baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2351475-A (GB)
Title: A hand truck
Inventor: JONES COLIN
IPC: B62B1/14
Filed: 2000-05-30
Abstract: A hand truck for transporting a load comprising a primary frame 21 having one or a plurality of wheel 16 and 17 or other rolling support means, turnable about a first axis, and means by which the hand truck may be manipulated by hand, and a secondary frame 26 pivotally attached to the primary frame and turnable with respect thereto about a second axis, x-x, parallel to the said first axis, in which there are provided load-engagement means 36 carried on or by the secondary frame by which a load may be secured thereto. The load may be carried in a vertical orientation, but can be pivoted to a stable horizontal position for dispensing the contents.
Patent GB-2363331-A (GB)
Title: Supplement to enhance fertility
Inventor: NOBLE RAYMOND CLIFFORD
IPC: A61K31/355
Filed: 2000-06-17
Abstract: A supplement comprising an admixture of an enriched triacylglycerol source of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) accompanied by at least one antioxidant and selenium as the major cationic enzyme co-factor to protect the DHA for use in the promotion of fertility and reproductive output in animals and humans.
Patent GB-2366797-A (GB)
Title: Process for making foam component by pressurising/depressurising
Inventor: DUFTON DANIEL JAMES
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making air stable, water-reactive foam components comprising polymeric material and an active ingredient and preferably a liquid, which are to be delivered to aqueous environment, using the step of submitting a viscous mixture of the ingredients, having a specific viscosity and/or being intensively mixed, to pressure, typically by using an extrusion process, and whereby a gas is introduced in this mixture. The process is typically such that only small amount of liquid are required and only limited drying is needed to remove the liquid to obtain the components. Typically additional gas is injected in the process (in addition to gas of mixing) to improve foaming. The invention also provides components obtained by such a process.
Patent GB-2357067-A (GB)
Title: An optical system for extending the field of view of an operator
Inventor: MILNER PETER JAMES
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2000-10-09
Abstract: An optical system for extending the field of view of an operator through an opening is provided by fitting a light diverting optical component (14) to the roof (12) of a canopy (13). The system comprises a multi-element fresnel prism refractor (MEFPR) (14) pivotally connected by a pin (15) to the roof (12) so as to be perpendicular to the line of sight of an operator as indicated by the arrows (16). The MEFPR (14) can thus be moved between a use position and a stowed position either forwardly against the canopy (13) or rearwardly against the roof (12). Reflector only versions can be applied where either or both reflectors may be of a type comprising a plurality of elemental reflectors in a stacked array. The extension of the operator's field of view enabling the operator to observe, for example the bucket arm of a digger.
Patent GB-2368819-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible steering column assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: DUFFY PATRICK ANTHONY
IPC: B60R21/05
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: A collapsible steering column assembly for a vehicle includes upper (1) and lower (2) steering column sub-assemblies that are slidable one within the other, the upper steering column sub-assembly (1) being slidably mounted on a fixed mounting bracket (8) mountable on a vehicle body part, and clamping means (9, 10, 11) which applies clamping force between the mounting bracket (8) and an intrusion bracket (6) to inhibit relative movement of the mounting and intrusion brackets. In the event of a vehicle crash, an intrusion bracket (6) and the steering assembly accommodates collapse from the front by intrusion of a firewall acting on the intrusion bracket (6). The clamping means (9, 10, 11) run down a slot (10) in the fixed bracket (8) and the intrusion bracket (6) runs in a channel (7) in the fixed mounting bracket (8) to accommodate the intruding firewall. Alternative arrangements to the clamping means and slot may include the injection of a plastics material between the two parts or the use of rivetting.
Patent GB-2358850-A (GB)
Title: Tail lift apparatus
Inventor: GARDINER IAIN DOUGLAS
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: The present invention relates to lifting apparatus, and in particular to a tail lift that is conventionally attached to a rear face of a vehicle. The tail lift typically includes a platform 10 that is hingedly attached to the vehicle (via a hinge) 25 at a lower end so that it can be pivoted from a vertical position (Fig 1) to a horizontal position (Fig 19). An upper portion of the platform is provided with a latching formation 10p that is capable of interengaging with a corresponding latching formation provided on the vehicle (42, 43 Fig 2). The interengaging latching formations (Fig 2) allows the platform to rotate at its upper end (Fig 16) when the hinge at the lower end is disengaged (34d, Fig 4) so that apparatus can be used as a tip-through apparatus.
Patent GB-2357013-A (GB)
Title: Locating a mobile station using a rotating beam antenna
Inventor: GILHOUSEN KLEIN S
IPC: H04W52/00
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: A base station 810 comprises a rotating antenna. The rotating antenna radiates a beam 830 which rotates around a cell 840 with a known rotational timing. Mobile station 820 is informed of the rotational timing via signals sent from the base station. The rotating beam is received at the mobile and based upon the reception time of either a null or peak in the received signal strength, the angular displacement (  R  ) of the mobile relative to the base station is determined. The base station also comprises a stationary antenna and a round trip signal propagation time between this antenna and the mobile is used to determine the range of the mobile. The range and angular displacement are then used to determine the position of the mobile. In an alternative arrangement, the rotating beam may be used to receive transmissions from the mobile and the angular displacement may once again be determined based upon a null or peak in the received signal strength.
Patent GB-2361239-A (GB)
Title: Thermoplastic compositions having high dimensional stability
Inventor: DALGEWICZ III EDWARD J
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising a bulk polymer, an additive, and a compatibilizer/emulsifier/surfactant (CES) are described. The bulk polymer comprises an alkylene terephthalate or naphthalate polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate. The additive comprises an amorphous or substantially amorphous copolymer of ethylene and a co-monomer that forms polar portions, such as methacrylate, butylacrylate, ethyl acrylate, or ethylhexyl methacrylate. The CES comprises a co-polymer or ter-polymer of ethylene and a glycidyl acrylate or maleic anhydride, and optionally an acrylate such as methacrylate, ethylacrylate, propylacrylate, butylacrylate, ethylhexylacrylate, or mixtures thereof. The thermoplastic compositions of the present invention exhibit improved molding properties, high dimensional stability, high temperature resistance, and are particularly useful in food-grade applications such as dual-ovenable containers.
Patent GB-2365011-A (GB)
Title: Methods for the characterisation of regulatory DNA sequences
Inventor: WOLFFE ALAN
IPC: G16B50/00
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: Methods and compositions for the identification, isolation and characterization of regulatory DNA sequences in a cell of interest are provided. Also provided are libraries of regulatory sequences obtained according to the methods, and databases comprising collections of regulatory sequences for a particular cell of interest. In addition, various uses for the regulatory sequences so obtained, and uses for the databases of regulatory sequences, are provided. Also disclosed are computer systems and computer program products for utilizing the databases to conduct various genetic analyses, and uses of accessible regulatory sequences in the design of vectors bearing transgenes.
Patent GB-2377654-A (GB)
Title: Artificial eye for dolls
Inventor: CHANG ALEX
IPC: A63H3/38
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: An eye structure for dolls comprises an outer shell 1, preferably transparent, of ellipsoid shape having a projection section 11, preferably solid, and an arched mirror surface section 12, which may be hollow, extending from the periphery of the projection section 11. There is also an inner shell 2 of ellipsoid shape and encased in the outer shell having a space 21, preferably a flat recess, between the shells and a pupil pattern 3 located in the recess. The inner shell 2 is bonded to the interior of the outer shell 1 and the pupil pattern 3 is projected through the projection section 11. The eye structure has an adjustable eye axis and can be engaged with various eye sockets of dolls. The pattern 3 may be printed or adhered to the space 21.
Patent GB-2362582-A (GB)
Title: Low spin golf ball comprising a metal, ceramic or composite mantle or inner layer
Inventor: NESBITT DENNIS R
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball (100) comprising a soft core (40) and a hard cover (10) such that the golf ball (100), when struck such as during play, exhibits a reduced spin rate. The golf ball (100) may comprise one or more mantle layers (20, 50) including one or more metals, ceramic, or composite materials. The golf ball (100) may also comprise an optional polymeric spherical substrate (30) disposed within the interior of the ball (100). The golf balls (100) according to the present invention exhibit improved spin, feel, and acoustic properties. The golf ball (100) of the present invention may also have enlarged diameter which serves to further reduce spin rate. The resulting golf ball (100) exhibits properties of reduced spin without sacrificing durability, playability and resilience.
Patent GB-2365644-A (GB)
Title: Speed trap detection and warning system
Inventor: ROCK TIMOTHY MICHAEL
IPC: G01S7/48
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A speed trap detection and warning system for a vehicle (9) comprises a GPS or mobile telephone signal receiver and processor which calculates the location, speed and direction of travel of the vehicle (9). Memory (49,50) stores the location of speed traps (5,6), the operating direction of each the speed limit at each and the road on which the trap is situated. Processor (43) compares the calculated data with the stored data, and alerts the driver if the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a speed trap which is operational for the vehicle's direction of travel and the vehicle's speed is greater than the road speed limit. Display (25) displays to the driver the speed limit for the road on which the vehicle is travelling and the road number on which the trap is situated.
Patent GB-2382119-A (GB)
Title: A switching valve for water
Inventor: ELLIOTT-MOORE PETER
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A high pressure water control device comprising a water inlet 10, a high pressure water outlet 12, a low pressure water outlet 13 and a valve 19 for selectively communicating the inlet with one or other of the outlets. The valve is a spool valve. The spool valve 19 may slide within a sleeve 20 which has an external annular groove 25 and ports connecting the groove with the sleeve interior. The water control device may be used for jetting or cleaning apparatus, eg dump guns.
Patent GB-2382226-A (GB)
Title: Switch mechanism for a power tool
Inventor: WALDRON MICHAEL
IPC: H01H9/06
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: A power tool comprises a variable output controlled by a switch mechanism 40,48,64. The shape of at least one part 42,44 of the switch mechanism 40,48,64 which is activated by a user indicates the manner in which the switch mechanism 40,48,64 controls the output when that part 42,44 of the switch mechanism 40,48,64 is activated.
Patent GB-2375110-A (GB)
Title: Human LCCL_domain containing peptides
Inventor: GU YIZHONG
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids that encode LCP, including two isoforms, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing LCP nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel LCP isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human LCP nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human LCP gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the LCP nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.
Patent GB-2386871-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair anchorage device for a vehicle
Inventor: VAN DER ZWALUW JEROEN JACOBUS
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A wheelchair anchorage device for a vehicle, provides a rear impact protection structure 10 and comprises an elongate backrest 11 provided on one side with comfort padding and on another side 9 an anchorage site 15. The backrest 11 is provided with a structural extension 12 having a lower end (25, Fig 3) that engages with a vehicle floor and is fixed to a vehicle via the anchorage site 15 and engagement of the lower end of the structural extension to a vehicle floor. Preferably the rear impact protection structure 10 is provided in a motor land vehicle with wheel chair access via a ramp (22, Fig 3) attached to a floor region of the vehicle. When a wheelchair is aboard the vehicle, the ramp may act as a support strut and is engaged with the anchorage site 15 on the backrest. Advantageously the rear impact protection structure 10 is easily fitted and removed from the vehicle and is suitable for use in small vehicles with restricted load areas.
Patent GB-2387763-A (GB)
Title: Animal repellent refuse sack
Inventor: PEARCE RUSS
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A sack A with visual and chemical animal repellents. Preferably, the sack is used for refuse, and may have a closure F. The visual deterrent may be a colour or picture B, C. The sack may be made from any material, and have any surface finish.
Patent GB-2380426-A (GB)
Title: A method for monitoring the efficiency of an exhaust gas treatment device.
Inventor: INGRAM GRANT ALAN
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A method for monitoring the efficiency of an exhaust gas treatment device disposed in the exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine comprises providing an indication of low space velocity and calculating the amount of exhaust gas components stored within the device. The exhaust gas treatment device may be a three-way catalytic converter 70 and an oxygen detecting exhaust gas sensor 140 may be provided downstream from the exhaust gas treatment device. The method may further comprise purging stored exhaust gas components by operating the engine at an air/fuel ratio which is rich of stoichiometric when the amount of exhaust gas components stored within the device exceeds a predetermined threshold and may also comprise calculating the amount of fuel required to purge the device completely. A sulphur purge may be conducted if the storage capacity of the exhaust gas treatment device drops to an unacceptable level. The engine may operate at low space velocity when it is idling or when under low load conditions. Also disclosed is a system for monitoring the storage capacity of an exhaust device comprising a sensor disposed downstream from an exhaust gas treatment device, which indicates that the engine is operating at a low space velocity, and a controller which is able to determine whether the amount of gas component stored within the device and if it exceeds a predetermined threshold initiating a purge event.
Patent GB-2376634-A (GB)
Title: Laser accessory for a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope and binocular indirect ophthalmoscope
Inventor: GUTRIDGE JOHN ROBERT
IPC: A61B3/13
Filed: 2002-07-13
Abstract: A binocular indirect laser ophthalmoscope comprising binocular eyepieces each having an optical axis defining an optical plane, the ophthalmoscope having a central viewing axis lying in said optical plane; and an optical element adapted to position a laser beam into said optical plane substantially on said viewing axis and substantially parallel to said viewing axis.
Patent GB-2376328-A (GB)
Title: Processor having replay architecture with fast and slow replay paths
Inventor: UPTON MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a microprocessor is provided that includes an execution core, a first replay mechanism and a second replay mechanism. The execution core performs data speculation in executing a first instruction. The first replay mechanism is used to replay the first instruction via a first replay path if an error of a first type is detected which indicates that the data speculation is erroneous. The second replay mechanism is used to replay the first instruction via a second replay path if an error of a second type is detected which indicates that the data speculation is erroneous.
Patent GB-2380154-A (GB)
Title: Safety knife
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: B26B29/02
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A safety knife comprises a blade 12 mounted upon a handle 10. The blade 12 has a cutting edge 14. The knife is provided with cutting depth control means 20, 40 to control the length of the cutting edge 14 which is exposed, in use. Further features include the presence of retractable guards disposed about the said blades.
Patent GB-2394757-A (GB)
Title: A clip for joining beams
Inventor: HARRISON IAN
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A clip (1) comprises a planar body (2) and three planar arms (3, 4, 5). The planar body (2) has a first face (6) and a second opposite face (8). A first arm (3) projects perpendicularly to the body (2) from the first face (6) at a first end (7) of the body (2). Second and third arms (4, 5) project perpendicularly from the second face (8) at a second end (9) of the body (2).
Patent GB-2381113-A (GB)
Title: Electronic commerce system and method using live images of online shopping mall on the internet
Inventor: KIM SUG-BAE
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: The invention relates an electronic commerce system using live images of virtual space on the internet and a method for utilizing the same, in which an online shopping mall is established by inputting live images captured by a plurality of cameras set up in an actual shopping mall and mapping link information in the live images, so that consumers can directly participate in electronic commercial transactions, communicating with sales clerks of the live images by phone or computer on the internet as well as checking around market situations on the real-time basis.
Patent GB-2385566-A (GB)
Title: Bumper assembly
Inventor: FREDERICK GREGORY STANLEY
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A vehicular bumper assembly for reducing pedestrian injury comprises a bumper beam 12 and a leg spoiler 22. The leg spoiler is mounted on the bumper beam in a cantilevered fashion and, during impact with a pedestrian, elastically deforms in such a way as to direct the pedestrian onto the bonnet of the vehicle thus avoiding under body entrapment. The leg spoiler is attached to the bumper beam by welding or nuts and bolts 24 and may include a stiffening element 26. The bumper beam has high density foam cushioning material 16 attached to its front surface and the beam, cushioning material and leg spoiler are covered by a fascia 18 which includes a grille 18b.
Patent GB-2398054-A (GB)
Title: Powered rope climbing apparatus
Inventor: CALVER TREVOR
IPC: A62B1/06
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: There is provided a portable power driven rope climbing apparatus (10) having a motor (14) driving a gear reduction mechanism (18) which transmits a rotational force between the motor and a main drive shaft (66), wherein the drive shaft (66) has mounted thereon a pulley wheel (20) which has engaging means for securing a rope (12) extending thereabouts such that rotation of the pulley wheel (20) effects relative displacement between the rope to and the device, where the device further comprises a rope input guide member (24, Fig 1) and a rope output guide member (26) for maintaining the rope in engagement with the pulley wheel about the majority of the pulley wheel circumference, the device further having an attachment mechanism (42) for allowing an external load, such as a user, to be releasably mounted thereon. The attachment mechanism having an entry guide member (22) and a seat (84) exerting opposite movements. Preferably, the rope is gripped by the pulley eg of V-shape, or two separable discs or radial gripping members. Preferably an extractor member (102, Fig 1) is provided for removing the rope from the pulley. Preferably an ascender cam (36, Fig 1) is provided for preventing unwanted movement. The whole is preferably powered by an electric, battery operated motor and provided in a two part casing which can be opened to insert or remove the rope. Additional braking is provided which can be an electromagnetic brake.
Patent GB-2382653-A (GB)
Title: Methods, systems and tools for borehole logging
Inventor: ENDO TATSUKI
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A borehole logging tool system includes a surface system (100), a logging array (160), and a logging cable (130) providing power supply and data paths connecting the logging array to the surface system, wherein the logging array includes a series of discrete (160i) sondes connected together The sondes (100i) in the logging array, for example a borehole seismic logging array, are connected to their neighbours by means of lengths of logging (130) cable. The logging array (160) can also include a master controller module which communicates with the surface system (100) and which includes a first controller module which connects to the surface system and a second controller which controls operation of the sondes in the logging array independently of any other borehole logging tools connected to the surface system. The master controller can include a data buffer for handling data from the array and a clock which can be synchronised with a clock at the surface and which can be used in the control of the sondes in the array.
Patent GB-2395309-A (GB)
Title: Performance level selection in a data processing system
Inventor: FLAUTNER KRISZTIAN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: Performance level selection is carried out by calculating a plurality of performance requests using a plurality of performance request calculating algorithms, combining those different performance requests to form a global performance request and then selecting a performance level in dependence upon the global performance level request. The performance request calculating algorithms can be arranged in a hierarchy with their performance requests evaluated in a sequence starting from the least dominant position in the hierarchy and moving through to the most dominant position in the hierarchy. Commands may accompany each performance level request to specify how it should be combined with other performance level requests.