baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2426784-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device with suction pad and intermediate member
Inventor: TOOLEY JONATHAN HARRY
IPC: A47K10/10
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A mounting device comprising: ```a suction pad (1) for sealingly contacting a surface and a pulling member (2) being attached to the suction pad (1) for drawing a part of the suction pad (1) away from the surface, so that a partial vacuum is created between the suction pad (1) and the surface. There is a substantially helical or wedge shaped surface on the pulling member (2) engaged with a corresponding substantially helical or wedge shaped surface of a rotatable member (13), whereby rotation of the rotatable member (13) draws the pulling member (2) and respective part of the suction pad (1) away from the surface. An intermediate member (5) is provided for engaging a sealing part of the suction pad (1), the intermediate member (5) supporting the rotatable member (13). The structure comprises a structural member (10) mounted in or on the intermediate member (5), so that the structural member (10) is not gripped by the intermediate member (5) or rotatable member (13). At least part of the rotatable member may extend beyond a part of the intermediate member which is adjacent to the rotatable member. There may be a friction reducing member (11) between the rotatable member and the intermediate member.
Patent GB-2416631-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle battery charger and heater
Inventor: CZUBAY JOHN
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for efficient management of energy within a vehicle wherein the vehicle includes a battery and a motor. The method comprises generating electrical energy through the use of the motor and determining the battery temperature and the battery's state of charge. The method further includes applying electrical energy from the motor to the battery to simultaneously charge and heat the battery when the battery's state of charge is less than a predetermined battery charge limit and the battery temperature is greater than a lower charge efficiency temperature, at which both charging and heating may occur, but lower than an upper charge efficiency temperature, beyond which heating is not required. The system is suitable for a motor vehicle with a regenerative braking system.
Patent GB-2421664-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and transmitter-receiver for use therewith
Inventor: IWASAKI MOTOYA
IPC: H04W16/28
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: To achieve optimal power control of a system in a MIMO communication method, when decoding a MIMO communication signal in plural receivers (2-1, 2-2, ...), each receiver acquires (23) the received power level of a received signal from a transmitter (1-1, 1-2, ...) paired with the receiver, and generates a transmitter power control signal based on the result of comparing the received power with a predetermined value. For example, if the received power level is lower than the predetermined value, a transmitter power control signal instructing an increase in the transmitter power is generated, and otherwise, a transmitter power control signal instructing a decrease in the transmitter power is generated. The generated control signal is transmitted (24) from the receiver to the transmitter paired with the receiver. Each transmitter controls (14) the transmitter power in accordance with the received control signal.
Patent GB-2430200-A (GB)
Title: A gene cluster involved in biosynthesis of isopentenyl diphosphate by the non-mevalonate pathway of Hevea brasiliensis
Inventor: FUKUSAKI EIICHIRO
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A gene cluster involved in the non-mevalonate pathway of Hevea brasiliensis was cloned and the nucleotide sequences of these genes and function of the encoded enzymes determined. Independently claimed are the genes encoding 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase, 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate reductoisomerase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol-4-phosphate cytidyltransferase, 4-(cytidine-5'-diphospho)-2-C-methyl-D-erythritol kinase, 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 2,4-cyclodiphosphate synthase gene, 1-hydroxy-2-methyl-2(E)-butenyl-4-diphosphate synthase gene, 1-hydroxy-2-methyl-butenyl-4-diphosphate reductase. The non-mevalonate pathway is involved in IPP biosynthesis and the biosynthesis of vitamin E and carotenoids. Transformed Hevea brasiliensis plants obtained by introducing the genes are claimed in order to produce high-quality rubber with improved properties.
Patent GB-2429557-A (GB)
Title: System and method for validating a memory file that links speculative results of load operations to register values
Inventor: SANDER BENJAMIN T
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A system and method for linking speculative results of load operations to register values. A system (100) includes a memory file (132) including an entry (220) configured to store a first addressing pattern (206) and a first tag (208). The memory file (132) is configured to compare the first addressing pattern (206) to a second addressing pattern (206) of a load operation, and to link a data value identified by the first tag (208) to a speculative result of the load operation if there is a match. The system (100) further includes an execution core (124) coupled to the memory file (132) and configured to access the speculative result when executing a second operation that is dependent on the load operation, and a functional unit (126) coupled to the memory file (132) and configured to verify the link between the data value and the speculative result of the load operation by performing a comparison between one or more addresses.
Patent GB-2445600-A (GB)
Title: Preferential selection of a private mobile phone network
Inventor: CAIRNS TERRY
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: The network selection routine in a mobile telephone is expanded to allow for the automatic preferential usage of a private mobile phone network. Data supporting the additional routine is held in either the mobile phone or its SIM card.
Patent GB-2447625-A (GB)
Title: Fastener comprising male and female components
Inventor: GIDDINGS BRIAN
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A fastener comprises a male fastener component 1 and a female fastener component 2. The male component comprises a base plate 11 with a rear surface for gluing to a first structure 4 and a male projection 10 which projects from the base plate and has a maximum-diameter portion. The female component comprises a base plate 21 with a rear surface for gluing to a second structure 5 and a socket 26 for releasably receiving and gripping the maximum-diameter portion of the male component. The socket may comprise arms (29, Fig. 1) and the male projection may be pivotable when gripped by the socket. The male projection may comprise a metal ball welded to the base plate, and the female component may be moulded of plastic. A spacer device 3 may be provided between the male or female component and its respective structure. Each of the rear surfaces of the base plates 11, 21 may include a plurality of standoff projections 14, (24, Fig. 12) and holes (15, Fig. 2), 25 to improve bonding when they are glued to their respective structures. Also disclosed is a cladding unit including such a fastener, a method of filling a panel to a structure using a plurality of such fasteners, and a vibration damping device (Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2438040-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet with reduced heat input in low temperature regions
Inventor: WESTPHAL MICHAEL
IPC: G01R33/421
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a magnet configuration comprising a superconducting magnet coil (1) within which a gradient system is to be switched. All low temperature oscillation systems (R1) with a temperature T1<10K within the magnet coil (1) are produced from a material having good electrical conducting properties, and at least one warm oscillation system (R2) with a temperature T2>10K within the magnet coil (1) has worse electrical conducting properties and has a considerably different mechanical resonance frequency than at least one of the low temperature oscillation systems (R1), so that the ratio of the frequencies is at least 1.5. This reduces the undesired heating power supplied to the low temperature oscillation systems due to mechanical oscillations and induced eddy currents.
Patent GB-2443036-A (GB)
Title: Composition for controlling FGF-2-related skin alteration
Inventor: RIVAL DELPHINE
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a substance protecting FGF-2 and to a composition for preventing or controlling degradation of FGF-2. In particular, the invention relates to an extract of Hibiscus Abelmoschus or ambrette, a rebokza extract, a gougizi berry extract, a banha extract, a lessonia extract, a mustard flour extract, a wooyin extract, a barley extract, and/or a sesame extract, protecting FGF-2 from its degradation. The present invention notably allows the extracellular matrix to be restructured, in particular at the dermis, for example for controlling aging.
Patent GB-2440282-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum brushroll edge cleaner
Inventor: BUTLER DENNIS
IPC: A47L7/02
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: An agitator assembly comprises a spindle 102 having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. One or more primary agitators 104 are attached to the spindle 102 between the first end and the second end, and edge agitators 146 are attached in a generally circumferential pattern around the spindle's 102 first end. At least one of the edge agitators 146 is more flexible than a primary agitator 104. In another aspect, the first end has an edge cleaning assembly 108 that is attached to the spindle 102 and rotationally fixed relative thereto by one or more rotationally interlocking structures 152 formed integrally with the edge cleaning assembly 108. Also provided is a cleaner having a housing and a spindle 102, with a window(506, fig 7) through the housing to view the first end of the spindle 102 and substantially no other parts of the spindle 102. In addition an agitator assembly with a spindle 102, an edge cleaning assembly 108 attached to the spindle 102, and edge agitators 146 mounted to the edge cleaning assembly 108, wherein the spindle 102, edge cleaning assembly 108 and edge agitators 104 have contrasting colors, is also provided.
Patent GB-2453568-A (GB)
Title: System and method for detecting document alteration
Inventor: TUINSTRA STEVEN GERHARDUS
IPC: D21H21/48
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A system and method for detecting alteration of documents having a photo-luminescent security layer. The method comprises; forming a photo-luminescence image of the document to reveal irregularities in the photo-luminescent security layer during transportation of the document past a photo-luminescence scanner 4 which illuminates the document with ultraviolet radiation, storing the photo-luminescence image in a memory 26 and analysing the photo-luminescence image using a processor 24 to determine whether the irregularities actually correspond to alterations made to the original document. By storing images, the analysis of the images may be performed even if the original document is no longer easily retrievable. This is particularly important in the context of clearing cheques. A further embodiment comprises forming a second image of the document under illumination with visible light which is compared to the photo-luminescence image.
Patent GB-2451918-A (GB)
Title: Multimeter front panel and case top
Inventor: WORONES JEFFREY E
IPC: G01R1/04
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A multimeter having a front panel juxtaposed with and compatible with a top portion of the case. The multimeter includes a case defining an interior cavity in which components of the multimeter are located. The case has a top portion defining a plurality of first button apertures. A rotary selector knob is also provided for selecting a multimeter function. The multimeter further includes a separate front panel juxtaposed to the top portion of the case. The front panel has a plurality of second button apertures in respective register with at least some of the first button apertures. The top portion of the case may define a recess in which the front panel is received. The top portion of the case and the front panel may have corresponding apertures for a shaft of the rotary selector knob. A flexible keypad may be located between the top portion of the case and the front panel.
Patent GB-2461338-A (GB)
Title: Stair arrangement for accessing lofts
Inventor: HERAGHTY MICHAEL
IPC: E04F11/06
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: The stair arrangement comprises a frame 2 to which a door 3 is hinged and a bias strut 14 connected to one end of a hinge arm 15, the hinge arm having its second end connected to the door at a position away from the hinge 4. A door arm 16 is connected at its first end to the door at the end distal from the hinge and its second end to the hinge arm at a point between the connections to the bias strut and the door. A bias strut and the associated mechanism may be located on both sides of the door. A hanger 20 may be located on the frame to limit the fall of the door by engaging the bias strut when the door is lowered, and a clip may engage the strut to retain it in position. A series of folding stairs portions 5a-c are preferably secured to the door.
Patent GB-2463309-A (GB)
Title: Lock to secure circuit breaker toggle switch using knob actuated threaded shaft and combination lock
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H01H9/28
Filed: 2008-07-09
Abstract: A circuit breaker lock 10 to secure a circuit breaker 1 toggle switch 2 using a knob 19 actuated threaded shaft 17 whose movement can be prevented by a combination lock 20,21. The circuit breaker lock 10 comprises a lock body 11 with opposing faces 4, 12A to receive the circuit breaker toggle 2 and a knob 19 actuated threaded shaft 17 extending from the first face 4 to push the toggle 2 against the second face 12A. The circuit breaker lock further comprises a locking device 20 on the lock body releasably lockable by means of a combination lock 22 to prevent rotation of the knob 29. The locking device may be a padlock whose hasp 20 engages a recess in the knob 19 and the combination lock may be on the lock body. Lock body arm 12A may be longer than arm 4 and their ends may be chamfered and may abut the circuit breaker 1. The orientation of the circuit breaker lock 10 may allow several side by side circuit breaker toggles 2 to be locked.
Patent GB-2453844-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated handle
Inventor: YANG CHIN-SHENG
IPC: F21S10/00
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: An illuminated handle comprises a light-transmitting part 1 containing a liquid; a touch control module 3 including a power source 31 such as mercury cells and an illuminator such as light emitting diodes 34; and a mounting base 2 having a connection 4 for attachment to an external structure. The illuminator is activated by a micro switch (fig 3, 32) such as a mercury switch in the touch control module 3 when the light transmitter part is pulled. The liquid may contain flake or particle-like spangles and a controller in the touch control module can provide intermittent and selective flashing, which can be shut down after a time period. The handle can be used as a decorative handhold or knob for household furniture.
Patent GB-2453451-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating oil compositions for inhibiting coolant-induced oil filter plugging
Inventor: DEVLIN CATHY C
IPC: C10M149/02
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions are provided that inhibit coolant -induced oil filter plugging in heavy-duty diesel engines, and particularly CJ-4 and CI-4 PLUS compliant lubricating oil compositions that inhibit coolant-induced oil filter plugging in exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) or recycle engines. The compositions contain an amine-functionalized olefin copolymer dispersant viscosity index improver made by reacting an acylated olefin copolymer and a polyamine compound. The compositions inhibit coolant-induced filter plugging, as measured by the Cummins ISM EGR test or the ISO 13357-2 test.
Patent GB-2466511-A (GB)
Title: Power supply having multiple power sources
Inventor: HIGGINSON MARK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: An electric power supply arrangement has a connection to mains power source 12 and one or more battery power source 10. Control means are provided to determine which power source is connected to a consuming device. The battery may be charged from one or more generating sources, such as a solar panel 24, wind turbine 26, or a bicycle training machine 28. The battery may be removable so that it can be used to power a light in a caravan, for example. A monitoring arrangement including a computer 32 is also provided which may monitor the duration and times that the battery 10 or mains 12 has been supplying power, the amount of power supplied by the mains 12, the amount of power supplied to or from the battery 10, and the battery 10 state of charge. The computer 32 may be used to give warnings or low battery charge, allow battery supply only when battery charge is above a certain threshold, operate switches 14, 16 to select the power source, cause mains charging of the battery, and other automatic controls.
Patent GB-2467974-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic corrective scoliosis brace
Inventor: MILLS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A61F5/02
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A supple orthosis for the treatment of spinal deformities or misalignments has an inextensible fabric sheet (101, figure 1B), worn on the patient's upper back, and pelvic shorts 110 made from an elastic material but reinforced with inelastic material. Non—elastic strapping 111 encircles the pelvis. At least four removable, corrective elastic bands 130 run obliquely around the patient's body, connecting the pelvic shorts to at least four different locations on the fabric sheet: the right and left shoulders and the right and left distal thorax. Preferably, the pelvic strapping includes one anterior pad 112 and two posterior lateral pads (113, 114, figure 1B), both of hook—and—loop releasable fastening fabric, to which the corrective elastic bands can be attached. Moving the point of attachment can vary the tension and angle of the corrective bands and additional comfort straps may secure them in position.
Patent GB-2459368-A (GB)
Title: Tandem tractor assembly including multiple sondes
Inventor: HILL STEPHEN D
IPC: E21B4/04
Filed: 2009-04-21
Abstract: A tractor assembly 100 for possible use in moving a coiled tubing downhole includes two tractor units 125, 150 each having uphole and downhole sondes 130, 140, 160, 170. The sondes are driven into engagement with the bore wall by use of a hydraulically driven piston (115, fig 1). Both tractor units 125, 150 may be driven independently. Also claimed is a method of distributing load accommodated by a tandem tractor assembly, the method comprising hydraulically powering the uphole and downhole tractor units to obtain load capacities thereof and hydraulically balancing the load capacities to one another.
Patent GB-2470940-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum wound dressing with hydrogel layer
Inventor: LOWING PAUL HOWARD
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2009-06-10
Abstract: A wound dressing 1 comprising: an air-impermeable backing sheet 4 having an aperture 5 for attachment of a suction element 2; an air-permeable screen layer 6 on a wound-facing side of the backing sheet 4; and an air-impermeable hydrogel layer 7 on the wound-facing side of the screen layer 6 and sealing to the periphery of the backing sheet around the screen layer. A reduced pressure area is created above the hydrogel layer 7. There may be a series of tubes 8 forming the suction manifold in the screen layer. The hydrogel layer 7 may partially or completely penetrate the screen layer 6. The hydrogel 7 may also contain a wound promoting substance, e.g. growth factors or antimicrobials. Also provided is a wound treatment system, comprising the wound dressing and a source of suction in fluid communication with said aperture; also a method of promoting wound healing by applying the wound dressing.
Patent GB-2473028-A (GB)
Title: Improved electrode
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: An electrode apparatus for stimulating living tissue, said electrode apparatus having an electrode body having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end having a distal end face adapted to be applied to living tissue in use, said electrode apparatus comprising a first electrode 11; a second electrode 13 and an insulating means 12; wherein the first electrode, the insulating means and the second electrode are arranged such that, when the distal end face of the electrode apparatus is applied to living tissue both the first and the second electrode make contact with the tissue. The electrode may be for use stimulating vaginal or clitoral tissue and the apparatus may include a vibrator unit. The electrodes 11,13 may be arranged in a concentric manner.
Patent GB-2473494-A (GB)
Title: Drip edge having finished facing surface
Inventor: SIDWELL HENRY GEORGE
IPC: E04D13/04
Filed: 2009-09-15
Abstract: A metal flat-roofing drip edge is disclosed having a finished facing surface which matches the roof to which the drip is fitted. The metal drip former may, for example, have a mineral stone finish 1, applied to the facing drip edge. The drip edge has a slot cut into the top to allow the drips to join together. An up stand of the drip can accommodate the thickness of roof felt 3 and the upper part of the drip can be mechanically fixed to the flat roof through fixing means 2.
Patent GB-2474674-A (GB)
Title: Tamper resistant hinge
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID LEONARD
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2009-10-22
Abstract: The hinge has first and second hinge leafs 10, 11. One hinge leaf 10 includes a locking member such as protruding hook 26 that, when the door is closed into the frame, co-operates with a receiving member on the frame, such as hook 31, when a force is applied to the door 32 to resist forced opening. The locking member is integral with the hinge leaf and the receiving locking member may be a separate item. The hinge plates may be bent to accommodate profiled frames and one hinge leaf may include a projecting portion 24 for seating within a Eurogroove profile. Hinge leaf 10 may include profiled portion 15 to overlap around an edge of the door.
Patent GB-2476229-A (GB)
Title: Motion simulator
Inventor: MILNE JAMES DUNCAN
IPC: G09B9/02
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: A motion simulation device allowing motion in at least two degrees of freedom, comprising a base (10) supporting a motion table (12) via a universal joint (13) which allows relative pitch and roll movement. Two actuators (25 A and B) may provide motive power for controlled movement. The motion table may support some payload to be moved and is rigidly attached to a lever (19) having a fixture point below the table and perpendicular to the axes of pitch and roll. Attached to said fixture point is one end of a preloaded spring (22), the other end being attached to the base which lies below the fixture point. The spring opposes angular displacement of the motion table in both pitch and roll by exerting a moment about these axes when the lever's spring fixture is displaced. At centre-position the payload is mounted to the table such that it's centre of gravity is directly above the pitch and roll axes.