baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416183-A (GB)
Title: Plasterer's tool for use in rendering reveals
Inventor: TEMPLE TONY
IPC: E04F21/04
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A plasterer's tool has a guide 1 and a scraping element in the form of a featheredge 3 releasably secured to the guide by means of a winged head bolt (4, fig 4/4). The angular relationship between the guide and the featheredge is substantially 90 degrees. However, the featheredge is accommodated slidably within a channel 7 in the guide which is slightly wider than the featheredge, allowing the featheredge to rotate horizontally within the channel in a limited fashion. This feature enables the user to adjust the angular relationship between the guide and the featheredge to a limited extent, thereby accommodating reveal angles which are not 90 degrees. A slit 5 at the rear of the guide allows the guide to be clamped in position on the featheredge.
Patent GB-2401181-A (GB)
Title: Touch pad
Inventor: HARDIE-BICK ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A touch pad (101) includes transducers (201-204) for receiving acoustic signals resulting from touch events, such as the continuous movement of a fingertip across the surface (105) of the touch pad. The acoustic signals are acquired at different transducer locations in the surface. Signals from different transducers are combined, preferably in antiphase, to improve signal characteristics. The transducer signals are supplied to a stereo analogue to digital converter (407). Phase differences (706) are obtained and compared (703) with phase difference profiles (607) of known location, in order to identify the location of the touch event. An index (606) is used to identify candidate locations to reduce the amount of processing. Interpolation (705) is used to locate the touch event between profile locations.
Patent GB-2418353-A (GB)
Title: Chair comprising elastic bodies connected by a plate giving a spring effect when in use
Inventor: CHEN CHIN-YUNG
IPC: A47C7/14
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A chair comprising two elastic bodies 10, 20 with different diameters, with a connecting plate 30 disposed in between, the elastic bodies each comprising flexible rods 11 slanted at equal intervals between two frame members 12, 22. The body weight of a user causes the torsional resiliency of the elastic bodies to produce a spring effect for added comfort to the user.
Patent GB-2410634-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating dual tuners, each suitable for receiving analogue and digital transmissions
Inventor: SEO DONG-UK
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of operating two tuners in a broadcast receiver to carry out a picture in picture (PIP) function or a personal video recorder (PVR) function. In prior art, two analogue and two digital tuners have been required (fig.2). The present invention uses two tuners (fig.3: 200, 300) each capable of receiving analogue and digital broadcast transmissions. When a picture-in-picture command is received, the method checks which tuner is currently in use and designates this as the primary tuner S2, S3. The method then awaits a channel request related to the PIP function S4, S5. The method then establishes whether the PIP channel is an analogue or a digital channel, and sets the secondary tuner appropriately S6, S7, S8.
Patent GB-2410831-A (GB)
Title: Ion source for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: BAJIC STEVAN
IPC: H01J49/26
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: An Electrospray Ionisation ion source and an Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionisation ion source are disclosed which comprise a probe 1 comprising three co-axial capillary tubes 2,3,3'. A blue-flame gas torch 6 is provided downstream of the probe 1 as a combustion source. An analyte solution is sprayed from an inner capillary tube 2 of the probe 1, a combustible gas is supplied to an intermediate capillary tube 3 of the probe 1 and oxygen or air is supplied to an outer capillary tube 3' of the probe 1. The combustible gas supplies heat to aid desolvation of the droplets emerging from the probe 1 via combustion with the surrounding oxygen-containing atmosphere when combusted by the blue flame torch 6. A corona discharge device (19, fig 6) is used downstream of the torch 6 when the source is an APCI source.
Patent GB-2413311-A (GB)
Title: Coupling two strollers to form a tandem stroller
Inventor: NASEBY DONNA
IPC: B62B5/06
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A pushchair or stroller for carrying two children comprises two pushchair units connected together. One of the pushchair units is provided with detechable wheel(s) 20 and a detachable handle 22 whilst the other pushchair is provide with brackets 14. Elements of the frame of one of the pushchairs are revealed by detaching the wheels 20 and the handle 22. These elements co-operate with the brackets 14 to attach one pushchair unit to the other.
Patent GB-2427057-A (GB)
Title: Load carrying apparatus with overload detection
Inventor: JHANG LIAO-CYUAN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2005-06-11
Abstract: A load carrying apparatus 10 comprises a plurality of cantilevers 12 joined to a vertical connecting rod 11, each of the cantilevers being provided with a hook 13 and at least one strain meter 21, the strain sensor being located close to the central column and the hook being located at the distal end of the cantilever, so that when a load is hung from the hook the resulting deformation of the cantilever is detected by the strain gauge. The apparatus may include a visual display of the output from the strain gauges and may also incorporate an alarm buzzer. The cantilevers may extend outwards and downwards from the central connecting rod or may occupy a horizontal plane. The strain detectors may be attached with silicon gel plates. A further load sensing device may be hung from one or more of the hooks. The apparatus may be used to transport hospital patients or hold a bottle 70 for an intravenous drip. A frame 60 may be provided to support the apparatus firmly on the ground.
Patent GB-2415427-A (GB)
Title: A process for the manufacture of magnetic particles
Inventor: SMITH ADRIAN
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A process for forming magnetic particles which comprises preparing a suspension of a colloidal magnetic material and forming a polymer coating on the colloidal material to form the magnetic particles. The polymer may be a urea -formaldehyde amino resin. The magnetic material may be Fe2O3. The particles may be 1-10 microns in size.
Patent GB-2433594-A (GB)
Title: Determining source signatures for arrays of marine seismic sources
Inventor: HOPPERSTAD JON-FREDRIK
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A source signature for an array of seismic sources for marine seismic analysis is determined by measuring at a plurality of known locations the pressure field produced by one or more seismic sources. A series of simultaneous equations is formed, each equation relating a pressure field measurement to a sum over all source signatures and taking into account reflection coefficients at the sea-surface and the sea-floor and the relative path lengths between a seismic source and a detector. The simultaneous equations are solved to determine the individual source signatures which may then be superposed to provide a source signature for the array that accounts for sea floor reflections of outputs from the seismic sources.
Patent GB-2435547-A (GB)
Title: Satellite dish with an edge structure which reduces shape deformation
Inventor: SHEN WEN-CHAO
IPC: H01Q15/14
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A satellite dish comprises an arcing convex surface 21 with protruding pulled surfaces 22, 23 arranged at the edge of the dish such that a single level surface of a protruding flange 30 can be provided at the periphery of the dish. The satellite dish may be elliptical or non-elliptical and the pulled surfaces may be shaped to comply with the shape of the dish. The flange 30 at the periphery of the dish may include an inner concave circular groove at the front face of the dish and a curled edge section at the back which are arranged such that the dishes can be securely stacked ready for being transported. The dish may be formed by a stamped metal process where the metal may be aluminium or an equivalent material.
Patent GB-2435722-A (GB)
Title: Disconnectable electrical fixture
Inventor: MCENERY JAMES CHRISTOPHER PATR
IPC: H01R13/74
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: An assembly for connecting an electrical fixture on a building surface - for example, for connecting a ceiling lamp to cables in a ceiling - comprises a socket assembly 12 and a plug assembly 14. Fixing arms 16,18 are provided on a carrier member (64, Fig 7); in a closed position they are received within the socket housing 22 and so can pass through an aperture in the building surface but in an open position they extend out through fixing apertures 26, 28, biased by a spring (70, Fig 2) and can engage the back of the surface. A socket plate (30, Fig 5) defines socket apertures (32, 34, Fig 5). An earth terminal (58, Fig 7) is provided on a spring (56, Fig 2). Contacts 72, 74, 76 are provided on arms of the plug 14.
Patent GB-2439154-A (GB)
Title: Tilt and release assembly for the backrest of a vehicle seat
Inventor: PERKINS GRAHAM
IPC: B60N2/22
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A tilt adjustment assembly for a vehicle backrest has two latching arrangements allowing both minor positional adjustment (A) of the seat back relative to the vehicle body and the complete release and tipping forward (B) of the seat back. The tilt and release assembly comprises a guide track 2.9 fixed to a vehicle body; an intermediate body movably mounted on the track 2.9; a first locking arrangement 2.8 on the intermediate member allowing the complete release of the seat back from the intermediate body; and a second locking arrangement 2.10 for engaging the track 2.9 to lock the intermediate body and thus the seat at selected positions along the guide track. The first and second locking arrangements can be actuated via push buttons [1.3, 1.4, Figure 1] located at an upper region of the backrest [1.2, Figure 1]. The first locking arrangement comprises a latch 2.7 mounted on the seat back and a striker 2.8 mounted on the intermediate member. The second locking arrangement comprises a latch 2.10 which is acted upon by a release actuator 1.5 mounted on the seat back.
Patent GB-2429358-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone device
Inventor: OKAMOTO MIYUKI
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A flash memory of a memory (9) connected to a base band chip (3) contains information related to video/audio in telephone mode (contrast information, screen luminance information, sound volume information during telephone mode) and information related to video/audio in TV-watching mode (contrast information, screen luminance information, sound volume information during TV-watching mode). During the telephone mode, a display device (6) and a loudspeaker device (7) are driven according to the video/audio-related information in the telephone mode. During the TV-watching mode, the display device (6) and the loudspeaker device (7) are driven according to the video/audio-related information in the TV-watching mode.
Patent GB-2424935-A (GB)
Title: Flexible pipe
Inventor: MOHRI MASAHIRO
IPC: F16L9/06
Filed: 2005-03-28
Abstract: A flexible pipe that is free from perforation of its metal corrugated pipe even when spark discharge by indirect lightning stroke occurs can be obtained by providing a resin layer, a metal layer and an insulating resin layer around the periphery of a metal corrugated pipe for fluid flow.
Patent GB-2430264-A (GB)
Title: Determining properties of earth formations using dielectric permittivity measurements at a plurality of frequencies
Inventor: HABASHY TAREK
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: A method for determining the water filled porosity of formations, the rock matrix and hydrocarbon fractional parameters of formations, and the water temperature in a formation, comprises deriving from measurements of electromagnetic energy in the formations, at a plurality of frequencies, a plurality of complex permittivities, and deriving as a function of the permittivities the desired formation parameter. The techniques have the advantage of minimizing or eliminating external inputs that can introduce inaccuracies in the parameter determination.
Patent GB-2444531-A (GB)
Title: Displaying a video stream on a display intended for presentational content in a multipoint video conferencing network
Inventor: BERNITZ KEVIN
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: At least two different video streams are transmitted to an endpoint in a multipoint conferencing network for displaying at least one of the video streams on a separate display intended for showing presentational content. The video streams are encoded for the endpoint and a video conference session is set up with the endpoint. The video channels in the session are labeled with different respective roles such that the endpoint displays at least one of the video streams on a separate display intended for showing presentational content. By emulating a normal H.239 presentation channel which is separate for each endpoint and which has encoding characteristics suited to live video, use may be made of the additional hardware in a H.239 capable endpoint which would otherwise lie idle when presentation content is not being transmitted into the conference.
Patent GB-2431896-A (GB)
Title: Drainage/irrigation elements from recycled plastics
Inventor: GASKARTH JOHN
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: A drainage/irrigation element comprises bats 200 of recycled thermoplastics material in the form of noodles 210 of agglomerated material melded together in an open, porous structure. A blowing agent may be Included in the agglomerated plastics material.
Patent GB-2434609-A (GB)
Title: System and method for thermal change compensation in an annular isolator
Inventor: GANO JOHN C
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a system and method for forming an annular isolator (12) between production tubing (32) and a borehole wall (20) is provided. A section of expandable tubing is installed in a borehole, and a sleeve (205) disposed around a surface of the tubing cooperates with the tubing to form a fluid chamber (209). The sleeve includes a first portion (224) that is predisposed to expand outwardly under fluid pressure from the fluid chamber, and a second portion (229) that is configured such that, when expanded due to fluid pressure, the second portion stores energy that is biased to sustain the fluid pressure within the chamber, in response to a change in fluid volume. The tubing may be expanded using a tool (211) disposed within the tubing.
Patent GB-2449274-A (GB)
Title: Passive impedance measurer
Inventor: BACH THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: G01B7/14
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A passive impedance sensor uses a voltage difference 2 between a target 1 and sensor pad 3 and the changing impedance of the target measured at the sensor pad 3 as the measuring principle. As the impedance changes, either due to movement changing the coupling impedance 6 (capacitance) to the target 1 or due to electrical impedance changes in the target 1, this will induce currents into the sensor pad 3 or changes of voltage on it. A larger voltage difference will make these current or voltage changes larger thus the circuit design typically but not exclusively will maintain a high voltage on the sensor pad either by using a high bias voltage or by capacitively coupling it to a measuring amplifier 4 input and connecting the sensor pad to a high output impedance high voltage source. The sensor may be used in a tachometer for measuring turbine blade movement, position or distance.
Patent GB-2438735-A (GB)
Title: A waterproof viewing panel
Inventor: REES IAN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: This invention relates to television screens, displays and monitors and furthermore to screens and monitors which can be used in wet or damp conditions, for example that are located in a bathroom or kitchen. A problem occurs in such as wet or damp environments. These include the risk of short circuits and potentially lethal electric shock. A further problem has been that of condensation on the viewing screen itself. The invention aims to eliminate such problems by providing a waterproof and condensation proof viewing screen comprising an image display screen (1) having a viewing panel hermetically sealed to a transparent viewing panel (2). A back box (6) completes the waterproof housing. The image display screen may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma panel or a conventional television with a glass-fronted screen. The image display screen may be touch sensitive.
Patent GB-2450747-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of sensorineural hearing loss
Inventor: RIVOLTA CARLOS MARCELO NICOLAS
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: An agent, which is an agonist of a protease activated receptor (PAR) to stimulate neurite growth by an auditory neuronal cell or to stimulate differentiation of auditory stem cells and/or auditory neuronal cells. Such agents include serine proteases and particularly tissue plasminogen activator (t-Pa), thrombin, Ancrod, plasmin and the peptides SFLLRN and SLIGKV. Also claimed are a device for implantation into the ear and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such an agent and methods of treating neurosensory deafness.
Patent GB-2439017-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for tensioning and clamping material
Inventor: HEARD MALCOLM GRANT
IPC: B44D3/18
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for tensioning and clamping material (4), which apparatus (2) comprises a first part (6) and a second part (8): the first part (6) being for forming a fixed point over which the material (4) is tensioned and clamped; the second part (8) being for moving over the first part (6) firstly to tension the material (4) and secondly to clamp the tensioned material (4) to the first part (6); the first part (6) comprising a fixed portion (10) over which the material passes; the second part (8) comprising a first jaw (8), a second jaw (20), hinge means (22) for allowing the first and second jaws (18, 20) to open and close about the fixed portion (10) of the first part (6), and tightening means (24) for tightening the first and second jaws (18, 24) over the fixed portion (10) of the first part (6), the first jaw (18) having a concave portion (26) which is able to slide over the fixed portion (10) of the first part (6), the second jaw (20) having a concave portion (30) which is able to slide over the fixed portion (10) of the first part (6); and the fixed portion of the first part (6), the concave portion (26) of the first jaw (18) and the concave portion (30) of the second jaw (20) being such that they form a tensioning and clamping arrangement for the material, and the tensioning and clamping arrangement being such that it comprises gripping formations (16).
Patent GB-2454678-A (GB)
Title: Plant propagation apparatus and method of fabrication
Inventor: CAMMISH ROBERT
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A method of fabricating a plant propagation apparatus 10 that can be supported in a vertical orientation having a plurality of pockets 30 in which plants may be grown. The method comprising joining together first 20 and second 36 panels of a flexible sheet material along plurality of corrugations formed in the second panel along the longitudinal axis of the apparatus to form seams 33. The first and second panels are further joined along a generally lateral direction to form a lower edge 34 for each pocket. An opening 31 is provided through which a plant provided in the pocket may grow. More than one row of pockets can be formed and drain holes 32 can be provided so that one set of pockets drains into the row below. The device can be provided with water supply means 50 and a canopy to protect the growing plants (fig 14).
Patent GB-2456776-A (GB)
Title: Swimming training method and apparatus
Inventor: WOODWARD MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: A63B69/12
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: In a small pool, a swimmer 10 is restrained by a line 13 from which weights 15,16 are suspended, the number of strokes needed by that swimmer to swim a predetermined distance is known, the swimmer swims that number of strokes while being held substantially stationary relative to the ground by the line 13. Minor weights 16 can be added or subtracted to adjust the total weight to the weight and ability of a particular swimmer. The apparatus may comprise a harness, worn by the swimmer, to which the line is attached. The line may be held at an elevated position and pass over a pulley.
Patent GB-2446315-A (GB)
Title: Control of a movable barrier with obstacle detection based upon a temperature compensated force value
Inventor: JURADO CARLOS
IPC: E05F15/20
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A movable barrier operator having a motor controller 10 and motor 11 that control movement of a movable barrier 12, and also has an obstacle detector 14 that utilizes an automatically determined excess force threshold value to permit reliable detection of an obstruction. A wide variety of operational circumstances such as, changing physical circumstances, aging components, temperature variations, and motor runtime may be detected by the obstacle detector. Preferably, a characteristic force value for the system is frequently updated as a function of actual measured force required to move the barrier determined from motor current and compensated with respect to temperature and other conditions such as motor runtime. This characteristic force value is then utilized to determine the excess force threshold value. Alternatively temperature compensation may be affected directly upon the excess force threshold.
Patent GB-2462054-A (GB)
Title: Biodiesel
Inventor: GRANDE KNUT
IPC: C10G3/00
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A process for the formation of biodiesel where a crude marine oil is degummed to remove phosphorus catalyst poisons (e.g. phospholipids). The degummed marine oil is then mixed with a mineral oil and this mixture is hydrotreated in the presence of hydrogen and a hydrotreating catalyst such as a Ni/Mo catalyst. The hydrotreated mixture is isomerised in the presence of an isomerisation catalyst such as a TON or MTW zeolite. Optionally the degumming can be excluded and the marine oil is then mixed directly with the mineral oil and hydrotreated.
Patent GB-2451193-A (GB)
Title: Modular Custodial Accommodation
Inventor: KING ANDREW COLIN
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: Modular custodial accommodation (<B>10</B>) having wall panels (1) constructed from a plurality of elongate metal trays (2). Each metal tray has an elongate body section (4) and elongate flanges (3) extending from and along opposed longitudinal edges of the body section. The metal trays are arranged vertically next to each other and are connected along the flanges. The body sections are arranged adjacent the interior of the building with the flanges extending towards the outside such that the body sections provide a secure barrier against a person escaping.