baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2445541-A (GB)
Title: Cleanser impregnated cotton swab for make-up removal
Inventor: SYLVESTER VIRGINIA
IPC: A61F13/38
Filed: 2007-01-13
Abstract: Cotton wool buds mounted on a rod are impregnated with cleanser for the removal of eye make up. Each stick is individually wrapped in a sealed packet to maintain the freshness and moisture of the swabs. The packs may be presented as multipacks with perforations to allow detachment of individual sticks. The packaging of the individual sticks is also perforated to allow easy opening.
Patent GB-2446560-A (GB)
Title: Insect barrier for trees
Inventor: O'HALLORAN VINCENT VICTOR
IPC: A01M29/34
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: An insect barrier for trees comprises a barrier <B>1, 2</B> having a smooth surface and a compressible collar <B>3</B>. The barrier <B>1, 2</B> may be in the form of a circular disc with a central cutout section and a radial cut in the circular disc. The edges of the radial cut may be overlapped and joined to form a frusto-conical shape. The cut edges may be joined by rivets, adhesive tape or hook and loop fastening. Alternatively the cut edges may be folded back on each other, one cut edge folded to an upper side and the other edge folded to an underside. The folded edges can then be interlocked with each other. The compressible collar <B>3</B> conforms to the shape of a tree trunk. The collar <B>3</B> may be tapered in cross section to compensate for non-circular tree trunks.
Patent GB-2446589-A (GB)
Title: Thrust vectoring in aerial vehicles
Inventor: KUO CHEN-MING
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2007-02-17
Abstract: An aerial vehicle, eg a remotely controlled micro aerial vehicle, comprises a fixed wing 2 mounted on a body 3, a forward facing propeller 10 driven by a drive motor 6, and a thrust vector control system 8. The propeller 10 and motor 6 form a pivoting assembly rotatable about a vertical axis 32 and the thrust vector control system 8 may comprise one or two electrically actuated yaw control actuation rods 14, 16 connected to a cross beam 25 on the drive motor 6. The speed of rotation of the drive motor 6 is controlled to control pitch and thrust. Pitch control may be augmented by pivoting the propeller/motor assembly about a horizontal axis (38, fig.4). The centre of gravity of the propeller and motor assembly may be located ahead of its vertical pivot axis 32 so that the assembly moves laterally as the drive axis moves causing the aerial vehicle to roll. The propeller may be spring-biassed to a stable reference position. The aerial vehicle may have more than one propeller and may have an on-board pilot.
Patent GB-2433373-A (GB)
Title: System and method for remoting twain function calls from a use session to a client system
Inventor: GULKIS DANIEL ALEC
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A mechanism for remoting Twain function calls within a user session to a client system is disclosed. By hooking Twain function calls made by a Twain application on the server, the Twain function calls may be remoted over a virtual connection to a client system. A proxy application corresponding to the server-based Twain application is created on the client system. The proxy application communicates With the server and makes the appropriate function calls to the remainder of the Twain framework. The use of the proxy application allows multiple applications and devices to be supported simultaneously. Messages sent over the virtual connection are filtered prior to transmission thereby limiting the amount of required communication traffic. A multiplexor and demultiplexor are utilized in order to efficiently use bandwidth on the virtual channel. The present invention additionally compresses image data prior to transmission over the virtual channel.
Patent GB-2441183-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger for use in a condensing boiler
Inventor: TAYLOR STEVE
IPC: F24H1/52
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: A heat exchanger 100 for use in a condensing boiler comprises a plurality of heat exchanger sections 104 having at least one internal flow passage (150, fig 4) with an inlet 108 and an outlet 110 for the passage of a heat exchange medium and a plurality of elongate fins 112, 114, 122 on at least one side of each section 104 defining flue gas flow channels, a burner 106 to produce hot flue gas, a means 118 to guide the flue gas from the burner 106 through the flow channels from a primary part to a secondary part of the heat exchanger 100, and a means 120 to promote unidirectional flue gas flow before entering the primary part. Fins 112, 114, 122 of sections 104 may interlock with fins of an adjacent section. Promotion means may be a U-shaped barrier that changes the flue gas from a radial to the unidirectional flow and also changes from a downward to an upward flow (fig 5). The flue gas may flow in the same direction as condensate, which may also be drained via a hole in the U-shaped barrier. One or more plastics insert (250, fig 8) may be located in the flow passages (150) to guide the heat exchange medium, which may be water. Burner 106 may be centrally located through the sections 104. A tie rod 200 and an adapted fluid distribution tube 202, which communicates with flow passages 150 may clamp the sections 104 together.
Patent GB-2451871-A (GB)
Title: Device to prevent incorrect fuelling
Inventor: JOY ANTHONY
IPC: B60K15/04
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A device 30 for connection to an inlet of a fuel tank, the device comprising a body 32 including an opening to receive a fuel dispenser nozzle a blocking member 35, at least a portion of which is positioned in the opening of the body; and a locating member 36 at least a portion of which is positioned in the opening of the body, the locating member being engageable with a portion of an end of a fuel dispenser nozzle so as to locate the fuel dispenser nozzle relative to the blocking member, and being moveable relative to the body by a compatible fuel dispenser nozzle in a direction of insertion thereof, wherein the blocking member inhibits insertion of an incompatible fuel dispenser nozzle into the opening beyond a predetermined limit, when the portion of the end of the incompatible fuel dispenser nozzle is located relative to the blocking member by the locating member. The locating member may be elongate and may include a head 38 with a plurality of deflecting members 38a, or the head may be a cruciform arrowhead.
Patent GB-2452300-A (GB)
Title: Predicated Geometry Processing in a Tile Based Rendering System
Inventor: HOWSON JOHN
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: Tile based rendering systems operate with predicated geometry whilst only making a single rasterisation pass. To do this, geometry to be predicated is substituted in image data with visibility test objects and associated conditional break points. In rasterisation, when a visibility test object is encountered, a visible pixel count register (<B>405</B>) is updated. On completion of rasterisation of a tile, the associated conditional break points are used to test (<B>415</B>) the visible pixel count register to determine if the predicated geometry should be processed and inserted into tile object lists. If it is, then a tile object list corresponding to the predicated geometry is inserted into the tile object list for the current tile and is rasterised before moving onto the next tile.
Patent GB-2438806-A (GB)
Title: Building modules
Inventor: HEATHER DAVID
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A building includes a multiplicity of modules, each building module having an exterior shape generally of a cuboid having side, end, top and bottom faces, and fabricated from metal. Each module is hollow and defines a space of a size suitable for occupation by a person, the modules including aligned openings in adjacent walls of adjacent modules to allow a person to move from one module to another, each module including fastening elements which fasten modules to adjacent modules. The fastening elements include hollow blocks (21A to 21D) with openings through which lugs (83A to 83D) of connector elements (81) are inserted, the connector elements (81) and hollow blocks (21A to 21D) being arranged such that after the lugs (83A to 83D) of connector elements (81) have been inserted into openings in hollow blocks of adjacent modules ensuring accurate alignment of the modules, they are fastened in the openings by fasteners (92A to 92D).
Patent GB-2457446-A (GB)
Title: Panel mounted equipment, cables and conduits.
Inventor: GORE RUSSELL PETER
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A modular cover comprising a number of panels separately mounted on the outside of an equipment, each panel having an outer skin 10, the panels being arranged together to form the cover. The panels have at least a cable 16 or conduit 18 attached to an inner surface of the outer skin 10 and connectors 22, 24, 26 positioned at the edge of the panels allow for the cables 16 or conduits 18 of one panel to be connected to the cables 16 or conduits 18 of an adjacent panel.
Patent GB-2442691-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia data protection
Inventor: GRIMEN GISLE
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2006-07-14
Abstract: The invention provides a method of transmitting a media work such as a movie to a client comprising the steps of (a) encrypting the work using a sequence of different keys corresponding to respective temporally spaced segments of the document, (b) transmitting software code containing an algorithm from a security server to the client, the algorithm having a result that is a function of the state of the client, (c) executing the code at the client and returning the result to the security server, (d) determining whether the result is indicative of an unmodified client, and further comprising the steps of: (e) transmitting a segment from a server to the client, (f) securely streaming a key corresponding to the transmitted segment from a secure remote server to the client, (g) decrypting the segment using the obtained media key, (h) if step (d) indicates a modified client, preventing further keys from being transmitted, otherwise repeating steps (e) to (g) and repeating steps (b) to (d).
Patent GB-2448577-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller assembly with a paint transfer roller
Inventor: WALCOT RUTH ELIZABETH
IPC: B05C17/035
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A paint roller assembly 50 comprising a primary roller 69 and a secondary roller 67, the secondary roller 67 being positioned relative to the primary roller 69 such that paint supplied to the roller assembly 50 passes over part of the secondary roller 67 before being fed onto an exterior surface 113 of the primary roller 69. The secondary roller may have hemispherical ends and be mounted in a floating fashion. The secondary roller 67 may be substantially enclosed within in a channel 91 and be fed with paint from a paint supply by means of a distribution plate 65. There are independent claims to a primary roller having a removable outer layer and also to a paint pad assembly.
Patent GB-2445330-A (GB)
Title: Device to handle cargo
Inventor: MUNCK FREDRIK JR
IPC: B66C/
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A device (10) is described for load cargo, in particular, for handling of extended and long cargoes, and it is characterised in that it comprises a frame construction arranged to be placed partially surrounding at least one side of the cargo, and also a number of cargo carrying bodies (40, 42) which are each being set up to be repositioned between a swung-in, parking position and an active, cargo carrying, swung-out, carrying position, and also means (32a, 32b) to stabilise the cargo to the device (10).
Patent GB-2446090-A (GB)
Title: A steering assembly
Inventor: SANDS MARTYN
IPC: A63C17/12
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sub-frame (13) for carrying at least one axle (35, 37) having a longitudinal axis (Y). The sub-frame (13) comprises first and second members (31, 33) for mounting the sub-frame (13). The first and second members (31, 33) are offset relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to said longitudinal axis (Y). The first member (31) is provided above the longitudinal axis (Y) and the second member is provided below the longitudinal axis (Y). The invention also relates to a steering assembly (3, 5) comprising a sub-frame (13). The steering assembly (3, 5) is typically used on a vehicle (1) such as a mountain board or land board.
Patent GB-2450596-A (GB)
Title: Anti slip footwear
Inventor: STOCKDALE PHILIP
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Non slip footwear comprises a rubber band 1 that covers the ball area of the wearer's foot, the area of the band that covers the sole of the foot has a textured or tread 3 to provide extra grip. Preferably the band 1 is joined together to form a toe anchor 2 that engages the wearer's foot between their big toe and second toe or any other combination. The footwear has a sole large enough to allow adequate grip yet small enough to be worn whilst swimming and causing limited drag.
Patent GB-2461023-A (GB)
Title: Attaching a pawl to a conveyor belt
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHRIS
IPC: B65G15/42
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A method of attaching a pawl or flight 1 to the surface of a conveyor belt 9 comprises pre-stressingstressing the surface region of the belt 9 and fixing the pawl 1 to the surface region while it is in the pre-stressed state. Pre-stressing may be achieved by stretching of the belt or by bending the belt through an angle (e). The pawl or flight 1 may be attached to the belt 9 by adhesive or welding.
Patent GB-2448457-A (GB)
Title: Colorants
Inventor: BRADBURY ROY
IPC: C09B43/00
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1) and salts thereof are claimed, along with their uses in ink jet printing: Formula (1) wherein: each R<1> independently is a substituent other than hydrogen; n has a value of 0 to 6; and one of R<2> and R<3> is hydrogen and the other is a group of the formula -N=N-A wherein A is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; with the proviso that the compound of Formula (1) has at least one water-solubilising group.
Patent GB-2463718-A (GB)
Title: Clip for laces
Inventor: MTUTU VICTOR
IPC: A43C7/04
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A clip for securing shoe lace knots, comprising two plates connected via a sprung hinge. The two plates may be brought together around a knot to enclose it. Preferably the plates are lined with felt to provide a cushioned surface. The plates may have a locking mechanism to fasten the plates together, along with interlocking studs to prevent movement of the lace within the clip.
Patent GB-2459905-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: BUTLER PAUL GAINFORD
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2008-10-03
Abstract: A flood barrier including a framework comprising two brackets that are secured to the wall either side of the door and a panel that slides into the bracket. The panel may have a portion that extends over the doorstep covering an air vent that is situated in the doorstep. The brackets may be secured to the wall using a number of screws. A waterproof sealant may be used between the brackets and the wall. The panel may be of varying thickness and may be covered with vinyl or plastic. A similar system could be used to protect windows.
Patent GB-2450274-A (GB)
Title: An aquarium
Inventor: YU BINGYAN
IPC: A01K63/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: An aquarium comprises an aquarium body (1) whose top (1b) is opened; an aquarium lid (3) which is applied to open and close the opened top (1b) of the aquarium body; and a connecting device for connecting the lid to the aquarium body and allowing the lid to slide with respect to the aquarium body in order to open and close the opened top (1b) of the aquarium body. In this kind of the aquarium, the lid can slide along the aquarium body and/or rotate with respect to the aquarium body in order to open and close the opened top of the aquarium body, so it can operate conveniently and is easy to be maintained.
Patent GB-2468152-A (GB)
Title: Safety housing for hair straightening tongs
Inventor: JOHNSTON ROBERT
IPC: A45D44/02
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A safety housing for hair styling tongs and like devices having two arms 1,2 biased towards an open position comprises an enclosure 4 that in use receives the distal ends of the arms, the enclosure having a releasable retainer to and hold and retain the device within the enclosure. The enclosure has an opening 4A that is narrower than the arms when they are in the open position, so that the arms have to be compressed together to insert them through the opening and the enclosure is shaped so that once the arms have been inserted therein they move apart again. The retainer 5 acts to inhibit closure of the tongs so they cannot be withdrawn from the enclosure until the retainer has been released. The retainer may comprise a member located between the arms which must be depressed to release the arms. The retainer may be sized and shaped so as to be reached and/or released by an adult hand but not a child hand so as to provide a child-safe function.
Patent GB-2455224-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit photodetector with an embedded microlens
Inventor: PALSULE CHINTAMANL
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit 100 or a method of fabrication wherein semiconductor integrated circuit 100 includes light sensitive device 108 e.g. p-n junction photodiode 108, integral with semiconductor substrate 320 and further comprising cover dielectric layer 410 over light sensitive device 108 and a lens formation dielectric layer (110a, fig. 4) used to form embedded convex microlens 640. Light is transmissible through microlens 640 and cover dielectric layer 410. Microlens 640 directs light onto light sensitive device 108. Photoresist (440, fig. 4) can be reflowed and etched (fig. 5) to form microlens 640. Cover dielectric layer 410 may be a field oxide and lens formation dielectric layer 110a may be a silicon oxynitride. Dielectric cover layer 410 may be adjusted in thickness and refractive index to increase the transmitted component of incident light as well as provide silicide blocking capability.
Patent GB-2471893-A (GB)
Title: Detecting misfiring in an i.c. engine using in-cylinder pressure measurements
Inventor: TAIBI CRISTIAN
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A method of detecting misfiring in the cylinder of an i.e. engine, eg a diesel engine, comprises measuring the in-cylinder pressure of an expansion phase and the in-cylinder pressure of a compression phase of the combustion cycle of the cylinder. A difference between a polytrophic (polytropic) expansion phase constant and a polytrophic compression phase constant is then determined using the measured in-cylinder pressures. A misfiring of the cylinder is later detected using the determined difference, eg if the difference is smaller than a predetermined value, and the detected misfiring may be used to control the timing and amount of fuel injection to reduce further misfiring. The expansion phase and compression phase pressures may be measure over a predetermined angular window when the in-cylinder pressure is moderate. Instead of using polytropic constants, misfiring may be detected on the basis of the sum of pressure ratios (figs.4,5) or indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP) (figs.6,7).
Patent GB-2461814-A (GB)
Title: Greeting card having connecting capabilities
Inventor: SHIELDS CHRISTOPHER JASON
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a greeting card 100 with the capability of connecting to and interacting with a device. More particularly, the invention relates to a card having a connector 22 that permits a memory device (62) coupled directly or indirectly via a connecting cord 24 with the card to interact with a device, such as a multimedia player or computing device. The memory device may include a file, such as a video or image, that has been stored by the card purchaser and that can then be executed on the device for the enjoyment of the card recipient. The memory device may store a file for the greeting card recipient to access or view on a device, such as a multimedia player, when the card is connected to the device. Additionally, the memory device may include executable software that causes the device to perform an action, such as opening up a webpage, once the card is connected to the device. In such an embodiment, the card may be a gift card, such as a standard gift card issued by retailers. When the card is connected to a device, such as a computing device, the card recipient will be able make purchases using a monetary value that has been placed on the gift card by the card purchaser.
Patent GB-2473471-A (GB)
Title: Method of laying a pipeline in a seabed
Inventor: MACONOCHIE ALASDAIR JAMES
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: A method of laying a pipeline in a seabed comprising at least the contemporaneous steps of: dislocating material of the seabed to form a trench and dislocated material; locating the pipeline in the trench; allowing at least some of the dislocated material to cover the pipeline; and providing one or more additives to the dislocated material. The additive(s) are provided to reinforce the mechanically properties and/or the resettling of the dislocated material so that possible upheaval movement of the buried pipeline is minimised or eliminated in a much shorter time period, thus considerably reducing the time needed to fully install and use such a pipeline.
Patent GB-2474501-A (GB)
Title: Roof support member with substantially unsupported underside
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
IPC: E04B7/08
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A roof support for a conservatory comprising a longitudinal beam 11, to which one or more roof members 12 are joined, the underside surface of which is substantially unsupported. The underside surface 11 a may be curved in cross section. The longitudinal beam may be hollow and may be adapted to function as a gutter.
Patent GB-2475697-A (GB)
Title: A strapless outer garment
Inventor: GODFREY MARTIN
IPC: A41C3/08
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: A top or outer garment 5 for ladies is arranged such that, in use, it does not extend over the shoulders 1 of a wearer and comprises attachment means 6 fixed at the point 7 where a conventional shoulder strap would normally be attached, allowing the garment to be removably attached to an item of underwear, such as a brassiere, or other inner garment worn by the wearer. Attachment means may be provided at the front or the back of the garment or in both locations, and may be a hook and loop fastening system, magnetic or mechanical clips, folding flaps, or any other suitable means. When the outer garment of the invention is in use with a suitable undergarment, a single set of straps 4 are visible on the shoulders of a wearer.
Patent GB-346969-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to gas burner injectors
IPC: F23D14/48
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 346,969. Atmospheric gas burners. REGENT MALLEABLE CASTINGS, Ltd., Salop Street, and DAVIES, A. E., 14, Wilkins Road, both in Bilston, Staffordshire. March 29, 1930, No. 10048. [Class 75 (i).] A gas injector for atmospheric burners comprises a fixed tubular member A having lateral openings C communicating with an adjustable screw cap F, co-operating with longitudinal tapering grooves E for varying the supply of gas, and uncontrolled openings B in the end wall. For large burners, further uncontrolled openings may be provided in the end wall of the screw cap F. The injector is screwed into the gas supply pipe and secured in an adjusted position by a lock-nut G. The Provisional Specification states also that the uncontrolled openings may be provided in the screw cap F only.