baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2396268-A (GB)
Title: Modifying image signals and optically modifying projected image dependent on orientation of screen
Inventor: QUINN DERMOT JOHN
IPC: G09F19/18
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A projection system suitable for use in an underground station includes a projection lens system arranged to offset the projected image to reduce keystoning effects and an arrangement for modifying the electrical image signals applied to each light modulating element to further reduce keystoning effects and to take account of the curvature and orientation of the projection screen.
Patent GB-2396119-A (GB)
Title: Yoga apparatus
Inventor: LIPSEY ROBIN
IPC: A63B23/00
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: Yoga apparatus provides a slope on which exercises can be performed, which is portable and collapsible. One form 1 includes a thee part slope made from two truncated wedges 2, 3 and a wedge 4 which are joined in series to form the slope. The two truncated wedges can be used together without the additional wedge, and the wedge can be used on its own. One of the wedges 2 can be orientated in combination with wedges 3 and 4 to provide a backrest (Figure 4). Another form (9, Figure 9) includes three board portions (10, 11, 12) which can be folded into a collapsed state, adjustable feet (15) being provided to vary the angle of inclination of the slope. A further form (21, Figure 11) includes a chamfer portion (24). Methods of carrying out yoga exercises are disclosed (figures 7a to 7j).
Patent GB-2384961-A (GB)
Title: Insulating conductive tape wound former - Toasting element
Inventor: GORT-BARTEN LESLIE ALEXANDER
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an electric heating element (11) in which electrically conductive tape (23) is wound on a non-electrically conductive former (12) and the tape is completely covered by a cover or covers (30) of electrically non-conductive but heat conductive material secured to the former. Preferably the cover and former are of Mica or Micanite. The cover(s) is secured to the former by channel sectioned strips (31) along opposite side edges and by fastening eyelets (26) extending through the covers and former intermediate the edges. For use in an upright toaster the tape is wound continuously round the former with each run thereof extending between the grooves in the opposite side edges of the former, the grooves in the upper portion being spaced from one another by 4.6 to 7mm while the grooves in the lower portion of the former are spaced by a smaller distance in the range 3.6 to 5mm. For use in a conveyor toaster the runs adjacent the sides of the conveyor are more closely spaced than those in the centre. The cover may be a single piece of insulating material.
Patent GB-2390581-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis
Inventor: JENNINGS VINCENT
IPC: B62D21/02
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: A vehicle chassis comprises two longitudinal side rails 10, 12. A first cross member 14 extends in a transverse direction between the front ends of the side rails 10, 12 and a second cross member 20 extends in a transverse direction between the central portions of the side rails. The chassis further comprises two secondary longitudinal members 22, 24 extending between the first cross member 14 and the second cross member 20, and the secondary longitudinal members are each connected to the side rails by means of a central support section 28, 30 which is longitudinally spaced between the first and second cross members 14, 20. The structure provides rigid support for the vehicle suspension and for a eye recovery 42, and crumples in a controlled way on frontal impact.
Patent GB-2390315-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic separator
Inventor: ALFORD NICHOLAS MARK
IPC: B03C1/28
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A magnetic separator 10 for separating magnetic material from a flowing fluid includes a tube portion disposable in a path 14 of the flowing fluid and a magnet 19 within the tube portion moveable between a separator position 17 in the tube portion and a release position 16 in which the magnet is withdrawn from the tube portion characterised in that the magnet is in the form of a shuttle and in that the tube portion is part of a longer tube 15 disposable within the flow path whereby the magnet can be moved between its positions by differential pressure being created across the magnet. Preferably a pneumatic inlet 20 is provided at each end of the tube 15 to allow compressed air to be blown into the tube 15 causing the magnet to move to a desired position. There may be a plurality of tubes 15 arranged within a circular array within the flow path wherein each tube houses a magnetic shuttle made of neodymium-iron-boron. Advantageously the magnet remains in the flow path when in the separator position and release position and is able to continually remove magnetic material from the fluid.
Patent GB-2390062-A (GB)
Title: Patient transportation apparatus
Inventor: SALEEM SHAHID
IPC: A61G3/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A patient transportation apparatus, in the form of a stretcher is provided with at least one electrical connector which, in use, is automatically connected to an electrical connection in a vehicle (e.g. an ambulance). The connection in the vehicle is capable of transferring power whereby a battery provided on the stretcher may be charged. The connection is preferably made by virtue of the stretcher being moved forwards. The stretcher may have a pair of spaced contacts (220, 222), on a plate (210) mounted on the axle (218) of the stretcher, arranged to be brought into engagement with charging points (224, 226), a micro switch being activated when the connection is made. The charging points are preferably spring biased to urge the contact points into engagement.
Patent GB-2387236-A (GB)
Title: Device for long-term monitoring of magnetic fields
Inventor: ROSENHEIMER MICHAEL
IPC: G01R33/02
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for long-term monitoring of magnetic fields. Said device contains a magnetic field sensor (1) and an evaluation unit (3) which, by means of integration or differentiation, forms signals from the sensor signals characterizing the effect of magnetic fields, and selectively stores said signals in a memory (4) or indicates an exceeded threshold value by means of a signalling unit (8).
Patent GB-2392918-A (GB)
Title: Internal combustion engine cleaning compositions
Inventor: HAYWARD JOHN
IPC: C11D3/28
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: Internal combustion engine cleaning compositions are disclosed. As is known they are water-based and contain at least one primary surfactant selected from non-ionic alcohol ethylene oxides, at least one specific glycol, and optionally tar acid and one or more of the acids selected from acrylic, phosphonic or uric acids. The improved products, which are used to clean, reduce corrosive contaminants and prevent erosion in internal combustion engines, by spraying the atomised compound into the air intake of a running engine, are characterised by including a portion of catechol or a catechol derivative.
Patent GB-2407973-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable display stand for supporting full armour
Inventor: WHEELER TERENCE ERNEST
IPC: A47F8/00
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A stand suitable for displaying a suit of full armour comprises: a base 5; an upstanding post 2; a helmet supporting pin 1 adjustably mounted to the top of the post; two upper horizontal cuirass supports 3 fixed to the post; an arm assembly 5(A-H) pivotally connected to each of the upper supports 3, each arm assembly comprising a plurality of articulated links; a lower horizontal support 8 that is movably mounted to the lower section of the post 2 and which is provided with two horizontally movable slide supports 7 and a pair of wing assemblies 9(A,B); and a leg assembly 10(A,B) adjustably connected to each of the wings 9, the legs being adjustably secured to feet 11(A,B) which are in turn secured to the base 5. The stand is able to accommodate different sizes of armour.
Patent GB-2393230-A (GB)
Title: Pipe system for underwater installations with expansion-compensating bellows
Inventor: AGUILERA PATRICE
IPC: F16L51/02
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: Pipe system for subsea installations for offshore production or processing of hydrocarbons, for interconnection of or internal connections in functional units, such as Xmas trees (1) and manifold modules (2), where a pipe connection comprises communicating pipe branches (5,7,8) which run with mutual angle deviation or parallel to each other. A pipe branch (5) is provided with a bellows device (11) for obtaining a certain possibility of movement of the pipe branch, and a second pipe branch (7) is also provided with bellows device (12) for obtaining a certain possibility of movement of the second pipe branch (7).
Patent GB-2397081-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and a method of expanding tubulars
Inventor: OOSTERLING PETER
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of expanding tubulars, and particularly tubulars or a string of tubulars that have one or more perforated portions and one or more non-perforated portions. In one embodiment, the apparatus (150) includes an inflatable element (e.g. a packer 152) that has a shaft (156) rotatably coupled thereto so that the shaft (156) can rotate relative to the inflatable element (152). An expansion cone (158) is threadedly engaged with a threaded portion (156t) of the shaft (156) so that it moves along the threaded portion (156t) upon rotation of the shaft (156) relative to the cone (158).
Patent GB-2401965-A (GB)
Title: System for delivering encrypted content
Inventor: KURIHARA SHINICHI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: On the content delivery side, a user management control unit manages authentication information and the distribution of a delivery list at the time of delivering service, the acceptance of a content select request, and charging and settlement on a user basis. An encrypted content control unit creates a content key and an encrypted content using the content key on the basis of a content key creating condition from a copyright owner or copyright manager. Then, an encrypted content key control unit encrypts the corresponding content key using medium information, or medium information and terminal device unique key information presented at the content request, delivers the key to the requester. Then, a content delivery control unit delivers the corresponding encrypted content to the requester at the content request.
Patent GB-2414998-A (GB)
Title: Auger cleaner
Inventor: PAYNE RONALD PETER
IPC: E21B12/06
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: An auger cleaner device has a number of cleaning elements (44) mounted on a conveyor (41) which forms an endless path about which the cleaning elements (44) move. The tips of the cleaning elements (44) are able to move relative to its point of attachment on the conveyor (41) and are mounted so as to project substantially 90{ to the plane of the conveyor (41). The radius of curvature at the ends of the conveyor (41) is small enough to ensure that cleaning elements (44) can enter the appropriate flight hole in the auger (4) to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2403262-A (GB)
Title: One-piece moulded clamp
Inventor: POLAK DONALD JAMES
IPC: B60R11/06
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: The invention is a one-piece moulded clamp for holding objects e.g. tools. The clamp has two jaws that are unitary with one another. The inner surface of the jaws have protrusions which come into contact with the device being gripped and stabilize the device being gripped for transport on a vehicle. A tension strap extends from one of the jaws that is able to be releasably engaged with notches that are formed in the other jaw. Protrusions are formed on the inward facing surface of the jaws for better contact to the secured objects. The clamp comprises means for mounting eg. a screw and a washer.
Patent GB-2402780-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for load sharing and data distribution in servers
Inventor: WILLEHADSON STEFAN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for distributing load between a plurality of servers, for handling incoming service requests in a server system (200). When a service request in received in an access node (202), a primary server is assigned out of a set of primary servers (204), using a first scheduling algorithm, for performing a processing task for the received service reqest. The first scheduling algorithm is capable of selecting any primary server. Further, a secondary server is assigned out of a set of secondary servers (206), using a second scheduling algorithm, for perfomring a storing task for the received service request. The second scheduling algorithm is capable of selecting one specific secondary servers for a storing task.
Patent GB-2402286-A (GB)
Title: Laser doppler perfusion imaging with a plurality of beams
Inventor: SEROV ALEXANDER NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: A61B5/0285
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: Laser Doppler Perfusion Imaging system including a laser light source (2), an image detector (4), and signal detector (6); the laser light source (2), in use, being arranged for illuminating a selected area of interest (12) on a sample (10) for determining perfusion related data of the sample (10), the image detector, in use, being arranged for capturing an image of the sample (10), and the signal detector (6), in use, being arranged for detecting a laser Doppler signal from the selected area of interest (12) on the sample (10), wherein the laser light source (2) comprises optical means (3) for creating a laser beam comprising a plurality of beams.
Patent GB-2416685-A (GB)
Title: Cot with rotatable roller safety devices
Inventor: SINGH KASHMIR
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A cot having a support for a mattress or the like and upstanding walls located laterally of the support to define an open-topped confined space within the cot, and where at least some of the top edges or rails 2 of the walls of the cot are provided with one or more freely rotatable rollers 6, the axis of rotation of which is parallel or substantially parallel to the top edge of the wall. By incorporating a freely rotatable roller into at least some of the top rails of the cot sides it becomes much more difficult for an infant to climb over the walls of the cot. Hence, the risk of the child falling onto the floor on which the cot stands, with consequent injury, is reduced.
Patent GB-2416995-A (GB)
Title: Intravenous catheter with needle guard
Inventor: SILVA DON JULIAN DE
IPC: A61M25/06
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: Apparatus for intravenous catheter insertion comprising a needle 11 and a catheter 20 which are inserted into a blood vessel. Preferably the needle 11 slides within the catheter tube 20. A needle guard 30 may be located within the catheter 20 and engages with grooves on the needle 11. The needle guard 30 may move freely within the catheter 20. As the needle 11 is withdrawn from the catheter 20 the needle guard 30 may move to cover the needle tip 12 and locks in place. The locking means may comprise a triangular wedge 14 and collar 15 located on the needle forming a groove 16 which locates a lip 31 on the proximal end of the needle guard 30 as the needle 11 is withdrawn. May prevent accidental injury as the needle 11 is withdrawn from the catheter 20.
Patent GB-2418007-A (GB)
Title: Paintball gun control system
Inventor: RICE JOHN RONALD
IPC: F41B11/57
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A paintball 10 gun includes a controller 26 arranged to control operation of the gun, and a sensor 44, 50 arranged to sense an aspect of the operation of the paintball gun 10, such as the arrival of a paintball in a certain position. The sensor comprises an emitter 44 arranged to emit light over a range of wavelengths including visible wavelengths, and a collector 50 arranged to collect light from the emitter and output a signal to the controller 26.
Patent GB-2406971-A (GB)
Title: Yagi antenna design
Inventor: BLAKE PAUL
IPC: H01Q19/30
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: Constructional and dimensional details and properties of Yagi-Uda antenna designs are described and claimed in which the designs are suitable for receiving digital signal transmissions within a 400 - 900 Megahertz frequency range. The antenna comprises a dipole element 2503, which may be 400 - 420 mm wide, an elongate boom 2501, plural director elements and reflector members 2502, 2504. The director elements may have varied spacing arrangements and may comprise groups of elements of different dimensions which may also have varied spacing arrangements. The director elements proximal to the dipole 2503 may have a spacing of 62mm which may gradually increase to 122 mm between director elements located distal to the dipole. The reflector comprises a corner reflector assembly with first and second intersecting planar members 2502, 2504 which are transverse to the antenna boom 2501. The reflector planar members 2502, 2504 may have a specific spacing from the dipole 2503 and may each comprise a plurality of spaced elements arranged along a reflector boom. The reflector elements may be 470 - 600 mm wide and the spacing between said reflector elements may be arranged within particular size ranges. The antenna is intended to provide stable Digital Terrestrial Transmission (DTT) reception characteristics.
Patent GB-2408696-A (GB)
Title: Gaming system network
Inventor: WHITBREAD PAUL NICHOLAS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A gaming system comprises multiple gaming units each providing for random game outcome determinations and each with data links to a central processing unit and a plurality of electronic player terminals each allowing a player to place bets on one or more of the units through links to the cpu. In order that players feel involved with a live casino environment, at least some of the units be must be physical entities at a primary gaming site, eg manually operated or semi-automatic roulette tables 10, although others may be fully automatic tables 20, connected via data network 30 to a back office system 33 and to electronic player terminals 1, at least some of which must be remote from the casino floor or at entirely separate locations. In particular, the system allows players to bet simultaneously on outcomes at more than one gaming unit, especially involving combination bets across tables. Bets may be placed for activity on a particular type of game and the system automatically selects the next available unit(s) of that type without the player needing to browse for available games.
Patent GB-2421458-A (GB)
Title: A laser machining apparatus
Inventor: PRESTON JULIAN EDWARD WILLIAM
IPC: B23K26/16
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: An improved laser machining apparatus is described in which the laser machining head containing the laser focussing lens is provided with protective covers 34, 40 on either side of the lens to exclude foreign particles from the surfaces of the lens. In addition reorientation of the laser column, which carries the laser beam from a laser generator to the machining head is suggested as further protection for the lens.
Patent GB-2405977-A (GB)
Title: Verifiable processes in a heterogeneous distributed computing environment
Inventor: JOHNSTON-WATT DUNCAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: There is described a method, computer program product and system which relate to the execution of verifiable processes in a distributed computing/processing environment. More particularly the invention relates to the autonomic implementation and verification of a business logic specification in a heterogeneous distributed computing environment. The business logic specification (102) is rendered (step 112) as a plurality of validated processes (104) for execution in a distributed processing environment (110). By monitoring and analysing the information generated in that execution (step 114), it is possible to correlate a view of the executing processes (106). Comparison between the original specification and the correlated view is performed, context information is applied (step 116) and amendments made to the specification as a result. The invention achieves the full cycle of events substantially autonomically.
Patent GB-2410374-A (GB)
Title: DRAM storage electrode manufacturing method
Inventor: PARK BYUNG-JUN
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: Conductive 261 and insulating 271 line patterns are formed in a mould oxide pattern 196 to form vertical fins of a DRAM capacitor electrode. Adjacent capacitors are separated by a groove etched into the conductive and insulating line patterns. A portion of the mold oxide layer (245) is not removed from between adjacent capacitors to provide support to the vertical fins of the device (see figure 8).
Patent GB-2405894-A (GB)
Title: Process for treatment of underground reservoirs
Inventor: HARRIS RALPH EDMUND
IPC: C09K8/72
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A process for treating an underground reservoir, which process comprises (a) introducing into the reservoir, separately or together: (i) and ester, and (ii) a compound containing at least one carboxylae functionality, the compound being water-soluble and capable of increasing the rate of hydrolysis of the ester; each of components (i) and (ii) being contained in a treatment fluid in which it is dissolved or dispersed in water; and (b) allowing the ester to hydrolyse to produce an organic acid in an amount effective to acidise the underground reservoir.
Patent GB-2422099-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible portable toddler step up with side pockets to store wipes
Inventor: MOSELEY-HOUGHTON SOPHIA MARIA
IPC: A47K17/02
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A collapsible portable toddler step up includes pockets/slots c to store wipes (e.g. disinfectant or bottom wipes). The step, which may be formed of plastic, may be folded away to a compact size for storage in a bag/basket of a pram/pushchair. The step up is hinged a at the top and sides for easy collapsing and may be secured by clips b when erected to prevent possible collapse. The step up helps toddlers who are either being or have been toilet trained, onto a lavatory seat and reach a hand basin.
Patent GB-2424384-A (GB)
Title: Tool magazine assembly
Inventor: LIU HSIN-JUNG
IPC: B23Q3/157
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A tool magazine assembly for a machining center holds multiple tool holders and has an outer ring 10, an inner ring 20(20', 20'') and multiple brackets 30(30'). The inner ring 20(20', 20'') is mounted in but does not contact the outer ring 10. The brackets 30(30') are attached to the inner ring 20(20', 20''), and each bracket 30(30') has a central hole (Fig 2, 311), multiple fastening holes (Fig 2, 32) and a central bolt (Fig 2, 35). The central bolts (Fig 2, 35) extend through the central holes (Fig 2, 311) between the inner ring 20(20', 20'') and the outer ring 10 . Each tool holder (Fig 2, 40) has multiple bolts (Fig 2, 44). The bolts (Fig 2, 44) extend though the fastening holes (Fig 2, 32) to attach the tool holders (Fig 2, 40) to the brackets 30(30'). Rollers 37 may roll in the inner annular recess (Fig 4, 12) in the outer ring. The rollers 41 may roll in the outer annular recess (Fig 4, 11) in the outer ring 10. The rollers 331 may roll on the bearing surface inside the annular shoulder (Fig 10, 82) on the mounting bracket (Fig 4, 80). A transmission device connects to a motor to rotate the inner ring 20(20', 20'').
Patent GB-2425954-A (GB)
Title: Method of delivering a biologically active agent
Inventor: BAXTER IAN HAMILTON
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A method of delivering a biologically active agent to a target site comprising exposing a surface of a non-target carrier organism to a carrier comprising at least one biologically active agent, wherein the non-target carrier organism delivers the biologically active agent to the target site. The carrier organism may be an arthropod and the target organism may be a plant or arthropod.