baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2398477-A (GB)
Title: Shoulder strap support
Inventor: COOK ANGELA JEAN
IPC: A45F3/14
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A shoulder strap support <B>1</B> is disclosed for supporting a shoulder strap <B>12</B> of an item being carried by a user <B>11</B> wearing the shoulder strap support <B>1</B>. The shoulder strap support comprises one or more shoulder straps <B>2</B> and attachment means <B>3</B> to attach the shoulder strap <B>12</B> of the item being carried by the user <B>11</B>. The shoulder strap support <B>1</B> may further comprise a belt <B>7</B>. The belt <B>7</B> and shoulder strap <B>2</B> or straps may be provided with length adjustment means <B>9</B>, <B>10</B> which may comprise sliding buckles. The belt <B>7</B> and shoulder strap <B>2</B> or straps may be constructed from a synthetic woven material. The shoulder strap support <B>1</B> may further comprise the strap or straps of a back pack. The attachment means <B>3</B> may comprise a base <B>31</B> and a sleeve portion <B>32</B> which together form a first sleeve for fitting around one of the shoulder straps <B>2</B> of the shoulder strap support <B>1</B>. The attachment means may further comprise arm portions <B>34</B>, <B>35</B> which together form a second sleeve for fitting around the shoulder strap <B>12</B> of an item being carried by a user <B>11</B>.
Patent GB-2395496-A (GB)
Title: Pivotally movable connection for conservatory rafters
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A framework, e.g. part of a conservatory roof, comprises first 10 and second 12 elongate frame members, e.g. a hip bar 10 and jack rafter 12, which are coupled together in angular relation relative to one another by a coupling arrangement. The coupling arrangement comprises a plate 28 with an upstanding pivot post 26. Channel means (22, fig 3) associated with and extending longitudinally of the first frame member 10 secure the plate 28 against the first member in a direction generally transverse to its elongation. The second frame member 12 is coupled to the pivot post 26 via an arm 30. The channel (22) may have a groove (34, fig 3) in which the plate 28 is received. The plate 28 may be sized so that it can be inserted into an opening at the top of the channel 22, then rotated to secure it, or it can be slid along the channel (22). The plate 28 may have restraining means (29, fig 9c) to prevent movement, such as a platform, ridge or stud. The frame members 10,12 are preferably coupled to allow upward and downward tilting relative to one another. Preferably, the arm 30 and second member 12 are connected with fastening means 31 through curved, elongated slots in at least one of the arm 30 and member 12.
Patent GB-2397555-A (GB)
Title: High speed amphibious vehicle
Inventor: SWIFT JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A high speed amphibious vehicle is constructed from lightweight materials and is provided with retractable wheels 2 which once retracted are covered with wheel arch covers 7. Two or more water jets 9 are provided for marine mode propulsion, while the engine 3 of the vehicle, which drives the rear wheels of the vehicle in land mode and the water jets in marine mode, is mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle may be provided with retractable hydrofoils 10 for planing in marine mode while construction materials may include fibre glass, aluminium, Kevlar  õ  or carbon fibre.
Patent GB-2400409-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet with hinged lid
Inventor: KVERNELAND HALVOR J
IPC: E05D15/50
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A cabinet (1) has flange/edge (16) surrounding the opening (12) of the cabinet (1) and a cover/door (20) abutting the flange (16) when closed. At least two of the opposite side edges of the flange (16) are each equipped with at least one hinge (24). The cover/door is attached to the cabinet via the hinges. The cover/door may be detached from the hinges on one side and hinged open on the hinges on the other side. The cover/door may be bolted to the hinges.
Patent GB-2403400-A (GB)
Title: Fryer with rotating basket
Inventor: LI-CHEN WU CHANG
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A frying pot 1 includes a container 12 for receiving therein frying oil, a screen body 2 rotatably and movably received in the container 12, a casing with an escalating device 32 mounted therein to control the movement and rotation of the screen body 2. With the rotation and movement of the screen body 2 in the container that is received in the casing, the amount of the frying oil is saved.
Patent GB-2404590-A (GB)
Title: Powered breast pump
Inventor: ATKIN EDWARD
IPC: A61M1/06
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A powered breast pump has user input means (43, 44) which enable a user to control the pump in a "learn" mode. When the pump is switched to a "run" mode, it mimics the pumping cycle established by the user in the "learn" mode. The pump may be continuously operated in "learn" mode, in which case it functions as a power-assisted breast pump. Also disclosed is a powered breast pump comprising a controller configured to operate the breast pump so that the pumping operation follows a manually generated command signal.
Patent GB-2388394-A (GB)
Title: A coupling for expandable tubulars including a seal
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A coupling (4500) for expandable tubulars (4505, 4510) includes a pin and box connection where with the pin or box member carries an annular groove (4520) which receives a deformable seal (4525). The seal (4525) occupies less than half the annular volume of the groove (4520) prior to expansion and occupies a greater percentage of said volume following expansion.
Patent GB-2394063-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sensor
Inventor: SCHMOLLNGRUBER PETER
IPC: G01R33/09
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A magnetic sensor arrangement is proposed, with at least one magneto-sensitive sensor layer, in an integrated multi-layer system, whose electrical resistance is variable in dependence on an external magnetic field. There is at least one magnetically soft detection layer (2,3,4) and at least one magnetically hard layer (8) for generating an auxiliary magnetic field, and at least one non-magnetic intermediate layer (9;10) is provided, via which the at least one magnetically soft detection layer (2,3,4) is exchange-coupled to the at least one magnetically hard layer (8).
Patent GB-2394830-A (GB)
Title: Electrospray mass spectrometer
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI KENTARO
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: An electrospray mass spectrometer capable of performing measurements consecutively from ESI mode to cold-spray ionization mode and vice versa. The electrospray mass spectrometer has an electrospray ion source 1, a nebulization nozzle 4, and a sampling orifice 10. The axes of the nozzle 4 and orifice 10 intersect each other. The instrument has a movable cold-spray desolvation chamber 9. In electrospray ionization mode, the desolvation chamber 9 is placed off the axis of the nebulization nozzle 4. In cold-spray ionization mode, the desolvation chamber 9 is set on the axis of the nebulization nozzle 4.
Patent GB-2405229-A (GB)
Title: Filtering electronic mail using information about similar messages
Inventor: WARREN-SMITH RODNEY FREDERICK
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: An authorisation server (11) is provided which attempts to classify messages as being wanted or unwanted messages. If a message is classified as an unwanted message it is stored in a black inbox (18) as part of an archive of unwanted messages. If a message is classified as a wanted message it is sent to a user's grey inbox (19) where the message can be reviewed. For messages whose status as a wanted or unwanted message is unclear the authorisation server (11) delays dispatch of such a message so that the message's status can be reassessed using additional information received about similar messages. This further information is received either from honey pot computers (12,13) set up to receive unsolicited messages and also from user rejection of similar messages previously dispatched to users' grey inboxes (19) during the period of delay. Message classification may involve modelling expected variation in message content.
Patent GB-2394016-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical seal without elastomers
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A seal to provide sealing between a rotatable shaft and a housing has a stationary part (2) for connection to the housing and a rotary part (1) for rotation with the shaft. The rotary part includes a sleeve (7) for mounting on the shaft. One end of the sleeve is provided with a non-elastomeric sealing arrangement (17, 21, 24, 26). The sealing arrangement having sealing surfaces for contacting outer circumferential surfaces of the sleeve and the shaft as well as means (19,21,26) for effecting sealing engagement between each of said sleeve and said shaft and a respective sealing surface.
Patent GB-2407381-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held liquid tester
Inventor: TULLOCH JOHN
IPC: G01N21/11
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A hand-held liquid tester comprising a test chamber 2 and reagent introduction mechanism 12, 18 arranged to introduce a reagent into said test chamber upon manual actuation by a user, wherein said reagent introduction mechanism 12, 18 is removable to allow liquid to be put into said test chamber 2 and replaceable to close the test chamber 2. Methods using the hand-held liquid tester and kits comprising the hand-held liquid tester are also described.
Patent GB-2406835-A (GB)
Title: Stable wheel assembly
Inventor: CHENG MING-CHUAN
IPC: B60B11/00
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A stable wheel assembly has wheels (10), a connector, a wheel stand (30) with a bracket (31) and a resilient body (20). Each wheel (10) has a center. The connector has two spindles and two protrusions (11). Each protrusion (11) has a free end and an upright step integrally formed with the free end of the protrusion (11). The upright steps on the protrusions (11) are mated with each other. The bracket (31) is pivotally mounted on two protrusions (11) with a pivot pin. When a scooter with the stable wheel assembly runs on an uneven surface, the wheel (10) is raised up and the protrusion (11) connected to the raised wheel is pivoted around the pivot pin mounted inside the protrusion (11) and bracket (31). Therefore, a scooter or an electric motorcycle with the stable wheel assembly can be prevented from turning over.
Patent GB-2390380-A (GB)
Title: A reinforced hanger for connecting a joist to a masonry wall
Inventor: SMITH ROGER
IPC: E04B7/04
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A hanger comprises an L shaped member (10) having first and second limbs (16, 18), a U shaped member (12) integrally connected to the second limb of the L shaped member and stiffening means in the form of L shaped strips (26, 26a) extending around the connecting line between the first and second limbs, being connected to the L shaped part and lying parallel to and outside of the U shaped part.
Patent GB-2407883-A (GB)
Title: Restaurant ordering system
Inventor: SHAH AHSANUL ISLAM
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A system for use in bars or restaurants is disclosed wherein a portable computing device (PDA, Tablet PC etc) is used by staff to take orders, manage stock, retrieve menu information and bill customers. The portable computing device is connected wirelessly to a server and may use a stylus or voice recognition for data entry. The portable computing device may incorporate a credit card reader.
Patent GB-2407960-A (GB)
Title: A glove for a disabled person
Inventor: DODD AUDREY
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A glove for a disabled wearer whose hands are malformed where the thumb is held in a set position via releasable fasteners that are attached to the end of the thumb and the body of the glove respectively and where the palm section of the glove is open. Preferably the thumb has a hook 3 on the end that may be secured to holding compartments (4, Fig 1) on the back of the glove into which the thumb hook. Preferably the glove may have a detachable attached palm section that may be held in place by removable fasteners such as press-studs 6 and/or zips 9. The wrist section of the glove preferably has large wrist flaps 1 that can open out and when secured together with Velcro (RTM) cover the bottom of the wearer's palm. The finger compartments may have splits 8 to allow easy access.
Patent GB-2395430-A (GB)
Title: Convertible blanket
Inventor: SHINNER NEIL
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A convertible blanket comprises a blanket 1 made of fabric material and a pocket 2 into which the blanket can be stowed to create a cushion or pillow. The blanket may also include a zip fastener around its edge to convert the blanket into a sleeping bag. Preferably the pocket is of a shape that provides an amusement object for a child when it is stuffed with the blanket, for example, it may resemble a stuffed animal, an object such as a crown or football, or a cartoon character.
Patent GB-2397393-A (GB)
Title: Optical element with internally reflecting surface and lens connecting to waveguide
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT EDWARD
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: An optical apparatus for coupling output light from a light source (104A, 104B, 104C, 104D) to an optical waveguide (110A, 110B, 110C, 110D) utilizes an optical turning element (106) with integrated lenses (120A, 120B, 120C, 120D) to reduce the difficulty of precisely aligning multiple components of the optical apparatus. The method of use comprises transmitting the output light from the light source propagating along an original direction into an optical element (106); redirecting the output light from the original direction to a modified direction within the optical element; and emitting the output light propagating along the modified direction out of the optical element toward the waveguide, including optically manipulating the output light into the waveguide. Receiving surface 114 and reflecting surface 116 are shown. The light source 104 may be an edge emitting laser and the waveguide 110 an optical fibre.
Patent GB-2400430-A (GB)
Title: Coupling hub with centring means comprising resilient wall portions
Inventor: ERLMANN NIKOLAUS MARTIN
IPC: B21B35/14
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A coupling hub 10 has a receiving bore 31, an inner face 35 and at least two elastically deformable portions of wall 37, 38 arranged distributed around the circumference of the inner face 35, each of the deformable wall portions having a support face 41, 42 serving to radially support a stub shaft (11, figure 1). The resilient portions may be part of a centring ring 33, and the hub may also comprise pressure elements 49, 50 to transmit torque between the hub and the shaft stub. The resilient portions 37, 38 may be formed by bores 46, 47 and slots 44, 45 in the centring ring 33. Also disclosed are arrangement in which the resilient members are provided by spring elements (figures 17-23).
Patent GB-2396794-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for marking nixtamalized corn flour
Inventor: RUBIO MANUEL JESUS
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A process and apparatus improvement for energy and particulate recovery during the production of nixtamalized corn flour, by precooking with a lime solution to effect partial cooking, reduced energy use for pre-cooking and washing by recycling hot water. Next, moisture content is stabilized, and the corn is milled and dried in a super-heated stream of air with reduced energy consumption by recycling waste hot air. Dust trapping is performed on a portion of waste hot air which is reused for preheating combustion air. Wet scrubbing of the remaining waste hot air is performed where heated water is reused and exhaust air vented. Cooling and further drying of the dried-milled particles follows. A fine grind or flour is separated and recovered from the coarse grind which is also aspirated to isolate a hull fraction as corn waste along with particulate collected after entrapping and scrubbing waste hot air. Re-milling and sieving the coarse grind produces a corn flour for tortilla and the like.
Patent GB-2402428-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder insert with user input means
Inventor: MCCORMACK SCOTT ALEXANDER
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A cylinder insert 10 comprises a main cylindrical body 12 designed to fit within the cylindrical housing of a conventional rim cylinder barrel lock. A thumb knob 14 projects from the insert and is linked to the bolt or latch of the cylinder lock. Rotation of the thumb knob 14 is normally prevented by an electro-magnetic control mechanism which requires either a programmed sequence of button pushes to be input via a keypad 48 or biometric sensor information. A clutch mechanism is provided to protect the control mechanism.
Patent GB-2406513-A (GB)
Title: Shower system
Inventor: ROOKE GEORGINA E
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A shower system <B>20</B> comprises a shower tray <B>22</B> with a first channel (38, figure 2) for receiving a lower edge of the side wall of the system and a second channel (44, figure 2) arranged within the tray to collect water run-off and direct it towards a drain. The system further comprises a seat <B>74,</B> and a ceiling <B>26</B> which may include an audio or visual component.
Patent GB-2405299-A (GB)
Title: Simultaneous grant of more than one request in an arbitration unit
Inventor: CLAYTON WILLIAM A
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: An arbitration unit includes an input unit (210), a selection unit (220) and an output unit (240, 250). The input unit receives a plurality of input requests on a plurality of inputs. The selection unit prioritizes inputs into a priority order and also selects up to two of the input requests having a higher priority than others of the plurality of input requests during a current arbitration cycle. The output unit provides an output indicative of which of the plurality of input requests were selected. During a subsequent arbitration cycle, the selection unit reprioritizes the plurality of inputs depending upon which of the plurality of input requests were selected. Selection is made using the priority state pointer (225), which points to a position in a circulating counter. An input request on a channel corresponding in number to the pointer position is granted priority in the next arbitration cycle. The pointer is moved to the next position after the selected numbers for a subsequent arbitration cycle.
Patent GB-2409959-A (GB)
Title: Animal treat
Inventor: CULLEN ALEXANDER JOHN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: An animal treat is formed from minced animal skin or hide. The treat may be cooked and is preferably made from pig skin or hide. The animal skin or hide may undergo a coarse mincing step, followed by a fine mincing step. The treat may be made without using a binder.
Patent GB-2425060-A (GB)
Title: Strontium compounds in cosmetics
Inventor: KLAVENESS JO
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: Cosmetic compositions for topical application comprise strontium chloride or strontium acetate or hydrates thereof in an amount of up to 2.5% by weight. Strontium chloride hexahydrate in a Vaseline-based lotion is exemplified.
Patent GB-2421275-A (GB)
Title: Multiple purpose locking mechanism using active material switching
Inventor: POWELL SIMON
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A latching mechanism comprising first and second members relatively moveable with respect to each other in a first direction in one plane. The members have a respective inter-engagable projection and recess for locking the members together at a pre-selected position along a path of travel in the first direction and are arranged to permit limited movement in the first direction in the locked position. A release member and an electrically controlled device are provided for moving the release member in to a position whereby a mechanical force applied to one of the members in the first direction causes the release member and resilient portion to contact each other and thus flex the resilient portion to release the first and second member from the locked position. The latching member may be electrically controlled by an active material such as a piezo-ceramic, shape memory, electro-strictive or magneto-strictive. A preferred use is in a door lock.
Patent GB-2421311-A (GB)
Title: Assessing the size of a leak in a pipeline by detecting leak noise and pressure
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GERARD
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: Two accelerometers and/or hydrophones are deployed on a pipeline so that the straddle a suspected leak position, and acoustic signals emanating from the leak are recorded. A pressure transducer is also deployed on the pipeline in the vicinity of one or both of the two accelerometers and/or hydrophones. The pressure pattern, or a mathematically adjusted version of it, is correlated with each of the two accelerometer/hydrophone vibration patterns and the time delays maximising the cross correlation function in each case are used to estimate the position of the leak. Measuring the pressure signals allows the information relating to leak noise to be extracted from the vibration signals even if this information is obscured by ambient noise.
Patent GB-2417888-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner motor assembly including a noise reduction arrangement
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: A motor assembly 300 for a vacuum cleaner, comprises a motor 305 for generating a suction force and motor casing 310 including a chamber formed therein in which the motor 305 is mounted. The motor casing 310 further includes a first port 323 connecting the chamber to a dust-collecting apparatus (130, fig 1), a second port 333 connecting the chamber to a discharge opening of the cleaner and a guide duct 337 for guiding the air drawn in through the first port 323 so that air swirls in the motor casing 310 along a circumferential direction of the motor 310 by a predetermined distance and is discharged through the second port 333. The motor casing 310 may comprise a first chamber 350 and a second chamber 360 divided by a partition with the motor 310 being positioned in the second chamber 360 and an auxiliary filter 370 being positioned in the first chamber 350.
Patent GB-2439066-A (GB)
Title: Container with hinged interconnected compartments enclosed by lid
Inventor: DAVIS NIGEL
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A package 2 comprises a first compartment 4 and a second compartment 6 hingedly connected together about a hinge line 8. The package 2 further comprises a flip top lid 10 hingedly attached to said first compartment 4 such that when the compartments 4, 6 are arranged in a face-to-face configuration, the flip top lid 10 may be folded down to maintain the compartments 4, 6 in that face-to-face configuration. The lid may be latched in place by the interaction of edges 68 of flaps 60, 62 interlocking with flap 46, and a tab 64 facilitates the opening of the lid. The whole package can be made from a single blank (FIG.3).
Patent GB-2427877-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion protection system
Inventor: JAMES RODDY
IPC: C23F13/18
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A corrosion protection system 1 for protecting a metal object W against corrosion comprises a sacrificial anode 20 and a bracket 2 to connect the anode 20 to the object W. The anode 20 and the bracket 2 are adapted to connect together in a cantilever arrangement. Preferably, the anode 20 has two ends and the bracket 2 can be adapted to connect to the anode 20 at one end and the other end of the anode 20 can be unrestrained in a cantilever arrangement. The anode 20 can be pivotally mounted relative to the bracket 2 such that the anode 20 is moveable relative to the object W. The system 1 may be used on a submerged metal object W, rendering unnecessary the underwater welding steps required in conventional systems and simplifying the installation method. A method of protecting a metallic submerged object W against corrosion is also disclosed, including forming an electrical connection between the anode 20 and the object W being protected.