baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2424455-A (GB)
Title: A motion converter and piston assembly
Inventor: HUMPHRIES ROBIN
IPC: F04B9/04
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: A motion converter and piston assembly, for converting reciprocating motion of a piston to rotational motion, comprising a piston38, a shaft 30, first and second cam members 31, 32, each has two opposed lobes and first and second cam followers 35, 36. The maximum and minimum dimensions for each cam member is defined by first and second straight lines passing through its centre of rotation, the distance between the centre of rotation and the periphery of the cam member changing smoothly between the maximum and minimum dimensions. A linking means 33 connected to the first piston includes the first and second cam followers moveable along the first and second cam members respectively such that reciprocation of the piston causes rotation of the cam members and the shaft. The centre of rotation of the shaft and the cam members is coincident. One lobe of the cam member may be shaped so that the periphery of the lobe is asymmetrical about the first straight line.
Patent GB-2422432-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensor
Inventor: LANGE BJOERN
IPC: G01N21/61
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: A gas sensor, which is bounded off from the surroundings by means of a preferably replaceable cap 8 made from a porous, gas-permeable and water-impermeable material, in particular sintered PTFE, is protected against ambient humidity and can be provided permanently with the cap and with a calibration adapter 9 both during the gas measurement and during the necessary calibration. As a result of the special formation of the cap and the calibration adapter, the gas sensor offers the possibility of remote calibration which can be performed with a high degree of accuracy and which is independent of weather influences, in particular wind.
Patent GB-2435138-A (GB)
Title: Scan-to-scan integrator for a radar apparatus
Inventor: STOVE ANDREW
IPC: G01S7/292
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A scan to scan integrator for a radar apparatus 12 is disclosed comprising a means for defining a search window for verifying a target detection, the window being bound by the intersection of a first zone R1 ,R2 and a second zone A1,A2, the first zone R1,R2 comprising a rectangular reference frame W1 and the second zone A1,A2 comprising a range estimate tolerance region defined by a range estimate for target detection and predefined tolerance limits.
Patent GB-2435682-A (GB)
Title: Firearm squeeze action mechanism
Inventor: TRENDALL SIMON
IPC: F41A19/55
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: A squeeze action mechanism acting via a flexible or fluid link and a means of amplifing linear motion to open bolt or breechblock 2 and compress mainspring 4. Displacement of piston 9 by squeezing lever 13 into grip 8 acts via fluid filled pipe 1 and piston 7 causing pinion 5 to travel along fixed rack 6 inducing rotation, this combination of linear and rotary motion causes loose rack 3, also engaged with pinion 5, to open the bolt or breechblock 2 and compress mainspring 4. As lever 13 reaches the limit of travel sear 12 is dis-engaged from piston 9 allowing mainspring 4 to return the mechanism to battery except lever 13 and sear 12, they are returned by springs 14 and 15 respectively on the operator releasing his grip to start another cycle.
Patent GB-2424994-A (GB)
Title: A drive assembly for a switch
Inventor: SMITH GLENN SCOTT
IPC: H01H3/54
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A drive assembly 1 for a switch, the assembly comprising a switch shaft 12 mechanically coupled to a motor-driven actuating member 24 by a clutch mechanism, whereby the switch shaft 12 may be decoupled from the actuating member 24 so as to permit manual operation of the switch.
Patent GB-2436641-A (GB)
Title: Cable clip system for a patch panel
Inventor: COYNE ANDREW JOSEPH
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A patch cable management system (1) has at least a first rail (4) arranged to be mounted in front of a patch panel (2) and a first clip means (10) adapted to be secured to the rail (4). The first clip means has a plurality of resilient clips (22 and 23) arranged in at least one row (32), each clip capable of carrying a cable. A benefit of the invention is that patch cord cables may be individually clipped to and supported by the patch cable management system.
Patent GB-2438365-A (GB)
Title: Prophylactic device
Inventor: JOWETT VICTORIA
IPC: A61F13/08
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: This invention relates to a prophylactic device 100 for thrombo-embolic disease, the device comprising an elastic structure formed of contiguous first 102 and second 104 tubular members, said second tubular member being set at an angle to the first tubular member to define, at least in use, a generally L-shaped cavity configured to accept and fit closely about at least part of the foot and leg of a user; wherein said elastic structure is configured to apply a compressive force to at least part of said foot and leg, and the device further comprises a flexible and waterproof sole 106 affixed to at least part of a region of the elastic structure that overlies a plantar aspect of the user's foot in use.
Patent GB-2438417-A (GB)
Title: A damping device for damping movement of doors
Inventor: VALLANCE WILLIAM ERNEST TAYLOR
IPC: E05F5/02
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A damping device comprises a cylinder 11 in which a piston 10 is housed for reciprocating movement. The piston has a skirt 12 which expands resiliently outwardly when the piston is moved in the direction of arrow A to provide a frictional damping force. The interior of the cylinder 11 is undercut at its distal end 13a to allow the skirt 12 to relax.
Patent GB-2426808-A (GB)
Title: Diaphragm valve
Inventor: MAULA JARMO ILMARI
IPC: F16K7/14
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A diaphragm valve for use in an atomic layer deposition (ALD) system includes a heating body 290 which forms a thermally conductive pathway between a diaphragm 220 and the valve body 210 to help maintain an operating temperature at the diaphragm and inhibit condensation or freezing of high-temperature ALD precursor gases in the valve passage 214. Pressure vents 302, 306, 310 communicating with an enclosed space 296 behind the diaphragm reduces resistance to transitioning of the diaphragm between the open and closed positions. A pump or other source of suction is coupled to the pressure vent to reduce fluid pressure in the enclosed space. A valve seat 230 includes an annular seating surface that surrounds an inlet 216 of the valve and contacts a substantial portion of one side of the diaphragm when closed, to aid heat transfer and counteract dissipative cooling of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-2441353-A (GB)
Title: A display device
Inventor: COKER TIM
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A display device including a plurality of display cells (10) representing one pixel supported on a power and data cable (24), an earth return cable, and an address data cable (28). The display module comprises a liquid crystal panel (12), a shell (16), a rear cover (18), and a printed circuit board (14) with energy storage (32). In one embodiment the display device acts as a transmissive window an array of transmissive pixels laminated on a transparent substrate with the electric elements placed on a Mylar PCB (112). In one embodiment the electronic elements acts as spacers with light modulating means (72) and a flexible PCB (78) mounted on a substrate (71) with the flexible PCB bonded upside down to the heat seal ledge (76). The display cell may also include a processor (30) and sensing means for automatic control of the display module.
Patent GB-2431624-A (GB)
Title: Brake assembly for a foldable stroller
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JAMES MURRAY FORBES
IPC: B62B9/08
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a foldable stroller (10 figure 1) comprising a stroller frame having opposite first and second side frame sections (12,12'), each of which is provided with a rear wheel (22); and a first brake assembly 90 attached to the fist side frame section at a location adjacent to the rear wheel of the first side frame section, the first brake assembly including a first braking housing 91 disposed on the rear wheel of the first side frame section; a first pin 96 held within the first braking housing and movable between a first pin braking position and a first pin release position, and a button 92 disposed movably within the first braking housing and movable between a first position, where the first pin is disposed in the first pin braking position so as to prevent rotation of the rear wheel of the first side frame section, and a second position, where the first pin is disposed in the first pin release position so as to allow for rotation of the rear wheel of the first side frame section.
Patent GB-2432457-A (GB)
Title: Sensor arrangement and method for fabricating a sensor arrangement
Inventor: MUELLER STEFAN
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: A sensor arrangement 10, such as a semiconductor pressure sensor, includes a substrate 20 and a casing 30. The casing completely encapsulates the substrate in a first substrate region 21 and includes an opening 33 through which a second substrate region 22 is arranged to project out of the casing. The second substrate region includes the active region 23 of the sensor arrangement. The casing is fabricated by means of an injection moulding compound and is shaped such that the injection moulding compound has only a single flow front so as to avoid the formation of a weld line in the casing.
Patent GB-2437757-A (GB)
Title: Tool for managing a process control network
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A process control configuration and management system provides a plurality of function blocks representing a plurality of devices in relation to a spatial layout of a facility in which the process control system is implemented. The configuration and management system also provides process control information and process simulation information related to each of the plurality of devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility. The configuration and management system may be implemented on a handheld device and it may include a geographic positioning system providing geographic positioning data related to the handheld device and various devices in relation to the spatial layout of the facility.
Patent GB-2446124-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory monitor
Inventor: EILEVSTJONN JOAR
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A device for monitoring respiration comprises a gas duct 11, a restriction 13 in the duct 11, and at least one pressure sensor 14 arranged in the duct 11. The pressure sensor 14 is adapted to measure the pressure drop across the restriction 13 as the pressure difference between a location in the duct 11 at a first side of the restriction 13 and a known, substantially constant pressure arranged at a second side of the restriction 13. The device may also comprise a processing unit adapted to calculate flow and volume of the respiration.
Patent GB-2446634-A (GB)
Title: Folding greenhouse
Inventor: HOOD JONATHAN A
IPC: A01G9/16
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a folding polygonal greenhouse as an alternative to the more permanent structures. The greenhouse comprises a central folding structure 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 with an integral waterproof roof membrane (2 figure 1) attached to a wall structure 1 of the same material. The greenhouse also comprises linked integral shelving (16, 17 and 18 figure 23) to create a rigid freestanding construction. The greenhouse may be folded down and stored in an enclosing holdall formed by the rolled up wall membrane for ease of storage. The main structural elements may be formed from tubular steel that may be galvanised or coated to minimise corrosion or alternatively made from hard wood. The waterproof wall membrane preferably has integral ties or pressed alloy rings/eyes located at the lower edge.
Patent GB-2448540-A (GB)
Title: Angling float
Inventor: DRENNAN PETER JOHN
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: An angling float 1, comprising a main body 5 and an attachment part 10 projecting from the main body and a retaining member (30, fig 2). The attachment part includes a wall (20, fig 2) which defines an elongate recess (18, fig 2) for receiving a float antenna 50. The retaining member including a first portion for retaining the float on a fishing line and a second portion for securing the retaining member to the attachment part. The second portion extends embedded within the wall around and/or along the recess.
Patent GB-2441434-A (GB)
Title: AUDIOTACTILE VISION SUBSTITUTION SYSTEM e.g. FOR THE BLIND
Inventor: DEWHURST DAVID CHARLES
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A vision substitution system for communicating an audio and/or tactile representation of features within a visual scene includes the steps of selecting an activity-related parameter, obtaining a visual representation of the scene 27, acquiring features of the visual representation, e.g. shapes and corners, and outputting effects related to the features on audio 31 and/or tactile 32 displays. The obtaining, acquiring and outputting steps may be modified according to the activity-related parameter. The corners of shapes and other lineal features may be emphasised via special audio and tactile effects while apparently moving effects trace out the perimeter of shapes. Coded impulse effects communicate categorical visual information. Special speech and braille codes can communicate encoded categorical properties and the arrangements of properties.
Patent GB-2457010-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gain control for delta sigma modulators
Inventor: AHLES STEPHAN
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to an analogue-to digital delta-sigma modulator 100. The delta-sigma modulator comprises a feedback loop 30 feeding an output of the modulator 100 to at least one scaling element 142,144,146. A gain control loop 50 feeds the quantizer input signal 11, provided from at least one resonator 122,124,126, to a signal processing element 150. The signal processing element 150 is connected to at least one scaling element 142, 144, 146 for providing a gain scaling factor gsf to the at least one scaling element 142, 144, 146.
Patent GB-2443755-A (GB)
Title: Thermostat display system providing backlight warning
Inventor: CHAPMAN JOHN GILMAN JR
IPC: G05B23/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A display system for a digital thermostat having a backlit user display screen to indicate user intervention or attention is required is provided. The display system flashes the backlight display in a predetermined pattern to draw the attention of the user to the thermostat. Different patterns may be used for different levels of warnings and/or system reminders. An additional visual indication may also be provided on the user display screen in addition to the flashing of the backlight display. Resumption of normal backlight operation occurs during user interaction. If the issue that resulted in the visual indication has not been properly resolved, flashing of the backlight will resume.
Patent GB-2457989-A (GB)
Title: Securing apparatus using proximity card
Inventor: BRADBURY REGINALD MICHAEL
IPC: B62H5/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A securing apparatus 10, particularly for securing a bicycle, includes a frame 12 and a securing element 18, one end 20 of which is permanently mounted to the frame 12. The other end 22 of the securing element 18 is selectively lockable to the frame 12 by an engagement means 38, to form a loop. The engagement means 38 includes a proximity card reader 40 such that when a proximity card with a required unique code is brought into the proximity of the reader 40, the end 22 can be released from the frame 12 to release a bike held in the loop. The engagement means may be adapted to automatically lock when the proximity card is removed from proximity with the reader.
Patent GB-2459745-A (GB)
Title: Wall-mounted laptop holder
Inventor: GETTINS CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2008-05-10
Abstract: A wall-mounted holder designed for the safe storage and recharging of a laptop computer (notebook), comprises attachment means (E), e.g. screw hole with screws, for attaching the unit to a wall, access points (D) which allow for recharging and ventilation without overheating, and cushioning means, e.g. adhesive rubber pads, which prevent damage to the laptop.
Patent GB-2461912-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dewarping and/or perspective correction of an image
Inventor: HUGGETT ANTHONY
IPC: G06T3/00
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: An image is stored on a line basis in a buffer 324 and an output address generator 320 generates the address of an output pixel. An address mapping unit 322 calculates a corresponding input address having made a correction for warping or perspective. The address mapping unit may take a single input pixel value as its output or may use interpolation to incorporate data from neighbouring pixel values. Distortions are corrected for by applying polynomial equations which use a combination of vertical shift and horizontal scaling for perspective correction and radial gain for dewarping.
Patent GB-2463057-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode lighting housing comprising a reflector and heat sink
Inventor: BAKER JONATHAN MARK
IPC: F21V29/505
Filed: 2008-08-30
Abstract: Lighting apparatus 100 including a light source 102 mounted in or on a housing 106, 112, the housing including a reflector 112, 114 for projecting light emitted by the light source and a fitting component 106. The apparatus further includes heat sink arrangements 109, 116 comprising cooling fins defining grooves that run at least partially along a height/length of the reflector and/or fitting component. The heat sink arrangement is located in front of and behind the light source within the housing for dissipating heat generated by said light source (which may be a Light Emitting Diode, LED).
Patent GB-2464314-A (GB)
Title: Screen Tidy
Inventor: HOWES KEVIN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2008-10-10
Abstract: A screen tidy attaches to the edge of a monitor or screen by a clip and provides for the organisation of office products such as business cards, a calendar, a diary and a small wipe board etc. The layout of the office products can be flexible. The screen tidy is preferably made from lightweight material such as plastic.
Patent GB-2454087-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of an active matrix display substrate utilising a halftone exposure method
Inventor: TANAKA SAKAE
IPC: G02F1/1333
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a Vertical Alignment Mode (MVA) active matrix substrate comprises the following steps. Firstly, a halftone exposure method is used to form; a gate electrode, a pixel electrode (5) with a contact pad, and a common electrode. Secondly, a halftone exposure method is used to form; a separate thin film semiconductor layer component and a contact hole. Thirdly, a general exposure method is used to form source, drain (18) and alignment control electrodes 9. After an ohmic contact layer of a channel portion of a thin film transistor 37 is dry etched, a partial film of silicon nitride is deposited to form a passivation layer (15), which is not formed on; the gate, source or common electrode terminals. In an alternative embodiment the common electrode is formed during the third, general exposure, step. Methods of manufacturing an IPS and FFS active matrix substrate, using halftone exposure technology, are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2466212-A (GB)
Title: A wavelength tuneable laser at a local device is tuned using an optical feedback signal provided from a remote device.
Inventor: CARTER ANDREW CANNON
IPC: H04B10/077
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A wavelength tunable laser 118A in a slave transceiver module 104A (e.g. an optical network unit (ONU)) transmits an optical signal of a first wavelength to a master transceiver module 102 (e.g. an optical line terminal (OLT)). The master transceiver receives 110A the signal and generates therefrom an optical feedback signal 108A which it transmits to the slave transceiver. The feedback signal has a second wavelength different from the first wavelength. The slave module receives 120A the feedback signal and uses this to control the wavelength of the wavelength tuneable laser 118A. The master module may also provide a retransmission request in the feedback signal. This remote monitoring procedure obviates the provision of monitoring equipment in slave devices.
Patent GB-2466496-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic cell based on transition metal oxides of varied band gaps and p/n types
Inventor: SHAO GUOSHENG
IPC: H01L31/065
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-cost and high-efficiency thin film photovoltaic (PV) cell containing at least first and second interfaced or coupled layers. The layers comprise at least first and second photosensitive metal oxide semiconductor materials, wherein the first layer is an n-type photosensitive layer (WGO) and the second layer is a p- type photosensitive layer (NGO), and wherein the first layer has a band gap which is wider than that of the second layer. The p-type NGO semiconductor comprises typically either pure of doped CuO, Cu2O or delaffossite CuFeO2. The N-type NGO comprises either pure or doped materials of any one of TiO2, SnO2, ZnO, NiO, MnO, CoO, FeO, Fe2O3, V203, Mn203 and Ti203. The PV cell employs environmentally friendly metal oxides derived from sustainable natural resources.
Patent GB-2468165-A (GB)
Title: Plastering trowel with a handle which flexes independently of the plastering plate
Inventor: DELEHEDY CARL
IPC: E04F21/16
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: The trowel 2 comprises a plastering plate 4 and a handle extending parallel to the plate. Between the handle and the plate is a suspension part 8 which enables the plate to move relative to the handle during plastering. The suspension part may be a layer of plastics foam material such as polyethylene or a layer of rubber. The plate may be plastic such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The handle may be removable from the trowel and is secured to the trowel by a slide securing part. Alternatively, the handle may be fixed to the body of the trowel. The trowel may form part of a kit in which there are a number of trowels and when stored the plates are separate from the handles.
Patent GB-2465240-A (GB)
Title: Detecting malware by monitoring executed processes
Inventor: CHANG CHIA-HSIANG
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2009-04-06
Abstract: The invention provides for the detection of malware by monitoring executed processes using a dedicated monitoring device 13, the monitoring being performed without the support of an operating system 15 of hardware 11. The monitoring device 13 comprises a retrieval module 131 configured to retrieve entry point information 112 of a process 150 from a CPU 111 before the process is executed, the process comprising at least one instruction (150a,b,c), and an analysis module 133 configured to retrieve an address 110 corresponding to the process from the CPU according to the entry point information, the address corresponding to a memory block where the at least one instruction is stored. Once execution of the process commences, the monitoring device records the instructions in a memory 113 of the hardware. During or after execution, a determination module 137 of the monitoring device retrieves the executed instructions from the memory and compares them with a malicious process behaviour model to determine whether the process is a malicious process 315. If the process is malicious then an interception module 139 of the monitor sends a signal 130 to the CPU to close the process. Systems calls 152 corresponding to the process may also be recorded and compared. The entry point information may be a processor flag.