baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2428627-A (GB)
Title: Hollow phenolic foam body
Inventor: TOTTEY JOHN
IPC: B29C44/32
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A pipe insulating section 1 comprises a generally cylindrical hollow phenolic foam body 2 of substantially uniform cross section with an inner facing web 3 and an outer facing web 4. The phenolic foam body 2 is slit longitudinally to provide section halves which can be opened to facilitate wrapping around a pipe to insulate the pipe. The section halves are linked by the outer web 4 at one side and facing ends of the section halves at the other end are faced with the inner facing web 3. The inner web 3 and the outer web 4 may, each, be of a metal foil (e.g. aluminum foil), paper, glass, thermoplastics film or combinations of two or more thereof.
Patent GB-2432669-A (GB)
Title: Tissue processor adaptable to different reagent containers
Inventor: KONRAD MARC
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2006-10-26
Abstract: A tissue processor (1) comprises a retort (2) for processing histological samples with different reagents, a plurality of reagent reservoir vessels (3), and a conduit system and a control device (5) for delivering reagents from the vessels (3) into the retort (2). A suction conduit (11) projects into each vessel (3) via the opening (7) thereof for reagent withdrawal. A closure system (12) having a conically shaped, hollow closure plug (13) is provided for closing off the vessel opening (7). The suction conduit (11) is guided through the cavity of the closure plug (13) for reagent withdrawal. The conical closure system allows an interference fit with reagent containers having different diameter openings.
Patent GB-2443418-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic arrangement for silencing high pressure gas flow, eg in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: HUNT GRAEME CLIVE
IPC: F01D17/10
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: Acoustic noise from high pressure gas flow through a duct, eg as a result of opening a bypass valve 49 in a gas turbine engine, can cause problems. By providing an acoustic arrangement in which the duct 51 incorporates an inner chamber 52, where there is a pressure reduction, and them a chamber divider surface 54 incorporating small apertures 70 with a wide spacing distribution, an upward shift in acoustic frequency of the gas flow is achieved beyond normal human comprehension. An outer chamber 53 is provided in the duct 51 to receive the fine gas flow jets from the apertures 70 in the chamber divider surface 54 for further pressure reduction and low pressure release through wider apertures in an exit surface 55. The duct 51 may take the form of an integral trough extending circumferentially around the engine casing. The outer chamber 53 may have baffles 56. A further chamber, defined by a baffle 60, may be provided between the inner and outer chambers 52, 53.
Patent GB-2443394-A (GB)
Title: Hand paddle for swimming
Inventor: CHOU TERRY
IPC: A63B31/10
Filed: 2006-11-04
Abstract: A flexible swim hand paddle comprises (i) a paddle surface 1 in contact with the user's hand, the surface comprising a front edge AB near the ends of the thumb and fingers, a rear edge CD near the wrist, a side edge BD near the thumb, and a side edge AC near the pinkie, (ii) at least one finger loop 12, 16 for attaching the paddle to one or more fingers, (iii) a reinforcement strip 13 along each side edge, and (iv) a strap for attaching the paddle to the user's wrist. In one embodiment the front edge AB is adjacent the outermost knuckle of each finger and the thumb. In a second embodiment, the front edge AB is adjacent the outermost knuckle of the thumb and index finger, and adjacent the tips of the other fingers (see fig. 7). The finger loop(s) may comprise loops 12 formed around the outermost knuckle of the fingers and thumb, and/or may loop 16 formed around the middle knuckle of the middle finger. Grooves 15 may be formed in the paddle surface adjacent the user's palm, and the paddle may be concavely curved at a lower region 14 for receiving the user's wrist.
Patent GB-2428623-A (GB)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: ANDERSSON MATS
IPC: B25C5/15
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A stapler comprises a base part and a stapling head which are connected together by a conecting means. The stapling head accomodates staples and a driver which is supported for sliding in the direction of the stapling movement. The stapler comprises a drive means which drives the stapling head and the base part towards one another to the second turning point at which the stapling head and the base past are at their shortest distance from one another and are in clamping contact with the work piece. During the time when the driver is driven to the second turning point a staple is driven into the work piece.
Patent GB-2430033-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the investigation of DNA samples
Inventor: BILL MARTIN
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A method of investigating a DNA sample is provided involving taking at least two sub-samples from the sample, amplifying the sub-samples, analysing the subsamples to obtain identity information and amount of that identity about one or more alleles indicated as present in the sub-samples in respect of 5 or more loci and estate fishing identity information deemed representative of the sample from the subsamples, wherein identity information from a sub-sample about a particular identity is included in the identity information deemed representative of the sample when that particular identity is indicated as present by one or more of the sub-samples analysed, the amount of that particular identity in the identity information deemed representative of the sample being a weighted combination based on the amount of that particular identity in the sub-samples. In this way useful profiles can be obtained more often than they are at present, with reduced costs and with reduced expertise and time requirements.
Patent GB-2434602-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead assembly with tubing annulus passage
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN P
IPC: E21B33/047
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has a tubing annulus path 39,41 that extends partly through the tubing hanger 23 and partly through the wellhead housing 15. The tubing hanger tubing annulus passage 39a, 39b extends from a lower port on the lower end of the tubing hanger to an upper port on the exterior surface of the tubing hanger below the tubing hanger seal 35. A wellhead housing tubing annulus passage 41a, 41b within the sidewall of the wellhead housing has a lower end at the bore below the tubing hanger seal and an upper end at the bore above the tubing hanger seal. The wellhead housing tubing annulus passage is in communication with both the upper port of the tubing hanger tubing annulus passage and the bore 45 above the tubing hanger seal. A valve may be mounted to the wellhead housing and accessible by an remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from the exterior for opening and closing the inner wellhead housing tubing annulus passage.
Patent GB-2447098-A (GB)
Title: Dual cyclone vacuum cleaner
Inventor: HAUSER GLYN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: A dual cyclonic vacuum cleaner having suction generation means to create a suction airflow path through a region of the cleaner and in particular a first dust collection container 101 and a second dust collection container 102. The internal volumes of the dust collection containers 101, 102 are spatially separate to increase the dust collection capacity of each container 101, 102. The cyclonic airflow path within the first container 101 is created by directing the airflow from an airflow inlet onto the internal walls 421 that define the first chamber 101 so as to maximize the internal volume of the first container 101. Optionally the containers are arranged side-by-side where guide means 413 extend between the two chambers 101, 102 to provide airflow communication from the first 101 to the second container 102 and preferably a frusto-conical insert 425 is positioned in the second container 102 to cause the airflow to become cyclonic. A filter 111 maybe positioned at the outlet of the first container.
Patent GB-2450124-A (GB)
Title: Floor edge trim element
Inventor: WHITING JOHN
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: An elongate profile 30 for covering a gap (3 figure 1) between a wall (1 figure 1) and a floor covering (4 figure 1) comprises a first leg 32 extending downwardly into the gap, a second leg 34 extending laterally across the gap and for a short distance across the floor covering, and a flexible third leg 42 extending outwardly and upwardly from the second leg to provide a smooth transition to the wall. The second and third legs are preferably resiliently biased respectively towards the floor covering and the wall by a residual stress induced during installation. The second leg may be joined to the first leg by an integral hinge portion 36. The first leg of the trim element is preferably bonded to the wall by means of an adhesive 40 which has a protective peel-off film 41. The trim element may be a unitary extruded plastics moulding.
Patent GB-2450385-A (GB)
Title: Telephony services for community users
Inventor: YAMINI HATEF
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A system for providing telephony services for members of a community via a mobile communication network. The system provides an intermediate identifier assigned to each telephony service by a connectivity domain. This identifier is capable of being dialled and is associated with the telephone numbers of one or more members, thereby allowing the telephony service without disclosing real world contact details of the members.
Patent GB-2438104-A (GB)
Title: Output buffer with slew rate control utilizing an inverse process dependent current reference
Inventor: BIESTERFELDT RANDALL PAUL
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: An output driver circuit (807) that provides more constant slew rates in the presence of process, voltage, or temperature variations that affect performance. An open ended (no feedback) solution is utilized that provides more constant slew rates in spite of PVT variations. A first performance dependent current (203) and a reference current (201) are generated and a third current is generated (205) that is inversely related to performance utilizing the reference current and the performance dependent current. The third current (860, 862) is supplied to a gate of a first transistor circuit (817, 811) forming a portion of the output diver to thereby control the slew rate.
Patent GB-2457650-A (GB)
Title: Selecting tracks from a jukebox via a wireless communications device
Inventor: BOSCARATO SIMONE
IPC: G07F17/30
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: A jukebox is described where a user having mobile telephone 4 can access a server 2 located remote from the jukebox 1 location and select tracks for playing on the jukebox 1 at the user's location. The user's mobile telephone 4 communicates via WAP with the server 2 thereby allowing the user to view any information relating to the tracks selectable on the jukebox 1 at the users location. The user's selection may be transmitted to the jukebox via a wireless communications network or FTP and the track played at the user's location. The communication between the remote server 2 and the jukebox 1 allows information such as tracklists and related information to be remotely accessed by owners to allow suitable track lists to be provided for selection for different venues or different times of the day or year. For example, all rock songs could be removed from the selection list after 11pm at night.
Patent GB-2456515-A (GB)
Title: Slidable pipe coupling
Inventor: DAVIDSON PAUL
IPC: F16L27/12
Filed: 2008-01-15
Abstract: A pipe length 4 comprises a first insert end 2 formed with at least one (e.g. four) through slot 26, e.g. with tapered ends, extending in a direction substantially parallel to its longitudinal axis. Another pipe length 8 has a second opposite coupling end 6 for receiving an insert end 2 of a pipe length 4, said coupling end comprising at least one (e.g. four) through hole 18 extending from an external surface through to an internal surface of the coupling end, a sealing arrangement 16 for sealing the insert end of the pipe length 4 within the coupling end and at least one (e.g. four) fixing element 20, the or each fixing element extending through a corresponding one of the through holes in the coupling end and for engaging slideably within a corresponding one of the through slots 26. The insert end 2 of the pipe length 4 is slideable within the coupling end on thermal expansion or contraction of the pipe length. A very long gas/oil pipeline consists of a number of pipe lengths, each with an insert end 2 and a coupling end 6.
Patent GB-2446521-A (GB)
Title: A composite cladding panel
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04B2/92
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A composite cladding panel 1 comprises a backing tray (fig.3, 2) and an external skin (fig.3, 3) with a layer of foam insulation material (fig.3, 4) such as a phenolic or polyurethane based foam material therebetween. One of the skins, in this case the external skin 3 has a plurality of tongue and mortise blocks (fig.3, 5) fastened to the panel 1 by fasteners 12, such as peel rivets. Pilot holes (fig.2, 13) are first drilled through the blocks 5 and the rivet 12 is inserted. On operation of a rivet gun the main body curls up (fig.3, 22) and is clamped against the in side surface of the external skin 3. The blocks 5 are thereby clamped to the external skin 3. A method of manufacture is also disclosed wherein an adhesive is applied to the inner surface of the external skin prior to the lay-down of liquid insulating foam reactants.
Patent GB-2457488-A (GB)
Title: Automatic burst disc replacement apparatus
Inventor: HUSBAND TREVOR BRYAN
IPC: F16K17/16
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: A burst disc replacement apparatus 100 comprises a magazine 122 that carries a first burst disc (232, figure 2) and a second burst disc (234, figure 2). A flow path 104 passes through the apparatus 100 for venting fluid. The first burst disc (232, figure 2) is located in the flow path 104. A translation mechanism 112, 144, 146, 200, 214, 220, 222 is arranged to move the second burst disc (234, figure 2) into the flow path 104 in place of the first burst disc (232, figure 2) in response to an indication that fluid pressure at one side of the first burst disc (232, figure 2) has exceeded a predetermined pressure corresponding to rupture of the first burst disc (232, figure 2).
Patent GB-2458962-A (GB)
Title: An aid for hanging mosaic tiles
Inventor: ODELL MARTYN
IPC: E04F13/00
Filed: 2008-04-05
Abstract: An aid for hanging mosaic tiles comprises at least one spiked component that is forced into a wall and supports a sheet of mosaic tiles. The aid prevents tiles from slipping and aids the alignment of mosaic tiled sheets. Preferably the aid is formed from an elongated sheet of metal, along the longitudinal edge of the sheet is preferably more than one spike, the spikes are spaced apart to allow the spikes to pass between the tiles attached to the sheet. The aid is removed once the adhesive has set.
Patent GB-2451960-A (GB)
Title: A device for deterring resting on a surface
Inventor: GRAY ANTHONY MELVYN
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: A device for stopping birds and the like resting on a surface. The device is formed from a planar sheet 10 having an elongate central portion 11 and two side portions 12,13 joined to either side of the central portion. At least one of the side portions has an array of stabbing members 14 and both side portions may be bent along their respective joins with the central portion so as to abut each other. Each side member may be provided with a further array of stabbing members 15 and an interlocking mechanism 16, 17 to join the side members together once they abut. The stabbing members may be staggered on either side.
Patent GB-2466949-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: RYAN MARK JOHN
IPC: B65D5/20
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A collapsible container 10, cut from a single cardboard blank 12, has an erected configuration and a collapsed configuration. In the erected configuration the container has a base 18, two side walls 20, 22, and a front 14 and rear 16 wall. At least two of the walls 14, 16 are formed from a foldable panel comprising three sections 28, 30, 32 which form an inner 32, outer 28 and top 30 face of a double wall. Preferably the foldable panels include a locking tongue 38, 40 for locking the container 10 in the erected configuration. The walls 14, 16, 20, 22 of the container 10 may be secured to each other by gluing or pinstitching. The walls 14, 16, 20, 22 of the container 10 may be provided with a plurality of creases, indicated by chain lines, so that the various parts of the container 10 may be bent relative to one another in the erected state so as to assume the collapsed state.
Patent GB-2453688-A (GB)
Title: Golf clubs and golf club heads having fluid-filled bladders and/or interior chambers
Inventor: TAVARES GARY
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Golf club heads include: (a) a club head body having a ball striking face and defining a rear cavity; (b) a fluid-filled bladder in the cavity; and (c) a retaining member holding the fluid-filled bladder in the cavity. Other club heads include: (a) a club head body having a ball striking face and defining a rear cavity; and (b) an insert member in the rear cavity, wherein the insert member interior includes one or more chambers facing the rear surface of the ball striking face. The chamber(s) may cover at least 30% of a total surface area of the interior surface of the insert member and/or at least 30% of a total interior major surface area of the rear cavity. Golf clubs including these club heads and methods of making such golf clubs and golf club heads also are described.
Patent GB-2467776-A (GB)
Title: Integrated MEMS transducer and circuitry
Inventor: TRAYNOR ANTHONY
IPC: B81B7/02
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: The transducer is formed by forming a planar membrane layer 708, a back plate layer 706 and a sacrificial structure such that removal of the sacrificial structure leaves the membrane free to move relative to the fixed back-plate. CMOS metallization and ILD layers are shared in common with at least one of the layers which forms the back-plate or membrane of the transducer. The transducer may be used as a microphone and the CMOS circuitry may include amplifiers, bias circuits, filters, A/D and D/A converters, oscillators, voltage reference circuits, current reference circuits and charge pumps. The number of processing steps required compared with sequential fabrication of the circuitry and the transducer is reduced. The stress in the backplate layer may be controlled by the configuration of the metallization layers in the backplate. An acoustic port may be formed in the substrate below the tranducer. The device may further comprise metallic dummy structures connected to a ground potential for electromagnetic screening. The integrated MEMS transducer and circuitry is fully compatible with standard CMOS processing and requires no post processing.
Patent GB-2463744-A (GB)
Title: Power supply monitoring and feedback device
Inventor: WANG PERCY
IPC: H02H3/20
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: A power supplying apparatus (1, figure 2) has a converter main body (3) and provides electrical power via a wire set 22 which includes a high level wire 221 and a low level wire 223. An output voltage feedback device 2 for the power supplying apparatus (1) is provided with a voltage sensor and feedback unit 24 for determining the voltage difference between the high level wire 221 and the low level wire 223. The resultant measurement is transmitted back to the converter main body (3) via the wire set 22 in the form of a distinct electrical signal. The output voltage feedback device 2 according to the invention can accurately determine the output voltage from the power supplying apparatus and, in case of occurring an output fault, interrupt the supply of power or enable an automatic compensation to reduce damage. The output voltage feedback device is suitable for power supply products which selectively convert mains voltage into different output voltage suitable for various portable electronic devices and similarly for universal external batteries having switchable voltage output.
Patent GB-2469633-A (GB)
Title: Lifting System
Inventor: BELL MARK RICHARD
IPC: E04G3/28
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting system 2 for lifting a temporary work platform 12 to an elevated position on a structure i.e. high voltage pylons, for maintenance or construction purposes. The lifting system comprises an access platform 4, a lifting arm (6 figure 1) attached to the access platform 4 for lifting the access platform 4 and a releasable securing mechanism attached to the access platform 4. The releasable securing mechanism is engageable with the work platform 12 to secure the work platform 12 to the access platform 4 and allow the work platform 12 to be lifted with the access platform 4 by the lifting arm (6 figure 1). The lifting arm (6 figure 1) may be attached to a vehicle (3 figure 1).
Patent GB-2458605-A (GB)
Title: A track switching system for an elevated suspended coach transportation system
Inventor: KUTTY MURALIDHARAN NARAYANAN
IPC: E01B25/22
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a track switching system for an elevated suspended coach transport system (10), which has an extended continuous hollow box way (12) having a slot (14A) through its operative under wall. A switching location (100) can be moved into two alternatively switching positions to connect the main track (M) with one of the switched tracks (S1 or S2).
Patent GB-2472259-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere
Inventor: TYRER JOHN
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A brassiere 10 comprises a first breast cup (12) which is connected with a first wing portion 14 and a second breast up (16) which is connected with a second wing portion 18. The brassiere 10 also includes a first connecting member 20 which couples the first breast cup 12 and the first wing portion 14 to one another. The first connecting member 20 is moveable relative to the first wing portion 14. The Brassiere 10 further includes a second connecting member 22 which couples the second breast cup (16) and the second wing portion 18 to one another. The second connecting member 22 is moveable relative to the second wing portion 18. The first and second connecting members 20, 22 are co operable with one another to couple the first and second wing portions 14, 18 to one another. The connecting members form the bra straps and may be elasticated. The connecting members pass through guide means 34 which enable movement of the straps relative to the wings and cups.
Patent GB-2461841-A (GB)
Title: System comprising a plurality of processing and methods of operating the same
Inventor: KRANICH UWE
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: A system (300) comprises a master processor (301) and at least one slave processor (321, 331). A state of the master processor (301) comprises a first plurality of variables and a state of the slave processor (321, 331) comprises a second plurality of variables. The system (300) comprises a parallel mode of operation wherein data are processed by the master processor (301) and the slave processor (321, 331) and a serial mode of operation wherein data are processed by the master processor (301). Responsive to an interrupt or exception occurring in the parallel mode of operation, the system (300) performs the steps of saving at least a portion of the first plurality of variables and the second plurality of variables to a buffer memory (313) and switching the system (300) to the serial mode of operation. At least one of the first plurality of variables is set to a value of at least one of the second plurality of variables responsive to the exception occurring in the slave processor (321, 331).