baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410053-A (GB)
Title: Base plate for a temporary sign
Inventor: DAWSON JOHN
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A base plate 10 and comprises means for removably receiving a stem to which may be attached a sign 21. The receiving means defines a downwardly tapering slot which holds the complimentary stem in position, preferably with a friction fit. The base plate may have a higher specific gravity than the stem and is preferably made from recycled PVC, and preferably weighs 5.5kg. The stem preferably comprises polypropylene. The angle of taper of the stem and slot may be between 5 to 20 degrees to the stem axis and is preferably 15 degrees. The slot may be 60mm deep by 85mm wide, the corresponding stem may be 85mm by 9mm. Preferably the base plate includes a removable insert 15 which fits tightly within an aperture of the plate and wherein said plate is the known type used to support traffic barriers and the like.
Patent GB-2411446-A (GB)
Title: Reducing powertrain reaction torque during sudden braking
Inventor: TOBLER WILLIAM E
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle comprises clutches 72 which selectively disengages high inertial components of a powertrain 74 from drive wheels 68 when a sudden braking event occurs, for example when an ABS system is activated. The clutches 72 are automatically operated via a controller (76, fig 2) which receives signals from various sensors, such as ABS sensors (80), event prediction sensors (82), torque sensors (86 etc. Driveline speed is adjusted to match drive wheel 68 speed before the clutches 72 are reactivated to reengage the driveline with the drive wheels 68. The hybrid vehicle also comprises an internal combustion engine and an electrical motor which may be arranged in a series or parallel or parallel-series configuration (see figs 5A-5C).
Patent GB-2423254-A (GB)
Title: Regenerating the reticular architecture of the dermis
Inventor: GOBLE COLIN CHARLES OWEN
IPC: A61B18/22
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A cosmetic method of regenerating the reticular architecture of tissue. The method uses a source of thermal energy with a low thermal time constant, and comprises the step of operating the thermal energy source to form first and second adjacent regions of thermally modified tissue in the region of the junction of the dermis and epidermis (DE Junction). The first region overlies the second region and is thermally modified to a greater extent than the second region. A tissue treatment system can have a power source <B>10</B> of a radio frequency generator in a floor standing housing <B>12</B> and a user interface <B>14</B> for setting different energy levels for the generator. A handheld tissue treatment instrument <B>16</B> comprises a hand piece having a reusable body <B>16A</B> and a disposable nose assembly <B>16B</B>. The instrument <B>16</B> is connected to the housing <B>12</B> by a cord <B>18</B> and the housing <B>12</B> can have a holder <B>20</B> for storing the instrument <B>16</B> when not in use. The source of energy can be used in conjunction with a flow of gas to produce plasma to be directed onto tissue to be treated.
Patent GB-2412415-A (GB)
Title: Junction plate assembly
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: F16L/
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: An assembly comprising two plates 20, 21 and a shaft 35, one of the plates 20 having a sloped cam surface 32, (132, fig 1c) on each of its two faces, the shaft 35 extending between the two plates 20, 21 and having its axis perpendicular to the faces of the plates 20, 21, the shaft 35 further comprising two cam followers 31, (131, fig 1c) positioned to each ride on the two sloped cam surfaces 32, 132 respectively on rotation of the shaft 35 about its axis so as to adjust the relative spacing between the plates 20, 21. Each face of the first plate may comprise a second sloped cam surface 34 (134, fig 1c) with the shaft comprising two further cam followers 33, (133, fig 1c). Preferably the plates 20, 21 each carry hydraulic coupling members 41, 42 which are engaged and disengaged with one another as the spacing of the plates 20, 21 is adjusted. Alternatively the plates 20, 21 may carry electrical, fibre optic or non-hydraulic fluid coupling members.
Patent GB-2412785-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a layer lamination integrated fuel cell and the fuel cell itself
Inventor: SHU HIS-MING
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a layer lamination integrated fuel cell. A membrane electrode assembly layer 23 has at least one fuel cell unit. The anode current collection circuitries 211 are formed on a single surface of a printed circuit substrate 21, which contacts anodes of all the fuel cell units. The cathode current collection circuitries 251 are formed on a single surface of a printed current substrate 25, which contacts cathodes of all the fuel cell units. The membrane electrode assembly layer can be tightly placed in between the first printed circuit substrate and the second printed circuit substrate to be a sandwich structure.
Patent GB-2420678-A (GB)
Title: Power saving method for a mobile terminal
Inventor: ARIMITSU KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A power saving method for a mobile terminal comprises comparing a travelling speed of the mobile terminal with a first reference speed and a lower second reference speed and performing frequency monitoring at a normal rate if the travelling speed is lower than the first reference speed, and performing frequency monitoring at 1/N (where N is equal to or greater than 2) if the travelling speed is higher than the first reference speed. The method further comprises the step of continuing to perform frequency monitoring at 1/N even if the travelling speed drops below the first reference speed but remains above the second reference speed. The mobile terminal may be a CDMA terminal.
Patent GB-2429230-A (GB)
Title: Air brick flood cover
Inventor: DENT MARGARET SANDRA
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: An air brick flood cover has a front plate 1 with a compressible sealing strip 2 to form a seal against the air brick 4. The device is attached to the air brick channels 5 by means of two supports, which may be hooks, clasps or clips 3. In the case of the clips 3, they grip the airbrick posts 6 which form the edges of the channels 5. No modification to the existing airbrick or surrounding brickwork is required.
Patent GB-2432065-A (GB)
Title: Image sensor with comparator and logarithmic output
Inventor: COLLINS STEVE
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: Each pixel detector of an array comprises: a photosensor 2 providing a signal representing a time integral of detected light intensity; a reference signal generator 4, the signal varying according to a predetermined function, which is preferably non-linear, the rate of change decreasing; a comparator 6 generating a capture signal from the photosensor 2 signal and the reference generator 4 signal, preferably when the signals are equal, and; a read out device 10 capturing a read out signal upon receiving the capture signal, preferably being disconnected from the photosensor 2 via a switch 8 at this time. The read out signal represents a logarithm of detected light intensity. Preferably the photosensor 2 signal is a voltage across a capacitance 16 that is charged and discharged by current dependent on light intensity conducted by the photosensor 2. A reset device 12 preferably initiates discharge of the capacitance by the photosenor 2 current. An index signal (123, fig. 8) may be provided, the read out signal being related to it. A method is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2422817-A (GB)
Title: Bag with integral closure ties
Inventor: GELBARD EDWARD SAMUEL
IPC: B31B19/60
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A bag comprising an elongate body having a closed end 14 and an open end defining the mouth 16 of the bag, wherein the body is provided with a pair of integral elongate protrusions 44 that extend away from the body so that the protrusions can be tied together to close the mouth of the bag. The protrusion may have at least one aperture 42 therein. In a preferred embodiment, the protrusions can be tied with a double knot. The aperture(s) may be suitable to receive the fingers of a person carrying the bag. A roll of material defining a plurality of the aforesaid bags, Figure 7, may have lines of perforations to form the protrusions when adjacent bags are separated. The open end of one bag of the roll may be located adjacent to the open end of an adjacent bag, with their protrusions interdigitating. The material may be folded at least once before forming the roll.
Patent GB-2421507-A (GB)
Title: Thermosetting water-based paint
Inventor: NAKANE NORITOSHI
IPC: C09D133/02
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A thermosetting water-based paint comprises of a crosslinking agent (B), such as a blocked polyisocyanate hardening agent, a water-dispersible blocked polyisocyanate hardening agent or a melamine resin. A pigment (C) and water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) obtainable by emulsion polymerisation using an ammonium salt of a sulphonic acid group-containing compound as a reactive emulsifying agent, such as polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulphate ester ammonium salt, and having a hydroxyl value of 1-70 mgKOH/g and an acid value of 5-90 mgKOH/g, an unsaturated monomer component comprising 0.1-5% by weight of an amido-containing monomer having at least two radical polymerisable unsaturated groups, such as methylenebis(meth)acrylamide or ethtylenebis(meth)acrylamide, methacrylic acid and a hydroxyl-containing unsaturated monomer. Also disclosed is coating film-forming methods which use the thermosetting water-based paint.
Patent GB-2421005-A (GB)
Title: Fiber nonwoven fabric and method for the production thereof
Inventor: SCHOBER MICHAEL
IPC: B29B11/16
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber nonwoven fabric (10) comprising several fiber layers having reinforcement fibers (2) extending in a preferential direction and/or several multiaxial nonwoven fabrics consisting of reinforcement fibers (2) of various contours, wherein the fiber layers (1) are fixed one under the other and/or placed in the multiaxial nonwoven one on top of the other along at least one area (6) before contouring. The invention relates to a method for the production of said nonwoven and to a method for the production of a component from said fiber nonwoven fabrics (10).
Patent GB-2435884-A (GB)
Title: Ethylene/vinyl ester and phenolic resin fuel additive package
Inventor: TACK ROBERT DRYDEN
IPC: C10L1/18
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A fuel oil composition comprises: <SL> <LI>(A) - a middle distillate fuel having a carbon residue > 0.1 % mass; <LI>(B) - one or more copolymers of ethylene and a vinyl ester having a C1-18 alkyl group; <LI>(C) - one or more phenolic resins having a molecular weight of 400 to 10 000 gmol<-1> </SL> Preferably the vinyl ester in (B) has the formula CH2=CR<1>00CR<2>; R<1> is H, CH3; R<2> is C1-4 alkyl. Preferably the phenolic resin (C) is an alkyl (p-hydroxybenzoate)-aldehyde condensation product. Preferably the composition also contains additive (D), an oil soluble polar nitrogen compound carrying one or more 1{, 2{ or 3{ hydrocarbylamines or quaternary hydrocarbyl-ammonium salts.
Patent GB-2421916-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball retrieval device
Inventor: MILNE TOMMY
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: A golf ball retrieval device (1) comprising: plurality of ball engaging members (3), an abutment member (4), a base member (8), the ball engaging members being held in a closely adjacent configuration by resilient means (7), thereby forming an open ended convolute sided cup shape (fig 1) wherein the end abutment member (4) covers an otherwise open area between the ends of the fingers distal from the base member.
Patent GB-2426492-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with ball joint and wheel angle sensor assembly
Inventor: FREYTAG ERICH
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: The invention discloses a utility vehicle, in particular an agricultural tractor, with a steering system having single-wheel-suspended steering wheels, which are mounted on a respective wheel carrier (11). Each wheel carrier (11) may be swivelled about the axis of at least one rigidly connected bolt (18) and is connected via a ball-and-socket joint (9) on the at least one bolt, to a transverse steering element (1) that is articulated to the vehicle body. Associated with the ball-and-socket joint (9) is a steering angle sensor (22) comprising a rotatable input member (23), which is located at least approximately in the extension of the axis of the swivel bolt (18). The rotatable input member (23) is connected to the bolt via an entrainment element (25) that transmits the swivel motion of the bolt in an angularly precise manner to detect the current swivel position of the wheel carrier (11).
Patent GB-2439750-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a limb wound
Inventor: NAGLE RICHARD
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A wound on a limb such as a leg ulcer or pressure sore is monitored by measuring external physical parameters acting on the limb, the external physical parameters having an influence on wound healing. The parameters include pressure, temperature, motion and tilt. The parameters may be measured by a portable monitoring device 40 having a main housing unit 60 attachable to a compression bandage 67. Pressure 41 and temperature 411 sensors are incorporated into pads placed in the region of the wound. These sensors have a wired or wireless connection to the main unit 60. Motion 42 and inclination sensor 43 may be incorporated into the housing unit, which also has a display 45. The monitoring device 40 may include electrodes to apply electrotherapy to the wound. The monitoring of pressure, tilt and movement acting on a wounded limb allows the pressure applied by a compression dressing 67, the elevation of the limb by the patient, and the exercise of the limb by the patient to be checked.
Patent GB-2427223-A (GB)
Title: Methods of reducing sag in non-aqueous fluids
Inventor: FALANA OLUSEGUN M
IPC: C09K8/36
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: Methods of reducing sag include combining a cystol ester compound with a non-aqueous fluid and particles to reduce sag in the resulting fluid composition without significantly increasing the viscosity of the fluid composition. The fluid composition comprises the non-aqueous fluid, the particles, and the cystol ester compound. Suitable cystol ester compounds include cystol ester and derivatives of cystol ester having mono-, di , or tri- substituted aromatic compounds as substituents. The non-aqueous fluid may comprise an invert emulsion, diesel oil, mineral oil, an olefin, an organic ester, a synthetic fluid, or combinations thereof. Further, the fluid composition may be used as a wellbore servicing fluid such as a drilling fluid. The particles may comprise a weighting agent, e.g., barite, galena, hematite, dolomite, calcite, or combinations thereof. The fluid composition may also include organophilic clay.
Patent GB-2440948-A (GB)
Title: A method of removing blockages from the internal surfaces of pipes
Inventor: MCKAY SHIRLEY
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A method of removing blockages in pipework by attaching an arbitrary number of ultrasonic transducers, clamped and/or wrapped around the outside of said pipework, producing multi-frequency ultrasonic vibrations in the pipe wall and consequently the pipework internal liquid/solid medium, serving to produce cavitation in the pipe internal medium causing loosening, liquidation and/or deconsolidation of solid particles in said medium. Multi-frequency vibrations from 20-100KHz induce cavitation bubbles of varying size which cause de-flocculation of solid particles inside the pipework which may hinder the pipe's potential flow capacity. This involves an arbitrary number of ultrasonic transducers of suitable power capacity being arranged and clamped very firmly around the pipe in a radial fashion which transmit ultrasonic vibration to the solid blockage and break up the material in a similar manner to "ultrasonic bath parts washers" and "ultrasonic jewellery cleaners." The power levels required for effective operation will vary according to solids composition, pipe diameter and pipe wall thickness. Frequencies of operation will depend on solids composition, generally more dense solids will require a higher frequency to create smaller cavitation bubbles to destroy the more compacted structure of the material.
Patent GB-2427385-A (GB)
Title: Printing on comestible products
Inventor: KEOHANE FERGAL
IPC: A23P20/25
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A method for applying a color image to a non-planar comestible may include applying a color image onto a substantially planar carrier and deforming the carrier to form a non-planar relief mold of a three-dimensional image, including deforming the color image whereby the deformed color image is proportionate relative to,i.e.,is in register with, the three-dimensional image. A comestible material, e.g., chocolate or a gelatinous edible composition, may be deposited into the relief mold to substantially overlie the color image. The comestible material may be removed from the relief mold, with the color image applied thereto. In one implementation, the color image may be applied to the substantially planar carrier by screen printing one or more colors forming the color image onto the carrier using an edible ink composition.
Patent GB-2427736-A (GB)
Title: Function button and method of inputting letter using the same
Inventor: KIM MIN HO
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: Disclosed herein are a keypad including a function button used to easily input characters in cellular phones and other character input devices and a method of easily inputting various languages and letters using the function button. The function button is set independently of a menu button. Whenever the function button is pushed in a default character input mode, the default character input mode is changed to an upper-case letter input mode, a lower-case letter input mode, a sentence mark input mode, a numeral input mode, a special character input mode and other language input modes. After a desired character has been inputted in a corresponding changed input mode, the function button is pushed to rapidly return to the initial character input mode. Various sentence marks can be effectively inputted using the function button.
Patent GB-2431492-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for modifying process control data
Inventor: ZHOU LING
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture for modifying process control data involve obtaining the process control data in an extensible markup language format, converting the process control data in the extensible markup language format to a second data format, and storing the process control data in a database. The process control data is subsequently edited by retrieving the process control data from the database, modifying the process control data, storing the modified process control data in the second data format in the database, converting the modified process control data from the second data format to the extensible markup language format, and storing the modified process control data in the extensible markup language format.
Patent GB-2443214-A (GB)
Title: Hazard warning system
Inventor: ORCHARD JEFFREY CEDRIC
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2006-10-28
Abstract: A self contained, stand alone, warning device to provide motorists with visual indication by means of high intensity LED's (1) of off road movement and approaching hazards detected by one or more <B>PIR</B> sensors (3). The angle of the sensing and indicating components are adjustable to allow for variations in terrain. The mounting system (4) can be secured into the ground or incorporated into fencing, walls or other structures. The housing incorporates at least one solar panel (2) which together with one or more rechargeable batteries (6) provides maintainable power to drive both the PIR sensor(s) and the high intensity LEDs. When the PIR sensor detects movement, circuitry within the unit would flash the high intensity LED's intermittently and continue flashing for a short period after movement has ceased, thus giving continued warning while preserving battery capacity. A piezo buzzer can provide an audible warning.
Patent GB-2447903-A (GB)
Title: Water leak alarm for premises using acoustic signal sent from water meter
Inventor: GRAY DOUGLAS
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The automatic water leak detection system for a metered premises comprises a remote monitoring unit F installed next to a water meter and an alarm unit ( E fig 2) installed in the premises. A detector on the meter D sends a pulse to the monitor when the meter needle rotates thus indicating water flow. The monitoring unit determines if the detected water flow is normal or abnormal. Only if the flow is normal does the monitoring unit periodically transmits sonic signals down the water pipe C via the sonic transmitter E. The alarm unit in the premises listens for the periodic signal with receiver (A fig 2) and if no signal is detected an audible and/or visible alarm is triggered. The monitoring unit may be powered by disposable battery or a rechargeable battery, which may be charged via generator G in the pipe C.
Patent GB-2436740-A (GB)
Title: Video navigation
Inventor: HIGGINS ROBERT P
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: A system and method for video navigation are disclosed. Motion analysis is performed upon camera images to determine movement of a vehicle, and consequently the present position of the vehicle. Feature points may be identified within a video image. Movement of the feature points between video frames is indicative of movement of the vehicle. Movement analysis may comprise analyzing position changes of the feature points using vehicle and camera information (e.g. vehicle attitude, camera focal length or pointing angle) or from the mapping of feature points from a first to a second image. Position fixes may be determined periodically to aid navigation and the processing may be performed either locally to or remote from the camera. Video navigation can be used, for example, in those instances wherein GPS navigation is unavailable.
Patent GB-2438308-A (GB)
Title: Teeth whitening composition
Inventor: CHAN WYMAN
IPC: A61K8/22
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A composition for teeth whitening comprising (i) a bleaching agent, (ii) an acrylate and (iii) an amine, wherein the amine may be selected from a group comprising R<1>(NH2)-CH2OH; H2N-R2OH; or H2N-R<3>OH-R<4>, where: <DL TSIZE=3> <DT>R<1><DD>represents CH3-(CH2)n-CH, where n = 0,1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; <DT>R<2><DD>represents (CH2)n, where n = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7; <DT>R3<DD>represents (CH2)n-CH, where n = 0,1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; and <DT>R<4><DD>represents CH3 </DL> The acrylate and amine may be initially present in two parts which, when mixed, provide a gel.
Patent GB-2455284-A (GB)
Title: Brick faced concrete panel
Inventor: JARDINE MARK HAMILTON
IPC: B28B1/14
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method of forming a prefabricated block 1 having a predetermined pattern of face members, e.g. half bricks 2 moulded into a front portion 4 in one surface. The block has a rear portion 6 formed from a layer of concrete. The method comprises the steps of providing a mould 16 having side walls 18; providing a template which is laid parallel to a first mould face 20 and adjacent said side walls 18, said template defining a pattern of face member sites; loading a plurality of face members onto positions indicated by the pattern of face member sites; pouring a matrix into the mould 16, such that the matrix surrounds the face members and is retained by the side walls 18; curing the matrix such that the face members are bound into the cured matrix and are retained in the predetermined pattern to form the prefabricated block; and removing the prefabricated block from the mould 16. The matrix may be concrete. The template may be a printed fabric. A foam may be provided on the mould face before providing the template. A plastics sheet may separate the brick from the template.