baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2425971-A (GB)
Title: A distributor
Inventor: AROUSSI ABDELWAHAB
IPC: B01F5/06
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: In the field of flow distributors there is a need for a flow distributor which produces a uniform distribution of particulate material within a carrier fluid without causing a substantial pressure drop in the carrier fluid. A flow distributor (10; 50; 60; 70; 90; 100; 120), for insertion in a pipeline conveying a particulate material carried by a carrier fluid, comprises a pipe (12) including at least one deflector section (14; 72; 102) which has an inlet end (16; 74; 106) and an outlet end (18; 76; 108). The deflector section (14; 72; 102) is shaped so as to define a first continuous hollow conduit (24) which has a substantially constant cross-sectional area along the length thereof. The first hollow conduit (24) has an active inner surface (20; 80; 104) angled relative to the pipeline so as to urge particles of the particulate material towards a central region of the flow distributor (10; 50; 60; 70; 90; 100; 120). The active inner surface (20; 80; 104) has a constant gradient in a longitudinal direction of the flow distributor (10; 50; 60; 70; 90; 100; 120).
Patent GB-2427168-A (GB)
Title: Portable stowaway workbench
Inventor: MONTAGUE-SMITH PETER
IPC: B25H1/16
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A portable, height adjustable workbench is provided, comprising a worktop 1 with an aperture 2 and slots 3 therein; and channels 5 for the insertion of arms 6 to facilitate the support of large sheet material. The workbench may be provided with two legs 12 and can be attached 11 and stored vertically on a wall. Two further legs (figure 6, 12) can also be attached to the workbench, so that a free-standing bench is produced (figure 6). The worktop 1 may have a removable centre element (figure 14) and a further bolt-in centre element (figure 10, 31) for the fitting of power tools. The legs 12 may also protrude forwards from the worktop 1 to provide vertical cramping of material and may be stored beneath the worktop 1.
Patent GB-2415394-A (GB)
Title: Gymnastic device
Inventor: PIERRE WILSON CHRISTIAN
IPC: A63B7/02
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A gymnastic device in the form of a swing or trapeze. Substantially horizontal support means (10) are raised from the ground by generally vertical support means (11). Extendible lengthways hands support means (19, 30) are mounted at, or near, one end of the hands support means (19) perpendicularly to the horizontal support means (10) in a manner allowing angular rotation about the horizontal support means, the lengthways hands support means (19, 30) being provided with resistive means (70) arranged in a manner allowing reciprocal motion of the user in an upward forward direction. The hands support means (19, 30) are also provided with locking means (20; 52; 68) adapted to engage the horizontal support means (10) thereby providing a fixed support at a desired position about the horizontal support means. Extendible lengthways legs support means (17, 82) are mounted at, or near, one end of the legs support means (17) perpendicularly to the horizontal support means (10) in a manner allowing rotation about the horizontal support means (10). At, or near, the opposite end of the legs support means (17, 82), foot retention means (84 to 93) are provided, and the legs support means are further provided with resistive means (78) arranged in a manner allowing reciprocal motion of the user in an upward forward direction.
Patent GB-2429059-A (GB)
Title: Soil testing apparatus
Inventor: HAMMOND PETER
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: An apparatus for in situ testing of a soil sample comprises: <UL ST="-"> <LI>an elongate body having a hollow core and an open end; <LI>an upper barrier or means for forming, in use, an upper barrier, within soil, across said hollow core; <LI>means for forming, in use, a lower barrier, within soil, across said hollow core such that a sample zone is defined with the hollow core between said upper and lower barriers; <LI>fluid supply means for delivery of a fluid to said sample zone; and <LI>fluid exit means for removal of said fluid from said sample zone. </UL> The barrier(s) may be formed by a cryogenic material e.g. supercritical liquid carbon dioxide to form a plug of frozen soil.
Patent GB-2428698-A (GB)
Title: Hardcore substitute
Inventor: MELVIN GLENN
IPC: E02D27/02
Filed: 2005-07-30
Abstract: A building material for use as a hard core substitute, and a method of laying a floor and a laid floor incorporating the same are described. The building material makes use of granulated or particulate polymeric material 2 in particular polyurethane waste, contained and enclosed within a closed envelope of sheet material 1 so as to form a closed bag.
Patent GB-2428970-A (GB)
Title: A folded display stand
Inventor: HAYWARD BRIDGET
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2005-08-13
Abstract: A display stand, for the upright support of a flat card, is formed from a lightweight rigid sheet material, possibly cardboard. The device folds along a line 3 which in use forms the substantially vertical spine of the device. Two elements 5 are angularly displaced with respect to each other about the fold line. They define a base 1, a support 2 for the lower edge of the display card and a back stay 11 which supports the back of the card. The display stand may be folded flat for storage.
Patent GB-2419660-A (GB)
Title: Cryostat and microtome
Inventor: VICAR DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G01N1/42
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, a cryostat includes two separate cooling means, one for reducing the temperature in a cooling chamber 2 and the other arranged to cool a freezing plate (8). In one embodiment, there may be a single cooling circuit, with e.g. a single reservoir of refrigerant, but with a separate compressor provided for each of the cooling means i.e. one compressor to control the temperature within the cooling chamber and a separate compressor for the cooling circuit associated with the freezing plate. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the freezing plate includes means for retaining some liquid on the surface of the freezing plate. In an embodiment, these means are provided by a lip (12). In a further aspect a friction generating means provides resistance to the movement of a microtome head, for example by providing a spring loaded collar on a rotatable shaft. In a further aspect a cryostat is provided with a touch screen display.
Patent GB-2431917-A (GB)
Title: Stackable collapsible container
Inventor: COPE ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A collapsible container that may be configured in a collapsed condition or an erected condition, includes a base (102), a pair of side walls (104) and a pair of side walls (106) that are pivotally attached to the base. The walls (104,106) are arranged to lie substantially parallel with the base (102) when collapsed and to stand substantially perpendicular to the base when erected. The free edges of the erected walls define an open mouth. A pair of stacking elements (116) are located adjacent to the free edges of the end walls (106) for supporting the base of another container stacked on the first container. The end walls (106) lie adjacent the base (102) and side walls (104) overlie the end walls when collapsed. The stacking elements may be pivotable or fixed relative to the inner face of the walls (104,106).
Patent GB-2433553-A (GB)
Title: Flexible beam wave energy converter
Inventor: FARLEY FRANCIS JAMES MACDONALD
IPC: F03B13/16
Filed: 2005-12-24
Abstract: A device for extracting energy from waves comprises a long flexible floating structure of rigid pontoons 1 connected by elastomeric hinges 2 which can flex in sympathy with the waves to generate power using hydraulic pumps 4. In order to lower the natural frequency of the device, a tensioned bar or cable 3 is attached close to the ends of the structure, and opposes straightening of the device. To prevent the tension member from tending to buckle the device in the lateral (horizontal) plane, the tension member 3 is enclosed within the structure 1 and restrained by vertical guide means 7 to allow relative vertical movement whilst inhibiting relative lateral movement. The tension member may have wheels 8 to reduce friction during movement, or may be housed between rollers races (figure 3).
Patent GB-2423676-A (GB)
Title: Transceiver for ZigBee (RTM) and Bluetooth (RTM) communications
Inventor: LEE U SANG
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: The invention provides a transceiver for Zigbee (RTM) and Bluetooth (RTM) communications integrating a Zigbee transceiver and a Bluetooth transceiver. The transceiver includes an RF processor 110, a variable bandpass filter 120, an FSK modulator/demodulator 130, a memory 140, a baseband processor 150, a main controller 160, and a channel selection/frequency hopping controller 170. The invention integrates the Zigbee transceiver and the Bluetooth transceiver so as to partially make common use of a higher layer application and a physical layer of the Zigbee transceiver and the Bluetooth transceiver. As a result, the invention has the advantage of functioning as a transceiver for Zigbee and Bluetooth communications, without causing a significant increase in size and unit price.
Patent GB-2422268-A (GB)
Title: Voice channel availability in an IP telephone exchange
Inventor: SENGA EMI
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: An(Internet Protocol) IP telephone exchange connects an IP telephone terminal and a non-IP telephone terminal to enable conversation therebetween. The IP telephone exchange includes a communication control section, a voice channel, a control channel and a voice channel management section. The communication control section conducts data communications with the IP and non-IP telephone terminals. The voice channel interconverts between non-IP voice data and IP voice data. The control channel communicates a call control signal with the IP and non-IP telephone terminals. The voice channel management section detects presence or absence of an available voice channel when communication connection is established between the IP and non-IP telephone terminals based on the call control signal. The voice channel management section notifies a calling telephone terminal and a called telephone terminal that no available voice channel exists, if the voice channel management section detects no available voice channel. Call may be directed to voicemail or transfered to predetermined destination if no voice channel exists. An exchange for connecting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology and legacy Plain Old Telephone systems (POTs).
Patent GB-2432828-A (GB)
Title: Cosmetics case with cam actuated applicator holder
Inventor: PARKER PHILLIPE
IPC: A45D33/26
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: The case 1 comprises a lid 2, a base 3 and a holder 7 for a cosmetics applicator; the lid, base and holder being interconnected along a hinge 4. The hinge comprises a camming and levering member 5 positioned intermediate its ends and the holder comprises a surface 18 engageable with the camming member such that opening the container lid causes the holder to lift from the base. A second embodiment shows the lid hinge member (28, Fig 7) comprising a levering surface which interacts with intermediate levering arm (40, FIG. 7) which in turn excerts a levering effect on the holder 7 in order to lift it. This permits the axis of the hinge and the pivoting axis of the holder to be parallel to each other or at an angle which may be upto and including 90{ degrees.
Patent GB-2422247-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device package utilizing proud interconnect material
Inventor: STANDING MARTIN
IPC: H01L21/44
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A semiconductor package which includes a conductive can (48), a semiconductor die (40) received in the interior of the can and connected to an interior portion thereof at one of its sides, at least one interconnect structure (19') formed on the other side of the semiconductor die, and a passivation layer (50) disposed on the other side of the semiconductor die around the interconnect structure and extending at least to the can.
Patent GB-2423535-A (GB)
Title: Fence plinth
Inventor: MANN RONALD LESLIE
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A fence plinth (10) formed from sheet material, which in one embodiment is pre-painted galvanized steel, has spaced apart end margins (38, 40) and is profiled to include stiffening formations (42) that extend along the sheet between the end edge margins. The plinth (10) is ideally suited to be used in conjunction with a fence (10) that incorporates fence post (12, 14) including channels in which the edge margin (38, 40) of the plinth can locate. A fence incorporating the plinth is also described together with a method of forming the plinths.
Patent GB-2425867-A (GB)
Title: Storage medium with audio and description data
Inventor: BATES RICHARD
IPC: G11B20/12
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A storage medium 1610, such as a compact disc, holds audio data 1120 and data describing the audio data 1130, 1140. When the audio data is played in an audio player, the player knows not to play the description data. The audio data may be arranged as tracks with the description preceding the track it relates to. The tracks may have an order in which they are to be played. The description may be stored as dummy audio data. The dummy audio data may be only in the first track. The dummy audio data may have a smaller dynamic range than the normal audio data. The description data may be games data or video data.
Patent GB-2431024-A (GB)
Title: Method for a Server-Less Office Architecture
Inventor: TABRIZI MAJID
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A way is provided for architecting a server-less office that delivers anywhere anytime computing support to an organization. The server-less office comprises a plurality of information technology IT components selected based on business objectives and constraints associated with the business function of the organization to work together to deliver computing support functions to a plurality of end users who no longer have local computing support and may have thin clients on their desks. A pre-determined server-less architecture is imposed by the present invention by including at least four architectural groupings of IT components that the organization must map the objectives and constraints of its business functions onto for IT component selection purposes. A local group is included in this minimum set of groups so that unique processing needs can be satisfied that are not met by the imposed pre-determined server-less office architectural groupings.
Patent GB-2431897-A (GB)
Title: Building block moulding device and method
Inventor: BROWN FRANK
IPC: B28B7/02
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: The inner dimensions of a receptacle, for receiving a block forming moulding material, may be adjusted by moving plural elements, arranged in a tightly packed array 200, to prevent the block forming material from seeping between the elements. Each element may be independently movable. A surface (204) of any desired shape may be formed (figure 7 - not shown) . The material may be concrete. In an alternative arrangement (figures 9A, 9B - not shown), three screw-threaded elements (312a, 312b, 312c) can be moved when rotated relative to moulding wall (308) with a flat inner surface, if desired. The device may be under computer control and receive output data from a computer aided design computer program.
Patent GB-2451255-A (GB)
Title: A method for reducing errors when fastening garments
Inventor: VESLUD MARIE LE CARLIER DE
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for varying the physical properties of a set of mechanical fasteners present on a garment in order to reduce the probability of errors when attempting to match the fasteners into the correct pairs. Where a set of fasteners comprises a number of adjacent pairs of fastening elements the physical properties of the elements which make up any interacting pair are made to be the same but the characteristics of adjacent pairs are made to be different. Physical properties can include colour, shape, size, magnetic polarity, orientation, pattern or type.
Patent GB-2438136-A (GB)
Title: Photoelastic modulator system
Inventor: LING WILLIAM PUI
IPC: G02F1/11
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A photoelastic modulator (PEM) has two parts (11, 13) of the same or dissimilar cross sections, joined together to form an abrupt junction (16). A transducer, for which the natural oscillation is at the half acoustic wavelength mode, excites a longitudinal standing wave of high purity in the PEM. A feedback system is used to achieve stable phase synchronisation of multiple PEMs working at the same oscillation frequency, where the outputs of an amplitude and phase sensor for one PEM is used to correct phase variations of other PEMs and to compensate optical retardation errors.
Patent GB-2443322-A (GB)
Title: Plasma coated microfluidic devices
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN
IPC: B05D7/24
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A microfabricated device or component thereof, such as a microfluidic device or a nanofluidic device having a uniform non-wetting or non-absorbing polymeric coating or surface modification formed on a surface thereof by ionisation or activation technology such as plasma processing, to produce a surface energy of less than 15mNm<-1>. The treatment enhances the free-flowing properties of a liquid through the device during use.
Patent GB-2449193-A (GB)
Title: Embedding optical drive compatibility information in optical media
Inventor: ERICKSON DIRK
IPC: G11B7/00
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A compatibility engine 28 arranged to be interfaced with an optical pickup unit 16 of an optical disc drive 12 and operable to manage a read by the optical pickup unit of embedded compatibility information 18, 30 from an optical medium 14. The compatibility information embedded in an optical medium modifies actions allowed by predetermined non-compatible optical disc drives on the optical medium where the optical disc drives may suffer damage if certain actions are performed on the optical medium. For instance, a compatibility engine of the optical disc drive applies compatibility information read from an optical medium to determine restrictions to impose on the use of the optical medium, such as restricting the optical disc drive from writing to the optical medium, reading from the optical medium or performing any operations until an update to the optical disc drive firmware is performed either automatically or by display of a compatibility user interface 48 at an information handling system 10 associated with the optical disc drive. In one embodiment, the compatibility information identifies incompatible optical disc drives and firmware versions.
Patent GB-2463096-A (GB)
Title: Elasped time indication means
Inventor: BROWN JASON
IPC: G01K3/04
Filed: 2008-09-03
Abstract: An elapsed time indication means for a perishable product is activated on opening the packaging of the product. After a predetermined safety time limit the indication means changes to a second state to indicate that the time has elapsed. The means may take the form of a liquid in a tube, which evaporates over the given time by capillary action (fig. 1). The means may be a digital electronic device with an alarm. The means change colour over time.
Patent GB-2454580-A (GB)
Title: Laundry machine system for enhanced process automation and control
Inventor: SCHROEDER PAUL D
IPC: D06F33/30
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: A method of initiating and operating a laundry machine comprising detecting the receipt of a drop-off activation code and determining whether the machine is configured to accept such a code. If so, the machine switches to a drop-off mode in which the machine enters a wait state and cannot be used until a predetermined user code is entered into a control panel 56. A laundry machine system is provided comprising a laundry machine, a user interface and a machine controller 50 adapted to detect receipt of an activation sequence for a drop-off mode. A method is also provided for recording an installation date for the laundry machine. A method is also provided for operating the machine in an idle mode in which the machine uses less electrical energy than when not in idle mode.
Patent GB-2453078-A (GB)
Title: Colour display device
Inventor: GIRALDO ANDREA
IPC: G02B26/02
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A colour display device (1) comprises a plurality of picture elements (3, 4, 5), the plurality of picture elements having a viewing side (5) and a rear side (6). Each picture element includes a light valve (7, 8, 9). The display device comprises a switchable part (12, 13) for selectively directing light of a first colour and light of a second colour through the light valve from the rear side to the viewing side. Each light valve comprises a first and a second switchable colour filter (17, 19) having a transmittance for a third colour and a fourth colour, respectively, and arranged in succession in the path of the light.
Patent GB-2468286-A (GB)
Title: Volume balloon for buildings
Inventor: BRYAN PINO DANNY
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: An inflatable/deflatable balloon for use in a building reduces volume of a room in the building such that less heating or cooling of the room is required to reach a desired room temperature. The balloon may be located on the ceiling or floor of the room or used to partition a room and may be permanently installed in the building. The reduced room volume thus requires less energy use to heat or cool the room space.
Patent GB-2468316-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic pedestal fan
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A pedestal fan 10 comprises means for creating an airflow, an air outlet, and a telescopic duct 18 for conveying the airflow to the air outlet. The means for creating an airflow may comprise an impeller housed in a base 16 of the fan, a diffuser and curved guide vanes being located between the impeller and the telescopic duct 18. The outlet may comprise a nozzle 14, having a mouth 40, which extends about an opening 38 through which air from outside the nozzle 14 is drawn by the air flow emitted from a mouth 40. The nozzle 14 and the mouth 40 may be annular, and a Coanda surface 42 may be located adjacent to the mouth 40 with a diffuser 44 located downstream thereof.
Patent GB-2456258-A (GB)
Title: Rim protector
Inventor: RATHBONE CHRISTOPHER LEONARD
IPC: B60B7/00
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A rim protector for a wheel of a vehicle, the rim protector (10) being of the form of a generally circular annulus having an axis (1) defining radial and axial directions, the rim protector comprising a tail portion (32), sized to fit in use between the wheel (3) and a tyre (2) fitted to the wheel, and a head portion (31), the head portion (31) being wider than the tail portion, the tail portion extending away from the head portion, in which, when the rim protector (10) is fitted to a wheel (3) such that the tail portion is held between the wheel (3) and the tyre (2) and the head portion (32) abuts a rim of the wheel (4), the head portion (31) overlaps the rim (4) and extends further radially over the rim (4) than it does over the tyre (2).
Patent GB-2458430-A (GB)
Title: Method for generating a reference signal sequence using grouping
Inventor: NOH MIN SEOK
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: Method for generating reference signal sequence using grouping is explained. In this method, base sequences are grouped such that each group contains at least one base sequence of each length, so UE(s) can use various length sequences as a reference signal. And in this method, inter cell interference caused by using various length sequence as a reference signal sequence can be minimized by grouping sequences having the high cross correlation relation.