baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420671-A (GB)
Title: Composite video signal decoding
Inventor: WESTON MARTIN
IPC: H04N9/78
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A method of decoding a composite colour television signal comprises the steps of recovering high frequency luminance information from the output of a chrominance demodulator, adjusting the phase of the recovered luminance information by an offset to correct colour-under processing errors and adding the phase adjusted recovered luminance information to the luminance output. The phase may be adjusted to give the sharpest luminance (i.e. to minimise the rise time of a luminance edge or maximise the peak height of a luminance pulse). The chrominance demodulator may use a subcarrier derived using later and earlier phase measurements, the DC component may depend on earlier and later level measurements and the high frequency luminance may be separated using earlier and later phase measurements.
Patent GB-2433689-A (GB)
Title: Multiple window image display control
Inventor: CHANG CHIAO-YUNG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: In an image display control method for use with a computer system, a main frame and a sub-frame are simultaneously shown on the display. Then, a function menu bar is displayed at an edge of the sub-frame in response to a specific action of a cursor control device of the computer system, wherein the function menu bar has a smaller area than the sub-frame. Afterwards, in response to a clicking action on an icon of the function menu bar, the relative positions of the main frame and the sub-frame are changed. Each icon corresponds to a specific function to be applied to the display, e.g. sub-frame to top left corner of screen icon 521, to top right corner icon 522, picture-on-picture mode (POP) icon 525; lock relative positions icon 526, switch positions of main and sub-frame, icon 520.
Patent GB-2436832-A (GB)
Title: Page turner for encased book
Inventor: CLARKE ANDREW SINCLAIR
IPC: B42D9/06
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A book reading box includes a plastic box 1 and lid 2 into which a book may be placed, and a page-turning mechanism comprising a knob 3 on the outside of the box, connected to an arm 4 through which runs a shaft 12,13 which is also connected to the knob via a differential gearing system 5,6,8,9 and through which when no more force can be put into the arm when it reaches the page, force is transferred in order to turn a page-turner 24 at the other end of the arm. The lid of the box may be molded to form, or have incorporated, a magnifying lens (42 Fig 5) through which the book may be better viewed.
Patent GB-2439557-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger and heat exchanger assembly
Inventor: MASSEY MICHAEL
IPC: F28D7/16
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A heat exchanger 17 comprises a plurality of first fluid channels 21 on the exterior of the heat exchanger 17 having inlets adjacent a longitudinal axis of the heat exchanger 17 and outlets radially spaced from the inlets, a plurality of second fluid channels 23 on the interior of the heat exchanger 17 having outlets adjacent the longitudinal axis of the heat exchanger 17 and inlets radially spaced from the outlets, and the first 21 and second 23 channels sharing a common dividing wall through which heat is exchanged. Channels 21, 23 may curve between the inlets and outlets, may be circular in cross section, may be equispaced around the heat exchanger 17, may be disposed on opposite sides of the heat exchanger 17 and staggered in relation to each other, may diverge as the channels extend away from the longitudinal axis or may be constant in cross section. Channels 21, 23 are formed by a plurality of exterior vanes 19 and interior vanes 18 respectively. Heat exchanger 17 forms part of a heat exchange assembly 1 comprising of a pump assembly (61, fig 3) comprising first and second pumps having concentrically mounted impellers (65, 71, fig 14) for pumping fluids through the channels 21, 23.
Patent GB-2441499-A (GB)
Title: A slimming spray
Inventor: SAMMADONI JASIN EL
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A slimming spray that is used to slim down certain areas of the body or the whole body if desired by means of its absorption from the skin (transdermal) and reacting with the stored fat in the body and excretes them via the stools is claimed. The spray may be prepared using a glycol, preferably propane-1, 2-diol and hydrogen peroxide to produce a propane tetraol (tetrahydroxypropane). The spray may be perfumed.
Patent GB-2427425-A (GB)
Title: A method and device for establishing an underground well
Inventor: VESTAVIK OLA MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: A method and a device for establishing an underground borehole (10) and setting a casing (6) in the borehole (10), wherein the running tool (1) including a drilling tool (14), an expandable casing (6), an expansion tool (32) and a packer (30) which is arranged to seal against the wall of the borehole (10), is placed at the bottom of the borehole (10), whereupon the borehole (10) is drilled to the necessary length in order then to set the expandable casing (6), and in subsequent operations the casing is reinforced and a completion string is run, having built-in cables for downhole control and monitoring.
Patent GB-2427832-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for regaining balance
Inventor: MANOR YONATAN
IPC: A63C17/14
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A device and method for assisting a user in regaining balance. The device comprises at least one sensor (21,22) for sensing changes in weight distribution on any of the feet of the user, at least one propulsion unit (12) to be coupled to any of the feet of the user for displacing a foot of the user when a change in the weight distribution on that foot reaches a predetermined condition, and a controller for receiving signals from the sensor indicative of the predetermined condition and activating the propulsion unit. When the predetermined condition is determined the propulsion unit displaces a foot of the user mechanically in a direction that results in the repositioning of the support area of the user beneath the center of mass of the user, thus allowing the user to regain balance.
Patent GB-2436532-A (GB)
Title: Linkage based elliptical exercise machine
Inventor: DEY JAMES
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: An exercise machine has a frame and an operating linkage 500. The operating linkage 500 may include a first and second crank 510, 520 linked to a foot support 592 by connecting beams 570, 580 in order to generate a generally circular movement of the foot support 592, and a bell crank 530 rotatable with the first crank 510 and linked to the foot support by linkages 528,550,558 in order to generate a generally linear movement to the foot support 592. The operating linkage 500 may include a number of arrangements that can adjust a foot trace generated by the linkage. In one configuration, the foot trace can be adjusted between at least a generally vertical trace and a generally horizontal trace.
Patent GB-2431736-A (GB)
Title: Process control with unreliable feedback communications
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G05B11/06
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A method and device for controlling a process 100 with a control signal. Iterations (which may be periodic) of a control routine are implemented to generate the control signal, and when an indication of a response 104 to the control signal is unavailable, a feedback contribution 116 to the control signal is maintained over one or more of the iterations of the control routine. The controller may be for example a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or a model predictive controller (MPC). The feedback contribution may be for example a reset contribution or a derivative contribution. The feedback contribution is then modified upon receiving the response indication, in which the feedback contribution is determined in accordance with an elapsed time between the received response indication and a previous communication of the response indication. The response indication my be transmitted wirelessly.
Patent GB-2442987-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety system for detecting a side impact
Inventor: WALLIN ANDREAS
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A vehicle safety system for detecting a side impact, the system comprising at least one sensor operable to detect one or more parameters relating to the rate of yaw of the vehicle, and to provide an output which is dependent upon the longitudinal position along the vehicle of the side impact.
Patent GB-2443690-A (GB)
Title: Retractable cam system for an 8-stroke and 4-stroke cycle change engine
Inventor: BLACKBURN ANTHONY EDGAR
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: An 8 Stroke and 4 stroke cycle change engine where the inlet camshaft has retractable and extendable cams 5, 6 so that all inlet valves open for all induction strokes and maximum power when the retractable cams are extended. For lower power the retractable cams are retracted within the camshaft leaving two fixed cams 10, 11 on opposite sides of a camshaft driven at one-quarter crankshaft speed which then open separate fuel/air and 'air only' inlet valves for alternate induction strokes. This is the fuel efficient alternate 'air only' induction sequence, the 8 Stroke or Blackburn Cycle. The same mechanism can be used to vary the opening of an inlet valve to control the power in place of a throttle. The cams 5, 6 may be actuated by sliding wedges 4.
Patent GB-2444548-A (GB)
Title: A haulage container curtain wall support arrangement
Inventor: BOTHAM DALE
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: The invention defines a method of preventing unauthorised access to a curtain side container after it has been sealed. These containers have access apertures on the sides and/or ends which run the almost the entire length of the unit and are sealed by weather proof curtains. The curtains are closed at the bottom via buckles or other mechanism and are locked by passing a wire through each buckle, which is then secured at it's ends. At each end of the curtain there is an integral pole or hook or similar mechanism which locates into the container structure. In this invention the support roller is positioned on an upper ende of the support beam so that it does not obstruct the loading aperture and in addition the access route over the top of the curtain is sealed by the proximity of the internal roof structure and if necessary a seal which abuts against the top of the curtain below the curtain rollers. This structure can provide support to the roof in addition to closing the aperture between the roller track/roof member and the top edge of the curtain material.
Patent GB-2429564-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine user interface
Inventor: HUA DUNG K
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A gaming machine having a non contact user interface and methods for receiving input to the gaming machine using the non-contact user interface are described. The gaming machine described can receive player tracking information associated with a player, where the player tracking information can include personalization information associated with the player. The gaming machine can receive a signal provided by the player at a non-contact interface device. Next, the gaming machine can decode the signal. The non-contact interface device comprises either an eye motion recognition device or a hand motion recognition device or a voice or speech recognition device or virtual keyboard or virtual touch screen. Other biometric input means are also included, and the biometric input means are correlated with the stored tracking information.
Patent GB-2447284-A (GB)
Title: Roasting tray
Inventor: WILSON MORAG
IPC: F24C15/16
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A roasting tray 1 has parallel slats 3 folded downwardly out of its base, thus forming slots that allow cooking juices 6 to drip down away from the meat 8 during cooking into a secondary drip tray 5 beneath. The slats 3 serve to guide the dripping juices 6. The secondary tray may be on a lower shelf of an oven or the upper tray 1 may be held above it by legs (7, Figure 4) in a version for microwave use. Any vegetables in the tray 5 will be flavoured with the cooking stock/juices from the meat above.
Patent GB-2432940-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for conditionally obfuscating bus communications
Inventor: HANNAH ERIC C
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A system (including associated apparatus and methods practiced thereon) for conditionally obfuscating internal bus communications once legitimate device testing is complete.
Patent GB-2447944-A (GB)
Title: Low power mode leakage reduction for a combinatorial circuit connected to a sequential circuit
Inventor: FLYNN DAVID WALTER
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: The outputs of a sequential circuit 12 are connected to a combinatorial circuit 20. The sequential circuit has a clamp input to force the sequential circuit into a low power mode. When the clamp input is asserted, the outputs of the sequential circuit are set to the values which minimise the leakage in the combinatorial circuit. A gate may be connected to each output of the sequential circuit and the clamp input to set the required output value when the clamp input is asserted. The sequential circuit may include a retention register to maintain the state of the circuit during the low power mode. A sleep signal may be used to disable the clock to the sequential circuit and to assert the clamp signal.
Patent GB-2452081-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of water in copper pipes
Inventor: LIVINGSTONE DAVID RICHARD
IPC: C02F1/62
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A method of supplying water to a building 203 comprises providing a water supply through copper pipes 206, 207, passing the water into a treatment vessel 205 and over a solid mineral 209 contained therein to produce water of increased alkalinity, and supplying treated water to an outlet 208. The solid mineral may comprise a carbonate compound, such as calcium magnesium carbonate. The method may further comprise locating an automatically controlled outlet valve 216, 221 on a water pipe, and periodically flushing water through said water pipe by actuation of the automatic valve. The method may comprise passing a food grade acid, such as citric acid, through the copper pipes to clean the internal bore. The method may further comprise disinfecting copper pipes, for example passing a biocide such as a chlorine solution through the copper pipes. Apparatus for supplying water to a building is also included.
Patent GB-2452932-A (GB)
Title: Turbine or turbomachine with axial shaft-mounted compressor and turbine blades
Inventor: KEEGAN COLM MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: F01D5/06
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A gas turbine rotor 1 comprises an intermediate shaft 3 to respective ends of which are mounted compressor blade discs 7b and turbine blade discs 8b. A stud 10, eg a single rod of high strength nickel based alloy, extends along the axis for securing the discs 7b, 8b to the intermediate shaft 3. The ends of the stud 10 engage first and second external pre-load nuts 11, 12. An intermediate point of the stud 10 is provided with a radially extending shoulder 15 to engage a face 13b of the intermediate shaft 3 to allow retention of a pre-load applied by the compressor pre-load nut 11 during the first stage of assembly. Subsequent application of a second pre-load by the turbine pre-load nut 12 reduces the pressure between the shoulder 15 and face 13b and may create a gap of eg 1 mm therebetween to allow a coolant flow along the shaft. Where the coolant path is not required, a seal (20,fig.3) may be provided in a rebate in the shoulder 15. The stud 10 may have a vibration restraint 16.
Patent GB-2439668-A (GB)
Title: A method of fastening two structural members
Inventor: JESUS HORACIO B DE
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A method of fastening two structural members 48, 50 comprises the steps of: providing a sleeve 12 including a central channel 22 and a first diameter, inserting a bushing 14 comprising a tapered end 26 and portion spaced 28 apart from the tapered end 26 into the sleeve 12, where the portion 28 includes a second diameter which exceeds the first diameter of the sleeve 12. The method further includes inserting the sleeve 12 into an opening within one of the two structural members 48, 50 and securing the two structural members 48, 50 together. The two structural members 48, 50 may be aircraft parts.
Patent GB-2442377-A (GB)
Title: Non-planar transducer arrays on acoustically transparent supports
Inventor: HOOLEY ANTHONY
IPC: H04R1/40
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: The non-planar acoustic arrays are a plurality of transducers 71 supported upon a substantially acoustically transparent supporting structure of struts 72. Apparatus and methods are disclosed in which only certain of the transducers are used for beam-forming, in accordance with the position of the transducer relative to the desired beam.
Patent GB-2460472-A (GB)
Title: Seat with a pivoting backrest
Inventor: LEE JAMES SHING HIN
IPC: A47C1/032
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A seat comprising a backrest 22 pivoted on the frame about a high level transverse axis 23 with respect to the seat pan or cushion 21 and a method of retaining the backrest at a desired angular position (not shown in figures), such a backrest permits a range of supported semi-reclining seating positions without inconveniencing an occupant of the next rearward seat row, the seat also permits selection of a seat pan length to suit the height of the occupant.
Patent GB-2449987-A (GB)
Title: Dimmable LED light fitting having occupancy sensor
Inventor: HARDWICK MICHAEL DENNIS
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: A light fitting 10 is powered from live L and neutral N mains supply lines including an override switch 32. The fitting comprises an array of LEDs 34, the output of which can be varied by a control circuit 36 including a timer 40, an occupancy sensor e.g. PIR 38, a photometer 42 monitoring ambient light level, and a trimpot potentiometer 44. The light fitting is turned on to maximum output only when a person is detected in the space to be illuminated and the ambient light level is below that. If no person is detected for a period determined by the timer, the output of the light fitting is reduced to a lower level, which can be adjusted by means of the potentiometer. If the ambient light level is above the lower level, the light fitting is turned off.
Patent GB-2462059-A (GB)
Title: Authentication scanner
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06K9/60
Filed: 2008-07-11
Abstract: A system, and method of use, for obtaining a signature from a scan area on the surface of an article 51 comprises a signature generator 1 that generates a signature from scattered coherent radiation detected from a plurality of points on the article surface and includes a scan head 20 comprising a laser source and photodetectors, a camera 50 for capturing an image of the surface, control means 36 including a comparator that compares the captured image with a reference image to determine the location and orientation of the scan area, and a drive assembly 52 that positions the scan head 20 appropriately for generating a signature from the scan area in response to the determination of the location and orientation of the scan area. The invention provides automatic alignment of the scanner with the article.
Patent GB-2451585-A (GB)
Title: A method of applying insecticide to an enclosed space
Inventor: NAIRN DIARMID
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: A method of applying insecticide to an enclosed space comprises:-providing a sealed pad impregnated with a liquid insecticide, placing the sealed pad within the enclosed space, and rupturing the sealing of the pad. Also claimed is a means for applying insecticide to an enclosed space comprising a sealed pad impregnated with liquid insecticide. The apparatus is used to apply insecticide to the inside of waste bins.
Patent GB-2454764-A (GB)
Title: Separation of biomass fractions
Inventor: BROWNE ROY
IPC: C08B30/00
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: A method for processing biomass in order to separate two or more components comprises adding an alcohol solution to the biomass to cause separation into two or more fractions, each comprising at least one of the components of the biomass. The components to be separated preferably comprise starch and protein but may also comprise amino acids, fermentable sugars, low molecular weight metabolites, and cellulose. Typically, the biomass is derived from a plant foodstuff, such as potatoes, cereal crops, maize, wheat, root vegetables, rice, and beans. The method may also comprise adding an enzyme and/or an acid to the biomass. One or more water-washing steps may also be included. A kit containing an alcohol solution and appropriate instructions for fractionating a plant material or isolating starch therefrom is also disdosed.
Patent GB-2454552-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm comprising an air discharge assembly with automatic air expelling function
Inventor: HSU CHAO FOU
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A compressing diaphragm pump comprises a hollow tubular air discharge assembly 100, connected to the wall of the water exit port 64 on the top upper hood 60 of the diaphragm pump, having a plunger body 200 and compressed spring disposed therein. When air is mixed with the pressurized water, the resilient force of the compressed spring will push the plunger baffle 202 of the plunger body 200 forwards so that the air mixed in the pressurized water will get into the air passage 204 and pass the plunger 200 to be dispelled out of the upper hood 60 via the air discharge orifice 104 of the air discharge assembly 100. The air discharge assembly 100 may be removable and may be attached via a screw thread. The air in the water can be automatically expelled to regulate the water pressure and the internal components can be simplified. Also disclosed is a water discharge port and a water inlet port whose top surfaces are convex (see figures 21-24).
Patent GB-2463465-A (GB)
Title: Providing a count output from one or more rotary encoder switches
Inventor: CUTHBERTSON BRIAN
IPC: H01H19/00
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: Apparatus comprises one or more rotary encoder switches 101, 102, 103, each switch being connected to first and second signal lines J, L, each switch being operable to provide signals on the first and second signal lines which are dependent on a direction of rotational actuation of the switch by the user. A receiver 100 is connected to the first and second signal lines so as to receive the signals, the receiver comprising a counter circuit (see figure 2) operable to determine a count in response to changes in the signals, the receiver being arranged to provide the count at an output. The count may be provided to a lighting control circuit 107 (see also figure 5) such that plural lights may be controlled on the basis of the count provided by the receiver. Each rotary switch may include an output transducer 106, for example a light emitting diode (LED).
Patent GB-2459045-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with removable weights
Inventor: JONES DAVID D
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: A golf club head 115 comprises at least one removable weights 140 located within a sole portion, a vibration damper layer 145 is disposed between the weight 140 and the club head 115, preferably the club head is a golf putter, the weights 140 are triangular in shape, secured by a screw 150 or magnet, made of tungsten and disposed in the heel 130 and toe 125 of the club head 115. There may be a set of removable weights having different specific gravity but the same volume.