baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365775-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide output for a torsionally vibratable ultrasonic cutting/coagulating tool having a proximally facing hook shaped or re-entrant cutting edge
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61B17/28
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A waveguide output for a torsionally vibratable ultrasonic cutting/coagulating tool comprises at least one substantially planar member having a proximally facing hook shaped or re-entrant cutting edge. In an embodiment, the waveguide output may have two such edges, one diametrically opposed to the other (figure 2). The planar member can slide between the sheets of tissue. The hooked or re-entrant shape of the cutting edge allows the tool to collect individual vessels. As the rearward facing edge of the hooked blade is pulled proximally, the vessel is cauterised and cut by virtue of the torsional energy supplied to the blade.
Patent GB-2375483-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush sterilizer unit
Inventor: SIMON COLIN NIGEL
IPC: A46B17/06
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: The sterilizer unit is a means of sterilizing a toothbrush after use and keeping it free from germs and bacteria while not in use. Once the toothbrush is inserted though the foil top 2 into the sterilizing fluid 3 in the container 1, sterilizing takes place and is maintained until further use. The sterilizer unit, with toothbrush inserted, can be easily stored by one of the two options available, wall mounting bracket 4 or free- standing holder 5 (see figs. 2,3).
Patent GB-2376945-A (GB)
Title: Citalopram preparation
Inventor: HAMIED YUSUF KHWAJA
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: Citalopram or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of optical isomer thereof is prepared in high yield by reacting a salt of compound of formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=51 WI=97 LX=711 LY=830 TI=CF> <PC>where X represents a substituent such as halo which can be replaced by cyano, with cuprous cyanide in an organic solvent, and optionally converting the citalopram so formed into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Patent GB-2377840-A (GB)
Title: Audio/video recording and multiplexing apparatus
Inventor: FAKHRUDDIN MUZAFFAR
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: Input data is filtered (<B>2</B>) and separated by parser (<B>6</B>) to produce audio/video data and associated supplementary data to be recorded in a memory (<B>12</B>). The audio/video data is stored in one memory (<B>4</B>), whilst the associated metadata is stored in a different memory (<B>8</B>). Direct Memory Access (DMA) processor (<B>10</B>), controlled by host processor (<B>14</B>) records data stored in both caches on a recording medium (<B>12</B>) in a multiplexed manner by a link list DMA. An interrupt, or trigger, causes the host to initiate the DMA process when the memory (<B>4</B>) contains a predetermined amount of data in order for the apparatus to operate on a continuous basis.
Patent GB-2373076-A (GB)
Title: Accessing resources
Inventor: WINWOOD PAUL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A resource processing technique accesses resources included within larger files. When a file including resource data is stored fixed identification data for the file is associated with data identifying the storage location of that file. Subsequently, when a data access request including resource identification data and fixed data corresponding to the file is processed the retrieved resource is selected utilizing the data identifying the storage location associated with the fixed data within the file request.
Patent GB-2378648-A (GB)
Title: A plug for preventing back-surge through a waste outlet
Inventor: WOLFENDEN RAY
IPC: A47K1/14
Filed: 2001-08-18
Abstract: A plug for preventing back-surge through a waste outlet is provided. Several different embodiments are described but in the most straightforward the plug is provided with hooked legs 6 which engage with the radial ribs of the outlet grid in order to compress ring-seal 3 against the outlet.
Patent GB-2362575-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sterilising utensils and feed preparation
Inventor: RICHARDS DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A61L2/04
Filed: 2000-03-14
Abstract: A bottle steriliser comprises a reservoir and a basket for holding at least one bottle body spaced from a closure. The reservoir is filled with a sterilising medium, for example boiling water, and then closed. As a result the bottle is kept in an entirely sterile state. When it is desired to prepare a feed, the bottle can be heated up to the desired temperature, drained to the appropriate level, feed added and the preparation completed in a very short time.
Patent GB-2365503-A (GB)
Title: A pipe connector means
Inventor: NEIL CLARKE
IPC: F16L19/065
Filed: 2001-03-08
Abstract: A pipe connector means (20) comprises an annular sleeve (22) made of a deformable plastics material or metal, the sleeve (22) being equipped with a stopper part (23) at one end and units inside with a gripper portion (24), such that when pushed or screwed into the connection part (34) of a pipe fitting (30) or valve the sleeve (22) is deformed inwards such that the gripper portion (24) holds a pipe (32) to be connected thereto thus creating a fluid tight seal. To improve the seal, an O-ring (37) may be provided inside the connector means (20), and the outer surface of the sleeve (22) may be coated with semi-hardening sealant. Longitudinal slots (38) provided in the sleeve (22) assist in the inward deformation.
Patent GB-2384419-A (GB)
Title: Support for a shelf or the like
Inventor: AITKEN DAVID EDWARD BOYNE
IPC: A47B96/06
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: The support includes an inner part 1 and an outer part 11 with a recess 18 which receives the inner part. The two parts may be plastics mouldings connected by a living hinge. The inner part has aligned apertures 7,8 defining a screw axis 10; a rear wall 2 with an adhesive pad 3 to enable wall mounting; and a cylindrical side wall 4 and front wall 12 which define a cavity 6 for collecting drilling debris. The outer part has a shelf supporting flange 14 with a screw hole 16. In use the inner part is adhered to the wall, a mounting hole is drilled and securing screw 25 inserted, the outer part is then mounted over the inner part and a shelf 27 mounted using screw 26.
Patent GB-2373305-A (GB)
Title: Idle pulley belt tensioner for a flexible drive transmission system
Inventor: GLOVER CHARLES LESLIE
IPC: B02C4/42
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A flexible drive transmission system, preferably for driving the rolls of a cereal milling machine, comprises a pair of pulleys 10,11 rotatable upon generally parallel spaced axes, a flexible drive belt 12 and at least one idler pulley 19 which is preferably supported between a pair of pivotable arms 21 with and adjustment mechanism 23,24 to tension the belt. The arms 21 may be pivotable on a spigot 22 mounted on an arm 25 which is pivotable about an axis 26 normal to the axis of the pulleys 10, 11 and 19. Preferably an adjustment mechanism 27 moves an upper end of the arm 25 inwardly or outwardly to adjust the angular disposition of the axis of idler pulley 19 thus to control the tracking of the belt 12 and prevent lateral drift thereof. The spigot 22 may rotatably support a further idler pulley (28, fig 2) to minimise the wrap of the belt 12 around pulley 11.
Patent GB-2385467-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular antenna with feed opposite ground plane
Inventor: LANGLEY RICHARD JONATHAN
IPC: H01Q21/28
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: An integrated vehicular antenna system utilizes a dielectric panel with printed metallic regions on one or both sides thereof. In the form of the antenna in which the metallic regions are on both sides, on one side is formed a series of antenna elements as well as a series of transmission lines each extending from a respective antenna element to one of several signal connection points. A conductive layer is formed on the other side of the panel and extends from one edge of the panel, being positioned such that none of the antenna elements are within a projection it forms on the one side of the panel. However, some of the transmission lines are extended within the projection of the conductive layer in their passage from respective antenna elements to the signal connection points. This arrangement allows an antenna element on one end of the panel to be connected to a signal connection point on the other end of the panel while also allowing control to be maintained over the radiation pattern formed by that antenna element. Another form of the antenna has the conductive layer on the same side of the panel as the transmission lines. In that case, each transmission line extends in a respective channel formed in the conductive layer. Some of the connection points can be grouped together.
Patent GB-2377524-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a service on a host machine
Inventor: GRUMANN DOUG
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A method of determining the state of a service running on a host machine comprises the steps of collecting performance data or information from the service and translating it into a generic output. The data collected from the service may be combined with other information from other components of the host machine. Preferably the output will produce a series of metrics that will enable the user to ascertain the health of the service running on the host. The metrics may include capacity, throughput, service time utilisation and service level violations and may be weighted. The output may comprise a scriptable interface or an API. The collection of the data from the service may be derived by using a program wrapper or a probe program.
Patent GB-2372709-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with unitary slitted absorbent layer
Inventor: LINDSAY JEFFREY DEAN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed comprising a unitary absorbent layer having a central portion and an outer portion divided in part but not completely separated by one or more slits along a boundary surrounding the outer portion, further comprising a wicking barrier along at least a portion of the boundary. The central portion and outer portion of the unitary absorbent layer remain contiguous across one or more joining zones. A central rising member can be disposed beneath the central portion of the unitary absorbent layer to urge the central portion toward the body of the user when compressed laterally inward. The article is able to achieve good center-fill performance when in use and maintain excellent body fit.
Patent GB-2389230-A (GB)
Title: Nanoparticle light emitting device (LED)
Inventor: SU WEI-FANG
IPC: B82B1/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: The light emitting diode (LED) claimed comprises two electrodes 21, 24, a substrate and a luminescent layer 23 containing nanoparticles, prefereably of CdS. The invention discloses a simple, low cost method to fabricate a light emitting source using luminescent colloid nanoparticles. It uses monodispersed colloid light emitting nanoparticles of oxides, semiconductors or polymers to fabricate a high quality, narrow bandwidth light emitting source. The colloid particles can be dispersed homogeneously in liquid that can be coated easily on a substrate using a simple coating method such as spray, dip coating or spin coating. There is no restriction on the size or shape of the substrate. Therefore, a low cost, large area, high efficiency and reproducible light emitting source can be made easily.
Patent GB-2390153-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of facet reflectivity
Inventor: LAM YEE LOY
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: There is provided a method of measuring the reflectivity or transmissivity of a facet of an optical device. A beam of light (1) is split into a plurality of beams having equal intensities at a known ratio. Each beam is then directed onto a facet (3,4), wherein one of the facets is a reference facet (3) of known reflectivity or transmissivity. The output intensity from the or each of the other facets (4) is measured, and the output intensity from the or each of the other facets is compared with the output intensity from the reference facet (3) to obtain a value for reflectivity or transmissivity of the or each of the other facets (4). The beam is preferably split using a multimode interferometer (MMl).
Patent GB-2380406-A (GB)
Title: Oral composition
Inventor: CROMWELL VICTORIA
IPC: A61K8/46
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: Topical composition comprising an alkyl hydroxybenzoate represented by formula I <EMI ID=1.1 HE=48 WI=101 LX=301 LY=792 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R represents an alkyl group comprising at least five carbon atoms, characterised in that the composition additionally comprises a divalent metal salt.
Patent GB-2381907-A (GB)
Title: Modelling metabolic systems
Inventor: BUTLER RICHARD
IPC: G16Z99/00
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A method of modelling a metabolic function of an individual is described, wherein a first (10A) and second (10B) set of data are input into a database (12). The first set of data (10A) may constitute information of the diet of an individual, whereas the second set of data (10B) may constitute information on the individual's activity. "Other" data (10C) may also be input into the database (12). A third set of data relating to hormone activity within the body is also included. A modelling region (20) employs a plurality of mathematical models in order to provide an output function (30, 31) indicative of the time variation of a metabolic function of the individual.
Patent GB-2385822-A (GB)
Title: A panel having a dry polymer reinforced PET substrate
Inventor: HJORTSBERG FREDERICK L
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: An automotive interior panel 10 comprises a coverstock layer 20 an adhesive layer 30 and at least one fibrous PET (polyethylene terepthalate) mat 40 which has been treated with a dry polystyrene / acrylic copolymer. The copolymer may be sprinkled onto or needled into the mat. The layers are laid up and passed through an oven to activate the adhesive and bond the layers together. The bonded layers arc then compression moulded and may then be cut to the required shape by waterjet. The panel may also include a layer of natural fibres (eg. sisal, hemp, jute or cotton), which layer is also treated with the dry copolymer.
Patent GB-2400089-A (GB)
Title: Aerofoil section
Inventor: HUBBARD ADRIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: F04D29/38
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: An aerofoil has a leading edge 1, a trailing edge 3 and incorporates a step 2 along its chord. The aerofoil may be used in a turbofan, propeller, helicopter rotor blade or wing.
Patent GB-2401248-A (GB)
Title: Dual frequency antenna for a mobile telephone
Inventor: GROSSMAN OVADIA
IPC: H01Q5/357
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: An antenna 1 comprises an elongate conducting radiator 7 and a feedline 5. The feedline is screened and has a signal conductor 5a and a screening conductor 5b. A conducting sleeve 9 surrounds both the radiator 7 and the feedline 5 at their junction. The conducting sleeve 9 may or may not be connected to the feedline screening conductor 5b. Region A forms an effective inductance and region B forms an effective capacitance; the sleeve 9 therefore constitutes an rf impedance. The antenna operates as a quarter wave monopole at one frequency band and a half wave dipole at a second band. The two frequency bands may be the GPS (global positioning system) frequency at 1575 MHz and a UHF communications band at 380 to 420 MHz. The antenna may be used in a mobile phone or similar device.
Patent GB-2390318-A (GB)
Title: Stripper plate supporting assembly
Inventor: GRANT DAVID S
IPC: B21D45/00
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A stripper plate supporting assembly has a stripper spool unit including a stripper spool and retaining screw for supporting the stripper plate in a die press in a manner that the stripper plate may be removed from a die set without removing the die set from the press. The stripper spool has a shank with at least one spring biased pin in its flat end. At least one opening or socket is provided in the stripper plate for receiving the pin and preventing the stripper spool from turning with the retaining screw.
Patent GB-2393039-A (GB)
Title: An electrically small dielectric antenna with wide bandwidth
Inventor: PALMER TIM JOHN
IPC: H01Q1/48
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A dielectric antenna comprises a dielectric substrate 1 with a dielectric element 2 and a microstrip feed 3 located on its first side and a conductive layer 5 mounted on the opposing second side. There is an aperture 6 formed in the conductive layer at a location corresponding to that of the dielectric element. Alternatively, the micro strip feed may be mounted on the first side with the dielectric element and conductive layer mounted on the second side.
Patent GB-2405317-A (GB)
Title: Menu-bearing coaster
Inventor: QUAIN DAVID
IPC: A47G23/03
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A coaster (10) having a menu (12) displayed on at least one side and an indication area for a user of the coaster (10) to indicate an order from the menu (12). The coaster may be a beer mat made of cardboard able to be marked by a writing implement. It may have areas which are readily scratched off to reveal indicia. It may be machine readable. Such coasters may be provided in a coin-operated dispenser.
Patent GB-2406257-A (GB)
Title: Mouse trap
Inventor: HSU TSU-NENG
IPC: A01M23/00
Filed: 2003-09-27
Abstract: A mouse trap includes a hollow barrel 1 having two open ends. The barrel has two raised inner walls 11 at the two open ends and an adhesive surface 2 applied on the interior wall of the barrel 1 between the two raised inner walls 11. The inner diameter of each raised inner wall 11 is smaller than the inner diameter of the adhesive surface 2. Bait 3 may be placed on the adhesive surface 2 to attract a mouse, which becomes stuck to the adhesive surface 2 by its feet or body.
Patent GB-2406904-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the melting, softening or decomposition points by detecting a change in luminosity or reflectance of the sample
Inventor: BRADLEY MARK
IPC: G01N25/04
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A method comprising the following steps: providing a sample support plate 2; placing a sample or an array of samples on the plate 2; varying the temperature of the plate 2 e.g. using a heating device 3; observing the sample(s), for example by a digital camera, to detect (a change in) luminosity or reflectance caused by a change in the state of the sample(s); and recording the temperature of the plate, by a heat sensor 4, to associate or correlate the change in luminosity or reflectance to a temperature. The detection may include detecting a change of image intensity consequent to the change of the state of the sample(s). The images of sample plate and the temperature sensed may be fed to a computer 6 which uses software to associate the changes in the viewed intensity to a change in state of the sample with a temperature value.
Patent GB-2392695-A (GB)
Title: Process for reducing the production of water in oil wells
Inventor: CHIAPPA LUISA
IPC: C09K8/575
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: A process is described for reducing the production of water in oil wells which comprises the injection into the formation around the well of an aqueous solution of one or more polymers selected from those having general formula (1) [] wherein: n ranges from 0.70 to 0.98: m ranges from 0.30 to 0.02: n+m = 1; X1 and X2, the same or different, are selected from H an CH3: R1, R2, R3, the same or different, are selected from C1-C10 monofunctional hydrocarbyl groups: x ranges from 2 to 5.
Patent GB-2395764-A (GB)
Title: Shock-absorbing structure for pneumatic tool
Inventor: CHANG CHING-SHUN
IPC: F15B15/22
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A shock-absorbing structure installed in a pneumatic tool to absorb shocks from the impact unit 8 of the pneumatic tool is disclosed and includes a housing 10, and a shock-absorbing socket 20. The shock-absorbing socket 20 has a socket body 21 fastened to the impact unit 8 and is axially movably mounted in a receiving hole 14 inside the housing 10, a first coil spring 25 connected between the rear side of the socket body 21 and the housing 10 and alternatively compressed and stretched to absorb shocks upon reciprocating motion of the impact unit 8, and a second coil spring 26 connected between the front side of the socket body 21 and the housing 10 and alternatively compressed and stretched in direction reversed to the first coil spring 25 upon reciprocating motion of the impact unit 8.
Patent GB-2400530-A (GB)
Title: Enabling an application program running on an electronic device to provide media manipulation capabilities
Inventor: COLE DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: Conventionally, media manipulation tools, such as tools for editing video, are an integral part of a video editing application. But with the present invention, these tools can be shared by any application that can generate a video window in which video can be played back. Hence, a conventional media player can now include video editing etc. functionality. Even more powerfully, any other application that can generate a video window, such as a presentation program, can now also be extended to include media manipulation tools.
Patent GB-2401437-A (GB)
Title: Non-contact optical system for production testing of electronic assemblies
Inventor: BAKER JAY D
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing system for producing, testing and/or configuring an electronic assembly without contacting the electronic assembly during the manufacturing process. The system includes an onboard optical transceiver 12, a system controller 18 and a controller optical transceiver 16. The onboard optical transceiver 12 is located on the electronic assembly 11. The onboard optical transceiver 12 is connected to an integrated circuit 14 which is capable of performing functional tests or storing programs on the assembly. The controller optical transceiver 16 is connected to the system controller 18 and located adjacent to the electronic assembly. The onboard transceiver 12 and the controller optical transceiver 16 are used to establish a contactless communication link 17 between the system controller 18 and the electronic assembly 11. The contactless nature of the communication link allows the assembly to be transported past the controller optical transceiver by a simple conveyor while the system controller is communicating with the electronic assembly.
Patent GB-2405081-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for portioning using automatic workpiece conveyance speed control
Inventor: BLAINE GEORGE
IPC: B65G23/44
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A portioning apparatus (10) includes a powered conveyor (12) for carrying workpieces (WP) past a scanning station (14) and past a cutting station (20). Information from the scanning station pertaining to physical parameters of the workpiece is transmitted to a control system (16) which then determines an optimal cutting strategy for the workpiece, which strategy is implemented at the cutting station (20). The length of time required to portion the workpiece is also determined, and this information is used to ascertain whether the speed of the conveyor (12) is optimal or should be changed.
Patent GB-2419167-A (GB)
Title: Expandable fastener forming fluid tight seal
Inventor: DI-MOLA GINO
IPC: F16B33/00
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: An expandable fastener includes a hollow sleeve (102 - see figure 2) having a screw threaded end (106 - see figure 2) to receive a nut (109 - see figure 2) and an axially segmented end (105 - see figure 2). An expansion rod (112) is inserted along the hollow sleeve (102) to cause the segmented end (105) to expand. Means (117) are provided to supply a settable liquid sealant from the screw threaded end (105), the sealant forming a fluid tight seal between the fastener and an aperture the fastener engages with.