baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2423279-A (GB)
Title: Changing the state of a body of material
Inventor: FAWDINGTON KEITH
IPC: B29C73/02
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: A method of changing the state of a settable body 2 of material comprises embedding an optically conductive element 3 in the material, transmitting radiation along the conductive element and allowing the radiation to escape from said element into the settable material, thereby facilitating the change of state characterised in that the radiation is introduced into the optically conductive elements after penetrating through some of the material. The radiation may be directed onto a surface of the body and penetrate through the surface and into the optically conductive elements, which may be optical fibres that leak radiation along their length. The material may be a polymer in which chopped strands of optical fibre may be mixed and through which ultra violet (UV) radiation passes. In an alternative embodiment the strands can be longer (5 figure 2a) and woven into a mat (6 figure 2a) of fibres to allow radiation to pass between them.
Patent GB-2425469-A (GB)
Title: A portable baby bath and changing table
Inventor: CORBISHLEY ANNE
IPC: A47K3/034
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A portable baby bath unit comprises a baby bath 4 with a plug hole 6 that fits over an adult bath so that it can be filled by existing bath taps 7, a padded changing mat 5 that fits along side the baby bath over the adult bath and a storage basket to hold the necessary bathing equipment. The baby bath and changing mat may have recesses 10 and 11 on their undersides to hold the bath and mat firmly in position over the adult bath. The baby bath may also have a recess 12 to allow the bath to be filled by the adult bath taps 7 and may also be used as a handle when the bath and changing mat are clipped together by the outer raised ridge 9. When the baby bath and changing mat are clipped together, the storage basket may be placed between them for storage. Preferably the changing mat is slightly sunken in the centre to prevent the baby from rolling off.
Patent GB-2417440-A (GB)
Title: An air induction system for a work machine
Inventor: LAFFAN PATRICK W
IPC: B60H1/26
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: An air induction system is provided for a work machine (10) having at least one fender (16). The air induction system has an air inlet flow member (44) and an air filter (46). The air filter (46) is disposed within the at least one fender (16) and is accessible from outside of the work machine (10). The air filter (46) is fluidly connected to and disposed downstream of the air inlet flow member (44). The air induction system also includes a conduit (48) fluidly connected to and disposed downstream of the air filter (46).
Patent GB-2416841-A (GB)
Title: Determining deflection of an oscillating mirror in a laser printer
Inventor: KEITHLEY DOUGLAS GENE
IPC: G02B26/12
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: In a laser printer 11 including a light source 13, a photosensitive drum 15, an oscillating minor 17, a beam detector 18, and a control circuit 35, the light source shines a light beam towards the oscillating minor, which reflects the light beam towards the photosensitive drum. The beam detector detects light reflected from the oscillating minor. A reflected light beam hits the beam detector twice in each period of the oscillating minor. The time interval between detected beams is used to determine the maximum mechanical deflection angle of the oscillating minor. Two beam detectors may be used to detect light reflected from the oscillating minor and determine its maximum mechanical deflection angle. The oscillating mirror may be part of a Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS) device.
Patent GB-2416711-A (GB)
Title: Central determination gaming system with a game outcome generated by a gaming terminal and approved by a central controller
Inventor: MICHAELSON RICHARD E
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A central determination gaming system including a plurality of gaming terminals (10a, 10b, 10c) in communication with a central controller (14). In one embodiment, upon initiation of a game at one of the gaming terminals (10a, 10b, 10c), the gaming terminal randomly generates a proposed game outcome. The proposed game outcome is communicated to the central controller (14). The central controller (14) determines if a pool of predetermined game outcomes includes the proposed game outcome. If the pool includes the proposed game outcome, the central controller (14) authorizes the proposed game outcome to be provided to the player, flags the authorized game outcome from further authorizations and communicates the authorized game outcome to the gaming terminal. The gaming terminal then provides the authorized game outcome to the player. If the pool does not include the proposed game outcome, the central controller (14) discards the proposed game outcome and instructs the gaming terminal to generate another proposed game outcome for authorization.
Patent GB-2419267-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod with light
Inventor: NICHOLS PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: A fishing rod (10) is provided to aid an angler when fishing at night or in other conditions of poor visibility The rod (10) has a first handle end (32) and a second distal end which houses light emitting means (20). The light emitting means (20) is connected to a power source (11) located in the handle end (32) with actuation means (21) being provided to enable a user to switch the light emitting means on and off. The light emitting means (20) can be a light emitting diode or a conventional filament bulb. Alternatively, the emitting means can comprise of a fibre optic cable. Although the power source and actuation means can be included within a separate case, insertable into a rod, the elements can be in built into a rod.
Patent GB-2416202-A (GB)
Title: Cooking device
Inventor: GRAMLICH WALTER
IPC: F24C15/02
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: The known cooking devices consist of a cooking area (1), a door (9) for closing said cooking area and a lighting system (21, 39) for lighting the cooking area (1) which comprises at least one reflector (39) arranged in the internal space (37) of the door (9) and reflecting light emitted by a light source (21) of the lighting system in said cooking area (1). In order to prevent light losses, the inventive reflector (39) describes a transparent area (49) on the side of the internal door space for transmitting light in the cooking area direction.
Patent GB-2432557-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card that can be used as an envelope.
Inventor: LEIGH LAURA MARION
IPC: B65D27/22
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: A greetings card suitable for use as an envelope is formed from a stiff sheet or card material including a main portion 12, at least two flap portions 16a, 18, 20, 22, which are separated from the main portion by crease lines 16a,18a 20a, 22a, the flap portions being foldable into a folded position that at least partially overlays the main portion. Sealing means are provided for sealing the flap portions in the folded position. These may be slot 22 and tab 24. A seal or sticker (26, figure 3) may be affixed over folded flaps 14,16 using a low tack adhesive.
Patent GB-2417566-A (GB)
Title: Determining gradients using a multi-probed formation tester
Inventor: PROETT MARK A
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: Methods for operating multi-probed formation testers to determine a fluid density gradient in the formation. The probes of the multi-probed formation tester are connected to a pressure gauge through a flowline that establishes a differential height between the probes. In some embodiments, a gradient of the fluid density in the flowline is determined as a function of the gradient of fluid density in the wellbore. The flowline fluid density gradient is then used to determine a formation fluid density gradient as a function of the flowline fluid density gradient.
Patent GB-2421338-A (GB)
Title: Self aligning a transmitting RF frequency using RSSI
Inventor: GHABRA RIAD
IPC: H04L7/10
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: Self-aligning a transmitting RF frequency between a portable transceiving device and a base station transceiving device, wherein the base station transceiving device is mounted in a vehicle for controlling a vehicle accessory function in response to RF messages broadcast between the transceiving devices is performed when the RF signal is transmitted (32) from one of the portable or base station transceiving devices to the other of the portable or base station transceiving devices. The frequency of the RF signal is varied (33) during the transmission. A RSSI value of a received RF signal is measured (34) at selected frequencies. A respective frequency having a maximum RSSI value is determined (35). At least a portion of a subsequent RF message is transmitted (38) from one of the portable transceiving device or base station transceiving device using the respective frequency. The RF signal may be transmitted in response to an interrogation or activation signal (31). The portable transceiving device may be a key fob for remote keyless entry (RKE) or a tyre pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2433418-A (GB)
Title: Container with anti-slip capability
Inventor: WU JUI-LIANG
IPC: B65D25/20
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A container with anti-slip capability includes: a container body 31 having a bottom wall that is formed with a bottom groove 310 indented inwardly from its outer surface; and a flexible anti-slip member 5 that is mounted in the bottom groove 310 and that has an outer end face flush with the outer surface of the bottom wall. The upper and lower surfaces of a flat hand grip 32 of the container may be recessed 320 to receive flexible anti-slip pads 4 embedded therein.
Patent GB-2420822-A (GB)
Title: Kickboard bracket for builders' trestles
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04G5/06
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: A bracket 60 for securing a first kickboard 62 transversely of a second kickboard 54, comprises a socket 64 for receiving an end of the first kickboard and a clip 70 for securing the bracket to the second kickboard, the clip comprising a lateral extension 76 aligned with the longitudinal axis of the second kickboard for stabilising the bracket thereon.
Patent GB-2438266-A (GB)
Title: Access tower
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN TIMOTHY
IPC: E04G1/22
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: An access tower comprises a base part <B>6</B>, a top part <B>9</B>, two spaced side parts <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> extending from the base part to the top part and inclined cross parts <B>22</B>, <B>23</B>, <B>24</B> extending from one side part to the other and being arranged above one another in oppositely inclined senses. The lower <B>22</B> of a pair of successive cross parts has its upper end connected to an articulation node <B>28</B> to which the lower end of the upper <B>23</B> of the pair is connected. A section of the side part opposite the node is collapsible, preferably at a hinge <B>38</B>, so that the upper inclined cross part can be lowered to extend parallel to the lower inclined cross part. A releasable locking device is provided to prevent collapse of the collapsible section. A further inclined cross part <B>24</B> may extend from the top of the upper cross part on one side part upwardly to the other side part, the section of the other side part between the bottom of the upper cross part and the top of the further side part being collapsible so that the further inclined cross part <B>24</B> can be lowered to extend parallel to the upper inclined cross part. The lower cross part and the further cross part may be parallel to each other and may be maintained parallel during collapsing of the tower by a parallelogram device.
Patent GB-2423748-A (GB)
Title: A method and vessel for removing offshore structures
Inventor: NATVIG BIRGER J
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A method for removing or installing an offshore jacket structure (15) in a body of water utilises a vessel (1) having a generally planar main buoyancy section (2) having in plan view substantially the outline of a delta with an extension (4, 5) at the apex and auxiliary buoyancy sections (3, 8) extending transversely of the main buoyancy section at the ends of the base of the delta. The bottom parts (8) of the auxiliary buoyancy sections (3) are pro-vided with a rounded outer surface (11) and contain heavy fixed ballast (12). By suitable ballasting the vessel (1) may be rotated so that the main section (2) forms an angle less than 90 degrees with the water surface (17) as it is brought close to the jacket structure with the auxiliary sections (3) straddling the jacket structure. In this position the vessel is rotated towards the jacket structure while its rounded bottom portion (11) rolls on the seabed (16), thus permitting good control of the movements of the vessel in a critical phase of the removal process. Once the jacket structure (15) has been connected securely to the vessel (1), the vessel is rotated back to the initial position while still in contact with the seabed by de-ballasting the auxiliary sections (3) before it is brought to the surface. The vessel is made from stiffened flat steel plates and can therefore be efficiently manufactured in commonly equipped shipyards.
Patent GB-2442728-A (GB)
Title: Pitched roofing
Inventor: WATSON GEORGE
IPC: E04B7/02
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A pitched roof structure comprises two spandrel (gable) walls <B>18a, 18b</B> and at least one trussed rafter <B>20a, 20b</B> positioned between the spandrel walls <B>18a, 18b.</B> The spandrel walls and trussed rafters are fastened to an underlying base <B>16a-c</B> and braced apart by bracing means to define a primary structural support and a plurality of pitched roof apertures. A single engineered roof panel fully spans each aperture and is fastened to the primary structural support.
Patent GB-2425851-A (GB)
Title: Use Of Core Process Models In Model Predictive Controller
Inventor: ATTARWALA FAKHRUDDIN T
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A method is presented for updating process models (100) used in a model predictive controller when a change has been made in any and/or it's tuning without having to conduct new full identification testing of the process. The method employs Core Process Models of Controlled Variables (101) and Manipulated Variables (103), devoid of dynamics of interacting regulatory controllers in conjunction with Manipulated Variables Disturbance Rejection Models (104). The process models (100) can be updated for use for on-line control as well as for off-line simulation studies including operator training. This allows updating of a complex multivariable process control with relatively ease with absolute minimal of additional data gathering.
Patent GB-2446644-A (GB)
Title: Antifeedant compositions for control of insect pests comprising volatile flavour chemicals
Inventor: JONFIA-ESSIEN WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: A01N31/02
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: Acetophenone, ethyl butyrate and 2-phenyl ethanol were used as additives to media on which young adult Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) and Lasioderma serricorne (Fabricius) were cultured for 65 days. Acetophenone and ethyl butyrate had a positive impact on the weight of the insects when used alone. A mixture of the three flavour volatiles deterred the insects from feeding well which subsequently affected the growth of the insects and just after 65 days, all the insects died. But when the concentration was increased, the insects became week and died within few minutes. Similar findings were observed with direct exposure to the mixture. Thus a mixture of the three flavour volatiles could be used in the formulation of effective control measures for the two insect pests both as an antifeedant and insecticide.
Patent GB-2452503-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for the use of HOF.RCN as an oxidant in a microreactor
Inventor: MURRAY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out the oxidation of a substrate uses HOF.RCN in a microreactor. The apparatus comprises a microreactor channel 14, a first conduit 12, a second conduit 16, a third conduit 20 and a pot reactor 22. The first conduit may be used to feed 10% fluorine in nitrogen to the microreactor; the second conduit may be used to feed acetonitrile / water to the microreactor; the third conduit is used to join the microreactor to the pot reactor. The pot reactor may contain the substrate to be oxidised. Alternative arrangements of the conduits are depicted in figures 2-4 (for example, the substrate may be provided by a further conduit and the pot reactor may contain quenching solution). The apparatus may allow the continuous generation of HOF; it may ensure that no fluorine contacts the substrate; it may allow quick and safe oxidations using HOF. The method may be useful to oxidise aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, alkenes, pyridines, pyrozenes and aliphatic azides.
Patent GB-2453797-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for modulating hydrogen physiology
Inventor: MCCLEARY EDWARD LARRY
IPC: A61K31/353
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Improved nutraceutical compositions and methods for maintaining healthy calcium metabolism and maintenance of muscle mass. The compositions include a first component selected from the group consisting of a citrate anion, a bicarbonate anion and an acetate anion; a second component selected from the group consisting of a potassium cation, a magnesium cation, a calcium cation, and a sodium cation; and a third component selected from the group consisting of resveratrol, green tea extract, tumeric, basil, sage, thyme, ginger or ginger extract, oregano or oregano extract, rosemary or rosemary extract, hypericum perforatum, glycyrrhiza glabra, plantago lanceolata, quercetin, glycyrrhiza glabra, and gingko biloba. The compositions may be administered conventionally in tablets or capsules, as a dietary supplement, or be delivered in a food additive, food or beverage product, functional food, medical food, botanical drug, over-the-counter (OTC) drug, or any other category of product for human or animal consumption.
Patent GB-2457909-A (GB)
Title: An automatic locking mechanism for coupling an implement to a kitchen appliance
Inventor: EDEN ROLAND
IPC: A47J43/07
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A kitchen appliance comprises an electric drive motor, a food processing implement / component 10 adapted to be temporarily coupled to the kitchen appliance 22 to pick up rotary drive from the appliance, the implement/component having screw or bayonet fixing formations 30 for engaging complementary engagement formations 26, 28 on the appliance by relative rotation, there existing automatic locking means 20 for locking the implement/component to prevent accidental removal of said implement 10, and a manually operable releasing means 32, 34 for disabling said locking means to allow deliberate removal of the food processing component/implement. Preferably, the automatic locking means comprises a spring-biased pin 20 which is depressed by the bayonet fixing during insertion and relative rotation of the implement, and which then springs out to lock the bayonet in place. Ideally the kitchen appliance has a feeding worm and is used for mincing meat. Preferably lever 32 cooperates with a cam mechanism to retract the locking pin during removal.
Patent GB-2450627-A (GB)
Title: Key blank selector
Inventor: WU KUO-SHEN
IPC: B21D53/42
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A key blank selector has a base (10), a template (20)(20A) and a clamp (30). The base (10) defines a chamber (12) and a platform (13) having a recess (11)(11A) communicating with the chamber (12). The template (20)(20A) is soft and pliable corresponds to and is detachably mounted in the recess (11)(11A) of the platform (13). The clamp (30) is detachably mounted around the platform (13) of the base (10) to hold and position the template (20)(20A) in the recess (11)(11A) and has an opening (31) formed corresponding to the chamber (12) of the base (10). A mother key is positioned perpendicularly on and force applied to pierce through the template (20)(20A) and form a figure corresponding to a cross sectional profile of the mother key in the template (20)(20A); therefore, facilitating key blank selection and preventing misjudgment.
Patent GB-2461862-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow kinetic energy station using pressure faces which swing onto stoppers
Inventor: DUNN JOHN MARTIN
IPC: F03B17/06
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: A water wheel type fluid flow machine comprises vanes or paddles which have a hinge at one edge to allow them to swing through up to 180 degrees. The vanes are arranged such that they present a large surface area and maximum resistance to the flow of wind or water at one phase of the revolution of the wheel and then freely and automatically pivot to present a thin profile edge to the flow 180 degrees later in the wheel revolution, resulting in the vane trailing horizontally in line with the flow and presenting minimum resistance. Limiting devices may be used to limit the angular rotation of the vanes. The vanes may be mounted on or across one or more wheels or spokes. Due to the unequal pressure on opposite sides of the wheel, this design ensures that rotation and high torque drive occurs even when totally immersed in a fluid flow, and the torque produced may be utilised to rotate a central shaft.
Patent GB-2462462-A (GB)
Title: Cupboard with slide out step
Inventor: ADDIS SOPHIE
IPC: A47B77/10
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: This invention solves the problem of reaching to the top shelf of a high cupboard and is primarily for use with standard kitchen cupboards but would be suitable for any cupboard that has a void at floor level. The invention comprises a step made to fit under a standard kitchen cupboard unit or any cupboard with a void under it at floor level. The step has side runners and wheels underneath enabling it to be slid out easily. The step is located within a box inside the cupboard and has catches that slide the step out when the step is pushed from the front. An additional spring inside the box at the rear will assist the step to its usable position. The unit can be closed by pushing it back in with a foot.
Patent GB-2464485-A (GB)
Title: Forklift heel guard
Inventor: RICHARDS BRYAN
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: An apparatus to be attached to the vertical heel 6 of a forklift lifting member, comprising a box unit 2 and a flexible guard 1. The box unit is fixed to the lifting member by suitable retaining means 3,4. The upper portion of the guard is to be flexible in order to shield palleted goods 7 from damage by the upper end lifting member.
Patent GB-2464765-A (GB)
Title: A ureteral stent having a sheath which retains a plurality of objects
Inventor: NARGUND VINOD
IPC: A61F2/94
Filed: 2008-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a ureteral stent comprising an elongate member 401 configured to be disposed within a urinary tract of a subject. The elongate member 401 defines a lumen, configured to convey urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder. The elongate member 401 has a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a medial portion disposed between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion. The distal and proximal end portions each have at least one opening for urine drainage. The elongate member 401 further comprises a sheath 402 in contact with a surface of the elongate member 401, configured to retain a plurality of objects 403 against said surface of the elongate member 401. In a preferred embodiment, said objects 403 are packages of radiation. The stent may be configured for use in brachytherapy of the ureter and/or surrounding tissue.