baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2354011-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for forming a card web of textile fibres
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01G15/02
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: In a carding machine in which a card web 16 of textile fibres is formed, the card web 16 comprising areas of good fibres and intervening areas, a measuring region for the fibre material is provided, which has associated with it a camera 18, for example, a diode matrix camera, which is connected to an electronic evaluating device 23. To permit recording and assessment of the homogeneity of the card web 16, especially the distribution and orientation of the good fibres, and to improve the degree of evenness of the web, the areas of good fibres and intervening areas are recordable by the camera 18, the measured values are arranged to be converted into electrical signals and supplied to the evaluating device 23, and the apparatus is capable of determining the distribution of the good fibres in the card web per unit of area.
Patent GB-2367452-A (GB)
Title: System for reducing transmission power of a base station to allow location of a mobile station
Inventor: LUDDEN BRENDAN PATRICK
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: In order to calculate the location of a mobile telephone, three base transmission stations 10,12,14 may transmit signals to a mobile station 16,18,20,22 and the time of arrival (TOA) of the signals at the mobile station may be used to calculate location in a process called hyperbolic trilateration. When a mobile station 16 is very close to a base station 10 it may be unable to receive signals from more distant stations within a low visibility area R, this is known as the doughnut effect. In order to mitigate this, a desired low visibility area Rr is determined within low visibility area R. A selected number of calls are dropped from base station 10 in order to reduce the total transmission power Ps of the base station and reduce the low visibility area to Rr.
Patent GB-2361489-A (GB)
Title: Downhole screen with tubular bypass
Inventor: VOLL BENN A
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A system for use in gravel packing includes a plurality of transport tubes <B>20</B> which are mounted on the outside of gravel pack screens. The transport tubes cover a particular zone and are of differing lengths to deposit gravel at different portions of the zone. The tops of the tubes are sealed until ready for use and are activated by applied pressure. In the preferred embodiment, there are rupture discs (<B>18, fig 1a</B>) at the tops of each of the tubes, set for different pressures so as to open up the transport tubes to the lower most portion of the zone first and later, in sequence, the transport tubes to the highest portion. The transport tubes are affixed to each section of pipe <B>(10, fig 1a), 12</B> and are made up when two sections of pipe <B>(10, fig 1a), 12</B> are made up to alignment marks. When the marks are aligned, the transport tube segments <B>(34, fig 1a), 36</B> from each pipe section are in an aligned and sealed relation while the tool joint is properly torqued.
Patent GB-2354601-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle frames
Inventor: MAUCH FRANK RICHARD
IPC: G02C1/02
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: A spectacle frame assembly comprises a primary spectacle frame (100) and an auxiliary spectacle frame (200). The primary and secondary spectacle frames (100, 200) each have a pair of rims (113, 213) for receiving a pair of lenses, a bridge (114, 214) separating the rims (113, 213) and arms (112, 212) secured to laterally outer portions of each of the rims (113, 213). A primary frame lug (130) is secured to each of the primary frame arms (120) and an auxiliary frame lug (230) is secured to each of the auxiliary frame arms (212). The auxiliary frame lugs (230) are each engageable with a corresponding primary frame lug (130) with the auxiliary frame lug (230) disposed on top of the primary frame lug (130) so as to secure the auxiliary spectacle frame (200) to the primary spectacle frame (100). The primary frame lugs (230) are each provided with a magnetic member (131) receivable in an open cavity (231) provided in the respective auxiliary frame lug (230). An alternate assembly utilises rimless primary and auxiliary spectacle frames (300, 400).
Patent GB-2358505-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic card reader
Inventor: KUROIWA YUKIO
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: A magnetic card reader 1 has two magnetic heads 4a and 4b which read the same data from the magnetic card 2 to obtain two demodulated data signals an error detecting portion for detecting an error in at least one of the two demodulated data signals, and an error correcting portion for correcting the error using the other demodulated data signal.
Patent GB-2372444-A (GB)
Title: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising bicalutamide and a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose polymer
Inventor: CAHILL JULIE
IPC: A61K31/167
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for mucosal adminstration comprising bicalutamide in a solid dispersion with a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate (HPMCP) polymer. The invention also relates to a daily pharmaceutical dose of bicalutamide provided by such a formulation. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a HPMCP polymer in solid dispersion with bicalutamide for increasing the bioavailability of the bicalutamide; for reducing inter-patient variability in plasma concentrations of bicalutamide; or for treating and/or reducing the risk of prostate cancer in a patient.
Patent GB-2376506-A (GB)
Title: System for tidal power generation
Inventor: MURPHY AUGUSTINE PASCAL JOSEPH
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: A system for electrical power generation uses the movement of the tides to drive paddle wheels or turbines 6, 7, 8. The turbines are provided in sea walls or dams between points 2 and 3, 4 and 5, which separate sea basins 10, 11 from the rest of the sea. The movement of water is controlled so that there is a continuous flow in the system.
Patent GB-2373237-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser
Inventor: SHERIDAN KENNETH
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A beverage dispenser has three upstanding side walls 2, 3, 4 and a cover 6 with an aperture 15 to receive the neck of an inverted bottle. Beneath the cover 6 is positioned a platform 27 which supports a coupling member 48 having a feed tube 49 for insertion into the neck of the bottle. The platform 27 has an aperture 52 which is in registration with a thermal receptacle (56, fig. 3) mounted below it, for removably receiving a reservoir 51 through the opening 52. The reservoir 51 is connected to the feed tube 49 to receive liquid from the bottle. The upstanding front and side walls 2, 3, 4 are generally arcuate in cross section. The platform 27 also preferably contains at least one hole 60, 61 for the insertion of a conduit through which liquid is removed from the reservoir 51. An air filter 75 may also be mounted on the platform 27 to filter air which returns to the bottle when liquid is dispensed.
Patent GB-2376555-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional solid colour display
Inventor: EICKHOFF CHARLES
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: A three-dimensional solid display having significant, and possibly similar, dimensions in each normal axis, which is transparent in its unexcited state except for one tangential connection area. It is capable of displaying full coloured images, viewable from almost the entire 4 pi steradians of solid angle. The display design consists of multiple repeated sets of three light-emitting polymer (LEP) layers (red, green and blue) in the horizontal and the vertical directions. The emitting sections of these LEPs are established by means of the shape of thin and transparent Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) conducting layers on either side of the polymer emitting layer. Each LEP pixel thus created is separately fired and controlled to provide full addressibility. Solid coloured images are displayed by firing combinations of intensities and colours of pixels. The display can respond dynamically to portray moving images.
Patent GB-2379318-A (GB)
Title: Digital audio signal apparatus having a touch sensitive analog record
Inventor: LIU HAN-CHIH
IPC: G11B33/02
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: Apparatus for manually adjusting the speed/direction of a turntable 6 so as to affect a stored digital audio signal of a CD. The turntable is touch sensitive such that the digital signal is outputted conventionally when the user, or DJ, is not in contact with the conductive surface.
Patent GB-2381752-A (GB)
Title: Laser skin treatment device with control means dependent on a sensed property of the skin to be treated
Inventor: PANZERI EZIO
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A skin treatment device having a laser radiation source for delivering coherent radiation to skin to be treated, a sensor for sensing at least one property of the skin and a controller. The controller is operable to control the radiation emitted from the laser radiation source in response to the property or properties sensed by the sensor. Preferably, the radiation source comprises a pulsed laser diode and the controller is operable to control at least one of its energy, pulse width and pulse interval. The sensor may be a pigment sensor, preferably a single chip blue, red and yellow detector, a pH sensor or a temperature sensor. The device is particularly suitable for the removable of hairs from the skin. A method of treating skin with laser radiation comprises sensing at least one property of the skin and delivering laser radiation to the skin according to the sensed property or properties.
Patent GB-2379032-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust gas recirculating system with detection of pressure sensor de terioration.
Inventor: KOTWICKI ALLAN JOSEPH
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling an engine coupled to an EGR system, including two pressure sensors 206, 207. The EGR system may contain an orifice 205 disposed in the EGR tubing, with a first pressure sensor 206 coupled to an air intake manifold 44 of the engine and preferably located upstream of the orifice. A second pressure sensor 207 is coupled to the EGR system and is preferably located downstream of the orifice. The method determines whether at least one sensor has degraded, and resulting in a positive determination, the EGR system is disabled. The controller 12 utilises the non degraded pressure sensor to determine the engine's operation, such as an air/fuel ratio. Preferably the pressure sensors are used to measure absolute pressure and EGR pressure relative to atmospheric pressure. The controller may adjust the fuel injection amount based on an estimated atmospheric pressure. The vehicle may be a hybrid vehicle.
Patent GB-2389570-A (GB)
Title: Portable hoist with scaffold mounting
Inventor: SHAW WILLIAM
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A hoist includes a T-shaped tubular top section 1 with angled supports 2 with the hoisting gear affixed to one end of the top bar. The vertical part of the top section sits over an intermediary tubular member 5 for relative rotational movement with vertical movement being limited by a bearing plate 6. This intermediary tubular member is engageable with the top of an open scaffolding pole. The intermediary member may be engaged with an upright (3, fig 7) of a base stand which comprises a base plate (1, fig 7) with fixing holes (2, fig 7) that enable it to be bolted to a floor. Handles 4 are provided on the vertical part of top section 1 to enable the hoist to be swivelled.
Patent GB-2395172-A (GB)
Title: Twin-bar golf cart
Inventor: YANG LIEN-CHUAN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: A twin-bar golf cart includes an upper frame (1), a lower frame (2), two struts (3) for wheels (30) and a folding seat (15). The upper frame (1) includes two mutual parallel bar combinations each with two telescopically connected bars (10,11), the bar combinations being connected to each other at one end by a transverse bar (14) and being pivotally connected at the other end to the folding seat (15). The bottom of the folding seat (15) is combined with the lower frame (2), and is connected to the two struts (3). With these members, a golf cart capable of receiving a golf bag is composed. When not in use, and the golf cart is separated from the golf bag, the golf cart can be folded to collapse in order to reduce the space occupied (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2383734-A (GB)
Title: Control of automatic scrolling
Inventor: YABE MASATO
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A scroll control device for controlling the scroll of a display screen has a scroll key for requesting scrolling and control means for performing control in such a manner that, when the scroll key has been depressed continuously for a predetermined period of time, an automatic scroll mode is made active and, when the scroll key has been further continuously depressed, the automatic scroll speed is further increased.
Patent GB-2383481-A (GB)
Title: RDS Decoder
Inventor: TAURA KENICHI
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: An RDS decoder includes a synchronous demodulator 1 and a data decoder 2. The synchronous demodulator 1 receives a multiplex signal in which an RDS signal based on digital data is superimposed on an FM audio signal and generates a baseband RDS signal from the RDS signal. The data decoder 2 decodes the baseband RDS signal generated by the synchronous demodulator 1 into the digital data. The synchronous demodulator 1 includes a quadrature demodulator 3 which converts the multiplex signal into two baseband signals which differ in phase by 90 degrees, a filter 4 which removes unwanted components having frequencies higher than a predetermined frequency level from the two baseband signals to reduce sample data, and a phase-locked loop 5 which receives the two baseband signals output from the filter and generates the baseband RDS signal to be input to the data decoder from the two baseband signals. The phase-locked loop detects and corrects phase error remaining in the baseband RDS signal.
Patent GB-2383518-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic tension
Inventor: POPP ROBERT LEE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: A pant-like absorbent garment adapted to the non-symmetrical nature and leakage demands of the anatomy of the human body has asymmetrical pressure around the leg openings with respect to the wearer's anterior and posterior sides. Elastic members are bonded about the leg openings with either higher tension on the posterior side and lower tension on the interior side or higher tension on the anterior side and lower tension on the posterior side, depending on the intended wearer's level of activity. The resulting garments have optimized comfort, fit and containment about the leg openings.
Patent GB-2392302-A (GB)
Title: Retaining mercury source in low-pressure discharge lamp
Inventor: BUSAI GYULA
IPC: H01J17/26
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A device 30 for retaining a mercury source (18, Fig. 3) in an amalgam or a pellet, in the discharge space 16 of a low-pressure discharge lamp 1. The device 30 comprises a holder, with inner space communicating with the discharge space, and a receiver opening for receiving the mercury source. Resilient clamping means clamp the holder in a tubular space segment of the discharge space, and resilient retaining means at least partially block the receiver opening and allow passage of the mercury source towards the inner space of the holder, but block its movement out of the holder. The holder may be a double coil (Figs. 3-6), with the ends of the coil acting as the retaining means, or cylindrical (Figs. 7 and 8), with the ends of cylinder segments folding radially inward acting as the retaining means, or a frusto-conical barrel (Fig. 9), with tongues extending radially inward acting as the retaining means. The mercury source may be pushed through the receiver opening using a pushing rod (Figs. 10-13) or blown through the opening with filling gas (Fig. 14).
Patent GB-2403981-A (GB)
Title: Double ended clamp comprising two springs twisted together
Inventor: WILSON LEONARD
IPC: D06F55/02
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A double ended clamp comprising two springs twisted together to form a double spring 3A. Either end of the clamp can be used to hold articles at the same time. Alternatively, one end may be used to hold articles and the other end may be attached to a line. The clamp may comprise two arms 1 pivoted together via the double spring 3A. The coiled double spring 3A may fit in the centre groove 4 with the arms fitting into the slots 2 of the arms of the clamp.
Patent GB-2406286-A (GB)
Title: Handheld throwing and catching apparatus for a ball game
Inventor: COLEING WILLIAM REGINALD
IPC: A63B65/12
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: An apparatus for a ball game comprises a straight or curved tube with a thrower and catcher attachment secured to either end of the tube. Handles are provided on the tube so that a user can hold the tube with both hands. The tube may be used to store a number of spare balls or to allow a ball to pass from one catcher and thrower attachment to the other. A release and retaining mechanism may be provided to restrict movement of a ball within the apparatus.
Patent GB-2408387-A (GB)
Title: Self calibrating adaptive antenna array for GPS receiver
Inventor: WELLS MICHAEL COLIN
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A method of calibrating an beamsteering adaptive antenna array 1 in a satellite navigation system comprises receiving spread spectrum signals from a plurality of satellites at a plurality of receivers 2 in the system. The direction of the satellite signal relative to the antenna array orientation is determined for each satellite signal. The signals are then despread to obtain the satellite signals. Gain and phase information is calculated 8 from the despread code for a given satellite in a given direction and the calculated gain and phase is stored in a manifold store at a predetermined address related to the direction of arrival of the satellite signal. The method avoid the need to calibrate the antenna array in an anechoic chamber, which may be impractical when the array is mounted on a platform such as an aircraft. The method uses satellite signals themselves as test sources with known directions to calibrate the antenna array.
Patent GB-2410143-A (GB)
Title: Display calibration cradle for portable device
Inventor: SALAM HASSAN PADDY ABDEL
IPC: H04N17/02
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A cradle 1 for recalibrating the unevenness in the output of a display due to pixel degradation is disclosed. The cradle (fig. 1) may comprise a light sensing device 2 and contacts 13 for electrical connection with a portable device 11. Alternatively (fig. 2) the cradle may comprise light reflection means to reflect light from the device display 12 onto an optical sensor 2 in the device. Calibration electronics may be mounted either in the cradle or portable device, and the cradle may have multiple sensors (fig. 4). The cradle may also be used to recharge the batteries of the device. The portable device may be a phone, hand-held computer, camera or game console.
Patent GB-2410548-A (GB)
Title: Lorry load height measurement device
Inventor: GRAY ELLIOT JOSEPH
IPC: G01S17/42
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A measurement instrument for measuring the distance between two points, the device comprising: first and second rotatable measuring units; and a processor for processing data from the first and second measuring units and calculating the distance between the two points, wherein the first and second measuring units each comprise a rangefinder for measuring the distance from the measurement device to the first and second points respectively and an angle measurement device for calculating the angle through which the rangefinder is rotated in order to measure the distance to the said one of the points. To measure, for example, the height of a load on a lorry and provide a permanent record for display in the cab or for calculating the volume of an internal space.
Patent GB-2413773-A (GB)
Title: Roulette gaming machine with multiple balls
Inventor: EVANS MIKE
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A coin-operated roulette gaming machine comprises a roulette wheel 11 bearing symbols, e.g. numbers, betting means 14 for placing stakes, and award means to make awards to a winning player, with at least two balls 13 being used when spinning the wheel to determine the winning symbols. The betting means may be operated by more than one player, or may comprise separate linked betting means each operable by different players. The betting means may comprise a betting zone 14 having areas 15 representing the wheel symbols, with markers which may be placed on the areas to indicate a stake bet on the corresponding symbol(s). The gaming machine may comprise a video gaming machine with a video display (7, fig. 2) which simulates a mechanical roulette game. The gaming machine may further comprise touch screen controls (16, fig. 2) and press button controls 5. The use of multiple balls allows additional bets for which higher awards may be paid, for example that all the balls will come to rest on the same symbol.
Patent GB-2402815-A (GB)
Title: Electronic system with pivoted component, in particular a circuit board
Inventor: DOBBS ROBERT W
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: An electronic system (10) includes a first system component (14) having a first connector (22) and a second system component (16) having a second connector (32). One of the first system component (14) and the second system component (16) pivots between a first position in which the first connector (22) and the second connector (32) are disconnected and a second position in which the first connector (22) and the second connector (32) are connected. The components may comprise respective circuit boards. The pivoting of the movable component may be effected by a lever (20) and guided by means (18).
Patent GB-2415708-A (GB)
Title: High velocity oxy-fuel spraying system utilising superfine powder particles
Inventor: CHANDLER PETER EDMOND
IPC: B22F1/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A method of manufacturing coatings using superfine powder particles of size less than 5 microns. The powder is made into a slurry and deposited onto a sacrificial wire so that the resultant wire can be fed through a HVOF spraying system. The wire coating breaks down during spraying and a coating of superfine particles is formed.
Patent GB-2419126-A (GB)
Title: Lifting sling for supporting a person
Inventor: MCWATTIE NATHAN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A lifting sling (10) for supporting a person from a hoist includes a reinforcing element (35) which is fitted to the surface of the sling by fastening means. The reinforcing element may stiffen a head-support portion (14) of the sling and be secured to the sling by hook and loop fastening material as required.
Patent GB-2419383-A (GB)
Title: Endless loop wave generation device and marine propulsion unit
Inventor: CZERNIAK MARIAN KAZIMIERZ EDWA
IPC: B63H5/02
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A unit for generating electrical power from waves comprises a housing (2) including an elongate belt (14) stretching between a pair of rollers (16). A plurality of equally spaced paddles (18) extend from the belt around its circumference. Above the belt (14) is an elongate dry chamber (20) of a depth to accommodate the paddles (18). The lower part of the housing includes a water chamber (10). In use, the unit is lowered into water, and pressure of the air in dry chamber (20) prevents it from being filled with water. Waves enter an opening (8) at one of the unit and engage the surfaces of the paddles (18), causing the belt (14) to move around the rollers (16). Rotation of the rollers is transmitted to a generator (26) thus providing an electrical current. The unit may instead be used to propel a marine vessel, in this case being connected to a power source rather than a generator. Also disclosed is a wave generation unit comprising a helical member with its axis parallel to the direction of water flow.