baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2461524-A (GB)
Title: Bilingual doll for learning languages with replaceable data store.
Inventor: RAHMAN FARZANA
IPC: A63H3/00
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: A bilingual doll 10 has a data store (12, Fig. 3) and actuators 161, 162, 163, 164 to cause the doll 10 to utter selected phrases from the store in first and second languages. The store is readily removable from a pocket (24, Fig. 2) at the back of doll to be replaced by a store (121, 122, Fig. 3) comprising corresponding phrases in at least one other language. The actuators, upon successive actuations, cause the doll to utter a phrase in the first language, then the same phrase translated into the second language, then a second phrase in the first language, then a translation of the second phrase, and so on, cycling through different phrases from the store 12. Each actuator has a graphical representation 16 of the meaning of the phrases uttered when that actuator is repeatedly actuated. An actuator 162 is actuable to switch on and off the uttering function of the doll and to associate such action with causing utterance of a greeting or farewell. Special stores provide an extended utterance of at least sixty words upon a single actuation, enabling the doll to recite verses from the Koran, alternately in English and Arabic. A set comprises a doll and a plurality of said stores interchangeably replaceable in said doll such that corresponding actuation of any actuator with two such stores will cause utterance of the same phrase in respective languages.
Patent GB-2462815-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode lamp
Inventor: YEH KUANG-CHAO
IPC: F21V3/04
Filed: 2008-08-18
Abstract: A light emitting diode lamp includes a shade 22 and a base 21 having an electric conducting member 20 at one end, the other end being formed with a heat dissipation member 23 to which is adhered a light emitting diode (LED) module 32. The heat dissipation member can be either a cylinder (fig 6, 23a) or a polygonal pyramid 23, to each surface being attached an electric conducting lamina 31, a pin base, and a soft heat conducting circuit substrate 30 supporting LED chip 32. The base 21 can be heat conductive metal such as copper or aluminium and have a through hole to connect to the electrical connector 20. The shade 22 may be a sphere of silicon. The shape allows a wide range of illumination from LEDs 32 and fast heat dissipation through the heat-sink base 21.
Patent GB-2452600-A (GB)
Title: Machining head with integrated powder supply for deposition welding using laser radiation
Inventor: NOWOTNY STEFFEN
IPC: B23K26/14
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A machining head with integrated powder supply for deposition welding using laser radiation is used for deposition welding at a high deposition rate. In the machining head in accordance with the invention, the laser radiation 4 is directed to supplied powder 5 and to a material surface with a focal spot 1. The powder supply 5 takes place symmetrically to the axial feed direction of the machining head with a plurality of channels 3 arranged oppositely. The channels 3 are aligned at an obliquely inclined angle so that powder 5 discharged from them is supplied into the focal spot 1 of the laser radiation 4 from two mutually oppositely disposed sides over the total width 9 of the focal spot 1 with respect to the axial feed direction. The laser radiation preferably exits through a non-circular (e.g. rectangular, ellipsoidal, square) opening 9 to provide a suitably shaped focal spot 1, and the channels 3 may be arranged in rows either side of the opening 9. Cooling channels 7 and channels for shielding gas 6 may also be provided in the machining head. The channels 3 may be provided by grooves supplied in an insert 2 joined, e.g. by screwing, to the machining head by holders 8.
Patent GB-2463862-A (GB)
Title: Single unit for unloading, handling and unloading material from operating machines.
Inventor: OSTINI GIORGIO
IPC: B21D43/00
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a unit (1) for loading on and unloading from operating machines or machine tools (2) pieces (3) to be worked and worked pieces (3). The unit consists of a first accumulation means or storage unit (9) for holding pieces (3) to be worked, handling means (12, 13m, 14, 15, 16) for moving said pieces (3), and a second accumulation means (10) for storing worked pieces (3). The accumulation means and the handling means are all arranged on a common supporting frame (4). The unit is designed to fit inside a single standard container for transport. The accumulation means may be flat horizontal surfaces one above the other. The handling means may be a prehensile apparatus that moves between a pick position and a release position.
Patent GB-2451378-A (GB)
Title: Fabric sail
Inventor: WILKINSON KEITH
IPC: E04H15/58
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fabric sail (1) which maintains a minimal surface. An elastic boundary is attached to the edges of an elastic membrane, and the edges (4) are shaped so that the membrane of the sail maintains a minimal surface configuration despite being deformed by the boundary. The sail therefore distributes strain across the sail surface and is thus free of wrinkles and creases. Points on the elastic membrane itself can be displaced but still form a minimal surface as defined by the boundary and the displaced surface connection points. In addition, strain matching allows the boundary and the elastic membrane to optimally share the strain caused by any deformation.
Patent GB-2465746-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for topical application
Inventor: POPOV TODOR ALEXANDROV
IPC: A61K9/08
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises a solution having a pH of from 5 to 7.5, including antihistamines loratadine and/or desloratadine. The composition further comprises at least one polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, at least one non-ionic EO/PO block copolymer, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate and/or polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, a stabilizer and water. The composition is suitable for treatment of e.g. allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis and is especially suitable for nasal mucosa administration.
Patent GB-2475466-A (GB)
Title: scFv antibody fragments against GRP78 used for cancer treatment
Inventor: XU WEIMING
IPC: A61K39/395
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: A single chain variable fragment (scFv) antibody against glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78, or BiP) is provided. The antibody fragment may be used in the diagnosis of cancer or tumour cells, as it is upregulated in response to increased nitric oxide synthase activity and hence higher NO concentrations. The anti-GRP78 fragment may also be used in the treatment of cancer, possibly in combination with another radiotherapeutic or chemotherapeutic such as etoposide. A particular antibody defined by amino acid SEQID No:I or DNA SEQID No: 2 is provided. The antibody fragments have been isolated from phage libraries against a recombinant GRP78 protein. Treatment of cells with the antibody abolished NO-mediated cytoprotection and increased apoptosis in prostate cancer and colon cancer cell lines, enhanced by combination with etoposide.
Patent GB-2459208-A (GB)
Title: Odour extraction system
Inventor: LENZINI MARTIN JOHN
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2009-06-23
Abstract: Odour extraction appartus employs energy associated with the flow of water entering a tank (1) for storage before a flushing operation. The system can be arranged so that this water flow occurs as the WC is in use, generating an associated air flow at the same time. The air flow is produced using a Venturi device (1 IA) and is used to withdraw odours along pipe (12) before they escape from the pan (2). Alternatively the energy from the water flow immediately after one flushing operation can be stored and used to produce the required air flow during a subsequent use of the WC.
Patent GB-2462906-A (GB)
Title: Analyzing a downhole fluid by decreasing the density of a fluid sample
Inventor: VANNUFFELEN STEPHANE
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2009-08-11
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for downhole fluid analysis by decreasing the density of a downhole fluid sample are described. The apparatus 400 comprises a valve 308 which controls the fluid flow between a flowline 302 and a chamber 402. A predetermined amount of fluid enters the chamber 402 and the pressure and density of the fluid decrease. Once a sample is captured within the chamber 402, a sensor 310 measures the pressure of the sample. If there is an unacceptable difference between the measured pressure and a predetermined pressure, the motor 412 may extend or retract the piston 406 within bore 404 to change the pressure within the chamber 402 toward the predetermined pressure. Then, tunable light source 322 transmits light through the gaseous portion of the sample and the fluid measurement unit 316 performs an optical measurement to measure characteristics or parameters of the sample. The fluid measurement unit 310 may alternatively comprise a spectrometer, metal corrosion or optical reflection measurement unit. Decreasing the density of the sample may increase the number of absorption peaks associated with the sample.
Patent GB-2473196-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the performance of a computer
Inventor: KARAYI SUMIR
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: A computer implemented method of monitoring the performance of a computer comprises monitoring (S1, S2, S3) the computer to determine the values of a plurality of activity metrics of the monitored computer. A weighted combination of functions of the determined values is calculated (S4) as a measure of performance of the monitored computer. The weighted combination may be a weighted combination (S3, S4) of net values of activity metrics. In one embodiment, the net values are calculated as the said values of the plurality of activity metrics of the monitored computer (S3) excluding contributions to the values from the one or more predetermined activities. In another embodiment, the net values are calculated as follows: the total values of the respective activity metrics of the monitored computer are determined (S20); the contribution(s) to the said total values of the said one or more predetermined activities are determined (S22-S28); the said contribution(s) are subtracted (S30) from the said total values to provide net values. The weighted combination may be used to control power consumption or otherwise take action in relation to the computer. The monitoring may be performed locally with the results sent to a remote computer. The performance measured may provide an indication of the net 'usefulness' of the computer activity and the weighting may reflect confidence in the usefulness measurement.
Patent GB-2463397-A (GB)
Title: A spring mechanism for downhole steering tool blades
Inventor: SONG HAOSHI
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A steering tool for use in a wellbore, the tool comprising at least one extendable and retractable blade 150. An actuation mechanism is provided to extend the blade outwards. The blade 150 is elastically biased inwards by a spring member 160 allowing the blade to be retracted when the actuator mechanism is retracted. The sprung member 160 is connected to a the tool body 110 by way of a floating contact which restricts the spring end from moving outwards and allows the contact portion of the spring 162 to pivot about a portion of the tool body 115.
Patent GB-684038-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a process of preparing carbohydrate adhesives and the like
IPC: C09J103/02
Filed: 1950-04-24
Abstract: In making a carbohydrate, e.g. dextrin-like, adhesive a starch conversion syrup or liquor is dehydrated and then heated to polymerize the dry substance.  A polymerization catalyst may be introduced before or after dehydration occurs.  The liquor may be dried until the moisture content is under 10 per cent. Polymerization may be effected between 100 DEG  and 200 DEG  C. at a pH between 2 and 3 (as determined in an aqueous solution containing 10 per cent of the dry substance).  Water vapour evolved during polymerization (chemical condensation) may be removed continuously.  Suitable catalysts are boric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, aluminium chloride and nitrogen dioxide.ALSO:In making a carbohydrate, e.g. dextrin-like, adhesive a starch conversion syrup or liquor, e.g. having when dry a dextrose equivalent between 5 and 40 per cent by weight, is dehydrated and then heated to polymerize the dry substance.  Syrup may be comminuted during drying and the resulting powder may be polymerized in the presence of a catalyst which may be added before dehydration occurs.  Liquor may be spray-dried and the resulting powder may be polymerized between 100 and 200 DEG  C. at a pH between 2 and 3 (as determined in an aqueous solution containing 10 per cent of the dry substance).  The liquor may be dried until the moisture content is below 10 per cent, mixed with an acid catalyst and heated between the aforesaid temperatures and pH values to effect polymerization by chemical condensation.  The water vapour evolved may be removed continuously.  Suitable catalysts are boric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, aluminium chloride, and nitrogen dioxide.
Patent GB-311894-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to sheet-feeding mechanisms for printing machines
IPC: B65H3/34
Filed: 1928-04-03
Abstract: 311,894. Wright, F. W., Turnbull, D. H., and Mann & Co., Ltd., G. April 3, 1928. Sheet-separators.-In sheet-feeding devices of the kind in which the top sheet of a pile is lifted and forwarded to conveying rollers by suction devices, double feed is prevented by providing a sheet-separator at the rear edge of the pile comprising a buckling arm 23, Figs. 2 and 3, which is pressed on the pile after the suction device has removed a sheet, a reciprocating buckling or friction pad or stroker 21 which coacts with the arm 23, and a presser or holding device 26 arranged near the pad 21, and serving to engage the sheet below the one buckled by the members 21, 23. The pad 21 is carried by a rod 19 one end of which moves in a closed path such as a circle, and the other end is reciprocated by an eccentric 18. These devices are mounted and actuated in such a manner that they are adjustable for sheets of different sizes. One set of devices may be mounted at each rear corner of the pile, and these are carried by a bracket 3 tranversely adjustable on rods 4 which may themselves be mounted so as to be adjustable longitudinally of the pile. The buckling members are actuated by cams 24, 25, and an eccentric 18, Fig. 2, on a shaft 18, which is driven from a driving-shaft 7 by gears 8, 9, 10, of which the idler gear 9 is mounted on links pivoted to the axes of the gears 8, 10 to permit of vertical adjustment of the bracket 12 which supports the buckling members 23, 21 and the presser 26. The separation of the sheets may be assisted by air blasts directed from nozzles arranged near the buckling members, or near the front of the pile. For thick card the pad 21 may act directly on the sheets without the aid of the buckling member, and separate the sheets by friction.
Patent GB-147986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in vacuum cleaning or dust collecting devices of the portable type
IPC: A47L5/04
Filed: 1919-04-23
Abstract: 147,986. Mathie, F. J. B. April 23, 1919. Vacuum cleaning-apparatus; bellows. - A .cleaner of the kind claimed in Specification 11668/14 is modified in respect of the means for driving and guiding the bellows and the arrangement of the air chambers. Fig. 2 shows driving means comprising friction disks b fixed to or loose on a shaft c mounted in slotted bearings d in the frame, and driven from the wheels b, with which they are held in contact by springs f. Cranks or crank-pins g on the shaft or disks drive the bellows through connecting-rods h coupled to blocks i fixed to the bellows and sliding in slots j. In a modified drive, the shaft c is fixed in relation to the frame, and the wheels are carried by a shaft located in slotted bearings. In place of friction disks, pinions may be used, driven from teeth on the sides of the wheels, or a sprocket and chain or belt drive may be employed. The central bellows member n<1> is provided with tubes co-acting with guide-rods p on the frame or casing. The member n<1> is also provided with a packing-ring r making a tight joint between it and the central air-tube which connects the ends of the bellows chambers t. u with the dust-receiving chamber v. The central airtube may be replaced by conduits formed in or attached to the casing enclosing the bellows and communicating with an extended air-chamber formed by a dished metal plate and the end supporting-plate of the bellows. The apparatus may be mounted upon a fixed support 16, Fig. 5, the bellows being driven by a handle 18 secured to the wheel shaft: this shaft may be mounted in bearings 19 on the frame, and not fixed to the casing.
Patent GB-1428562-A (GB)
Title: Check valve for pulsating flows
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1428562 Valves REFRIGERATING SPECIALTIES CO 2 March 1973 [22 March 1972] 10188/73 Heading F2V In a check valve for compressors, the closure member 80 moves linearly and rotationally to give it a low natural frequency of oscillation so that it will be unaffected by the pulsing nature of the fluid flow from the compressor. The closure member, which includes a plastics seal 86 which seats on a lapped land 48, is fixed to a fluted guide stem 64 which cooperates with ball bearings 62 to impart a rotary motion to it while it moves linearly under the influene of fluid pressure. Additional guidance is given by the stem 26, which slides in a bore 22 in the valve easing, the rounded head 30 of which engages in a bore 70 in the closure member and contacts a plastics disc 72 at the bottom of the bore. The surfaces of the closure member are curved to reduce turbulence. The pitch of the flutings is chosen so that only a light spring 78 is required to overcome friction in returning the closure member to its seat and there is no wedging action between the closure member and the seat. Suitable plastics materials for the valve seal are acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene, acetal (homopolymers and copolymers), polyfluorethylene, chlorotrifluoro - ethylene, fluorinated ethylene-propylene, polyvinylidene fluoride and the like. The materials preferably have a filler of alumina, carbon or silica.
Patent GB-1030755-A (GB)
Title: New water-soluble reactive azo dyes
Inventor: LANGE GUENTER
IPC: C09B62/006
Filed: 1963-03-15
Abstract: The invention comprises a water-soluble reactive azo dye having the general formula <FORM:1030755/C4-C5/1> where one of the X's denotes a hydrogen atom and the other X denotes -N=N-K; Y denotes a reactive acyl radical which contains up to 6 carbon atoms and is unsaturated in the a ,b -position, or a b -chloropropionyl group; K denotes the residue of a coupling component and represents a hydroxynaphthalene radical or a 1-phenyl-3-methyl-pyrazolone-(5) radical in which the phenyl nucleus may bear one chlorine and/or one sulphonic acid group and n is 1, 2 or 3.  The dyes are produced by conventional diazotization and coupling procedures followed by acylation where necessary.  The radical Y may be derived from acrylic acid which may be substituted with halogen atoms or alkyl and/or carboxylic acid or carboxylic amide groups. The preparation of many mono- and disazo dyes is described in examples.  The dyes are particularly suitable for colouring cotton, viscose, wool, silk, leather and skins.
Patent GB-593716-A (GB)
Title: A toy constructional brick
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 1945-04-24
Abstract: 593,716. Toy constructional bricks. DANCER, W. April 24, 1945, No. 10324. [Class 132 (iii)] A toy brick comprises a solid member provided with a number of holes equally spaced along the length of the brick, the interval between adjacent holes being equal to or a multiple of the dimensions of the cross-section of the block. In Fig. 1, the block 1 is pierced with holes 3, vertical holes passing through horizontal holes. The ends of the block may also bear holes. Small pins 4 are used to fix adjoining bricks together, as is shown in Fig. 4 which represents a table constructed with blocks of the nature described. The blocks may be of wood or of any plastic material. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 169,912, 214,821, [both in Class 132 (iii)], and 371,638.
Patent GB-200221-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in trumpet enclosures and sound regulators for gramophone cabinets and similar apparatus
IPC: G10K13/00
Filed: 1922-04-11
Abstract: 200,221. Crisp, J. A. April 11, 1922. Cases with internal horns. - In a gramophone or the like of the kind having an internal horn, at the mouth of which a grille is arranged, a number of doors are hinged along the sides of the mouth of the horn, but separate therefrom in such manner that the doors may be brought together into contact with the grille so as to close the horn, or may be opened simultaneously, by means of a common actuating-handle or equivalent device. The degree of opening of the doors may be adjusted as desired to control the sound emitted, and with this object the operating- knob may carry a pointer moving over a scale. In the construction shown, four triangular doors e<1> - - e4 are hinged to a rectangular frame c which, together with diagonal and transverse members and a central boss a, constitutes the grille. The doors are controlled by a knob a<2> which operates a cam-plate a<1> acting on thrust-rods n<1> - - n<4> which are connected to bell-crank levers i<1> - - i<4> on the doors. Springs m<1> - - m<4> normally hold the doors open so that they lie against the walls of the horn, but by turning the knob the doors are brought together. The grille covers the meeting-edges of the doors when these are closed, the whole forming an ornamental panel. To exclude dust, velvet or other packing may be provided. The grille doors and the operating mechanism may be mounted on a frame as a removable unit. The Provisional Specification also describes modifications of the door-operating mechanism. In one construction, the doors are .opened, against the action of springs, by cords in conjunction with Bowden wire mechanism or a winding-drum. Alternatively, the doors may be connected together by bevel-gear quadrants.
Patent GB-251273-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ash-trays
IPC: A24F19/14
Filed: 1926-04-20
Abstract: 251,273. Roos, L. W. April 25, 1925, [Convention date]. A s h - trays. -An ash-tray comprises a receptacle 2 containing water and fitted with a cover 15 having a bowl - shaped form connected at its lower end 15<11> by partitions 14 to a central portion 13, over which fits a cap 12 formed with a star-shaped opening 4 and grooves 6. Holes 8 are provided in the cap 12 for receiving the ends of burning cigarettes, the ends of the holes being normally closed, but holes 17 are formed in the part 13 so that by rotation of the cap the burning end of the cigarette may be sheared off. The tray may be flattened at one side for fixing to a wall.
Patent GB-578534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to variable pitch propellers
IPC: B63H3/04
Filed: 1944-05-30
Abstract: 578,534. Variable-pitch propellers. STONE & CO., Ltd., J., and HATCHER, E. C May 30, 1944, No. 10371. [Class 114] The propeller blade roots have geared segments engaging sliding racks moved axially by the sleeve g, the forward end of which is attached to a screw-threaded sleeve r. This sleeve is rotated when pitch change is required by the bevel wheel p engaging the gear-wheel u, the wheel p being withdrawn from engagement when running with constant pitch. To facilitate re-engagement the sleeve s is braked by the brake shoes z closed by springs 4 and opened by the wedge 5. A pitch indicator is operated by the rod 10 from the collar g3. Lubrication of the pitch-changing mechanism is provided by seawater entering the housing k<1> at its forward end and proceeding along the shaft surface by helical grooves 14 in a liner 13 of synthetic plastic material.. In a modification, the seawater can be pump circulated.