baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2409460-A (GB)
Title: Blended syngas with variable H2:CO ratio
Inventor: O REAR DENNIS
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A process for producing blended syngas having a variable H2/CO ratio, comprising: <SL> <LI>a) feeding a first syngas having a H2/CO ratio of 1.25 to 2.1 into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor, and recovering an effluent therefrom; <LI>b) recovering a syngas from said effluent, said syngas having a higher H2/CO ratio then the first syngas; <LI>c) forming a third syngas having a H2/CO no greater than 1.5 from LPG and CO2; <LI>d) blending the second and third syngases to form a syngas having a H2/CO between 1.4 and 1.75; <LI>e) feeding the blended syngas into a second Fischer-Tropsch reactor. </SL>
Patent GB-2409973-A (GB)
Title: Preformed artificial nails and tips having flared free ends
Inventor: ROBINSON KENNETH
IPC: A45D31/00
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: A preformed artificial nail and nail tip for attachment to a natural nail 40 wherein the shape of a free edge of the artificial nail or nail tip 30 does not conform to the shape of a free edge possible with a typical natural nail. More specifically, the side edges 36a, 36b of the free edge portion 36 of the preformed artificial nail or preformed artificial nail tip flare out at least 5 { from the side edge line of the artificial nail at the nail bed portion 32, or the width of the distal edge of the free edge portion 36 is preferably at least 5% wider than the width of the artificial nail or tip at the transition from the nail bed portion 32 to the free edge portion 36. The preformed artificial nail or nail tip 30 may further flatten slightly at the distal end of the free edge. The preformed artificial nail 30 and preformed artificial nail tip are preferably formed from plastic, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene or polypropylene, preferably by injection molding the same in a known manner similar to currently available preformed artificial nails.
Patent GB-2422638-A (GB)
Title: A rotational actuator
Inventor: LAMBERT COLIN
IPC: B82B3/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A rotational actuator, comprising; a rotatable member 3, a support member 1, 2 which supports the rotatable member 3, the rotatable member 3 having a different chirality to that of the support member 1, 2, a particle source arranged to provide at least one particle to one of the rotatable member 3 and the support member 1, 2, such that the at least one particle impinges upon the rotatable member 3 and/or the support member 1, 2, the at least one particle experiencing a change in angular momentum due to the different chiralities of the support member 1, 2 and rotatable member 3, thereby causing rotation of the rotatable member 3 due to the principle of conservation of momentum. Also disclosed are a large number of applications of this principle.
Patent GB-2412141-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly for vehicle power supply
Inventor: KOSCO JAMES
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A latch assembly 14 is provided for securing a power supply assembly 12 to a motorized vehicle that facilitates attachment and detachment of the power supply assembly. The latch assembly 14 includes a securing member 24 for releasably coupling the latch assembly to a fixed member 20 on the vehicle. A joining member 30 rotates the securing member 24 in order to engage and release the fixed member. A handle assembly 40 is coupled to the joining member 30 for activation of the latch assembly, by pulling against the bias of springs 37 to move joining member 30 to release securing member 24 from vehicle frame abutment 20 (fig 3).
Patent GB-2412201-A (GB)
Title: Inter processor communication on a multi-processor system using proxies
Inventor: INOUE HIROAKI
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A parallel processing system runs an operating system designed for single processor systems and an application designed for single processor systems. The application is split into units of work or tasks that can be run on multiple processors. A proxy is used on each processor to allow the tasks on different processors to communicate. A task PT-A on one processor P0 may pass data to the OS 300P0 which may then pass it to the proxy 3000P0 on the same processor. The proxy may then pass the data to the proxy 3000Pn on the remote processor Pn, which may pass the data to the receiving task PT-B via the OS 300Pn. The multi-processor system may be divided into two groups of processors with units of work running on both groups. The communication may be by sockets, a message queue or a FIFO.
Patent GB-2415118-A (GB)
Title: Calculating a surface normal in a 3D graphics system
Inventor: REDSHAW JONATHAN ALAN
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: A 3-d graphics system is described comprising apparatus for determining a surface normal vector for a vertex of a surface patch used in modelling of an object to be shaded by the system. The apparatus comprises: means for subdividing the patch to produce a plurality of sub-patches each having corner vertices; means for deriving the locations of control points required for derivation of a surface normal for a vertex; means for deriving a plurality of candidate tangent vectors at a vertex from the control point locations; and means for deriving a surface normal from the candidate tangent vectors.
Patent GB-2430420-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle storage system
Inventor: SLADE SEAN
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A storage system for use on a vehicle comprises a storage receptacle having an adjustable storage volume, a storage volume opening for insertion and removal of stored objects and a front face 18 connectable to a vehicle surface 4 by means of first and second side elements 24. The storage receptacle further comprises a bottom element 26 which permits the front face 18 to be displaceable from the vehicle surface 4, in use, to define a floor for the storage volume. Biasing means 28,30 bias the receptacle into a closed position and includes a bracket 46 which attaches the storage system to the vehicle surface 4.
Patent GB-2432317-A (GB)
Title: Prosthesis with knee joint braking mechanism
Inventor: PARKER JAMES ERIC
IPC: A61F2/64
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A lower limb prosthesis comprising an upper limb component 10 and a lower limb component 12 rotatably interconnected by a knee joint mechanism 14 having a load activated brake comprising a load braking flexure member 22 and a rotary member 16, wherein the flexure member 22 is arranged to flex under application of weight and grip the rotary member 16. In another aspect, the prosthesis incorporates an integral stance flexure member 12d.
Patent GB-2431635-A (GB)
Title: Strip-off type adhesive tape set
Inventor: KAN SHEN-NAN
IPC: B65C9/12
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A constructed strip-off type adhesive tape set includes a plurality of adhesive tape packs (1), an annular member (2) and an adhesive-tape stand (3). Each of the adhesive tape packs (1) is composed at least of a strip-off type adhesive tape piece (11) and a seat (12) for receiving the adhesive tape piece (11). The seat (12) has on each of its two mutually opposite lateral sides an engaging part (122,123). The annular member (2) is provided with a plurality of inserting sockets (22) for insertion of the engaging parts (122,123) of the seat (12), hence the adhesive tape packs (1) can be received on the annular member (2). The adhesive-tape stand (3) includes a main seat (31) and an engaging seat (32) adapted to engage with each other, wherein the main seat (31) has a cylinder (311) in order that when the annular member (2) is placed over the cylinder (311), the annular member (2) is sandwiched between the main seat (31) and the engaging seat (32) and can be rotated on the cylinder (311).
Patent GB-2420934-A (GB)
Title: Automatic generation of mixed media communication between organisation and client
Inventor: DEZONNO ANTHONY
IPC: H04M3/527
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: The present invention includes the steps of a contact processing resource of an organisation detecting a contact with a client through a first communication channel operating under a first communication format, the contact processing resource generating an information request based upon the contact with the client, transferring the information request to a media server of the organisation and the media server sending an information response to the client through a second communication channel operating under a second communication format. Recently, the functionality of Automatic Call Distributors (ACD's) has been expanded to include processing contacts through the Internet. The present invention provides a more flexible method of delivering information over the internet. When contacts are incoming or outgoing, contacts with clients of the organisation may be connected to a contact processing resource (e.g., automatic voice response unit, agents etc) over a first communication channel and under a first communication format. The contact processing resource may determine a type of information that is to be sent to the client and may generate information request for information that is to be downloaded to the client over a second communication channel and under a second communication format.
Patent GB-2432565-A (GB)
Title: Pantograph with sensors
Inventor: KEEN PETER
IPC: B60L5/26
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A pantograph, used by an electric train to pick up electric power from an overhead electrical line incorporates a pickup head which includes at least one contact strip (33) connected by left and right side beams (32) which are pivotally connected to a support frame (24, 22). Each side beam (32) is shaped so as to define a load cell structure to transmit forces, the load cell structure incorporating strain gauges so that the vertical forces on each side of the pickup head can be measured. The side beam (32) is slotted to provide parallel bars (50), forming a hollow rectangle, between lower and upper narrow support bars (48,52).
Patent GB-2433202-A (GB)
Title: Disposable nappy comprising fibres based on polylactic acid resin
Inventor: DAVIES STEPHEN PHILLIP
IPC: A61L15/22
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A disposable article comprising a liquid-permeable facing layer, a second layer, an absorbent core and a cover, wherein the second layer is located in between the facing layer and the absorbent core, the absorbent core is located between the second layer and the cover, and wherein the facing layer, the second layer and the cover each comprises a non-woven material, wherein at least 30 % by weight of non-woven material present in the article is made up of fibres based on polylactic acid (PLA) resin, which fibres comprise at least 80 % by weight of PLA polymer. The disposable article may be a disposable nappy, incontinence pants or a feminine hygiene product. The second layer may be an acquisition and distribution layer and the cover may comprise a moisture barrier layer and an outer cover.
Patent GB-2423432-A (GB)
Title: Camera with sensor dust cover behind removable lens
Inventor: FIELD ROGER CONSTANTINE
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A camera 1, such as an electrically powered digital camera having an image sensor and lens, has at least one dust excluding transparent element 3 mounted behind a removable lens 6 so that image sensor 2 is protected from dust or contamination entering camera 1 through lens port 8 when detachable lens assembly 6 is removed. The dust sealing element 3 may be a pane of glass, which may be round or rectangular, and can be held in place by a ring 13 attached to part 4. Sensor 2 may be a 'live preview' sensor, capturing still digital images or moving, video images. Camera unit 10 may house mirror 9 to reflect light to a viewfinder 11, or may have a non reflex viewfinder; mirror 9 operates to flip up 45 degrees when the camera shutter and image detector is activated.
Patent GB-2425379-A (GB)
Title: External storage device with user activated disconnect request component.
Inventor: DELORME ALEXANDRE P V
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: An external storage device has a user activated component to transmit a disconnect request to an attached computer. The component may be physically or electronically activated. The component may be a switch or button on the housing of the storage device. Alternatively it may be a touch or temperature pad. The external storage device may be an external hard drive. The component on activation may initiate a software routine to allow safe removal of the external device. The host computer may be configured to copy files to the external device if the file had been previously copied from the external device. The computer may also be configured to copy files from the host to the device if they do not match. The computer may also be configured to finish any data operation before the connection between the device and computer is severed.
Patent GB-2437359-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping an article with patterned film
Inventor: FEARNLEY ROY H
IPC: B65D65/22
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: An article is wrapped with film carrying regularly repeated indicia or patterning 11, the film being applied so that successive layers at least partially overlap. Thus, a substantially regular pattern is provided on the exterior of the wrapped article which will be visibly disturbed if tampering occurs. The film may be of polyethylene and may be drawn or fed from a reel. Adhesive 4, 8 and a release coating 6, 9 may be provided on edge portions of the film as shown.
Patent GB-2426634-A (GB)
Title: Modular electronice enclosure
Inventor: KLEIN ROBERT D
IPC: H05K5/00
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A modular electronics enclosure for one or more circuit card assembly includes top and bottom lids formed substantially the same with at least one intermediate circuit card support member disposed therebetween. At least one spring clip clamps the top and bottom lids together around the intermediate support member.
Patent GB-2422562-A (GB)
Title: Submerged hollow fiber membrane module
Inventor: LEE MOO-SEOK
IPC: B01D63/02
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: The present invention discloses a submerged hollow fiber membrane module which is of such a structure that it is easy to expand a module processing capability according to a treatment capacity, provides convenient module coupling properties and module manufacturing properties, maintains a stable flux under an efficient air diffusion condition and prevents the damage of membranes and water leakage caused by the loosening of module connecting regions. The submerged hollow fiber membrane module comprises [I] two module headers (2 and 2') having a filtrate water collecting portion (3) for collecting filtrate water filtered through hollow fiber membranes and a filtrate water outlet (7), [II] an air diffusion unit 8 consisting of support tubes (9 and 9') fixing the two module headers (2 and 2') while keeping them spaced a predetermined distance and air diffusion tubes (11 and 11') having air diffusion holes (13), and [III] a bundle of hollow fiber membranes (1) having both opposite ends fixed to the insides of the module headers (2 and 2') by an adhesive (6) so as to form a water collecting space within the module headers (2 and 2'), the ends (5) of the hollow portions of the hollow fiber (20) membranes being opened and disposed in parallel to a filtrate water discharge surface (4).
Patent GB-2440349-A (GB)
Title: A sliding gel or fluid filled wrist support with a central recess
Inventor: MOORE SHAUN JUSTIN
IPC: G05G1/58
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A sliding wrist support for use with a computer mouse has a body which is substantially circular or elliptical in plan; the body comprising a hollow flexible resilient moulded cushion 2 of elastomeric material which is bonded around a lower peripheral edge 4 to a rigid polyacetal base 6 to at least partially surround a fluid-filled or gel-filled cavity 14; and wherein the cushion 2 has a circumferential side surface 16 which is inclined or curved radially inwardly over the greater part of its height and extends into an upper surface having a concave central recess 18, such that when the cushion 2 is in an uncompressed state, the central recess 18 has a depth corresponding to between 40% and 70% of the total depth of the cushion 2 and a maximum width or diameter corresponding to or greater than at least 50% of the maximum width of the base 6. The fluid may be air, oil or water. An embodiment has a diaphragm (120, fig 7) bounding the cavity at a lower end. The base may have feet (19, fig 1). The cushion may be rubber with annular and radial ribs (fig 6).
Patent GB-2447888-A (GB)
Title: Infrared window lens assembly
Inventor: ROBINSON MARTIN
IPC: G02B3/08
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: The present invention is a lens assembly 10 for an infrared window through which infrared inspection of apparatus within a housing is performed when the lens assembly is mounted in an aperture provided in the housing. The lens assembly comprises an infrared transmitting pane 11 having two generally opposed surfaces 14. A first protective grille 12 lies against one of the opposed surfaces 14 and has an array of holes 20 that permit infrared inspection of the apparatus through the pane. A second protective grille 13 may be provided on the opposite face and there can be alignment means 21 to ensure correct alignment of each with respect to the other.
Patent GB-2437055-A (GB)
Title: Sunscreen composition
Inventor: DUEVA OLGA V
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A photoprotective composition comprising a synergistic combination of octocrylene and one or more alcohol optimizing agents selected from the group consisting of primary alcohol, diol, glycol, polyhydric alcohol, any derivative thereof and any combinations thereof, wherein, as a result of said synergistic combination, said photoprotective composition has an increase in a UVA photostability of at least about 10%, an increase in a UVB photostability of at least about 10% and a decrease in a critical wavelength as compared to a composition without said synergistic combination of octocrylene and one or more optimizing agents.
Patent GB-2438321-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for processing traffic at a wireless mesh node
Inventor: YANG LIUYANG
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus for processing traffic at a wireless mesh node are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.
Patent GB-2454228-A (GB)
Title: Shower apparatus
Inventor: HONEYANDS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: The shower apparatus comprises a shower head connected to a water supply and to a pressurised air supply 5. The shower head preferably includes a venturi 8 located within the air flow path and a water inlet pipe 7 is preferably located within the air flow path and introduces water in to the venturi in substantially the same direction as the air flow. The venturi is preferably located within the shower head and a second restriction may be located at a point after the venturi in the direction of the air flow. The fluid passing through the shower head may be selected to comprise water, air or a mixture thereof. The air supplied to the shower is preferably heated and the shower head preferably comprises a single outlet opening.
Patent GB-2454467-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with adjustable head strap coupling members.
Inventor: CHOU TERRY
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles comprising a head strap 3 with teeth 31 and a main body 1 including two sides, each side with a head strap coupling member 11 including a through hole 12 defined by two lateral walls 13 and an outer end wall 14 into which is fitted an adjusting block 2 with a clamping face or board 21 that may pivot about 22 within the through hole. At each side of the goggles, the head strap is routed such that it loops around the clamping face or board (figures 2, 3) and its pivot, then through opening 24, such that a portion of the head strap is located between the outer end wall of the through hole and the board. The head strap is tightened by pulling on either of its free ends (figure 3) and loosened by increasing the clamping separation between each board and each end wall of the through hole (figure 5) by pushing on operative piece 23.
Patent GB-2442184-A (GB)
Title: Method for allocating wireless communication resources in distributed antenna system
Inventor: CHANG XIN
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A method for allocating wireless communication resources in a distributed antenna system, in which the reuse factor of the wireless communication resource is further reduced and the utilization efficiency of the wireless communication resources is improved. In a group of service areas joining as a node in the system, the coverage area of each service area is divided into a central region and a boundary region, with each central region forming a central region allocating unit, and the boundary regions of a pair of adjoining service areas forming a boundary region allocating unit; each central region allocating unit is allocated with the same wireless communication resources and the quantity thereof is decided by the ratio of the area size of said central region to the area size of said service area, and also the quantity of all usable wireless communication resources in the system; each boundary region allocating unit is allocated with different wireless communication resources and the quantity thereof is decided by the remaining wireless quantity of wireless communication resources after the quantity of all usable wireless communication resources in the system minus the quantity of the wireless communication resources allocated to the central region allocating unit, and also the number of said boundary region reallocating units; and in a different group of service areas joining at one node, all usable wireless communication resources in said system are reused by the same allocating mode.
Patent GB-2458921-A (GB)
Title: Radiator valve
Inventor: CLARK JAMES GEORGE ALEXANDER
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A radiator valve comprises a valve body 1 containing a sealing washer 2 and pin 3 held centrally by a conical spring 5 which exerts a positive force to attain sealing and is retained by a spring clip 6 within the valve body. The sealing washer 2 is supported and located by two retaining collars 4 attached to the actuating pin 3 to centralize and position it. In addition, a threaded end 9 uses a preapplied compound to create a permanent water tight seal with a radiator. The end of the body opposite the threaded end 9 is attached to a standard shut off / thermostatic / lockshield valve. The device allows a radiator to be removed from its mounting brackets whilst leaving the central heating system and the remaining radiators functioning and obviates the need for the draining of any fluids from the central heating system.
Patent GB-2462407-A (GB)
Title: Cardboard reading stand
Inventor: ROWLEY PAUL NICOLAS
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A cardboard reading stand consisting in use of a bar 1 located in a slot in the rear elevation of the stand, retaining said stand in an operative position. The reading matter is placed on a tray 4 and held in place by a vertical lip 3 formed about a score line 2. The reading stand may be formed from one piece of material and may be made flat when not in use for storage, disposal or recycling. The reading stand is made from recycled card and is 100% recyclable.