baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2385017-A (GB)
Title: Drilling and/or hammering tool
Inventor: FAATZ HEINZ-WERNER
IPC: B23B45/02
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A method of assembling a hand held electrically powered drilling and/or hammering tool having a tool housing and a drilling and/or hammering spindle mounted within the housing, which spindle has a forward end at which a tool or bit may be mounted; comprising the steps of making a motor sub-assembly including a motor (4) and a radial fan (2), the fan having a plurality of blades (16) located on one side of the fan and non-rotatably mounting the fan on an end of the armature shaft of the motor at a first end of the motor with the blades (16) facing away from the armature of the motor. Then balancing the motor sub-assembly. Then mounting the sub-assembly within the housing, with the longitudinal axis of the motor armature shaft at an angle, preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (3) of the spindle and with the first end of the motor closest to the spindle axis (3). Thus, in use of the tool, the fan rotates at the first end of the motor to draw air into its inlet via air inlets (8a, 8b) in the housing and so as to push air through the motor and out of air outlets (10) in the housing in the region of the second end of the motor which is remote from the spindle axis (3). A drilling and/or hammering tool made according to the method is also described.
Patent GB-2370535-A (GB)
Title: Power train
Inventor: ROYCROFT TERENCE JAMES
IPC: B60K17/22
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle power train (10) comprises engine (12) mounted above, or above and to one side of (figs.2, 4) transmission (14). Axis (34) of crankshaft (18) is parallel to axis (36) of transmission input shaft (26), and to longitudinal vehicle axis (38). Crankshaft (18) longitudinally overlaps input shaft (26). Engine (12) is mounted North-South, and transmission (14) South-North. Crankshaft (18) drives input shaft (26) through sprockets (20, 22), connected by belt or chain (24); or by gears. Shaft (26) drives marine propulsion means (16) through drive shaft (30) and optional decoupler (28). Transmission (14) may be manual, sequential change manual, automated manual, seem-automatic, automatic, or continuously variable. Power train (10) may be mounted towards the rear of the vehicle, driving the rear wheels through differential (42). Alternatively, (figs. 3 and 4) the front wheels may also be driven, through drive shaft (44) and differential (46). Either axle may be decoupled in road mode.
Patent GB-2372716-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for removing pyrophoric catalyst
Inventor: TULLY WILLIAM
IPC: B01J25/04
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: Spent pyrophoric reaction catalyst from a reaction mixture is removed safely, cheaply and rapidly using a single plate pressure filter. After hydrogenation, the reaction mixture is decanted, the desired hydrogenation product is removed and catalyst rich material which settles at the bottom of the vessel is delivered to a single plate pressure filter fitted with a filter bag (40) of permeable material. The spent catalyst is retained in the filter bag (40) and stored under water awaiting recovery. The filter apparatus (1) comprises a container having a domed base (2), a generally cylindrical sidewall (3) terminating in an upper rim (4) closed by a lid (5) having lifting lugs (6). The lid (5) is fixed in pressure-tight engagement with the sidewall (3) by flange engaging screw clamps (7) and an embedded polytetrafluoroethene gasket (8). The filter bag (40) is held in position by a band (11) and may be readily released for removal of the spent catalyst material. The bag (40) may be re-used.
Patent GB-2394454-A (GB)
Title: Tracked vehicle link connector
Inventor: GIBSON PAUL
IPC: B62D55/21
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: An end connector for an articulated vehicle track comprises a body defining passageways 10 for two parallel pins 33, a bore 13 perpendicular to the passageways 10 for receiving a bolt 7 and an angled securing element 5 comprising a first arm 19 which sits between the bolt's head 15 and the connector body and a second arm 21 which partly overlies or penetrates both passageways 10. The second arm 21 preferably cooperates with grooves 35 in the ends of connector pins 33. Tightening of the bolt 7 urges intermediate portions 11a,11b of the connector body toward each other, compressing the body against the pins 33. Movement of the securing element 5 maybe further restrained by a groove (37, see fig 1) in the connector body.
Patent GB-2395383-A (GB)
Title: Vector Dot Product Multipliers and Digital to Analogue Converters
Inventor: SIM CALVIN
IPC: H03M1/66
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: Apparatus for converting an M-bit digital signal into an analogue signal. The apparatus comprising means 12,13 for mapping the M-bit digital signal to first and second digital values, so that the ratio of the first to the second digital value is equal to or approximates the value of the M-bit digital signal. First and second digital to analogue converters 14,15 are provided, the first digital to analogue converter 14 having an input for receiving said first digital value and the second digital to analogue converter 15 having an input for receiving said second digital value. Circuit means 16 is coupled to the analogue outputs of the digital to analogue converters 14,15 for dividing one of the analogue outputs by the other, and for providing the result to an output. Further claimed is a vector dot product multiplier that has a plurality of multiplication elements, each having 2 inputs and an output. Also, a control device generates a digital weight for the multiplication elements, which outputs their valves to an output means the selectively couples inputs/outputs together. The control means also provides a signal to the output means for effecting the selective coupling.
Patent GB-2381321-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispenser with fluid weight monitor
Inventor: DILLON JOHN C
IPC: B05D3/00
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A fluid dispensing system for monitoring a weight of a fluid dispensed by a fluid dispenser (10, 201). A first monitoring device (50, 212) determines a first flow characteristic, for example, pressure, of the pressurized fluid flowing through the fluid dispenser; and a second monitoring device (209) determines a second flow characteristic, for example, viscosity, of the pressurized fluid flowing through the fluid dispenser (10, 201). A monitor control (216) produces an output representing a weight of the fluid dispensed by the fluid dispenser (10, 201) as a function of the first and second flow characteristics. The monitor control (216) also stores values relating to a size of an orifice through which the pressurized fluid is dispensed and a density of the pressurized fluid. The weight value is determined as a function of the orifice size and the density values. The present invention also includes a method of monitoring a weight of a fluid being dispensed by a fluid dispenser (10, 201).
Patent GB-2389653-A (GB)
Title: Atom absorption spectroscopy
Inventor: RADZIUK BERNARD H
IPC: G01J3/42
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: An atom absorption spectrometer comprises at least one radiation source 12,19 for generating a monochromatic beam of radiation 39 which is then divided into a test beam 2 and a reference beam 3, the test beam 2 then passing through a test area 4 in which a sample is atomised. The test beam 2 and the reference beam 3 then pass through a slot system 5 mounted in front of a monochromator 6 before being incident on a detector system 7. The slot system 5 possesses at least two slots 8,9 for the separate passage of the test and reference beams, the spectra of which are then broken down and are incident on separate areas of the detector system 7. The slots 8,9 may be arranged in staggered pairs on a rotatable disc 17. The monochromator 6 may comprise an Echelle grid 32 and a dispersion prism 33. Another, non-monochromatic beam 14 may be used for background compensation.
Patent GB-2398993-A (GB)
Title: Hair, face and garment protector
Inventor: IWEGBU NATASHA OFUNE REBECCA
IPC: A42B1/04
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A protector made from transparent, non-stretch, air permeable material (2) have an elasticated edge (5) is pulled over at least the face in order to protect a garment from soiling when moving it over the head. The protector is generally elongate in shape, preferably being wider at one end (3a) and narrower at another (3b), is made from a piece of material which, when laid flat, is oviod in shape. Preferably the narrow part covers the lower part of the face. Tabs (6) may be added to the narrow part to aid removal of the protector. The protector may also at least in part cover the hair. In a second aspect, a face protector with an elasticated edge is provided with at least one tab part to aid removal of the protector.
Patent GB-2392406-A (GB)
Title: Die clamp using eccentric clamping members
Inventor: HAIG DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: An adjustable die clamp and locking system for use in embossing and foil blocking processes is disclosed. The clamp has a first clamping member 1 which has first and second body portions 3,4 axially offset from one another. This offset defines a first engagement surface 5 facing in a first direction. The first clamping member also has a first bore therethrough. The clamp also includes a second clamping member having a second engagement surface 13 facing in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction. The second clamping member 2 has a second threaded bore 10 which is co-axial with the first bore 7. The clamp also has a first adjustment means which passes through the first 7 and second bores, 10 and engages the threads of the second bore, 10 such that the distance between the first, 1 and second 2 clamping members may be adjusted. The first clamping member may be rotated relative to the second clamping member, with the offset first body portion adjusting the position of the die held by the clamp. The clamp (Fig 7,40) allows the die to be adjusted easily and quickly. The clamp also minimises downtime in swapping over dies in a press. First adjustment means in the form of a cap screw or the like (not shown).
Patent GB-2409325-A (GB)
Title: Capability attainment equation
Inventor: BURTENSHAW KELLIE
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2003-09-20
Abstract: This equation is used for assessing pupil progress and teacher performance. Assessing achievements using pupil, capability and outcome to produce an attainment can be used as a basis for creating qualitative reports and quantitative statistics.
Patent GB-2411974-A (GB)
Title: Performing data shift operations in parallel
Inventor: KERSHAW DANIEL
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method. The data processing apparatus comprising: a register data store operable to store data elements; an instruction decoder operable to decode a shift instruction; a data processor operable to perform data processing operations controlled by said instruction decoder wherein: in response to said decoded shift instruction, said data processor is operable to specify within said register data store, one or more source registers operable to store a plurality of source data elements of a first size, and one or more destination registers operable to store a corresponding plurality of resultant data elements of a second size, said second size not being equal to said first size; and to perform the following operations in parallel on said plurality of source data elements to produce said corresponding plurality of resultant data elements: shift each of said plurality of source data elements a specified number of places; form at least a part of each of said resultant data elements from information derived from at least a portion of a corresponding one of said plurality of source data elements; store said resultant data elements in said destination register.
Patent GB-2394097-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remote document retrieval
Inventor: ANDERSON JEFF M
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A system and method for document retrieval are provided. The present method comprises the steps of receiving a request email message from a requesting device (133/153) via a network (103/106/109), the request email message embodying a document request, automatically generating a response email message with at least one document (189) attached thereto in response to the document request, and, automatically transmitting the response email message to a destination address on the network (103/106/109).
Patent GB-2411311-A (GB)
Title: Push pull unit speakers with low distortion
Inventor: HSU HUANG YUEH-HUA
IPC: H04R1/22
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A loudspeaker <B>10</B> comprises a vent <B>30</B>, a pair of back-to-back moving coil speakers <B>20</B> each having an associated magnet <B>22</B> of N/S polarity, and a third magnet <B>23</B> in between the magnets <B>22</B> which repels the poles of the first and second magnets <B>22</B>. The resulting magnetic field improves stability and lowers distortion at low frequencies.
Patent GB-2416097-A (GB)
Title: A data communication system particularly for downhole applications
Inventor: BOOKER JOHN A
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: Three-phase electrical energy is supplied over a multi-conductor cable 14 to an electrical submersible pump (ESP) motor 10. A downhole unit 20 is ac-coupled to the cable 14 through the ungrounded Y-point A of the ESP motor windings. Uplink communication of telemetry data is by a scheme providing modulation of an ac carrier generated 103 in the surface unit 20, detected by demodulators 106A-C. Downlink communication of control data is similarly provided by modulation 104A-C of the secondary ac from generator 103. This secondary ac carrier also provides an independent power supply to the downhole devices 20. Communication between surface and downhole units is thus accomplished without extra communication lines and can be maintained even in the event of a ground fault on the power cable 14.
Patent GB-2404389-A (GB)
Title: Decorative facia in the form of a lintel, quoin, cill or the like
Inventor: GRAZIER MARK PATRICK
IPC: E04F19/00
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A facia including one or more fixing flanges (4, 5) is secured to a building facade either by inserting the flange (4, Figure 8) into a raked out recess (9, Figure 8) in an existing mortar joint, or by securing the flange to a wall bracket (8, Figure 6) mounted on the facade. A lintel facia may be in three parts where a centre part (1) covers a join in two laterally extending parts (2a,b). Alternatively the facia may be an apex air vent, replica air brick (Figure 10), quoin (Figure 11), or two part cill trim (Figure 12).
Patent GB-2416671-A (GB)
Title: Can support for cupboards and cabinets
Inventor: ARMISTEAD ANDREW NORMAN
IPC: A47B77/18
Filed: 2004-08-07
Abstract: A can support comprises a piece of metal sheet that is curved at one end and is attachable to a vertical surface of a cupboard or cabinet. The support is fixed to the wall by means of an adhesive backing such that the curved portion rests at the bottom enabling a can to be placed onto the support on its side. The support may have magnetic properties to better secure cans. An organiser may comprise a plurality of these supports arranged in differing configurations.
Patent GB-2404823-A (GB)
Title: Local usage monitoring and fraud detection for mobile communication networks
Inventor: HOBSON PHILLIP WILLIAM
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: Fraud detection provided on a mobile handset for a radio network, allows detection to take place immediately. User behaviour is recorded within the SIM card of the mobile handset, by building a subscriber signature. Fraud detection techniques can be applied to this usage data. The location of the usage can be determined, e.g. by determining cell identity in a cellular system, or network identity for roaming usage. If the usage is identified as potentially fraudulent, action can be taken such as locking the handset. Use can thus be restricted to particular predetermined locations. Fraud can be deterred since much fraud involves use at locations far from the user's home cell. User behaviour can be captured by recording and maintaining call data such as call duration and destination. The dialled numbers can also be checked against a list of 'hot' numbers, numbers known to the operators as suspicious.
Patent GB-2420468-A (GB)
Title: Packet metering in high-speed network units
Inventor: O'KEEFFE DANIEL MARTIN
IPC: H04L47/32
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: For each metered flow in a network unit there is a memory entry 19 which defines a time stamp 22 and a rate parameter 23. When a packet in the respective flow arrives, the time of arrival is compared with the time stamp. If the time of arrival is before the time stamp the packet is discarded. If the packet arrives after the date stamp, it is allowed to proceed and a new time stamp is computed in accordance with the rate parameter. One exemplary computation adds to the time stamp a time interval obtained by dividing the size of the packet by the rate parameter and preferably subtracting from the quotient the time interval between the arrival time and the previous time stamp.
Patent GB-2408392-A (GB)
Title: Cable management on rack mounted installations
Inventor: RAY BRIAN J
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: A rack mounted installation 200 comprises a rack 100 and a number of raceways 51, 52, 53 for routing cables to and from the rack 100. To route cables that are plugged into connectors 155 on any of a number of blades 150, the rack mounted installation 200 further includes a cable harness 300 which supports and channels the cables from the raceways 51, 52, 53 to the blades 150. There are also cable clips (800, Fig 8E), and bundle clips (1100, Fig 11A), which may be used individually or in combination, to perform cable management.
Patent GB-2424417-A (GB)
Title: Spike for penetrating an elastomeric stopper
Inventor: KVALE SVEIN
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A spike for penetrating the elastomeric stopper of a container, for example a drug or reagent vial, is provided with an elongated body (5) with a blunt tip (47). The spike comprises a longitudinal bore (fig 2, 31), wherein the bore is blocked by a solid end surface (fig 4, 59), and has at least one lateral opening (fig 4, 61). The spike may be part of a reagent cassette.
Patent GB-2415172-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement structure of a starter motor
Inventor: FUKUZAWA SUMIKO
IPC: B62K5/01
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A starter motor 100 of an all-terrain vehicle 10 is arranged in an area toward the front of the vehicle with respect to a vertical line L1 including a centre point of a crankshaft 40 of an engine 12, downwardly of a horizontal line L2 including the centre point of the crankshaft 40 of the engine 12, and upwardly of a horizontal line L3 including a lowermost portion of the crankcase 32 of the engine 12 in the vehicle. In this way, a minimum road clearance is secured, and the lowering of the centre of gravity and adequate weight distribution of the all terrain/ off road vehicle can be achieved. The engine may have a cam 34A for driving intake and exhaust valves 32A, 32B.
Patent GB-2418439-A (GB)
Title: Rock-bit and rock-bit seal
Inventor: CHELLAPPA SUDARSANAM
IPC: E21B10/25
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: A seal (80) is disposed radially between a cone (11) and a leg (16) of a rock bit. A footprint (96) defines an area of contact between the seal (80) and the leg. Compression of the seal (80) generates a contact pressure between the seal (80) and the leg. An axial centreline (98) evenly bisects the footprint (96) into a mud side and a grease side. A contact pressure profile (110) defines the contact pressure over the footprint (96), wherein the contact pressure on the mud side of the footprint (96) is greater than the contact pressure on the grease side of the footprint (96).
Patent GB-2430701-A (GB)
Title: Clamp which fixes bypass tubing to submersible pump
Inventor: MCCANN RICHARD
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A clamp 42 for use in an electrical submersible pump bypass system with an electrical submersible pump assembly (14, Fig.1) adjacent bypass tubing (38, Fig.1). The clamp includes a first clamping mechanism 53 and a second clamping mechanism 55, the first clamping mechanism including two members 57,59 for clamping to a portion of the electrical submersible pump assembly, and the second clamping mechanism for clamping to a portion of the bypass tubing. The distance between the two members of the first clamping mechanism is adjustable. The second clamping mechanism preferably includes a clamping structure providing a first clamping surface 75 for clamping bypass tubing of a first predetermined size. An insert 79 shaped to conform to the first clamping surface may be provided. The insert includes interface means that fit within grooves 77 in the first clamping surface and provides a second clamping surface 81 for clamping to bypass tubing of a second predetermined size smaller than the first predetermined size.
Patent GB-2430734-A (GB)
Title: Bite indicator
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN DOUGLAS
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A bite indicator comprises a support point 30 over which a fishing line is guided during use and a position sensor 40 located at a fixed distance from said support point for determining the position of the fishing line transverse to the direction of the fishing line, so as to indicate the attitude of the fishing line relative to the horizontal at the support point. The position sensor 40 is preferably a non contact optical sensor such as CCD or a simpler arrangement using a triangular window, LED, and photodetector. The indicator is also able to alert the owner to theft of the device in the condition of the line being absent.
Patent GB-2437311-A (GB)
Title: A protease detection product
Inventor: DAVIS MARK JAMES
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A protease detection product (1) for detecting a protease enzyme in a sample. The protease detection product (1) comprises a medium (2) providing a liquid flow path; a labelled component (6) located on the liquid flow path; a capture component (12) located downstream of the labelled component (6) and immobilisation means (8) for immobilising the intact labelled component. The labelled component (7) comprises a base element (8) connected to releasable element via a protease-sensitive linker peptide (9). The releasable element comprises a label (10). The capture component (12) is capable of binding the releasable element.
Patent GB-2425081-A (GB)
Title: Clamping apparatus
Inventor: OKUBO RYU
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: The apparatus 1 may be used for detachably clamping a work piece 2, such as a cylinder block, onto a pallet 3. The apparatus includes a clamping case 4, a clamping shaft 5 and a clamping arm 6 attached to the shaft. A first engaging member 14 is engaged with the shaft by a first retainer 15 and a first elastic member 16. A second engaging member 24 is engaged with the shaft by a second retainer 18 and a second elastic member 17. The second elastic member has a larger spring constant than the first elastic member. In a release position, the shaft is not engaged with either of the engaging members, the first engaging member is held in the first retainer, the second engaging member is held in the second retainer and the shaft is detachable from the clamping case.