baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2361180-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tripod stands
Inventor: LINDSAY RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: F16M11/32
Filed: 2000-01-19
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a tripod stand for supporting equipment such as a TV camera or the like comprising a mounting (10) for the equipment having a central axis and three telescopic legs (17, 18) extending from the mounting, the legs having head ends (40) pivotally attached to the mounting at locations equi-spaced around said central axis of the mounting to allow the legs to fold together in a closed position and outwardly to an erect position in which they diverge in tripod form from the mounting, and foot ends (50, 51) to engage the ground or other surface on wich the stand is to be used. Each leg comprises a plurality of slidably engaged interlocking channel section members (17, 18, 19) facing outwardly of said axis to extend and retract with respect to one another. One of said members (17) is being pivotally attached to the mounting to swing between said folded and erect positions and each of the further members having menas (35, 45, 48) to lock the member in any position of extension/retraction with respect to the adjacent member nearest said mounting to vary the stand height.
Patent GB-2371302-A (GB)
Title: Neurotransmitter transporter polypeptide
Inventor: SALA CINZIA FELICITA
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: An isolated neurotransmitter transporter polypeptide (HIPHUM 0000224) comprising <SL> <LI>(i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 or <LI>(ii) a variant thereof which has neurotransmitter transporter activity or <LI>(iii) a fragment of (i) or (ii) which has neurotransmitter transporter activity. </SL> The polypeptide is expressed in the brain and may be useful in the treatment of psychiatric disorders e.g. bipolar disorders, unipolar depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and neurodegenerative disorders and drug dependence.
Patent GB-2380948-A (GB)
Title: A football training apparatus
Inventor: YOUNG GEORGE REDBURN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A football training apparatus comprises a chassis 10 on which are mounted a plurality of contact members 3 which partially surround the player, each contact member 3 having a visual indicator (4 figure 1) operable by the user in a pre set or random manner, a rocker arm 22 and a switch means 36 to deactivate or activate the visual means (4 figure 1) when the contact member 3 has been kicked by the player and a control means (50 figure 1) able to detect when a visual indicator has been deactivated and able to activate the next visual member (4 figure 1) in the sequence. Each contact member 3 being attached to a rocker arm 22 which is pivotly mounted on the chassis 10 and may have an optical sensor 36 at its distal end. When a contact member 3 is kicked by a user, movement of the rocker arm 22 is detected by the sensor 36 to deactivate the visual indicator (4 figure 1). Each contact member 3 may comprise a realisably attachable module 5 with cooperating means (17,18 figure 3) at its ends to attach to an adjacent module 5. The control means (50 figure 1) may comprise of a computer processor, memory and an interface. Also included is a computer program for use with the football training apparatus.
Patent GB-2375630-A (GB)
Title: Consumer interaction system
Inventor: HAYET MARY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A method of efficient ordering of goods comprising the following steps: <SL> <LI>(a) a client interacts with an electronic shopping system to indicate his willingness to place an order, whereby said interaction optionally involves the addition of further background information to the system and/or the addition of order specific information to the system; <LI>(b) the electronic shopping system produces a suggestion of the shopping list for said client based on <SL> <LI>(1) information concerning goods which are available for ordering, their prices and optionally further information relating to said goods; and <LI>(2) information concerning the historic purchasing behaviour of said client; and optionally <LI>(3) background information of said client; and optionally (4) environmental information; and </SL> <LI>(c) said client reviews said suggestion of the shopping list and optionally amends said list followed by placing the order. And a suitable system therefor. </SL>
Patent GB-2385316-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible Container Assembly
Inventor: CHEN CHI-CHUAN
IPC: B65D6/16
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A collapsible container assembly (10) comprising: a rectangular base frame (111), a first (114) and second (113) rectangular side frame disposed on the rectangular base frame (111), plus a first (112) and second (115) rectangular lateral frame disposed on the rectangular base frame (111) with two u-shaped rods (40,400) connected to the first (114) and second (113) rectangular side frames respectively, where a connection fastener (30), with an L-shaped end (31)is inserted in the first rectangular lateral frame(112), a distal end (301) in the rectangular base frame (111) and a column (33) in the first rectangular side frame (114).
Patent GB-2370256-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for tensioning a seatbelt
Inventor: SPECHT MARTIN
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning a seat belt has a piston (2) which is driven in a guide tube (1) and is connected to the belt webbing (4) of the seat belt via a traction cable (3) and a cable deflector (5) for the traction cable 3. The traction cable acts on one end of the belt webbing of the seat belt and is looped 180{ around the cable deflector (5) and the portion of traction cable extending between the cable deflector and the belt webbing (4) is guided substantially parallel to the axial direction of the guide tube (1).
Patent GB-2374160-A (GB)
Title: Guiding an optical fibre in a mounting channel using a guide channel
Inventor: IRAVANI EBRAHIM
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A method of guiding an optical fibre (13) into a mounting channel (18) which extends along a surface (24) of an optical chip (20), the method comprising the steps of:-<BR> ```providing a guide element (50) having a surface (54) in which there is formed a guide channel (56) having tapered sidewalls (74). Positioning the guide element (50), the optical chip (20) and the optical fibre (13) relative to one another such that the guide channel (56) faces the mounting channel (18) with the optical fibre (13) disposed between the surfaces of the guide element (50) and the optical chip (20); and<BR> ```effecting relative displacement between the guide element (50) and the optical chip (20) so that the optical fibre (13) is guided into the mounting channel (19) by the guide channel (56).
Patent GB-2378664-A (GB)
Title: Multiple progressive and bonusing table game methods and apparatus
Inventor: ROWE RICHARD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: A progressive gaming system is described having multiple progressive games associated with a plurality of table games 200. The system includes a plurality of network nodes 202, each of which is associated with one of the plurality of table games and is operable to transmit first information relating to game activity corresponding to the associated table game. A network interconnects the plurality of network nodes. A server is connected to the network for managing the plurality of progressive games. The server is operable to use the first information from the network nodes to control a plurality of awards associated with the plurality of progressive games. The server is also operable to assign at least one of the awards to a player at a corresponding one of the table games in response to a corresponding event. The system can also be appropriate to network across a plurality of gaming machines together with table games. Figs 3 and 4 (not shown). Progressive jackpot awards can be purely random or for specific events. The network can extend over a number of venues eg separate casinos.
Patent GB-2392912-A (GB)
Title: Heating and mixing apparatus for polymeric materials
Inventor: WILLIAMS DYFRID
IPC: B29B7/60
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: Apparatus for treating naturally occurring polymers, such as gums or resins from plants or trees, the apparatus comprising a heated reservoir 1 to contain a quantity of polymer, one or more inlets 15 for the introduction of additives/reactants, mixing means 4, 17, 18, and a pump 12 for transferring polymer from the reservoir 1 to the mixing means 4, 17, 18. The polymers may be converted to a plastics material or used in adhesives, fillers or paints.
Patent GB-2395237-A (GB)
Title: Compressor head
Inventor: ZHANG WEIMIN
IPC: F04B45/04
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A compressor head 10 comprises reciprocating and chamber-head members 20 and 30 defining a compression chamber 60. The surfaces of the reciprocating member and the chamber-head member form a complimentary relationship so that as the reciprocating member approaches the chamber-head member they have a progressively increasing surface contact, at least one of the two members has a flexible surface portion for forming the progressive contact. The compressor head may comprise a back support member (240). Preferably said contact progresses from the periphery inwards. The flexible surface portion may be a diaphragm 26, 36. The chamber-head assembly may have a self adjusting mechanism including biassing spring 34 and cushioning arrangement 80 which adjust the chamber-head's position automatically in response to changes in outlet pressure. The reciprocating member may include a fluid cushioning arrangement. In another embodiment the reciprocating member (120) may comprise a core (121) and a sleeve (127) forming a slide bearing inside cylinder (142) with a diaphragm (136) fitted between the core and the sleeve.
Patent GB-2398542-A (GB)
Title: Creasing device
Inventor: HARRIS GRAHAM
IPC: B31B50/25
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: The invention provides a device for creasing paper between a first drum 10 mounted for rotation on a first shaft 2 and a second drum 30 mounted for rotation on a second, parallel shaft 4. A creasing ring, which may be a resilient ring, projecting from an outer surface of the first drum 10 is received in a groove 26 extending around a circumference of the second drum 30. The first drum 10 is fixedly mounted on the first shaft 2 so that it must rotate with the first shaft 2 but the second drum 30 is freely mounted on the second shaft 4 so that it may rotate independently of the second shaft 4. Preferably, the second drum 30 is also free to move axially along the second shaft 4. The freely moving second drum 30 reduces tearing of the leading edge of the paper and facilitates the setting up of the device.
Patent GB-2387323-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustment apparatus
Inventor: DEVERAUX MARK
IPC: F16M7/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: Height adjustment apparatus 10 comprising two support bodies 12 pivotally linked together by a connection arrangement. Each support body has spaced projections 14a, 14b that may locate against either straight S or angled portions C of an item I to be supported. The projections may have first surfaces that may locate a corner of the item C, and second surfaces locating a straight portion of the item S. The projections do not protrude significantly from the item and do not therefore present a trip hazard. Each support body may be pivoted to enable each body to be locatable against different portions of the item. The connection arrangement may comprise two linkage arms, 16a, 16b, that are joined to provide linear adjustment of the distance between the support bodies. The pivot arrangement 28 may pivot an arm of the connection arrangement from a first higher position to a second lower position, compensating for the thickness of the linkage arm. The height of the apparatus may be varied using releasably attachable raisers 50.
Patent GB-2390303-A (GB)
Title: Coated compositions for birds
Inventor: BRUCE WILLIAM RAYMOND
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A coated pharmaceutical compositions suitable for orally administering anthelmintics to birds comprises a core (12) coated with an active ingredient (14) over which are provided two further layers of water insoluble material (16, 18). The core is limestone or quartz grit which is white which is attractive to game birds. The active ingredient is especially an anthelmintic. The first (inner) further layer is an oil or fat and the second (outer) further layer is a fatty acid.
Patent GB-2403810-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for imaging earth formation
Inventor: CHEUNG PHILIP SIU-YU
IPC: G01V3/38
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: An apparatus for investigating the wall of a borehole filled with non-conductive mud, comprises; <UL ST="-"> <LI>a pad having an inside face and an outside face (3) for pressing against the wall of the borehole; <LI>a set of measurement electrodes (6) mounted on the outside face of the pad, potential differences being measured between said measurement electrodes in order to provide measured points representative of the resistivity of the formation; <LI>both a source electrode (4) and a return electrode (5) adapted to inject current into the formation, the set of measurement electrodes (6) being situated between the source electrode and the return electrode; </UL> wherein the set of measurement electrodes (6) comprises two substantially horizontal rows of electrodes, said two rows being horizontally offset from each other, such that the potential differences measured between said measurement electrodes are representative of both the vertical component and the horizontal component of the total electric field in the formation at each measured point. The apparatus and method of use results in measurements with improved resolution.
Patent GB-2403699-A (GB)
Title: Anti-gravity drive
Inventor: KAY RICHARD
IPC: B64G1/40
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: A device which develops a force within itself which is in opposition to gravity such that it first becomes weightless and then produces useable, transferable, lift. The device comprises a rotating body 12, supported by a suitable bearing system 11, driven by motors 14, and contained within anti drag components 10 and a chassis 13. The lift produced is transferred to a recipient system by means of suitable mountings attached to the chassis 13.
Patent GB-2393461-A (GB)
Title: Expandable reamer
Inventor: RADFORD STEVEN
IPC: E21B10/32
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole, wherein a laterally movable blade 112,114 carried by a tubular body 132 may be selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The movable blade, held inwardly by blade-biasing elements 124,126,128,130, may be forced outwardly by drilling fluid selectively allowed to communicate therewith by way of an actuation sleeve 140 disposed within the tubular body. Alternatively, a separation element 560 may transmit force or pressure from the drilling fluid to the movable blade 512,514 via another fluid chamber 513. Further, a chamber in communication with the movable blade may be pressurized by way of a downhole turbine or pump. A ridged seal wiper, compensator, movable bearing pad 152,154, fixed bearing pad preceding the movable blade, or an adjustable spacer element to alter expanded blade position may be included within the expandable reamer. In addition, a drilling fluid pressure response indicating an operational characteristic of the expandable reamer may be generated.
Patent GB-2394220-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of waste quarried material
Inventor: GHAZIREH NIZAR
IPC: E21F15/00
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A method of disposing of surplus quarry fines in which the fines are mixed with a settable binder (e.g. Portland Cement) and water and used to fill a void in the ground such as might remain from mineral extraction. Other additives such as bentonite and air-entrainers may be added.
Patent GB-2394832-A (GB)
Title: A method for compensating for topographic variations
Inventor: JESSEN SCOTT
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A method for compensating for topographic variations due to feature density in a semiconductor manufacturing process comprises determining feature pattern density by location of the semiconductor layer and establishing planarisation length as a function of the determined pattern density. A photolithographic characteristic may be based on the determined pattern density and planarisation length. Preferably, the method analyses topography variations in three dimensions for each photolithographic level and determines the critical dimension bias compensation as inputs to mask layer creation. The method may use a stepper system 200. Characterisation of the photoresist response to de-focus and mask bias may be determined by artificially expanding loss of critical dimension through focus. A resulting three-dimensional optical proximity correction (OPC) model may be utilised for mask creation.
Patent GB-2401719-A (GB)
Title: Single frequency ring laser
Inventor: DANE C BRENT
IPC: C21D10/00
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: A method of operating a laser to obtain an output pulse having a single wavelength, comprises inducing an intracavity loss into a laser resonator having an amount that prevents oscillation during a time that energy from the pump source is being stored in the gain medium. Gain is built up in the gain medium with energy from the pump source until formation of a single-frequency relaxation oscillation pulse in the resonator. Upon detection of the onset of the relaxation oscillation pulse, the intracavity loss is reduced, such as by Q-switching, so that the built-up gain stored in the gain medium is output from the resonator in the form of an output pulse at a single frequency. An electronically controllable output coupler is controlled to affect output pulse characteristics. The laser may act as a master oscillator in a master oscillator power amplifier configuration. The laser may be used for laser peening. Preferably, the intracavity loss is induced using a Pockels cell. The laser cavity may be of a ring design and have an odd number of reflectors.
Patent GB-2395104-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated training shoe
Inventor: BEEVERS PAUL RAYMOND
IPC: A43B7/08
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A shoe is disclosed having a foot-receiving enclosure defined by a sole and an upper. The shoe comprises a unitary air chamber 20 having a sole limb within the sole and a heel limb within a rear wall of the foot-receiving enclosure. At least the sole limb of the air chamber is elastically compressible from a relaxed configuration to a compressed configuration. A unidirectional inlet valve 30 allows the passage of air from the exterior of the shoe into the heel limb of the air chamber, an exit orifice 22 allows the passage of air from the sole limb of the air chamber into the foot-receiving enclosure, and an outlet 40 in the upper allows air within the foot-receiving enclosure to escape from the shoe. In use, compression of the air chamber causes air to be pumped into the foot-receiving enclosure through the exit orifice, and return of the air chamber to the relaxed configuration causes air to be drawn into the air chamber through the inlet valve 30. A spring (50, 52) may be located within the sole limb of the air chamber 20 and acts at the heel of the shoe.
Patent GB-2392632-A (GB)
Title: Adhesion process
Inventor: TZIVANIS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: Disclosed is a process to increase adhesion between two adjacent layers. The process comprises roughening the surface of one layer followed by chlorination of the roughened surface and joining of the layers, or treating the surface of one layer with a silicone-based adhesion promoter and joining the layers. In one preferred embodiment the process comprises roughening the surface of one layer, followed by chlorination of the roughened surface, joining of the layers and post-treatment of the molded layers at an elevated temperature for a predetermined time.
Patent GB-2399833-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic strut for use e.g. with stud partitions
Inventor: WILHELMSEN LEIF
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A telescopic strut whose length can be adjusted for use between steel or wooden studs in partitions, e.g. of pasterboard, comprises two nesting channel section members 1, 2, each comprising a channel base 3, 4, and edge flanges 6, each member having an end plate 5 for connection to a stud. Holes 7 for the receipt of fasteners may be present, as may larger holes 8 for electric cable.
Patent GB-2414764-A (GB)
Title: Window handle arrangement
Inventor: DOLMAN TERENCE JAMES
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A window handle arrangement 30 has a handle 36 and a base 32. A locking plate 62 can be pressed down against a spring 68, by a finger 76. This releases projections 66 from complementary slots in a cup 54, allowing the handle 36 to turn.
Patent GB-2415178-A (GB)
Title: Container having a re-usable adhesive on an exterior surface
Inventor: JOHNSON WILLIAM NEVIL HEATON
IPC: B65D25/34
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A container such as a beverage cup or bottle has a re-usable adhesive (16) provided on an exterior surface thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the container comprises a body portion (18) and a lid (15), the lid (15) being provided with said re-usable adhesive (16), and further including a retaining means (17), the retaining means (17) being configured to engage the body portion (18) when the lid is adhered to a substrate and thereby retain the body portion (18) in a given position. Alternatively the adhesive may be provided at the bottom of the body portion (15). The adhesive reduces the risk of the container toppling over.
Patent GB-2402911-A (GB)
Title: An amphibious vehicle having a fixed geometry planing hull and a skirt system
Inventor: EVANS MARK
IPC: B60V1/14
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved amphibious craft or vehicle and, in particular, but not exclusively, to a craft or vehicle that may be used for commercial and rescue tasks in a great variety of weather conditions. To achieve this, an amphibious vehicle comprises a fixed geometry planing hull (2) and a skirt system (4). This has as an advantage that the fixed geometry planing hull (2) allows the craft or vehicle to operate in high waves, strong winds or other adverse conditions too severe for known hovercraft of a similar size, while the skirt system (4) contains a cushion of air providing the craft or vehicle with a full amphibious capability so that the craft can operate as a conventional hovercraft in good conditions or enter and leave water in any conditions. The skirt system may be retractable.
Patent GB-2417177-A (GB)
Title: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) dosimeter
Inventor: TAKEHISA MASAAKI
IPC: G01J1/00
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a PMMA dosimeter for ionising radiation that shows not only a broad dose measurement range but also sensitivity that is less temperature dependent. Polymethylmethacrylate having a glass transition point Tg higher than 120 {C is employed as substance sensitive to ionizing radiation such as gamma ray. This gives the PMMA dosimeter characteristics such that (1) absorbance changing rate (measurement light wavelength 320 nm) per 1 kGy at dose of 140 kGy under 25 {C condition is not less than 0.003 ABS/mm and (2) the maximum absorbance ABS max and the minimum absorbance ABS min at dose of 140 kGy under a temperature condition range from 10 {C to 50 {C meet a formula ABS max /ABS min   &  1.06.
Patent GB-2404562-A (GB)
Title: Flavoured popcorn and its preparation
Inventor: GLEN DEBORAH ANNE
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: Popcorn is flavoured by cooking the flavouring in oil; and popping corn in the oil containing the cooked flavouring or popping corn in oil infused with the flavouring or popping corn in an essential oil.