baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2380814-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical engine valve actuator system with reduced armature impact
Inventor: YOUQING XIANG
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: The system includes a loss compensation controller 16, first and second actuators 18, 20, an armature element 26, restoring springs 22, 24 and a motion detector 32. Position and optionally movement signals from motion detector 32, which may comprise a permanent magnet and a coil, are used in controller 16 to calculate mechanical losses of the armature element (particularly due to friction eddy currents and aerodynamic forces) and control the actuators to reduce the impact of the armature element 26 on the actuators. In operation, the actuator holding the armature is unpowered and reaching of the midpoint by the actuator is detected by motion detector 32. Mechanical losses are calculated. The other actuator is powered for sufficient time to give the armature adequate energy to reach the other actuator (taking the calculated mechanical losses into consideration) and is then unpowered so that the armature freewheels to the other actuator, which is then powered to hold the armature. The actuators may be driven by a regenerative switching power converter 14.
Patent GB-2390576-A (GB)
Title: An air bag comprising a gas supply duct with two orthogonal outlets
Inventor: MOORE JONATHAN
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: An air bag arrangement, such as an inflatable curtain, comprises a single inflatable element 2 and a gas generator 10, which is configured to inflate the inflatable element which defines at least two inflatable chambers 5,6. A gas supply duct 11 is provided which has an end outlet aperture (19 figure 3) formed through an end wall of the gas supply duct so as to have a diameter smaller than the bore of the duct. The duct also has at least one side outlet aperture (20) formed through a side wall of the duct at a position adjacent to the end outlet. The side outlet directs gas in a direction substantially orthogonal to the direction of gas directed from the end outlet so that gas exiting through the end outlet is directed to one of said chambers, whilst gas exiting from the side outlet is directed to the other chamber.
Patent GB-2379000-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable steering column clamp
Inventor: MORITA MASAKI
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: An adjustable steering column clamp 12 consisting of a stationary bracket 34, mounted to the vehicle body, and a movable bracket 41 fixed to the steering column clamp. The two are linked by a connecting mechanism, comprising a pin 61 and two guide surfaces 81, fixed to the movable bracket 41. This arrangement allows the movable bracket to slide in an axial direction, therefore allowing the driver of the car to telescopically adjust the steering column to suit their reach. The pin guide surfaces 81 are provided at the transverse centre of the steering column, and can be formed from one part, thus giving smoother movement of the shaft and low wear. In an alternative embodiment, elongate holes are provided in the either the stationary or movable bracket, with the pin 61 being inserted through these holes and between the guide surfaces 81, again allowing axial adjustment of the shaft.
Patent GB-2394509-A (GB)
Title: Secure delivery box
Inventor: WELLAND JAMES
IPC: A47G29/14
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A delivery box (1) is provided with a keypad (4) which allows a door (3) or lid to be opened when a correct code is entered, the code may for example form part of the postcode or address to where the item is being delivered. Proof of delivery is provided which may be in the form of a printed slip (5) or may take the form of a signal sent between the box and the delivery company. Furthermore the recipient may also be informed that a delivery has been made.
Patent GB-2396804-A (GB)
Title: Vertically adjustable power driven headrest
Inventor: MALSCH HEIKO
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A headrest mechanism (10) includes a post (20) extending from a headrest pad (18), and may include a tubular bushing (64) adapted to be coupled to an occupant seat (14), includes a slider assembly (66) and an actuator (70) . The slider assembly (66) may be moveably positioned within the bushing (64) and includes a block (90) which may be selectively moveable between a position engaged with and a position disengaged with the bushing (64). The post (20) of the headrest pad (18) is coupled to the slider assembly (66) such that movement of the slider assembly (66) causes the headrest pad (18) to move. The slider may be spring biassed to the engaged position. The actuator means may include a cable (128) and the actuator may be an electric motor (126) . Additionally the seat may also provide protection in the event of a rear end crash. Plate 46 (Fig 2) may deform upon impact urging the headrest assembly up and rotating the headrest forwards along slots (38) (Fig 5) .
Patent GB-2385356-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying an axial force
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A method of applying an axial force to a first piston positioned within a piston chamber comprises applying an axial force to the first piston using a second piston positioned within the piston chamber.
Patent GB-2389992-A (GB)
Title: Composite access point apparatus and method for processing voice/data packets using the same
Inventor: PARK YEON-CHUN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a composite access point apparatus (100) which can process voice packets and data packets at the same time in a wireless data communication system using a wireless local area network (80) and a method for processing voice packets and data packets using the same. The composite access point apparatus confirms a kind of inputted packets, transmits the data packets to a data network (30), and decodes the voice packets and transmits them to a connected private branch exchange or key telephone system (60).
Patent GB-2402844-A (GB)
Title: Method of access of air interface resources in a multistandard mobile phone.
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: The invention provides for a mobile radio communications device arranged for operation with a plurality of radio access technologies each associated with respective control means such as local timing and control means, wherein each radio access technology can operate in a master mode having priority over air interface resources and whereby the other of radio access technologies then operates in a slave mode, the device further including means for generating an interrupt signal to be passed to the said respective control means, register means in each of the respective control means arranged for receiving a current timebase value, and a plurality of central registers arranged for receiving a signal derived from the said current timebase value and so as to allow for the sharing of timing data between a slave radio access technology and a master radio access technology.
Patent GB-2403992-A (GB)
Title: Three part blind fastener
Inventor: SMITH DAN
IPC: B21D39/00
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A three part blind fastener 40 comprises a flange 14, a cylindrical body portion 10 and a mandrel 40. The fastener is formed by initially compressing a flat cylindrical tube such that a roll type rib is formed. The flange portion 14 is then placed over the hollow tube such that the flange portion abuts the roll type rib. A second roll type rib is formed at the other side of the rib by further compression and the flange is thus retained by the tube. The end portion of the cylindrical body portion 22, proximate the flange, is angled to maintain a compressive force between the cylindrical rib 28 and flange portion 14 during application of the fastener.
Patent GB-2394088-A (GB)
Title: Output circuit and method that inverts the data byte if the number of changed bits compared with the last byte is more than half the total number of bits.
Inventor: NAGANAWA KOJI
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A data output circuit which outputs data received on an internal bus line onto an external bus line comprises a comparator, an inverter and a controller. The comparator compares data on the external bus line and data to be output received on the internal line. The inverter outputs the inverse of the data received on the internal bus when the number of bits that would be changed exceeds half the total number of bits in a byte and determined by the result output by the comparator. The controller outputs an inversion display signal indicating that the data has or has not been inverted. The circuit may be a control unit. The circuit may comprise an amplifier which amplifies the read data, data latch means for latching data from the amplifier and means for feeding the data to the comparator. The circuit may comprise a clock supply means to supply a clock signal to the data latch and/or the comparator. The control circuit may be arranged to control a plurality of groups, the groups obtained by classifying the internal bus lines into groups.
Patent GB-2389377-A (GB)
Title: Panel
Inventor: SECCOMBE CAMPBELL JOHN
IPC: E04D3/361
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a metal fencing panel 10 which is profiled and includes a plurality of adjacent crests 12 and troughs 14. The crests 12 and troughs 14 of the panel 10 include respective pans 16 and 18 each having a plurality or series of spaced apart flutes arranged parallel to one another and the corresponding crest or trough 12 or 14. The series of flutes are n the form of micro flutes 20 which wre together in a zig zag formation. The micro flutes 20 are desinged to aesthetically create an attractive and "natural" appearance, and have been found to reduce the visibility of "oil canning".
Patent GB-2393204-A (GB)
Title: Glazed panel and method of making a glazed panel
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY LEE
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A glazed panel <B>1</B> has front and back panel layers <B>10</B>, <B>20</B>, an internal reinforcement <B>40</B> positioned between said front and back panel layers <B>10</B>, <B>20</B>, and foam between the internal reinforcement <B>40</B> and the front and back panel layers <B>10</B>, <B>20</B>. A glazing unit receiving member <B>60</B> is fixed to or integral with the internal reinforcement <B>40</B> and receives a glazing unit <B>50</B>. The internal reinforcement <B>40</B> may comprise a metal layer and may comprise a plurality of layers. The receiving member comprises a clip <B>60</B> for receiving the glazing unit <B>50</B>. It may have a U-shaped receiving portion. The invention may further comprise a door formed from such a panel <B>1</B>, a method of making such a panel <B>1</B> and a kit of parts for making such a panel <B>1</B>.
Patent GB-2406379-A (GB)
Title: Spirit level with illumination means
Inventor: MORGAN NIGEL JOHN
IPC: G01C9/32
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: The spirit level includes a rectangular casing 1 with two or more level indicators 2 located in cutouts 5. Lamp holders 7 with removable push-in bulbs 8 provide a light source to the level indicators. The level indicators are located in removable and transparent holders 6. A push button or slide switch 3 controls the operation of the bulbs via wiring 9 and a power source of batteries 11. The batteries are located in a holder 10, and end caps 4 are provided to aid access to the interior of the casing.
Patent GB-2407423-A (GB)
Title: Schema driven authoring tool
Inventor: SWAN ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: An authoring tool that is configured to prevent the creation of authored output that is structurally invalid, the structural validity being defined by a schema. The authoring tool is such that each time it is used to create an output, it analyses the associated schema, and based on the analysis of the schema, prevents the entry of invalid output and/or produces valid default values, preferably including those generated by static or dynamic rules within the schema. For example, in the event that the schema defines context sensitive elements, the authoring tool is operable to allow the insertion of such elements only in the correct context. By dynamically analysing the schema whilst output is being authored and ensuring that only valid output is created, the need for a post-authoring validation process can be avoided. The tool is suited for production of XML documents.
Patent GB-2409473-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric generator in annulus of subsea pipeline
Inventor: BROCKLEBANK DAVID
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A thermoelectric generator is mounted on a subsea structure. In a preferred embodiment, the generator is used to supply power to a valve in the annulus of a double walled oil or gas pipeline. Well fluids at elevated temperature flow though the inner pipe 30 whilst the outer pipe (not shown) is in contact with the cold seawater. The intervening annulus is evacuated to minimise conductive heat loss and the thermoelectric generator 23 is mounted in the annulus, connected to the inner pipe by a heat sink 24 and to the outer pipe by a second heat sink 25. Electricity generated from the thermal gradient is regulated by a voltage regulator 26 and used to power a moisture sensor 28 and a shut off valve 21, 22 that locally closes the annulus should a leak be detected. The electricity may be used to charge a battery 27.
Patent GB-2413481-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus for tunnels
Inventor: KNOWLES ALISON
IPC: E01H1/08
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for use when cleaning a tunnel, comprises at least one carriage (20,22). The or each carriage (20,22) comprises a body (30,32) mounted on a wheeled chassis (34,36) configured to ride on railway track (38). The body (30,32) defines an opened-topped collection region, e.g. tray (40,42). A skirt (45,47), comprising bristles (55), is disposed along at least one lateral side of its body (30,32) and is configured to direct, in use, material falling from a region of tunnel above the skirt (45,47) towards the open-topped collection region. Also claimed is apparatus for cleaning ballast of a railway track, comprising a body on a wheeled chassis for running along the track, the body defining a collection region, and being provided with means for drawing debris in the ballast into the collection region via an opening facing downwards towards the ballast.
Patent GB-2412547-A (GB)
Title: Frequency re-planning using estimated C/I penalties for neighbouring co-channel cells
Inventor: WILLIAMS OLATUNDE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A method of frequency re-planning in a wireless communication system 100 arranged to support communication for a plurality of mobile stations 112-115 via a plurality of cells. The method comprises the generation of channel/interference (C/I) penalties based upon measurement reports. However, for a first cell having one or more neighbouring co-channel cells for which measurement reports are unavailable, channel/interference (C/I) penalties are estimated for the one or more neighbouring co-channel cells. These estimates are based upon the interference levels of common neighbours of the first cell and the one or more neighbouring co-channel cells. An intelligent optimisation system (IOS) 172 is coupled to an operations and management centre (OMC) 146 and base station controllers (BSC) 136-140 to set an initial frequency re-use plan and to generate a C/I penalty matrix based upon measurement reports and the estimated values. The generated C/I penalty matrix is used for frequency re-planning.
Patent GB-2401359-A (GB)
Title: A hose dispenser with a releasably engagable reel brake
Inventor: CHAPMAN AARON
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A hose dispenser comprises a rotatably-mounted cylindrical reel 10 for holding a length of hose 12 and an arm 16 which bears against a portion of the hose and is operatively connected to a braking device 30, the arm being movable from a position in which it causes the braking device to retard rotation of the reel to one in which it causes the braking device to allow rotation of the reel. The arm may be pivotally 26 mounted. A guide portion in the form of a channel or tube 18 through which the hose passes may be provided on the arm. The free end 22 of the hose may comprise a frusto-conical hood 20 which may lockably engage with the guide portion. The braking device may be adapted so as to allow rotation of the reel when a tension is applied to the hose, such as by pulling on the free end. In use, the hose may be connected to a supply of breathable gas and is especially suited for use by an operative working in an incident area or confined space.
Patent GB-2413679-A (GB)
Title: Fraud detection at a point of sale
Inventor: LARE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G07G3/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: In a cash-handling point of sale (POS) environment, a method of fraud detection following a transaction, the method involving comparison of cash actually held, represented as CASH data, with cash expected to be held, derived from POS data. The method comprises capturing and caching items of CASH data corresponding to the transaction, capturing and caching items of POS data relating to the transaction, determining the difference between the CASH data and the POS data, matching the difference with a known set of differences; and identifying an illegitimate transaction when the difference matches an item from the set.
Patent GB-2401990-A (GB)
Title: Ion source for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: BAJIC STEVE
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: An ion source such as an Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionisation ion source is disclosed wherein the current or voltage applied to a discharge device, e.g. a corona needle 2, is repeatedly varied between two or more settings during a single experimental run or acquisition (as shown in fig. 4). Two or more separate sets of mass spectral or mass analysed data are obtained. The ion source in one embodiment comprises a heated tube 1 arranged to discharge gas and analyte into a housing 7 enclosing corona needle 2. The housing 7 comprises a gas outlet port 3 via which analyte ions exit towards a sampling orifice 5 of a mass spectrometer. According to another embodiment the corona needle does not have to be enclosed within a housing, but a fast switching current supply is used.
Patent GB-2413991-A (GB)
Title: Universal kiteboard with width adjustment means
Inventor: TRUEBGER RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A Kite-board consists of two or more overlapping plate sections (1,5) that are permanently fixed together, yet are allowed to move in relation to each other such that the overall width of the board can be altered. The sections may then be temporarily fixed in that position by means of a number of cam locking devices 7. The board may be formed from wood, plastics material, fibre reinforced resin, metal or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2408341-A (GB)
Title: Minimising radio frequency interference from electronic systems in an MRI room
Inventor: HAVENS TIMOTHY J
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging system 10 includes a magnet structure 13 encased in a housing 44. The supporting electronic systems 42 of the MRI apparatus are housed in a housing 40. Housing 40 provides radio frequency screening for the electronic systems 42, allowing the electronic systems 42 to be located in the MRI room without risk of interference that can cause image artefacts. Housing 40 may comprise conductive layers 56 and 58. Layer 56 may be a thin solid metallic layer, e.g. of copper, and layer 58 may be a conductive mesh. The conductive layers may be bonded, adhered or moulded to outer shell 52 of housing 40. Housings 40 and 44 may be separate housings as shown, or may be formed together as a single housing integrated with the magnet structure.
Patent GB-2411167-A (GB)
Title: Closure and spigot assembly
Inventor: KORDAN HERBERT ALLEN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: An adaptor (10) for fitting to a necked container (12) for laboratory use comprises a cylindrical cap (11) internally threadedly engaged to screw onto the neck, a spigot (13) having a bore (23) therethrough and being received through a threaded aperture (18) of the cap, external threads (24, 25) provided at respective opposite ends of the spigot (13) with the threads at the upper end of the spigot being engaged with the threads of said aperture (13) thereby releasably to engage the spigot to the cap. An extension member (14) and nut (15) can be engaged with the threads (24, 25) respectively, and a closure member (55) or a connector can fit the end of the extension member or the spigot.
Patent GB-2412145-A (GB)
Title: A fluid dispenser having a self orienting pump nozzle
Inventor: OPHARDT HEINER
IPC: B65D47/34
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A fluid dispenser 10 having a housing 14, a removable container insertable into the housing and carrying a pump having a reciprocating piston 78. The piston is rotatable about an axis 79and carries a directional nozzle (81 figure 1) such that when oriented in a desired relative rotational position fluid is directed over desired angular sectors. Cam surfaces are carried on the piston and camming surfaces 52a, 54a on the housing wherein on insertion of the container into the housing, the cam surfaces and the camming surfaces engage each other to rotate the piston about the axis from undesired rotational positions to desired rotational positions. The piston may have a radially outwardly directed flange (86 figure 1) which has a circumferential outer surface comprising the cam surfaces. The pump may comprise a valve mechanism across its outlet and the housing may include an actuator mechanism 30 and the piston may have engagement surfaces for engagement with the housing, which may include an actuator element.
Patent GB-2425782-A (GB)
Title: Bath panel
Inventor: CLIFFORD ANTHONY
IPC: A47K3/16
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A facing panel system comprises at least two panels <B>12, 14, 16</B> and means for joining them side by side. The means for joining the panels <B>12, 14, 16</B> may be cams <B>30</B> and dowels <B>32</B>. Each dowel may have a first end <B>34</B> which is screwed into a hole in a first of the panels <B>12, 16</B> and a second end <B>36</B> which is inserted through a hole in a second of the panels into a cam <B>30</B>. Turning of the cams <B>30</B> may engage heads of the second ends <B>36</B> of the dowels and hold the panels <B>12, 14, 16</B> together. The assembled panels <B>12, 14, 16</B> may form a bath panel. The bath panel may comprise three upper panel members and three lower panel members, the lower panel members providing a plinth and the panels being secured together by a plurality of cams and dowels.
Patent GB-2427431-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser accessory
Inventor: PETTIT MARTIN
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: An accessory for a ladder comprises a first arm 9 and a second arm 10, the first arm 9 being mounted by a first pivot 13 at one end to a first attachment means 11, the second arm 10 being mounted by a second pivot 15 at one end to a second attachment means 12, the other end of the first arm being connected by a third pivot 15 to the other end of the second arm, the attachment means 11, 12 being adapted for mounting to eg a stile 3 of a ladder, the pivotal mounting of the first arm and the second arm to its respective attachment means including a releasable fastening 23-26 enabling the respective arm to be locked to its respective attachment means at a desired angle. The accessory can act as a stay, stand-off or extension to a ladder stile at the top or the bottom.