baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384121-A (GB)
Title: Retaining structure of front holder to connector housing
Inventor: SAKASI YASUHIRO
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a first connector element 21 having a first retaining portion 23, a second connector element 25 element having a holding arm 31 which is flexibly connected to the second connector element 25 by means of a connection portion 33. The holding arm 31 carries a second retaining portion 29. During connection the connector portion deforms to allow deflection of the holding arm 31 in a first direction. To separate the connectors a force is exerted on the assembly in a direction to separate the first and second connector elements 21, 25 from one another, and a further force is exerted on the holding arm 31 in a direction to deflect the holding arm 31 in a second direction. Preferably, the deflections comprise rotation in directions of opposite sense.
Patent GB-2397174-A (GB)
Title: Antenna and shielding cover for a wireless device
Inventor: CHOU CHEN-WANG
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An antenna 101 and an EMI 102 shield for a wireless device are formed as an integral structure. A conducting plate 103 connects the antenna to the shield. The structure also includes four feet 105 which may be soldered to a printed circuit board (pcb). A second conducting plate 104 is connected to the feed in point of the antenna 101 and at its other end to the pcb. The pcb may be provided with a USB or other type of plug.
Patent GB-2402378-A (GB)
Title: Tipping mechanism for power barrow
Inventor: HESKIN KEITH CLIFFORD
IPC: B62B3/08
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A tipping mechanism for a skip, especially the skip of a power barrow, is disclosed. A pivoting member 56 is pivotally attached a) to a barrow frame about a first axis 60, and b) to the skip about a second axis 64, the second axis extending parallel to and spaced from the first axis. The skip is pivotable about the first axis between a first position, in which its centre of gravity (c.o.g.) is above and at/near the first axis, and a second position, (fig 5) in which the c.o.g. is above and at/near the second axis. The skip is also pivotable about the second axis 64 between the second position and a third position (Fig 8b), in which the c.o.g. is forward of the second axis. The skip may pivot from the first to third positions automatically, or by manual initiation, for some or all of the positions, to discharge the skip contents.
Patent GB-2403815-A (GB)
Title: Birefringent lens array structure
Inventor: WOODGATE GRAHAM
IPC: G02B30/28
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: A lens array structure comprises two birefringent lens arrays (226, 232) arranged in series, both being capable of operating to direct incident light of one polarisation (244) into a respective directional distribution and to have substantially no effect on incident light of a polarisation perpendicular (246) to said one polarisation. The lens arrays are relatively oriented such that incident light of two perpendicular polarisation components are directed into a directional distribution by a respective one of the birefringent lens arrays and not effected by other one of the birefringent lens arrays. Thus control of the polarisation allows switching between the effects of the two lens arrays. To allow switching into a third mode in which neither of the lens arrays has effect, one of the lens arrays may be active. The lens structure may be employed in a display apparatus to provide a switchable directional display.
Patent GB-2404771-A (GB)
Title: Combined wall luminaire and picture frame support.
Inventor: JONES ROBIN
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A wall luminaire includes light source 10 fixed to a bracket whose arms 5 supports a proprietary pre-assembled picture frame 11 enclosing a translucent panel 13 which is illuminated from the rear. Open sides permit the lamp to provide ambient lighting to the wall and surroundings. The luminaire supports the picture frame with arms 5 terminating in flanges 6 which closely fit into a groove on the inner side of the frame moulding 14. Small blocks in the groove 14 stop the frame sliding down the support bracket. Tension in the arms 5 maintain the picture frame in position and the picture frame 11 may be easily clipped on or off the arms 5.
Patent GB-2397730-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications services apparatus and methods
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A Virtual Mobile equipment (13) in a Network A (2) periodically generates MAP-LOCATION-UPDATE signals indicating that a virtual mobile telephone number within a number range associated with a different Network B (3) is located at an address of apparatus within the Network A (2). An SMS Router (12) within the equipment (13) is then responsive to reception of text message signals having a representation of the virtual mobile telephone number associated with Network B (3) so as to route the text message signals to, for example, a host (14) in Network B (3).
Patent GB-2410465-A (GB)
Title: Method of making an inkjet printhead
Inventor: KEENAN PHILIP
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprises forming at least one ink ejection element 18, 36 on a surface 14 of a substrate 10, forming a slot 12 in the substrate to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection element, and subjecting the slotted substrate to an isotropic etch.
Patent GB-2394487-A (GB)
Title: Fence bracket
Inventor: PERRY RICHARD
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A bracket for joining two fence panels or pieces of timber comprises a main plate 10 which overlies the top of both pieces, and depending sides which may be triangular and apertured as shown and which embrace the two pieces: holes or perforations 14, 9, may be provided for screws, nails or the like. The bracket may have tabs orthogonal to any part of the triangular sides (Fig 8, not shown) or a central dividing plate (Fig 5A, not shown), which is abutted by ends of the pieces being joined so that they do not touch each other. The bracket permits joining offence panels to each other without any intervening post.
Patent GB-2402890-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for carbon monoxide clean-up
Inventor: ROWE JULIA MARGARET
IPC: C01B32/40
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A method and system for carbon monoxide clean-up comprises at least a first water gas shift reactor 12 having a first water gas shift catalyst, a first hydride heat exchanger 14 having a first metal hydride and a second water gas shift reactor 16 having a second water gas shift catalyst. The first hydride heat exchanger is in communication with the first water gas shift reactor and the second water gas shift reactor is in communication with the first hydride heat exchanger. The method and system allows hydrogen from a reactant stream 18 to be stored in the metal hydride during carbon-monoxide clean-up and subsequently released into the reactant stream.
Patent GB-2400604-A (GB)
Title: Dibenzothiophene compounds, dibenzothiophene oxide compounds and methods for producing the same
Inventor: SEKINE CHIZU
IPC: C09K19/34
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: Dibenzothiophene compounds of formulae (A-1) and (A-2), dibenzothiophene oxide compounds of formulae (A-3) and (A-4), and methods for producing these compounds, are disclosed. <EMI ID=1.1 HE=133 WI=66 LX=745 LY=867 TI=CF> <PC>in which A<1> to A<6> each independently stands for a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms optionally substituted with at least one fluorine atom, X stands for a halogen atom, and Y stands for a halogen atom or a hydroxyl group.
Patent GB-2405331-A (GB)
Title: A toilet trainer
Inventor: WICKHAM THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A toilet trainer comprises a spinning object 1 mounted on a support structure 2 that hangs inside the toilet bowl, the object spins when it is hit by a stream of urine. The device Provide a focal point to maintain interest and focus of a child when they are being toilet trained. The object may be a disc, paddle or wheel that is connected to the supports 2. The end of each support 2 may be rounded to form a hook or shaped to form a shell for example that allows the support to hook over the rim of the toilet bowl. Preferably the disc may have an interchangeable centre to allow a design/picture to be interchanged. The spinning object may include a mechanism to allow a tune to be played when the object spins.
Patent GB-2417003-A (GB)
Title: Flying spinning top
Inventor: DEKKER NANK
IPC: A63H27/127
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A flying spinner comprising a central hub or disc portion (28), a cross cross-sectioned spindle (50), in use being arranged in the centre of and perpendicular to the central hub or disc portion (28), and a plurality of blades (22) extending radially outward from the central hub or disc portion (28). The spinner can be used to improve reflex, co-ordination and dexterity in a user. It can be gripped by the central spindle (50) between a thumb and an opposing finger and then rotated to cause the spinner to fly by virtue of the lift force generated by the blades (22), which form aerofoils.
Patent GB-2418879-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to combination tool heads
Inventor: JONES JULIA
IPC: B25F1/00
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: The invention concerns a combination tool head 3 comprising a plurality of radial webs 6 that taper towards a distal end of the tool head 3 to form a plurality of discrete pointed ends 7. Each web 6 has a first section 6' nearer the distal end than a second section 6'' with an outer radial edge 6b' of the first section 6' being at a smaller angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the tool head than an outer radial edge 6b'' of the second section 6''. The webs 6 provide cutting surfaces for drilling a hole in a workpiece and a drive formation engageable with a mating formation in the head of a screw for driving screws into and removing screws from a workpiece. The hole formed when drilling has a lower region formed by the first section 6' of the webs that provides a pilot hole for a screw and an upper region formed by the second section 6'' that provides a countersink for the head of the screw.
Patent GB-2408770-A (GB)
Title: Platform
Inventor: MACGREGOR GORDON
IPC: E04G3/30
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A platform comprises at least one platform unit comprising a flexible platform <B>14</B> and means to secure the platform unit to a fixed structure. The platform may include a hand-rail and a spacer to space the hand-rail from the platform unit. The platform may include a toe-board.A plurality of spacers may be provided which extend, in use, out of the plane of the platform unit. The platform unit may be formed from a low-stretch composite material. The platform may comprise a plurality of platform units, each platform unit being adapted to connect with an adjacent platform unit. Each platform unit may have a sleeve portion <B>20, 22</B> at an edge. Elongate rigid members may be provided to extend through the sleeve portions <B>20, 22</B>. The rigid members may be connectable end to end. Connector blocks may be provided to connect adjacent rigid members. Tensioners, which may be Y-shaped ties <B>44,</B> may be provided to secure the platform unit(s) to a fixed structure. Each Y-shaped tie <B>44</B> may connect to the fixed structure at one point and to the platform unit at two points.
Patent GB-2409856-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-prevention valve for use with an opened bottle
Inventor: HOWLETT MARK
IPC: B65D49/04
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A valve, which in use is inserted into the neck of a bottle, comprises a hollow outer body 100 defining a passage 104 through which liquid from the bottle may flow and an inner body comprising a valve member 112 and a valve stem 108, at least a portion of which is located within the hollow outer body and is freely moveable under gravity so as to allow the opening and closing of the valve. The valve may be provided with flexible rings 102 which engage with the inner surface of the neck of the bottle so as to hold the valve in place and the valve stem may be provided with end formations 110 which, together with the valve member, retain the inner body within the outer body. In use, the valve stem is freely movable under gravity and prevents or hinders the spiking of the contents of the bottle by the introduction of foreign objects such as pills, tablets or other kinds of date rape material into an opened bottle.
Patent GB-2405168-A (GB)
Title: Expandable downhole tool
Inventor: VAN DRENTHAM-SUSMAN HECTOR FIL
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A downhole tool 7 has radially outwardly deployable tool elements 33 for use in a bottom hole assembly provided with a pressurised downhole motor drive fluid supply 50. The tool elements 33 each include a proximal end portion 32 pivotally mounted 31 on a body 9 and a distal end portion 34 displaceable between stowed and deployed positions. Each tool element 33 also comprise a drive link 35 having a tool member 37 pivotally connected thereto at 36. The tool member 37 has a guide device 38 formed and arranged so that as the pivotal connection 36 is displaced outwardly, the tool member 37 is angularly displaced in such a way that the cutting edge 34 thereof follows a substantially non-arcuate directly radially ouwards path. The proximal end portions 32 are provided with pinion gear sectors 29,30 for driven engagement with a rack or worm gear portions 27,28 mounted on a drive member 23. The drive member 23 is axially displaceable by a piston and cylinder device 19,20.
Patent GB-2422974-A (GB)
Title: De-interlacing of video data
Inventor: FAZZINI PAOLO GUISEPPE
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for converting an interlaced video signal to a non-interlaced video signal. For each pixel in each missing line of a video field in a video signal, correlation data is derived for each of the set of possible interpolations to be used in reconstructing the pixel in the missing line. A correlation corresponding to the interpolation scheme likely to give the best results for the missing pixel is selected and an interpolation scheme selected in dependence on this. The pixel in the missing line is then interpolated. The correlation data used in the selection of interpolation schemes is derived from data in the same field as the pixel to be reconstructed and from temporally spaced fields. Correlation data such as that calcualated by the sum of absolute differences (SAD) method or by calculating the mean square error. The correlation indicating the lowest difference from sampled pixels is used to select the most appropriate interpolation.
Patent GB-2424983-A (GB)
Title: Seatbelt pretensioner control system
Inventor: GILLET CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: A seatbelt pretensioner system includes a tensioner 17 capable of applying at least two tension levels and a control system to determine the tension to be applied in response to functions 9-13 derived from measured parameters of the vehicle dynamics. Measured parameters may include longitudinal velocity 4, longitudinal 8 and transverse 7 acceleration, yaw rate 5 and steering angle 6. The control system may have multiple thresholds with a different tension being applied when each threshold is exceeded or may vary tension smoothly in response to the measured parameters. The belt tension may be maintained for a preset time after the measured values fall below a threshold value.
Patent GB-2425840-A (GB)
Title: Error correction of workpiece measurements
Inventor: MCFARLAND GEOFFREY
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: Workpiece measurements are taken using a coordinate positioning apparatus such as a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) in which position measurements are taken with a workpiece sensing probe and in which means of measuring acceleration are provided. The measurements are corrected for both high frequency (unrepeatable) errors such as those due to vibration, and low frequency (repeatable) errors such as those due to centrifugal forces on the probe. The correction method comprises measuring the workpiece, determining repeatable measurement errors from a predetermined error function, error map or error look-up table, measuring acceleration and calculating unrepeatable measurement errors, combining the first and second measurement errors to determine total errors, correcting the workpiece measurements using the total errors. The predetermined error map is calculated using an artefact of known dimensions.
Patent GB-2425686-A (GB)
Title: Notifying communication initialisation involving a first subscriber to a second subscriber
Inventor: O'LEARY ANTHONY
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A notification apparatus 201 for a cellular communication system (100 fig.1) comprises a call detector 209 which detects initialisation of a communication involving a first subscriber (101 fig.1). A notification processor 211 is coupled to the call detector 209 and determines if a communication notification requirement is stored 213 for the first subscriber (101 fig.1). If so, the notification processor 211 determines a second subscriber (115 fig.1) associated with the first subscriber (101 fig.1) so that a notification message generator 215 may generate and transmit a notification message to the second subscriber (115 fig.1). The notification message comprises an indication of the communication initialisation and may specifically be a text message indicating the nature of the communication and the involved parties. The invention may allow e.g. parents to monitor the communication activities of their children.
Patent GB-2410315-A (GB)
Title: Water shut-off device for a water purifier
Inventor: RHEE TAE-HEE
IPC: B01D61/10
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A water shut-off device for a water purifier that assures automatic blocking of water flow at the time of changing of a used filter comprises a connector having a water inlet passageway and a first connector port in communication with the inlet passageway, the first connector port provided with a valve chamber. A valve body is movably fitted into the valve chamber for selectively closing and opening the first connector port. Removably coupled to the connector is a filter which has an inlet port connectable to the first connector port of the connector, a filter element, an outlet port and a pusher for, when the inlet port is brought into connection with the first connector port, causing the valve body to move into a position wherein the first connector port is opened to allow water flow.
Patent GB-2435248-A (GB)
Title: Telescopically extendable secondary external rear view mirror for a vehicle
Inventor: SINGLETON-WARD D
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A housing 1 for a vehicular external rear view mirror has a first mirror 7 mounted within the housing and a secondary mirror 8 mounted behind the first mirror. The secondary mirror is slidable laterally on runners or grooves 4 between a position within the housing in which it is hidden by the first mirror and an extended position in which it is visible outside the housing. The runners or grooves may be curved and a thumb screw 5 may be provided for adjustment of the desired extended position. The secondary mirror may be fitted with a mirror providing a wider field of view and it may be moved between extended and non-extended positions manually or by electrical means. The secondary mirror can be used when towing a caravan or trailer or for goods vehicles carrying loads.
Patent GB-2419465-A (GB)
Title: Ga-base alloy for electrode formation
Inventor: ITO NOBUYUKI
IPC: H05B33/26
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A metal material for electrode formation, which can form an electrode provided in an organic function element without adopting vapor deposition, can easily realize an increase in size, can reduce production cost, and does not cause any disconnection of the electrode upon exposure to flexure and is highly reliable, and, at the same time, has a high level of electron injection function, and an organic function element using the metal material. The metal material is a Ga(gallium)-base alloy which is in a paste state at a temperature of the melting point of the Ga-base alloy or above, the Ga-base alloy comprising at least a Ga-base liquid metal in a liquid state at room temperature and an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal and having an electron injection function.
Patent GB-2427843-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit
Inventor: DUGGAN PAUL EDWARD
IPC: B23B45/00
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A drill bit 10 has a cutting face 12 for engaging a workpiece. The cutting face 12 forms an annular cut. A mouth 14 is bounded by the cutting face 12 and receives material of the workpiece from within the annular cut, as cutting progresses. An internal passage, may be provided that has a mouth 32 through which this material can leave the bit. Preferably the drill bit comprises at least one formation 40 that serves to feed lubricant along the bit as it rotates. Apparatus for lubricating a drill bit is also disclosed, that comprises a lubricant reservoir (92, fig 7A) mounted above a drilling location, where in use lubricant drains from the reservoir to the drilling location.
Patent GB-2420381-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating system for turbine engine.
Inventor: MONIZ THOMAS O
IPC: F02K3/072
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10) that includes a first fan assembly (12) configured to rotate in a first rotational direction, rotatably a second fan assembly (14), wherein the second fan assembly is configured to rotate in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction, a first shaft (20) coupled to the first fan assembly and to a first turbine rotor (38) that is configured to rotate in a first rotational direction, a second shaft (22) coupled to the second fan assembly and to a second turbine rotor (42) that is configured to rotate in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction, and coupling a lubrication system to the gas turbine engine such that a lubrication fluid is channelled through the first shaft to lubricate at least one of the first and second fan assemblies.
Patent GB-2424604-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cyclone dust separator
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/24
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A multi-cyclone dust separator 10 comprises a first cyclone unit 100 having a first cyclone chamber S1 and a first dust receptacle P1 surrounding the first cyclone chamber; and a second cyclone unit 200 disposed below the first cyclone unit and having a plurality of second cyclone chambers S2, and a second dust receptacle P2 disposed under the second cyclone chambers. Also noted are the air discharge parts 230, air induction path 110, and buffer chamber (S3, Fig 2) for temporarily holding air passed through the second discharge pipes 230.
Patent GB-2421526-A (GB)
Title: Dual purpose sensor used in a borehole communication system
Inventor: HUANG SONGMING
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A dual purpose sensor used for receiving commands as part of a borehole telemetry system 2 and also used for monitoring downhole parameters 3 such as pressure, flow rate, etc. Specifically discussed is using a downhole flow meter to receive commands 6 downhole in the well, where the same flow meter is also used as a permanent monitoring device to monitor a production flow 8. The command received downhole by the sensor can be used to actuate a downhole tool and in response to the tool acting upon the command stimuli can be transmitted uphole indicative of a measurement taken by the sensor. Further disclosed are several independent claims to receiving and/or generating various code sequences as part of a well communication system.