baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2424984-A (GB)
Title: Reversing system for a vehicle housed in an under run bar
Inventor: BOSANKO LEE
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An under run bar assembly 3 for a vehicle, such as those used in trucks or large commercial vehicle houses a sensor (4, Fig 1) for detecting obstructions in the path of a vehicle as it reverses. The sensor is connected to a control board which is housed entirely within the under run bar. On the end of the bar and in the line of sight of the driver are located lights (1and2) which act as a visual warning to the driver. The lights may be of different colours and flash to warn the driver of the distance to the obstruction. The advantage offered by the invention means that the driver does not need to look away from the rear of the vehicle as they reverse.
Patent GB-2412498-A (GB)
Title: Method of actuating a high power micromachined switch
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01H9/54
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: An electrostatically actuated MEMS switch 100 has fixed signal path plate 170 attached to a substrate 120 and movable signal path plate 150 attached to a deflecting beam 130 which can be a cantilever or fixed at both ends. To close the signal path, charge applied to actuator plate 160 on substrate 120 attracts plate 140 attached to beam 130, causing deflection of the beam and capacitative coupling via dielectric pad 180 between signal path plates, owing to their increased proximity. A solid state switch connected in parallel with the MEMS switch (fig. 3: 300) is used to open MEMS switch 100. The solid state switch has high power handling capacity but low capacitance so as to not appreciably affect the signal transmission whereas MEMS switch has good signal transmission. To open the switch, the solid state switch is closed; the voltage between plates 140 and 160 is removed allowing the beam to return to its undeflected position; and the solid switch is then turned off.
Patent GB-2425206-A (GB)
Title: Secure delivery of goods
Inventor: GRAYSON ROBERT
IPC: G07F17/12
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A secure container (2) has a combination lock (6) that is always operable in response to at least one master key and is also operable on a single occasion in response to a transaction-unique delivery key generated from the master key. The lock (6) also contains processor means for comparing or decoding the delivery key, means (10) for releasing the lock in response to a valid delivery key, and storage means for identifying used delivery keys. The master key may relate to a credit/debit card number. The keys may be inputed using a keypad or they may be automatically read by scanning a barcode or RFID-tag. The container may be refrigerated. The master key may be read directly from a magnetic strip of a card.
Patent GB-2419564-A (GB)
Title: Hand held power tool with vibration-damped pistol grip
Inventor: ENGELFRIED UWE
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A percussive tool eg. a hammer drill, comprises a body housing 1, with a pistol grip handle 4 attached thereto via transverse pivot 5. Spring element 10 is located between flanges 7 and 8 and is oriented along the percussion direction 3 of the tool. Spring 10 provides a resilient damping mechanism between the handle and the tool body, the force exerted by which, may be adjusted via stop 9. A secondary damping mechanism is provided by resilient bushings 13 around pivot 5.
Patent GB-2427748-A (GB)
Title: Silica waveguides for upconversion lasers
Inventor: PARKER GREG
IPC: H01S3/16
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: An optical up-conversion device comprises an optical waveguide having an optical core region at least partially surrounded by an air cladding, wherein the core region comprises silica doped with a rare-earth element. The ultraviolet-hard silica core provides an excellent photodarkening-resistant host for an upconversion dopant such as thulium or erbium, whilst the air cladding ensures optical confinement. A particularly suitable arrangement for planar geometries comprises a supported silica membrane with a ridge waveguide 22. The supports 25 may be made from metals, dielectrics or silicon.
Patent GB-2425361-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring an apparatus for raising or lowering a person
Inventor: REES JOHN
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: The system 10 monitors the status of an apparatus for raising and lowering a person and monitors whether a moveable part of the apparatus abuts against an object. The system may monitor a signal generated by a sensor on the apparatus and may turn off an actuator for the moveable part in response to it abutting an object. The system 10 may comprise a display 11, power connector 12, a remote handset connection 13 and motor connections 14. The system may comprise a memory and a clock, and may record cumulative information regarding the monitoring system and the apparatus, such as the date when the number of monitored operations reaches a predetermined amount, and may record information identifying components of the apparatus such as serial numbers. The system may also record information about batteries for powering actuators, such as the re-charging status and the number of times the batteries have been re-charged incorrectly. The system may also record and display cumulative information such as the number of times the circuit was overloaded, the time, the level and the duration of overloads. The display 11 may be digital, alphanumeric, and illuminated, and may be located on a handset which may communicate with the system wirelessly. The system may include a tamper alarm, an incorrect operation alarm, whether the apparatus needs to be serviced. Recorded data may be accessed by a computer and may be accessed remotely via a telephone system. The apparatus may comprise adjustable furniture such as a rise and recline chair or bed, a bath seat or a hoist.
Patent GB-2432109-A (GB)
Title: A segemented wiping blade
Inventor: DIXON MATHEW LAWRENCE
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A wiping blade for removing water from a surface comprises a plurality of wiping blade segments, which ensure that the blade makes optimum contact with the surface being cleaned. The blade may be used individually or as part of a multi-blade arrangement. The wiping blade may be operated by hand for example a squeegee, or by mechanical means for example in a windscreen wiper of a vehicle. In the case of the wiper being operated mechanically a stopper system may be incorporated to avoid clashing. The gap between segments is preferably at least 1mm.
Patent GB-2417487-A (GB)
Title: Benzotriazepine derivatives and their use as gastrin and cholecystokinin receptor ligands
Inventor: SPENCER JOHN
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula (I). The compound is useful for the treatment of gastrin related disorders.
Patent GB-2428573-A (GB)
Title: Dryer manufactured from thermosetting plastics material
Inventor: CHURCHILL JOHN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: Drying apparatus has a casing (12), a cavity (30) formed in the casing (12) for receiving an object, and a fan (40) located in the casing (12) and capable of creating an airflow. At least one slot-like opening (60, 62) communicates with the fan (40) and is arranged in the casing (12) so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity (30). The slot-like opening (60, 62) is formed between walls (54a, 54b, 56a, 56b) which are manufactured from a thermosetting plastics material. By manufacturing the walls (54a, 54b, 56a, 56b) of the slot-like opening (60, 62) from a thermosetting plastics material such as melamine, the walls (54a, 54b, 56a, 56b) of the slot-like opening (60, 62) can be moulded economically instead of machined from metal. The thermosetting plastics material is dimensionally stable when moulded, thermally resistant and impact resistant.
Patent GB-2425174-A (GB)
Title: Double-sided gas stoves
Inventor: HACOHEN JOSEF
IPC: F24C3/00
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A gas stove includes a housing containing a burner and a combustion chamber from which combustion products exit through the top of the housing. There is a canopy 16 on top of the housing and the canopy has a base formed with openings 17 for the flow of the combustion products into the interior of the canopy. The canopy also has openings 20 for the flow of secondary air into the interior of the canopy, the canopy containing a baffle system 22 for controlling the flow of the combustion products within the interior of the canopy. The invention is specifically applicable to stoves that are accessible from either side.
Patent GB-2437361-A (GB)
Title: Camera support device
Inventor: NATOVICH DANNY
IPC: F16M13/04
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A camera support device comprises a base plate 1 and two arms 3, 4 which are rotatably connected to the base plate. Alternatively the device may comprise three arms 2, 3, 4. The arms may swivel and collapse; they may comprise two parts which are rotatably connected together. The device may be used with a video camera to achieve a variety of shooting positions (e.g. shoulder supported, hand held by grips or hip supported). The device may be lighter and smaller than a tripod.
Patent GB-2426558-A (GB)
Title: A differential with three engagement modes
Inventor: PISTAGNESI ANTHONY H
IPC: B60K17/16
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A differential comprises a differential case 20, a pinion housing 30 and first and second side gears 60, 70 which mesh with first and second pinion gears 40, 50 that are positioned within the pinion housing 30. A sliding collar 80 is movable under the control of an actuator 100 between three engagement modes, a first disconnected mode wherein the collar 80 is disconnected and shafts 62, 72 may rotate independently, a second open mode in which the sliding collar 80 shoulder portion 84 engages a corresponding portion 32 on the pinion housing 30 so that pinion shaft 90 is directly coupled to rotation of pinion gears 40, 50 allowing the shafts 62, 72 to turn at different speeds with the same torque and a third locked mode wherein teeth 82 on the sliding collar 80 engages teeth 64 on the first side gear 60 so that rotation of the pinion 90 is directly coupled to rotation of the pinion gears 40, 50 and side gears 60, 70 allowing the shafts 62, 72 to have the same speed but independent torques. The actuator 100 is controlled by a microprocessor 122 which may receive input signals from a driver. A method of operating a differential gear assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2426961-A (GB)
Title: An interior panel with an air bag door and a method of production
Inventor: DIEMER RUDOLF
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: An interior panel part (1) for motor vehicles, has at least one breaking line (3) for exposing an opening when an air bag is released. The breaking line (3) is defined by cuts (2,4) on the side of the interior panel part (1) lying opposite a visible surface (11). Material bridges (5) are provided between these cuts (2,4). At least one of the material bridges (5) is wedge-shaped so that it has an undercut (12) in the direction of the breaking line (3) and the slim end of the wedge shape is directed towards the visible surface (11) of the panel part (1). A method of manufacturing such an interior panel part is also disclosed), where a laser beam (see figure 4) may be used to produce the cuts.
Patent GB-2439274-A (GB)
Title: Mophead
Inventor: YOUNG SCOT
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A mophead 10 comprises a holder 12 connected to or connectable to a shaft of a mop, and a sheet 14 of mop material as which is held by the holder 12 to form a splayable skirt 32. The skirt 32 has an exterior surface, an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, a bottom edge 42 which is opposite the holder 12, and only two opposing side edges 36b which extend from a position which is at or adjacent to the holder 12 to the bottom edge 42, and which are unconnected to each other along the longitudinal extent of the side edges 36b. The unconnected side edges 36b define an opening slit 44 in the skirt 32. In use, the skirt 32 allows mopping on the exterior surface and, when the skirt 32 is splayed out in a fantail shape due to the opening slit 44, mopping on the interior surface.
Patent GB-2436175-A (GB)
Title: Chip socket with pressing element
Inventor: LAI CHIH-MING
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A chip adapter seat for positioning and connecting to a chip 5 includes an insulating seat body 10, a plurality of terminals 20 and a pressing element 30. The insulating seat body has an accommodating space for receiving the chip. On the opposite sides of the accommodating space, a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves are provided to correspond to the chip pins, each with a terminal therein. One end of each terminal is electrically connected to the chip pin, and the other end projects outside the insulating seat body. The ends of the terminals may be in recesses 12 corresponding to the chip pins, or may stick up from the base of the accommodating space to allow for varying chip thicknesses. The terminals may be held in place by a block 24 and holes 221. The pressing element is connected above the accommodating space of the insulating seat body to press the chip into it. The presser may be plastic, or it may be of metal and contain a heat-transferring element (40, Fig 8) such as heat-conducting glue or graphite to cool the chip. With this arrangement, the chip can be rapidly changed without a complicated detaching process with risk of damage. Further, the repairing procedure becomes simple and convenient for use to connect various kinds of chips with different sizes, thereby increasing the versatility.
Patent GB-2430732-A (GB)
Title: Constant temperature liquid circulating device and method of controlling thereof
Inventor: ICHINOSE TAKEO
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A constant temperature liquid circulating device 1 comprises a conduit 12 and a pump 14. Piping 3 in an external device 2 is connected between a discharge port 12a and a return port 12b of the conduit for delivery of the circulating liquid at a constant temperature by the pump. A flow amount sensor 15 and temperature sensors 16, 17 for detecting the discharge temperature (T1) of the circulating liquid from the conduit and the return temperature (T2) of the circulating liquid are provided in the conduit. The flow amount and the temperature of the circulating liquid are controlled by a controller 18 according to the heat load of the external device determined from the outputs of the temperature sensors. The control is such that when the difference between the discharge temperature and the return temperature is smaller than a preset value, the temperature of the circulating liquid is controlled and when the temperature difference is larger than the preset value, the flow amount or the pressure of the circulating liquid to the piping of the external device is controlled in addition to the temperature control. Preferably, temperature control of the circulating liquid by the controller comprises controlling the discharge temperature (T1) or the return temperature (T2) of the circulating liquid to a preset temperature. The flow amount or the pressure of the circulating liquid may be controlled by controlling the number of rotations of the pump by an inverter 19. Preferably, the device comprises a bypass flow channel connecting the discharge port and a return port of the conduit, and an electric three-directional valve situated in the bypass flow channel for adjusting the flow amount of liquid therein and thereby controlling the flow amount of the circulating liquid flowing in the external device, wherein the controller controls the electric three-directional valve. An electric proportional valve may be situated at the discharge port of the conduit for controlling the flow amount of the circulating liquid flowing therethrough into the piping of the external device, wherein the controller controls the electric proportional valve.
Patent GB-2430221-A (GB)
Title: Umbilical
Inventor: FIGENSCHOU ARILD
IPC: F16L11/22
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: An umbilical for transfer of fluids and electric current/signals between the sea surface and equipment deployed on the sea bed, in particular in deep waters, is disclosed. The umbilical comprises a number of pipes (4,4') and electric conductors/wires (6, 6') collected in a bundle, a filler material (10, 2, 3, 3') lying at least partly around and between the pipes (4,4') and the conductors/wires (6, 6'), and a protective sheath (1) enclosing the pipes, conductors/wires and filler material. The load carrying elements (7) of the umbilical are light weighted rods (7') of composite material that can either be collected in bundles or appear individually or in a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2440748-A (GB)
Title: Heat-dissipating device for a back light source in a flat panel display
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A heat-dissipating device for a back light source for a flat panel display includes at least one back light unit 11, a circuit board 12, and at least one heat-dissipating board 3. The back light unit 11 includes a lighting element and a thermally conductive portion connected thereto for absorbing heat generated by the lighting element. The circuit board 12 includes at least one assembling hole 121 and is electrically connected to the back light unit 11 to form a back light module 1. The heat-dissipating board 3 is mounted to a rear side of the back light module 1. The thermally conductive portion 114 of the back light unit is extended through the assembling hole 121 of the circuit 12 and directly in contact with the rear side of the heat-dissipating board, allowing the heat-dissipating board to absorb and thus dissipate the heat generated by the back light module. Heat-dissipating board 3 has fins 32 and may also be cooled with additional fans "b" (figure 5).
Patent GB-2431410-A (GB)
Title: Viscoelastic surfactant composition having improved rheological properties and method of using for treating subterranean formations
Inventor: TREYBIG DUANE
IPC: C11D1/04
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: A viscoelastic surfactant composition having improved rheological performance comprising one or more quaternized amidoamine surfactants, one or more tertiary amine amides, one or more polymeric acids and one or more electrolytes, viscosified aqueous fluids comprising the surfactant composition and methods of making and using the viscosified aqueous fluid for treating subterranean formations.
Patent GB-2445353-A (GB)
Title: A modular keyboard having a mechanical portion and a virtual portion
Inventor: CHANG JACKSON
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A modular keyboard (410) configured for an electronic device (400) having a mechanical portion (420) and a virtual portion (430). One of the two portions is an alphanumeric keypad and the other portion is a navigation keypad. The alphanumeric keypad is preferably arranged on a lower portion of the body of the electronic device (400). The virtual keypad (430) is implemented by software and displayed on a touch screen (416) of the electronic device (400). In one input mode of the electronic device (400), only a subset of keys the mechanical portion (420) of the modular keyboard (410) is enabled. In another input mode, all keys of the mechanical portion (420) of the keyboard (410) are enabled. In still another input mode, both the mechanical portion (420) and the virtual portion (430) of the modular keyboard (410) are enabled. The alphanumeric keypad may be provided with a light source e.g. an LED, beneath each key so that keys enabled in a particular mode are lit up to aid a user.
Patent GB-2450562-A (GB)
Title: Dryer unit generating a vortex of swirling air
Inventor: COLLINS PETER
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A drier unit 11 comprises a housing 12 with an air inlet 13, an air outlet and a flow duct through the housing linking the air inlet to the air outlet, a fan being disposed in the flow duct so as to displace air along the duct from the inlet to the outlet. The air outlet has more than one outlet aperture, each aperture being directed so as to generate a swirling of air in the drying region. A second, separate air inlet, air outlet, flow duct and fan may be provided. In use, the provision of a plurality of air outlets permits the drier unit to continue to function in the event of one of the outlet apertures becoming blocked or obstructed.
Patent GB-2454532-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus incorporating rolling balls in place of wheels
Inventor: CHIEFFO JUSTIN
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: Apparatus such as skateboards, skates and footwear incorporate rolling balls in place of wheels. The balls are mounted in sockets which are then placed on the underside of the apparatus to allow 360{ movement, in a horizontal plane, of the apparatus. The apparatus may have at least one ball which will be in contact with a floor.
Patent GB-2445077-A (GB)
Title: Moisture removal apparatus and method
Inventor: SINGH AVNIT
IPC: B01D35/30
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: Moisture removal structure 60 comprises a housing 80, a hood 100 attached to the housing the hood having a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. A preliminary filter 120 supported above the hood extends in a downward direction and comprises media capable of separating moisture from air flowing through the preliminary filter at an exterior portion of the preliminary filter. Separated moisture agglomerates into a drop incapable of being carried by the flow of air so the drop falls onto the hood to be directed out of the flow of air. A conduit 142 may be provided to conduct water away from the flow of air. Preferably the preliminary filter is made from a hydrophobic material such as polypropylene fibre or polyester and takes the form of a pocket, bag or cartridge. A further filter (62, Fig 1) may be provided downstream of the preliminary filter. Advantageously the moisture removal structure is used to remove moisture from air entering a gas turbine.
Patent GB-2456804-A (GB)
Title: Carrying handle for multiple carrier bags having biased locking clip
Inventor: BURROWS CRAIG STUART
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A carrying device 1 may be moulded from plastic and may have a plurality of gripping areas 5. One or more bags may be suspended from a plurality of hook members 2. Resiliently biased locking means 3 spring closed and act to retain the handles of the bags into the hook members. Alternatively an elongate strap means 4 may be clipped into two of the two of the hooks and any device having an attachment means may be attached to said strap. In an alternative embodiment the carrying device may be inverted and a shoulder strap 6 may be affixed to a pair of said clips. Carrier bags, or the like, are then suspended from the grip means 5.
Patent GB-2446284-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust gas treatment device
Inventor: ZHANG YUGUANG
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment device, comprises a housing having an exhaust gas inlet 1 and a plurality of stages of energy-exchanging units 2 arranged in a row within the housing. Each energy-exchanging unit 2 comprises a jet flow nozzle 21, an associated diffusion bore 22 and an energy-exchanging chamber 23 coupled therebetween. The energy-exchanging chamber 23 of the first stage of the energy-exchanging units 2 is provided with an opening 24 leading to ambient atmosphere surrounding the housing. A gas-mixing chamber 3 is provided between two adjacent stages of the energy-exchanging units 2, respectively. A recirculating tube 4 is connected between the gas-mixing chamber 3 of the second through last stages of the energy-exchanging units 2 and the gas inlet of the first stage of the energy-exchanging units (2), respectively.