baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416794-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: B29D23/00
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member.
Patent GB-2434360-A (GB)
Title: Carton for packaging articles such as sandwiches
Inventor: CLOUGH CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A carton comprises first and second generally prismatic parts rotatably joined together about a first hinge line 16 such that the parts may be arranged in a face to face orientation. Each prismatic part comprising first and second triangular side panels 8, 10 and first and second quadrilateral end panels 12, 14 joining the first and second side panels 8, 10. The first hinge line 16 is formed between respective first quadrilateral end panels 12 of the two parts. The carton further comprises respective flanges 22 extending from opposable edges of said triangular side panels 8, 10, adjacent flanges 22 preferably being joined together about a frangible hinge line (26). The flanges 22 may extend the whole length of the hypotenuse of each triangular panel. Each panel 12 may include a window.
Patent GB-2435437-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder having a clamping hole
Inventor: TSAI CHIN-CHANG
IPC: B65D77/00
Filed: 2006-02-25
Abstract: A tool holder includes a base body (3) having a through hole (35), and a tubular clamp (5) rotatable between first and second positions. The tubular clamp (5) has a plurality of axially extending split parts (52) which extend through the through hole (35) an which define a clamping hole (51) to clamp a cutter (1). The split parts (52) are resilient to move inward or outward. A plurality of push elements (61) are formed on the base body (3) to push the split parts (52) inward when the tubular clamp (5) is in the first position. The split parts (52) are released when moving away from the push elements (61) in the second position of the tubular clamp (5).
Patent GB-2435257-A (GB)
Title: Device for picking up articles that cannot be squeezed
Inventor: HAWES RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B66C1/42
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A device for picking up and re-positioning articles that cannot be squeezed, such as thin slices of meat or fish, comprises a first part 3 situated to one side of a support surface 12 with a gap between its underside and the support surface, and a second part comprising a thin plate 8 that is moveable parallel to the support surface through the gap. A belt 9 of flexible material is wrapped around a leading edge of the plate and is secured at one end to a point which is separate from the plate, such that as the plate moves below the article 11 there is no relative sliding movement between the belt and the article. Preferably, a second pair of first and second parts is provided on the opposite side of the support surface to the first pair.
Patent GB-2436334-A (GB)
Title: Joist Hanger
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT SEAN
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A support member (joist hanger) (1) supports a joist or beam (2) against disproportionate structural collapse of a building, without compromising the low frequency sound insulation of the joist or beam (2) and connected floor (11) and/or ceiling assemblies. This is achieved by providing a support member (1) which allows the joist or beam (2) to contact the perimeter wall (11) directly. The support member (1) comprises side walls (3) connected together at one end by a support plate (4), the other end of the side members remote from the support plate (4) being provided with connecting means (7) adapted to enable fixing of the support member (1) to a structural element (10) of a perimeter wall (11). The side walls (3) of the support member (1) extend substantially obliquely between the connecting means (7) and the support plate (4) such that the support plate (4) is offset by a distance (A) from the remote ends (6) of the side walls (3).
Patent GB-2429186-A (GB)
Title: Layered panels for use as fire surrounds
Inventor: KENNEDY JONATHON LARS
IPC: B32B3/12
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The invention provides panels for use as fire surrounds. In order to reduce the weight of the panels a high density material 5 such as stone, marble, etc is secured to a low density layer 4 formed of honeycomb aluminium, fibreglass or plastic for example. Methods of manufacture are also described wherein the low density material is secured to the high density material which is subsequently cut. The panels may also find use for picture frames for example.
Patent GB-2436556-A (GB)
Title: A pet leash with a rechargeable battery charged by the movement of a lead as it is extended from and retracted into a housing
Inventor: CANNING ALEXANDER JOHN
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: A pet leash comprises a housing containing a retractable lead 3 and an electronic device such as a radio 9, torch 10, hand warmer 11 or personal alarm 12 powered by a rechargeable battery that is charged by the movement of the retractable lead as it is extended from and retracted into the housing. The lead may be locked in position by pressing button 5. The housing may have a handle.
Patent GB-2425719-A (GB)
Title: Personal cleaning apparatus
Inventor: TANSLEY JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: A46B13/04
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: Personal cleaning apparatus for use in bathrooms or shower cubicles comprises a brush means 11 mounted on a holder 12 and operatively connected by drive means to a motor 15 for causing movement of the brush means 11 relative to the holder. The holder may be demountable for holding in the hand and the motor 15 may be battery-powered and activated by a fail-safe switch. The brush 11 may be cylindrical and may rotate alternately between clockwise and anti-clockwise rotational directions. The fail-safe switch may be biassed to the "off" position in the absence of pressure and connected to the motor by a trailing lead. The brush means may be connected to a water or soap supply.
Patent GB-2440194-A (GB)
Title: Optimising superframe periods based upon network parameters
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A communication controller, e.g. Access Point, provides flexible control of an IEEE802.11 WLAN superframe. In particular, the communication controller optimises the proportion of the superframe reserved as the Contention-Free Period (CFP), during which the communication controller controls access to the communications medium, and/or the Contention Period (CP), during which access to the communications medium is allowed on a contention basis, based upon a set of network parameters. During network operation, the superframe parameters are repeatedly re-optimised in response to changes in the network parameters, such as changes in network delay times, number of contending stations, number of contention free stations, required delay thresholds or fundamental network model assumptions such as traffic profiles and data rates.
Patent GB-2428674-A (GB)
Title: Glass composition consisting of oxides which at low temperatures form volatile fluorides by reaction with fluorine
Inventor: PANNHORST WOLFGANG
IPC: C03C3/097
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A glass composition consists of oxides which at low temperatures form volatile fluorides, where the glass consists of (in % by mole): <TAB CO=2 CS="A S"> <ROW><TSB>SiO  Þ  <CEL>40-70 <ROW><TSB>GeO  Þ  <CEL>0-30 <ROW><TSB><B>B  Þ  </B>O3<CEL>5-20 <ROW><TSB>P  Þ  <B>O  Å  </B><CEL><B>5-20</B> <ROW><TSB><B>WO</B>  ý  <CEL>0-10 <ROW><TSB>As  Þ  O  ý  <CEL>0-10 <ROW><TSB>Yb  Þ  O  ý  <CEL>0-5 <ROW><TSB>Lu  Þ  O  ý  <CEL>0-5 </TAB> The composition may be used in a microstructuring method such as reactive ion etching (RIE) to form microarrays, fresnel lenses, microwafers and microlens wafers.
Patent GB-2442972-A (GB)
Title: Split locating sleeve provides increased area for engagement
Inventor: BUTCHER DAVID JOHN
IPC: E21B41/10
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A locating sleeve for a subsea connection tool is split in half axially to form an inner half 46 positioned near the front of the chassis of the tool and an outer half 48 distant from the front of the chassis. The halves of the sleeve are moveable between an open position (figure 4) in which they are separated by a predetermined distance, and a closed position (figure 5) in which they are positioned next to each other. In the opened position the locating sleeve covers a wider area thus making it easier to engage the sleeve on a guide post. The movable sleeve half may be moved by a drive screw or a piston and cylinder arrangement 50.
Patent GB-2441738-A (GB)
Title: A water conservation device
Inventor: CROFT MALCOLM ANTONY
IPC: E03C1/12
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: A sink, bath, basin or shower that has two apertures each aperture is connected to a waste pipe and can accommodate a conventional plug. One of the waste pipes diverts water to a water conservation system and the other diverts water to the sewage system as normal. The user may divert water into the appropriate pipe by removing the plug over the appropriate waste pipe. When the device is used with a shower, the user may only require the use of one plug to block the outlet not required. The outlet and plug for the water conservation system may be coloured differently to the sewage system.
Patent GB-2429794-A (GB)
Title: Service-oriented architecture for process control systems
Inventor: BEOUGHTER KEN J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A service-oriented architecture for process control systems is disclosed. In one example, a method for conveying process control information between a client process (204) and a server process (202) in a process control system (200) establishes a server process including a plurality of process control services (206,...., 210), each of which has a corresponding service interface (212,...., 216). The example method also establishes a client process having a proxy (220,...., 224) for each of the plurality of services to which the client process establishes a communicative connection. Additionally, the example method provides port information associated with the service interfaces to the client process to enable the conveyance of process control information between the client process and the server process.
Patent GB-2443845-A (GB)
Title: Spurious signal detection
Inventor: FORD SIMON ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A circuit for a data processing apparatus is disclosed, said circuit comprising a data input operable to receive digital signal values, said circuit comprising: spurious signal detection logic operable to monitor a digital signal value within said circuit, and determine at least one of: a safe time window during which it is expected that said digital signal values input into said circuit may cause data transitions in said monitored digital signal value and a transition time window in which it is expected a data transition will occur; and in response to detecting either a data transition in said monitored digital signal value outside of said at least one safe time window or no data transition in said transition window, said spurious signal detection logic is operable to output a detection signal. The circuit may be a synchronous clock circuit clocked by a clock signal and wherein the spurious signal detection logic is operable to determine at least one of a safe time window and a transition time window for each of said clock cycles. The data processing apparatus may be a smart card.
Patent GB-2433991-A (GB)
Title: Growth hormone variations
Inventor: COOPER DAVID NEIL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2006-12-23
Abstract: An isolated variant of the growth hormone (GH1) nucleic acid or protein molecule comprising one or more of the following substitutions: G>A+447 (Arg16His), T>G+1481 (Phe176Cys) and T>C+1519 (Cys189Arg) and the use of same in the diagnosis of growth hormone dysfunction, hypertension or stroke. Also claimed are kits comprising antibodies specific for the above substitutions.
Patent GB-2447238-A (GB)
Title: Detecting ice shedding in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: SNELL ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F01D21/14
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: An ice shedding event leading to ice ingestion in a gas turbine engine 10 is detected by measuring temperature at regular intervals. Where a temperature drop of at least 20{C per second is measured, a signal indicative of an ice shedding event is produced and sent to an indicator device. Alternatively pressure may be measured and a pressure drop of at least 20kPa per second is indicative of an ice shedding event. Detection of when ice is shed and passed into the engine 10 allows the engine 10 to be inspected for damage associated with ice impact. Turbine rotor speed may be measured in addition to temperature or pressure to confirm ice shedding.
Patent GB-2448144-A (GB)
Title: Guard for a dental extractor
Inventor: PLEVRAKIS PANORMITIS
IPC: A61C3/14
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: The invention provides for a guard <B>1</B> for a dental elevator <B>6</B>. The guard <B>1</B> may be detachable and secured by means of a securing component <B>5</B>. The guard may comprise a clear or transparent window or screen <B>3</B> which may be magnifying. The guard may have illuminating means <B>4</B> incorporated therein which may be UV to enhance the maintenance of a sterile environment.
Patent GB-2449242-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle container covering apparatus
Inventor: MORRISON ROBERT
IPC: B60J7/08
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: A vehicle container covering apparatus for covering the exposed loads of haulage vehicle containers comprises a height-variable mast structure 16 mounted to the vehicle framework 18 having a pair of extendable lazy-tong' arms 20 connected thereto. A cover sheet 24 is supported by the arms 20 and is deployable between stowed and covering positions. Once fully deployed, the arms 20 lie below the opening 14a of the container 14 and is retained in-situ during transportation. This ensures that the cover sheet 24 is securely fastened around the container 14 during transport without the need for the operator to manually fasten it. The apparatus therefore solves safety issues inherent in conventional designs.
Patent GB-2450120-A (GB)
Title: Sustaining apparatus for crustaceans and bivalves
Inventor: JOHNSTON ROBERT CHISHOLM
IPC: A01K63/02
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: Sustaining apparatus for crustaceans and bivalve molluscs comprises a perforated chamber <B>102</B> containing a plurality of substantially horizontal housing members (<B>118</B>) and an enclosing chamber <B>101</B> surrounding the perforated chamber. The enclosing chamber <B>101</B> includes at least one means for pumping <B>114</B> saline solution <B>140</B> from a first holding position to a plurality of orifices <B>111</B> in the perforated chamber <B>102</B> wherein the saline solution <B>140</B> is caused to spray onto the plurality of substantial horizontal housing members (<B>118</B>) and then drain from the perforated chamber <B>102</B> to the enclosing chamber <B>101</B>. Also disclosed is a method whereby a plurality of sustaining apparatuses are provided with a circulation of saline solution, the method comprising passing saline solution from a plurality of sustaining apparatuses through an extraction filter, to a refrigeration pump, to a circulating pump to an aeration pump and onto a saline holding tank which is used to replenish the sustaining apparatuses with recycled saline solution.
Patent GB-2453591-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic contact
Inventor: DARBY JOHN
IPC: H01H36/00
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A magnetic contact for mounting onto a surface comprises an operating face for mounting substantially perpendicular to said surface opposite an operating magnet; an operating reed switch adjacent said operating face; and shield walls of high magnetic permeability material forming an enclosure around the operating reed switch on all sides of the operating reed switch except for: (a) the side adjacent said surface, and (b) the side adjacent said operating face. The operating reed switch is spaced from the shield walls by at least 2mm. In another embodiment, the magnetic contact for mounting onto a surface comprises an operating face arranged to be substantially parallel and opposite to said surface, opposite an operating magnet; an operating reed switch adjacent said operating face; two tamper detection switches, one located on each side of the operating reed switch; and magnetic shielding comprising high permeability material located between each tamper detection switch and a housing of the magnetic contact.
Patent GB-2441915-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing substituted halopyridines
Inventor: LEHNEMANN BERND
IPC: C07D213/61
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing substituted halopyridines (II) by reacting a 
-hydroxy-y-acyl butyronitrile (I) or a suitable acyl-protected derivative with hydrogen halides, or substances or mixtures that can release hydrogen halides. In the formulae (I) and (II): R, R<4> represent H, a linear or branched alkyl group, optionally a substituted aryl group, an aralkyl group, or optionally a substituted heteroaryl group; R<1>, R<2>, R<3> represent H, a linear or branched alkyl group, optionally a substituted aryl, aralkyl, optionally a substituted heteroaryl group or one of the following groups CnH(2n+1-m)Xm, COOR, or CN; R5 represents H, a linear or branched alkyl group, optionally a substituted aryl group, an aralkyl, optionally a substituted heteroaryl or one of the following groups CnH(2n+1-m)Xm, COOR, CN, SO2R, SOR, PO(OR)2; n represents a positive whole number; m represents a positive whole number that is less than or equal to 2n+1; and X represents F, Cl, Br, or I.
Patent GB-2446485-A (GB)
Title: A coupler
Inventor: MONAGHAN CONOR
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A coupler 1 has a body portion 3, a linearly movable rail 35 moved by an actuator 49, the body portion 3 includes an open jaw 7, the rail 35 having a first retracted position in which a mounting formation can enter a recess defined by the jaw 7, and an advanced position in which the rail 35 restricts the opening to the jaw 7 to trap the mounting formation in the recess. The rail 35 may be in the form of a flat plate and may include a reaction surface to contact the mounting formation in the advanced position. Rail guides 61 may be provided on the body 3. The rail may also include a safety hook (260 fig 7) extending from the rail across the open jaw 7 in order to retain the mounting formation. The jaw 7 may include a lip 33 such that the opening of the jaw 7 has a reduced width compared with the remainder of the jaw. The rail may include a second jaw 9 for engaging a second mounting formation.
Patent GB-2443750-A (GB)
Title: Compensation for the effects of temperature and transducer delay time in an ultrasonic transit time flowmeter
Inventor: NEVIUS TIMOTHY A
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A method of operating a transit time acoustic flowmeter 14 includes determining transit time by taking into consideration the transducer time delay. The flow velocity determined by the acoustic flowmeter is corrected based on temperature. The velocity may be corrected using a correction factor which is a polynomial of temperature. The polynomial may be a first order polynomial. Also disclosed is a method of calibrating an acoustic flowmeter which involves estimating a path length and transducer time delay which can be used during operation of the flowmeter in the calculation of the fluid velocity. The path length and transducer time delay are estimated from a set of raw transit time data generated when a fluid flows through the flowmeter at a set of different fluid temperatures. The flowmeter may be used to measure flowing exhaust gas velocity.
Patent GB-2446949-A (GB)
Title: Rail lubrication apparatus
Inventor: SINGLETON STEVEN
IPC: B61K3/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a trough 60 for use on wiping bar assembly which includes a manifold body 37 and a flow passageway at least partially defined in the manifold body and having an exit end E provided in an elongate distribution blade 52. The trough 60 includes a body having a first section 64 and a second section 66 extending away from the first section, wherein the first section of the body is positioned adjacent the exit end E and wherein a mat 80 is provided within the trough for contact by wheel flanges. The mat 80 can be of rubber with a base and upwardly extending fingers of bristles. Alternatively, the mat 80 can be of a vinyl non-uniform loop mesh, fibrous material, felt, sponge or foam. The mat 80 may have sealed ends to prevent lubricant from leaving the trough ends.
Patent GB-2448407-A (GB)
Title: Jointing method and system for lining boards
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for jointing decoratively faced lining boards 2 comprising, fixing first and second boards 2 to a support structure 1 with the decorative covering material facing outwards. The boards are fixed to the support structure such that one edge of the second board 2 abuts against one edge of the first board 2, the two edges thereby defining a joint line 4. A strip 6 of the decorative material of predetermined width is then removed, the strip 6 being from the said one edge of the first board 2 and from the said one edge of the second board 2. A strip of decorative covering material 7 is then applied, equal in width to the combined width of the strips of material removed from the edges of the first and second boards, to fill the gap left by the removed strips 6, and cover the joint line 4 over its full length. A later embodiment relates to a trimming tool 5.
Patent GB-2447826-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining level of microoganisms using bacteriophage
Inventor: WHEELER JOHN H
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A predetermined amount of parent bacteriophage capable of infecting a target microorganism is added to a sample to create a bacteriophage-exposed sample; the sample is incubated for a defined incubation time and assayed to determine the level of a bacteriophage or bacterial marker in the sample; and if the measured marker level has increased, then the initial concentration of the microorganism exceeds a specific threshold value. An antibiotic in different concentrations is added to different and separate portions of the sample and tested to determine if the bacteriophage marker is present and thereby determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of a given antibiotic. The antibiotic preferably is an antibiotic that inhibits DNA replication or protein synthesis.
Patent GB-2466985-A (GB)
Title: A self-retaining speculum
Inventor: RAMLI SAIFUL HASLEY
IPC: A61B1/303
Filed: 2009-01-19
Abstract: A speculum (100) having an elongate retractor (101), an annular retaining collar (103), a skirt (102) and an actuator (105) configured to operate the retaining collar (103) between an engaged and disengaged position. The speculum (100) is designed to be self retaining once inserted within an animal or human body cavity involving the radial extension of the retaining collar (103) and abutment with the internal walls of the body cavity. Examination of the internal cavity walls is possible via exposure through an elongate window (115) formed in the retractor side walls (118).
Patent GB-2468118-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode lighting device employing multiple reflectors
Inventor: DEVEREUX CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: An Light Emitting Diode, LED, light source multiplication device consisting of an LED light source 301 and a conical or spherical shaped primary reflector 307 which reflects light 308 onto a second reflector 306 which then reflects light 309 onto a tertiary concave reflector 302 so as to produce a wide angle distributed output light beam 310 up to an arc of at least 90 degrees. Reflectors may be faceted or semi-transparent so as both to reflect and diffract the light beams.