baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416490-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable splint
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: An inflatable temporary support 3 for the immobilisation, support or protection of limbs 1 or joints can be easily and quickly inflated around the injured limb to prevent further damage. The support can be manually inflated or inflated by compressed gas or a pump. Alternatively the support can be inflated by a heated or cooled liquid to provide therapeutic relief. One-way, two-way or self-sealing valves 3 may be used to enable inflation/deflation. The splint may be a sheet which is wrapped around the limb 1 and secured by a releasable fastener, e.g. a zipper or a hook and loop fastener.
Patent GB-2416670-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous system for a slide structure
Inventor: WANG CHUN CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A slide structure, such as for a sliding drawer, includes a fixed track 3 attached to a surrounding body and a mobile track 1 attached to the drawer with an intermediate carrier track 2 disposed between them. A slide aid 4 is disposed between the mobile and carrier tracks and a further slide aid 5 is disposed between the carrier and fixed tracks. A retainer 6 is attached to the mobile track and cooperates with a member 7 on the carrier track to prevent complete withdrawal of the mobile track. The carrier track has a pivoted latching arm 8 having a recess 82 which cooperates with a lug 11 on the mobile track. The latching arm has a camming element 84 that is actuated by engagement with a compression element 32 on the fixed track to cause the lug to be freed from the recess and allow the mobile track to move outwards relative to the carrier track. Movement of the carrier track is limited by a stopper 21 on its side which engages with the end of the slide aid 5.
Patent GB-2419256-A (GB)
Title: Acquiring data about the use of an apparatus to provide to a billing system.
Inventor: SCHMIDTKE UWE
IPC: H04M15/30
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: Telecommunications apparatus such as a telephone is provided with a data acquisition application which acts as a data acquisition means. This records data concerned with the use made by the apparatus of the communication network to which it is connected. The data is transmitted to a billing server and use to generate a bill to the user. The present invention ensures that the data concerning a call connection may be acquired and provided to the billing system even though a central node does not control a call connection, i.e. in protocols such as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) operating on a peer-to-peer network topology wherein connections are not established by a central node and thus information concerning the connection is not available for the billing or accounting systems.
Patent GB-2422703-A (GB)
Title: Document creation
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A method of creating a document includes <SL> <LI>a. obtaining a plurality of content-elements 700,702,704,706 that it is desired to print on the document; <LI>b. considering one or more perimeters 708 into which the content-elements are to be placed; <LI>c. attempting to arrange the perimeters on the document; <LI>d. adjusting the dimensions of one or more perimeters such that the perimeters can be placed on the document; <LI>e. re-arranging the content-elements within a perimeter according to pre-determined rules as the dimensions are adjusted; <LI>f. generating the document. </SL>
Patent GB-2407253-A (GB)
Title: Cabinets
Inventor: STOTT MARK ANTHONY
IPC: A47B63/06
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A domestic floor-standing cabinet includes a unit (3) of shelves (4-7) located one above the other. The shelf unit (3) is moveable up and down within the cabinet casing (1) for bringing the shelves (4 to 7) into the region of an aperture (8) at a height accessible by a person who exercises limited reach. The cabinet includes a motorised scissor lift mechanism (120) for moving the shelf unit (3) up or down to locate one or more of the shelves (4 to 7) in said region for ready access by the user. The cabinet includes a pair of independently movable hinged shelves (20), moveable between a raised position thereby forming a work-surface and a stowed position. The cabinet includes a safety mechanism (18, 19) that cuts out the motor (14) in the event of overload or of detection of an object in a position likely to cause damage to the object of a part of the cabinet.
Patent GB-2419377-A (GB)
Title: A container with a lockable lid and a release handle
Inventor: GARCIN CHRISTOPHER BRYSON
IPC: A47K13/24
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A container (eg a toilet bowl) comprising a body (1), a lid (5) for the body (1), and a locking arrangement for securing the lid (5) to the body (1): the locking arrangement comprising a handle (23) which fits around at least a part of the periphery of the lid (5), and at least one locking device (4) which connects the handle (23) to the lid (5) such that the lid (5) is movable by the handle (23), which is such that the locking device locks when the handle (23) is lowered with respect to the lid (5), and which is such that the lifting of the handle (23) away from the lid (5) causes the locking device (4) to unlock. The locking device(s) (4) engage(s) recesses (2) in the body and handle pins (13) move in slots (12) to make and release that engagement. Seals (20) are compressed when the lid is locked.
Patent GB-2426372-A (GB)
Title: An educational device for teaching colours
Inventor: MEHRA MANU
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: An educational device for teaching colours comprises a diffuser 3 a red light source (7, fig 2), a green light source (8, fig 2) and a blue light source (9, fig 2) arranged to illuminate the diffuser 3 and control means adapted to independently vary the intensity of the light from each of the light sources. The diffuser 3 preferably comprises a lens which has a flat diffusing surface or alternatively could comprise a domed diffusing surface. The control means preferably includes a separate control member 4, 5, 6 for each light source, with the control member 4, 5, 6 either being in the form of a twistable knob or a linearly movable knob. A scale 13 may be provided so that the intensity of each light source can be determined. The light sources may be mixed together to produce different colours and therefore the device may be used to teach children about colours and combinations of colours.
Patent GB-2417050-A (GB)
Title: Pulsation damper for pipe system
Inventor: FREDIANI LUCA
IPC: B05B9/04
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: A pulsation damper for damping fluid pressure vibrations in fluid pipes has at least two hermetically sealed damping elements 1a, 1b in the form of hollow bodies comprising a flexible and elastic membrane e.g. polypropylene, polyethylene containing a compressible medium e.g. air. The damped fluid can pass at least partially through the intermediate space between the elements which may be formed from tube welded into segments and with a fluid flow bore 4 formed in a connecting web. The damping elements can be arranged in a bypass arrangement in a housing communicating with the inside of the fluid pipe by an orifice which may be covered with a grid. The elements may be arranged in a cylindrical manner in a cage directly within the pipe. Used with eccentric, diaphragm or gear pumps in metering applications.
Patent GB-2418429-A (GB)
Title: Composition countering polymerization shrinkage
Inventor: WAGNER JEFF A
IPC: A61K6/884
Filed: 2005-08-15
Abstract: Sealing and filling compositions for use in filling and/or sealing a root canals include a polymerizable material that shrinks when polymerized. The composition also includes a gas releasing component that at least partially offsets the shrinkage caused by polymerization of the polymerizable material. The gas releasing component offsets polymerization shrinkage by creating tiny gas bubbles in the polymeric material, which causes expansion. The gas releasing component can be an acid and a base such as citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, which when mixed give off carbon dioxide. The composition can also include a dispersing agent to disperse the gas bubbles throughout the composition. The polymerizable material is preferably a methacrylate.
Patent GB-2415570-A (GB)
Title: Reducing image artefacts in processed images
Inventor: BAGGS SCOTT
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: Image artifacts, such as block noise, are identified following decompression of an image signal and subdivision into regions (<B>310</B>), each containing a number of pixels (<B>322</B>). The subdivision may be controlled by user selected parameters. Each region is investigated to identify any artifacts, such investigation being executed according to selected parameters. Any region determined to contain artifacts is smoothed by a filter (e.g. using data values of surrounding pixels) to remove picture element discontinuity. The smoothed regions are re-inserted into the decompressed image, ensuring a high quality output.
Patent GB-2419031-A (GB)
Title: Quality monitoring of an optical fiber amplifier
Inventor: RAPP LUTZ
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A method is described for detecting aging effects in components of an optical fiber amplifier (V1, V2) wherein a broadband signal(s) is amplified by means of a pump source in conjunction with at least one amplifying fiber. Input and output powers or, as the case may be, photon flows are determined at the input of the first amplifying fiber (M_IN) and at the output of the last amplifying fiber (M_OUT). Photon balancing from which an effective pump power of the pump source is calculated taking account of the characteristics of components of the optical amplifier at the beginning of life is calculated is carried out using the input and output powers or, as the case may be, photon flows in the case of a present operating status. Conclusions can be drawn about the aging of components in the optical fiber amplifier depending on the nature of the difference between the current and effective pump powers. An associated monitoring device is presented for implementing the method according to the invention.
Patent GB-2422574-A (GB)
Title: A device for adjusting a foot plate of a saw
Inventor: WU SHUMING
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A device for adjusting a foot plate 3 of a saw (100, fig 1) comprises a locking member 17 with a fastener 171 connected to a first end for fastening the foot plate to a housing 1 of a saw. A rotatable sleeve 15 is connected to a second end of the locking member for rotating the locking member. A rotatable actuator assembly 20 is pivotally connected to the rotatable sleeve for turning the rotatable sleeve. The rotatable sleeve and locking member can be engaged or disengaged with each other by effect of a biasing member 16 or spring therebetween. Therefore, when the rotatable sleeve and locking member are engaged with each other, the rotatable actuator assembly can he turned to rotate the rotatable sleeve, and the fastener which is fixed to the locking member is rotated consequently to adjust the tightness or looseness between the foot plate and housing of a saw. When the rotatable sleeve and locking member are disengaged from each other, the rotatable actuator assembly and the rotatable sleeve can be freely rotated to a position where they can be manually pressed into a recess or space within the foot plate and stored therein such that cutting will not be obstructed (see fig 5). With such an adjusting device, the position of the foot plate of a jigsaw can be easily adjusted in respect to the housing with no need of any other tools.
Patent GB-2435864-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mountable crawler track assembly
Inventor: HEARD STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B62D55/10
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a track apparatus for mounting to a vehicle. The track apparatus includes a flexible track 20 and a drive wheel 2 for driving engagement with the track 20 and for retrofitting to a driven axle RA of a vehicle. The track apparatus also includes at least one pair of idler wheels (12 see fig 1). A first support assembly is provided on one side of the drive wheel 2 and includes a support member 4, a first bearing structure 6 for mounting the drive wheel 2 and an axle (10a see fig 1) for mounting one of the idler wheels (12). A similar assembly comprising a support member 4' is provided on the other side of the drive wheel 2. Cross members may be provided to further improve strength and rigidity.
Patent GB-2437499-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle nudge bar
Inventor: FORTUNE WILLIAM C
IPC: B60R19/22
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A vehicle nudge bar comprising:- ```a backing support 15 ; ```an energy absorbing impact material mounted on said backing support, ```wherein said energy absorbing material comprises a honeycomb structure 16, having an impact face; ```a moulding 17 of a resilient material formed around said impact face; ```a mounting means 13 adapted to mount said backing support to a vehicle. The crush strength of the nudge bar (bull bar) may be variable across its width and height, this being due to the honeycomb structure comprising different densities or materials.
Patent GB-2438408-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with biased cam surface allowing translatory movement of rotational axis
Inventor: MCLEOD EVAN SKINNER
IPC: E05D3/02
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A hinge having a first hinge portion 13 and a second hinge portion 15, the first portion 13 is pivotally connected to the second portion 15 for rotation about a rotational axis A-A relative to the body 10. The hinge further comprises an axially projecting cam 17 on the first portion 13 having a cam surface disposed radially outwardly of the rotational axis A-A, and a fixed abutment surface 18 disposed remote from the hinge portions 13,15. The surface of the cam 17 is biased against the abutment surface 18 by a spring 16 acting on the second hinge portion 15, the cleaner being arranged such that rotation of the first hinge portion 13 about the rotational axis A-A causes the cam 17 to ride over the abutment surface 18 under the applied bias allowing upward translatory movement of the rotational axis A-A. The first hinge portion 13 may be mounted on a closure 12 of a vacuum cleaner with the second hinge portion 15 being mounted on the body 10 of the vacuum cleaner. The axial displacement of the hinge may provide a height rise that allows the closure 12 to open through almost 90{ whilst clearing the body 10 of the cleaner.
Patent GB-2428320-A (GB)
Title: Data flow and bridging architecture enhancing performance of removable data storage systems
Inventor: PIONE ANTHONY E
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A data flow control and bridging architecture that enhances the performance of removable data storage systems. In one implementation, the present invention provides a bypass bus implementation where the data transfer phase associated with select commands occurs directly between the host computing system and the target removable data storage unit. In one implementation, the present invention further provides a data flow and bridging architecture that emulates a removable media interface, such as the ATAPI interface, to the host computing system, and translates these commands for a target removable storage unit that implements a fixed media interface, such as the ATA interface. In yet another implementation, the present invention provides a data flow and bridging architecture that supports the serial ATA interface.
Patent GB-2426125-A (GB)
Title: Organic thin-film transistor, method for manufacturing same and organic thin-film device
Inventor: INOUE YOUJI
IPC: H01L51/40
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: Disclosed are an organic thin-film transistor with improved carrier mobility, a method for manufacturing an organic thin-film transistor, and an organic thin-film device comprising an organic thin-film transistor. Specifically disclosed is an organic thin-film transistor which comprises an organic semiconductor layer containing a fluorinated acene compound represented by the following formula: C4n+2F2n+4 wherein n is an integer not less than 2. The fluorinated acene compound may preferably be a tetradecafluoropentacene or a dodecafluoronaphthacene.
Patent GB-2428280-A (GB)
Title: Chain drive system
Inventor: DUPREE WADE
IPC: E21B10/00
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A system is provided for driving a chain (38, 64, 83, 124, 126) or other flexible device. The system may include a power source (14, 44, 82) connected to one or more screws (18, 60, 62, 78, 80, 116, 118, 120, 122) that are engageable with the chain. Rotation of the screw or screws results in linear motion of the chain. The screws may be power screws, lead screws, or other known types of screws. One or more power screws may be used in combination with threaded components, such as split or quarter nuts (36, 66, 68, 82) which are connected to the chain. One or more lead screws (78, 80) may he used in combination with rollers (82) that are connected to the chain. Two lead screws may be mounted on opposite sides of the chain in generally parallel relationship and engaged with rollers that are mounted on opposite sides of the chain; the two lead screws preferably rotate in opposite directions to impart linear motion to the chain. The system has a variety of applications, such as in downhole tractors for use in oil and gas applications, toys, military tanks, any type of vehicle, etc.
Patent GB-2445019-A (GB)
Title: Downhole steering system
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFF
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A downhole steering system comprises a first full gauge stabiliser 34, a bias unit 28, a universal joint 26, and a second full gauge stabiliser 22. The bias unit 28 and universal joint 26 are located between the first and second full gauge stabilisers 34, 22. Conveniently, the system further comprises a drill bit and a fluid powered downhole motor 14, the motor being located, at least partially between the drill bit 10 and the second stabiliser 22.
Patent GB-2445352-A (GB)
Title: Paddle racket having moveable ballast
Inventor: SHENG TSENG YI
IPC: A63B49/00
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A paddle racket or racquet 10, 80 comprises a handle 60, 84, a head frame 20, 86 having two parallel ball-hitting surfaces 22, at least one tube 40, 82 fastened to the periphery of the head frame 20, 80, and moveable ballast (50, fig. 2) received in the guide tube 40, 82 and which allows the centre of gravity of the racket to move during use. The guide tube 40, 82 may have an arcuate shape and be located in a plane (46, fig. 2) parallel to the ball-hitting surfaces. The head frame 20 may have a connection portion 30 on the periphery to which guide tube 40 is fastened. Connection portion 30 may include connecting blocks 32 having tube insertion holes 321 for receiving respective ends 42, 44 of guide tube 40 and a protrusion 34 having a hole 341 through which tube 40 may be inserted. Alternatively, tube 82 may be fastened into a groove 85 using glue or other adhesive. The moveable ballast (50, fig. 2) may comprise a liquid, e.g. water or mercury, and/or a solid, e.g. sand or steel balls or bearings 83. The guide tube 40, 82 may be clear or translucent, and the racket may include two such guide tubes on opposing sides of the frame.
Patent GB-2435062-A (GB)
Title: Tubular connection with raised inner profile to maintain seal after expansion
Inventor: EVANS MERLE EDWARD
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A tubular connection 300 has a mateable box portion 205 and pin portion 105. A seal 130 is disposed in a groove 125 formed in the outer surface of the pin portion, wherein the seal is configured to engage an inner surface 230 of the box portion upon mating of the box and pin portions. A bump 135 is formed on an inner surface of the pin portion and is axially aligned with the groove so that the seal remains engaged with the box portion during and after expansion of the box and pin portions. The bump may be constituted by a weld and is preferably curved in cross-section.
Patent GB-2447419-A (GB)
Title: Vertically pivoting hand rail
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A47K10/10
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a vertically pivotable surface-mounted handrail 10 for supporting an elderly or infirm person. The handrail comprises a surface-mounted base element 12, an elongate hand-rail member 14, and a pivotable clamping knuckle 16 which interconnects the handrail member 14 and the base element 12, allowing vertical pivotable movement of the handrail member 14. The clamping knuckle 16 projects laterally to a longitudinal extent of the hand-rail member 14 for preventing or limiting horizontal movement of the hand-rail member 14, and preferably comprises a damping means for damping a lowering movement of the handrail. The handrail preferably comprises a hand grip element 26 and a height adjustable supporting leg 34 pivotably connected to the hand grip element. A toilet-roll holder (172 figure 7) that is clamped to a supporting bar is also provided.
Patent GB-2436964-A (GB)
Title: Coupling between electrical equipment and charger
Inventor: RAFF THOMAS
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: Electrical equipment 30, such as a power tool, including a rechargeable battery, has a unit 10 to connect it to a charger 20. The front region of the housing of the unit has at least one guide strip 12 which engages in a corresponding receiving device 22 on the charger. The combination of the guide strip and receiving device acts as a swivel joint 23 or a push-rear grip seat (29, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2437392-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Analyzing and Editing ECG Morphology and Time Series
Inventor: XUE JOEL Q
IPC: A61B5/363
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for analyzing the QT interval characteristics of ECG signal data having a succession of waveforms produced by the beating of the heart. ECG signal data is obtained from a patient. The R - R interval and the QT intervals of the waveforms of the ECG signal data are determined (44). Waveforms of the ECG signal data (54) having a stable heart rate are selected for use in determining the QT interval characteristics. Preferably, the waveforms (54) selected are those having minimum R -R interval standard deviation and minimum R - R interval dispersion (62). The QT correction (QTc) is computed (74) from the ECG signal data waveforms selected in the foregoing manner or on the basis of clinician editing. The R - R intervals, the QT intervals, and QTc for the heart beats of the selected waveforms are displayed (76) for analysis and diagnosis purposes. The invention can also be used, in an analogous manner, to obtain and display other cardiac data from the ECG waveforms.
Patent GB-2448710-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical connection system for submerged marine power generating devices
Inventor: HUXLEY-REYNARD CHRISTOPHER SHA
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A detachable underwater coupling allows attachment of a normally submerged water current or wave power generating device (PGA) 1 to a submerged support structure 2 which incorporates the function of a plain yaw bearing allowing rotation of the PGA about a substantially vertical axis, such coupling consisting of movable clamping elements 3 supported by the PGA which engage with (a) feature(s) on the support structure 6. The elements 3 are external or internal the structure and have radial or tapered surfaces engageable with like surfaces on flanges 5, 6 of the PGA 1 and support structure. The surfaces can have low friction liners 8. Tapered surfaces can provide a preload for friction braking the bearing or a separate locking device provided within the structure. The elements 3 are hinged about horizontal axes to the PGA 1, or are mutually coupled about a vertical axis and clamped by an actuator between their free ends, or are coupled by respective actuators, or are encircled by an actuator-operated band, or are individual eccentric rotatable elements.