baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2348773-A (GB)
Title: User interface
Inventor: HOLUB RICHARD A
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 1997-02-25
Abstract: A user interface for controlling colour reproduction at multiple sites, which is implemented on a computer using object-orientated components, has an abstract menu object comprising a command name object and a submenu command object derived from the abstract menu object, and a menu command object derived from the abstract menu object comprising a plurality of submenu command objects and a menu bar object derived from the abstract menu bar comprising a plurality of the menu command objects and a select menu.
Patent GB-2354540-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preventing down hole tools from accidentally falling into a well bore during their attempted removal
Inventor: KAISER GARRY R
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: A method used to prevent the accidental dropping of a down hole tool into a well bore involves arranging a blow out prevention device so that it prevents the tool, which is being removed through it, from falling down hole. The method may involve providing a pair of opposing ram blocks [10], each having a semi-circular opening [12], which are pushed together to form a bore [14]. There may be a number of slips [18] which are able to move up and down on guide posts [20] in recesses [16] of the ram blocks [10], and the slips [18] may be downwardly biassed towards the lower surface [24] of the recesses [16] by springs. The recesses [16] may have tapered surfaces [26] to match tapered surfaces [28] on the slips [18] and be arranged so that upward movement of the slips [18] causes them to move away from the centre of the bore [14]. A tool being pulled out of a well through the bore [14] may be brought into contact with the slips [18]. This then places an upwards force on the slips [18] which moves them upwardly and outwardly, against the bias, allowing the tool to pass through them. If the tool is then accidentally released, the upwards force stops and the downwards bias forces the slips [18] down the tapered surfaces [26] of the recesses [16]. As they move downwards, the slips [18] are forced towards the tool by the tapered surfaces [26], and the serrations [30] bite into the tool and prevent it from falling.
Patent GB-2355060-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense apparatus
Inventor: DAVIS TERRENCE ROBERT
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: Means of cooling a glass or other receptacle into which a beverage is to be dispensed is provided by an apparatus comprising a dispense tap (10) connectable to a supply of the beverage, an array of jets (22) positioned adjacent the dispense tap (10) such that when a receptacle (18) for a beverage is in the dispense position under the dispense tap (10) the jets (22) extend around the receptacle (18), and means to pump cold water through the jets (22) onto the exterior surface of the receptacle (18).
Patent GB-2368805-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for moving doll's legs.
Inventor: CHANG CHAO-TSUNG
IPC: A63H3/48
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A mechanism for moving the legs of a doll comprises an output shaft 25 extending from a gearbox 20 with an eccentric protrusion 61 provided at either end of the shaft. Two swing members 70 are pivotally mounted to either side of the gearbox, each of which has a slot 72 at one end engaging one of the eccentric protrusions 61. The other end of each swing member is connected to one of the legs of the doll. A motor 30 may be provided to drive the mechanism via the gearbox.
Patent GB-2353394-A (GB)
Title: Tape storage cartridge having two level tape path
Inventor: VANDERHEYDEN WILLIAM J
IPC: G11B23/087
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: A tape cartridge includes a first rotatable hub and a second rotatable hub and a tape head receiving region. A flexible recording tape is wound upon the first rotatable hub and the second rotatable hub. The flexible recording tape is routed through the cartridge to provide two levels or layers of tape at the tape head receiving region. The tape cartridge may also have a single hub and may include a tape path through the cartridge to provide two levels or layers of tape at the tape head receiving region. Tape guides and pins may also be included in the tape cartridge. The tape path may include a flexible tape routed through the cartridge to provide two levels of tape at least one of the tape guides or tape pins within the tape cartridge. Of course the tape path through the tape cartridge may also include the tape head. At startup the tape always driven in the same direction so that the layer of tape underneath the other layer of tape is initially placed in tension. This prevents binding of one layer with respect to the second layer at startup. If the initial startup direction is opposite from the desired direction, the direction of the tape is reversed within the tape cartridge. A tape for use in a tape drive including a double loop type tape path includes a substrate having a magnetic layer applied to one side of the substrate, and having a backside of soft magnetic material applied to the other side of the substrate. The backside acts as a magnetic shield to prevent writing through the layer of tape nearest the head to the layer of tape underneath the layer of tape being written to.
Patent GB-2357257-A (GB)
Title: Producing metal formed product
Inventor: SUZUKI ATSUSHI
IPC: B22D17/00
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: An apparatus for producing a metal formed product comprises a molten metal-holding furnace (14); a semisolidified metal-producing mechanism (22); a cooling member-restoring mechanism (23) arranged adjacent to the semisolidified metal-producing mechanism (22), for applying a restoring treatment so that chillers (19) have a desired function; a forming machine (26) for forming semisolidified metal (20) to have a predetermined shape; and an articulated robot (28) capable of transporting a crucible (18) to the molten metal-holding furnace (14), the semisolidified metal-producing mechanism (22), and the forming machine (26). The semisolidified metal-producing mechanism (22) includes first to third agitators (38a to 38c). The cooling member-restoring mechanism (23) includes first to third treating sections (48a to 48c). These components are arranged in a direction of back and forth movement of the articulated robot (28). Accordingly, it is possible to efficiently obtain the metal formed product having a high quality. In variations the cooling member-restoring mechanism is dispensed with. In addition an apparatus is provided for introducing solid-liquid co-existing metal into an injection sleeve which includes a guide means and a cover means. A plunger for charging the metal into the injection sleeve may also be provided. In addition a cooling medium is jetted towards the solid-liquid metal. An articulated robot may be used to grip a vessel in which the solid-liquid metal is accommodated and tilt it.
Patent GB-2363025-A (GB)
Title: Z sharpening for fibre confocal microscopes
Inventor: HARRIS MARTIN RUSSELL
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for image sharpening in a confocal microscopy or endoscopy observation, the method comprising: collecting true confocal return light emanating from an observational field of an object; focussing the true confocal return light into a core of a fibre wave-guide; collecting near confocal return light from a volume partially overlapping the observational field and thereby defining an overlap volume; focussing the near confocal return light into the fibre wave-guide so as to be transmitted principally in a cladding of the fibre wave-guide; separately detecting the true confocal return light and the near confocal return light to produce a true confocal output signal and a near confocal output signal; and adjusting the true confocal output signal on the basis of the near confocal output signal to substantially eliminate from the true confocal output signal a component due to the near confocal output signal; whereby the effective volume of the observational field is reduced and the resolution of the observation is effectively increased.
Patent GB-2375624-A (GB)
Title: Ranking data according to multiple criteria
Inventor: WORTHY PAUL JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: Requests to complex stored data, particularly of a trading character that requires complex requests, e.g. for goods and services, are matched effectively to providers having complex resources or capabilities based on simultaneous consideration of a multiplicity of matching criteria. Providers capabilities are ranked or prioritised data according to a multiplicity of criteria associated with the request. The ranked results are output along with an explanation of the basis on which the ranking was reached. The request may then be resubmitted with modifications to criteria leading to a re-calculated ranking and a new explanation.
Patent GB-2376648-A (GB)
Title: Paper filter for centrifugal juice extractors
Inventor: HARTSHORN RICHARD
IPC: A47J19/02
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A disposable paper filter for a centrifugal juicer is adapted to fit inside the centrifuge bowl. The paper has a base containing a hole 3 through which components (8, fig 3) of the juicing mechanism can pass, and a sidewall 2. Ideally the paper also has tabs for ease of holding and removing the used paper.
Patent GB-2370287-A (GB)
Title: Overflow fitting for a flushing cistern
Inventor: SMITH DAVID
IPC: E03D1/00
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: An overflow fitting for a flushing cistern (1) comprises a U-shaped trap (2) for mounting inside the cistern, wherein the outlet of the trap is connected to pipework (3) passing through a wall of the cistern to a drain (5), the arrangement being such that part of the pipework (4) is transparent to enable any overflow discharge to be seen.
Patent GB-2378237-A (GB)
Title: Cooling air blowing apparatus for a refrigerator
Inventor: JUNG YOUNG GYU
IPC: F04D25/16
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A cooling air blowing apparatus for a refrigerator includes a driving motor 34 fixed at a rear side of a freezing chamber of the refrigerator; a fan 38 mounted on a rotational shaft 36 of the driving motor for blowing cooling air in both an axial and a radial direction; and a shroud 40 which surrounds circumferentially the fan 38. The axial flow fan blades 52 include on their tips curved blades 54 for driving the cooling air in the radial direction. Cooled air can thus pass directly to both the refrigerator freezer and the refrigerator cold storage chamber.
Patent GB-2384908-A (GB)
Title: Miniature mass spectrometer
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: An impact ionisation source for a micro-engineered mass spectrometer consists of a cold-cathode electron source comprising a first silicon substrate 2 with a cathode 4, gate electrode and locating profile 10 on its surface, a second silicon substrate 1 with an anode 3 and locating profile 10 on its surface, and spacers 9 adapted to cooperate with said locating profiles 10 to maintain the substrates in alignment with each other. The cathode comprises an array of emitter tips or edges. Also described is a dual electron source (see figure 14), and methods of fabricating self aligned one or two-dimensional einzel lenses. A known method of fabricating a miniature quadrupole mass filter is also described (see figure 7), the silicon substrates used held apart at the correct spacing by spacer rods. Both the ion source and ion optics of the present invention may be mounted on extensions of said spacer rods, which project beyond the mass filter (see figures 16-20).
Patent GB-2379657-A (GB)
Title: Feed bottle with teat or nipple
Inventor: MALLET CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61J11/02
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A teat 22 for use with a feed bottle, comprises a generally conical shaped upper section 40 and a base section 44, at least part of the base section 44 extends substantially perpendicular to the upper section 40 and has an inner 48 and an outer 46 annular flange extending therefrom. The inner 48 and outer flanges 46 may be substantially parallel to each other, and may extend in the opposite direction to the upper section 40 of the teat 22. The teat 22 may be provided with vent holes 50, which may be located in the base portion 44 inwardly from the inner annular flange 48, and the upper section 40 may be provided with ribbing and one or more vent holes 54 for the passage of fluid from the bottle. A single use feed bottle, of which the majority of components are made of plastics materials, comprises a body 2 having a mouth 4, a closure 10, and a teat 22 including a base section 44 wherein the inner 48 and outer 46 flanges abut opposing sides of the body 2 and are clamped in place by the closure 10. The teat may have an upper section 40 dimensioned to protrude from the closure 10, and a middle section 42 that mimics the inner profile of the closure 10 and a base section. The middle 42 and upper sections 40 may be arcuate. A combined closure 10 and teat 22 unit for use with a feed bottle, wherein the teat 22 and closure 10 are made as a co-moulded component. A teat shield 26 may be provided.
Patent GB-2374852-A (GB)
Title: A machine for formimg a longitudinal flange or pleat in tubular bag material
Inventor: TAYLOR ALFRED
IPC: B31B50/64
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A machine for forming at least one longitudinal flange or pleat in a continuous tubular bag material which is then filled, transversely sealed and cut to form individual bags or pouches comprises a base 16 which includes a slot 22 though which a fold 13 in the tubular bag material passes, apertures 24 facing the slot 22 which delivers hot gas to the said fold 13 and a pressure device 25 to apply pressure to the fold 13 after it has been heated. As the fold 13 in the tubular bag material is passed though the slot 22 in the base 16, hot gas is delivered though the apertures 24 thus heating the fold 13. The fold 13 then passes though the pressure device 25 thus adhering the folded portions of the bag together thus forming a flange or pleat 11. The base preferably includes a chamber 17 into which pressurised air is delivered and a heating element 19 which heats the air in the chamber before it passes though ducts 18 to the said apertures 24. The pressure device 25 may be a pair of rollers positioned to engage opposites side of the fold in the tubular bag material. If more than one flange or pleat 11 is to be formed a further machine is required to form each.
Patent GB-2376979-A (GB)
Title: Hinged clip for carton
Inventor: ANDERSON ALF PEDER HAKAN
IPC: B65D5/06
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A closing flap or clip is adapted to cap the edge of a carton in a first position and to free the access to a part of the edge in a second position. The flap passes from the first position to the second position by pivoting around a geometric axis that is perpendicular to the carton edge. The flap is formed from two panels or webs that are configured to fit on each of both sides of the edge when in the first position. First ends of the panels are crossed by the geometric axis. The flap has a hinge linking the two webs and includes means for connecting second ends of the opposing webs to their respective first ends.
Patent GB-2374033-A (GB)
Title: An upright vacuum cleaner with a cyclonic dust collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner which comprises a cyclonic dust collecting apparatus having first and second cyclone receptacles 210, 220 in series where air discharged through an air outlet 233 of the second cyclone receptacle is guided to a motor chamber through an air exhaust pipe 251, 252, 253 integrally formed with the cyclone dust collecting apparatus. Further disclosed is an upright vacuum cleaner with a cyclone dust collecting means which comprises a first cyclone receptacle, a second cyclone receptacle disposed within the first receptacle and having a grille, a lower closure mounted on the open end of the first receptacle and a reverse flow prevention means for hindering reverse flow from the lower closure. Also disclosed is an upright vacuum cleaner with a cyclone dust collecting means which comprises a substantially cylindrical first cyclone receptacle, a second cyclone receptacle concentrically disposed within the first receptacle, a cover for covering the upper ends of the receptacles and a base for covering the lower ends of the receptacles.
Patent GB-2384462-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printing system employing multiple inkjet printheads that print on different portions of the media at the same time
Inventor: BAIGES IVAN J
IPC: B41J3/54
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A printing system (10) for depositing ink on print media (22). The printing system includes first and second printhead assemblies (14, 16). The first printhead assembly deposits ink only on a first portion (13) of the print media. The second printhead assembly deposits ink only on a second portion (15) of the print media that is different than the first portion. The first and second printhead assemblies (14, 16) are mounted on first and second mechanisms (18a, 18b) respectively, for moving back and forth across the print media (22). The use of multiple printheads (18a, 18b) printing at the same time on different portions of the print media (22) results in greatly increased print media throughput for the inkjet printing system. In a further embodiment, there is a third printhead assembly (45, Fig 2) which deposits ink on a third portion (74, Fig 2) of the media.
Patent GB-2386843-A (GB)
Title: Puzzle
Inventor: PADWA ABRAHAM
IPC: D03D1/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A puzzle arrangement (10) in which a plurality of elements (11,12) are combined to produce a final overall image, the puzzle arrangement (10) being characterised in that the elements (11,12) comprise two sets of elongate strips (11,12) of flexible material, each strip (11, 12) having longitudinally spaced apart zones that bear portions of the said final image, the zones and the image portions being arranged such that interweaving the strips (11,12) of the first and second sets combines the visible image portions of the interwoven strips into a composite providing the final overall image. Preferably the strips (11,12) of each set have inwardly-directed cuts (14) from their side edges (13) at the boundary of each zone (111a, ... 112a, ... 111b, ...).
Patent GB-2388936-A (GB)
Title: A method of preserving metadata in an electronic image file
Inventor: RUSSON VIRGIL KAY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A method of preserving metadata (101) in an electronic image file (100) includes copying metadata (101) into the image file (100b) from a metadata backup database (121) after the metadata (101) are removed from the electronic image file (100a). An image file management application (120) comprised of computer-readable instructions stored on a computer-readable medium, causes a computer or processor (105) to access an electronic image file (100) and copy metadata (101) into the image file (100b) from a metadata backup database (121) after the metadata (101) are removed from the electronic image file.
Patent GB-2386958-A (GB)
Title: Integral capacitive sensor for proximity detection
Inventor: MOON TONY
IPC: B60R19/48
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A capacitive sensor (2) for use on a vehicle bumper (1) or body panel for proximity detection comprises a sensor that is integrally moulded into either the back face or the middle of the bumper or panel. The sensor comprises conductors (3, 5) separated by an insulating layer (4) and is held onto the bumper during the bumper moulding process whilst plastic is injected so as to seal the sensor into the bumper itself. Electrical connections (7) are made to the back of the sensor. The integrated sensor bumper unit is suitable for high volume production and removes the need for protective layers over the sensor conductors.
Patent GB-2406534-A (GB)
Title: Drilling template
Inventor: BLESSLEY SUSAN GILLIAN
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A drilling template for drilling a plurality of holes in workpieces, comprises a substantially rectilinear bar 1 having substantially flat and parallel opposing faces with a plurality of through holes 2, 3, 4 of a particular diameter for guiding a drill. A moveable stop means is provided that can be disposed to abut a surface of a workpiece and locate the template relative to the workpiece. Preferably the movable stop means includes a plurality of pivotally mounted strips 8, 9, 12, 13. Spiked pegs (18, fig 3) may also be provided for locating the template relative to a workpiece.
Patent GB-2396751-A (GB)
Title: Shaftless permanent magnet rotor
Inventor: YAMADA KAZUYUKI
IPC: H02K1/28
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: In a permanent magnet rotor, a power transmitting shaft 3a is brazed to an axial end of a solid cylindrical permanent magnet 2, and a reinforcement sleeve 12 is fitted on the outer circumferential surface of the permanent magnet increasing the overall rigidity. The sleeve extend over the shaft 3a and connecting member 9. The connection between the shaft and the magnet includes an intermediate Koval insert 5 , different brazing fillers 6,7 being used either side eg a silver material 6 between the silicon nitride turbine shaft and the insert and a neodymium material 7 between the insert and the neodymium iron boron magnet. The connecting member 9 may be of Koval and is also brazed to the magnet by a neodymium material 7.
Patent GB-2393143-A (GB)
Title: Hand held machine tool with detachable dust box
Inventor: WUENSCH STEFFEN
IPC: B01D46/52
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A hand-held machine tool 10 having a housing 12 and a blowing-out feed-pipe 28 to which a dust box 30 can be detachably fastened with the aid of its connecting feed-pipe 34. The dust box 30 can be equipped in a replaceable manner with a tube-like, in particular rotationally symmetrical filter, in particular a folded filter, and has an outer contour which is adapted thereto. Both the outer annular wall 32, and also the inner annular wall 38 of the dust box 30 have air holes 39 (in one embodiment) and also carry a folded filter 44 which is configured in a tube-like manner. The waste air passes through clearances 41 in the end wall (Fig 4, 40) into the annular dust chamber 33.
Patent GB-2398729-A (GB)
Title: Container device with two spaced-apart accommodating spaces
Inventor: CHEN YING-CHE
IPC: A47G7/06
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A container device (10) includes a container (11) and a first receiving member (12). The container (11) has a bottom wall (111) and a surrounding wall that extends upwardly from a periphery of the bottom wall (111) to define a first accommodating space. The first receiving member (12) is connected removably to the bottom wall (111) of the container (11), and defines a second accommodating space (121) therein. The member (12) may be received in a recess (116) having a downwardly open mouth as shown with screw-threaded engagement of the member therein. Alternatively, Figures 1 and 2, the mouth of the recess may be in the side wall of the bottom part, in which the member (12) slides like a drawer. The device may be a cup as shown or a lidded box, vase, pen holder or bottle.
Patent GB-2394661-A (GB)
Title: Perfume-containing composition
Inventor: NESS JEREMY NICHOLAS
IPC: A61K8/892
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: An aqueous skin-care, hair-care or fabric-care composition comprises surfactant, silicone insoluble in water, and perfume having a solubility parameter (SP) not exceeding about 20. By using a perfume with a low SP value, the invention enables good partitioning of perfume into the silicone of the composition, which means that the perfume will be associated with the silicone and deposited therewith onto skin, hair or fabric in use.