baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410774-A (GB)
Title: A rotary shaft seal including a seal element with energising means
Inventor: LONGDON ANDREW HUGH
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A rotary shaft seal comprising a sealing element, the sealing element comprising an annular body 12 which secures the seal element in place about a rotatable shaft 1, and a flexible sealing lip 5 formed integrally with the body 12 and extending therefrom to sealingly engage with the rotary shaft 1. The body 12 includes an energised annular element 4, 14 adapted to be received between two components 7, 10 of the seal assembly so as to form a seal between these components 7,10 when they are secured together.
Patent GB-2411247-A (GB)
Title: Protective eye apparatus
Inventor: GREGORY ALAN JOHN
IPC: G02C3/02
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: Protective apparatus comprises: a shielding means 3 adapted to shield the eyes from glare; and a supporting means 5 for holding the shielding means adjacent the eyes, wherein the shielding means is adapted to shield the eyes from glare from below the eyes. The device may take the form of a collapsible visor. An angling accessory comprising the apparatus is also described. The device may also be fitted to a sports cap or similar item.
Patent GB-2404093-A (GB)
Title: Partially voided anti-pads
Inventor: BARR ANDREW HARVEY
IPC: H05K3/46
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A printed circuit board comprises a conductive layer 20, a via 10 transecting the conductive layer and an anti-pad 220, 300, which surrounds the via and serves to minimize stray capacitance between the via and the conductive plane. The anti-pad comprises a pattern of conductive material 200 and a plurality of voids 210. The voided areas prevent the settling of dielectric material in the PCB near the via and thus maintains the planarity of the PCB. Various patterns of the conductive material may be provided, such as cross-hatching and screen patterns as shown.
Patent GB-2417055-A (GB)
Title: Radiator valve tail extension
Inventor: REES ALAN FREDERICK
IPC: F24H9/12
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: An adapter is provided for installation between a radiator and a radiator valve, to allow the fitting of a replacement radiator which is shorter than the original radiator, without changing pipework. The adaptor has a tapered male thread A for connection to the radiator, and a straight tapped bore B for connection to the valve tail. The connector has a hexagonal body and can be cut (sawn) to length to enable it to fit each specific installation. The connector may be made of brass and may have a fibre washer C for sealing if required. The connector is particularly intended for use when metric radiators are used to replace old imperial radiators.
Patent GB-2417933-A (GB)
Title: Landing gear support assembly for an aircraft
Inventor: ANDERTON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: B64C25/04
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A landing gear support assembly 1 for an aircraft includes a support member 3, extending from a rear spar 5 of a wing, and a pin, or pintle, support assembly 13 for holding a pin 19 about which a landing gear 21 may pivot. The pin support assembly 13 is arranged such that a longitudinal axis of the pin 19 is offset from the support member 3 in a direction along the length of the rear spar 5. First and second connecting members 9, 11 may be connected to the support member 3, to transmit loads from the support member 3 to different regions of the aircraft. Part of the aircraft wing may also provide a shear load reducing structure, which is subjected to shear loads from the landing gear 21. The rear spar 5 may be formed from composite material, and the wing may have an average thickness to chord ratio of less than 10%.
Patent GB-2411934-A (GB)
Title: Braking system for aircraft
Inventor: GIAZOTTO ALESSANDRO RICCARDO B
IPC: B64C25/42
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: An aircraft automatic braking control system comprises a braking estimator 906,912 responsive to signals indicating the level of braking from one or more sources other than the braking from the wheel brakes, and a wheel braking commander 903 responsive to the said signals to provide a wheel braking level command 905, wherein the wheel braking command is less than a target level of overall braking 902 by an amount related, or possibly equal, to the indicated level 904 from said sources. Said sources could be reverse thrust or aerodynamic drag, while the target level of overall braking may be constant. The target level of overall braking may be determined by a target braking length (eg. runway length) and/or wheel slip. Other independent claims: Aircraft braking controller which: prevents the wheel from skidding, and/or controls level of brake actuation based on reacted torque, frictional torque, level of brake actuation, and/or controls level of brake actuation based on torque limited region, or region limited by the friction, and/or can feedback the level of braking to control the output, and/or has a braking distributor.
Patent GB-2403328-A (GB)
Title: A method of encouraging repeat ticket purchase and a ticket
Inventor: SHAW GRANT LANGLEY HOHEPA
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A method of encouraging repeat ticket purchase is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of purchasable tickets associated with an event, providing each of at least some of the tickets with a unique identifier, randomly selecting at least one of said tickets provided with respective unique identifiers, and offering to a ticket purchaser in possession of randomly selected ticket an item associated with the event or an item associated with one or more participants in the event. A ticket (10) suitable for use in the method is also disclosed, the ticket (10) comprising a substrate (12) and printed matter (20, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, 42, 44, 58) disposed on the substrate (12). The printed matter has characteristics related to at least one of the event participants.
Patent GB-2408792-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration vehicle
Inventor: MCCORMACK DEREK
IPC: B60P3/20
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A refrigeration vehicle (10) for use in transporting temperature sensitive products such that the product is transferred between locations without being compromised. The refrigeration vehicle comprises a refrigeration area operable within a required temperature range by at least two refrigeration units, a first refrigeration unit (12) being operable by the vehicle's power supply ie the engine (1) and a second refrigeration unit (14) being operable by both an auxiliary battery (2) and mains electricity supply (6), at least one detection probe (11, 15-17) for monitoring the temperature of the refrigeration area, a monitoring unit (21) for recording and displaying the temperature data from the detection probe, and an alarm unit which is triggered when the temperature of the refrigeration area reaches a pre-set minimum or maximum temperature on the monitoring unit. The refrigeration vehicle can further comprise a global positioning system (GPS) (23) which facilitates remote monitoring of the position of the vehicle and/or recording and displaying the analysis of the temperature detection probes.
Patent GB-2425854-A (GB)
Title: Transactions using mobile devices
Inventor: AL-SARAWI SALEH
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A system and method for allowing users to specify using commonly available mobile devices 70 such as mobile telephones, transactions to be performed is described. The invention provides a transaction interface layer which has an input arranged to receive user messages sent via a mobile telecommunication network from user mobile devices. A message parser is arranged to parse said user messages received at said input in accordance with a predetermined lightweight message syntax, to determine the information content of each message. A transaction controller is arranged to perform one or more user transactions in response to the information contained within said user messages as determined by said message parser. The particular transactions envisioned are financial transactions such as stocks or share trades, but the invention also allows other transactions types, such as information transactions, to be specified. When an information transaction is specified, the system of the invention acts to filter received information in accordance with a user-specified transaction, and to forward filtered information to a user mobile device as appropriate.
Patent GB-2426703-A (GB)
Title: Composition for use in the solubilisation of hydrophobic active agents
Inventor: TONGE STEPHEN
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A composition comprising a lipid and a copolymer of styrene and maleic acid, wherein the ratio of styrene to maleic acid monomer units is greater than 1:1, wherein the polymer and lipid are in the form of macromolecular assemblies. The composition finds use in the solubilisation of hydrophobic active agents.
Patent GB-2429647-A (GB)
Title: Fluid or blood warmer
Inventor: MESSAHEL AHMED
IPC: A61M1/36
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: Apparatus for warming fluid, blood and its derivatives when administered to patients comprising a transparent plastic container 1 with a cover 3 containing two holes on each side and one in the centre. Preferably the container is filled with soda lime granules 2. A stiff coiled medical tube 11 is embedded in the granules 2 with each end of the tube 12, 13 passing through two holes. Corrugated tubes 9, 10 are attached to two larger holes 4, 5 and a small central hole may receive a thermometer 14. Carbon dioxide from a cylinder or the patients expired air may enter the container via corrugated tube 9 and reacts with the soda lime 2 to give off heat which warms the fluid in the coiled tube 11. Carbon dioxide may be removed via the second corrugated tube 10. The coiled tube 11 may be attached to a transfusion set.
Patent GB-2430511-A (GB)
Title: A load testing system
Inventor: SINGLETON KIRSTEN
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A user-controlled interface capable of being accessed externally by a user for testing a website. The interface comprising: input means for enabling the user to design a load profile for testing the website and output means for displaying to the user an effect that the designed load profile has on the website. A user at user terminal (4) can access application service provider (6) to design test senarios which include scripted journeys and profiled usage types.
Patent GB-2418847-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable vehicle armrest
Inventor: RADU BOGDAN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: An adjustable armrest system (14) for a vehicle (12) includes an armrest housing (18) that is mounted within the vehicle. The armrest housing has an armrest surface (24). A piston element (32) is coupled to the armrest surface. A piston-actuating device (36) is coupled to the piston element. A controller is coupled to the piston-actuating device and adjusts the position of the armrest surface. The arm rest may be moved in the fore, aft, left or right directions. The piston actuating device may be an electric motor powering a pump (129, fig. 6). The piston elements may be fitted with intake and retraction valves (106 and 110, fig. 5). The pistons may be resiliently biased (102, fig.5). 3 piston assemblies may be fitted to the armrest see fig 2 and 2A.
Patent GB-2432211-A (GB)
Title: Agglutination-based assay system
Inventor: RUDDELL CAROLYN JENNIFER
IPC: G01N33/544
Filed: 2005-11-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a set of reagents for an agglutination based assay, comprising a hub to which two or more first binding partners are bound, each binding partner being capable of binding a first epitope of the analyte; and a conjugate of a second binding partner capable of binding a second epitope of the analyte and a third binding partner capable of binding an agglutinable particle. Also provided is a device for performing the assay, comprising agglutination detection means, and which can be associated with means for indicating the results of the assay. Also provided is a method for performing the assay of the invention.
Patent GB-2422489-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing compound semiconductor substrate
Inventor: HATA MASAHIKO
IPC: H01L21/335
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a compound semiconductor substrate which comprises the following steps (a)-(e): (a) a compound semiconductor functional layer (2) is epitaxially grown on a substrate (1); (b) a supporting substrate (3) is bonded to the compound semiconductor functional layer (2); (c) the substrate (1) and a part of the compound semiconductor functional layer (2) which is in contact with the substrate (1) are removed by polishing; (d) a multilayer substrate is obtained by bonding a highly heat-conductive substrate (such as a substrate composed of a Si or sapphire substrate (4) and a diamond thin film (5)) having a thermal conductivity higher than that of the substrate (1) to the surface of the compound semiconductor functional layer (2) which is exposed in the step (c); and (e) the supporting substrate (3) is separated from the multilayer substrate.
Patent GB-2428527-A (GB)
Title: Portable heart-rate monitor system
Inventor: KATO KAZUO
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A portable heart-rate monitor system includes a transmitter unit (101, fig.1) and a wrist-worn receiver unit (103, fig.1) which displays a heart rate. The receiver unit includes a two-step gain-controlled amplifier circuit 304. The gain controlled amplifier is switched by a received signal level detector circuit 303 (fig.3) and may also be switched to maximum gain by controller 308 (fig.3) via circuit 307 and transistor M1. The receiver thus provides increased range (fig.7) between the transmitter unit 101 and the receiver / display unit 103, and may provide reduced power consumption in comparison with a transistor-based agc system.
Patent GB-2444316-A (GB)
Title: A toy which is mobile and has an attack facility
Inventor: COKER IAN
IPC: A63H13/02
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A toy 2 which is mobile, and has an attack facility, which toy comprises a body 4, propulsion means 6 for causing the toy to be mobile, and attack means 8 which provides the attack facility, characterised in that the attack means 8 comprises a attack section 10 which operates to provide an attack action, and characterised in that the toy 2 includes at least one removable target part 12 which is adapted to be removed by the attack section 10 of an opponent toy. The attack section 10 may take the form of a jaw which operates to provide the attack action as a biting action.
Patent GB-2434232-A (GB)
Title: Foreign exchange unit transaction system
Inventor: HARIU YOSHIO
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A foreign exchange unit transaction system includes a foreign exchange transaction support server (99) comprising a margin transaction processing means 10 for supporting a foreign exchange margin transaction; an option transaction processing means 20 for supporting an option transaction; a hedge option proposition means 30 for proposing and displaying positions (op) as candidates for the option transaction for hedging against a risk associated with a position (fx) of the margin transaction; and a unit creating means 40 for creating a unit by combining the position (op) selected from among the candidates by a customer 2 with the position (fx) and for entrusting the undertaker 3 with the unit. The unit creating means 40 displays, to the customer 2, a combination that minimizes a delta margin, which is a loss due to a difference between a contract price of the position (fx) and a strike price of the position (op).
Patent GB-2435750-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training apparatus
Inventor: COX ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A golf swing training apparatus consisting of positioning, indicating and guidance means co-operable with a golf club (13) for learning, practicing and performing essential components of a swing technique based on a concept of a lower phase related predominantly to a vertical virtual axis around which the body rotates, an upper swing phase related predominantly to a horizontal virtual axis tied to the vertical virtual axis and around which the arms swing and a "wrist cocking plane" (6) maintained in a fixed relation to the leading forearm, said essential components being: appropriate gripping formation; configuration of the forearms, wrists, hand and club when the wrists are fully cocked within the "wrists cocking plane (6), appropriate relationships of arms, wrists, hands and club to the lower body (33) in the lower swing phase and; relationship of the club to the "wrist cocking plane" (6) to the shoulders at the end of the backswing.
Patent GB-2447695-A (GB)
Title: A flower receptacle
Inventor: JOHNSTON GRAHAM
IPC: A01G5/04
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A flower receptacle comprising a central block 1 with channels or grooves 4 on the surface of one or more of the blocks faces, the grooves or channels 4 accommodate the flower stems and each grooved or channelled face is covered by a transparent plastic cover 7, the receptacle also accommodates one or more water trays 3 that the flower stems have access to, the receptacle allows the whole flower including the stem may be displayed. Preferably the transparent plastic cover 7 is detachably attached to the central block 1 via magnets. The central block 1 may have one or more slots 2 to accommodate the water tray. The flower receptacle may be cylindrical in shape (11, fig 5) and a have a clear plastic cylindrical cover (10, fig 5) that once slid over the inner cylindrical block holds the flower stems in their channels. The flower receptacle may also have a recess to allow normal vase usage in conjunction with the channels or grooves. The flower receptacle may be mountable on a wall (fig 4).
Patent GB-2449275-A (GB)
Title: Driving a sensor pad for electrical impedance tomography (EIT)
Inventor: BACH THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: The function of a selected pad 8 is changed from receiver to transmitter/impedance measurer by driving the power rails 11 17 of an inverter 10 with feedback to AC follow an oscillator signal 20. The changing of function is ideally done at zero crossings of the AC oscillator for a fixed whole number of cycles per measurement with switches SW1 SW2 SW3 in a T configuration with two series switches SW1 SW3 and a parallel switch SW2 capable of connecting the unused signal line 21 to OV in order to better isolate the functioning as a transmitter or receiver. The inverter virtual-earth input 23 is directly, or indirectly through a series capacitor and /or through switches, coupled to a sensor pad 8 with the rails of such switches as well as any guard plates 9 driven to AC follow the oscillator signal in order to eliminate the effects of stray impedances to the guard plate 9 or rails. A further embodiment (fig 3) has a guard amplifier 24, which may have two level shifted outputs, in the feedback loop in front of an inverter 10 forming an improved inverter with the guard input 23 the improved inverter input. The output 25 of the guard amplifier now AC or DC drives any guard plate 9 or rails of a switch in front of the improved inverter input 23.
Patent GB-2435990-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for tuning filters
Inventor: TSUZUKI GENICHI
IPC: H04B3/04
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for filter design, analysis and adjustment are provided. Various embodiments may include, for example, methods, systems and apparatus for electric signal filter tuning. Embodiments may also include design techniques for planar electric signal (e.g., RF signals) filter tuning. In at least an embodiment of the present invention a technique for filter tuning is provided which may include parameter extraction, optimization and tuning recipes techniques that may require only a single permanent filter tuning. In at least another embodiment a system and method of filter design, analysis and adjustment according to the present invention includes use of tuning that may be set using a mechanical scribing tool or a laser trimming device. In at least one other embodiment, a filter tuning technique may be provided and include providing trimming tabs on a resonator edge that may be disconnected or trimmed for filter tuning.
Patent GB-2445813-A (GB)
Title: Packaging suitable for sterilisation of its contents
Inventor: HWANG JAE KWANG
IPC: B65B55/02
Filed: 2007-08-02
Abstract: A sterilization package 10 comprises a sealable envelope 11 with a window 12 through which sterilization can be effected by gas or radiation. The envelope is 11 made of material that does not transmit the gas or radiation, such as silver foil. The window 12 comprises material which does so transmit, such as transparent PVC or LLDPE or other synthetic resin. The sterilizing medium may be ethylene oxide gas or gamma rays. A tag 14 inside the window may indicate that sterilization has occurred by changing colour. The package may contain goods such as cosmetics, medical supplies, foods and drinks.
Patent GB-2455504-A (GB)
Title: Predictive street lighting
Inventor: DOBSON CHALMERS RICHARD BUTLER
IPC: F21S8/08
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: Predictive street lighting employs detectors/sensors and may be controlled in advance of low-density traffic, wherein street lamps switch on before traffic arrives, having calculated the speed and direction of movement of vehicles or pedestrians, and predicting the lighting ahead as appropriate. Drivers or pedestrians may be unaware that shortly prior to their arrival at that point, highway lighting was in an energy saving mode. Street lamps may be switched completely off when no presence is detected, but illuminated in advance of requirement. Communication between a controller and said street lighting may be in the form of cables, radio signals or audio signals. The detection of traffic/pedestrians may be through optical, acoustic or electro/magnetic means.
Patent GB-2457884-A (GB)
Title: Stability control for heavy goods vehicle trailers
Inventor: TWOMEY PAUL
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: Aerofoils are located within box sections on the roof of a vehicle trailer, and require constant and varying exposure to side winds. This can be achieved either by moving the box cover up and down, or by raising and lowering the aerofoils within the box. Pistons acting upon the aerofoils would be raised or lowered by electric or hydraulic actuators. These actuators would be commanded by a device, which measures deviation from the vertical. This device might include a gyro of a kind used on aircraft systems, or a spirit ball with deflection being read by a laser light. In any situation, including one arising from gravitational force, where the onset of serious instability threatens the vehicle, compressed air would be forced over the aerofoil and through the box. The compressed air would come from small apertures located at intervals along the mouth of the aerofoils and would be fed from tanks located on the chassis or at the back of the cab. This will return the vehicle to equilibrium. The low-pressure area in the aerofoil will require automatic temperature control of the surfaces to ensure the low-pressure air remains just above freezing point. This could be achieved electrically with power supplied by an alternator.
Patent GB-2447613-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer protective material
Inventor: FERGUSON PAUL GREGORY
IPC: A62B17/04
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: A multi-layer protective material having optical properties which filter both IR and UV light, the material comprises at least two sheets of plastic 1 to 5 secured together and with the first of those sheets having a metallized surface 6. The multi-layer material may comprise at least three sheets of plastic, the first sheet and/or one or more of the other sheets being coloured. The plastic may be polyester, polycarbonate, acetate or triacetate and the metallized surface may be aluminium or alloys such as brass. The material is particularly intended for use in products such as face shields and visors to be worn by welders and foundry workers.