baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366556-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for a liquid
Inventor: BESFORD ROBERT PRESTON
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2000-09-09
Abstract: Packaging 10 comprises an inner core portion or portions 24 containing a liquid/gel and an outer portion 26 which substantially encloses the inner portion, such that the core will retain the majority of the liquid upon removal/piercing of at least part of the outer portion. The packaging may further comprise; a core 24 and outer 22 formed from segments; an edible core that may be solid and/or outer; an outer and/or inner that dissolve in liquid; internal cross-ribs to strengthen the core and/or divide it into compartments;a core consisting of an adsorbent/porous matrix; the liquid being a medicament or a beverage, which may be carbonated; the packaging being suitable for use in conjunction with a straw. Also disclosed is a method of making the packaging by either immersing the core in, or spraying it with, a barrier material that may include the in situ carbonation of the liquid once it has been introduced into the core.
Patent GB-2354432-A (GB)
Title: Tooth brush
Inventor: ORIANI PAULO CESAR DE GODOY
IPC: A46B1/00
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A tooth brush comprises a body defined by a handle portion 10 and a head portion 20 having a front face 21 to which is affixed an injection moulded unit 30, the unit comprising a base plate 31 and a bristle assembly. The attachment may be releasable or non-releasable.
Patent GB-2355504-A (GB)
Title: Reducing master cylinder noise/vibration by damping or rotation
Inventor: WINKELMANN LUDWIG
IPC: B60T11/236
Filed: 2000-10-11
Abstract: A master cylinder 1 for actuating motor vehicle brakes or clutch avoids noise and vibration generation by causing a piston to rotate relative to seals 11a,11b during axial movement and/or by installing dampers between the piston and the housing or piston rod. A follower 21 on the piston may track a helical groove 20 in a housing 2 or the piston may rotate on a threaded stem (120, fig 4). Alternatively the housing 2 or seals 11a,11b may rotate. Rotational friction reduction measures include a roller bearing between piston 3 and piston rod 5. Dampers (382,383, fig 7) which may be springs or elastomeric material can oppose small axial movements of a piston core (303a,303b, fig 7) within a piston jacket (307, fig 7). Gel or hydraulic fluid damping, and other damper arrangements are also disclosed. Alternatively patterned or coated piston surfaces contacting the housing and/or seals damp noise. Numerous materials and constructional alternatives are disclosed.
Patent GB-2368224-A (GB)
Title: Content provider entity for communication session
Inventor: HAWKES RYCHARDE JEFFERY
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A content-provider entity (129) provides content to media channels established in respect of a network communication session. The content-provider entity (129) has a transport subsystem (131) for establishing media channel connections to a session transport mechanism (15) in accordance with channel type and connection details received by the entity. The content-provider entity (129) also has a media subsystem providing a respective media handler (132) of appropriate type for each media channel connection established by the transport subsystem (131). Each media handler (132) is responsible for delivering media content of its associated type from a media source (133) to the corresponding channel connection. A delivery controller (134,135) of the media subsystem controls the selection and delivery of media content through the media handlers in dependence on context data supplied to the content-provider entity.
Patent GB-2369502-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power generator
Inventor: AJAN ALHADID NOUR EDDIN
IPC: H02S99/00
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: An electrical power generator comprising a hollow body 1 formed of pure silver and defining an internal power generation chamber and an electrical power output terminal 10. An elongate bar of instigator material 3 is located within the power generation chamber and a light guide 6 forms a helical light path around the bar of instigator material. The instigator material comprises a mixture of Chrome Oxide, Aluminium Oxide and hydrated Aluminium Sulphate.
Patent GB-2354789-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for load rate monitoring
Inventor: HOWIE WAYNE L
IPC: E21F17/18
Filed: 1999-04-22
Abstract: A system for real-time monitoring of the dynamic loading rate on support systems used in underground mines and other situations is provided. The load rate monitoring apparatus uses a programmable microcontroller to monitor and calculate the loading rates on the support system from pressure transducers or welded strain gauge instrumentation installed on the support systems. The apparatus is programmed to sequentially activate different color lights and/or audio alarms as the loading rate increases on the support systems. The apparatus is intended for installation with numerous underground support systems used in underground mining to alert miners of dangerous loading conditions, which support systems include longwall shields, mobile roof support (MRS) machines, hydraulic jacks, rock bolts, steel sets, and roof trusses. Intrinsically safe hand-held computers and displays may be used for programming the microcontroller subsystem and optimal load weight indicators include multicolor strobes, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fluorescent visual indicators and audio alarms.
Patent GB-2369709-A (GB)
Title: System and method of traffic flow measurement using locations of mobile phones
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: G08G1/00
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring traffic flow comprises a position monitor in a telecommunication network and a traffic analyser. In use the position of mobile phones is determined at intervals and used by the analyser to determine traffic flow. Accuracy of the analyser is improved by giving additional weighting to the subset of phones which have requested traffic information as these are more likely to be travelling in a vehicle. The accuracy of the information may be further improved by the analyser assigning a confidence rating to each phone and using only those with the highest confidence in its calculation. Preferably, handsets requesting traffic information can be reconfigured to provide more accurate data by broadcasting update signals at a greater weight than usual.
Patent GB-2370799-A (GB)
Title: Sink faucet assembly
Inventor: WESTACOTT SIMON PETER CHARLES
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A sink faucet assembly has a nozzle and a spout which are detachably joined together. Three flexible conduits run between the spout and the nozzle and supply hot water, cold water and soap. A means for actuating dispensing of soap is provided as is the possibility of the nozzle being combined with a scourer or brush attachment.
Patent GB-2356000-A (GB)
Title: Multipiece excavating tooth assembly
Inventor: CLENDENNING CHARLES
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: A multipiece excavating tooth assembly (10) including an adapter (12), a digging or excavating tooth (14), and retaining pin structure (16) for interconnecting said adapter (12) and tooth (14) in operable combination relative to each other. The tooth (14) and adapter (12) have a uniquely configured interface or conjuncture therebetween. Moreover, the conjuncture between the digging tooth (14) and adapter (12) is configured to advantageously orientate the retaining pin structure (16) to avoid those problems inherent with conventional vertical and horizontal pin systems.
Patent GB-2361945-A (GB)
Title: Building panel
Inventor: HAMILTON CAMPBELL
IPC: E04C2/38
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The panel 2, primarily for replacing wattle and daub panels in historical buildings, comprises a peripheral frame 6 that surrounds a core 8 of wool, down or a mixture thereof and which has an overlay material 12 applied over at least a portion thereof. Preferably the frame has an inner and outer portion 6a,6b that are inserted in either side of a wall 4 to provide a core between them within which the core is housed. The frame is formed from timber and the wool is either sheep or goat and the wool and/or down is chemically treated to impart a degree of fire resistance. An air gap 16 may be formed between the core and the overlay material and a series of wooden laths 18 may be attached to the outer faces of the frame to support the overlay. The overlay is preferably mouldable, settable material such as plaster or mud or may instead be formed from timber panels. A finishing coating such as lime, a lime finish or a tallow/linseed oil wash may be applied over the overlay material and may contain coloured pigments. A seal 24 formed from casein or tallow may be provided around the edges of the overlay material.
Patent GB-2370467-A (GB)
Title: A closed circuit television network able to handle both multiple broad-band and low bandwidth signals whilst economising on the electromagnetic spectrum
Inventor: HAMLIN DERRICK JOHN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A closed circuit television network including first ground based units 2a having narrow bandwidth transmission and broad bandwidth radio receiving equipment and airborne units 2 having broad bandwidth radio transmitting equipment and means for acquiring images as electronic signals. Second ground based units 3, 4 have recording equipment for recording the received narrow bandwidth signal from a first ground based unit 2a and the second ground based unit 3, 4 is operable to select images from the recorded electronic image signals according to the narrow bandwidth signals received from the first ground based unit 2a.
Patent GB-2375803-A (GB)
Title: Control of an automatic clutch
Inventor: STRACK FLORIAN
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A vehicle 1 has an automatic clutch 3 and an engine 2. The clutch 3 is monitored so that when the engine 2 has been turned off, but the vehicle 1 is still moving and in gear so that engine braking is above a predetermined amount, the torque transferred by the clutch 3 is set to a predetermined value to reduce jolting of the vehicle 2. A control unit 13 and various sensors for detecting wheel speeds, engine speeds 16, throttle position 15 etc generate the necessary information to decide whether to adjust the torque transferred by the clutch 3.
Patent GB-2373805-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool control apparatus
Inventor: TUBEL PAULO S
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: A communication system enables communication from a surface location to a downhole location where instructions communicated are executed. The system employs accelerometers to sense vibrations traveling within the annulus fluid or the tubing string. The accelerometers provide signals representative of the vibration generated at the surface of the well to a microcontroller. The microcontroller is programmed to energize a nichrome element to actuate the downhole tool in response to a user-defined vibration sequence. The vibration sequence includes a defined number of vibration cycles. Each cycle includes alternating periods of vibration and no vibrations with each period lasting for a defined length of time. The user may program the parameters of the sequence and arm the vibration receiving unit on site through a handheld terminal that interfaces with the microcontroller.
Patent GB-2371825-A (GB)
Title: Perimeter protection device for preventing vehicle access
Inventor: JACKSON ROGER PENDEREL
IPC: E01F15/00
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: The perimeter protection device 10, primarily for preventing unauthorised vehicle access to wheeled vehicles, comprises an elongate body adapted to lie parallel to the ground with an upper surface of the body presenting one or more upward protrusions 12 for deterring passage of a wheeled vehicle and wherein opposite ends of the body have male 14 and female 13 formations such that two similar bodies can be laid end-to-end with the female formation of one body engaging the male formation of the other of said bodies, the arrangement being such that in use said female formation will overlie the male formation so that the other body cannot be lifted without disturbance of said one body. The arrangement is preferably such that when two bodies are connected the inter-engaging male and female parts are not visible. The female formation may open to the underside of the associated body and may have a restricted opening at the end of the body, while the male formation may have an enlargement spaced from the associated body such that when the two bodies are connected they cannot be separated by moving one body longitudinally or angularly relative to the other. The male and female formations are preferably complementary dove-tail formations. The one or more protrusions preferably take the form of a linear series of upwardly tapering formations and the device is preferably formed as a concrete moulding which weighs in excess of 5000 kg. The claimed is a perimeter protection barrier formed by joining end-to-end a series of the devices wherein the two devices at the ends of barrier have no male or female formations at their free ends.
Patent GB-2377624-A (GB)
Title: A water absorbing and drying suction cleaner
Inventor: WANG DONGLEI
IPC: A47L11/30
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A water absorbing and drying suction cleaner comprises a washing apparatus and a drying apparatus mounted in the casing of the cleaner. A washing means 23,31 of the washing apparatus and a drying means 30 of the drying apparatus are positioned in the bottom of the cleaner 22, with the drying means 30 being located behind the washing means 23,31. The drying apparatus preferably comprises a vane 1, a motor 3, a ventiduct and heater 8 while the washing apparatus preferably comprises a clear water basin 14, a water pump 12, a suction motor 20, a sewage tank 27, a waterline 13,33, a scrubbing unit 23 and a floating valve 25. Water is pumped from the clear water basin 14 onto the surface to be cleaned by water jet 31, the suction motor 20 generates negative pressure causing the dirty water to be sucked up into the sewage tank 27 via suction inlet 33, the motor 4 then blows hot air through the drying means 30 thus drying the surface. The air is preferably heated by a heating wire, electric heating pipe, photoelectric cell or quartz capsule.
Patent GB-2374344-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic fiber
Inventor: TSAI FU-JYA
IPC: D04H1/42
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A process is disclosed for forming a synthetic fiber including providing a first component of an aliphatic polyester polymer a second component of a multicarboxylic acid, mixing the first component aliphatic polyester polymer and the second component multicarboxylic acid to form an unreacted specified thermoplastic composition, and melt blending the unreacted specified thermoplastic composition in an extruder or a mixer. The second component multicarboxylic acid lubricates the extruder and provides a nucleating agent for crystallizing the specified thermoplastic composition to form a mean crystal size less than about 120 Angstroms. Fiber composed of the specified thermoplastic composition has a mean crystal size less than about 120 Angstroms. The fiber has a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than about 55 {C. In one aspect, a first component of polylactic acid and a second component of adipic acid provide synthetic fibers in a nonwoven structure used in a biodegradable and compostable disposable absorbent product for the absorption and removal of body fluids.
Patent GB-2375318-A (GB)
Title: Cutting system for cutting profiles in air-permeable and resilient materials and method
Inventor: ROTTER MARTIN J
IPC: B26D3/28
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: A cutting system (10) for cutting profiles in a strip of air-permeable material (12). The system includes a conveyor path (20) to support the strip of material. A profile cutting tool (30) mounted for movement toward and away from the conveyor path is provided to cut a desired profile across the strip. A hold down (62) is located in proximity to the profile cutting tool to hold the strip of material in position during cutting. A controller (70) is connected to the cutter for activating the cutter to cut the desired profile.
Patent GB-2382448-A (GB)
Title: Networked gaming device for using bonus token to effectuate bonus awards
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A plurality of gaming machines 12 are networked together in communication with a bonus server. The bonus server 44 identifies each machine 12 on the network and transmits a bonus token across the network. The bonus token is preferably a message packet containing the unique address of the gaming machine 12 selected as well as various parameters which govern aspects of a bonus session initiated at the machine. Receipt of the bonus token signal at the machine 12 cause additional lighting (84, Fig 2) and sound effects (64, Fig 2). At the end of a bonus period, the bonus token is returned to the bonus server 44, processed to introduce new parameters, and then transmitted to a second one of the plurality of gaming machines 12 at the proper time. The bonus token is passed in this way, periodically, from machine 12 to machine 12 to enhance the gaming experience of the lucky player.
Patent GB-2393766-A (GB)
Title: A sealing arrangement for a turbine
Inventor: HOGG SIMON IAN
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A sealing arrangement 41 between first and second relatively rotatable bodies of a machine such as a steam turbine separates a region of relatively high pressure p0 from a region of relatively low pressure Pf. The seal arrangement comprises a series of sealing elements or units S1, S2, S3, at least one of which comprises a brush seal (see also in Fig. 4). A seal bypassing device, preferably comprising a pressure relief valve 42, 43, 44 limits the pressure differential across the brush seal.
Patent GB-2387935-A (GB)
Title: Updating image processing control parameters based on a visual acuity test
Inventor: LEHMEIER MICHELLE R
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: A system (10, fig 1) for modifying the sensitivity of various image editing parameters such as brightness, contrast 320, hue, sharpness and saturation based on the results of a visual acuity test 300. The system identifies that a new operator is present and presents a visual acuity test to the operator to determine the control parameter sensitivity value for that operator. The visual acuity test is achieved by presenting two images to the operator which differ according to which sensitivity is being tested. The sensitivity of one image is then adjusted until the operator can no longer differentiate between the two images. The parameter is set based on the last detectable difference between the two images. The system is specifically used for image editing software where it is important to be able to distinguish slight changes between subsequent images being altered.
Patent GB-2397854-A (GB)
Title: Securing blades in a rotor assembly
Inventor: CHISHOLM DAVID JOHN
IPC: F01D5/32
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: In a rotor assembly, such as a compressor or turbine for a gas turbine engine, a plurality of blades 24, are mounted on a rotary support member, such as a disc 22, by means of roots 28, on the blades, which may be received within axially extending grooves 32, in the disc. In order to secure the blades and prevent axial movement, receiving means, such as circumferentially extending grooves 36, 38, are formed in the blade roots and the disc, and at least a portion of a securing means, such as a circumferential securing member 34, is received therein. The securing member may comprise a slot 40, with a profile corresponding to that of a blade root, whereby the member, when rotated to align the slot 40, with a groove 32, allows a blade root to be inserted into the groove 32. The securing member 34, may comprise a split ring with interlocking end portions, and a clip 42, may be provided to fasten the securing member 34, against rotation once all the blades have been loaded.
Patent GB-2386305-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for receiving and recovering frequency shift keyed symbols
Inventor: CHEN WEIZHONG
IPC: H04L27/14
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A receiver architecture includes a selectivity filter (206) for selectively passing a wanted channel and rejecting unwanted channels. The selectivity filter has a filter BT of about one-half the BT of the transmitter filter. A discriminator (208) is coupled to the selectivity filter for converting received symbols from the frequency domain to the time domain symbols. A symbol recovery processor (210) is coupled to the discriminator for recovering the symbols through a two-state maximum likelihood sequence estimation (MLSE) technique in which templates are optimized with a BT substantially less than the BT of the transmitter filter.
Patent GB-2406278-A (GB)
Title: A reamer
Inventor: SMIRTHWAITE PAUL
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A reamer having a cutting face 8 from which a pilot guide 6 projects, the pilot guide 6 being aligned with the rotary axis of the reamer, the cutting face 8 having a cutting region extending radially of the cutting face 8, an anular recess 24 being provided in the cutting face 8 between the inner edge of the cutting region and the pilot guide 6.
Patent GB-2407225-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of velocity through space
Inventor: STURT ALAN CHARLES
IPC: G01P3/00
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: Methodology and apparatus for measuring velocity of a device through space comprise generation of particles, measurement of their velocity relative to the device and acceleration of the particles sufficiently to cause the emission of electromagnetic radiation. The wavelength of the radiation emitted is uniquely related to the velocity through space at which it is emitted. Velocity through space is correlated with wavelength of emitted electromagnetic radiation by separate calibration in the laboratory. Velocity of the device through space is calculated by relative velocities. Any device may be used which produces well characterised particles of known velocity. Particles are preferably charged and may be generated from electrodes or from radioactive decay. Most suitable are fundamental particles, electrons, positrons,   a  -particles and positive and negative ions. Particles are accelerated by electric field. Most suitable devices are vacuum tubes. Any method of measuring wavelength may be used which is appropriate to the wavelength of the emitted radiation.
Patent GB-2392281-A (GB)
Title: Multi input memory device reader
Inventor: MCDONALD DONALD WILSON
IPC: G06K13/08
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A digital media access device having several sockets (13, 14, 20, 21, 22) for accessing different removable storage media such as memory cards (13), a means for allowing the user to identify the type of removable storage media and means for indicating (18, 23) which slot to use for the identified storage media. An eject button (29) is provided for ejecting from a plurality of slots. Solenoid (19) actuated shutters are also provided to prevent mis-insertion of memory cards.