baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-516387-A (CH)
Title: Moulded thermoplastic body prodn - using expanded grains or laminates
IPC: B29C51/14
Filed: 1969-11-27
Abstract: Shaped flat objects or deep drawn bodies using thermoplastic synthetic materials esp. polystyrene, are produced from compacted or expanded laminates of foils, or plates, with or without supplementary masses of granules either expanded or containing expanding agents, using single or multiple heating passes and moulding under pressure maintained during cooling below softening temp. The composite raw material is first warmed to an extent leaving the edges of thecarrier foil at between 50 - 250 degrees C and then kept at that temp. for moulding or allowed to cool and moulded in hot tools before further cooling and unmoulding. Reduced cycle time still allows shell mouldings with wall thickness of 0.3 - 2.5 mm. to be reliably made.
Patent GB-2347251-A (GB)
Title: Train protection systems
Inventor: CAMBRIDGE STEVAN LESLIE ARTHUR
IPC: B61L3/12
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A system for protecting trains is disclosed which comprises a section of rail track, a train, a signalling system including a signalling means viewable by a driver of the train, and a remote stationary signal transmission means. The train is provided with both a signal transmitter and a signal detector which can detect and transmit signals through the rail track on which the train travels. Stationary signal transmitters and detectors are mounted remotely, from the train, at the trackside and are integrated into the overall signalling system of which they comprise a part. Additionally said stationary transmitters and detectors may communicate with and change the state of a signalling means such as a red/green light also disposed at the track side. The invention allows for two way communication between the signalling system and a moving train, both from the stationary transmitting means to detection means on the train, and from the train transmitters to the signalling system. This allows the driver of a train to pass an alert condition to the signalling system.
Patent GB-2346103-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for modeling a chemical mechanical polishing process
Inventor: RUNNELS SCOTT R
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) modeling system is capable of simulating both wafer-scale uniformity and feature-scale planarity results associated with a given CMP procedure. The modeling system optimizes its modeling parameters by comparing the simulated CMP results to corresponding empirical CMP results. The modeling system is also capable of optimizing the CMP process parameters such that the empirical CMP result approximates an ideal or predetermined CMP result defined by the user. The modeling system leverages historical empirical data to generate interpolation formulas for the modeling parameters. The use of such interpolation formulas enables the modeling system to simulate CMP procedures for which no empirical data exists.
Patent GB-2367968-A (GB)
Title: Earphone adaptor
Inventor: WILLIAMS ROGER HENRY
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: An earphone adaptor comprising attachment means 2 for attachment to an earphone 3, an earpiece 1 and sound transmitting means 4, 5 for transmitting sound from the earphone 3 to the earpiece 1. Preferably, the attachment means 2 comprises a cup 8 into which an earphone can be inserted and the sound transmitting means comprises a first portion of flexible tubing 4 and a second shorter portion of stiff tubing 5 which together transmit sound from the earphone 3 to the earpiece 1. The earpiece 1 is preferably moulded to the size and shape of an individual's ear to improve comfort and sound quality. The adaptor allows a user to use the same earpiece 1 in conjunction with a number of different earphones and also spaces the earphone 3 from the user's ear which may reduce the exposure of the user to harmful radiation.
Patent GB-2348846-A (GB)
Title: Pipe preparing tool
Inventor: SHELTON ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1999-01-27
Abstract: A wraparound pipe preparing tool which comprises: a flexible strap of a length sufficient to pass around a pipe, releasable fastening means for securing the strap at selectable points along the length of the strap, preferably, the ends of the strap, and a cutter assembly mounted on the strap and comprising a cutting, scoring or penetrating means, the cutter assembly being adapted in use to contact the outer surface of the pipe and to cut, score or penetrate an outer layer of the pipe by relative movement of the pipe preparing tool and the pipe.
Patent GB-2357353-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for assigning aircrew to flight schedules
Inventor: TERAMOTO YOHIKO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-08-15
Abstract: A method of assigning aircrew to a flight schedule comprises the steps of storing performance data relating to the work to be scheduled 11, extracting unassigned work 12, selecting an order for the work to be undertaken 13,14 and calculating and generating schedules 15. Preferably the generated schedules are stored in the crew pattern storage device 16. Preferably the schedule may span a plurality of days. In generating the schedule, a possible flight order is retrieved from the inter flight connection means 13. Each flight recorded in the storage device 11 is represented by a genetic data pattern corresponding to a binary representation for each day. An iterative algorithm is applied by the connection computation means 15 to each flight to determine the possible route schedules by matching the ordinal positions of each genetic data pattern. The algorithm can be further applied to span over several days using a left shift technique on the genetic data pattern of the subsequent flight.
Patent GB-2369922-A (GB)
Title: Map information exchange system
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: A method and system for producing and distributing graphical plans for example, military plans, comprises displaying an image of a map, creating a plan as a graphical overlay on said map image, creating a data file corresponding to said graphical plan, and transmitting said data file to a remote location where it can be recovered for overlaying on the same map image as that on which it was created. The graphical plan may be created by free hand drawing on a digitiser which generates the data file in accordance with the user's hand movements. The user may use a "pen" which incorporates a radio transmitter through which its position is recognised on a 2D digitiser screen so that movements of the pen can be identified and interpreted by the digitiser processor. Predefined symbols may be stored in a look-up memory to help reproduce these symbols in standard format on the plan, certain pen gestures may represent writing or editing functions such as "copy", "delete", "add", etc. In addition, speech recognition may be combined with pen movement recognition to create the plan.
Patent GB-2368670-A (GB)
Title: Data acquisition system
Inventor: SWANNACK CHRISTOPHER MARTYN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: A system (20) is provided which allows for definition of agents for discrimination and classification of data submitted thereto. Each agent is a collection of data defining a topic, or theme, of interest, in natural language. This definition is combined with classification rules which generate classification scores when applied to a document. Documents are found for submission to the agents by one of two means. Firstly, a searching subsystem acts in accordance with a schedule to submit search requests to search engines (18) in accordance with terms defined by the theme definitions. Secondly, a monitoring subsystem checks newsgroups (15) in accordance with a schedule and retrieves messages for submission to all of the agents in turn.
Patent GB-2357190-A (GB)
Title: Extending antenna on/off switch; reconfigurable wireless device
Inventor: WOLOVITZ LIONEL
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: A PC Card includes a slide out antenna platform on which is also mounted at least one component, such as a baseband processor, which can perform digital processes. When the platform partly slides out of the PC Card casing, it automatically turns the device on; sliding the platform back in automatically turns the device off. The platform can also be fully removed from the PC Card for replacement with an upgrade.
Patent GB-2356961-A (GB)
Title: Biometrics system
Inventor: BOLLE RUDOLF MAARTEN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A resultant biometric is a combination of a traditional biometric and some controlled change to the traditional biometric. Resultant finger- or palm prints, for example, are consecutive print images where the subject exerts force, torque and/or rolling (controlled change) over an image acquisition interval of time. The physical way the subject distorts the images is the behavioural part of the resultant biometric, the finger or palm print is the physiological part of the resultant biometric. An undistorted print image in combination with an expression of the distortion trajectory which can be computed from the sequence of distorted print images, forms a more compact representation of the resultant fingerprint. A template representing the resultant print biometrics is derived from the traditional template representing the finger- or palm print plus a template representing the trajectory. Other traditional biometrics also lend themselves to temporal modification.
Patent GB-2358446-A (GB)
Title: Deactivating a trailer brake during reversing
Inventor: BRADLEY DOUBLELOCK LIMITED
IPC: B60T7/20
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: A brake of a brake assembly 106 of a trailer is activated by fluid entering an inlet 120 of a valve block 118 and exiting through an outlet 124. Upon reversing the brake of the assembly 106 is momentarily partially applied to cause a bracket 100 on which the brake assembly is mounted to move against the bias of a spring 110. This causes a valve 130 to block fluid communication from the inlet 120, deactivating the brake. Any excess pressure remaining on the brakes which would otherwise cause the brakes to remain applied is relieved by a piston 142 moving away from the inlet 120 to cause the bracket 100 to pivot in an anticlockwise direction against the action of the spring 110. Alternatively, excess pressure may be relieved by an accumulator (50, fig 1), while the bracket may have two relatively rotatable parts (32,34, fig 2).
Patent GB-2371777-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant board with a pivotable keel member
Inventor: THOMPSON JOSEPH
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: A buoyant board 1 comprises a keel member 6 mounted perpendicularly to the underside of the board by means of a pivot pin 2 such that said keel member is free to rotate in a plane substantially parallel with the underside of the board about said pivot pin. The keel member may have a length equal to the board length minus the length of a tailfin 4 provided at the rear of the boards underside and the spacing between the keel member and the tailfin. The pivot pin may be inserted in any one of a number of holes space longitudinally along the centre-line of the board with the keel member being sized such that there is a clearance between it an the tailfin. In a separate embodiment a split tailfin is provided comprising a rigid section (11A, Fig 7) attached to the board and a pivotal section (11B, Fig 7) mounted to the rigid section by means of a hinge.
Patent GB-2374656-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle light attached to the ends of the handlebars
Inventor: BEARD DANIEL JOHN
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A bicycle light comprises a light head (2) operable to emit white light in one direction and red light in the opposite direction, and a mounting (5,6) for attaching the light head to an end of a bicycle's handlebars (4). The light head 2 may be releasably attached to a flexible stem 5 and the batteries may be housed within the handlebars 4.
Patent GB-2376181-A (GB)
Title: Bath
Inventor: CHHUNG LAY HENG
IPC: A47K3/024
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A bath comprises an open-topped shell (2) for holding bathing water and a closed channel (6) extending along the shell. At least part of the walls of the channel are transparent. The channel contains at least one inanimate object capable of being moved along the channel. The channel is also associated with pump means (7) for propelling fluid along the channel to effect said movement of the object.
Patent GB-2363476-A (GB)
Title: Controlling fuel vapour purging in stratified combustion mode of DISI engine
Inventor: HALLERON IAN
IPC: F02D41/34
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: An engine controller system for a direct injection spark ignited internal combustion engine is capable of operating a stratified mode where fuel is injected during a compression stroke of the engine and a homogeneous mode where fuels is injected during an intake stroke of the engine. The engine controller adjusts the flow rate of the evaporated fuel vapours in the stratified mode as a function of the catalyst temperature at 202, 208 and of the fuel level in the evaporated fuel vapours at 210, 218. Switching to homogeneous mode at 212 takes place if the catalyst temperature is below an acceptable range. The engine controller determines the fuel level in the evaporated fuel vapours as a function of an exhaust gas oxygen sensor output.
Patent GB-2377364-A (GB)
Title: Domestic electrical appliance with mains outlet socket
Inventor: LAW ANTHONY
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: An electrical domestic appliance in the form of a vacuum cleaner has an electrical lead for connecting the appliance to a mains electrical outlet, and is further provided with a mains electrical outlet to enable an additional device which would normally be plugged into a mains electrical outlet to be plugged into the outlet provided on the appliance.
Patent GB-2368919-A (GB)
Title: Revolving optical eyepiece with revolving plane mirror
Inventor: CHIANG CHIN-HIS
IPC: G02B7/198
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A revolving optical eyepiece comprises a fixed reflector (31), a prism (32), a revolving plane mirror (33) and mechanical transmission components (4) which are fined between an objective set (1) and an eyepiece assembly (5). When the eyepiece assembly (5) is turned for adjustment, the mirror (33) is driven in such a way that a beam reflected from the objective set (1) is refracted and reflected by the optical components (32, 31). Thereafter, it will still be projected within the sight range of the eyepiece assembly (5). The transmission may use gears or belts.
Patent GB-2386563-A (GB)
Title: An in-line skate adjustment device
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: An in-line skate adjustment device comprises a truck 1, a toe box 2 and a heel 3 with the heel fixed to the front and the rear sections over the truck; two ribs in parallel being provided over the front truck; an insertion rod between the two ribs; two reinforcement wings extending downwards from both sides of the toe box to slide relatively to the ribs; a slide carriage sitting between two reinforcement wings in relation to the insertion rod of the truck; a gear rack 111 and a slot 112 on one side of each the rib of the truck while a corresponding gear rack and a fixation hole on each the reinforcement wing with a bolt 4 being inserted through the fixation hole and the slot; and a nut to press against the two toothed gear racks for adjusting the position of the toe box in relation to the heel and the truck.
Patent GB-2378662-A (GB)
Title: Titanium golf club having a striking surface free of alpha phase titanium
Inventor: BLISS JOHN C
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A method of making a golf club head comprises forming a golf club body by casting a molten material chosen from the group consisting of titanium and alloys of titanium in a mold and allowing the molten material to solidify. Once solidified the golf club body comprises a face portion having a front surface and a rear surface and the face portion further comprises an alpha case and an underlying base material. After removing the alpha case from the golf club body by exposing the golf club body to a conformal milling process capable of selectively removing the alpha case, a sufficient quantity of the alpha case is removed from the face portion so as to expose the underlying base material. The conformed milling process may comprise chemical milling in an acid bath or may comprise plasma milling. Removal of the alpha case is advantageous as the underlying base material is more ductile resulting in a striking surface that is less prone to crack propagation.
Patent GB-2381067-A (GB)
Title: An air intake structure of a grille for a vehicle
Inventor: SUWA TAKAKI
IPC: B60K11/08
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: An air intake structure of a grille 40 for a vehicle 10 which prevents water or foreign matter being drawn into an engine compartment 92 comprises a grille 40 which covers a radiator 30 and has air induction ports 41 - 48 communicating with an air intake port 51 disposed above the radiator 30 and directly faces a closed portion 49 of the grille 40. Ports 41 - 44, 47 and 48 are offset with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle 10, whereas ports 45 and 46 are longitudinally central with the axis of the vehicle 10. A lower cover 60, an upper cover 70 and a rear cover 80 provided behind the air intake port 51 define an air induction space 91 which communicates with the air intake port 51. Rear cover 80 comprises first and second parts (81, 85, fig 3) and also functions as a heat shield. Lower cover 60 has a plurality of projections 62 on its upper face 61 and also prevents foreign matter being drawn in. Grille 40, lower cover 60, upper cover 70 and first and second parts (81, 85, fig 3) of rear cover 80 deform easily in the event of a collision and help protect equipment in the engine compartment 92.
Patent GB-2392453-A (GB)
Title: A sheet of paper with a weakened region along one edge
Inventor: WHITE PETER ALBERT FREDERICK
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A sheet of paper or the like material comprises a weakened region alongside at least one edge. The weakened region may be provided by perforations 42 or by a fold line. A method of manufacturing the sheet of paper or the like material is also disclosed and comprises providing a roll of paper; cutting the roll of paper into a plurality of stripes; and weakening an edge region of each strip of paper. The weakened region allows the paper to crumple thereby preventing paper cuts to fingers or thumbs.
Patent GB-2396549-A (GB)
Title: A cooking rack
Inventor: DELANEY RONALD
IPC: A47J43/18
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A rack 1 for cooking a plurality of chicken fillets comprises a pair of frame elements 3, 4 of wire mesh construction which are hingedly interconnected by hinges 5 along one edge for movement between an open configuration to a closed cooking configuration for insertion into an oven 6. The frame elements 3,4 have a plurality of prongs 10 which project inwardly for piercing the chicken fillets 2. The prongs 10 are offset such that the chicken fillets 2 are pierced at different locations on both sides. The rack 1 also has release elements 12, 13 of mesh construction which are interposed between the associated frame element 3, 4 and the chicken fillets 2 placed thereon. The release element is movable from a rest position to a release position to lift the chicken fillets 2 off the frame element 3, 4.
Patent GB-2385587-A (GB)
Title: Infusion vessel
Inventor: SHIRAISHI YASUYUKI
IPC: B65D33/36
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: An infusion vessel contains separately a drug and a infusion liquid in a sterile manner and mixing the drug with the infusion liquid in a sterile manner by a simple operation for use, while ensuring the sterility of a connector thereof. The infusion vessel comprises a bag (2) for containing a infusion liquid, a two-mouth vial (3) for containing a drug, and a joint (4) connecting the bag and the vial. A lower mouth portion (33) of the vial (3) is sealed with a rubber plug (7). The joint (4) is air-tightly connected to a liquid outlet port (21) provided in a bottom portion of the bag (2), and extends downward. The joint (4) has an opening (46) for communication between the inside and the outside thereof An O-ring (6) and an intermediate rubber plug (5) are respectively attached to the joint (4) above and below the opening (46), and fitted in the upper mouth portion (32) of the vial (3) in an axially movable manner.
Patent GB-2384988-A (GB)
Title: Air freshener with magnet attachment means
Inventor: VALI RIAZ
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An air freshening device comprises a magnet 1, a fragrance source 2 and vent holes 3. The magnet enables the device to be attached to a metallic surface. If the metallic surface is heated such as a radiator or fireplace, the magnet will act as a heat conductor and heat the fragrance source to promote evaporation of the volatile fragrance and thus emission of the fragrance to the room. The fragrance source may be in the form of an oil, a gel, or crystals. The device will also be able to emit a fragrance when no heat is applied to the device. The magnet may be coated in a plastic will a melting point sufficiently high to prevent damage to the device by the heat from the radiator or fireplace. The vents may be adjustable so that the number of vents opened or closed may be controlled by the user.
Patent GB-2384438-A (GB)
Title: Loader for surgical suturing instrument
Inventor: SAUER JUDE S
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A quick loader (36) for a surgical suturing instrument (10) of the type having at least one ferrule receiving chamber (46) and a suture receiving passage (52), includes a loader body (38) having a recess (40) formed therein for receiving an end of a surgical suturing instrument (10), a seat (44) adjacent the recess (40) for releasably holding at least one ferrule-tipped end of a suture (24) in the seat (44), the seat (44) being aligned and adjacent to a ferrule receiving chamber (46) in the suturing instrument (10) when the instrument (10) is positioned in the recess (40) for permitting the transfer of ferrules (21) from the seat (44) on the loader (36) into the ferrule receiving chamber (46).
Patent GB-2391412-A (GB)
Title: Golfing satellite navigation device
Inventor: PUGH TERRY
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A handheld device is disclosed for use during a game of golf and comprises a GPS receiver 2 to enable a golfer to accurately determine their position on the golf course. The device contains software relating to the course layout which may be displayed to the golfer by means of a colour graphical display 3. The information displayed may include hazards such as waterways and bunkers, and the distance from the golfers location to the flag may be provided to assist the golfer in selecting the correct club. The display may provide close up views of the landing areas and greens and the distance from the golfers location to the flag may be automatically updated as the golfer moves. The device may have a ruggedised weatherproof casing 1 and may be manufactured having buttons or a touch screen pen.
Patent GB-2391942-A (GB)
Title: Method of monitoring a fermentation process
Inventor: DAWES IAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of monitoring a fermentation process. In particular, the invention relates to a method of monitoring a fermentation process comprising the step of measuring the expression level of one or more zinc regulated nucleic acid molecules from a microorganism, preferably selected from the group consisting of Escheridia, Bacillus. Cyanobacter Streptotnyces, Cotynebacteria, Zymornonas. Saccharotnyces, Zygosaccharonzyces, and Schizosaccharonzyces cells, present in the fermentation and comparing said expression level to a reference level of expression for said nucleic acid molecules, wherein said expression level is indicative of sob-optimal fermentation. Preferably the fermentation process in a beer brewing process.