baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2381782-A (GB)
Title: Pulling device for a child's bicycle or tricycle
Inventor: COLLINS NIGEL JONATHAN
IPC: B62K9/00
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A pulling device to enable an adult to pull a child's bicycle or tricycle comprises a pair of arms (12) which extend from a pulling handle (14). The device is arranged so that free ends of the arms engage handlebars (H) of the bicycle or tricycle.
Patent GB-2383604-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust gas silencer with combined acoustic resonator chamber and spark arrester
Inventor: KIRKPATRICK SAMUEL JOHN
IPC: F01N1/02
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: Exhaust gases enter an inlet chamber 64 which communicates with a first chamber 66 via a bridge pipe 56. The first chamber 66 is located adjacent an acoustic resonator chamber 52, eg a Helmholtz resonator, which is closed except for a neck pipe 62 located proximate end 60 of the bridge pipe 56. The first chamber 66 reverses the flow of gases which exit chamber 66 via a return pipe 70 but any burning carbon particles or sparks continue under their own momentum through the neck pipe 62 and into the acoustic resonator chamber 52 where they are trapped. The return pipe leads to a second chamber 68 which communicates with the outlet pipe 32 via its perforations 35. A separate spark arrester is thus not needed.
Patent GB-2387556-A (GB)
Title: Animated display
Inventor: FUNG CHUN CHUNG
IPC: A63H3/28
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: An animated display includes two or more interconnected animated display items 1, 2. Each display item 1, 2 includes a base member 3 supporting a motion device 4. The motion device 4 is driven by an electric motor 5 and is in communication with a flexible display covering 6. One display item 1 has a sensor, 7, preferably a sound or motion sensor, operable to provide an activation signal. The display items 1, 2 are interconnected via wiring 8 connecting the sensor 7 to electric motors 5 in other display items 1, 2. There may be a light 9 inside the flexible display covering 6, the wiring 8 connecting the sensor 7 to the light 9 in each display item 1, 2. Lights 9 may be in series with the sensor 7, while the motors 5 may be in parallel with respect to the sensor 7. Lights external to the flexible display covering 6 and controlled by the sensor 7 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2370267-A (GB)
Title: Low vibration,high strength pallet
Inventor: KOHLHAAS FRANK ANTHONY
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: A nestable, single deck member (11) pallet (10) having a pair of sheet members (12, 13) separated by a perimeter frame member (14) and multiple ring support members (30) positioned in apertures (24, 28) cut into the deck member (11), hollow leg members (40) connected to the ring support members (30), and vibration damping material (16) substantially filling the interior space (15) of the deck member (11).
Patent GB-2370275-A (GB)
Title: Introducing dsRNA into nematodes
Inventor: PLAETINCK GEERT
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1999-07-02
Abstract: Double stranded RNA (dsRNA), or DNA capable of producing dsRNA, is introduced into a nematode such as <I>C. elegans</I> by feeding thereto either a bacterial cell comprising a suitable expression vector or such an expression vector itself. The expression vector may comprise a promoter or promoters oriented relative to a DNA sequence such that it/ they can initiate transcription thereof to dsRNA upon binding of an appropriate transcription factor to the promoter(s). The DNA sequence may be present in a sense and an antisense orientation relative to the promoter(s). The bacterial cell may be an <I>E. coli</I> cell.
Patent GB-2380131-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling rhinoceros beetle, using Metarhizium anisopliae formulated in nutrient-supplemented pellets consisting mycelia
Inventor: MOSLIM RAMLE BIN
IPC: A01N63/30
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling the rhinoceros beetle, using a formulation of effective living mycelia of entomopathogenic fungal pathogen of the pest. The preferred entomopathogenic fungus in the invention is <I>Metarhizium anisopliae</I> var. <I>major</I>. The present invention also relates to a method of producing the fungus and method of producing the formulated forms of the fungus, and compositions of the formulated forms for field use. The effective methods of invention for controlling the pest in the actual field condition are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2382638-A (GB)
Title: A magneto-rheological fluid-controlled vehicle suspension damper
Inventor: EDMONDSON JEREMY R
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: A magneto-rheological fluid actuated damper 10 has at least a first cylinder 12 and a second cylinder 14 with the first cylinder 12 positioned axially within the second cylinder 14, a gap 16 being formed between the cylinders 12, 14. The second cylinder 14 is mounted via a bracket 22 to a stationary mount of the vehicle chassis 20 and a suspension control arm 36 is mounted at an end of the first cylinder 12. The first cylinder 12 is mounted on bearings to allow it to rotate relative to the chassis 20. The gap 16 between the cylinders contains a magneto-rheological fluid 18 having an adjustable viscosity in reaction to the application of a magnetic field which is generated over the fluid 18 in the gap 16 by, for example, an electro-magnetic coil 46. The magnetic field being varied in response to measured parameters, e.g. wheel velocity, wheel displacement and chassis acceleration, via a controller (53 in Fig.12).
Patent GB-2378840-A (GB)
Title: High resolution still image production from lower resolution video image data
Inventor: VOSS JAMES S
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: Methods for providing digital video images and corresponding still images that exhibit a relatively higher resolution are provided. Preferably, the method includes the steps of: enabling frames of image data to be provided to a user for rendering as video images, the video images being configured for providing at a first resolution; receiving a request for image data corresponding to one of the frames of image data; and enabling image data corresponding to the requested one of the frames to be provided to the user for rendering as a still image, the still image being configured for providing at a second resolution. Preferably, the second resolution is higher than the first resolution. Systems and computer readable media also are provided.
Patent GB-2383367-A (GB)
Title: Security grille
Inventor: DOOTSON ANDREW GORDON
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A security grille <B>1</B> for an opening comprises a frame <B>3</B>, a metal lattice <B>5</B> and a plurality of lugs <B>7</B> projecting from the grille. The grille is releasably secured in place by a first securing means. The first securing means comprises a first securing element fixedly secured with respect to the opening and a second securing element <B>13</B>, which is releasably connectable with the first element, receiving lugs <B>7</B> of the grille <B>1</B>. A latch means <B>23</B>, releasably connecting the first and second <B>13</B> securing elements, has an operating lever <B>51</B> located remotely from the opening. A second securing means may be provided comprising a first element <B>24</B> fixedly secured with respect to the opening and a second element <B>25</B> receiving lugs <B>7</B> of the grille. The first <B>24</B> and second <B>25</B> elements are pivotally connected by hinges <B>29</B>. The operating lever <B>51</B> and latch means <B>23</B> may be connected by a mechanical element which may comprise a flexible cable. The latch bolt may be urged into the latched position by a spring. The latch means may be encased so that the latch bolt cannot be accessed at the opening.
Patent GB-2385539-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable golf club
Inventor: ROLLINSON ERIC ALBERT
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: The blade 106 of a golf club 102 is angularly adjustable about a pivot axis perpendicular to the shaft 104 to provide the various loft angles conventionally provided by a sequence of differently-numbered clubs. The adjustment mechanism can be in the form of a rotatable gear 108 with a locking bolt 114 to secure the blade in adjusted position, or can make use of a spring-urged pawl with circularly arranged teeth, Figs 6 to 9 (not shown). An angle indicating disc 116 can be incorporated, and the shaft can be arranged to telescope, particularly for storage or transportation. The adjustment can result in the club being used as a putter with the base of the blade becoming the contact surface for striking the ball.
Patent GB-2387384-A (GB)
Title: Recovery of minor components from vegetable oils and fats
Inventor: GEE PING TOU
IPC: C07C403/24
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A process for the recovery of fatty acid lower alkyl esters, glycerol and carotene concentrate from crude vegetable oil and fat, said process comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) removal of polar components from the crude vegetable oils and fats using a lower alkyl alcohol or a lower alkyl alcohol-water mixture, wherein lower alkyl means alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; <LI>b) transesterifing the product of step (a) with a lower alkyl alcohol to give fatty acid lower alkyl esters, glycerol and carotene, wherein lower alkyl means alkyl groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. </SL>
Patent GB-2399486-A (GB)
Title: A drinks coaster with sunshade
Inventor: PARNELL CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: A47G23/00
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A drinks coaster 1 that has a sunshade 3 attached to the coaster via a stem 2. The sunshade provides an area of shadow for a chilled beverage placed on the coaster 1 where the beverage would otherwise be exposed to direct sunlight when the drink is being consumed in the sun. The stem 2 may be flexible and the coaster 1 may have a recessed area 5. The coaster, stem and sunshade may be formed as a single piece or as separate parts to allow for storage and produced in various shapes, colours and materials.
Patent GB-2397715-A (GB)
Title: Combined digital camera and printer
Inventor: SWIFT JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A digital stills camera is mounted on a printer unit 6 which has a paper magazine 7, and USB port 8 for attachment to an external printer. A filter wheel 10 may be provided, having starlight, soft, polarising, yellow, close up, fisheye, sunset or other special effect filters. Electronic special effects may also be provided within the camera to provide the same functions as the optional filter wheel or to provide a 'black-cloth' facility to enable editing out of parts of the picture, or to permit combination with another picture stored in a camera memory. The camera may be provided with self-contained flash 21, a flash hot-shoe 9 which also permits attachment of a larger LCD screen, auto-focus 13, self-timer and interchangeable lenses. The camera may be controlled by voice commands detected by microphone 22.
Patent GB-2391070-A (GB)
Title: System and method for evaluation of thinly laminated earth formations
Inventor: TABANOU JACQUES
IPC: G01V3/20
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: Means for interpreting anisotropic reservoirs in thinly laminated earth formations traversed by a borehole containing a substantially non-conducting fluid, regardless of the borehole deviation, comprises injecting a current into the formation and measuring a signal associated therewith at the borehole wall to determine a resistivity parameter of the formation, calculating resistivity values parallel and perpendicular to the formation beds using the resistivity parameter and determining the anisotropy or hydrocarbon profile using the calculated parallel and perpendicular resistivity values.
Patent GB-2386095-A (GB)
Title: Stretch edge elastic laminate
Inventor: FRIDERICH S SCOTT
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A stretch edge elastic laninate having a plurality of elastic filaments substantially aligned in a machine direction and forming an elastic zone and at least one stretch edge positioned along a first lateral edge region of the stretch edge elastic laminate forming a first gasket zone. Desirably, an opposing second stretch edge is positioned along a second lateral edge region of the stretch adge elastic laminate to form a second gasket zone. A nonwoven facing material is bonded to at least one side of the elastic layer.
Patent GB-2390806-A (GB)
Title: Aeroplane seat with inflatable section
Inventor: POWELL DAVID
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2000-05-06
Abstract: An aeroplane seat 1 is provided with a rocking facility (6,10; 8,12) whereby the position of the seat from the upright position is changed by pivoting the whole of the seat about a virtual axis (14), the seat support portion (4) and the seatback (2) remaining in a prescribed relationship one to the other, and the seat support portion has at least one inflatable section 50.
Patent GB-2398833-A (GB)
Title: Sliding connector for clothing
Inventor: CLARKE ERICA H
IPC: A41D3/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A connecting arrangement for clothing has a first connecting member with a rod 202 and a second connecting member with a sleeve 102 into which the rod slides. The second connecting member may have slots 104 to make it more flexible, or there may be a plurality of rods and grooves (see Fig 10). The connector may be used to attach a hood to a jacket.
Patent GB-2398767-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle handlebar with shock absorber
Inventor: HISSAM DAN
IPC: B62K21/14
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A handlebar assembly (28) including a pair of handgrip portions (62,64) extending outwardly from a mounting portion (60) and configured for generally vertical, arcuate movement relative to the mounting portion (60). One or more shock absorbing arrangements (100) may be provided to produce a force tending to resist downward movement of the handgrip portions (62,64). Desirably, the handgrip portions (62,64) are adjustable in height relative to the mounting portion (60).
Patent GB-2406744-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a data session and engaging a third party dependent on the monitoring.
Inventor: BECKSTROM ROBERT
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: The invention comprises dynamically monitoring a data session (i.e. call) between two parties and engaging a third party into the transaction as a function of the monitoring of the data session. A caller or an agent may reach a negative emotional level during a data session in a call center or Automatic call distributor (ACD) environment. In known systems, it is up to the agent to determine when this has been reached and at which point assistance should be requested. The drawback, especially in telemarketing is that many sales are lost when the caller has become too angry or too emotional to achieve a sale. The invention overcomes this problem by engaging a supervisor or manager into the session. Aspects of the invention include the monitoring of the data session conducted by at least one of: analysing voice signals, converting the voice signals to text and analysing the text, analysing the physical stress level of the parties, detection of problematic phrases.
Patent GB-2407650-A (GB)
Title: Control system with user discrimination
Inventor: PICKERING CARL ANTHONY
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A control system for operating one or more vehicle subsystems such as a telephone, has a CPU 12 and a control panel. The control panel comprises a display panel 101 including a film printed with legends, an illumination block 103 and receiving means 11. Remote transmitting means 201, 202 are associated with each user, and the receiving means and CPU detect signals from these transmitting means to discriminate between users. When an operator's hand 611 approaches the control panel the illumination block is switched on, and when the operator's hand touches the panel, illuminated legends appropriate to the operator are illuminated and the relevant subsystems are operated by the CPU. The system avoids unnecessary switch clutter leading to unwanted driver distraction.
Patent GB-2403536-A (GB)
Title: Sample withdrawal and dispensing device
Inventor: RIRIE KIRK MAX
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A device (10, 110, 210, 310, 350, 410) is provided for receiving a fluid sample (56). The device (10, 110, 210, 310, 350, 410) includes a fitment (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) having a cavity (18) formed therein. The cavity (18) is provided under vacuum. The fitment (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) also includes a port (42) having a seal (46). The port (42) is configured to provide fluid connection from an exterior surface (38, 138, 438) of the fitment (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) to the cavity (18) upon opening of the seal (46). The device (10, 110, 210, 310, 350, 410) optionally includes a collapsible compartment (12) coupled to the fitment (14, 114, 214, 314, 414) and in fluid communication with the cavity (18).
Patent GB-2423359-A (GB)
Title: Time/Temperature Indicator
Inventor: LEONARD MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: The indicator comprises a combination of a leuco dye or a mixture of such dyes and a thioxanthonium salt cationic photoinitiator printed on a substrate. The initiator is initialised by exposure to UV radiation and can be used to monitor the shelf life of perishable materials, such as food or drugs. The dye(s) and photoinitiator are suspended in a resin. The material can be exposed to ultraviolet radiation sufficient to convert the photoinitiator to an acid form.
Patent GB-2412696-A (GB)
Title: Dual component dispenser
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: B65D83/06
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A method of dispensing foam comprises providing a first reservoir 14 with a first fluid 35 capable of foaming, providing a second reservoir 44 with a second flowable material 45, passing the first fluid together with air through a porous member 59 to produce and extrude to an outlet an intermediate product 61 including foam and simultaneously dispensing the second flowable material 45 to the outlet thereby producing a final product comprising the intermediate product including foam and the flowable material. In one embodiment the second flowable material 45 is a dry, flowable particulate solid material.
Patent GB-2410835-A (GB)
Title: A conductive channel pseudo block process and circuit to inhibit reverse engineering
Inventor: CHOW LAP-WAI
IPC: H01L23/58
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A technique for and structures for camouflaging an integrated circuit structure against reverse engineering. The integrated circuit structure is formed by a plurality of layers of material having a controlled outline. A layer of silicide metal is disposed over active areas of the substrate and has a gap over a channel connecting adjacent active areas. The channel has a channel block structure, which appears identical under reverse engineering whether it is made conductive or insulative.
Patent GB-2428647-A (GB)
Title: Suspension structure for an electric wheelchair
Inventor: WU DONALD P H
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A suspension structure for an electric wheelchair comprises a frame (20) two cantilevers 30 two drive wheels 40, two rollers 50, four wheel-mounting assemblies 60, two front wheel assemblies 70, two draglines 80 and two rear wheel assemblies 90. When surmounting a barrier, the front wheel assemblies will pivot upward and press down the drive wheels through the cantilevers acting through the rollers 50 and abutting surfaces 73 of the front wheel assemblies, thus improving the road holding performance of the drive wheels. In other words, the drive wheels and the front wheels can move interactively to surmount the barrier.
Patent GB-2433858-A (GB)
Title: RFID RightTag-RightNode
Inventor: JARMAIN RALPH
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2005-12-28
Abstract: An RFID Tag 1 comprises a Node Identifier Application 2 that communicates with a Tag Application 3. Tag Application 3 randomly intercommunicates with an RFID Reader or Node Application 5 which makes available a Node Identifier used by Node Identifier Application 2. Node Identifier Application 2 uses the Node Identifier to code RFID Tag 1's message back to RFID Reader or Node 4 such that Reader or Node Application 5 will only process RFID Tag 1's message if it is applicable to it. Non applicable messages are discarded.
Patent GB-2434624-A (GB)
Title: Brake pad arrangement for a disc brake
Inventor: ASHMAN GLYNN
IPC: F16D65/095
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A brake pad arrangement 2 for a disc brake comprising a carrier 4, a first brake pad 14 being mountable in the carrier by being introduced along a radial plane, the cater having a pair of axial projections 16,17 coupled to the carrier, and a second brake pad 24 being shaped to receive and embrace/encircle the mounting projections and thereby be mounted thereon. Ideally, a shoulder formed on first brake pad engages a recess in the carrier when said first pad is rotated to be mounted in place. The mounting projections are preferably pins 16,17 while the second brake pad preferably comprises through bores. A calliper 34 is ideally mounted on the brake pad arrangement. A spring may be provided to reduce rattle. Other independent claims relate to a torque plate having two openings for receiving projecting pins, a backing plate for a brake pad, and a brake pad which is mounted by rotating it into a carrier.
Patent GB-2436110-A (GB)
Title: A flame retardant barrier for a wall
Inventor: WARD DEREK
IPC: E04F13/00
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A flame retardant barrier for a wall comprises a fire retardant wall covering applied to a substrate using a fire retardant adhesive. A fire retardant coating is applied to the outer surface of the wall covering. The wallcovering may be made from natural materials such as quartz, soda, lime and dolomite that resist parasite attack. The adhesive may comprise a water-based dispersion of starch, vinyl acetate, ethylene copolymer and a flame retardant. Subsequent to the application of the fire retardant coating, a water-based paint may be applied.
Patent GB-2436197-A (GB)
Title: Neutralisation of strong winds
Inventor: TEW STEPHEN
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: Any Aerogel placed inside a hurricane to help neutralise it, by absorbing the water.
Patent GB-2425280-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held electric sealer having a detachable electric sealing module
Inventor: CHOU AMMY
IPC: B65B51/10
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A hand-held electric sealer has a detachable sealing module 10, comprising a casing 20 having a module chamber 24 located at the front end of the casing 20 and a battery chamber 31 beside the module chamber 24, a sealing module 18 unitarily attached to or detached from the module chamber 24, and a press bar 46 pivotally fixed at the rear end of the casing 20. Also disclosed is a related detachable sealing module 10 for use with the hand-held electric sealer, comprising a module cover plate 12 and a module seat plate which form an accommodating space for receiving a heating mechanism, where the top portion of the heating mechanism 134 protrudes from the module cover plate 12 upon being biased by a spring (14, fig 2) secured in the module seat plate.
Patent GB-2429641-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat with belt buckle positioning means
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A child safety seat is located on a vehicle seat (8). The vehicle seat has a seat belt (81) having two interconnecting parts comprising a catch (811) and a buckle (812). The seat belt locates the child seat to the vehicle and restrains the occupant of the child seat. The child seat has a pair of opposed lateral sides (111) and (112) and a rear portion (113). The seat has at least one buckle positioning member (2) that is located on and holds the buckle on a side of the seat. The positioning member (2) may be made from a belt material (21) that may alternatively be affixed to both the side and the rear (113) of the seat via the use of screws (22). Buckle guides may be provided on both sides of the seat, see figures 3, 4 and 5 and may be provided with a means to adjust their length (642 Fig 6) and a hook and loop fastener (65 Fig 6). The guide may be height adjustable and a series of alternative guide fixing forms may be provided see figures 3, 4 and 5. An elastic support means may be provided (21 figures 7 and 8).