baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366759-A (GB)
Title: Binder with slots in cover for binding elements
Inventor: HUMM CLIVE
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A binder with openings (2, fig 1) in the cover to let the rings or arches or discs (3, fig 4) that hold the paper 6 pass through, so that the width of the folder will not be limited to the height of the binding element no matter how full the file. The spine 4 of the folder may be flexible, elasticated, made of many parts or concertina to allow the width to vary. The opening may be of elongated slots (2, fig 1) aligned to let the binding element pass freely through. The opening(s) may be in one or both sides 1, 5 of the cover. The folder may also have an extension 20 in the form of a flap 19 attached to one of the sides of the cover to close the file which could be closed by a press stud 18.
Patent GB-2380881-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the angle of arrival at a mobile terminal
Inventor: WALES STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: G01S1/14
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A base station, with a plurality of antenna elements, radiates electromagnetic beams in distinct directions, where each beam has a distinct signature sequence corresponding to the radiated direction. A mobile terminal estimates the angle of arrival (AOA) by determining which of the received beams has the greater amplitude, or by interpolating the beam with the greatest amplitude with other neighbouring beams. This estimation is carried out through a defined relationship by associating the channel impulse response with the beam providing the greater amplitude and the midambles. This method can be used in wireless communication networks according to the UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA) standard with code division multiple access (CDMA) or time duplex division (TDD). The mobile terminal can carry out self location by calculating the time of arrival (TOA) and/or the time difference of arrival (TDOA) from the intersection of beams from at least two base stations to estimate the angle of arrival.
Patent GB-2369688-A (GB)
Title: Smooth & abrupt mode selection for electro-hydraulic machines
Inventor: FRANCIS JOHN E
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A control system (100, fig 1) for conditioning movement of a work implement comprises an electronic-hydraulic valve connected to the work implement and a computer system (102, fig 1) having a central processing unit (148, fig 1) and a memory device (150, fig 1). (Alternatively, the valve may have its own programmable module.) The control system further comprises a mode control module 152 stored on the memory device. The mode control module 152 detects whether a control handle or joy stick (158, fig 1) of the work implement is signaling for operating in a smooth mode or an abrupt mode (eg. as a function of handle or stick passing zero a number of times), and to output a control signal to the electronic-hydraulic valve to control operation of the work implement during the smooth mode or the abrupt mode. A smooth mode module 154 and a abrupt mode module 156 control movement according to eg. displacement curves. Abrupt mode may only be enabled for a predetermined time period (eg. fig 3). This allows an excavator bucket with smoothed movement to be cleaned by shaking.
Patent GB-2370962-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical rake with sweep
Inventor: ROSER MICHAEL O
IPC: A01D7/10
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A combination tool 10 in the form of a mechanical rake having a sweep that includes a handle (12, figure 1), a rake head 18 mounted on the handle (12) and a sweep assembly (20, figure 2) cooperating with the rake head 18 to move between an opened configuration and a closed configuration (figure 6D) for picking up material. The sweep assembly includes a flexible sweep member 50 having a planar configuration and form of resilient material that tapers in thickness to a distal end and that conforms to the shape of the ground when pushed there against and flexes to move the rake tines forward and when unflexing pulls the rake tines toward the sweep that is then moved into the closed position for picking up the material. To facilitate normal use of the rake tines, the sweep assembly is held in a normally-closed position. Interchangeable rake heads with different tine configurations provide more versatility (figures 7A-7D), and the tines themselves have an extended length in the range of two to four inches.
Patent GB-2370971-A (GB)
Title: Slipper and method for forming slipper
Inventor: BRAY JR WALTER THOMAS
IPC: A43B3/10
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: An open heel slipper configuration is presented. The open heel slipper configuration includes a platform foot bed 5 having a flexible sidewall 17, and vamp 6 secured to the flexible sidewall 17 at a location adjacent a region of the platform foot bed 5 that is secured to an outsole 4, during construction. The construction is such to provide a free extension of a portion of the sidewall 17 of the platform foot bed 5 underneath vamp 6, in the final product. A preferred method of assembly is also provided.
Patent GB-2384813-A (GB)
Title: Tank panel with flange for fastening to a tank base
Inventor: LOCKLEY JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A panel includes a flange which is, preferably, integrally moulded with the panel, which in use is fastened to a tank base. Preferably the panel is made from reinforced plastics material, the base from concrete and sealing material located between the flange and the base. The panel may be a laminate, have an internal skin or may include an external strengthening beam. In an alternative embodiment, brackets may be used to attach the flange to a base.
Patent GB-2388560-A (GB)
Title: Carbon-carbon brake disc with protective outer layer on friction surface
Inventor: MURPHY MARTIN JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a component such as a brake disc formed of a carbon-carbon composite with a protective outer layer on the friction surface. The protective outer layer is preferably formed from a ceramic and is selected to provide a friction co-efficient and/or high wear resistance appropriate to the service conditions. The invention allows a wide range of carbon based substrates to be used in brakes allowing cost and technical efficiency to be optimised.
Patent GB-2381576-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas heat recovery in an inclined pipe
Inventor: HECKT ROMAN
IPC: F02G5/02
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: An exhaust gas heat recovery appliance has a heat exchanger 16 located in the region of a heat exchanger line 6 inclined in the direction of gas flow 13, a bypass line 7 and at least one valve 20, 25. The heat exchanger 16 may have either current or counter current flow and be of tube bundle design. The bypass line 7 may also have an incline, which is greater than the incline of the heat exchanger line 6. The bypass line 6 and heat exchanger line 7 may be connected both upstream and downstream to a main exhaust line 2 and 12 at forked connections 5 and 11, and arranged to run parallel but at a different height. The height separation distance may be between 0.2 and 0.5 pipe diameters. Prior to connection to the downstream fork 11, the heat exchanger line 6 may also have an "S" shaped section 15, arranged as a barrier to flow. The heat exchanger line may also have a corrugated section 8 adjacent the fork connection, to allow for thermal expansion. The valves 20, 25 may be installed at the highest upstream point of both the heat exchanger line 6 and bypass line 7, the heat exchanger line valve 20 being operated by an actuator 21 and functioning as a throttle valve to control backpressure.
Patent GB-2391103-A (GB)
Title: Detecting free space in an image data store
Inventor: BLIN GEORGE EMMANUEL
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: An image processing apparatus 100 stores image frame data in defined storage areas and maintains usage data in a memory indicating which storage elements are in use and further analyses this data to assess the number of elements free for storage and, on a request to store further image frames, uses this number to determine whether the further frame images can be stored. The image data store 105 may comprise a hard disk or an array of disks arranged in a RAID configuration. The usage data may comprise individual elements, such as in a bitmap, each element representing a storage area, which may be parsed to calculate the availability of storage elements.
Patent GB-2381302-A (GB)
Title: Pipe supporting structure
Inventor: CHOU TSUYOSHI
IPC: B60K15/01
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A pipe supporting structure includes a cylindrical sleeve (20) mounted around a pipe (10), and first and second wall members (61, 62). The first wall member is spaced from the second wall member by an interval smaller than a length of the sleeve. The first wall member has a first aperture (61a) formed therein while the second wall member has a second aperture (62a) formed therein. The sleeve is inserted through the first and second apertures such that the pipe is supported by the first and second wall members.
Patent GB-2393413-A (GB)
Title: Exchangeable work assembly of a screwdriver
Inventor: WU CHIA-TIEN
IPC: B25B23/00
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: An exchangeable work assembly of a screwdriver includes a connector 14 partially received in the shank 42 of the screwdriver 4 and including a polygonal block and the polygonal stub longitudinally extending from one end of the polygonal block. The polygonal stub is received in the shank 42. A first detaching block 25 has a polygonal hole 251 for receiving the polygonal block for detaching the connector 14 from the shank 42 after rotation. A barrel 15 is connected to the polygonal block and has a polygonal hole 151 for receiving the polygonal block.
Patent GB-2398371-A (GB)
Title: Powered flue fire fan housing with a sealing member
Inventor: STONIER CHRISTOPHER SIMON
IPC: F23L17/16
Filed: 2003-01-18
Abstract: A housing for a fan 26 of a powered flue fire has a sealing member 46 between rims 22,40 of housing portions 16,18 which define a space for the fan. An inner housing 16 is mounted within an outer leaf (12, fig 1) of a wall with an outer housing 18 positioned (eg by tightening bolts 50 fig 2) so that a flange 34 of the inner housing 16 compresses the sealing member 46 in a channel 44 of the outer housing 18. Sealing member 46 can be rubber O ring, have a small break, or be oval in section. Flange 34 may have an opening for water drainage. A flue is connected to an opening 32.
Patent GB-2397633-A (GB)
Title: Joining system
Inventor: PALMER BARRY DAVID
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A joining system includes first and second components (2, 10) to be joined. A portion of the first component (2) engages a portion of the second component (10). A wedge member (4) is rotatably attached to one of the components (2) so that upon rotation, a portion of the wedge member (4) can be moved into engagement with both of the first and second components (2, 10) to fix them to each other.
Patent GB-2400631-A (GB)
Title: Compound compressor with centrifugal and helical screw stages
Inventor: HUBBARD ADRIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: F04D25/04
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A compound compressor, for a gas turbine engine, includes a centrifugal stage and helical screw stage. The centrifugal stage includes a body 2 with long vanes 3 and short vanes (4, figure 2), there being one quarter to one third the number of long vanes 3 compared to short vanes 4. The helical screw stage includes a conical body 5 with helical vanes 6. The body 5 of the helical screw mates with a rim of the centrifugal body 2, and the helical vanes 6 meet with the long vanes 3 of the centrifugal stage. The conical body 5 tapers towards a downstream end of the compressor, and each helical vane 6 completes one full turn. The compressor fits on to a shaft 1, and is housed within a casing 7. The compressor may be used in applications such as turbo shaft, turbo prop and turbo fan engines.
Patent GB-2401982-A (GB)
Title: Security device for banknote receiver
Inventor: YANG YA-HUI
IPC: G07F1/04
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: An auto-bill-dispensing machine comprises a bill receiver having a plurality of security hooks 211 positioned axially between two positioning plates formed on the two sides of the upper chassis of the bill receiver, and the security hooks are against within a plurality of blocking grooves of the lower chassis to block the bill passage. When the bill enters into the bill passage and being held against on the security hooks, the security hooks of the bill receiver will be out of the blocking groove of the lower chassis to let the bill pass through, and after the bill passes the security hooks, the security device will return to the original position to make the security hooks support within the blocking groove of the lower chassis to prevent the bill being pulled back by a string, a tape, a steel wire or a glued metallic plate.
Patent GB-2388788-A (GB)
Title: Annular seal element for breathing mask
Inventor: KINTZEL HARTMUT
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: An annular seal element 5 for a breathing mask 1 seals around a plug-in connection 3 for a breathing filter 4. The seal 5 has a cross-section that is bound axially by faces 51,52 running through two parallel planes, has a radial boundary face 53 which is concave, and has a radial outer boundary face 54 which first runs concave axially from outside to inside and then in the central area changes in a radial direction to a raised part 55 that reduce towards the outside.
Patent GB-2390268-A (GB)
Title: System and method of servicing mobile communications with a proxy switch
Inventor: NAQVI SHAMIM A
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A proxy switch, communication methods, and communication logic for use in a mobile network are described. A proxy switch is deployed between a base station subsystem and a mobile switching center. It receives signaling messages and either retransmits them, blocks them, converts them, or siphons them to an alternative network. Besides providing an ability to offload mobile traffic it provides a platform for new communication services.
Patent GB-2393809-A (GB)
Title: Automatic configuration of a microprocessor
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A method for automatically configuring a microprocessor architecture so that it is able to efficiently exploit instruction level parallelism in a particular application. Executable code for another microprocessor type is translated into the specialised instruction set of the configured microprocessor. The configured microprocessor may then be used as a coprocessor in a system containing another microprocessor running the original executable code.
Patent GB-2403922-A (GB)
Title: Separating waste
Inventor: BENTON DAVID TREVOR
IPC: B65F3/00
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A process for removing different categories of waste materials from a building site, commercial or industrial site, or domestic environment, comprises delivering to the site a plurality of flexible intermediate bulk containers, designating each container as a receptacle for different categories of waste, at least partially filling each designated container with waste of a particular category, and removing the filled containers from the site, optionally to different locations for different categories of waste.
Patent GB-2404304-A (GB)
Title: Wireless signal receiver for computer peripheral input devices
Inventor: KUO HSIAO-MING
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A wireless signal receiver (100) for computer peripheral input devices is provided, that is capable of receiving and switching the wireless signals sent from wireless computer peripheral input devices to a computer platform (10) connected to the wireless signal receiver. The wireless signal receiver includes a housing for accommodating a circuit module for receiving wireless signals from a wireless mouse (21), a wireless keyboard (22) and a wireless gamepad (23) , and a connector coupled to the housing and electrically interconnected with the circuit module and the computer platform, allowing the wireless signals received by the circuit module unit to be sent to the computer platform via the connector and a power source of the computer platform to be supplied to the circuit module unit. With the use of the circuit module unit, the computer platform requires merely a communication port for electrical connection with the wireless signal receiver for receiving wireless signals from various computer peripheral input devices.
Patent GB-2407809-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: WONNACOTT ROGER JOSEPH
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: An open-topped container (3) made of stiff yet foldable sheet material and movable between an erected condition and a flattened collapsed condition, comprises a rectangular bottom panel (3), a pair of first side wall panels (8,9) foldably connected to the bottom wall panel along opposite edges of the latter, each side wall panel having an inner edge at its fold connection to the bottom panel and an outer edge, a pair of second side wall panels (10,11) foldably connected to the bottom wall panel along the other opposite edges of the latter; and connecting means at each corner of the bottom panel connecting together adjacent ends of each adjacent pair of first and second side wall panels. Each first side wall panel (8,9) has a pair of fold lines (8a,b and 9a,b) extending diagonally from opposite ends of its inner edge to its outer edge to divide each first side wall panel into a main portion (8c and 9c) and two opposite end portions (8d, 8e and 9d,9e) to enable the container to be moved between collapsed and erected conditions. The side wall panels (8-11) are preferably connected by gusset panels (12-15).
Patent GB-2409701-A (GB)
Title: Support for shaping block
Inventor: MCCOY JAMES GERARD
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A support for a shaping block <B>14</B> comprises a fixing arrangement <B>3</B>, <B>4</B> for fixing the support to a cylindrical member <B>12</B> and a cantilevered support portion <B>9</B> presenting a support surface on which the shaping block <B>12</B> can be supported. The fixing arrangement <B>3, 4</B> may comprise two spaced fixing elements <B>3, 4</B> connected by a body <B>2</B>. At least one of the fixing elements <B>3, 4</B> may have an aperture through which the cylindrical member <B>12</B> can pass, it may also comprise a threaded element <B>7</B> received in a threaded bore <B>6</B> passing through a wall of the aperture to grip the cylindrical member <B>12</B>. Alternatively the fixing arrangement may comprise a connector having spaced tines for retaining the cylindrical member and allowing part of the support to pass therebetween. The support may also comprise an anchor connector <B>19</B> and an anchor <B>20</B>. An anchor member is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2405376-A (GB)
Title: Paperboard laminate and containers made therefrom
Inventor: CHENG KUN-LUNG
IPC: B65D5/62
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A laminate comprises a layer of paperboard, cardboard or similar material 12, laminated to at least one woven facing layer 11, by stitching 13 around their mutual edges. The two layers may be coterminal, or the woven layer may be folded over the edge of the paperboard layer. Alternatively an edge reinforcement may be applied to the laminate with the stitching passing through it, the woven layer and the paperboard. The laminate may be used to construct small containers, eg. desk tidies, sundries trays, box files, drawer trays and the like. Said containers may be constructed from a unitary blank of laminate or from multiple sections thereon optionally held together by metal corner pieces. In one embodiment, a generally rectangular container 10 comprises four walls 30 and a fabric base 32, with a zip fastener 33 disposed therein. Opening the zip allows the container to be collapsed for storage.
Patent GB-2402879-A (GB)
Title: Method of treating pain with botulinum toxin
Inventor: LAMB GREGORY B
IPC: A61K38/48
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A method of heating pain in provided. The method comprises administering to the intrinsic spinal muscles of a mammal an amount of a toxin sufficient to paralyze the muscles. This prevents the muscles from shortening and can allow healing to occur. The paralyzing agent may use in combination with a growth factor to treat spinal compression. A kit for the treatment of pain by injection of the intrinsic spinal muscles is also provided. The kit comprises a paralyzing agent, an injection syringe with needle, and an acupuncture needle with injector system.
Patent GB-2417204-A (GB)
Title: Air treatment apparatus
Inventor: BERRIDO COLIN
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: Air treatment apparatus comprises an electric heating element (5) and a refill pack containing wax or paraffin granules (2) incorporating a fragrance or other active substance eg. insect repellent. In another embodiment heat is supplied by a exothermic reaction mixture.
Patent GB-2419415-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation sensor
Inventor: WATLING DAVID
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A condensation monitor suitable for use in sterilisation by condensation processes comprises an electrical circuit including a printed circuit board (10) having a surface with a pair of surface conductors (11,12) deposited thereon and separated by a predetermined gap. Means are provided responsive to variation in electrical resistance between the spaced conductors to indicate when condensation to a predetermined level has occurred on the surface of the board between the conductors. The resistance across the gap falls to about 20M  L  when the correct conditions for sterilisation have been achieved.
Patent GB-2411210-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of co-efficient of friction to reduce stress ratio in bearings and gas turbine parts
Inventor: GOLDFINCH KEITH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A rotor blade, a rotor disc (24 in Fig 2) or load bearing assembly having at least one bearing surface (22) for contact with a corresponding bearing surface (28). At least one selected area of the bearing surface (30,32) which, in operation, is an area of alternating stress greater than about 50 MPa (peak to peak), is configured to have a co-efficient of friction lower than the remainder of the bearing surface (34). The selected area (30,32) having a co-efficient of friction lower than the remainder of the bearing surface (34) may be provided by the application of a dry film lubricant, with the remaining area(s) (34) of said bearing surfaces (22) being substantially free of the said coating.
Patent GB-2424921-A (GB)
Title: Attachment means for a child vehicle seat
Inventor: GOLD JONATHAN MORRIS
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2005-04-09
Abstract: A fitting 861 for a child safety seat for use with a vehicle seat, the fitting comprising a body, a first connector 864 for connecting to an anchorage on the child safety seat and a second connector 866 for connecting to an anchorage of a vehicle seat. The second connector has a detector for detecting a secure connection with the vehicle seat (see Figures 15a/b). The connectors preferable conform with the ISOfix standard. The detector may be a switch, preferably a micro switch or a knife switch. An indicator, to display the connection status, may be a light 8110a that changes colour. The fitting may have adjustment means to extend the distance between the two connectors.