baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2353010-A (GB)
Title: A protective bag for the head of a vehicle occupant
Inventor: SATO KEN
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A bag (1) is formed by overlaying a sheet (2) on a sheet (3) so that a main gas passage (7) and small chambers (8a to 8k) are formed between both the sheets (2) and (3) by connecting peripheral portions thereof. The main gas passage (7) extends from the lower end of a front-side portion (1F) of the bag (1) to the rear end of an upper-side portion (1U). First, gas from an inflator (30) inflates the main gas passage (7) in the shape of a linear bar so that bag (1) is spread like a curtain. Then the gas flows into the small chambers (8a to 8k) from the main gas passage (7) via gas inlets (12) to inflate each of the small chambers (8a to 8k).
Patent GB-2370330-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for holding an elongate member such as a wire
Inventor: ARMITAGE JONATHAN
IPC: B21F15/04
Filed: 2000-10-21
Abstract: A clamp for holding an elongate member such as a wire, comprises a pair of opposed jaws (70, 72, fig 8) arranged to receive the elongate member, the jaws being pivotally mounted for rotation about respective axes extending either side of and in parallel with the axis of the elongate member. Interference between the surfaces of the jaws and the elongate member will cause the jaws to rotate with respect to one another to reduce the gap between them. Preferably the clamp is a tool for joining together two or more overlapping lengths of wire, where the tool includes means for preventing the wires from rotating about one another at each of two spaced apart points along their overlapping portion. The tool may also include means for twisting the wires about one another between the two spaced apart points to form a joint.
Patent GB-2372590-A (GB)
Title: Duplication space
Inventor: LAVOIE MARTIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for sharing data over a network, having a plurality of network-connected terminals, each comprising visual display means, processing means, storage means (305) and memory means; wherein said memory means is configured to store program instructions for equipping objects stored therein with attributes and for managing the duplication of said objects. Said processing means, is configurable by said program instructions to perform the steps of equipping an object with attributes at a first of said network terminals; at a second of said network terminals, matching said object attributes of said first terminal with the attributes of an object amongst all of the objects stored in said second terminal; duplicating said object from said second terminal to said first terminal; at said first terminal, accessing data in said duplicated object using locally executed object instructions; and maintaining data consistency between said duplicated objects.
Patent GB-2357608-A (GB)
Title: Tracking system method and computer program product for document processing
Inventor: PIGOS CHARLES R
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 1999-08-25
Abstract: An integrated computer system architecture for tracking of job data (50) in a document processing environment including an infrastructure built on processes, hardware, software (500) and interfaces designed to monitor and control mail processing (30-48) and data collection through a variety of manual and machine processes in real-time. Computers, networks, web-based applications, databases (20) and scanners (400) are used to interface and integrate traditional mail processing equipment (300) with customized software. The invention integrates the entire mail production process to form and establish a complete end-to-end system. A job tracking scheme is detailed illustrating a particular data mining application.
Patent GB-2368058-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Packaging Machine for paper rolls
Inventor: CINOTTI ANDREA
IPC: B65B11/40
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: An automatic packaging machine comprises a feeding conveyor 44, a rotating structure 46 with a plurality of packaging modules 50 and a packaging conveyor 36. The structure 46 receives a product and a wrapping film from conveyor 44 into a packaging module 50 wherein the film forms a U-shape around the product. The structure 46 comprises stations for folding and sealing the ends of the film together before transferring the product to conveyor 36 where the sides of the film are folded and sealed. The packaging modules 50 are mobile with respect to structure 46 and are adaptable to receive products of various sizes. Each module 50 preferably comprises a motor driven gear wheel (62, fig. 7), which engages an annular rack (58) on structure 46, idler wheels (56), which engage either side of an annular rail (48) on structure 46 and act to guide the modules 50, and a pair of adjustable parallel plates (64) and conveyors (66) adaptable to receive and hold the product.
Patent GB-2381751-A (GB)
Title: Safety surgical sterilisation tool and system
Inventor: GOODALL AARON
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: The system includes an individual coding machine that codes each surgical tool and gives an individual identification number that can be scanned. The main process includes a database linked up to individual checkpoints that will set an alarm off if each procedure is not adhered to. Each checkpoint will consist of a computer with a scanner and related software that is connected to the main database. The alarm system will be programmed to alert the person at that specific checkpoint and also notity the central operator that a tool has missed a specific step in the sterilisation process. This enables the process to be rechecked to ensure this breakdown does not occur again.
Patent GB-2384031-A (GB)
Title: Flexible beam with pumping means
Inventor: FARLEY FRANCIS JAMES MACDONALD
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: A flexible beam comprises two parallel lines, of rigid panels 1 - 5, separated by and attached to an elastic medium 11. The joints or gaps 6 - 10 between the panels in one line are positioned opposite the centres of the panels in the other line. The beam incorporates a pumping means to pump fluid when the beam is flexed. The pumping means may comprise cavities 12 - 14 which are alternately compressed or expanded when the beam is flexed. The pumping means may also be mechanical pumps connected between the panels in one line and the panels in the other and driven by the flexing of the beam. The pump may be driven by water waves.
Patent GB-2386709-A (GB)
Title: A neural network for estimating battery residual capacity in an electric vehicle
Inventor: CHAN CHING CHUEN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A Neural Network (NN) based estimation method for Battery Residual Capacity (BRC) is disclosed. The invention uses the discharged and regenerative capacity distribution to represent the discharge current profile for the BRC estimation in terms of the State of Available Capacity (SOAC), and is implemented by the following steps: (1) measuring the current from the battery in EVs; (2) integrating the current based on the selected current ranges and the selected values of the lower and upper current bounds to form the discharged and regenerative capacity; (3) putting the capacity distribution and temperature together to form one vector; (4) normalizing this vector to be suitable for the inputs of the NN model for the BRC estimation; and (5) making the BRC estimation in terms of the SOAC. The major advantage of this method is that the influence of discharge current profile is considered, hence to obtain accurate BRC.
Patent GB-2376376-A (GB)
Title: Multiple platform voice processing system with optimized resource allocation
Inventor: ROBSON PETER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A call processing system is disclosed wherein plural platforms (208-212) are populated with plural voice boards (301-305). Each board (301-305) on the different platforms (208-212) is populated with different resources, and resources may be allocated from any board and any platform to process calls. In a preferred implementation, a priority system is established so that co-located resources are preferred.
Patent GB-2393611-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for reducing frequency errors associated with an inter-system scan
Inventor: SMITH ALAN ANDREW
IPC: H03L7/095
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A plural-mode receiver 10 is able to receive signals from a first communication system (e.g. WCDMA) or signals from a second, different communication system e.g. GSM). The receiver 10 comprises a first receiver chain 13, 15,17,19 for receiving signals of the first communication system and a second receiver chain 12, 14, 16, 18 for receiving signals of the second communication system. A reference oscillator 24 is arranged to generate a reference signal for the first receiver chain and the second receiver chain. The receiver also comprises a controller 22 for controlling the reference oscillator 24 so that the oscillator 24 oscillates at frequencies related to signals of the first communication system or signals of the second communication system. The controller 22 records the change in frequency of the oscillator 24 resulting from changing to the frequencies related to signals of the second communication system and a period of time during which signals of the second communication system are received by the second receiver chain. The controller 22 then calculates from the recorded change and the recorded period of time an error vector and changes parameters of the reference oscillator 24, including applying the calculated error vector, so that the oscillator oscillates at frequencies related to signals of the first communication system.
Patent GB-2394248-A (GB)
Title: A telscoping frame for supporting a platform to cover an opening in a floor
Inventor: BLACK ROBERT DAVID
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A telescoping frame comprises first and second 'U' shaped members (13, 14), each having a base (15, 18) and two arms (16, 17, 19, 20) extending therefrom, where the arms of the members are telescopically engaged to provide a generally 'O' shaped frame. The base of the first member being supported at a first level (L1), the base of the second member being supported by at least one leg (31), pivotally attached thereto, where the end of the at least one leg rests on a surface at a second level, the second level being offset from and below the first level. Preferably the or each leg is adjustable in length and the frame supports a grid like platform (see Figure 3). In use the frame may be located in an opening in a floor (F2), such as a stairwell, with the first member being supported by the upper surface of the floor and the second member being supported by legs which rest on a staircase (S).
Patent GB-2395196-A (GB)
Title: Microfluidic device
Inventor: BARROW DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B01F13/00
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A microfluidic device comprises first and second inlet passages (13) for respective immiscible fluids, these inlet passages merging into a third passage (8) along which the two fluids flow under parallel laminar flow conditions, the third passage being formed with a constriction or other discontinuity (9) causing the two fluids to form into a flow of alternate segments.
Patent GB-2391581-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device for securing a safety net or safety line to a construction element
Inventor: CARDEN ANTONY JAMES PETER
IPC: A62B1/04
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A device comprises a holding formation (11) having a mouth which in use receives part of a safety apparatus such as a line or a net (24), and an attachment formation (12) which in use engages an construction element such as a beam or flange (Figures 3 and 4). Preferably the holding formation is in the form of a loop (13) having first and second ends (15, 16), each end being attached to one of first and second hooks (18, 19) of the attachment formation. A passage (23) is formed between the hooks of the attachment formation through which the safety apparatus must pass before rotational movement of the apparatus and the device allows the apparatus to locate in the loop of the holding formation. Furthermore, in use the mouth may be closed by the construction member when the device is attached to it.
Patent GB-2384477-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for pushing objects into tubular cartons
Inventor: PIKE BRIAN CHARLES
IPC: B65B35/20
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A carton filling apparatus has a primary conveyor section 1 for transporting cartons 2 along the length of the apparatus, and a secondary conveyor section 3 for conveying objects 4 intended to be inserted into the cartons in parallel with the cartons. Each object 3 is aligned with an open mouth of a carton 4. A pushing mechanism incorporates an overhead gantry arm 5 arranged above the conveyors to be moved along the conveyors in the longitudinal direction. A pusher bar 8 is arranged to be moved across the gantry arm over the conveyors. Pushers 9 act upon the objects in such a way as to move the objects into the cartons as the cartons and objects are moved along synchronously on the conveyors.
Patent GB-2400626-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic lock
Inventor: CHANG CHIH CHUNG
IPC: E05C19/16
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: An electromagnetic lock includes an electromagnet 5 having one or more stops 51 slightly extended downward, an armature plate 6 slidably received in a housing 8 and having one or more openings 61 and ramps 63 to guide the stops to engage into the openings of the armature plate. One or more casings 70 are secured to the armature plate 6, one or more guides are extended through the casings, and each has one end disposed between the casings and the armature plate, and the other end threaded with the housing. One or more springs 74 may be biased between the armature plate and the housing, for biasing armature plate away from the housing and toward the electromagnet. The stops 51 are biassed by springs 52 and pusher elements 63 are provided to exert a separating force between the armature and the electromagnet.
Patent GB-2389462-A (GB)
Title: Antenna with three mutually orthogonal coils wound on a core
Inventor: KITAHARA TAKAHIDE
IPC: H01Q7/08
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A reception antenna 1 is formed of a column-profiled core 2, which may be of ferrite, and three antenna coils 3x, 3y, 3z, each of which is formed by winding wire around the core. Each coil 3x, 3y, 3z has a central axis which is mutually orthogonal to the central axes of the other two coils. The central axes intersect at the barycentre of the core 2 and each coil 3x, 3y, 3z is symmetrical about the barycentre. The antenna coils overlap each other to form a compact receiving antenna with good omnidirectional properties. The coils may be connected together, with for example the start end of coil 3y forming a terminating end of coil 3x (see figure 5), which reduces the effect of stray capacitance on the antenna. The antenna may be used in an electronic key for remote locking of a vehicle door, such as a keyless entry system.
Patent GB-2389997-A (GB)
Title: Wireless radio transmission system for vehicle using earth connection as antenna
Inventor: SCHULTZ MARTIN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: Radio data transmitted outside a vehicle are received by the antenna 11 of a system comprising a first 1 and a second 2 module connected by a transmission line 3. The antenna 11 is connected to a radio receiver housed in the second module 2 and the antenna 11 is formed by an electrical line 13 serving as an earth connection for the second module 2. The received radio data is transmitted between the first 1 and second 2 modules by the transmission line 3, which is preferably a single wire that also supplies current to the modules 1, 2. The first module 1, and preferably the second module 2, are housed inside the vehicle wherein the second module 2 may be disposed within a rear-view mirror, an A-, B- or C- pillar, or in the region of an instrument panel. This system is suited to a keyless remote control door locking system.
Patent GB-2391595-A (GB)
Title: Transfer case with clutch engaged by a ball screw actuator
Inventor: COOK DENNIS
IPC: F16H48/22
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A selectively actuated transfer case 10 comprises transfer clutch 38 having a clutch pack 56 mounted between first and second clutch members 40, 42 which when engaged transfers torque, via chain 48, from a first output shaft 14 to a second output shaft 16. The transfer clutch 38 is engaged by a ball screw actuator 62 operated by an electric hollow motor 74 so as to provide an axial force to clutch pack 56. Hollow motor 74 may be mounted inside the transfer case 10 coaxially with the transfer clutch 38 and be provided with a planetary gear set 76 which supplies a gear ratio between the motor 74 and ball nut 68. If the transfer clutch 38 is engaged for an extended time, electric power to the motor may be turned off and a brake applied so as to lock the motor 74 in position. In another embodiment (fig 5) the motor 74 is mounted outside the transfer case 10 and engages the ball screw actuator 62 via spur gearing 84, 86. The motor 74 self adjusts to allow for wear.
Patent GB-2403884-A (GB)
Title: Multi-leaf collimator comprising three collimator sets arranged at acute angles
Inventor: TOPOLNJAK RAJKO
IPC: G21K1/04
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: A multi-leaf collimator is disclosed which alleviates the problems of inter-leaf leakage and pixellation. The collimator comprises a first multi-leaf collimator set, a second multi-leaf collimator set at an acute angle to the first, and a third multi-leaf collimator set at an acute angle to the second. Each multi-leaf collimator set will usually include a pair of leaf banks mutually opposed to each other. The acute angle between the first and the second multi-leaf collimator set is preferably the same as the acute angle between the second and the third set. A suitable angle is about 60{. To improve the penumbra characteristics, the leaves of the multi-leaf collimator closest to the radiation source can be deeper in the direction of the radiation than the leaves of a multi-leaf collimator more distant from the radiation source. The tips of the leaves of the multi-leaf collimators can be rounded and the radius of curvature of the tips of the leaves of the multi-leaf collimator closest to the radiation source can be greater than the radius of curvature of the tips of the leaves of a multi-leaf collimator more distant from the radiation source.
Patent GB-2393208-A (GB)
Title: Connector and webbing arrangement
Inventor: PRISMALL IAN JAMES
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A webbing connector comprises first and second inter-engageable components 30, 32 and connecting means 42 co-operable with the components 30, 32 to secure them together. The connecting means may comprise a connecting pin 42 which engages aligned apertures formed in interdigitated projections 38 on the components. The components are secured to webbing 28 and to a member 20 extending from a spring-biassed rotatable spool. The fully extended webbing places the connector outside the spool housing.
Patent GB-2397792-A (GB)
Title: Electro discharge machining
Inventor: BAILEY STEPHEN
IPC: B23H9/14
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for electro discharge machining a passage through a work piece using a hollow electro discharge machining electrode 12 and a corresponding flushing agent supplied via the hollow electrode. A backing member 22 is positioned abutting the exit face of the work piece so that at break through the path of the flushing agent is not disrupted. The backing member positioned such that it forms a fluid tight seal with the work piece. The backing member may be made from modelling clay.
Patent GB-2409029-A (GB)
Title: Face detection
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEFAN
IPC: G06V10/22
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: Face detection apparatus in which regions of a test image from an ordered series of images are compared with data indicative of the presence of an object, comprises a change detector operable to detect regions of the test image which are substantially unchanged with respect to a previous image in the series; and an object detector operable not to perform object detection on regions of the test image identified by the change detector as being substantially unchanged. An unchanged region is detected as shown. A difference image showing points at which the absolute pixel difference between frames is greater than a threshold. This image is scanned from each side and from above and below to define the region in which the image is substantially unchanged. Face detection does not need to be performed in this region, reducing processing requirements.
Patent GB-2398200-A (GB)
Title: Processing network topology data
Inventor: WECHTER GABRIEL BRANDON
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: Network topology data or data indicating a topology of a network, is analyzed and refined by merging portions of the data and removing false data from the network topology data. For example, network topology data is processed by evaluating interface data 102, deleting erroneous data 104 from the network topology data based on the evaluating, and merging data 106 in the network topology data based on the evaluating.
Patent GB-2397363-A (GB)
Title: Rotary gate valve actuator override system
Inventor: POND RICHARD JAMES
IPC: F16K31/528
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: In order to manually disconnect a hydraulic piston device for actuating a rotary gate valve, an operation push rod 9 is arranged through the centre of a helix tube 4. The operation rod 9 is in direct contact with the valve stem of the rotary valve and under normal hydraulic operation is slotted into the end of the helix tube 4 to transfer rotational torque from the helix tube to the valve stem. To disconnect the hydraulic system, the operation rod 9 is simply pushed inwards, which disengages a cross key 11 from an end slot 13 in the helix tube 4, allowing free rotation of the manual operation rod 9. The rod 9 can then be rotated in order to operate the valve fully. To manually close the valve the reverse procedure is carried out.
Patent GB-2406779-A (GB)
Title: Marking or engraving means applied to meat
Inventor: NETO JOSE BARBOSA MACHADO
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A marking or engraving means 1, automated or manual, is applied over the external surface (Fig 2, S) of meat 2. In general, the meats are in parts 2a, pieces/cubes 2b, slices 2c, milled portions (hamburgers or meatballs) 2d, sausages 2e and/or any other form. The meat 2 may be of any kind or origin including bovine, swine, poultry, fish, buffaloes, natural and/or artificial tripes, and other kinds, in a raw (refrigerated or frozen), baked, fried, cured, dried, smoke-dried state or others. The meat may originate or not from preparing stages E, i.e. seasoned or not, and is forwarded to equipment or devices 3 producing heat or rays with appropriate intensity, preferably regulated by PLC, so that, according to the type of meat to be marked, engravings 4 in high or low relief are obtained. The engravings can reproduce logos L and further technical information T on the surface S of said meat 2, enabling its recognition visually and/or by touch, by the consumer. Marking or printing can be done by means of devices 3 applying laser rays regulated by programmable logic controller. Alternatively, marking or engraving means can be made by devices 3 such as hyper-heated metal head my means of resistance's or equivalent.