baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2352336-A (GB)
Title: Mounting and securing coils on a stator
Inventor: HEIDRICH MARKUS
IPC: H02K3/18
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A stator (10) for an electrical machine such as an electric motor comprises a ring yoke (12) with poles (14) which project radially inwards and onto which coils (16) are plugged. For the fixing of the coils (16) on the poles (14), the coils have a winding cross-section which is wedge-shaped in a radially inner region and of rectangular shape in a radially outer region, and X-shaped fixing elements (22) are inserted into the gaps between the coils (16). The wedge shape regions allow adjacent coils to pass on during assembly. Beads 28 are provided.
Patent GB-2353043-A (GB)
Title: Low residue aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions particularly adapted for cleaning glass and glossy hard surfaces
Inventor: WELLER JEANNE MARIE
IPC: C11D1/83
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring disinfecting, low residue deposits and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions comprise a linear C<SB>6</SB>-C<SB>18</SB> alkyl sulfate surfactant; a surfactant based on a glycoside; a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent and a C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>6</SB> alcohol and water.
Patent GB-2362383-A (GB)
Title: Gene expression system for C. elegans
Inventor: PLAETINCK GEERT
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: The invention relates to the translation of RNAs transcribed in the nematode worm <I>C. elegans</I> using a bacteriophage polymerase such as T7 polymerase. This is achieved by the introduction of a trans-splice recognition site recognised by an SL1 trans-splice recognition sequence into the DNA template transcribed by the bacteriophage polymerase i.e a bacteriophage promoter is operably linked to an outron sequence. The outron sequence may be isolated from natural <I>C. elegans</I> genes or a synthetic outron sequence may be synthesized. The bacteriophage promoter and outron sequence can be used in expression vectors and replicable cloning vectors.
Patent GB-2349030-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gain control
Inventor: BRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: A method of automatically controlling the gain level applied to a sequence of frames transferred from cinematographic film to a digital medium, wherein a plurality of corresponding lines are sampled from a plurality of consecutive frames of the sequence; the content of the sampled lines is compared for corresponding lines in different frames; a measure of the difference in the content of the corresponding lines is calculated; a signal is produced when the measure of difference exceeds a predetermined threshold; the gain level is automatically set on production of the signal; and the set gain level is maintained until a subsequent signal is produced.
Patent GB-2361937-A (GB)
Title: Spin-on glass composition and method of forming silicon oxide layer
Inventor: CHOI JUNG SIK
IPC: H01L21/3105
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: A silicon oxide layer is formed by coating on a semiconductor substrate having a surface discontinuity, an SOG composition containing perhydropolysilazane having a compound of the formula -(SiH<SB>2</SB>NH)<SB>n</SB>- wherein n represents a positive integer, a weight average molecular weight within the range of about 4,000 to 8,000, and a molecular weight dispersion within the range of about 3.0 to 4.0, to form a planar SOG layer. The SOG layer is convened to a silicon oxide layer with a planar surface by curing the SOG layer. Solvent is present in the composition in an amount of 70-90% by weight.
Patent GB-2368815-A (GB)
Title: Surface pollution containment device
Inventor: TAYLOR KEVIN FREDERICK
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: An inflatable surface pollution containment device comprises an inflatable tubular framework supporting a continuous vertical containment wall formed from a rigid sectional outer skin and having an inner lightweight chemical and water resistant cover. Once the containment device has been deployed it floats on the surface of the water holding a volume of surface pollution within said containment wall. During deployment the containment device may be inflated automatically by high pressure air tanks provided within the device. The device may be deployed from the air, by ship or from an offshore platform and may be used on any body of water where pollution may occur.
Patent GB-2357687-A (GB)
Title: Plant watering and feeding system
Inventor: ELDRED BRIAN RICHARD
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A plant watering and dual feeding system includes a first container (1) which can be connected to a mains water supply, a float valve assembly (4) within the first container (1) for maintaining the water level in the first container (1) at a predetermined level, a second container (9) in which, in use, a liquid fertiliser can be placed and from which the liquid fertiliser passes into the first container (1) at a predetermined rate, and a third container (17) in which, in use, a soluble solid fertiliser can be placed.
Patent GB-2371118-A (GB)
Title: A full colour image containing two stages of animation
Inventor: BURDER DAVID GIFFORD
IPC: G03B35/12
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A full colour image containing two stages of animation a1, a2 and b1, b2 wherein each stage is printed in complementary colour components c1, c2. One part of the image can be in perfect register and coincidence. Also disclosed is a viewing device (see figure 3) containing a single sheet of filter material having two or more complementary colours c1, c2 abutting each other. The viewing device can also be moved from side to side to change the colours observe by the eyes and can also be used for three dimensional (3D) effects.
Patent GB-2359270-A (GB)
Title: Producing formed portions from foamable plastics material
Inventor: NEUMANN ULRICH
IPC: B29C44/10
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: Producing formed portions from a foamable plastics melt, the plastics melt being filled into a pressurised forming cavity 34, the pressure being reduced after filling has taken place so that the plastics melt foams, and after the plastics melt has cooled, the formed portion is removed from the mould 10, wherein the gas pressure in the cavity 34 is kept constant during the filling of the cavity 34. The gas pressure may be kept at a constant value of 10 to 14 bar. A venting channel 24 may be arranged between the halves 11, 32 of the cavity 34 for the escape of gas. The formed portions may be operator panels (54 of figs 4 and 5) for automatic cash dispensers.
Patent GB-2365332-A (GB)
Title: Cushioned bath tap cover
Inventor: SAMUELSON CLIVE BERNARD WARING
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: A device comprises a cushion portion (4) and a spacer portion (1) where, in use, the cushion portion is placed over bath taps and the spacer portion spaces the cushion portion from the bath by a distance which is at least the height of the taps. The cushion and spacer portions may be integral or separate and each portion may be covered in a plastics material. Preferably the device is supplied in a flat pack form having foam panels connected in a hinged fashion by pvc sheeting (Figures 3 and 4). The device may be in the form of a head or foot rest, the cushion portion having a profiled area (5) for receiving the head or neck of a user.
Patent GB-2374816-A (GB)
Title: Foamed drinks made using a capsule with a foamable ingredient
Inventor: HAYES MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: The preparation of a foamed drink such as cappuccino coffee or frothy hot chocolate by providing a capsule or sachet containing a foamable ingredient such as powdered milk 6 and having an outlet for allowing fluid to escape from the capsule and providing a receptacle 17 positioned to collect fluid escaping from the capsule through the outlet. Liquid such as hot water at 90{ C is injected via tube 15 into the capsule to mix with the foamable ingredient thus allowing the foamable ingredient mixed with the liquid to escape through the outlet into the receptacle. This can be accomplished by having the capsule bonded on its lower margin 5 by adhesive 8 which is released by the action of hot water inside the sachet. Further liquid is then injected into the receptacle through a jet 12 having a jet diameter of from about 0.5 to about 2 mm to produce foamed liquid in the receptacle. The invention also provides brewing equipment specifically adapted for use in the method.
Patent GB-2364930-A (GB)
Title: Interactive toy
Inventor: KATOH KOH
IPC: A63F13/215
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: A toy has two parts, one of which is movable relative to the other. One part has an interrogator and the other has a responder, one of which is provided within the movable part. Data is transmitted between the interrogator and the responder, perhaps in a contactless manner, when the interrogator and responder approach. This may be by moving parts close together or attaching them to one another. One of the parts reacts to the is transmitted data, perhaps by generating sound, light, or an image, or moving. The part may also have a sound detector, which may bring a response, perhaps varying with the type of sound and number of times it has been detected. One of the parts may be a map or town plan 70 and have many interrogators or responders 222-1, 2, 3, 4. There may be sound to guide the second object, perhaps a vehicle, around the town. A display may be provided to output an image in accordance with the transmitted data.
Patent GB-2373422-A (GB)
Title: Prompting networked devices for information
Inventor: CANTWELL CHARLES E
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: Information is provided from a networked device (2) to a requestor (6). An address for the requestor (6) is received. The address may be received within a network management command or within a print job. The address may also be directly entered into the networked device (2). A report is generated (22). Generation (22) of the report may be triggered by receipt of the address or by a report trigger. Specific desiderata may also accompany the address or trigger. The report is generated (22) to fulfill the report desiderata. The report is dispatched (24) to the address of the requestor (6). The report may be dispatched by emailing the report to the address of the requestor (6).
Patent GB-2383977-A (GB)
Title: A mineplough incorporating blast absorption means
Inventor: LOWERY BRETT ROBERT
IPC: F41H11/16
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: A mineplough 1 comprises at least one blade element set at an angle to the direction of plough movement so that it deflects lifted earth to one or both sides of the plough, each blade element having tines 5b-5j which lift earth ahead of the blade element. The plough further comprises depth control means for controlling the cutting depth of the tines and at least two linkages 6a, 6b and 6c to connect the mineplough to a suitable carrier vehicle. Each blade element is formed by a number of intersecting plates 2a-2 j and 3a-3d whose planes lie substantially parallel to the direction of travel and which define open channels therebetween. Each of the linkages contains at least one crushable element 8 capable of absorbing blast energy.
Patent GB-2390111-A (GB)
Title: Compound locking device
Inventor: YANG PING-JAN
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A compound locking device is provided. The compound locking device includes a key locking mechanism comprising a outer cylinder (33) having a positioning groove (38) thereon. A positioning plate (4) is engageable with the positioning groove and restrains the outer cylinder from rotating. A second lock mechanism limits the displacement of the positioning plate in a locking condition, while the restraint vanishes upon unlocking the second lock mechanism when the positioning plate can move freely and the outer cylinder becomes rotatable and is able to be unlocked.
Patent GB-2391802-A (GB)
Title: A knock down divan base for a bed
Inventor: ROBERTSON DALE
IPC: F16B12/60
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A knock down divan base for a bed in which the base comprises a pair of lateral side panels 12, a pair of end panels 14 and a plurality of corner posts 16 for securing the end and side panels together to provide a rectangular base. Each corner post 16 is secured in interlocking engagement with a respective end and side panel 12, 14 by means of at least one interlocking brace 18 extending between the adjacent end and side panels 12, 14. Preferably the side and end panels 12, 14 are non-load bearing such that the corner posts 16 support the whole of the bed independently of the panels 12, 14. The interlocking corner post and brace arrangement may be applied to other items of furniture such as chairs in which a support structure is required.
Patent GB-2382003-A (GB)
Title: Displaying data displayed on a display unit on one mobile communication terminal on a display unit of another via a radio terminal interface like Bluetooth
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO TADASHI
IPC: H04W16/26
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The invention provides for frame data (letters, images, still images, motion picture images, etc.) displayed on a display unit of a transmitting portable telephone set 1 to be transmitted via a radio terminal interface (such as Bluetooth), and which is different from the portable telephone network, to other receiving side portable telephone set 2 to n, and displayed in the display units thereof. Thus, the data displayed on the display unit in any given portable telephone set can be displayed and read out at plurality of other portable telephone sets, so that the data can serve as data common to the said other of the portable telephone sets.
Patent GB-2386124-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of reusable immobilised microbial composition in bead form used as ready-to-use seed inoculum in BOD anaysis of waste water
Inventor: KUMAR RITA
IPC: C12N11/04
Filed: 1998-06-20
Abstract: Preparing ready-to-use reusable immobilised microbial composition comprises: isolating bacteria from sewage, culturing strains on nutrient media to get pure cultures and testing for biological oxygen demand (BOD) analysis, verifying BOD values using Glucose-Glutamic Acid (GGA) as reference standard, comparing those BOD values with domestic sewage collected from treatment plants, selecting those bacterial strains with equal or greater BOD values, preparing mixtures of strains, testing mixtures by BOD comparison with sewage and selecting those with optimum BOD values, inoculating mixture of strains individually and incubating and growing them, mixing strains in equal proportions on basis of optical density, centrifuging resulting suspension to form pellets and washing and suspending in immobilising agent, adding polymerising agent and hardening in calcium chloride and storing formed beads in same, testing beads for BOD values using industrial samples, and washing and storing beads. The beads can be reused up to five times with same efficacy.
Patent GB-2399538-A (GB)
Title: Structural sandwich plate members having improved fire-resistance
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B32B3/22
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A structural sandwich plate member (10,20,30) comprises first and second outer plates (11,12) and a core of plastics or polymer material (13). A plurality of lightweight forms are disposed between the outer plates so that the core material forms ribs extending in two substantially orthogonal directions. The lightweight forms (14,24,34) are formed of a fire resistant insulating material, such as mineral wool, preferably surrounded by a barrier to prevent the insulating material being soaked by the liquid form of the plastics or polymer material during injection of the core. The barrier may take the form of a hollow tube (15) in which the insulating material (16,26,36) is placed or a coating (25) applied by dipping or spraying or a sheet material (35) such as metal foil, felt, mineral cloth or suitable plastics sheet.
Patent GB-2392603-A (GB)
Title: Horseshoe
Inventor: ELLIOTT ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: A01L5/00
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A horseshoe formed from plastics material having a first surface 11 for contact with the sole of a hoof and a second surface for contact with the ground, the first surface having a raised section 12. The horseshoe can be glued to both the side wall and the sole of the hoof. Preferably, the horseshoe has a number of upstands 10 positioned around the outer edge of the first surface, to locate the shoe precisely on the hoof. The horseshoe may have a flexible treaded material moulded into the second surface of the horseshoe.
Patent GB-2401899-A (GB)
Title: Security door
Inventor: CLANCY PAUL
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A security door comprises a solid body and a metal frame, said solid body comprising substantially a single type of material, wherein the metal frame is embedded within the solid body. The material may be a solid wood or a foam type material. The door may be constructed by bonding the frame to a first plywood skin 201, locating at least one plywood infill 203 in one of the apertures in the frame and then bonding a second plywood skin to the opposite side of the frame to the first skin. Also disclosed are method claims for constructing such a door.
Patent GB-2389544-A (GB)
Title: Shell and tube reactor
Inventor: SEDERQUIST RICHARD A
IPC: B01J8/04
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: A fuel processing reactor (100) is provided, comprising a shift catalyst bed (120, 130) disposed in a shell and tube reactor (106). The thermal stress on the present reactor during normal operation is reduced by cooling/heating both the shell and the tubes in the reactor. The present reactor may further comprise other beds such as hydrodesulfurizer catalyst beds, metal oxide beds, or sulfur polisher beds.
Patent GB-2392277-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling the processing of data
Inventor: PROUDLER GRAEME JOHN
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A method of controlling the processing of data, is provided comprising defining security controls for a plurality of data items, and applying individualised security rules to each of the data items based on a measurement of integrity of a computing entity to which the data items are to be made available. Instantiation of the data at the computing entity, such as a computer or PDA, depends on the integrity of the computing entity. For example, data items 52,54,56,60 are transmitted according to specific security rules in a definitions sections 50, the rules specifying how data is transferred for each field according to an assessed level of trust or integrity of the location to which the data is to be transferred. The security/usage control could be more complex to masking means such as an encryption key to control masking.
Patent GB-2389411-A (GB)
Title: Transportation of liquefiable petroleum gas
Inventor: PYE GRAHAM CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F17C1/12
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A pressure vessel for transportation of liquefiable petroleum gas (LPG) is cylindrical with a circular cross-sectional profile. The wall thickness of the vessel (in meters) multiplied by a design strength of the material from which the vessel is made (in megapascals) is less than 0,8 times the internal diameter of the vessel (in meters). The design strength is the yield strength divided by 1,5 or the tensile strength divided by 2,5. The wall thickness is between 3 mm and 11 mm. The diameter is between 1 and 2,6 m. The vessel have have an external insulating and fire resistant cladding. It may also have a cooling plant for cooling the LPG.
Patent GB-2393703-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for bubble shielding towed marine cable
Inventor: TENGHAMN STIG RUNE LENNART
IPC: B63B1/38
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A cable (10) for towing marine devices is disclosed. The cable may include a strength member (12) and at least one conduit (14) associated with the strength member. The conduit (14) may have apertures (16) therein at selected locations along the conduit. The apertures (16) are adapted to conduct gas from a source into water in which the cable is disposed. Also disclosed is a method for improving the flow of a cable through water. The method includes releasing a gaseous bubble stream proximate an outer surface of said cable while the water is moving relative to the cable.
Patent GB-2407580-A (GB)
Title: Composite biomaterial and process of production thereof
Inventor: CAMERON RUTH
IPC: A61K6/898
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A process for the production of a composite material comprising collagen, brushite and one or more glycosaminoglycans, said process comprising the steps of ```providing an acidic aqueous solution comprising collagen, a calcium source and a phosphorous source and one or more glycosaminoglycans, and ```precipitating the collagen, the brushite and the one or more glycosaminoglycans together from the aqueous solution to form a triple co-precipitate. Also shown is a composite biomaterial comprising collagen, brushite and one or more glycosaminoglycans. Another composite biomaterial comprising collagen, octacalcium phosphate and one or more glycosaminoglycans is also shown.
Patent GB-2408263-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial peptides with reduced hemolysis and methods of their use.
Inventor: TZENG SHIOU RU
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The invention is directed to antimicrobial peptides related to cyclic and short peptides (less than 10 amino acid residues) with unique patterns of aromatic and cationic residues that perform a wide range of antimicrobial activities but display low hemolysis. The peptides may be described by the general formula (A1X1A2)N, where A1 represents arginine, lysine, valine or isoleucine, X1 represents, tryptophan, phenylalanine or proline, A2 represents arginine, lysine, valine or isoleucine and N represents 2 or 3.
Patent GB-2397099-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable hinge assembly
Inventor: WOOLCOCK TIMOTHY RICHARD MARTI
IPC: E05D5/06
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A hinge assembly 15 for a vehicle tailgate 14 comprises a first hinge member 21 fastened to the tailgate 14 and a second hinge member 22 fastened to a hollow flange 23 of a vehicle roof 13 by means of adjustment device 24 comprising an adjustment nut 25 and a locking screw 26. The second hinge member 22 has a hollow cylindrical shank portion 35 having a left-hand external screw thread 36 and a right-hand internal thread 38, the adjustment nut 25 having a left-hand thread 39 engaged with the external thread 36 of the hollow shank portion 35 and the locking screw 26 having a right-hand thread 41 engaged with the internal thread 38 of the hollow shank portion 35. The adjustment nut 25 has a tubular spigot 42 with a friction ring 46 for gripping the shank of the locking screw 26. To set the hinge assembly 15, the first and second hinge members 21 and 22 are provided as a sub-assembly complete with the pivot pin 27 and with the adjustment nut 25 threaded as far as it will go onto the shank portion 35 of the second hinge member 22. The first hinge member 21 is then fastened to the tailgate 14 and the tailgate moved into the required position using an assembly fixture (not shown). The locking screw 26, with the washer 59 in place, is then inserted into the bore 43 of the adjustment nut 25 so that the thread 41 winds into the friction ring 46 with a self-tapping action until the friction grip between the locking screw 26 and the adjustment nut 25 provides sufficient torque for the locking screw 26 to rotate the adjustment nut 25 in the clockwise direction to move it into contact with the flange 23. The locking screw 26 continues to rotate without further rotation of the adjustment nut 25 to clamp the hinge assembly 15 to the flange 23.