baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2383687-A (GB)
Title: Photosensor assembly with shift registers receiving charges from more than one photosensor line array
Inventor: SPEARS KURT E
IPC: H04N5/369
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A photosensor assembly for an optical image scanner has line arrays of photosensors (102,112,116,126,130,140) and charge shift registers (106,120,134) receiving charges transferred from the arrays. There are fewer charge shift registers than there are arrays of photosensors from which the charge shift registers receive charges. The number of line arrays of photosensors is six, with the number of charge shift registers preferably being three, i.e. half the number of line arrays of photosensors. The photosensor assembly may be configured so an overflow drain (114) can receive overflow charges from separate arrays (112,116), and the photosensors may have different sizes.
Patent GB-2396568-A (GB)
Title: Combined exerciser/massage device
Inventor: LEE CHIN-TSUN
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A combined exerciser/massage device includes a base 1, a shaft 11 rotatably mounted to the base 1, two cranks 2 respectively mounted to two ends of the shaft 11, and two pedals 21 respectively mounted to the cranks 2. Each pedal 21 has at least one massage member 22 provided thereon for massaging a sole of a user's foot on the pedal. Two legrests 3 are provided on the base and each has at least one massage member 30 provided thereon for massaging one of a calf and a ham of a user's leg that is cycling an associated one of the pedals. The legrests 3 may be mounted on the end of a rod pivotable fixed to the base 1 to allow the legrests to be adjusted to a desired position.
Patent GB-2399720-A (GB)
Title: Accelerating assessment of an optical tranmission system using Bit Error Rate (BER) tests
Inventor: XU YU
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for accelerating assessment of an optical transmission system (3) using Bit Error Rate (BER) tests includes a controllable laser (2) and a data generator (1) coupled to the controllable laser (2) for modulating the controllable laser (2) with data. An output of the controllable laser (2) is coupled into an optical transmission system (3) to be assessed. The output of the optical transmission system (3) is coupled to a BER measurement unit (4) for determining the BER of the system. A processing module (6) is coupled to the BER measurement unit (4) and to the controllable laser (2) to control an extinction ratio of the controllable laser (2) to provide relatively high BER values at the BER measurement unit (4). The processing module (6) calculates Q-factors for at least two different extinction ratios from the measured test BER values and extrapolates to determine a Q-factor for an operational extinction ratio, whereby the operational BER value for the operational extinction ratio of the controllable laser (2) can be calculated. The data generator may be a Pseudo Random Bit Sequence (PRBS) generator and the optical transmission system may utilise Forward Error Correction (FEC).
Patent GB-2400182-A (GB)
Title: Permanent camera mount at eg scenic view
Inventor: RICHARDSON PAUL WILLIAM
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A camera mount intended for an essentially permanent fixing to the ground at a chosen site such as at a scenic view or theme park to facilitate self-photography has a base plate 10 eg for bolting to the ground, such as to a concrete plinth. A column 12 upstands from the base and carries at its upper end a camera platform 14 having an upper camera mounting surface. A rotatable standard camera mount screw 20 projects from the camera mounting surface whereby a camera 22 may be secured thereto. The camera mounting surface may be adjustable at least about a horizontal axis to permit framing when taking a photograph.
Patent GB-2387518-A (GB)
Title: Encryption and decryption of MPEG data streams
Inventor: BANDTOCK DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: Encrypting and decrypting a digital object comprising data representative of video, audio and private material. The digital object is in an MPEG data format and the method comprises splitting 14 the digital object into respective streams of multiple packets of particular data types, encrypting at least some data of the payloads of the packets in blocks of a pre-determined size in accordance with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). For sub-packets of video material, data is only encrypted at the slice level and below. In one embodiment the method comprises a plurality of encryptors, each being configured to encrypt a particular data type. In a further embodiment the digital object comprises an encryption tag indicative of a location of the encrypted data within the respective data stream. The decryption process is essentially the reverse of the described encryption process and similarly comprises splitting the encrypted digital object into respective streams of multiple packets of particular data types.
Patent GB-2384595-A (GB)
Title: Method and software for accessing complex software applications through a client user interface
Inventor: DEWHURST SEBASTIAN JOHN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A method for configuring and executing a software application with a client user interface, the method including the steps of accessing a master configuration file containing a multiplicity of configuration variables controlling the execution of the software application, of which a subset of configuration variables have been preselected, generating a client user interface to enable a client to modify only the subset of configuration variables, transmitting the client user interface to a client computer, receiving the subset of configuration variables as modified on the client computer, applying the subset of configuration variables against the master configuration file, executing the software application in accordance with the master reconfiguration file on a computational server, the execution of the software application producing an output result, and transmitting the output result the client computer.
Patent GB-2391115-A (GB)
Title: Printed circuit board with track formed by conductive tape
Inventor: KING PHILIP N
IPC: H05K3/22
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: Electrically conductive tape 240 is used to make changes on a printed circuit board 200, to connect two previously unconnected points 210, 230 on the board 200. One or more sections of tape 240 are used to form a low profile connecting path between the two points. The tape may have an adhesive backing, and the section(s) of tape may be connected together and to the points on the board by soldering, or by a conductive adhesive. The conductive tape 240 may be copper foil tape. The PCB 200 may be part of a wireless PCB test fixture.
Patent GB-2404942-A (GB)
Title: Damping of rail tracks
Inventor: FARRINGTON DAVID
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A rail damper comprises at least one tuned absorber element 224 held in a block of resilient material 222, in which at least part of the block is held within a rigid encapsulation 206, the encapsulation being adapted to be held against a rail surface. The encapsulation 206 may be in the form of a tubular member in which the block 222 is provided and can have one or more closed ends. Where one end is open, the block 222 can project into the encapsulation 206 via that end or can be contained entirely within the encapsulation. The encapsulation 206 may consist of two such tubular members, with each end of the block 222 projecting into one such member. The encapsulation can be provided with engagement sites for a clip 202, between the members, the clip being arranged to urge them apart. The clip 202 may be in frictional contact with the rail to enable the assembly to slide along the rail if it should move longitudinally, for example following a breakage. Such engagement sites can include recesses in the encapsulation 206 which accept free ends of the clip 202. These recesses can extend into the encapsulation only, or can be deeper allowing the clip to contact the block and/or the absorber elements.
Patent GB-2392617-A (GB)
Title: Surface Treatment of SARS-Infected Lungs
Inventor: LIN ZHEN-MAN
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without abstract.
Patent GB-2405545-A (GB)
Title: Multiple view directional display with parallax optic having colour filters.
Inventor: MONTGOMERY DAVID JAMES
IPC: G02B30/30
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: A directional display, such as an autostereoscopic display or dual view (right and left image) display, comprises an image display device having picture elements 8 and a parallax optic comprising an array of colour filters 13. The colour filters may transmit more than one primary colour and each picture element may emit light of a primary colour. The set of picture elements or pixels 8 may be illuminated by an array of light sources, which may emit light of a secondary colour. The colour filters may be aligned with the picture elements, have opaque 14 or transparent (15, Figure 10) regions for blocking or transmitting light of all three primary colours, be of a secondary colour, and may be arranged in apertures in the parallax optic. A periodically repeating pattern of colour filters may be provided. Filters may be arranged such that a region at 90 degrees or perpendicular to the display appears dark (see region 26 in Figure 7(c)). Filters may overlap - see Figure 17a for example.
Patent GB-2392216-A (GB)
Title: Belt CVT with failsafe and pulley adjusters.
Inventor: ROBY JOSHUA L
IPC: F16H55/56
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A belt continuously variable transmission driven 22 pulley comprises forward sheave 42 and rear sheave 40 axially displacable by motor 170 and worm 171 driven axial screw 154, pressure plate 152, pins 149 and bearing plate 148. The screw reacts against split nut 158 comprising segments spring biassed apart and axially fixed within nut holder 159. In event of motor power failure, solenoid 180 releases and return spring 187 withdraws finger holder 185 and fingers 186 from surrounding the split nut which separates, releasing the screw. If the current ratio is less than a failsafe value e.g. 1:1 belt tension separates the sheaves; if greater spring 190 biasses the sheaves towards each other to achieve failsafe ratio. Driving pulley (20 Fig 3) belt tensioner has sheaves (28,30) biassed together by pivotable centrifugal arm (101) and non-linear spring (80) and cam arm arrangement.
Patent GB-2408340-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle for inspecting a pipe
Inventor: COTTON DAVE JAMES
IPC: G01N27/24
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A vehicle for inspecting a pipe (30) includes a chassis and propulsion means comprising a motor and caterpillar tracks for moving the vehicle through the pipe, and capacitive sensor means (40) which when located adjacent an interior surface of the pipe provide a signal indicative of the presence of lateral openings in the pipe such as branch pipes. The branch pipes may be made of plastic or concrete. Cameras (70, 71) enable an operator to view the inside of the pipe and a cutting tool can be used to cut openings in the pipe (30) to link to the branch pipes once detected. The sensor (40) comprises a plate which forms a capacitor with the pipe wall and changes in a signal from the sensor indicate the presence of openings. Flaws in the pipe may also be detected using the vehicle.
Patent GB-2408893-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for survivor detection
Inventor: BOURNE DAVID
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a wearable transponder 100 which comprises a sensing means 130 operable to detect at least a first life-sign of the wearer. The transponder 100 further comprises decision means for deciding from the output of at least a first sensor 130 whether the wearer is alive or not and means for communicating this information to a detector 200. In preferred embodiments, the transponder 100 is arranged to communicate information in response to a signal 220 being received from the detector 200, and also to accumulate energy from the signal 220 to store as electrical charge. The sensor(s) 130 may be of the type to detect pulse, blood flow, blood pressure, body temperature, body electrical resistance, skin resistance and breathing or other body motion, and may be located together with the transponder 100, subcutaneously or as part of an item of clothing or jewellery.
Patent GB-2409207-A (GB)
Title: Use of metal complex compounds as oxidation catalysts
Inventor: GERET LAURENCE
IPC: C11D3/16
Filed: 2003-12-20
Abstract: An automatic dishwasher detergent formulation comprising:- <SL> <LI>a) a metal complex compound of formula (1) ```[LnMemXp]<z>Yq ```(1), ```wherein Me is manganese, titanium, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper, ```X is a coordinating or bridging radical, ```n and m are each independently of the other an integer having a value of from 1 to 8, ```p is an integer having a value of from 0 to 32, ```z is the charge of the metal complex, ```Y is a counter-ion, ```q = z/(charge Y), and ```L is a ligand of formula (2) <EMI ID=2.1 HE=28 WI=103 LX=850 LY=799 TI=CF> ```wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are each independently of the others hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; cyano; halogen; nitro; - COOR12 or -SO3R12 wherein R12 is in each case hydrogen, a cation or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; -SR13, -SO2R13 or -OR13 wherein R13 is in each case hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl; -NR14R15; -(C1-C6alkylene)-NR14R15; -N<  ®  >R14R15R16; -(C1-C6alkylene)-N<  ®  >R14R15R16; -N(R13)-C1-C6alkylene)-NR14R15; -N[(C1-C6alkylene)-NR14R15]2; -N(R13)-(C1-C6alkylene)-N<  ®  >R14R15R16, -N[(C1-C6alkylene)-N<  ®  >R14R15R16]2; -N(R13)-N-R14R15 or -N(R13)-N<  ®  >R14R15R16, wherein R13 is as defined above and R14, R15 and R16 are each independently of the other(s) hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C18alkyl or aryl, or R14 and R15 together with the nitrogen atom bonding them form an unsubstituted or substituted 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring which may optionally contain further heteroatoms; with the proviso that <SL> <LI>(i) at least one of the substituents R1-R11 contains a quatemized nitrogen atom which is not directly bonded to one of the three pyridine rings A, B or C and that <LI>(ii) Y is neither I<-> nor CI<-> or in the case that Me is Mn(II) , R1-R5 and R7R11 are </SL> hydrogen and R6 is as catalysts for oxidation reactions; and <LI>b) a sulphonated polymer. </SL>
Patent GB-2398867-A (GB)
Title: Measuring a parameter in a region by determining the absolute optical path length between fibre optic arrayed reflectors located in that region
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: An apparatus or method for measuring a selected physical parameter at a location within a region of interest. The apparatus comprises: an optical fibre which has reflectors 20, 21, 22..., and is deployed along the region of interest and forms an array of sensor elements. A source 3 launches optical pulses at a plurality of pre-selected wavelengths into the fibre. The optical path length between the reflectors is dependent on the selected physical parameter. Signal detectors 12a, 12b detect the returned optical interference signal for each of the pre-selected wavelengths. A signal processor determines the absolute optical path length between two reflectors at the location, and then determines the value of the selected parameter at the location from the absolute optical path. This step of the method may include estimating a derivative of a phase as a function of wavelength from a subset of the interference signals. The region of interest may be within a pipeline or an oil well. The description also discloses a method of measuring a parameter in an optical fibre interferometric array which is based on removing cross-talk terms from each sensor element.
Patent GB-2399668-A (GB)
Title: Remotely authenticating and logging a transaction
Inventor: MCINTOSH ARCHIE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: Apparatus for remotely authenticating and logging a transaction has an operating system including control software, memory 3 and a webserver having at least one web page loaded thereon. A bimoetric sensor 7 records biometric information of the user on the memory and this newly recorded information is compared against pre-recorded secure biometric information stored on the memory for authentication. The control software transfers input data from the memory to the web page and logs it thereon in response to user authentication.
Patent GB-2413271-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable music stool
Inventor: HSIEH WU-HONG
IPC: A47C3/36
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A chair comprises a seat (10), two pivotally connected legs (12), two transverse bars (11) mounted to the base of the seat, a first cross bar (13) formed on one of the two legs and sandwiched between the two transverse bars, and a second cross bar (14) formed on the other one of the two legs and sandwiched between the two transverse bars. The second cross bar has two securing blocks (20) extending into corresponding two securing holes (112) in the inner side faces of the two transverse bars so as to secure position of the second cross bar relative to the seat, the two securing blocks are selectively retracted inside the second cross bar by a single activating handle 31. The chair's height is adjusted by moving the second cross bar to different securing holes.
Patent GB-2402997-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a loudspeaker in a halogen light fitting
Inventor: HALSALL STEPHEN
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: The assembly comprises a loudspeaker drive unit 10 having terminals 52 for connection to an audio signal source. The drive unit 10 has a chassis 50 with a mounting ring 52 which has first and second opposed surfaces for, respectively, abutment against a seating 36 in a mounting ring 12 and abutment by a retaining circlip 18. The mounting ring 12 is retained in an aperture in, for example, a ceiling by spring clips 32. The design of the drive unit 10 allows it to be substituted for the sealed halogen light bulb in a conventional light fitting having such a bulb. A simple and convenient way of mounting the loudspeaker, particularly in a ceiling in a room such as a kitchen or bathroom where space elsewhere is limited, is therefore provided. The invention also facilitates conversion between a light fitting to a speaker installation.
Patent GB-2415713-A (GB)
Title: A building unit with foldable frame members
Inventor: ROUDETTE CLAYTON FREDERICK
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A building unit comprising a plurality of collapseable frame supports which constitute, a base beam as in 14a, Fig.4, upright support 14b, roof rib 14c, eaves tie 14d, and base tie 14e, which when fully extended and housed into a common base unit at floor level and engaged at the top by a crown unit at the apex form a skeletal structural entity into which a sectionalized floor is placed. The floor sections may either be fitted over and be coincident with the base beam members or framed to slot between such members and with decking oversailing the framework in such a manner as to co-operate with the adjacent floor sections when fitted. The roof canopy and side panels may comprise any suitable flexible or rigid material.
Patent GB-2400544-A (GB)
Title: Surface moisture and recovered water level detection and indication in wet suction cleaners
Inventor: SALEM JAY M
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A wet extraction type carpet cleaner is provided with means to indicate to the user [a] the moisture level of the surface being cleaned and [b] that the recovered liquid in the recovery tank has reached a predetermined level. In the preferred embodiment there is a moisture sensor 28 in the suction duct between the floor nozzle and the recovery tank. This is connected to circuitry to activate coloured lamps 36, 38, green indicting a dry area and amber a wet area. Audible sounds can also be used. The sensor can be a conductive sensor with two electrodes, thus being activated when moisture bridges the electrodes. A second sensor 29 is located in the suction duct 24 between the floor nozzle 16 and the recovery tank 26. This sensor is a pressure sensor. In the recovery tank a float 27 rises with the liquid level, and at a certain point acts to block off exhaustion of the sucked in air to atmosphere. This causes a rise in pressure in the suction duct which is detected by the sensor 29, which sends a signal to the control circuitry and actuates an indicating means 45, such as a lamp.
Patent GB-2424865-A (GB)
Title: A label for removable attachment to an article
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID JOHN
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A label for removable application to an article such as a beverage bottle (B) by adhesive (6) includes a backing layer preferably comprising a laminate of a bi-axially oriented polyester such as PET (12) and a bi-axially oriented polypropylene (14). The polyester film (12) has a lower coefficient of thermal expansion than the polypropylene film (14). Consequently, when the label is heated, it will tend to curl and this effect can be used to assist in the removal of the label from the article in a hot washing bath during recycling of the article.
Patent GB-2416724-A (GB)
Title: Means for replacing a sanding belt in a belt sander
Inventor: WANG TIEN-WANG
IPC: B24B21/18
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A belt sander comprises a drive roller 12, an idler roller 11, a sanding belt (not shown) and lockable idler roller moving means which comprise a lifting rod 26, a threaded rod 21 and a rotatable shaft 33. An upper end of the lifting rod 26 is connected to the idler roller 11 and its opposite end is connected by means of an internal threaded section to the thread (25, Fig. 3) on the threaded rod 21. A bevel gear (23, Fig. 3) is secured to the opposite end of the threaded rod 21 which meshes with another bevel gear 35 on one end of the rotatable shaft 33. The shaft 33 is rotatable by means of a handle 34 attached to its other end. Rotation of the shaft 33 by means of the handle 34 rotates the threaded and lifting rods 21 & 26 and consequently the idler roller 11 is movable towards and away from the drive roller 12, thus allowing the sanding belt to be replaced.
Patent GB-2427046-A (GB)
Title: Predicting telemetry data using coupled fluid mechanics and finite element analysis models
Inventor: CLAYTON GARY ALAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A method of predicting telemetry data for a system the method includes linking a computational fluid dynamics model and a finite element analysis model at a system condition. The computational fluid dynamics model and finite element analysis model are converged to obtain a converged solution. Data is extracted from discrete locations in the converged solution to provide predicted telemetry data for the system condition. The predicted telemetry data is typically thermocouple data, thus providing virtual thermocouples for further analysis. A method of validating a system model using the predicted telemetry data is also provided. The system may be a gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2423266-A (GB)
Title: A structure and method for detecting an analyte in a microfluidic chip
Inventor: WU BI-CHU
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a sample assay structure in a microfluidic chip for quantitative analysis which comprises a sample inlet port 2 for inputting a testing sample; an analyte detection region 3, coupled to the sample inlet port, consisting of at least one microfluidic channel 4, in which a plurality of immobilized substances 43 capable of reacting with the analyte are placed; and a fluid driving device, capable of controlling the speed of the flow of the test sample through the analyte detection region 3, allowing the quantity of the analyte be indicated by the length of the portion of the microfluidic channel where the analyte reacted with the immobilized substances.