baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2402618-A (GB)
Title: Upholstery washer
Inventor: WHALEY JONATHON NICHOLAS
IPC: B68G7/08
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A washer (100a,b,c,d) comprising wadding material and having an aperture (104a,b,c,d) extending therethrough is disclosed. The wadding material is modified at least around the periphery (102a,b,c,d) of the aperture. The modified wadding material is sufficiently elastic such that, when fitted to upholstery together with a tuft, the dimensions of the aperture may increase sufficiently to accommodate a tufting needle and then return to its original dimensions after withdrawal of the needle so as to prevent disengagement of the tuft. Fig 8a shows a top view of a chain of washers.
Patent GB-2386125-A (GB)
Title: Tolerizing allografts of pluripotent stem cells
Inventor: CHIU CHOY-PIK
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: This disclosure provides a system for overcoming HLA mismatch between an allograft derived from stem cells, and a patient being treated for tissue regeneration. A state of specific immune tolerance is induced in the patient, by administering a population of tolerizing cells derived from the stem cells. This allows the patient to accept an allograft of differentiated cells derived from the same source. This invention is important because it allows a single line of stem cells to act as a universal donor source for tissue regeneration in any patient, regardless.
Patent GB-2403758-A (GB)
Title: Deformable speed hump
Inventor: ACKER FABIAN
IPC: E01F9/529
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: The speed hump is formed from a reinforced flexible membrane formed into a tube with a Dshaped cross-section, the straight portion of which, in use, lies horizontally on the ground. An adjustable valve is fitted at one end which allows air to escape from the hump at a controlled rate, with the rate of escape of the air controlling the speed at which a vehicle can be comfortably driven over the hump. The same valve or a different valve allows the quick ingress of air. The hump is secured to a road using bolts and can be removed and reused as desired.
Patent GB-2392862-A (GB)
Title: Soldering and repair of flat wires
Inventor: SULLIVAN ANNE MARIE
IPC: H05K3/00
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: Flat wires are soldered on a device comprising a frame having an upper portion 22 with a heater 26 and a lower portion 24 with a removeable support base 28 for the flat wire. The flat wire is heated to reflow a solder disposed on the flat wire while injecting an inert gas (f) in an area adjacent the flat wire to prevent ignition of a volatile gas proximate the flat wire. Preferably, the frame forms an enclosure into which the inert gas is injected. The heater preferably comprises a resistive heating element supported in a thermally conductive member. Also claimed is a method for repairing flat wires comprising severing the flat wire and removing a non-functional portion of the flat wire. A replacement flat wire portion is then aligned and joined with the remaining original flat wire portion. The flat wire can be severed by shearing, punch cutting or rotary cutting. The replacement and original flat wire portions can be joined by overlapping the portions to form an overlapping joint (figure 9) or by using a mending patch which bridges across the two portions (figures 8 and 10).
Patent GB-2394262-A (GB)
Title: A differential with compound planetary gear sets having intermeshed planet gears
Inventor: PERKINS WILLIAM P
IPC: F16H48/30
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A torque biasing differential comprises a first planetary gear set 18 and a second planetary gear set 118 each having an inboard sun gear 30, 130, an outboard sun gear 32, 132, planet carrier shafts (34, 134, fig 2) coupled to rotate with a case 14 about their axes, and inboard and outboard planet gears 36, 136, 38, 138. The inboard sun gear 30, 130 is splined or otherwise fixed to rotate with an output shaft 22, 122 and meshed with the inboard planet gears 36, 136. The outboard planet gears 38, 138 are meshed with the outboard sun gear 32, 132 which is connected to a torque sink 26, 126, eg a clutch, hydraulic motor etc. The inboard planet gears 36 are intermeshed with the inboard planet gears 136 so that, by controlling the torque sinks 26, 126, different torques may be distributed to the output shafts 22, 122.
Patent GB-2405922-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered floating light
Inventor: CRAIGIE JAMES
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A solar powered floating light includes a source of light 1, a photovoltaic cell 3 a battery cell (7, fig 3) and an aid to buoyancy 4. There may also be mirrors 6 or some other reflecting device scattering the light to add aesthetic value. The light can have filters 2 to produce different colours or different colour combinations. Also they may be set to produce a twinkling effect in the water and to switch on during darkness and off during the day.
Patent GB-2406374-A (GB)
Title: A food cooling cover
Inventor: MARSHALL GILL
IPC: A47G19/26
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A food cooling cover comprises a collapsible frame 2, 3 and a removable cover 1. The frame is preferably semi-cylindrical in shape with hinged supports (4, Fig 3) and the cover is preferably an insulated cellular sleeve containing a suitable gel or fluid that may be cooled in a freezer before use. The cover keeps food at a safe temperature for a longer period of time for example in hot weather. The cover may have an electrically driven fan (5, Fig 3) in order to extend the cooling time. Preferably the cover is made in different sizes to suit various sized plates.
Patent GB-2407884-A (GB)
Title: Detecting unauthorised steganographic programs stored on a computer system
Inventor: HICKS RICHARD MIDDLETON
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: The invention is concerned with detecting unauthorised programs stored on a computer system, in particular steganographic programs (programs capable of introducing hidden data). Signatures of the programs of interest are obtained with each signature consisting of at least a part of a program, for example, the initial 500 bytes of an important file in a steganographic program, such as a .EXE or .DDL file taken from the program's core kernel. Each signature is compared with files on the computer system with the exception of files on a prearranged exclusion list. If a signature is found to match data in a file, the filename, the finding of steganography in it, the file location and the matched signature may be recorded for output to a system user. Files compared with the signatures may include logical wastebasket files, deleted files, compressed files, executable files and polymorphic files.
Patent GB-2396756-A (GB)
Title: Scanner power management system
Inventor: NUTTALL JR GORDON R
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A power management system (28) for a scanner device (10) comprises an onboard power source (54) and an interface port (22) adapted to receive power from a remote host (50). The system (28) also comprises a power manager (42) accessible by a processor (40) and adapted to automatically determine whether to draw power for an operating-mode from the onboard power source (54) or the remote host (50).
Patent GB-2397180-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic engine
Inventor: NEWMAN MARK ANDREW
IPC: F16H49/00
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A magnetic engine may include one or more of the following: a magnetic shield, a rotor magnet, a magnetic field source, a magnetic bearing, a magnetic gear, a dynamo, an alternator, a learning computer program, a rotary solenoid, a mono-cast housing, supercooled heavy metal and/or superconductor materials. Also disclosed are alternative components and explanations of the engine's operation. Additionally disclosed are theories and apparatus relating to radio and chemistry particle physics, gravity, magnetism, artificial gravity, anti gravity propulsion, and a temperature difference machine.
Patent GB-2411578-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning implement
Inventor: BURT DIANE JOYCE
IPC: A47L13/12
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning implement, such as a mop, which comprises a handle and a mop head (40) attached to the handle (50) by a flexible joint. The head consists of a housing (42) which contains a fluid reservoir, and a fluid dispensing means. The fluid, a treatment composition, is dispensed by a control means connected to an actuator. The housing (42) further consists of a bottom plate (44) which is removably or pivotally attached. The mop head (40) also has a plurality of spaced apart resilient members (80) which extend downwardly. The resilient members (80) may be attached to the bottom plate (44), or the mop head housing (42), or both. Preferably a removable wipe (70) in the form of a flattened tubular sleeve may be attached to the bottom plate (44). Preferably the resilient members (80) are of different length and have different degrees of stiffness.
Patent GB-2402411-A (GB)
Title: Expandable centraliser with polygonal cross-section
Inventor: ARMELL RICHARD ALVIN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: An expandable centraliser 10 comprises a body (12, fig 1) having a first cylindrical portion (14, fig 1) and a second polyhedral portion (18, fig 1). The polyhedral portion is preferably triangular in cross-section. Centralising arms 50a-c are mounted on each face 46 of the polyhedral portion, and an actuated means is used to move the arms between retracted and extended positions. The actuating means is preferably a piston (76, fig 1) that pushes a cam surface 62 on the arms. The arms maybe biased by a spring (52, fig 1) to the retracted position.
Patent GB-2414727-A (GB)
Title: Non-slip paint roller and tray
Inventor: MOULTON JOHN DAVID
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A device for facilitating continuous rotation of a paint roller body 2 as it is moved over the surface of a paint tray 4, comprising one or more rotatable frictional bodies 3 mounted on a paint roller spindle which can engage with one or more aligned frictional bodies 5 fitted within a paint tray. A first embodiment of the invention has a toothed gear wheel 3 mounted on the roller, either centrally on the spindle or at the end of the spindle, which engages an aligned gear track 5 provided in the tray. A second embodiment has a rotatable body (13, fig 3) with a nodular surface mounted on the roller which engages an aligned track (15, fig 3) with a nodular surface in the tray. A third embodiment has a magnetic rotatable body (18, fig 4) mounted on the roller which engages a magnetic track (20, fig 4) provided in the tray. Use of the device prevents loss of traction between the roller body and the tray and provides for the even distribution of paint around the full surface of the roller body.
Patent GB-2415467-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
Inventor: BOURNE MARK ADRIAN
IPC: F02C3/05
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: The gas turbine engine comprises a heat exchanger 18 for heating an airflow. The engine may also comprise a centrifugal compressor 12 comprising an impeller 22, which may be driven by a turbine 14, comprising a blade assembly 44, the turbine and compressor being mounted on opposite sides of a support plate 52. Air entering an inlet 26 may be supplied by the compressor to the heat exchanger 18 via a duct 16, heated air being supplied from the heat exchanger to the turbine 14 and thence to an outlet aperture 51.. The heat exchanger may comprise a plurality of tubes 34 located in a cavity defined by insulation 42, and may be preheated by a hot air gun 40 prior to operation of the engine. In other arrangements the heat exchanger is in the form of a metal block heated by a gas burner or by an electric element. Air leaving the outlet aperture 51 may be recycled to the hot air gun or heat exchanger or could be arranged to provide thrust when the engine is mounted on a trolley. A tachometer 54 and a thermocouple temperature sensor 58 may be provided.
Patent GB-2402922-A (GB)
Title: Push-off attachment for forklift trucks
Inventor: RICHARDSON EDWARD JAMES
IPC: B66F9/19
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: The push-plate 29 of the attachment is guided on left 24L and 27L and right 24R and 27R pairs of proximal and distal arms. The proximal arms are pivoted at support pivots to the support plate, and the distal arms are pivoted at distal pivots to the push-plate. The proximal arms are pivoted to the distal arms at knee pivots. All three left pivots are parallel to each other, and all three right pivots are parallel to each other. The left pivots all lie at an angle PA to the right pivots. The angle PA is between 80{ and 130{. The arrangement is simple and robust, and enables the push-plate to be guided very solidly, over an accurately-straight line path of the push-plate, with no stresses and strains imposed on the pivots by the geometry of the motion.
Patent GB-2416871-A (GB)
Title: Well characterisation using distributed temperature sensor data
Inventor: KIMMINAU STEPHEN
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method (10) for characterising a well (700) using distributed temperature sensor (DTS) data to optimise a well model (12). The method comprises providing a well model of flow and thermal properties (12a, 12b) of the well (700), where the well model (12) has a plurality of adjustable physical parameters, providing a data set made up of a plurality of DTS temperature profiles of the well (700) taken at different times during operation of the well (700), and running the well model (12) with different combinations of the plurality of adjustable physical parameters to match to the plurality of DTS temperature profiles. The DTS temperature profiles may also be pre-processed to make them consistent with one another.
Patent GB-2402067-A (GB)
Title: Rapid hearing screening and threshold evaluation
Inventor: JOHN MICHAEL SASHA
IPC: A61B5/12
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: Systems (10) and methods for performing automatic and rapid screening tests that involve acoustically presenting at least one modulated white noise stimulus to at least one ear of a subject with an acoustic transducer (26), recording response data obtained with at least one sensor (28), performing signal analysis on the response data and using the result to statistically evaluate the presence of at least one auditory steady-state response at a processor (12), and providing a pass/fail result to the user via a display (36) to indicate whether the subject has passed or failed the screening test responses.
Patent GB-2418280-A (GB)
Title: Document creation system
Inventor: BALINSKY HELEN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2004-09-18
Abstract: A plurality of content-items which contain information that it is possible to display on a displayable area are provided and the displayable area is divided into a set of sub-areas each capable of receiving one or more of the content-items. At least one set of proposed arrangements is generated in which the content-items have been arranged within the set of sub-areas, and at least one of the proposed arrangements is selected according to predetermined criteria to create a document.
Patent GB-2407812-A (GB)
Title: CaO-MgO-SiO2 based bioactive glass and sintered calcium phosphate glass using same
Inventor: GONDA YUKIKO
IPC: A61K6/027
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A bioactive glass has a composition comprising 20-40 mol% CaO, 40-60 mol% SiO2 and 10-20 mol% MgO. The glass may also contain CaF2, Na2O, B2O3 and P2O5. The glass transition temperature of the bioactive glass is in the range 650-750{C and the difference in the glass transition temperature and its crystallisation temperature is 70-250{C. The bioactive glass may generate crystals of   b  -wollastonite and diopside. Also included is a sintered calcium phosphate glass comprising the bioactive glass as a sintering aid. The sintered calcium phosphate glass may contain hydroxyapatites, carbonated apatites or tricalcium phosphate.
Patent GB-2422572-A (GB)
Title: Block cutting guide
Inventor: COCKER JOHN
IPC: B26B29/06
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A cutting guide comprising a frame having two frame members 2a and 2b which are joined by cross frame members 3 and 4. The frame fits over two adjacent faces of an object that is to be cut. The cross frame members 3 and 4 carry two guide members 5a and 5b which slide on the frame via support members 6a and 6b on one cross frame member and support members 6c and 6d on the cross frame member 4 to allow the guide members to be slid along the frame to a required position.
Patent GB-2423296-A (GB)
Title: Chewing gum disposal bag
Inventor: COLE SHARON
IPC: B65D85/60
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A chewing gum disposal bag, will allow the safe, clean, hygienic storing of used chewing gum, until proper waste disposal can be found. Using the 'fold over and tuck' movement to secure 'chewing gum' inside each of the 'individual' chewing gum disposal bags. These can be packed in multiples using perforated edges for 'quick and easy' detachment from the pervious 'chewing gum disposal bag'. The closure flap 1 may be secured to side seams 3 of the bag.
Patent GB-2415605-A (GB)
Title: A litter bin
Inventor: HARVEY MARGARET CHRISTINA
IPC: B65F1/10
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A litter bin comprising a hollow body 12 with at least one inlet aperture 4 where at least part of the hollow body is free to rotate about a vertical axis and has aerodynamic means 5 to orientate the rotatable part of the body so that the inlet aperture is facing into the prevailing wind. Preferably the aerodynamic device is a weather vane mounted on the rotatable part of the bin. The lower region of the bin may have air outlets 6. The bin harnesses the energy of the wind to keep litter inside the bin and to assist in the process of depositing items of litter in the bin by admitting air flow into the bin through the litter aperture to provide a downward current of air between the air inlet aperture and said air outlet aperture. The bin may have an internal mesh receptacle disposed between the litter inlet aperture and the air outlet aperture that is accessible via a hinged door in the wall of the litter bin and allows air to circulate between the apertures even when the mesh receptacle is full. Preferably the entire bin is free to rotate about a vertical axis.
Patent GB-2414662-A (GB)
Title: Child seat with retractable cup holder
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRUCE
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a seat base (200) and may be used with or without the backrest (100). The seat base includes one or more cup holders (300) that may be retracted under the seat base in a stored position. The holder(s) may pivot or slide out from under the seat (figures 11 and 10). The seat may also be provided with adjustable armrests (250). The height of the backrest and the depth of the seat squab may be adjustable via a series of latches and notches (160 and 130 Fig 3) or tabs and notches (145 and 140 Fig 7) that serve to lock the two sections of the backrest in a desired position. A seat belt guide (450) may be provided.
Patent GB-2431957-A (GB)
Title: Barrier for restricting the movement of pedestrians
Inventor: SCHOLLEY STUART
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: The barrier 101 comprises a frame 102 to which two pairs of legs 103,104,105,106 are rigidly attached so as to support the frame above ground level, with the legs being positioned so that a first leg in each pair is positioned closer to one end of the frame than the second leg in each pair. A tie bar 115,116 is associated with each pair of legs to enhance the strength of the barrier while being located so that stacking of the barrier with another similar barrier is not hindered. The tie bar is preferably attached to the side of each leg that faces towards the other leg of the respective pair and it may extend at an angle relative to the horizontal, preferably between 8 and 10 degrees, when the barrier is on horizontal ground. The legs and frame are preferably formed from steel tubes welded together. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a barrier.
Patent GB-2424705-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscopy based real time control for microwave assisted chemistry
Inventor: MCMANUS MICHAEL E
IPC: G01N21/65
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: The invention is an instrument and method for microwave-assisted chemical synthesis. The instrument includes a source of microwave radiation (25) for applying microwave energy to a sample, a microwave cavity (27) in wave communication with the source for holding the sample during the application of microwave energy, and a substantially monochromatic radiation source in electromagnetic communication with the cavity for applying substantially monochromatic light to the sample. The instrument further includes a detector positioned to detect Raman scattering of light from the monochromatic source by the sample, and a controller in signal communication with the microwave energy source and the Raman scattering detector for moderating the application of microwave energy to the sample based upon the detected Raman scattering.
Patent GB-2437975-A (GB)
Title: A Flush Fitting Shelf Light
Inventor: COOK BERNARD
IPC: F21W131/301
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: The light fitting 10 comprises; a body element 12, for housing a light emitting element within the shelf; first and second clamp elements 14 and 16, having flanges 38; and first and second cover plates 18 and 20. In use, the body element is releasably sandwiched or clamped within a cavity of the shelf by means of the clamp elements 14 and 16, the flanges 38 lying flush or against the surface of the shelf. The cover plates vary from being fully opaque to fully transparent and may include translucent or diffusing plates.
Patent GB-2426530-A (GB)
Title: Sealed passageway
Inventor: PARSONS NICKI
IPC: E04G21/30
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: A passageway sealing means comprises a tube of flexible material for sealing a passageway between at least two portals of a building to prevent egress of detritus from the tube into parts of the building adjacent the passageway sealing means. This tube could be connected for example between the from and back doors of a terrace house to allow access to a garden at the back of the house with wheelbarrows etc. without risk of dirtying the inside of the house. The tube of flexible material may be supported by a frame work <B>16</B> and may be fixedly attached at the portals by fixing means <B>18</B>. The fixing means may comprise an inflatable sealing means. The flexible material may be plastic sheeting. The framework may comprise ribs spaced along the tube in use. The tube may be made up of a plurality of sections connected end to end by fastening means. The fastening means may be a zip fastener. The tube may have a removable side wall portion <B>26</B> to allow an extension to be fitted.
Patent GB-2423580-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a pixel sensor
Inventor: BECK JEFFREY S
IPC: H04N3/15
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A method for operating a pixel sensor, comprises driving a first current in a first direction through a first transistor (311) add a second (313) in the pixel sensor to control resetting a voltage of a node (316) of a photodiode (310) in the pixel sensor (300), wherein the first transistor (311) has a gate coupled to the node of (316) and the second transistor (313) has a gate to which a selection signal for the pixel sensor is applied. An integration operation is then performed, which changes the voltage on the node (316) according to an intensity of incident light on the photodiode (310) a second current is driven in a second direction through the first transistor (311) and the second transistor (313), the second direction being opposite to the first direction, and the voltage on the node (316) is determined from the effect of the first transistor (311) on the second current.