baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2394755-A (GB)
Title: Device for fixing an object to a tree
Inventor: FUEST BENJAMIN
IPC: F16G11/00
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A device for fixing an object to a tree comprises an elongate body 14, preferably with a screw component 13 at one end for attachment to a tree. An object 24 to be fixed to the tree, for example a cable clip, is slidably mounted on the elongate body. A spring 22 biases the object towards the tree such that pressure resulting from growth of the tree is transmitted to the object pushing it along the elongate body against the bias and away from the tree. The pressure exerted by the spring is slightly lower than that expected by a growing tree so that the object is maintained against the outside of the tree but does not become embedded within the tree as it grows. Further elongate members may be added on the end of the original to increase the length of the device if required. The device may ideally be used in a lightning protection system for a tree.
Patent GB-2408927-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable washing line prop
Inventor: DIXON KEVIN RUSSELL
IPC: D06F53/04
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A height adjustable washing line prop comprise three quickly detachable sections 1,2,3 made from a corrosion resistant material, e.g. fibreglass. The height adjustment is achieved by using one, two or three of the sections at a time. The sections are connected to one another by a threaded coupling comprising male and female threaded portions. The prop has a clamp or gripping plate for engaging a washing line. A surface of the clamp or gripping plate may be textured to improve grip. The sections of the prop are preferably hollow.
Patent GB-2393872-A (GB)
Title: Water leakage detector
Inventor: MIYAMOTO TSUNEO
IPC: G01V9/02
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A water leakage detector is disclosed for detecting the existence of a water leak from an underground pipe. The detector comprises a transmitting antenna 12 for radiating into the ground a signal composed of an electromagnetic wave and a receiving antenna 14 for receiving a reflected wave of the transmitted signal. The received signal is passed to a demodulator 20 along with a reference signal from a reference signal generator 24, having the same frequency as that of the transmitted signal. A demodulation signal is output from these signals according to a phase shift relative to the transmitted signal. A bandpass filter 84 passes through the component of the demodulation signal corresponding to a Doppler frequency caused by a flow in a leaking section of the pipe to an amplifier 86. An output of the amplifier 86 may be provided to a display device or a storage device which may be used to judge if a water leak exists.
Patent GB-2411711-A (GB)
Title: A cryogenic assembly
Inventor: CROWLEY DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: F16L9/19
Filed: 2004-03-06
Abstract: Cryogenic assemblies may include cryogenic hoses, particularly for connecting a compressor to a superconducting system. Known systems have a pair of gas transfer hoses, each constructed from convoluted hose to withstand the pressures involved. As the gas passes over the internal convolutions a whistling sound is created. The present invention, which seeks to provide an improved gas transfer hose which in operation is quieter than hitherto, comprises a cryostat 12 preferably housing a magnetic resonant imaging system and a patient, a compressor 14 and a gas transfer hose, wherein the hose comprises a first axial conduit 30 and a second circumferential conduit 32 which surrounds the first conduit. Preferably the outer conduit transfers high pressure gases from the compressor to the cryostat, while the inner conduit transfers low pressure gases back from the cryostat to the compressor. A support (28, Fig.2) holds the inner conduit in a spaced fashion from the outer conduit. Braiding 34 surrounds the hose for strength and abrasion resistance.
Patent GB-2411979-A (GB)
Title: Method for automatically filling in user data using fingerprint identification
Inventor: CHANG YEN SHENG
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: The present invention describes a method for automatically filling in user data using fingerprint identification employed in recognizing user's identification. Thus, it creates a web page in first step and then uses the previously saved user's ID, account and password for a database of a specific software application, which is applied to user's ID and password required web page. Meanwhile, user is required to enter the image of user's fingerprint and generate an ID code, and these are checked against the previously saved user's identification information. The user's ID and password according to the corresponding information in the database is retrieved and filled in automatically in that for in the web page if the result of is consistent. The invention can provide a method of identification with security, and also manages user information.
Patent GB-2412870-A (GB)
Title: Electronic drive system for a droplet spray generation device
Inventor: BURSTALL OLIVER
IPC: G10K9/122
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: An electronic drive system for a droplet generation device of the type having a droplet generator including a perforate membrane driven by a piezoelectric transducer. The electronic drive system comprising a programmable micro-controller 20 comprising a power supply unit 21 for converting in use a battery supply voltage 12 to power the device, a power amplifier 23 to receive electric power from the power supply unit 21 and supply a drive signal to the piezoelectric generator at regular intervals, and a mono-stable switch connected to a timer to generate a drive signal as a plurality of pulses of fixed interval over a predetermined period when the switch is operated. The power supply unit includes a DC-to-DC converter integrated circuit and supplies 5 volts at up to 200 mA from the cells 12. An air freshener having such a spray generation device is also claimed.
Patent GB-2413450-A (GB)
Title: Video navigation using image tokens displayed within a continuous band of tokens
Inventor: STREATER STEPHEN BERNARD
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A method of facilitating navigation of a sequence of source images the method using tokens representing each source image which are scaled versions of each source image and which are arranged adjacently on a display device in a continuous band of token images so that a pointer device can point to a token and the identity of the corresponding image is available for further processing. Bands may be squashed in the longitudinal direction to create more bands and may be displayed together with a normal video display generated from the source images. If the pointer device points to a token near the edge of the displayed band the band may automatically scroll so that the selected token moves towards the centre of the displayed range, allowing access to a region beyond the original displayed area.
Patent GB-2400896-A (GB)
Title: A device for eliminating air from electro-hydraulic braking systems
Inventor: PABST CARSTON
IPC: F15B21/044
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A hydraulic / electro-hydraulic braking system 1, wherein a brake fluid can be directed from a storage container 2 via an inlet line 5 into a wheel brake cylinder 8 and said brake fluid can flow back to said storage container 2 via a return line 5, characterized in that an air eliminator 3 is provided in the inlet line 5 for the brake fluid. The air eliminator, which serves to remove gas / air from the brake fluid 3 may comprise a conical body 3a, and may comprise a filter mesh or screen 11. Operation of the air eliminator 3 may be measured in the vehicle or test bench by pressure volume temperature characteristics.
Patent GB-2397126-A (GB)
Title: Rapid assay, method and system for detecting biowarfare agents
Inventor: KNEZEVIC VLADMIR
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A kit (10) and method of use comprising a first test tube (12) for testing for the presence of proteins, an optional second test tube (14) for testing for the presence of sugars and an optional third test tube (16) for test the pH of the sample. Swab (25 and optional 26-27) are used to collect the sample and placement within the test tubes (12 and optional 14 and 16).
Patent GB-2402952-A (GB)
Title: A method of expanding a tubing in a multiple stage process
Inventor: DUGGAN ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A method of expanding a tubing 10 comprises a multiple stage expansion process. Initially, the tubing 10 is expanded by using a first expansion device 17 to form a garage / launcher 16, and after forming the garage 16, the first expansion device 17 is then deactivated. Secondly, a second expansion device 18 is activated to expand the rest of the tubing 10. In the preferred embodiment, the first expansion device 17 is a rotary expander whilst the second expansion device 18 is a collapsible expansion cone. In another embodiment, there provides means of forming the garage 16 by expanding a part of the tubing 10, whereby the garage 16 has a larger internal diameter than the remainder of the tubing 10.
Patent GB-2402691-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer screen and downhole completion method
Inventor: VOLL BENN A
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to an expandable filter assembly for downhole use and comprises a base pipe (10) having an inside surface, a plurality of openings (12) and at least one filtration layer (26) mounted over the pipe. A coating (18) is applied to the inside surface of the base pipe (10) to reduce the force required for expansion of the base pipe (10) by an expander (20) (see Fig. 3). The coating (18) may be made from a plastic material such as Xylan (RTM) and the openings (12) may be round or oval in shape. The filtration layer (26) may comprise a weave having angled weft and warp wires. The various layers of the pipe may be annealed to facilitate their subsequent expansion downhole and the filtration and base layers may be swaged together.
Patent GB-2417934-A (GB)
Title: Sports bag security device
Inventor: BAIGENT MILES
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A sports bag security device has an outer tubular element 1 and an inner tubular element 4 of smaller diameter which is inserted into the outer element. The distal end of each element is provided with an end cap 2, 5. Holes 3, 6 are provided in both inner and outer elements. The assembled device is inserted into a sports bag and placed in the boot space of a motor vehicle. The device is then extended telescopically and a hole in the inner element is aligned with a hole in the outer element. Once aligned, a suitable lock can be fitted through the holes and locked so that the extended tubular assembly cannot be easily retracted from the motor vehicle boot space.
Patent GB-2407944-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting image data in a half-duplex communication system
Inventor: HASEGAWA NAOKI
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: A half-duplex radio communication apparatus 1-1 includes a push-to-talk (PTT) switch (17, fig.2) and an image pickup switch (18, fig.2). With the PTT switch held down to enable voice communication S16, a user can additionally push down the image pickup switch, or shutter button, to obtain image data from a camera (19, fig.2) and transmit the image data S17 to another radio communication terminal 1-2. The image data may be transmitted within the range of transmission rate of an allocated line in a radio communication system so that other radio communication terminals in a Talk group can receive the image data. The image data may be displayed on the terminals receiving the data whilst the terminal transmitting the image data displays a message stating that the image data is being transmitted.
Patent GB-2421534-A (GB)
Title: A drain for a hopper of a road sweeping machine
Inventor: RIACH ALAN BRYSON
IPC: E01H1/08
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A road sweeping machine (10) comprising a low pressure hopper (12) for collection of dirt and debris from the ground wherein a suction system fills the hopper (12) with the dirt and debris, and water, from the road. The hopper (12) has a drain pipe (46) descending from the floor (48) of the hopper (12). The pipe (46) has a flap (52) at the end thereof for flexing between open and closed positions for ejecting water from the hopper (12).
Patent GB-2410513-A (GB)
Title: While drilling system and method
Inventor: MAYES JAMES C
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: One aspect of a while drilling system 19a and method for determining downhole parameters includes a drilling tool drill collar 18 in which is positionable a retrievable while drilling tool 101 having a retrieval connector 104, a communication coupler 106 which may be an induction coupler for communication and power signals, a sensor chassis 112 having a corresponding communication coupler 109 and, positioned in the chassis, at least one sensor 116,114 adapted to measure internal and/or external parameters of the drilling tool and operatively connected to the while drilling tool via the communication couplers 106,109. The sensors may be positioned in the while drilling tool and retrievable with the drilling tool. In other aspects, a flow restrictor is used in combination with a landing collar, and there may be wireless communication between the sensors and the while drilling tool. Preferably, the system is operable in high temperature and high pressure conditions.
Patent GB-2424394-A (GB)
Title: Tattoo pen
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: Hand-held apparatus for applying tattoos to the skin which is lightweight and has low noise and vibration. Preferably the tattoo apparatus comprises a hand-held portion resembling a pencil 7 and a high-speed motor (3, fig 1). The two parts may be joined together by a motion transfer cable 11. The apparatus may be made from metal, plastic or a combination of both. The motor may have a crank to transfer the rotary motion into reciprocating linear motion along cable 11 to operate the tattoo pen. A barrel-shaped stop 12 may be provided at the end of the cable 11 which fits into a needle assembly 9 and anchors it into the hand-held portion 7. A spring 10 may be used to keep a needle protruding through the nozzle 8 for loading ink. The motor may provide smoother motion than conventional vibrating electromagnetic plates.
Patent GB-2407699-A (GB)
Title: Pressure controlled degas system for hot cathode ionization pressure gauges
Inventor: PEACOCK NEIL T
IPC: G01L21/32
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A method for operating a hot cathode ionization pressure gauge during electron bombardment and resistance degas operations by controlling the degas power levels as a function of the gauge pressure. In one embodiment, the degas power level is increased and decreased in steps, and the gauge pressure monitored following each increase and decrease. In another embodiment the rate of change in the gauge pressure is monitored (44) while the degas power level is increased (42). If it is determined from the monitored rate of change that the gauge pressure may exceed the upper pressure limit (53), the degas power increases can be stopped or the degas power decreased (50. These operations are continued until predetermined final degas conditions are met (52). A display can be activated (54) following the successful completion of the degas operation.
Patent GB-2412156-A (GB)
Title: Means for timing the ignition of a reactive material disposed within a projectile
Inventor: ROSE MICHAEL T
IPC: F42C1/10
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A projectile 102 having a reactive material 114 is disclosed. The projectile includes a housing 110 which defines a cavity 112, the cavity being open at one end of the housing. A reactive material 114 is disposed within the cavity 112. A tip 116 is coupled with the housing and closes the cavity at the open end of the housing. The housing, reactive material and the tip are cooperatively positioned to define a void space 120 between a surface 122 of the tip and a surface 124 of the reactive material. Upon impact with a target, the tip 116 of the projectile is designed to become displaced within the cavity until it contacts the surface of the reactive material 124 in order to ignite it. Igniting the reactive material may include a transfer of kinetic energy to the reactive material through the tip and may further include an adiabatic compression of a gas disposed between the surface of the tip and the surface of the reactive material. The void space 120 may be defined to provide a desired amount of time between initial impact of the projectile with a target and subsequent ignition of the reactive material.
Patent GB-2425262-A (GB)
Title: Golf club with weighted grip and increased weight head
Inventor: MAYES BRIAN ALZANO
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A golf club has a club head 3 with increased weight compared with conventional golf clubs. The upper part 2 of the shaft 1 is also increased in weight, moving the centre of gravity 5, and balance point, of the club to the central zone of the shaft 1. Preferably, the centre of gravity 5 is located at a point between 40-80% of the overall length of the shaft 1 when measured from the head end. The weight at the upper end of the shaft may be located beneath a conventional grip and have a weight differential given by the weight having two parts, a relatively dense half, located nearest the player, in use, and a less dense half. Preferably the club head 3 is configured to have the preponderant mass disposed at or adjacent to the heel of the head 3. The weighting of the club head 3 may use a support member that supports the face member on one side and the weights, which may be moveable due to attachment points, on the other.
Patent GB-2411285-A (GB)
Title: Information storage systems
Inventor: BARNES CHARLES FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: G11B5/58
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: An information storage apparatus comprises a one or more storage media (168), which include a plurality of information tracks. Each storage medium (168) has a head assembly (170) having a substantially planar surface and a plurality of read/write heads positioned in registry with said information tracks. The read/write heads are arranged substantially in the plane of the planar surface. The information storage medium (168) and the head assembly (170) are arranged in mutually sliding abutment such that the read/write heads are substantially in sliding contact with the outer surface of the information storage medium in use. In another aspect an information storage and retrieval apparatus comprises an information storage medium (168) comprising an information storage area, and an array (170) of information read and/or write heads. The information storage medium (168) and array of heads (170) are arranged to be oscillated with respect to each other in use such that each region of the information storage area is aligned with at least one of the read/write heads during the oscillation.
Patent GB-2416653-A (GB)
Title: Distributed sound enhancement
Inventor: HAYES MICHAEL A
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: Sound quality is enhanced in a sound system including handsets and headsets. Handset sound enhancing algorithms are implemented in a handset. The handset automatically determines which, if any, of a plurality of headset sound enhancing algorithms are active in a headset in communication with the handset. The handset determines how to use the handset sound enhancing algorithms in a sound processing channel based on which of the headset sound enhancing algorithms are active in the headset. Therefore, duplicate sound processing is not carried out in the headset and handset. This saves processing/battery power and also ensures that "over processing" does not lead to a reduction in sound quality.
Patent GB-2416263-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanning microscope with linear illumination and confocal slit diaphragm
Inventor: FUNK JOERG-MICHAEL
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A confocal laser scanning microscope has an illumination arrangement (2) which provides an illumination beam for illuminating a sample region (23), a scanning arrangement (3, 4) which guides the illumination beam in a scanning manner over the sample, and a detector arrangement (5) which via the scanning arrangement (3, 4) images the illuminated sample region (23) by means of a confocal diaphragm slit (26) on to at least one detector unit (28). The illumination arrangement (2) of the scanning arrangement (3, 4) provides a linear illumination beam, the scanning arrangement (3, 4) guides the linear illumination beam in a scanning manner over the sample f and the confocal diaphragm is formed as a slit diaphragm (26) or as a slit-like region (28, 48) of the detector unit (28) which functions as a confocal diaphragm.
Patent GB-2421220-A (GB)
Title: Computer input apparatus having UV light source
Inventor: SHARMA PRATIK
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A computer input apparatus (1;11) comprising a computer input device (2; 14, 26), ultraviolet light source means (3; 18), the computer input device (2; 14, 26) and the ultraviolet light source means (3; 18) being moveable relative to one another whereby an outer surface of the computer input device (2; 14, 26) can be irradiated with ultraviolet light to disinfect it, and control circuit means adapted to monitor use of the computer input device (2; 14, 26) by a user and, after a predetermined period of lack of use of the computer input device, to permit further use of the computer input device only after irradiation of the computer input device (2; 14, 26) with ultraviolet light for disinfection thereof.
Patent GB-2429045-A (GB)
Title: Tidal power station
Inventor: BAILEY LESLIE NORMAN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2005-08-13
Abstract: A tidal power station or island driven by vertical tidal movement for the production of electricity. The island comprises of at least one unit containing an artificial tide created from the natural external tide by allowing a flow of water to pass through control valves. Inside each unit the vertical tidal movement is converted into mechanical energy using a machine comprising of a buoyant vessel driving a gearbox by means of a connecting device. Units can be synchronised such that each is either: 1) sealed, allowing the storage of potential energy as there is no change in the internal tidal height despite the external change; 2) with the valves allowing a steady flow of water into the tank, so that kinetic energy is created by the generation mechanism. A power island will therefore create electricity constantly, even when the natural tide is virtually static.
Patent GB-2430077-A (GB)
Title: Balun coupling arrangement between an antenna and a wireless modem card
Inventor: GROSSMAN OVADIA
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: An antenna arrangement comprises an antenna 102 and a coupling 104 provided between the antenna 102 and a wireless modem card 101. The coupling 104 includes a balun connector 109, 150, 111 providing a parallel resonator at an operational frequency of the antenna. The balun 104 may comprise a coaxial cable 109 formed in an elongated loop with a cross over portion 111. This coaxial cable arrangement provides the inductive and capacitive connection and coupling required to create the desired resonance. The coaxial cable loop balun 104 may be moulded within a strong, flexible polymeric material as an insulating casing. The insulated balun module formed may be arranged as an extension of the modem card. The coaxial cable 109 may include a plug connector 105 which fits into a slot connection 106 formed in the card 101 with a stop member 107. The antenna 102 may have two elongate conductive wire monopole elements of different lengths arranged in an insulating jacket and connected via a conductive rod to a flexible joint 117 connected to the central conductor of the coaxial cable balun 104. The coupling arrangement provides high impedance improving signal gain and isolation and reducing the influence of computer generated noise.