baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2411539-A (GB)
Title: Travelling case with inbuilt speaker unit
Inventor: LESTER BEVAN ERIC
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A travelling case <B>1</B> comprises a body <B>3</B> defining an enclosure and a speaker unit <B>7</B> for receiving a sound output, wherein the speaker unit includes at least one sound transducer <B>9</B> which is mounted to the body such that the enclosure defined a sound box. The body may be rigid, or of rigid plastics. The sound transducer may be located at an opening in the wall of the body or it may be an exciter attached to the wall of the body which vibrates it in a distributed or non-distributed manner. Alternatively the transducer may comprise a rigid panel mounted to the body and an exciter which is attached to the rigid panel to vibrate it. The travelling case may be a suitcase; it may have an amplifier <B>17</B> for receiving a sound input <B>23</B> connected to the speaker unit. The travelling case may be part of a sound system, with a portable sound device <B>15</B> such as a radio, laptop computer, CD or mp3 player for providing a sound output <B>21</B>.
Patent GB-2400993-A (GB)
Title: Receiving amplitude shift keying signal
Inventor: SUWABE SAYAKA
IPC: H03D1/10
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A receiver for receiving an amplitude shift keying signal includes: a threshold signal generating circuit 2 that has a first diode D1 to which a received amplitude shift keying signal is inputted and which generates a threshold signal which practically follows a peak value of the amplitude shift keying signal; an input circuit 3 including a second diode D2 to which a received amplitude shift keying signal is inputted; a first comparator 4, a detection circuit 5 and a second comparator 6 acting with a second threshold that is a predetermined fixed value.
Patent GB-2415564-A (GB)
Title: Classifying video data
Inventor: BURKE TREVOR JOHN
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A video camera 2 obtains video data representing activity within a monitored space. A sensor 3 provides sensor data indicative of the level of activity within the space, the sensor data being used to associate classification codes to each part of the video data. The video data is stored in association with the classification codes, which may be used to identify and retrieve particular parts of the video data. The sensor 3 may be a motion sensor, pressure sensor or sound sensor. Video data may be selectively stored or deleted on the basis of the classification codes. In a further embodiment, a plurality of video cameras may be provided, and data may be stored from one of the cameras selected on the basis of the sensor data.
Patent GB-2406814-A (GB)
Title: Coated bore cutting tools
Inventor: WEERASINGHE VIJITHA MAITHRI
IPC: C23C14/04
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A bore cutting tool viz. a twist drill 40 comprising: cutting edges 100, a rake face 44 extending from one side of the cutting edge, and land 46 (a non cutting surface). The rake face 44 is at least partially coated, for instance with TiN (titanium) 42; where the coating may be applied by physical vapour deposition (PVD). The coating is applied to the cutting means to increase wear resistance whilst minimising the transfer of coating particles to the work piece.
Patent GB-2406113-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for redirecting fluid flow therethrough and an electrical power generating system
Inventor: FRIPP MICHAEL L
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus with a flow passage 34 and a flow region 52 in communication with the passage, a tool, which may be an electric generator 60, operative in conjunction with fluid in the flow region. In the passage are multiple fluid restrictors 40. An internal dimension 42, permitting acces through the restrictors, may vary in response to fluid flow through the passage.The restrictors may be annular-shaped rings of different cross sections and they may have annular-shaped projections. The flow region may be on a first lateral side of the passage and at the intersection having a smooth profile ( fig. 12). In an embodiment ( fig. 15 ) an electrical power generating system consist of a flow passage, a flow rotating structure influencing the fluid to rotate and a rotationally device, rotating due to the rotation of the fluid. In another embodiment ( fig. 10 ) there is a flow restricting device which, when the flow through the apparatus increases, increases the flow through the flow region.
Patent GB-2416636-A (GB)
Title: Intensity controlled infrared night vision imaging system for a vehicle
Inventor: MIYAHARA SHUNJI
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A night vision system 10 for a vehicle comprises a near infrared source 12 emitting a beam 22, a camera 16 receiving beam 24 once reflected by objects 26 to generate an image signal, and an image processor 18 generating a distribution of intensities, which may be a histogram 42, from the image signal, which it compares to a threshold to generate an image for display. The system 10 also includes an over-laid heads up display 20. Preferably the image processor 18 is arranged to reduce the intensities received by the camera 16 when the number of camera cells exceeding the intensity threshold is larger than a predetermined value, and increases intensities when the number of cells exceeding the threshold is smaller than a predetermined value. The system 10 may comprise an attenuator (102, fig. 4) or a variable power supply 14 to the source, to modify intensities received by the camera in response to the fore mentioned comparison. The source's 12 wavelength may be between 0.8žm to 0.9žm, and the system 10 is capable of viewing objects 26 within a range of 5m to 150m from the vehicle (21, fig. 1B). A method of viewing is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2427119-A (GB)
Title: Furniture hanging and levelling device
Inventor: TOOLEY JONATHAN HARRY
IPC: A47B96/07
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: The hanging device has a body 3, 5, 7, with a furniture supporting edge 12, which has a first elongate aperture 6 and a second aperture (8, 30). Eccentric disks or cams 9 having a pivoting hole 15, are movably mounted in said first aperture, and optionally, in said second aperture. The body may have a level phial 17 and further small apertures 19 through which fasteners 11 further secure the piece of furniture being supported to the device. In use the device is secured to the wall via fasteners (28, Fig.5) the first of which passes through the pivoting hole 15 of the disk located in the first aperture and the second of which passes through the second aperture, which maybe of a size as to located the disk 9 (8, Fig.2) or just be slot shaped (30, Fig.5b) and of a size to located the fastener 28. Turning of the eccentric disks, facilitated by slot 13, causes the body to rise or fall in order to level the device.
Patent GB-2414808-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic stirring device for viscosity measurement
Inventor: KANZAKI YOSHIO
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: Permanent magnetics are fixed to the lower surface of the horizontal member which is coated with a chemically resistant material and which may have curved surfaces.
Patent GB-2432460-A (GB)
Title: Tank for motherboard cooling
Inventor: HOPTON PETER JOHN
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: An apparatus for cooling a motherboard 310 comprises a tank 303 and a lid 304 configured to provide an airtight container in which the motherboard is located. A cooling system 315 is provided to cool the interior of the container and an electrical connection is provided between the motherboard and the exterior of the container. The tank may be filled with a coolant 313 such as oil, which may be cooled by an immersed evaporator coil 314 connected to a pump 224 and a condenser 225. The motherboard may be suspended on rods 308, 309. The tank may be located in a computer and surrounded by foam 302. Also claimed is a computer comprising a motherboard located in a cooled fluid and connected to a drive using a serial cable.
Patent GB-2432578-A (GB)
Title: Cushion pack and method of making such
Inventor: DREW BRUCE MICHAEL
IPC: B31B29/00
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A cushion pack 1 features a fibreboard lattice 3, such as in a concertina form, within a vented 5 polymeric envelope 2. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of making the cushion pack 1 by enclosing the lattice 3 within the envelope 2. The item may find application in the field of buffering consumer goods packaged in boxes from and shock or impact. The concertina form lattice 3 may flex, and air may be expelled from the pack via the vents 5 during any impact, to attenuate the forces involved.
Patent GB-2433249-A (GB)
Title: Liquid delivery system comprising a manifold
Inventor: POULTER TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B67D7/04
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved manifold for use in a pumping system for pumping liquid, in particular but not exclusively liquid fuels. A liquid delivery system comprises at least one liquid storage tank; a manifold 100, an integral manifold vent system 140 communicating directly with the manifold and comprising a manifold vent valve and a manifold vent pipe; a first liquid sensor 110, and a delivery outlet flow restrictor 500, wherein the manifold is provided with an inlet and an outlet 130A, the inlet of the manifold being connected to the at least one liquid storage tank; the delivery outlet flow restrictor is located downstream from the manifold; the first sensor 110 is adapted to detect the formation of an air pocket in the manifold; and the integral manifold vent system 140 comprises at least one section having an internal diameter small enough to ensure smooth filling of the manifold with the liquid being dispensed when the manifold vent valve is opened to release trapped gas. Less flushing is required using this system when changing fuels.
Patent GB-2434288-A (GB)
Title: Anamorphic typography
Inventor: STOTT PETER NICHOLAS
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A computer software idea for the creation of a 3D world for typography and shapes in general, that incorporates 3D meshes for the creation of architectonic visions, including animated visions. A 3D visualisation software idea where a typographic letterform or other 2D shape has spatial values ascribed to it so that a 3D mesh can be attached. The original typographic letterform or other 2D shape being understood to be a representation of an anamorphic 3D form in perspective. The initial mesh attachment does not transgress the original typographic letterform or other 2D shape and the 3D mesh may differ in form according to differing spatial values ascribed to the shape. For various different mesh formation images being put together in sequence, an animation of the form can be created, where the form may or may not be spatially coordinated with its neighbour.
Patent GB-2434368-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric coating of a laboratory consumable
Inventor: COULSON STEPHEN
IPC: C08J7/16
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A laboratory consumable having a polymeric coating, formed by exposing said consumable to pulsed plasma comprising a compound of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=18 WI=71 LX=769 LY=894 TI=CF> <PC>where R<1>, R<2> and R<3> are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl or aryl optionally substituted by halo; andR<4> is a group X-R<5> where R<5> is an alkyl or haloalkyl group and X is a bond; a group of formula -C(O)O(CH2)nY- where n is an integer of from 1 to 10 and Y is a bond or a sulphonamide group; or a group -(O)pR<6>(O)q(CH2)t- where R<6> is aryl optionally substituted by halo, p is 0 or 1, q is 0 or 1 and t is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 10, provided that where q is 1, t is other than 0, for a sufficient period of time to allow a polymeric layer to form on the surface of the laboratory consumable. Consumables of this type show significantly reduced liquid sample retention, maximum sample recovery and ultra non-binding properties, as well as oil and water-repellency.
Patent GB-2436074-A (GB)
Title: Balance assembly of an exercise auxiliary system
Inventor: MORGAN HOWARD
IPC: A63B22/16
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A balance assembly adapted for an exercise auxiliary system includes a base 10, a supporting seat 20 pivotally engaged with the base 10 multiple springs 42 sandwiched between the supporting seat 20 and the base 10 to support the base 10, and a fixed seat 30 slidably connected to the supporting seat 20 via wheels 24 mounted on opposite sides of the supporting seat 20. The base 10 has two phases, a pre-movement phase and an in-movement phase. In the pre-movement phase, the base 10, is still as a result from supporting force from the springs 42 and in the in-movement phase, wherein the supporting seat 20 is moved along the fixed seat 30 via wheels 24, the base 10 rocks about a pivot point A. The invention allows the operator of the auxiliary exercise system to simultaneously work on the muscles and improve his/her balance ability.
Patent GB-2422078-A (GB)
Title: Forward error correction mapping and de-mapping techniques
Inventor: LINKEWITSCH NIKLAS
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: Briefly, techniques to provide varying levels of enhanced forward error correction without modifying a line rate of a frame.
Patent GB-2422200-A (GB)
Title: Method for recognizing heartbeat and for calculating quantities acquired from that
Inventor: KOIVUMAA VEIKKO
IPC: A61B5/352
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recognizing and measuring heartbeat, in which method individual heartbeats are recognized and measured from the electrical signal of the heart, the ECG signal, on the area of waist and/or on the body area below the waist by means of two or more electrodes (2, 3) integrated to an outfit (1) or to a part of an outfit and/or by means of two or more electrodes integrated to one or several wearable sensors, and for calculating various quantities describing the function of the heart. In the method in accordance with the invention, for recognizing and measuring heartbeat, the signals received from the heart are processed and examined with two or more different ways for improving the reliability of calculation and for decreasing the impact of noises and disturbances.
Patent GB-2424561-A (GB)
Title: A containerized cargo/vehicle inspection system in which the angle of radiation beam is adjustable
Inventor: WU YUCHENG
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A containerized cargo/vehicle inspection system in which the angle of radiation beam is adjustable, the system relates to the field of radiation detection technique. The present invention comprises a detector arm support equipped with a detector, a second collimator, a conveyor and an accelerator frame equipped with an accelerator. A corrector, a first collimator and the second collimator are disposed in turn opposite to the radiation beam from the accelerator right. The structure of the invention is characterized that said accelerator frame consists of a horizontal control device, which can cause a base to move forward and backward horizontally, a vertical control device, which can cause a bend framework to move upward and downward vertically, a pivoting control device, which can cause a cantilever to make pivoting movement, and a supporting stand consisting of the base, an erect arm, the bend framework and the cantilever. Compared with the prior arts, the present invention has more reasonable design in structure, produces higher quality images, and is easier in use. In particular, the emphasis scanning to some questionable area can obtain a satisfactory effect. The system of the present invention is the necessary equipment used to inspect cargo in the customhouse.
Patent GB-2427289-A (GB)
Title: Service information database for digital tuners
Inventor: SABEL LES
IPC: H04H60/39
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: The invention provides a database of available broadcast services for a digital radio 12 by monitoring service strength and service attributes, such as signal strength, at a plurality of remote receivers 1-4,6. In this way service information which defines what services are available and on what frequency are maintained. The resulting service information 7 is compiled into a database which can be pre-loaded into a digital radio 12, and updated 11 either via the Internet or by receiving a digital radio transmission. The database may be manually updated 10.
Patent GB-2442435-A (GB)
Title: A fountain toothbrush with replaceable toothpaste cartridge
Inventor: KHAN IRFAN
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A fountain toothbrush in which toothpaste, contained in a removable cartridge, is moved through to the head of the brush by a screw action piston device. The cartridge fits inside the cartridge holder which screws onto the brush head. In use, a rotating mechanism fitted to the end of the toothbrush handle, causes movement of a plunger which forces toothpaste out of the cartridge. The paste flows through the brush head and is dispensed at outlets near the base of the bristles. The cartridge holder has an indicator window which may be used to assess the amount of toothpaste left in the device.
Patent GB-2427859-A (GB)
Title: System and method for interleaf sheet and/or plate sheet removal and/or transport for use with a printing apparatus
Inventor: YEE CHANG J
IPC: B65H3/00
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods that remove an interleaf sheet interposed between plate sheets from a material stack used, for example, in a computer-to-plate imaging system and/or environment. Embodiments of the system and method can also remove plate sheets from an interleaf sheet, and transport the plate sheet for subsequent imaging.
Patent GB-2443270-A (GB)
Title: Handle with sliding switch having locking pin and adapter for remote reaching device
Inventor: HOLT ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: B25J1/04
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A window handle 2 comprises a sliding locking switch which can be operated by a sliding switch operating device (18c) that comprises a pin (18). The sliding switch operating device (18c) is releasably engagable by an adapter (18d). The pin may be extracted out of and inserted into the sliding locking switch (11A) using the adapter (18d), which is affixed to a remote reaching device. This construction enables the handle to be locked or unlocked from a distance or unreachable height by applying the adapter (18d) using the remote window reaching device, and is designed for use by able-bodied, elderly and less-abled persons. The adapter(18d) may include connecting lugs (L1, L2) to engage the sliding switch (18c).
Patent GB-2434456-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for contamination detection and monitoring in a lithographic exposure tool and operating method for the same under controlled atmospheric
Inventor: KNAPPE UWE
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: By using highly efficient detection techniques, such as chromatography and absorption spectroscopy, one or more contaminants may be identified and the concentration thereof may quantitatively be determined. In this way, the adverse effect on critical components of exposure tools, such as reticles and lenses in the form of, for instance, deposited inorganic salts, may significantly be reduced and the process performance may be enhanced.
Patent GB-2454905-A (GB)
Title: Watch with areas indicating night and day
Inventor: JONES DAVID PIERCE
IPC: G04B19/26
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: The watch comprises a time display means having at least one hand for pointing to time indicia. (11) to indicate the time, a first area (113) of marking indicating time indicia corresponding to night, a second area (112) of marking indicating time indicia corresponding to day, and varying means (17, 18) for varying the first and/or second areas of marking such that the correspondence of time indicia to night and day can be varied.
Patent GB-2455811-A (GB)
Title: Wand assembly for a cleaning appliance
Inventor: HELPS DANIEL FRANCIS
IPC: A47L5/32
Filed: 2007-12-22
Abstract: A wand assembly 6 for a cleaning appliance comprises a handle portion 25 having a channel 35 formed therethrough, a tubular wand 26 received within the channel 35 and moveable between a first position and a second position, locking means having a lock position and an unlock position, the locking means preventing the wand 26 from moving from the first position when in the lock position, and a release mechanism 28 mounted to the wand 26 and which is actuable to move the locking means from the lock position to the unlock position, wherein the release mechanism 28 is actuated by relative movement of the release mechanism 28 with respect to the wand 26. Preferably the locking means comprises a locking feature and a catch that is moveable between a lock position and an unlock position. The locking feature 43 is located on one of the handle portion 25 and the wand 26 and the catch 42 is located on the other of the handle portion 25 and the wand 26 and the catch 42 engages the locking feature 43 when in the lock position to prevent movement of the wand 26 from the first position. The release mechanism 28 is actuable to move the catch 42 from the lock position to the unlock position to disengage the catch 42 from the locking feature 43 to thus permit movement of the wand 26 from the first position. The release mechanism 28 may be a slidable sleeve that surrounds one end of the wand 26.
Patent GB-2442698-A (GB)
Title: Handle for a paint brush
Inventor: JORDAN GARY DAVID
IPC: B29C44/12
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A paint brush handle (15) is provided. The handle includes an elastomeric body (40) and a reinforcement core (30). The body has a first level of flexibility and the core has a second level of flexibility, which is less than the first. The core extends through at least part of the length of the body to reinforce the softer material and provide a handle with a compressible, resilient grip characteristic.
Patent GB-2443375-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser
Inventor: BACON RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A medicated inhalant dispenser (1) has a plastics material body (2) having a mouthpiece (3). A pressurised, inhalant source (4) has a canister (5) and a spout (6), which is moved towards the canister for release of a dose from the canister. The spout is accommodated in a junction member (7), which is movable by a cam (8) connected to a pivotal cover (9) for the mouthpiece. Opening of the cover sets a breath actuable kink valve (10), having a nozzle (11) through which the inhalant is released and a breath flap (12) actuation. Opening also causes the junction member to be lifted for dose dispensing into the kink valve. Breathing in releases the dose for inhalation. A closed sleeve (20) is provided for abutment of the end (21) of the canister as the junction member is moved towards the canister. Between the canister end (21) and an end (22) of the closed sleeve, an adjustable abutment (23) is provided. The closed sleeve is welded onto the body. The abutment or end location (23) is sized to provide that the source is supported in its correct position for opening of its valve on operation of the cam mechanism (8).