baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2429029-A (GB)
Title: Gable edge profile
Inventor: ALLPORT PHILLIP BRIAN
IPC: E04D1/34
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A gable edge profile (20) for use with a fixing arrangement for fixing a glazing panel (1) in a glazed roof assembly comprises an elongate body (22) having anchoring means (24) adapted to engage a glazing carrier (4) to secure the profile thereto. The profile comprises an elongate spacer element (26) connected to the body by a flexible hinge joint (28) . The spacer element comprises a flexible membrane which extends upwardly and inwardly from the hinge joint and which is adapted to deflect to accommodate glazing panels of different thickness.
Patent GB-2442481-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a transmission by engaging two power shift clutches
Inventor: EARP LEONARD
IPC: F16H37/04
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A transmission, e.g. in a tractor, comprises a power shift gearbox 11 and a range shift gearbox 12. The power shift gearbox 11 has a power shift input shaft 15 which is connected to an engine via a master clutch 14 and power shift output shaft 20 that is coaxial with the input shaft 15. The input shaft 15 has input gearing 16 and the output shaft 20 has output gearing 21. Input and output gearing 16, 21 are connected to their respective shafts 15, 20 by six power shift clutches A-E and R. Range gearbox 12 comprises a range shift input shaft 31 and a range shift output shaft 32 which is drivingly connected to the range shift input shaft 31 by range shift gearing 137 coupled to their respective shafts by synchromesh clutches 45, 46. The method comprises operating the power shift clutches A-E to disengage the power shift gearing 16, 21, disengaging the range shift shafts 31, 32 by putting the synchromesh clutches 45, 46 in neutral, engaging for a dwell time or pulsing at least two of the power shift clutches so as to vary the speed of the power shift shaft 20 and thereby the speed of the range input shaft 31 and when the speeds of the range input shaft 31 and the range out put shaft 32 are at a desired ratio engaging select by engaging the synchromesh clutches 45, 46 an appropriate ratio for either an up-shift or a down-shift.
Patent GB-2433883-A (GB)
Title: Mattress with layers of springs
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A47C23/04
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A mattress includes at least four superposed layers of springs, each spring in each layer of springs having a diameter which is greater than the height of the spring. This allows the spring count of the mattress to be varied. Each of the springs is preferably a pocketed spring, and there may be layers of filling material between the layers of springs. The springs may be made of steel, aluminium or aluminium alloy.
Patent GB-2444319-A (GB)
Title: Training apparatus for persons working at height
Inventor: REGAN JAMES
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a training apparatus for persons working at height e.g. fire fighters. The apparatus comprises an upper training structure 1 supported on a plurality of elongate support legs 4a,b,c,d. The structure comprises a first region 10 including one or more inclined surfaces 11 and 12 simulating the surface of a pitched roof building, and a second region 20 comprising a platform 21 having an access opening (26 figure 2) through which a person can be lowered. The support legs may be detached from the structure to permit transportation and or storage. Upstanding guard rails 30 may be provided at least along the sides of the first and second regions.
Patent GB-2446226-A (GB)
Title: Multi Stage Game Amusement Apparatus
Inventor: STERGIDES JOHN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2007-02-03
Abstract: A multi stage game amusement machine has a two or three stage bonus game. The amusement machine comprises a game playing means and an outcome evaluator wherein if an outcome meets predefined criteria, the player is allowed to progress to the next stage. This process may be repeated to allow progression to a third stage game. Preferably the first stage comprises a bagatelle type game, the second stage game is a three reel fruit machine game initiated by passage of a projectile through a defined zone of the screen, and the third stage game is a bingo game, initiated by alignment of a group of selected symbols on the display of fruit machine reels. A microprocessor is operable to control a first screen display for logging payments, deducting a wagers, crediting prize money and for randomly determining outcomes for each game.
Patent GB-2438692-A (GB)
Title: Fluid powered ball transfer mechanism for falling ball clocks
Inventor: RIDEHOUGH BENJAMIN JOHN
IPC: G04B1/26
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A falling ball clock has ball drive wheel 13 having a plurality of ball pockets therein for receiving a ball 16 in each thereof. A transfer drive wheel 17 is adjacent said ball drive wheel and encompasses the outer part of said ball drive wheel. Water may be pumped upwards via a duct, see figures 7, 7a item 24 to a discharge chute where it empties into receptacles 18 causing the transfer wheel to rotate, see fig 8. As said balls reach the lower part of their cycle each is discharged into one of two ball pockets 19 that carry said ball to the top of transfer wheel at which point the ball is discharged into the ball drive wheel to drive the clock mechanism 12.
Patent GB-2432158-A (GB)
Title: Fluorinated 3-amino-3,4-dihydro-2H-1-benzopyrans & -thiapyrans as synthetic intermediates for peripherally-selective inhibitors of dopamine-beta-hydroxylase
Inventor: LEARMOUTH DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 2007-02-15
Abstract: Compounds of formula II <EMI ID=1.1 HE=31 WI=41 LX=857 LY=830 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: ```R1-3 are H or F (provided at least one of R1-3 is F) ```and X is O or S. may be used in the preparation of peripherally-selective inhibitors of dopamine-beta--hydroxylase.
Patent GB-2437044-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus having interleaved cutters for cutting a tubular member
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a tubular member comprises a support member and a plurality of movable cutting elements coupled to the support member. The movable cutting elements comprise a first set of cutting elements 11054 and a second set of cutting 11058 elements, wherein the first set of cutting elements 11054 are interleaved with the second set of cutting elements 11058.
Patent GB-2438119-A (GB)
Title: System and method for low loss waveguide bends
Inventor: LIN CHAI-KUN
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: In one embodiment, there is disclosed a waveguide medium (20) using total internal reflection to create a relatively sharp (approximately 90{) bend for optical signals traversing the waveguide. A discontinuity (21) of the medium (such as air) is used to create a turning mirror within the waveguide path (12, 13). By curving the discontinuity, the entire input optical signal is focused into the output portion (13) of the waveguide, thereby compensating for the diffraction loss of the optical signal at the bend. In one embodiment in order to facilitate proper alignment of the masks certain portions of the waveguide on a first mask are extended (widened) beyond their optimum physical size. This extended portion is then used to position an edge of a second mask, such that optical signal scatter caused by the extended portions of the waveguide are compensated for by adjusting the curvature.
Patent GB-2453165-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable headrest assembly
Inventor: FLETCHER RICHARD
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A headrest comprises support means which allows the headrest cushion to be positioned at any desired angle. Profiled head cushion 11 is supported by a ball joint [8a, Figure 10] mounted on a slider 8 which can move laterally along a curved cross bar 7. The curved cross bar is mounted on a pivot tube 2 through support plates 3a,3b and locked by a lock screw 6. The pivot tube is mounted to an attachment stem 1. The ball joint is received by a U-shaped clamp socket 9 mounted to the headrest cushion 11. Screw 10 can be used to clamp the ball within the socket. The ball joint, slider 8, and pivot tube 2 allow the headrest cushion to adopt a wide range of angular positions [see Figures 1-7]. Vertical adjustment can be provided by the slotted stem 1.
Patent GB-2445072-A (GB)
Title: Method for running casing while drilling system
Inventor: FORD DAVID L
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: In an offshore casing-while-drilling system, a landing shoulder 19 is formed within an outer string of a casing 17 secured to an outer wellhead housing 15 above the landing shoulder 19 and lowered into the wellbore. A casing hanger 29 is attached to an inner string of casing 21 and lowered through the outer string of casing 17 into the wellbore. A drill bit 25 and under reamer 27 at the lower end of the inner string of casing 21 is rotated by a mud motor 23 to deepen the well. The string of inner casing 21 moves downward as the well is being deepened until landing the casing hanger 29 on the landing shoulder 19. A tieback string 35 is attached to an inner wellhead housing 33 and lowered into sealing engagement with the casing hanger 29. The inner wellhead housing 33 lands in the outer wellhead housing 15.
Patent GB-2446301-A (GB)
Title: Beverage cooling apparatus
Inventor: HUGHES MARTIN
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A beverage cooling apparatus 10, for cooling beverages such as beer and soft drinks, comprises a frame 24, a beverage refrigeration unit 11, and shock absorbing supports 30 for supporting the beverage refrigeration unit upon or within the frame. Preferably, the shock absorbing supports also provide vibration reduction. Alternatively, vibration reduction may be provided by separate vibration reducing supports. The supports may either comprise a plurality of mounts upon which the beverage refrigeration unit is mounted or a plurality of support elements from which the beverage refrigeration unit is suspended within the frame. Preferably, the supports comprise closed cell foam, neoprene rubber, springs, or telescoping or piston shock absorbers. At least one pair of ground engageable wheels 31 may be provided, where the wheels are adapted to contact the ground only when the apparatus is in an inclined configuration.
Patent GB-2451946-A (GB)
Title: Setting Print Area of Images based on Detected Face Area
Inventor: BAE SUNG-CHEOL
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A face area F is detected on an image Im to be printed on print material Pa and if the face area F is not included in the print area Pa, the print area Pa is adjusted so that the whole of the face area F will be printed, this only being carried out if a Paper-full printing option is selected, whereby the image is to fill the printing material on which it is to be printed. Face recognition may only be used if it is detected that the aspect ratio of the image and the print material Pa do not match. If two faces F are detected, one on either edge of the image, a warning may be displayed to the user who can then adjust the print area Pa manually. The distance by which the image Im is to be moved Py2 with respect to the print area may be calculated based on the height of the eyes Py1, distance between eyes and mouth h1 and a weighting   a  . Detecting of the face area may comprise extracting and reading Exif information associated with the image, or image processing. This may be implemented in a photograph printer, digital camera, photo booth or kiosk or the like.
Patent GB-2458338-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor optical device package
Inventor: NAKAGAWA GOJI
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: The package comprises an integrally formed support 14 having a portion 14A supporting a semiconductor light emitting device and a second portion 14b supporting a lens. A thermally conductive via (81, figure 8) may be provided in the device support portion to enhance the cooling of the semiconductor device. A thermal insulator (71, figure 7) may be provided to reduce thermal transfer from the lens to the Peltier cooler 15. The support can be configured for use with LED arrays and semiconductor optical amplifiers for WDM optical fibre communication applications. The semiconductor optical amplifier package also comprises an input lens support portion (14d, figure 10).
Patent GB-2472414-A (GB)
Title: Brushing device
Inventor: MCGEE DEGRAFT ODEI
IPC: A46B7/08
Filed: 2009-08-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a brushing device, more particularly to a brushing device that can be used on suede-like material. The brushing device comprises a housing section 10 and at least one brush element 12, the housing section 10 including a drive means for oscillating the brush element 12. The brush element preferably includes either metal such as brass or steel, or rubber such as crepe rubber or silicon rubber, bristles 14. The brushing device may be battery operated.
Patent GB-2463971-A (GB)
Title: Worm drive mechanism for a mop dehydrator
Inventor: LEE PEI-YUAN
IPC: A47L13/58
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: Worm drive mechanism, for a mop dehydrator, comprises a housing 20, a base 10, a rotation barrel 21 rotatably mounted in the housing 20 and a driven member, e.g. driven gear 12, mounted between the base 10 and the housing 20. The driven gear 12 is fixed to a propeller shaft 121 which rotates the barrel 21 and is meshed with and rotated by a drive member, e.g. drive gear 11. A worm 111 rotates the drive gear 111 and is rotated by an actuating member 13 having worm hole 131 and a pedal 15 pivotally mounted on the base 10. An elastic member, e.g. spring 14, presses the actuating member 13 to move it relative to the worm 111. In use a mop is placed in the barrel 21 and a user presses the pedal 15 which via worm 111 and worm hole 131 rotates the drive gear 11 which rotates the driven gear 11 and propeller shaft 121. The worm 111 may be replaced with a drive gear portion (e.g. see fig 20) and a rack.
Patent GB-2473452-A (GB)
Title: Vibration isolator
Inventor: COURTNEY WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: B60K5/12
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a two stroke, two chamber, vibration energy absorbing device having a fixed volume chamber and a variable volume chamber, partitioned in the rest state by a plate 1. At least one chamber is filled with a composite, compressible, elastic fluid. The plate is displaced into the fixed volume chamber on the first or compression stroke, creating a gap around the perimeter of the plate via which liquid can flow into the fixed volume chamber. The partition is restored on the second, or extension stroke, either forcing liquid to pass through holes in the plate or diverting the flow of liquid through an external device where it is forced to do external work before returning to the variable volume chamber. The compressible elastic fluid may be a mixture of elastomeric capsules and a chemically compatible incompressible liquid, with the capsules having a skin that increases in thickness and including a plurality of gas filled cells having walls that increase in thickness during the compression stroke.
Patent GB-2474878-A (GB)
Title: Valve mechanism for a hydraulic door closer and fitting tool for fitting of the door closer
Inventor: REID ALISTER PETER
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2009-10-30
Abstract: A hydraulic door closer comprising a valve mechanism having a boss 104 fitted to a piston shaft 60 and defining an annular sealing face 124 and a longitudinally extending channel member 116 integral with the boss. The channel member 116 has at least one longitudinal channel 118 therein which terminates at a closed end 119 near to but spaced from the annular sealing face 124. An annular seal member 106 is fitted around the channel member, the annular seal member being disposed for longitudinal sliding motion on the channel member between sealed and unsealed positions. The at least one longitudinal channel extends between opposite sides of the annular seal member, the seal member having an annular end sealing surface 132 facing the boss, and a circumferentially outer surface 126 of the annular seal member providing a sealing engagement with a movable body. A fitting tool comprising a U-shaped body is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2462036-A (GB)
Title: Tubular cutting device
Inventor: FUHST KARSTEN
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2008-04-03
Abstract: The pipe cutter disclosed herein is useful for severing downhole tubulars and comprises a drive system, a pivoting system, a cutting head, and a cutting member. Cutting is accomplished by rotatingly actuating the cutting head with an associated motor, and then radially extending the cutting blades away from the cutting head. In one embodiment, the cutting head includes a cutting member that pivotally extends from the cutting head upon rotation of the cutting head.
Patent GB-2475698-A (GB)
Title: Device for preventing fishing line unwinding from a reel
Inventor: PERRY RICHARD
IPC: A01K89/00
Filed: 2009-11-26
Abstract: A device for preventing fishing line 44 unwinding from a reel spool 67 comprising a generally oval shaped main body 10 having a bottom slot 14 to receive in use the bail arm 33 or handle of a fishing reel 37. The body is provided around its circumference with a recessed channel 12 which merges into an upper spiralling path 18 which acts to retain the end of the line. The channel is embedded into the surface of the body and is undercut. The body may also be provided with an extended wing portion (74, figs 6-9) which clamps against a portion of the spool. The wing may be detachable from the main body (figs 14 and 15).
Patent GB-757425-A (GB)
Title: Pistons
Inventor: MUCKLEY HENRY EDWARD
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 1954-04-06
Abstract: 757,425. Pistons. BELLISS & MORCOM. Ltd. March 4, 1955 [April 6, 1954]. No. 10014/54. Class 122(1) [Also in Group XXII] A piston comprises a pair of similar halves a of dished form each having a hollow screw-threaded boss b at its centre and an annular step c at its periphery, the inner ends of the bosses b being connected by a threaded bush g and the mating edges of the steps c being joined by welding or brazing. Each half a is a hollow steel casting strengthened by internal webs e and the steps c together form a groove for piston rings d. The bush g is first screwed into one half and then the other half is screwed on to the projecting portion of the bush, the peripheral edges of the steps c finally being welded or brazed together as at h.
Patent GB-1192340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Tissue Culture media
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 1969-02-25
Abstract: 1,192,340. Tissue culture media. FLOW LABORATORIES Inc. Feb. 25, 1969 [Dec. 13, 1968], No. 10054/69. Heading C6F. A method for preparing a tissue culture medium involves: (a) forming a powdered homogeneous nutrient composition by dry mixing a plurality of water-soluble ingredients including a majority of the vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrate, and inorganic salts essential for the cultivation of mammalian cells, and an acidic buffering agent in an amount capable of maintaining the pH of an aqueous solution of the ingredients at a mildly acidic pH of 3À5-5À0, preferably 4À0-4À5; (b) adding water to the nutrient composition and autoclaving the resulting solution to produce a sterilized nutrient solution; and (c) aseptically adding to the sterilized nutrient solution a separately sterilized bicarbonate solution and a filtration-sterilized glutamine solution. Sufficient bicarbonate ions are added to the nutrient solution to form a product medium having a pH of from 7À2 to 7À4. The powdered nutrient composition consists of: (i) choline bitartrate, thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxal, nicotinamide, calcium pantothenate, folic acid, inositol and/or biotin; (ii) arginine, cystine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine and/or valine; (iii) glucose: (iv) sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium sulphate and/or sodium dihydrogen phosphate; and (v) a mixture of sodium succinate and succinic acid (buffering agent). A PH indicator such as phenol red, and heat-stable antibiotics e.g. kanamycin and chloramphenicol, can also be included. The powdered homogenous nutrient composition can be stored for long periods of time at low temperatures, prior to use.
Patent GB-239453-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for delivering measured quantities of liquids
IPC: B65D47/32
Filed: 1925-04-20
Abstract: 239,453. D³llo, A. Nov. 25, 1924, [Convention date]. Fixed-chamber apparatus. -Relates to devices of the type in which outflow of liquid from a supply container is stopped by closing off the inflow of air to take the place of the liquid, and consists in providing a cross bar which is adapted to be passed through one of a series of holes formed in a bracket arranged externally on a pouring spout formed by a liquid delivery and an air inlet pipe fitted to pass through the stopper of the bottle. A stopper a for a bottle or other supply container is fitted with a tube b for liquid and an inner tube c for air, both pipes being bent and having attached near the delivery end a bracket d provided with a number of perforations 1, 2, 3 into any of which a bar f may be inserted. A closing cap e is hinged to the frame d. In use, the bar is inserted into any selected hole and rested on the rim of a, glass or other receptacle. On swinging back the cap e the liquid from the supply container flows into the glass until the air duct c is sealed.
Patent GB-577696-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the production of lactams
IPC: C07D201/04
Filed: 1944-05-26
Abstract: Lactams of the general formula <FORM:0577696/IV/1> wherein R represents more than three methylene, or substituted methylene, radicals are produced by reaction of a ketoxime of the general formula <FORM:0577696/IV/2> which may be prepared in situ, with a sulphonyl halide, the p  sulphonic ester thus formed being rearranged and the rearranged product then hydrolysed to yield the corresponding lactam. Reaction is effected in acid, neutral or preferably alkaline media.  Specified sulphonyl halides are benzene-, methane- and toluene p-sulphonyl chlorides.  In an example: hydroxylamine hydrochloride is added to cyclohexanone in 5N-sodium hydroxide, at 20-25 DEG  C., followed by benzenesulphonyl chloride to yield isolate e -caprolactam.  A sample has been furnished, under Sect. 2 (5) of the Acts, of e -methyl-g -caprolactam, obtained by treating a mixture of 4-methylcyclohexanone and hydroxylamine hydrochloride in 5N-potassium hydroxide with benzene sulphonyl chloride.
Patent GB-582351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to apparatus for textile printing
IPC: B41F17/00
Filed: 1944-05-27
Abstract: 582,351. Printing machines. TCHEKMEIAN, K. May 27, 1944, No. 10330. [Class 100 (ii)] In a printing- machine for fabrics of the kind in which the fabric is pressed by a relief roller 11 into contact with a roller 9 coated with colour, the roller 11 is made of copper or other metal and is heated by electricity or by means of a gas flame from a burner 19 supplied by a cock 20, and the roller 9 is coated with printer's wax and is mounted in sliding bearings 5 raised by springs 7. The roller 11 is mounted in sliding bearings 6 which can be raised out of action by lever arms 14 fitted with a gravity catch 17 by means of which the roller 11 can be held in raised position. The gas cock 20 is moved to reduce the gas supply by means of a link 21 connected to the bearings 6 when the bearings are moved to trip the roller 11.
Patent GB-811607-A (GB)
Title: Cam-controlled actuating mechanism for electrical switches
IPC: H01H11/00
Filed: 1957-03-29
Abstract: 811,607. Cams and tappets. NAIMER, H. March 29, 1957 [April 26, 1956], No. 10415/57. Class 80 (3). [Also in Group XXXVII] In a cam and follower mechanism for an electric switch the members, or the contacting parts thereof, are made one of a thermoplastic material such as a super polyamide resin and the other of a thermosetting plastic such as a phenol-formaldehyde condensation product. Reference has been directedby the Comptroller to Specifcation. 769,213, [Group XXXVII].