baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2427525-A (GB)
Title: System and method for facilitating a custom ring in connection with a call
Inventor: REYNOLDS DOUGLAS F
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for facilitating a custom ring in connection with a call. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an electronic device operable to support telephonic communication. The electronic device may have a housing component at least partially defining an enclosure. A memory may be located within the enclosure and may be storing ring tone information representing a custom ring tone. The device may also have a user interface capable of receiving user inputs that could indicate, for example, a desire to place a call to a called party. In some embodiments, the device may have an output engine capable of initiating communication of the ring tone information to the called party such that a telephonic device of the called party outputs the select ring tone as an indication of the call.
Patent GB-2428913-A (GB)
Title: Sectional insulation housing
Inventor: RAWLINS KARL JUSTIN
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: A sectional insulation housing for shielding an electrical fitting comprises of a plurality of case components which are connected together. The housing shown in figure 4 may consist of a base component C consisting of a top and four side walls, attached to each side wall is a corresponding side panel A, B; two of the side panels A are formed as L-shaped brackets and secure the housing between two adjacent joists (e.g. in a ceiling or wall), the brackets attaching to either the side or the top face of the joists. Alternatively in figure 16 the housing may consist of two members telescopically connected in order to adjust to the spacing between support members, the two telescoping members may have a trapezoidal cross section. The modular nature of the built up housing can accommodate electrical fittings of different sizes and shapes.
Patent GB-2444106-A (GB)
Title: Ice bucket with inner sleeve
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID
IPC: A47G23/04
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: An ice bucket comprises a body 10 having an upstanding external wall 11 bounding an annular outer compartment 14. The ice bucket 10 further comprises a cylindrical inner compartment 15 separated from the outer compartment 14 by an apertured barrier means in the form of a sleeve 12. In use, the outer compartment 14 can be filled with ice, the sleeve 12 serving to hold back the ice from the inner compartment 15, such that a bottle can easily be inserted into the inner compartment 15. As the ice melts, the cold water flows through the apertures 18, Figure 2, in the sleeve 12 into contact with the bottle, thereby chilling it. The sleeve 12 may have a lid 18, Figure 1, with a raised centre to prevent ice entering the inner compartment 15 during filling. Spacer means in the form of resilient arcuate fingers 16 may extend from the sleeve 12 to contact the external wall 11.
Patent GB-2432988-A (GB)
Title: Image comparison with linked report
Inventor: BOOSE JOHN H
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: The two images to be compared are described by one or more image attributes and further comprise a plurality of components described by one or more component attributes. The comparison of the first image with the second image is performed by comparing components of first image with components of the second image using a hierarchy of component attributes. A list of matched and unmatched components between the first image and second image is created. A report is generated out of the list based and includes links associating the component attributes with the corresponding positions of components in the first and second images.
Patent GB-2443271-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive spreader
Inventor: OLIVER BADEN
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: An Adhesive Spreader (1) includes the Spreader (1) and a supply tube (2) containing tile adhesive (3). The Adhesive Spreader (1) can have any number of nozzles more than one to accommodate different adhesive coverage.
Patent GB-2437266-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated pipes for heating Press.
Inventor: CONVERT BRUNO
IPC: B21D22/00
Filed: 2007-02-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for thermal insulation of a lateral zone (4) of a lower and/or upper metal platen of a heating press filled with a plurality of segments (2) filled with heating pipes (3), said lateral zone (4) corresponding to an interface zone within which extend the elbows (6) of said with heating pipes (3) connected to their electrical supply means. According to the invention, said insulation device includes at least one moulded block (10) made of insulating material (preferably of ceramic material), said insulating block (10) includes at least one internal conduit each provided for housing one of said elbows (6) of heating pipes (3). The corresponding conduit(s) are sized so as to allow displacement of said elbows (6) of heating pipes (3) when expanding due the temperature variations to which said pipes (3) are exposed. The insulating blocks (10) are formed advantageously of two complementary parts, an inner one (11) and an outer one (12), intended for being assembled for clamping at least one of said pipe elbows (6).
Patent GB-2446802-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door with rotatable handle
Inventor: FLEMING STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A motor vehicle door 3 comprises a handle 14 rotatably connected to a lever 13 pivotally connected to the door for rotation about a pivot axis X to open the door, wherein the handle is rotatable about an axis of rotation Y parallel to the pivot axis of the lever. The lever may be connected by a cable 17 to a door latch such that rotation of the lever releases the latch. The handle may be a tubular member rotatably mounted on a rod 23 attached at one end of the lever. Alternatively, the handle (55, Fig. 6) may be a tubular member rotatably mounted on a rod (59, Fig. 6) connected between two levers (53a, 53b, Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2436960-A (GB)
Title: Battery Pack
Inventor: ROEHM HEIKO
IPC: H01M50/247
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: The invention starts from a battery pack for an electrical device (10), with a base body (20), a locking means (34, 66) which is movable relative to the base body (20) and is provided to lock the base body (20) on the electrical device (10), with a locking position and holding means, which in the locked state of the base body (20) is provided to hold the locking position. It is proposed that the holding means is formed in one piece with the locking means (34, 66).
Patent GB-2437880-A (GB)
Title: Radially expanding a wellbore casing using an expansion mandrel and a rotary expansion cone
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member 112 involves applying forces to a continuous circumferential portion of the interior and further expanding the tubular by applying forces to discreet portions of the tubular. The expander tools can be an expansion cone 104 and roller expanders 108. A hydrofoming expansion tool can also be used.
Patent GB-2452754-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cooling a photovoltaic cell by means of a heat pump
Inventor: SHELDON ANDREW
IPC: F25B30/06
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for cooling a photovoltaic cell using a heat pump circuit and associated heat exchangers. The photovoltaic cell 'A', 'B', 'C', may be arranged in a solar panel array 14, and one of the heat exchangers may be in contact with the photovoltaic cell and form a serpentine pipe work layout (24 fig 2). The heat pump circuit may also include a heat pump 12 and a ground loop heat exchanger 13, and may use a water/glycol mixture as a heat transfer medium. A controller may also be included to regulate the heat pump circuit such that the photovoltaic cell is maintained at an optimum temperature for electrical generation. The invention may be included in a dwelling, and the photovoltaic cell may be mounted on a sloping roof.
Patent GB-2454501-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable mounting for organ wind chest
Inventor: KURT FELIX
IPC: G10B3/04
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A wind chest for a pipe organ is pivotably mounted via a pair of swinging bracket 8 and 9. Bracket 8 may be affixed to a floor board 14 via fixing means 13. A bearing member 11 may be provided in said bracket. A corresponding bracket or flange 9 may be affixed to said windchest wherein a spigot or projection 10 may engage with said bearing member 11. The pair of brackets allow the windchest to be swung through an arc to permit maintenance or repair to said windchest.
Patent GB-2454502-A (GB)
Title: Storage bin structure camouflage
Inventor: FITZPATRICK PAUL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A bin structure camouflage unit 6 is used to change the aesthetic appearance and security of a bin structure whilst also providing the opportunity to promote a variable message 3a in a pocket 3b on the camouflage unit. The unit may be permanently or temporarily fixed to the bin with straps 2 and lockable interlocks 1.
Patent GB-2455290-A (GB)
Title: Load binding using a strap and a winch
Inventor: CHILD CRAIG
IPC: B60P7/08
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: A load binding includes a strap 11 and a winch 9. The strap 11 is mounted on a drum 21 which is rotatably mounted on and driven by a shaft 23 via a torque-limiting clutch arrangement 25-27. The winch 9 can be set in either an open condition (fig. 2) where the strap 11 can be both wound out from the drum 21 against bias and wound onto the drum under bias or a ratchet condition (fig. 10) in which the strap can only be wound onto the drum. A foot-operable control mechanism is used to set the winch in the open or ratchet position and a pawl lever 45 operated by action on pedals 47, 49 engages ratchet teeth 43 mounted on the drum 21. The winch includes a drive means acting (via gearing) on the shaft 23 for tensioning the strap (via the clutch) when the winch is in the ratchet condition. A locked condition is also disclosed in which the pawl lever is secured against movement.
Patent GB-2445095-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valve arrangement
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN THORKILD
IPC: F15B13/02
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A hydraulic valve arrangement has a supply connection arrangement comprising high-and low-pressure connections P, T, and a work connection arrangement having two work connections A, B which can be connected to a motor 4. A directional valve arrangement 5 is located between the supply connection arrangement P, T and the work connection arrangement A, B. A compensation valve 15 having an inlet 14 and an outlet 19 is acted on in a first direction by pressure in a first pressure chamber 33, which is connected to a load-sensing line LS, and by a spring 32, and in a second opposite direction by pressure downstream of the directional valve arrangement 5, this pressure acting in a second pressure chamber 34. In order to provide direction-dependent adjustment of the load pressures at the work connections, each work connection A, B is connected to a control system, which amplifies the effect of the pressure in the first pressure chamber 33 on the compensation valve 15 in dependence on a pressure present at the work connections.
Patent GB-2458442-A (GB)
Title: Wide band gap nanostructured devices
Inventor: MCGLYNN ENDA
IPC: H01L33/28
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A light emitting or detecting device with an array of elongate ZnO nanorods 48 having a first end supported by a substrate and a thin insulating layer 45 which is used as a growth mask to form the ZnO nanorods grown on the substrate surface. A p-type PEDOT layer 46 surrounds the ZnO nanorod array. The device structure prevents charge being introduced into the p-type PEDOT layer from the buffer layer 43 and allows for greater contact between the nanorods and improves the efficiency of the device.
Patent GB-2445309-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular connection
Inventor: CURLEY ERIC J
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: An expandable tubular connection consists of a pin 10 having a nose 26, wherein the pin is connectible to a box 12 having a nose 32. The box nose is held away from the pin upon makeup of the joint. The box nose is preferably cantilevered on a projection 36 on the pin. The box nose is held away from the pin before expansion so that its tendency to curl inwardly upon expansion causes it to bend against a pin wall 34 for sealing with it. The pin nose may be retained by the box during expansion to prevent undesirable curling.
Patent GB-2458919-A (GB)
Title: Radiator valve
Inventor: CLARK JAMES GEORGE ALEXANDER
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A radiator valve comprises a valve body 1 containing a rotatable ball 2 having a passageway through its centre and supported between two O-ring seals 3. The ball is retained by a spring clip 4 and is rotated by a spigot 6 to open or close the valve. Additionally, a threaded end 10 uses a pre-applied compound to create a permanent water tight seal with a radiator. The end of the body opposite the threaded end 10 is attached to a standard shut off / thermostatic / lockshield valve. The device allows a radiator to be removed from its mounting brackets whilst leaving the central heating system and the remaining radiators functioning and obviates the need for the draining of any fluids from the central heating system.
Patent GB-2460275-A (GB)
Title: Communication and security device for a portable computer
Inventor: SHAW NORMAN
IPC: G06F21/30
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A communication and security device 20 for a portable computer 1 comprises a housing for physical connection to the computer, an interface 9 for communicating data with the computer, a wireless modem 13 for communicating data between the computer and a remote device via a wireless network, and a processor 15 coupled to the wireless modem arranged to process at least one security command received by the wireless modem and to perform at least one security function in response to the received security command. The security command may be in the form of an encrypted SMS message. The security device may further comprise a radio frequency homing beacon 12 and the processor is arranged to activate the homing beacon in response to a received command. Alternatively, the security device comprises a position determining device, such as a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver, and the processor reports a position using the wireless modem.The processor may be arranged to trigger a security feature on the portable computer, for example disabling some or all of the function of the computer, or encrypting or deleting some or all of the data stored in the non-voltile storage of the computer. The security devicemay include an internal power source 10 for powering the device independentlyof the portable computer. The security device may be integrated with a mother board of a portable computer. Numerous other features are disclosed.The communication and security device functions substantially as an ordinary wireless modem, but also improves the security of data stored on the computer and/or increases the likehood that a lost or stolen device can be recovered.
Patent GB-2461509-A (GB)
Title: Switched-mode power supply transformer
Inventor: COULSON DAVID ROBERT
IPC: H02M1/44
Filed: 2008-06-30
Abstract: A switch mode power supply (SMPS) such as a flyback SMPS comprises a transformer having a primary winding W2 coupled to a power input via a switch, a secondary winding W5a/b coupled to a power output, and first and second auxiliary windings W3,W6. The first auxiliary winding W3 is more closely coupled to the primary winding W2 than to the secondary winding and the second auxiliary winding W6 is more closely coupled to the secondary winding W5 than to the primary winding W2. First auxiliary winding W3 can provide power to a controller (fig 8, IC1), utilising energy of a ringing component of the voltage waveform (fig 7), resulting from leakage inductance and despite the output voltage falling to zero in constant current mode. The second auxiliary winding W6 can provide accurate primary side sensing of the SMPS output voltage. A partial voltage clamping circuit (fig 3) can be connected to the first auxiliary winding W3. Layers of closely coupled windings, auxiliary windings can be interleaved and auxiliary windings can be separated by a spacer and the transformer can include primary to secondary shield foils. The design minimises RF emissions and improves efficiency by reducing the energy lost to a snubber network.
Patent GB-2447601-A (GB)
Title: Oxygenating laryngoscope
Inventor: BENTT LAVERN ROXANNE
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2006-12-28
Abstract: An improved laryngoscope blade is described wherein the blade includes a conduit for attaching detachable tubing for delivery of oxygen to the airway during laryngoscopy.
Patent GB-2449572-A (GB)
Title: Fractionation processes and devices for oils and fats
Inventor: KELLENS MARC
IPC: B01D9/00
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: The invention provides operating the dry or solvent fractionation of oils and fats in a crystalliser comprising a crystallisation vessel (1,2), an agitator, cooling means and a drive, wherein said drive provides said agitator with an oscillating motion, and/or a rotating motion around an axis, with the proviso that each point of said agitator moves at substantially the same linear speed. The invention also provides a crystalliser comprising a crystallisation vessel (1,2) having a polygonal cross-section, an agitator and a drive, wherein said drive provides said agitator with an oscillating motion, and wherein said agitator is not inclined to the moving direction.
Patent GB-2463109-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating an avatar from a video sequence
Inventor: BLACKBURN HELEN
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2008-09-05
Abstract: A media appliance comprises a video signal source such as a TV receiver (fig 4a), and signal processing apparatus for generating a corresponding sequence of frames captured at discrete time intervals for output to a screen (fig 4b). One of the frames is selected and used to generate an image which is incorporated as an icon or logo into a profile used to represent the user to others. The appliance may be a television set used for telephone, video calling or texting over a packet-based network.
Patent GB-2463647-A (GB)
Title: Turbine speed stabilisation control system
Inventor: CHAPPLE PETER
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A closed loop turbine speed control system 30 for a turbine power production system 1 comprising a closed loop hydrostatic transmission system 10 for the transfer of energy from a wind turbine rotor 2 to a generator 20. A displacement actuator d is arranged for receiving a displacement control signal ds from the control system 30 and for controlling a displacement of the displacement motor 12. The control system 30 comprises a turbine rotor speed feedback control loop 32 for calculating the displacement control signal ds based on deviations of a turbine rotor actual rotational speed cop from a turbine rotor set rotational speed cops. In addition a hydraulic pressure meter pm measures the hydraulic pressure of the hydrostatic system 10 and provides a hydraulic pressure signal ps as an input to a pressure feedback control loop 31 for stabilising the displacement control signal ds based on the hydraulic pressure signal ps. The generator 20 therefore can be made to run at a constant rotational speed, regardless of the speed of the turbine blades 2.
Patent GB-2451973-A (GB)
Title: Multipoint touch surface controller
Inventor: HOTELLING STEVE PORTER
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A multipoint touch surface controller is disclosed herein. The controller includes an integrated circuit including output circuitry for driving a capacitive multi-touch sensor and input circuitry for reading the sensor. Also disclosed herein are various noise rejection and dynamic range enhancement techniques that permit the controller to be used with various sensors in various conditions without reconfiguring hardware.
Patent GB-2455396-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display module including light-blocking tape to overcome light leakage caused by support unit
Inventor: HA HEON-SOO
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A liquid crystal display module includes a cover bottom, a reflection sheet (122) over the cover bottom (150), a light guide plate (126) over the reflection sheet and including at least one first protrusion (126a), a lamp (124) at a side of the light guide plate, optical sheets (128) over the light guide plate, a support main (130) surrounding the light guide plate and the optical sheets and including a projected part at an inner surface thereof, a liquid crystal panel (110) disposed supported by the projected part of the support main, a light-blocking tape (160) between the projected part and the liquid crystal panel, the light-blocking tape including at least one second protrusion (163) corresponding to the at least one first protrusion, and a top cover (140) covering edges of a front surface of the liquid crystal panel and combined wit the support main and the cover bottom. It aims to overcome the problem of light leakage caused by a support unit.
Patent GB-2465593-A (GB)
Title: Body mounted camera support for moving a camera around a person
Inventor: NORMAN-BUTLER NICK
IPC: F16M13/04
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: A body mountable camera support apparatus 10 comprises: a support vest 12, a rigid track system 14, a camera mounting unit 18 and a motor assembly 20. The rigid track system 14 is fixedly connected to the support vest 12, this may be done using brackets 22, and has an elongate track which extends at least part way around the support vest 12. The camera mounting unit 18 is mounted on the track system 14 for movement along the elongate track and in operation is driven by the motor assembly 20. During use, the support vest 12 may be mounted on the upper body of a subject and one or more cameras are connected to the camera mounting unit 18. The track may be an annular track extending all the 360 degrees around the support vest.
Patent GB-2467946-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system
Inventor: SAMPSON BERNARD
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: An air conditioning system 10 is provided for conditioning supply air for use In a first apparatus 12, such as comprising a catalytic converter, where the air is heated. The heated supply air from the first apparatus 12 is then cooled for use in second apparatus 15, such as a vehicle cabin or a housing for electronic components. The system 10 includes an air cooler heat exchanger 20 and a reheater heat exchanger 30 in series with respect to the air supply path. A first air flow path is provided from a first supply air inlet 21 to a first air cooler outlet 22, and a second air flow path is provided from a warm supply air inlet 24 to a second, cool supply air, air cooler outlet 25 which provides the cool supply air for use in the second apparatus 15. The reheater heat exchanger 30 has a first air flow path from a first reheater air inlet 31 for receiving warmed supply air from the first air cooler outlet 22, to a first reheater air outlet 32, heated air from the first reheater air outlet 32 passing In use to the first apparatus 12, where it is further heated, and the reheater heat exchanger 30 has a second air flow path from a second reheater air inlet 34 which in use receives hot air from the first apparatus 12, and a second reheater air outlet 35, and warm supply air from the second reheater air outlet 35 passing to the warm supply air inlet 24 of the second air flow path of the air cooler heat exchanger 20.