baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2421436-A (GB)
Title: Wick Assemblies
Inventor: HAYES-PANKHURST RICHARD PAUL
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A wick assembly for, for example, a fragrance dispenser such as an air freshener comprises a conventional wick (11) that wicks the liquid from a source (17). The liquid is evaporated from the wick (11) using a mat (13) of conductive fibres connected to a power source to heat the mat. In one embodiment, the liquid wicks along the wick (11) and into the mat (13) for evaporation and in an alternative embodiment the mat (13) is wrapped around the wick.
Patent GB-2415306-A (GB)
Title: A self-biased CML to CMOS converter with mark-space ratio control
Inventor: PICKERING ANDREW
IPC: H03K19/0185
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: A CML to CMOS voltage level translator comprises push-pull input stages with self-bias feedback to the NMOS current sources so that if the output signals on nodes 16 and 16' are too high the current sources sink more current to pull the output nodes lower. The complementary CMOS signals from the converter are buffered 3,4 and fed to separate duty-cycle control circuits. Voltages proportional to the duty cycles are detected by RC filters and compared with a reference level 5 by amplifiers 6 which provide feedback 7,8 to adjust the bias of the input stages and so obtain a desired duty-cycle. The circuit is fast, has a low offset, and is resistant to device variation.
Patent GB-2417802-A (GB)
Title: Slave device having independent recovery
Inventor: CHOU NORMAN
IPC: G06F11/16
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A slave device adapted to be coupled to a master processor comprises an error handler and a communications controller. The error handler is configured to detect errors in the slave device. On detection of an error, and independently of the master processor, the handler can select and initiate a recovery operation based on the detected error. The communications controller is configured to communicate with the master processor during the error recovery operation being performed by the error handler. The controller may provide a reset signal to the master processor indicating when a recovery operation was initiated causing the master processor to perform a checkpoint retry operation. The controller may also ensure that each transaction with the master processor comprises a predetermined amount of data. The controller may fabricate data to complete a transaction when the error handler initiates a recovery operation, the fabricated data being the difference between the predetermined amount and the actual amount of data sent by the slave processor. Further embodiments of the invention include a packet routing device and a memory device.
Patent GB-2419082-A (GB)
Title: Forming and frying with controlled oil curtain
Inventor: CARIDIS ANDREW A
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: Sheeted or relatively thin uncooked food products 18 are arrayed for reception upon a procession of curved molds 20 being conveyed on conveyor 21 along a process path. Once received on the molds and moving therewith, the products are deluged from above with curtains of hot cooking oil from reservoirs 39 and thereby take the shape of the molds while cooking. The food products are dismounted from the molds at the end of the process path and are moved to a subsequent treatment station.
Patent GB-2418714-A (GB)
Title: Bayonet fitting for gas chromatograph column
Inventor: SONG WEI-LIANG
IPC: G01N30/16
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: An inlet of a gas chromatograph system includes a bottom assembly 3 and a top assembly 2, the bottom assembly having at least one pin 30, 30', which cooperates with an inclined camming surface 23, 23' on a rotatable part 2 the top assembly. The pins can pass though slots 20, 20' on the rotatable part to reach the camming surfaces, before the assembly is tightened and sealed by rotating the rotatable part of the top assembly. An O-ring 12 may be provided to sealing the coupling.
Patent GB-2430908-A (GB)
Title: Suction device
Inventor: FINCK WILLIAM
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A suction device 1 has a flexible sucker membrane having a peripherally extending skirt 4, and an actuator 6 arranged to act to reconfigure the sucker between a suction enhanced configuration and a suction released configuration. The actuator 6 is also operable to lift an outer edge of the peripherally extending skirt 4 which enables more convenient release of the suction device than would otherwise be possible. A lever 6 may be mounted to the sucker, the lever 6 operating an elongate lifter element, such as flexible link tether 15, which lifts the edge of the skirt 4 upon operation of the lever 6. A suction relieving groove (25, fig 4) may be provided on the underside of the sucker membrane. A grab handle (21, fig. 5) may be provided, possibly extending between two suction devices (1a, 1b, fig.5).
Patent GB-2420868-A (GB)
Title: Compact rear projection type image display device
Inventor: HIRATA KOJI
IPC: G02B13/16
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact rear projection type image display device comprising a projection optical unit 4, the projection optical unit including a white light source, a light beam splitting portion, an image display element, a light beam synthesizing portion and a projection lens, a drive circuit in a chassis 8 for driving the image display element, a turn-back mirror 7 for reflecting the light beam projected from the projection lens and directing the light beam to a screen 6, a housing 5 for housing therein the projection optical unit, the drive circuit and the turn-back mirror, wherein when looking at a central portion of the screen, the drive circuit is disposed on one of the right and left sides in the interior of the housing and the projection optical unit is disposed on the other.
Patent GB-2424111-A (GB)
Title: Predicting traffic flows on a link for which no current information is available.
Inventor: KUMAGAI MASATOSHI
IPC: G08G1/00
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A system for predicting traffic information on a link for which no current data is available, comprises a past information database 101, a current information database 102, link correlation means 103, weighting information means 104 and a estimating or prediction means 105. The past information database contains information collected or road links in a predetermined area. The current database contains the current available information for the road links. The link correlation means calculates from the past information database correlations between links in the predetermined road area. The weighting means receives the link correlation data and calculates weighting information as a sum of the correlation data as applied to the current information. The estimation means then uses the correlation data and weighting to calculate an estimate of traffic flow where no current data is available. In a second embodiment the correlation means by be replaced by a base calculating means which approximates traffic flow in each link based upon past information.
Patent GB-2424956-A (GB)
Title: Device for the measurement of a volume flow with inductive coupling
Inventor: SCHULZ VOLLKMAR
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A respiratory volume-flow sensor, with a flow channel and with a sensor element arranged inside the flow channel. An internal circuit is provided, which is arranged inside the flow channel and includes the sensor element, and an external circuit is provided, which is arranged outside the flow channel, and the external circuit is designed for contactless, inductive coupling with the internal circuit for its energy supply and read-out. The sensor signal, which is generated by sensor elements arranged in the flow channel, remains as free as possible from distortions in the transmission to an evaluation unit.
Patent GB-2435956-A (GB)
Title: Current drive systems for electroluminescent displays
Inventor: ROUTLEY PAUL RICHARD
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: This invention relates to systems, methods and apparatus for driving organic light emitting diodes (OLED) displays, in particular those using multi-line addressing (MLA) techniques. Embodiments of the invention are particularly suitable for use with so-called passive matrix OLED displays. A current drive system for an electroluminescent display, the system comprising: a plurality of current mirrors 562a - 562c having a plurality of outputs 564a - 564c for driving a plurality of drive electrodes of said display, each said current mirror having a reference signal input; and an automatic selector 568 coupled to said current mirror outputs to automatically select a said output for providing reference signal inputs to said current mirrors.
Patent GB-2426747-A (GB)
Title: Multiple screen vehicle simulation system
Inventor: ICHIMI SADANAO
IPC: A63B69/16
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A vehicle simulation system 10 is equipped to display information on the rear side of a driver (rider). The simulation system 10 includes a dummy bicycle 12 operated by the rider, a monitor 14 on the front side for displaying a scene based on the operations of the dummy bicycle 12, and a lamp unit 19 connected to the dummy bicycle 12 and provided on the rear side relative to the seated position of the rider. The lamp unit 19 has a red lamp, a yellow lamp and green lamp, and is controlledly turned ON under the action of a main control unit 18. An input device 53 is provided on a steering handle of the dummy bicycle 12. The input device 53 has a switch for red, a switch for yellow, and a switch for green. The rider checks behind, and operates the input device 53 according to the ON/OFF conditions of the lamp unit 19. A rider's head direction sensor (1620 see fig 20) may also be provided. Additional images may be provided at left and right sides, and may be viewed via reflection.
Patent GB-2439323-A (GB)
Title: Bag hook for vehicle
Inventor: BIDDLECOMBE SIMON
IPC: F16B45/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A double ended, S shaped recyclable corrugated card hook used with a vehicle head rest or restraint. One end of the hook is attached round the stem of the head restraint and the other goes through handles of a shopping bag. Once attached the hook will hold the bag and its contents securely.
Patent GB-2426896-A (GB)
Title: Methods and system for retrieving music information from wireless communication devices
Inventor: LEVY JEFFREY
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A real-time music information retrieval system and methods for providing desired music information via text message to radio or television stations listeners through wireless communication devices. Listeners could retrieve information for the song that is currently being played at the radio and television station, or the songs that have previously been played. A system and method is provided to automatically send an alert message the radio and television station listeners of upcoming music broadcasting events.
Patent GB-2436158-A (GB)
Title: Targeted content delivery for networks
Inventor: ERTUGRUL KENT THOMAS
IPC: H04N21/472
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: Target content delivery e.g. targeting advertisements from a service provider includes receiving a content request from a network node, and facilitating delivery of requested content to the network node responsive to the content request. The target content delivery further includes requesting selection information from a different service provider at least in part by reporting to the different service provider one or more characteristics of the requested content, and receiving selection information from the different service provider. In this way, selection information received from the different service provider is used to facilitate delivery of targeted content e.g. adverts to the network node.
Patent GB-2434754-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler with counter
Inventor: BARI NASEEM
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: An inhaler canister assembly including a canister (10) with a nozzle (14), the canister (10) being actuatable to deliver a substance from its body by relative displacement of the nozzle (14) and canister body; and an attachment (20) that is permanently attached to the canister body. The attachment (20) has a body (26) for engagement with the nozzle (14) so that, when the canister (10) is actuated, the body (26) moves relative to the canister body. The attachment (20) also has count means which are arranged to register actuations of the canister (10) in response to the actuation of switch means (22) by the movement of the body (26) of the attachment (20) relative to the canister body. The entire attachment (20) may be movable relative to the canister body and the switch means (22) may interact with a portion of the canister body.
Patent GB-2432245-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for adjusting programming thresholds of polymer memory cells
Inventor: SPITZER STUART
IPC: G11C13/02
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: Systems and methodologies are provided for adjusting threshold associated with a polymer memory cell's (215, 640) operation by applying thereupon a regulated electric field and/or voltage pulse width, during a post fabrication stage. Such customization of programming thresholds can typically be obtained at any cycle of programming the memory cell (215, 640), to increase flexibility in circuit design. Accordingly, the present invention supplies both a current-voltage domain, and/or a frequency-time domain, to facilitate adjusting the program thresholds of the polymer memory cell (215, 640).
Patent GB-2450520-A (GB)
Title: Communication system transferring information within a railway train
Inventor: HANS GEMOT
IPC: H04L12/427
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A communication system for transferring communication within a railway train comprises a data bus (ETB, ECN) adapted to transfer data according to the Internet Protocol via point-to-point connections. Devices (A1, A2) are connected to the data bus (ETB, ECN), wherein the devices (A1, A2) are adapted to receive and/or send safety-relevant data (e.g. braking, door control) via the data bus (ETB, ECN). The data bus may be in a ring (2,3,4,5) featuring ring switches (RS), allowing data to be sent along multiple paths, and such rings in each carriage or group of carriages are connected to a backbone bus (ETB) running throughout the train, and connected via train switches (TS).
Patent GB-2450563-A (GB)
Title: Drier information system
Inventor: COLLINS PETER
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A drier, such as a hand dryer, comprises a user information having a visual display relating to a given region which serves, at least while a drying cycle is in operation, to provide a visual indication at least one the extent of the region 17, a boundary of the region or a direction or example of manipulation of a pair of hands 'H' or other article while in the region to provide for a preferred drying sequence. The visual display may comprise an arrangement of LED lights 32 mounted upon a carrier 31. In use, the visual display allows information on the use and/or functioning of the drier to a user in a readily comprehended visual manner that does not require the use of written or spoken language.
Patent GB-2450899-A (GB)
Title: Combined candle holder and flower vase
Inventor: LEROI ANGELA
IPC: A47G7/06
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A combination is disclosed which simultaneously holds a candle 1 and a flower 4. The combination, which may be made from glass or china, includes a lip or shelf 2 which supports the candle and also a protruding neck 3 which supports the flower stem. In use, the arrangement saves space on a table or surface where space is at a premium, e.g. in a restaurant.
Patent GB-2440822-A (GB)
Title: Bedding system
Inventor: MERCY DEBBIE JAYNE
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: Bedding system comprises a bottom sheet 8 with integral pillow case 4, a top sheet 32 and releasable attachment means 34 by which the top sheet can be, at least partially, releasably attached to the bottom sheet. The top sheet suitably forms a duvet cover. The system may be provided in combination with one or more duvets, which may be releasably fastened to one another and/or to the inside of the duvet cover.
Patent GB-2452927-A (GB)
Title: Heat recovery ventilation device
Inventor: COTTINGHAM NEIL
IPC: F04D17/02
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A heat recovery ventilation device 1 comprises an impeller 41 having a first 43 and second 47 impeller driven by an output shaft 39 of a motor 37, the first impeller 43 forcing a supply fluid in a first direction through a heat exchanger and the second impeller 47 forcing an exhaust fluid through the heat exchanger in another direction. First impeller 43 may be an axial impeller forcing flow in axial direction and second impeller 47 may be a radial impeller forcing flow in a radial direction perpendicular to the output shaft 39. Impeller 43 and 47 may be concentric and axially spaced from each other and may be integrally formed together; they may be housed in a motor housing 31 having an exhaust air inlet grille 33 and a supply air outlet 36. The heat exchanger may comprise of a plurality of spaced ducts (tubes) 25 such that either the supply or exhaust fluid is forced through the ducts 25 and the other of the supply or exhaust fluid is forced over the ducts 25. Each duct 25 may be mounted on and between a pair of end plates 27 comprising of a plurality of stacked strips (29, fig 1) having recesses (31) to receive each duct 25. The plates 27 may be mounted in slots 11 of the ventilation device 1 having elongated cut outs (13) to receive the ducts 25.
Patent GB-2440057-A (GB)
Title: Core shell solid freeform fabrication method and apparatus
Inventor: FARR ISAAC
IPC: B29K105/00
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: A method for creating a three-dimensional solid freeform fabrication object includes spreading a reactive powder (240) on a substrate, selectively dispensing a core binder (210) in the reactive powder to form a core material, and selectively dispensing a shell binder (215) in the reactive powder to form a shell on the core material.
Patent GB-2439248-A (GB)
Title: Use of coated proppant to minimize abrasive erosion in high rate fracturing operations
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: Methods for reducing wear in pumping components during fracturing operations. A coated proppant is used that causes less wear on the pumping components as the proppant is pumped into the wellbore. The proppant coating consists of a substrate having a coating thereupon which eliminates sharp edges on the substrate and functions as a lubricant to materially reduce mechanical erosion of the pumping components. The proppant substrate may consist of any of a number of materials, including sand, ceramic, resin coated sand, or resin coated ceramic particle. The coating preferably comprises one or more layers of one or more of the following materials (or the coating having low friction coefficients is part of a mixture of the coating): antimony trioxide, bismuth, boric acid, calcium barium fluoride, copper, graphite, indium, fluoropolymers (FTFE), lead oxide, lead sulfide, molybdenum disulfide, niobium diselenide, polytetraf luoroethylene, silver, tin, or tungsten disulfideor zinc oxide. The coating material may be applied to the substrate in a number of ways known in the art.
Patent GB-2443310-A (GB)
Title: Evanescent sensor using a hollow-core ring-mode waveguide
Inventor: TAVERNER DOMINO
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for optical evanescent sensing, in which a waveguide 102 with an annular core 114 is provided. The annular core can provide detectable sensitivity to a measurand due to optical interactions with contents 118 along an inside surface of the annular core, since optical properties of the contents vary with changes in the measurand. The waveguide is terminated by a collapsed end section 106 which transitions from the hollow-core ring-mode waveguide section and which includes a solid central core. A transmission waveguide 108 may be coupled to the waveguide 102 at a fusion splice 116.
Patent GB-2441078-A (GB)
Title: Systems biology based therapeutic modeling and implantable devices
Inventor: FERNANDEZ DENNIS SUNGA
IPC: G01N33/48
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A computer based method of predicting therapeutic strategy comprising representing one or more biological processes and molecular interactions as mathematical models and accessing a systems biology platform via a network to simulate drug effects and predict outcomes of interactions with the drug to aid target discovery and validation. Also claimed is an implantable network biosensor device comprising a sensor unit for receiving a multi-sensor signal from a biosensor platform detecting a biological material of a host, a controller for processing a systems-biology platform for simulation modelling of the biological material and a reservoir for releasing a therapeutic to the host wherein the sensor may automatically detect an effect of the therapeutic on the host.
Patent GB-2445881-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine mounted on lighter-than-air structure
Inventor: GOODALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: At least one wind turbine 1 is mounted adjacent to a surface of a lighter-than-air structure 4, such as a balloon or airship, so that rotation of the turbine(s) 1 absorbs at least some of the pressure of the wind travelling towards the structure 4. The turbine(s) 1 can be selectively slowed or stopped such that it absorbs a lower proportion of the wind pressure and therefore increases the proportion of the pressure exerted on the structure 4, causing it to move. Rotation of a turbine 1 on one side of the structure may be transferred to a propeller 23 on another side of the structure to assist movement thereof.
Patent GB-2458702-A (GB)
Title: Grinding apparatus for regenerating engine block surfaces
Inventor: NOWAK MAREK
IPC: B24B23/08
Filed: 2008-03-29
Abstract: A portable grinder suitable for attachment to a the cylinder block 1 of a combustion engine while it remains mounted in a vehicle, the grinder comprises a grinding head 6 mounted for reciprocation on a beam 4, two electromagnetic bases 11 which are removably mounted on the beam 4, arrangements of ball and socket joints 9 and grips 10 at either end of the beam 4, a dust extractor and screw 12 for precision adjustment of the grinding head 6. In use the electromagnetic bases 11 are applied to the surface to be worked and a current is turned on whereby the grinder is fixed to the block 1. The grinder may then be fixed to the block 1 by adjustment of the grips 10 and ball and socket joints 9. The current is then switched off and the electromagnetic bases 11 removed. The block 1 may now be ground by reciprocating the grinding head 6 along the beam 4. The grinder can also be used to regenerate cylinder heads, lathe beds and milling tables.
Patent GB-2459265-A (GB)
Title: Printed article activated by exhaled breath
Inventor: STONE KATE JESSIE
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A printed article, such as a greetings card 1 which is activated when breathed upon comprises a substrate 2 formed of card and a sensor 6 for detecting moisture in exhaled breath directed at the card. The sensor comprises first and second spaced electrodes supported on the substrate, means for supplying a user-perceivable signal, such as light emitting diodes 7, and switching means, eg microprocessor 10, for causing the signal supplying means to supply a signal in response to detection of exhaled breath. The printed article may be a postcard, poster, packaging for a product, board game or in-store display. Other forms of audio/visual output devices may be used, such as thermochromic displays, buzzers, vibration emitting means. The processor 10 can also be used to provide effects such as candles flickering and /or playing a tune.