baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2422634-A (GB)
Title: Window catch with snapping locking member
Inventor: CARPENTER STUART
IPC: E05B65/08
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A catch for a window comprising a striker member 11 for attachment to a first window component, and a catch member 10 arranged for attachment to a second window member. When the catch member 10 is moved adjacent to the striker member 11, a locking member 18 snaps into engagement with the striker member 11. The catch member 18 having components 15 17 operable to move the locking member 18 into a position in which it is constrained from snapping into locking engagement with the striker member 11. These components may comprise a handle 15, and a barrel lock 17. The catch can be operated to ensure that the associated locking member is constrained from snapping into locking engagement with the associated striker member. This means not if the window comprises two or more catches, each catch can be operated individually such that both hands can be used to operate the window.
Patent GB-2423499-A (GB)
Title: Carrier for a generally cylindrical container
Inventor: MEREDITH WYNDHAM THOMAS
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A carrier (100) for assisting in transportation of a generally cylindrical container, such as a gas canister. The carrier includes first (102) and second (104) rigid elongate members that are connected together by at least one flexible strap (106, 108, 110, 112). At least one fastening strap (206A, B) is connected to each of the rigid members and is configured to be wrapped around a container (202) to releasably fasten it to the carrier such that the container is supportable directly or indirectly on at least one of the rigid members. The flexible strap may form a loop (302, figure 3) which acts as a handle. Brackets (118A, B) may extend from the rigid elongate members, said brackets supporting in use on end of the cylindrical container and providing a mounting point for wheels (120A, B).
Patent GB-2425957-A (GB)
Title: Contoured swab
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61F13/38
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A medical or hygienic swab is formed from a stick 1 having an absorbent material 4 covering one or both ends. The covered part(s) of the stick 2 can be undulating (e.g. waves or spirals) or formed to have undulating shapes (e.g. spheres, cones or discs). The covering material adopts the shape of the underlying stick. The undulations may occupy more than one plane. The width of the covered part of the stick may be different to the width of the uncovered part.
Patent GB-2416262-A (GB)
Title: Laser linear scanning microscope with plural scanning arrangements
Inventor: WOLLESCHENSKY RALF
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A laser scanning microscope has linear scanning and sample illumination via a beam splitter ST, disposed in the objective pupil O, comprising respective reflective and transmitting portions; transmitting and reflecting portions serve to couple illumination light and allow passage of detection light, or vice versa, i.e. couple detection light, transmit illumination light. There is a first scanning arrangement, SC, and means to couple a further scanning arrangement SC1 is provided, such as via a beam splitter. Some sample light may be diverted to a side of the beam splitter remote from a sample; thus, sample light passes in the direction of the first scanner detection unit. Alternatively, there is a scanning mirror, and a portion of sample light passes, via a diverter, to the scanning mirror to the detection direction. The further scanner may be coupled via a beam splitter, and sample light may be directed via a beam splitter without passing through the scanner. Figures 3 - 5 show the further scanner and beam splitter arrangements.
Patent GB-2414887-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional projection display
Inventor: YOUNG RUPERT CHARLES DAVID
IPC: G03H1/08
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A method of generating a 3D image, preferably colour and user controllable, from a 3D CAD model, or another object, comprises the following steps: dividing the object into sequential cross-sectional slices; determining a near field hologram for each slice, calculated as Fresnel transform; displaying each transform, preferably more than one simultaneously, on an SLM 3, and; illuminating the SLM 3, preferably with laser source 4, to project a 3D image for display. Display and illumination of each transform is repeated to create a persistence of vision effect. The image displayed is preferably reconstructed in a holographic medium 2, (fig. 3, 30), from which images may be recorded when it is illuminated by the laser source 4, (fig. 3, 4). Recorded images can be displayed in the medium (fig. 3, 30) using a light source (fig. 3, 31). The SLM 3 is composed of pixels pairs, the real and imaginary components of each transform being displayed on respective pixels of each pair. A   f  /2 relative phase shift between real and imaginary components may be achieved using a phase detour technique. Preferably, a step of multiplying the data on every second real and imaginary pixel pair by -1 is included. A number of independent claims are included.
Patent GB-2415676-A (GB)
Title: Outlet channel for a water jet propulsion system
Inventor: BOOTH GRAHAM MERVYN
IPC: B63H11/103
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: An outlet channel for a water jet propulsion system comprises a first section 5, where water enters the channel, having a constant cross-sectional area, with a first stepped restriction point 1 linking said first section to a second section 4 with a smaller but constant cross-sectional area. The second section is then linked to a third section 3 with a smaller cross-sectional area than the second section by a second stepped restriction point 2. Water is expelled from the end 6 of the third section of the channel. Each section of the outlet channel has a common longitudinal axis and the stepped reductions in the outlet channel's cross-sectional area increase the pressure of the water exiting said outlet channel. The application also discloses an outlet channel (1, Fig 1) of circular cross section with a cylinder (4, Fig 1) of circular cross-section mounted by means of four securing plates (3, Fig 1) at the centre of the outlet.
Patent GB-2419017-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine having a game outcome determined by group association
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing a wagering game with a winning game outcome determined by the selection of at least two groups from a plurality of groups. Each group having a plurality of possible game outcomes, with the possible game outcomes duplicated in some or all of the groups. The winning or selected game outcome is the game outcome associated with each of the selected groups. The selected game outcome may be determined by the intersection of the selected groups, or may be the game outcome that is common to each of the selected groups.
Patent GB-2421004-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming plastic part having hidden thin walled section
Inventor: CVENGROS DONALD JAMES
IPC: B29C45/56
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A method of forming a thin walled section 12 in an injection molded plastic part 10 comprises a mold having a first mold half 14, a second mold half 16, and a slide 18, wherein the first and second mold halves 14, 16, and the slide 18 define a mold cavity (20 fig 1) when assembled. The slide 18 includes portions 22 that define a thin walled section 12 of the plastic part 10 and is movable between a retracted position wherein the slide is partially retracted from the mold cavity (20 fig 1) and an engaged position wherein the slide 18 is in position to define the final shape of the plastic part 10; injecting molten plastic (24 fig 1) into the mold cavity 20 with the slide 18 in the retracted position moving the slide 18 to the engaged position; allowing the molten plastic (24 fig 1) to cool; opening the mold halves and removing the plastic part 10.
Patent GB-2420929-A (GB)
Title: A pipelined deblocking filter
Inventor: KIM YUN-KYOUNG
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method for pipelined deblocking includes a filter having a filtering engine, a plurality of registers in signal communication with the filtering engine, a pipeline control unit in signal communication with the filtering engine, and a finite state machine in signal communication with the pipeline control unit; and a method of filtering a block of pixel data processed with block transformations to reduce blocking artifacts includes filtering a first edge 1 of the block A, and filtering a third edge 3 of the block A no more than three edges after filtering the first edge, wherein the third edge is perpendicular to the first edge.
Patent GB-2433708-A (GB)
Title: Creation of a mist from a liquid surface within a container
Inventor: CHEN WEN-PIN
IPC: B05B15/60
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A mechanism comprises an apertured plate 12, on a floating support 21A, within a container 4, vibratable to impinge upon a liquid surface, to create an upwards draft or mist of liquid droplets. Also disclosed is a device as already described, further featuring the floating support being movably, such as slidably, joined to a fixed mounting unit. In this way the float can maintain the plate 12 at a set level above the water surface, regardless of the height of the liquid (see for example fig.19).
Patent GB-2434794-A (GB)
Title: Continuous process for forming anthranilic acid and treatment of waste water containing organic material
Inventor: BERG CARSTEN
IPC: C02F1/58
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A continuous process for forming an anthranilic acid comprises treating in a first step a mixture of a carbonate salt and an anthranilic acid salt of formula (1) wherein R is hydrogen or one or more optionally substituted hydrocarbon groups and M is a univalent cation with aqueous inorganic acid to form an aqueous slurry comprising anthranilic acid and inorganic salts. The slurry is filtered to provide a residue comprising part of the anthranilic acid and a filtrate comprising the remainder and the inorganic salts. Further anthranilic acid is extracted from the filtrate into a water-immiscible organic solvent. The organic phase is contacted with aqueous alkali to transfer the further anthranilic acid to an aqueous phase as a salt. This salt is added to the mixture of the first step. A process for the treatment of waste water containing organic material and greater than 10 g/l inorganic salts comprises contacting the waste water with a volatile water-immiscible organic solvent. An organic phase is separated from an aqueous phase containing less than 0.5 g/l organic material, the solvent is evaporated from the organic phase to leave a residue which is incinerated.
Patent GB-2434986-A (GB)
Title: Toilet accessory
Inventor: MCKNIGHT JANETTE SUSAN
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: An accessory used in the pan part of a toilet which consists of bio-degradable perfumed paper in the shape of petals. The petals float and remain on top of the water in the toilet. After flushing of the toilet a small amount of the petals can be sprinkled into the toilet bowl. This item also prevents soiling of the pan. The petals are stored in a 6'' cube box with a concertinaed lid. The petals may come in assorted sizes and colours.
Patent GB-2423103-A (GB)
Title: Sealed multilateral junction system
Inventor: SMITH RAY C
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A method of forming a wellbore junction in a subterranean well, the method comprising the steps of drilling a first wellbore (236); installing a casing string (234) in the first wellbore (236); drilling a second wellbore (240) extending outwardly from the first wellbore (236); aligning a window (237) formed through a sidewall of the casing string (234) with the second wellbore (240); installing a liner string (232) through the window (237) and into the second wellbore (240), a first portion of the liner string (232) extending longitudinally within the casing string (234), a second portion (244) of the liner string extending laterally across an interior of the casing string (234), and a third portion of the liner string (232) extending within the second wellbore (240); and expanding the liner string (232) radially outward.
Patent GB-2436645-A (GB)
Title: Overhead power line catcher.
Inventor: WOODWARD DEAN
IPC: H02G7/18
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: An overhead power line catcher 5 is placed alongside overhead power lines 6 to catch the power lines 6 if they fall from their supports 2. The catcher 5 may be attached to a supporting crossarm 1 of a pylon.
Patent GB-2427420-A (GB)
Title: Compressible packer seal with anti-extrusion rings
Inventor: CONAWAY SETH
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A packer comprises a sealing element 32, a gauge 36 and a plurality of foldback rings 48, 52 located between the gauge and the sealing element. The gauge compresses the seal axially to radially expand the seal. The foldback rings act as a seal backup system to limit or prevent longitudinal extrusion of the seal element. The foldback rings may consist of a primary foldback ring 48 and a secondary foldback ring 52. The rings may be metal, and may only contact each other at their outer edge (48c, 52c, fig 2). The rings may be orientated at different angles (64, 66, fig 2) and may be adapted to bend over a shoulder 100 of the gauge.
Patent GB-2422840-A (GB)
Title: Methods for inhibiting hydrate blockage in oil and gas pipelines using simple quaternary ammonium and phosphonium compounds
Inventor: PANCHALINGAM VAITHLINGAM
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A method and a quaternary ammonium or phosphonium composition used therein for inhibiting, retarding, mitigating, reducing, controlling and/or delaying formation of hydrocarbon hydrates or agglomerates of hydrates. The method may be applied to prevent or reduce or mitigate plugging of conduits, pipes, transfer lines, valves, and other places or equipment where hydrocarbon hydrate solids may form under the conditions. At least one quaternary ammonium or phosphonium compound is added into the process stream, where the compound may be mixed with another compound selected from other amino alcohols, esters, quaternary ammonium, phosphonium or sulphonium salts, betaines, amine oxides, amides, simple amine salts, and combinations thereof.
Patent GB-2424713-A (GB)
Title: Densitometer with pulsing pressure
Inventor: MATTAR WADE M
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: Techniques for measuring a density of a liquid within a fluid that includes both a liquid and a gas are described. A pressure of the fluid oscillates according to a time-varying function, which causes a density of the fluid also to oscillate according to the same time-varying function (235, 404). A resulting pressure signal (302) and density signal (304) are analyzed to extract at least a first and second pressure value (225, 245) and at least a first and second density value (205, 240), (410), where the first pressure and density values occur at a first time, and the second pressure and density values occur at a second time. Then, the liquid density is calculated from the first and second pressure and density values (250,414). As a result the liquid density may be calculated quickly and easily, with a minimum of effort on the part of an operator, and without requiring disruption of other measurement processes associate with the flowtube.
Patent GB-2424459-A (GB)
Title: Brake shoe hold down clip
Inventor: MONOPOLI MARCO
IPC: F16D65/09
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A brake shoe hold down clip (23,24) is shaped so as to provide a non-linear spring action to resist movements of the brake shoe (11,12) away from the backplate (13), the hold down clip having a lower spring rate to resist small movements of the brakeshoe away from the backplate and a higher spring rate which becomes operative in response to higher movements of the brake shoe away from the backplate. The clip includes a spring loop (33,34) with an end portion (35,36) of the loop designed to contact the brake shoe to provide the lower spring rate and portions (37,38) of the loop further from the end portion being designed to contact the brake shoe to make the loop stiffer and thus provide the higher rate in response to larger movements of the brake shoe (11,12) away from the backplate (13).
Patent GB-2470710-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for defence against persons intruding underwater
Inventor: LAMBERTUS DETLEF
IPC: F41H13/00
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A method and an apparatus are specified for defence against persons, such as divers, swimmers, combat swimmers 12 and the like intruding into an underwater security zone 13 in which, in order to quickly, precisely and effectively impede a person who is approaching the security zone 13 and who represents a potential risk of intrusion, the person is detected and is tracked on his way to the security zone 13. On identification of probable intrusion into the security zone 13, an unmanned underwater vehicle 22, p which is equipped with defensive means (23)fig 3 is moved to an expected area 58 and the person being tracked is localized in the expected area 58 from the underwater vehicle 22 and at least one defensive means (23)fig 3 is used against the person being tracked.
Patent GB-2448724-A (GB)
Title: Graphic display system having graphic suspended between tracks provided with channels.
Inventor: CASSIDY ANDREW DUNCAN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A graphic display system comprises a graphic suspended between upper and lower tracks 1. Edges of the graphic are provided with means, e.g. rods, to retain the graphic in a channel formed in the track. The tracks may be plastic and flexible. The tracks may be provided in short lengths which can be connected together to form longer lengths. All edges of the graphic may be retained in tracks.
Patent GB-2448782-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard attachment to a portable electronic device
Inventor: SHEN CHING LING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A keyboard attachment means for attaching a keyboard unit 21 to a portable electronic device 24 e.g. a laptop computer in a waterproof manner is provided. The keyboard structure comprises at least a touch panel unit (31, fig.5), a keyboard unit 21 and a signal connecting part 26. The portable electronic device 24 includes a receiving trough 25 having a groove 27 therein. The touch panel unit 31 comprises a circuit board (32, fig 5) having a first signal junction electrically connected to the portable electronic device 24. The keyboard unit 21 has at least a key 22 and a mounting plate 23, and the key 22 is mounted on the mounting plate 23; a second signal junction is disposed on a lower surface of the mounting plate for outputting signals from the key 22. A conductive signal connecting part 26 connects the first signal junction of the touch panel unit 31 to the second signal junction of the keyboard unit 21. The circuit board (32, fig 5) tightly presses the signal connecting part 26 against a lower surface of the keyboard unit 21, so as to separate an internal side and an external side of the portable electronic device from each other.
Patent GB-2453361-A (GB)
Title: A cap member for sealing an open orifice
Inventor: HALL KRISTIAN DAVID
IPC: A61M39/20
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A cap member 10 for sealing an open orifice associated with therapy apparatus; the cap member comprising a blind-ended generally cylindrical capping portion 20 to sealingly co-operate with said open orifice. The cap may be fitted with a tether comprising a thin flexible tie portion 26 and a ring portion 28 to allow the tube being capped to pass through it. The cap is preferably moulded from a plastic material with a hardness range of 100 to 25 Shore A, and where the plastics material is treated or impregnated with an antimicrobial agent such as nano silver. The capping member may also be in the form of a solid plug to engage with the end of a tube.
Patent GB-2453993-A (GB)
Title: Soft contact lens for correcting abnormal corneal topography
Inventor: CLAMP JOHN
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A method of designing a soft contact lens to correct a visual defect in the eye of a human subject caused by abnormal corneal topography, comprises the steps of: (a) defining the posterior topography of the lens over at least a central optic zone to conform to that of the subject's cornea as previously determined; (b) defining the posterior topography of the lens over an outer portion to provide a flatter curve than that of the cornea, whilst retaining the previously defined topography over the central optic zone of the lens; (c) using empirical or theoretical data to predict or model the path of light rays passing from the cornea into the contact lens, and thereby adapting the topography of the anterior surface of the contact lens, over at least the central optic zone, to cause the light rays passing through the lens to conform to a desired wavefront (typically planar); and (d) defining the anterior surface of the contact lens over the outer portion to join the anterior optic zone to the posterior outer portion, the anterior surface over the outer portion conveniently comprising one or more thickened regions to confer rotational and/or translational stability on the lens in ocula. The topology of the subject's cornea may have been previously determined using a corneal topographer. The results are used to make a contact lens which can be done by casting or cutting with a CNC lathe.
Patent GB-2454245-A (GB)
Title: Security grille
Inventor: KIDD WILLIAM
IPC: E06B9/01
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: A security apparatus for securing an opening such as a window or door, having at least one security bar 2 and are retained in place. The security bars 2 of the apparatus are positioned such that they are aligned with a dividing bar of the window or door (see Figure 1) and are fixed in position to ensure the window or door, providing discreet protection. Preferably the security bars engage a slot in a retaining track 3 which allows the security bars to move and be aligned in place. The security bars are then secured in place via a U shaped clip 11. The bars may be positioned at an angle (Figure 5). A protective screen or shield, preferably made from a polycarbonate may be attached to the grille. The retaining means may comprise a hinge and a lock and the apparatus may be secured to the window reveal.
Patent GB-2441710-A (GB)
Title: Gravestones or memorials
Inventor: PRINGLE MARK JOHN
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: The invention provides a memorial assembly (10) including a memorial structure (11) and a security device (16) secured to the memorial structure (11). The security device (16) includes a sensing device for sensing disturbance of the memorial structure (11). The security device (16) also includes a transmitter operatively connected to the sensing device, to generate a wireless alarm signal in response to sensing of disturbance of the memorial structure (11) by the sensing device. The invention also provides a memorial security system which includes the memorial assembly (10) and also a transceiver module which receives the wireless alarm signal and which produces at least one notification message, such as a telephonic text message to prespecified notification address.