baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2356241-A (GB)
Title: Bolt action for rifle
Inventor: DU PLESSIS ALEXANDER BENJAMIN
IPC: F41A15/12
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A bolt action for a firearm which comprises a bolt with a removable handle which can be attached to the bolt for left handed use or for right handed use. The receiver has slots for back and forth movement and rotation to left or to right to close the chamber and has apertures for safe cartridge ejection either to the left or to the right according to the position of the handle. Primary cartridge extraction is provided for both in left handed and right handed use by a cam surface of equilateral triangular shape on the receiver and a co-acting shape on a neck of the handle as well as protection against erroneous movement of the handle to the wrong side, in use.
Patent GB-2371071-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable head rail
Inventor: MANKOWITZ NORMAN
IPC: E06B9/32
Filed: 2001-01-13
Abstract: A mechanism 3 allowing a blind (10), 10A, 10B, (10C), (10E) to be placed at any vertical position in the required space, before the blind is opened. The mechanism may be used for almost all blinds which open and close in a vertical direction. The invention allows for two head rails 1, 2, the first attached to a wall or above a window and the second attached to the blind. The second head rail 2 may be attached to the first 1 by an actuating mechanism of two or more adjustable cords 3 and hence the distance between the two head rails may be adjusted in order to raise or lower the second rail. The adjustable cords 3 may include a locking mechanism 9, included in the head rails or as clasps on the wall. The actuating mechanism might also be motorised. A kit for adapting the mechanism to existing blinds might comprise a second head rail which would be attached to an existing head rail by an actuating mechanism. The blind 10A, 10B could be attached to the head rail with a strip of velcro (RTM), or alternatively attaching the top rail 6 of the blind 10B to the second head rail, or attaching the cloth of the blind directly to the second head rail, depending on the type of blind in use. The invention could also be used as a room divider.
Patent GB-2372671-A (GB)
Title: Processing network events to reduce the number of events to be displayed
Inventor: MARTIN HAMISH D S
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: In a network of managed devices, a method of processing network events to reduce the number of events to be displayed in an event log, comprising receiving information relating to network events, passing information regarding a network event to an event processor, determining if the information passed to the event processor relates to a type of event processed by that event processor, and if it is of such a type, processing said information if information on a related event has already been received by that event processor. The method also includes passing said information on to a further event processor if the information received does not relate to a type of event processed by said first event processor. A set of event processors for carrying out the method is described together with a computer program, or a program on a computer readable medium loadable into a digital computer, or embodied in a carrier wave, which computer program operates in accordance with the method.
Patent GB-2366834-A (GB)
Title: D-ring assembly for a bag
Inventor: ANSCHER JOSEPH
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A D-Ring assembly comprises a base 10 having a ring 12 integrally formed therewith and protruding from the top surface of the base, and a grommet 20 having an aperture 21 therethrough. The grommet 20 covers the base 10 so that the ring 12 protrudes through the aperture 21. In use, the base 10 is mounted underneath the fabric or trim of a briefcase [30, fig 3] or other item, with the ring 12 protruding through a hole in the fabric. The grommet 20 is mounted on top of the base 10 and fabric and secured to the base. The ring protrudes through the hole in the grommet and can be used to attach straps or other items to the assembly. This assembly is very secure because it does not depend on the strength of a narrow fabric or leather strap to stay mounted. It is also very sleek and attractive because it only protrudes a small amount from the surface of the bag or item to which the assembly is attached.
Patent GB-2376258-A (GB)
Title: Water containment structure
Inventor: GAINES MICHAEL PETER
IPC: E02B3/04
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: A water containment structure comprises a plurality of spaced upright support members 1 secured at their bases and each capable of receiving a plurality of containers 2 stacked successively along its length. The spacing of the uprights and the dimensions of the containers is such that corresponding containers on adjacent poles are in touching contact, with any spaces between said containers being filled with particulate solid material. The containers may be scrap vehicle tyres with at least some of the adjacent tyres being secured to each other with rivets 3. The structure may be used to prevent river bank erosion, to control tidal flow on the coastline or in flood prevention schemes.
Patent GB-2367760-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball handling apparatus
Inventor: YORK MICHAEL T
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: An apparatus 10 for retrieving and dispensing golf balls 250 on a playing surface comprises a body 20B and (20F, figure 1) having a top end and a bottom end such that said bottom end has an opening 50 formed to allow the passage of golf balls 250 therethrough; a pivotally attached ball control means arranged to control the entrance and exit of the golf ball 250 into said body, said ball control means comprises a lever 120, a stop 160 and a bias means 210 for biasing said stop 160 in a closed position but by pressing said lever 120, said stop 160 can be moved into an open position to allow the movement of a golf ball 250. The apparatus may have a handle 30 attached to the body, and may be formed integrally with said body. A means for supporting the apparatus may include at least one elongated member 90 pivotally attached to the body. There may also be attached to the body a guide 230 for guiding a golf ball 250 from said body to the playing surface, and may be a formed wire. The structure of the body may include two separate panels 20B and (20F, figure 1) attached together, and may be constructed from a blow-moulded plastics material. A spring (210, figure 3) and more specifically a coil spring, may form the biasing means.
Patent GB-2379201-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft having auxiliary engines in case of main engine failure
Inventor: YOMI-ALLI DAVID
IPC: B64C27/02
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: An aircraft has auxiliary engines 1, which are mounted with a hinge 3 so they may rotate and be used to slow the descent the aircraft in the case of an emergency. They are designed to function as independently as possible, eg in case of power failure and can work automatically or manually.
Patent GB-2363597-A (GB)
Title: System for transferring fluids and methods for installing,modifying and operating the system
Inventor: BECH ARILD
IPC: B63B27/24
Filed: 2000-04-18
Abstract: System for transferring fluids between a floating installation (10) and a tanker (30), wherein the floating installation is permanently moored (31, 32) to the seabed (1), and comprising a buoy (20) being moored (21A, 21B) to the seabed and connected to the installation through a first mooring line (12A) and a first fluid transfer line (12B). Buoy (20) is adapted to be connected to the tanker (30) through a second mooring line (32A) and a second fluid transfer line (32B), and the buoy (20) is immersed in the sea in its normal operative position and is provided with a swivel for the second mooring line (32A) and the second fluid transfer line (32B).
Patent GB-2371341-A (GB)
Title: Trailer control system
Inventor: OH PAHNGROC
IPC: B60T8/1755
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: A trailer control system incorporates sensors both on a trailer and a tow vehicle towing the trailer to measure operating performance of both the trailer and the tow vehicle or prime mover. A computer 722 mounted in the trailer or in the tow vehicle gathers input data from the sensors, including measurements of force such as braking, yaw or rollover force, displacement, articulation angle and temperature for the tow vehicle, the trailer, and/or their components. The computer may also be used to apply braking forces to the wheels of the trailer, the trailer having at least two brake controllers 708,710,718,720. The system may calculate and apply a steering error correction of braking error, yaw steering error or trailer roll. Braking forces may be applied separately to left or right side brakes to control under steering or over steering of the tow vehicle (fig 3). A towable trailer simulator (500, fig 5) can test a variety of components on the trailer so that a better trailer may be designed.
Patent GB-2373912-A (GB)
Title: Organic electro-luminescence display driving system for mobile communication terminal
Inventor: NAKAMURA MASAFUMI
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: In an organic EL display driving system, the power consumption of the organic EL display is reduced without damaging the visuality of the displayed contents on the organic EL display. An optical sensor (203) measures the amount of incident ambient light to an organic EL display (201), which emits light spontaneously i.e. without a backlight, and a power supply voltage controlling circuit (205) controls the power supply voltage for the organic EL display so that the power supply voltage is increased when the amount of the incident ambient light is large, and the power supply voltage is decreased when the amount of the incident ambient light is small. The system is used in a mobile communication terminal, e.g. a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2391037-A (GB)
Title: Electrical rotating blocking member for a lock
Inventor: BARDY ALBERT EDWARD
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A lock 2 comprising a housing 4 having a first aperture 8 and a rotatable blocking member 6 having a second aperture 10. When the two apertures are in a first position and are aligned (fig. 6), the lock is able to be unlocked by a locking member 7 passing through the two apertures. When the first and second apertures are in a second position and are not in registry (fig. 3), the lock remains locked because the locking member 7 cannot pass through the first and second apertures. The blocking member is rotated by an electric motor 12. Electrical power for the motor 12 is only required for driving the rotatable member between the first and second positions. One or more magnets 14 are provided to cause the rotatable member 6 to remain in either of the two positions and, therefore, the electrical power is switched off to save power. Stops 22, 24, 26 may be provided to limit the travel of the rotating member.
Patent GB-2380949-A (GB)
Title: Camming device
Inventor: BROWN KEVIN
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: A camming device (10) comprises a stem (12), a spindle (16) mounted on the stem, at least two cam members (24,26) adapted to engage the walls of a crack or hole by their cam profiles pivotally mounted on the spindle and adapted for opposite pivotal movement from a closed position to an open position, means (28,30) to apply a force to each cam member to urge it to its open position, and means for pivoting the cams to the closed position, characterised in that the stem is mounted directly to the spindle. The stem 12 may have a ferrule or sleeve (22, figure 4) so that it can be mounted on the spindle 16 via a stepped bore (18) in a block (14) on the spindle 16. Alternatively the stem 12 may be welded or soldered to the spindle 16. Also disclosed is a camming device 10 including a trigger 30 and wires 28,56 linking the trigger to each cam 24,26, wherein the wires 28,56 pass through guides 36 mounted on the stem 12. Flexible wires 28,56 may be joined to rigid wires 15 by a swaged collar 58. Alternatively the wires may be joined by a coil (202, figure 11) as that the wires share of common axis.
Patent GB-2391474-A (GB)
Title: Gram flour mask for cleansing the feet and removing dead skin
Inventor: JOBANPUTRA GITA
IPC: A61K8/97
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A gram flour mask composition for deep cleansing the feet and removing dead skin comprises gram flour (chick pea flour), honey, milk and water. In a process for cleansing the feet, the above composition is applied to the feet and before wrapping the feet in cling film. The mask is then left to dry. Following this step, the mask is scrubbed off using a towel mitt and the feet are washed in warm water. The client's feet are then bathed in a mixture of warm scented milk and fresh roses and re-washed in warm water to soften soothe and heal the feet. The final step comprises drying the feet and carrying out a reflex zone massage with almond oil.
Patent GB-2380610-A (GB)
Title: Device for fixing electrical apparatus to a wall
Inventor: PETIT LAURENT
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A support 8 for electrical apparatus 3 to be inserted into a hole 4 formed in a wall and delimited by a rim 5, includes a frame 9 adapted to carry the apparatus 3 and to be inserted at least partly into the hole 4. The support 8 includes at least one mark (20, Fig 5) corresponding to the required insertion of the frame 9 into the hole 4 and at least one elastically deformable portion 21 which, projecting transversely from the hole 4 to bear against the rim 5 thereof, is adapted to cooperate with the mark 20 to form an indicator of the insertion of the frame 9 into the hole 4.
Patent GB-2394268-A (GB)
Title: A chemically sensitive cross-over prevention valve
Inventor: STUART GRAHAM MANSFIELD
IPC: F16K17/40
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A valve mechanism is resiliently biassed towards a first, closed position, but normally retained in a second, open position by means of a linkage including a chemically sensitive device which is arranged to release in the presence of a contaminant. The chemically sensitive device preferably comprises an elongate member (24) having at least one end whose surface is frictionally engaged by a co-operating member of the valve mechanism, chemical degradation of the device by the contaminant resulting in the loss of frictional engagement. The frictional engagement may be by interference fit end caps (30,32) at either end of the elongate member (24). The valve mechanism is preferably used to operate a butterfly valve.
Patent GB-2381024-A (GB)
Title: Plug holder sub for delayed release of a liner wiper plug
Inventor: YOKLEY JOHN M
IPC: E21B33/16
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A holding sub 110 for a liner wiper plug (figure 2) incorporates a retaining latch 114 that is released by movement of a piston 134 in response to an increase in the string fluid pressure. Piston chamber 132 is filled with fluid that communicates with the well annulus via pathway 128 and a metering jet 130 or a restricted aperture 131. Release of the wiper plug is initiated by the introduction of a pump down plug into the string. It lands within the wiper plug and is secured by a second latch (156, figure 2), blocking fluid flow and increasing the string pressure, forcing the piston to move upwards and release the first latch. The limited rate at which fluid exits the piston chamber causes a time delay that allows the pressure build up and its subsequent rapid decay to be recognised at the surface, indicating deployment of the wiper plug.
Patent GB-2387972-A (GB)
Title: Memory card reading/writing module
Inventor: BANG-HENG TING
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: A memory card reading/writing module which is built into a computer (2, Fig 6) comprises a machine seat 11 located in a standard slot of the computer, a reading unit 13 which sits in the machine seat but may also be removed from the module and plugged into an external port of the computer, and a frame 12 which has an approximate U-shape and is positioned over the machine seat. When the reading unit is slid into the frame, a pivoting arm 123 is pushed, which in turn moves the push rod 122 into position, so that it protrudes through front panel 14. This push rod can then be used to eject the reading module, using the pivoting arm. The reading unit has a joint (131, Fig 3), which may be USB joint, which connects to connector 121, and also a cable having a second joint 132 to connect to an external computer port, (see Fig 7). The reading unit comprises a plurality of slots on its front side to accept various types of memory cards. A cover 15 is also provided.
Patent GB-2384093-A (GB)
Title: Information recording medium
Inventor: HATTORI HITOSHI
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: An information recording medium 8 for acting as a writing target during a data generating operation, in which data corresponding to information written on the recording medium is generated, has first identification information 45 readable by reading means 34 so that characters may be recorded on the recording layer when the first identification information matches second identification information which is set in advance. The recording layer may a leuco dye and a developer, a resin layer including organic compound grains, or a liquid crystal compound.
Patent GB-2387907-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic tracking sonar performs horizontal and vertical scanning
Inventor: ISHIHARA SHINJI
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A automatically tracking sonar 52 performs horizontal tracking by transmitting an ultrasonic beam 53 underwater with a tilt angle   w  forming an umbrella-like beam pattern and detects a target (eg fish) by producing a receiving beam 57 which is rotated at high speed in a spiral pattern to receive echo signals. The system additionally performs vertical scanning by transmitting an ultrasonic beam 34 having a specific sector angle which is steered successively downward from the water surface 54 to determine the target depth. The tilt angle   w  for the horizontal scanning is then controlled based on the target depth information. Reliable automatic tracking of the target is obtained regardless of vertical movements of the target. The system can discriminate between a target echo and a bottom echo, and furthermore can automatically recommence tracking even if tracking is temporarily interrupted by loss of target signal (eg aeration).
Patent GB-2386182-A (GB)
Title: Indoor unit of packaged air conditioner
Inventor: KIM JEONG-HUN
IPC: F24F1/0063
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: Disclosed is an indoor unit of a packaged air conditioner including a cabinet having an inlet grill at a lower part and an outlet grill at an upper part so as to provide a circulation space of an indoor air, an evaporator established on a slant at an inner upper part of the cabinet to cool the indoor air with evaporation heat of a refrigerant, a cross-flow fan installed at an inner lower part of the cabinet to compulsorily inhale to exhale the indoor air toward the evaporator wherein the inhaled and exhaled indoor airs coexist at a same height, and a separator installed between a top of the cross-flow fan and the evaporator to prevent the inhaled and exhaled airs from intervening each other.
Patent GB-2389579-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forcedly cooling sheet glass,and tempered sheet glass
Inventor: YOSHIZAWA HIDEO
IPC: C03B35/14
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A method for forcedly cooling sheet glass includes the step of causing water-cotaining members (11, 31) to contact with both surfaces of sheet glass (27) to cool the sheet glass. Sheet glass heated to a predetermined temperrature is brought into contact with water-containing members to thereby quench the surface of the sheet glass. Water in the water-containing members partly evaporates owing to the heat of the sheet glass, and the sheet glass is thereby effectively cooled by the heat of evaporation of water.
Patent GB-2404852-A (GB)
Title: Soft supporting block
Inventor: DAVIES DEBORAH
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A soft supporting block used in yoga includes a support element consisting of a block of high density foam with chamfered edges all round (1, fig 1) encased in two pieces of reflex foam (2 , fig 1) which are sealed around the block of high density foam for the cushioning element ,( 1 and 2 fig 1) are then wrapped in a polyester wading (3, fig 1) for the softness element, all three previously mentioned elements are then encased in a exterior cover of strong cotton fabric (4 ,fig 1) and sewn at all edges as shown in figure 2.
Patent GB-2393463-A (GB)
Title: Radially expandable connection with thread stop
Inventor: MACAULAY IAIN CAMERON
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: An expandable tubular coupling (23) comprises a threaded male portion (28) and a corresponding threaded female portion (30), wherein the thread portions (28,30) feature thread profiles configured such that the coupling (23) may be made up to a predetermined extent, and once made up to the predetermined extent may be made up no further. In a disclosed embodiment the thread profiles are a combination of a square thread profile (36,38) and a dovetail thread profile (32,34).
Patent GB-2407031-A (GB)
Title: Pillow system
Inventor: PATEL INDIRA
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: An orthopaedic pillow system comprising at least 3 main pillows shaped to fit the contours of the neck and head of a user is used in conjunction with height-adjusting, supplementary pillows. The pillows are secured together and are in specially shaped outer covers. A measuring device is also disclosed for measuring the human body to select the most suitable combination of pillows for a particular user. A separator cushion which is placed between the legs and a cushion for sitting on when cross-legged are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2400563-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal cleansing and massaging device
Inventor: AGADJANOV SEMEON
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: Vaginal cleansing and massaging device comprising a base 5 which forms a plug and fluid inlet and outlet ports 3, 4. Preferably, the fluid is supplied under pressure by gravity, a tap or shower. Preferably, the incoming and outgoing fluids do not mix. Incoming water may flow through central tube 16 and outgoing water may re-enter the device via holes 7 which lead to the outlet port via a reservoir 17. The device may be beneficial for treatment with medicaments and hydromassage for health or pleasure. The device may comprise an inner core and outer casing joined together. The device may be made of polypropylene. Also claimed is a disposable vaginal cleansing and massage having only an inlet tube to supply fluid from a bag which may have a thickened portion to permit manual squeezing.
Patent GB-2392820-A (GB)
Title: Item of lingerie or swimwear
Inventor: SABREZE AREZU
IPC: A41B9/00
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: An item of lingerie or swimwear such as a G-string comprises a fabric portion F and a non-fabric string ST,T detachably connected at its opposite ends, e.g. by screw-connectors S. to the fabric portion so as to enable the string to be removed when the fabric portion 'is washed. The string suitably comprises beads on an elastic string which may comprise two or more filaments. The garment may also be a brassiers or bikini top.
Patent GB-2412233-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic micro-actuator
Inventor: AL-CHALABI SALAH A
IPC: B81B5/00
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An electrostatic micro-actuator has a generated force which is a linear function of the signal voltage applied to a common electrode. A common electrode 3a, 3b is suspended for mobility and two other electrodes 1, 2 are in fixed relationship on either side. The common electrode may have the form of a back-to-back comb shape, in interlocking relationship with each of the other two comb electrodes. A method of making the device includes etching a conductive silicon layer of a silicon-on-insulator structure, down to an etch stop layer (figs 8A-8D). The dimensions of the fixed electrodes are greater than those of the mobile electrode so that a limited etch of the etch stop layer releases the common electrode but leaves the outer electrodes anchored by remaining material of the etch stop layer.