baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416308-A (GB)
Title: Locating sock for pad e.g. poultice
Inventor: MURFETT JANE PATRICIA
IPC: A61D9/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A locating sock 11 for use on the leg of a hoofed animal to provide for the positioning and retention of a pad 13 or other item at a particular location at or near the end of the leg comprising: a sole element 16; a tubular surround 17, with a first longitudinal axis. extending from a periphery of the sole element 16 so that the combination of the sole element 16 and the surround 17 together provide a cup shaped unit with sides conforming to an external profile of the sides of a hoof of an animal for which the sock 11 is to be used, the surround having a first end bounded by the sole element 16 and a second end by a first boundary; a tubular sleeve 20 with a second longitudinal axis extending from the first boundary to an upper boundary for the sock 11; the sleeve 20 being adapted to provide a variable length inner periphery perpendicular to the second longitudinal axis so that the overall periphery of the combination perpendicular to the second longitudinal axis can be varied between an long configuration, where the overall periphery is made up made up of a perimeter of the sleeve 20 plus an additional perimeter; and a short configuration 22, wherein the overall periphery is made up, or predominantly made up, of the perimeter of the sleeve 20 alone; and closing means T1 providing for the sleeve 20 to be maintained in its long or short or in an intermediate configuration wherein the overall periphery of the combination is greater than that of the perimeter of sleeve 20 alone but less than that of the perimeter of the sleeve plus the an additional perimeter.
Patent GB-2416907-A (GB)
Title: 2-d & 3-d Spontaneous Emission Display
Inventor: WAIN DAVID HOSTETTLER
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2004-08-07
Abstract: A 3-d display comprises two discrete frequency sources (electric arc lamps) tuned to emit two invisible (infra-red) wavelengths. These sources are collimated such that the beams of light are thin and parallel. They are then shone onto mirrors which can be adjusted quickly in 2-d (bearing and elevation). The beams of incident light are then shone into a container of suitable transparent material. Beam A excites the molecules of the target material to an intermediate energy state along its path. If the beams cross within the target material, at the crossing point, beam B excites the molecules from the intermediate energy state to a higher energy state. From this higher energy state, the target material emits visible photons as the electrons spontaneously decay back to their normal state. The beams are then scanned rapidly within the target material generating a 3-d vector (wire frame) or raster image. A 2-d display is made from a flexible sheet of target material (e.g. doped plastic). The incident beams may then be introduced tangentially into the target sheet, and guided using internal reflection. Hence, if the sheet is curved or bent, the incident beams remain within the target material. The beams are then scanned in 1-d (bearing) in order to produce a 2-d vector or raster image.
Patent GB-2417426-A (GB)
Title: Teething mitten
Inventor: MCMAHON ANNE-MARIE
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: An article for use by a baby, preferably in the form of a mitten or glove 1 for attachment to a limb which includes one or more formations in the form of teethers and/or dummies 3 which may be textured 4, musical, coloured or contain a pressure activated speech element. The mitten 1 is made from a washable, breathable fabric and is secured to the limb by an adjustable strap 2. Preferably the formations 3 may be made of any suitable moulded material or food grade plastic or may be formed from part of a ring or strip of material.
Patent GB-2407671-A (GB)
Title: A test module for a computer system using voltage margining to test components
Inventor: POMARANSKI KEN GARY
IPC: G06F11/24
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A computer system comprising a first processor that is configured to cause an operating system to be booted, a test module, a component coupled to the test module, and a power supply coupled to the test module and the component is provided. The test module is configured to provide a first signal to the power supply to cause a first voltage to be provided to the component, and the test module is configured to cause a first test to be performed on the component subsequent to the first voltage being provided to the component and the operating system being booted. A voltage margining test 300 is carried out, with second and third voltages used. A component to be tested is de-allocated 302 from use by the operating system. The component may be tested during normal system operation.
Patent GB-2419437-A (GB)
Title: Adiabatic clock powered logic
Inventor: WOOD JOHN
IPC: H03L7/00
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: Rotary clock logic comprising a first sampling structure and a first logic structure (And Gate (nand)) a sense amplifier and a second sampling structure and second logic; the first sampling structure operates to sample true D0, D1 and complement *D0, *D1 inputs using pass transistors on the first phase of a first rotary clock RTWO A; this sampled input is then provided to the first logic structure which performs a logic function on the inputs during the first phase of a second rotary clock RTWO B which coincides with a second phase of the first rotary clock. This produces a true QB and complement *QB output which is passed through a sense amplifier to amplify the result to a second rotary clock logic. The second rotary clock logic (Inverter buffer) is formed in the same way as the first except that the second sampling structure operates during the first phase of the second rotary clock RTWO B and the sampled inputs are provided to the logic structure which performs a logic function on the inputs during a first phase of the first rotary clock RTWO A which coincides with a second phase of the second rotary clock. This produces a true QA and complement *QA output. In the example shown the first logic is an AND (NAND) gate and the second logic is an inverter. The AND (NAND) gate is formed by AND'ing the two true inputs and OR'ing the two complement inputs.
Patent GB-2426431-A (GB)
Title: Mop bucket
Inventor: CARLSON BRUCE JOHN
IPC: A47J47/18
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A mop bucket has a removable insert (1 in Figure 2) beneath a mop wringing means (3 in Figure 1; 5 in Figure 2) to collect dirty water. The insert may be a two-compartment tray which occupies half of the length of the bucket. The mop wringing means may comprise blades (4 in Figure 1; 2 in Figure 2) which taper vertically and diagonally and have a series of holes of successively decreasing diameter going down each blade. Holders (5 in Figure 1; 3 and 4 in Figure 2) consisting of one restraining 'door' or two may be provided to hold mop handles of differing diameter in place. The mop bucket may be of metal/plastic.
Patent GB-2429074-A (GB)
Title: Engine valve control during cylinder reactivation
Inventor: LAMB BILL DAVID
IPC: F02D17/02
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A method of controlling an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders, for switching between a first mode in which at least one cylinder is deactivated by closing its inlet and exhaust valves and a second mode in which a previously deactivated cylinder is active. The switching is effected by cycling the engine while operating the inlet valves to admit air into the deactivated cylinder so as to raise the temperature of the cylinder prior to introducing fuel to activate the cylinder. The number of cycles in which air but no fuel is admitted into the cylinder may be set in dependence upon input from a demand pedal. Both inlet and exhaust valves may be operated when switching from the first mode to the second mode prior to the introduction of fuel.
Patent GB-2429704-A (GB)
Title: Spear valve fitting for a keg
Inventor: SIMPSON KENNETH LEONARD
IPC: B67C3/30
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A valve fitting 10 for a keg used for storing fluids under pressure is described, which includes a body 12 with an opening 18 therethrough and openings 22 in the side wall to provide a fluid path through the body and with a body valve seat 24 around the opening. The valve fitting further includes a valve member 38 movable in the body opening to open and close the fluid path through the body and which provides a seal surface which co-operates with the body valve seat to close the fluid path through the body, and a spring 36 which biases the valve member towards the body valve seat. The valve fitting is characterised in that it further includes a diversion plate 34 located above the spring and which when the valve member is moved against the bias of the spring off the body valve seat to open the fluid path through the body provides a bottom to the fluid path through the body and such that the diversion plate diverts the fluid flowing along the path laterally and out of the openings in the side wall, and thus the liquid does not flow through the spring. A second valve member 44 may be provided, the fitting may be of the well type spear or the flat top spear type.
Patent GB-2434312-A (GB)
Title: Cannabinoid extracts for treating neurodegeneration
Inventor: GUY GEOFFREY
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of extracts of cannabis plants for treating neurological degeneration .such as alzheimer's, huntingdon's and parkinson's diseases, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Downs syndrome, prion disease, palsy, spinal cord injury or alcohol induced neurotoxicity. Preferably the extract contains a cannabinoid:non-cannabinoid fraction in a ratio of between 60:40 90:10. The cannabinoid fraction may contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabidivarin (THCV), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromeme (CBC) tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), cannabidivarin (CBDV) and cannadidiolic acid (CBDA).
Patent GB-2424172-A (GB)
Title: Device for securing curtain cords
Inventor: ULLYART GLADYS
IPC: A47H3/02
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A device for securing curtain cords g) that are drawn when gathering/pleating curtains comprises an elongate body about which cords can be wrapped. The body includes a main shank portion a) which tapers at a distal end. The shank includes an upper hooked feature c) and a lower hooked feature d) creating a waisted central portion and includes indentations e) at either end on the opposite side to the hooked features. A hook portion may be included at the top or proximal end of the device as a means of hanging it from curtain rings or similar suspensions apparatus. The device is passed through curtain pockets f) at the outside end of the curtain and cords g) are then wrapped about the device to secure them and keep them tidy.
Patent GB-2437096-A (GB)
Title: Central heating radiator drainage receptacle
Inventor: LUPTON JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B65D1/34
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: A central heating radiator drainage receptacle comprises a container 1 having a straight side 2 with a recess 3 that permits the side of the receptacle to be fitted around pipework (9, fig 3) of a radiator (10) that emerges vertically from a floor and thereby permits the receptacle to be placed under the radiator (10) right up to a wall or other structure, upon which the radiator is supported. The receptacle may comprise of a further side having a scoop 4 with a recess 3 so that the receptacle can be positioned under the radiator (10) when the pipework (9) runs horizontally (fig 4). The recesses may be fitted with deformable compression seals 5 that close around the pipework, which may be of different sizes, to create a water resistant seal inside the recess and between the receptacle and the wall. The receptacle may have a handgrip 7 and a pouring spout 8 and may be manufactured from metal or plastics.
Patent GB-2429150-A (GB)
Title: Trim cover fastener
Inventor: ZAHEL JAROSLAW
IPC: A47C31/02
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A trim cover fastener 22 for securing a trim cover to a cushion of a vehicle seat comprises a first end 24 and a second end 26. A connector portion 28 extends between the two ends. In use, the first end is attached to the trim cover at a seam thereof which seam locates in a trench or groove in the cushion and the second end of the fastener is attached to the cushion. The second end may locate within the cushion or extend through the cushion to engage with the far side thereof. In embodiments, the fastener is unitary and made of a plastics material. A plurality of such fasteners may be used.
Patent GB-2441535-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated hand held sign apparatus for road crossings
Inventor: SHIRVANI FARROKH
IPC: G08B5/00
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: The illuminated hand held sign apparatus, primarily for use at school road crossings and the like, comprises a number of flashing lights 1 designed to be located around the edge of a conventional 'lollipop' style sign. The apparatus can be incorporated into a new sign during manufacture or attached to an existing sign. The apparatus preferably includes a control unit 2 that includes control circuitry to enable the flashing of the lights to be varied. The apparatus preferably includes an on/off switch and may include a position sensing switch designed to turn the lights off when the sign is lowered and on when the sign is raised to the upright position. The apparatus is preferably powered by internal rechargeable batteries that can be charged by an external mains operated charging unit 3.
Patent GB-2427211-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking modular floor tile
Inventor: FUCCELLA DANIEL C
IPC: E04F15/00
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: An interlocking, modular floor tile that comprises a planar member defined by a perimeter having four sides and a top surface, a plurality of downwardly projecting support legs of common length dispersed pattern-wise inside the perimeter of the planar member and coupled with the top surface, and at least one female interlocking connector element that extends outside the perimeter of the planar member for receiving a support leg of a like tile and thereby forming an interlock with the like tile.
Patent GB-2436926-A (GB)
Title: Garment impregnated with self-tanning composition
Inventor: CONSTANTINOU PANTELITSA
IPC: A41B11/14
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: A self tanning system comprises a garment to be worn a user, wherein the garment is dimensioned and configured to engage the skin of the user at an area to be tanned, characterised in that the garment is impregnated with self-tanning agent. The garment is preferably: stockings, body stocking, tights or pantyhose. Also disclosed is a method of self-tanning using said tanning system, and the use of a self-tanning agent for impregnating a garment.
Patent GB-2433350-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for a power tool battery
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN S
IPC: H01M50/204
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: The invention provides an electrical combination including a power tool having a housing supporting a motor, which is operable to drive a tool element. The electrical combination also includes a battery and an adapter supportable on the housing of the power tool and electrically connectable to the power tool and the battery such that the adapter transfers electrical power between the battery and the motor. The adapter has a locking arrangement engageable with the battery for preventing the adapter from being removed from the power tool housing while the battery is connected to the adapter.
Patent GB-2433698-A (GB)
Title: Patellar Button and knee prothesis for resisting medial and lateral forces
Inventor: MCMINN DEREK JAMES WALLACE
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: Femoral component 10 comprises lateral 11 and medial 12 condynes, open intercondylar area 13, patella flange 15 and patella groove 16 extending from the open area 13 to a free end of the flange; the flange surface for patella contact is, from a distance extending inwardly from the free end configured to resist medial to lateral forces - flange 15 has a twist or roller coaster shape. Patella component 22 (Figure 13) has off-set dome (23) with respective lateral and medial facets (24, 25). Also independently claimed is a device (Figure 39 onward) for intra-operative checking of patellar tracking to allow correct insertion of the femoral and patellar components, comprising a first part (29) having a polymeric patella component matching a femoral component, and an extension member for registering with a second part (30) having a portion sized to a cut surface of the patella and with means to engage the cut surface; a further member registers with the first part, with sliding between the parts.
Patent GB-2436218-A (GB)
Title: Communication Device and System
Inventor: WALKER IAN
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: The communication system includes two or more communication devices capable of communicating with each other. Each communication device includes a housing having visual indicator means provided thereon and user actuation means for actuating said visual indicator means on said device and for allowing communication of data relating to said visual indicator means between said devices.
Patent GB-2450866-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for applying flavouring slurry
Inventor: WILSON PETER DAVID
IPC: A23L19/18
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: Flavouring drums are used in the snack food industry to apply a flavouring mixture to snack food products such as potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, extruded snacks and the like. The invention provides an apparatus for applying flavouring slurry to food products as they pass through a flavouring drum 1. The apparatus includes a small mixing vessel 7 for mixing together a liquid, such as an edible oil, and flavouring particles to form a flavouring slurry. A pump 16 is provided to transfer the flavouring slurry from the mixing vessel 7 directly to a delivery means 15, for applying the flavouring slurry to the food products as they pass through the flavouring drum 1. The operation of the apparatus can be controlled in 'real time' and may include rate determining means for measuring or deriving the rate at which food products are supplied to the flavouring drum 1. Control means, optionally in the form of an electronic control unit 11, are provided to control the operation of the pump 16 such that that the rate at which the flavouring slurry is pumped directly to the delivery means 15 is selected in accordance with the rate at which the food products are supplied to the flavouring drum 1.
Patent GB-2437447-A (GB)
Title: Memory device having trapezoidal bitlines and method of fabricating same
Inventor: RAMSBEY MARK T
IPC: H01L29/792
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A memory device (100) and a method of fabrication are provided. The memory device (100) includes a semiconductor substrate (110) and a charge trapping dielectric stack (116, 118, 120) disposed over the semiconductor substrate (110). A gate electrode (122) is disposed over the charge trapping dielectric stack (116, 118, 120), where the gate electrode (122) electrically defines a channel (124) within a portion (114) of the semiconductor substrate (110). The memory device (100) includes a pair of bitlines (112), where the bitlines have a lower portion and a substantially trapezoidal shaped upper portion.
Patent GB-2437861-A (GB)
Title: Finger boot basket
Inventor: REYNOLDS JAMES SCOTT
IPC: E21B27/00
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A boot basket for retrieving debris from a well bore, and a method for retrieving debris from said well bore. The boot basket (303) includes a mandrel (301) having an internal wall and an external wall. The mandrel is connectable to a work string. The boot basket further includes a basket having an inner wall and an outer wall, wherein the basket is disposed on the mandrel such that an annular space exists between the inner wall of the basket and the external wall of the mandrel. A plurality of fingers (302) is pivotally mounted and movable between a first open position and a second closed position. Each of the plurality of fingers blocks a portion of the annular space existing between the inner wall of the basket and the external wall of the mandrel when in the second closed position.
Patent GB-2452298-A (GB)
Title: Composite structure with a hollow body and a rim
Inventor: BARBER SCOTT
IPC: B29C35/02
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A method of making a composite structure (1) that comprises a curved body (5) and an integral rim (3) (Figure 1 - not shown), is disclosed. The method comprises forming a diaphragm pack 19 having a flat stack 13 of composite plies between two diaphragms 15A, 15B, wherein each ply (L1, L2, L3; Figures 3A, 3B - not shown) is made up of a plurality of composite tiles (9; Figures 2A, 2B - not shown). Each tile (9) includes at least a first portion (9A) and a second portion (9B). The side edges of the first portion (9A) abut against side edges of adjacent tiles and side edges of the second portion (9B) overlap side edges of adjacent tiles. Air is evacuated from within the diaphragm pack 19 either before or after placing the diaphragm pack 19 within a double diaphragm forming apparatus comprising a hollow forming tool 23. The first portion (9A) of the composite tiles (9) is supported on an upper surface 23A of the tool 23. Heat (25; Figure 4E - not shown) is applied to the diaphragm pack 19. When the stack reaches the forming temperature a vacuum (Pv; Figure 4E - not shown) is applied between the lower diaphragm 15B and the tool 23 such the second portion (9B) of the composite tiles (9) are drawn downwards into contact with the internal wall 23B of the tool 23 to move the edges of the second portion (9B) of adjacent tiles to abut against side edges of adjacent tiles (9). The first portion (9A) of each tile (9) forms part of the rim (3) and the second portion (9B) of each tile forms part of the curved body (5). Claims to the structure have also been included.
Patent GB-2446307-A (GB)
Title: PBX providing outgoing calls for affiliated off-premises terminal
Inventor: ABRAMSON SANDRA R
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A telecommunications system 100 is disclosed that enables a user to pair a desk set 103 that is an extension of a private-branch exchange (PBX) 104 with an affiliated cell phone 101 that is accessible via the Public Switched Telephone Network. One feature of the telecommunications system enables a call that is directed to the user's desk set to be automatically forwarded to the user's cell phone. This provides the illusion to the caller that the user is physically in her office when she is not necessarily there. A similar feature also provides the illusion when a third party initiates a call that connects the users cell phone 101 to a called party 102. Such a third party includes a computer-telephony integration (CTI) application 106 in a telephone telemarketing center, which automatically places many outgoing telephone calls by use of the PBX and a pool of CTI ports 107. When initiating a call from the cell phone 101 to the called party 102, a first call is setup between the desk set 103 and a port on the PBX, this first call is extended to the cell phone 101, a second call is setup between the desk set 103 and the called party 102, and the first and second calls are then merged such that the calling party number sent to the called party relates to the telephone number of the desk set telephone with which the cell phone is affiliated.