baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2403791-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration cycle apparatus for vehicle use.
Inventor: MAEKAWA TSUTOMU
IPC: B60H1/32
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A refrigeration cycle apparatus can provide heating or cooling to the passenger cabin 2 of a vehicle. The apparatus includes within a refrigerant fluid circuit, a compressor 10, a condenser 14, fluid control devices 13, 17, 22, a condenser bypass arrangement 15, and a cabin heat exchanger 5. The apparatus can function as a cooling device or as a heating device by providing the heat exchanger with either condensed and expanded refrigerant such that the heat exchanger functions as an evaporator, or providing the heat exchanger with high temperature refrigerant that has bypassed the condenser. While the heat exchanger is located in the cabin, the compressor, the condenser, the fluid control devices, and the bypass arrangement, are all located in the engine compartment 1. Therefore, a maximum of two conduits pass through the engine compartment bulkhead 3 into the passenger cabin for fluid supply and return from the heat exchanger. The fluid control devices include a temperature-compensated expansion valve 17 which includes a temperature detecting pressure chamber (56 fig 2) which may be insulated (24 fig 2) in order to reduce the influence of engine compartment temperature.
Patent GB-2415878-A (GB)
Title: Configurable grid tool for displays
Inventor: PATRICK DAVID JOHN
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: Three graphical tools are disclosed providing functionalities that can readily cooperate with each other in research, or teaching environments, to provide powerful visual analysis tools. A grid tool is provided which allows a user-defined grid of a selected style to be laid over an image at any location, and which provides a grid reference co-ordinate display. An on-screen ruler tool is disclosed that may be added to an image to provide an clear indication of scale. Also, a calliper tool may be used to read off dimensions of the image that are not discernible from the on-screen ruler. All of these functionalities can therefore be used to greatly enhance the visual impact and effectiveness of a presentation, as well as increasing the amount of useful data that can be extracted from an image.
Patent GB-2417594-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring student attendance
Inventor: COKE PAUL
IPC: G07C1/10
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: The student tracker is a computerised system which is housed in a palmtop (PDA) device. It consists of two text boxes; one to accept a student ID number and the other to accept the day of the week in numerical form (i.e. 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday etc.). In addition there is a "search button", which submits the contents of the textboxes and returns the requisite information, and a "clear" button which clears any text that may have been entered in error.
Patent GB-2418350-A (GB)
Title: Second additional seat attachment for a stroller type buggy
Inventor: FAULKNER JACQUELINE ESME
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: An additional seat that attaches to the frame of a stroller buggy and is secured using a series of quickly attachable / unattachable fixings. These fixings include machine-stitched pockets that slip easily over the handles of the buggy and allow the chair to swing freely between the frameworks of the buggy. There are four Velcro tabs that loop around the frame to secure the chair in place. The chair is fully cushioned and is inclusive of a safety harness. The soft chair construction allows the buggy to be folded away in the conventional manner, and due to the positioning of the chair within the framework of the buggy the rain cover attachments can be used as normal.
Patent GB-2411251-A (GB)
Title: Method for fuel injection control of an engine/generator unit
Inventor: ARMIN DOLKER
IPC: F02D31/00
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A method for controlling an IC engine/generator unit 1. A control deviation in speed is determined from required and actual speeds of the engine 2 and a required amount of fuel to be injected is calculated by means of a speed regulator from the control deviation. Upon detection of an applied load, the start of injection is adjusted by advancing it in the direction of greater crankshaft angles before top dead centre. The start of injection is adjusted by calculating a first start of injection from a start of injection characteristic map and modifying the value by a start of injection correction as a function of the control deviation in speed. A maximum limit may be imposed on the start of injection, the maximum being calculated as a function of the amount of fuel to be injected and the engine speed.
Patent GB-2423559-A (GB)
Title: Slip coupler with flexible seals and injection holes for adhesive
Inventor: STATHAM RICHARD
IPC: F16L13/11
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A slip coupler 1 for joining pipe ends 17, 19 has a one-piece body and comprises pairs of flexible seals 5a, 5b at each end of the coupler. The seals fit into grooves on the inside of the coupler, and an injection hole 13 and a bleed hole 15 is provided between the two seals of each pair. A solvent cement or adhesive can be injected into the space 21 between the seals 5a, 5b, to form a permanent coupling between the pipes and the coupler. The solvent cement or adhesive may be injected using a syringe applicator or a cartridge type applicator. The coupler 1 can slide along the pipes 17, 19 before the cement or adhesive is applied, and a lubricant may be used to assist sliding. The injection hole may be closer to the outer seal 5a in each pair. The flexible seal 5 may have an annular recess 7, may have a reinforcing ring 11, and may have blade members 9.
Patent GB-2413325-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing 2-benzoyloxyacetaldehyde derivatives
Inventor: NISHIKAWA KAZUYOSHI
IPC: C07C69/76
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A process for producing 2-benzoyloxyacetaldehyde acetal derivatives represented by formula (3) wherein R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other and are each a hydrocarbon group, wherein R1 and R2 may be combined to form a ring with the adjacent oxygen-carbon-oxygen bond, and wherein the benzene ring in the formula may be substituted, by allowing a halogenated acetaldehyde acetal derivative represented by formula (1) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above; and X represents a halogen atom, to react with a benzoate represented by formula (2) wherein M represents an alkali metal atom and wherein the benzene ring in the formula may be substituted, in the presence of an alkali metal halide. <EMI ID=1.1 HE=20 WI=65 LX=271 LY=1334 TI=CF>
Patent GB-2424166-A (GB)
Title: Harvesting and sowing system and apparatus
Inventor: FLETCHER IAN
IPC: A01D45/30
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A system for the rehabilitation of grassland, moorland and heatherland comprises the combination of: a harvester (300 figure 6) which uses a comb or stripper method (figure 9) and a spreader 10 which uses a spreading brush 100. Both machines are sized to be towed by quad-bike so as to be employable on terrain normally accessible by quad bike.
Patent GB-2414953-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for fabricating gas turbine engines
Inventor: FORD GREGORY M
IPC: F01D11/02
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: Methods and apparatus of fabricating a gas turbine engine component (226) are provided. The method includes selecting a surface (234) of a component to apply a wear-resistant material, applying a formed wear pad (306), a green tape or a slurry fabricated from a mixture of a wear-resistant alloy and a braze material, and brazing the component and applied wear resistant material wherein the wear-resistant alloy is bonded to the component surface using the braze material. The component is preferably a turbine shroud hanger. Specific cobalt-based alloys for use as the braze and wear-resistant materials are also disclosed and claimed.
Patent GB-2415998-A (GB)
Title: Closure assembly support device
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN
IPC: F16J13/20
Filed: 2003-01-02
Abstract: A closure arrangement comprises a hub 314, a head 320 adapted to be disengageable from the hub 314. A davit arm is mounted between a swivel mount 316 provided on the hub 314 and the head 320. The swivel mount 316 allows the davit arm 300 to swivel in a plane (about a vertical axis through the mount 316 as shown), to move in a longitudinal direction in the plane supported by concave rollers 302, 304 and to rotate about the longitudinal direction on the rollers (about the horizontal axis of the davit arm as shown). An adjustable support bar can replace the upper roller. The head rotates to engage peripheral locking lugs thereon with hub formations and a pressure release/warning device 322 is connected to the locking arrangement to prevent any unlocking rotation until the device is actuated. The closure arrangement is further provided with an adjustment device 350 using a screw-threaded arrangement 354 to adjust the position of the head 320 relative to the hub 314 in a direction perpendicular to the plane.
Patent GB-2429605-A (GB)
Title: Allocating downlink code sequence associated with an uplink code resource identifier
Inventor: ANDERSON NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04J13/16
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: An apparatus 1010, such as a base station, transmits signalling information in a cellular communication system 1000 whereby a plurality of shared uplink transmission resources is divided into sets of mutually exclusive transmission resources. The apparatus 1010 grants uplink resources 1015 to a wireless subscriber communication unit 1050 via a grant message for uplink transmission. An uplink transmission 1060 from the wireless subscriber communication unit 1050 is received 1020 and an an uplink code resource identifier is derived from the uplink transmission or the grant message. At least one downlink code sequence is assigned 1025 to carry downlink signalling information associated with the uplink transmission and which is derived using the uplink code resource identifier. A downlink transmission is transmitted 1030, comprising the at least one downlink code sequence, to the wireless subscriber communication unit 1050. No long-term assignment of downlink code resource is required; rather downlink code resources are only used when uplink code resources are used. Hence, more efficient use of available resources may be achieved.
Patent GB-2429417-A (GB)
Title: Autoselective regenerating particulate filter
Inventor: GARNER COLIN PETER
IPC: B01D46/48
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for removing particulates from a gas stream. The apparatus comprises a ceramic filter 14, at least one electrode 32 and at least one conductor 40. The electrode 32 is located at an end of the filter 14 and produces an atmospheric glow discharge in order to oxidise carbon deposits trapped in the filter 14. The conductor 40 extends at least partially into the filter 14 and acts as a counter electrode. Through various arrangements of the electrodes and conductors, the present invention provides closer connection between the trapped carbon deposits and the electrodes. This improves the regeneration of the filter without increasing the size and/or weight of the apparatus. The conductor may comprise the end cap 15 of a filter cell a conductor extending internally along an axis of a cell or may comprise the housing 12 of the filter. Where individual cells carry HV electrodes these may be arranged in lines within the cell matrix to improve uniform oxidation of particulate matter.
Patent GB-2416857-A (GB)
Title: View field frame position-adjustable optical device
Inventor: YAMAUCHI KATSUSHI
IPC: G02B23/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A function for an optical device, capable of imaging at any inclination, and a function with which a user can know the inclination. A view field frame with the same shape as an imaging portion is provided at a lens-barrel so as to be rotatable in association with the rotation of the imaging portion. An optical device has a function for detecting the rotation of the imaging portion itself that is rotated in association with the rotation of the view field frame and also frame detecting the rotation of the imaging portion that is caused by the rotation of the lens-barrel itself occurring when, for example, eye-distance adjustment is made. In image recording, an image is recorded by rotating the view field frame to adjust it to the rotation of the imaging portion. This enables, when the imaging portion is inclined against user' s will in eye-distance adjustment, the imaging portion can be returned to a level by rotating the view field frame.
Patent GB-2419276-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning head for a surface cleaning apparatus
Inventor: CONRAD WAYNE ERNEST
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A cleaning head for a surface cleaning apparatus comprises a housing having a surface contacting surface, a first inlet 40 provided in the surface contacting surface and in communication with a first treatment stage and a second inlet 42 spaced from the first inlet 40 and provided in the surface contacting surface and, in use, in communication with a second treatment stage and a source of suction. A brush member 30 may be associated with the first inlet 40 and the first treatment stage is preferably a settling chamber 38. The second treatment stage is preferably a cyclonic dust collecting chamber 44 and the first inlet 40 may also be in communication with the source of suction.
Patent GB-2428528-A (GB)
Title: Add-drop multiplexing in a fiber optic seismic array telemetry system
Inventor: MAAS STEVEN J
IPC: G01V1/22
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are provided for interrogating of optical seismic sensors in a seismic cable (1). According to various example embodiments of the invention, distribution, return, and amplification of optical signals is performed near sensors for improvement of modularity of construction, signal-to-nose ratios, and simplicity of operations.
Patent GB-2417079-A (GB)
Title: Indicator
Inventor: SMOLANDER MARIA
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an indicator which reacts with at least one gaseous compound in such a way that the colour of the indicator is changed. The indicator is a layer formed on a substrate and comprising metallic silver and/or metallic copper.
Patent GB-2433752-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric power generation
Inventor: JEFFREYS BENJAMIN PETER
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2005-12-30
Abstract: An apparatus for generating power downhole includes a thermoelectric generator 13 and at least one section of thermally insulated wellbore tubing 121. The insulation 121 acts to reduce heat loss of fluid flowing through the wellbore from an entry point 122 of the fluid to the location of the generator 13. The thermal insulation 121 may be in the form of a double walled tubing or layers of thermally insulated material.
Patent GB-2422972-A (GB)
Title: Selectable position determining method in a mobile wireless terminal device
Inventor: TANIGUCHI SEIICHI
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A positioning system 10 is disclosed comprising a number of asynchronous base stations 20A-20D and a terminal 50 capable of communication with the base stations. Each base station has a GPS apparatus 32 capable of receiving satellite signals G1-G4 from GPS satellites 12a-12d. Each base station further includes a communication apparatus 34 for sending a communication signal S1-S4 to the terminal 50 having a communications device 62. The terminal 50 has a GPS device 60 and can receive the signal G1-G4 from the GPS satellites 12a-12d. The terminal 50 may be a cellular phone or a PDA. The terminal 50 further includes a means for determining the number of satellites 12a-12d in view and may determine its own position based on satellite signals received G1 -G4, communication signals received S1-S4 or combined satellite and communication signals on the basis of the number of satellites 12a-12d in view.
Patent GB-2426327-A (GB)
Title: Detecting thermal anomalies using visual image and thermal image data
Inventor: HARTLOVE JASON
IPC: G01K13/00
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A system and method for detecting a thermal anomaly such as a fever in humans and/or livestock. The system 200 includes an image capturing component 250 that captures a visual image (340, Fig.3) of incident light in a screening area, the image capturing component 250 further operable to determine a first coordinate in the captured image (340, Fig.3), such as the location of a person's eyes (330, Fig.3). The system 200 further includes a radiation capturing component 260 operable to capture a thermal image (440, Fig.4) of incident radiation in the screening area, the radiation capturing component 260 further operable to determine an analysis area (530, Fig.5) in the captured thermal image (440, Fig.4) based upon the first coordinate in the captured light image. Finally, the system 200 includes a processing component 231 for determining thermal characteristics about the analysis area (530, Fig.5). As a result, if the thermal characteristics correspond to an alarm event, then an alarm 245 may be triggered and the person 201 or animal may be isolated for further health screening.
Patent GB-2436677-A (GB)
Title: Sleeve for a drinking vessel
Inventor: BOWE CAROLYN
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A sleeve 20 for decorating a drinking vessel 30 comprises a tubular wall member formed of a woven or knitted fabric material which can stretch to conform to fit a variety of shapes of drinking vessels 30. The sleeve 20 may incorporate means for cooling the beverage such as liquid or gel which can be chilled or frozen. The sleeve may be formed by wrapping a sheet member around the vessel and bringing its ends together. Tie means may be used to tighten and retain it around the vessel.
Patent GB-2426361-A (GB)
Title: Method for verifying the logic bindings in a storage area network (SAN)
Inventor: SREERUPA SEN
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatuses for verifying logical bindings between provisionable resources and provisionable storage array volumes. In one embodiment, information that describes logical bindings between one or more provisionable servers and one or more storage array volumes in a system is accessed. A machine-readable network map that describes logical bindings between the one or more provisionable servers and the one or more storage array volumes in a system is accessed. The machine-readable network map is compared with the information. A report of the results from comparing of the machine-readable network map with the information is generated.
Patent GB-2442050-A (GB)
Title: Image pixel value correction
Inventor: KIRSCH GRAHAM
IPC: H04N5/217
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A polynomial correction function associated with a image pixel location is generated from a row value and from stored polynomial coefficients. A pixel correction factor is calculated for the pixel from the correction function and a column value associated with the pixel. The stored polynomial coefficients are generated before correction using a calibration process.
Patent GB-2443446-A (GB)
Title: A method of identifying extractable portions of a source document for use in an output document
Inventor: LUMLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A modular document construction and generation system in which template documents, source documents, fragments from source documents and user input are used to construct and generate documents. The construction of the documents can be done remotely at a server and user information may be entered at a Web browser. The present invention sets out a method of identifying an extractable portion of a source machine-readable document for extraction to an input machine-readable document, for use in generating an output document. The method includes inserting a reference to the extractable portion which includes a source document locator and an extractable portion identifier in an input machine-readable document which is processable with a further input document to provide the output document combining features of the input documents. The reference is unaltered by processing to provide the output document. A universal resource indicator (URI) as using XML may be used as the reference to the extractable portion. The invention may be applied to insurance claims documents.
Patent GB-2437777-A (GB)
Title: Dual array detector and collimator structure
Inventor: LI YUANJING
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A solid state detector module structure, comprising: an upper support plate 14 and a lower support plate 12 provided opposite each other, a collimator 2 provided between the upper support plate and the lower support plate for collimating the incident rays; and solid state detector arrays 11 and 1 3 provided between the upper support plate and the lower support plate at the rear side of the collimator in the transmitting direction of the rays, wherein the solid state detector arrays comprises an upper and lower rows, with the upper row 13 of the solid state detector array fixed under the upper support plate 14, and the lower row 11 thereof fixed on the lower support plate 12. The present invention further discloses a radiation imaging system having the same.
Patent GB-2433173-A (GB)
Title: Calculating the field of view of a camera based upon pan, tilt and zoom commands used to control the position of the camera
Inventor: HENNINGER PAUL E III
IPC: G06V10/24
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A method of processing video images includes capturing a first image with a camera having a first field of view. The capturing occurs at a first point in time. Commands are transmitted to the camera to make pan, tilt and zoom movements. A second image is captured with the camera at a second point in time. The second point in time is after the movements have commenced. A second field of view of the camera is calculated at the second point in time. The calculating is based upon the pan, tilt and zoom commands. The second image is processed based upon the first field of view and the calculated second field of view. The field of view of the camera may be calculated as a function of time. The calculated field of view may be output with a qualification based upon a point in time associated with the calculated field of view. The processing may comprise determining a mask location or tracking an object of interest.
Patent GB-2445380-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact having deflectable portion
Inventor: ASTANOVSKY MICHAEL
IPC: H01R4/48
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: A connector 205 suitable for making an electrical connection between first and second electrical components of an electronic device (100, fig.1), the connector comprising a conducting strip including: a first section including a deflectable member 209 and a support member 211 supporting the deflectable member 209, the deflectable member 209 being adapted to be contacted and deflected about the support member by a conductor (111, fig.5) of the first component; and a second section 401, 405, 403, 409 adapted to provide a spring loading of the first section when the first section is contacted and deflected by the conductor of the first component, the second section being adapted to contact a conductor of the second component. The connector is preferably in the form of a resilient S-shape which avoids excessive contact force. Also described is a connector module (109, fig.2) including at least one of the connectors, the module may be used to electrically connect the terminals of a battery to a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2433761-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore seal with helical cut tubular member
Inventor: CHO BRIAN W
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A method usable with a subterranean well comprises forming a helical groove in a tubular member to form a spring 52. The spring is used to expand in the annular space between a tubing disposed substantially coaxially in the well and the wall of the well to form a barrier between axially spaced regions of said annular space. The longitudinal profile, wall thickness and winding density of the spring may be varied along the length of the spring.