baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2432272-A (GB)
Title: Capture and deletion of audio data during image capture
Inventor: BARNETT RICKY
IPC: H04N5/77
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A portable electronic device can record both picture and sound data. On pressing a shutter button picture and sound data is captured and continued pressing of the button maintains recording of the associated audio. The button needs to be pressed for a pre-determined time period for the audio to be continued to be recorded, and it may be recorded for a pre-selected time interval. If the button is not activated for the pre-determined time the audio can be deleted.
Patent GB-2428366-A (GB)
Title: Footwear to promote use of the fore-foot
Inventor: GRAVES GARVIN HAMPTON
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: Modifications to the soles of footwear that will encourage and facilitate the use of the fore-parts of the foot as opposed to the heel for both body weight bearing and ground strike during walking. This is achieved by having either, as in the first embodiment, the greater thickness of the sole (a) or, as in the second embodiment, the whole of the sole (e) to lie under the fore-parts of the foot. The thinner rear part of the sole is either, as in the second embodiment, non-existent Fig 4 or, as in the first embodiment, of insufficient thickness and rigidity (b) to provide any degree of uplifting support to the heel, either by cantilever or by spring action, when not in direct contact with the ground.
Patent GB-2413669-A (GB)
Title: A preventive care health maintenance information system
Inventor: BOCIONEK SIEGFRIED
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A system provides a user with preventive care health maintenance information during a user's lifetime. A stored medical record is associated with a particular user. A repository of health maintenance guidelines and associated time information is customized for the particular user based on characteristics including age, sex, and health condition. A processor employs the guidelines, associated time information, and retrieved medical record information of the particular user to initiate generation of a message at a particular time. The message prompts the particular user to initiate action in support of preventive care health maintenance of the particular user. A communication processor processes the message for output communication.
Patent GB-2429820-A (GB)
Title: Suction cup mounted sign for vehicle.
Inventor: DRAGONETTI DOMINIC
IPC: B60R13/00
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A sign is disclosed for displaying heraldic artwork 1 on the exterior of a vehicle. The sign is attached to the vehicle by means of a lever action suction cup 2 that can be attached to any suitable surface. The sign may be a shield shaped badge. Other artwork may also be displayed on the sign.
Patent GB-2414571-A (GB)
Title: Switching power supply device
Inventor: HOSOTANI TATSUYA
IPC: H02M3/28
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A first inductor (Lr) is connected in series with the primary winding (Lp) of a transformner (T) and a second inductor (Li) is provided in such a manner that the sinusoidal wave voltage of a capacitor (Ca) produced by rectifying an AC input voltage is applied during the ON period of a first switch circuit (S1). Moreover, there are provided a diode (Di) for blocking reverse current to the second inductor (Li) and a capacitor (Ci) charged with exciting energy stored in the second inductor (Li) and applying a voltage to the primary winding (Lp) during the ON period of the first switch circuit (S1). Furthermore, a capacitor (Cr) is provided to constitute a closed loop together with the inductor (Lr), the primary winding (Lp) and a second switch circuit (S2). Switching control circuits (SC1, SC2) control the output voltage Vo by controlling the ON period of a first switching element (Q1) and the input voltage Vi by the ON period of a second switching element (Q2).
Patent GB-2431997-A (GB)
Title: Hand held wireless ECG monitor
Inventor: MOLYNEUX LINDSAY
IPC: A61B5/332
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: An electrocardiograph (ECG) monitoring system comprises a ball shaped housing 1, 2 to be held in the hands of a subject. The hand-held housing 1, 2 contains ECG monitoring circuitry 3-6, a battery 9 and a radio frequency transmitter 7. Electrodes are provided on the surface of the spherical housing 1, 2. The transmitter 7 wirelessly transmits measured ECG waveform data to a remote computer. The remote computer analyses the received data to check for anomalies, for example anomalies that warn of possible atrial fibrillation. The housing 1, 2 may be cylindrical instead of spherical.
Patent GB-2420564-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the quality of ultra-hard materials
Inventor: YU FENG
IPC: B22F7/02
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A method for controlling the consistency of the quality of ultra hard materials formed over tungsten carbide substrates formed from different batches of tungsten carbide powder by controlling the tungsten carbide particle size distribution in each batch. The deviation of particle size distribution between different batches having no more than 30Y. Such control ensures similar infiltration kinetics of cobalt into the tungsten carbide substrates.
Patent GB-2445776-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of interference during phase training in a Cartesian transmitter
Inventor: BEN-AYUN MOSHE
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A linearised transmitter 400 has a power amplifier 412, a forward path and a feedback path for feeding back a portion of the output signal. During loop phase training, a processor opens the feedback switches 424 and 426, applies phase training signals to the inputs 402,430, and switches low pass filters 490,492 into the feedback path. The filters remove wideband noise that may be introduced by an interfering nearby transmitter and so improve the precision of loop phase adjustment applied to the phase shifter 442. A linearised transmitter integrated circuit is described. The transmitter may be used in TETRA equipment, mobile phones, or private mobile radios.
Patent GB-2436819-A (GB)
Title: A movable crossbar / load restraint for a vehicle
Inventor: PARKHURST NEAL
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A crossbar assembly is provided for a vehicle, in particular a pickup truck. The crossbar assembly comprises a crossbar 7 and attachment means 8 for attaching the crossbar to the vehicle 1. The attachment means comprises a guide rail 10 which provides a channel (14 figure 2b) along which the crossbar can be moved. The crossbar is configured to be movable about the attachment means and is securable in at least one position relative to the attachment means. The guide rail is a C-channel rail. The crossbar can be moved along the full length of the guide rail and can be rotated through an arc so that it can serve as a load partition when in an upright position or as a load restraint at the rear of the vehicle when in a horizontal position (figure 1b). The attachment means may comprise a locking plate (25 figure 3) and a bracket (18) which are provided with corresponding locking pins and blind holes for securing the crossbar in the vertical or horizontal positions. Further blind holes/slots may be provided for locking the crossbar at other angles.
Patent GB-2436965-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus having user input device with changeable indicia
Inventor: VERMA SHUBHRA
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: An apparatus 12, such as a medical equipment product, has an integral user input device 10 with a plurality of manually actuatable keys 20, 22. 24, 26 representing a predetermined item of data or function specific to the associated product. The data is entered or function carried out by actuating the keys of the device. Visually perceptible indicia (52, Fig.4) are associated with a selected plurality of the keys that are indicative of the item of data or function represented by the keys. F-ink (48, Fig.4) may be used for to form the indicia. The visually perceptible indicia (52, Fig.4) for the keys are established in a given language and can be altered from those of the given language to those in another language. This permits operation of the product with keys 20, 22, 24, 26 labeled in differing languages. The user input device 10 may also have status indicators (28, Fig.2) for the apparatus and/or input device with changeable indicia.
Patent GB-2434870-A (GB)
Title: Shear wave generator
Inventor: WESTERDAHL HARALD
IPC: G01V/
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: Shear wave generator for use subsea, comprising: an excitation unit (1) that is fastened to a top plate (2); a skirt (3) that at an upper end (3a) is fastened sealingly to the top plate and extending downward to an open lower end (3b) of the skirt, such that the top plate and skirt form a closed space by lowering to the seabed; and a pump (5) arranged with fluid communication between said space and the surroundings, such that by pumping water out of said space underpressure is formed acting to suck the shear wave generator fixedly to and partly into the seabed, and by pumping water into said space overpressure is formed acting to lift the shear wave generator up from the seabed. The shear wave generator is distinguished in that the skirt (3) is formed with larger outer diameter or width at its upper end than at its lower end.
Patent GB-2437426-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for storing and dispensing liquids
Inventor: LIGHT BRADLEY J
IPC: B65D25/18
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: An apparatus (11) for storing and dispensing liquids which is made up of a rectangular container having a collapsible inner shell (39) and a rigid outer shell (13), a fill neck (41) mounted on the collapsible inner shell, the fill neck being designed to extend through an opening (49) in the outer shell and being rigidly secured and supported to the outer shell. The fill neck includes a spout (53) which may form a primary quick release connection with the fill neck or a secondary non-releasable connection with the fill neck to allow for single use.
Patent GB-2450757-A (GB)
Title: Avatar customisation, transmission and reception
Inventor: GILL ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: An entertainment device comprises skeletal modelling means to control placements of a three dimensional mesh representing some or all of a user avatar in response to the position of one or more skeletal components of the user avatar, skeleton modification means to modify one or more physical properties of one or more skeletal components of the user avatar via a user interface, and rendering means to render the user avatar responsive to the modified user avatar skeleton. Also disclosed is administering a multi-player online virtual environment, comprising reception means to receive data descriptive of respective modified avatar skeletons from a plurality of remote entertainment devices, and transmission means to transmit data descriptive of respective modified avatar skeletons to a plurality of remote entertainment devices.
Patent GB-2440269-A (GB)
Title: Automatic analyzer
Inventor: OKUMOTO KEIJI
IPC: G01N21/75
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: An automatic analyzer using disposable reaction vessels. The analyzer comprises a reaction container which is capable of holding a plurality of cuvettes therein, an extracting and injecting unit for injecting a first reagent, a specimen and a second reagent into a disposable cuvette, a light measuring unit for emitting light to the cuvette, and for measuring absorbance thereof and a CPU for producing a calculated value based on outputs of the light measuring unit. The light measuring unit measures absorbance of the first reagent, specimen and second reagent injected into and reacted with each other in a disposable cuvette, and also measures an air blank value representing absorbance of an empty disposable cuvette and a first reagent blank value representing absorbance of a disposable cuvette having first reagent in the cuvette (Sio4, Sio6). The CPU compensates the absorbance based on at least one of the air blank value and the first reagent blank value (S112, S113). A further invention relates to an automatic analyzer comprising a storage container, a container for empty cuvettes, a turntable for holding cuvettes, a transport unit to convey cuvettes from the storage container to the turntable,, reagent storage and dispensing means, specimen storage and dispensing means, and an absorbance measuring unit.
Patent GB-2438127-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for detecting gas conveyed by drilling fluids
Inventor: GUNN SCOTT EDWIN
IPC: A47J43/044
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A method of detecting gas conveyed in a drilling fluid (M) returning from a well (26), which method comprises the steps of: (a) extracting gas from said drilling fluid (M); (b) transmitting infra-red radiation through said gas; and (c) detecting with a detector (50) infra-red red radiation that has passed through said gas and providing an output signal representative thereof; characterised by the step of: (d) examining the intensity of a portion of the infra-red spectrum within a range of approximately 3.1m and 3.6m to estimate whether or not said gas comprises any light or heavy hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2437899-A (GB)
Title: Dicarbazole aromatic amine polymers and electronic devices
Inventor: YU WANGLIN
IPC: C09K11/06
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A conjugated or partially conjugated polymer comprising a structural unit of Formula I:I Wherein Ar1 is an aromatic group which contains one or more heteroatoms, or an aromatic group which comprises one or more fused aromatic or non-aromatic rings, said aromatic group may be substituted or unsubstituted; and R1 is alkyl, alkoxy, and aryl group, cyamo, or F.
Patent GB-2453169-A (GB)
Title: A turbomachine having turbulators to increase heat transfer to the coolant
Inventor: MALTSON JOHN DAVID
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A turbomachine comprises a stator 22, a rotor 4, 14, 16, blade discs mounted on the rotor, the rotor being able to rotate relative to the stator, there being a coolant flowing between the rotor and stator, wherein a plurality of turbulators (16c in figure 3) are provided on adjacent surfaces of at least the stator or rotor, the turbulators 16c serving to increase heat transfer to a coolant flowing between the rotor and stator. Ideally the turbomachine is a gas turbine engine. The turbulators / spoilers may take the form of pips, studs, surface indentations, or ribs extending in the axial direction, and may cause the coolant flow to separate and reattach. A heat shield may be provided between the rotor and the stator. An arrangement 12 wherein sensors are connected by a slip ring may be incorporated. An independent claim relates to a turbomachine wherein a heat shield 16a is provided to prevent heat transfer from the rotor to the stator.
Patent GB-2454014-A (GB)
Title: Turbine transfer tube
Inventor: BATES PETER RICHARD
IPC: F01D9/00
Filed: 2007-10-27
Abstract: A turbine assembly has a transfer tube arrangement 121 comprising a tube 124 extending from a first structure 122 to a second structure 125, the first structure 122 having a recess 123 to engage an inlet end 129 of the tube 124 and the second structure 125 having a chamfer 126 to engage an outlet end 118 of the tube 124, the tube 124 being configured to allow slide movement in the recess 123 relative to the chamfer 126. The chamfer 126 may be recessed into a hole 120 in the second structure 125, the tube 124 extending into the hole 120 to define a seal between side parts of the tube 124 and the hole 120. The inlet end 129 of the tube 124 may be curved and engage the recess 123 to allow pivoting. The first structure 122 may be a nozzle guide vane arrangement of a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2444605-A (GB)
Title: An energy absorbing child safety seat anchor
Inventor: MURPHY MARK
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A child safety seat tether anchor 10 for securing a child safety seat 24 to a mounting portion 14 of a vehicle comprising a metal strip (40, see fig 2a) which is coupled with the child safety seat 24 and is engaged with an engagement structure 32 having a plurality of pins (34, 36 and 38, see fig 2a) positioned along a length of the metal strip. The metal strip is bent by the pins and, when the tension exceeds a predetermined level, the metal strip slides while bending around the pins between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, so as to absorb energy in the event of a crash or collision. The width and thickness of the metal strip may vary. There may be a warning indicator on the metal strip.
Patent GB-2458900-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for suppression of sidelobes in antenna arrays
Inventor: WECKERIE DR-ING MARTIN
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: An antenna array (10) for the transmission of signals (20) from a transmitter (70) comprising a plurality of antenna elements (30) connected to a plurality of transceivers (40). The plurality of transceivers (40) receive transceiver signals (47) for transmission to the plurality of antenna elements (30). The antenna array (10) also comprises a signal processor (50) connected to the plurality of transceivers (40) and adapted to weight, using complex values from a look-up table (60), the transceiver signals (47) for automatically adjusting side lobes of the signals (20).
Patent GB-2450207-A (GB)
Title: Touch sensor position/motion cursor control
Inventor: WESTERMAN WAYNE CARL
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: Gestures for converting from a position control mode to a motion continuation mode for a cursor 706 are disclosed. A position control mode is invoked when the user simultaneously places two or more fingers 700, 702 upon a sensor panel 704. The fingers can be moved around to effect position control of the cursor. A motion continuation mode can be invoked when one or more fingers are lifted off or touched down but at least one finger remains in contact with the sensor panel and scrolling of the viewable area or dragging of the cursor continues in a particular direction specified by a velocity vector 712 pointed in the direction of finger movement at the time the motion continuation mode is invoked, and having a magnitude proportional to the velocity of the finger motion. Further control may be from sensing increased pressure on the panel or flattening of a finger.
Patent GB-2449557-A (GB)
Title: Valves
Inventor: ANDERSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: F16K15/04
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A double check valve (10) with two separate elements (20, 25) individually movable to close the valve and collectively movable to open the valve. The separate elements are independently closing the valve, and collectively controllable to open the valve, to allow pressure release or to allow injection of fluid (e.g. lubricant). In an example, the double check valve includes two separate check valves with a stinger element (30) between them which is operable to internally sting the one check valve when (e.g. by action of) the other check valve is stung by a user (e.g. using a stinger means) thereby to open both check valves individually and the double check valve as a whole.
Patent GB-2452128-A (GB)
Title: Compressor Control
Inventor: POWELL GEOFFREY GEORGE
IPC: F04B49/06
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A method of controlling a centrifugal compressor to maximize its efficacy. The compressor has an impeller mounted on a shaft supported by an active magnetic bearing unit and is driven by a variable speed motor under normal on-load conditions at a calculated pre-surge speed for the required delivery pressure. The actual rotational speed and delivery pressure of the compressor is repeatedly measured and recorded at high frequency. The compressor is allowed to surge periodically after a preset re-calibration time and the compressor is put into a surge recovery cycle when surge is detected, during which the compressor is off-loaded and the rotational speed reduced. A compressor pre-surge speed line is recalibrated during the surge recovery cycle for the current operating conditions and the compressor reloads when the shaft speed reaches the greater of the recalibrated pre-surge speed line or the load speed. Preferably the said active bearing is capable of measuring the speed of the shaft and activates an alarm signal which starts the surge recovery cycle. The alarm also activates a by-pass valve which causes the compressor to off-load and signal the motor to reduce its rotational speed.
Patent GB-2463004-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger in a heat recovery ventilation system
Inventor: LANE DANIEL CARL
IPC: F24F12/00
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: A heat exchanger 1 when used in a heat recovery ventilation system 5 comprises a plurality of heat conducting barriers (3 fig 1) within a conduit 2 thereby defining two sets of adjacent flow channels (4, 4A) along the conduit 2 permitting heat to be transferred through the heat conducting barriers (3). The first set of channels (4A) are open to a first end 7 of the conduit 2 and open through a hole 14 in a side wall of the conduit 2 adjacent a second end 6 of the conduit 2. The second set of channels (4) are open to the second end 6 (fig 3) of the conduit 2 and open through a hole 14 in the side wall of the conduit 2 adjacent the first end 7 of the conduit 2. A sleeve (22, figs 10 — 12) surrounding the conduit 2 may be provided whereby the openings 14 in the side wall communicate with a gap (23) between the sleeve (22) and the conduit 2. The sleeve (22) may be circular in cross section and the conduit 2 may be rectangular in cross section. The barriers (3) may be non-planar (figs 6) and orientated substantially vertical. Centrifugal fans 8, 9 driven by a single motor 13 and mounted on a common shaft 12 may be located at each end 6, 7 of the conduit 2 and configured to draw in air from opposite directions creating a counter current flow.
Patent GB-2464757-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable tubular member with helical reinforcement
Inventor: CASWELL TOMMY
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: An inflatable tubular member, especially for use as a structural member, and in particular in a sports goal, comprising two layers 7 of a rubber or plastics material and spirally wound reinforcing textile strands 6, laid at an angle of 30 degrees or less to the axis of the tubular member, in between the two layers. When inflated the tubular member is substantially rigid and when deflated it is flexible. Preferably the material is PVC and the strands are a textile such as nylon. Strands may be wound in opposing senses so that they cross or are woven together. There can be further reinforcing strands 5 laid at a different angle to the first strands and strands extending parallel to the axis of the tubular member 8. Also described is a sports goal comprising a plurality of the tubular members connected together.
Patent GB-2456655-A (GB)
Title: A hairpiece attachment system
Inventor: LEVY STANLEY
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: A hairpiece attachment system comprises two parts, a lower base which attaches to the user's residual hair 12B, and an upper base which carries the artificial hair and which fastens to the lower base with double sided adhesive tape G. The lower base has holes or slits through which the user's hair 12B is drawn. This hair is then stuck to the adhesive tape G which edges the base. The hair piece or toupee which forms the upper base is then stuck to the lower base by means of the adhesive tape. An alternate embodiment shows the lower base as a series of flaps fastened to the underside of the hairpiece. These flaps have holes through which the user's hair is drawn and which is secured by folding the flaps and sticking it to the underside of the hairpiece, thus trapping the hair and securing the wig.