baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2453214-A (GB)
Title: Pipette head assembly and tip holder apparatus for automated liquid delivery
Inventor: DEGGERDALE ARNE
IPC: G01N35/10
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A pipette head assembly and tip holder apparatus for use in an automated liquid handling device comprises a pipette head assembly mountable in the device and a pipette tip holder comprising locations for holding pipette tips for the pipette head assembly; wherein the pipette head assembly (A) comprises at least one pipette head cone (A1) for liquid delivery to at least one pipette tip (D), each cone fitting tightly into an opening at the top of the pipette tip, and a plate locating means positioned precisely in relation to the at least one head cone; wherein the pipette tip holder comprises a plate (B) for aligning the at least one pipette tip for fitting onto the at least one pipette head cone and a support for supporting the plate, which plate is laterally movable on the support and comprises head assembly locating means positioned precisely in relation to the position of location of the at least one pipette tip; and wherein the head assembly locating means and plate locating means interact to guide the plate when the pipette head assembly is brought into proximity thereto, so as to fit the at least one pipette tip into the at least one head cone. The locating means are preferably guide pins (A2) and guide holes (B2).
Patent GB-2452184-A (GB)
Title: Wireless hybrid headset
Inventor: HUI SIEW KOK
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless electronic device for audio signal procession and transmission. In one embodiment, the wireless electronic device comprises a primary unit being worn on one ear of a user, wherein the primary unit comprises a main electrical circuitry for receiving, processing, and transmitting audio signals, wherein the audio signals may be received from different sources; a speaker being electronically coupled to the main electrical circuitry for outputting the processed audio signals to a user; a microphone being electronically coupled to the main electrical circuitry for audio signal inputting to the main electrical circuitry; an interface being electronically coupled to the main electrical circuitry for allowing connection with a secondary attachment; and a power source for powering the wireless electronic device; whereby when the interface is not connected with the secondary attachment, the wireless electronic device functions as a mono headset.
Patent GB-2455404-A (GB)
Title: Mild cleansing composition
Inventor: DAVIES CRAIG JOSEPH
IPC: A61Q19/10
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: A cleansing composition, suited for personal cleansing comprises:- <SL COMPACT=COMPACT> <LI>(i) a mild surfactant system comprising in the range from about 0.1 to 20% w/w of the total composition; <LI>(ii) a humectant system comprising in the range from about 0.1 to 20% w/w of the total composition; <LI>(iii) from 0.1 to 10% w/w of the total composition of one or more glyceryl ester(s); and <LI>(iv) a thickening system comprising in the range from 0.1 to 5% w/w of the total composition. </SL> Preferably, the surfactant system comprises 3 different surfactants. Preferred glyceryl esters include glyceryl oleate, glyceryl laurate, glycereth-2-cocoate, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate and/or PEG-6 caprylic/capryl glycerides. Preferred humectants include urea, glycerin, sorbitol, polyglycerol, sodium PCA, natural betaine and/or lactate salts. Preferred thickeners include sodium magnesium silicate, aluminium magnesium silicate and/or organic gums. The composition optimises the properties of mildness, skin moisturising, lather and consistency.
Patent GB-2456868-A (GB)
Title: Configurable data access application for highly secure systems
Inventor: MCDOUGAL MONTY D
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: In a method embodiment, a method for providing access to data includes intercepting a user request for access to data. In response to intercepting the user request, the method includes validating the user request by: authenticating an identification of the user; authenticating a password of the user; storing a first session identification locally; storing a second session identification in a system database; validating that the first session identification is consistent with the second session identification; and performing the user request upon successful completion of the validation process.
Patent GB-2458375-A (GB)
Title: A containment device
Inventor: WATSON STEPHEN TREVOR
IPC: E04H15/56
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A containment device to place on the ground in a volume of space to contain personnel, animals or objects in said space to avoid contamination of the personnel, animals or objects from the local environment. The device comprises a flexible envelope of a non-permeable material shaped to fill at least partially the space when in an erected condition. The envelope has walls 18, a ceiling 22 and a floor 26 which is provided with a recessed pocket 50 to accommodate features 56 of the space that project from the ground. The envelope may be transformed from a collapsed to an erected position by cables adapted to be connected to anchors in said space. The envelope may comprise means 28 to enable a person to access the envelope.
Patent GB-2469439-A (GB)
Title: Ventilating and controlling the temperature of a room by passive ventilation
Inventor: JANKO MARK GYULA THOMAS
IPC: F24F7/003
Filed: 2009-04-13
Abstract: A method of ventilating and controlling the temperature of a room of a building 1 by passive / natural ventilation comprises selectively opening or closing apertures 2 to communicate external fresh air into a basement / cellar / space under the ground floor 3 to thereby heat or cool air in the basement 3. The air is passed from the basement 3 into the room above the basement 3 via apertures 4 in a floor of the room or ceiling of the basement 3, and exhausted from the room via a roof of the building (e.g. chimneys, stacks) 6. Air entering the basement 3 may be filtered. The basement 3 may comprise concrete fin walls to create a heat or cool store. Pumice stone may be spread over the floor 1 or placed on a grate to absorb moisture in the air (dehumidification). Typical use is for laboratories and fume cupboard extract ducts may travel up the chimneys 6. Ground source heat pumps located in the basement 3 may be used for heating or cooling of the air.
Patent GB-2469533-A (GB)
Title: A support apparatus with slidable engagement member
Inventor: MASSEY CHRISTOPHER JON
IPC: E04G5/14
Filed: 2009-04-18
Abstract: A support apparatus 10 with an elongate member 16 mountable on a surface and upstanding therefrom, an engagement member 22 (figure 3) longitudinally slidably movable within the elongate member 16, the engagement member 22 (figure 3) having an engagement part extendable from the elongate member, and configured to be movable upwardly to engage with a structure or fixture, and means for retaining the engagement part relative to the elongate member in an engaged position. The engagement member may be urged or biased by a spring. A collar 40 may be held in lower and upper positions by virtue of a formation 20 on the tube 16 engaging in a slot 44 (figure 2) with a vertical part 46 (figure 3) extending between upper and lower horizontal parts 48, 50, (figure 3) for retaining the engagement member 22, there may be a hook 38 which may engage with part of a girder 12. The invention may be used as temporary scaffolding during construction, and may provide a safety barrier or railing.
Patent GB-2456458-A (GB)
Title: Isomerization of butene in the ionic liquid-catalyzed alkylation of light isoparaffins and olefins
Inventor: ELOMARI SALEH
IPC: B01J31/00
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: A process for producing alkylate comprising contacting a first hydrocarbon stream comprising at least one olefin having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms which contains 1-butene with an isomerization catalyst under conditions favoring the isomerization of 1-butene to 2-butene so the isomerized stream contains a greater concentration of 2-butene than the first hydrocarbon stream and contacting the isomerized stream and a second hydrocarbon steam comprising at least one isoparaffin having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms with an acidic ionic liquid catalyst under alkylation conditions to produce an alkylate stream is disclosed.
Patent GB-2460174-A (GB)
Title: Remote sensor network powered inductively from data lines
Inventor: HARRES DANIEL N
IPC: G08C17/04
Filed: 2009-05-20
Abstract: A sensor network comprises a set of one or more cables 214, a set of sensor units 204-212, and a central processor unit 202. The set of cables is capable of conducting an electrical current. The set of sensor units is coupled to the set of cables without physical contact to a wire in the set of cables, wherein the set of sensor units is capable of being powered by the electrical current and transmitting data in the electrical current. Each sensor unit comprises an inductive coupler fastened to a cable. The central processor unit is connected to the set of cables and is capable of receiving the data from the set of sensor units in the electrical current.
Patent GB-2472186-A (GB)
Title: Lighting control box
Inventor: CARTER ALEX MICHAEL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting control box with a circuit 1 in a housing. At least two power outputs 2A,2B are provided, each to deliver power to a different lighting circuit. A computer 3 controls power to each output. Sensor inputs 4A,4B are provided for the computer. Switch means 5A,5B,5C are provided to configure computer control of each lighting circuit. A display screen 6 reads out information relating to configuration of each lighting circuit, and a mains power inlet 7 is provided.
Patent GB-2471857-A (GB)
Title: A hand-operated food grinder
Inventor: WAIBEL PATRICK
IPC: A47J42/34
Filed: 2009-07-14
Abstract: A food grinder 1 comprises a cylindrical body 2 and an actuating arm 4 movable between a first position in which it lies adjacent to the body 2, and a second position in which it is apart from the body 2. The body 2 includes a cavity (8, fig 10), for holding food to be ground, with an opening at a lower end, and a means (14, fig 10) for biasing food towards a food grinder 6. The arm 4 is connected to the grinder 6, whereby, in use, reciprocating movement of the arm 4 between the first and second positions effects corresponding reciprocating movement of the grinder 6 thus grinding food held in the cavity of the body 2. The grinder may be provided with means 12 for positioning and means 28 for limiting the extent of its movement. A locking mechanism in respect of the food biasing means comprises a lever 18 engaging with a notch 22 in the body 2.
Patent GB-2464381-A (GB)
Title: Rendering Smooth Curves
Inventor: NYSTAD JORN
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2009-10-06
Abstract: A smooth curve is represented in a graphics texture by setting the texels that are inside the curve 80 to a value greater than a predetermined threshold value for the curve 80 and the texels that are outside the curve 80 to a value of less than the threshold value for the curve 80 (or vice-versa). Another curve (81) is represented similarly using a second, different, threshold. Such representations of two smooth curves 80, 81 are therefore packed into a single graphics texture (the same texel space) 82 by giving each curve 80 and 81 a different threshold value, setting the texel values so that they are appropriately valued with respect to each curve's threshold value, and ensuring that the positions of the threshold value contours of the two curves do not actually overlap each other in the texture. More than two curves may be represented in this manner.
Patent GB-2468000-A (GB)
Title: Over-current protection circuit and motor controller
Inventor: ZHAO YONG
IPC: H02H3/087
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: An over-current protection circuit has a main transmission circuit including at least (1), a trigger circuit (2), and a detecting circuit (3), the main transmission circuit (1) includes a triode Q1 and a current-limiting resistor RO, the detecting circuit (3) includes multiple resistors R2, R3 and R4, one end of each of the resistors R2, R3 and R4 is connected altogether, the other end of the resistor R4 is connected to a current output, the other end of the resistor R3 is connected to a current input, and the other end of the resistor R2 is connected to a base electrode of a triode Q2. By switching on the triode Q2, output current of the triode Q1 is off at a predefined time. The invention features a small size, small heat radiation, low temperature rise and high reliability.
Patent GB-769099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the reduction of nickel oxide and the production of nickel carbonyl
Inventor: WEST DEWITT HENRY
IPC: C01G53/02
Filed: 1954-04-06
Abstract: Nickel which has been formed by treating nickel oxide particles mixed with sand or other particles incapable of reacting with or adhering to the nickel or oxide <PICT:0769099/III/1> particles in the form of one or more fluidized beds with a gas mixture containing hydrogen (see Group II) is converted into nickel carbonyl by reaction with carbon monoxide in the presence of a sulphur catalyst in more than one volatilizer, the mixture of nickel particles and sand entering the first volatilizer and the sand being separated before the last volatilizer.  In the form shown, a mixture of nickel particles and sand from pipe 12 passes into a vessel 13 through which hydrogen sulphide flows in countercurrent, and then into volatilizer 14 supplied with carbon monoxide by pipe 15.  Particles from the top of the bed in volatilizer 14 overflow into a vessel 18 supplied with carbon monoxide under pressure by pipe 19, the sand falling through a chamber 20 into a hopper 21, and the partially extracted nickel particles carried into a cyclone 23 and then to at least one further volatilizer 24.  Alternatively, hydrogen sulphide may be mixed with the carbon monoxide flowing to the first volatilizer.  Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 573,593 [Group II].
Patent GB-1459561-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing a quinoxaline-di-n-oxide derivative
IPC: C07D241/40
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1459561 Methyl 3 - (2 - quinoxalinylmethylene)carbazate - N<SP>1</SP>,N<SP>4</SP> - dioxide PFIZER Inc 6 March 1974 [7 March 1973] 10149/74 Heading C2C The title compound is prepared by reacting the unoxidized quinoxaline derivative at 20- 100‹ C. in an inert solvent until reaction is substantially complete, with H 2 O 2 , HCO 3 H, m-ClC 6 H 4 CO 3 H or o-C 6 H 4 (CO 3 H) 2 . Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 1,058,047.
Patent GB-662876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to looms
IPC: D02H13/28
Filed: 1949-04-14
Abstract: 662,876. Let-off and take-up motions; warp beams. SULZER FRERES SOC. ANON. April 14, 1949 [April 16, 1948], No. 10151/49. Class 142(ii) Bearings for cloth and warp beams, Fig. 3. - The beam 14 is journalled on rollers 12, 13, 21, of which the latter can be swung clear by a cam 51, turned by a handle 52, to permit removal of the beam. In the case of a warp beam, another roller 58 assists removal by pushing the beam over the roller 13. Warp beams; let-off motions, Fig. 2.- Adjustable flanges 41 and let-off motion gears 31 (which have hubs constituting gudgeons for the rollers 12, 13) are secured on the warp beam tube by clamps provided with long nuts 35. For weaving separate fabrics side-by-side, the warp beams run on a fixed shaft 72 for which removable intermediate bearings 71 are attached to the loom frame; the gears 31 of the separate beams are driven through a differential gear.
Patent GB-551126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the testing of synthetic-resin-coated bands or sheets
IPC: G01N33/26
Filed: 1941-08-11
Abstract: 551,126. Testing synthetic-resin-coated bands. CRADICK, M. J., and METROPOLITANVICKERS ELECTRICAL CO., Ltd. Aug. 11, 1941, No. 10194. [Class 106 (ii)] Comprises apparatus for testing the greenness " of synthetic-resin-coated paper or backing material in band or sheet form wherein a specimen band is wound on itself for more than a complete turn under tension, is subjected for a predetermined time to the temperature at which the resin can be cured, and wherein the extent of unwinding under the tension or the time for such unwinding is a measure of the " greenness." One end of the band 10 is passed through a slot 11 in a drum 1 and clamped by means operated by the knob 12. The band is attached at the other end to a weight 13 and wound around the drum with the paper next thereto by turning the handle 5 which drives through a belt or chain 3. A similar belt or chain 6 connects the handle shaft to the shaft of a motor 8. The drum is heated electrically by spaced heaters inside supplied by current through slip rings. The apparatus is enclosed in a housing with controls for temperature and/or the speed of the motor. The motor drives the pulley 7 through reduction gear and a freewheel clutch. In testing, the band is wound on to the drum to the required extent and the handle 5 released. The weight falls under control of the motor drive and will continue until the coating portion about to leave the drum is solid when the drum is arrested.
Patent GB-1458508-A (GB)
Title: Weather resistant roofing materials
IPC: E04D5/10
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1458508 Backed rubber roofing laminate SMITHS INDUSTRIES Ltd 22 Feb 1974 [2 March 1973] 10202/73 Heading B5N A laminated weather-resistant roofing material comprises a deformable backing layer, e.g. SBR-bonded asbestos or paper, bonded to a synthetic rubber layer which includes chlorosulphonated polyethylene and, as the major constituent, a tensile strength increasing agent, e.g. calcium carbonate coated with calcium stearate. The synthetic rubber may include low m.w. polyethylene, flame retardant plasticizer, e.g. chlorinated paraffin hydrocarbon, and an activator, e.g. MgO. An exemplified paper backing is china clay-bonded pulp board. The synthetic rubber may be bonded as an unvulcanized sheet to the backing by heated pressure rollers and allowed to vulcanize.
Patent GB-568364-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to door catches and the like
IPC: E05C17/22
Filed: 1943-06-25
Abstract: 568,364. Stays for doors &c. IMHOF, A. G. June 25, 1943, No. 10311. [Class 65 (i)] In a stay for doors comprising a bar 6 pivoted to a door and sliding through a pivoted sleeve 8 carrying a spring-pressed ball 17 which engages one of the holes 22 in the bar, the holes 22 are arranged in raised portions of the bar, and a washer 23 prevents the ball from engaging the bar except at the raised portions.
Patent GB-513330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to registration number plates for vehicles
IPC: G09F13/16
Filed: 1938-04-04
Abstract: 513,330. Vehicle number plates. RIST, D. A. V., and DOO, A. C. April 4, 1938, No. 10312. [Class 3(ii)] To reduce the reflecting power, a coating is applied to number plates formed of aluminium or aluminium alloy, e.g., by electrodeposition of aluminium oxide or hydroxide in an electrolyte of chromic or sulphuric acid. Specification 378,521, [Group II], is referred to.
Patent GB-708537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in fixed-abutment rotary hydraulic motors
Inventor: ELLIS STAFFORD MALCOLM
IPC: F15B15/12
Filed: 1951-05-02
Abstract: 708,537. Rotary motors. ELLIS, S.M. July 31, 1952 [May 2, 1951], No. 10349/51. Class 110(2) A fixed abutment rotary hydraulic motor comprises a disc rotor 4 with two vanes 16 arranged one on each of its faces, these vanes being arranged opposite each other in the axial direction and each working in an almost completely annular chamber 17. To drive the motor, fluid is simultaneously admitted to both chambers in the same sense. In the construction shown, the rotor is keyed to the boss 1 and is of substantially the same width as a washer 9 separating the stator parts 3a, 3b. A stop 11 on the washer co-operates with an abutment 12 on the rotor to permit the rotor to rotate through 330 degrees, the stop moving in a fluid-filled annular chamber 10a which is widened to permit the easy passage of fluid past the abutment except near the stop 11 where a dash-pot action is provided. The vanes 16 have freedom of movement in a radial direction by being arranged to slide between flat surfaces of two bolts 14. Adjacent ends of the chambers 17 are separated by stops 17a, and passages are provided in the rotor parts to admit fluid to the grooves and to discharge it therefrom.
Patent GB-401675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in internal combustion engines of the diesel, semi-diesel, compression ignition or injection type
IPC: F02B3/00
Filed: 1932-04-11
Abstract: 401,675. Two- and four-stroke cycle engines. SLOAN, J. J. E., Holmfield House, Mossley Hill, Liverpool. April 11, 1932, No. 10394. [Class 7 (ii).] In two- and four-stroke single-acting and four-stroke double-acting compression-ignition engines combustion products are transferred by a bye-pass f from a cylinder a in which the piston is on its working stroke, and before the exhaust valve opens, to a cylinder c in which the inlet valve has closed and air is being compressed. The bye-passes may be controlled by mechanically-actuated valves. Blowers may be used in the induction and exhaust manifolds. In four-stroke engines the bye-passes may remain open between aspirating and exhausting cylinders.
Patent GB-955276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to tamper-proof containers
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 1961-03-22
Abstract: 955,276. Tamper-proof closures. EMNOSA SOC. DE PERSONNES a.r.1. March 22, 1961 [March 29, 1960], No. 10476/61. Heading B8T. A tamper-proof closure comprises a plastic cap 4 with an internal acute-angled groove 2 engaged by a downwardly-inclined.flange 5 on the neck of the container, the cap having a band 7 adapted to be torn away. The band 7 may be at the lower edge of the cap or above the groove 2. The upper portion of the cap may be screw-threaded at 10, Fig. 3, with blunt threads which permit the cap to be pushed on to engage the flange 5 and to form a screw closure after the band 7 has been torn away.
Patent GB-105818-A (GB)
IPC: F27B9/20
Abstract: 105,818. Smallwood, A. May 25, 1916. Metal-heating furnaces.-In a furnace for heating metal billets and the like in which the billets &c. are advanced through the heating chamber upon reciprocating bars or like supporting-means, the bars are lowered at each stroke into a cooling- bath, and they may also be cooled internally. Fig. 2 shows such a furnace in transverse section, c, c being the supporting-bars and r, r cooling- baths. The bars are preferably operated by means of eccentrics engaging straps attached to their extended ends.