baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2439734-A (GB)
Title: Coating for a lithographic precursor and use thereof
Inventor: BENNETT PETER ANDREW REATH
IPC: G03F7/038
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A composition comprises a polymer which contains hydroxyl groups, the composition is suitable as a coating for an IR-imagable lithographic precursor, the composition comprising one or more agent(s) which: <SL> <LI>a) absorbs IR radiation of wavelength greater than 800 nm and consequently generates heat; <LI>b) functions as an insolubiliser which inhibits dissolution of non-imaged regions of the coating in a developer but permits dissolution of imaged regions during development; and <LI>c) improves the inhibition to dissolution of the non-imaged regions and/or the dissolution of the imaged regions so as to improve the dissolution contrast ratio (DCR) of the non-imaged/imaged regions; wherein the agent which performs function c) comprises a moiety which has hydrophobic and ionic character. </SL> Such a composition can show excellent selectivity as regards dissolution rates in developer, as between the imaged and non-imaged areas, whilst the energy needed to achieve this differentiation (or "operating speed") is not compromised. In the preferred embodiments, the polymer is a Novolac resin, whilst the ionic components are exemplified in table 2.
Patent GB-2428882-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing pitch fractionizations in semiconductor technology
Inventor: PARASCANDOLA STEFANO
IPC: H01L21/033
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: First spacers 5 are formed on sidewalls of a strip-like mask pattern 2. The mask pattern is removed, and second spacers 7 are formed on the first spacers. Gaps between the spacers are filled with a complementary layer 8. The upper surface is planarized to a lower surface level, leaving a periodic succession of the first spacers, the second spacers and the residual parts of the complementary layer. The lateral dimensions are adapted in such a manner that a removal of one or two of the remaining layers renders a periodic pattern of smaller pitch. The method allows the fabrication of arrays of conductive lines to be formed having a width below that obtainable with a mask defined only by photolithographic methods.
Patent GB-2426992-A (GB)
Title: Rotating blast liner
Inventor: NELSON JOHN A
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: An improved blast liner assembly for use in gravel packing or fracturing operations wherein solid materials, in slurry form, are flowed out of the flowbore of a working tool and into the annulus of a wellbore. The blast liner is a cylindrical member that provides a protective shield to the interior retaining section. An angular flow diverter is provided within the blast liner and has a plurality of angled flow diversion channels formed into the inner surface of the blast liner body. Flow of slurry through the blast liner will cause the blast liner to rotate within the retaining section due to the reaction forces imparted to the blast liner from diverting the slurry flow. In this manner, the impingement area presented by the blast liner is increased, and the life of the blast liner extended. The blast liner may also be caused to move axially within the retaining section to further increase the impingement area.
Patent GB-2437554-A (GB)
Title: Diffraction element and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: KAZANSKY PETER G
IPC: G02B5/32
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A diffraction device includes a glass substrate 2 in which a diffraction part 4 that diffracts incident light is formed. The glass substrate 2 contains at least one element (an element X) selected from silver (Ag) and metals that are nobler than Ag (e.g. Pd, Pt and Au). The diffraction part 4 is formed as a buried region inside the glass substrate, with the element X being distributed in such a manner that: (a) the diffraction part includes regions 11 and regions 12 formed therein, and the content of element X in the regions 11 is larger than that of element X in the regions 12; and (b) the regions 11 extend in a predetermined direction in the glass substrate, and at least a part of the regions 11 is arranged periodically, with the regions 12 serving as a matrix, when a cross section that is perpendicular to the predetermined direction in the diffraction part is viewed. The device is made by passing a voltage (19, see figure 6) through a layered product (18) comprising a glass thin film (13) containing a metal phase of element X (14) and a glass substrate (20). There is an insulating layer e.g. gap (17) between an anode (15) and the glass thin film (13).
Patent GB-2429495-A (GB)
Title: Status signal method and apparatus for movable barrier operator and corresponding wireless remote control
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: Several inventions are disclosed. The first invention provides a method for use with a movable barrier operator remote control apparatus, comprising: - receiving a wireless transmission comprising a status signal regarding at least a first movable barrier operator operating state; - in response to receiving the status signal, automatically making a corresponding predetermined response . A further invention relates to an apparatus comprising a receiver for receiving a wireless signal regarding the status of a barrier operator operating state and a human discernable prompt operably coupled to the receiver. The prompt may take the form of warning lights or a voice prompt. A further invention provides a method for monitoring reception of a wireless transmission comprising a signal regarding the status of at least a first barrier state, using the signal to determine the distance between the transmitter and receiver and either transmitting a command to the receiver if the distance is below a predetermined distance or storing the command in memory if the distance is above a predetermined distance until the transmitter and receiver are judged to be within range and then transmitting the signal.
Patent GB-2432163-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning and anti-soiling composition
Inventor: SCHOFIELD PETER DAVID
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 2006-11-06
Abstract: A surface enhancement formulation comprises by weight of the formulation: <SL> <LI>(a) 70-95% by weight of an organic solvent having an evaporation rate of 0.05 0.3 when measured in accordance with ASTM D3539 with n-butyl acetate being assigned an evaporation rate of 1, preferably a hydrocarbon solvent, preferably Shellsol (RTM) or Clairsol (RTM); <LI>(b) 0.1-5% by weight of a fluorinated acrylic polymer, preferably Flexipel or or Rucoguard. <LI>(c) a total of 0.1-5% by weight of: <SL> <LI>(i) hydrophobic particles, preferably silicas, silicates, minerals, metals, metal oxides, pigments or polymers <LI>(ii) a highly volatile siloxane, preferably decamethylpentacyclosiloxane and; <LI>(iii) a silicone wax soluble in the siloxane; where component (c) is preferably Tegotop. </SL> </SL> The formulation is particularly useful for enhancing the surface of the interior upholstery of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2432849-A (GB)
Title: Dosing and dispensing device
Inventor: ETESSE PATRICK JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The device 10 includes a hollow cavity defined by a base 11 and side-walls, wherein the base and/or side walls are at least partly covered by a sleeve 32. The sleeve comprises a film of material with printed indicia thereupon, wherein the printed indicia are resistant to removal from the film when the device is exposed to wash conditions inside a washing machine. The device is used in a method for dosing and dispensing a laundry detergent, preferably a liquid laundry detergent, into a washing machine. The method includes the steps of measuring a dose of laundry detergent into the dosing and dispensing device 10, placing both the laundry and the device containing laundry detergent into a washing machine, and running the washing machine on a selected cleaning cycle. The dosing and dispensing device is subsequently reused.
Patent GB-2435902-A (GB)
Title: Air-cycle refrigerated boosted intercooling of i.c. engines
Inventor: BAYRAM PETER JOHN
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: Boosted intercooling requires high pressure turbocharging such that with a much higher charge air temperature the intercooler removes much more heat than conventionally. This extra cooled, over-boosted charge air, eg from compressor 2 of a turbocharger via an air-air intercooler 4, is air-cycle refrigerated by pressure reduction via an expander (cooling) turbine/reverse-acting supercharger 7, that outputs power at output shaft 9 when 'braked' via an underdriven belt-and-pulley drive to the engine crank, or a generator plus battery pack. A CVT belt drive enables a positive displacement supercharger to be operated as a throttle such that at less than WOT/underdrive conditions engine vacuum pressure drives the supercharger causing expansion cooling and reducing engine idle rpm. Expansion cooling allows high turbo boost pressures that extract more exhaust energy resulting in expander power output that increases fuel economy and power. High boost charge air temperatures may require face-split radiator/intercoolers, or intercooling with engine coolant via a sub-cooling circuit, or pre-radiator.
Patent GB-2445738-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic device
Inventor: BARLOW DAVID
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A microfluidic device comprises a laminate of first and second films, one or each film including an integrally thermoformed structure such that the films together define an enclosed volume 11 for fluid containment, each film comprising a laminate of a relatively higher softening temperature thermoplastics material 6, 7 and a relatively lower melt temperature 5, 8, the respective relative lower melt temperature materials of each film being melted together to attach the first and second films together. The first or second film may include externally energisable electrodes 12 for electrophoresis. The relatively high melting point material may be a cyclic olefin copolymer, a polycarbonate, polyester, polymethyl methacrylate or a polyamide or blends or copolymers thereof The relatively lower melt temperature material may comprise polyethylene. A structural layer having a higher melting temperature than the relatively higher melting point material may be disposed on the relatively high melting point material. The films may also comprise a gas barrier layer such as EVOH or polyamide or a liquid barrier layer.
Patent GB-2448673-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated plug shield
Inventor: SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: A Plug-Guard device comprises a cover, which fits over, protects, and encloses completely the inserted electrical plugs and switches on an electrical outlet/socket. The device attaches removably (by means of suction cups, clips, clamp[s], a combination of these or by some other means) to part of an electrical outlet without modifying either the plugs or the outlet in any way. The device covers part or all of the electrical outlet/socket when functionally attached to the outlet. The device is provided with a means of ventilation to prevent overheating of the outlet and plugs.
Patent GB-2433282-A (GB)
Title: Rat hole bypass for gravel packing assembly
Inventor: HAILEY TRAVIS T JR
IPC: E21B17/18
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A gravel packing slurry bypass for use between a cross-over and a screen in a gravel packing assembly. The bypass includes a section of tubing connected between the cross-over and screen. A liner is carried on the tubing. A seal is carried on the liner to block slurry flow in an annulus outside the liner. The bypass is sized and positioned to provide a slurry bypass flow path past a rat hole.
Patent GB-2441397-A (GB)
Title: Wipes container with dispensing nozzle
Inventor: GORDON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B65D47/00
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A container 10 for wipes 10 formed from a continuous sheet of impregnated material divided into individual wipes by lines of perforations 11 comprising a housing 2A,2B containing a supply of wipes with a dispensing nozzle 20, the nozzle having a resilient aperture 21 through which the wipes are withdrawn from the housing, the resilient aperture being expandable to allow for the withdrawal of wipes but being biased towards a closed state. In use, the nozzle contracts around the tail of the next adjacent wipe to prevent release of moisture from the inside of the housing and to help prevent wicking of moisture from a wipe tail.
Patent GB-2435386-A (GB)
Title: A torque converter for use when drilling with a rotating drill bit
Inventor: REIMERS NILS
IPC: E21B17/07
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A torque converter for use in drilling with a rotating drill bit, the purpose of the torque converter being to absorb im- pacts and bring about an axial movement of the drill bit when the torque exceeds a predetermined value. For this purpose the torque converter is composed of two cylindrical string parts (11 and 16) connected through the bearing elements (13 and 15). The string parts (11 and 16) are connected to each other through helical elements (12)- in such a way that relative cylindrical string parts brings about axial movement, which unloads the drill bit.
Patent GB-2440228-A (GB)
Title: A display card with supporting section and strut
Inventor: GILL RAVINDER
IPC: G09F1/00
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: A display card comprising a display section on which, in use, images or information is provided for display purposes, a supporting section formed integrally with the display section, a strut, integrally formed with the display section, for engagement with the supporting section to support the display section at a predetermined angle, wherein the supporting section is provided with an upstanding portion at the end opposite the display section, with which the strut engages.
Patent GB-2440262-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel comprising a polyurethane covered rim
Inventor: YAMADA SHUJI
IPC: B62D1/04
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: A steering wheel comprises a core member "b" having a boss portion 3, a spoke portion 2 and a rim portion 1, where the spoke portion stretches between the boss portion and the rim portion. A polyurethane member "a" covers at least the rim portion of the core member, where the polyurethane member has a specific gravity of 0.7 to 0.9 and a Shore A hardness of 45 to 60. A steering wheel proper, defined as being a combination of the core member and the polyurethane member, has a weight of 1.0 to 2.5 kg. This steering wheel is designed to satisfy both requirements of weight reduction and maintenance of moment of inertia necessary for a steering wheel. In a further aspect, a process for producing a steering wheel is also disclosed which involves conducting an injection moulding by injecting a mixture of a polyisocyanate component and a polyol component that contains a polyol, a foaming agent and 3-5 wt% of a crosslinking agent.
Patent GB-2440285-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: SPITTLE MARK CHARLES
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A game playing apparatus comprises a plurality of handsets A,B,C,D, each of which comprises at least two operating buttons 10, a receiver 8 for independently receiving an input signal identifying the correct sequence in which the buttons of each handset must be pressed, means for determining from the input signal whether the buttons of each handset are pressed in the correct sequence and a transmitter 12 for transmitting at least one control signal identifying at least the handset whose buttons 10 are the first to be pressed in the correct sequence. The input signal may be derived from audio or video data from a DVD player 6, or a radio or television broadcast. The control signal may identify the order in which the last button 10 press of the sequence was entered by the handsets. The handsets may be reconfigurable so that different control signals can be associated with each handset and ensuring compatibility with the DVD player 6. Each handset may have four operating buttons 10. Each handset may output a signal corresponding to a normal directional menu-navigation signal used with the DVD player 6. The apparatus thus provides convenient means by which a plurality of players may compete against one another in, for example, a general knowledge quiz.
Patent GB-2444823-A (GB)
Title: Chemically amplified resist composition
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI SATOSHI
IPC: C07C381/00
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a chemically amplified resist composition comprising: (A) a salt represented by the formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=16 WI=46 LX=515 LY=217 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<21> represents a C1-C30 hydrocarbon group or the like, Q<1> and Q<2> each independently represent a fluorine atom etc., and A<+> represents at least one organic cation selected from a cation represented by the formula (Ia): <EMI ID=1.2 HE=15 WI=37 LX=505 LY=664 TI=CF> <PC>wherein P<1>-P<3> each independently represent a C1-C30 alkyl group or the like, a cation represented by the formula (Ib): <EMI ID=1.3 HE=16 WI=58 LX=498 LY=1016 TI=CF> <PC>wherein P<4> and P<5> each independently represent a hydrogen atom or the like, and a cation represented by the formula (Ic): <EMI ID=1.4 HE=62 WI=108 LX=494 LY=1314 TI=CF> wherein P<10>-P<21> each independently represent a hydrogen atom or the like, B represents a sulfur or oxygen atom and m represents 0 or 1; (B) a salt represented by the formula (II): wherein R<22> represents a C1-C30 hydrocarbon group or the like, Q<3> and Q<4> each independently represent a fluorine atom or the like, and A'<+> represents an organic cation represented by the formula (IIa): wherein P<6> and P<7> each independently represent a C1-C12 alkyl group or the like, P<8> represents a hydrogen atom, P<9> represents a C1-C12 alkyl group or the like; and (C) a resin which contains a structural unit having an acid-labile group and which itself is insoluble or poorly soluble in an aqueous alkali solution but becomes soluble in an aqueous alkali solution by the action of an acid.
Patent GB-2442906-A (GB)
Title: 2, 4-Pentanedione disulfonate salts, methods for their preparation and their use in cement compositions
Inventor: LEWIS SAMUEL J
IPC: C04B24/16
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: Disulfonate salts of 2,4-pentanedione and methods for making such salts are described. The disulfonate salts are useful as cement dispersants. Cement compositions including such salts, methods for making cement compositions including such salts, and methods for performing cementing operations using such cement compositions are also described.
Patent GB-2446732-A (GB)
Title: Graffiti Prevention System
Inventor: BICKNELL ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: B05B12/04
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A graffiti prevention system for preventing application of graffiti to a surface(s). The system includes a control component (11) coupled to one or more modular components (21, 31). The control component (11) has a solenoid valve (12) which is coupled to a liquid supply. A motion sensor (19) upon sensing movement near surface(s) activates the solenoid valve (12) to cause liquid to flow from a pressure manifold (13) to spray pipes (14) so that liquid issues from spray nozzles (15, 16) onto the surface(s) to prevent graffiti from being applied to surface(s).
Patent GB-2449619-A (GB)
Title: Multilayered laminate for tubes having an embedded aluminium layer
Inventor: HOLTZMUELLER ARNO
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A multilayered laminate for tubes for the packaging of aroma-containing substances comprises an embedded aluminium layer (50), the aluminium layer (50) being surrounded on each side by an oriented co-extruded protective layer (30) which is in each case joined to the aluminium layer (50) by means of an intermediate layer material (40, 40'). The protective layer may comprise cover layers (10) such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PETP) or polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) on either side of an oriented polymer layer (20) such as polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The intermediate layers may be maleic acid anhydride (MSA), ethylene methacrylate (EMA), ethyleneacrylic acid copolymers (EAA), ionomers, terpolymers (ethylene acid-maleic anhydrides), ethylene vinyl acetates (EVA) and modified olefins. The intermediate layers may comprise a barrier layer such as polyamide (PA), ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), polyacrylonitrile (PAN) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Patent GB-2461052-A (GB)
Title: Carton folding machine
Inventor: FREEMANTLE TONY
IPC: B31B50/02
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A carton processing machine having a common support frame (100) configured to support a plurality of functional carton processing units (101, 102, 103, 104). In particular, the machine comprises a feeder magazine (101) for holding and feeding preformed cartons, an erecting station (102) to receive the preformed cartons from the magazine and to fold regions of the cartons to provide erected cartons. A transfer actuator (103) transfers the preformed cartons from the magazine (101) to the erecting station (102). The magazine (101), erecting station (102) and transfer actuator (103) are all mounted on the common support frame (100) to provide a compact efficient carton processing machine to reduce the machine footprint and to optimise carton processing.
Patent GB-2462117-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a machine tool
Inventor: SAGE COLIN
IPC: G05B19/4065
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: A machine tool 10 e.g. a milling cutter, has a number of teeth T1 ,T2 to cut a surface 12 of a component 10. If any of the teeth T1,T2 become damaged, the damaged tooth T1,T2 will produce a surface abnormality whilst in contact with the surface 12 of the component 10. In order to reduce the surface abnormalities caused by a damaged tooth the contact time of each tooth T1,T2 is controlled in real-time. Data is analysed for any evidence of an anomalous event and if one is detected the tooth that actually created the anomaly is classified as damaged and its corresponding length of cut L, is instantaneously reduced. By individually adjusting L the system can prevent material being feed to the damaged tooth and reduce the number of surface anomalies that might appear.
Patent GB-2465332-A (GB)
Title: Quad bike with carrier device
Inventor: ALLINGHAM WILLIAM
IPC: B62K5/01
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A quad bike vehicle 10 having a carrier device 24 for mounting on the tow-hitch 22. The carrier device has a foldable platform 26, a back 28, and a tow-hitch attachment element 32 for releasable attachment to the tow-hitch 22. The platform 26 is foldable towards the back to adopt a storage condition, and is foldable down to adopt an in use condition. Preferably, the platform and the back are both substantially planar so that, when folded together, the platform and the back lie substantially parallel with each other. With the platform folded down, the carrier device is spaced from the ground.
Patent GB-2454348-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling a reductant injection system
Inventor: NIEUWSTADT MICHIEL VAN
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A method and system is described for controlling operation of a reductant injection system 72 having a pump 75, injector 79 and pressure sensor 77 located upstream of the injector 79 in the reductant injection system. The method includes, under engine starting conditions, disabling the pump 75 and opening the injector 79. The method further includes indicating degradation of the sensor 77 when the sensor output, during the disabled pump operation and opened injector, disagrees with exhaust pressure.