baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2432585-A (GB)
Title: Multiple enzyme composition for desizing and scouring fabrics
Inventor: AGRAWAL PRAMODKUMAR BHAGWANDAS
IPC: D06L4/40
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: An enzymatic composition for the combined desizing and scouring of textiles, the composition comprising i) an enzyme for the degradation of starch, preferably alpha-amylase; ii) an enzyme for the hydrolysis of the ester bonds of triglycerides and cutin, preferably cutinase; and iii) an enzyme for the degradation of pectin, preferably pectinase. In another aspect, a method of treating a textile with the above composition to remove size and to improve the hydrophilic properties of fibres, preferably cotton. The single step process minimises the environmental impact of toxic chemicals and ensures consistent hydrophilic properties of the treated fabric.
Patent GB-2432879-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device
Inventor: MARTIN TREVOR NEIL
IPC: F16B2/22
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A clamping device (for example a clothes peg) comprising first and second elongate body members 2,3 and a sinuous member 4 located between, and connecting, the body members. The first and second elongate body members each having a first end 5 to one side of the sinuous member and each having a second end 6 to an opposed side of the sinuous member. Wherein, in use, the first ends of the first and second elongate members may be moved towards one another such that the second ends of the first and second elongate members are moved apart. Movement of the first and second elongate members is accommodated by flexure of at least a portion of the sinuous member, wherein the portion of the sinuous member that flexes during movement of the first and second elongate body members is shaped to comprise at least one point of inflection.
Patent GB-2425943-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible chair with mechanism to prevent unwanted collapse
Inventor: HUANG MING-TAI
IPC: A47C4/42
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A collapsible chair includes two front legs (11, Fig. 1) two rear legs (12), two armrests (15), a seat frame 13, and backrest frame 14. A linking member 40 is mounted on each rear leg and includes a first end pivoted to an associated backrest frame and a second end pivoted to an associated rear leg. Each linking member is not located on a side of the associated rear leg that faces the associated front leg. One of the linking members includes a stop face 46. A positioning member 50 and a spring 52 are mounted on one of the rear legs. When the collapsible chair is in an extended status, the positioning member is biased by the spring such that a stop (56, Fig. 4) on the positioning member comes into contact with the stop face, preventing collapse of the collapsible chair. The positioning member may be moved against the force of the spring, such that the stop disengages from the stop face, therefore allowing the chain to be collapsed.
Patent GB-2419595-A (GB)
Title: Crystal Structure Of CDP-ME Kinase And Antimicrobal Target
Inventor: HUNTER WILLIAM NIGEL
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystal of CDP-ME kinase complexed with its substrate CDP-ME and AMP-PNP and obtaining the crystal data relating to this and uses of the crystal data information for example to identify inhibitors of CDP-ME kinase.
Patent GB-2436067-A (GB)
Title: A flowable biomedical filler resisiting flow at higher shear stress or compressive force
Inventor: BUCKLAND THOMAS
IPC: A61L27/12
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A bone replacement filler comprising a biomedical ceramic particulate, wherein the filler is able to flow without the application of an external shear stress or compressive force or under a relatively low shear stress or compressive force, but resists flow or does not flow when subjected to a higher shear stress or compressive force, and wherein at least some of the particles in the ceramic particulate have a micro-porous surface structure and/or a micro-porous sub-surface structure. The filler may be provided in dry form with no liquid carrier or may be provided with pharmaceutical drugs or biologically functional peptides infiltrated in the micropores of ceramic particulates.
Patent GB-2426309-A (GB)
Title: Safety cut-off for an electrical device comprising an electric motor
Inventor: SCHINDLER HARALD
IPC: F16P3/08
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A safety device suitable for electric machine tools 10 and/or electrical appliances which are operated by current from the mains 12, wherein the electric tools / appliances comprises an electric drive motor 11 within a housing 16, or casing, and wherein a sensor 18 is provided to monitor the state of the housing and to disconnect the power supply to the electric motor if the cover 13 of the housing is not properly closed. Ideally, the sensor unit 18 is connected to a fastening screw 14 which holds the cover 13 to the casing 16, and which suspends the power to the electric motor if the screw is unscrewed. The sensor may be located at an area in the proximity of the carbon brushes / commutators of the electric motor 11, or near moving gear parts, and is preferably connected to a stop switch which may be incorporated in the motor electronics.
Patent GB-2438634-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: TIBBITTS MATTHEW HENRY
IPC: F16K31/02
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: An electrically operated hydraulic valve comprises a valve assembly that provides a common valve passageway 5, an inlet port 20, an outlet port 22 and a return port 23 connected to the passageway 5 and an axially movable valve member 8 which allows in a first position fluid flow between the outlet port 22 and the return port 23 while closing the inlet 20, and in a second position, axially displaced from the first position, fluid flow between the inlet port 20 and the outlet port 22 while closing the return port 23. A spring 13 provides a restoring force urging the valve member to its first position. An electrically operated actuator 19 coupled to the valve member comprises a permanent magnet 24 and a cooperating electrical coil 25 having an associated magnetic core 27, one or other of the magnet 24 and the coil 25 constituting a stator and the other constituting an armature which is coupled to the valve member to move it from the first position to the second position. The actuator is disposed for operation by an electrical supply which provides a unidirectional current pulse to the coil.
Patent GB-2434474-A (GB)
Title: Wireless service request system
Inventor: WATLING COLM
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A service request system (10) for use in e.g. a restaurant to request a service from waiting staff comprises several service request devices (22) and at least one service request reception device (24). A service request device (22) comprises service request means e.g. buttons, acknowledgement indication means e.g. lights, and transceiver means. The transceiver means is operable as part of a wireless communication network preferably operating in a license-free area of a communications spectrum. The network has a plurality of request nodes (12) and at least one reception node (14), each request node (12) comprising an associated service request device (22), and the or each reception node (14) comprising an associated service request reception device (24). The reception device (24) includes service request reception means, request acknowledgement means, and transceiver means operable as part of the network. The reception device (24) may be a personal digital assistant (PDA). The wireless transmission protocol may be configured to use a minimum number of bits. Each request device may be configured so as to relay requests from other devices in the network. A request for service is placed using a service request device (22), is transmitted via the wireless network to a service request reception device (24), is acknowledged either automatically or by a user of the reception device (24), and the acknowledgement is transmitted back to the requesting device (22), which indicates acknowledgement of the request accordingly. An ID of the request device (22) and of the service requested may form part of the request signal. Data regarding requested services may be sent for processing by local (16) or remote (18) processing means via a network (26).
Patent GB-2438639-A (GB)
Title: Analysis data generating apparatus , method and program
Inventor: URAKI YASUSHI
IPC: G01N25/18
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: The present invention has an object for automatically setting thermal resistance corresponding to a contact condition of a contact face between two elements and generating analysis data including a thermal conductivity of the contact face accurately and quickly when analysis data is generated based on three-dimensional design data of an object formed by a plurality of elements. The item analyzed may be a printed board. The analysis data generating unit includes an extracting unit 21 for extracting contact face data where end faces of two elements contact with each other from three-dimensional design data of an object formed by a plurality of elements. Also included is a contact condition setting unit 23 for setting a contact condition of the contact face (whether adhesived, glued etc); a retaining unit 22 for previously retaining thermal resistance information for obtaining thermal resistance of the contact face in accordance with contact condition of the contact face; a thermal conductivity calculating unit 24 for calculating a thermal conductivity of the contact face based on the thermal resistance information which is retained in the retaining unit 22 and corresponds to the contact condition of the contact face set by the contact condition setting unit 23. Further, there is a generating unit 26 for generating the analysis data including the thermal conductivity calculated by the thermal conductivity calculating unit 24.
Patent GB-2442502-A (GB)
Title: Progressive application of vehicle passenger reversible restraints in response to condition of road ahead
Inventor: GILLETT CHRISTOPHE
IPC: B60R21/0132
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A control system for controlling a reversible restraint, such as a seatbelt tensioner, or movable passenger support pad, for passengers in a vehicle occupant, comprising a processor responsive to detected, received or stored information regarding the character of the road ahead of the vehicle and predicted hazards or uncomfortable dynamic situations. The information can include the fictional road quality; presence of snow, water or ice; position, speed and direction of the vehicle; vehicle dynamics; camera derived data; received telematic data; weather data; radius of curvature of the road ahead. The system may use a navigation system to determine the vehicle position and the road shape. The reversible restraint may be applied and removed gradually.
Patent GB-2443410-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of L-gluconic acid, its conversion to L-glucose via L-gluconolactone and preparation of manno- and mannono-1,4-lactone precursors
Inventor: WEYMOUTH-WILSON ALEXANDER
IPC: C07C59/105
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: L-Gluconic acid, or salt thereof, is prepared by treating an aqueous solution of 6-bromo-6-deoxy-2,3-anhydro-D-manno-1,4-lactone with a base at a pH of at least 12 and at 45 to 60 {C. In particular, the base is an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide, e.g. potassium, sodium or calcium hydroxide. The L-gluconic acid may be converted to L-glucose, e.g. via L-gluconolactone, 6-Bromo-6-deoxy-2,3-anhydro-D-manno-1,4-lactone may be prepared by reacting 2,6-dibromo-2,6-dideoxy-D-mannono-1,4-lactone with a Lewis base in the presence of a catalytic amount of water. The Lewis base may be an alkali metal fluoride or carbonate, e.g. potassium fluoride, potassium carbonate, caesium carbonate or rubidium fluoride, 2,6-Dibromo-2,6-dideoxy-D-mannono-1,4-lactone may be prepared by reacting D-glucono-1,5-lactone or salt thereof with a hydrogen halide at 40 to 60 {C then adding methanol, maintaining the temperature at 40 to 55 {C and allowing the reaction to proceed to completion. The hydrogen halide may be hydrogen bromide or hydrogen chloride.
Patent GB-2444087-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle turn indicator alarm device
Inventor: PUMPHREY TREVOR
IPC: B60Q1/34
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A vehicle turn indicator warning alarm device comprising vehicle connection means, control means and alarm means, in which the vehicle connection means is adapted to interface with a turn indicator system of a vehicle with which the device is used, in which the control means is adapted to monitor said turn indicator system, and to activate the alarm means a predetermined period after the turn indicator system is activated in use. The device is for use particularly, but not exclusively, with a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2444748-A (GB)
Title: Education system and method
Inventor: FLETCHER GEORGINA
IPC: G09B5/02
Filed: 2006-12-16
Abstract: A method and system for displaying educational information to a user comprises receiving an input command in a data processing system 301 that identifies an educationally relevant object 204 that has been introduced to a user, processing the command, and displaying educational material relevant to the object 204. The inputting step may be completed by the user selecting the object 204 from a number of displayed objects or the selection process may be completed via an input interface 304 if the object is able to transfer data from a data storage device 701 to the system 301. The data storage device 701 may be a passive device (barcode, RFID tag or transponder) or an active device (Bluetooth (RTM) or Zigbee (RTM)) and may communicate wirelessly with a scanner or reader 702 of the system 301. Alternatively, the object 204 may connect directly to the system 301 via the input interface 304, for example a USB port. The educational material may be stored on an external device, such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or can be obtained over a network. The material could be stored on the object 204 and comprise multimedia material. The material can be displayed via computer monitor or an interactive whiteboard. The selection of objects may be recorded and logged.
Patent GB-2436023-A (GB)
Title: Graphic display system
Inventor: DAY STEVEN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: This invention is for a graphic display system for supporting a display panel having an elongate stiffening element along each of two opposed edges thereof, the system comprising first and second support elements, each provided with a recess for receiving a stiffening element, and third and fourth support elements, each for location to an underlying surface and attachment to a respective first and second support element, wherein each said attachment is by means of an edge of one element locating in a recess in the other element, the attached elements being then pivotable with respect to each other so as to tension the panel between each pair of attached elements.
Patent GB-2434126-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle enclosure
Inventor: CURTIS FRED JR
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: Acessory door assembly (20) for the normal open sides of a recreational vehicle such as a golf cart (10). The door assembly includes a doorframe (115,116) that can be secured to the vehicle, and a preferable rigid door (20) that is easily mountable and demountable, and is movable between an open and closed position. The door can be secured to the vehicle in the open position so that passengers have the option of riding in the vehicle the door remains open. The door is contoured to match the contour of the vehicle, so that even when the door is stored in the open positon, the rear vehicle wheels remain exposed. The hinge system (30) minimizes the clearance necessry to open and close the door, and provides an optional assist feature (35) that helps urge or bias the door to the open or closed position and maintains it there.
Patent GB-2449312-A (GB)
Title: Dispersing a sample of particulate material
Inventor: DAVIDSON NICHOLAS CRAIG
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing a sample of particulate material, includes a carrier (31, fig.10) having a sample-bearing surface on which to place the sample, and a housing (10, fig.9) for forming a dispersion chamber (17), at least when closed off at a base (46;51). The carrier is arranged such that the sample-bearing surface is removed from contact with the sample upon application of a sufficient pressure differential across the carrier between the sample-bearing surface and an opposite side of the carrier. The housing (10) has an inlet (26) at least partially facing the base (46;51). The apparatus includes an apparatus (15;16) for passing a volume of fluid past the carrier (31) through the inlet (26) by subjecting the carrier (31) to a pulsed positive pressure differential relative to the dispersion chamber (17).
Patent GB-2442871-A (GB)
Title: Device for making kebabs
Inventor: METCALFE PHILIP
IPC: A23P30/10
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: A device for making kebabs, said device being in the form of a multipart elongate mould, said mould having a first part into which foodstuff may be loaded, and a second part for applying to said first part once the foodstuff has been loaded, forming an elongate kebab housing chamber in which the foodstuff is aligned into an elongate arrangement. When the first and second parts are operably engaged, the housing may squeeze or compress the contents of the chamber Said device also comprises means whereby a skewer may be inserted through the mould and engage the foodstuff located therein. There are also described a skewer for supporting foodstuffs thereon and having a cross section in the form of at least three lobes extending radially outward from the longitudinal axis of the skewer and a kebab support in the form of a substantially rectangular frame having a plurality of skewer positioning means.
Patent GB-2442927-A (GB)
Title: Road traffic-control signboard assembly having automatic return function
Inventor: KIM KI RYONG
IPC: E01F9/627
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: Provided is a road traffic-control signboard assembly with which a road traffic-control signboard can be assembled while being linked with a vertical support at right angle. The road traffic-control signboard assembly is fitted with and fixed to a road traffic-control signboard stay bar and has a structure of being returned to an original position even if impact by typhoon or collision of vehicles is applied to the road traffic-control signboard. Thus, the road traffic-control signboard assembly prevents a phenomenon that an initial fixed position of the road traffic-control signboard is changed because of impact by typhoon or collision of vehicles which is applied to the road traffic-control signboard, to thereby lose the function of the road traffic-control signboard.
Patent GB-2444450-A (GB)
Title: Button cell dispenser
Inventor: LYNDEGAARD SIMON
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery dispenser (1) and a cartridge (100) for dispensing batteries (108) to a hearing aid. The battery dispenser (1) comprises a housing (4, 6) having a compartment for accommodation of at least one battery, each battery (108) having an air tab (110) attached to a first surface of the battery, the compartment communicating with the surroundings through a battery outlet (8) formed in the housing, a release member (10) movably attached to the housing (4, 6), an ejector member (14) adapted for-interaction with the release member (10) in such a way that a battery (108) in the housing (4,6) is ejected through the battery outlet (8) along an ejector axis substantially perpendicular to the first surface upon activation of the release member (10), and wherein the air tab (110) of the battery (108) is retained in the battery dispenser upon ejection of the battery from the battery dispenser.
Patent GB-2444016-A (GB)
Title: Azo compound,ink composition,recording method and colored object
Inventor: MATSUI TAKAHIKO
IPC: B41J2/01
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: An azo compound represented by the following formula (1): (wherein R<1> and R<2> each independently represents hydrogen, halogeno, cyano, carboxy, sulfo, sulfamoyl, N-alkylaminosulfonyl, N-phenylaminosulfonyl, etc.; R<3>, R<4>, R<5>, R<6>, R<7>, and R<8> each independently represents hydrogen, halogeno, hydroxy, cyano, carboxy, sulfo, sulfamoyl, N-alkylaminosulfonyl, N-phenylaminosulfonyl, etc.; and n is 0 or 1) or a salt of the compound. Also provided is an ink composition containing the compound or salt. The ink composition containing the azo compound has excellent long-term storage stability and gives a print excellent in light resistance and ozone resistance.
Patent GB-2459742-A (GB)
Title: Garden implement with angled shaft
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM LAURENCE JOCE
IPC: A01B1/06
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A garden implement comprises a handle 2 , a shaft 1 and a blade 3 in which the handle 2 is fitted to one end of the shaft 1 and the blade 3 is connected to the other end of the shaft 1 at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the shaft 1 of between 40° and 50°. Preferably the angle may be approximately 45°. The blade 3 may be connected to the other end of the shaft 1 by a relatively short shank 4 . The shank may be cranked to the shaft 1 at an angle of between 130° and 140°, preferably approximately 135° which means that the blade 3 is actually cranked to the shaft 1 itself at an angle of approximately 135°. The implement may be used for weeding, thinning and lifting seedlings, the planting of bulbs, corns and sets and also for the drawing of seed drills.
Patent GB-2460106-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a person wearing polarization changing reflective panel
Inventor: LYNCHEHAUN KEVIN
IPC: G01S17/02
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A personnel security or safety system detects the presence of a reflecting panel which is preferably worn or carried by a person in a detection zone. The reflecting panel is preferably a retro-reflective high-visibility portion of safety wear 27 such as a tabard or hard hat, The reflector can rotate the polarisation axis of incident light. The system preferably has a controller 22 for a component such as an electrically operated door lock 20 or an electrical power tool, so that only authorised person is allowed access or use. A light source 23 directs polarised light into a detection zone and a detector 24 for the reflected light has a different plane of polarisation, preferably orthogonal to the source. In addition, a personnel detector 33 may be provided to detect the presence of a person 2 in the detection zone.
Patent GB-2462594-A (GB)
Title: A removable divider for a bath tub
Inventor: WATERHOUSE MARK JOHN
IPC: A47K3/14
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A removable divider for a bath tub comprises a moulded rubber insert shaped to fit the sides and bottom of a bath. Rubber cylindrical pipes B, containing a reinforcing steel wire, run along both edges of side A. Suction cups E are placed along the side of the insert, and hold the edge against the side and base of the bath, so that a watertight seal is formed. A slit C is also formed in the insert, into which a divider D may be inserted.
Patent GB-2462610-A (GB)
Title: Letterbox mail-catching bag
Inventor: COUSINS TERENCE L
IPC: A47G29/12
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: A Letterbox mail-catcher comprises a large cloth bag which is attached to the inside of a letterbox set into an entrance door via a metal frame. The bag is preferably made from a fire-resistant material and may be approximately 45cm deep. It may be attached to the frame by buttons or hook and loop tape (Velcro RTM) or may be sewn around the frame. It may additionally be provided with a Perspex viewing window. The frame is preferably attached to the door/letterbox at its lowest side using two eye screws which allow the frame to hinge at said bottom edge to allow access to the bag. In use the mail bag catches delivered mail thus avoiding the need to bend down to pick mail up off the floor and additionally has a draught excluding effect.