baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2423252-A (GB)
Title: Cross-linked polymer of carbohydrate, notably based on polysaccharides, and/or on oligosaccharides and/or on polyols
Inventor: ABDUL-MALAK NABIL
IPC: C08B31/00
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a cross-linked polymer of at least one type of carbohydrate or carbohydrate derivative comprising at least one primary alcohol function. This cross-linked polymer is particularly useful for the manufacture of a composition which is intended to be applied onto a tissue of a subject to obtain a tensing and/or toning effect on this tissue.
Patent GB-2441971-A (GB)
Title: Method of remodeling stretch marks
Inventor: GOBLE NIGEL MARK
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A cosmetic method of regenerating the skin in the region of a stretch mark is disclosed. The method comprises operating a source (16) of thermal energy with a low thermal time constant, and directing it at the surface of the skin adjacent to and within a stretch mark (101) forming first and second adjacent regions (111 and 112) of thermally-modified tissue. The first region (111) is adjacent to, and overlies, the second region (112), and the first region is thermally modified to a greater extent than the second region such that, following treatment, the width of the stretch mark (101) is reduced and the reticular architecture of the dermis in the stretch mark is at least partially restored. The method may include the application of adhesive strips to the edges of the stretch mark and or the application of collagenous fillers or fibroblasts prior to operation of the source of thermal energy.
Patent GB-2445912-A (GB)
Title: A protective sports shoe
Inventor: ESSIEN BASSEY
IPC: A43B5/00
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A sports shoe with a reinforced area on the upper or vamp of the shoe, the reinforced area comprises a protective layer D and plurality of pressure transferring elements C extending through the protective layer. The pressure transferring elements serve to transfer pressure from the exterior of the shoe, such as the contact from a football, to a user's foot within the shoe. Preferably the pressure transferring elements are pins or columnar bodies, made from a resilient material such as rubber that passes through holes in the protective layer. The ends of the elements may have enlarged end portions that are attached to highly flexible outer and inner covering layers A, B that conceal the pressure elements. To return the pressure transferring elements to their original position after the external force has been removed, material having resilient properties such as rubber or silicone gel E, can be placed between the protective layer and the outer covering layer A. A cushioned material F such as memory foam, may also be placed between the protective layer and the inner covering layer B to provide additional protection. In addition the shoe may have one or more reinforced areas that extend over the upper part of the shoe.
Patent GB-2434551-A (GB)
Title: Two part golf tee
Inventor: LEE LIEN-HSIN
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: A golf tee comprises an anchoring member 2 for penetrating into the ground on a golf course, multiple receptacle members 1 of different heights can be selectively attached to the anchoring member 2 by means of magnetic attraction 13,22 for supporting a golf ball for striking by a golf player with a golf club, and a cord member 3 to link the receptacle members 1 to the anchoring member 2 so that the receptacle members 1 can be retrieved for repeated uses. A variation to the above design (see figure 7) can be used on the golf driving range for practice and comprises a base anchoring element (5) inserted through a mat as an anchor.
Patent GB-2446378-A (GB)
Title: Bulk material mixing and distribution apparatus
Inventor: WEST HARRY
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: A bulk material mixing and distribution apparatus 10 comprises a container 18, an auger assembly 30 in the container and a distributor in communication with a container for distributing material from the container 18. The container has walls 20, 22, 24, 26 defining opposite outer volumes 50 and intermediate volume 52 between the opposite outer volumes. The auger assembly comprises respective outer auger members 46 in the respective outer volumes 50 arranged to urge material towards the intermediate volume 52. An intermediate auger member 54 in the intermediate volume 52 is arranged to urge material towards at least one of the outer volumes 50. A series of vanes are provided in the intermediate volume to urge material towards the material distributor 58. The apparatus is particularly suitable for vehicle mounted mixing and distribution of agricultural bulk material such as animal feedstuff or manure.
Patent GB-2446804-A (GB)
Title: Releasing a load support mechanism
Inventor: SPURR NIGEL VICTOR
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2007-02-23
Abstract: A support mechanism 10 for supporting and releasing a load - in particular for disengaging a final closing drive from a pivoted door bolt when the release of the bolt is initiated. The mechanism has a chassis 12, a first link 14 pivotally attached to the chassis about a first rotational axis A1, a second link 16 pivotally attached to the first link about a second rotational axis A2 and a third link 18 pivotally attached to the second link about a third rotational axis 36. The third link 18 has a load application point L remote from the third axis, the first and second rotational axes define a first link axis, the second and third rotational axes define a second link axis and the third rotational axis and the load application point define a third link axis. The mechanism has a first position (fig. 1) for supporting a load applied at the load application point L in a direction of the third link axis in which the first link axis and the second link axis are generally parallel and the first rotational axis A1 and the third rotational axis 36 are generally in line, the mechanism having a second position (fig. 4) for releasing a load at which the third rotational axis 36 is generally remote from the first rotational axis A1.
Patent GB-2447603-A (GB)
Title: Storage system for boxes and tubes of colouring medium
Inventor: PROBERT NEIL
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: A stackable storage system for boxes and tubes of hair colour and/or artists paints comprises a rack having a base 1, a back board 8, end plates 7 and a central supporting wall 6. A plurality of partitions or dividers 5 enables the separation of different types of articles, such as boxes 2, to be stored. Holes 4 are arranged forward of each partition to accommodate tubes 3 of colouring medium. The system is made to be stackable by having pegs 9 around the base of the rack engageable in location holes 10 on the top of the end plates 7. The racks can be free-standing or can be affixed to a vertical surface.
Patent GB-2449093-A (GB)
Title: Combined dog collar and water reservoir
Inventor: HILL DAVID DANBY
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A water reservoir for attachment to a dog collar 10 comprises a flexible tube having a compartment for holding water 14 and additional dry compartments 17, 18 for containing sundry items such as bowls, leads and bags. The dry compartments can be provided at either end of the water compartment. The water compartment is closed using a threaded plug 16 and the dry compartments are shut by flaps 19, 20. The reservoir has loops 15 through which the dog collar can be threaded.
Patent GB-2434707-A (GB)
Title: Method for the production of a substrate having a holographic appearance
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: B44F7/00
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A method of forming an image on a substrate, the substrate having a front face, the method comprising acquiring electronic data representing a work image of an object, the work image including a three dimensional representation of the object; using the electronic data to prepare a three dimensional reproduction of the object on the substrate wherein the substrate is shaped and the selection of the front face bearing a positive or a negative of the work image is made so that the three dimensional representation has a holographic appearance.
Patent GB-2454497-A (GB)
Title: Task Scheduling Method with a Threshold Limit on Task Transfers between Resources
Inventor: SNELLING DAVID
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for scheduling tasks in a system having interconnected resources that can be organised into groups. The method comprises the following steps: <UL ST="  $  " COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>  select a task to be executed, <LI>perform an initial evaluation function at a first resource to generate a first suitability value indicating its ability to execute the task, <LI>transfer the task to another of the resources in the group (that resource becoming the active resource) and perform the same evaluation function at that resource, to produce an active suitability value; until either: <UL ST="  ¼  " COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>  the active suitability value is better than the first suitability value, or <LI>a pre-determined limit to the number of times which the task is transferred is reached; <LI>whence the active resource is chosen to execute the task. Factors taken into account by the evaluation function are resource load, power consumption, and communication distance between the task and the resource.
Patent GB-2458982-A (GB)
Title: Subsea flowhead
Inventor: DUNCAN NEIL SUTHERLAND
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A subsea flowhead system which overcomes the disadvantages of separately deploying a tubing hanger and a production tree during well completions. The system comprises an adaptor having a main body 1 which is connected to a subsea wellhead (3, figure 2) or casing hanger (4, figure 2) with connector 2 and seal 9. Connection device 5 provides communication to a subsea flowline and an opening through which fluids may flow into or out of the adaptor from the subsea flowline. The system is deployed via handling and running connection 7. Extension 11 provides a conduit 12 for fluids to pass to and from the well via flowline 6 and seals directly and internally to the wellhead casing string (14, figure 2) by means of seals 10 or lockdown mechanism (18, figure 3) such as a packer. Barriers such as valves or plugs (19, Figure 4) may also be incorporated to control flow through the system.
Patent GB-2442895-A (GB)
Title: Secure patch system
Inventor: WACHTLER AXEL
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: Patch servers, patch clients and corresponding methods are provided that may increase secret protection and key loss tolerance. A patch server includes a first key generation platform and a second key generation platform different from the first one. A first and second private key group containing a plurality of first or second private keys, respectively, is generated using the first or second key generation platform, respectively. One of the first private keys is selected from the first private key group, and one of the second private keys is selected from the second private key group. A first digital signature is generated based on the patch and the first selected private key. A second digital signature is generated based on the patch and the second selected private key. The patch is transmitted to the patch client together with the first and second digital signatures.
Patent GB-2448033-A (GB)
Title: Removing mercury from combustion flue gas by injecting coolant and sorbent into a convective pass
Inventor: LISSIANSKI VITALI VICTOR
IPC: F01N13/16
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A coal-fired combustion plant includes a furnace 12 producing flue gases 46 containing carbon and elemental mercury; a convective pass 50 channelling the flue gases from the furnace; a coolant injector 70 reducing temperature of the gases in the convective pass; and a sorbent injector 60 injecting sorbent into the convective pass for oxidation of mercury. The sorbent can be activated carbon. Extra coal 38 introduced to a reburn area 22 can also create a high carbon content fly ash in the gases, so that sorbent may not be required. The coolant may be atomised water or ambient air. Following sorbent and coolant injection fly ash and sorbent are collected in a particulate control device (PCD) 14, such as an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) or baghouse. The coal may be bituminous, Powder River Basin or lignite. Heat exchangers 48 heated by the furnace may include fuel cells.
Patent GB-2447800-A (GB)
Title: Tool interface and method
Inventor: ALLAN ELSIE ANNE
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a interface (100) for connecting a tool to a robotic apparatus. In an embodiment, the interface includes a first assembly (102) attached to the robotic apparatus and a second assembly (104) attached to the tool, and the first and second assemblies can be coupled to one another. The interface can allow transmission between the robotic apparatus and the tool of hydraulic fluid, electrical power, data or a control signal.
Patent GB-2452798-A (GB)
Title: Chair moving aid
Inventor: CLAYTON HENRY KEITH
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A lever and wheel attachment device for a chair with a pair of rear legs "A" "B", comprising a pair of lever arms 10 20 each having first and second ends 10A 20A; 10B 20B, a foot-operated member 40 connected to the first end 10A 20A of each lever arm, a chair leg engaging member 12 13 at the second end 10B 20B of the lever arm 10 20 and a ground-engaging wheel 11 21 between the first and second ends of each lever arm 10 20. When the foot-operated member 40 is in a raised position the rear legs "A" "B" of the chair are on the ground, and when downward pressure is applied to the foot-operated member 40 the lever arms 10 20 pivot about a pivot point centred on the wheels 11 21 and raise the rear legs "A", "B" off the ground allowing the chair to be moved backwards with weight being taken at least in part on the wheels 11, 21. The foot operated member 40 may be a telescopic rod with adjustment means allowing the device to be used on chairs of different width. There may also be a cord retaining means 16 17, preferably elasticated cord, attached to the lever arm 10 20 and the underside of the chair.
Patent GB-2450789-A (GB)
Title: Insertion spike for coupling a seismic sensor to the ground
Inventor: PICHOT YANN
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A tip 2 for inserting a seismic sensor (e.g. geophone) into the ground is attached to a body 1 which houses the sensor. The tip has at least two wings 21 which together give said tip a V-shaped profile, said wings having between them at least one cavity 22 which extends from said upper end to close to said lower end. In order to resist withdrawal of the tip, the wings 21 are thicker at their lower end than at their upper end.
Patent GB-2462108-A (GB)
Title: Deposition of a thin film on a nanostructured surface
Inventor: LANG CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01L21/20
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A method of growing solar cell thin films conformally on a nanostructured surface of a substrate where the thickness of the conformal layer or layers, is at least half the average spacing of the structures, and; at least one of the height of the structures, the average spacing of the structures and the size of the smallest dimension of the structures is set so as to provide an enhanced growth rate for the or each conformal layer compared to the growth rate over a planar substrate. The length h of the nanostructures satisfies the relationship xh>=d where x is the degree of conformality of the thin film and d is the minimum thickness required to fill the volume between the nanostructures. A further set of nanostructures 9 may be interlaced with the nanostructures 5a on the substrate surface and which can be used as electrodes in a photovoltaic device structure - see figure 12(a).
Patent GB-2464993-A (GB)
Title: Former for plastering around light switches, sockets and telephone point apertures
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM JAMES
IPC: E04F13/06
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a former 10,50 for use in applying a skim coat of plaster to a substrate (40 figure 3) having an opening (41 figure 3). The former comprises a substantially planar base sheet 12 having an aperture 11 of the required finished size for the opening in the substrate. The base sheet is adapted for mounting on the surface of the substrate with the aperture in register with the substrate opening. The former also comprises a flange 20 upstanding from the base sheet around the aperture to provide a finished edge to the aperture. To use the former the base sheet is mounted on the substrate and the skim coat is applied over the substrate and base sheet, and is finished up to the flange of the former. The former may also include an adhesive layer 30 on the base sheet by which it may be secured to the substrate 40. Alternatively holes 23, 24 may be used to screw the former to the substrate.
Patent GB-2454387-A (GB)
Title: A fluid loss control system and method for controlling fluid loss
Inventor: BUSSEAR TERRY R
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: A fluid loss control system having a loss control valve (16) and a plurality of zones including an isolation assembly (21) disposed in a wellbore and a string having a stinger (32) at a downholemost end thereof. The string is supportive of a moveable seal (40) at a selected position uphole of the stinger, the position being calculated to cause engagement of the seal with the isolation assembly and to position the moveable seal to facilitate fluid-flow around the seal when the stinger is engaged with a seal bore of one of the plurality of zones. A method for controlling fluid loss including isolating a fluid column uphole of a pressure seal spaced from the lower completion, opening a fluid loss control valve, stabbing a stinger into a seal bore of the lower completion, and positioning the seal to facilitate fluid flow therearound.
Patent GB-2467919-A (GB)
Title: Concealable support assembly
Inventor: CVITAN TONCH
IPC: A47B81/06
Filed: 2009-02-19
Abstract: An electrical item assembly 10 adapted in use to support an electrical item 11 with respect to a surface 17. The assembly 10 comprises a main body 12 which is mountable with respect to the surface 17 and a support 20 on which the electrical item 11 may be carried. The support 20 is coupled to the main body 12 and is movable between a use position whereat the electrical item 11 can be normally operated and a stowed position where at the electrical item is concealed. The support 20 is coupled to the main body 12 by a single drive mechanism which permits co-ordinated translational and pivotal movement of the support 20 relative to the main body 12. In one arrangement, the main body 12 comprises a housing which conceals the electrical item 11 when the support 20 is in its stowed position.
Patent GB-2467969-A (GB)
Title: Bearing support
Inventor: IONS DAVID
IPC: F16C35/063
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A bearing support 1 comprising a body 2 through which a bore 3 extends and a plurality of grooves 4,5 formed in a wall 6 of the bore 3, each groove 4,5 extending from a first end 7 of the bore 3 and terminating prior to a second end 8 of the bore 3. A bearing 12 may be secured within the bearing support 1 by injecting adhesive 13 into one or more of the grooves 4,5. Also claimed is a diffuser (22 in Figure 4) which comprises the same features as does the bearing support and a compressor comprising a rotor mounted in such a diffuser.
Patent GB-2458819-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with pre-loaded wing rest
Inventor: MAIER JURGEN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor vehicle seat 4 with a seat back (28, fig 1) which can be tilted from a substantially upright use position into a substantially horizontal non-use position, wherein the seat back has at least one wing-rest 36, 38 which, in the non-use position of the seat back, can be tilted about a tilting axis 48 extending in seat direction 16 from a lower armrest non-use position into an upper armrest use position for forming an armrest. According to the invention, the wing-rest is preloaded into the armrest use position. The present invention relates further to a seat arrangement with such a motor vehicle seat. The wing-rest may be lockable in the armrest non-use position against the preload. A hinge mechanism may be provided between a middle seat back member and the wing-rest whereby the hinge mechanism may be a strap hinge. The seat arrangement may comprise a second and third seat 22, 24 wherein the second and third seats are displaceable in a transverse direction.
Patent GB-2470202-A (GB)
Title: Pointer display
Inventor: EWERS PAUL SIMON
IPC: B60K37/04
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a display in a motor vehicle having at least two pointers. A pointer display (1 figure 6b) comprises at least two pointer assemblies (2, 4 figure 9), each assembly having a hub 16, 18 and a pointer arm 20, 22, each pointer arm 20, 22 extending outwards from a corresponding hub 16, 18, said hubs 16, 18 being rotatable about a common axis 24 and being positioned apart from each other along an axial direction such that a first one of said hubs 16 of a first pointer assembly (2 figure 9) is closest to a viewer of the dial display (1, figure 6b), The display (1, figure 6b) also comprises a cap 6 for covering the first hub 16; and supporting means 36 for supporting the cap 6, the supporting means 36 including a supporting member 36 that extends through a passage 38 in the first hub 16 so that the cap 6 is supported independently of the first hub 16. The cap 6 also comprises a display that indicates a vehicle condition such as turn indicators or low fuel.
Patent GB-2471075-A (GB)
Title: A fire-collar located between two pipes in a fire-retarding arrangement
Inventor: HOFFMAN WILLIAM HERBERT
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: A fire-collar 16 comprises a sleeve 18 fluidly connecting two pipes 21, 22 and a body of intumescent material 26 on the inner periphery of the sleeve which swells when exposed to heat to block the pipe/s. The fire-collar is located in between the two pipes and allows fluid to flow from one pipe to the other during normal use. Preferably, the fire-collar sleeve is mounted in a bore / hole in a partition wall / floor / ceiling which may take the form of a bulkhead in a ship's hull. An integral flange 24 may be located on the fine-collar so as to enable it to be secured to the partition (see figure 3). The fire-retardant collar is preferably made of steel, and comprises a graphite-based intumescent material. Circumferential baffles 28 extend radially inwards from the fire-collar so as to confine the expandable material and to direct the expansion inwards. The pipes in the fire-retarding arrangement are preferably spiral metal pipes, made of steel or aluminium.
Patent GB-2465442-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency heating
Inventor: PERKIN ROBERT MELSON
IPC: A23B4/07
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) oven comprises a RF generator 4, first and second electrodes 1,2 arranged outside a polymer enclosure 5 and coupled to the output of the RF generator 4 and a removable spacer 8 arranged to at least partially fill a gap between either of the first 1 or the second 2 electrode (or the first or the second opposing walls of the enclosure). The arrangement reduces the air gap between the product 3 to be heated and thereby provides the RF oven with the correct load. A kit may comprising a plurality of different sized removable spacers 8 for at least partially filling the gap. A compartmentalized polymer holder 13 (fig 6) may hold a number of modules 8,8' dependent on the size of the product 3,3'. The arrangement may be arranged to take up the shape of the product shape (fig 7), ice being added to the upper surface so as not to increase the gap between the product and the electrode. The spacer may be part filed with water 21,21' (figs 8a-8c). In another embodiment the spacer 99 may be magnetically mounted to plate 100 and be positioned between electrode 1 and the produce 3.