 'eel-trap' device ensures retention of the grass when the trimmer is switched off. The device is fitted with a skirt which surrounds the cutting wire preventing the cut grass from being flicked away from the trimmer.
Patent GB-2385440-A (GB)
Title: Renewal of encrypted data in long-term storage
Inventor: CASASSA MONT MARCO
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus that allows renewal of encoded data in a long-term storage. Original user data 200 is encrypted to form encrypted data 211 which can be accessed using one or more encryption secrets 213 stored separately, and optionally validated using context data 212. At renewal, the encrypted data 211, the context data 212, and the or each encryption secret 213 are combined to form a first encryption layer 210 and the first encryption layer 210 is itself encrypted to form the encrypted data 221 of an immediately succeeding second encryption layer 220. The encrypted data 221 of this second encryption layer 220 is accessible with a renewed encryption secret 223, and optionally is validated by context data 222 such as a time stamp and trusted signature. The method may be repeated recursively, forming third and subsequent encryption layers 230 at each renewal.
Patent GB-2393676-A (GB)
Title: Bit attachment adapted to create a countersink chamfer
Inventor: TURNER JAMES PHILIP
IPC: B23B51/10
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A bit attachment adapted to create a countersink chamfer in conjunction with a drill bit, comprises an at least partially split shank portion 1 having an internal longitudinal channel 5 along its length to receive a drill bit, and a countersink head 2 at a distal end shaped to cut a countersink chamfer. Preferably the bit attachment is received and retained within a conventional chuck 12 of a drill, without the need for a separate locking mechanism. The drill bit may be slid within the channel provided in the shank portion of the attachment so that a desired length of the bit projects beyond the countersink cutting head. The shank portion of the attachment may be provided in two or more distinct parts, which may be bound together into a single unit by a suitably flexible resilient material.
Patent GB-2381977-A (GB)
Title: A low noise charge amplifier
Inventor: STEPHENSON RICHARD
IPC: H03F3/70
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A gain block particularly useful for charge preamplifiers for use in low noise input stages is described. The charge amplifier shown comprises a gain block 3 and feedback components R1,C1. The gain block 3 comprises an input source follower based on a JFET T3 followed by a current feedback amplifier 7. A suitable commercial device for amplifier 7 is Analogue Devices type AD 8011. One of the characteristics of the current feedback amplifier is the low impedance of its inverting input. As can be seen the output from the input source follower stage is passed to this inverting input and this ensures that the signal is passed to the amplifier 7 with maximum efficiency. The gain block of the invention allows the use of a current feedback amplifier with a conventional feedback network such as would normally be associated with voltage feedback stages.
Patent GB-2394655-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mat
Inventor: BROWN DENIS
IPC: B60N3/04
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A vehicle mat comprises a reflective surface 2 and a conventional cleaning surface 1. The reflective surface is constructed from metal, such as chrome or steel, mirrored glass or mirrored plastic materials and is mounted in a recessed position on the cleaning surface. The reflective surface is attached by adhesive to the cleaning surface and may be curved so as to magnify a reflected image. The mat may be door-mounted using a bracket 13. The conventional cleaning surface has an upper surface which may include dimpling, ribbing, bristles, wires, or brushes and may be detachably mounted to the mat. The lower surface incorporates gripping methods such as dimpling or roughening of the surface. The structure of the mat is laminate.
Patent GB-2396836-A (GB)
Title: Separation of products of differing densities
Inventor: SAIT GRAHAM ANDREW
IPC: B01D21/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: Apparatus comprises a container 202 for containing a liquid which has a liquid inlet 204 and a liquid outlet 205, arranged such that when liquid enters the inlet and exits through the outlet a flow of liquid is produced through the container. Objects of different material composition are delivered to the flow of liquid within the container by an object delivery means 201. The container 202 has a first aperture 206 which is positioned to allow objects of a first density range to fall through the flow of liquid and out of the container, and a second aperture 207 positioned to allow objects of a second density range to fall through the flow of liquid and out of the container. Lower density objects are carried partially downstream 515, 514 as they pass through the liquid flow. In a preferred embodiment the container 202 is a cylindrical tank and the liquid flow is spiral. In another embodiment the low density faction exits the container 202 through the outlet 205.
Patent GB-2385964-A (GB)
Title: Automatic flight management in an online marketplace
Inventor: SINGH NARINDER PAL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A database search system includes a database of search terms, each search term associated with a bid amount payable by an advertiser of a plurality of advertisers and a search engine responsive to search queries from searchers for searching the database. A flight management agent is responsive to advertiser-specified parameters for adjusting bid amounts of search listings to manage expenditures over a time interval.
Patent GB-2398731-A (GB)
Title: A drawer runner and safety device
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B88/12
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A track device comprises a first track 11, a second track 12, slidably received in the first track, a stop member 21 fixed on the first track, and a limiting member 22 pivotly mounted on the second track, which has two cams 221 & 222 for respectively releasably engaging with the two stops 211 and 212 of the stop member. A connecting rod 23 mounted on the second track when manually operated by a user operates the connecting rod to move the limiting member from the latched position to the unlatched position. A safety element 224 on the limiting member comes into contact with one of the stops of the stop member when the connecting rod is pulled, thereby preventing injury to the user's fingers that grasp the connecting rod.
Patent GB-2401838-A (GB)
Title: Driver's air-bag cover assembly
Inventor: LOCKWOOD ANDREW P
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A drivers air bag cover assembly comprises a separately formed air bag cover 23 and a spoke cover 22. The air bag cover is located in a groove 34 on the spoke cover assembly, has castellations 25 which correspond to apertures 35 in the air bag cover and is fastened by snap acting clips to the separate spoke cover. The spoke cover has arms 30,31,32 which correspond with spokes on the steering wheel and which may be depressed to actuate a horn bar. During actuation the spoke and air bag cover move together.
Patent GB-2388138-A (GB)
Title: Downhole reference member for drilling operations
Inventor: DEWEY CHARLES H
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A reference member is installed inside a cased well by engagement with the casing at a desired depth and orientation to act as a marker and orienting locator for all subsequent drilling operations. It is preferably associated with an anchor member which will withstand the forces associated with drilling, so that the reference member itself remains stationary and need not incorporate its own substantial anchor system. In a preferred embodiment the reference member 10 incorporates upper 12 and lower slips 14, an orientation member (16, figure 2a), upper 18 and lower cones 20 having cooperating wedge surfaces (60, 62 figure 1) and a ratchet member 22 where the ratchet member moves the cones apart upon setting in order to expand the slips. The invention has particular application in the drilling of multiple lateral boreholes from an existing cased well.
Patent GB-2407537-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt arrangement
Inventor: BOSTROM OLA
IPC: B60R22/24
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A seat belt arrangement for use by the occupant of a vehicle seat, the seat having at least one free side with no support to prevent lateral movement of the occupant during an impact includes a seat belt mount 24. The mount is configured so that the seat belt 23 emerging from the mount, which is on the free side of the seat, is substantially vertical. Part of the belt as it passes the neck of the occupant presents a relatively large area in contact with the neck, thus minimising the risk of neck injuries. The mount may be located on the roof of the vehicle or may be formed integrally with the seat (figure 4). The seat belt arrangement may be a 3-point belt or a 2-point belt (figure 1), or a combination of both (figure 1). A region of the belt (17, 18 figure 2) adjacent to the neck of the occupant may have a low elastic tension force.
Patent GB-2397672-A (GB)
Title: State assignment of logic circuits
Inventor: MEULEMANS PETER
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-01-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for state assignment of a logic circuit comprises receiving state transition data including internal state representations for the logic circuit, determining binary code for the internal state representations by successively dividing the states into disjoint sets of ever decreasing size. Each disjoint set of a pair is assigned a one bit at each division step. The division can continue for all bits to be encoded, or the division can be halted and exact encoding used for the encoding of the final number of bits.
Patent GB-2412430-A (GB)
Title: Hazardous gas detector
Inventor: RICHMAN LEE PAUL
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A hazardous gas detector includes a laser diode 1, driven by a circuit 11 operating the laser at wavelengths close to optical absorption lines of methane at either 1684nm or 1687.3nm and optical absorption lines or features of other targeted flammable gases at 1684.3nm, 1686.4nm and 1687nm; whilst sequentially scanning the lasers wavelength back and forth across the absorption lines or features. Radiation from the laser diode is transmitted through a monitored space and illuminates an optical detector 7. The electrical signal from the detector is processed to identify any of the targeted flammable gases present in the monitored space and calculate the quantity of each, this information being output by the detector. An estimate of the amount of hydrogen sulphide present in the monitored space is produced using a coefficient relating the amount of methane to the amount of hydrogen sulphide for the solution gas of a particular field.