baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2359028-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training apparatus
Inventor: SMITH TREVOR VERNON
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: Golf swing training apparatus 10 comprises means 14 for supporting a golf ball movably connected to a surface 12 and method of using such. Preferably the support means is pivotable about three axes relative to the surface in response to the impact of the golf club head, the final position of the supporting means after impact may indicate the golf swing path or the orientation of the clubface. Optionally the support means comprise a tee with a cup 16 member which extends higher in the impact region. The support means may also be detachably connected to a joint member 18 mounted within a housing 20 and can include indicating means to show the position of the support means relative to the housing. Preferably the surface is provided by a base having fixation means 24 to secure the base to the ground, the base might include stance indicating means (28, fig.2).
Patent GB-2347500-A (GB)
Title: Testing fluids for presence of analytes
Inventor: DOUGLAS JOEL S
IPC: G01N33/545
Filed: 1997-04-04
Abstract: Fluid, typically blood, is tested for the presence of an analyte using a matrix member comprising a skin side and a test side wherein the skin side comprises a porous skin which is a water insoluble polymeric layer capable of blocking the passage of red blood cells and of allowing passage of blood fluids containing an analyte to the test side of the matrix and wherein the test side of the matrix is the opposite side from the skin side and is isotropic for uniform distribution therein of fluid received from the skin side and comprises an indicator capable of indicating the presence of concentration of the analyte The test sample is applied to the skin side of the matrix followed by reading or measuring on the test side of the matrix an indicator of the presence of the analyte without removal of the red blood cells from the skin side of the matrix. The matrix member is e.g. a polyethersulfone.
Patent GB-2363910-A (GB)
Title: Antenna assembly
Inventor: ANDREW RODGER JOHN
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2000-06-24
Abstract: An antenna assembly comprises a printed circuit board 1 having on one face 2 various components and on the other face 3 a ground plane, and a planar F suspended antenna 5 comprising a conductive ground plane element 6 having peripheral parts 8 overlapping the edge of an aperture in the board, a connecting element 9 extending from the ground plane element through the aperture, a radiator element 7 integral with the connecting element and extending generally parallel and within the area of the ground plane element, and an antenna feed element 10 which extends from the radiating element through the aperture.
Patent GB-2353042-A (GB)
Title: Method for setting dental glass monomer cement
Inventor: OKADA KAORI
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: A method of setting a dental cement comprises irradiating a cement, which comprises fluoroaluminosilicate, polycarboxylic acid and water, with light. The light preferably has an intensity of 200-3,000mW/cm<SP>2</SP>, a wavelength of 320-3,000 nm and lasts for 1-180 seconds. The acid may be a polymer of: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, chloroacrylic acid, aconitic acid, mesaconic acid, maleic acid, itaconic acid, fumaric acid, glutaconic acid or citraconic acid. The cement may also comprise: polymerization inhibitors, ultraviolet light absorbers, plasticizers, pigments, antioxidants, fungicides and surfactants.
Patent GB-2365760-A (GB)
Title: Childs cot for use by wheelchair bound persons
Inventor: GILROY TIMOTHY ROBERT
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2000-08-07
Abstract: The cot has one side which opens by means of sections pivoted about a vertical axis so that they open in the manner of a door, the preferred arrangement comprising two sections each consisting of two subsections pivoted together so that they open out and fold against each other. The cot also has the mattress on a support which is mounted on horizontal drawer type sliders so that once the side of the cot is open the mattress can be pulled out in the manner of a drawer and extend over the legs of the wheelchair bound parent to facilitate ease of handling of the child. The whole cot is mounted on an underframe which is of such a height as to facilitate the sliding out of the mattress on its support at the correct height as described above.
Patent GB-2355591-A (GB)
Title: Demagnetisation of magnetic components
Inventor: JONES DAVID GERAINT RHYS
IPC: H01F13/00
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: A method or means of demagnetizing the magnetic state of a component comprises a coil for receiving a static component. The coil, when in use, is excited such that it produces a predetermined alternating and decaying magnetic field. An AC power supply, phase control means and thyristor and/or capacitor means may be used to supply a signal to the coil such that it generates an exponentially decreasing magnetic field. The low inductive coil may be operable to provide a high magnetic field at a low predetermined frequency, which is below that of the mains supply (50 or 60 Hz). The demagnetizing means may be arranged in a compact magnetically shielding box-like housing with access via one or more doors.
Patent GB-2366981-A (GB)
Title: Rotary growing device
Inventor: HADLUM MICHAEL GLYN
IPC: A01G31/04
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: The device comprises<BR> an assembly 4 adapted to be rotatable in a vertical plane about a horizontal axis 16,<BR> a plurality of holding means 10 and<BR> attachment means (12) adapted to attach said plurality of holding means to said assembly. The assembly may be connected internally to an external open frame structure 15 or housing (figs 4-6) which has a cover means placed thereover. The assembly may comprise two upright wheels which may be joined by a plurality of cross members (9). The device may have a motor to rotatably drive the assembly.
Patent GB-2360695-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose tool for cleaning machines
Inventor: MASSARO MICHELE
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A multipurpose tool 10 for cleaning machines, comprising a box-like body 11 which is interchangeably associable with a cleaning machine and is movable on wheels 12; a front advancement part of the body forms a housing 13 which accommodates a roller 14 which is provided with bristles and is moved, by way of transmission means, by an electric motor 30 which is accommodated within the body. The body is articulated to a connecting element 15 adapted to provide a detachable connection to the cleaning machine incorporating a dirt suction duct 17. The rotary brush 14 is replaceable, and an inlet of the suction duct can be opened and closed by sliding the passage flow control flap 27 along the groove 26. The tool can be used with the dirt suction duct is closed to distribute cleaning microsponges within the pile of a carpet. The tool can alternatively be adapted for use as a vacuum cleaner with a powered brush by opening the dirt suction duct.
Patent GB-2356966-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for coin discrimination
Inventor: DAVIS DAVID LAWRENCE
IPC: G07D3/06
Filed: 1997-06-27
Abstract: Apparatus for coin discrimination includes a rotatable disk 216 having pockets 224 sized and shaped to accommodate a range of coin sizes, means 312 for sensing a physical characteristic of a coin as the pockets pass by, the sensing means including a U-shaped magnetic core (2802, fig 13A) capable of providing signals indicating a change in inductance and conductivity at a plurality of frequencies, means such as a controllable ramp 322 for lifting discriminated coins from a pocket, and a plurality of protrusions 238 on a surface of each pocket for reducing frictional resistance to sliding of a coin.
Patent GB-2362941-A (GB)
Title: Roll shell supported by load and lateral hydrostatic bearings
Inventor: HOLOPAINEN KARI
IPC: D21G1/02
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: Roll shell 2 is supported on stationary roll shaft 3 by main hydrostatic slide bearing elements 5a, 5b acting in radially opposite directions in the direction of primary loading F and by lateral hydrostatic slide bearing elements 4a, 4b orthogonal to the primary loading plane. The lateral bearing elements acting in radially opposite directions have a hydrostatic pressure thereof adjusted by means of a regulator 20 having feedback connection 8, 8' with the main bearing elements so that one lateral element is charged at a predetermined ratio, usually 0.5-0.8, with the maximum hydrostatic pressure in any of the main bearing elements and reacted by a second valve 28 pressurising an opposing lateral element to control lateral position. The regulator may be hydro-mechanical (Fig. 2) or electrical (Fig. 3). Reduces fatigue caused by shell becoming elliptical.
Patent GB-2368689-A (GB)
Title: Performance profiling for software efficiency
Inventor: BERRY ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: An application for use in a data processing system contains instrumentation code with calls to a probe module (class) containing first and second sub-programs. If no profiling or tracing actions are required then the application is deployed with a first version of the module wherein the first and second sub-programs have null code. If profiling is desired a second version if the probe module having appropriate code for profiling and monitoring the performance of the data processing system is deployed. The probe class can be used to obtain timing information and the timing information can be output to a trace file. The application can be a Java servlet to obtain information about time spent by Java code processing HTTP transactions in a web server.
Patent GB-2365712-A (GB)
Title: Computing device able to display an application summary window comprising a limited list of common functions offered within that application and/or data
Inventor: MARTYN MATTHIEU KENNEDY
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: Computing devices with small screens tend to need data and functionality divided into various views. This may lead to an increased navigation overhead for the user who has to scroll round and switch views to find the right data/functionality. In the present invention, each application 'knows' what its most useful views and states are. These are either determined by the system designer or configured by the user so that the user interface presents what is most useful for them first. The list of these views and states is made available for user access and selection in the application switcher or in a particular 'starting view'. From here the user can not only switch to an application in a standard view, or, 'Base' view, but can select to switch to that application in one of the predetermined views or states, thus obviating the need to navigate, once the application is displayed, to the appropriate view or state.
Patent GB-2382024-A (GB)
Title: Finger stall toothbrush
Inventor: COCKER TIMOTHY JEROME
IPC: A46B5/04
Filed: 2001-11-17
Abstract: A dental cleaning implement comprises a sheath 10 with a closed end 11 for fitting over a user's finger. The sheath is provided with a brush pad 13 of bristle tufts 14. A tail part 12 may be used for gripping in the palm of the user's hand. Side tufts (15, Fig 3) may be provided, or a pad of bristles (16, Fig 4) on the closed end of the sheath.
Patent GB-2387665-A (GB)
Title: Polarising beam-splitting prisms
Inventor: DE FREITAS JOLYON MARK
IPC: G02B27/28
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: In these classes of polarising beam-splitting prisms, the input 12 into the aperture produces an output beam 15 that is orthogonally polarised. Two prisms 1, 2 are joined together to produce a new compound prism. Surface 7 serves as an input and output aperture and is at 45{ to surface 10. Inside the prism input beam 12 is split into two orthogonally polarised components 13a, which is reflected and 14a which is transmitted at the interface of the prisms. This may be my means of component 11 which can consist of optical coatings. Both optical components are recombined into a single beam output 15 after reflecting off polished prism walls 4, 5, 8 and 9. Other classes of prisms may have output beam components that are parallel but displaced from each other (Figs 5a and 5b), and may have a non-zero optical path difference between the two beams. The prisms may be used in optical interferometry for measurement of angular speed or displacement (Fig 6) or for the measurement of optical activity in a sample (Fig 7).
Patent GB-2387998-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication system with external electronic key that prevents unauthorised change of handset PIN code
Inventor: WILSON PAUL GERRARD
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: A mobile radio communications unit including a controller, a memory for storing a user PIN (personal identification number) code, a PIN code comparator for comparing a PIN code entered with the stored PIN code, the controller being operable to provide (i) and enabled state when the PIN code entered matches that stored by the memory and (ii) a disabled state when the PIN code entered does not match that stored by the memory; and wherein the communications unit is operable when in a disabled state and connected to an external electronic key to enable data communication to take place between the communications unit and the electronic key to establish recognition of related identity between the two, the communications unit being operable to produce an unlock signal when such related identity has been established to enable the state of the communications unit to be changed form its disabled state. An electronic key for use with the communications unit is also described. The electronic key may be part of a battery charger device.
Patent GB-2388526-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly for a suction cleaner
Inventor: BODDY ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A47L9/32
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A handle assembly connected, or adapted for connection to a suction source of a suction cleaner comprises a first inlet 21, to which a wand 23 can be attached, a second inlet 44 which allows the handle itself to be used as a cleaning tool and a means 24 for blocking the first inlet 21 when the wand 23 is not attached, thus forming an air flow passage 12 from the second inlet 44 to the suction source. Blocking means are also preferably provided to block the second inlet 44 when the wand 23 is attached. The handle may also include a crevice tool 40 pivotable between a retracted position where it is stored in a cavity in the handle and a deployed position where it is attached to the second inlet 44 of the handle. Spring biasing means may also be provided to bias the crevice tool 40 to its deployed state with catch means being used to hold the crevice tool 40 in its retracted state.
Patent GB-2381375-A (GB)
Title: Plasma processing apparatus
Inventor: SUGITA KIPPEI
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus, e.g. for etching or CVD, is capable of forming highly effective plasma and obtaining a satisfactory vertical etching property without involving a problem concerning interference. In the plasma processing apparatus an electrode 37 provided at a position opposite to a substrate mounting electrode 30 is configured to be a counter electrode, whose potential is in a floating state. Radio frequency power from an RF source 36 is branched from a line supplying a radio frequency antenna coil 34, which generates inductive discharge, into the counter electrode 37 through a capacitor 41 so as to share a part of the radio frequency power used for the inductive discharge, thereby generating a self-bias in the counter electrode. There may be a mechanism for adjusting the capacitor 41 to maintain the radio frequency voltage applied to the floating electrode constant. In a modification, a Faraday shield or an electrostatic field shield electrode, provided inside the antenna coil, is used instead of the opposite electrode 37.
Patent GB-2383933-A (GB)
Title: Transportation of live aquatic animals in a controlled environment
Inventor: MONTIS PIETRO
IPC: A01K63/02
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: Live fish, or any other aquatic animals, are carried in an air-tight container 1, in a humid atmosphere maintained under pressure. Oxygenated water is sprayed into the unit, and over the fish, from jets 7. All the water is recycled. The fish may be housed in individual units within the container, the use of packing material preventing any damage during transit. The conditions within the system may be controlled with the use of a computer. The container may be used in conjunction any carrier system.
Patent GB-2376919-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic support plate for cladded steel and steel-backed polymer stamping/blocking and embossing graphic arts dies
Inventor: SCHOLTZ TODD E
IPC: B41F27/02
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: A magnetic support plate for cladded steel and steel-backed polymer stamping/blocking and embossing graphic arts dies is provided in which a non-ferrous, rectangular support member (14, 114, 214) made up of a plate (26, 126, 226) has a die mounting surface (24) for complementally receiving the graphic arts die assembly (12). The plate (26, 126, 226) has a series of elongated recesses or cavities (28, 128, 228) in one face thereof, with each of the cavities being provided with two rectangular magnets that are located in spaced relationship one from another. The two magnets within each cavity are disposed in positions with the magnetic north and south poles thereof opposite one another. A ferro-magnetic component (36) in the form of a steel plate or strip is provided within each cavity in bridging, contacting relationship to both of the magnets within each cavity. The magnets serve to magnetically attract and hold the cladded steel or steel-backed polymer stamping/blocking and embossing dies against the surface (24) of plate (26, 126, 226). The ferro-magnetic component (36) significantly enhances the magnetic attractive force of the magnets.
Patent GB-2391718-A (GB)
Title: Flexible electrical connector having housing,plurality of signal carriers and an elongate return conductor
Inventor: JORDAN NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A flexible electrical connector (300) adapted to connect to a complimentary electrical connector receiver, said flexible electrical connector (300) comprising a first plurality of a spaced apart, elongate, signal carriers (304); an elongate current return conductor (302); and an insulator (308); said signal carriers (304) being spaced apart from said current return conductor (302) by said insulator (308) and extending substantially parallel to said current return conductor (302), respective exposed end regions of said plurality of signal carriers (304) and said current return conductor (302) comprising respective, integrally formed contact regions thereof, said contact regions being adapted to couple said signal carriers (304) and said current return conductor (302) electrically to corresponding contacts of said complimentary electrical connector receiver (300).
Patent GB-2380504-A (GB)
Title: A polymeric water retention agent based on vinylic sulphonic acids
Inventor: FANCHL ANDREA
IPC: C09K8/508
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A polymeric, acrylamide-free water retention agent, intended inter alia for drilling fluids in the high-temperature range and based on vinylic sulfonic acids, which may be composed of the two principal components A and B, component A being selected from the group a) consisting of vinylic substituted sulfonic acid of the series 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS), vinylsulfonic acid, methallylsulfonic acid or styrenesulfonic acid, salts thereof with a valence of at least 1, or mixtures thereof, or b) a divalent salt of homopolymers or copolymers of a vinylic substituted sulfonic acid of the series 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS), vinylsulfonic acid, methallylsulfonic acid or styrenesulfonic acid or mixtures thereof. In the case where component A comprises group a), the polymer further comprises component B) composed of a)from 4.99 to 60 mol% of an unsaturated, polybasic, cis-positioned carboxylic acid monomer and b) from 0.01 to 10 mol% of a monomer having a polyalkylene oxide side chain which contains from 1 to 120 repeating units of the alkylene oxide. The claimed composition, in particular in the form of a copolymer having a molar weight of between 10 000 and 3 000 000 g/mol, is used preferably in drilling fluids and as an additive to cement slurries with electrolyte contents of between 50 ppm and saturation at temperatures above 93{(200{F) and/or in the presence of formates.
Patent GB-2378689-A (GB)
Title: Improved steered vehicle
Inventor: HENDERSON STEPHEN CARL
IPC: B62D13/00
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: An improved steered vehicle, which may be a road vehicle or a vehicle devised to be usable upon road surfaces and also upon a rail line, has road wheels or a combination of road and rail wheels as required. The wheels are mounted upon a bogie pivoted about a generally vertical pivot and the vehicle has a main steering control to align some at least of the wheels with the intended direction of travel of the bogie, and a supplementary steering control whereby to modify the steered path produced by that main steering control.
Patent GB-2383469-A (GB)
Title: Relay
Inventor: SCHMELZ RAINER
IPC: H01H1/26
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A relay 1 has a contact spring 4 which closes or interrupts the electric circuit between a first and a second relay contact 2, 3. One end of the contact spring is conductively connected to the first relay contact 2 and its other free end 5 closes or interrupts the electric circuit in a first end position of the contact spring 4 and in a second end position of the contact spring 4 respectively. An armature 10 can be adjusted by a reversible magnetic field for deflecting the contact spring 4 into the respective end position. An additional spring 16 biases the contact spring 4 into the first end position. The additional spring 16 is supported, at least in the first end position, on the armature 10 or on an actuator 13 of the armature 10.
Patent GB-2397230-A (GB)
Title: A support for an ostomy bag
Inventor: MAY OWEN JAMES
IPC: A61F5/443
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: The support consists of a pair of arcuate adhesive strips 1, each strip having an hydrocolloid layer 2, a release liner divided into portions 6a, 6b and 6c, and a polyurethane backing layer 3. The arcuate strips have a semi-circular shape so that they can be arranged around the flange 9 of an ostomy bag 8, and extend beyond the diameter of the flange to provide an improved seal and support around the flange and to reinforce the areas where the hydrocolloid adhesive 10 provided on the flange itself is likely to fail.
Patent GB-2383286-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for splitting pipes
Inventor: HICK ANTHONY BELL
IPC: B23D21/02
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: An apparatus (5) for splitting pipes (11) comprises means (1) for forming a longitudinal cut of the pipe (11), and diverging means (2) for opening up the cut pipe to expose the pipe interior. A method for splitting pipes (11) comprises the steps of forming a longitudinal cut of the pipe and opening out the cut pipe to expose its interior.